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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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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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Politico, The Daily Beast, The Messenger, New York Post and Mediaite
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 …
Cate Cadell / Washington Post:
Trump skips Illinois loyalty oath promising not to overthrow government — Republican polling leader Donald Trump did not sign a loyalty oath requested of candidates for election in Illinois that asks, among other things, to swear that they won't support overthrowing the government …
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa — Nearly a week before the state's caucuses, a frenzy of campaigning belies a seemingly static G.O.P. race, with former President Donald J. Trump the prohibitive front-runner. — Donald J. Trump's escalating attacks on Nikki Haley …
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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
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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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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The Messenger, CBS News, Vanity Fair, NBC News and Salon
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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Wall Street Journal:
Hospitalized Pentagon Chief Was in Intensive Care Unit
Hospitalized Pentagon Chief Was in Intensive Care Unit
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The Hill, Associated Press, Reuters and Political Wire
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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Associated Press:
The US sees a drop in illegal border crossings after Mexico increases enforcement — Daniel Bermudez's family had fled Venezuela and was headed to the U.S. to seek asylum when the freight train they were riding through Mexico was stopped by immigration officials.
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HotAir, Washington Examiner and Voice of America
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.
CBS News:
CBS News poll finds fewer Americans expecting economic slowdown now — Most Americans continue to rate the economy negatively, but sentiment has been slightly improving of late, and Americans now think the longer-term outlook appears more stable. Related to this, more are now noticing lower gas prices.