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1:50 PM ET, January 19, 2024

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Politico:
The DeSantis Team Ran the Worst Campaign in History  —  The bizarre decisions behind a $130 million debacle.  —  Tim Pawlenty's and Scott Walker's presidential campaigns can breathe a sigh of relief.  The mantle of Worst Republican Presidential Campaign Ever has been lifted from their shoulders …
Discussion: Washington Examiner and Raw Story
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New York Times:
Tim Scott, the Former G.O.P. Presidential Contender, Will Back Donald Trump  —  The former president and his allies had been privately courting Mr. Scott, hoping to win his endorsement before the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.  —  Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina will endorse Donald J. Trump …
Marist Poll:
The Presidential Contest in New Hampshire  —  Marist New Hampshire Poll  —  Biden Would Best Trump, DeSantis in New Hampshire... Haley Would Edge Biden in the Granite State  —  In this Marist Poll of New Hampshire, President Joe Biden performs best against Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump …
The Bulwark:
Jamie Dimon Joins the Trump Normalizers  —  Just which “critical issues” does the JPMorgan Chase CEO think Trump got right?  —  JAMIE DIMON ISSUED WHAT CNN characterized as a “warning to Democrats” this week.  During a CNBC interview on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum at Davos …
David Siders / Politico:
'New Hampshire Is Close to a Make-or-Break for Keeping the Nomination Out of Donald Trump's Hands.'  —  Asa Hutchinson still thinks the GOP base will abandon Trump.  The question is when.  —  Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson speaks during an interview at POLITICO's offices in Arlington, Va., on June 14, 2023.
Discussion: Townhall
Mariana Alfaro / Washington Post:
Trump plays defense after Haley attacks his age
Discussion: Raw Story, The Wrap and HuffPost
Marc Fortier / NBC Boston:
Trump slightly increases lead over Haley in NH, according to latest polling
Elena Schneider / Politico:
Pro-Biden group raised $208M as Dems brace for tough election year
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Nearly $5 Billion in Additional Student Debt Cancellation for 74,000 Borrowers  —  Today, my Administration approved debt cancellation for another 74,000 student loan borrowers across the country, bringing the total number of people who have gotten …
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United States House Committee on Oversight …:
Comer Statement on Transcribed Interview with Kevin Morris
Michael Kranish / Washington Post:
Inside the breakup of Haley and Trump's partnership over her U.N. role  —  Nikki Haley began her time as U.S. ambassador to United Nations with diplomatic successes.  Although she veered right on some issues to satisfy Trump, he attacks her as a ‘globalist’ in their primary fight.
Discussion: The Hill
Michael Schaffer / Politico:
How a Judge in India Prevented Americans From Seeing a Blockbuster Report  —  Free speech on the internet took a huge hit when the news agency Reuters took down an important hacking investigation to comply with an overseas legal challenge.  —  Two months ago, the news agency Reuters published …
Daily Mail:
Nikki Haley DID cheat on husband Michael - had affairs with her comms consultant and a MARRIED South Carolina lobbyist before she became governor, sworn affidavits and new witnesses claim  — Nikki Haley, 51, denied claims she cheated on her husband Michael before she became South Carolina governor …
Tom Perkins / The Guardian:
Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds  —  Thinktank report says ‘resounding evidence’ shows companies continue to keep prices high even as their inflationary costs drop  —  A new report claims “resounding evidence” shows that high corporate profits …
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
Republican leaders forced to rely on Democrats to govern (again)  —  To prevent a government shutdown, Republican leaders grudgingly embraced the obvious solution they wanted to avoid: They relied on Democrats to govern.  —  As 2023 came to an end, and members of Congress wrapped up their work …
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Kayla Gallagher / The Messenger:
Boebert Slams Spending Deal, Calls it ‘Pelosi-Esque’
Discussion: The Hill
Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
House panel advances debt commission without shields for Medicare, Social Security  —  The House Budget Committee did not take measures to protect systems like Medicare and Social Security Thursday, despite advancing legislation to create a bipartisan fiscal commission designed to find a solution to the government's budget.
Spencer S. Hsu / Washington Post:
U.S. seeks jail for Trump adviser Navarro in Jan. 6 contempt case  —  The former Trump White House trade adviser acted without a lawyer in defying a House subpoena and failed to substantiate a claim that Trump asserted executive privilege to bar his testimony
CNN:
Exclusive: Attorney General Merrick Garland says there should be ‘speedy trial’ of Trump as 2024 election looms  —  Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with CNN that he believes there should be a “speedy trial” in the election subversion case against Donald Trump …
Politico:
Democrats ‘appalled’ by Netanyahu's bashing of two-state solution  —  Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Washington is fed up with Israel's leadership.  —  Democratic lawmakers are furious with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for rejecting the idea of creating an independent Palestinian nation after fighting in the Gaza Strip ends.
Sky News:
Japan moon landing live: Japan's ‘sniper’ lands on moon - but tense moments as mission control waits to make contact  —  Japan has become the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon after its “sniper” probe touched down.  But the control room is still waiting to make contact with the lander.
Mariana Labbate / The Messenger:
North Dakota Lawmaker Sentenced After Making Homophobic Slurs in Tirade  —  He was sentenced on Jan. 8, when he pleaded guilty  —  North Dakota GOP state Rep. Nico Rios was sentenced to nearly a year of unsupervised probation and to pay $1,000.  —  Rios was arrested on Dec. 15 for driving under the influence after leaving a party.
 
 
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Discussion: Politico
Associated Press:
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Discussion: The Daily Caller
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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Senate Democrats launch website targeting GOP on abortion ahead of Roe v Wade anniversary
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Meg James / Los Angeles Times:
L.A. Times Guild calls for one-day strike to protest looming staff cuts
Maegan Vazquez / Washington Post:
McConnell, Republican lawmakers sign Supreme Court brief on keeping Trump on ballot
US Department of Justice:
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