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Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
The Colorado Decision: Heads Trump Wins. Tails America Loses. — 1. The Sunshine State — I don't have a firm opinion about the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling that Donald Trump cannot appear on the state's presidential ballot. — As a matter of law, I can see it both ways.
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
Colorado Supreme Court justices face a flood of threats after disqualifying Trump from the ballot — The latest round of threats fits a familiar pattern: Trump faces a legal setback, and officials face threats. — In the 24 hours since the Colorado Supreme Court kicked former President Donald Trump off …
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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Booting Trump off the ballot isn't just legally correct — it's the smart move for the Supreme Court — This is one of those rare situations where what's good for the country is also good for the GOP — Let's just get this out the way up front: If Donald Trump is removed from enough state ballots …
Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Put Off Hearing Case on Immunity Claim — The former president urged the justices to move slowly in his federal election interference case, an apparent attempt to delay the trial, set for March. — Former President Donald J. Trump urged the Supreme Court …
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Rcabello / Lieutenant Governor:
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Calls for Secretary of State Weber to Explore Legal Options to Remove Former President Donald Trump from California's 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot — Contact: Press@ltg.ca.gov, (916) 803-2191 — SACRAMENTO - Today, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis sent …
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
4 takeaways from the Colorado Supreme Court's disqualifying Trump — Tuesday will go down as a momentous date in American political history, with the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that a former president engaged in insurrection and is therefore disqualified from the presidency.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller / Des Moines Register:
‘I will beat him fair and square,’ Nikki Haley says after Colorado court disqualifies Trump
‘I will beat him fair and square,’ Nikki Haley says after Colorado court disqualifies Trump
Joey Garrison / USA Today:
President Biden, in wake of Colorado ruling, says Trump ‘no question’ supported an insurrection
President Biden, in wake of Colorado ruling, says Trump ‘no question’ supported an insurrection
Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
Colorado Secretary Of State ‘Extremely Concerned’ About Pro-Trump Violence
Colorado Secretary Of State ‘Extremely Concerned’ About Pro-Trump Violence
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Colorado GOP is discussing switching to a caucus if Trump remains off the primary ballot
Colorado GOP is discussing switching to a caucus if Trump remains off the primary ballot
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Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Donald Trump Asks the Supreme Court to Sit on His Coup Case
Donald Trump Asks the Supreme Court to Sit on His Coup Case
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Steve Reilly / The Messenger:
Trump Gag Order Opinion Reissued by US Appeals Court, Revealing Public Officials' Security Concerns
Trump Gag Order Opinion Reissued by US Appeals Court, Revealing Public Officials' Security Concerns
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Mark Alfred / The Daily Beast:
California Lieutenant Guv Eyes Bid to Keep Trump Off State Ballot
California Lieutenant Guv Eyes Bid to Keep Trump Off State Ballot
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Jesse Paul / The Colorado Sun:
Colorado GOP threatens to withdraw from or ignore state's presidential primary if Trump isn't on the ballot
Colorado GOP threatens to withdraw from or ignore state's presidential primary if Trump isn't on the ballot
Paul Rosenzweig / The Bulwark:
A Need for Speed: SCOTUS Should Move Fast on Trump Immunity Claim
A Need for Speed: SCOTUS Should Move Fast on Trump Immunity Claim
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Disqualifying Trump from the Ballot is a Step Too Far
Disqualifying Trump from the Ballot is a Step Too Far
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Zachary Leeman / The Messenger:
Texas Lt. Gov. Floats Removing Biden From State Ballot in Response to Colorado Dumping Trump
Texas Lt. Gov. Floats Removing Biden From State Ballot in Response to Colorado Dumping Trump
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Amy B Wang / Washington Post:
Trump's GOP presidential rivals join in criticism of Colorado ruling
Trump's GOP presidential rivals join in criticism of Colorado ruling
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Savannah Kuchar / USA Today:
Sen. Thom Tillis moves to block other states from disqualifying Trump after Colorado decision
Sen. Thom Tillis moves to block other states from disqualifying Trump after Colorado decision
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Dan McLaughlin / National Review:
There Is No Nonpolitical Case for Trying Trump before Election Day
There Is No Nonpolitical Case for Trying Trump before Election Day
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
Jan. 6 rioter nabbed in Bumble dating app sting pleads guilty to assaulting officers — Andrew Taake was turned in by a Bumble user who used the dating app to try to illicit confessions from Donald Trump supporters who took part in the Capitol attack. — WASHINGTON — Nearly three years ago …
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Alex Nguyen / The Daily Beast:
Capitol Rioter's High-School Classmate Gives Him Up to Feds — REVENGE OF THE NERDS — The FBI arrested a Minnesota man for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riots after one of his high-school classmates told the feds he'd posted a selfie from the U.S. Capitol during the attack …
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Will Steakin / ABC News:
Speaker Mike Johnson and daughter were profiled attending ‘purity ball’ in 2015 German TV news segment — The unearthed segment is the latest example of Johnson's deeply held views. — A still image from a 2015 German news segment featuring Mike Johnson and his family.
Reuters:
U.S. to free ally of Venezuela's Maduro in exchange for 36 prisoners -source — The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans to release up to 36 people, including up to 12 Americans, in exchange for the U.S. government's release of a Maduro ally, two Venezuelan sources said on Wednesday.
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The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Securing the Release of Americans Detained in Venezuela
Statement from President Joe Biden on Securing the Release of Americans Detained in Venezuela
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Associated Press:
US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’
US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’
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Mike Godwin / Washington Post:
Yes, it's okay to compare Trump to Hitler. Don't let me stop you. — Mike Godwin is an attorney and author in Washington. — My very minor status as an authority on Adolf Hitler comparisons stems from having coined “Godwin's Law” about three decades ago.
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Shauneen Miranda / Axios:
Biden campaign compares Trump to Hitler in quotes graphic
Biden campaign compares Trump to Hitler in quotes graphic
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Ally Mutnick / Politico:
House Republicans land last-minute Ohio recruit for key House race — House Republicans launched a last-minute scramble to recruit state Rep. Derek Merrin. — House Republicans may have found a way to salvage their flailing prospects in a crucial swing seat.
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
Scoop: Warner Bros. Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount Global — Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish on Tuesday in New York City to discuss a possible merger, Axios has learned from multiple sources.
Caitlin Yilek / CBS News:
U.S. charges Hezbollah operative who allegedly planned 1994 Argentina bombing that killed 85 — Washington — The Justice Department announced terrorism charges on Wednesday against an operative with the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah who allegedly helped plan the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina.
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Reese Gorman / Washington Examiner:
Matt Gaetz fundraises off the possibility that the House will expel him like Santos — Following the expulsion of former New York Rep. George Santos, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is fundraising off the possibility that the House might come after him next. — In a fundraising email sent Dec. 13 …
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Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
Judge says Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million judgment immediately — Rudy Giuliani must immediately pay the $148 million he owes two Georgia women he falsely accused of helping steal the 2020 election, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in a scathing order accusing the former Trump attorney of ongoing dishonesty.
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6abc:
Pilot, photographer killed after Action News' Chopper 6 crashes in wooded area of New Jersey — The crew members have a long history with our station and have been working as part of the Action News team for years. — By, 6abc Digital Staff, Trish Hartman, Maggie Kent, and Katherine Scott
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Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Lincoln Memorial steps vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti — The steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington were vandalized overnight Tuesday with graffiti that read “Free Gaza,” among other phrases, according to U.S. Park Police and local news reports. — U.S. Park Police confirmed …
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