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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Trump attorney says Kavanaugh will ‘step up’ in ballot cases — An attorney for former President Trump, Alina Habba, said late Thursday that she has faith in the Supreme Court and believes that Justice Brett Kavanaugh will “step up” in Trump's ballot cases in Maine and Colorado.
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Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
If Trump Is Not an Insurrectionist, What Is He? — Last month the states of Colorado and Maine moved to disqualify Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. In response, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on his behalf …
Hannah Rabinowitz / CNN:
Illinois and Massachusetts voters seek to take Trump off 2024 ballot
Illinois and Massachusetts voters seek to take Trump off 2024 ballot
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
California lieutenant governor ‘swatted’ after push to boot Trump from ballot
California lieutenant governor ‘swatted’ after push to boot Trump from ballot
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Could the Supreme Court actually disqualify Trump?
Could the Supreme Court actually disqualify Trump?
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David Siders / Politico:
'These people know what they're doing': Why Trump is attacking Haley in NH — What if it is closer than expected in the Granite state? — Donald Trump may be up by 20 percentage points in New Hampshire, but he and his team have moved swiftly to cut down any opponent they see rising.
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
South Carolina 2024: Trump Leads Haley in South Carolina by 29-points
South Carolina 2024: Trump Leads Haley in South Carolina by 29-points
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NBC News:
Ron DeSantis says Trump is not ‘pro-life’ at Iowa town hall event
Ron DeSantis says Trump is not ‘pro-life’ at Iowa town hall event
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Kimberly Leonard / Politico:
‘The grassroots have left DeSantis’: Trump crushes Florida governor in Miami-Dade GOP straw poll
‘The grassroots have left DeSantis’: Trump crushes Florida governor in Miami-Dade GOP straw poll
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Kurt Schlichter / Townhall:
Trump Totally Should Pick Nikki Haley for His Veep
Trump Totally Should Pick Nikki Haley for His Veep
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Trump's China Scandal Is Way Worse Than What Biden Is Getting Impeached Over … House Democrats have produced a report showing that, during his presidency, Donald Trump accepted $7.8 million from foreign countries, most of which were from China. This serves as another illustration …
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Sarah K. Burris / Raw Story:
James Comer searched for China link to Biden — but Oversight found Trump instead: reporter — The House Oversight and Reform Committee, under Rep. James Comer's (R-KY) leadership, has searched through the finances of President Joe Biden and the rest of his family looking for incriminating links to foreign entities.
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Alex Thompson / Axios:
The White House's tense podium battle — They share a podium — and a mutual frustration. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the National Security Council's John Kirby frequently split the podium at media briefings, but behind the scenes their relationship is fraught with tension, White House sources tell Axios.
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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Florida resort cancels Jan. 6 event featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene — A resort in Florida canceled an event set for Saturday featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, claiming it was “not made aware” of its purpose.
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Politico:
The war in Gaza may widen. The Biden admin is getting ready for it. — That could put President Joe Biden in the center of a messy Middle East conflict in the midst of a bruising re-election campaign. — Biden administration officials are drawing up plans for the U.S. to respond …
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Ishaan Tharoor / Washington Post:
Israeli calls for Gaza's ethnic cleansing are only getting louder
Israeli calls for Gaza's ethnic cleansing are only getting louder
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NBC News:
Former Capitol Police officer outspoken about Jan. 6 launches run for Congress — Harry Dunn, who has testified extensively about the Jan. 6 riot, recently retired from the force and is running in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. — WASHINGTON — Nearly three years ago to the day …
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Melissa Quinn / CBS News:
Ex-Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces congressional run in Maryland
Ex-Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces congressional run in Maryland
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Nancy Pelosi / The Atlantic:
What January 6 Made Clear to Me — Our democratic institutions are only as strong as the courage of those entrusted with their care. — The sixth of january is the date prescribed in United States law for Congress to count the electoral votes in the presidential election.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Court says even passive members of Jan. 6 mob can be convicted of disorderly conduct — The decision is a victory for the Justice Department on one of the most common charges lodged against Jan. 6 defendants. — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Jan. 6 defendants can be found culpable of …
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Punchbowl News:
1/5/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AM — We have two pieces of big news this morning on behind-the-scenes machinations related to border security talks and government funding. … Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republican freshmen on a private conference call Thursday that he may try …
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Washington Post:
Trump wins back antiabortion movement as activists plot 2025 crackdowns — Many activists are looking past the former president's refusal to endorse a national abortion ban, focusing instead on how a future administration could restrict abortion pills — When Donald Trump …
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Politico:
McCarty eyes the ‘middle ground’ on crime — THE BUZZ: Fights over California's criminal justice system will lead to some of the biggest policy showdowns in the statehouse this year. And Assemblymember Kevin McCarty has been tapped to be the referee. — The Sacramento Democrat is on his way out …
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Arek Sarkissian / Politico:
Florida ready to follow Ohio and secure abortion rights — A measure has reached the threshold to qualify for this year's ballot. — TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida abortion rights advocates, who have seen access to the procedure erode in the state and nationally in recent years …
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Associated Press:
17-year-old kills sixth grader, wounds five others in Iowa school shooting, police say — Police say multiple people have been shot at a high school in Iowa — 17-year-old killed a sixth grader in Iowa school shooting, friends of suspect say he was bullied
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US Food and Drug Administration:
FDA Authorizes Florida's Drug Importation Program — For Immediate Release: — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration's drug importation program under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:
House prepares contempt of Congress resolution for Hunter Biden — The House Judiciary Committee will mark up a resolution next week to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena by failing to appear for a deposition. — Biden, the president's son …
Business Insider:
Bill Ackman's celebrity academic wife Neri Oxman's dissertation is marred by plagiarism — Harvard president Claudine Gay resigned after conservative activists revealed she had plagiarized. — Hedge fund manager and prominent Harvard donor Bill Ackman helped lead the charge against Gay.
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US Department of Justice:
Florida Proud Boy Sentenced on Felony Charges for Assaulting Police Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach — For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia — Defendant Became a Fugitive to Avoid Sentencing, Triggering a 6-Week Manhunt
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