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Chuck Schumer to push stripped-down Israel and Ukraine aid package after GOP blocks Senate border bill — The vote comes after Republican senators made clear there isn't enough support for a bipartisan border security bill that included foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Chip Roy knocks Trump over border claim: 'That didn't happen' — Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) took a dig at former President Trump in a House floor speech on Tuesday, denying the former president's claim that any executive could unilaterally close the southern border.
Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:
In stunner, House GOP bid to impeach Mayorkas fails — A House GOP effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed in embarrassing fashion Tuesday as three Republicans joined Democrats in voting against what would have been the second-ever impeachment of a Cabinet official.
Washington Post:
In chaotic scene, Republicans argue with GOP lawmaker after ‘no’ vote on impeachment — Moments before the vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly failed Tuesday evening, a chaotic scene unfolded on the House floor. — The vote had unexpectedly come to a tie …
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Kayla Guo / New York Times:
Al Green, in Hospital Garb, Delivers Vote to Kill Mayorkas Impeachment — The Democrat from Texas had undergone abdominal surgery but rushed to the Capitol because he said the vote was “personal.” — With the final minutes for the vote dwindling, the House watched intently on Tuesday night …
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Axios:
Epic double debacle stings House GOP — It's 10 minutes of humiliation that will live in House lore. … - Speaker Mike Johnson lost by one vote — a Republican vote! — the first impeachment of a Cabinet official in 148 years. … - GOP lawmakers openly criticized leaders for bringing …
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CNN:
GOP-led standalone Israel aid bill fails in the House
GOP-led standalone Israel aid bill fails in the House
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Igor Bobic / HuffPost:
‘They Are A Disaster’: Democrats ‘Disgusted’ By GOP Reversal On Securing Border
Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
House Republicans Fail To Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
House Republicans Fail To Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
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Niall Stanage / The Hill:
The Memo: Former Trump White House lawyer predicts crushing defeat at Supreme Court — A former attorney for the Trump White House predicts that the Supreme Court will rule unanimously against the 45th president on his claims to be immune from criminal prosecution.
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Ann E. Marimow / Washington Post:
In Trump's Colorado case, Supreme Court will make and face history
In Trump's Colorado case, Supreme Court will make and face history
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Josephine Harvey / HuffPost:
Michael Fanone Hits ‘Spineless’ Matt Gaetz And Allies With The Facts About Jan. 6
Michael Fanone Hits ‘Spineless’ Matt Gaetz And Allies With The Facts About Jan. 6
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Mychael Schnell / The Hill:
Gaetz, Stefanik offer resolution declaring Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’
Gaetz, Stefanik offer resolution declaring Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’
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Maeve Reston / Washington Post:
‘None of these candidates’ beats out Haley in Nevada primary that Trump skipped — Donald Trump skipped the contest, which does not count for delegates to the nominating convention. On the Democratic side, President Biden won easily. — Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley suffered …
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Natasha Korecki / NBC News:
Nikki Haley loses to ‘none of these candidates’ in the Nevada GOP primary
Nikki Haley loses to ‘none of these candidates’ in the Nevada GOP primary
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
In Nevada, Nikki Haley finishes second to the concept of Donald Trump
In Nevada, Nikki Haley finishes second to the concept of Donald Trump
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New York Post, Associated Press, Las Vegas Review-Journal and DNyuz
Adam Wren / Politico:
‘Literally off his rocker’: Why Trump is fixated on Indiana
‘Literally off his rocker’: Why Trump is fixated on Indiana
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New York Times:
Ronna McDaniel, R.N.C. Chairwoman, Plans to Step Down — Donald Trump is likely to back a supporter of his false claims of election fraud, Michael Whatley, the head of the North Carolina G.O.P., to replace her. — The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel …
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Burgess Everett / Politico:
Behind the border mess: Open GOP rebellion against McConnell — The Republican leader told POLITICO that his critics “had their shot” already. But conservatives are not done whacking him over the immigration-for-Ukraine aid implosion. — Conservative hardliners once celebrated Mitch McConnell …
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Politico:
Playbook: Two leaders in trouble
Playbook: Two leaders in trouble
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Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Inside Donald Trump's Incredible Cash Crunch — Two New York laws are about to smack Trump in the face, no matter if he plans to appeal two massive civil judgments that could wipe out all the cash in his pocket. … Donald Trump is just days away from getting slammed with a court judgment …
The White House:
Remarks by President Biden Urging Congress to Pass the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. For much too long, as you all know, the immigration system has been broken. And it's long past time to fix it.
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Washington Post:
DOJ report on Biden classified documents coming soon; no criminal charges
DOJ report on Biden classified documents coming soon; no criminal charges
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Hans Nichols / Axios:
Biden pledges to campaign “every day” on Trump's border meddling
Biden pledges to campaign “every day” on Trump's border meddling
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
No criminal charges expected in Biden classified documents probe: NBC
No criminal charges expected in Biden classified documents probe: NBC
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Lee Moran / HuffPost:
Shocking Fox News Moment Sees Guardian Angels Give Man ‘Pain Compliance’ On Live TV — “His mother back in Venezuela felt the vibrations,” the group's founder Curtis Sliwa boasted to Sean Hannity, adding the man is now “sucking concrete.” — LOADING — Fox News host Sean Hannity's interview …
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Dan Ladden-Hall / The Daily Beast:
Kremlin: We Reject All Western Media but Tucker Carlson Is Different — He's just not like those other Western journalists in one very important way, the Russian president's spokesman said. — The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that an interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin …
William Vaillancourt / The Daily Beast:
Jeanine Pirro Stuns Fox News Co-Hosts by Calling Black Colleague an ‘Oreo’ — During a Fox News segment on how New York Mayor Eric Adams applauded his “chocolate” administration, things got a bit awkward. — Fox News host Jeanine Pirro called her Black colleague an “Oreo” …
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Kevin Collier / NBC News:
Ransomware hackers raked in a record $1 billion from victims last year — A study says 75% of ransomware payments are for $1 million or more. — Victims of ransomware paid their attackers more than $1 billion last year, a new report has found, a record high that shows that many cybercriminals …
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David Zipper / Slate:
A 7,000-Pound Car Smashed Through a Guardrail. That's Bad News for All of Us. — It's a nightmare situation on a highway: Your car hits a patch of ice and starts to skid. Unable to regain control, you panic as you veer toward the roadway's edge. — In emergencies like this, guardrails provide a failsafe.
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Just Security:
How Long Will Trump's Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines — This updated article provides an overview of the potential procedural pathways for former President Donald Trump's ongoing appeal of his federal prosecution for election interference by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
D.C. Circuit panel unanimously rejects Trump's criminal immunity claim
D.C. Circuit panel unanimously rejects Trump's criminal immunity claim
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Bill McKibben / The Guardian:
Joe Biden just did the rarest thing in US politics: he stood up to the oil industry — The Biden administration suspended new permits for natural gas terminals. Can we see more of this kind of backbone? — Ten days ago Joe Biden did something remarkable, and almost without precedent - he actually said no to big oil.
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James Jarvis / ARLnow.com:
Report: Arlington's first guaranteed income pilot boosted quality of life for poorest residents — Results from Arlington's first guaranteed income pilot reveal that an additional $500 per month significantly enhanced the quality of life for impoverished families.
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CBS News:
Alleged aspiring militia “sniper” with plans to attack agents at border arrested — A Tennessee militia member who told an undercover federal agent that the U.S. is “being invaded” by migrants was planning to travel to the southern border with a stockpile of weapons and commit acts of violence …