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Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic:
Putin Is Caught in His Own Trap — After spending years cultivating public apathy, the Russian president found his people indifferent to his fate. — The Wagner Group mercenaries marched 800 kilometers across Russia, shot down planes and helicopters, took over a regional military command …
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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
Putin looked into the abyss Saturday — and blinked — President Vladimir Putin looked into the abyss Saturday and blinked. After vowing revenge for what he called an “armed mutiny,” he settled for a compromise. — The speed with which Putin backed down suggests that his sense …
Yaroslav Trofimov / Wall Street Journal:
Wagner's Aborted Mutiny Leaves No Winners in Russia — The authority of the Russian state has sustained lasting damage, inviting future challenges — Shaken by the Wagner mutiny, Russia began addressing the damage of Saturday's bout of violence as its citizens tried to understand …
Mary Ilyushina / Washington Post:
Mercenary boss warned of revolution in Russia, but his own was short-lived
Mercenary boss warned of revolution in Russia, but his own was short-lived
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NBC News:
Full Blinken: Russia mutiny is Putin's ‘latest failure’ in Ukraine war
Full Blinken: Russia mutiny is Putin's ‘latest failure’ in Ukraine war
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Financial Times:
Wagner troops withdraw as Russian uprising leaves Putin weakened
Wagner troops withdraw as Russian uprising leaves Putin weakened
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Associated Press:
Russian mercenaries' short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin
Russian mercenaries' short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin
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New York Times:
U.S. Suspected Prigozhin Was Preparing to Take Military Action Against Russia
U.S. Suspected Prigozhin Was Preparing to Take Military Action Against Russia
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Washington Post:
U.S. spies learned in mid-June Prigozhin was plotting Russia uprising
U.S. spies learned in mid-June Prigozhin was plotting Russia uprising
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
Trump's GOP lead grows after latest indictment, poll finds — But a new national NBC News poll shows the party is split over whether Trump should remain the leader of the GOP. — Former President Donald Trump has expanded his lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the rest …
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J. Michael Luttig / New York Times:
It's Not Too Late for the Republican Party — Judge Luttig was appointed by George H.W. Bush and served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1991 to 2006. — Donald Trump this month became the first former or incumbent American president to be charged with crimes …
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ProPublica:
Behind the Scenes of Justice Alito's Unprecedented Wall Street Journal Pre-buttal — The Journal editorial page accused ProPublica of misleading readers in a story that hadn't yet been published. — Around midday on Friday, June 16, ProPublica reporters Justin Elliott and Josh Kaplan sent …
kens5.com:
Airline ground crew member killed by engine of a jet at San Antonio International Airport — Firefighters and police officers responded to the incident at around 10:25 p.m. Friday night. — SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio International Airport officials are investigating after the death of an airline ground crew member.
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Erik Uebelacker / The Daily Beast:
Biden and Zelenskyy Discuss “Recent Events in Russia” — President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after a tumultuous weekend in Russia. — President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a call on Sunday, the White House confirmed in a press release.
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Kelly Garrity / Politico:
Biden speaks with Zelenskyy about attempted mutiny in Russia
Biden speaks with Zelenskyy about attempted mutiny in Russia
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Zach Schonfeld / The Hill:
Supreme Court set for furious round of decisions in final days of June — The Supreme Court is set to hand down key decisions this week on student debt relief, affirmative action and federal election laws as it enters the last week of its summer session with 10 cases pending.
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Political Wire and Washington Post
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Fighting for trust: The painful journey of the Supreme Court after Dobbs
Fighting for trust: The painful journey of the Supreme Court after Dobbs
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Raw Story and Washington Post
Diana Falzone / Rolling Stone:
Newsmax Staffers Hit With Subpoenas in 2020 Election Defamation Suit — Court filings rife with internal communications exposed Fox News' post-election misinformation push. Newsmax could be next — DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS' defamation lawsuit against Fox News laid bare …
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New York Times:
As Legal Fees Mount, Trump Steers Donations Into PAC That Has Covered Them — A previously unnoticed change in Donald Trump's online fund-raising appeals allows him to divert a sizable chunk of his 2024 contributions to a group that has spent millions to cover his legal fees.
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UPROXX, Mediaite, Digby's Hullabaloo and Raw Story
Alexi McCammond / Axios:
Democrats have confirmed 4 judges during Tim Scott's campaign absences … - This will be an ongoing issue for the senator. … - The Senate margin of control is also much closer, raising the stakes for every missed vote. … - Ho was opposed by Republicans largely because of his opposition to voter ID measures.
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New York Times:
Two Friends Used Fentanyl. One Died, the Other Was Charged With Murder. — They bought $30 worth of fentanyl before making it into rehab. One overdosed. The other was charged in his death. — By Eli SaslowPhotographs by Erin Schaff — Eli Saslow, who writes narrative features …
Niki Kitsantonis / New York Times:
Greece Election: Kyriakos Mitsotakis Claims ‘Strong Mandate’ With Win — His party's landslide victory comes as the country experiences strong economic growth, with voters seemingly willing to look past scandals and disasters that have tarnished his government. — Reporting from Athens
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