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New York Times:
Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court — The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and unreported V.I.P. treatment. He, in turn, offered another kind of access. — On Oct. 15, 1991, Clarence Thomas secured …
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Politico:
Playbook: Biden tells Ukraine to slow its NATO roll — Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross — DRIVING THE DAY — MARK YOUR CALENDAR — On Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, (1) Iowa Republicans will hold their presidential nominating caucuses, (2) DONALD TRUMP's trial …
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Jeremy Herb / CNN:
CNN Exclusive: Biden says war with Russia must end before NATO can consider membership for Ukraine — President Joe Biden told CNN in an exclusive interview that Ukraine is not yet ready for NATO membership, saying that Russia's war in Ukraine needs to end before the alliance can consider adding Kyiv to its ranks.
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership
Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership
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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
They opposed the infrastructure law. Now, some in the GOP court its cash. — Republicans have cheered the arrival of new federal money to improve local roads, bridges, pipes, ports and internet connections, nearly two years after voting against those very investments
Wall Street Journal:
America Is Wrapped in Miles of Toxic Lead Cables — Telecom companies laid them decades ago and thousands were left behind, posing a hidden health hazard today, a WSJ investigation found — AT&T, Verizon and other telecom giants have left behind a sprawling network of cables covered …
Oliver O'Connell / The Independent:
Violent brawl breaks out at Michigan GOP committee meeting — Tensions stemming from budget questions boiled over committee meeting — Trump takes aim at voting process in Michigan campaign speech — Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address
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Zach Montellaro / Politico:
GOP states quit the program that fights voter fraud. Now they're scrambling. — The program, known as the Electronic Registration Information Center, was arguably the best nationwide tool states had to catch people trying to vote twice. — Over the past year and a half …
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David French / New York Times:
Who Truly Threatens the Church? — There's a popular story in Christian circles that's literally too good to be true. According to legend, in the early 1900s, The Times of London sent an inquiry to a number of writers asking the question, “What's wrong with the world today?”
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Linda Greenhouse / New York Times:
Look at What John Roberts and His Court Have Wrought Over 18 Years — Ms. Greenhouse, the recipient of a 1998 Pulitzer Prize, reported on the Supreme Court for The Times from 1978 to 2008 and was a contributing Opinion writer from 2009 to 2021. — The end of a Supreme Court term always sparks …
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Burgess Everett / Politico:
Dems' mission to stop a third-party presidential bid hits the Hill — Officials from progressive MoveOn and centrist Third Way are planning to brief Senate Democratic chiefs of staff about the risk it could pose to President Joe Biden. — Democrats are mounting a coordinated mission to kill …
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Luis Martinez / ABC News:
US drones ‘harassed’ by Russian jets kill top Islamic State leader in airstrike: Officials — Tense encounters in skies over Syria had occurred for three straight days. — Three MQ-9 Reaper drones the U.S. military said had been “harassed” by Russian fighter jets over Syria on Friday …
Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Burgum says he wouldn't do business with Trump — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said Sunday that he would not conduct business with former President Trump, his fellow GOP primary opponent for the 2024 presidential election. — “I don't think so,” Burgum told NBC's Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press.”
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The Economist:
Sappers risk their lives to win Ukraine back, inch by inch — Demining by hand, combat engineers try to break through Russian lines — In this game, 50 centimetres can make all the difference. “Tsar”, a 35-year-old veterinarian turned combat engineer, was part of a five-man group demining fields near Robotyne on June 27th.
WSB-TV:
Police report details events leading up to Mayor of South Fulton's arrest — FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Mayor of South Fulton is out of jail after officials say he trespassed on private property Saturday morning. — According to an incident report obtained by Channel 2 Action News …
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Anemona Hartocollis / New York Times:
After the Affirmative Action Ruling, Asian Americans Ask What Happens Next — No matter their views of race-conscious admissions, students were wary of the college application process — and some thought little would change. — Kawsar Yasin, a Harvard sophomore of Uyghur descent …
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro / New York Times:
He Worked for Years to Overturn Affirmative Action and Finally Won. He's Not Done.
He Worked for Years to Overturn Affirmative Action and Finally Won. He's Not Done.
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