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9:20 PM ET, March 5, 2024

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Lucian K. Truscott IV / Salon:
There is something wrong at the New York Times  —  From presidential polls to refusing to report on Trump's stumbles, things aren't adding up at the Gray Lady  —  Two things — check that, three things — appear to have gone off the rails at the paper we used to call the Gray Lady.
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Brandon Conradis / The Hill:
Biden wins Arkansas Democratic primary  —  President Biden won the Democratic primary in Arkansas, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ.  —  His victory in the Natural State was widely expected, given his only significant primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), has trailed by wide margins.
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden wins Maine Democratic primary  —  President Biden won Maine's Democratic primary Tuesday, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ.  —  The president's easy wins in primaries are likely to give his campaign a jolt of enthusiasm as it officially turns to the general election …
Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Biden wins Tennessee Democratic primary  —  President Biden was projected to win the Tennessee Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ.  —  It's another win for Biden in a state with 70 delegates on the table for Democrats, extending the incumbent's primary winning streak …
Brandon Conradis / The Hill:
Biden wins Alabama Democratic primary  —  President Biden won the Alabama Democratic primary on Tuesday, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ.  —  Biden faced no formidable primary challenge and was widely expected to prevail in the Tuesday contest.
Jared Gans / The Hill:
Biden wins Massachusetts Democratic primary  —  President Biden has won the Massachusetts Democratic presidential primary, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection.  —  He easily defeated Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and Marianne Williamson in the race that has 92 pledged delegates up for grabs.
Discussion: Boston Herald and Associated Press
Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Biden wins Democratic primary in Vermont
Discussion: New York Times and WCAX-TV
Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Maddening New Poll: Voters Are Unaware of Trump “Dictator” Threats
Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:
No Labels plans event with Ohio GOP Senate candidate
Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
The Supreme Court Just Delivered a Rare Self-Own for John Roberts  —  The Supreme Court's unsigned majority opinion in Trump v. Anderson, ending Colorado's attempt to disqualify Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot as an insurrectionist, is a remarkable self-own.
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Marc Elias / Democracy Docket:
In 9-0 Ruling, Supreme Court Justices Bend Toward Trump  —  Donald Trump will be on the ballot this November.  In a 9-0 decision issued yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Colorado Supreme Court ruling barring him from the ballot under the insurrection clause of the U.S Constitution.
Discussion: The Atlantic and Twitchy
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
A conspicuous line on Trump from the Supreme Court's left flank  —  The question of whether states can disqualify Donald Trump for having “engaged in insurrection” wasn't particularly difficult for the Supreme Court — as expected.  The court ruled unanimously Monday that states can't enforce …
Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
US supreme court ‘erred badly’ with Trump ruling, leading US historian says
Discussion: Raw Story
Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
The Supreme Court's ballot ruling is absurd. They don't care.
Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
The Supreme Court did Trump no favors. He'll be facing a fall trial.
Discussion: Raw Story
Kara Scannell / CNN:
Trump asks judge to cut the $83.3 million penalty in E. Jean Carroll case or grant him a new trial  —  New York CNN —  In a longshot bid, former President Donald Trump is asking the judge overseeing E. Jean Carroll's defamation case against him to significantly reduce the $83.3 million jury award or grant a new trial.
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:   Why a Fox News pundit may not have heard bad news about Trump
Brandi Buchman / Law & Crime:
‘Trump offers no alternative means’: Carroll lawyer hits back at move to delay paying $83M to writer
Discussion: Associated Press and Raw Story
NBC News:
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not run for re-election in Arizona  —  The Democrat-turned-independent is retiring from the Senate after one term.  —  Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced Tuesday that she will not run for re-election this year, leaving the Senate after one term …
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Jonathan J. Cooper / Associated Press:
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won't seek reelection, avoiding a 3-way race
Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Sinema won't run for reelection in Arizona
New York Times:
Donald Trump, Seeking Cash Infusion, Meets With Elon Musk  —  It's not clear whether Mr. Musk will spend any of his billions on the former president's behalf.  If he does, he could erase Mr. Trump's financial disadvantage in the 2024 race.  —  Donald Trump, who is urgently seeking …
ABC News:
Biden administration finalizes rule cutting credit card late fees  —  The move is expected to drop the typical credit card late fee to $8 from $32.  —  President Joe Biden meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Washington.
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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
U.S. caps credit card late charges in new Biden crackdown on junk fees
NBC News:
Sen. Bob Menendez hit with obstruction of justice charges in bribery case  —  The new charges allege that the New Jersey Democrat claimed payments made to him and his wife were loans when he “well knew” that they “were not loans, but bribe payments.”  —  Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. …
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Aaron Katersky / ABC News:
Sen. Bob Menendez and wife face new obstruction charges in bribery case
Olivia Little / Media Matters for America:
The Moms for Liberty 60 Minutes interview was such a disaster that their allies are scrambling to do damage control  —  The newest episode of 60 Minutes should be used by mainstream media as a blueprint for how to responsibly cover far-right “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty.
Axios:
Colorado Republicans threaten Griswold with recall after Supreme Court ballot ruling … - Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) posted a letter Monday on X while telling Griswold to “start packing your bags.”  — Other co-signers, representing the Colorado Republican Party, include its chairman Dave Williams …
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Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs / The Oklahoman:
Sex ed changes in Oklahoma would leave kids at risk of sexual violence  —  Oklahoma legislators are considering a bill that would make it harder for students to protect themselves from sexual assault and abuse.  —  House Bill 3120 would flip state law on its head and require parents …
Discussion: New Jersey Online
Madeline Fry Schultz / Washington Examiner:
VA rejects memo requesting removal of iconic V-J Day in Times Square photo  —  It's time to cancel V-J Day in Times Square, the iconic photograph of a Navy sailor kissing a woman to celebrate the end of World War II, at least according to one employee at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Washington Post:
How different groups voted on Super Tuesday primary, according to exit polls  —  See the strengths and weaknesses of Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, according to a preliminary statewide survey of Virginia and North Carolina voters, and later California.  —  Gender  —  Cut through the 2024 election noise.
 
 
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Pew Research Center:
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