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Politico:
Trump's latest about-face: He now says 2020 election was ‘long over’ — It's a new piece of rhetoric that Trump hopes will help him win immunity from his criminal charges. — In the months after the 2020 election, Donald Trump leaned on his campaign to launch ad blitzes and legal challenges …
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Raw Story, New York Times, Political Wire, Washington Examiner, The Messenger and NPR
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Michael Kruse / Politico:
‘This to Him Is the Grand Finale’: Donald Trump's 50-Year Mission to Discredit the Justice System — The former president is in unparalleled legal peril, but he has mastered the ability to grind down the legal system to his advantage. It's already changing our democracy.
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Political Wire
Washington Post:
Live updates Closing statements conclude in Trump's N.Y. civil fraud trial — Closing statements concluded Thursday in New York state's $370 million civil fraud trial against Donald Trump, his company and others. Show more — Key updates — Trump rails against trial, judge from courtroom seat
Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
Trump's history of launching “birther” conspiracy theories against rivals
Trump's history of launching “birther” conspiracy theories against rivals
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KHOU-TV, USA Today, Raw Story, Washington Examiner, Truthout and PolitiFact
Washington Post:
Trump assails his fraud trial in courtroom speech as case winds down
Trump assails his fraud trial in courtroom speech as case winds down
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Tori Otten / New Republic:
Trump Admits He Was “Doing Services” for Foreign Governments Who Paid Him
Trump Admits He Was “Doing Services” for Foreign Governments Who Paid Him
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ABC News, The Daily Caller, Business Insider and New York Times
Paul Rosenzweig / The Bulwark:
Trump's Lawyers Argue Biden Can Assassinate Him
Trump's Lawyers Argue Biden Can Assassinate Him
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U-S-NEWS.COM, CNN, Raw Story, HotAir, CBS News and New York Times
Emma G. Fitzsimmons / New York Times:
In the Bronx, Trump's Name Is Replaced at a Golf Course
In the Bronx, Trump's Name Is Replaced at a Golf Course
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abc7NY, Golf.com, Political Wire and New York Daily News
Associated Press:
US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen — WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and British militaries were bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship …
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The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas in Yemen — Today, at my direction, U.S. military forces—together with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands—successfully conducted strikes against a number …
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Politico:
Inside Biden's decision to strike the Houthis — The administration had been under pressure to respond to the Iran-backed attacks. — President Joe Biden was still on his holiday getaway in St. Croix when he spoke with his national security team on the first morning of 2024.
Faisal Islam / BBC:
US and UK launch strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen
US and UK launch strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen
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Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Elise Stefanik's Ugly “Hostages” Barb Points to Serious GOP Mayhem Ahead — GOP Representative Elise Stefanik no doubt thought it was shrewd to describe the rioters who attacked the Capitol as “January 6 hostages.” This sort of talk hits a sweet trifecta for a GOP leader with seemingly limitless ambition.
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Jan. 6 ‘hostage’ comments fuel House GOP divisions in tough election year — Now members of Republican leadership are echoing conspiracy theorists and the ex-president's rhetoric — Congressional bureau chief — Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, the campaign of Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) …
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Blue Virginia
Sophia Cai / Axios:
How MAGA pastors boost Trump's campaign
How MAGA pastors boost Trump's campaign
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New York Times and Raw Story
Cory Turner / NPR:
Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans — In a surprise move, the Biden administration says it will fast-track a big change, previously scheduled for July, that will soon erase the debts of thousands of federal student loan borrowers …
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The White House, Washington Examiner, CBS News, The Messenger, USA Today, NBC News, ABC News, CNBC, Forbes and Associated Press
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Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
Biden cancels student loans for more borrowers
Biden cancels student loans for more borrowers
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Iowa Capital Dispatch, The Hill, Chicago Sun Times and USA Today
Casey Newton / Platformer:
Why Platformer is leaving Substack — After much consideration, we have decided to move Platformer off of Substack. Over the next few days, the publication will migrate to a new website powered by the nonprofit, open-source publishing platform Ghost. If you already subscribe to Platformer …
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Julia Johnson / Washington Examiner:
No Labels has 13 contenders for ticket against Biden and Trump — No Labels, the centrist organization plotting a potential 2024 presidential ticket, has 13 possible candidates to challenge a rematch of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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Associated Press:
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
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Kelsey Brugger / Politico:
Congress approves resolution against Biden EV charger plans — The measure targets a limited waiver from Buy America rules. Democrats and the White House say it would backfire. — The House approved legislation Thursday to undo a Biden administration rule meant to facilitate the proliferation of electric vehicle charging stations.
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The Daily Caller and Washington Examiner
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Rachel Frazin / The Hill:
House votes down Biden ‘Buy America’ waiver for EV chargers
House votes down Biden ‘Buy America’ waiver for EV chargers
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Fox News, Washington Examiner and Associated Press
Megan K. Stack / New York Times:
Don't Turn Away From the Charges of Genocide Against Israel — With the question of whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza now before the International Court of Justice, the Biden administration has struck a tone of glib dismissal. — “Meritless” seems to be the agreed-upon term among U.S. officials.
Melanie Mason / Politico:
Schiff would abolish filibuster, end the Electoral College in his pro-democracy plan — The proposal dovetails with Rep. Adam Schiff's campaign focus on the threats of Trumpism. — California Senate candidate and Congressmember Adam Schiff is calling for a major overhaul of American institutions …
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Los Angeles Times
Politico:
Johnson confronts biggest test yet: Whether to walk away from his own funding deal — Conservatives are pushing him to renege. Most of the rest of his party wants him to stand firm. Whichever path he chooses carries real risks. — Speaker Mike Johnson's grip on his fractious conference slipped …
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The Daily Beast, Axios, New Republic and The Bulwark
Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Democratic group plans $140 million voter testimonial onslaught against Donald Trump — The effort will focus on appealing to working class women in the northern swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin — Democrats began the search last summer, fanning out through …
Richard Rubin / Wall Street Journal:
$6 Trillion in Taxes Are at Stake in This Year's Elections — Biden, Republicans offer vastly different plans for handling tax cuts that lapse after 2025 — WASHINGTON—There isn't a dime's worth of a difference between the political parties. The chasm is more like $6 trillion.
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The Guardian, International Liberty and Vox
Zane McNeill / Truthout:
Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism — “More attempts to chill free speech in the ‘free’ State of Florida,” said one Democratic lawmaker. — Florida State Sen. Jason Brodeur (R) recently introduced a bill that would revoke certain privileges from journalists …
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LGBTQ Nation and Raw Story
NBC News:
Smaller events, fewer ties — Biden is heeding advice to loosen up — As 2024 approached, Biden aides suggested a shift in his public style to help ease voters' concerns about his age. — WASHINGTON — Through decades of political life before he entered the White House …