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1:35 PM ET, October 3, 2023

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Jake Tapper / CNN:
Exclusive: John Kelly goes on the record to confirm several disturbing stories about Trump  —  John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, offered his harshest criticism yet of the former president in an exclusive statement to CNN.
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Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Judge Shuts Down Trump's Claim That He Reversed Himself on Statute of Limitations  —  The former president claimed the judge ‘overruled’ himself and would knock out ‘80%’ of the case, but the judge began day two of the trial by shooting that down  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link …
Kimberly Ross / Washington Examiner:
Trump's birdbrained attacks against Haley won't save his campaign  —  Two days after the second Republican debate, former President Donald Trump slammed Nikki Haley on Truth Social, calling her a “birdbrain.”  On Oct. 1, the “birdbrain” insult became physical in the form of a birdcage …
Discussion: New York Times and The Messenger
New York Times:
As Trump's Legal Woes Have Escalated, So Have His Violent Remarks  —  Recent incendiary statements by the former president, including that shoplifters should be shot, come at a time when his supporters are already angry over his indictments.  —  Former President Donald J. Trump had a lot …
Discussion: The Root and Washington Examiner
New York Times:   How Trump Turned an Oval Office Fantasy Into G.O.P. Doctrine
Kaitlan Collins / CNN:
Trump's decision to show up in New York for start of his civil trial was as personal as it was political
CNN:
In fresh line of attack, DeSantis warns voters that Trump will ‘sell you out’
Discussion: Washington Examiner and Breitbart
emptywheel:
Why Reality TV Star Donald Trump Is More Trusted than Most News Outlets
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money and NBC News
Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
John Kelly confirms Trump's ‘suckers’ remark about war dead
Discussion: Raw Story, BizPac Review and HuffPost
Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
John Bolton: It's ‘entirely possible’ Trump wants his supporters to kill Mark Milley
Discussion: The Messenger and Political Wire
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump fundraises off fraud trial: ‘Nothing can break me’
Punchbowl News:
Is it too late for McCarthy to save his job as speaker? … But it might be too late.  —  With the House on the brink of voting on a motion to oust McCarthy, there's very strong sentiment inside the Democratic Caucus against helping the speaker, according to multiple aides and lawmakers.
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Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
Kevin McCarthy: 'I'm Not Going To Provide Anything' To Dems To Save My Speakership  —  The GOP leader is apparently counting on his own party to keep him in charge as his far-right flank prepares to try to oust him.  —  LOADING  —  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) …
New York Times:
Democrats Weigh Whether to Rescue McCarthy From G.O.P. Ouster Bid
The Hill:
Gaetz moves to oust Speaker McCarthy
Associated Press:
Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House
Karen Townsend / HotAir:
Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked in Washington, D.C.  —  Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) was carjacked at gunpoint on Monday night.  It happened in Navy Yard neighborhood, just blocks away from the Capitol.  —  The carjacking took place about 9:30 p.m. near his home.  Fortunately, Cuellar was not injured.
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United States Capitol Police:
USCP Searching for Criminals Who Carjacked Congressman  —  The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is working to find the three criminals who carjacked a Member of Congress.  —  “We have a number of leads,” said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger.  “Our investigators are focused, determined and working around the clock.”
Discussion: The Messenger
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Rep. Cuellar unharmed in armed carjacking in DC
Lydia Saad / Gallup:
Neither Party Well-Liked, but GOP Holds Advantage on Issues  — Republican and Democratic Parties viewed unfavorably on balance  — Between the two, Republican Party trusted more on economy and security  — GOP also ahead on which party can handle “most important problem”
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
No Labels makes its choice  —  No Labels claims to be a non-partisan centrist organization.  It describes itself as a movement for the “politically homeless.”  But in practice, it has supported Republicans and very conservative Democrats.  This year, No Labels has spent millions …
Discussion: Associated Press
Ben Collins / NBC News:
What was Elon Musk's strategy for Twitter?  —  A year after the world's richest man acquired the social media platform, a game plan published by a fired Trump White House staffer provides a clue.  —  On the day that public records revealed that Elon Musk had become Twitter's biggest shareholder …
Reuters:
'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin  —  Drunk recruits.  Insubordinate soldiers.  Convicts.  —  They're among hundreds of military and civilian offenders who've been pressed into Russian penal units known as “Storm-Z” squads and sent to the frontlines …
Stephanie Kirchgaessner / The Guardian:
FBI interviewed individuals who accuse Amy Coney Barrett faith group of abuse  —  Revealed: individuals contacted by agency gave detailed accounts of abusive behavior they allegedly experienced or witnessed  —  The FBI has interviewed several individuals who have alleged they were abused …
Discussion: BizPac Review and Raw Story
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Politico:
Playbook: Inside a new senator's big decision  —  Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  CAREFUL OUT THERE — Rep. HENRY CUELLAR (D-Texas) was carjacked at gunpoint last night outside his apartment building south of the Capitol, Sarah Ferris and Nick Wu first reported.
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Anna Betts / New York Times:
What to Know About Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Appointee to the Senate
Zach Schonfeld / The Hill:
Supreme Court appears hesitant to upend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  —  The Supreme Court justices at oral arguments Tuesday appeared hesitant to upend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by finding the agency's funding mechanism unconstitutional.
 
 
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