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New York Times:
Right-Wing Lawyer Pitched Trump on ‘Martial Law’ Plan to Subvert Election — The role of William J. Olson in advising the president in late 2020, which has not previously been disclosed, shows how fringe figures were influencing him at a critical time. — Give this article- - - Read in app
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New York Times:
Read William J. Olson's Memo to Trump — A memorandum sent in December 2020 to President Donald J. Trump by the right-wing lawyer William J. Olson on how to seek to overturn the election.
CNN:
MBS hits back at Biden after the President confronts Saudi prince about Khashoggi — (CNN)Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, hit back at Joe Biden after the US President confronted him about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting between …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Biden Says He Confronted Saudi Prince Over Khashoggi. How True Is That? — JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — As President Biden told the tale, it sounded pretty dramatic. — After meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, on Friday for the first time since taking office …
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New York Times:
As Biden Reaches Out to Mideast Dictators, His Eyes Are on China and Russia — Trying to make Moscow pay for its Ukraine war, and box China out of Mideast tech deals, the U.S. president tries to fall back on old Gulf alliances. — Give this article- - - Read in app
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Financial Times, Fox News and CNN
Reuters:
U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi is detained in UAE, rights group says
U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi is detained in UAE, rights group says
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DAWN
Aziz El Yaakoubi / Reuters:
Saudi prince told Biden that U.S. has made mistakes too, Saudi minister says
Saudi prince told Biden that U.S. has made mistakes too, Saudi minister says
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The White House:
Remarks by President Biden on His Meetings in Saudi Arabia
Remarks by President Biden on His Meetings in Saudi Arabia
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Politico, RedState, DAWN, Associated Press and Bloomberg
Wall Street Journal:
Justice Department Steps Up Jan. 6 Probe of Those in Trump's Orbit — DOJ commits more resources to pursue evidence of criminal involvement as House hearings reveal activities of Trump and his circle before and during Capitol attack — WASHINGTON—The Justice Department is adding prosecutors …
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Politico:
Trump campaign operative who delivered Jan. 6 false elector lists is identified
Trump campaign operative who delivered Jan. 6 false elector lists is identified
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PoliticsPA, PoliticusUSA, Raw Story and The Hill
Politico:
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service amid text message controversy
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service amid text message controversy
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Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
Jan. 6 Panel to Dissect Trump's 187 Minutes of Inaction During Riot
Jan. 6 Panel to Dissect Trump's 187 Minutes of Inaction During Riot
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The Guardian, Daniel's Newsletter, HuffPost, ABC News, Raw Story, Daily Kos and The Hill
Peter S. Goodman / New York Times:
The World Economy Is Imperiled by a Force Hiding in Plain Sight — Well more than two years into the worst pandemic in a century, the accompanying economic shock continues to assault global fortunes. — Give this article- - - Read in app — This past week brought home the magnitude …
Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Steve Bannon admitted Trump ‘would lie about anything’, new book says — Bannon, according to Jonathan Lemire's Big Lie, said Trump lies ‘to win whatever exchange he [is] having at that moment’ — The former White House strategist Steve Bannon has publicly claimed Donald Trump does not lie.
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David Corn / Mother Jones:
Don't Fall into the Collusion Trap on Trump and January 6
Don't Fall into the Collusion Trap on Trump and January 6
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Outside the Beltway
Washington Post:
Confusion post-Roe spurs delays, denials for some lifesaving pregnancy care — Miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies and other common complications are now scrutinized, jeopardizing maternal health — Listen — Gift Article — A woman with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy sought emergency care …
Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Always listen to Joe Manchin's public comments, not what others hear in private — Listen — Gift Article — For a full year, Democrats have tried to divine what Sen. Joe Manchin III would say yes to, beginning with private huddles last fall at the White House to more recent Zooms …
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Jeff Stein / Washington Post:
White House sidelined as Manchin again crushes Biden's policy ambitions
White House sidelined as Manchin again crushes Biden's policy ambitions
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Reuters:
Donald Trump's fundraising juggernaut slows as other Republicans gain — Former President Donald Trump's online fundraising has slowed in recent months, a financial disclosure on Friday showed, adding to doubts over the firmness of his grip on the Republican Party.
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Ed Pilkington / The Guardian:
Trump, battered by January 6 testimony, mulls 2024 run - and not all Republicans are happy
Trump, battered by January 6 testimony, mulls 2024 run - and not all Republicans are happy
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Washington Post, Raw Story, Slate, Overtime and CNN
Bob Brigham / Raw Story:
MAGA rioters ‘both wept’ as they were sentenced to over 3 years in prison for J6 violence: report — Two supporters of Donald Trump cried in court on Friday as they were sentenced for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. — “Two New York state men who led a mob …
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Tom Jackman / Washington Post:
N.Y. men who pepper-sprayed officers on Jan. 6 sentenced to 44 months
N.Y. men who pepper-sprayed officers on Jan. 6 sentenced to 44 months
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Law & Crime and NBC News
Grid News:
12 times law enforcement misrepresented key details of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde — In statements purporting to inform the public, officials misrepresented the Uvalde shooter's actions - and their own. — Anya van Wagtendonk, Misinformation Reporter, Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter
Rich Calder / New York Post:
Nancy Pelosi's husband buys millions in computer-chip stocks before big subsidy vote — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband purchased up to $5 million in stock options on a computer-chip company ahead of a vote on legislation next week that would deliver billions of dollars in subsidies …
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The Daily Caller and Twitchy
Spotify:
Just Imagine What It's Like to Be Anywhere Near Trump Right Now — Listen to this episode from The New Abnormal on Spotify. It's been a big week in politics with revelations galore from the Jan. 6 House committee. Former President Donald Trump's attempts at stopping the peaceful transfer …
NBC News:
DeSantis' education message is winning in battleground states, teacher union poll finds — TAMPA, Fla. — Before a friendly audience of conservative moms, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday excoriated political opponents of wanting to “sexualize” children and warp kids' understanding of race and history.
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Stephanie Kirchgaessner / The Guardian:
Daughter of doctor who gave 10-year-old an abortion faced kidnapping threat — Caitlin Bernard of Indiana is named on an extreme anti-abortion website linked to Amy Coney Barrett — The Indiana doctor who recently provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim whose story …
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Dareh Gregorian / NBC News:
Doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim sends Indiana AG cease and desist letter
Doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim sends Indiana AG cease and desist letter
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Forbes, Townhall, NPR, Plain Dealer, Politico, National Review, HuffPost, Associated Press, Insider, TheBlaze, Raw Story, MSNBC and Media Matters for America