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Politico:
Donald Trump has a big problem ahead — A whole swath of GOP voters appears firmly committed to not voting for Trump in November. — Donald Trump has a problem no matter what happens in New Hampshire on Tuesday night: There's a whole swath of the Republican electorate and a good chunk …
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Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Elise Stefanik's Deranged Defense of Trump Offers Democrats a Lesson — When it comes to Donald Trump's legal travails, there are two general schools of thought among Democrats. In one, a jury's finding that Trump is liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll—and his pending trials …
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Josephine Harvey / HuffPost:
Former Trump Aide Says Ex-President's Recent Fumbles Are ‘Concerning’ — “I think it's fair to question his mental acuity,” said Sarah Matthews, Trump's former deputy press secretary. — LOADING — Sarah Matthews, who served as White House deputy press secretary under Donald Trump …
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Axios:
Trump's surprise fan club: Why many Dems want him to win big in N.H. … Many Democrats are rooting for the same thing. … - The president's campaign has internal data indicating that most of the undecided voters Biden is targeting don't think Trump will be the Republican nominee …
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Farah Griffin says Trump victory in NH would be ‘bad for America’ — Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host of ABC's “The View,” offered a stark warning for New Hampshire primary voters Tuesday, arguing a victory for former President Trump would “be bad for America.”
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Gary Fineout / Politico:
Florida plan to have taxpayers pay Trump's legal bills nixed after DeSantis veto threat — DeSantis suggested he would veto the proposal. — TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A push by some Florida Republicans to use taxpayer money to help pay for former President Donald Trump's multiple legal …
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Gary Fineout / Politico:
Florida insiders fear vengeful DeSantis will ‘burn it all down’ — Many wonder if he'll seek political vengeance against people he views as disloyal. — TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Ron DeSantis is out of the Republican presidential race. But in Florida, his second term as governor has only just gotten started.
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
The gamble Republicans are about to take on Trump
The gamble Republicans are about to take on Trump
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Byron York / Washington Examiner:
Trump vs. Haley: Could the polls be wrong?
Trump vs. Haley: Could the polls be wrong?
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Haley wins all six votes in tiny Dixville Notch
Haley wins all six votes in tiny Dixville Notch
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Marshall Cohen / CNN:
Massachusetts ballot commission dismisses 14th Amendment case against Trump
Massachusetts ballot commission dismisses 14th Amendment case against Trump
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emptywheel:
How One New Hampshire Voter and One Politico Journalist Refused to Hold “a Pig ... a Womanizer ... [an] Arrogant Asshole” Accountable — Politico has an interesting profile of a two-time Obama voter, who will today become a three-time Trump voter, New Hampshire voter Ted Johnson.
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Will Steakin / ABC News:
House ethics probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz picks up steam with new witnesses contacted: Sources — The DOJ last year declined to bring charges against Gaetz following its probe. — Rep. Matt Gaetz greets supporters at the New Hampshire campaign headquarters of former President Donald Trump in Manchester, NH, Jan. 21, 2024.
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
No Labels Sued by Durst Family Members Claiming Breach of Contract — Two members of the Durst real estate family are suing the centrist political group No Labels, saying its pursuit of a possible third-party presidential bid is a breach of contract. — Two members of the powerful Durst …
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CBS News:
Charles Osgood, veteran CBS newsman and longtime host of “Sunday Morning,” dies at 91 — Award-winning journalist Charles Osgood, who anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for 22 years and was host of the long-running radio program “The Osgood File,” died Tuesday at home in New Jersey. He was 91.
Alex Seitz-Wald / NBC News:
What counts as a win for Biden in New Hampshire's unprecedented primary? — Biden supporters and detractors alike have been trying to set expectations in a primary that won't officially count and has no clear benchmarks. — MANCHESTER, N.H. — What counts as a good outcome for President Joe Biden …
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Elizabeth Elkind / Fox News:
Chip Roy urges Texas officials to ignore Supreme Court order on border razor wire: ‘Go to hell’ — Roy called the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision ‘unconscionable’ — Join Fox News for access to this content — Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account!
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William Melhado / The Texas Tribune:
U.S. Supreme Court says Texas can't block federal agents from the border
U.S. Supreme Court says Texas can't block federal agents from the border
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Putin aide mocks CIA video recruiting Russian double agents — The Kremlin's press secretary mocked the CIA on Tuesday after the agency posted a Russian-language video attempting to recruit spies. — Dmitry Peskov joked that the video, posted to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter …
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Dustin Gardiner / Politico:
How Steve Garvey became a punchline at the first California Senate debate — The Republican and former Dodger was an easy target for House Democrats on Thursday night. — LOS ANGELES — Steve Garvey was less a heavy hitter on Thursday night's Senate debate stage and more often a punchline.
Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Republican Dan Frei announces primary challenge against Bacon — Former GOP congressional candidate Dan Frei is launching a primary bid against Rep. Don Bacon (R) in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, he announced Tuesday. — News of Frei's bid, which was first shared with The Hill …
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