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Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
'He's a child' Trump is imploding because he thinks 'rules don't apply to him': biographer  —  Former President Donald Trump had a bad day on the witness stand at his civil fraud trial in New York, snapping at state attorneys and offering contradictory stories about his company's dubious property valuations …
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CBS News:
Eye Opener: Former President Donald Trump clashes with judge in New York fraud trial  —  Former President Donald Trump takes the stand in his New York fraud trial, appearing to dodge questions and lashing out at the judge as prosecutors make their case.  Also, one month into Israel's war with Hamas …
Discussion: RedState
Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Trump attorney says New York attorney general is ‘just not that bright’  —  Former President Trump's attorney Alina Habba went after New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, saying she's “just not that bright.”  —  James is leading the ongoing civil trial against Trump alleging …
NBC News:
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says Trump can't win in 2024 as she endorses Ron DeSantis
Erica Orden / Politico:
'I'm not a windmill person': Trump takes the witness stand and doesn't break character
NBC News:
Jan. 6 riot was ‘culmination’ of Trump conspiracies to overturn 2020 election, special counsel says in new filing
Discussion: CNBC
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
3 early takeaways from Trump's testimony
Marianne LeVine / Washington Post:
Grievances, insults, tangents: Trump brings his 2024 campaign into the courtroom
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Politico:
Biden's stumbles spark concerns about ad strategy and surrogate operation  —  The campaign says it's not revamping its approach amid stagnant polls and fear-filled Democrats.  —  In late August, Joe Biden's reelection campaign announced a massive ad buy to run on television and online in key battleground states.
Grace Yarrow / The Texas Tribune:
Ted Cruz says he expects to run for president again, criticizes Democrats for pro-Palestine rhetoric  —  In an interview about his upcoming book “Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America,” Cruz talks about 2024, antisemitism and “woke” politics.  —  WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz …
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Kayla Gallagher / The Messenger:   Sen. Ted Cruz Teases Another White House Run, Says First Attempt at Presidency Was ‘Fun’
Alexandra Hutzler / ABC News:
Netanyahu to ABC's Muir: ‘No cease-fire’ without release of hostages  —  He spoke exclusively with “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir.  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir, Nov. 6, 2023.  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
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Zachary Petrizzo / The Daily Beast:
Marjorie Taylor Greene Shows Congress How to Lose Friends and Not Influence People  —  Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest spat with her fellow Republican members is doing her no favors.  —  As House Republicans try to move past the rifts demonstrated during their three-week speakership quagmire …
Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Democratic senator expresses worries about potential World War III  —  Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) shared concerns Monday over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, saying he's had to consider whether it could escalate into a global conflict amid rising tensions across the Middle East.
Matt Holt / The Messenger:
Montana Democrat Jon Tester's First TV Spot Highlights His Roots in the State  —  He's reprising a theme that worked for him in 2018 as he gears up for his toughest race yet  —  Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, the last remaining statewide elected Democrat in Montana, is facing the toughest race of his career.
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Jon Tester launches his first TV ad in crucial Montana Senate race
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Tesnim Zekeria / Popular Information:
Criminalizing dissent  —  Sixty-one activists appeared before Fulton County Court yesterday on racketeering charges related to their protest of Atlanta's new “Public Safety Training Center,” commonly known as Cop City.  The arraignment comes after the Georgia Attorney General's Office alleged …
Wall Street Journal:
Behind the Hunter Biden Investigation: Mistrust, Mutual Suspicion, Delays  —  Special Counsel David Weiss will defend his probe with lawmakers behind closed doors  —  The yearslong criminal investigation into Hunter Biden has aired a lot of dirty laundry about the president's son's attempts …
Politico:
Dems see a big upside to Johnson's conservative funding push  —  The new speaker has leaned into the right flank's spending crusade, giving House Democrats plenty of election messaging on cuts to education, Amtrak, LGBTQ policies and abortion rights.  —  House Democrats were already attacking …
Julia Johnson / Washington Examiner:
Larry Hogan's PAC releases presidential-style ad focused on foreign policy  —  Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's PAC released a new advertisement Tuesday focused on foreign policy, namely toward Israel and Ukraine.  The video's presidential style also added fuel to speculation …
Discussion: The Hill, Axios and Political Wire
Wall Street Journal:
Capitol Hill Targets Legacy Preferences for College Admissions  —  Bipartisan bill comes amid scrutiny of diversity and fairness after Supreme Court decision  —  WASHINGTON—Senators are taking fresh aim at legacy and donor preferences for admission to college, as advantages given …
Discussion: The Hill and Washington Post
 
 
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Matthew Rodriguez / CBS News:
Jewish man, 69, dies after clash during dueling protests over Israel-Palestinian conflict in L.A. area
Aitor Hernández-Morales / Politico:
Portuguese PM António Costa in crisis after cops raid residence
Discussion: Associated Press
Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
Biden administration urges SCOTUS to hear trans care cases, strike down bans
Discussion: RedState
Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
Three GOP AGs seek to join medication abortion lawsuit, raising SCOTUS questions
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Jillian Frankel / NBC News:
5 candidates qualify for the Miami GOP debate, with Doug Burgum missing out
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Walter Russell Mead / Wall Street Journal:
Iran Might Have Miscalculated in Gaza
Discussion: National Review
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
A disgraced former Trump official wants to deport Palestinians
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Robert Schmad / The Daily Caller:
Here's How The Liberal Money Machine Is Fueling Pro-Hamas Activism
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Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Disney board members are exploring fresh candidates in their search for a successor to Bob Iger, including EA CEO Andrew Wilson

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Nicholas Carlson unveils Dynamo, a video-focused company that aims to make “cinematic” stories, and raised $3.4M from Henry Blodget, Jessica Lessin, and others

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