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Editorial Opposes Key Trump Cabinet Picks, Calls for Senate Rejection
The Detroit News editorial board has urged the Senate to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. The editorial criticized Gaetz’s ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and improper conduct, arguing such scandals render him unfit for the role. Hegseth, a former veterans’ advocate, was deemed unqualified for defense leadership due to his lack of military command experience and controversial rhetoric. The board also raised minor concerns about Trump’s other picks, including RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. (Read More – The Hill Rating)
The Onion Confirms Plans for Infowars
Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, confirmed the satirical news outlet acquired Alex Jones’ Infowars during Jones’s bankruptcy auction. The auction stems from Jones’s $1.5 billion liability for spreading falsehoods about the Sandy Hook school shooting. Collins announced plans to rebrand Infowars as a satirical platform, countering claims by Jones of irregularities in the auction process. Despite ongoing challenges, Collins expressed enthusiasm about completing the acquisition, which will be finalized after a court hearing next week. (Read More – The Hill Rating)
Renowned Iowa Pollster J. Ann Selzer Retires After Controversial Final Poll
J. Ann Selzer, famed for her predictive accuracy in Iowa’s political polls, has announced her retirement following a disputed final survey showing Kamala Harris surging in Iowa against Donald Trump. Trump ultimately won the state by 13 points, contrasting the poll’s findings. In an op-ed, Selzer defended her methodology and celebrated her decades-long career, citing successes in forecasting pivotal elections. The Des Moines Register plans to continue polling while adapting to new challenges. (Read More – Politico Rating)
X Corp. Sues California Over Political Deepfake Restrictions
X Corp. is challenging California’s Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act, claiming it infringes on free speech by compelling platforms to remove or label “materially deceptive” political content. X argues that the law’s enforcement mechanisms pressure platforms to over-censor to avoid lawsuits and threaten open political discourse. Advocates for free speech have criticized the legislation for being overly broad and burdensome, raising concerns about its potential misuse to suppress dissent. (Read More – MediaPost Rating)
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