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Rebecca Davis O'Brien / New York Times:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Run for President as Independent, Leaving Democratic Primary — The political scion told supporters he would end his campaign as a Democratic candidate and run as an independent, potentially upsetting the dynamics of the 2024 election.
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Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Republicans turn on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he launches independent bid — Donald Trump's campaign joins the Republican National Committee in attacking his nascent bid, as Democrats outside his immediate family largely stay silent — Attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pivot Monday …
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Aaron Pellish / CNN:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent run for president, ending Democratic primary challenge to Biden
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent run for president, ending Democratic primary challenge to Biden
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Christina Wilkie / CNBC:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run for president as an independent, end Democratic primary campaign
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run for president as an independent, end Democratic primary campaign
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Maegan Vazquez / Washington Post:
Kevin McCarthy says he's willing to return as House speaker — Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Monday that he is willing to resume serving as House speaker if enough of the Republicans who voted in favor of his ouster last week are open to his reinstatement.
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Hugh Hewitt / The Hugh Hewitt Show:
Speaker Kevin McCarthy On The Attack On Israel And What The GOP Caucus Must Do Next — Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined me this morning: — Audio: — 10-09hhs-mccarthy — Transcript: — HH: I'm joined by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, longtime friend of mine and of the program. Good morning, Mr. Speaker.
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Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon / The Messenger:
One of Trump's Georgia Co-Defendants Suggests She'll Be His Next White House Press Secretary — Trevian Kutti, a former publicist for Ye, posted: “I look forward to redeeming Black women in politics by becoming Press Secretary to the 47th President of the United States @realDonaldTrump”
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Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic:
There Are No Rules — States and quasi-states are using extreme, uninhibited violence against civilian populations. — The “rules-based world order” is a system of norms and values that describe how the world ought to work, not how it actually works. This aspirational order is rooted …
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David Leonhardt / New York Times:
The Global Context of the Hamas-Israel War
The Global Context of the Hamas-Israel War
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CNN:
11 US citizens dead in Israel conflict, Biden says — Eleven US citizens have died in the conflict in Israel, President Joe Biden said Monday, and an unknown number remain missing. — “As we continue to account for the horrors of the appalling terrorist assault against Israel this weekend …
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Mitch McConnell / Wall Street Journal:
Four Steps for the U.S. to Help Israel — Make munitions transfers, offer intelligence support, and impose costs on state sponsors of terrorism. — As hundreds of Iranian-backed terrorists stormed into Israel on Saturday to butcher children and elders, kidnap Israeli civilians …
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
McConnell calls for allies to impose new severe sanctions against Iran
McConnell calls for allies to impose new severe sanctions against Iran
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David Gilbert / Wired:
The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation — People who have turned to X for breaking news about the Israel-Hamas conflict are being hit with old videos, fake photos, and video game footage at a level researchers have never seen. — In the wake of Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel this weekend …
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Rachael Bade / Politico:
‘Rudderless and leaderless’: House GOP lurches forward after Israel attacks — Lawmakers appear to have three options to move legislation without a permanent speaker, but they're all problematic. — Hamas' deadly attack on Israel has prompted a wave of speculation about whether the House …
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Washington Free Beacon:
Nine Americans Killed by Hamas in Israel, US Confirms — The United States on Monday said nine Americans were killed in Israel and other U.S. citizens were missing, following Saturday's unprecedented Hamas attack that killed 700 Israelis. — “At this time, we can confirm the deaths of nine U.S. citizens …
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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
Republicans respond to attack on Israel by demonstrating their unfitness — From Tim Scott to Trump, they couldn't resist smearing Biden with shameless lies. … During a Fox News hit Saturday, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel reacted to Hamas's attack on Israel by calling it a “great opportunity” for Republican candidates.
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Scoop: Netanyahu tells Biden “we have to go” into Gaza … “We have to go in,” the Israeli leader said, according to three Israeli and U.S. sources briefed on the call. … - “We have to go in. … - The White House and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office declined to comment.
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Associated Press:
Israel steps up Gaza strikes and battles Hamas fighters as deaths near 1,200 — Protests erupt after Israel strikes Gaza — Five Gazan children from same family found dead after Israeli airstrike — Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel …
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Alejandro Serrano / Raw Story:
Ken Paxton to file criminal complaints against Texas House impeachment managers — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday he plans to file criminal complaints against the group of state representatives who led the impeachment against him for releasing his personal information.
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Top Senate Republicans seek to reprimand Willis over Trump charges — Georgia Senate leaders ask new state panel to launch investigation into Fulton's top prosecutor — Georgia Senate Republicans filed a formal complaint to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after she sought charges …
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Yasmine Salam / NBC News:
What is the Gaza Strip? Who controls it? Here's what to know — The Hamas attack that has killed hundreds was launched from one of the most densely populated and impoverished strips of land in the world. — What is the Gaza Strip? — The Gaza Strip refers to a narrow strip …
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Politico:
Army to Congress: Do your job so we can help Israel and Ukraine — Urgent requests for weapons will run up against the House speaker drama and the looming shutdown. — The U.S. Army wants to help supply both its Ukrainian and Israeli allies with as many bombs and other equipment as they need in their separate wars.
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