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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
George Conway calls Trump an ‘evil man’ with ‘no conscience’ after defamation verdict — Conservative attorney George Conway railed against former President Trump, calling him an “evil man,” after a jury ruled Trump must pay columnist E. Jean Carroll for defaming her by repeatedly denying her sexual assault allegations.
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New York Times:
Details of Trump's $83.3 Million Payment to E. Jean Carroll — Donald J. Trump — the rare defendant who can afford a judgment of this size — could secure a bond to cover it while his appeals play out. — Donald J. Trump might one day have to pay E. Jean Carroll the $83.3 million she was awarded, but that day is not today.
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Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
$83.3 Million — I had not intended to write about the E Jean Carroll trial again tonight; I was going to give you a night off. But it's impossible not to, with the jury reaching its decision after just a few hours of deliberation. Beyond the verdict, there were some interesting …
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NBC News:
Verdict reached in E. Jean Carroll's defamation damages trial against Trump
Verdict reached in E. Jean Carroll's defamation damages trial against Trump
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Trump trial live updates: Closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll case begin
Trump trial live updates: Closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll case begin
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Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
Jurors awarded ‘astronomical’ amount because they knew Trump had ‘to be thwarted’: expert
Jurors awarded ‘astronomical’ amount because they knew Trump had ‘to be thwarted’: expert
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Trump-Carroll Defamation Trial
Trump-Carroll Defamation Trial
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Victoria Bekiempis / The Guardian:
Donald Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m in defamation trial
Donald Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m in defamation trial
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Lucian K. Truscott IV / Lucian Truscott Newsletter:
Ka-ching: $18.3 M + $65 M = $83.3 million verdict against Trump
Ka-ching: $18.3 M + $65 M = $83.3 million verdict against Trump
Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump Must Pay $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll for Defamation
Trump Must Pay $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll for Defamation
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Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump's Court-Appointed Monitor Tells Judge Company Gave ‘Incomplete’ and ‘Inconsistent’ Disclosures with ‘Errors’
Trump's Court-Appointed Monitor Tells Judge Company Gave ‘Incomplete’ and ‘Inconsistent’ Disclosures with ‘Errors’
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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
‘Oath-breaking insurrectionist’ Trump is ineligible for office, Colorado voters tell the Supreme Court
‘Oath-breaking insurrectionist’ Trump is ineligible for office, Colorado voters tell the Supreme Court
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Trump storms out of courtroom during closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll's defamation damages trial
Trump storms out of courtroom during closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll's defamation damages trial
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Steven Shepard / Politico:
The 2024 door is closing faster than Haley thinks. Here's what the delegate math shows. — Nikki Haley isn't wrong when she says it's early in the GOP primary — less than 3 percent of delegates have been awarded so far. — But the rest of the states are coming fast …
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Nick Reisman / Politico:
Democrats' not-so-secret weapon in House races: Donald Trump — Democrats trying to claim competitive House seats in New York are hoping to tie GOP opponents to the former president. — ALBANY, N.Y. — A noun, a verb and Donald Trump. — Democrats are banking on the former president again …
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David Smith / The Guardian:
Trump's ‘achilles heel’? Haley's refusal to drop out infuriates ex-president — A surprisingly disciplined campaign risks derailment as Trump lashes out at his former UN ambassador for staying in race — It was a moment for Donald Trump to be gracious, magnanimous, perhaps even presidential.
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
On Trump-Biden rematch, many senators say bring it on — Republicans and Democrats see the general election as historic moment pitting clearly different visions and records — Congressional bureau chief — Unlike some American voters, senators have come to grips with the reality …
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Mary Papenfuss / The Messenger:
Trump Bashes ‘Worst’ Ever Border as He Arm-Twists GOP Lawmakers to Block Border Bill
Trump Bashes ‘Worst’ Ever Border as He Arm-Twists GOP Lawmakers to Block Border Bill
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Myah Ward / Politico:
Biden says he'll shut down the border if deal gives him authority — The White House statement comes after a week of frantic negotiations in the Senate. — President Joe Biden on Friday urged Congress to pass a bipartisan bill to address the immigration crisis at the nation's southern border …
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The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden On the Bipartisan Senate Border Security Negotiations
Statement from President Joe Biden On the Bipartisan Senate Border Security Negotiations
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Manu Raju / CNN:
Key senators cut deal to give US new power to clamp down on border crossings
Key senators cut deal to give US new power to clamp down on border crossings
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GOV.UK:
Statement on allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks — The FCDO has issued a statement in response to allegations that UN Relief and Works Agency staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel — An FCDO spokesperson said: … Media enquiries — Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk
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Michael Galant / The Hill:
Trump's sanctions are still hurting everyday Venezuelans — and fueling migration — Five years ago Sunday, Donald Trump announced a major escalation of U.S. sanctions against Venezuela. On top of sweeping financial restrictions imposed in 2017, the new measures targeted the very heart of the Venezuelan economy, oil.
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Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
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Perry Bacon Jr / Washington Post:
Journalism may never again make money. So it should focus on mission. — America is struggling with several crises, most notably a radical, antidemocratic leader and movement controlling one of its major political parties. America's journalism industry is also in crisis …
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Jeff Stein / Washington Post:
Donald Trump is preparing for a massive new trade war with China — The former president has talked to advisers about imposing a 60 percent tariff sure to enrage Beijing — Former president Donald Trump is weighing options for a major new economic attack on China if reelected …
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Jack Shafer / Politico:
The News Business Really Is Cratering — The state of the industry is more dire than ever. — Journalists across the country burst into flames of panic this week, as bad news for the news business crested and erupted everywhere all at once. — Patrick Soon-Shiong …
Associated Press:
US pauses funding to UN agency for Palestinians after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack — UNRWA has been the main agency providing aid for Gaza's population amid the humanitarian disaster caused by Israel's offensive against Hamas in Gaza. — DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip …
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New York Times:
UNRWA Is Investigating Charges of Workers' Involvement in Oct. 7 Attacks
UNRWA Is Investigating Charges of Workers' Involvement in Oct. 7 Attacks
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Edith Olmsted / The Daily Beast:
Giuliani Notes Trump's ‘Unpaid Legal Fees’ in Bankruptcy Filing — He says his monthly net income is just $2,308. — A beleaguered and broke Rudy Giuliani listed a “possible claim for unpaid legal fees against Donald J. Trump” in bankruptcy filings submitted to court Friday.
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James Nani / Bloomberg:
Giuliani Lists Yankees Loot, Trump Claim as Assets in Bankruptcy
Giuliani Lists Yankees Loot, Trump Claim as Assets in Bankruptcy
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