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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court agrees to weigh whether Trump can be kicked off ballot in Colorado — The case raises a novel legal question under a constitutional clause that prohibits those who have “engaged in insurrection” from serving in the federal government. — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court …
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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Justices to Decide Whether Trump Is Eligible for Colorado Ballot — The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last month that the former president could not appear on the state's Republican primary ballot because he had engaged in insurrection. — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed …
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Bloomberg and Washington Post
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 …
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Deadline, One America News Network, Iowa Starting Line, The Hill, The Maine Wire and Raw Story
Jonah E. Bromwich / New York Times:
New York A.G. Seeks $370 Million From Trump After Civil Fraud Trial — The penalty was well over the $250 million that the attorney general, Letitia James, had estimated in the fall of 2022, when she sued the former president. — The New York attorney general on Friday asked the judge …
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NBC News:
N.Y. AG calls for $370 million fine against Trump and lifetime ban from real estate industry
N.Y. AG calls for $370 million fine against Trump and lifetime ban from real estate industry
Associated Press:
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Trump attorney says Kavanaugh will ‘step up’ in ballot cases
Trump attorney says Kavanaugh will ‘step up’ in ballot cases
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Fox News:
Wayne LaPierre announces resignation as NRA chief — FIRST ON FOX: Longtime National Rifle Association (NRA) chief Wayne LaPierre on Friday announced his resignation, Fox News Digital has learned. — “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA …
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Danny Hakim / New York Times:
Wayne LaPierre Resigns From N.R.A. With Trial Set to Open — The resignation of Mr. LaPierre, the National Rifle Association's longtime leader, came as he faced a corruption trial in Manhattan. — On the eve of a legal battle in New York, Wayne LaPierre told board members on Friday …
Tara Suter / The Hill:
Raskin touts Biden's Jan. 6 speech as ‘remarkable’ ahead of riot anniversary — Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called President Biden's recent speech that went after former President Trump “remarkable” in an interview on MSNBC Friday. — “Well, it was a remarkable speech which spoke directly …
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The Hill:
Biden gives full-throated attack on Trump over Jan. 6 — President Biden on Friday gave his first major general election speech — one that delivered a furious attack on his likely GOP opponent, former President Trump, and a stark warning that Trump's reelection would post a threat to American democracy.
Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Biden Condemns Trump as Dire Threat to Democracy in a Blistering Speech
Biden Condemns Trump as Dire Threat to Democracy in a Blistering Speech
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Roll Call, New York Post, National Review, New Republic, Mediaite, Human Events and Digby's Hullabaloo
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Trump's China Scandal Is Way Worse Than What Biden Is Getting Impeached Over
Trump's China Scandal Is Way Worse Than What Biden Is Getting Impeached Over
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Kathryn Watson / CBS News:
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: “Democracy is on the ballot”
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: “Democracy is on the ballot”
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Kayla Gallagher / The Messenger:
Trump Shares New Ad: ‘God Made Trump’ — The ad, which has a run-time of two minutes and 44 seconds, alleges that God created the former president for the purpose of leading the nation — “God Made Trump,” a new nearly three minute ad from former President Donald Trump's campaign claims.
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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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New York Times:
F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada — The agency authorized Florida to purchase medicines directly from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are far cheaper. Pharmaceutical companies oppose the plan. — The Food and Drug Administration has allowed Florida …
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Ann E. Marimow / Washington Post:
Supreme Court to decide if U.S. law requires some emergency room abortions — The Justice Department challenged an Idaho abortion ban, saying federal law requires emergency room doctors to perform abortions in some circumstances — The Supreme Court said Friday it will review …
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Associated Press, New York Times, The Hill, Politico, Bloomberg, CBS News, RedState, Talking Points Memo, Roll Call, Mercury News, SCOTUSblog, Idaho Capital Sun, KRDO, The Intercept, The 19th and Political Wire
Noah Kirsch / The Daily Beast:
Billionaire Mark Cuban Fires Back at Bill Ackman Over Diversity at Harvard — Cuban disputes Ackman's 4,000-word screed against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. — In the wake of Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard, billionaire investor Bill Ackman posted …
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Twitchy, BizPac Review, New York Post, IJR and Fox News
Alix Martichoux / The Hill:
CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness nationwide: See where it's worst — (NEXSTAR) - What a difference a week can make. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday shows an 18% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week.
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NBC News, Associated Press, Deseret News and abc7NY
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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Brad Dress / The Hill:
Defense secretary recovering after hospital visit — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recovering after a recent visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Pentagon said Friday. — Austin was admitted to the Washington hospital Monday evening, according to Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
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The Messenger, Fox News, The Daily Caller, Associated Press and abc7NY
NBC News:
American rape suspect who allegedly faked own death, posed as U.K. citizen extradited back to U.S. — A man believed to be Nicholas Rossi, sought by prosecutors in Utah, turned up in Scotland in 2022, suffering from Covid-19. — An American who allegedly faked his own death to dodge …
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BBC, KSLTV.com, Los Angeles Times, Metro.co.uk, The Messenger and The Daily Beast
Zachary Warmbrodt / Politico:
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Courtenay Brown / Axios:
U.S. economy adds 216,000 jobs in December, ending 2023 with a bang
U.S. economy adds 216,000 jobs in December, ending 2023 with a bang
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Melissa Quinn / CBS News:
Ex-Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces congressional run in Maryland — Washington — Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police officer who has extensively spoken out about the violence he and other law enforcement experienced on Jan. 6, 2021, announced Friday that he is launching a campaign for Congress in Maryland.
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NBC News:
Former Capitol Police officer outspoken about Jan. 6 launches run for Congress
Former Capitol Police officer outspoken about Jan. 6 launches run for Congress
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