Stevenson’s army, December 12

– NYT says US & Israel sharply divided over Iran.

– CNN reports new WH rules on reporting cyber attacks.

– Cook Political Report writer says GOP has already gained  10-15 House seats through gerrymandering.

– WaPo reminds how GOP snubbed Bob Dole.

– Military.com says Japanese learned how to attack Pearl Harbor by watching US exercises.

Some more from Charlie, under the heading threats to democracy:

– WaPo & NYT have several articles on the issue.  Thomas Edsall surveyed political scientists and reports their analyses.

– A former GOP official says the right wing is already mobilizing.

– Kevin Drum explains why GOP believes Trump won.

-WSJ says redistricting is eliminating swing districts.

– G7 issued a warning to Russia on Ukraine.  

– NYT has more on the secret US unit in Syria which was “reckless” in targeting.

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