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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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Politico:
‘No evidence or proof’: Israel and U.S. uncertain of Iran link to Hamas attack — After violence erupted in Israel, some were quick to point fingers at one of the Palestinian militant group's longtime allies. — U.S. and Israeli officials say they remain unsure whether Iran was definitively involved …
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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The Federalist and New Jersey Globe
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
Republicans turn on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he launches independent bid
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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 On The Attack On Israel And What The GOP Caucus Must Do Next
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CNN:
GOP braces for messy fight over speakership as McCarthy doesn't rule out a return to power
GOP braces for messy fight over speakership as McCarthy doesn't rule out a return to power
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HotAir, Fox News, IJR and Washington Post
Emily Brooks / The Hill:
McCarthy does not rule out returning as Speaker if GOP deadlocked
McCarthy does not rule out returning as Speaker if GOP deadlocked
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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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Variety
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on American Citizens Impacted in Israel — As we continue to account for the horrors of the appalling terrorist assault against Israel this weekend and the hundreds of innocent civilians who were murdered, we are seeing the immense scale and reach of this tragedy.
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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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Raw Story
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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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NBC News, Wall Street Journal, The Daily Caller, Politico and Washington Times
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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John Sexton / HotAir:
Survivors of the music festival massacre tell their stories (Update) — On the day of the Hamas attack, there was a music festival happening in the desert not far from the Gaza security fence. Hundreds of young people had been up dancing all night and were just settling down around 6am when they heard rockets passing overhead.
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NBC News, CNN, acecomments.mu.nu and Fox News
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Liel Leibovitz / Tablet Magazine:
Eyewitness Account of the Rave Massacre
Eyewitness Account of the Rave Massacre
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The Messenger, Washington Free Beacon, The Daily Caller, The Atlantic and The Free Press
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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PoliticusUSA, Raw Story and The Messenger
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 …
The White House:
Joint Statement on Israel — Today, we — President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Meloni of Italy, Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Biden of the United States — express our steadfast and united support to the State of Israel …
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Washington Examiner, The Messenger and Boston Herald
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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Dallas Morning News, NBC News, The Hill, The Daily Caller, RedState and Political Wire
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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Ryan King / New York Post:
Blinken slammed for tweet pushing Israel-Hamas cease-fire: ‘Any actual adults in charge?’ — Secretary of State Antony Blinken caused an uproar over the weekend with a since-deleted social media post in which he encouraged a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
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Washington Post:
Biden interviewed about classified documents found at his office, home — Special counsel Robert Hur, who has been investigating for months, conducted the interview of the president, a person familiar with the situation said — President Biden was interviewed over the last two days as part …
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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.
NBC News:
White House pushes Senate to confirm a U.S. ambassador to Israel — President Biden's nominee, Jack Lew, is expected to have a Senate hearing on Oct. 18. — WASHINGTON — The White House has been working urgently in the past 24 hours to get a Senate confirmation process in motion …
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Washington Examiner, HuffPost, The Messenger and Political Wire
Rep. Mike Carey / The Hill:
Why Jim Jordan is the best choice for Speaker of the House — America faces serious challenges. Our cities are being ruined by progressive soft-on-crime policies that keep criminals on the streets and storefronts closed. President Biden's radical open-border policies have made our country less safe …
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Raw Story, Plain Dealer and Washington Post