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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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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Nikki Haley taunts Trump and he takes the bait. Will she keep it up? — Haley is the latest strong, persistent woman to find a soft spot in Trump's armor. That makes the Republican race much more interesting if she decides to keep tormenting him. — Donald Trump doesn't respond well to women who challenge, question or mock him.
David Smith / The Guardian:
Trump's ‘achilles heel’? Haley's refusal to drop out infuriates ex-president
Trump's ‘achilles heel’? Haley's refusal to drop out infuriates ex-president
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
House Majority Whip: Biden only interested in border because it's a ‘political liability’ — House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) criticized President Biden Saturday for what he believes to be an increased interest in securing the southern border, as lawmakers continue to battle over a Senate-backed border deal.
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Yuka Hayashi / Wall Street Journal:
Eager for Economic Wins, Biden to Announce Billions for Advanced Chips — Industry, lawmakers worry semiconductor production could take years because of negotiations, permitting and worker shortages — WASHINGTON—The Biden administration, eager to highlight a signature economic initiative …
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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
Biden says he'll shut down the border if deal gives him authority
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Reuters:
Nikki Haley targeted in ‘swatting’ incident at her South Carolina home — Authorities responded to a fake emergency at the South Carolina home of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley last month after a man claimed to have shot a woman and threatened to harm himself at her home, according to town records obtained by Reuters.
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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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.
$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.
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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
New York Times:
Trump-Carroll Defamation Trial
Trump-Carroll Defamation Trial
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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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BBC:
UNRWA claims: UK halts aid to UN agency over allegation staff helped Hamas attack
UNRWA claims: UK halts aid to UN agency over allegation staff helped Hamas attack
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Associated Press:
US pauses funding to UN agency for Palestinians after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack
US pauses funding to UN agency for Palestinians after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack
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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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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
On Trump-Biden rematch, many senators say bring it on
On Trump-Biden rematch, many senators say bring it on
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New York Times, The Forward and CNN
Kelly Rissman / The Independent:
Rudy Giuliani targets Donald Trump for ‘unpaid legal fees’ in new bankruptcy filing — Mr Giuliani filed for bankruptcy last month after he was ordered to pay $148m to Georgia election workers he defamed — Rudy Giuliani announces lawsuit against Joe Biden
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Edith Olmsted / The Daily Beast:
Giuliani Notes Trump's ‘Unpaid Legal Fees’ in Bankruptcy Filing
Giuliani Notes Trump's ‘Unpaid Legal Fees’ in Bankruptcy Filing
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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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Ben Smith / Semafor:
On The Record with Will Lewis — ON THE RECORD — Semafor Business' signature interview series, On The Record, brings you conversations with the people running, shaping, and changing our economy. Read Liz Hoffman's earlier conversations with Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz on Hollywood's golden age of IP …
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Olivia Alafriz / Politico:
What the Cheney-Stefanik clash shows about the GOP and Jan. 6 — Their personal insults expose still-festering fissures over the Capitol riot as the party looks ahead to the general election. — A bitter clash over the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack erupted between two prominent Republicans on Saturday …
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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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Alec Dent / The Messenger:
Trump Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Criticizes His ‘Death Sentence’ of 4 Months in Prison — Navarro was found guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena to testify about events leading to the violent insurrection — Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro complained …
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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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