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Morning News Fix: Putin's nukes

Putin came close to using a nuke in 2022. Trump plans blitz of executive orders. Rep. Blake Moore poised to rise in House GOP leadership ranks.

Morning News Fix: Putin's nukes

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

⏰ Tick Tock

7 days until the deadline for Utah counties to finalize election results. (11/19/2024)
14 days until Utah's statewide election canvass. (11/25/2024)
35 days until the Electoral College meets. (12/17/2024)
54 days until Congress certifies the presidential election. (1/6/2025)
69 days until Donald Trump is inaugurated. (1/20/2024)
70 days to the first day of the 2025 Utah Legislature. (1/21/2025)

👀 Here are some stories that caught my attention this morning:

  1. Vladimir Putin was so close to letting off a nuclear weapon in October 2022 that crisis meetings were held over the fallout hitting Britain. [The Sun]
  2. Trump plans series of executive orders for Day 1, Susie Wiles tells donors. [New York Times]
  3. Donald Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to serve has his Homeland Security secretary. [CNN]
  4. MSNBC ratings crater as viewers tune out Trump victory coverage. [Mediaite]
  5. Elon Musk's super PAC spent $200m to help elect Donald Trump. [The Guardian]
  6. Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know. [CBS News]
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📰 Tuesday's headlines

Will Rep. Moore rise to No. 4 spot in House GOP? [Deseret News]

$507 million bond meant to fix Salt Lake County's jail crisis is on track to fail. Now what? [Utah News Dispatch]

Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson proposes extension of popular rec center program in 2025 budget. [Tribune]

Two student clubs cut ties with University of Utah over new anti-DEI restrictions. [Tribune]

Nuclear may be the answer to Utah's skyrocketing energy demands, Cox says. [KSL]

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