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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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CNN:
Santos in federal custody as feds unseal 13-count indictment — The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed federal charges against Rep. George Santos and the New York Republican is in custody. — Santos, whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos …
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US Department of Justice:
Congressman George Santos Charged with Fraud, Money Laundering, Theft of Public Funds, and False Statements — For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York — Santos Allegedly Embezzled Contributions from Supporters, Fraudulently Obtained Unemployment Benefits …
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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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Washington Post:
Rep. George Santos charged with 13 counts of fraud, financial crimes — Money laundering, theft of public funds are among the charges against freshman lawmaker with a history of lies — Rep. George Santos, the freshman Republican congressman whose myriad falsehoods became both a scandal …
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ABC News:
Santos indicted on 13 counts, including wire fraud, money laundering — The congressman was taken into custody Wednesday morning in New York. — Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been indicted on 13 counts, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering …
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J.D. Capelouto / Semafor:
Here are the criminal charges George Santos is facing
Here are the criminal charges George Santos is facing
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Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
How do you fill a vacancy in the House?
How do you fill a vacancy in the House?
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CNN
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 …
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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.
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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.
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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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 …
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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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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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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Semafor:
2024 Republicans are still not touching Donald Trump's legal woes
2024 Republicans are still not touching Donald Trump's legal woes
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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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NBC News:
Senate Republicans suggest Carroll verdict could imperil Trump's 2024 chances
Senate Republicans suggest Carroll verdict could imperil Trump's 2024 chances
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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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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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Sarah Longwell / The Atlantic:
What GOP Voters Have Told Me Since Trump's Indictment
What GOP Voters Have Told Me Since Trump's Indictment
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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 …
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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Brittany Bernstein / National Review:
Bidens Used Web of Shell Companies to Conceal Foreign Cash, Bank Records Obtained by House GOP Reveal — The Biden family and its business associates created a complicated web of more than 20 companies, according to bank records obtained by the House Oversight Committee …
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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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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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Julia Ainsley / NBC News:
Biden admin plans to order release of migrants into U.S. with no way to track them — “We're already breaking and we haven't hit the starting line,” one DHS official said, referring to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions set to take place Thursday. — After more than 11,000 migrants crossed …
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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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Kenny Stancil / Common Dreams:
Billionaire Harlan Crow Also Bankrolled GOP Lawmakers Blocking SCOTUS Ethics Reform
Billionaire Harlan Crow Also Bankrolled GOP Lawmakers Blocking SCOTUS Ethics Reform
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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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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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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 …
Carrie Keller-Lynn / The Times of Israel:
David's Sling makes first operational interception as it downs rocket over Tel Aviv — Netanyahu says he's ready to step up Gaza strikes as 270 rockets fired at Israel with dozens falling short in Strip; Islamic Jihad says Egypt mediating a ceasefire — Knesset advances bill to make it easier to punish those flying terror flags
Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
New White House rules: Reporters can be kicked out if not ‘professional.’ — Though question-shouting reporter Simon Ateba claims he's the target, the policy changes go back to a Trump effort that ran afoul of the courts — The White House has proposed new rules to determine who qualifies …
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Punchbowl News:
🏦 The Vault: Introducing the latest Punchbowl News exclusive … Banks are failing. The Federal Reserve is more than a year into a historic campaign to hike interest rates. The cryptocurrency sector is under tremendous pressure. And Wall Street is only just waking up to the dangers of the debt-limit debate.
Ian Millhiser / Vox:
A new Supreme Court case seeks to legalize assault weapons in all 50 states — A case on the Court's “shadow docket” could strike down state and local bans on AR-15s and similar weapons. — The Supreme Court could hand down a decision any day now in National Association for Gun Rights v. City …
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