A liberal judge won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Here’s what to know. Susan Crawford defeated conservative judge Brad Schimel, according to Associated Press projections, in a race that became a proxy war over President Trump’s agenda.

“As a little girl growing up in Chippewa Falls, I never could have imagined that I’d be taking on the richest man in the world for justice in Wisconsin — and we won,” Susan Crawford said in her acceptance speech.

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Trump’s CDC pick wouldn’t let go of false theory vaccines cause autism Dave Weldon’s long record of promoting the disproven link between vaccines and autism raises concerns among some public health experts about his ability to run the CDC.

Dave Weldon’s long record of promoting the disproven link between vaccines and autism raises concerns among some public health experts about his ability to run the CDC.

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California opens special session preparing for anti-Trump lawsuits The session follows Donald Trump’s vows to punish the state if it fails to hew to his policy prescriptions.

The special session began as Democrats across the country were still scrambling to respond to Trump’s election and prepare for an administration that has promised open hostility toward blue states and liberal policies.

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Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter The president had promised not to pardon Hunter Biden, who was convicted of gun-related charges and had pleaded guilty in a tax case.

The president had promised not to pardon Hunter Biden, who was convicted of gun-related charges and had pleaded guilty in a tax case.

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Who is Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to replace FBI director Chris Wray? Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the nation’s premier law enforcement agency, is the author of a list of “deep state” officials to target.

Patel is the author of a book that includes a list of “deep state” officials to target — which Trump called a “blueprint to help us take back the White House and remove these Gangsters from all of Government,” according to promotional material.
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‘Soros of the right’ Elon Musk eyes progressive prosecutors as next target Elon Musk has embraced comparisons of his big pro-Trump political donations to those of liberal donor George Soros and said he wants to copy his tactics.

The billionaire told advisors ahead of the election that his pro-Trump super PAC should aim at “Soros DAs” across the country.
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Trump aide sought payments from job seekers, internal legal review found Boris Epshteyn used his proximity to the president-elect to benefit himself, a Trump legal review found. He denies the allegation.

Boris Epshteyn used his proximity to the president-elect to benefit himself, a Trump legal review found. He denies the allegation.
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Trump health picks largely untested in fighting disease outbreaks They have questioned vaccines and other interventions overseen by the health agencies they have been tapped to lead.

They have questioned vaccines and other interventions overseen by the health agencies they have been tapped to lead.
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Gorka and his hard-right views on Islam head back to the White House Sebastian Gorka ruffled feathers among even reverent Trump loyalists and other Republicans, who have described him as fringe and underqualified.

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Who is Gautam Adani? Indian billionaire hit with fraud charges in U.S. Adani, an Indian business magnate and one of the richest men in Asia, faces new allegations of fraud to secure solar energy supply contracts.

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Billionaire Gautam Adani indicted in New York in alleged bribery scheme Indian energy billionaire Gautam Adani, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was indicted in New York for alleged bribery involving solar energy supply contracts

Big news: Indian energy billionaire Gautam Adani, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was indicted in New York for alleged bribery involving solar energy supply contracts
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Who is Linda McMahon? Trump donor, WWE co-founder is education secretary pick. The 76-year-old, who has donated tens of millions of dollars to Donald Trump’s campaigns over the years, co-chairs the transition team.

The 76-year-old, who has donated tens of millions of dollars to Donald Trump’s campaigns over the years, co-chairs the transition team.
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Who is Sean Duffy? Former lawmaker, reality TV star is Trump’s transport pick. Duffy is married to fellow “Real World” alum Rachel Campos-Duffy. He has described them as the first reality TV couple in the United States.

Duffy, who has frequently defended Trump on cable news, previously professed doubts during a 2015 interview with Wisconsin Public Radio about Trump’s ability to retain the support of conservative voters. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Musk appears to pressure Trump on Cabinet and tariffs, irking advisers Elon Musk, the billionaire who has become Donald Trump’s “first buddy,” appeared to publicly pressure the president-elect on economic policy and a key Cabinet pick.

Elon Musk, the billionaire who has become Donald Trump’s “first buddy,” appeared to publicly pressure the president-elect on economic policy and a key Cabinet pick. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Defense pick Hegseth paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says Documents obtained by The Post provide extensive detail about an allegation that Pete Hegseth sexually assaulted a woman in 2017.

Documents obtained by The Post provide extensive detail about allegation and the response by Trump’s defense secretary pick.
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