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8:25 PM ET, February 19, 2024

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Axios:
Biden's reset moment … Officials close to him, needing a repeat triumph, will spend hours on everything from the text to his physical preparation to exploit the prime-time moment.  — “Everyone around him is well aware — well aware — of the need to jack this campaign up,” a source close to Biden said.
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Nate Silver / Silver Bulletin:
It's time for the White House to put up or shut up  —  If you'd asked me a year ago, I would have told you that Joe Biden was a reasonably clear favorite in the event of a rematch against Donald Trump.  —  Not an overwhelming favorite, mind you.  But perhaps a 65:35 favorite.
Katie Glueck / New York Times:
Anti-Trump Burnout: The Resistance Says It's Exhausted
Madeleine Ngo / New York Times:   Republican Attacks on Biden's Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election
Politico:   Federal agencies scramble to finish Biden's rules — and protect his legacy from Trump
Politico:
Wisconsin's Democratic governor signs his new state legislative maps into law  —  Republicans control the Legislature but approved the new lines to avoid a court fight.  —  MADISON, Wisconsin — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday …
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WPR:
Evers signs new maps into law, effectively ending Wisconsin redistricting lawsuit  —  State lawmakers will run under maps with less GOP bias in November  —  Gov. Tony Evers has signed new legislative maps into law, potentially loosening the GOP grip on power in Wisconsin state government for the first time in well over a decade.
Allan Smith / NBC News:   Wisconsin governor signs new state legislative maps into law, ending a GOP gerrymander
David Cay Johnston / New Republic:
Judge Engoron's Ruling Is a Detailed Road Map to Trump's Thievery  —  The news about the eye-popping $355 million judgment against Donald Trump Friday minimized or even missed the real story in the judge's richly detailed ruling.  —  In justifying his findings of fact …
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Damita Menezes / NewsNation:
Truckers boycott NYC after Trump's $355M fraud ruling: Reports
Beth Mole / Ars Technica:
Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated  —  Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus.  —  Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at an elementary school in the Fort Lauderdale area with a low vaccination rate …
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Taylor Delandro / The Hill:
Florida health officials investigate measles outbreak at school  — Four measles cases were confirmed at a South Florida elementary school  — The first case was reported Thursday; three others were confirmed Saturday  — Officials advise contacting health providers before vising offices if sick
Discussion: Sun-Sentinel and WFLA-TV
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Trump-Putin 2024  —  Happy Presidents' Day—a quick missive today, and we'll let you get back to your holiday.  —  Hanging Putin Around Trump's Neck  —  Not to be a Debbie Downer on Presidents' Day, but I want to talk about Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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Sean L. McCarthy / The Daily Beast:
John Oliver Offers Clarence Thomas Millions to Resign Immediately  —  “Your move, Clarence,” the “Last Week Tonight” host said at the end of his 11th season premiere.  “Your fucking move.”  —  There's a reason John Oliver and his Last Week Tonight crew keep winning Emmys …
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Colby Hall / Mediaite:
John Oliver Offers Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas $1 Million a Year to Resign
Discussion: The Hill and New Republic
Sam Baker / Axios:
Read: Historians rank Trump as worst president … - Lincoln.  — F.D. Roosevelt.  — Washington.  — T. Roosevelt.  — Jefferson.  — Truman.  — Obama.  — Eisenhower.  — L.B. Johnson.  — Kennedy.
Discussion: DNyuz and UPI
David J. Gerleman / Washington Post:
Documents reveal Abraham Lincoln pardoned Biden's great-great-grandfather  —  Every new president selects personalized Oval Office decor to suit his tastes and pay homage to admired predecessors.  President Biden's Oval Office boasts both a portrait and a bust of Abraham Lincoln.
Eduardo Suárez / Reuters Institute:
New York Times publisher A. G. Sulzberger: “Our industry needs to think bigger”  —  In this exclusive interview, he discusses his role in shaping the paper and preserving its values  —  In early January 1996 journalist Kevin McKenna presented the New York Times' first website to three generations …
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Kierra Frazier / Politico:
NYT publisher: White House ‘extremely upset’ on Biden age coverage
Discussion: PoliticusUSA
Alex Griffing / Mediaite:
‘What a Coward’: Fox Contributor Blasts J.D. Vance For Refusing to ‘Look Zelensky in the Eye’ While Opposing Aid  —  Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) received a bevy criticism over the weekend for skipping out on a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference …
CNN:
High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction  —  House Republicans were shocked by some of the recent high-profile retirements announced by their colleagues, which have included powerful committee chairs and rising stars inside the GOP.
A.R. Moxon / The Reframe:
Every Accusation a Confession  —  OK, this was another long one, so I split it—bifurcated, that is.  —  Part 1 from yesterday is here.  This is part 2 and it is from thisterday.  —  At the U.S./Mexico border, Republicans are defending their right to make themselves feel safe by murdering refugee men …
ABC News:
Bipartisan House members unveil new border, foreign aid proposal  —  It's not yet clear if House GOP leadership would consider the proposal.  —  Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, pauses while speaking during the American Federation of Government Employees …
Discussion: The Hill, Political Wire and CBS News
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Riley Rogerson / The Daily Beast:   How Trump Is Killing Off the ‘Reagan Republican’ in Congress
 
 
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Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
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emptywheel:
How Merrick Garland Mistook a Trump Hitman for a Career Prosecutor
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Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
Comer hypes Ukraine documents that Hur says Biden retained by mistake
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Michelle Nichols / Reuters:
US proposes UN resolution supporting temporary ceasefire in Gaza
CNN:
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Juan Williams / The Hill:
House Republicans' majority is falling apart
David French / New York Times:
MAGA's Violent Threats Are Warping Life in America
Elizabeth Findell / Wall Street Journal:
Lauren Boebert Tries to Convince New District She's Not All Drama
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