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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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Katie Glueck / New York Times:
Anti-Trump Burnout: The Resistance Says It's Exhausted — Bracing for yet another election against Donald Trump, America's liberals are feeling the fatigue. “We're kind of, like, crises-ed out,” one Democrat said. — In 2017 they donned pink hats to march on Washington …
Liz Dye / Public Notice:
We are all victims of Trump's fraud — Stealing a little bit from everyone is still stealing. … Is lying on your loan application to get better terms a victimless offense? Donald Trump and his supporters claim it is, but in damning detail, Justice Authur Engoron sketched out who was wronged in his 92-page verdict.
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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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New York Times:
As Putin Threatens, Despair and Hedging in Europe
As Putin Threatens, Despair and Hedging in Europe
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Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Washington Post, Robert Reich, Radio Free Europe/Radio …, Foreign Policy and Reuters
Jack Forrest / CNN:
Cheney warns of Republican Party ‘Putin-wing’ after Navalny death
Cheney warns of Republican Party ‘Putin-wing’ after Navalny death
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Courtney Kube / NBC News:
Biden administration is leaning toward supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles — If Republicans continue to block U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the White House could turn to an ally to provide Kyiv with ATACM missiles capable of striking Russian-held Crimea.
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The Post Millennial, Daily Caller News Foundation, The Kyiv Independent and TASS
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Riley Rogerson / The Daily Beast:
How Trump Is Killing Off the ‘Reagan Republican’ in Congress
How Trump Is Killing Off the ‘Reagan Republican’ in Congress
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Los Angeles Times
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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Juan Williams / The Hill:
House Republicans' majority is falling apart — A television network boss once told me there is no political talk show that will get better ratings than a videotape of any politician tripping and falling. — That's still true. — American television networks can't pull their cameras away …
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
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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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Michelle Nichols / Reuters:
US proposes UN resolution supporting temporary ceasefire in Gaza — The United States has proposed a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would underscore the body's “support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable,” according to the text seen by Reuters on Monday.
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CNN:
US Army under increasing pressure as it foots bill for Ukraine support — As funding for Ukraine faces an uncertain future in Congress, the US Army has been left to foot the bill for hundreds of millions of dollars in support for Ukraine's war effort against Russia over the last few months …
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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 …
Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
Comer hypes Ukraine documents that Hur says Biden retained by mistake — The Fact Checker … — Comer, James Comer (R-Ky.), chair of the House Oversight Committee, in an interview on Newsmax, Feb. 14 … —Comer, in an interview on Fox Business Network, Feb. 15
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Politico:
'No one's coming to save us': Abortion campaigns scramble for limited cash — From deep-red Arkansas and Missouri to purple Arizona and Nevada, activists are already competing with each other. — Abortion rights could be on the ballot in nearly a quarter of states this November …
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