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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 and The Messenger
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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Kinzinger says he'd vote for Biden instead of Trump ‘in a heartbeat’ — Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he would vote for President Biden instead of former President Trump “in a heartbeat.” — Kinzinger, an outspoken critic of Trump, was asked by CNN's Kaitlan Collins …
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Mediaite, NewsNation, New York Times, The Nation, Business Insider and The Messenger
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 …
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NBC News, The Messenger, Bloomberg, The Hill and Raw Story
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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The Bulwark, Hackwhackers and Political Wire
Washington Examiner:
DeSantis-Haley is the best replacement for Biden
DeSantis-Haley is the best replacement for Biden
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The Hill, Heatmap News, Washington Post, Washington Times, Fox News, WFLA-TV, USA Today and National Review
Julia Johnson / Washington Examiner:
No Labels has 13 contenders for ticket against Biden and Trump
No Labels has 13 contenders for ticket against Biden and Trump
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WATN
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
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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The Daily Caller, ABC News, Business Insider and New York Times
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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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
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Early Student Debt Cancellation for Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE — From Day One of my Administration, I vowed to fix the student loan system and make sure higher education is a pathway to the middle class - not a barrier to opportunity.
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UPI and The Messenger
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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
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
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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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Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump Launches into Courtroom Tirade About ‘Witch Hunt’ Fraud Case, Claiming He Deserves Damages
Trump Launches into Courtroom Tirade About ‘Witch Hunt’ Fraud Case, Claiming He Deserves Damages
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, New York Daily News and Political Wire
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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Minyvonne Burke / NBC News:
FAA to increase oversight of Boeing production and manufacturing following Alaska Airlines emergency landing — The FAA will audit Boeing's 737-9 MAX production line and its suppliers to evaluate Boeing's compliance with its approved quality procedures. — The Federal Aviation Administration …
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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.
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
Washington Post:
The AMA wants a Medicare cut reversed - and lawmakers to stay out of care — Good morning. I'm Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent at KFF Health News and host of its weekly news podcast, “What the Health?” Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts, and send tips to JulieR@kff.org.
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GovExec.com and Nebraska Examiner
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
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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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