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Alan Feuer / New York Times:
Giuliani Is Liable for Defaming Georgia Election Workers, Judge Says — The ruling means that a defamation case against Rudolph W. Giuliani, stemming from his role in seeking to overturn the 2020 election, can proceed to a trial where damages will be set. — A federal judge ruled on Wednesday …
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Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming Georgia election workers, judge rules — U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell ordered Giuliani to pay the two election workers punitive damages. — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani is legally liable for defaming two Georgia election workers …
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming Georgia election workers, hit with sanctions by judge — A federal judge issued a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani in a civil conspiracy lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers. — Judge Beryl Howell also ordered …
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Katelyn Polantz / CNN:
Giuliani loses defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers — A federal judge has determined Rudy Giuliani forfeits the defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers against him, a decision that could lead to significant penalties for the former Donald Trump attorney.
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Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
How Mark Meadows' Testimony May Have Just Helped Prosecutors — Mark Meadows made his surprise appearance in court on Monday, and while what he said may have seemed innocuous, it could be much more damning than anyone thinks. — For years now, Mark Meadows has avoided answering questions …
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Georgia Senate leader seeks ways to sanction ‘tainted’ Willis over Trump charges
Georgia Senate leader seeks ways to sanction ‘tainted’ Willis over Trump charges
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Mark Niesse / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
AJC poll: Republican voters believe Georgia 2020 election fraud claims
AJC poll: Republican voters believe Georgia 2020 election fraud claims
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CBS News:
Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County
Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County
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Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump fundraising spikes after Fulton County mugshot, surpassing $20M in August
Trump fundraising spikes after Fulton County mugshot, surpassing $20M in August
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Ashley Oliver / Washington Examiner:
Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio's January 6 sentencing abruptly postponed due to ‘emergency’ — The sentencing for Enrique Tarrio, the former chair of the Proud Boys, was postponed unexpectedly on Wednesday morning “due to an emergency,” according to the U.S. attorney's office in Washington, D.C.
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CBS News:
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio's sentencing delayed in seditious conspiracy case — Washington — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio's sentencing hearing has been delayed, due to an emergency, the U.S. attorney's office said in a press release Wednesday morning.
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
Is Judge Cannon preparing to kneecap Trump's Florida documents case? — Spoiler alert: Yes. … Last year, Judge Aileen Cannon tried valiantly to derail the Justice Department's investigation of Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida country club.
Shia Kapos / Politico:
A 6-figure Donald Trump donor is now a No Labels adviser — A major Republican donor and one-time financial backer of former President Donald Trump is now a leader in the Florida chapter of No Labels' third-party presidential bid. — Allan Keen, a Florida-based real estate developer …
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Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
No Labels preps playbook to select presidential candidates, broaden support
No Labels preps playbook to select presidential candidates, broaden support
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Frank Thorp V / NBC News:
Sen. Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again at a Kentucky event — The Republican leader was silent for more than 30 seconds after being asked if he will run for re-election. He previously froze during a July press conference. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared …
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Nick Niedzwiadek / Politico:
Biden Labor Department moves to expand overtime pay for millions — Workers making less than about $55,000 annually would be automatically entitled to time-and-a-half pay under DOL's proposal. — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed giving raises to more than 3 million workers by making them eligible for overtime pay.
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Tennessee House Speaker silences critic, avoids vote on alleged residency fraud — On Monday, Tennessee Representative Justin Jones (D) distributed a letter to his colleagues in the Tennessee House announcing his intention to call a vote of no confidence in House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R).
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Erin McCullough / WKRN-TV:
Special session ends in chaos on TN House floor
Special session ends in chaos on TN House floor
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Associated Press:
GOP State Rep. Arrested On Voter Fraud Charge — Alabama legislator David Cole, a doctor and Army veteran, is accused of voting in a district where he did not live. — LOADING — An Alabama legislator was arrested Tuesday on felony voter fraud charges accusing him of voting in a district where he did not live.
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Mike Cason / al.com:
Madison County lawmaker David Cole arrested on illegal voting charge
Madison County lawmaker David Cole arrested on illegal voting charge
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro / New York Times:
A.O.C. at 33: ‘Evolving,’ ‘Learning,’ But Not Ready to Call Herself an Insider — The congresswoman from New York says she's different from when she first took office. But she's not ready to call herself an insider. — Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is used to being a lightning rod.
New York Times:
Trump Could Clinch the Nomination Before the G.O.P. Knows if He's a Felon — The federal election interference case — one of four — is set to start just before Super Tuesday and a cascade of consequential primaries. — By the time Donald J. Trump is sitting at his federal trial on charges …
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Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
RNC member: State parties should develop ‘options’ to deny Trump nomination if he's a convicted felon
RNC member: State parties should develop ‘options’ to deny Trump nomination if he's a convicted felon
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Paul Duggan / Washington Post:
Judge says Peter Navarro can't use privilege as defense in contempt case — A judge ruled Wednesday that Peter Navarro, a Trump White House adviser charged with criminal contempt of Congress, cannot argue to a jury that he was barred by executive privilege from providing testimony and documents …
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Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
DeSantis tells Biden: Keep your IRA money — The governor is blocking Biden's IRA benefits from Floridians. There's not much Dems can do about it. — President Joe Biden is offering one of his White House challengers hundreds of millions of dollars to spend in his state.
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Riley Griffin / Bloomberg:
US Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk Category — Change would remove drug from most restricted designation — Cannabis industry stocks respond with double-digit jumps
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Wall Street Journal:
Joe Manchin and Daughter Pitch $100 Million Project to Boost Centrist Policies — West Virginia senator and former Mylan CEO Heather Manchin have held meetings with major donors — Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin are pitching major political donors on a nascent effort …
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Nicholas Wu / Politico:
Jeffries endorses Ilhan Omar amid AIPAC primary threat — Democratic leadership is sending a message to progressives who are worried about primary challenges from the pro-Israel group: Caucus leaders plan to support all incumbents. — When Pramila Jayapal faced fierce blowback in mid-July …
Politico:
North Korea and Russia meet over arms deal, U.S. intel reveals — The White House says Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un exchanged letters about working together. — New U.S. intelligence shows North Korea and Russia are “actively advancing” high-level talks for additional weapons …
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