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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
Manchin says he has reached deal with Democrats on economy, climate bill — Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday said he had reached a deal with Democrats to advance economic legislation that aims to lower health-care costs, combat climate change and pay down the deficit.
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Politico:
Manchin's latest shocker: A $700B deal — Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer looked at loggerheads after their talks on a sweeping climate, tax and health care bill ran aground nearly two weeks ago. In fact, they were working on Washington's best-kept secret. — On July 18, four days …
New York Times:
Manchin, in Reversal, Agrees to Quick Action on Climate and Tax Plan — The West Virginia Democrat, a holdout on his party's domestic agenda, said the package would reduce inflation, a concern he had cited in rejecting it just weeks ago. — WASHINGTON — Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia …
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Arthur Delaney / HuffPost:
Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal — The Kentucky Republican said the Senate wouldn't pass a computer chip bill if Democrats pursued budget reconciliation, but it did and they are. — WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) …
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Ben White / Politico:
Bracing for the big reveal — HEY SIRI, DEFINE RECESSION — Set multiple alarms on your phone tonight. Load your coffee maker with the strongest brew you've got. And prepare at least six browser windows to feverishly refresh this Bureau of Economic Affairs website at precisely 8:30 …
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Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Manchin breathes new life into Biden agenda — With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross — DRIVING THE DAY — Last summer, Sen. JOE MANCHIN and Senate Majority Leader CHUCK SCHUMER signed a one-page agreement outlining the West Virginia Democrat's red lines for a reconciliation bill.
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Bloomberg:
Manchin Backs $369 Billion Energy-Climate Plan, Rejects SALT
Manchin Backs $369 Billion Energy-Climate Plan, Rejects SALT
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia:
Manchin Supports Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Manchin Supports Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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Karl Rove / Wall Street Journal:
Where Do Trump's Donations Go? — He can't spend his PACs' millions on 2024 and isn't using much in midterms.
Thomas Phippen / Fox News:
Manchin deal ‘desperate attempt’ by Democrats to distract voters, says member of House Republican leadership
Manchin deal ‘desperate attempt’ by Democrats to distract voters, says member of House Republican leadership
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CNN:
In a major boost to Democrats, Manchin and Schumer announce deal for energy and health care bill
In a major boost to Democrats, Manchin and Schumer announce deal for energy and health care bill
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The White House:
Statement from President Biden on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Statement from President Biden on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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Hans Nichols / Axios:
Manchin announces support for climate, tax, health care deal
Manchin announces support for climate, tax, health care deal
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NBC News:
Manchin strikes major deal with Schumer on climate, taxes and health care
Manchin strikes major deal with Schumer on climate, taxes and health care
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ABC News:
Manchin announces agreement with Schumer on spending bill that includes climate
Manchin announces agreement with Schumer on spending bill that includes climate
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Manchin, Schumer announce slimmed-down deal on climate, taxes, health
Manchin, Schumer announce slimmed-down deal on climate, taxes, health
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Tim Reid / Reuters:
Exclusive: Former Republicans and Democrats to form new third U.S. political party — Dozens of former Republican and Democratic officials will announce on Wednesday a new national political third party to appeal to millions of voters they say are dismayed with what they see as America's dysfunctional two-party system.
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Washington Post:
Most third parties have failed. Here's why ours won't. — David Jolly is a former Republican congressman from Florida and is executive chairman of the Serve America Movement. Christine Todd Whitman is a former Republican governor of New Jersey and co-founder of the Renew America Movement.
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Andrew Yang, Lawyers, Guns & Money and The Hill
Trip Gabriel / New York Times:
Doug Mastriano Faces Criticism Over His Backing From Antisemitic Ally — The founder of Gab, a far-right social media network, recently made bigoted remarks defending his ties with Mr. Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania. — Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee …
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Zachary Blackburn / The GW Hatchet:
Clarence Thomas won't teach GW Law seminar — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will not teach a Constitutional Law Seminar this fall, according to an email addressed to students in the seminar that was obtained by The Hatchet. — Gregory Maggs, who has co-taught the course with Thomas since 2011 …
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Yuri Kageyama / Associated Press:
Japanese city alarmed by biting, clawing, attacking monkeys — TOKYO (AP) — People in a southwestern Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys that are trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nursery schools. — The attacks — on 58 people since July 8 …
Aaron Keller / Law & Crime:
Former Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann Loses Defamation Lawsuits Against CBS, ABC, NYT, and Others — After years of politically charged litigation, former Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann has lost a round of high-profile defamation lawsuits against five mainstream media companies …
Ben Woodard / The Dispatch:
What A Week of Hearings Tells us About the Future of Abortion Politics — Congress held a spate of hearings this month on the Dobbs Supreme Court decision. — Five Senate and House committees spent more than 16 hours earlier this month holding hearings on one of the most contentious party-line issues …
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Kyle Kondik / Sabato's Crystal Ball:
House Rating Changes: More Movement Toward Republicans
House Rating Changes: More Movement Toward Republicans
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Washington Post:
Christopher Shea, Washington Post editor, dies at 53 — At The Post, he assigned and edited hundreds of pieces that reflected his voracious consumption of politics, social science and popular culture — Christopher Shea, a Washington Post editor who specialized in assigning and editing news essays …
ABC News:
RNC warning to Trump: If you run for president, we stop paying your legal bills, says official — Since October 2021, the RNC has paid nearly $2M to firms representing Trump. — Former President Donald Trump delivers speaks at the America First Agenda Summit hosted by America …
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Elahe Izadi / Washington Post:
How local journalists proved a 10-year-old's abortion wasn't a hoax — Many doubted the story of a young rape victim who had to cross state lines for an abortion. But journalists on the ground kept reporting. — It felt like half the country doubted the case existed.
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Townhall, Ohio Capital Journal and HuffPost
Ashley Parker / Washington Post:
Jared Kushner alleges chief of staff shoved Ivanka Trump at White House — In a forthcoming memoir, the former presidential son-in-law and adviser portrays John F. Kelly as having a bullying, “Jekyll-and-Hyde” demeanor. Kelly denies the allegations. — In a forthcoming memoir …
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Alice Tecotzky / The Daily Beast:
Feds Get a Warrant to Examine Contents of Pro-Trump Lawyer John Eastman's Phone — NOWHERE TO HIDE — On Wednesday, the Justice Department said it had been granted a new search warrant to look at the contents of John Eastman's phone, including emails and text messages.
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Washington Post:
Adam Schiff is jockeying to lead House Democrats. It won't be easy. — If he can amass enough interest in his candidacy, the Democrat from California would upend a race that was considered largely set, challenging a variety of Democrats gunning for the top spot.
New York Times:
The Fake Electors Scheme, Explained — The plan to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election by creating slates of electors pledged to Donald Trump in states he had lost was expansive, long-running and often confusing. — The brazen plan to create false slates of electors pledged …
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CNN:
CNN Exclusive: Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan — Washington (CNN)After months of internal debate, the Biden administration has offered to exchange Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year US prison sentence …
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Lauren McGaughy / Dallas Morning News:
Ted Cruz says Texas should repeal ban on gay sex — While unenforceable, Texas GOP lawmakers have resisted efforts to repeal the state's 50-year-old ban on gay sex. — AUSTIN — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says Texas should repeal a decades-old state law that criminalizes gay sex.
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Bloomberg Government:
Democrats View Biden as Campaign Asset Despite His Unpopularity — President can help boost fundraising, visibility — Some candidates still keep Biden at arm's length … Many Democrats are cautiously welcoming President Joe Biden on the campaign trail, banking on his assets outweighing …
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Miranda Devine / New York Post:
Hunter Biden's biz partner called Joe Biden ‘the Big Guy’ in panicked message after Post's laptop story — One of Hunter Biden's former business partners referred to Joe Biden as “the Big Guy” in a panicked message the same day The Post broke news of the infamous laptop from hell left behind …
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