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2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case's Future — The prosecutors had abruptly stopped presenting evidence to a grand jury in the high-stakes criminal investigation into the former president's business practices. — The two prosecutors leading …
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Michael R. Sisick / Associated Press:
Allen Weisselberg, Trump Organization Seek To Toss Tax Fraud Case
James Osborne / Houston Chronicle:
Ex-ERCOT chief says he was following Abbott's direction when they ran up billions in bills during freeze — The former head of the Texas power grid testified in court Wednesday that when he ordered power prices to stay at the maximum price cap for days on end during last year's frigid winter storm …
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Erin Doherty / Axios:
Texas Gov. orders state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care for trans kids as child abuse — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday ordered state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care for transgender kids as child abuse. — Driving the news: “The Office of the Attorney General …
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Kate Sosin / The 19th:
Ken Paxton dined with the family of a trans kid. They now feel under attack.
Ken Paxton dined with the family of a trans kid. They now feel under attack.
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Julian Mark / Washington Post:
Texas governor directs state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care for trans youths as ‘child abuse’
Texas governor directs state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care for trans youths as ‘child abuse’
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Jo Yurcaba / NBC News:
Texas governor calls on citizens to report parents of transgender kids for abuse
Texas governor calls on citizens to report parents of transgender kids for abuse
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Joshua Fechter / The Texas Tribune:
Gov. Greg Abbott floats pardons for Austin police officers charged with excessive force in 2020 protests
Gov. Greg Abbott floats pardons for Austin police officers charged with excessive force in 2020 protests
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The Philadelphia Inquirer:
The Pa. Supreme Court has picked a new congressional map — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has selected a new congressional map that will shape power and politics in the state for the next decade, one that is largely based on the current map and slightly favors Republicans.In a 4-3 decision Wednesday …
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Nick Niedzwiadek / Politico:
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Who is she? Bio, facts, background and political views
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Who is she? Bio, facts, background and political views
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Michael Wines / New York Times:
North Carolina Court Imposes New District Map, Eliminating G.O.P. Edge
North Carolina Court Imposes New District Map, Eliminating G.O.P. Edge
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Liberals circle the wagons around Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden's Supreme Court decision nears
Liberals circle the wagons around Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden's Supreme Court decision nears
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Dylan Byers / Puck:
Is Jen Psaki the Next Rachel Maddow? — Biden's spokesperson, who plans to leave the White House this year, is being feverishly courted by CNN and MSNBC, among others. And Psaki has ambitions to become a marquee star. Is she the next Maddow or Anderson?
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Politico:
The frame that doomed BBB — Welcome to POLITICO's West Wing Playbook, your guide to the people and power centers in the Biden administration. — As the Biden administration looks over the cadaver that is their Build Back Better agenda, wondering what components, if any, it can resuscitate …
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William Saletan / The Bulwark:
Father Carlson — Tucker Carlson is on Russia's side. — (PHOTOS: GAGE SKIDMORE / FLICKR / SHUTTERSTOCK) — Eighty years ago, when a dictator rose to power in Europe and invaded his neighbors, he found an ally in the United States. The dictator was Adolf Hitler, and his ally was Charles Coughlin, a popular radio host.
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Associated Press:
AP-NORC poll: Most in US oppose major role in Russia strife — WASHINGTON (AP) — There's little support among Americans for a major U.S. role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a new poll, even as President Joe Biden imposes new sanctions and threatens a stronger response that could provoke retaliation from Moscow.
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Jennifer Benz / AP-NORC:
America's role in the Russia and Ukraine situation
America's role in the Russia and Ukraine situation
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Washington Post:
E.U. will unveil a strategy to break free from Russian gas, after decades of dependence … For years, Europe's dependence on Russian energy has held it back from taking powerful action against Kremlin mischief. But now, the Russia-Ukraine crisis is forcing a change unlike any before …
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Alex Walker / YouTube:
Walker for Colorado: Lauren Boebert's worst nightmare — Alex Walker announces his candidacy for CO-03 to unseat Lauren Boebert and put an end to her constant jetstream of bulls**t. Join the team: DONATE: https://s...
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David Corn / Mother Jones:
Is It Amnesia or Hypocrisy That Fuels the GOP's Crazy Response to Putin? — Fight disinformation. Get a daily recap of the facts that matter. Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter. — In the midst of an international crisis created by Russia that could potentially trigger a war in Europe …
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Bernard-Henri Lévy / Tablet Magazine:
The Rape of Ukraine — Taking Putin's grievances seriously would be nothing more than a death wish …
The Rape of Ukraine — Taking Putin's grievances seriously would be nothing more than a death wish …
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USPS Completes Environmental Review of Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Program, Proceeds with Next Steps — Through the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program, U.S. Postal Service commitment to the fiscally responsible roll-out of electric-powered vehicles for America's largest …
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Plot to Attack Power Grids in the United States — Domestic Terrorism Plot was in Furtherance of White Supremacist Ideology — Three men pleaded guilty today to crimes related to a scheme to attack power grids …
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New York Times:
Ivanka Trump in Talks With Jan. 6 Panel About Being Interviewed — Former President Donald J. Trump's eldest daughter has yet to commit to appearing, but investigators regard her as an important witness to what he was doing and saying during the riot. — WASHINGTON — Ivanka Trump …
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NBC News:
Blinken: Russian forces in place for ‘major aggression against Ukraine’ — Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells Lester Holt that “everything seems to be in place for Russia to engage in a major aggression against Ukraine.” Blinken says he believes the U.S. is not out of options …
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Holly Otterbein / Politico:
Squad member to deliver response to Biden SOTU — A member of the liberal “Squad” is delivering a formal response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday. — In the speech, given on behalf of the left-wing group Working Families Party, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) …
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New York Times:
A Truck Caravan With Far-Right Links Heads to Washington, D.C. — Many backers of the caravan, planned as an American version of last month's chaotic Canadian protest, have connections to the violent attack on the Capitol in January 2021. — ADELANTO, Calif. — Though it was billed as a grass-roots …
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Invitation / The Economist:
Michael Kofman, an expert on Russia's armed forces, explains why the Kremlin will seek regime change in Ukraine — Scenarios involving only limited fighting make little sense militarily — AFTER A LENGTHY and ominous speech, Russia's President Vladimir Putin chose to recognise …
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Karen DeYoung / Washington Post:
Negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal are close to the end, and a deal appears possible — Nearly a year after they began, success or failure in negotiations over a renewed Iran nuclear deal is now expected within the next several days. — Iran's chief negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani …
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CNN:
Guns overtake car crashes as leading cause of US trauma-related deaths, study says — (CNN)Firearm deaths have overtaken car crashes are the leading cause of death by trauma in the US, according to a new study. — In 2017, there were 1.44 million years of potential life lost due to firearm deaths …