AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom
The day that launched Gavin Newsom as a presidential frontrunner also brought an unwelcome surprise that could haunt the California governor's potential 2028 campaign. Why it matters: Sen. Alex Padilla caught Newsom off guard Nov. 4 by declaring he wouldn't run for governor — depriving Newsom of his preferred successor on the same day the governor triumphed in a statewide redistricting referendum. - The governor has resisted endorsing any other potential successor ahead of the June 2 primary. There's no clear Democratic frontrunner , and he wants to have a good relationship with whoever wins. The big picture: The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign. His governance of the state — and Republican…
The day that launched Gavin Newsom as a presidential frontrunner also brought an unwelcome surprise that could haunt the California governor's potential 2028 campaign. Why it matters: Sen. Alex Padilla caught Newsom off guard Nov. 4 by declaring he wouldn't run for governor — depriving Newsom of his preferred successor on the same day the governor triumphed in a statewide redistricting referendum. - The governor has resisted endorsing any other potential successor ahead of the June 2 primary. There's no clear Democratic frontrunner , and he wants to have a good relationship with whoever wins. The big picture: The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign. His governance of the state — and Republican…Open
YOUTUBE (Monkey Werx) - MidEast Surge Continues - Ground War Coming?
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NYTIMES (Joseph Berger) - Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86
For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.
NYTIMES (The New York Times) - Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
DAILYCALLER (John Oyewale) - Remains Of US Soldier Declared Missing During African Training Operation Recovered As Search Continues For Partner
'Today, we mourn the loss of 1st Lt. Kendrick Key'
NPR (Chandelis Duster) - Trump rejects Iran's latest response to U.S. ceasefire proposal
Iran delivered its response to Pakistani mediators on Sunday, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
DAILYCALLER (Harold Hutchison) - Trump Reacts To Iran’s Latest Diplomatic Response With Two Words
'I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!'
WASHINGTONPOST (Casey Parks) - Sports-mad Portland savors its second chance to root for women’s basketball
It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the city had a WNBA team, and fans showed their support by turning out in record numbers.
JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Trump attacks Rep. Khanna, calls him ‘sleazebag’
"He is similar, but worse than Hakeem Jeffries, only with a somewhat higher IQ. This morning he tried, on behalf of the Dumacrats, to take credit for the Steel Industry pouring back into the U.S., knowing full well that the Dumbs virtually destroyed it, and I SAVED IT, through strong Tariffs (PLUS!)," Trump wrote