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5:10 AM ET, October 28, 2022

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Washington Post:
Top Twitter executives fired as Elon Musk takeover begins  —  Musk's $44 billion deal to acquire the social media company closed on Thursday night.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk took control of Twitter late Thursday as his $44 billion deal to takeover the company closed.
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Kate Conger / New York Times:
Musk Said to Begin Firing Twitter's Top Executives  —  Some of Twitter's top executives were fired on Thursday as Mr. Musk completes his takeover of the social media company.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk has started cleaning house at Twitter with the firings of at least four top executives on Thursday …
CNBC:
Elon Musk now in charge of Twitter, CEO and CFO have left, sources say  — CNBC's David Faber reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now in charge of Twitter.  — Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and finance chief Ned Segal have left the company's San Francisco headquarters.
Charlie Warzel / The Atlantic:
How Elon Musk Could Actually Kill Twitter  —  Sign up for Charlie's newsletter, Galaxy Brain, here.  —  Journalists have been declaring Twitter dead for nearly a decade.  Observers see flagging user numbers or feel an amorphous, grim vibe shift and pounce, often prematurely.
Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
James Bennet was right  —  Controversy over an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) consumed the New York Times in June 2020 and claimed the job of then-editorial page editor James Bennet.  Two-and-a-half years later, Bennet has shared some thoughts about the episode — and, in particular, the role of Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger.
Catherine Belton / Washington Post:
Russia's security service works to subvert Moldova's pro-Western government  —  A trove of sensitive materials obtained by Ukrainian intelligence and reviewed by The Washington Post illustrates how Moscow continues to try to manipulate countries in Eastern Europe
Discussion: Cyprus Mail and New York Times
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The Economist:
Russia's elite begins to ponder a Putinless future  —  Once unthinkable, the president's removal can at least be contemplated  —  “What is next?  Is there life after Putin?  How does he go and who replaces him?”  Such are the questions that weigh heavily these days on the minds of the Russian elite …
Associated Press:
Putin Rails Against ‘Western Elites’ in Speech Aimed at U.S. Conservatives … Putin's remarks seem to be aimed at conservatives in the U.S. and Europe.  —  President Vladimir V. Putin, in a speech seemingly aimed more at winning over political conservatives abroad than his own citizens …
Marc Santora / New York Times:   Why Russia Stole Potemkin's Bones From Ukraine
Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Appeals Court Upholds House's Effort to See Trump's Tax Returns  —  The former president is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court after the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to rehear the matter.  —  WASHINGTON — A full federal appeals court denied …
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New York Times:
The 2022 Race for the House, in Four Districts, and Four Polls  —  Swing-district polls by The New York Times and Siena College show how the midterm races are being shaped by larger, surprising forces, beyond the traditional red and blue divide.  —  President Biden is unpopular everywhere.
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John Wagner / Washington Post:
Head of Republican Party mocks speaking abilities of Fetterman, Biden
Hans Nichols / Axios:
Scoop: John Kerry preparing to leave Biden administration  —  Special climate envoy John Kerry is actively considering leaving the Biden administration after next month's COP27 summit, soliciting advice from friends and colleagues on how to stay involved in climate efforts from the private sector …
Discussion: Euractiv and The Hill
New York Times:
As Governor's Race Tightens, a Frantic Call to Action Among Democrats  —  Democrats and their allies are pouring millions of dollars into late-stage ads and get-out-the-vote efforts to help Gov. Kathy Hochul as she fends off her Republican challenger, Lee Zeldin.
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New York Times:
Zeldin Campaign Investigated Over Charge of Coordinating With Super PACs  —  A State Board of Elections investigation was stalled when two Republican board members were absent from a vote to request subpoena power.  —  New York's top elections watchdog is investigating whether the campaign …
Audrey Mcavoy / Associated Press:
Hawaii's Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles  —  Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt.  Scientists say an eruption isn't imminent, but they are on alert because of a recent spike …
Discussion: KTLA
CNN:
First on CNN: January 6 committee moves forward with Secret Service interviews  —  The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol is wrapping up its review of more than a million pages of Secret Service documents and plans to bring in top agents …
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Noah Bookbinder / Just Security:
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker - Trump Subpoena Edition
Discussion: Raw Story, CBS News and ABC News
Kat Rosenfield / National Review:
Why I Keep Getting Mistaken for a Conservative  —  The Left no longer tolerates dissent  —  One of my longtime survival strategies as a career freelance writer is a policy of saying yes to everything.  This includes paid work, of course, but it also includes lunch invitations, since the only thing I love more than writing is eating.
Discussion: NBC News
New York Times:
Topline Results for October 2022 Times/Siena Polls in Four Congressional Districts … Survey conducted Oct. 19-24 among 431 likely voters.  —  Thinking ahead to the November general election, are you almost certain that you will vote, very likely to vote, somewhat likely to vote, not very likely to vote, or not at all likely to vote?
Tara Palmeri / Puck:
Trump '24 Foreplay  —  Who's in?  Who's out?  Where's Javanka, and whether to expect cameos from Hope, Bannon, Miller, Stepien, and more?  Plus, a special bonus edition of midterm fears on the right and left.  —  There's a bit of denialism swirling around D.C., and around …
Discussion: HuffPost
Matt Katz / WNYC News:
Citing drugs at Rikers, NYC to ban incarcerated people from getting letters in the mail  —  Overdose deaths are skyrocketing in New York City jails, and the correction commissioner says banning physical letters is a way to stop it.  —  Commissioner Louis Molina said at a city council hearing Tuesday …
Sam Clancy / KSDK-TV:
Central VPA shooter bought gun in private sale after background check blocked previous attempt, police say  —  Police said an FBI background check successfully blocked him from buying the gun from the dealer on Oct. 8.  He then bought a gun in a private sale.
Christine Chung / New York Times:
Climate Protester Glues His Head to ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ Painting  —  The artwork by Johannes Vermeer, exhibited in The Hague, was the latest artwork to be targeted by protesters concerned about climate change.  One person glued his head to the painting and another glued his hand to the wall.
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Robinson Meyer / The Atlantic:   The Climate Art Vandals Are Embarrassing
Chloe Melas / CNN:
Kanye West has a disturbing history of admiring Hitler, sources tell CNN  —  Several people who were once close to the artist formerly known as Kanye West told CNN that he has long been fascinated by Adolf Hitler — and once wanted to name an album after the Nazi leader.
CNN:
Georgia prosecutor urges Supreme Court to clear way for Lindsey Graham testimony  —  The Georgia prosecutor leading an investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to clear the way for the testimony of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
Russia continues funding media in the U.S.  —  RUSSIAN STATE MEDIA MONEY CONTINUES TO FLOW: Months after Russia invaded Ukraine and media companies dropped the country's state programming, Russian government funding continues to flow into U.S. media.  —  Between April and the end of September …
Discussion: Raw Story and OpenSecrets.org
Josborne / Hollywood Unlocked:
HUEXCLUSIVE: Families Are Wondering How To Get Their Tuition Back After Donda Academy Closes For The Remainder Of The School Year  —  Parents are concerned about tuition refunds after Donda Academy issued out an email, letting them know that “effective immediately” the school will be closed!
Emma Briant / Tech Policy Press:
Pentagon PSYOP Scandal Demands an Urgent Debate on Propaganda Ethics  —  It's time for a public debate about clandestine PSYOPs, argues Dr. Emma L. Briant, a political communication scholar who researches contemporary propaganda and information warfare, and its governance and ethics in an age of mass-surveillance.
Ana Ceballos / Miami Herald:
State pays millions to company employing undocumented workers linked to deputy's death  —  Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has paid more than $8 million to a construction contractor since authorities found it had hired several undocumented workers — including two men who have been charged …
Wall Street Journal:
How Do Drag Shows Advance U.S. National Security?  —  The Biden administration pushes woke ideology on the world at the expense of American values.  —  1x  —  The exportation of American culture has long been one of our nation's greatest soft-power assets.
 
 
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Michael Luciano / Mediaite:
Frank Luntz Claims Trump Was ‘Seriously Considering’ Announcing 2024 Run Before Midterms to ‘Take Credit’ for GOP Gains
Politico:
A hot mic caught Chuck Schumer chatting election strategy with Joe Biden — and saying that the Pennsylvania Senate debate “didn't hurt” Democrats “too much.”
Ed Z / Ed Zitron's Where's Your Ed At:
Mark Zuckerberg Is Going To Kill His Company
CNBC:
Amazon quietly gave $400,000 to conservative nonprofit that opposed new antitrust legislation
Discussion: New York Times and Bloomberg
 Earlier Items: 
Todd Spangler / Variety:
New York Post Fires Staffer Who Posted Racist, Violent Messages to Website and Twitter Account
Alan Feuer / New York Times:
Man Who Dragged Officer Into Jan. 6 Mob Is Sentenced to 90 Months
Colleen Long / Associated Press:
White House chief of staff warned on Hatch Act violation
Thomas Beaumont / Associated Press:
GOP's Cheney endorsing Michigan Democrat Slotkin in a first