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9:45 AM ET, May 10, 2023

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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Donald Trump ... on CNN?  A Live Town Hall Reignites a Debate.  —  Wednesday's town hall has already proved divisive — and it could be an unsettling preview for the TV news industry as it prepares to cover a presidential contest that is likely to feature Mr. Trump.
Discussion: HuffPost, CNN, Althouse and The Hill
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New York Times:
For Trump, a Verdict That's Harder to Spin  —  After an indictment in Manhattan, Donald Trump's supporters fell in line behind him.  A jury's decision in a sexual abuse and defamation case may yet carry a political price.  —  When Alvin L. Bragg secured the indictment of former President Donald J. Trump …
Politico:
Trump world booked CNN hoping for a big audience.  Now, they're in the thick of it.  —  The former president will fundraise off the E. Jean Carroll verdict.  But he also has to get through a televised town hall where it will come up.  —  Former President Donald Trump's appearance …
Siva Vaidhyanathan / The Guardian:
Dear CNN, giving Trump a town-hall platform is the height of irresponsibility  —  No more town halls, interviews or rallies.  Coverage should be driven by clear editorial choices that serve US democracy  —  ith 18 months to go before the next US presidential election, it's already clear that …
Discussion: New York Times and Vanity Fair
New York Times:
Jury Sides With Writer Who Says That Trump Sexually Abused Her  —  Six men and three women found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll but rejected her rape accusation.  —  Trump is found liable in civil rape trial.
Politico:
Playbook: How CNN is getting ready for Trump's return  —  Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  WATCH THIS SPACE — “U.S. finalizes asylum restriction to ramp up border deportations once Title 42 lapses,” by CBS' Camilo Montoya-Galvez in El Paso …
Discussion: Just Security
Semafor:
2024 Republicans are still not touching Donald Trump's legal woes  —  “The irony,” a Republican strategist mused to Semafor on the day a jury found former president Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, “is that Trump would absolutely use this against anyone else.”
The Daily Beast:
Terrible Timing of Trump's Town Hall Has Allies Freaking Out  —  Trump allies say if the former president feels “attacked” on Wednesday night, expect fireworks to fly—as the ex-prez faces off against CNN, a longtime MAGAworld arch-nemesis. … For Donald Trump, the initial plan seemed simple.
Ruth Marcus / Washington Post:
At last, a measure of justice for Donald Trump
Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:   GOP's 2024 Candidates Dare Not Cross Trump After Sexual Assault Verdict
Margaret Sullivan / The Guardian:
E Jean Carroll won. And Trump can be now portrayed as a sexual abuser
Discussion: Semafor and Financial Times
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump's defeat in Carroll case presages more legal peril
Discussion: TMZ.com and Vanity Fair
CNBC:
Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury says
NBC News:   Mike Pence navigates anger from all sides as he inches toward a presidential run
Tiana Lowe Doescher / Washington Examiner:
Why did Trump hand E. Jean Carroll a slam dunk?
CNN:
Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe  —  Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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New York Times:
George Santos Is in Custody After Turning Himself In  —  The scandal-plagued congressman, who ran on a life story littered with lies, faces federal charges.  —  Santos had been under investigation for his campaign finances and other activities.  —  CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Representative George Santos …
Discussion: Just The News and Raw Story
Associated Press:
US Rep. George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges  —  U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested on federal criminal charges on Wednesday ahead of an expected court appearance.
Discussion: Washington Post, Semafor, Vox and Bloomberg
Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:   How do you fill a vacancy in the House?
Axios:
Scoop: Tucker Carlson accuses Fox of fraud, contract breach  —  Tucker Carlson, two weeks after being ousted by Fox News, accused the network Tuesday of fraud and breach of contract — and made a host of document demands that could precede legal action.  —  Why it matters: The aggressive letter …
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Oliver Darcy / CNN:
Tucker Carlson announces plans to relaunch his show on Twitter
New York Times:
Tucker Carlson, Still Under Contract at Fox, Says He Will Start Show on Twitter
The Lever:
Clarence Thomas Reversed Position After Gifts And Family Payments  —  The Supreme Court justice switched sides on a landmark legal doctrine, satisfying his benefactors' conservative advocacy machine.  —  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas changed his position on one of America's …
Discussion: Alternet.org
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Kenny Stancil / Common Dreams:
Billionaire Harlan Crow Also Bankrolled GOP Lawmakers Blocking SCOTUS Ethics Reform
Jeanna Smialek / New York Times:
Price Increases Slow as High Interest Rates Take Effect  —  Inflation moderated to 4.9 percent in the year through April, the 10th straight month of declines in inflation.  —  Inflation Cools for 10th Straight Month  —  Inflation slowed for a 10th straight month in April …
Discussion: The Hill and Breitbart
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Gillian Brockell / Washington Post:
MLK's famous criticism of Malcolm X was a ‘fraud’, author finds  —  Jonathan Eig was deep in the Duke University archives researching his new biography of Martin Luther King Jr. when he made an alarming discovery: King's harshest and most famous criticism of Malcolm X, in which he accused …
Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
Biden says he's exploring 14th amendment to defuse debt ceiling standoff  —  The president said he would look at possibly invalidating the debt ceiling through the 14th amendment “months down the road.”  —  President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he was “considering” the use of the 14th amendment …
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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
May 9, 2023 (Tuesday)  —  President Biden spoke to reporters today after his meeting …
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Musk shares baseless election claim with millions of Twitter users  —  Donald Trump's insistence that he won the 2020 presidential election despite his having lost the 2020 presidential election put a lot of his allies in a bind.  —  Republican elected officials had to choose …
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NBC News:
Tucker Carlson says he'll launch new show on Twitter
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US Department of Justice:
Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Snake Malware Network Controlled by Russia's Federal Security Service  —  Through Operation MEDUSA, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York Neutralized the FSB's Premier Cyberespionage Malware Implant …
Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Proposes Armed Grandparents Guarding Schools To Kayleigh McEnany  —  The Republican senator touted dubious GOP responses to mass shootings on Fox News.  —  Granny, get your gun.  Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) told a rapt Kayleigh McEnany Tuesday on Fox News …
Discussion: Mediaite
 
 
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Timothy Garton Ash / The Guardian:
The west must be ready for this moment of opportunity and risk in Ukraine
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Sean Davis / The Federalist:
CIA Solicited Signatures For Hunter Biden Laptop Letter, Congressional Testimony Shows
Ben Gittleson / ABC News:
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Katherine Hearst / Middle East Eye:
Fears Twitter cull of dormant accounts could lock out imprisoned activists
Discussion: Wired
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Andrew's Downtown closing coveted corner restaurant that's been home for more than 50 years
Rebecca Crosby / Popular Information:
“Women's Bill of Rights” created by secretive group that opposes women's rights
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Los Angeles Times:
Vice President Harris withdraws from MTV event near L.A. that would have forced her to cross writers' picket line
Discussion: Political Wire
Fox News:
California Gov. Newsom declines to back reparations checks, says slavery's legacy is ‘more than cash payments’
Ian Millhiser / Vox:
A new Supreme Court case seeks to legalize assault weapons in all 50 states
Discussion: NPR
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New College to bring in Scott Atlas as commencement speaker
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