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Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Prosecutors seek to question Trump lawyer before grand jury in classified papers case — Investigators are looking at invoking an exception that can bypass attorney-client privilege if legal advice is used for furthering crime — Federal prosecutors involved in the criminal investigation …
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New York Times:
Prosecutors Signal Criminal Charges for Trump Are Likely — The former president was told that he could appear before a Manhattan grand jury next week if he wishes to testify, a strong indication that an indictment could soon follow. — The Manhattan district attorney's office recently signaled …
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Washington Post:
New York prosecutors offer Trump a chance to testify before grand jury — The offer is mandatory under state law but may mark a significant development years after the start of the probe — NEW YORK — Former president Donald Trump has been invited by the Manhattan district attorney …
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
New York prosecutors indicate Trump criminal charges likely, report says
New York prosecutors indicate Trump criminal charges likely, report says
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Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Donald Trump's Republican support erodes in Iowa, even as many remain committed — Brianne Pfannenstiel Francesca BlockDes Moines Register — Many Iowa Republicans remain committed to Donald Trump, but the former president is seeing his support erode as campaigning begins to heat …
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Susan B. Glasser / New Yorker:
2024 Trump Is Even Scarier Than 2020 Trump — When the front-running ex-President campaigns on a platform of “retribution” and “termination,” it's best to take him seriously. — In politics, as in life, there is a tendency to overcomplicate things. And the simple truth about the 2024 campaign is that …
Jonathan Martin / Politico:
'Don't Be Fooled': Why Leading GOPers Are Taking Aim At Both Trump and DeSantis — AUSTIN, Texas — When former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took his turn on stage at a Republican donor conference here late last month, he brought the crowd alive with a rousing and extended denunciation of Donald Trump.
Politico:
Judge: Trump trade adviser Navarro must surrender White House-related emails
Judge: Trump trade adviser Navarro must surrender White House-related emails
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The Guardian:
The election-denying Republicans who aided Trump's ‘big lie’ and got promoted
The election-denying Republicans who aided Trump's ‘big lie’ and got promoted
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Alan Feuer / New York Times:
Trump Lawyer Admits to Falsehoods in 2020 Fraud Claims
Trump Lawyer Admits to Falsehoods in 2020 Fraud Claims
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Washington Post:
DeSantis indicates privately he intends to run in 2024 as allies prepare — Public and behind-the-scenes movements underline how far along DeSantis and his allies are in their preparation, even as he has not said publicly that he will enter the race — DAVENPORT, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis …
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Sarah K. Burris / Raw Story:
Republicans blame Joe Biden for why they haven't written a budget yet — Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA) admitted that his party's budget is going to be late, but that it's rally all President Joe Biden's fault. — “We were gonna do the budget in April.
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The United States has a debt problem. Biden's budget won't solve it.
The United States has a debt problem. Biden's budget won't solve it.
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Biden Moves to Recapture the Centrist Identity That Has Long Defined Him
Biden Moves to Recapture the Centrist Identity That Has Long Defined Him
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Politico:
Biden sticks it to Republicans with his budget proposal
Biden sticks it to Republicans with his budget proposal
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Jacqueline Sweet / Politico:
George Santos masterminded 2017 ATM fraud, former roommate tells feds — NEW YORK - Rep. George Santos orchestrated a 2017 credit card skimming operation in Seattle, the man who was convicted of the fraud and deported to Brazil said in a sworn declaration submitted to federal authorities Wednesday.
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Jane C. Timm / NBC News:
Fox News blacked out too much in court documents, say Dominion and media outlets — Lawyers for Dominion Voting Systems and a group of media outlets argue that Fox News abused the redaction process and blacked out more than is warranted in the thousands of pages of legal filings and evidence …
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Associated Press:
Letter claims cartel handed over men who killed Americans — A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and killing two of them condemned the violence and said the gang turned over to authorities its own members who were responsible.
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Wall Street Journal:
Elon Musk Is Planning a Texas Utopia—His Own Town — The entrepreneur is laying plans for a new community outside Austin next to Boring and SpaceX facilities, dubbed Snailbrook — AUSTIN, Texas—Elon Musk is planning to build his own town on part of thousands of acres of newly purchased pasture …
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New York Times:
Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel — The Saudi crown prince is seeking a civilian nuclear program and security assurances from President Biden, a steep price for an agreement long sought by Israel. — WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia is seeking security guarantees …
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Joshua Benton / Nieman Lab:
The scale of local news destruction in Gannett's markets is astonishing — Gannett, America's largest newspaper chain, should wake up each morning thankful for the existence of No. 2 Alden Global Capital. — After all, who could ask for a better point of comparison?
Margaret Sullivan / The Guardian:
Ron DeSantis is just getting started with his rightwing agenda. That should worry us all — It's appalling to see the media lavish DeSantis with so much fawning coverage. Especially after all he has done — The Florida governor Ron DeSantis likes to brag that he's just getting started with his rightwing agenda.
Ryan Tracy / Wall Street Journal:
Twitter and Elon Musk Face Legal Risks in FTC Probe — FTC's inquiry, including efforts to get Twitter's exchanges with journalists, comes under fire at House subcommittee hearing — Watch: Elon Musk Says a New Twitter CEO Could Be Named by Year-End
Zeynep Tufekci / New York Times:
Here's Why the Science Is Clear That Masks Work — The debate over masks' effectiveness in fighting the spread of the coronavirus intensified recently when a respected scientific nonprofit said its review of studies assessing measures to impede the spread of viral illnesses found it was …
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Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
‘Racist’ Trump is blowing up because he can't stand being prosecuted by Black lawyers: Former GOP strategist — Upon learning that he could be facing indictment in New York over hush payments to an adult film star, former President Donald Trump immediately attacked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg …
Josh Kraushaar / Axios:
Senate GOP close to landing top recruit in Montana — Senate Republicans are close to recruiting Tim Sheehy, a decorated military veteran and successful businessman with the resources to self-finance a campaign, to run against Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) in 2024.
Tara Palmeri / Puck:
McConnell's Olive Branch & Fox's New D.C. Headache — News and notes around town: Republican senatorial rapprochement and a media scrum for our times. — Last night, before the unexpected fall that landed him in the hospital with a concussion, Mitch McConnell walked into Washington's Waldorf Astoria …
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Ronny Reyes / New York Post:
Rep. Lauren Boebert, 36, reveals she will be a grandmother — Life comes at you fast. — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) has announced that her 17-year-old son Tyler and his girlfriend are expecting a child next month. — Boebert, 36, broke the happy news while speaking Tuesday …
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Financial Times:
Military briefing: Russian hypersonic missiles bring new menace to Ukraine … Ukrainians were beginning to think they had won their “winter war” after riding out Russia's repeated bombardment of their country's power and heating system. A devastating missile strike early on Thursday …
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The Daily Beast:
Fox News Editor Overseeing Crime Fearmongering Is Felon Himself — He's very pro-cop, but he also has quite the story from his 20s. — For years, Fox News has pushed the narrative that the United States is undergoing a cataclysmic crime wave driven by drugs and young punks with guns …
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Chicago Tribune:
Paul Vallas Facebook account liked posts that called Chicago ‘hell hole,’ attacked Democrats, said ‘defund CPS’; he again denies involvement — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 76 — Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas answers questions from reporters after the first debate with opponent Brandon Johnson …
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Sammy Roth / Los Angeles Times:
How white and affluent drivers are polluting the air breathed by L.A.'s people of color — Like many Angelenos, I spend a lot of time behind the wheel of my car. I drive from my Westside apartment to Dodger Stadium near downtown and farther east to hike in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Minyvonne Burke / NBC News:
Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama hours before CEO testifies before Congress — Thirty cars derailed Thursday around 6:45 a.m. in Calhoun County, Alabama. There were no reports of a hazardous leak. — A Norfolk Southern train derailed Thursday in Calhoun County, Alabama …
Washington Post:
What Tucker Carlson said about Trump in private texts vs. on Fox News — Tucker Carlson is the most-watched cable news host in the country. He is a primary source of pro-Trump political punditry and has advanced the false notion that the Jan. 6, 2021, attempt to violently overtake the Capitol was a peaceful protest.
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Ashley Belanger / Ars Technica:
FBI finally admits to buying location data on Americans, horrifying experts — FBI director denied that the agency currently purchases location data. — At a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing yesterday, FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed for the first time that the agency …
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