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New York Times:
DeSantis Impresses in Iowa, Showing Up an Absent Trump — The former president canceled a rally in Des Moines, citing a storm warning. The Florida governor made the most of his rival's absence, as DeSantis allies taunted Mr. Trump. — For the first time in months, Gov. Ron DeSantis …
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DeSantis holds events with Iowa conservatives, Trump cancels rally due to weather — The first-in-the-nation GOP caucuses could be critical in choosing the nominee. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, expected to soon launch a 2024 exploratory committee, was in Iowa Saturday pitching a …
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CBS News:
DeSantis' political operation set to move headquarters, kickstarting window for potential 2024 campaign filing — A 2024 campaign bid for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting closer. — The governor is eyeing a launch into the 2024 presidential race within the next couple weeks …
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Associated Press:
DeSantis, Trump look to sway Iowa GOP activists at dueling events
DeSantis, Trump look to sway Iowa GOP activists at dueling events
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The White House:
Remarks by President Biden at the Howard University Class of 2023 Commencement Address — Washington, D.C. — 11:34 A.M. EDT — THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Mr. President, for that introduction. Dr. Morse, thank you for the incredible honorary degree.
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Sara Boboltz / HuffPost:
White Supremacy Is The ‘Most Dangerous Terrorist Threat,’ Biden Tells Howard Grads
White Supremacy Is The ‘Most Dangerous Terrorist Threat,’ Biden Tells Howard Grads
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Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
Biden world goes to the mat to get Julie Su confirmed — A full-court press is on for the labor nominee as confirmation remains in doubt. — The Biden White House is ramping up its pressure on Senate Democrats to confirm Labor nominee Julie Su and deploying some big guns to get her nomination over the line.
BBC:
Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance — The hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision act was hit by Russian missiles moments before the band took to the stage in Liverpool, officials say. — The head of Ternopil regional state administration, Volodymyr Trush, confirmed two people had been injured.
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New York Times:
The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners — In an era of surging home and stock values, U.S. family wealth has soared. The trillions of dollars going to heirs will largely reinforce inequality. — An intergenerational transfer of wealth is in motion in America …
Turkish Minute:
Twitter succumbs to Erdoğan's pressure, silences key voices in Turkey on election eve — Bünyamin Tekin — Twitter announced at 6 a.m. Turkish time on Saturday that it was restricting access in Turkey to certain account holders to ensure the platform “remains available to the people of Turkey …
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Politico:
The Shows: Sunday listings for May 14, 2023 — CNN “State of the Union”: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ... Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) ... Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) ... Wally Adeyemo. Panel: Scott Jennings, Michael LaRosa, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ashley Allison.
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Defending white nationalists, Tommy Tuberville fears a military that is ‘going wrong’ — The senator from Alabama has drawn bipartisan wrath for his actions against the Pentagon, but his blockade of military promotions remains steadfast — Congressional bureau chief
ABC News:
7 injured in shooting at Yuma, Arizona, gathering, police say — Seven people were transported to a hospital after the shooting, police said. — Seven people were transported to a hospital after a shooting in Yuma, Arizona, late Saturday, police said. — Police responded to a call …
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New York Times:
How to Raise $89 Million in Small Donations — And Make It Disappear — A group of conservative operatives using sophisticated robocalls raised millions of dollars from donors using pro-police and pro-veteran messages. But instead of using the money to promote issues and candidates …
Washington Post:
Zelensky, in private, plots bold attacks inside Russia, leak shows — U.S. intercepts reveal the Ukrainian's leader's aggressive instincts, a marked contrast to his public-facing image as the stoic statesman weathering Russia's brutal onslaught — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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Stephanie Bazzle / Washington Press:
CORROBORATION: More women come forward about Trump's sexual predation during presidency — The MAGA king continued being a filthy sexual predator during his time in the White House, according to a slate of witnesses. — They say it was an “open secret,” but the stories of three different women …