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Michael R. Sisak / Associated Press:
Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge's finding that Trump lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency.
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Chauncey DeVega / Salon:
Trump's CPAC speech showed clear signs of major cognitive decline — yet MAGA cheered — A confused Donald Trump kept up his threats of retribution during this weekend's conservative confab — Donald Trump was in his full glory over the weekend at the annual Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) conference.
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Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Three Theories for Why Trump's Primary Results Are Not Matching Expectations — He has underperformed the polls in each of the first three contests. — It's still early in the primary season, but a whiff of a possible polling error is already in the air.
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New York Times:
Biden Will Make Rare Visit to Southern Border on Same Day as Trump — The president, on the defensive over immigration, is planning to travel to Texas on Thursday, when Donald J. Trump is also set to visit a border city. — President Biden is planning to make a rare visit to the southern border …
Douglas E. Schoen / The Hill:
Trump's colossal legal fees are draining his campaign at the worst time — If President Joe Biden has any advantage going into the 2024 presidential election, it's that former President Donald Trump's legal fees and primary challenges are a significant drain on the Trump campaign's finances.
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Tiana Lowe Doescher / Washington Examiner:
The vibes veepstakes — In an alternate universe, Donald Trump's choice for running mate would be obvious enough.
New York Times:
The Back Channel Talks to Secure McConnell's Endorsement of Trump
The Back Channel Talks to Secure McConnell's Endorsement of Trump
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Juan Williams / The Hill:
Trump has kept up his old, creepy affections for Putin
Trump has kept up his old, creepy affections for Putin
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Jay Kuo / The Status Kuo:
Status Report: Warning Signs for Trump
Status Report: Warning Signs for Trump
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
Michigan 2024 Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 44%
Michigan 2024 Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 44%
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Jeff Stein / Washington Post:
Biden supercharged these Michigan unions. Will workers return the favor?
Biden supercharged these Michigan unions. Will workers return the favor?
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Politico:
The prospect of a second Trump presidency has the intelligence community on edge — Trump sought major changes at the intel agencies in his first term; former officials say he could be more radical in a second. — Former top officials from Donald Trump's administration are warning …
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NBC News:
Russia's 2024 election interference has already begun — Moscow is spreading disinformation about Joe Biden and other Democrats to lessen U.S. military aid to Ukraine and U.S. support for NATO, former U.S. officials and cyber experts say. — Russia is already spreading disinformation …
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Politico:
Playbook: Spending talks go off the rails — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — RUN IT BACK — “The prospect of a second Trump presidency has the intelligence community on edge,” by Erin Banco and John Sakellariadis: “Former top officials …
NBC News:
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel announces her resignation — Former President Donald Trump has already endorsed a new slate of leaders at the Republican National Committee ahead of the general election. — WASHINGTON — Ronna McDaniel said Monday that she will step down next month as chairwoman …
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Ronna McDaniel, the R.N.C.'s Top Official, Plans to Step Down on March 8
Ronna McDaniel, the R.N.C.'s Top Official, Plans to Step Down on March 8
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Anders Hagstrom / Fox News:
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after Super Tuesday
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after Super Tuesday
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Justin Spike / Associated Press:
Hungary's parliament ratifies Sweden's NATO accession, clearing the final obstacle to membership — Hungary's parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden's bid to join NATO, bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Emily Rauhala / Washington Post:
Hungary approves Sweden's NATO bid, unblocking historic expansion — BRUSSELS — Hungary's parliament voted Monday in favor of Sweden's long-delayed bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle to a historic expansion of the military alliance and putting an end to an uncomfortable standoff between members.
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Joseph Goldstein / New York Times:
$1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School — Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a longtime professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is making free tuition available to all students going forward. — The 93-year-old widow of a Wall Street financier has donated $1 billion …
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Alex Thompson / Axios:
Exclusive: Hunter Biden sees his sobriety as key to keeping Trump from winning … - “Most importantly, you have to believe that you're worth the work, or you'll never be able to get sober. … “I have always been in awe of people who have stayed clean and sober through tragedies and obstacles few people ever face.
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Smoke and mirrors: What Republicans are really saying about IVF — On February 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are “children,” and fertility clinics that destroy frozen embryos could be sued under Alabama's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act.
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Ibrahim Dahman / CNN:
Palestinian Authority prime minister and government resign — Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh and his government have submitted their resignations, he announced Monday. — “I would like to inform the honorable council and our great people that I placed …
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Ali Sawafta / Reuters:
Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigns
Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigns
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Republican Opposition to Birth Control Bill Could Alienate Voters, Poll Finds — A survey conducted by Americans for Contraception shows the overwhelming popularity of birth control, and suggests voters are primed to punish Republicans for opposing a measure to protect access to it.