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Mark Murray / NBC News:
RFK Jr. candidacy hurts Trump more than Biden, NBC News poll finds — The finding contrasts with a number of other national polls, and it comes amid concerted Democratic efforts to prevent Kennedy from harming Biden's campaign. — The latest national NBC News poll shows the third-party vote …
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Poll: Election interest hits new low in tight Biden-Trump race — NBC News' latest national poll shows Biden's numbers inching up as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., inflation and abortion all scramble the 2024 contest. — The share of voters who say they have high interest in the 2024 election …
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Pritzker says it's ‘throwing away’ votes if Democrats backed someone other than Biden — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Democrats would be “throwing away” their votes if they supported someone other than President Biden in November's presidential election. — “I'm not suggesting there aren't other names on the ballot.
David Frum / The Atlantic:
Trump Deflates — It wasn't just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid. — Ukraine won. Trump lost. — The House vote to aid Ukraine renews hope that Ukraine can still win its war. It also showed how and why Donald Trump should lose the 2024 election.
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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Zelenskyy: ‘We will have a chance at victory’ thanks to weapons provided to Ukraine in new US aid package — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked U.S. leaders for passing a $60.8 billion aid package through the House earlier in the weekend. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …
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Jenny Goldsberry / Washington Examiner:
Jayapal says Trump wouldn't be on trial if Senate had ‘gone through with the impeachment’
Jayapal says Trump wouldn't be on trial if Senate had ‘gone through with the impeachment’
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump's Trial Challenge: Being Stripped of Control — The mundanity of the courtroom has all but swallowed Donald Trump, who for decades has sought to project an image of bigness and a sense of power. — “Sir, can you please have a seat.” — Donald J. Trump had stood up to leave …
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Dan Morrison / USA Today:
Supreme Court weighs Donald Trump case, abortion bans, homeless camps in blockbuster week
Supreme Court weighs Donald Trump case, abortion bans, homeless camps in blockbuster week
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Jessica Piper / Politico:
Trump's super PAC has helped foot his legal bills. That might end soon. — Save America has now spent about $60 million on legal consulting since the beginning of 2023. — A PAC controlled by former President Donald Trump that has devoted tens of millions of dollars to his and his allies' legal bills …
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Bloomberg:
Netanyahu Decries Reported US Plan to Sanction Army Unit — Israeli PM calls potential sanction ‘the height of absurdity’ — Says Israel will increase pressure on Hamas in coming days — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a reported US plan to sanction …
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Peter Beaumont / The Guardian:
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
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Jonathan Larsen / Salon:
Evangelicals with ties to “The Family” met Mike Johnson and Zelenskyy ahead of Ukraine vote — We're getting nearly a real-time look at The Family's anti-LGBTQ+ religious diplomacy in action — If you see evangelical House Republicans softening their opposition to military aid for Ukraine, don't assume it's divine intervention.
Annie Karni / New York Times:
Johnson, Like Pence, Draws Praise for Defying His Party and Doing His Job — In the Republican Party of 2024, styled in the image of former President Donald J. Trump, a norm-preserving, consensus-driven act — even a basic one — can be a career-ending offense.
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A.R. Moxon / The Reframe:
Americans Who Want To Kill Americans — The Reframe is totally free for all readers, and is supported with voluntary subscriptions by about 5% of readers. — If you find value in these essays, and only if you can afford to, please consider becoming a paid sponsor.
Isaac Arnsdorf / Washington Post:
Proud Boys appear at Trump rally, drawing condemnation from Biden — Members of the violent extremist group were calling for the release of everyone charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Trump has pledged to pardon rioters. — WILMINGTON, N.C. — At least 10 men wearing …
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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Trump Rally, a Return to the Campaign Trail, Is Called Off Because of Storms
Trump Rally, a Return to the Campaign Trail, Is Called Off Because of Storms
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Adam Gabbatt / The Guardian:
Residents push for renaming of Trump Plaza to disassociate from ex-president — Tenants of the high-rise in New Rochelle, New York, want to abandon the name which has at times affected real estate value — While Donald Trump endures the ignominy of being the first former US president …
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Corbin Bolies / The Daily Beast:
Kristi Noem Says Mike Pence Has ‘Failed’ Donald Trump — ‘RIPPING HIM APART’ — The South Dakota governor, and vice presidential hopeful, declined to say whether she would have certified the 2020 election results in a CNN interview. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continued …
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Graham warns Putin ‘will not stop’ if successful in Ukraine — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday stressed the urgency of support to Ukraine, warning Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop,” even if successful in Russia's war with Kyiv. — “Here's what I will tell you.
Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children — Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people, mostly children, as U.S. lawmakers advanced an aid package that would send millions of dollars to Israel.
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