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6:45 PM ET, February 6, 2024

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Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
Trump has no immunity from Jan. 6 prosecution, appeals court rules  —  A federal appeals court has unanimously ruled that Donald Trump can be put on trial for trying to stay in power after losing the 2020 election, rejecting Trump's sweeping claim of presidential immunity and moving the case one step closer to a jury.
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Politico:
Trump is not immune from prosecution for bid to subvert the 2020 election, appeals court rules  —  The unanimous 57-page decision is a major win for special counsel Jack Smith.  —  Former President Donald Trump — and indeed any other former president — may be prosecuted for alleged crimes …
Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
D.C. Circuit panel unanimously rejects Trump's criminal immunity claim  —  On Tuesday morning, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit unanimously rejected Donald Trump's claims that he is immune from criminal prosecution for life for acts he took while president.
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
4 takeaways from Trump's loss in his immunity case  —  Donald Trump suffered a significant setback Tuesday in his quest to escape criminal conviction, with a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruling that he is not immune from charges for his acts as president.
Associated Press:
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
David Frum / The Atlantic:
The GOP's True Priority  —  The Republicans who won't take yes for an answer  —  Sometimes, a negotiation produces a deal.  —  Sometimes, a negotiation reveals the truth.  —  Negotiators in the Senate have produced a draft agreement on immigration and asylum.  The deal delivers on Republican priorities.
Discussion: The Mahablog
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Steve Benen / MSNBC:
As a compromise border plan collapses, the GOP is in disarray  —  There can be little doubt that one of the major American political parties is in disarray, but it's not the Democratic Party.  —  For those familiar with online political commentary, the phrase “Dems in disarray” …
Catherine Rampell / Washington Post:
The GOP dog caught the car. Again.
Discussion: Steady, al.com and Raw Story
Associated Press:
Senate presses toward vote on border policies and Ukraine amid Republican backlash
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
The RNC's chief of staff is stepping down  —  The departure comes amid growing speculation that Donald Trump will push for changes at the committee.  —  Republican National Committee chief of staff Mike Reed is set to step down from his role later this month.  —  Reed had served as chief of staff at the committee since Jan. 2022.
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NBC News:
Trump campaign plans for its takeover of the Republican National Committee  —  Under one scenario, Ronna McDaniel would resign.  Under the other, she'd remain at the RNC, albeit in a weakened position.  —  Former President Donald Trump's campaign is quietly weighing options for how to reshuffle …
Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:   Tensions flare in Trump world over Montana's GOP Senate primary
Washington Post:
Republicans fear they will be targets in Trump's ‘retribution’ campaign
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
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US Department of Justice:
70 Current And Former NYCHA Employees Charged With Bribery And Extortion Offenses  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York  —  In the Largest Number of Federal Bribery Charges on a Single Day in DOJ History, 70 Current and Former Employees …
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NBC News:
Rigger falls to death during production of Marvel's ‘Wonder Man’  —  The incident occurred Tuesday at the Radford Studio Center in Studio City, California.  —  LOS ANGELES — A rigger died after falling from rafters Tuesday during the production of Marvel Studios' “Wonder Man” in California, an official confirmed.
Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Project Veritas, James O'Keefe settle suit over false claims of 2020 voter fraud in Pennsylvania  —  Project Veritas and conservative activist James O'Keefe have settled a lawsuit in Pennsylvania over false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election that were initially …
Discussion: The Guardian and NBC News
Nadine El-Bawab / ABC News:
Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter in son's school shooting  —  Ethan Crumbley killed four students at his high school in November 2021.  —  LIVE  —  Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of accused Oxford High School gunman Ethan Crumbley, listens on the stand in the courtroom …
Seamus Hughes / Court Watch:
Exclusive: FBI Arrests Would-Be Border Militia Member  —  As elected officials hotly debate new border security legislation, the FBI has arrested a Tennessee man they say was planning to join a militia border group, set off explosives, and act as a sniper at the Mexico/U.S. border.
Madeline Roth / The Daily Beast:
Gina Carano Sues Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing—With Elon Musk's Help  —  Carano is seeking a court order that would force Lucasfilm to recast her on the Star Wars series.  —  Gina Carano, the actress who was fired from The Mandalorian for offensive and antisemitic posts …
Brooke Leigh Howard / The Daily Beast:
South Florida School Demands Parent Consent for Black History Month Events  —  Parents of students at the IPrep Academy in South Florida were shocked after being asked to sign permission slips to allow their children to participate in Black History Month.  —  Black History Month has now become an educational target in Florida schools.
Discussion: Joe.My.God. and WPLG-TV
Washington Post:
DOJ report on Biden classified documents coming soon; no criminal charges  —  The special counsel report criticizes how Biden and aides handled sensitive material after his vice presidency but says those actions don't amount to crimes  —  The Justice Department is preparing to release …
Politico:
McConnell admits defeat on border deal: ‘It will not become law’  —  The news comes one day before Chuck Schumer plans to force a procedural vote to begin debate on the bill.
Discussion: RedState and Political Wire
 
 
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Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Philly US attorney with ties to Bidens accused of retaliating against Hunter prosecutor: ‘Power trip’
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NBC News:
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Politico:
Tucker Carlson confirms he's interviewing Vladimir Putin
Richard Luscombe / The Guardian:
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Reuters:
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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez / Washington Post:
Kari Lake's leaked recording is causing trust issues in the Arizona GOP
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