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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, Digby's Hullabaloo and Twitchy
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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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The New Civil Rights Movement, Raw Story, Hackwhackers and Digby's Hullabaloo
Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
E. Jean Carroll Wants Judge to Stop Trump From Turning Trial Into a ‘Circus’ — Carroll's legal team on Friday questioned whether Trump can even testify — and showed his five-minute courtroom tirade in his fraud case to argue he wants to ‘sow chaos’ — JWPlayer
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USA Today, Associated Press, New York Times, Raw Story, New Republic, Mediaite and Political Wire
Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump's Courtroom Outbursts in New York May Hurt His Appellate Prospects, Experts Say
Trump's Courtroom Outbursts in New York May Hurt His Appellate Prospects, Experts Say
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The Hill, New York Times, Raw Story, New Yorker and Blaze Media
Ken Bensinger / New York Times:
Iowa Pastors Say Video Depicting Trump as Godly Is ‘Very Concerning’
Iowa Pastors Say Video Depicting Trump as Godly Is ‘Very Concerning’
Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Trump Scores Rare Legal Win With Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit
Trump Scores Rare Legal Win With Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit
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Raw Story, The Wrap, New York Times, Business Insider and Bloomberg
Bloomberg:
How the US and UK Came to Attack the Houthis — From a conference in St. Croix to military action in Yemen — US pursued diplomatic track before turning to its arsenal — President Joe Biden was vacationing in St. Croix on the morning of Jan. 1 when he convened a meeting of his national security team.
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Greene denounces Yemen strikes, pointing to Biden's past criticism of Trump
Greene denounces Yemen strikes, pointing to Biden's past criticism of Trump
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CNN:
US and UK carry out strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
US and UK carry out strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Ron DeSantis Admits Fox News Isn't Real News … Meeting with reporters Friday, Ron DeSantis blurted out something every Republican politician knows, but never says: Conservative media does not hold Republicans accountable. “He's got basically a Praetorian Guard of the conservative media …
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Semafor, National Review, The Wrap, Mediaite and Florida Politics
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Meg Kinnard / Associated Press:
DeSantis plans to go from Iowa to South Carolina, instead of New Hampshire, as he targets Haley — Ron DeSantis is taking his battle with Nikki Haley directly to her home state, planning to head straight to South Carolina — which holds the first GOP votes in the South — after Monday's Iowa caucuses.
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Politico, The Daily Beast, Fox News, New York Times, The Bulwark, PolitiFact and SC Daily Gazette
Michael Schaffer / Politico:
Dean Phillips: I'm Being Blackballed — and It's Joe Biden's Fault — What the Minnesota Rep's unsurprising media struggles say about our news ecosystem. — “I'm appalled,” fumes U.S. Rep. and presidential hopeful Dean Phillips. “I'm disappointed. I'm disgusted that professionals …
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The American Spectator, The Spectator World, The Daily Caller, Raw Story, The Daily Signal and Fox News
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Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Democratic group plans $140 million voter testimonial onslaught against Donald Trump
Democratic group plans $140 million voter testimonial onslaught against Donald Trump
Ryan Lizza / Politico:
Joe Biden Called David Axelrod a ‘Prick.’ It Won't Shut Him Up.
Joe Biden Called David Axelrod a ‘Prick.’ It Won't Shut Him Up.
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The Hill, Washington Examiner and Fox News
The Messenger:
Hunter Biden's Offer to Testify Won't Protect Him From Contempt, GOP Says — If Republicans 'want to play chicken with this, fine, that's their choice,' a source close to Hunter Biden told The Messenger — House Republicans said Friday they will continue to pursue contempt of Congress charges …
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RedState, Associated Press, One America News Network, New York Post, New York Times, Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion and Raw Story
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The Hill:
Hunter Biden reverses course, would sit for closed-door deposition with new subpoena
Hunter Biden reverses course, would sit for closed-door deposition with new subpoena
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Washington Examiner, Bloomberg, Washington Free Beacon, National Review, The Daily Caller, The Federalist, Fox News and NewsNation
Maxine Joselow / Washington Post:
Oil companies will soon pay fees for emitting a climate ‘super-pollutant’ — The action is one of the Biden administration's strongest against the fossil fuel industry under provisions of a 2022 climate law — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed steep new fees …
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Associated Press, New York Times, Washington Examiner, The Hill, API, Daily Caller News Foundation, Electrek and Stateline
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Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Fox News Kicks Mike Lindell and His MyPillow Ads to the Curb — The pillow magnate claims Fox News “canceled” him for hiring Lou Dobbs, but a Fox News source with knowledge told The Daily Beast that Lindell simply hasn't paid his bills. — MAGA pillow magnate Mike Lindell alleges that Fox News …
Carolyn Thompson / Associated Press:
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket — Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket. Payton Gendron, 20, is already serving …
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Diana Falzone / Mediaite:
EXCLUSIVE: Here's The Tape of Roger Stone Discussing Assassination of Democrats — Which He Denied Ever Doing — Roger Stone has contested Mediaite's reporting this week regarding comments he made on tape floating the assassination of two members of Congress.
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Raw Story
Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Trump ordered to pay New York Times, three reporters nearly $400,000 in legal costs over dismissed lawsuit — A New York judge former President Donald Trump to pay The New York Times and three of its reporters nearly $400,000 to cover their legal costs for a lawsuit by him that was dismissed last year.
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Gary Langer / ABC News:
Americans divided on how SCOTUS should handle Trump ballot access: POLL — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear ballot access arguments on Feb. 8. — Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump campaigns, in Clinton, Iowa, Jan 6, 2024.
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Bloomberg, The Messenger and The Hill
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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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CBS News and Washington Post
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Internal Revenue Service:
More than $482 million recovered from 1,600 millionaires who have not paid tax debts — WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today continued progress to expand enforcement efforts related to high-income individuals, large corporations and complex partnerships as part of wider efforts to transform the agency.
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Andrew Keshner / MarketWatch:
IRS has already collected more than $500 million in back taxes from delinquent millionaires
IRS has already collected more than $500 million in back taxes from delinquent millionaires
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UPI and Associated Press
Ann E. Marimow / Washington Post:
Supreme Court to review restrictions on homeless encampments — The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether state and local officials can punish homeless individuals for camping and sleeping in public spaces when shelter beds are unavailable. — The justices will review …
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Kate Gibson / CBS News:
Quaker Oats recalls more granola products due to salmonella risk — Quaker Oats is expanding a prior recall to include additional cereals, granola bars and snacks sold across the U.S. because they could be contaminated with salmonella. — The recalled products are sold throughout the 50 states …
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Politico:
The real Senate battleground — PROGRAMMING NOTE: We'll be off this Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday. — THE BUZZ: BANKING ON THE BAY — Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff launched their first TV ads of the Senate campaign this week …
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Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, Sacramento Bee, Washington Examiner, KGET-TV and Political Wire
NBC News:
Swing state Republican parties are engulfed in turmoil ahead of key 2024 races — Republicans are concerned state leadership strife in Florida, Michigan and Nevada could jeopardize the party's chances this fall. — Republican parties in three battleground states are navigating turbulence …
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The Detroit News and Raw Story