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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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CNN:
Biden planning speech on threats to democracy in coming weeks, sources say — President Joe Biden plans to deliver a speech focused on threats to democracy in the coming weeks, according to two sources familiar with the plans. — Democratic donors gathered in Chicago for a fundraising retreat learned …
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / CNN:
Biden campaign plots long-game strategy as Democrats' fears of a Trump win spike
Biden campaign plots long-game strategy as Democrats' fears of a Trump win spike
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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Peter Baker / New York Times:
White House Strategy on Impeachment: Fight Politics With Politics — The White House says it is battling the inquiry in the court of public opinion since House Republicans have not issued any new subpoenas or laid out any potential articles of impeachment. — As House Republicans kick off …
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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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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:
Trump has large lead over Haley, other Republicans in South Carolina, poll finds
Trump has large lead over Haley, other Republicans in South Carolina, poll finds
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The Messenger, The Hill, Bloomberg, Politico and Florida Politics
Lisa Kashinsky / Politico:
Haley gets a bounce in New Hampshire — right into the veepstakes
Haley gets a bounce in New Hampshire — right into the veepstakes
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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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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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Lucien Bruggeman / ABC News:
Hunter Biden indicted by special counsel on felony gun charges — U.S. Attorney David Weiss was appointed special counsel in the case last month. — President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has been indicted by special counsel David Weiss on felony gun charges.
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NBC News:
Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges — The indictment against the president's son comes after a plea agreement on tax and gun charges fell apart in July and amid a probe of his finances by House Republicans. — Federal prosecutors have indicted Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, on gun charges, court documents show.
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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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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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Stephen Kruiser / PJ Media:
The Morning Briefing: Get Ready for an Onslaught of Saint Romney Hot Takes From the Dems — Top O' the Briefing — Happy Thursday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Shellebryn and her service chinchilla were often seen gallivanting far too close to the Tilt-A-Whirl.
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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
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Burgess Everett / Politico:
Romney urges Biden to retire
Romney urges Biden to retire
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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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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 …
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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NBC News:
Brazil's Supreme Court sentences rioter who stormed capital to 17 years in prison — Nearly 1,500 people were arrested in January after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices in a bid to reverse his election loss. — SAO PAULO — Brazil's Supreme Court handed …
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Political Wire and Financial Times
Kyle Brown / KSTP-TV:
Charges: Man held girlfriend captive in St. Kate's dorm room, beat and raped her for days — A Granite Falls man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly held his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at St. Catherine University and raped and assaulted her throughout the weekend.
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