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08.11.2024The Day Iran's Plot on Trump Unraveled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 08.11.2024.

It displays 263 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.11.2024The Day Iran's Plot on Trump Unraveled
The Justice Department unsealed charges revealing an Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Trump, with one suspect still at large. This development dominated the news cycle, overshadowing ongoing transition discussions. Trump's chief of staff appointment, Susan Wiles, made history as the first woman in the role. Elon Musk's unexpected participation in a Trump-Zelensky call raised eyebrows.
Trump's potential policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, were scrutinized. Democrats grappled with their loss, with some calling for introspection. Blue states began plotting legal challenges to Trump's agenda. Internationally, attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam prompted security concerns.
As evening approached, reports emerged of military leaders discussing responses to potential unlawful orders from Trump, while robotic dogs were confirmed patrolling Mar-a-Lago for the president-elect's protection.
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CNN

Trump names campaign manager as his chief of staff

They once gripped their nation with fear. Now they will never eat meat again, never sleep with a pillow, never see their families
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Democratic strategist David Axelrod agreed with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy’s assessment of the Democratic Party following Vice President Harris’s loss to President-elect Trump in the 2024 White House race on CNN Thursday.  “The people pulling the strings in the Democratic Party, get rid of them, they’ve lost the plot. Tonight it is on the...
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Yahoo! News

Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in 2nd term.

Trump's proposals for K-12 schools include having parents elect school principals, cutting federal funding to any school teaching "critical race theory."
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Control of the House has yet to be determined as a number of critical races remain too-close-to-call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. Republicans had secured 214 seats in the lower chamber as of Thursday evening, with Democrats trailing at 200 seats, according to Decision Desk HQ. A total...
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Yahoo! News

Hotel worker among 3 charged in Liam Payne's death, prosecutor says

The suspects are charged with supplying drugs to the British pop singer before he fell from a hotel balcony on Oct. 16 in Argentina.
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Podcaster Joe Rogan called on President-elect Trump to "unite people," saying that the Republican should "not attack" the left or right. "He’s got to unite people. He’s got to not attack the left, not attack everybody, let them all talk their s---, but unite. Now it’s time to unite everybody,” said Rogan, as highlighted by...
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) said on Wednesday tax cuts are key to his state’s shift to the left in the wake of President-elect Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election. Republicans made gains in large portions of the U.S. in the 2024 presidential election, according to a map from The New York Times. However,...
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01:47Trump Taps Wiles, Republicans Eye Tax Cuts

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's transition process following his 2024 election victory. Trump appoints Susan Wiles as the first female White House Chief of Staff (Fox News, CNN, NY Post). Republicans discuss potential tax cuts (NYTimes), while some allies warn New York's AG to back off investigations (NY Post). Democrats analyze reasons for their defeat (USA Today, The Hill). Colorado's governor emphasizes tax cuts as key to the state's leftward shift (The Hill). Internationally, Turkey bans a "queer" movie, prompting a film festival cancellation (Washington Post).
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Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is the projected winner of Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Schweikert has represented parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz., for over a decade, and on Tuesday defeated Democrat Amish Shah, earning him an eighth term in Congress. Political observers considered the race to be one of...
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Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) applauded Susie Wiles as President-elect Trump’s choice for chief of staff on Thursday. “Congrats to @susie57! I worked with Susie in the DeSantis Administration. She is brilliant, tough, strategic. She will serve the country well,” Moskowitz said in a post on the social platform X. Wiles has been the Trump...
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Yahoo! News

Arrests made in connection with death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne

The suspects are charged with supplying drugs to the British pop singer before he fell from a hotel balcony on Oct. 16 in Argentina.
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An American citizen who allegedly spied for China was arrested on Thursday, Germany's federal prosecutor office said, as reported by The Associated Press. The suspect, Martin D., was arrested in Frankfurt and his home was searched, the office said, according to AP. The suspect had previously worked for the U.S. Armed Forces in Germany and...
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that there is still "a clear pathway” for a Democratic majority in the lower chamber as votes continue to be counted nationwide. “We still have a clear pathway to taking back the majority,” Jeffries said on Spectrum 1 News to the outlet’s Errol Louis. “Of course that...
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Yahoo! News

What control of the House means for Trump's agenda

Control of the House is still too close to call, but there are some big differences that could play out depending on which party takes the prize.
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In a report reviewed exclusively by Breitbart Texas, human intelligence developed by frontline Border Patrol intelligence officers reveals the possibility of a formal covert operation being conducted by the Maduro regime. The operation is designed to infiltrate the United States using released inmates and pairing them with Venezuelan intelligence operatives to “neutralize” human targets within the United States.
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03:47Wiles Shatters Glass Ceiling as Trump's Chief

The newspapers report extensively on President-elect Trump's transition process. Trump appoints Susan Wiles as the first female White House Chief of Staff (Fox News, NPR, AP News). The Republican victory continues to be analyzed, with Democrats still hoping for a House majority (The Hill, Yahoo). A leaked report warns of potential Venezuelan intelligence operations in the US (Breitbart). Domestically, Southern California faces power outages due to wildfires (LA Times), while NYC ends debit card vouchers for illegal immigrants (The Daily Wire).
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Yahoo! News

What a Republican 'trifecta' could mean for Trump's 2nd term

Control of the House is still too close to call, but there are some big differences that could play out depending on which party takes the prize.
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Yahoo! News

What control of the House could mean for Trump's agenda

Control of the House is still too close to call, but there are some big differences that could play out depending on which party takes the prize.
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CNN

How Trump's staffing has already turned into a war

They once gripped their nation with fear. Now they will never eat meat again, never sleep with a pillow, never see their families
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Yahoo! News

What would it mean for Trump's agenda if Republicans keep the House?

Control of the House is still too close to call, but there are some big differences that could play out depending on which party takes the prize.
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Yahoo! News

Calif. brush fire expands to nearly 20K acres, Newsom declares state of emergency

The fast-moving blaze, which destroyed homes and prompted mass evacuations in Ventura County, is still not under control.
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Yahoo! News

Here's a rundown of the policies Trump hopes to begin pursuing on day 1

President-elect Trump's ambitious day-one agenda includes mass deportations, sweeping tariffs and expanded U.S. oil drilling.
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Yahoo! News

Here's what Trump said he'll do immediately once he becomes president

President-elect Trump's ambitious day-one agenda includes mass deportations, sweeping tariffs and expanded U.S. oil drilling.
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09:24Trump's Transition Turmoil

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's transition process following his 2024 election victory. Trump's staffing decisions are already causing controversy (CNN). There's concern in Australia about the future of the AUKUS submarine deal under Trump (Washington Post). Trump's day-one agenda includes ambitious plans for deportations, tariffs, and oil drilling (Yahoo). Internationally, Israeli fans were attacked in Amsterdam following a soccer game (Wall Street Journal), while South Korea's President faces domestic challenges (Newsweek).
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Donald Trump this week did what only one other American has done — winning the presidency after earlier losing it from the White House — but experts say the similarities between the men are strikingly few despite their ability to make historic comebacks.   Grover Cleveland entered the White House for his first term in...
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The swirl of disinformation surrounding the 2024 election marked a new high for foreign influence efforts and the elevation of false claims by people within the U.S., raising questions about the impact on the electorate. Russia, Iran, and China continued to promote content that sows division among Americans, perfecting techniques and reaching new audiences. But...
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11:23Trump's Triumph: Flipping Texas and Transition Plans

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election (CBS, NPR, NYTimes). Trump secured key states, including Nevada and flipped Hispanic-majority counties in South Texas (CBS, NYTimes). Analysis of Trump's win focuses on demographic shifts and expanded coalition (NPR). Attention turns to Trump's transition plans, including his day-one agenda and potential staff appointments (Fox News, Yahoo). Meanwhile, wildfires in Southern California prompt evacuations (NBC News), and Israeli fans face attacks in Amsterdam following a soccer match (Wall Street Journal, Washington Post).
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In today’s issue: As the remaining ballots are being counted in House and Senate races, Congress returns to Washington next week for the lame duck period. Republican electoral wins in the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game when it comes to government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending,...
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CNN

As Trump grasps unprecedented power, the immunity ruling looms large

Ancient DNA rewrites the stories of people buried by volcanic eruption in Pompeii
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Donald Trump's victory in the 2020 election was aided by Mitch McConnell's refusal to convict him in his second impeachment trial, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, which backfired due to her unfavorable ratings among Republicans, led to her defeat.
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A federal judge struck down a Biden administration policy that provides a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.  U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker initially put the program, which allowed undocumented spouses to obtain green cards without needing to leave the country, on hold in...
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who is running to become Senate majority leader, announced Friday that he raised nearly $33 million during the 2024 election cycle to support Republican senators and candidates, bringing his career fundraising total for Senate Republicans to nearly $415 million. Cornyn’s fundraising total for the cycle includes $16 million in direct support...
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Political strategist David Axelrod argued Thursday that Democrats are becoming a "smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party" that could keep losing electorally if it does not change course.  “You can’t approach working people like missionaries and say, ‘We’re here to help you become more like us.’ There’s a kind of unspoken disdain, unintended disdain in that,” Axelrod,...
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13:40Trump's Second Term Blueprint Emerges

The newspapers extensively report on the aftermath of Trump's 2024 election victory. Focus is on his potential second-term policies, including mass deportations, tariffs, and January 6 pardons (CBS, HuffPost). Trump's chief of staff pick, a former tobacco lobbyist, is scrutinized (Common Dreams). The role of young voters and meme culture in Trump's win is analyzed (The Epoch Times). Climate policy tensions between Trump and Musk are highlighted (NYTimes). Democrats face criticism for becoming too elitist (The Hill). Internationally, Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam (Breitbart, Washington Post).
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New York City will end a pilot program that gave prepaid debit cards to migrant families to help them buy food. New York City launched the program earlier this year. It allowed migrant families to buy food at grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and bodegas, local station Pix 11 reported. “Through the immediate response cards...
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White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden has been accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal government employees from engaging in campaign activity in their official capacity. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) brought a complaint against Tanden, claiming she made unlawful solicitations after being notified by OSC that some of her earlier...
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No law of history dictated that a right-wing billionaire would win over vast swaths of the working class in this year’s election. It simply didn’t have to be like this.
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Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter,” the...
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14:43Trump's Youth Appeal and Second-Term Speculations

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's 2024 election victory and its aftermath. Analysis focuses on Trump's appeal to young voters, including women (Boston Globe, The Epoch Times). Trump's potential second-term policies are scrutinized, particularly regarding government restructuring and climate change (CNN, NYTimes). The House control remains undecided (NPR). Internationally, North Korean troops are rumored to be in Ukraine (Washington Post). A January 6 rioter received an eight-year sentence (The Hill).
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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says President-elect Trump should not pardon Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, of felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 nor the tax charges he pleaded guilty to in September. “I don’t think he should pardon Hunter. I think we need to be very careful about having a...
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A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election.  The poll found that 62 percent of respondents said the returning president’s proposals “will push the U.S. national debt higher.” That includes 94 percent of Democrats and 34 percent of Republicans. ...
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Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, suggesting it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of Democrats don’t agree with the things we are being tagged with," Reines, a longtime aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, told CNN in...
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Yahoo! News

'No price tag' for mass deportations, Trump says

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Radio host Charlamagne tha God believes one reason Vice President Harris may have lost the presidential election is because President-elect Trump has a more direct message to voters than the Democratic Party. “I know today Democrats will be looking for someone to blame. Let me be the first to tell you, it's not just one...
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Senator Elizabeth Warren is urging Democrats to fight back against former President Trump's return to the White House, outlining a four-part plan that includes fighting every fight in Congress, fighting Trump in the courts, focusing on what each person can do, and working with urgency.
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15:56Trump's Transition Takes Shape

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of Trump's 2024 election victory. Republicans are inching closer to a House majority (The Epoch Times, AP News). Trump's transition plans are under scrutiny, including his chief of staff pick (Fox News, Yahoo) and potential policies such as tariffs (NYTimes). Democrats are strategizing their response, with Elizabeth Warren outlining a four-part plan (The Hill). Internationally, Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam (NBC News). Former NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg criticizes Democrats for concealing Biden's decline (NY Post).
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed a new Israeli ambassador to the U.S. this week. Netanyahu tapped U.S.-born Dr. Yechiel Leiter to succeed Michael Herzog as the Jewish State's next ambassador in Washington. The move follows President-elect Trump's decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election earlier this week. "Yechiel Leiter is a highly capable diplomat, an...
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Donald Trump’s reelection is awful, but wallowing in misery only benefits his far-right agenda — and risks squandering the many opportunities we actually have to stop the worst of his plans.
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Dutch authorities are investigating what led to street violence following a soccer game in Amsterdam, where Israeli fans were chased down and beaten in what leaders of both countries called antisemitic attacks.
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Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) officially rolled out his bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Friday, a move that would put him at the helm of the party’s midterm efforts to maintain and possibly grow its majority next cycle. Scott had been mulling a run for the post since mid-October. He is...
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Israel is evacuating citizens from Amsterdam following hit-and-run scooter attacks on Israeli fans in the city following a soccer game, which authorities have condemned as antisemitic. Five people were treated in hospitals, with another 20 to 30 suffering light injuries, and at least 62 suspects were arrested, Dutch authorities told the Associated Press. Ten suspects...
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Extreme weather is a factor in driving both illegal border crossings from Mexico into the U.S. and whether migrants return to Mexico, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Researchers analyzed data from more than 48,000 people living in 84 Mexican farming communities between 1992 and 2018....
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Yahoo! News

As the dust settles on 2024 election, 5 lessons from the exit polls

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16:51Trump's Second Term Takes Shape

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's 2024 election victory aftermath. Focus is on potential policies for his second term, including tariffs (NYTimes) and merger regulations (Common Dreams). Republicans are close to securing House control (HuffPost). Trump's allies warn New York Attorney General to back off legal pursuits (One America News Network). Internationally, Russian strikes hit Ukraine (Washington Post). Climate change is linked to US-Mexico migration patterns (The Hill). Australia considers social media bans for under-16s (Wall Street Journal).
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In the aftermath of his party’s brutal shellacking in the 2024 elections, Texas Democratic Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced he will step down in March. Over his 12-year tenure, Hinojosa has faced fierce criticism from within the state party for its failures to build up permanent party infrastructure, build independence from the national party and develop...
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The last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach President-elect Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, survived their reelection bids this cycle, according to projections from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Both Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) defeated their challengers in the blue-leaning states, securing another term in...
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Beyoncé has made Grammy history — again. The superstar's latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” secured 11 nominations on Friday, bringing her career total to 99. With the latest nods, Beyoncé, who already has the most Grammy wins, also becomes the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Beyoncé’s album is in the running for some of the top...
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NBC political analyst Chuck Todd weighed in on the debate over how Democrats lost Tuesday's election in an article on Thursday, arguing the party misread the public appetite for former President Trump because of its success in holding off a "red wave" in the 2022 midterms. “[President] Biden and the party as a whole took...
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On Wednesday, striking Boeing machinists went back to work after approving a new contract. Among other wins, the agreement increases wages by 38% over four years and contains a promise to build the next plane at union plants in the Puget Sound area.
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{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s finally Friday! What a week it has been. I hope you can all find a way to unwind this weekend. I’m personally planning to decorate for the holidays. I know it’s early, but Thanksgiving is late this year! Here’s what’s in this edition: The Trump administration is starting to take shape....
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17:55Iranian Assassination Plot on Trump Foiled

The newspapers report extensively on a thwarted Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Trump, as revealed in newly unsealed criminal charges by the Justice Department (Fox News, NY Post, AP News). Trump's transition continues to take shape, with discussions about potential cabinet picks and day-one agenda (The Hill, Yahoo). Internationally, Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam, drawing condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (Breitbart, Washington Post). Republicans inch closer to securing a House majority (The Epoch Times).
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The Justice Department on Friday revealed an alleged Iranian plot to kill President-elect Trump during his campaign this fall. A newly unsealed criminal complaint reveals that Farhad Shakeri, 51, who is charged with murder-for-hire, allegedly told FBI agents an Iranian official tasked him in September with assassinating Trump. Shakeri previously plotted with the Islamic Revolutionary...
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday issued updates aimed at strengthening its proposed protections for the greater sage-grouse — an iconic bird that inhabits public lands across the U.S. West. The updates, which revise a March proposal, would safeguard sage-grouse habitats across 10 states by tightening restrictions on oil and gas drilling, mineral mining and...
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“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart said President-elect Trump’s win a feels different than when he won in 2016 during his latest podcast episode of “The Weekly Show.”  “This feels different because it is a democratic victory,” he said on the episode that aired Friday. “I feel like we were prepared for all scenarios and in...
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President-elect Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to "safeguard" the state ahead of his return to the White House in January, while Newsom has accused Trump of attempting to impose new restrictions on the Golden State.
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An armed 13-year-old student was arrested hours after being stopped from entering an elementary school in Kenosha, Wisc. on Thursday, according to police reports. The teenage Kenosha resident had previously researched school shootings and fled Roosevelt Elementary School on foot when confronted by staff. He claimed to go to the school to sell candy,...
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18:59Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Foiled as Transition Begins

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of Trump's 2024 election victory. A key focus is the thwarted Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, with charges unsealed by the DOJ (CNN, The Epoch Times, NY Post). Trump's transition is taking shape, with Elon Musk joining a call between Trump and Zelensky (NYTimes, Washington Post). Young voters' shift towards Trump is analyzed (NPR). Trump's potential day-one agenda, including mass deportations and expanded oil drilling, is discussed (Yahoo). Some universities canceled classes in response to Trump's win (The Blaze).
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Leonard Leo, a judicial activist who played a central role in the Supreme Court’s conservative shift, panned rumors that two of the court’s leading conservatives may retire so President-elect Trump can replace them. Trump’s victory has raised public anticipation that Justice Clarence Thomas, 76, and Justice Samuel Alito, 74, will step down during the president-elect's...
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President-elect Trump’s past moves and rhetoric on student loans are leaving a dismal outlook for advocates who are now focusing their attention on getting President Biden to act quickly on forgiveness before his time is up.  Trump has made it clear he will not be continuing the mass student debt relief Biden has given borrowers...
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20:08Trump's Legal Tangles Unravel as Presidency Looms

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of Trump's election victory. A key focus is the legal developments, with a judge halting proceedings in Trump's election interference case (Breitbart, USA Today). The thwarted Iranian plot to assassinate Trump is widely covered (NY Post, AP News). Elon Musk's involvement in a Trump-Zelensky call is discussed (CNN, NYTimes). Media outlets analyze the factors behind Trump's win, including shifts in voter demographics (Newsweek, The Atlantic). Trump's potential policies for his second term are scrutinized (CBS, Yahoo).
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Yahoo! News

3 charged in Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump: DOJ

Iran allegedly tasked the men with killing Donald Trump to avenge the death of Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike in 2020.
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Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said she believes the Democratic Party gave too much attention to anti-Trump rhetoric versus trying to reclaim voters who stepped away from the Democrats this election cycle. “There were many headwinds here. There was sexism, there was racism, all of that is true, but I also think there...
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Sara Haines of ABC’s “The View” explained her thoughts on why voters sided with President-elect Donald Trump in a heated discussion with her co-hosts on Friday.  “It’s condescending, the way that the left speaks to its voters,” Haines argued, in a clip highlighted by Grabien. She claimed the Democratic Party has a history of demeaning its voters.  “I...
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Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) argued that President-elect Trump is “more than a passing fad” that has become a “historical” political figure and created a movement that Democrats did not see coming.  “I’m not certain that any Democrat would have won this year. We have to just acknowledge that Donald Trump is more than a passing...
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James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, warned of "internal tension" in the alliance as President-elect Trump has made critical remarks about NATO in the past. "There'll be a lot of internal tension within the alliance," Stavridis warned during an interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on Friday. Stavridis's comment comes as Trump has largely touted...
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21:08Iran's Foiled Plot on Trump's Life

The newspapers report extensively on an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Trump, with federal charges unsealed (Fox News, NYTimes, NY Post). Elon Musk's involvement in a Trump-Zelensky call is widely discussed (Washington Post, HuffPost). Trump's potential policies for his second term are scrutinized, including mass deportations and expanded oil drilling (Yahoo). Blue states are reportedly preparing legal challenges to thwart Trump's agenda (Politico).
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The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 8, 2024     LEADING THE DAY   Big Tech congratulates Trump on reelection Image © AP Photo The country’s most prominent tech leaders, led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy. congratulated President-elect Trump this week after he reclaimed the White House. Trump has had a contentious relationship...
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) said the Democratic Party has made its own mistakes with a targeted demographic of voters, much like the GOP. “We have a challenge. We have our own kind of 'childless cat ladies' situation: 'Bros.' People refer to these young guys as bros, and clearly that’s not a positive term,” Fetterman told the...
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Simply put, Donald Trump owes his reelection to inflation and to the fact that the Biden administration did little to address the problem in a way that helped working-class families.
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Plus: Washington braces for Trump takeover {beacon} Evening Report   © Dylan Buell, Getty Images file Traditional news media grapples with declining influence Legacy news outlets are grappling with their declining influence after President-elect Trump’s resounding electoral victory underscored the rise of a new influencer-led media landscape. Joe Rogan's eponymous podcast and Elon Musk’s social platform...
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22:11Musk Joins Trump-Zelensky Call

The newspapers report on the aftermath of Trump's election victory. Several sources (Breitbart, CNN, The Hill) discuss reactions from various groups, including leftist women protesting and military leaders considering responses to potential unlawful orders. Trump's planned policies are scrutinized (Yahoo, The Daily Wire), with focus on deportations and tariffs. Elon Musk's involvement in a Trump-Zelensky call is widely reported (Washington Post, Yahoo). The media landscape shift is noted (The Hill), while international concerns arise with antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam (Wall Street Journal).
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Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. The sprint to 218 seats, however, is nearing the final stretch, after a handful of additional races were called...
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Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) on Friday said in a post on the social platform X that the Margate Police Department, which is in his district, informed him the day before the election about "a potential plot" to threaten his life. In the statement, Moskowitz said a man was arrested near his home with a...
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