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Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Additional Documents Found at Biden's Wilmington Home, White House Says — The revelation came as the White House defended its public statements, which had not fully disclosed the extent of the documents that remained in Mr. Biden's possession. — WASHINGTON — President Biden's aides …
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Democratic allies grow frustrated with White House response to Biden's classified documents — Democratic allies are voicing frustration with White House officials' tight-lipped approach to the classified documents found in an office and residence of President Joe Biden …
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Ruth Marcus / Washington Post:
The Trump and Biden cases are similar, but they are not the same — Merrick Garland didn't have a choice about whether to name a special counsel. — Not really. Not after he had named a special counsel to deal with criminal inquiries against former president Donald Trump.
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Washington Post:
The Biden documents scandal is a test for the media — and an opportunity — After two years of relative quiet, a return to familiar battle stations. — After two years of relative quiet, the Washington press corps mounted familiar battle stations this week as a Biden administration scandal took shape.
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Biden's Document Blunder Is Nothing Like Trump's Crime … The sweet spot for Donald Trump's allies has always been when they can justify his abuses and crimes through misdirected comparisons rather than direct defense. Did Trump extort Ukraine into smearing his opponent?
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Politico:
Biden's ride or die
Biden's ride or die
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Santos's Lies Were Known to Some Well-Connected Republicans — George Santos inspired no shortage of suspicion during his 2022 campaign, including in the upper echelons of his own party, yet many Republicans looked the other way. — In late 2021, as he prepared to make a second run …
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Talking Points Memo:
Campaigns Linked To Santos Left Donors Feeling Ripped Off After Questionable Credit Card Charges — Late in the 2020 election cycle, one regular Republican donor said they were getting bombarded with messages asking them to contribute to a New York congressional candidate named George Santos.
Alexander Sammon / Slate:
I Ate at the Italian Restaurant Where George Santos Is Often, for Some Reason, Spending Exactly $199.99
I Ate at the Italian Restaurant Where George Santos Is Often, for Some Reason, Spending Exactly $199.99
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Washington Post:
House Republicans prepare emergency plan for breaching debt limit — The proposal, still under discussion, would direct the Treasury Dept. to prioritize certain payments if the U.S. hits the debt ceiling — House Republicans are preparing a plan telling the Treasury Department …
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Byron Tau / Wall Street Journal:
George Santos Raised Money for Company the SEC Says Was a Ponzi Scheme — New York congressman, under scrutiny for his finances and lies about his past, was paid by Florida-based company, now in receivership after it was sued by regulator — WASHINGTON—Embattled Rep. George Santos persuaded …
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Adam Sabes / Fox News:
NHL backtracks after Florida Gov. Ron Desantis' office blasts league for ‘discriminatory’ job fair — The NHL backtracked on late Friday night and said that the event is open to all individuals ages 18 and over — How Gov. Ron DeSantis turned Florida red
Jared Gans / The Hill:
Most Republicans approve of McCarthy's election after messy Speaker battle: poll — Most Republicans approve of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) election to lead the body following a marathon vote that took more than three days last week, according to a new poll.
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Most Republicans approve of Kevin McCarthy being elected Speaker of the House
Most Republicans approve of Kevin McCarthy being elected Speaker of the House
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Zachary Leeman / Mediaite:
Adam Kinzinger Holds Nothing Back In McCarthy Review: 'Kevin's a Piece of S**t'
Adam Kinzinger Holds Nothing Back In McCarthy Review: 'Kevin's a Piece of S**t'
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Alia Shoaib / Insider:
Trump claimed woman who accused him of sexual assault in a luxury department store said ‘rape was sexy’ and ‘indicated that she loved it’ — In an October 2022 deposition, Donald Trump claimed that E. Jean Carroll said “rape was sexy.” — Trump was misrepresenting comments Carroll …
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Erik Larson / Bloomberg:
Trump's Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge
Trump's Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge
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Farnaz Fassihi / New York Times:
Iran Executes Alireza Akbari, Ex-Official Accused of Spying — Alireza Akbari, previously a senior military and defense official, had moved to Britain a decade ago. He had been detained since 2019. — Iran has executed Alireza Akbari, a former deputy defense minister and a dual British citizen …
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Henry Redman / Wisconsin Examiner:
Rep. Grothman displays Christian nationalist flag outside congressional office — U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman has a Christian nationalist flag connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol displayed outside his congressional office. — On Friday morning, Grothman posted a picture of the flag …
Leana S. Wen / Washington Post:
We are overcounting covid deaths and hospitalizations. That's a problem. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is experiencing around 400 covid deaths every day. At that rate, there would be nearly 150,000 deaths a year.
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Kasha Patel / Washington Post:
Scientists inch closer to learning origins of mysterious ‘fairy circles’ — No one knows exactly how these circles form. New evidence suggests the plants may be responding to the dehydrated terrain. — The origins of eerily perfect circles in the eastern Namib desert have puzzled scientists for decades.
Gregory S. Schneider / Washington Post:
Youngkin says he blocked Ford battery plant on China concerns — RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said this week that he had rejected efforts by Ford Motor Co. to consider locating an electric battery plant in Virginia over concerns that the automaker's partnership with China created a security risk.
New York Times:
Bolsonaro Faces Investigation for Inspiring Brazil's Capital Riot — Brazil's Supreme Court said it would investigate Jair Bolsonaro, the country's former president, for inspiring the mob that stormed the nation's halls of power on Sunday. — Brazil's Supreme Court said it would investigate …
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Washington Post:
From outside agitator to inside player: The remaking of Marjorie Taylor Greene — Even as she has sidled up to GOP leadership, however, Greene has continued making offensive and outlandish comments. — In late September, when House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy of California privately unveiled …
Washington Post:
Ukraine liberated Kherson city. Now, Russia is destroying it. — KHERSON, Ukraine — Four charred baby cribs were all that was left in the maternity ward's bomb shelter. — The rest of the room was destroyed Wednesday when Russian forces attacked the city, striking one of the only hospitals …
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Stanley Reed / New York Times:
Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza — The state-owned mining company announced it had found Europe's largest deposit of the vital minerals used in electric vehicles and other green technology. — A Swedish mining company said this week that it had found Europe's largest known deposit …
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Wall Street Journal:
Supreme Court Investigators Have Narrowed Leak Inquiry to Small Number of Suspects — At least one law clerk is among those suspected of leaking the draft abortion ruling in May — Roe v. Wade: Protests Over Leaked Draft of Supreme Court Opinion — Created with sketchtool. … 1x