IT'S MONDAY, AND THIS IS DIGITAL POLITICS. I'm Mark Scott, and I hope you, like me, are getting ready for Festivus on Dec 23. (Remember: it's for the rest of us.) My household already has its Festivus pole up, and is preparing for both feats of strength and the annual airing of grievances.

In all seriousness, thank you for all the support this year. I hope you and yours can find time to rest and recover over the final weeks of the year.

One programming note: the first Digital Politics newsletter of 2026 will be on Jan 5, so no edition next week. Happy Holidays.

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