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11:20 PM ET, December 28, 2022

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CNN:
More false claims from George Santos about his work, education and family history emerge  —  Rep.-elect George Santos made additional false claims over the years about his family history, work history and education in campaign appearances over the years, a review of statements made in two of his campaigns for Congress found.
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The Daily Beast:
George Santos' Massive Campaign Loans May Not Be Legal  —  Rep.-elect George Santos managed to loan his campaign $700,000.  How he did that has been a bit of a mystery.  But it also may have been illegal. … Pay Dirt is a weekly foray into the pigpen of political funding.
Discussion: Raw Story
Scott Eidler / Newsday:
Nassau DA Donnelly opens investigation into George Santos  —  Anne Donnelly, the Republican district attorney for Nassau County, has opened an investigation into GOP Congressman-elect George Santos after he admitted to lying about his work experience and educational background.
CNN:
Federal prosecutors are investigating Rep.-elect George Santos' finances  —  Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating the finances of Rep.-elect George Santos, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.  —  The news of the probe, being undertaken by the US attorney's office …
Olivia Beavers / Politico:
Santos scandal crashes into McCarthy speakership battle  —  While some of George Santos' soon-to-be colleagues are encouraging investigations into his many resume fabrications, Kevin McCarthy's speakership battle in a narrow majority is complicating his fate.
Discussion: Bloomberg
Kadia Goba / Semafor:
George Santos tries to explain his wealth  —  Rep.-elect George Santos has admitted to “embellishing” his resume with fake stints on Wall Street and a phantom college degree.  He's still trying to defend against accusations that he pretended to be Jewish.  —  But the burning question for many people …
New York Times:
George Santos Faces Federal and Local Investigations  —  Prosecutors said on Wednesday that they would examine Mr. Santos, who has admitted lying about his work and educational history during his campaign.  —  Federal and local prosecutors are investigating whether Representative-elect …
Bobby Caina Calvan / Associated Press:
Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos
Gabe Kaminsky / Washington Examiner:
‘Known liar’: Republican congressman ‘not supportive’ of George Santos in GOP conference
Discussion: The Hill and Political Wire
Sara Murray / CNN:
January 6 committee drops Trump subpoena as it winds down  —  The House January 6 committee is withdrawing its subpoena of former President Donald Trump as it concludes its work.  —  “In light of the imminent end of our investigation, the Select Committee can no longer pursue …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Judge: Jan. 6 committee evidence suggests Trump asked rally crowd to break the law  —  The Jan. 6 select committee's finding that Donald Trump lured followers to storm the Capitol does not absolve them of legal responsibility for their actions, a federal judge ruled Wednesday …
CNN:
Former Trump White House aide told Jan. 6 panel Mark Meadows burned documents a dozen times during the transition period
Annie Grayer / CNN:
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announces he has ‘serious but curable form of cancer’  —  Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced on Wednesday that he has a “serious but curable form of cancer” and will begin outpatient treatment.  —  In a statement, Raskin said, “After several days of tests …
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Danielle Braff / New York Times:
Babies in First Class: Which Side of the Aisle Are You On?  —  For some travelers, nothing can kill that premium-cabin buzz quicker than an infant next to them.  But for parents, despite the overwhelming opposition (and glaring side-eye), seats in the front of the plane can be golden.
Discussion: CNN, Popula and Slate
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden doesn't trust some Secret Service, doesn't believe ‘details’ of dog biting incident: report  —  President Biden doesn't trust some of the Secret Service agents around him and doesn't believe certain details of the biting incident with his dog Major, according to a new book about the administration.
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Dominique Mosbergen / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. to Require Travelers From China to Test Negative for Covid-19  —  Federal health officials said the move reflects the coronavirus's rapid spread in China  —  The U.S. will require travelers from China to submit a negative Covid-19 test beginning Jan. 5, federal officials said.
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Madison Muller / Bloomberg:
US to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From China
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
Washington Post:
U.S. to impose new coronavirus testing requirements for travelers from China
The Lever:
State Officials Warned Buttigieg About Airline Mess  —  Before the holiday travel nightmare, attorneys general begged the Transportation Secretary and Congress to crack down.  —  Southwest Airlines stranding thousands of Americans during the holiday season is not some unexpected crisis nor …
Emma Green / New Yorker:
The Case for Wearing Masks Forever  —  A ragtag coalition of public-health activists believe that America's pandemic restrictions are too lax—and they say they have the science to prove it.  —  Last December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it was shortening …
David Marques / New Republic:
Right-Wing Flop of the Year: Dinesh D'Souza's 2000 Mules … Toward the end of 2000 Mules, director Dinesh D'Souza convenes an Arthurian round table of conservative media dorks to speculate about the earth-shattering impact the film would have.  “This movie is an Overton window moment,” …
Brett Murphy / ProPublica:
They Called 911 for Help.  Police and Prosecutors Used a New Junk Science to Decide They Were Liars.  —  Words of Conviction  —  Tracing a Junk Science Through the Justice System  —  This story contains audio clips of 911 calls where people in distress describe traumatic deaths in sometimes graphic detail.
Discussion: Ace of Spades HQ and Raw Story
Luke Gentile / Washington Examiner:
Bill Cosby eyes comedy return in 2023  —  Controversial comedian Bill Cosby said Wednesday he is eyeing a return to touring come 2023.  —  Cosby, 85, made the announcement during an interview with Scott Spears on WGH Talk.  —  “When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform …
Brendan J. Lyons / Albany Times Union:
Rensselaer County elections commissioner pleading guilty to federal criminal charges  —  Jason T. Schofield was arrested in September by the FBI on a nine-page indictment charging him with fraudulently obtaining and filing absentee ballots  —  Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
Amee LaTour / The Hill:
New Biden administration guidance closes ‘ghost guns’ loophole in federal rule  —  The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued an open letter to federal firearms dealers on Tuesday saying a rule that went into effect in August applies to certain partially completed pistol frames …
 
 
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New York Times:
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