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White House to brief lawmakers as House chairman warns of ‘serious national security threat’ — Lawmakers said the issue is serious but shouldn't cause immediate alarm. — National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Feb. 14, 2024.
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U.S. Has New Intelligence About Russia's Nuclear Capabilities — A congressman's cryptic statement about the development set Washington abuzz about what the intelligence was and infuriated White House officials. — The United States has informed Congress and its allies in Europe …
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Politico:
What we know about the ‘disturbing’ Russia intel roiling the Hill — The intelligence is related to Moscow's weaponization of its orbital systems, one of those informed about its content said. — A vague warning by the chair of the House Intelligence Committee about a “serious national security threat” …
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CNN:
House Intel Chairman announces ‘serious national security threat,’ sources say it is related to Russia — House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner has made information concerning a “serious national security threat” available to all members of Congress to review, the committee said on Wednesday.
NBC News:
House Intel chair warns of ‘serious national security threat’ ahead of planned White House briefing — The administration will brief House leaders on Thursday. Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said there's no reason for Americans to panic.
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Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:
House Intel chair calls on Biden to declassify details on ‘serious national security threat’
House Intel chair calls on Biden to declassify details on ‘serious national security threat’
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The Daily Beast:
George Santos Mercilessly Trolls GOP After Democrats Win His Old Seat — He even took the time to text his former colleagues to call them “f***ing idiots.” — Disgraced former congressman George Santos tore into the Republican Party on Tuesday night after a Democrat won his old House seat …
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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
NY-03 gives Republicans lots to worry about
NY-03 gives Republicans lots to worry about
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
3 takeaways from the New York special election
3 takeaways from the New York special election
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Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics
In New York Win, Democrats Sense a Pivot on Immigration and Border Politics
NBC News:
Sen. Chris Murphy urges Dems to follow Tom Suozzi's ‘aggressive’ offense on the border
Sen. Chris Murphy urges Dems to follow Tom Suozzi's ‘aggressive’ offense on the border
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Bloomberg:
Biden Team Rebuffs Johnson Demand for Meeting on Ukraine, Border
Biden Team Rebuffs Johnson Demand for Meeting on Ukraine, Border
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Politico:
The Santos stench: 6 takeaways from the New York special election
The Santos stench: 6 takeaways from the New York special election
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Ken Dilanian / NBC News:
Biden attacked Hur for asking him when Beau died. That didn't happen, sources say. — The president raised his son's death after being asked about his workflow at a Virginia rental home, where he said he found classified materials, two sources said. — President Joe Biden lashed …
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Will Saletan / The Bulwark:
Decision 2024: A ‘Well-Meaning’ Old Man vs. a Corrupt Old Man
Decision 2024: A ‘Well-Meaning’ Old Man vs. a Corrupt Old Man
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Juliegrace Brufke / Axios:
Powerful House GOP chair retiring after Mayorkas impeachment … - Green's decision to retire comes on the same week as the House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. — Green joins House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger (R-Texas) …
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David Strom / HotAir:
About Damn Time — The Republicans in the House finally did something right. Alejandro Mayorkas was finally impeached. — Way back when the House Republicans dumped Kevin McCarthy and finally replaced him with Mike Johnson, I predicted nothing would change. Republicans have too small a majority to get much of anything done.
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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Raskin labels GOP ‘isolationist MAGA cult’ that wants to side with tyrants
Raskin labels GOP ‘isolationist MAGA cult’ that wants to side with tyrants
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Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn:
ASSISTANT DEMOCRATIC LEADER CLYBURN STATEMENT ON HOUSE LEADERSHIP ROLE — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on his decision to step down from House Democratic leadership: — “I have informed Leader Hakeem Jeffries …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Jim Clyburn steps down from House Democratic leadership role — Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) announced Wednesday he is relinquishing his role as assistant House Democratic leader after just over a year in the job. … - The 83-year-old former majority whip said, like Pelosi and Hoyer …
Hamed Aleaziz / New York Times:
Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation — The president, who is facing mounting criticism over U.S. support for Israel, used an authority that exempts people from deportation if their homeland is in crisis. — President Biden on Wednesday shielded thousands of Palestinians …
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Biden's new TikTok account flooded with comments about Gaza
Biden's new TikTok account flooded with comments about Gaza
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Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Liberal Group Joins Efforts Calling for Protest Vote Against Biden in Michigan
Liberal Group Joins Efforts Calling for Protest Vote Against Biden in Michigan
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Russ Bynum / Associated Press:
Conservative group tells judge it has no evidence to back its claims of Georgia ballot stuffing — A conservative group has told a Georgia judge that it doesn't have evidence to support its claims of illegal ballot stuffing during the the 2020 general election and a runoff two months later.
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Nate Ostiller / The Kyiv Independent:
Military says Russian landing ship sunk in Black Sea — Editor's Note: This is a developing story and will continue to be updated. — The Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov was sunk in the Black Sea in the morning of Feb. 14, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed.
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Bloomberg:
Trump Eyes NATO Makeover, Hurried Peace in Ukraine If Elected — NATO guarantees would be for nations that hit spending targets — Trump plans would upend decades of security policy in Europe — Donald Trump is considering scaled-back commitments to some NATO members and a push …
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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Special counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump bid to delay election trial — The court filing is in response to Trump's effort to prevent a court ruling that rejected his broad immunity claim from going into effect. — WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked …
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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
New documents underscore why the Supreme Court must let Jack Smith's Trump case move forward
New documents underscore why the Supreme Court must let Jack Smith's Trump case move forward
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Ben Kamisar / NBC News:
Nikki Haley: ‘Diminished,’ ‘unhinged’ Trump has changed since she backed him — In an interview with NBC News' Craig Melvin, Haley explained away her past support for Trump while knocking his recent conduct and his age. — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley defended her past support …
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Paige Skinner / HuffPost:
Nikki Haley Calls Donald Trump ‘Unhinged’ And ‘More Diminished’ Than In 2016
Nikki Haley Calls Donald Trump ‘Unhinged’ And ‘More Diminished’ Than In 2016
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Will Steakin / ABC News:
House panel obtains texts allegedly showing Gaetz setting up 2017 Florida Keys trip with woman his associate paid for sex: Sources — The House Ethics Committee is reviewing the messages, sources tell ABC News. — Rep. Matt Gaetz is shown at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 2024.
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Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Nearly 1 in 5 Believe Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy Theory — But 2 in 3 Americans approve of the singer encouraging voter turnout — West Long Branch, NJ - Just under 1 in 5 Americans believe the singer Taylor Swift is part of a covert effort to help President Joe Biden win the 2024 election.
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Rachael Bade / Politico:
Republicans admit it. Kevin McCarthy has never looked so good. — House GOP insiders view the new speaker as a man perpetually without a plan. — For nine months in his speakership, Kevin McCarthy seemed like a man with a title but no power — desperately improvising to keep …
Frederic Lardinois / TechCrunch:
Mozilla downsizes as it refocuses on Firefox and AI: Read the memo — After installing a new interim CEO earlier this month, Mozilla, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is making some major changes to its product strategy, TechCrunch has learned. — Specifically, Mozilla plans …
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