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Unsurprising that FBI officials abused their power. This is some of what Trump wants to clean up but let's not assume he wouldn't be OK with using the FBI to go after media organizations because for Trump it's not about any principle, it's just about how it impacts him. Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations | CNN Politics

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Interesting choice: Donald Trump announces he is making Kimberly Guilfoyle his ambassador to Greece in stunning move | Daily Mail Online

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Devastating report about a non-profit funded by Denver taxpayers leads to...their getting another contract, albeit only one year long: Denver voted for high-quality mental and addiction care, but millions have gone to unlicensed providers with limited transparency

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Much too close to the plot of "Defense Protocol", the Andrews & Wilson novel we just talked about (with the authors) on the show: China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills | CNN

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This day in history: Today in History: December 11, King Edward VIII abdicates British throne | AP News

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There's no satisfying answer here: Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe is in custody, online records show | AP News

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Colorado's Morning News with Marty Lenz & Jeana Gondek