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Bob Menendez, Al Franken, and the presumption of innocence — “Bob Menendez has been a dedicated public servant and is always fighting hard for the people of New Jersey. He has a right to due process and a fair trial.” — That was the response of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer …
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Fetterman Plans to Give Back Menendez Donation In Cash-Filled Envelopes (Exclusive) — Fetterman is the only Senate Democrat to call on Menendez to resign after a federal bribery indictment — A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing …
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Classified Documents Judge Sets Hearing To Review Possible Conflicts of Interest for Lawyer Representing Aide and Pool Worker — The Justice Department requested the hearing with Woodward's clients ‘to inform them of potential risks and inquire into possible waivers’
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Sen. Bob Menendez indicates he will not resign after indictment on bribery charges — Menendez made the remarks at a press conference, his first since being indicted last week on federal corruption and bribery charges. — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., suggested Monday that he will not resign …
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Sen. Bob Menendez suggests cash found in bribery raid came from ‘personal savings’
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Tracey Tully / New York Times:
Menendez, Defiant, Says He Will Not Resign
Menendez, Defiant, Says He Will Not Resign
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Trump Unveils More Top South Carolina Backers in ‘Crazy’ Show of Support (Exclusive)
Trump Unveils More Top South Carolina Backers in ‘Crazy’ Show of Support (Exclusive)
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Sen. Bob Menendez, facing corruption charges, rebuffs calls for his resignation
Sen. Bob Menendez, facing corruption charges, rebuffs calls for his resignation
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David Dayen / American Prospect:
Breaking the Menendez Cycle
Breaking the Menendez Cycle
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Trump Floats the Idea of Executing Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley — The former president is inciting violence against the nation's top general. America's response is distracted and numb. — Late Friday night, the former president of the United States—and a leading candidate to be the next president …
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Trump says he is buying Glock handgun at South Carolina event — Former President Donald Trump said he was buying a Glock handgun at a campaign stop in South Carolina. — A video posted on social media by Trump's spokesman, Steven Cheung, shows Trump being shown the firearm and commenting, “I want to buy one.”
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Trump appears to remain worried that 2024 won't be rigged to his benefit — Former president Donald Trump has never been particularly adept at masking his true feelings. He feels confident in his ability to close the deal, however robustly he's previously undermined his position.
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Trump says automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania will harm him
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Rachel Scully / The Hill:
Trump pledges to investigate MSNBC parent company for ‘threatening treason’
Trump pledges to investigate MSNBC parent company for ‘threatening treason’
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Could a discharge petition keep the government open? — Good morning, Early Birds. If you observe Yom Kippur, have an easy fast. Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here. Thanks for waking up with us. — In today's edition ... Sen. Bob Menendez holds …
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Playbook: How McCarthy is angling to survive the week
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
House GOP letting Trump ‘gleefully’ call shots on shutdown, Biden campaign says
House GOP letting Trump ‘gleefully’ call shots on shutdown, Biden campaign says
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Newsom and DeSantis agree to debate on Fox News — Florida Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) have agreed to participate in a televised debate in November that will be moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.
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Writers Guild and studios reach tentative deal, potentially ending a monthslong strike that ground Hollywood to a halt — Los Angeles CNN — The major film and television studios and striking writers reached a tentative agreement on Sunday after days of marathon negotiating sessions …
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Deal! WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike: ‘This Deal Is Exceptional’
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Katie Kilkenny / Hollywood Reporter:
Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios and Streamers, Union Says
Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios and Streamers, Union Says
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2 Looming Rulings Could Shape Trump's Fraud Trial in New York — Donald J. Trump has adopted a long-shot legal strategy to try to delay his upcoming civil trial and severely limit the case against him. — After four years of investigating and litigating, Letitia James was finally due for her day in court against Donald J. Trump.
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GOP donor wants his money back after candidate hires Corey Lewandowski — An alleged unwanted advance causes ripples in Louisiana's gubernatorial primary two years later. — John Odom, a major Republican donor, has been a top backer of Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry.
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Leader of Canada's House of Commons apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis — The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologized Sunday for recognizing a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II. Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delievered …
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Hutchinson sheds new light on Meadows, burning White House docs — According to Cassidy Hutchinson, Mark Meadows burned so many White House documents that his wife complained about the dry-cleaning bills. — The apparent fact that Rep. Scott Perry met with then-White House chief …
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Kyrsten Sinema pitches donors on a ‘path to victory’ in Arizona by courting Republicans — A two-page document obtained by NBC News maps out a possible independent Senate bid, touting Sinema's record and suggesting she'd win over more Republicans than Democrats.
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Biden is presiding over a labor renaissance — He's joining UAW workers on the picket line. But his solidarity goes beyond symbolism. … President Joe Biden announced last week that he will join striking United Auto Workers (UAW) workers on the picket line in Michigan on Tuesday.
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AOC contradicts Biden, says economy in ‘crisis’ during union workers speech
AOC contradicts Biden, says economy in ‘crisis’ during union workers speech
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Cardona wants a second term of his own — FOUR MORE YEARS? — American schools are facing a moment of unique opportunity and peril. That all sounds like a good challenge to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, who is making it known he wants another term if President Joe Biden wins in 2024.
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