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New York Times:
Jan. 6 Panel Has Evidence for Criminal Referral of Trump, but Splits on Sending — Despite concluding that it has enough evidence, the committee is concerned that making a referral to the Justice Department would backfire by politicizing the investigation into the Capitol riot.
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
House GOP leaders lack insight into Jan. 6 committee's inner workings
House GOP leaders lack insight into Jan. 6 committee's inner workings
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NBC News
New York Times:
The Fortunes of MacKenzie Scott — Three decades after worrying about making rent, she is now giving away billions — all while trying to keep herself out of the spotlight. — Give this article- - - Read in app — The billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott once recounted …
Meredith Deliso / ABC News:
Most Americans blame Vladimir Putin, oil companies for high gas prices: POLL — Americans are more likely to blame Democrats than Republicans for the hike. — As politicians spar over who's to blame for recent increases in gas prices, a large majority of Americans say oil companies …
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Tim Judah / Financial Times:
How Kyiv was saved by Ukrainian ingenuity as well as Russian blunders — Gym mats and mobile phone apps helped Ukraine's forces win the battle for the capital — Stand on the railway embankment near Hostomel and look north-east and the story of Russia's rout in the Battle of Kyiv comes together.
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Andrew Harnik / ABC News:
‘This Week’ Transcript 4-10-22: White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko & Dr. Anthony Fauci — A rush transcript of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” airing on Sunday, April 10, 2022 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form …
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Elena Schneider / Politico:
Democrats turn to their Gen Z whisperer as youth support wobbles — Democratic senators had two charts waiting at their chairs when they arrived at a caucus luncheon in February. They showed youth participation in national elections since the 1980s, with two impossible-to-miss spikes …
Dean Obeidallah / CNN:
Why Trump Jr. started pushing for a coup before Biden won the 2020 election — Editor's Note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio's daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show” and a columnist for The Daily Beast. Follow him @DeanObeidallah.
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Danny Funt / The Fine Print:
A Columnist Fails to Meet the Press — Nicholas Kristof pledged to apply the full “communication toolbox” of journalism to his run for Oregon governor but struggled with the basics of interacting with reporters during his ill-fated campaign — Grinning nervously, Nicholas Kristof stepped …
Mary Papenfuss / HuffPost:
Court Revives Challenge To Madison Cawthorn's Reelection Effort — The Republican primary in Cawthorn's district is May 17, but a court has to decide if supporting the Capitol riot disqualifies him. — A federal appeals court has revived a constitutional challenge to Rep. Madison Cawthorn's …
Mac William Bishop / Rolling Stone:
‘We Are Tired of Killing’: How Long Can Ukraine Trade Land for Blood? — A journey to the front lines with an elite unit of Ukrainian marines willing to sacrifice everything — “The Russians are just over there.” — The Ukrainian marine driving the truck peers intently into the swirling snow …
The Economist:
A clumsy lockdown of Shanghai is testing the “zero-covid” strategy — Short of food and medicine, residents of China's financial hub are growing angry — The effort to stamp out covid-19 in Shanghai has taken on the characteristics of a military campaign. The army has published photos of planes offloading personnel and supplies.
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National Review
Michael C. Bender / Wall Street Journal:
School Reopening Mess Drives Frustrated Parents Toward GOP — ‘So disillusioned’: Covid restrictions are weighing heavily for Democratic voters who say their party officials left mandates in place too long, with devastating consequences for their children — BRIDGEWATER, N.J. …
Jordan Zakarin / More Perfect Union:
Starbucks Barista Challenges CEO Howard Schultz At Airport Meeting — Tensions flared during a meeting between Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and workers in Long Beach, CA on Friday, closing out a tumultuous first week for the returning executive. — Madison Hall, a 25-year-old barista and union organizer …
Jon Levine / New York Post:
Hunter Biden frequently covered family expenses, texts reveal — Hunter Biden's access to lucrative financial opportunities also came with expectations — including kicking back as much as 50% of his earnings to his dad, text messages on his old laptop show.
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John Leicester / Associated Press:
In France, a nail-biting election as Macron's rival surges — POISSY, France (AP) — From the market stall outside Paris that she's run for 40 years, Yvette Robert can see first-hand how soaring prices are weighing on France's presidential election and turning the first round of voting …
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Sylvie Kauffmann / Financial Times:
Putin's long shadow hangs over an unpredictable French election
Putin's long shadow hangs over an unpredictable French election
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21st Century Wire
BBC:
Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's PM after key vote — Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted from power after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership. — The vote was held past midnight after opposition parties brought a motion against him, which was upheld by the Supreme Court.
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