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Cassidy Hutchinson's new book reveals a Trump White House even more chaotic than previously known — In her new book “Enough,” former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson paints the closing days of the Trump White House as even more chaotic and lawless than she previously disclosed in her shocking televised testimony last summer.
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Eva Surovell / The Messenger:
Cassidy Hutchinson Book Reveals Chaos at End of Trump White House: 'I Don't Want People To Know We Lost' — Hutchinson recounts the final days of the Trump administration, including Jan. 6, 2021, in her new book — A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook …
William Vaillancourt / The Daily Beast:
Cassidy Hutchinson Begs GOP to Stop Donald Trump Before It's Too Late — On MSNBC, the former White House aide warned that Trump “almost destroyed democracy in one day” and “wants to do it again.” — Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, whose testimony before the House Jan. 6 Committee …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump urges judge to reject proposed gag order in federal election case — Prosecutors have asked Judge Tanya Chutkan to order Trump to stop attacking potential witnesses. — Donald Trump's lawyers said Monday that a gag order proposed by prosecutors would unconstitutionally silence …
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New York Times:
Trump Tells Gun Store He'd Like to Buy a Glock, Raising Legal Questions
Trump Tells Gun Store He'd Like to Buy a Glock, Raising Legal Questions
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Inside the courtroom of Trump's D.C. judge
Inside the courtroom of Trump's D.C. judge
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Emine Yücel / Talking Points Memo:
Trump Threatens To Go After Comcast, NBC For ‘Treason’ If He Gets Reelected
Trump Threatens To Go After Comcast, NBC For ‘Treason’ If He Gets Reelected
Alex Thompson / Axios:
Scoop: Biden team's don't-let-him-trip mission … - With a physical therapist, Biden has been doing exercises to improve his balance as far back as November 2021. — Since his stumble in June, he has been wearing tennis shoes more often to avoid slipping — and using the short stairs on Air Force One …
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Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Ralph Nader, wary of Trump, offers to help Joe Biden win — The political firebrand, long estranged from Democrats, fears fascism will be on the ballot in 2024 and it must be defeated — The liberal activist Ralph Nader still remembers nearly the exact words Joe Biden used to banish …
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Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Americans Are Down on Biden. Why Does His Party Keep Winning Elections?
Americans Are Down on Biden. Why Does His Party Keep Winning Elections?
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Washington Post:
Biden, Trump square off for Michigan's working-class voters
Biden, Trump square off for Michigan's working-class voters
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Max Boot / Washington Post:
If you want to save democracy in 2024, Biden is the only viable choice
If you want to save democracy in 2024, Biden is the only viable choice
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David Wildstein / New Jersey Globe:
Tammy Murphy is a possible U.S. Senate candidate — In the days following Bob Menendez's indictment last week, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy has received calls from political advisors and key Democrats locally and in Washington about running for the United States Senate in 2024, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed.
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Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
Cassidy and the Guys — Plus: Menendez is an old-school crook. — Catching up: — Biden Heads to UAW Picket Line in Michigan - The New York Times — New Poll by Saint Anselm College Survey Center shows Nikki Haley surging ahead of Ron DeSantis in New Hampshir e
Politico:
Playbook: Will Senate Dems turn on Bob Menendez?
Playbook: Will Senate Dems turn on Bob Menendez?
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Matt Friedman / Politico:
Bob Menendez's defiance could be an electoral nightmare for Democrats
Bob Menendez's defiance could be an electoral nightmare for Democrats
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Joshua Zeitz / Politico:
History Offers Democrats a Way Out of the Menendez Problem
History Offers Democrats a Way Out of the Menendez Problem
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CNN:
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and his former attorney, alleging they tried to hack his devices — Hunter Biden filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against Rudy Giuliani and his former attorney, claiming they caused “total annihilation” of his digital privacy and violated federal …
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Hunter Biden sues former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani over infamous laptop — Hunter Biden sued former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and another attorney over alleged violations of computer fraud and data access related to a laptop computer Biden is said to have left at a Delaware repair shop.
Politico:
Hunter Biden claims in lawsuit that Rudy Giuliani hacked his data — The lawsuit against former President Donald Trump's longtime ally is the latest move in the first son's increasingly aggressive legal strategy. — Hunter Biden on Tuesday sued Rudy Giuliani and his longtime lawyer Robert Costello …
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Michelle Cottle / New York Times:
What Is J.D. Vance's Angle? — J.D. Vance was trying to find his groove. I had just shown up at his office last week to interview the Ohio Republican about his first nine months in the Senate, where he has proved curiously hard to pigeonhole. As we sat down, Mr. Vance — at 39 …
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Trump is crushing it in California. His rivals are ‘in denial.’ — Republicans will descend on California this week for the second presidential debate and speeches before thousands of state party activists. On the ground, it's a snoozer with Trump ascendent.
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Ben Kamisar / NBC News:
Asa Hutchinson misses out as seven candidates qualify for second GOP debate — Former President Donald Trump is skipping another debate, while Hutchinson is the only candidate who made the first debate to miss the second one. — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson fell short of qualifying …
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Zach Montellaro / Politico:
Here's who made the second Republican presidential debate
Here's who made the second Republican presidential debate
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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court rejects Alabama's bid to use congressional map with just one majority-Black district — The court's decision is in line with its June ruling in the same case that reaffirmed key protections for minority voters. — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed a defeat …
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Florida school district orders librarians to purge all books with LGBTQ characters — Librarians in public schools in Charlotte County, Florida, were instructed by the school district superintendent to remove all books with LGBTQ characters or themes from school and classroom libraries.
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New Republic
Kadia Goba / Semafor:
Is McCarthy losing MTG? — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's closely watched alliance with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is suddenly looking a little bit wobbly, as the Georgia hardliner has helped frustrate his efforts to pass a budget. — Greene announced on Sunday afternoon that she was a …
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Miles Parks / NPR:
In some states, more than half of the local election officials have left since 2020 — Josh Daniels got into running elections by accident. — A Marine veteran and registered Republican, Daniels was recruited in 2019 by a friend who'd been elected clerk in Utah County, Utah, to be her deputy.
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Mariam Zuhaib / Washington Examiner:
House Oversight launches investigation into Granholm electric vehicle road trip — The House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's electric vehicle road trip this summer, which drew attention after charging hiccups resulted in a family calling …
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