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Clarissa-Jan Lim

Breaking/trending news blogger

Clarissa-Jan Lim is a breaking/trending news blogger for MSNBC Digital. She was previously a senior reporter and editor at BuzzFeed News.

Clarissa-Jan Lim is a breaking/trending news blogger for MSNBC Digital. She was previously a senior reporter and editor at BuzzFeed News.

Latest from Clarissa-Jan Lim

1d ago

After Trump wins on a campaign rife with anti-trans ads, LGBTQ people flood crisis hotlines

LGBTQ advocacy organizations reported a flood of calls to their crisis hotlines after Donald Trump won the election, following a campaign rife with anti-trans attacks.
1d ago

There’s already a snag in Trump’s transition with the Biden administration

Donald Trump’s team has reportedly been dragging its feet on signing important paperwork to aid the transition with the Biden administration, potentially impeding a smooth beginning for Trump’s return to the White House.
1d ago

Dozens arrested, four held in attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam

Four people were being held by Dutch authorities on Saturday in connection with violent clashes in Amsterdam after a soccer match between a local Dutch team and Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday.
2d ago

Law enforcement probing racist text messages to Black people that threaten slavery

In the wake of the election, Black people across the country have reported that they’ve received racist text messages threatening them with slavery, which has prompted investigations in several states and a federal probe.
2d ago

Judge grants Jack Smith's request to pause Trump's federal election interference case

A judge granted the special counsel’s request to vacate all remaining deadlines in the case. Smith has until Dec. 2 to outline his proposed next steps.
2d ago

Susie Wiles, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, has withstood his political whims (so far)

Donald Trump announced that Susie Wiles, his campaign co-chair, will be appointed as his White House chief of staff.
3d ago

Judge threatens to hold Giuliani in contempt if he doesn't hand over assets to Freeman and Moss

Judge Lewis Liman gave the disgraced lawyer until Nov. 11 to turn over his assets. If not, Liman said, "I will hold him in contempt."
3d ago

The right-wing claims about voter fraud have suddenly vanished

For months, Trump and his Republican allies warned relentlessly of voter fraud. But on election night, as the results looked to be in Trump’s favor, the claims began tapering off.
3d ago

Biden stresses a peaceful transfer of power after Trump wins

President Joe Biden said there will be a “peaceful transfer of power” on Jan. 20, 2025, vowing to uphold a longstanding norm after Donald Trump’s commanding win in the election
5d ago

State abortion rights ballot measures made a strong showing but didn’t sweep

Abortion rights was among the highest-priority issues for voters this year, with eight of 10 states voting to protect access to that care.
5d ago

Sen. Ted Cruz wins re-election in Texas, NBC News projects

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s re-election was far from certain as he faced a fierce challenge from Democrat Colin Allred.