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Senate staffer alleged by conservative outlets to have had sex in a hearing room is no longer employed — Conservative news outlets alleged that the aide to Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., appeared in a leaked video showing men having sex in a Senate hearing room. — Sen. Ben Cardin's office …
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Henry Rodgers / The Daily Caller:
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Staffer Caught Filming Gay Sex Tape In Senate Hearing Room (GRAPHIC) — Leaked amateur pornography shows a congressional staffer having anal sex with an unknown man in the Senate hearing room, video obtained by the Daily Caller shows. — The alleged staffer can also be seen …
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New York Times:
Florida Sex Scandal Shakes Moms for Liberty, as Group's Influence Wanes — The conservative group led the charge on the Covid-era education battles. But scandals and losses are threatening its power. — Moms for Liberty, a national right-wing advocacy group, was born in Florida as a response …
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Washington Post:
Lawsuit claims CPAC knew of past allegations of sexual misconduct by Matt Schlapp — Officials overseeing the Conservative Political Action Conference knew about past accusations of sexual misconduct by chairman Matt Schlapp but failed to investigate or remove him from his powerful post …
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
McCarthy mentee Vince Fong determined ineligible for congressional candidacy — California Assemblyman Vince Fong (R) isn't eligible to run for Congress in 2024, the state Secretary of State determined Friday, throwing Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) succession into question.
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Steven Shepard / Politico:
Why a Trump conviction might not save Biden's reelection — Pollsters have already started to explore what effect, if any, a criminal conviction before the election would have on Trump's support. — It's the go-to refrain for Democrats watching Joe Biden fall behind Donald Trump in polls: Just wait until Trump is convicted.
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Mike Memoli / NBC News:
Biden prides himself on being pro-labor. But one union that backed him early in 2020 remains on the sidelines this time. — The firefighters union was the first to support Biden last time he ran, but so far hasn't waded into this contest. Some leaders say that is because Trump is more popular among members.
Alex Leary / Wall Street Journal:
The Conservative Coterie Behind Trump's Second-Term Agenda
The Conservative Coterie Behind Trump's Second-Term Agenda
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Jason Berry / The Guardian:
‘The venom of our age’: James Carville on the danger of Mike Johnson's Christian nationalism — The veteran Democratic strategist discusses the ‘hypocrisy’ of his fellow Louisianan and the solace found in his own Catholic faith — As hard-right movements rattle or control European governments …
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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Sunday shows preview: Foreign aid, border bill in limbo; GOP candidates fight for Iowa — Aid for Ukraine and Israel in their respective wars will likely be the focus of this week's Sunday news shows, as the assistance has been in limbo as Senate Republicans demand more attention be given to the border.
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah — Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. Sheikh Nawaf was a valued partner and true friend …
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CBS News:
Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to 2 Georgia election workers he defamed, jury decides — Washington — A federal jury on Friday ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers who were at the center of baseless claims …
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Aimee Picchi / CBS News:
What is Rudy Giuliani's net worth in 2023? Here's a look into his assets amid defamation trial.
What is Rudy Giuliani's net worth in 2023? Here's a look into his assets amid defamation trial.
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Eileen Sullivan / New York Times:
Jury Orders Giuliani to Pay $148 Million to Election Workers He Defamed
Jury Orders Giuliani to Pay $148 Million to Election Workers He Defamed
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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton / The Messenger:
'I Don't Regret a Damn Thing,' Says Giuliani After Major Defamation Loss
'I Don't Regret a Damn Thing,' Says Giuliani After Major Defamation Loss
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Alex Horton / Washington Post:
Confederate Memorial at Arlington will be removed despite GOP opposition — Though dozens of congressional Republicans protested the move, the Army says it will begin work in coming days — The U.S. Army intends to remove a Confederate memorial from Arlington National Cemetery next week …
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The White House:
Joint Press Statement on Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting — The second U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) convened in Washington D.C. on December 15, 2023. Established to implement President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Yoon Suk Yeol's Washington Declaration …
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Watchdog groups push for disbarment of ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis over Georgia charges — Watchdog groups called for former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis's disbarment in a letter Friday. — “We, together with the additional signatories below, write to urge the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel …
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