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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.
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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.
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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 …
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 …
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.
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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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Bolton: 'If Trump is elected, there'll be celebrations in the Kremlin'
Bolton: 'If Trump is elected, there'll be celebrations in the Kremlin'
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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.
Trump-Putin 2024 — Happy Presidents' Day—a quick missive today, and we'll let you get back to your holiday.
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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.
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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 …
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Associated Press:
Stalled US aid for Ukraine underscores GOP's shift away from confronting Russia — At about 2 a.m. last Tuesday, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin stood on the Senate floor and explained why he opposed sending more aid to help Ukraine fend off the invasion launched in 2022 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Courtney Kube / NBC News:
Biden administration is leaning toward supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles
Biden administration is leaning toward supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles
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Riley Rogerson / The Daily Beast:
How Trump Is Killing Off the ‘Reagan Republican’ in Congress
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 …
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.
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Madeleine Ngo / New York Times:
Republican Attacks on Biden's Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election — Executives of companies with clean energy projects are facing questions about the potential for a rollback of the law and its incentives if a Republican wins. — The United States has experienced a surge …
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Kierra Frazier / Politico:
Biden: House Republicans ‘walking away from the threat of Russia’
Biden: House Republicans ‘walking away from the threat of Russia’
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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 …
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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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 …
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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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Damita Menezes / NewsNation:
Truckers boycott NYC after Trump's $355M fraud ruling: Reports — Judge said Trump associates submitted ‘blatantly false’ financial documents — New York AG was seeking $370 million in damages against Trump — Trump accused of exaggerating personal wealth, value of business holdings
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