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New York Times:
Trump Supporters' Violent Rhetoric in His Defense Disturbs Experts — The former president's allies have portrayed the indictment as an act of war and called for retribution, which political violence experts say increases the risk of action. — The federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump …
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CBS News:
CBS News Poll: After Trump indictment, most see security risk, but Republicans see politics — Republican primary voters say they're far more concerned that Donald Trump's indictment is politically motivated than his alleged conduct being a national security risk - and there's no evidence it's hurt …
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Brittany Shepherd / ABC News:
Pluralities of Americans support second Trump indictment, say charges are politically motivated: POLL — There are sharp partisan differences, according to the survey. — A plurality of Americans think that former President Donald Trump should have been indicted by a federal grand jury …
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Tal Axelrod / ABC News:
In testy exchange, Lindsey Graham argues Trump is ‘stronger’ after 2nd indictment — The senator is one of the former president's most ardent defenders on the Hill. — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Donald Trump's most ardent defenders on Capitol Hill, argued Sunday that in the wake …
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Senate GOP leaders break with House on Trump indictment
Senate GOP leaders break with House on Trump indictment
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Barr: GOP spouting ‘big lies’ comparing Trump handling of classified documents to previous presidents — Former Attorney General Bill Barr called arguments being made by Republicans attempting to compare former President Trump's handling of classified documents to previous presidents “big lies.”
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New York Times:
How Walt Nauta, a Personal Aide, Came to be Charged as Trump's Co-Conspirator — A Navy veteran and a regular presence at Donald Trump's side, he is said to have played a central role in helping to thwart government efforts to retrieve classified documents.
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Gary Abernathy / Washington Post:
Indicting an ex-president and leading candidate requires more than this
Indicting an ex-president and leading candidate requires more than this
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Trump attorney says the former president would ‘never’ take plea deal
Trump attorney says the former president would ‘never’ take plea deal
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Tom Boggioni / Raw Story:
Former Trump lawyer gives DOJ a tip: Follow ‘unholy relationships’ with the Saudis
Former Trump lawyer gives DOJ a tip: Follow ‘unholy relationships’ with the Saudis
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BBC:
Nicola Sturgeon: Former first minister arrested in SNP finances inquiry — Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP. — Police confirmed a 52-year-old woman was taken into custody as a suspect and is being questioned by detectives.
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Alexandra Rogers / Sky News:
Nicola Sturgeon calls arrest a ‘shock and deeply distressing’ after release without charge
Nicola Sturgeon calls arrest a ‘shock and deeply distressing’ after release without charge
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The Sunday Times:
What really went on inside the Wuhan lab weeks before Covid erupted — Fresh evidence drawn from confidential files reveals Chinese scientists spliced together deadly pathogens shortly before the pandemic, the Sunday Times Insight team report — Scientists in Wuhan working alongside …
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Power Line
Associated Press:
Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” died of suicide: AP Sources — Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” who carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
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Glenn Thrush / New York Times:
Kaczynski Died by Suicide in Prison, Sources Say
Kaczynski Died by Suicide in Prison, Sources Say
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Matt Murphy / BBC:
Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group — Russia appears to have moved to take direct control of Wagner, after months of infighting between defence officials and the private military group. — Deputy Defence Minister Nikolai Pankov said on Saturday “volunteer formations” …
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Simon Kent / Breitbart:
Succession: George Soros Hands Son Alex Control of His $25 Billion Empire — Billionaire left-wing Democrat donor George Soros is handing control of his $25 billion financial empire to his younger son Alex who has vowed to pursue even more ultra-liberal causes.
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Gregory Zuckerman / Wall Street Journal:
George Soros Hands Control to His 37-Year-Old Son: 'I'm More Political'
George Soros Hands Control to His 37-Year-Old Son: 'I'm More Political'
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CNN:
US citizen detained on drug charges in Moscow identified as rock band manager Travis Leake — A US citizen has been detained in Russia, according to a Telegram statement from Moscow's courts of general jurisdiction. — The man was detained on Saturday where “the Khamovniki District Court …
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Fintan O'Toole / The New York Review of Books:
The Ultimate Deal — Trump's hoarding of official secrets is both breathtakingly careless and utterly calculated.
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
He devised a fringe legal theory to try to keep Trump in power. Now he's on the verge of being disbarred. — The trial of John Eastman may feature testimony from key participants in Jan. 6 who have rarely spoken publicly. — John Eastman, an architect of Donald Trump's last-ditch bid …
Jessica Flores / San Francisco Chronicle:
S.F. mass shooting: Police ID person of interest also sought in Oakland killing — San Francisco police searched Sunday for a person of interest in a mass shooting that injured nine people during a block party in the Mission District on Friday, authorities said.
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