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GOP senators defy Trump by advancing foreign aid bill — The vote was a decisive 67-27. — Donald Trump spent the weekend telling senators they should not pass more unconditional U.S. foreign aid. More than a dozen Republicans ignored him Sunday, moving forward on a bill to send $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Favoring Foes Over Friends, Trump Threatens to Upend International Order — Former President Donald J. Trump suggested that he would incite Russia to attack “delinquent” U.S. allies, foreshadowing potentially far-reaching changes in the world order if he wins the White House again.
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Boston Herald
Kelly Garrity / Politico:
‘Enough to make Reagan ill’: Trump's NATO remarks under fire — “Honestly this seems kinda important,” said Sen. Brian Schatz. — Democrats and some Republicans were quick to condemn Donald Trump after the former president said Saturday night he would “encourage” Russia to attack …
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The Hill, RedState, Politico, Forbes, Diane Ravitch's blog, Radio Free Europe/Radio … and Associated Press
James FitzGerald / BBC:
Trump says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack Nato allies who do not pay their bills — Watch: Trump would not protect countries from attack by Russia if they do not pay enough into Nato — Donald Trump has said he would “encourage” Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay …
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The Mahablog
Stephen Fowler / NPR:
Trump says he wouldn't defend NATO allies from Russia if they're ‘delinquent’ — CONWAY, S.C. - Former President Donald Trump said America would not defend NATO allies against Russia if they did not meet his definition of contributing enough defense spending, threatening to upend the alliance if elected president again in 2024.
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UPROXX and MeidasTouch
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump meets with GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson — The former president had dinner with the casino executive on Thursday. — Former President Donald Trump dined with casino executive Miriam Adelson in Las Vegas on Thursday, his latest indication he is moving to consolidate the support of the Republican donor class.
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Adam Durbin / BBC:
Nato chief says Donald Trump comments ‘undermine all of our security’ — Watch: Trump would not protect countries from attack by Russia if they do not pay enough into Nato — Donald Trump's suggestion the US would not protect Nato allies failing to spend enough on defence …
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Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, New York Times and Politico
Kate Sullivan / CNN:
Trump says he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ to any NATO country that doesn't pay enough — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country that doesn't meet spending guidelines …
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Frank Gardner / BBC:
Nato says Trump comments ‘undermine all of our security’
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Breitbart, The Hill and Blue Virginia
David Cohen / Politico:
Rubio declines to criticize Trump over comments on Haley's husband
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Edward Helmore / The Guardian:
Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack Nato allies who pay too little
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David Jackson / USA Today:
Donald Trump threatens NATO, says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’
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Andrea Vacchiano / Fox News:
Trump mocks Haley by asking where her deployed husband is: 'Where is he? He's gone'
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Marianne LeVine / Washington Post:
Trump suggests he'd disregard NATO treaty, urge Russian attacks on allies
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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Trump Says He Gave NATO Allies Warning: Pay In or He'd Urge Russian Aggression
Erik Wasson / Bloomberg:
Trump's NATO Remark Sparks Political Storm in World Capitals
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Associated Press and Talking Points Memo
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Trump says 'there's no way' Taylor Swift will endorse Biden — Former President Trump on Sunday poured cold water on the idea global superstar Taylor Swift would endorse President Biden amid swirling speculation the incumbent's campaign team is trying to secure the endorsement of the pop singer.
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Meredith Deliso / ABC News:
Overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old for another term: POLL — A majority also think Trump is too old for a second term. — President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 2024.
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Final Proof That Trump's Appeal Was Never About the Economy
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Benzinga
Sarah Siock / The Hill:
Overwhelming majority think Biden is too old to serve following Hur report: Poll
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New York Post and Politico
Axios:
Biden's no-win immigration problem
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Business Insider, Benzinga, The Hill, Louisiana Illuminator, New York Post, The American Spectator, National Review and USA Today
Fritz Farrow / ABC News:
Sen. Coons gets animated arguing that Biden's apparent memory slips aren't ‘what matters’ in 2024 race
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The Hill, RedState, The Post Millennial, Raw Story, Washington Times and Breitbart
Washington Post:
Biden moving closer to a breach with Netanyahu over war in Gaza — Some of Biden's aides are urging him to publicly criticize the Israeli prime minister as casualties mount — President Biden and his top aides are closer to a breach with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
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The White House:
Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this morning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President reaffirmed our shared goal to see Hamas defeated and to ensure the long-term security of Israel and its people.
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U.S. Department of Defense:
Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Health Status — Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following statement: — Today, at approximately 2:20 pm, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported …
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ABC News:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin taken to hospital again, for potential ‘emergent bladder issue’ — “The Secretary is retaining the functions and duties of his office.” — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers remarks during a meeting with Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Duale at the Pentagon on Feb. 07, 2024 in Arlington, Va.
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