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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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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Biden loses American Samoa Democratic caucuses — President Biden was projected to lose the Democratic caucuses in American Samoa to an obscure candidate in a surprising result that comes amid a string of Super Tuesday wins. — The race was called Tuesday night by Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) …
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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Biden wins Democratic primary in Utah — President Biden is projected to win the Democratic presidential primary in Utah, according to Decision Desk HQ. — Biden was not expected to receive any serious challenge in the Democratic primary. Thirty delegates are up for grabs in Utah.
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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Fox News pundit: Trump the only person less popular than Biden — Ahead of Super Tuesday election results, political commentator Marc Thiessen argued on Fox News that the only person less popular than President Biden is former President Trump. — Thiessen joined former White House Deputy …
Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Trump tells Fox News: ‘Get rid of Karl Rove’ — Former President Trump on Tuesday implored Fox News to stop putting Karl Rove, a former top aide to President George W. Bush and a longtime political commentator, on its air. — In a Truth Social post, Trump also blasted political commentator Marc Thiessen …
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden wins Minnesota Democratic primary — President Biden won Minnesota's Democratic primary Tuesday, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, giving the president another boost amid pushback on his handling of the war in the Middle East. — Minnesota has a large Muslim population …
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NBC News:
Super Tuesday live updates: Trump notches wins in several states, but Nikki Haley keeps Vermont competitive
Super Tuesday live updates: Trump notches wins in several states, but Nikki Haley keeps Vermont competitive
Nikki McCann Ramirez / Rolling Stone:
Trump Backs Israel Bombarding Gaza: ‘Gotta Finish the Problem’
Trump Backs Israel Bombarding Gaza: ‘Gotta Finish the Problem’
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Super Tuesday live updates: Trump wins in Virginia and North Carolina, Biden scores early victories, NBC News projects
Super Tuesday live updates: Trump wins in Virginia and North Carolina, Biden scores early victories, NBC News projects
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Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:
No Labels plans event with Ohio GOP Senate candidate
No Labels plans event with Ohio GOP Senate candidate
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Fox News, The Hill, Plain Dealer and Political Wire
Paul Steinhauser / Fox News:
Trump, Biden sweeping Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley trailing behind on election night
Trump, Biden sweeping Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley trailing behind on election night
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden wins Maine Democratic primary
Biden wins Maine Democratic primary
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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Biden wins Tennessee Democratic primary
Biden wins Tennessee Democratic primary
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Brandon Conradis / The Hill:
Biden wins Alabama Democratic primary
Biden wins Alabama Democratic primary
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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.
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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 …
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Axios:
Colorado Republicans threaten Griswold with recall after Supreme Court ballot ruling
Colorado Republicans threaten Griswold with recall after Supreme Court ballot ruling
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Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
US supreme court ‘erred badly’ with Trump ruling, leading US historian says
US supreme court ‘erred badly’ with Trump ruling, leading US historian says
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Raw Story
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 …
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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
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
Sinema won't run for reelection in Arizona
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein will face off in North Carolina's governor race — NBC News projects the two statewide officials will advance to the general election in the race to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. — Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson …
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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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Brandi Buchman / Law & Crime:
‘Trump offers no alternative means’: Carroll lawyer hits back at move to delay paying $83M to writer
‘Trump offers no alternative means’: Carroll lawyer hits back at move to delay paying $83M to writer
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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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Arthur Delaney / HuffPost:
Colin Allred Wins Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate In Texas, Will Face Ted Cruz — The congressman from Dallas ran as a moderate, defeating a more progressive opponent. — LOADING — Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) will try to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in a pivotal Senate contest this November.
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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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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.
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New York Times:
Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest US Health Care Payment System — The hacking shut down the nation's biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos that affected a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices. — An urgent care chain in Ohio …
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