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10:40 AM ET, January 16, 2025

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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
MAGA “populism” was always an inch deep — Trump's billionaire-palooza proves it  —  The entirety of Donald Trump's con artist schtick to bamboozle his followers was perfectly illustrated in one recent photograph.  In it, the president-elect sits grinning maniacally next to fellow rich white guy James Quincey, CEO of Coca-Cola.
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New York Times:
Full Transcript of President Biden's Farewell Address  —  The president delivered the 17-minute speech from the Oval Office in the White House. … My fellow Americans, I'm speaking to you tonight from the Oval Office.  Before I begin, let me speak to important news from earlier today.
Bloomberg:
Biden Cites Threat From ‘Extreme Wealth’ in Farewell Address
NBC News:
Biden administration looks for ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S.  —  Barring action by the Supreme Court, a ban in the U.S. on the popular app is set to begin on Sunday.  —  President Joe Biden's administration is considering ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S. if a ban that's scheduled …
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Washington Post:
Trump considers executive order hoping to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale in U.S. law  —  The self-styled master dealmaker is exploring unconventional ways to rescue the Chinese-owned video app from a nationwide ban, arguing it will help him reach an adoring audience throughout his second term.
New York Times:
Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump  —  Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect.  He told people that he was axed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.  —  Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday removed …
Discussion: Washington Post
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The Bulwark:
The Purge Has Begun  —  As Biden exits stage left, Trump enters stage right—and promptly clears the stage.  —  Your regular newsletter-er, Andrew Egger, is taking some much-deserved time off as he welcomes a new member of his family into the world.  Congrats, Egger!  But the news doesn't stop, even if Andrew has.
Politico:
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
Zoë Richards / NBC News:
House Democrats press Merrick Garland to consider an unusual step to release the rest of Jack Smith's report  —  The attorney general has said he won't make public the part about the classified documents case while the prosecution of Trump's co-defendants continues.
Discussion: Axios, PoliticusUSA and HuffPost
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden on if Trump will get credit over him for ceasefire deal: ‘Is that a joke?’  —  President Biden brushed off a question about who would get the credit for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal struck on Wednesday.  —  “Is that a joke?”  Biden responded, when asked by a reporter whether …
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Washington Post:
Biden warns of the rise of a new American ‘oligarchy’
Bret Stephens / New York Times:
The Israeli Right May Soon Be Disenchanted With Trump
Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Biden says Americans will be among Gaza hostages released, snarkily refuses to credit Trump in sealing deal: ‘Is that a joke?’
New York Times:
A Euphoric Tech Industry Is Ready to Celebrate Trump and Itself  —  The elite of Silicon Valley are set to revel in their new clout during a long weekend of inaugural parties as President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to resume power.  —  A party at the Beaux-Arts mansion of the venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
Discussion: The Hill
Brian Stelter / CNN:
Outgoing FCC chair rejects high-profile TV petitions as attempt to ‘weaponize’ government  —  New York CNN —  The outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission is taking bold action on the way out the door, rejecting what she described as four efforts to weaponize …
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Kate Santaliz / NBC News:
Treasury pick Scott Bessent and Trump transition team deny allegations that he avoided taxes  —  In a new memo obtained by NBC News, Senate Finance Democratic tax staff found that Scott Bessent avoided over $950,000 of self-employment taxes.  —  In a review of the Treasury Secretary nominee's tax returns …
Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
The Washington Post's New Mission: Reach ‘All of America’  —  This week, The Post began trying out a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.”  —  After Donald J. Trump entered the White House in 2017, The Washington Post adopted a slogan that underscored …
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Callum Borchers / Wall Street Journal:
You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career.  Now What?  —  For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America's DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse  —  I hear from them all the time.  —  “Add one more to your list of aggrieved white males,” a reader wrote to me recently.
SPACE.com:
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket into orbit on 1st flight (video)  —  New Glenn just earned its wings.  —  COCOA BEACH, Florida  —  Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket just earned its wings.  —  New Glenn launched for the first time ever this morning …
David Brooks / New York Times:
We Deserve Pete Hegseth  —  First let me hit you with some realities:  — The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, has said that the West is not prepared for the challenges that will come over the next five years and that it's time to “shift to a wartime mind-set.”
Discussion: Raw Story, Frontpage Mag and NBC News
Megan Brenan / Gallup:
U.S. Political Parties Historically Polarized Ideologically  —  In 2024, conservatives and moderates continued to outpace liberals  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans' ideological identification was steady in 2024, with an average of 37% describing their political views as “very conservative” …
Discussion: The Hill and Semafor
Politico:
'Everyone's trying to kiss the ring': Trump's inauguration devours corporate cash, smashing records  —  Donations are flying in from some of the world's biggest companies — and though many have contributed before, the checks this year are bigger.  —  Donald Trump's first White House victory caught corporate America flat-footed.
Mike Gonzalez / Washington Examiner:
End the Corporation for Public Broadcasting  —  With conservatives back in power, public media is getting back to what it really excels at.  No, not objective, impartial reporting.  If NPR and PBS focused on that, they wouldn't need to be so good at their side hustle: desperately lobbying Congress not to defund them.
Discussion: NPR
Christiaan Hetzner / Fortune:
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%  — OptumRx, the group's pharmacy benefit manager, along with its two main peers, Express Scripts and CVS Caremark Rx, have pocketed an extra $7.3 billion over cost thanks …
Discussion: Forbes, MPR News, Axios and Quartz
Reuters:
Live Updates: Disputes Hold Up Israeli Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal  —  The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism.  But Israel's cabinet needs to ratify the deal, and the prime minister's office said Hamas was reneging on parts of it, an accusation that the group rejected.
Washington Post:
AG pick Bondi says no ‘enemies list,’ won't rule out probes of Trump foes  —  Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, sidestepped questions during her confirmation hearing about his threats to prosecute adversaries.  —  Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general …
Reed Albergotti / Semafor:
Trump, Musk dined with Microsoft CEO at Mar-a-Lago  —  The Scoop  —  President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance had lunch with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Wednesday, along with Elon Musk, according to people briefed on the meeting.  —  Microsoft President Brad Smith …
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Associated Press:
Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows  —  Worries about everyday expenses helped return President-elect Donald Trump to the White House.  But with his second term quickly approaching, many U.S. adults are skeptical about his ability to bring down costs.
Discussion: The Hill and Associated Press
Paul Kiernan / Wall Street Journal:
Time Is Running Out to Recover Up to $135 Billion in Pilfered Jobless Benefits  —  Statute of limitations looms for what some lawmakers say might be ‘greatest heist’ of taxpayer dollars ever  —  In 2024, federal prosecutors filed charges in an alleged transnational scheme to launder tens …
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
These lawmakers made a fortune in the stock market last year  —  Federal government employees who own stock in a company are prohibited by law from being involved in any matter that may impact the financial interests of the company — whether or not the matter can plausibly impact the stock price.
Discussion: Townhall, Roll Call and NOTUS
Liz Skalka / HuffPost:
House Democrat To Introduce Bill Against Trans Military Ban  —  The legislation from Rep. Sara Jacobs of California would seek to counter a move Donald Trump has promised to make as early as his first day back in office.  —  LOADING  —  President-elect Donald Trump has promised to sign …
Discussion: LGBTQ Nation and The Daily Caller
Yasmeen Hamadeh / The Daily Beast:
Trump Unveils His White House Blacklist  —  Christmas may be over, but President-elect Donald Trump still has quite a few names on his naughty list.  In a Truth Social post published Wednesday night, the incoming 47th president of the United States named a handful of former White House staffers as …
Matt Dixon / NBC News:
Rep. Byron Donalds makes his move ahead of expected 2026 Florida gubernatorial bid  —  The Republican congressman has told donors and other Florida political players that he is running to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited.  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla. …
Discussion: Raw Story
 
 
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Elena Schneider / Politico:
Ken Martin gets another endorsement in DNC race as James Skoufis drops out
Discussion: New York Times, The Hill and Fox News
Steven Overly / Politico:
Google CEO to attend inauguration
Discussion: Bloomberg, 9to5Mac and Daring Fireball
NBC News:
Former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunch
Discussion: Boston Herald and Plain Dealer
Paul Kane / Washington Post:
As Biden exits the stage, Democrats are uncharacteristically quiet
Jess Bidgood / New York Times:
How Biden Surprised Progressives
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Nathaniel Weixel / The Hill:
NIH director to step down ahead of Trump inauguration
Discussion: NIH Director's Page
Jennifer Agiesta / CNN:
CNN Poll: Biden leaves office with his approval rating matching the lowest of his term
Maxine Joselow / Washington Post:
Trump's pick for energy secretary rejects linking climate change and wildfires
Washington Post:
Trump encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to seek Ohio's open Senate seat
 

 
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Netflix agrees to acquire WBD's studios and streaming business in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal, including debt, to close after WBD splits in two in Q3 2026

New York Times:
The New York Times sues Perplexity, claiming the AI startup violated its copyrights and kept using its content despite repeated demands over the past 18 months

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
Sources: Forbes has cut ties with dozens of contributing writers; one exec said Forbes needs to ensure the contributor model is “financially sound”
 
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