Some headlines that caught our eye.

Now Let’s Hear Who Authorized Spying on the Trump Campaign — Peter Roff, Newsweek

Ignorant press ‘surprised’ by 3.2% blowout GDP number — Monica Showalter, American Thinker

Rosenstein defends Russia investigation, takes shots at Obama administration— Politico

Dem race shows signs it could get nasty— The Hill

How California’s high-speed rail project was ‘captured’ by costly consultants — Los Angeles Times

US judge charged with aiding undocumented immigrant in escape — BBC

House Democrats have shifted witch hunt into full gear — USA Today

Snow expected in metro Detroit this weekend. We give up. — Detroit Free Press

What economic lessons about health care costs can we learn from the competitive market for cosmetic procedures? — Mark Perry, Carpe Diem

Strzok-Page texts suggested using post-election briefing to gather information on Trump team — Fox News

Former State Department Official Spied for China Since 2007 — Washington Free Beacon

Larry Kudlow to Newsmax TV: Stephen Moore Still a Candidate for Fed Post — Newsmax

What’s behind a new climate surcharge coming to your restaurant bill in California — San Francisco Chronicle

School Riots Underscore Why Parents Prefer Charter Schools — Daily Caller

Labor Fights Over the City’s New Energy Agency Are Just Getting Started — Voice of San Diego

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