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CNN:
Taiwan voters dismiss China warnings and hand ruling party a historic third consecutive presidential win — Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party pulled off a historic third consecutive presidential victory on Saturday as voters shrugged off warnings by China that their re-election would increase the risk of conflict.
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United States Department of State:
On Taiwan's Election — The United States congratulates Dr. Lai Ching-te on his victory in Taiwan's presidential election.
On Taiwan's Election — The United States congratulates Dr. Lai Ching-te on his victory in Taiwan's presidential election.
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Amanda Yen / The Daily Beast:
Trump Uses Mobster-Turned-Rat as Character Witness — The former president suggested two presiding justices could learn ethics from ex-mobster Sammy the Bull. — Donald Trump would like to thank former mob boss Salvatore Gravano aka “Sammy the Bull” for his support.
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Olivia Alafriz / Politico:
Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorses Trump — Lee is among at least 21 Republican senators who have endorsed Trump so far. — Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorsed former President Donald Trump, calling the presidential race a “binary choice.” — “Look, whether you like Donald Trump or not …
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Axios:
Scoop: John Kerry to leave Biden administration, help campaign — John Kerry, the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, will leave the administration later this winter, and plans to help President Biden's campaign, Axios has learned. … - Kerry is working with White House Chief …
Washington Post:
Tom Shales, Pulitzer-winning TV critic of fine-tuned wit, dies at 79 — He spent nearly 40 years writing for The Washington Post and was known for his incisive and barbed commentary — Tom Shales, a Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic for The Washington Post who brought incisive …
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Lisa Lerer / New York Times:
Ahead of Iowa Caucuses, Voters Fear the Prospect of Civil Unrest — As Monday's caucuses approach, voters casually throw around the prospect of World War III and civil unrest, anxious of divisions they fear are tearing the country apart. — Presidential elections traditionally speak to future aspirations …
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Nate Raymond / Reuters:
Ban on guns in post offices is unconstitutional, US judge rules — A federal judge in Florida on Friday ruled that a U.S. law that bars people from possessing firearms in post offices is unconstitutional, citing a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling from 2022 that expanded gun rights.
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Elena Schneider / Politico:
Biden campaign turns to a Jon Stewart vet for research help — The president's reelection effort is starting to fill out. — President Joe Biden's campaign is tapping a veteran of Jon Stewart's old show and a top aide from a progressive stalwart in the latest move to build out its national staff.
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Nnamdi Egwuonwu / NBC News:
Vivek Ramaswamy campaign still facing voter questions on race and religion days before Iowa — Apoorva Ramaswamy fielded several questions about her and her husband's race, ethnicity and beliefs during campaign stops across Iowa. — FORT MADISON, Iowa — Apoorva Ramaswamy had a simple ask …
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The White House:
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure — Q Mr. President, do you have a reaction to the Taiwan election? — THE PRESIDENT: We do not support independence. (Inaudible.) — Q Mr. President, would you call the situation on the southern border a “crisis”?
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Michael R. Sisak / Associated Press:
Donald Trump ordered to pay The New York Times and its reporters nearly $400,000 in legal fees — Former President Donald Trump was ordered Friday to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to The New York Times and three investigative reporters after he sued them unsuccessfully …
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United States House Committee on Oversight …:
Wenstrup Issues Key Takeaways from Interview with Dr. Francis Collins — WASHINGTON — Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) released key takeaways after the Select Subcommittee's seven-hour transcribed interview with Dr. Francis Collins …
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Meryl Kornfield / Washington Post:
Record winter storm upends plans in final Iowa caucus stretch — Freezing temperatures and record-level snowfall has battered the early-state ahead of its nominating contest, sparking concerns of turnout — DES MOINES — Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's campaign had planned …
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Wall Street Journal:
GOP Negotiator James Lankford Tries to Solve Border 'Rubik's Cube' — Senator takes on politically risky job as illegal crossings surge — Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma has taken on one of Congress's most thankless and politically risky jobs: leading negotiations to overhaul the country's immigration laws.
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