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Shawn McCreesh / New York Magazine:
The Mystery Behind the Zucker Shocker … At first, it seemed like Jeff Zucker was just another piece of collateral damage from Andrew Cuomo's demise, caught in the same blast radius that knocked Chris Cuomo out of CNN months earlier. It all seemed so rich, considering Zucker …
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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Jeff Zucker Exits CNN After Relationship With Senior Executive — The relationship came up during the network's investigation into the former anchor Chris Cuomo. “I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn't,” Mr. Zucker wrote in a memo to colleagues.
CNN:
Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN — New York (CNN Business)CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker, the influential news executive who reshaped the iconic network, abruptly announced Wednesday morning that he has resigned from his position effective immediately. — “As part of the investigation …
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Allahpundit / HotAir:
Whoa: Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN over relationship with “my closest colleague”; Update: Trump celebrates
Whoa: Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN over relationship with “my closest colleague”; Update: Trump celebrates
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Twitchy, New York Post, RedState, Washington Free Beacon and Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Zachary Basu / Axios:
Exclusive: Hawley calls on Biden to drop support for Ukraine membership in NATO — Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is calling on the Biden administration to drop longstanding U.S. support for Ukraine's eventual membership in NATO, arguing that a binding commitment to defend the country would undermine efforts to counter China.
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Adam Kinzinger calls Josh Hawley ‘one of the worst human beings’ and a ‘con artist’ after the senator urges Biden to block Ukraine from joining NATO
Adam Kinzinger calls Josh Hawley ‘one of the worst human beings’ and a ‘con artist’ after the senator urges Biden to block Ukraine from joining NATO
Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post:
White House says Sen. Josh Hawley is ‘parroting Russian talking points’ by arguing against Ukraine's admission to NATO
White House says Sen. Josh Hawley is ‘parroting Russian talking points’ by arguing against Ukraine's admission to NATO
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Fox News, Insider, Washington Examiner, POLITICUSUSA, The Daily Caller and Washington Times
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Psaki accuses Hawley of ‘parroting Russian talking points’
Psaki accuses Hawley of ‘parroting Russian talking points’
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Fox News and Associated Press
Tara Palmeri / Politico:
Trump considered blanket pardons for Jan. 6 rioters before he left office — In the final days of his presidency, Donald Trump seriously considered issuing a blanket pardon for all participants in the Jan. 6 riot, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Trump: ‘RINO’ Graham ‘wrong’ on pardoning Jan. 6 rioters
Trump: ‘RINO’ Graham ‘wrong’ on pardoning Jan. 6 rioters
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Quint Forgey / Politico:
Jan. 6 committee member: Trump ‘absolutely’ tampering with witnesses
Jan. 6 committee member: Trump ‘absolutely’ tampering with witnesses
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Alexander Vindman / USA Today:
Why I'm seeking accountability against Trump allies in court — Public servants who do their duty, tell the truth and uphold their oaths of office shouldn't be subjected to intimidation and retaliation. — In July 2019, my life took a dramatic and unexpected turn when I listened …
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Amy B Wang / Washington Post:
Alexander Vindman sues Trump Jr. and Giuliani, alleging retaliation over first Trump impeachment proceedings
Alexander Vindman sues Trump Jr. and Giuliani, alleging retaliation over first Trump impeachment proceedings
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Washington Free Beacon, Insider, UPI and Raw Story
Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast:
Key Impeachment Witness Sues Trump, Don Jr. Over ‘Conspiracy’ to Silence Him
Key Impeachment Witness Sues Trump, Don Jr. Over ‘Conspiracy’ to Silence Him
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Political Flare, The Daily Caller and CNN
Charles C. W. Cooke / National Review:
Whoopi Goldberg's Suspension from The View Is Illiberal and Irrational — Whoopi Goldberg is being suspended from ABC's The View: … This isn't just illiberal, it's irrational. What Goldberg said was factually incorrect, yes. But so what? Figures on political TV shows say stupid …
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Washington Examiner, Mediaite and Althouse
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Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
Whoopi Goldberg ‘livid,’ threatening to quit ‘The View’ over her suspension: source — Whoopi Goldberg is “livid” after she was suspended from “The View” over her claim that the Holocaust was “not about race” — and is telling coworkers she is going to quit the show, according to a source.
Alexander Sammon / American Prospect:
Michelle Childs's Punitive Criminal Justice Rulings Were Repeatedly Overturned — The candidate for the Supreme Court vacancy has a history of tough-on-crime sentences and opinions that higher courts subsequently tossed out. — Judge J. Michelle Childs, who was nominated by President Barack Obama …
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Politico:
Directed-energy could explain unsolved ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases, U.S. intelligence panel finds — A panel convened by the U.S. intelligence community has assessed that the core symptoms of some unsolved “Havana Syndrome” cases cannot be explained by mass hysteria or psychosomatic effects alone …
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Washington Post:
Biden officials push to hold up $11.3 billion USPS truck contract, citing climate damage — The Environmental Protection Agency warns Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to halt his plan to replace the aging delivery fleet with thousands of gas-powered vehicles.
NBC News:
Biden to deploy troops to Eastern Europe amid Ukraine standoff — Biden approves sending troops to Eastern Europe — WASHINGTON — The U.S. is deploying about 3,000 troops to help defend European allies amid the standoff over Russia's military buildup on Ukraine's borders, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
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Reuters:
Biden orders nearly 3,000 U.S. troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Biden orders nearly 3,000 U.S. troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
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New York Times, The Kākā, Vanity Fair, One America News Network, Task & Purpose and Forbes
Simon Shuster / TIME:
The Untold Story of the Ukraine Crisis
The Untold Story of the Ukraine Crisis
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The Guardian and New York Times
Pete Williams / NBC News:
Conspiracy charges possible for filing bogus Trump election slates, experts say — The Justice Department could pursue criminal charges related to the filing of Electoral College votes for Donald Trump from states that actually voted for Joe Biden in 2020, according to several experts on election law.
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
As Trump rages, a new plan to prevent a 2024 coup quietly advances
As Trump rages, a new plan to prevent a 2024 coup quietly advances
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Raw Story and The Status Kuo
NBC News:
FBI identifies 6 juveniles as persons of interest in bomb threats at Black colleges — FBI identifies six juvenile persons of interest in HBCU bomb threats — Six “tech savvy” juveniles have been identified as persons of interest by the FBI in threats to historically Black colleges …
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Washington Examiner, The Hill, The Daily Beast, Insider and WFXRtv
John Bowden / The Independent:
White House urges Spotify to take further action on Joe Rogan: ‘More can be done’ — Psaki says Spotify disclaimer is welcome, but platform could actually fight misinformation — Jen Psaki speaks about Joe Rogan controversy and says ‘more can be done’ by Spotify
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Emily Glazer / Wall Street Journal:
Melinda French Gates No Longer Pledges Bulk of Her Wealth to Gates Foundation — Billionaire still promises to give away fortune, cites Pivotal Ventures and Gates Foundation in new Giving Pledge letter — Melinda French Gates is no longer pledging to give the bulk of her wealth …
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Justice News:
Four Defendants Arrested In Connection With The Overdose Death Of Michael K. Williams — Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Keechant Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), announced that IRVIN CARTAGENA …
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CNN:
How Schumer explains his Senate dilemma — (CNN)Last July, trying to get Sen. Joe Manchin to let Democrats move forward on their agenda, Chuck Schumer came up with a plan. He had the West Virginia Democrat lay out what he could accept and how much he'd be willing to spend. Manchin signed his name.
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David Wasserman / Cook Political Report:
Democrats Move to Purge Half of New York's House Republicans — The biggest redistricting weapon of 2022 has always been the Empire State, and Democrats are poised to finally use it. On Sunday, New York Democrats unveiled a gerrymander that could expand their lead in the delegation from 19D-8R to 22D-4R …
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