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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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Judd Legum / Popular Information:

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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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton / The Messenger:

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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Al Weaver / The Hill:

Second Senate Democrat calls for Menendez resignation — Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Monday became the second Senate Democrat to call on Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to resign after he was indicted on federal bribery charges late last week. — “Senator Menendez has broken the public trust …

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Amanda Macias / CNBC:
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

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David Dayen / American Prospect:
Breaking the Menendez Cycle

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Dareh Gregorian / NBC News:
Sen. Bob Menendez indicates he will not resign after indictment on bribery charges

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Marc Caputo / The Messenger:
Trump Unveils More Top South Carolina Backers in ‘Crazy’ Show of Support (Exclusive)

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Alexandra Hutzler / ABC News:
Sen. Bob Menendez, facing corruption charges, rebuffs calls for his resignation

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Brian Klaas / The Atlantic:

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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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:

Trump doesn't buy gun after saying he wants to in South Carolina — The Trump campaign walked back a claim that former President Donald Trump bought a Glock handgun in South Carolina. — A since-deleted video posted on social media by Trump's spokesman, Steven Cheung …

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Philip Bump / Washington Post:

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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Zachary Leeman / The Messenger:

Trump Tells South Carolina ‘This Country Is Finished’ if He Doesn't Win 2024: 'I Hate To Say It. It's Horrible' — The former president targeted ‘Bidenomics’ and promised to ‘drill, baby, drill’ at the campaign stop — A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article …

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Rachel Scully / The Hill:
Trump pledges to investigate MSNBC parent company for ‘threatening treason’

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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Trump says automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania will harm him

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Washington Post:

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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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:

Biden suggests Americans should ‘stop electing’ House Republicans if they shut down government — President Biden on Monday bashed House Republicans for heading towards a government shutdown, saying that they shouldn't be elected if they can't do their job to fund the government.

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New York Times:
Money for Ukraine at Center of Senate Bid to Avert Shutdown

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Politico:
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

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Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:

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.

Discussion: NBC News, Washington Free Beacon, RedState, Orlando Sentinel, The Post Millennial and Political Wire

Regan Bruno / Fox News:
FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S SEAN HANNITY TO MODERATE THE RED STATE VS. BLUE STATE DEBATE BETWEEN FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM

CNN:

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 …

Variety:
Deal! WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike: ‘This Deal Is Exceptional’

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Peter King / The Hill:

I served in the House for 28 years. It's now more dysfunctional than ever. — I was back on Capitol Hill last week, where I had the dual experiences of meaningful memories of the past colliding with realities of the present. — Former staff members from my personal office …

Rob Gillies / Associated Press:

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 …

Alex Isenstadt / Politico:

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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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:

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.

Discussion: The Guardian, Politico, Bloomberg and CNN