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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.
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.”
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Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
Stephanie Grisham: I regularly had to keep Trump away from staffer for fear of sexual harassment — Following the verdict holding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll case, one-time White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham opened up on CNN's …
The Daily Beast:
Terrible Timing of Trump's Town Hall Has Allies Freaking Out
Terrible Timing of Trump's Town Hall Has Allies Freaking Out
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Ed Mazza / HuffPost:
Mitt Romney Gives Republicans Urgent 2024 Warning About Trump After Verdict
Mitt Romney Gives Republicans Urgent 2024 Warning About Trump After Verdict
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Ruth Marcus / Washington Post:
At last, a measure of justice for Donald Trump
At last, a measure of justice for Donald Trump
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NBC News:
Mike Pence doesn't think voters will care about the Trump sex abuse verdict
Mike Pence doesn't think voters will care about the Trump sex abuse verdict
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Margaret Sullivan / The Guardian:
E Jean Carroll won. And Trump can be now portrayed as a sexual abuser
E Jean Carroll won. And Trump can be now portrayed as a sexual abuser
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump's defeat in Carroll case presages more legal peril
Trump's defeat in Carroll case presages more legal peril
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Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
GOP's 2024 Candidates Dare Not Cross Trump After Sexual Assault Verdict
GOP's 2024 Candidates Dare Not Cross Trump After Sexual Assault Verdict
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Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury says
Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury says
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Howard Koplowitz / al.com:
Tuberville says Trump guilty verdict in E. Jean Carroll case ‘makes me want to vote for him twice’
Tuberville says Trump guilty verdict in E. Jean Carroll case ‘makes me want to vote for him twice’
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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 …
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Washington Post:
Rep. George Santos charged with financial crimes — Fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds among charges against freshman lawmaker with a history of lies — Rep. George Santos, the freshman Republican congressman whose myriad falsehoods became both a scandal and a national punchline …
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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.
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J.D. Capelouto / Semafor:
Rep. George Santos charged with 13 counts including fraud and money laundering — Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., turned himself in to federal authorities Wednesday morning as it was revealed he faces 13 charges including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and false statements, officials said.
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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
Tucker Carlson announces plans to relaunch his show on Twitter
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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 …
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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 …
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Jared Gans / The Hill:
Florida approves social studies textbook list after changes to racial, social justice references — The Florida Department of Education announced a list of textbooks approved for social studies curricula in K-12 schools in the state after having certain references to topics like Black Lives Matter and social justice changed.
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Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
US ethics watchdog calls on Clarence Thomas to resign over undisclosed gifts — Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says supreme court justice should resign over mega-donor gifts scandal — The conservative supreme court justice Clarence Thomas must resign …
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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 …
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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 …
Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
May 9, 2023 (Tuesday) — President Biden spoke to reporters today after his meeting with House speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) about raising the debt ceiling. “I just finished, I thought …
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Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
Biden says he's exploring 14th amendment to defuse debt ceiling standoff
Biden says he's exploring 14th amendment to defuse debt ceiling standoff
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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 …