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UKRAINE. Trump tries to deflect the whistleblower complaint: "It doesn't matter what I discussed, but I'll tell you this, somebody ought to look into Joe Biden's statement." Trump describes … [Read more...] about Ukraine, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, The Crown, Alienstock, Asteroid, Celine Dion, Alvin Baltrop, Indonesia: HOT LINKS

LAS VEGAS. Man accused of plotting attacks on gay bars and synagogue pleads not guilty: "Conor Climo appeared in a Las Vegas federal courtroom on Wednesday. Back in August, Climo was charged and … [Read more...] about Cher, Lauv, Shane Gillis, Chicago, Gay Games, Amazing Race Canada, Nico Tortorella, Humpback Whale: HOT LINKS

ENDORSEMENTS. 50+ mayors and ex-mayors endorse Pete Buttigieg: "We are more than 50 mayors across the country — from Santa Monica, California, to Topeka, Kansas, to Hartford, Connecticut — who know … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper, Aaron Carter, Presidential Age Limits, Kamala Harris, Sarah Silverman, Madame X, Tina Fey: HOT LINKS

WORKING FAMILIES PARTY. Elizabeth Warren gets endorsement of group that endorsed Bernie Sanders in 2016. "The progressive political outfit’s move bolsters Warren’s left-wing credentials as she … [Read more...] about Glitterbox, Downton Abbey, OxyContin, Elizabeth Warren, Buttigieg vs O’Rourke, RuPaul, Ross Mathews: HOT LINKS

IVANKA. I got my moral compass from my dad. "The exchange was part of a broader conversation about Ivanka Trump’s life in Washington and the White House during a swanky retreat organized by Republican … [Read more...] about Eddie Money, Ivanka Trump, Megyn Kelly, Kamala Harris, Halsey, John Duff, Concerned Women, Gay Magazines: HOT LINKS

WINNING. Edmund White to receive honorary National Book Award: 'White, 79, is among the most influential gay writers of his time, known for works such as “A Boy’s Own Story” and “The Beautiful Room is … [Read more...] about Edmund White, Shawn Mendes, Peter Thiel, Lovers of Modena, Charli XCX, Elizabeth Warren, Chemsex: HOT LINKS

DORIAN. White House pressed NOAA to repudiate weather forecasters who contradicted Trump's claims on the hurricane's path. 'Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, told Wilbur Ross, the … [Read more...] about Jerry Falwell Jr. Clubbing, Stephen King, The Raven, Tina Turner, Wrabel, iPhone 11, Lunch-Shaming: HOT LINKS

RIP. Iconic American photographer Robert Frank. 38 PERCENT. Trump approval rating sags amid recession worries. "Thirty-eight percent of respondents in an ABC News/Washington Post poll released … [Read more...] about Robert Frank, Little Shop of Horrors, MJ Rodriguez, RuPaul Live!, Ben Platt, Burning Man, Mika, Pete Buttigieg: HOT LINKS

JERRY FALWELL JR. Politico exposé goes far deeper than the pool boy. “When he does stupid stuff, people will mention it to others they consider confidants and not keep it totally secret,” a … [Read more...] about Jerry Falwell Jr, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Sanford, Tom Steyer, Survivor 39, Lizzo, Riverdale, NOAA: HOT LINKS