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7:20 PM ET, October 10, 2023

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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
A tantalizing detail in a new Trump legal filing  —  The government signals it plans to prove Donald Trump's much-debated intent for taking and keeping classified documents  —  Donald Trump's many legal problems have led to a veritable fire hose of often-mundane, procedural court filings.
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Washington Post:
After years of exaggerating his business assets, Trump confronts them in court  —  A civil case entering its second week threatens to put on display unprecedented details about how Trump's business operated  —  When Donald Trump needed to value his Trump Tower apartment for homeowner's insurance in 2010 …
Alan Feuer / New York Times:
Prosecutors Ask if Trump Will Blame His Lawyers as Defense in Election Case  —  The special counsel asked a judge to require the former president to disclose whether he would blame poor legal advice for his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss.  —  Federal prosecutors asked a judge …
Nicholas Grossman / The Daily Beast:
Trump's Overrated Peace Plan Helped Enable the Horrors in Israel and Gaza  —  The Abraham Accords didn't bring “the dawn of a new Middle East,” they completely ignored the Palestinians and let the Netanyahu government do almost anything it wanted. … No American president caused Hamas …
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Associated Press:
Palestinians scramble for safety as Israel pounds sealed-off Gaza Strip to punish Hamas  —  Drone footage captures extent of destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City  —  Concerns mount over Israel's next move as government vows to siege Gaza  —  Israel continues retaliation on fourth day of war
Yasmeen Abutaleb / Washington Post:
Biden decries “evil” Hamas attack, says Americans being held hostage
Politico:
Playbook: Will Dems keep standing with Israel?
NBC News:
Embattled Rep. George Santos hit with additional charges, including identity theft  —  Prosecutors said Santos claimed he made non-existent loans to his campaign while making unauthorized charges on donors' credit cards.  —  Federal prosecutors hit Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. …
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US Department of Justice:
Congressman George Santos Charged With Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements, Falsification of Records, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Credit Card Fraud  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York  —  Santos Allegedly Filed Fraudulent Fundraising Reports …
Politico:
Heat for NYC-DSA after pro-Palestine rally  —  HAPPENING TODAY: Former Rep. Tom Suozzi is expected to launch his comeback bid for the seat now held by Rep. George Santos, three people familiar with the plan told Playbook.  The Democrat — and many other challengers — are thinking …
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Patrick Marley / Washington Post:
North Carolina Republicans override governor's veto on key election law  —  Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has cast the bill as a threat to democracy in the state.  Republicans say it takes politics out of the process of administering the vote.  —  North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Tuesday overrode …
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Rotimi Adeoye / The Daily Beast:
North Carolina Republicans Are Creating a ‘Secret Police Force’
Discussion: Raw Story
Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Special Counsel Interviewed Biden About Classified Documents  —  Robert Hur, the special counsel appointed to investigate how sensitive material ended up at the home and office of President Biden, met with the president over the past two days.  —  President Biden met over the past two days …
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New York Times:
As Scale of Atrocities Emerges, Biden Condemns Hamas Attacks as ‘Sheer Evil’
Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Survey shows Lake leading Gallego, Sinema in Arizona Senate race  —  Failed GOP Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake appears to have a slight lead over Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-Ariz.) in a hypothetical three-way contest for Sinema's seat next year, according to a new poll.
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Melissa / Harvard University President:
War in the Middle East  —  A Statement from President Claudine Gay  —  As the events of recent days continue to reverberate, let there be no doubt that I condemn the terrorist atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.  Such inhumanity is abhorrent, whatever one's individual views of the origins of longstanding conflicts in the region.
Astead W. Herndon / New York Times:
In Search of Kamala Harris  —  After nearly three years, the vice president is still struggling to make the case for herself — and feels she shouldn't have to.  —  All the conditions seemed right for a chance to reset the narrative.  —  At the Munich Security Conference in February …
Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Moms for Liberty meets its match: Parents in this swing suburban district are fighting back  —  Republicans hope to use education wars to turn purple suburbia red.  In one Pennsylvania district, that backfired  —  “Monster Liberty”: That's how the otherwise excellent closed-captioning service …
Discussion: Raw Story
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Jim Jordan's new shutdown threat highlights an unnerving right-wing trend  —  Republicans spend more time talking about the practical problems posed by the U.S.-Mexico border than any other issue — even as much of what they propose to address them is utter fantasy.
Discussion: Raw Story
Politico:
McCarthy loyalists vow to draw out painful speakership battle  —  House Republicans' state of emotional limbo is particularly problematic, since they'd otherwise welcome the chance to move quickly on aiding Israel.
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Alex Jones to fight Georgia prosecutors' bid to call him as witness in trial of Trump co-defendants  —  Fulton County DA Fani Willis indicated Tuesday that she intends to compel the testimony of the far-right broadcaster.  —  Alex Jones intends to resist efforts by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis …
Brittany Gibson / Politico:
RFK Jr. super PAC raises $11 million within hours and courts Elon Musk's support  —  The environmental lawyer-turned-politician is mounting a formidable independent bid.  —  Just hours after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would run for president as an independent, more than $11 million gushed …
George F. Will / Washington Post:
Tim Scott, please drop out, urge others to follow and unite behind Haley  —  Disclosure: The columnist's wife, Mari Will, an adviser to Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), disagrees with this column.  —  There is national incredulity, exhaustion, embarrassment …
Discussion: The Hill, Mediaite, NBC News and UPI
Lara Seligman / Politico:
U.S. may send second aircraft carrier toward Israel  —  The ship was already scheduled to deploy, but Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could order it to the eastern Mediterranean.  —  The U.S. could soon have two aircraft carriers in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Defense Department officials …
Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Tuberville reports former CIA director Hayden to Capitol Police over tweet  —  Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Al.) reported the former CIA Director Michael Hayden to the Capitol Police on Tuesday over the former general's tweet suggesting the lawmaker should be removed from the human race.
Brandi Buchman / Law & Crime:
Judge gives Peter Navarro 24 hours to show proof of why he deserves new contempt trial  —  When former Trump White House advisor Peter Navarro asked a federal judge for a new trial, he claimed it was necessary because protesters holding signs such as, 'Bro, Should've Pled the 5th' and 'Peter …
Discussion: Raw Story
Laura Vozzella / Washington Post:
Warner, Kaine urge DOJ to probe Gov. Youngkin's ‘purge’ of voter rolls  —  RICHMOND — Democratic Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine of Virginia are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate whether the Youngkin administration violated the Voting Rights Act when it wiped …
Discussion: Raw Story
Nikki McCann Ramirez / Rolling Stone:
Clarence Thomas Wants to Go After Freedom of the Press  —  Amid coverage of his relationships with high-profile conservatives, the Supreme Court justice wants to reconsider a landmark First Amendment cases … Justice Clarence Thomas has some thoughts.  —  The 1964 ruling established limits …
 
 
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Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
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Reuters:
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Wall Street Journal:
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Maxine Joselow / Washington Post:
A watchdog group found a big flaw in a major environmental policy
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Seema Mehta / Los Angeles Times:
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Anton Troianovski / New York Times:
Putin Offers Muted Response to Attack on Israel. That Speaks Volumes.