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4:10 PM ET, October 23, 2023

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New York Times:
U.S. Advises Israel to Delay Gaza Invasion, Officials Say  —  The Biden administration has suggested that more time is needed for hostage negotiations, the delivery of aid to Palestinians and mapping out ways to avoid more civilian casualties.  —  The Biden administration has advised Israel …
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Thoughts on Israel and Gaza  —  It's been 17 days since Hamas launched its horrific attack against Israel, killing over 1,400 Israeli citizens, including defenseless women, children and the elderly.  In the aftermath of such unspeakable brutality, the U.S. government and the American people …
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Semafor
New York Times:
Israel-Hamas War  —  Two Additional Hostages Released From Gaza  —  The International Committee …
USA Today:
US expects Israeli-Hamas war to escalate as strike group heads to region: Live updates
Rolling Stone:
Trump Plots to Pull Out of NATO — If He Doesn't Get His Way  —  At the very least, the former president wants to put the U.S. on “standby” mode — and undermine NATO's principle of collective defense  —  Donald Trump wanted to pull the United States out of NATO during his first term …
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Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump is ‘Very Likely’ to Attend His New York Fraud Trial for Michael Cohen's Testimony: Source
Discussion: USA Today and The Hill
Dan Ladden-Hall / The Daily Beast:
Trump Claims He Never Spoke to Billionaire ‘Red Haired Weirdo’ About Nuke Subs
New York Times:
Republicans Grapple With Being Speakerless, but Effectively Leaderless, Too  —  With a speaker fight in the House, concerns about an aging Senate leader and a 2024 front-runner who has the party in a vise grip, some G.O.P. members worry the turmoil could have long-term effects.
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Jackie Calmes / Los Angeles Times:
Has the Republican Party proved to be so anti-government that it cannot govern at all?
Discussion: Washington Post and CNBC
Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
The House GOP's unlikely resistance fighter
Discussion: The Hill
Dominic Gates / The Seattle Times:
Alaska Air off-duty pilot tries to shut off engines on flight from Everett  —  An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot taking a ride Sunday in the jump seat of a flight out of Everett attempted to shut down the engines inflight and had to be subdued, the pilot in charge is heard saying in a recording …
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ABC News:
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder for allegedly trying to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight  —  Joseph David Emerson was taken into custody, the Port of Portland confirmed.  —  An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried …
New York Times:
Editors' Note: Gaza Hospital Coverage  —  On Oct. 17, The New York Times published news of an explosion at a hospital in Gaza City, leading its coverage with claims by Hamas government officials that an Israeli airstrike was the cause and that hundreds of people were dead or injured.
Susan Page / USA Today:
Exclusive poll: Nikki Haley surges, nearly ties Ron DeSantis as the alternative to Trump  —  Haley's support has surged to 11% and DeSantis' plunged to 12%, the USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll finds.  But Trump still dominates.  —  Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley has surged nationally …
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Washington Post:
Ukrainian spies with deep ties to CIA wage shadow war against Russia  —  KYIV — The cluttered car carrying a mother and her 12-year-old daughter seemed barely worth the attention of Russian security officials as it approached a border checkpoint.  But the least conspicuous piece of luggage …
Discussion: TASS and The Daily Caller
Associated Press:
US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea  —  The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off …
Bloomberg:
Bob Menendez Pleads Not Guilty in Egyptian Foreign Agent Case  — New Jersey Democrat denies acting on Egypt's behalf for bribes  — Trial set for May 6 against senator, wife, three businessmen  —  US Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty to a new federal charge that he conspired …
Arthur Delaney / HuffPost:
Another GOP ‘Bombshell’ About Joe Biden Turns Out To Be A Dud  —  Republicans' impeachment inquiry continues to limp along in the background of their speaker drama.  —  LOADING  —  WASHINGTON — Republicans announced Friday that they had uncovered a “direct payment” to President Joe Biden …
Jack Ewing / New York Times:
Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says  —  The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.  —  The Department of Justice has expanded its inquiry into Tesla's business practices to include how far its vehicles …
 
 
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John Martin Fischer / Los Angeles Times:
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Nick Reisman / Politico:
A Former House Moderate Republican Warns of Lasting Damage in Speaker Fight
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Top Warren aide to join Biden's economic team
Discussion: CNN, Bloomberg and The Messenger
Juliegrace Brufke / Axios:
House GOP speaker race balloons to nine candidates
Christina A. Cassidy / Associated Press:
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New York Times:
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Politico:
Battleground Dem senators consider bucking Biden on border, Iran
The White House:
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