08 November 18
Andy Borowitz | Putin Loses Control of the House
Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker
Borowitz writes: "Calling it 'the biggest disappointment of my political career,' Vladimir Putin conceded late Tuesday night that he had lost control of the United States House of Representatives."
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Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker
Borowitz writes: "Calling it 'the biggest disappointment of my political career,' Vladimir Putin conceded late Tuesday night that he had lost control of the United States House of Representatives."
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Matt Whitaker, seen here in 2014, would become the acting attorney general. (photo: Charlie Neibergall/AP)
Acting Attorney General Said to Have No Plans to Recuse From Russia Probe
Devlin Barrett, Matt Zapotosky and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post
Excerpt: "Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation."
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Devlin Barrett, Matt Zapotosky and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post
Excerpt: "Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation."
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Far-right-wing conspiracy website InfoWars. (photo: YouTube)
White House Shares Manipulated Infowars Video to Justify CNN Press Ban
Natasha Lomas, TechCrunch
Lomas writes: "Read this slowly: The White House's press secretary has tweeted a manipulated video shared by the editor-at-large of conspiracy theorist outlet Infowars to attempt to justify its decision to suspend the press credentials of CNN's chief white house correspondent."
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Natasha Lomas, TechCrunch
Lomas writes: "Read this slowly: The White House's press secretary has tweeted a manipulated video shared by the editor-at-large of conspiracy theorist outlet Infowars to attempt to justify its decision to suspend the press credentials of CNN's chief white house correspondent."
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp has declared victory in a closely-fought race with Democrat Stacey Abrams that included accusations he abused his office to win the election. (photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty)
In Georgia, Kemp Claims Victory, but Won't Oversee Potential Recount
Susanna Capelouto, NPR
Capelouto writes: "Republican Brian Kemp has declared victory over Democrat Stacey Abrams in Georgia's bitterly-fought gubernatorial race. But Abrams has not conceded and wants all provisional and absentee ballots counted first."
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Susanna Capelouto, NPR
Capelouto writes: "Republican Brian Kemp has declared victory over Democrat Stacey Abrams in Georgia's bitterly-fought gubernatorial race. But Abrams has not conceded and wants all provisional and absentee ballots counted first."
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Voters fill out their ballots. (photo: Joe Raedle/Getty)
Why It's Such a Big Deal That Former Felons Can Now Vote in Florida
Beth Skwarecki, Lifehacker
Skwarecki writes: "Florida will become the 48th state where people who have completed a sentence for felony are eligible to vote."
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Beth Skwarecki, Lifehacker
Skwarecki writes: "Florida will become the 48th state where people who have completed a sentence for felony are eligible to vote."
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In February, the International Criminal Court said it had taken steps to probe the killings. (photo: Reuters)
Philippines Human Rights Lawyer Shot Dead; 34 Killed Under Duterte
Ted Regencia, Al Jazeera
Regencia writes: "A human rights lawyer, who provided assistance to families of recently slain sugarcane farmers, was shot dead in central Philippines, becoming the 34th member of the legal profession killed since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power in 2016."
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Ted Regencia, Al Jazeera
Regencia writes: "A human rights lawyer, who provided assistance to families of recently slain sugarcane farmers, was shot dead in central Philippines, becoming the 34th member of the legal profession killed since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power in 2016."
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Technicians install solar panels. (photo: Getty)
Clean Energy a Winner in Several States as Governors, Legislatures Go Blue
Dan Gearino and Marianne Lavelle, InsideClimate News
Excerpt: "Seven Republican-led states voted for Democratic governors this week in an election that could shift the landscape for climate and clean energy policies, especially in the increasing number of states where Democrats will also dominate the legislature."
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Dan Gearino and Marianne Lavelle, InsideClimate News
Excerpt: "Seven Republican-led states voted for Democratic governors this week in an election that could shift the landscape for climate and clean energy policies, especially in the increasing number of states where Democrats will also dominate the legislature."
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