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Kathy Hochul / New York Times:
Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani — In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent.
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Gloria Pazmino / CNN:
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to endorse Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race
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Dennis Romero / NBC News:
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backs NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backs NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
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New York Times:
Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Hochul endorses Mamdani for New York City mayor
Hochul endorses Mamdani for New York City mayor
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Karen Attiah / The Golden Hour:
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced. — Last week, the Washington Post fired me. — The reason? Speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America's apathy toward guns. — Eleven years ago, I joined the Washington Post's Opinions department …
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Jennifer Rubin / The Contrarian:
We Cannot Excuse Political Violence — We are grateful that Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin is in custody. We unreservedly denounce political violence and underscore that speakers, no matter their viewpoint, should never fear for their lives. Nevertheless, we refuse to pull our punches …
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Axios:
Behind the Curtain: Four ominous trends — Four concurrent trends suggest America's volatile politics, culture and security could worsen in the months ahead: — With Charlie Kirk's slaying, we've witnessed more high-profile assassinations or assassination attempts in the past 14 months …
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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
It's about repression, not free speech — PN is supported by paid subscribers. Become one 👇 — 🍃🍃 Subscribe to PN 🍃🍃 — Following the horrific assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last week, many pundits rushed to praise him for his commitment to free speech.
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Jacqui Heinrich / Fox News:
Knives are out for embattled FBI Director Kash Patel, despite Trump support — Patel sought meeting with Trump following blunders, as new co-deputy begins work next week — On Monday, former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey - once President Trump's top pick to lead the FBI …
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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized for his actions and posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation — The FBI leader's decisions to dine at an exclusive restaurant hours after the assassination and to criticize Utah officials raise questions about his leadership, current and former officials say.
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South China Morning Post:
Developingwar: China finds that US chip giant Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law — The State Administration for Market Regulation began its probe into Nvidia last December — China's antitrust regulator said on Monday it found American semiconductor giant Nvidia in violation …
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BBC:
Romania becomes second Nato country to report Russian drone in its airspace — Romania says a Russian drone has breached its airspace - the second Nato country to report such an incursion. — Romanian fighter jets were in the air monitoring a Russian attack in Ukraine on Saturday and were able …
Damien Cave / New York Times:
The World Wants More Vaccines. An Anti-Vaccine America Isn't Helping. — Most governments are trying to fight vaccine hesitancy with science and investment, while the United States heads in the opposite direction. — When Vietnam considered making Covid vaccines mandatory for children deep …
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Lauren Gardner / Politico:
Fear over RFK Jr. vaccine panel's looming decisions on childhood shots
Fear over RFK Jr. vaccine panel's looming decisions on childhood shots
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Politico:
The House Republican risking GOP backlash to save Obamacare subsidies … Kiggans is the lead sponsor and the GOP face of the effort. — In an interview, she called an extension good politics — and good for her constituents. — “In six weeks or so, people will get a notice …
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Nathaniel Weixel / The Hill:
ObamaCare fight meets shutdown politics: What to know
ObamaCare fight meets shutdown politics: What to know
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NBC News:
Trump administration seeks $58 million security boost after Charlie Kirk assassination — The funding request would enhance security for the executive and judicial branches of government. — The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58 million for security …
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Yasmeen Abutaleb / Washington Post:
Even as they look ahead to midterms, Democrats keep rehashing Biden — A number of potential 2028 candidates, including Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg, have recently criticized Biden for his reelection bid. — Just now — As Democrats struggle to coalesce around a winning message …
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Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg:
US Official Offers Regrets Over Detention of South Koreans — US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday expressed regret over the recent detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia. — Landau, in Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting …
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Ben Berkowitz / Axios:
Trump says foreign experts welcome after South Korean outrage over raid
Trump says foreign experts welcome after South Korean outrage over raid
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Ron Filipkowski / Meidas+:
This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 206 — ... Fox host Brian Kilmeade was forced to issue a 30 second “apology” today after his comments on Fox & Friends Wednesday where he said we could solve the homeless problem by giving them lethal injections: “I wrongly said they should get lethal injections.
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David Bauder / Associated Press:
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
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Wall Street Journal:
Charlie Kirk Helped Republicans Break Through to Young People — It was nearly impossible for college students to open social media without being served a video of Kirk — PHOENIX—When Olivia Hubbard left Iowa to attend college, she thought she was going to get a break from the conservatism her dad was always touting.
Jeff Tavss / FOX 13 News Utah:
FBI arrests 2 after incendiary device left under FOX 13 News vehicle — MAGNA, Utah — Two men have been arrested after allegedly leaving an incendiary device underneath a FOX 13 News vehicle and then forcing an evacuation of a Magna neighborhood when the FBI served an overnight warrant on their home.
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Nate Silver / Silver Bulletin:
Is Andrew Cuomo toast? — Zohran Mamdani doesn't quite have the mayor's race locked up, but he's a heavy favorite unless there's an October Surprise. — ∙ Paid — Back in June, I wrote that Zohran Mamdani, although then an underdog to win New York's Democratic mayoral primary …
Erkki Forster / The Daily Beast:
White House Insists Stephen Miller Does Not Play with Dolls — PLAYTIME'S OVER — A recent profile of Trump's top henchman touched on long-whispered “doll play” rumors. — The White House would like the public to know that Stephen Miller definitely does not play with dolls.
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Post and Courier:
Congressman wants to eliminate SC's only Democratic district. Republicans say they have a plan. — CHARLESTON — On paper, it seems simple to chop up, gut and eliminate South Carolina's only Democratic-held — and Black majority — congressional seat. — Redraw the lines one way …
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump's Man, Stephen Miran, Heads to the Fed — The chief White House economist will get a vote on interest rates but won't resign his current position. — Senate Republicans look poised to confirm White House aide Stephen Miran to join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as early as Monday …
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Andrew Howard / Politico:
New poll reveals warning signs for Trump with Latino voters … “What began earlier this year with independents and women has really intensified and spread to basically every demographic subset of the Latino electorate, including groups that once leaned toward him like Latino men” …
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Michael Crowley / New York Times:
Rubio, in Israel, Says a Diplomatic Solution to Gaza War May Not be Possible — Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss President Trump's desire to see the war in Gaza end soon. — Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast doubt on the chances …
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Bryce C. Tingle / New York Times:
The Quiet Force Imperiling Our Booming Stock Market — There is a puzzling contradiction at the heart of America's economy. Investors are sinking more and more money into the stock market. Indexes are reaching record highs. But a growing number of American companies are refusing to participate in public markets at all.
