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San Francisco Chronicle:
Colleagues worry Dianne Feinstein is now mentally unfit to serve, citing recent interactions — WASHINGTON — When a California Democrat in Congress recently engaged in an extended conversation with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, they prepared for a rigorous policy discussion like those they'd had with her many times over the last 15 years.
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Guy Faulconbridge / Reuters:
Russia warns of nuclear, hypersonic deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO — One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles in an exclave in the heart of Europe.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Russia evacuates flagship after suffering major damage in Black Sea blast — Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the Russian warship with cruise missiles. Russia's defense ministry said the ship was “seriously damaged” by a fire. — Zelenskyy thanks Biden for funds for Ukraine
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Cora Engelbrecht / New York Times:
Ukraine Live Updates: Russian Warship ‘Seriously Damaged,’ in Setback to Moscow's Forces — Ukraine said it had struck the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet with missiles, while Russia claimed that the damage was caused by a fire. As Moscow moves to escalate its offensive in the east and south …
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Kipp Jones / Mediaite:
Here Are All House Members Russia Didn't Sanction — The Russian Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on most members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. — In response to what were called “anti-Russian sanctions” imposed on 328 deputies of the Russia's federal assembly …
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Ellen Knickmeyer / Associated Press:
EXPLAINER: Why the term ‘genocide’ matters in Ukraine war
EXPLAINER: Why the term ‘genocide’ matters in Ukraine war
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Bloomberg:
Elon Musk Makes $43 Billion Unsolicited Bid to Take Twitter Private — Elon Musk has made a “best and final” offer to buy Twitter Inc., saying the company has extraordinary potential and he is the person to unlock it. — The world's richest person will offer $54.20 per share in cash …
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Associated Press:
AP sources: Trump aide Stephen Miller to speak to 1/6 panel — WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Miller, who served as a top aide to President Donald Trump, will appear Thursday before the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Charles Sykes / MSNBC:
Trump should be charged. Don't let the House pass the buck.
Trump should be charged. Don't let the House pass the buck.
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Jacqueline Alemany / Washington Post:
Biden White House waives executive privilege for more Trump records
Biden White House waives executive privilege for more Trump records
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CNN:
Kentucky legislature overrides governor's veto of sweeping abortion bill — (CNN)Kentucky's GOP-controlled legislature on Wednesday overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a broad abortion bill that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, restricts access to medication abortion …
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Caroline Kitchener / Washington Post:
Ky. Republicans override veto, impose sweeping abortion restrictions
Ky. Republicans override veto, impose sweeping abortion restrictions
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Shefali Luthra / The 19th:
Kentucky is the first state to end virtually all in-state abortions
Kentucky is the first state to end virtually all in-state abortions
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
Biden Job Approval Down Most Among Younger Generations — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joe Biden's recent job approval ratings, which are averaging 14 points lower than those early in his presidency, have declined far more among younger than older generations of Americans.
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Why has Biden's approval plunged with young people?
Why has Biden's approval plunged with young people?
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Charles Fain Lehman / Washington Free Beacon:
Yes, the Media Bury the Race of Murderers—If They're Not White — Free Beacon analysis shows how homicide coverage downplays the race of minority offenders — Frank James, the man arrested for Tuesday's New York City subway shooting, is a black nationalist and outspoken racist who railed against whites, Jews, and Hispanics.
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Heather Mac Donald / City Journal:
Averting Our Eyes — The New York subway massacre has roots in mental illness …
Averting Our Eyes — The New York subway massacre has roots in mental illness …
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Hannah Fingerhut / Associated Press:
Talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans: AP-NORC poll — WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality, according to a new poll released as Republicans across the country aim to make parental involvement …
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Emma Colton / Fox News:
NJ inmates at women's only prison pregnant after sex with ‘another incarcerated person’ — There are 27 trans inmates currently housed at the facility — Fox News Flash top headlines for April 13 — Two inmates at New Jersey's only women's prison are pregnant after reportedly having sex with a transgender inmate.
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Detroit Free Press:
Grand Rapids police release video of officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya … A Black man facedown on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Grand Rapids police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, brief foot chase and struggle over a stun gun, according to videos of the April 4 incident released Wednesday.
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David Averre / Daily Mail:
Putin's defence minister Sergei Shoigu has had a ‘massive heart attack not from natural causes’ and TWENTY generals ‘have been arrested’ over bungled invasion — Shoigu is thought to have suffered a heart attack possibly caused by foul play — Russia's defence minister, 66, has been a close ally of Putin ever since 2012
Steven Rattner / New York Times:
The Price We Pay for Higher Prices — The debate over whether the recent surge in inflation is transitory or permanent has been settled. Now the question is whether the Federal Reserve can tame increasing inflationary turbulence and bring the economy to a soft touchdown.
Emily Brooks / The Hill:
McCarthy faces grumbles from right over Biden impeachment remarks — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) drew right-wing ire after he stated that House Republicans, if they win the House majority in this year's midterm elections, will not impeach President Joe Biden for “political purposes.”
Sarah Longwell / The Bulwark:
Trump: Still Not Losing His Grip on the GOP — He's more popular than he's ever been. — There's been a lot of talk about how former President Trump is losing his grip on the Republican party. There are some signs to support this theory. But the full picture suggests that even if his influence …
Pew Research Center:
Race Is Central to Identity for Black Americans and Affects How They Connect With Each Other — Many learn about ancestors, U.S. Black history from family — Many learn about ancestors, U.S. Black history from family — Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to understand …
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Franklin & Marshall College Poll:
Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: April 2022 — By subscribing, you agree with Revue's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and understand that Franklin & Marshall College Poll will receive your email address. — Issue #20 • View online — Dear Subscribers,
Brianne Pfannenstiel / Des Moines Register:
DNC panel strips Iowa of guaranteed first vote for president; state party can still apply for coveted spot … Iowa Democrats are no longer guaranteed a place at the front of the presidential nominating calendar after a panel of Democratic National Committee members voted Wednesday …
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Warnock sets another fundraising record, ends quarter with $25.6M in the bank — Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock broke another fundraising record by amassing $13.6 million over the first three months of the year, ending the quarter with $25.6 million in the bank for a campaign that could decide control of the Senate.
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Steven Nelson / New York Post:
'Now I'm pissed': Secret Service agents outraged by White House spin over First Dog bites — Secret Service agents were outraged last year by the White House's attempt to downplay bite injuries caused by then-first dog Major — even trying to get President Biden to personally pay for a damaged coat, newly released documents show.
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K Oanh Ha / Bloomberg:
Oleg Deripaska's Superyacht on the Move as Sanctions Bear Down — Clio, a $65-million superyacht tied to Oleg Deripaska, the Russian aluminum billionaire whose connections to Vladimir Putin have put him on sanctions lists, is on the move again after being anchored off the Maldives.
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Alexander Nazaryan / Yahoo News:
Putin nemesis Bill Browder reveals the ‘real money’ funding Kremlin's war — American-born British businessman and political activist (born 1964) — American political activist (1891-1973) — NEW YORK — A trillion dollars: That's how much money famed investor Bill Browder believes Vladimir Putin …
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