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New York Times:
Bolton Was Concerned That Trump Did Favors for Autocratic Leaders, Book Says — The former national security adviser shared his unease with the attorney general, who cited his own worries about the president's conversations with the leaders of Turkey and China.
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Bolton book roils Washington as onetime allies turn on Trump's former national security adviser — Just outside the spacious corner office of the White House national security adviser, aides crowded into a windowless anteroom knew to make themselves small when John Bolton got a summons from President Trump.
Barbara McQuade / Washington Post:
Trump waived executive privilege when he called Bolton a liar — If the Senate decides to summon Bolton, Trump won't have much recourse left — President Trump refers to himself as a counterpuncher. This time, he might have punched too hard. — In a series of tweets just after midnight Monday …
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Fred Fleitz / Fox News:
Ambassador Bolton, withdraw your book — “Tune in to see Fred's exclusive interview with Laura Ingraham on ‘The Ingraham Angle’ at 10 PM ET on Fox News Channel.” — It was crushing to read weekend press reports that my friend and former boss John Bolton plans to publish a tell-all book …
Politico:
Mitt makes his move — After staying relatively quiet throughout the House's impeachment inquiry, Sen. Mitt Romney now finds himself in the middle of an increasingly bitter debate in his own party. — The Utah Republican has long been open to hearing from former national security adviser John Bolton …
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Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
Mitch McConnell's Complicity Has Deep Roots — With or without witnesses, Trump's trial shows that the antifederalists were right to question the Senate's purpose. — Last week, after Senate Republicans voted unanimously to approve their leader Mitch McConnell's rules …
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Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Toomey discusses a ‘one-for-one’ witness deal in Trump impeachment amid Bolton revelations, officials say — Sen. Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.), an influential conservative in the Senate, has spoken with several colleagues in recent days about possibly summoning just two witnesses …
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Alayna Treene / Axios:
Republicans brace for domino effect on witnesses — If at least four Senate Republicans decide to vote with Democrats this week to subpoena witnesses and documents in President Trump's impeachment trial, Hill Republicans fear a potential domino effect, with additional GOP senators …
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Courier-Journal:
Mitch McConnell is angry at White House over John Bolton manuscript, report says — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not know that President Donald Trump's administration had a copy of an explosive manuscript by ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton, a spokesman said.
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Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: A story that shows how this White House rolls
POLITICO Playbook: A story that shows how this White House rolls
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Washington Post:
White House works to contain damage from allegations in forthcoming Bolton book
White House works to contain damage from allegations in forthcoming Bolton book
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NBC News:
Romney, Collins say Bolton report strengthens case for witnesses, makes them increasingly likely
Romney, Collins say Bolton report strengthens case for witnesses, makes them increasingly likely
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New York Times:
Bolton Revelations Anger Republicans, Fueling Push for Impeachment Witnesses
Bolton Revelations Anger Republicans, Fueling Push for Impeachment Witnesses
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Alayna Treene / Axios:
Trump's defense team shifts from complacency to urgency
Trump's defense team shifts from complacency to urgency
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Graeme Wood / The Atlantic:
John Bolton Knows What He's Doing
John Bolton Knows What He's Doing
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Juliegrace Brufke / The Hill:
Meadows: Republicans who break with Trump could face political repercussions
Meadows: Republicans who break with Trump could face political repercussions
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Bess Levin / Vanity Fair:
Panicked Trump Hits Back at John Bolton Book With Blizzard of Lies
Panicked Trump Hits Back at John Bolton Book With Blizzard of Lies
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Jonathan Lis / Haaretz:
Netanyahu Officially Indicted in Court After Withdrawing Immunity Bid — Netanyahu is charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three corruption cases — Israel's attorney general on Tuesday filed the indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases …
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Trump's Middle East peace plan expected to offer Palestinians conditional statehood
Trump's Middle East peace plan expected to offer Palestinians conditional statehood
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Yonah Jeremy Bob / Jerusalem Post:
Bribery indictment against Netanyahu filed with court
Bribery indictment against Netanyahu filed with court
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New York Post and Christians United for Israel
Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
How Some People of Color Feel Inside the Buttigieg Campaign — As the candidate courted nonwhite voters, employees of color were voicing their frustrations, according to interviews, documents and a recording. The campaign said it worked to foster a progressive workplace.
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Wall Street Journal:
Buttigieg Campaign Faces Personnel Issues as Iowa Caucuses Approach — Head of talent and cybersecurity aides depart, and some nonwhite staffers criticize a lack of inclusivity — WASHINGTON— Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign is dealing with some departures in the closing days …
Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
The Post's misguided suspension of Felicia Sonmez over Kobe Bryant tweets — The Post has suspended reporter Felicia Sonmez following her social-media activity over the death of NBA great Kobe Bryant. Here's the explanation from Managing Editor Tracy Grant: “National political reporter Felicia Sonmez …
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Rachel Abrams / New York Times:
Washington Post Suspends a Reporter After Her Tweets on Kobe Bryant
Washington Post Suspends a Reporter After Her Tweets on Kobe Bryant
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Albert Burneko / VICE:
Kobe Bryant Was No More Complicated Than Anyone Else
Kobe Bryant Was No More Complicated Than Anyone Else
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Politico:
Why Biden scaled back in New Hampshire — SALEM, N.H. — Joe Biden has said he doesn't need to win the first presidential primary state in the nation — and he's campaigning like it. — Biden has been dark on New Hampshire television since the New Year. He has a smaller presence …
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Running Bernie Sanders Against Trump Would Be an Act of Insanity — In the field of political forecasting, almost nothing is a matter of certainty, and almost everything is a matter of probability. If Democrats nominate Bernie Sanders — who currently leads the field in Iowa and New Hampshire …
David Rothkopf / USA Today:
Even if the Senate does not remove Donald Trump, this impeachment is far from a mistake — The judgment of the court of public opinion will matter more to history and the 2020 elections than the verdict in the Senate impeachment trial. — There was more uncertainty about the outcome …
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Collins expected to run for US Senate in Georgia — U.S. Rep. Doug Collins will soon announce a challenge to U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, setting up a bitter Republican showdown in November that pits one of President Donald Trump's most vocal defenders against a wealthy former executive backed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Washington Post:
Britain, resisting U.S. pressure, to allow some Huawei equipment in 5G networks — LONDON — Britain announced Tuesday that it will allow the Chinese telecom giant Huawei to build “non-core” infrastructure for the country's coming super-fast 5G network, though the company will be designated a …
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Kevin G. Hall / Miami Herald:
Prince Andrew is stonewalling Jeffrey Epstein probe, U.S. attorney says — Buckingham Palace and the Trump administration were silent about explosive new accusations Monday from a top U.S. Justice Department official that Britain's Prince Andrew has provided “zero cooperation” …
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Mike Hixenbaugh / NBC News:
An ER doctor was charged with abusing his baby. But 15 medical experts say there's no proof. — After a physician worried he'd hurt his baby, his own hospital reported abuse. Now fellow doctors are raising concerns about an “out of control” system. — MILWAUKEE — Dr. John Cox knew …