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ABC News:
Sources: Special counsel claims Trump deliberately misled his attorneys about classified documents, judge wrote — The judge said there could be indications of criminal violations, per sources. — Prosecutors in the special counsel's office have presented compelling preliminary evidence that former President
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Politico:
Trump denounces ‘crime-fraud’ ruling forcing attorney to testify in documents probe — Former President Donald Trump is fighting a federal judge's determination that his communications with attorney Evan Corcoran — amid a grand jury probe of Trump's handling of classified documents — likely contain evidence of a crime.
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Jason Easley / PoliticusUSA:
Looks Like Trump Is Going Down As Special Counsel Nails Him With Evidence Of Classified Docs Crimes — A federal judge ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith presented evidence that Donald Trump lied to his attorneys and committed classified documents crimes. — Video: … ABC News reported:
New York Times:
Trump Claims He's Ready for Perp Walk if Indicted — Those who have spent time with Donald Trump in recent days say he has often appeared significantly disconnected from the severity of his potential legal woes. — Donald J. Trump claims he is ready for his perp walk.
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Shawn Cohen / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Trump will NOT be arraigned this week.’ Former president is expected to be indicted tomorrow and Secret Service will make plans for his surrender and appearance in New York court NEXT WEEK — A source familiar with the proceedings exclusively told DailyMail.com on Tuesday: ‘There will be no arraignment this week’
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Erica Orden / Politico:
Everything you should know about the potential Trump indictment — NEW YORK — With Donald Trump expected to be indicted in the coming days, his supporters, critics, New York law enforcement officials and a variety of other constituencies await the history-making spectacle …
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Wesley Parnell / Politico:
MAGA protesters in Manhattan crowded out by anti-Trump rivals — NEW YORK - Demonstrators who want a Donald Trump indictment far outnumbered MAGA supporters Tuesday morning outside the Manhattan Criminal Court, where the former president is expected to be charged as early as Wednesday.
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Michael C. Bender / New York Times:
Trump's Potential Indictment Could Alienate Some G.O.P. Voters in 2024 — The former president strengthened his political position in recent weeks, but an impetuous response to his potential indictment could alienate voters he will need to win back the White House.
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Chris Pandolfo / Fox News:
Manhattan DA issues scathing response to GOP letter on possible Trump indictment: ‘We will not be intimidated’
Manhattan DA issues scathing response to GOP letter on possible Trump indictment: ‘We will not be intimidated’
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Rachel Looker / USA Today:
Sen. Rand Paul says Manhattan DA leading Trump investigation should ‘be put in jail’
Sen. Rand Paul says Manhattan DA leading Trump investigation should ‘be put in jail’
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Warren Rojas / Insider:
Trump holds first 2024 campaign rally in Waco on the 30th anniversary of the city's deadly cult siege — and urges fans to ‘take our nation back’ ahead of a possible indictment
Trump holds first 2024 campaign rally in Waco on the 30th anniversary of the city's deadly cult siege — and urges fans to ‘take our nation back’ ahead of a possible indictment
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Robert Reich / Raw Story:
Trump's campaign 2024 campaign strategy revealed — and it's even worse than his first 2 campaigns
Trump's campaign 2024 campaign strategy revealed — and it's even worse than his first 2 campaigns
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Alexi McCammond / Axios:
Democrats see downside in Trump's N.Y. case
Democrats see downside in Trump's N.Y. case
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Piers Morgan / New York Post:
Ron DeSantis opens fire on Trump's character, chaotic leadership style — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally taken the gloves off and launched a blistering attack on his former mentor President Donald Trump. — In an exclusive wide-ranging interview with me at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee …
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Piers Morgan / New York Post:
‘I can win presidency’: DeSantis tells Piers Morgan how he can beat Biden
‘I can win presidency’: DeSantis tells Piers Morgan how he can beat Biden
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
DeSantis, Doubling Down, Presses Questions About Trump's Character
DeSantis, Doubling Down, Presses Questions About Trump's Character
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CNN:
Exclusive: Communications between Stormy Daniels and Trump attorney turned over to Manhattan DA — Communications between adult-film star Stormy Daniels and an attorney who is now representing former President Donald Trump have been turned over to the Manhattan district attorney's office, Daniels' lawyer told CNN.
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New York Times:
Make No Mistake, the Investigation of Donald Trump and the Stormy Daniels Scheme Is Serious
Make No Mistake, the Investigation of Donald Trump and the Stormy Daniels Scheme Is Serious
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Graham warns Trump arrest would ‘blow up our country’
Graham warns Trump arrest would ‘blow up our country’
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Eli Yokley / Morning Consult:
Tracking the 2024 Republican Primary: DeSantis' Support Dips, Tying Record Low — RESPONSES SHOWN AMONG POTENTIAL GOP PRIMARY VOTERS, WHO SAID THEY WOULD VOTE FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE IF THE 2024 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY OR CAUCUS WERE HELD IN THEIR STATE TODAY. — Survey conducted March 17-19 …
David Badash / Raw Story:
Florida GOP lawmaker who wrote 'Don't Say Gay' bill facing up to 35 years after pleading guilty in COVID fraud case — Joe Harding, the now-former Florida Republican lawmaker who authored the extremist “Don't Say Gay” bill could face up to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday afternoon …
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Zoë Richards / NBC News:
Former Florida GOP legislator pleads guilty to Covid-relief fraud charges
Former Florida GOP legislator pleads guilty to Covid-relief fraud charges
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US Department of Justice and Associated Press
Patrick Ruffini / The Intersection:
The shape of polarization in America — We're not as badly divided as we think, and it's all thanks to nonwhite voters — It is cliché by now to say that the country is polarized. Despite the predictable nature of the polarization discourse, there's strong empirical evidence for the underlying trend.
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Adam Klasfeld / Law & Crime:
Fox News drops lawsuit seeking to gag Tucker Carlson producer suing them for discrimination — One day after suing Tucker Carlson's producer, Fox News quickly retreated on Tuesday with a brief indicating, without explanation, that the network dropped its case.
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Charles C. W. Cooke / National Review:
Pick One: Conservatism or Trump — Those are our only two choices — we cannot have both of these things. — Conservative Americans must choose. Do they want Donald Trump to play a central role in Republican politics, or do they want to win elections and achieve the policy outcomes …
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Resolute Square, HuffPost and Media Matters for America
Sydney Morning Herald:
Murdoch succeeded where Putin failed. Time for a Fox hunt — Rupert Murdoch - Australia's biggest media mogul - succeeded where Vladimir Putin failed. He turned Americans against each other, promoting anger, hatred and lies. Murdoch knew Donald Trump's claim that the election was stolen …
Ben Goggin / NBC News:
Anti-porn bills in 8 states could force device makers to censor sexual material — Eight states are weighing anti-pornography bills that would force phone and tablet manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to automatically enable filters that censor nude and sexually explicit content.
Harvey Araton / New York Times:
Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80 — He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden. — Willis Reed, the brawny and inspirational hub …
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Theodore Schleifer / Puck:
S.B.F. Informants & a Strange DeSantis Bedfellow — New details on the subpoenas and next cards to flip in the FTX campaign-finance case. Plus, why Reid Hoffman might be offering some unlikely assistance to DeSantis. … Last month, with Singh's cooperation, federal prosecutors unveiled …
David Folkenflik / NPR:
The FBI raided a notable journalist's home. Rolling Stone didn't tell readers why — Warning: This story contains references to disturbing accusations and incidents of child sex abuse. — Last Oct. 18, Rolling Stone served up a foreboding scoop: The FBI had raided the home …
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Patricia Hurtado / Bloomberg:
Bomb Threat Called In to New York Court Where Trump Hearing Held — A bomb threat was called in just as a judge in lower Manhattan was about to start a hearing over a $250 million lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump. — Tuesday's 911 call was investigated …
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Minyvonne Burke / NBC News:
Lori Vallow won't face death penalty, Idaho judge rules — An Idaho woman will not face the death penalty if convicted in a case involving the killings of her two youngest children, a judge ruled Tuesday. — Prosecutors were seeking the death penalty for both Lori Vallow and her husband …
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Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Tucker Carlson Desperately Tries to Walk Back Trump ‘Hate’ — Recently unearthed text messages reveal that the Fox News star hates Trump “passionately.” Carlson is now saying he actually loves the ex-president. — Fox News star Tucker Carlson really wants his MAGA-loving viewers to forget …
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New York Times:
Video Shows Virginia Man's Death in Custody — Irvo Otieno's death was a devastating ending to a journey that began when his family immigrated from Kenya when he was a young boy, “compelled by the American dream.” — HENRICO, Va. — Surveillance video from a state psychiatric hospital …
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NBC News:
In heated Wisconsin Supreme Court debate, candidates tangle over ‘fake elector’ scheme — In their only debate of the closely watched contest, liberal candidate Janet Protasiewicz slammed her conservative opponent, Daniel Kelly, as a ‘true threat to democracy.’
Chris Casteel / The Oklahoman:
Oklahoma Supreme Court finds ‘limited right’ to abortion in state constitution — The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the state constitution includes “an inherent right of a pregnant woman to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to save her life.”
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Mark Z. Barabak / Los Angeles Times:
From red bastion to blue bulwark: What political shift in Colorado and West means for U.S. — Kevin Priola was a Republican before he could even vote. — Inspired by Ronald Reagan, he preregistered with the GOP at age 17. He joined the College Republicans at the University of Colorado in Boulder …
Michael J. Coren / Washington Post:
Why Americans should eat lentils every day — Lentils conceal their superpowers with a dowdy exterior. Pound for pound, raw lentils have more protein than steak. While not as protein-dense once cooked, they pack even more iron than meat, in addition to other vitamins and minerals.
Mike Hixenbaugh / NBC News:
Inside the rural Texas resistance to the GOP's private school choice plan — Classroom battles over racism and LGBTQ inclusion have supercharged the movement for private school choice. Remote public schools like the one in Robert Lee, Texas, could pay the price, opponents warn.
Nina Totenberg / NPR:
Supreme Court hands victory to public school students with disabilities — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a deaf student can sue his school for its failure to provide him a public education tailored to his needs. Because the decision allows for the possibility of two separate lawsuits …
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Carl Miller / Ars Technica:
Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over — Musk's decision to roll back content moderation is partly to blame. — In the days after Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, the social media platform saw a “surge in hateful conduct,” …
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ProPublica:
DeSantis Privately Called for Google to Be “Broken Up” — In previously unreported videos from a closed-door Teneo Network conference, Florida's Republican governor takes his anti-big tech rhetoric beyond what he has said publicly. — Co-published with Documented
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