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Criminal charges set Trump up for the big house — or the White House  NBC News

If states block Trump from the GOP primary ballot, can he still run for president?  CBS News Maine Bars Trump From 2024 Primary Ballot, Joining Colorado  The New York Times ‘Of course’ removing Trump from the ballot makes him a martyr, Sununu

Special counsel Jack Smith pushes back on Trump’s immunity claim  CNN Special counsel urges appeals court to reject Trump immunity defense  NBC News Donald Trump Stung by Legal Filing Hours Before New Year’s Eve  Newsweek

Former Trump officials warn of a White House return  ABC News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has the most riding on the Jan. 15 caucuses, while former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is banking on a wider range of early states.

There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this year. (Image credit: Tanya Habjouqa / NOOR for NPR)

As Gaza death toll mounts, Israelis look in vain for any sign of victory  The Guardian Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages: live updates  CNN As death toll mounts in Gaza, veterans of past negotiations weigh in on possibilities

How Donald Trump plans to gut Washington in second White House stint  The Telegraph

Special counsel urges appeals court to reject Trump immunity defense  NBC News Special counsel Jack Smith pushes back on Trump’s immunity claim  CNN Trump doesn’t have immunity from Jan. 6 civil suit brought by U.S. Capitol Police officers, appeals court says  CBS News

If states block Trump from the GOP primary ballot, can he still run for president?  CBS News Maine Bars Trump From 2024 Primary Ballot, Joining Colorado  The New York Times Maine state official who removed Donald Trump from ballot targeted in swatting