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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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Politico:
Playbook: The Biden polling bump persists — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — TOP-ED — Former VP MIKE PENCE in the NYT: “Donald Trump Has Betrayed the Pro-Life Movement” — NEW POLL — Encouraging signs for President JOE BIDEN in a new NBC News poll:
NBC News:
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
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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New York Times:
Will a Mountain of Evidence Be Enough to Convict Trump? — Monday will see opening statements in the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. The state's case seems strong, but a conviction is far from assured. — In the official record, the case is known as the People …
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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
What happens if Trump gets convicted ahead of November? — The first-ever criminal trial of a current or former American president is underway in Manhattan, renewing questions over what a potential conviction would mean for former President Trump as he campaigns for the White House.
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This is what that terrifies Republicans most — The UAW's historic win in Chattanooga shows the power of the sort of multi-racial coalition of workers that has terrified Southern aristocracy for centuries. — You probably know by now that workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga …
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Catie Edmondson / New York Times:
How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine — Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid to Ukraine as a rank-and-file member, into the key figure pushing it through Congress. — For weeks after the Senate passed …
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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
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Johnson, Like Pence, Draws Praise for Defying His Party and Doing His Job
Roll Call:
House passes $95.3B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
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Jenny Goldsberry / Washington Examiner:
Jayapal says Trump wouldn't be on trial if Senate had ‘gone through with the impeachment’ — Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) lamented the fact that the then Republican-controlled Senate did not impeach Donald Trump when it had the chance. — Jayapal appeared on The Weekend on Saturday to express …
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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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Peter Beaumont / The Guardian:
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank — Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah Yehuda battalion — A unit of the Israel Defense Forces is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied 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.
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CNN:
On a panel with CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons and Kate Bedingfield, Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales tells CNN's Dana Bash: “The house is a rough and rowdy place,” but Speaker Mike Johnson won't be ousted.
Paul Rosenberg / Salon:
A prehistory of MAGA: “Mainstream” conservatives never really purged the fascists — Author David Austin Walsh says “respectable” conservatives have tolerated racists and neo-Nazis all along — David Austin Walsh's new book, “Taking America Back: The Conservative Movement and the Far Right …
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.
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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Sarah Siock / The Hill:
Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with me’ — Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) about her actions' potential impact on the GOP's ability to govern and reelect President Trump.
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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
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