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The president-elect took no position on the app’s First Amendment challenge to the law, which sets a Jan. 19 deadline to sell or close the popular platform.

MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges  CNN Irony! Laura Loomer rants against Indians, ends up asking for donations on app built by Indian techies: ‘  The Times of India Elon Musk accused of censoring Laura

Weak economic growth and record immigration are driving gains by the right, especially populists—and the trend is set to continue.

Robert Brooks died after a savage attack at a New York prison this month that was captured by several officers’ body-worn cameras.

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says  The Associated Press

Weavers of Ireland’s famous Donegal tweed have called for a special protected status for their product, as the craft industry battles a raft of cheaper imitations branding themselves as “Donegals”. 

Trump says Bill Gates asked to meet in apparent message to Musk  CNN

Russian government says it is willing to improve ties — but onus is on Trump to make first move  Fox News

‘Crazy worked just fine the first time’: Why some Republicans see Trump’s imperialist musings as an act of negotiation.  POLITICO

What work goes into White House moving day?  Fox News