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New York Times:
Notes by M. Evan Corcoran, a Trump Lawyer, Gave Prosecutors a Road Map — M. Evan Corcoran, who was hired to represent the former president after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, could be a key witness in the trial.
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The 2024 G.O.P. Field Faces a Choice: Law and Order or Loyalty — The candidates challenging Donald Trump have to decide how to run against the indicted former president. And it could determine where the party goes from here. — The federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump …
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Washington Post:
Trump's Miami court date brings fears of violence, rally plans — Law enforcement officials are monitoring online threats and potential gatherings of far-right extremists and marshaling more officers — MIAMI — Federal and local authorities on Sunday amped up security preparations ahead …
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump to host first major fundraiser the day of his arraignment — First comes the court date, then comes the money. — Former President Donald Trump is set to host the first fundraiser for his 2024 campaign on Tuesday evening, hours after he is expected to be arraigned in a Miami courtroom.
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Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
Eric Holder: Trump conviction could lead to impeachment, removal from office — Former Attorney General Eric Holder said on Sunday that a possible conviction of former President Trump, if he's elected to a second term as president in 2024, would lead to an impeachment proceeding and him being eventually removed from office.
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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NBC News:
How the Florida judge overseeing Trump's trial could hobble the Justice Department's case — The federal indictment of Donald Trump, unsealed on Friday, was filled with startling new accounts of how the former president allegedly mishandled classified information.
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Brittany Shepherd / ABC News:
Pluralities of Americans support second Trump indictment, say charges are politically motivated: POLL
Pluralities of Americans support second Trump indictment, say charges are politically motivated: POLL
Jeffrey Blehar / National Review:
Trump's Indictment Is Worse Than You Think It Is
Trump's Indictment Is Worse Than You Think It Is
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Tal Axelrod / ABC News:
In testy exchange, Lindsey Graham argues Trump is ‘stronger’ after 2nd indictment
In testy exchange, Lindsey Graham argues Trump is ‘stronger’ after 2nd indictment
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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Tom Boggioni / Raw Story:
‘Saddest case’ Lindsey Graham buried by authoritarian expert for clinging to Trump — According to the author of “Strongmen: Mussolini To The Present,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has revealed himself to be a classic example of someone who attaches himself to an authoritarian leader in an effort to be close to power.
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Kelly Garrity / Politico:
Jordan defends Trump: A president can control access to classified material ‘however he wants’ — “If he wants to store material in a box in a bathroom, in a box on the stage, he can do that,” Rep. Jim Jordan said. — The president of the United States, “can classify and he can control access …
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Marc Caputo / The Messenger:
Trump Plans South Florida Legal Huddle as He Strategizes to Bolster Legal Team After Indictment — A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing an external link to share the article on Twitter.An Email icon that opens an email …
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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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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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CNN:
Former Trump lawyer reacts to the historic indictment against his former client — Tim Parlatore speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper.
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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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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.
Barak Ravid / Axios:
U.S. tells UNESCO it has decided to rejoin agency Trump quit — The U.S. last week privately notified the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that it has decided to rejoin the agency nearly six years after the Trump administration announced it was withdrawing U.S. membership …
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The Atlantic:
Now Political Polarization Comes for Marriage Prospects — This is bad news for marriage. — Marriage rates in America are falling fast: Many men and women are marrying later, and more and more people. are never marrying at all. Marriage is in retreat for a host of reasons …
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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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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