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New York Times:
Live Updates: One Juror Dismissed as Selection Continues in Trump Trial — The third day of Donald J. Trump's criminal trial began with the dismissal of one of the seven jurors who had already been seated. The former president is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal.
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CBS News:
2 members of Trump jury excused, including woman who feared being identified — Two people who were selected to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York were excused on Thursday, including one woman who expressed concerns about being identified publicly and her ability to remain impartial.
Maya Yang / The Guardian:
All 12 jurors seated for Trump's historic criminal trial - as it happened — This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Trump's criminal trial, read our full report: — Summary — ‘We have our jury,’ judge Juan Merchan said after all 12 jurors were selected — All 12 jurors seated
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Edith Olmsted / The Daily Beast:
Top Dem Goes Nuclear on GOP for ‘Diddling Around’ While People Die in Ukraine — ‘IT IS ON US’ — “Don't talk about what weapons we want to give them. We're not giving them what they need now, and it has been months in the coming!” Rep. Rosa DeLauro pleaded.
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Steve Benen / MSNBC:
GOP makes weak pitch as Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment articles
GOP makes weak pitch as Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment articles
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Top Democrat in fiery speech says House ‘diddling around’ while people ‘dying in Ukraine’
Top Democrat in fiery speech says House ‘diddling around’ while people ‘dying in Ukraine’
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New York Times:
House Moves Toward Bundling TikTok Bill With Aid to Ukraine and Israel
House Moves Toward Bundling TikTok Bill With Aid to Ukraine and Israel
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New York Times:
Live Updates: Police Arresting Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia — Officers began arresting students on Thursday, a day after university officials testified about antisemitism before Congress. — Here's the latest on the protests. — The police moved Thursday afternoon to quell …
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The Hill:
Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule — Momentum is growing quickly behind the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from power if he moves to alter the motion to vacate rule as part of a package of foreign aid that's expected to pass through the House this weekend.
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Juliegrace Brufke / Axios:
Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation
Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Jan. 6 lawsuits against Trump may advance despite criminal case, judge rules — Instead, the judge ordered Trump to begin describing the basis for his claim that he is immune from the lawsuits. — Lawsuits by members of Congress and police officers against Donald Trump for his actions …
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Harvard University:
Key Takeaways … Approximately half (53%) of young Americans indicate they will “definitely be voting” in the 2024 general election for president. Young Americans' interest in voting in 2024 is now on par with Harvard Youth Poll data from 2020, which indicated that 54% would likely vote.
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Jerusalem Post:
US approves Rafah op. in exchange for no Israeli counter-strikes on Iran - report — Israel allegedly obtained approval for an operation in Rafah as long as it doesn't strike Iran, according to Qatari reports. — The US has approved a potential Israeli Rafah operation in exchange …
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Bonchie / RedState:
SENILE: Joe Biden's Painfully Awkward Trip to a Gas Station Is a Major Red Flag — Joe Biden had quite the day on Wednesday, and that's saying something for the often-confused president. Traveling to Pennsylvania to once again pander to the “working class” he has no actual connection to …
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David Gilbert / Wired:
Far-Right Sheriffs Want a Citizen Army to Stop ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Voters — Speakers at a conference for Constitutional Sheriffs claimed that militias need to patrol polling stations to stop the “expected flood” of immigrant voters. — As the presidential election approaches …
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James Finn / NOLA.com:
Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers, cut unemployment benefits — A House committee approved the bill along with others to reduce unemployment benefits and workers' compensation wages. — 3 min to read — A Louisiana House committee voted Thursday to repeal …
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David Badash / Alternet.org:
‘They want Russia to win so badly’: GOP congressman blasts far-right House Republicans — A sitting Republican Congressman is harshly criticizing far-right House Republicans over their apparent support of Russia. — “I guess their reasoning is they want Russia to win so badly that they want to oust the Speaker over it.
Scott Dworkin / The Dworkin Report:
Kennedy Family Strongly Endorses Biden — “That's right, the Kennedy family endorses Joe Biden for President,” Kerry Kennedy said in a speech with President Biden flanked to her right, and 5 siblings behind her. — Subscribe now — Kerry Kennedy spoke firmly and clearly …
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The Hill:
The anti-abortion movement is showing its true colors — The facade of the anti-abortion movement is cracking, despite the movement's strenuous attempts to appear reasonable. Evidence has been coming fast and furious this year, thanks to courts stacked with anti-abortion judges whose radical decisions …
Ilan Hulkower / The Daily Caller:
Ilhan Omar's Daughter Isra Hirsi Allegedly Suspended From College For Anti-Israel Activity — Isra Hirsi, Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, claimed Thursday that she had been “suspended” from Barnard College due to her pro-Palestinian activity.
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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez / Washington Post:
Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud — PHOENIX — A top leader of the national conservative group Turning Point Action, which has amplified false claims of election fraud by former president Donald Trump and others, resigned Thursday after being accused …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements … - Two House Republicans told Axios they expect more retirement announcements in the coming weeks. … - “It is time to pursue other opportunities and have the benefit of spending more time with my family,” he said.
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USA Today:
Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad. — Donald Trump's main 2024 White House campaign fundraising operation sharply increased spending at the former president's properties in recent months, funneling money into his businesses …
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Maxine Joselow / Washington Post:
The U.S. just changed how it manages a tenth of its land — The Interior Department rule puts conservation and clean energy development on par with drilling, mining and resource extraction on federal lands for the first time — For decades, the federal government has prioritized oil and gas drilling …
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Marjorie Taylor Greene would like to remind us that she is not serious — As recently as last month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was still sensitive about the whole “Jewish space lasers” thing. — You may recall — who are we kidding, you do recall — that, soon after she was first elected …
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
Wray says FBI on alert for threats against Jews ahead of Passover … - Director Christopher Wray told Jewish community security officials Wednesday the bureau is “particularly concerned” that lone actors could target gatherings and events or religious locations over the holiday.
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Filip Timotija / The Hill:
FBI watching for threats to Jewish Americans ahead of Passover, Wray says
FBI watching for threats to Jewish Americans ahead of Passover, Wray says
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