The Real Scandal of Our Media Tycoons  —  Quote of the year so far, from Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago yesterday: “In the first term, everyone was fighting me.  This time, everybody wants to be my friend.”  —  Amazing how many friends you can make with just a few well-chosen threats of vengeance against your remaining enemies!

AOC defeated by Connolly in battle for Oversight role … - Ocasio-Cortez, one of House Democrats' most high-profile members, also lost a vote of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Monday. … - He had the backing of several veteran lawmakers, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

Republican House Majority in Peril  —  The Republican wafer-thin majority in the House of Representatives is facing growing uncertainty as GOP members of  —  's Cabinet.  —  Representative Victoria Spartz, an Indiana  —  , announced on Monday that she would no longer …

Scoop: Top editors stiff the Washington Post … - One person involved in the search told us Lewis' pitch was foggy and uninspiring. … Other candidates include current interim executive editor Matt Murray.  But it's hard to imagine this monthslong process unfolding so publicly — only to end with the same guy in charge.

A bomb killed a Russian general in Moscow.  A Ukrainian official says secret service was behind it  —  Live from Moscow after an explosive device planted close to a residential apartment block killed the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, Russia's Investigative Committee said.

Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it  —  In a rare joint statement, the archivist and deputy archivist of the United States said Tuesday that the 1970s-era Equal Rights Amendment cannot be certified without further action by Congress or the courts …

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules … Elon Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, have repeatedly failed to comply with federal reporting protocols aimed at protecting state secrets, including by not providing some details of his meetings …

December 2024 National Poll: Young Voters Diverge from Majority on Crypto, TikTok, and CEO Assassination  —  Home Polls December 2024 National Poll: Young Voters Diverge from Majority on Crypto, TikTok, and CEO Assassination … A new Emerson College Polling national survey finds about 1 in 5 …

Americans Pass Judgment on Their Courts  —  Sharp decline in confidence in judiciary is among the largest Gallup has ever measured  —  LONDON — Americans' confidence in their nation's judicial system and courts dropped to a record-low 35% in 2024.  —  The result further sets the U.S. apart …

Masayoshi Son and the Art of the Fake Deal  —  The investment Trump is touting is fake on multiple levels  —  Just a quick note about the latest fake news, economic policy edition.  (I have a doctor's appointment, and probably won't get my planned post, about health care, out until the middle of the day.)

Trump's Time interview provides a sobering reminder  —  He's staggeringly unfit.  Always has been.  Always will be. … 📰  —  In conjunction with naming him “Person of the Year,” Time Magazine last week published a lengthy interview with Donald Trump.

House GOP accuses Liz Cheney of tampering with J6 witness, ask FBI to investigate criminality  —  Interim report by Rep. Barry Loudermilk concludes Jan. 6 attack was “preventable,” highlights intelligence and security failures, Cheney's possible shenanigans.  — Article  — Dig Deeper

KFile: Pete Hegseth spread baseless conspiracy theories that January 6 attack was carried out by leftist groups  —  President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, justified the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack and spread baseless conspiracy theories claiming …

Drugmakers Paid PBMs Not to Restrict Opioid Prescriptions … In 2017, the drug industry middleman Express Scripts announced that it was taking decisive steps to curb abuse of the prescription painkillers that had fueled America's overdose crisis.  The company said it was …

CNN Fact-Checker Flags ‘Most Dangerous Part’ Of Donald Trump's News Conference  —  There was “a lot of lying from the president-elect” but one comment stood out, said Daniel Dale.  —  LOADING  —  There was “a lot of lying” from Donald Trump during the press conference the president-elect gave …

Tragedy in Wisconsin  —  A teacher and student were killed by a 15-year old girl in the latest school shooting to rock the nation.  Bitcoin has hit a new high after Trump's plan to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve stoked enthusiasm.  What are the odds of seeing a white Christmas?

The road back to power for Democrats  —  It begins with messengers and messages that meet the moment.  —  Rahm Emanuel is U.S. Ambassador to Japan.  —  Campaigns of joy in an era of rage don't win elections.  —  Make sense of the latest news and debates with our daily newsletter

The Battle Against Trump 2.0 Begins in the States  —  Democratic governors are talking a tough game against the incoming administration — and activists are determined to hold them to their promises  —  D … Or, at least, the microphones.  —  In the days following the 2024 election …

The Crumbling Foundation of America's Military  —  This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter.  Sign up for it here.  —  I. Supply and Demand  —  Here, in the third decade of the 21st century, the most sought-after ammunition in the U.S. arsenal reaches the vital stage …

Mark Robinson logs in to state meeting as ‘minisoldr,’ the handle at the center of CNN allegations  —  The username ‘minisoldr’ became famous in September, when CNN reported allegations that Robinson used the moniker to post messages on a pornographic website.

A low, low point for ABC News  —  The real story of inflation  —  Covid-era stimulus didn't cause higher prices.  It was the pandemic itself.  —  Ian Birrell  —  Argentina's much-mocked Javier Milei just might get the last laugh  —  Washington Post Opinions  —  Assad is gone.

After Trump's Victory, Republicans Trust the Election System Again  —  Surveys taken since Donald Trump's win show a resurgent faith among the president-elect's supporters, and little Democratic appetite for conspiracy theories.  —  Americans are more confident in the country's election system …

Hawley pitches massive increase to child tax credit  —  Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is proposing a huge expansion of the child tax credit (CTC), setting up a potential fight with budget hawks as GOP lawmakers work to hash out their priority tax bill.  —  Hawley wants to increase the CTC …

Elizabeth Warren asks Trump to set conflict-of-interest rules for Musk  —  The letter from the Massachusetts senator comes as the tech tycoon has taken a prominent role inside Trump's orbit  —  Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) wrote a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday …

Federal Trade Commission Announces Bipartisan Rule Banning Junk Ticket and Hotel Fees  —  Rule targets bait-and-switch pricing for live-event tickets and short-term lodging  —  The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final Junk Fees Rule to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing …

Possible Trump FEMA Pick Made Millions After Florida Disaster-Response Gig  —  Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz is seen as a contender to lead FEMA under Donald Trump.  He says he's staying in Congress  —  Over the past two years, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) built a national profile …