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ABC News:
Special counsel probe uncovers new details about Trump's inaction on Jan. 6: Sources — Aides allegedly said Trump was “not interested” in doing more to stop the riot. — In a video message posted to Twitter on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, President Donald Trump addresses supporters participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Dan Pfeiffer / The Message Box:
How the GOP Became the Party of Insurrection — Three years after 1/6, the GOP reembraced the Big Lie out of cowardice and convenience — Three years ago, a mob of rioters, militia members, and political tourists violently stormed the United States Capitol for the express purpose …
Ben Blanchet / HuffPost:
‘Piece Of S**t’: Meghan McCain Rips Trump For Mocking Her Late Father — McCain criticized the former president for dishing out another attack at the late senator. — LOADING — Meghan McCain slammed former President Donald Trump for mocking her late father, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) …
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Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
Trump engaged in insurrection three years ago today. The Supreme Court must say so. — I told my family and out-of-town friends on Jan. 6, 2021, that the people invading Capitol were more than three miles away and I was safe in my apartment in Dupont Circle. — “People are still using the dog park!”
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CBS News, The Hill and Houston Style Magazine
Cate Cadell / Washington Post:
Trump skips Illinois loyalty oath promising not to overthrow government
Trump skips Illinois loyalty oath promising not to overthrow government
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USA Today, Mock Paper Scissors and WBEZ Chicago
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa
Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa
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Washington Post:
Trump tries reappropriating ‘insurrection’ on Jan. 6 anniversary
Trump tries reappropriating ‘insurrection’ on Jan. 6 anniversary
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USA Today, The Hill, The Nation, Political Wire, Axios and The Messenger
Summer Concepcion / NBC News:
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik won't commit to certifying the 2024 election results — “We will see if this is a legal and valid election,” Stefanik, a member of House GOP leadership and Donald Trump ally, said in an interview with “Meet the Press.” — Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Sunday …
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Kelly Garrity / Politico:
Johnson calls description of him as an election denier ‘nonsense,’ but won't say Biden won — The Constitution was “clearly violated during the 2020 election,” the Louisiana Republican said. — House Speaker Mike Johnson called suggestions that he is an election denier “nonsense,” …
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The Hill and Balloon Juice
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Johnson defends Trump's ‘poisoning’ immigrant remark: 'It's not hateful' — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended former President Trump's “poisoning the blood” remarks, arguing that while he would not use the language himself, he understands the “urgency” of Trump's warning about immigration.
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Washington Post:
Trump mocks Biden over stutter — Making fun of Biden's childhood speech impediment marks the latest crass form of politics that Trump has exhibited throughout his career — Donald Trump ridiculed President Biden over the economy, immigration and foreign policy before turning to personal mockery during an Iowa event on Friday night.
Wall Street Journal:
Elon Musk Has Used Illegal Drugs, Worrying Leaders at Tesla and SpaceX — Some executives and board members fear the billionaire's use of drugs—including LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, mushrooms and ketamine—could harm his companies — Elon Musk and his supporters offer several explanations …
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Politico:
The Lloyd Austin fallout is growing: 'Someone's head has to roll' — The defense chief is facing criticism for keeping his bosses in the dark. — At a White House meeting last week, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, noticed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was absent.
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Politico:
Pentagon didn't inform Biden, White House for days about Austin's hospitalization
Pentagon didn't inform Biden, White House for days about Austin's hospitalization
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CBS News:
Pressured by record migrant crossings, White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress — Pressured by the record levels of migrant crossings reported in December, the Biden administration is weighing whether to restrict a key presidential immigration authority …
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The Hill and Deseret News
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Roger Sollenberger / The Daily Beast:
Lauren Boebert's Ex Called The Cops After Physical Fight in Public on Saturday Night — Police confirmed an “active investigation” into the incident, while a Boebert aide told The Daily Beast that the congresswoman was acting in self-defense. … On Saturday night, three years …
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The Messenger, TMZ.com, Hartford Courant and UPROXX
Jaclyn Lee / ABC News:
Investigators seek fallen Alaska Airlines door plug, ask for public's help — NTSB experts arrived on Saturday to investigate Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. — Alaska Airlines N704AL, a 737 Max 9 which made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after a part …
Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Clyburn concerned Biden campaign isn't breaking through ‘MAGA wall’ — Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said on Sunday he was concerned the Biden campaign was not breaking through “MAGA wall,” in a reference to former President Trump's unwavering support from Republicans heading into 2024.