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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes — Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage. — The House took a critical step on Friday toward approving …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Third Republican joins motion to remove Mike Johnson … - Gosar cited the passage of the foreign aid bill, which includes aid to Ukraine that right-wing hardliners staunchly oppose, as well as Republicans' recent difficulty in passing border legislation. — “We need a Speaker who puts America …
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Ian Ward / Politico:
'You Can't Govern By Shooting Yourself in the Head Every Day' — “You can't govern by shooting yourself in the head every day.” — As Speaker of the House Mike Johnson fends off another conservative rebellion over his four-part foreign aid plan, he's garnering support from former speaker …
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The Hill:
House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP
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Catie Edmondson / New York Times:
In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill
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Amanda Seitz / Associated Press:
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom — One woman miscarried in the lobby restroom of a Texas emergency room as front desk staff refused to admit her. Another woman learned that her fetus had no heartbeat at a Florida hospital …
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Jon Gambrell / Associated Press:
Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site — Iran has fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near its central city of Isfahan after spotting drones. The commotion early Friday raised fears of a possible Israeli retaliatory strike …
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ABC News:
Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran
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CBS News:
Israel strikes Iran with a missile, U.S. officials say, as Tehran downplays Netanyahu's apparent retaliation
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CNN:
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as region braces for further escalation
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Jake Lahut / The Daily Beast:
Trump's Trial Is Already Wreaking Havoc on His Campaign — THE DEFENSE IS RESTLESS — The hush money trial was never going to be good for Trump, but the first week in court proved just how disruptive and damaging it will be for his 2024 bid. … TRIAL AND ERROR
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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Donald Trump turns the GOP into a protection racket — and demands Republican candidates pay up
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Moira Donegan / The Guardian:
Columbia University is colluding with the far-right in its attack on students — In her willingness to unleash state violence against student protestors, Minouche Shafik proved herself to be a willing ally to extremists — The students sat on the ground and sang as police in riot gear approached them.
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president.columbia.edu:
Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik
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Will Steakin / ABC News:
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims — The Ethics panel is questioning witnesses about allegations involving Gaetz. — Rep. Matt Gaetz walks past reporters as he leaves a House GOP caucus meeting at the U.S Capitol …
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites — The program underscores Trump's fixation with election security, which he deployed in an effort to undermine results of the 2020 election. — Former President Donald Trump's political operation …
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
A New Foreign Policy Era Dawns — We have a jury. The 12 men and women who will decide whether Donald Trump illegally falsified business records to cover up payments to porn performer Stormy Daniels—payments which in turn were intended to cover up their alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election …
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Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
‘Sleepy Don’ Dozes Off in Court AGAIN — NEEDS SLEEP BIGLY — Apparently a high-stakes trial just isn't enough to keep the former president awake. — Apparently Donald Trump needs to catch up on some sleep, as the former president appeared to doze off in a New York City courtroom yet again on Friday.
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Stephen Robinson / Public Notice:
Trump's covid response was even worse than you remember — In a sane country, it would disqualify him from ever again holding office. … As we approach the four-year anniversary of Donald Trump suggesting from the White House podium that bleach injections could be a miracle covid cure …
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New York Times:
This G.O.P. Senate Candidate Says He Grew Up on a Family Farm. Not Exactly. — David McCormick has often spoken about his modest upbringing on a farm in Pennsylvania. A close look at his past tells a different story. — David McCormick's origin story goes something like this …
Russell Berman / The Atlantic:
Democrats' Unproven Plan to Close Biden's Enthusiasm Gap — Progressive organizers are betting they can flip the conventional wisdom on voting. — On Indivisible's website, the first words you'll find—in large font and all caps—are “Defeat MAGA. Save democracy.”
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Karen Townsend / HotAir:
Look Out, Joe: RFK, Jr. Is on the Michigan Ballot
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Lisa Friedman / New York Times:
R.F.K. Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid — Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.” — As an independent candidate for the White House …
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Lara Korte / Politico:
Conservative enclaves quit California's oldest city alliance — At least five cities have voted to end their membership with the League of California Cities over policy disputes. — SACRAMENTO, California — Hundreds of city leaders are visiting California's capital on Friday to bring their common concerns to state lawmakers.
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Politico:
Pentagon prepares to send artillery, air defenses to Ukraine as House approaches vote — “We certainly understand and appreciate the urgency and are poised to move quickly,” a Pentagon spokesperson said. — The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve a weapons package for Ukraine …
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