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Trump's revenge? GOP braces for daily blasts from ‘orange Jesus’ — His reascension, as nominee or the eventual winner, threatens to spark the same clashes with the Hill GOP that took a heavy toll on the party. — Congressional Republicans are steeling themselves for a return to daily life …
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How Roger Stone convinced Trump not to attack Ron DeSantis in his home state — An excerpt from the upcoming book “Swamp Monsters” by NBC News reporter Matt Dixon tells the tale of how Trump's team lobbied the political troublemaker to help them out.
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Why a Second Trump Presidency May Be More Radical Than His First — Donald Trump has long exhibited authoritarian impulses, but his policy operation is now more sophisticated, and the buffers to check him are weaker. — Donald Trump has long exhibited authoritarian impulses …
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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Trump's Defense to Charge That He's Anti-Democratic? Accuse Biden of It
Trump's Defense to Charge That He's Anti-Democratic? Accuse Biden of It
Kelly Garrity / Politico:
DeSantis says he will win Iowa
DeSantis says he will win Iowa
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The Pentagon says a US warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping in International Water Continue — SOUTHERN RED SEA — Today, there were four attacks against three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea. These three vessels are connected to 14 separate nations.
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Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, AP source says — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government …
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Former U.S. diplomat arrested in FBI spying probe — Former Ambassador and diplomat Manuel Rocha was arrested in Miami after a long-running counterintelligence investigation. — According to the Associated Press, Rocha is being accused of working as an agent of Cuba's government.

To Win on Abortion, Republicans Must Reckon With What ‘Pro-Life’ Means Today — Electoral results since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision should tell a lot of people in the Republican Party something they absolutely do not want to hear: Even rank-and-file G.O.P. voters …
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The Dirty Tricks the GOP Is Using to Keep Abortion Off the Ballot in 2024
The Dirty Tricks the GOP Is Using to Keep Abortion Off the Ballot in 2024
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Axios and Political Wire

John Kerry says no coal plants should be ‘permitted anywhere in the world’ — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said he thinks coal plants should not be “permitted anywhere in the world.” — During a speech at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Kerry said he is becoming …
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'Everybody's daughter': The rape victim behind Kentucky's viral abortion ad — Hadley Duvall helped Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear win reelection — and she's ready to campaign again in 2024 — MIDWAY, Ky. — One month before the governor thanked her for his victory, Hadley Duvall had already won.
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U.S. Is Pressing Israel and Hamas to Resume Talks, White House Official Says — John Kirby said that Hamas was to blame for the breakdown in the negotiations, and that Israel was heeding U.S. advice on limiting civilian casualties. — The U.S. government is making an intense effort …
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David Cohen / Politico:
I've lost confidence in Lloyd Austin, Lindsey Graham says
I've lost confidence in Lloyd Austin, Lindsey Graham says
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Swalwell Predicts Kevin McCarthy Will Be Next Expelled From Congress — The California congressman predicted the former speaker of the House won't last long following a physical scuffle with Tim Burchett — JWPlayer — Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is predicting Republicans will move …

White House Warns Money for Ukraine Will Run Out by Year's End — Without new aid, U.S. will be unable to continue providing weapons and equipment to Kyiv, which would ‘kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield’ — WASHINGTON—The U.S. will be unable to continue providing weapons and equipment …
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One Supreme Court Case Could Mess Up Chunks of the Tax Code — Justices will debate the meaning of ‘income’ under the 16th Amendment — WASHINGTON—A case that could punch holes in the federal tax code heads to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. — The court will hear arguments in Moore v. U.S. …
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New Republic, The Atlantic and The American Spectator

‘A Time for American Leadership’: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Reagan National Defense Forum (As Delivered) — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — Good morning, everyone. And Ben, thanks for that kind introduction.
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