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Associated Press:
Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building, prosecutors say — Body camera video shows police cutting chains, moving furniture at Columbia University — Demonstrators detained at UCLA as police dismantle encampment — Protesters arrested at Dartmouth College
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Jeff Greenfield / Politico:
Don't Forget the Backlash to the '60s — Today's campus chaos carries a grim warning for Biden. — Mark Rudd, a leader of the student protest at Columbia University in New York, is interviewed outside Low Memorial Library, background, on April 25, 1968. Students had occupied the building. AP
David N. Myers / The Forward:
I'm a UCLA professor. Why didn't the administration stop last night's egregious violence?
I'm a UCLA professor. Why didn't the administration stop last night's egregious violence?
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Los Angeles Times:
UCLA students, staff among more than 200 arrested as police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp
UCLA students, staff among more than 200 arrested as police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp
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Jake Offenhartz / Associated Press:
A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
Chris Megerian / Associated Press:
Biden keeps quiet as Gaza protesters and police clash on college campuses
Biden keeps quiet as Gaza protesters and police clash on college campuses
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Journal Sentinel:
In interview, Trump doesn't commit to accepting Wisconsin election results if he loses — Alison Dirr Molly BeckMilwaukee Journal Sentinel — WAUKESHA - Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday didn't commit to accepting the results of Wisconsin's presidential election in November …
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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
He's not even trying to hide it
He's not even trying to hide it
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USA Today:
Trump keeps encouraging supporters to fight unsubstantiated claims of election fraud
Trump keeps encouraging supporters to fight unsubstantiated claims of election fraud
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Hope Karnopp / Journal Sentinel:
Takeaways from Donald Trump's Wisconsin rally: economy, immigration, early voting
Takeaways from Donald Trump's Wisconsin rally: economy, immigration, early voting
Alex Thompson / Axios:
Inside Trump's stunning flip-flop on early voting
Inside Trump's stunning flip-flop on early voting
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Bloomberg:
Biden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, Russia — Remarks come weeks after Biden welcomed Japan's PM Kishida — Immigration inches up in Japan, population still shrinking — US President Joe Biden included ally Japan along with rivals China and Russia in a list of countries he called …
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Christian Datoc / Washington Examiner:
White House does damage control after Biden calls Japan and India ‘xenophobic’
White House does damage control after Biden calls Japan and India ‘xenophobic’
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban — The near-total abortion ban is still likely to go into effect for a period of time due to unique aspects of state law. — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed on Thursday a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban …
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EJ Montini / Arizona Republic:
Don't be conned: Arizona's 1864 abortion ban was not actually repealed
Don't be conned: Arizona's 1864 abortion ban was not actually repealed
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Lawmakers announce dog lovers caucus in wake of Noem news — Bipartisan lawmakers on Tuesday announced the start of a dog lovers caucus on Capitol Hill in the wake of a story about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) shooting and killing a family dog. — “In light of recent events …
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Noem says she shot ‘extremely dangerous’ dog to protect her children
Noem says she shot ‘extremely dangerous’ dog to protect her children
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NBC News:
Sen. Lindsey Graham's phone being investigated for potential hack — The South Carolina senator said on Wednesday that the FBI was in possession of his phone. — WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Wednesday that the FBI was in possession of his phone after he received a message …
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Maggie Mullen / WyoFile:
Wyoming voids 28% of its voter registrations in mandatory purge — Thousands of Wyoming residents could be surprised on Election Day when they show up to cast a ballot only to discover they're no longer registered to vote. — There are currently about 83,500 fewer registered voters …
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Associated Press:
Former Michigan House leader, wife plead not guilty to misusing political funds — The former leader of the Michigan House and his wife pleaded not guilty Thursday to financial charges arising from an investigation of how they spent money from unregulated political funds.
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Michigan Advance
Bloomberg:
Trump Auditions VP Picks Before Wealthy Donors in Palm Beach — Vance, Rubio, Burgum and Scott among leading contenders — Trump says he will likely announce running mate in July — Donald Trump is sharpening his focus on a possible running mate by taking a page from his days hosting reality show …
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BBC:
Alarm in Israel at reports of possible ICC legal action over Gaza — Israeli officials are increasingly concerned that the UN's top criminal court is planning to seek arrest warrants for their military and political leaders on suspicion of war crimes. — Reports suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be among them.
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Ross O'Keefe / Washington Examiner:
Menendez's attorneys reveal new argument for why senator had gold bar stash — . — Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has a new reason for having a treasure trove of gold and cash that law enforcement officers found during a raid on his home. — Menendez's attorneys argued that …
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Ben Kamisar / NBC News:
Young voters are mad about Gaza. But many don't see it driving their 2024 vote. — Focus groups of Wisconsin students exposed intense feelings about Israel's military campaign in Gaza — and how it fits into other issues that matter in the election. — Young people are deeply critical …
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Associated Press:
Man who bragged that he ‘fed’ an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison — Jack Whitton expressed remorse for his ‘horrible’ actions. — A Georgia business owner who bragged that he “fed” a police officer to a mob of rioters storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 …
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Mychael Schnell / The Hill:
Schumer poised to join Johnson invite for Netanyahu address to Congress — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is poised to join Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress, despite tensions between …
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Washington Examiner
Tess Owen / Wired:
Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups — After lying low for years in the aftermath of January 6, exclusive reporting shows, militia extremist groups and profiles have been quietly reorganizing and ramping up recruitment and rhetoric on Facebook.
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Matthew Haag / New York Times:
Live Updates: Stormy Daniels's Lawyer Details Hush-Money Payment in Trump Trial — The lawyer who represented a porn star whose hush-money deal is at the case's center is now testifying. The judge considered more statements by the former president that prosecutors said violated a gag order, but did not rule on them.
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Burgess Everett / Politico:
Why the Senate GOP is downplaying the chances of a red wave — Republicans have a shot at more than a half-dozen Senate seats, but they're purposefully tempering expectations after failures in 2020 and 2022. — Senate Republicans are six months away from their most favorable Election Day map in a decade …
Jacqueline Alemany / Washington Post:
House Republicans launch multiple investigations into college protests — Four GOP committee chairs are probing pro-Palestinian campus activism. — House Republicans are deploying their oversight powers to scrutinize pro-Palestinian protests and antisemitism on college campuses …
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Mary Kay Mallonee / CNN:
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment — An attorney discipline judge in California has rejected a request from ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman to reactivate his law license following her recent recommendation …
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