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Republicans: Ditch Trump, Save the Senate

By Sam Stein, Lachlan Markay

“This is the time you have to make tough decisions,” former congressman Tom Davis said of the party allocating its resources.

Why Is Ava DuVernay Targeting Black Women?

By Cassie da Costa

The acclaimed filmmaker, producer, and activist went after a Vogue staffer on Twitter and tagged her employer—echoing a curious episode involving the documentary “On the Record.”

Kamala Ready to Blast Pence for COVID Response

By Scott Bixby, Hanna Trudo

“It’s obviously not a centerpiece—hello, COVID—but pointing out that the vice president is a homophobic Waylon Smithers is clearly a winning line,” the former staffer said.

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Federal Agent Busted for Alleged QAnon Threat Against a Boss

By Justin Rohrlich

Alberto Almeida is charged with sending “numerous” menacing messages to a higher-up.

Judge: Golden Dawn Was a Neo-Nazi Criminal Gang All Along

By Barbie Latza Nadeau

Seven former parliamentarians with the Neo-Nazi political party were found guilty of running a criminal organization in Athens on Wednesday after a marathon five-year trial.

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The Stable Genius Goes Full Fascist

By Wajahat Ali

Don’t forget amidst Trump’s health lies, taxes, and debate disaster that his “jokes” about the transfer of power put into sharp relief how close to fascism America is right now.

Should McConnell Tap the Brakes on Coney Barrett? No Chance!

By Matt Lewis

In terms of process, substance, and politics, there’s no reason for Republicans to waver now.

‘Emily in Paris’: Oui, C’est Terrible

By Tim Teeman

“Emily in Paris” aims to show us a young American in a professional and romantic whirl. But the show is shallow, and she is a vain social media addict. The anti-charm is strong.

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1. WH Tells Staff: Wear a Mask Near President, Even if He Isn’t

DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH

The memo didn’t say if noted mask-skeptic Trump would be wearing his own protective equipment.

2. Trump Negotiates With Self on Twitter After Killing Stimulus

VERY COOL AND NORMAL

Just hours after announcing he was killing negotiations on a new stimulus package, the president sent out a series of tweets saying he would sign stand-alone bills.

3. This Is How I Stay Organized While Grocery Shopping

SHOP AROUND

These grocery bags hang on your cart, keeping foods safe and separated by type—and saving you time in the store, the parking lot, and at home.

4. Sessions to Prosecutors: ‘We Need to Take Away Children’

GET THEM

A report found that Sessions, Rosenstein, and other top DOJ officials were “a driving force” behind the family separation policy.

5. Delta Weakens to Category 3 as It Closes In On Mexican Coast

STILL A THREAT

But forecasters warn the storm could strengthen again when it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday.

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