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Politico:
Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump … “Churkin was great,” Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, wrote.  “He understood trump after our conversations. it is not complex. he must be seen to get something its that simple.”  —  The exchange was among dozens …
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New York Times:
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’  —  Jeffrey Epstein cast himself as a Trump insider and wanted to leverage potentially damaging information about the president and his business dealings, according to emails with associates.  —  President Trump's long friendship …
New York Times:
Epstein Bantered Regularly With Larry Summers  —  The former Treasury secretary corresponded routinely with Jeffrey Epstein.  In one series of exchanges, he sought Mr. Epstein's advice on how to handle a female acquaintance.  —  A series of exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Lawrence H. Summers …
New York Times:
Trump Summons Lauren Boebert as He Pushes GOP to Block Epstein Vote  —  Representative Lauren Boebert, one of the Republicans pressing for more Epstein disclosures, was summoned for a meeting in the White House Situation Room.  —  President Trump and his administration on Wednesday ramped …
Matt Margolis / PJ Media:
Democrats Released Three Cherrypicked Epstein Emails... So the GOP Released 20,000  —  Democrats thought they had a winning hand when they released three carefully selected Jeffrey Epstein emails on Wednesday morning.  The timing was no accident.  With their caucus still reeling …
Marc Caputo / Axios:
Epstein files become a fiasco of Trump's own making  —  Four months ago, President Trump blocked the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.  Wednesday's disclosure of thousands of Epstein emails showed why. … But they shed new light on the relationship between the two men, with gossipy, unflattering descriptions of Trump by Epstein.
Karen Tumulty / Washington Post:
Epstein is the one issue that persistently splits Trump from his base  —  Trump promised during the 2024 to release the Justice Department's “Epstein files,” but his administration has resisted doing so.  —  Just now  —  The MAGA base has had little trouble looking the other way when it comes …
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and The Hill
United States House Committee on Oversight …:
Oversight Committee Releases Additional Epstein Estate Documents  —  WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released an additional 20,000 pages of documents received from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.  The documents can be found here.  —  A backup of the documents can be found here.
Politico:
Epstein tapped his vast influence network while he tracked Trump's rise, emails show … The emails also show Wolff, despite his work as a journalist, taking on a role as an unofficial Epstein image consultant of sorts, offering him messaging and PR strategies as Epstein's legal and criminal exposure began to mount.
Glenn Thrush / New York Times:
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files  —  Shortly after Democrats released emails showing that Jeffrey Epstein discussed his relationship with President Trump, Republicans on the Oversight Committee released 20,000 additional documents.  —  Here's the latest.
CNN:
Johnson says House will vote next week on push to compel DOJ to release all of its Epstein files
Adam Downer / The Daily Beast:
Bondi Ripped After Epstein Files Blow Up on Her
Politico:
Epstein split screen
Discussion: The Independent
Mark Hemingway / The Federalist:
Latest Epstein Emails About Trump Appear To Be Just Another Misleading Democrat Info Op
Annie Grayer / CNN:
Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House's newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote
Joey Cappelletti / Associated Press:
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files
emptywheel:
Trump Already Confessed He Knew about “the Girls”
Discussion: DOWNWITHTYRANNY! and New York Post
Harry Wilson / Bloomberg:
Larry Summers, Goldman Lawyer Slammed Trump in Epstein Emails
Discussion: Mediaite
Michael Gold / New York Times:
What's Behind the Coming House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files
Discussion: The Hill
CNN:
Exclusive: Trump administration plans meeting over House effort to force release of all of DOJ's Epstein files
Washington Post:
House effort to force vote on releasing Epstein files can advance
Politico:
The next shutdown threat is around the corner … That leaves behind major open decisions about the vast majority of discretionary dollars — including for the military and public health programs — along with the stickiest policy issues.  It doesn't help that House and Senate leaders still …
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Washington Post:
Longest government shutdown in U.S. history ends after Trump signs funding bill
Politico:   The White House knows it needs to act on health care affordability. Here's what's on the table.
Wall Street Journal:
The Secret Meeting That Ended the Shutdown
Discussion: New York Times and Raw Story
Christopher Hale / Letters from Leo:
BREAKING: At Pope Leo's Urging, Bishops Issue Historic Rebuke of Trump's Raids  —  Thank you for reading!  Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication.  If you find value in my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation.  —  Subscribe now
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Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Trump's Shocking Brawl With Laura Ingraham on Fox Exposes His Weakness … MAGA influencers are in a rage over President Trump's appearance on Fox News, in which he told host Laura Ingraham that the country needs skilled foreign workers.  The surprisingly antagonistic dustup came …
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C. Ryan Barber / Wall Street Journal:
Prosecutor in James Comey, Letitia James Cases Faces Hearing on Legitimacy  —  Judge considers whether Trump administration legally appointed Lindsey Halligan, who quickly brought charges president wanted  —  From New Jersey to California, the Trump administration has installed handpicked federal prosecutors …
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US Department of Justice:
California Political Consultant and Former Public Official Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Obstruct Justice, False Statements, and Tax Crimes  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California  —  Political consultant Dana Williamson, 53 …
Vox:10 minutes ago
The GOP's fight over Nazis is about who controls the party's future  —  Over the past few weeks, the American right has been fiercely debating a drama that begins with Tucker Carlson hosting an antisemitic young influencer on his podcast, and ends with a very public breakdown at the Republican Party's premier think tank.
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New York Times:   In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance
Media Matters for America:
Megyn Kelly questions whether Jeffrey Epstein's desire for “very young teen types” made him a pedophile  —  On Deadline: White House, Angelo Carusone discusses how MAGA-adjacent influencers are turning away from Trump  —  Benny Johnson: “H-1Bs should be banned.  There should be no H-1Bs in America.”
Discussion: Raw Story
Jason DeParle / New York Times:
Trump Administration Expected to Drastically Cut Housing Grants  —  In a major shift, HUD's plan would direct most of the $3.5 billion in homelessness funds away from Housing First to programs that prioritize work and drug treatment.  —  The Trump administration has developed plans …
Gallup:
Drop in U.S. Religiosity Among Largest in World  —  Religion still more important in U.S. than in many OECD countries  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 17-point drop in the percentage of U.S. adults who say religion is an important part of their daily life — from 66% in 2015 to 49% today …
Discussion: Axios and Washington Times
Financial Times:
US drew $900mn from IMF account as Argentina debt payment loomed  —  Buenos Aires's reserves rose by the same margin as Washington seeks to bolster Javier Milei's government  —  Joseph Cotterill in London, Claire Jones in Washington and Ciara Nugent in Buenos Aires
Discussion: Semafor
 
 
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Vox:
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Julia Manchester / The Hill:
MAGA offers fresh pushback on Trump's immigration policies   Find
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Public Notice:
“It's 4chan s**t”: The govt's deranged social media presence   Find
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ProPublica:
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime   Find
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Politico:
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Federal workers expected to start receiving paychecks on SaturdayNEW!
Discussion: Semafor
Public Notice:
“It's 4chan s**t”: The govt's deranged social media presence25 minutes ago
ProPublica:
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime25 minutes ago
Discussion: Reuters
Eileen Sullivan / New York Times:
The Shutdown Is Over. But for Federal Workers, the Anxiety Persists.
Washington Post:
Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP
Amy Harder / Axios:
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Emily Peck / Axios:
Record share of women say they want to leave U.S. for good
New York Times:
The D.N.C. Ordered Workers Back to the Office. Its Union Isn't Pleased.
Discussion: Magnolia Tribune
Gregory Royal Pratt / Chicago Tribune:
Judge rules mandatory detention of Chicago day care teacher by ICE is illegal
Discussion: ABC7
Joe Anuta / Politico:
Mamdani makes moves on NYPD appointment
Discussion: The Nation and New York Times
CNN:
WLS: Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown
Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
AI-Generated Sora Videos of ICE Raids Are Wildly Viral on Facebook
Discussion: The Guardian and Breitbart
 

 
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Brian Stelter / CNN:
Source: the BBC board held a surprise meeting on November 12 after President Trump demanded the BBC retract a Panorama documentary about January 6 and apologize

Erik Wemple / New York Times:
Emails: Michael Wolff, the journalist whose proximity to sources has drawn scrutiny from his peers, advised Jeffrey Epstein on Trump during the 2016 campaign

Lucia Moses / Business Insider:
Condé Nast employees rallied in New York to protest recent firings and suspensions following Teen Vogue layoffs; NY AG Letitia James joined the rally
 
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