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3:15 PM ET, February 19, 2024

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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.
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Poll Ranks Biden as 14th-Best President, With Trump Last
Politico:   Federal agencies scramble to finish Biden's rules — and protect his legacy from Trump
Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Hochul tells NY businesses not to fear about Trump verdict: ‘Nothing to worry about’
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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Journal Sentinel:
Gov. Tony Evers signs new election maps, ending Wisconsin Republicans' grip on legislative power
Discussion: NBC News, New York Times and Daily Kos
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Riley Rogerson / The Daily Beast:
How Trump Is Killing Off the ‘Reagan Republican’ in Congress
Discussion: 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 …
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 …
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.
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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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: Florida Politics and WFLA-TV
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 …
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.
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:
The Kremlin has never been richer - thanks to a US strategic partner  —  Russia is entering its third year of war in Ukraine with an unprecedented amount of cash in government coffers, bolstered by a record $37 billion of crude oil sales to India last year, according to new analysis …
Discussion: Reuters and Political Wire
 
 
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emptywheel:
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Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
Comer hypes Ukraine documents that Hur says Biden retained by mistake
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Elizabeth Findell / Wall Street Journal:
Lauren Boebert Tries to Convince New District She's Not All Drama
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Anderson Cooper / CBS News:
Wisconsin fake elector on why he signed phony electoral document for Trump
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Michael Lee / Fox News:
New presidential rankings place Obama in top 10, Reagan and Trump below Biden