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Trump Plans to Skip G.O.P. Debate for Interview With Tucker Carlson — The former president's apparent decision to skip the first debate is a major affront both to the Republican National Committee and to Fox News, which is hosting the event. — Former President Donald J. Trump plans …
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CNN:
Kenneth Chesebro, alleged architect of fake electors' plot, followed Alex Jones around Capitol grounds on January 6th — When conspiracy theorist Alex Jones marched his way to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, riling up his legion of supporters, an unassuming middle-aged man in a red “Trump 2020” hat conspicuously tagged along.
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Congressman Matt Gaetz:
Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Resolution to Censure Judge Tanya Chutkan for Exhibiting Open Bias and Partisanship in Her Official Duties — Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will introduce a resolution to censure and condemn United States District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan …
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Elizabeth Elkind / Fox News:
Matt Gaetz calls on Congress to probe Trump judge Tanya Chutkan for political bias in J6 sentencing
Matt Gaetz calls on Congress to probe Trump judge Tanya Chutkan for political bias in J6 sentencing
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NBC News:
A Jan. 6 defendant scheduled to be sentenced on Friday is now missing — WASHINGTON — Christopher Worrell, a Florida Proud Boy convicted on seven counts stemming from his actions during the Jan. 6 riot, was scheduled to be sentenced today in Washington, D.C, federal court but is now missing …
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The White House:
Camp David Principles — We, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, President Yoon Suk Yeol, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., affirm a shared vision for our partnership as well as for the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Our partnership is based on a bedrock of shared values, mutual respect …
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FACT SHEET: The Trilateral Leaders' Summit at Camp David
FACT SHEET: The Trilateral Leaders' Summit at Camp David
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The Spirit of Camp David: Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States
The Spirit of Camp David: Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States
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US, Japan and South Korea agree to expand security and economic ties at historic Camp David summit
US, Japan and South Korea agree to expand security and economic ties at historic Camp David summit
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Patricia Mazzei / New York Times:
Christie Says DeSantis Should Drop Out if He Defends Trump at Debate — Mr. Christie needled his higher-polling rivals while campaigning in their home state of Florida. — Reporting from South Miami, Fla. — If Gov. Ron DeSantis follows political consultants' advice …
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
DeSantis meets privately with Kemp in Georgia
DeSantis meets privately with Kemp in Georgia
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The Nation:
Exclusive: James O'Keefe Is Now Under Investigation for Looting Project Veritas — Prosecutors in Westchester County, N.Y., are pursuing charges against the right's premiere “gotcha video” scammer, for scamming his own donors. — Pocket — James O'Keefe, the founder and until …
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Chauncey DeVega / Salon:
Our collective malady: Donald Trump's mental health crisis is America's problem — Experts: Trump's “denial of reality” and “primitive projections” are imploding. He's even more dangerous — To properly respond to Donald Trump and the level of extreme danger he represents …
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Tom Hamburger / Washington Post:
James Buckley, conservative politician and U.S. senator, dies at 100 — In political circles, Mr. Buckley was perhaps best remembered as the lead plaintiff in a landmark campaign finance lawsuit — Buckley v. Valeo — that in 1976 unraveled part of the post-Watergate regulation of political money
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Former Sen. James Buckley dies at 100
Former Sen. James Buckley dies at 100
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ABC News:
Trump attorneys, Fulton County DA expected to meet next week: Sources — The attorneys and DA are expected to negotiate terms of Trump's bond package. — Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are expected to meet early next week with the Fulton County district attorney's office …
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Politico:
A GOP challenger's frank talk about ‘sexual sin’ — FITZPATRICK'S FOE DETAILS PORN ADDICTION — Pennsylvania Republican Mark Houck, who is challenging Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick from the right in a battleground district, revealed during a 2020 interview that he “struggled” …
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Phelim Kine / Politico:
Biden to sign strategic partnership deal with Vietnam in latest bid to counter China in the region — The new strategic partnership agreement opens the door to closer diplomatic, economic and technological cooperation with former foe — and China's neighbor — Hanoi.
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Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
Rudy Giuliani Was Never 'America's Mayor' — On Monday, Rudy Giuliani was indicted in Georgia for his role in what prosecutors called a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in that state. — The district attorney for Fulton County, Fani Willis …
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
‘Lock Them Up’ is Now the Republican Party's Highest Goal … Donald Trump's supporters, as you might expect, have not taken his latest indictment in stride. Charlie Kirk, writing in the Federalist, proposes a list of Democrats or liberal groups to charge in retaliation, proposing Hunter Biden …
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Washington Post:
Rupert Murdoch encouraged Virginia's Glenn Youngkin to seek presidency — CORRECTION — A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Fox News settled a lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems for nearly $788 billion. The settlement was for nearly $788 million. The article has been corrected.
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Brooke Leigh Howard / The Daily Beast:
George Santos Thinks ‘Most People’ Lie on Their Résumé Like Him — ‘INSECURITIES’ — Rep. George Santos (R-NY) once again brushed off the scandal surrounding his serial lies, claiming in a Friday interview that most people lie on their résumés.
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Washington Post:
Gen. Milley on Ukraine, Tuberville and ‘wokeness’ — Good morning, Early Birds. Sadly, a missed opportunity with this one-time real-life Barbie Dreamhouse. But has anyone built the Mojo Dojo Casa House? Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here.
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Brakkton Booker / Politico:
‘Pathetic’: Voters of color slam Biden's performance on the economy — “Our economy is the lowest it's been.” — In a focus group last week, eight men of color who voted for President Joe Biden in 2020 were asked to describe their feelings about the economy. — The answers were bleak.
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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
The many reasons prominent Democrats won't primary Biden
The many reasons prominent Democrats won't primary Biden
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