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CNN:
Sources: Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court — (CNN)President Donald Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice, according to multiple senior Republican sources with knowledge of the process. — In conversations with some senior …
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CNN:
Trump has lost patience with CDC head after series of mixed messages — (CNN)President Donald Trump has lost patience with the head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, as well as with the other public health experts on his coronavirus team …
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The Gateway Pundit, Spectator USA, New York Post and GovExec.com
Justin Sink / Bloomberg:
Trump's Housing Secretary Is Unhappy With Trump's Hiring Manager — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is unhappy with the White House office that places political appointees in federal government agencies. — Carson inadvertently allowed reporters to see notes …
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Reuters, Political Wire and The Hill
Politico:
‘Everyone sees the train wreck coming’: Trump reveals his November endgame — Following his defeat in the 2016 Iowa caucus, Donald Trump accused Ted Cruz of cheating and said the results should be nullified. — After winning the presidency that fall, Trump insisted, without evidence …
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Axios:
The apocalypse scenario — Democratic lawyers are preparing to challenge any effort by President Trump to swap electors chosen by voters with electors selected by Republican-controlled legislatures. One state of particular concern: Pennsylvania, where the GOP controls the state house.
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Intercepted GOP robocalls expose how Trump hopes to corrupt the election
Intercepted GOP robocalls expose how Trump hopes to corrupt the election
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CNN, Raw Story, Daily Kos, IJR and electionlawblog.org
Jill Lawrence / USA Today:
Ignore the strongman fantasies. If Trump loses the election, he'll lose his job. Period.
Ignore the strongman fantasies. If Trump loses the election, he'll lose his job. Period.
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The Hill
Philippe Reines / Washington Post:
I played Trump in Clinton's debate prep. Here's what Biden can expect.
I played Trump in Clinton's debate prep. Here's what Biden can expect.
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Wall Street Journal and Mediaite
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Stokes the Transition Panic — His election remarks feed the left's fantasy of a post-election coup. — By The Editorial Board — President Trump's insistence on saying the opposite of whatever the press demands is a source of more than a little of his political success as well as many self-defeating blunders.
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Trump's Threats of Bloodshed Are Off Message, Republicans Worry
Trump's Threats of Bloodshed Are Off Message, Republicans Worry
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Washington Post
Sarah Longwell / The Bulwark:
Scenes from a Supreme Court Focus Group
Scenes from a Supreme Court Focus Group
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Fox News and Press Watch
Washington Post:
Majority says winner of presidential election should nominate next Supreme Court justice, Post-ABC poll finds — A majority of Americans oppose efforts by President Trump and the Republican-led Senate to fill a Supreme Court vacancy before the presidential election, with most supporters …
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POLITICUSUSA
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Gary Langer / ABC News:
Most say wait on Ginsburg seat, while opposing packing the court — Fifty-seven percent favor delaying action to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. — News headlines today: Sept. 23, 2020 — Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. — Supreme Court Of The United Stat/Fred Schilling/U.S. Supreme Court
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Morgan Phillips / Fox News:
RBG's personal trainer pays homage with a casket-side pushup
RBG's personal trainer pays homage with a casket-side pushup
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Washington Post, Breitbart, myfox8.com and New York Post
Josh Solomon / Tampa Bay Times:
DeSantis lifts statewide restrictions on bars and restaurants as Florida moves to phase 3 — The governor said local governments will have to justify any restrictions on capacity. — ST. PETERSBURG — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said bars and restaurants in Florida can open at full capacity …
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Marisa Fernandez / Axios:
Florida fully lifts coronavirus restrictions on restaurants
Florida fully lifts coronavirus restrictions on restaurants
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The Independent, Fox News and The Hill
MSNBC:
Biden criticizes Trump for ‘irresponsible, outrageous attacks on voting’ — In an exclusive interview with Stephanie Ruhle, Joe Biden criticized President Trump for “irresponsible, outrageous attacks on voting” and called his comments on the peaceful transfer of power a “typical Trump distraction.”
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Marc Fortier / NBC Boston:
‘Appalling and Outrageous’: Baker Responds to Trump's Dismissal of Peaceful Transfer of Power
‘Appalling and Outrageous’: Baker Responds to Trump's Dismissal of Peaceful Transfer of Power
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POLITICUSUSA, Talking Points Memo, CBS Boston and Wall Street Journal
Robert Cardillo / Denver Post:
Guest Commentary: I served under six presidents — four Republicans, two Democrats — only one has failed to serve U.S. national security interests — As a Commander in Chief, President Trump comes up tragically short — I spent over 300 mornings in the Oval Office briefing the president and his senior staff.
The Daily Beast:
Trump Got a ‘Kick Out of’ the Election Fears He's Stoked. Inside the DOJ, There's Some Panic. — Justice Department prosecutors expect ABill Barr to join election lawsuits benefitting Trump, who thinks it's funny not to promise a peaceful transition of power.
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Wall Street Journal, Political Wire, Talking Points Memo, American Greatness, Mediaite, Washington Post and New York Post
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Washington Post:
Trump readies a debate onslaught — and Biden allies worry — President Trump is gearing up to launch blistering personal attacks on Joe Biden and his family in the first presidential debate on Tuesday, while Biden is bracing for an onslaught and worried allies are warning the Democratic nominee …
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Newsweek, Political Wire, Mediaite, WTOP, The Hill, Breitbart, Louder With Crowder, The 19th, New York Post, The American Independent and Raw Story
Joe Sonka / Courier-Journal:
What to know about state Rep. Attica Scott's arrest at Louisville protest for Breonna Taylor — Louisville Metro Police Department officers arrested state Rep. Attica Scott Thursday evening and charged her with first-degree rioting, a felony. — Scott was protesting after a grand jury …
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Washington Post, USA Today, 89.3 WFPL News Louisville, Conservative News Today, The Root, New York Post and TheBlaze
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Radley Balko / Washington Post:
Correcting the misinformation about Breonna Taylor
Correcting the misinformation about Breonna Taylor
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Alexander Mallin / ABC News:
Barr briefed Trump on investigation into discarded Pennsylvania ballots — The president then revealed the investigation in an interview with Fox News. — Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. — Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images — A Justice Department official told ABC News Friday …
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Zach Montellaro / Politico:
PA county official: DOJ identified discarded ballots as being for Trump
PA county official: DOJ identified discarded ballots as being for Trump
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The American Independent, Talking Points Memo, Forbes, WTOP, NPR and Balloon Juice
Lee Brown / Page Six:
Meghan Markle reportedly has serious ambitions to run for president — Meghan Markle harbors serious ambitions to run for president of the United States, according to a report. — After the Duchess of Sussex and husband Prince Harry dumped royal duties with their historic Megxit this year …
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Vanity Fair
Spencer Neale / Washington Examiner:
Ron Paul hospitalized for ‘precautionary’ reasons after appearing to suffer medical episode on livestream — Former Texas Rep. Ron Paul has been hospitalized for “precautionary” reasons after he appeared to suffer a stroke during a live episode of his political show Liberty Report.
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Breitbart, The Daily Caller and The Gateway Pundit
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Stephen Rex Brown / New York Daily News:
Appeals Court signals it's out of patience with fight over President Trump's taxes, calling his claims ‘highly contrived’ — President Trump's relentless fight to keep his taxes from Manhattan District Cy Vance may soon reach an end. — The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ran out of patience Friday …
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Talking Points Memo, Law & Crime and Raw Story
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Harper Neidig / The Hill:
Appeals court appears skeptical of Trump's latest argument against tax returns subpoena
Appeals court appears skeptical of Trump's latest argument against tax returns subpoena
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Politico, Associated Press, IJR, Just The News, The American Independent and NBC New York
John Hudson / Washington Post:
Trump administration rescinded ‘Courage Award’ for woman who criticized Trump, then gave false explanation for its decision, watchdog finds — The Trump administration rescinded an award recognizing the work of a journalist from Finland last year after discovering she had criticized President Trump …
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Raw Story, ABC News, The Daily Caller, Law & Crime and The Root, more at Mediagazer »
New York Times:
At Pentagon, Fears Grow That Trump Will Pull Military Into Election Unrest — Defense Department officials said top generals could resign if Mr. Trump ordered the active-duty military into the streets to quell election protests. — WASHINGTON — Senior Pentagon leaders have a lot to worry about …
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The Week, Daily Kos, Talking Points Memo, Raw Story and The Moderate Voice
New York Times:
The Quiet 2013 Lunch That Could Have Altered Supreme Court History — President Obama met with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, hinting at retirement, but the art of nudging justices off the court is politically delicate and psychologically complicated. — When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg …
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Wall Street Journal
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Highlights of the Final Day of Public Honors for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Highlights of the Final Day of Public Honors for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Axios, ABC News, Deseret News and The Hill
Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump $500B Black America plan designates KKK, Antifa as ‘terrorist organizations’ — The plan calls for making lynching a national hate crime — Fox News Flash top headlines for September 25 — President Trump's plan for Black America designates the KKK and Antifa as terrorist organizations …
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Reuters, Talking Points Memo, Townhall, Breitbart, The Hill and The Daily Caller
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Scoop: Google to block election ads after Election Day — Google informed its advertisers Friday that it will broadly block election ads after polls close Nov. 3, according to an email obtained by Axios. — Why it matters: Big Tech platforms have been under pressure to address …
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Alex Yablon / Slate:
COVID Didn't Destroy New York. Austerity Just Might. — New Yorkers are perennially putting up with cheap '70s nostalgia: In the public eye, our city is forever associated with the music, movies, fashion, drugs, and other hallmarks of that gritty decade. But even now, when no one is going …
Mary Papenfuss / Yahoo News:
DeJoy Says Mail Sorting Machines Were Stripped For Parts And Can't Be Reinstalled — Louis DeJoy told a federal court that hundreds of high-speed mail sorting machines he ordered removed cannot be returned to service because they were — stripped for parts. — DeJoy and the