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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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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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Axios:
Biden's new strategy: Go for Trump's jugular … Biden has told friends he thinks Trump is wobbly, both intellectually and emotionally, and will explode if Biden mercilessly gigs and goads him — “go haywire in public,” as one adviser put it. — Other sources tell us that Biden is looking for a fight.
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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
Trump asks judge to cut the $83.3 million penalty in E. Jean Carroll case or grant him a new trial
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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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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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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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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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Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
The Supreme Court's ballot ruling is absurd. They don't care.
The Supreme Court's ballot ruling is absurd. They don't care.
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Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
The Supreme Court did Trump no favors. He'll be facing a fall trial.
The Supreme Court did Trump no favors. He'll be facing a fall trial.
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Raw Story
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 …
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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 …
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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.
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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Biden wins Democratic primary in Vermont
Biden wins Democratic primary in Vermont
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NBC News:
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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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Biden wins Iowa Democratic caucuses
Biden wins Iowa Democratic caucuses
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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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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Sinema won't run for reelection in Arizona — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) is opting against running for reelection, providing Democrats a sigh of relief and avoiding what would have been a messy three-way race with an independent incumbent, a Democrat and a Republican.
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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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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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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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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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Maeve Reston / Washington Post:
Top Democrats head for a showdown in California's Senate primary — Rep. Adam Schiff appears to be sailing toward the California general election contest in November, but the race for the second spot took an unpredictable turn — The first round in the exorbitantly expensive contest …
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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.
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David K. Li / NBC News:
Taylor Swift urges her 282 million Instagram followers to vote on Super Tuesday — “I waned to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power,” the world's most famous musician wrote on Instagram. — Taylor Swift urged fans in her adopted home state of Tennessee …