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GOP begins to look for new 2024 candidates amid fears over Trump — A growing number of Republicans are openly cheering for a competitive primary field in 2024 and encouraging candidates to jump into the race, as some in the GOP get increasingly anxious about the idea of Donald Trump becoming …
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Washington Post:
Even a day after Jan. 6, Trump balked at condemning the violence — The House committee investigating the Capitol attack expects to show portions of outtakes Thursday from remarks Trump delivered Jan. 7, when aides pressed him to repudiate the riot. — Gift Article
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Liz Cheney, Front and Center in the Jan. 6 Hearings, Pursues a Mission — “I believe this is the most important thing I've ever done professionally,” she said, “and maybe the most important thing I ever do.” — Give this article- - - Read in app — The chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee is out with Covid-19.
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Amber Phillips / Washington Post:
A guide to the biggest moments in the Jan. 6 hearings so far — Gift Article — The Jan. 6 congressional hearings have dropped a number of bombshells about the planning and execution of the attack on the Capitol — all with the goal of proving that President Donald Trump is responsible for it.
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Rolling Stone:
Exclusive: Jan. 6 Committee Plans to Humiliate MAGA Lawmakers Who Cowered During Capitol Attack
Exclusive: Jan. 6 Committee Plans to Humiliate MAGA Lawmakers Who Cowered During Capitol Attack
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CNN:
Jan. 6 committee has outtakes of Trump's message to supporters day after riot
Jan. 6 committee has outtakes of Trump's message to supporters day after riot
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NBC News:
In Harvard study of Jan. 6 rioters, top motivation is clear: Trump
In Harvard study of Jan. 6 rioters, top motivation is clear: Trump
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Carl Hulse / New York Times:
Bipartisan Senate Group Strikes Deal to Rewrite Electoral Count Act
Bipartisan Senate Group Strikes Deal to Rewrite Electoral Count Act
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Washington Post:
Secret Service watchdog knew in February that texts had been purged — Listen — Gift Article — A watchdog agency learned in February that the Secret Service had purged nearly all cellphone texts from around the time of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, but chose not to alert Congress …
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Jacob Bernstein / New York Times:
At Ivana Trump's Funeral, a Gold-Hued Coffin and the Secret Service — “People adored Ivana.” — Give this article- - - Read in app — In death, as in life, her famous former husband loomed over Ivana Trump's story. — On Wednesday afternoon, when a funeral was held for Ms. Trump …
CNN:
Federal investigation of Hunter Biden reaches critical juncture, sources say — The federal investigation into Hunter Biden's business activities is nearing a critical juncture as investigators weigh possible charges and prosecutors confront Justice Department guidelines …
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Nahal Toosi / Politico:
CIA Director: Putin ‘too healthy’ — Vladimir Putin is “entirely too healthy,” CIA Director William Burns said Wednesday, throwing cold water on constant rumors that the Russian president is suffering from illness as he pursues his war on Ukraine. — Burns, speaking at the Aspen Security Forum …
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Erin Cox / Washington Post:
Where does Larry Hogan go from here? — Just as he's weighing a bid for the presidency, Maryland primary voters sided with Trump and nominated someone who repudiates the governor's brand of conservatism — Listen — Gift Article — Wednesday morning was grim in Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's orbit.
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Ari Hawkins / Politico:
Larry Hogan snubs Republican victor in Maryland, escalating Trump proxy war
Larry Hogan snubs Republican victor in Maryland, escalating Trump proxy war
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Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Lawsuit Claims Trump's Lawyer Called AG ‘That Black B*tch’ — Donald Trump's favorite New Jersey criminal defense lawyer is in hot water after allegedly repeatedly singing the N-word while listening to rap. And there's more. … Donald Trump's favorite New Jersey defense lawyer …
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Lorraine Taylor / Fox News:
Biden to propose spending $37B to fight crime, hire more police officers — Biden will ask Congress for the money to convince voters that Democrats are making efforts to fight crime and fund police ahead of the midterms — Fox News Flash top headlines for July 20
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Chris Megerian / Associated Press:
Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police
Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police
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Brianne Pfannenstiel / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Most think Joe Biden should not run again in 2024 as approval rating falls — Less than a quarter of Iowans say they think President Joe Biden should make another run for the White House in 2024, even as he insists he will seek a second term in office.
Brian Klaas / The Atlantic:
How Democracy Dies in the 21st Century — In 2009, a violent mob stormed the presidential palace in Madagascar, a deeply impoverished red-earthed island off the coast of East Africa. They had been incited to violence by opportunistic politicians and media personalities, successfully triggering a coup.
U.S. Department of Defense:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army General Mark A. Milley Hold a Press Conference — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army General Mark A. Milley — STAFF: Good afternoon, everyone.
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Quinnipiac University Poll:
Biden Approval Hits New Low Amid Public Discontent With Both Parties, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Nearly Half Of Americans Worry About Being Mass Shooting Victim — mail_outline — One and a half years since President Joe Biden took office, Americans give President Biden …
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Considered Dead on Arrival, Gains New Life — The larger-than-expected G.O.P. vote in the House in support of legislation to codify marriage equality caught both parties off guard, suggesting there could be a narrow path to enactment. — Give this article- - - Read in app
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Politico:
Pelosi to Blinken: Label Russia as terrorist state, or else Congress will — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi had a message for Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism — otherwise, Congress will. — The warning, made on a call between …
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Washington Post:
The new proposal to prevent a future coup is surprisingly good — Listen — Gift Article — As we reported this week, a bipartisan group of senators has been negotiating over complicated reforms designed to thwart a rerun of Donald Trump's coup attempt.
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Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
Democrats should take yes for an answer on Electoral Count Act reform
Democrats should take yes for an answer on Electoral Count Act reform
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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Michelle Obama's book ‘The Light We Carry’ coming this fall — NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.
CNN:
CNN Poll: Americans' confidence in elections has faded since January 6 — (CNN)Most Americans lack confidence that the results of US elections reflect the will of the people, a sentiment that has grown steadily since January 2021, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Nebraska governor makes big donation to take out Greitens — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is among the biggest donors to a super PAC devoted to torpedoing Missouri Republican Eric Greitens' Senate campaign. — The second-term governor, who hails from one of the wealthiest megadonor families …
Bret Stephens / New York Times:
I Was Wrong About Trump Voters — The worst line I ever wrote as a pundit — yes, I know, it's a crowded field — was the first line I ever wrote about the man who would become the 45th president: “If by now you don't find Donald Trump appalling, you're appalling.”
Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:
I Was Wrong About Al Franken — During the height of the #MeToo movement in 2017, a woman named Leeann Tweeden accused Al Franken of sexually harassing her during his comedian days and produced a photo of him pretending to grope her breasts. I called on Franken to resign from the Senate …