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Listen: New York Times reporter Reid Epstein on Ken Martin’s bid for DNC chair

Listen: New York Times reporter Reid Epstein on Ken Martin’s bid for DNC chair

Reid Epstein, a reporter with The New York Times, spoke with Martin, who argued Democrats’ downfall was their message failing to land with voters ahead of the 2024 election.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Veteran news editor expects Trump ‘to go after the press in every conceivable way’

Veteran news editor expects Trump ‘to go after the press in every conceivable way’

Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is “salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists.” New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees.
by Terry Gross

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Hennepin County commissioners delay vote on proposal to reduce jail population

Hennepin County commissioners delay vote on proposal to reduce jail population

The state’s Department of Corrections ordered Hennepin County to reduce the number of inmates at some of its jails by Dec. 5. However, the county board balked at the $8 million proposal to board inmates at jails in other counties, saying it needs more time to get staff input and seek less costly alternatives.
by Peter Cox

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House Ethics Committee is deadlocked on whether to release Gaetz report

House Ethics Committee is deadlocked on whether to release Gaetz report

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics is deadlocked on whether to release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose nomination to serve as Trump’s attorney general has been plagued by controversy.
by Deirdre Walsh and Lexie Schapitl

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Gaetz meets with Senate Republicans as House ethics panel considers releasing report

Gaetz meets with Senate Republicans as House ethics panel considers releasing report

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's nominee to serve as Attorney General, faces an uphill battle as the House ethics panel considers releasing report on allegations involving sex with a minor.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department

Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department

McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools.
by Cory Turner and Jonaki Mehta

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A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives

A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace says the resolution aims to protect women's rights. Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first out trans person elected to Congress, has slammed it as a distraction.
by Elena Moore and Rachel Treisman

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