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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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New York Times:
In Trump Criminal Case, Manhattan D.A. Asks for Gag Order Before Trial — Lawyers for Alvin L. Bragg, the district attorney, are seeking to protect jurors and witnesses in the first criminal prosecution of a former president. — Manhattan prosecutors on Monday asked the judge overseeing …
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Katelyn Polantz / CNN:
Trump's plan to use Judge Cannon to block Judge Chutkan and avoid trial — Former President Donald Trump's lawyers see a major opportunity this week to use his criminal document mishandling case in Florida to create an impasse on his calendar for the two federal judges overseeing his major criminal cases.
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New York Times:
The Back Channel Talks to Secure McConnell's Endorsement of Trump — The conversations between the Trump and McConnell camps have been happening between key advisers to both men. — Donald J. Trump and Mitch McConnell haven't said a word to each other since December 2020.
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CNN:
Exclusive: Key figure in fake electors plot concealed damning posts on secret Twitter account from investigators — Kenneth Chesebro, the right-wing attorney who helped devise the Trump campaign's fake electors plot in 2020, concealed a secret Twitter account from Michigan prosecutors …
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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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Svante Myrick / The Hill:
The MAGA enemies list is growing, and so are the odds that you're on it — As the Republican primaries slog toward the climax of a likely Trump nomination, I can't help thinking that we as a country are still dramatically underreacting to the MAGA threat. The fact that Trump has even made it this far is proof of that.
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
Russia's 2024 election interference has already begun
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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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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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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Biden tops Trump by 4 points in new survey of young voters
Biden tops Trump by 4 points in new survey of young voters
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Douglas E. Schoen / The Hill:
Trump's colossal legal fees are draining his campaign at the worst time
Trump's colossal legal fees are draining his campaign at the worst time
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Elizabeth Crisp / The Hill:
Rep. Perry says House GOP should cancel Biden's SOTU address — Former House Freedom Caucus Chair Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to stop President Biden from giving his annual State of the Union address next month. — Perry said during an appearance Monday …
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Gavin Newsom faces another recall threat in California — Activists who successfully placed a recall on California's ballot in 2021 and forced the Democratic governor to spend tens of millions are trying to oust him again. — SACRAMENTO, California — Conservative activists …
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Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Newsom blames Fox News ‘anger machine’ for talk he'll replace Biden
Newsom blames Fox News ‘anger machine’ for talk he'll replace Biden
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Mariana Alfaro / Washington Post:
Republicans who say they support IVF backed a bill protecting life ‘at conception’ — The antiabortion bill in the House has no provisions for processes like in vitro fertilization — Prominent congressional Republicans are coming out in support of in vitro fertilization days …
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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.
Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
Police Bodycam Shows Sheriff Hunting for ‘Obscene’ Books at Library — Body camera footage from Idaho reveals a sheriff hunting for a YA book he could use for a political stunt. — Sheriff Robert Norris is speaking into his body camera. “Today's date is April 20, approximately 7 a.m …
Federal Trade Commission:
FTC Challenges Kroger's Acquisition of Albertsons — Largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of Americans, while harming tens of thousands of workers, FTC alleges — The Federal Trade Commission today sued to block …
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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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Justin Spike / Associated Press:
Hungary's parliament ratifies Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership — Here's what to know about Sweden's bumpy road toward NATO membership — Hungary's parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden's bid to join NATO, ending more than 18 months of delays that frustrated …
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Emily Rauhala / Washington Post:
Hungary approves Sweden's NATO bid, unblocking historic expansion
Hungary approves Sweden's NATO bid, unblocking historic expansion
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Adam Rubenstein / The Atlantic:
I Was a Heretic at The New York Times — I did what I was hired to do, and I paid for it. — On one of my first days at The New York Times, I went to an orientation with more than a dozen other new hires. We had to do an icebreaker: Pick a Starburst out of a jar and then answer a question.
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Washington Post:
Live updates Justices appear skeptical of Texas, Florida social media laws — Justices from across the ideological spectrum appeared likely to prevent Texas and Florida from immediately implementing laws restricting social media giants from removing certain political or controversial posts …
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