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5:50 PM ET, February 23, 2022

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New York Times:
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
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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Politico:
Republicans descend into foreign policy factionalism over Russia-Ukraine standoff  —  While Russia's reinvasion of Ukraine this week stress-tests the Biden administration, it's also forcing Republicans to confront their own divisions.  —  The GOP is all over the map politically …
Newsweek:
Exclusive: US Warns Ukraine of Full-Scale Russian Invasion Within 48 Hours
Chuck Ross / Washington Free Beacon:   Swalwell Cozied Up to Lobbyist for 'Putin's Pipeline' While Accusing GOP of Enabling Russia
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
Why Putin didn't invade Ukraine during the last U.S. administration
Max Boot / Washington Post:
With his praise for Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Trump makes his apologists look foolish. Again.
Monique Beals / The Hill:
Pelosi calls Putin a ‘tyrant,’ calls developments ‘stunning’
Discussion: WFLA-TV, Human Events, IJR and NPR
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Republicans view Putin more favorably than they do leading Democrats
Discussion: Fox News, Mediaite and emptywheel
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?
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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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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Ted Nesi / WPRI-TV:
Former Rep. David Segal may seek Langevin seat, will form exploratory committee
Discussion: Sabato's Crystal Ball
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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The White House:
Statement by President Biden on Nord Stream 2
CNN:
Biden moves ahead with sanctions on company behind Nord Stream pipeline
Nick Niedzwiadek / Politico:
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Who is she?  Bio, facts, background and political views  —  President Joe Biden continues to deliberate on whom to nominate to succeed retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, but Ketanji Brown Jackson has been viewed for months as a top contender.
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Liberals circle the wagons around Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden's Supreme Court decision nears
Discussion: CNN, The Daily Wire and IJR
Rachel Scott / ABC News:
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump urges Biden to nominate Jackson to Supreme Court
Discussion: Politico and Washington Post
Steph Bazzle / HillReporter.com:
Texas Governor Orders Child Protective Services To Investigate Families Of Trans Kids  —  In yet another assault on trans rights, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ordering an investigation into families of trans kids, conflating the actual affirming services that are available to minors with surgical …
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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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Eric Levitz / New York Magazine:
The Urban-Rural Culture War Has Gone Global
Discussion: The Hill
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...
Discussion: Denver Post and Balloon Juice
Bloomberg:
USPS Seals Gasoline-Trucks Deal, Shunning Biden EV Plea  —  The U.S. Postal Service has finalized a contract to replace its mail-truck fleet with almost all gasoline-powered models, drawing an angry response from Biden administration officials who unsuccessfully pushed the agency to buy electric vehicles instead.
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Jeff Stein / Washington Post:
New tax plan from leading GOP senator would require all Americans to pay federal income taxes … A leading GOP senator faced a backlash Tuesday after calling for all Americans to start paying federal income taxes, leading to criticism from both the White House and leading conservative policy experts.
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
A ‘deceitful’ attack by school voucher group backfires in Georgia  —  'This is the dumbest thing I've ever seen,' Speaker Ralston says  —  A national advocacy group promoting school vouchers bombarded conservative Georgia voters with glossy mailers tying Republican state legislators …
Discussion: Washington Examiner
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 …
Discussion: HotAir, UPI and Political Wire
Sarah Knapton / Telegraph:
Wuhan lab leak theory ‘accepted as likely behind closed doors at No 10’  —  Biosecurity expert helping Government to prevent future pandemics claims ministers consider leak as most likely origin of Covid pandemic  —  A lab leak in Wuhan, China, is now considered the most likely origin of the Covid pandemic …
U.S. Department of Justice:
Former President Of Law Enforcement Union Edward Mullins Charged With Defrauding Union And Its Members  —  Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation …
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.
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
North Carolina officials reject Cawthorn claim that Constitution's insurrectionist ban no longer applies  —  The North Carolina attorney general's office says a constitutional prohibition on insurrectionists seeking federal office could be applied to GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn if a state board determines …
Discussion: Raw Story and Political Wire
 
 
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A Truck Caravan With Far-Right Links Heads to Washington, D.C.
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Biden DOJ ending national security initiative aimed at countering China amid complaints about bias
Washington Post:
Appeals court upholds ruling blocking SC abortion law
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No Compassion  —  One year in, one of President Joe Biden's few meaningful accomplishments …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
The Jolt: Herschel Walker: 'I don't support either' Brian Kemp or David Perdue
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