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New York Times:
How Mark Meadows Pursued a High-Wire Legal Strategy in Trump Inquiries — The former White House chief of staff, a key witness to Donald J. Trump's efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, maneuvered to provide federal prosecutors only what he had to.
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
State senator eyes new panel as way to punish Fani Willis over Trump indictments — Commission, starting in October, will have power to sanction and even remove prosecutors — X — Several Republican lawmakers are seeking ways to sanction Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis …
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The Post Millennial
CNN:
Several key cases that could bear on special counsel Jack Smith's election case against Trump await DC Circuit rulings — As the US Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, gets ready to begin its new term next month, the next two weeks could usher in several consequential rulings …
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Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
Justice Dept. pushes back against Trump's bid for a 2026 trial in D.C.
Justice Dept. pushes back against Trump's bid for a 2026 trial in D.C.
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Alex Thompson / Axios:
Scoop: Fox News restricts Trump team's access to debate “spin room” — Fox News hit back at former President Trump late Monday after he declined to appear at the GOP presidential debate the network will host Wednesday in Milwaukee. … - Trump senior aides who had indicated they'd be in the spin room …
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Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
After Dominion case, GOP debate gives Fox News chance to burnish image
After Dominion case, GOP debate gives Fox News chance to burnish image
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Raw Story, Media Matters for America, Associated Press and The Hill
Ben Kamisar / NBC News:
Majority of likely Iowa GOP caucusgoers believe Trump won the 2020 election — The new NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll shows Trump's unfounded claims he won the last election remain salient ahead of the Iowa GOP caucus. — More than half of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers …
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Associated Press:
Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
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NBC News:
Iowa poll shows GOP divide over Trump remaining party leader
Iowa poll shows GOP divide over Trump remaining party leader
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Burnham & Gorokhov:
John Eastman Statement Upon Self-Surrender in Fulton County — I am here today to surrender to an indictment that should never have been brought. It represents a crossing of the Rubicon for our country, implicating the fundamental First Amendment right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Matt Dixon / NBC News:
Sen. Rick Scott picks up a Democratic challenger for 2024 — Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announced Tuesday that she's taking on the incumbent Republican in what's considered an uphill climb for Democrats. — Former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announced Tuesday …
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New York Daily News, HuffPost, Roll Call and Florida's Voice
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Michael Kruse / Politico:
‘I Could Use a Little More Self-Flagellation’ — Before Chris Christie became Donald Trump's sharpest critic, he was an important early booster. Does he need to apologize for that? — Mary Beth Koeth for POLITICO — SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. — Early this past Friday morning …
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Just The News:
New memos undercut Biden-Ukraine narrative Democrats sold during 2019 impeachment scandal — Just weeks before then-Vice President Joe Biden took the opposite action in late 2015, a task force of State, Treasury and Justice Department officials declared that Ukraine had made adequate progress …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump attorneys guided false electors in Georgia, GOP chair says — The false electors were later used by Trump allies to attempt to foment a conflict on Jan. 6, 2021 and derail the transfer of power to President Joe Biden. — Former Georgia Republican Party Chair David Shafer said attorneys …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Raw Story
NBC News:
Biden names former Obama-era lawyer as White House counsel — The appointment comes as Biden seeks to advance his legislative agenda and faces ongoing Republican-led congressional investigations. — WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden named former federal prosecutor and Chicago lawyer Ed Siskel …
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Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
First on CNN: Biden taps new WH counsel amid special counsel probe, GOP investigations
First on CNN: Biden taps new WH counsel amid special counsel probe, GOP investigations
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The Hill, New York Post, The White House, Washington Times, Bloomberg, UPI and Politico
Paul Steinhauser / Fox News:
Popular GOP governor reveals key for candidates onstage at Republican presidential debate — Fox News is hosting the first Republican presidential nomination debate on Wednesday at 9pm ET in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — LONDONDERRY, N.H. - Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire …
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ABC News:
Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas: Latest forecast — Heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding are possible. — Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on Padre Island, Texas, Tuesday morning as heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds slammed the region.
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Jason Wilson / The Guardian:
US businessman is wannabe ‘warlord’ of secretive far-right men's network — Revealed: Charles Haywood, creator of the Society for American Civic Renewal, has said he might serve as ‘warlord’ at the head of an ‘armed patronage network’ — The founder and sponsor of a far-right network of secretive …
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Trump indictments boost MSNBC primetime ratings — MSNBC has seen a boost in primetime ratings this summer, thanks in large part to its coverage of the slew of indictments against former President Donald Trump. … But Trump's legal woes, combined with Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox …
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New York Post:
Biden taking break from Lake Tahoe vacation at billionaire's mansion to tour Maui wildfire damage — LAHAINA, Hawaii — President Biden was greeted with middle fingers, chants of protest, and signs that said “No Comment” Monday as he arrived in Maui to tour wildfire damage after repeatedly declining …
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Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Vivek Ramaswamy condemned for 9/11 and Jan 6 conspiracy theory remarks — Republican presidential contender hints at government involvement in deadly September 11 attacks — The biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a contender for the Republican presidential nomination …
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