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Charlie Savage / New York Times:
How the Special Counsel's Portrayal of Biden's Memory Compares With the Transcript — The special counsel, Robert K. Hur, accused the president last month of “significant” memory problems. The interview transcript offers context to his report. — A transcript of a special counsel's hourslong interview …
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David Moye / HuffPost:
Robert Hur Admits Telling Biden He Seemed To Have ‘Photographic Recall’ — The special counsel admitted his comment wasn't in the final report, in which he described the president's memory as “faulty,” “hazy” and “poor.” — LOADING — Although special counsel Robert Hur impugned Joe Biden's memory …
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Madeline Leesman / Townhall:
Schiff Attacked Special Counsel Hur for Reporting Biden's Failing Memory. Here's What Happened Next. — On Tuesday, Special Counsel Robert Hur testified in a House Judiciary hearing about his report detailing President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents.
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Hur's testimony undermines some key GOP claims on Biden — On several key points, the former special counsel took issue with Republicans' summary of his report on Biden and his mental acuity — Republicans and Democrats were somewhat unsure what to do Tuesday with former special counsel Robert K. Hur …
Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Biden clinches Democratic nomination — President Biden won the Georgia Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ projections, giving him enough delegates to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination and all but guaranteeing he will face off against former President Trump again in November.
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Matt Viser / Washington Post:
Full transcript of Biden's special counsel interview paints nuanced portrait
Full transcript of Biden's special counsel interview paints nuanced portrait
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Ashley Oliver / Washington Examiner:
Hur corrects House Democrat: ‘I did not exonerate’ Joe Biden
Hur corrects House Democrat: ‘I did not exonerate’ Joe Biden
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Matt Gertz / Media Matters for America:
News outlets that trumpeted Hur's story now discover “context” and “nuance” in transcript
News outlets that trumpeted Hur's story now discover “context” and “nuance” in transcript
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
White House declares ‘case closed’ on Hur report: ‘Time to move on’
White House declares ‘case closed’ on Hur report: ‘Time to move on’
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Greg Norman / Fox News:
Former Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies on findings from Biden classified documents probe
Former Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies on findings from Biden classified documents probe
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Associated Press:
Robert Hur stands by assessments on Biden's age during hearing
Robert Hur stands by assessments on Biden's age during hearing
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Lauren Aratani / The Guardian:
Trump says pardoning Capitol attackers will be one of his first acts if elected again — In a Truth Social post, the ex-president said he will pardon ‘hostages’ convicted for their part in the Capitol attack in 2021 — Donald Trump has said one of his first acts if given a second presidency …
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Brian Beutler / Off Message:
Trump's Corruption-Policy Nexus Comes Into Focus
Trump's Corruption-Policy Nexus Comes Into Focus
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Eric Levitz / Vox:
Trump just opened the door to Social Security cuts. Take him seriously.
Trump just opened the door to Social Security cuts. Take him seriously.
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Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Republican group planning $50M campaign to block Trump from reelection
Republican group planning $50M campaign to block Trump from reelection
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Why Trump Might Cut Social Security and Medicare in a Second Term
Why Trump Might Cut Social Security and Medicare in a Second Term
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Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday's contests, ushering in general election
Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday's contests, ushering in general election
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Jesse Paul / The Colorado Sun:
Ken Buck announces he will leave Congress on March 22, scrambling race to replace him that includes Lauren Boebert — U.S. Rep. Ken Buck will leave Congress on March 22, the Windsor Republican announced Tuesday in a surprise decision that's scrambling the already highly contentious …
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Clare Foran / CNN:
GOP Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress at end of next week — Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, a hardline conservative who has clashed with his own party at times, announced on Tuesday that he will leave Congress at the end of next week. — Buck criticized dysfunction on Capitol Hill …
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The Hill:
Buck to retire next week, narrowing House GOP majority — Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) will retire from Congress next week, he said Tuesday, a stunning announcement that will narrow the House GOP's razor-thin majority even further. — Buck — who has become known for breaking from his party …
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David Kurtz / Talking Points Memo:
Aileen Cannon Continues To Make A Mess Of The MAL Case — A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM's Morning Memo. — What Cannon Hath Wrought — Two developments yesterday that show what an absolute mess U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is making of the Mar-a-Lago case.
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
There's new reason to think Trump still has classified documents
There's new reason to think Trump still has classified documents
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Zach Schonfeld / The Hill:
Judiciary takes action on ‘judge shopping’ following pressure — The federal judiciary's policymaking arm announced a new policy aimed at combating so-called “judge shopping,” which has allowed state attorneys general and advocates to effectively choose their judges in some cases.
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Rebecca Davis O'Brien / New York Times:
Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura Top R.F.K. Jr.'s List for Running Mate — Mr. Kennedy said he had been speaking with the Jets quarterback “pretty continuously” for the past month. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently approached the N.F.L. quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the former Minnesota governor …
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Becky Sullivan / NPR:
NAACP urges Black athletes to avoid Florida public universities over anti-DEI policies — Black college athletes should rethink any decision to attend public colleges and universities in Florida, the NAACP advised in an extraordinary letter issued in response to efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis …
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CNN:
Uvalde police chief abruptly announces resignation days after report cleared officers in massacre at Robb Elementary School — Hours before the Uvalde City Council was expected to reject a report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing in the Robb Elementary School massacre, the city's police chief told CNN he is resigning.
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives:
Discharge Petition No. 9, Bill Number: H.Res. 1016, 118th Congress — SPONSOR: James P. McGovern DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, James P. McGovern, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution providing for consideration of the bill …
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Rebecca Klar / The Hill:
House Republicans ‘hopeful’ Trump-opposed TikTok bill passes — House Republicans supporting a bill that could ban TikTok said Tuesday they are hopeful it will pass in a floor vote despite vocal opposition from President Trump. — The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill …
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Brad Reed / Raw Story:
Former Texas GOP official sentenced to 4 centuries in prison for child sex abuse — Bo Michael Dresner, a former precinct chairman for the Hays County, Texas Republican Party, was sentenced to more than four centuries in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child sexual abuse …
Juliegrace Brufke / Axios:
Fewer than 100 House Republicans expected to attend GOP retreat … - Members who are skipping cited grievances ranging from the location to a lack of advance information on logistics. — Fox Business host Larry Kudlow, who was slated to speak at the event, also cancelled at the 11th hour — dealing a blow to the agenda.