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Judge severs Trump's Georgia election interference case, and 16 others, from trial starting in October — Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell will be tried starting Oct. 23. — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case has severed the case, ordering that 17 defendants …
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Judge rejects request to try all Trump Georgia defendants together next month — A state judge on Thursday rejected prosecutors' request to try all 19 defendants together in the Georgia 2020 election interference case next month. — “The Court joins the skepticism expressed by several federal courts …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Fulton judge splits Fulton Trump defendants into two groups — X — The Fulton County judge overseeing the sprawling election interference probe involving former President Donald Trump on Thursday split the case's 19 defendants into two groups for trial — and suggested that more divisions could be merited.
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Burgess Everett / Politico:
'You're screwed': Romney's exit threatens a collapse of Senate's middle — If Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema follow the Utahn out the door, they'll leave a void in a chamber that's handed Joe Biden remarkable bipartisan deals. — Mitt Romney's retirement shines a glaring spotlight …
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McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate
What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate
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Washington Post:
In private meetings, Manchin grapples with his political future
In private meetings, Manchin grapples with his political future
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
White House Strategy on Impeachment: Fight Politics With Politics
White House Strategy on Impeachment: Fight Politics With Politics
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CNN:
House Republicans wrestle with key decisions as they plot next steps on impeachment inquiry
House Republicans wrestle with key decisions as they plot next steps on impeachment inquiry
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Insider:
Mitch McConnell told Mitt Romney that Trump is an ‘idiot’ who 'doesn't think when he says things:' book
Mitch McConnell told Mitt Romney that Trump is an ‘idiot’ who 'doesn't think when he says things:' book
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Romney urges Biden to retire
Romney urges Biden to retire
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The Guardian:
Kim Davis must pay $100,000 to US same-sex couple she denied marriage license — Jury awards damages to David Ermold and David Moore, who sued former Kentucky county clerk over 2015 incident — A former Kentucky county clerk is being ordered to pay $100,000 to a local couple who sued …
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John Schindler / Washington Examiner:
The deep state tells Biden to retire — It's the worst-kept secret in Washington. — Joe Biden is too old to be president. His increasing senility cannot be hidden from the public any longer. Recent polling indicates that more than two-thirds of Democrats think Biden is too elderly to serve another term in the Oval Office.
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Victoria Prodeline / Monmouth University …:
Republican Primary Divide — Voters split between Trump and the rest of the field on nomination, issues — West Long Branch, NJ - It is a tale of two electorates in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary. The Monmouth ("Mon-muth") University-Washington Post Poll …
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Washington Post:
DeSantis took undisclosed private flights and lodging through wealthy donors — The trips included a private flight to the prestigious home of the Masters tournament, with an overnight stay and a round of golf — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took at least six undisclosed trips on private jets …
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Joshua Zitser / Insider:
Video appears to show Lauren Boebert giving the middle finger to an usher after being kicked out of a performance of ‘Beetlejuice’ — Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a performance of “Beetlejuice” in Denver over the weekend. — Surveillance footage appears to show her giving …
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Kendra Nichols / Washington Post:
DeSantis discourages latest covid boosters, contradicting federal guidance — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state's surgeon general are warning residents under age 65 against the new covid-19 booster, going against the advice of federal health officials who have recommended the shots.
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Nathaniel Weixel / The Hill:
DeSantis and top Fla. health official warn against COVID shots for people under 65
DeSantis and top Fla. health official warn against COVID shots for people under 65
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Ken Dilanian / NBC News:
Threats mount against prosecutors and FBI agents working on Hunter Biden probe — The FBI has created a stand-alone unit to investigate threats from members of the public who think agents and prosecutors haven't been tough enough on the president's son. — Prosecutors and FBI agents involved …
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Washington Post:
A mistress almost takes the stand in Texas AG's impeachment trial — AUSTIN — The star witness swept into the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, red coat and flashy Balenciaga-emblazoned handbag tucked under her arms, her white sheath, red lipstick and signature platinum pixie all a dramatic contrast …
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Popular Information:
A closer look at California's $267 million war on “organized retail crime” — On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced the state would spend hundreds of millions of dollars to combat “organized retail crime.” More than $267 million will be distributed in grants to 55 cities and counties across the state.
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The Messenger and California Governor
Philippe Naughton / The Daily Beast:
Elon Musk Slammed by Second Country in Disastrous Week for Diplomacy — The world's richest man drew a rebuke from Taiwan's foreign ministry just days after being called out by Ukrainian officials. — The foreign minister of Taiwan has called out Elon Musk directly after the billionaire appeared …
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The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden Announcing the New U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery — Today, I am proud to announce that I am appointing Penny Pritzker to serve as the new U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery.
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Erum Salam / The Guardian:
Texas was state with most book bans in 2022, report shows — Number of book challenges nationwide doubled from 2021 as book ban movement gathers speed in Republican-led states — Texas made the most attempts to ban or restrict books in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association (ALA).
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Andrew Gawthorpe / The Guardian:
What Republicans are doing to Wisconsin is a warning sign to all Americans — The state's so gerrymandered that Republicans can lose the popular vote and win supermajorities. Now they want to impeach a liberal justice before she's ruled on a single case — f you need a reminder …
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