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New York Times:
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Subpoenaed in Jan. 6 Investigation — The special counsel overseeing the inquiry into Donald Trump's efforts to retain power after the 2020 election wants the former president's daughter and son-in-law to testify to a grand jury.
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Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner subpoenaed by special counsel investigating efforts to overturn election: Sources — Special counsel Jack Smith is conducting the probe. — Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are seen out for a walk, Dec. 10, 2022, in Miami. — , the daughter of former President
Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Trump daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner subpoenaed in Jan. 6 criminal probe: report
Trump daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner subpoenaed in Jan. 6 criminal probe: report
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Politico:
Biden may not run — and top Dems are quietly preparing — Joe Biden's closest advisers have spent months preparing for him to formally announce his reelection campaign. But with the president still not ready to make the plunge, a sense of doubt is creeping into conversations around 2024: What if he decides not to?
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Domenico Montanaro / NPR:
Poll: Biden's standing improves, while Trump slumps with Republican voters — President Biden is seeing his highest approval ratings in almost a year, while former President Donald Trump, who is hoping to take the job back, is getting his worst scores among potential Republican voters in years …
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Ross Barkan / New York Times:
‘The Democratic Party in New York Is a Disaster’
‘The Democratic Party in New York Is a Disaster’
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The Daily Caller
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
To Retake the House, Democrats Put Early Money on New York
To Retake the House, Democrats Put Early Money on New York
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Politico:
Biden builds a new team to carry him across landmines
Biden builds a new team to carry him across landmines
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Politico:
Trump's visit to Ohio derailment gives Biden's team some breathing room — Donald Trump's visit to the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio is offering a political opening to battered Biden administration officials — by calling new attention to the former president's record of rolling …
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Eric Garcia / The Independent:
‘Pure political theater’: Lincoln Project overshadow Trump's Ohio visit with video highlighting rail safety hypocrisy — The Lincoln Project release ad blaming Trump for East Palestine derailment … The Lincoln Project has released a scathing video criticising former president Donald Trump …
Prem Thakker / New Republic:
Trump, Who Deregulated the Railroad Industry, Lies to the People of Ohio in His Visit
Trump, Who Deregulated the Railroad Industry, Lies to the People of Ohio in His Visit
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Joey Garrison / USA Today:
White House blames Trump administration and Republicans over East Palestine, Ohio spill
White House blames Trump administration and Republicans over East Palestine, Ohio spill
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HuffPost:
‘Political Opportunity’: After Weakening Critical Rail Safety Rules, Trump Heads To East Palestine
‘Political Opportunity’: After Weakening Critical Rail Safety Rules, Trump Heads To East Palestine
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Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
Ukraine appears to attack deep into Russian-occupied territory. — President Biden's visit to Europe ended with a show of support for NATO members on the alliance's eastern flank. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia welcomed China's top diplomat to Moscow, seeking stronger ties. — Pinned
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Timothy Snyder / Washington Post:
You can't understand the war in Ukraine without knowing history — Timothy Snyder is the Levin professor of history at Yale University and the author of “The Road to Unfreedom” and “Bloodlands.” His updated audio edition of “On Tyranny” includes 20 new lessons about Ukraine.
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Wall Street Journal:
America's Choice in Ukraine
America's Choice in Ukraine
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Tal Axelrod / ABC News:
Biden to Muir on Putin suspending nuclear treaty with US: ‘Big mistake’ and ‘not very responsible’
Biden to Muir on Putin suspending nuclear treaty with US: ‘Big mistake’ and ‘not very responsible’
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Cathy Young / The Bulwark:
Year One of the Ukraine War: The Big Lessons and Questions
Year One of the Ukraine War: The Big Lessons and Questions
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James Stavridis / Bloomberg:
Getting Pummeled in War Is a 200-Year Russian Tradition
Getting Pummeled in War Is a 200-Year Russian Tradition
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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez / Washington Post:
Arizona's top prosecutor concealed records debunking election fraud claims — Newly released documents show how Republican Mark Brnovich publicized an incomplete account of his office's probe of the 2020 election in Maricopa County — By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Isaac Stanley-Becker
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David Folkenflik / NPR:
NPR says it's cutting jobs by 10% as ad revenue drops — NPR's chief executive announced the network would lay off roughly 10% of its current workforce - at least 100 people - and eliminate most vacant positions. CEO John Lansing cited the erosion of advertising dollars, particularly for NPR podcasts …
Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Trump ally with ties to ‘fake elector’ scheme advances in Wisconsin Supreme Court race — A Donald Trump ally who advised Republicans on legal efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential race has advanced to the Wisconsin Supreme Court general election, putting him one step closer to a seat on the powerful bench.
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Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Strong Democratic Showing in Wisconsin Court Race Sets Up a Frenzied Finish
Strong Democratic Showing in Wisconsin Court Race Sets Up a Frenzied Finish
Daniel Nichanian / Bolts:
Wisconsin's Supreme Court Race Takes Shape as Referendum on Abortion and Democracy
Wisconsin's Supreme Court Race Takes Shape as Referendum on Abortion and Democracy
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Joseph Menn / Washington Post:
Russian propagandists said to buy Twitter blue-check verifications — The verifications mean their tweets, mostly opposing U.S. aid to Ukraine, are given added prominence — SAN FRANCSICO — Accounts pushing Kremlin propaganda are using Twitter's new paid verification system to appear …
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Dareh Gregorian / NBC News:
Jan. 6 rioter who threatened Rep. Ocasio-Cortez sentenced to 38 months in prison — A Jan. 6 rioter who threatened Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on social media after participating in the attack on the Capitol was sentenced Wednesday to 38 months in prison.
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Jonathan Allen / NBC News:
Mike Pence breaks with Trump on Medicare and Social Security — WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that cuts to Medicare and Social Security should be “on the table for the long term,” differentiating himself from former President Donald Trump as he considers a run for the Oval Office.
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Paul Kirby / BBC:
Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths — Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has posted an image of his dead troops in Ukraine, blaming army chiefs for their deaths and urging ordinary Russians to help his group. — Prigozhin had already launched …
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Department of Justice:
Eight Defendants Indicted in Michigan for Obstructing a Reproductive Health Services Facility — Two Defendants Also Indicted for Obstructing a Second Facility — The Justice Department announced today an indictment charging eight people with federal civil rights offenses and violations …
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David Waldstreicher / The Atlantic:
The Forgotten Ron DeSantis Book — The Florida governor's long-ignored 2011 work, Dreams From Our Founding Fathers, reveals a distinct vision of American history and how it should influence the present. History works for Ron Desantis as an argument. It would be a mistake, though …
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Sebastian Ferrada / San Francisco Chronicle:
Rejecting the use of ‘Latinx’ is transphobic — In 2018, Univision interviewed me to discuss the meaning of the identity label Latinx. I was nervous because I had never discussed gender and sexuality in a “formal” Spanish setting, let alone on national television — my 92-year-old abuelita was going to be watching!
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Washington Examiner
Matt Dixon / Politico:
DeSantis administration requires events at the Capitol ‘align’ with its mission — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The DeSantis administration now requires events held at the Florida state Capitol to “align” with its mission, a recent change that is sparking concerns that the governor's office is trying to censor events it doesn't like.
CNN:
Steve Bannon's ex-lawyers sue him over nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills — A law firm that represented former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon during his fight against a subpoena from the House January 6 committee and other cases is suing Bannon for nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills.
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Sean Maguire / Anchorage Daily News:
Rep. Eastman sparks outrage after asking about the potential economic benefits of the deaths of abused Alaska children — JUNEAU - Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman sparked outrage online after asking whether there could be economic benefits from the death of abused children.
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Julia Shapero / The Hill:
US adults identifying as LGBTQ double in a decade: Gallup poll — The portion of U.S. adults identifying as LGBTQ has doubled over the last decade, according to a Gallup poll released on Wednesday. — Gallup found that 7.2 percent of Americans identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual …
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David Corn / Mother Jones:
The Corruption of Fox News: Worse Than You Thought — Isn't it comforting to have your worst suspicions confirmed? — Last week, the release of a legal filing in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation case against Fox News disclosed text messages, emails, and deposition testimony …
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Bret Stephens / New York Times:
The Mask Mandates Did Nothing. Will Any Lessons Be Learned? — The most rigorous and comprehensive analysis of scientific studies conducted on the efficacy of masks for reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses — including Covid-19 — was published late last month.
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