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Statement from President Joe Biden on Warrants Issued by the International Criminal Court  The White House

The 15 Democrats Who Voted to Give Trump Insane New Powers  The New Republic

Pete Hegseth’s Metamorphosis: From Critic of War Crimes to Defender of the Accused  The New York Times

Kenya's President William Ruto cancels major deals with Adani Group  BBC.com

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws  The Associated Press

The Bulwark: “Eight days after making the snap decision to nominate Matt Gaetz to be the nation’s next attorney general, Trump phoned him Thursday morning to tell him he wouldn’t get confirmed, according to a source briefed on the conversation.

Oliver Darcy: “Morning Joe saw its ratings continue to decline Wednesday, as viewers protest the hosts warming up to Trump. The show averaged just 647K total viewers, with only 51K in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 demo.

Sen. Bob Casey, a three-term Pennsylvania Democrat, on Thursday conceded to his Republican rival, David McCormick, amid a recount in their marquee Senate contest, the New York Times reports.

President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick, NBC News reports.

In 2013, while she was Florida Attorney General, Bondi received a $25,000 donation from Trump — while Bondi was deciding whether to take legal action against Trump University.

Bondi eventually decided not to pursue the matter.

“President-elect Donald Trump is considering shaking up the leadership at the FBI by firing the director and installing an experienced former agent and MAGA loyalist in the top two roles,” CNN reports.