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NBC News:
Biden allies start to chafe at Democrats' silent treatment of Trump indictment — One Democratic aide called it “malpractice” to maintain widespread silence in the face of Trump's attacks. — WASHINGTON — A week after Donald Trump's federal indictment, some Democrats are breaking …
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New York Times:
At the Heart of the Documents Case: Trump's Attachment to His Boxes — The former president has long stowed papers and odds and ends in cartons that he liked to keep close. His aides have called it the “beautiful mind” material. — During former President Donald J. Trump's years in the White House …
Peggy Noonan / Wall Street Journal:
The Indictment Can Only Hurt Trump — Even his loyal supporters will understand that his mishandling of documents endangered U.S. security. — I went back this stunning week to the first columns I'd ever written about Donald Trump, eight years ago, in the summer of 2015. It was for me a powerful experience.
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Raw Story, Washington Examiner and The Dispatch
Rolling Stone:
Trump Demands GOP Rivals Pledge to Pardon Him ... or Else — Behind the scenes, the former president has been sending his minions after Ron DeSantis, demanding he bend the knee after Trump's indictment — IN THE DAYS since Donald Trump was indicted, his allies have had a unified demand …
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NBC News:
Trump world gets testy as Ron DeSantis encroaches on his Nevada turf
Trump world gets testy as Ron DeSantis encroaches on his Nevada turf
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Reno Gazette-Journal
The Daily Beast:
Fox News Parts Ways With Producer Responsible for ‘Wannabe Dictator’ Chyron — Sources identified the culprit to The Daily Beast as Alex McCaskill, a longtime producer on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” — The Fox News producer who authored the network's chyron Tuesday night labeling President Joe Biden a …
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Oliver Darcy / CNN:
Fox News finalizing settlement with former producer who accused network of coercion and rampant sexism
Fox News finalizing settlement with former producer who accused network of coercion and rampant sexism
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IJR, Raw Story, Rolling Stone and Political Wire
Talking Points Memo:
Rudy Giuliani Used A Female Alias In Emails About Plan To Overturn The Election — Rudy Giuliani used an email address with the name “Helen” in some of his communications about his efforts to oppose former President Trump's 2020 election loss. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor …
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BBC:
Counting Russia's dead in Ukraine - and what it says about the changing face of the war — Russia has a history of extraordinary secrecy over its wartime losses. — So when it invaded Ukraine, the BBC and its partners began painstakingly verifying and counting as many deaths as possible.
Politico:
RNC shuts down Hutchinson's push to amend loyalty pledge amid Trump indictment drama — The candidate complained about pledging to back a possible “convicted felon.” — Top Republican Party officials have a message for any candidate worried about signing a loyalty pledge to support a potential convicted felon: There's the door.
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Charlie Nash / Mediaite:
Trump Reportedly Left Restaurant Without Paying Any Bills After Telling His Supporters ‘Food For Everyone!’ — Former President Donald Trump reportedly left a restaurant within 10 minutes without paying for any food - after telling his supporters there, “Food for everyone!” on Tuesday.
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Politico:
Dems eye redistricting redos to regain House majority — With new liberal court majorities in New York and Wisconsin, some Democrats think they have a decent shot at redrawing congressional maps in their favor. — Democrats are still smarting from the 2022 redistricting process …
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Election Law Blog and Washington Examiner
Washington Post:
Black Americans more upbeat but fear worsening racism, poll finds — An overwhelming share of Black Americans think the U.S. economic system is stacked against them and a slim majority believe the problem of racism will worsen during their lives, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll …
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Bloomberg
Tierney Sneed / CNN:
Judge Cannon jumpstarts oversight of Trump classified documents case with order on security clearances — US District Judge Aileen Cannon issued her first order since former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith for allegedly mishandling …
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Gage Klipper / The Daily Caller:
No Matter How Your Life Is Going, Just Be Thankful You Aren't Judge Aileen Cannon
No Matter How Your Life Is Going, Just Be Thankful You Aren't Judge Aileen Cannon
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Raw Story, Washington Examiner and emptywheel
Phil Helsel / NBC News:
Damage reported in Texas after tornado hits — There appeared to be damage in Perryton, population 8,500, and neighboring police and other responders were traveling to help. — A tornado struck the Texas town of Perryton on Thursday, prompting nearby cities and counties to send help, according to officials.
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Jamie Burch / KVII:
3 dead, 75-100 injured after multiple tornadoes hit Perryton
3 dead, 75-100 injured after multiple tornadoes hit Perryton
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Natalia Alamdari / Flatwater Free Press:
Using loophole, Seward County seizes millions from motorists without convicting them of crimes — One of every three state civil asset forfeiture seizures happen in this county, pop. 17,962. Proponents say it combats the drug trade and saves taxpayer money. Critics say it's highway robbery.
US Department of Justice:
Air National Guardsman Indicted for Unlawful Disclosure of Classified National Defense Information — For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts — BOSTON - A member of the United States Air National Guard (USANG) stationed in Massachusetts has been indicted …
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NBC News:
Biden wanted to speak with China's Xi after U.S. shot down surveillance balloon — Top national security advisers talked the president out of making a call, arguing the Chinese leader was too angry and it could “look like Biden is pleading for talks.” — President Joe Biden wanted to speak …
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The Messenger:
Poll Finds Trump Leads Primary With 53 Percent of Republican Voters (Exclusive) — Trump has a substantial lead over his opponents, according to a Messenger/Harris poll. … Among Republican primary voters, Trump garners a whopping 53 percent support, far outpacing his closest rival …
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Trump and Johnson Were Accused of Breaking Rules. One Lost Party Support. — Donald J. Trump and Boris Johnson are at the heart of political tempests at home, facing different accusations and far different results. — Mark Landler has covered Boris Johnson and British politics since 2019 …
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NPR, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Daily Press and Associated Press
Mike Allen / Axios:
First look: Book on Capitol intrigue out in 2025 — New York Times congressional reporters Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater will be out in 2025 with “a rollicking, unvarnished, and deeply sourced account of life inside the Republican Party focusing on the GOP-led 118th Congress.”
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Political Wire
Julia Shapero / The Hill:
Tennessee lawmakers expelled for gun protests victorious in special primary elections — Two Tennessee state lawmakers who were expelled from the state legislature earlier this year for protesting gun violence on the House floor easily won their special primary elections on Thursday.
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The Tennessean, Decision Desk HQ and NBC News
Zachary Faria / Washington Examiner:
America's biggest liberal cities are dying — The liberal cities with the most recognizable brands were once the dream destinations for college graduates and aspiring professionals in various industries. Now, they are all recognized as overrated dumps that have been carried by their reputation for years.
Matt Lewis / The Daily Beast:
I Was a Big Marco Rubio Fan. I Was So, So Wrong. — As an opinion columnist, sometimes my takes end up embarrassing. That includes my past gushing support for the Florida senator. … You broke my heart, Marco. — I'm talking, of course, about Marco Rubio, the Florida senator whose transformation …
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Raw Story
Zach Jewell / The Daily Wire:
Fox Corp. Encourages Employees To Support Radical LGBTQ Organizations, Uses ‘Woke AI’ To Track Commitment To DEI, Matt Walsh Reveals — Matt Walsh obtained internal documents from Fox News employees showing that Fox Corp. encourages employees to support radical LGBTQ organizations and has deployed …
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Washington Post:
E. Jean Carroll defamation suit against Trump scheduled for January — A federal judge in New York on Thursday scheduled E. Jean Carroll's remaining defamation lawsuit against former president Donald Trump for trial in early 2024, writing in a brief order that unless the case has been …
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NBC News, Talking Points Memo, The Gateway Pundit, Reuters, Breitbart, Politico, Washington Examiner, The Hill, Law & Crime and Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
Morgan Chalfant / Semafor:
House Republicans might try to stop Biden's order on China investments — The White House is still working on an executive order for restricting U.S. investments in China that could imperil national security. But some House Republicans are already threatening to try and stop it …
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NBC News:
Twitter is ‘the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ people,’ GLAAD says — In its annual Social Media Safety Index, GLAAD said Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter don't do enough to keep their users safe. — SAN FRANCISCO — All major social media platforms do poorly …
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Irie Sentner / Politico:
‘Blood on your hands’: Duckworth blasts Sinema for pilot training proposal — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's proposal had forced the Senate Commerce Committee to postpone a vote on a major aviation policy bill. — Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Thursday blasted a proposal being pushed by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema …
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Washington Examiner and Mediaite
Alanna Vagianos / HuffPost:
Twitter Halts Promotion Of Campaign Video Due To ‘Abortion Advocacy’ — “The mention of abortion advocacy is the issue here,” a Twitter employee told North Carolina candidate Rachel Hunt, according to emails HuffPost reviewed. — Twitter blocked a Democrat's campaign video from being promoted …
Wall Street Journal:
Newsom vs. DeSantis: Bring It On — The U.S. needs a debate between the California and Florida Governors. — By The Editorial Board — Tap For Sound — The two shouty debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in 2020 were not exactly the stuff of Lincoln and Douglas …
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