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Trump signals intent to block testimony in Jeff Clark disciplinary proceedings — It's a move to shield a key Trump ally from losing his law license over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election. — Donald Trump has injected himself into disbarment proceedings against former Justice …
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5 takeaways from the Republican Iowa caucuses — Former president Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses Monday in the first step toward the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, keeping him on course for the coronation that has looked likely for months. — With an estimated 88 percent of the vote in …
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Zachary Leeman / The Messenger:
New York's Top Court Denies Trump's Gag Order Appeal — ‘No substantial constitutional question is directly involved,’ the ruling reads following a lower court upholding the gag order — The New York Court of Appeals has shot down an appeal from Donald Trump against a gag order issued in his civil fraud trial.
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Zachary Leeman / The Messenger:
Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's Request for New Trial Shot Down — The Republican was convicted in September on two counts of contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot — Former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro's request for a new trial …
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New York Times:
After Iowa, Trump Is Back to Command the National Psyche. He Never Actually Left. — The former president's detractors own no earplugs effective enough to block out his steamrolling bid for a third nomination. — There was a time, not so long ago, when those wearied and horrified …
Andrew Demillo / Associated Press:
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses
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Fox News:
Federal appeals court rejects petition over Special Counsel Jack Smith access to Trump's Twitter feed
Federal appeals court rejects petition over Special Counsel Jack Smith access to Trump's Twitter feed
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Scott Waldman / Politico:
No more going wobbly in climate fight, Trump supporters vow
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
AJC poll: Trump leads Biden in pivotal Georgia
AJC poll: Trump leads Biden in pivotal Georgia
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Brian Schwartz / CNBC:
Nikki Haley under pressure from donors to defeat Donald Trump in New Hampshire after Iowa caucus loss
Nikki Haley under pressure from donors to defeat Donald Trump in New Hampshire after Iowa caucus loss
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Kelly Garrity / Politico:
Hutchinson's long road comes to an end
Hutchinson's long road comes to an end
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Politico:
Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump returns
Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump returns
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Chelsey Cox / CNBC:
ABC News cancels Republican debate after Haley refuses to debate without Trump
ABC News cancels Republican debate after Haley refuses to debate without Trump
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Ryan Hansen / Iowa City Press-Citizen:
Nikki Haley hands Donald Trump his only loss in Johnson County Caucus, winning by a single vote
Nikki Haley hands Donald Trump his only loss in Johnson County Caucus, winning by a single vote
Katherine Koretski / NBC News:
Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Trump
Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Trump
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New York Times:
Haley's Missed Opportunity: Iowa Slows Her Roll Into New Hampshire
Haley's Missed Opportunity: Iowa Slows Her Roll Into New Hampshire
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Associated Press:
Why AP called Iowa for Trump: Race call explained
Why AP called Iowa for Trump: Race call explained
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Kierra Frazier / Politico:
Haley says she won't debate unless Trump is on stage
Haley says she won't debate unless Trump is on stage
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Paula Bolyard / PJ Media:
Why DeSantis and Haley Need to Stay in the Race
Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Even the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for Trump in Iowa
Even the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for Trump in Iowa
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Diana Falzone / Mediaite:
NEW: Capitol Police Investigating Roger Stone Remarks About Assassinating Members of Congress — The Capitol Police are investigating remarks made by pro-Trump political operative Roger Stone discussing the assassination of two prominent House Democrats. A source told Mediaite the FBI is aiding with the investigation.
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New York Times:
Authorities Investigate Threats to Democratic Lawmakers — The inquiry by the Capitol Police and the F.B.I. came after a website released a recording that it said captured Roger J. Stone Jr. in 2020 expressing a desire for the deaths of two Trump critics. — The Capitol Police and the F.B …
Shannon Vavra / The Daily Beast:
Lloyd Austin's Secret Ambulance Request Revealed in 911 Call — Audio of the 911 call obtained by The Daily Beast reveals a request for emergency dispatchers to be “subtle” ahead of the defense secretary's secret hospitalization. … The aide to U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin …
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Lindsey McPherson / The Messenger:
GOP Rep Blasts Speaker Johnson's Staff For Giving Him ‘Terrible Counsel’ (Exclusive) — ‘His staff is undermining his confidence,’ Rep. Matt Rosendale told The Messenger, adding, ‘I think they all should be fired’ — Montana GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale believes House Speaker Mike Johnson wants …
Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court stays out of fight over transgender student bathroom access — The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, Indiana, had asked the Supreme Court to conclude that it is not required to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choosing.
Bill Mahoney / Politico:
Cuomo's campaign gets $565,000 from taxpayers. And more is on the way. — A New York law requires the state to reimburse legal fees for elected officials who have been accused of crimes that don't result in convictions. — ALBANY, New York — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's campaign account balance …
Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Nikki Haley Insists That America's ‘Never Been a Racist Country’ — The 2024 candidate's declaration that the United States has never been racist comes just weeks after she omitted slavery as a cause of the Civil War. — A day after the United States honored the memory of civil rights leader …
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Justin McCarthy / Gallup:
Post-Affirmative Action, Views on Admissions Differ by Race — WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Gallup Center on Black Voices survey finds that about two in three Americans (68%) say the Supreme Court's June 2023 ruling to end the use of race and ethnicity in university admission decisions is “mostly a good thing.”
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Al Weaver / The Hill:
Grassley hospitalized to treat infection — Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has been admitted to a local Washington hospital to treat an infection, his office announced on Tuesday. — “Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is receiving antibiotic infusions at an area hospital to treat an infection,” Grassley's office said in a statement.
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Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp says his views on Israel-Hamas war have been ‘misconstrued’ — The actor drew criticism in November after video surfaced of him seated inside a restaurant alongside friends holding stickers that read “Zionism is Sexy” and “Hamas is ISIS.”
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