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Byron Donalds expresses nostalgia for the Jim Crow era, when ‘the Black family was together’ — The Trump surrogate's comments, made during a Black voter outreach event in Philadelphia, sparked outrage from Democrats. — PHILADELPHIA — Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) suggested that Black families …
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Trump's surrogates reached out to Black voters in Philly with cigars and cognac — Former President Donald Trump's campaign and some of his surrogates held two events Tuesday in Philadelphia aimed at engaging Black Philly voters — but it's unclear how many got the message.In the afternoon …
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Patrick Svitek / Washington Post:
Rep. Byron Donalds says Black families were stronger during Jim Crow era
Rep. Byron Donalds says Black families were stronger during Jim Crow era
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New York Times, Democrats, Raw Story and Politico
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Behind the Curtain: MAGA's jail plan … Nowhere would that be truer than at the Justice Department, which Trump wants to make his fief and retribution arm. — Bannon told us Bragg could be targeted using the 14th Amendment (equal protection) and Fourth Amendment (outlawing unreasonable searches …
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The G.O.P. Push for Post-Verdict Payback: ‘Fight Fire With Fire’ — Republican leaders in and out of government are publicly pushing to prosecute Democrats as legal retribution for Donald Trump's felony conviction. — Republican allies of Donald J. Trump are calling for revenge prosecutions …
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Trump again suggests political opponents may face prosecution, too
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
Why Trump's rhetoric about imprisoning his political foes matters
Why Trump's rhetoric about imprisoning his political foes matters
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect Americans' access to contraception — Democrats expected the GOP to filibuster the legislation and brought it up to make a point to voters ahead of the 2024 election, viewing reproductive rights as a winning issue. — WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans …
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Conservative attacks on birth control could threaten access
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Stephen Neukam / Axios:
Scoop: Senate Dem campaigns ready abortion rights blitz
Scoop: Senate Dem campaigns ready abortion rights blitz
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Trump's VP search accelerates — Prospective running mates have received vetting materials as the race for the No. 2 spot on Trump's ticket narrows to three or four candidates, sources tell NBC News. — Donald Trump's search for a running mate is intensifying, as the former president awaits sentencing …
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VP contenders Burgum, Vance, Rubio asked for documents from Trump team — The initial ask for documents reflect who tops Trump's list at this point. — Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. — Former President Donald Trump's campaign has begun …
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The Hill and Florida Politics
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Hochul Halts Congestion Pricing in a Stunning 11th-Hour Shift — Weeks before New York was to charge motorists to enter Manhattan's business district, Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed the program citing economic concerns. — Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced on Wednesday that she was shelving …
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Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump's request to declare special counsel's appointment invalid — Judge Aileen Cannon is planning on holding a sprawling hearing on Donald Trump's request to declare Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel invalid, signaling the judge could be more willing …
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Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War — Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ordered the operation, which used fake social media accounts urging U.S. lawmakers to fund Israel's military, according to officials and documents about the effort.
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The Two-Time Trump Voters Who Have Had Enough — “Now that he is a convicted felon, he's completely unfit.” — The day after former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies, I sat down for a focus group with nine voters from across the country who voted for him twice and don't want to vote for him again.
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NYPD preparing to revoke Donald Trump's license to carry a gun after felony conviction in New York — The New York City Police Department is preparing to revoke former President Donald Trump's license to carry a gun, a senior police official told CNN. — Trump's New York concealed carry license …
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Biden's climate chief warns against ‘U-turn agenda’ — Biden's opponents would not just stall the efforts to fight climate change, they would reverse the progress the Biden administration has made, White House chief climate adviser Ali Zaidi warns. — President Joe Biden's top climate adviser …
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Hans Nichols / Axios:
Scoop: Group that aided climate plan is lukewarm on Biden
Scoop: Group that aided climate plan is lukewarm on Biden
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Alito's account of the upside-down flag doesn't fully add up. Here's why. — A look at the major discrepancies in Justice Samuel Alito's comments about controversial flags flown at his property and what he still has not fully answered. — Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr …
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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Alito's the tip of the iceberg: More Republicans wave Christian nationalist flag despite MAGA threat
Alito's the tip of the iceberg: More Republicans wave Christian nationalist flag despite MAGA threat
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Gunman captured after shootout outside US Embassy in Lebanon — The Lebanese army said Wednesday a gunman attempted to attack the U.S. embassy near Beirut. The Lebanese military in a statement said that soldiers shot an assailant, who they only described as a Syrian national.
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What Donald Trump's Criminal Trial Reveals About a Potential Second Trump Administration — The picture that emerged in the New York courtroom was of a person on top of details, aware of what his team is doing. Along with outside events, it suggests Trump will be even less constricted by rules and norms than he was before.
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FTC prepares to sue largest U.S. alcohol distributor, alleging ‘secret kickbacks’ … The Federal Trade Commission is preparing an antitrust lawsuit against the largest U.S. alcohol distributor, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, two sources familiar with the matter tell CNBC.
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Hunter Biden trial live updates: Hunter Biden's ex-wife, former girlfriend testify about his drug use — President Joe Biden's son has pleaded not guilty to three charges related to the possession of a gun while using narcotics. … Zoe Kestan testimony is over, gun dealer will be the next witness
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Russia's Gas Giant Reports Costly Impact of Putin's War — The gas giant Gazprom, which has been an engine of Russia's economy, will pay a decadelong price for Russian leader — 's invasion of Ukraine. — The U.K. newspaper Financial Times reported Wednesday that it had seen research commissioned …
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Trump Georgia election case halted pending outcome of challenge to DA … A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday halted the criminal election interference case against Donald Trump in the state pending the outcome of his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting the former president.
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