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New York Post:
Trump's silence on Jan. 6 is damning — As his followers stormed the Capitol, calling on his vice president to be hanged, President Donald Trump sat in his private dining room, watching TV, doing nothing. — For three hours, seven minutes. — There has been much debate …
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Wall Street Journal:
The President Who Stood Still on Jan. 6 — Even as the riot raged at the Capitol, Trump wouldn't tell his supporters to stop. — 1x — No matter your views of the Jan. 6 special committee, the facts it is laying out in hearings are sobering. The most horrifying to date came Thursday …
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Kansas City Star:
Fist pumper to fleeing coward: Jan. 6 video shows Missouri who Josh Hawley really is — BY THE KANSAS CITY STAR EDITORIAL BOARD — Josh Hawley is a laughingstock. — During Thursday night's televised hearings of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, coup attempt at the U.S. Capitol …
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Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Trump's revenge — President Donald Trump was attending the National Prayer Breakfast, but showing no sign of grace. Lips pursed, face alternating between anger and frustration, he lashed out at enemies who had brought him to the doors of impeachment. He brandished the day's newspapers, waving them above his head.
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Julian Zelizer / CNN:
Have the January 6 hearings damaged Trump's political prospects? Don't count on it — Rep. Kinzinger says the January 6 Committee has proven “components” of a “criminal case” against former Pres. Trump — Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University.
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New York Times:
In Jan. 6 Hearings, Gender Divide Has Been Strong Undercurrent
In Jan. 6 Hearings, Gender Divide Has Been Strong Undercurrent
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Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:
The Myth of the Good Trump Official
The Myth of the Good Trump Official
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NBC News:
Monkeypox is being driven overwhelmingly by sex between men, major study finds — The global monkeypox outbreak is primarily being driven by sex between men, according to the first major peer-reviewed paper to analyze a large set of cases of the virus. — The outbreak, which epidemiologists …
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Apoorva Mandavilli / New York Times:
W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox Spread a Global Health Emergency
W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox Spread a Global Health Emergency
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Fenit Nirappil / Washington Post:
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as infections soar
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as infections soar
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Alex Beggs / New York Times:
A Taste for Cannibalism? — A spate of recent stomach-churning books, TV shows and films suggests we've never looked so delicious — to one another. — An image came to Chelsea G. Summers: a boyfriend, accidentally on purpose hit by a car, some quick work with a corkscrew and his liver served Tuscan style, on toast.
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Daniel Bice / Journal Sentinel:
Bice: Trump endorsed Tim Michels after ranting about 2019 tweets of Kleefisch and Brian Hagedorn's teens — This is just how closely former President Donald Trump is following the Wisconsin governor's race. — In a private meeting with construction executive Tim Michels in April …
Katie Bo Lillis / CNN:
CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications — Washington (CNN)On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build …
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Republicans split on same-sex marriage bill, which faces uncertainty in the Senate — WASHINGTON — A bill to codify federal protections for same-sex marriage has passed the House, but Senate Republicans are agonizing over whether they should block it or allow it to pass.
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Adam Serwer / The Atlantic:
Is Democracy Constitutional? — Every American child in public school learns …
Is Democracy Constitutional? — Every American child in public school learns …
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Washington Post:
Second coronavirus booster shots for people under 50 on hold amid drive to speed up new vaccine — Listen — Gift Article — Second booster shots of the coronavirus vaccine for people younger than 50 are on hold as the Biden administration tries to accelerate a fall vaccination campaign …
Tom Robbins / New Yorker:
In the Mafia's Shadow, a Son Honors His Father — “We had to be home for dinner at 6 P.M.,” Christopher Colombo, the son of Joe Colombo, Sr., a former Mob boss, recalled. — Christopher Colombo was nine years old when his father, Joseph Colombo, Sr., was shot at a rally in Columbus Circle, in 1971.
Ja'han Jones / MSNBC:
Barr's election ‘integrity’ group has an obviously sinister goal — Don't let the group's name fool you: The former attorney general and it's other conservative founders have dark intentions. — A bunch of well-heeled archconservatives launched a legal group Thursday with plans …
USA Today:
Republican women are meeting the moment for Jan. 6 committee hearings — Time and time again, brave women, Americans, stood up, raised their right hands and spoke truthfully about the events surrounding the U.S. Capitol attack. — The House Jan. 6 committee has revealed truths that have shaken us …
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Washington Post:
Russian missiles strike Odessa port day after grain deal, Ukraine says — Listen — Gift Article — ODESSA — Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of striking the Black Sea port of Odessa with missiles on Saturday, a day after Moscow and Kyiv agreed to restart shipments …
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Fox News:
Lee Zeldin attack suspect arrested on federal assault charge — David Jakubonis was arrested Saturday afternoon, US Attorney's Office announces — If I were a Democrat, this attack would be their number one story: Rep. Lee Zeldin on left media coverage — The suspect in the attack …
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John Ganz / Unpopular Front:
The Enigma of Peter Thiel — There Is No Enigma — He's a Fascist — Peter Thiel is a fascist. There's really no better word for what he is. For some reason, people have a lot of trouble grasping this or just coming out and saying it. — In his biography of Thiel, The Contrarian …
Matt Labash / Slack Tide:
Runnin' With The Devil — Josh Hawley outran the January 6 mob, but can he outrun his karma? … Dear Matt, — I love your work, and read everything you write. In fact, I write everything you write. My question: Who do you think would win in a footrace: Josh Hawley …
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