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CNN:
A manhunt is underway for a student after 3 people shot dead and 2 wounded at the University of Virginia  —  Video shows scene in Charlottesville after shooting at UVA Kari Lake's path to victory continues to narrow despite gains Enten reveals what's ‘shocking’ about House race so far Hear …
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Washington Post:
Suspect in custody, charged with murder after 3 football players killed on campus … CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Three members of the University of Virginia football team were fatally shot and two others students were injured at a parking garage on campus late Sunday, U-Va. officials said …
Allison Kaplan Sommer / Haaretz:
At ZOA Event, Trump Again Attacks U.S. Jews for Supporting Democrats  —  The former U.S. President says too many Jewish people ‘are not doing the right thing for Israel’ by voting for the party that just won the Senate in last week's midterm election  —  NEW YORK - Former President Donald …
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Kelly Hooper / Politico:
Biden predicts that Dems will be ‘close’ but fall short of House majority  —  President Joe Biden on Monday cast doubt on Democrats' chances of winning the still-uncalled contest for the House majority.  —  “I think we're going to get very close in the House.
Elizabeth Findell / Wall Street Journal:
In Lauren Boebert's Colorado District, Some Voters Grow Tired of Trump-Style Politics
Discussion: The Colorado Sun and Raw Story
New York Times:
They Paused Puberty, but Is There a Cost?  —  Puberty blockers can ease transgender youths' anguish and buy time to weigh options.  But concerns are growing about long-term physical effects and other consequences.  —  The medical guidance was direct.  —  Eleven-year-old Emma Basques had identified as a girl since toddlerhood.
Olivia Beavers / Politico:
House GOP presses toward leadership elections despite post-midterm disarray  —  Kevin McCarthy will take his first step toward the speakership this week.  It's looking increasingly like a leap straight into chaos.  —  As Republicans begin grappling with the reality of a much smaller majority next year …
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CNN:
‘We need to have a real discussion’: GOP leaders brace for tense talks after disappointing election results
Ellen Nakashima / Washington Post:
Congress seeks to arm Taiwan quickly as China threat grows  —  Lawmakers are pushing an unprecedented package of military aid to Taipei.  But allocating the money for it is in question.  —  Mindful of lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Congress is pushing to arm and train Taiwan …
Discussion: Fox News, NPR, New Yorker and The Diplomat
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New York Times:
Taiwan is a ‘red line’ not to be crossed, China says.
Jonathan Lemire / Politico:
Biden, Xi meet amid efforts to cool tensions between their nations
Associated Press:
Biden, Xi to meet face-to-face amid superpower tensions
Natasha Bertrand / CNN:
CIA Director Bill Burns meeting with Russian counterpart Monday  —  CIA Director Bill Burns is meeting with his Russian intelligence counterpart, Sergey Naryshkin, in Ankara Monday as part of an ongoing effort by the US to “communicate with Russia on managing risk” and to discuss the cases of …
Karen Weise / New York Times:
Amazon Is Said to Plan to Lay Off Thousands of Employees  —  The job cuts of approximately 10,000, which would start as soon as this week, would focus on the company's devices organization, retail division and human resources.  —  Amazon plans to lay off approximately 10,000 people in corporate …
Wall Street Journal:
Allies of Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott Trade Blame for GOP Not Winning Senate  —  Republicans' failure to win back Senate control triggered a new round of squabbling between allies of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and those of Sen. Rick Scott, who leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Semafor:
The Senate will vote to codify same-sex marriage rights this week  —  Democrats will put the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act up for a vote this week just days after the midterms, according to a Senate aide.  —  Earlier this month, Semafor reported that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer intended …
Discussion: HotAir, Reuters and CBS News
Kurt Schlichter / Townhall:
Let's Talk About Trump  —  Top Columns  —  Trending on Townhall Media  —  Republicans Mercifully, Finally Get Some Good News Regarding the 2022 Election  —  House on the cusp of GOP control: 220, 221, whatever it takes  —  Did the Midterms Leave Anyone Else Feeling Like A Storm is Brewing and Headed Our Way?
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Dan Hannan / Washington Examiner:
The Trump delusion has finally started wearing off
Discussion: Washington Post
Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
A fake tweet sparked panic at Eli Lilly and may have cost Twitter millions  —  The pharmaceutical giant halted ad spending after fake blue-check accounts went viral.  For $8, Twitter is ‘losing out on millions of dollars in ad revenue,’ a former Eli Lilly official said.
New York Times:
Documents Detail Foreign Government Spending at Trump Hotel  —  Six nations spent lavishly at the hotel during periods when they were seeking to influence the Trump administration, according to a breakdown released by the House Oversight Committee.  —  WASHINGTON — Officials from six nations spent …
Discussion: NBC News and CNN
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Trump Wanted I.R.S. Investigations of Foes, Top Aide Says  —  John F. Kelly, who was White House chief of staff, said that as president, Donald J. Trump wanted investigations into perceived enemies like James Comey, the former F.B.I. director.  —  While in office, President Donald J. Trump …
Tal Axelrod / ABC News:
Pence to Muir: Trump's words on 1/6 ‘endangered me and my family and everyone at the Capitol’  —  “It was clear he decided to be part of the problem.”  —  Former Vice President Mike Pence is interviewed by David Muir of ABC News.  —  Former Vice President Mike Pence said in an exclusive interview …
Luz Lazo / Washington Post:
Union Station has fallen on hard times.  Can it be saved?  —  Residents, commuters and workers say they are worried about the fate of the 115-year-old landmark, a once-vibrant gateway into D.C.  —  Union Station had as many as 100 stores more than two decades ago.
Ben Nagle / Daily Mail:
USA make a statement at the World Cup in Qatar by REDESIGNING their crest with rainbow colors to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community  — The USMNT squad have arrived in Qatar to continue their World Cup preparation  — Team showed solidarity with LGBTQ+ community by redesigning their USA crest
Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
COVID-Denying Medical Group Implodes Over Founder's Extravagant Spending  —  Dr. Simone Gold is one of America's foremost purveyors of bogus COVID cures.  She's used the money on a mansion, private jet trips, and her underwear-model boyfriend.  —  When employees at leading COVID pseudoscience …
Discussion: ArkansasTimes and Raw Story
Susan J. Demas / Michigan Advance:
Republicans served up ‘red wave’ Kool-Aid.  Pundits drank it up.  —  Susan J. Demas graphic of Tudor Dixon using Andrew Roth photo  —  The election was four weeks out.  Every sign pointed to Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon careening toward an epic loss.
 
 
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Associated Press:
Supreme Court rejects another bump stock ban case
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Collin Anderson / Washington Free Beacon:
‘We Have Rewritten the Political Map’: How the GOP Turned Florida Into a Red State
Associated Press:
Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting laws
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