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With message about jurors, Trump puts his gag order to the test

Donald Trump is already dealing with a gag order in his criminal case. With his online antics about the jury, the defendant is playing with fire.
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

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4h ago

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Arizona Republicans shield radical 1864 abortion ban (again)

Donald Trump assured the public that abortion policy in Arizona would be brought “back into reason.” GOP legislators apparently have a different plan.
Barbara Parker, center, and Alex Kolodin celebrate their session being called to recess during a legislative session at the Arizona House of Representatives in Phoenix
Barbara Parker, center, and Alex Kolodin celebrate their session being called to recess during a legislative session at the Arizona House of Representatives in Phoenix

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5h ago

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Discarding his own warnings, Bill Barr backs Trump-led GOP ticket

In 2022, Bill Barr described Trump as an erratic narcissist who discarded “country and principle.” In 2024, Barr is backing the GOP's Trump-led ticket.
Bill Barr at the White House
Bill Barr at the White House

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6h ago

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GOP makes weak pitch as Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment articles

Republicans are pretending that Democrats set a dangerous precedent by discarding Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment without a trial. They have it backwards.
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McC
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McC

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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.17.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL) addresses the third session of the De
Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL) addresses the third session of the De

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White House makes the case that Trump would make inflation worse

The White House argued that Donald Trump's agenda would make inflation worse. The evidence to bolster the argument is overwhelming.
Former President Trump's Civil Fraud Trial Continues In New York City
Former President Trump's Civil Fraud Trial Continues In New York City

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Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.17.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The Michigan State Capitol building
The Michigan State Capitol building

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More than mere media bias: How New York prosecutors see Trump's scheme with the National Enquirer 

The real DOJ corruption scandal at the heart of Trump's criminal trial in New York

Bank with a checkered past and a deep history with Trump raises red flags

Why Republicans are hiding behind the politics of personality

Media whiffs on the news in Trump's abortion statement as Dobbs becomes weaponized on global scale

U.S. foes exploit Trump's divisiveness with fake MAGA accounts; China adopts Russian tactics

Judge has enough of Trump's attacks on family members; extends gag order on 'defendant's vitriol'

Combat training for election workers? Arizona braces for Trump-addled election deniers

Maddow joins colleagues in objecting to McDaniel for legitimizing Trump, attacking democracy

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Charges against former state House speaker part of a striking pattern

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is facing embezzlement charges, joining a long list of former state House speakers accused of wrongdoing.
Lee Chatfield speaks at a Trump rally
Lee Chatfield speaks at a Trump rally
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One of Biden’s anti-Trump jokes packed an especially potent punch

“If Trump’s stock in Truth Social — his company — drops any lower, he might do better under my tax plan than his,” President Joe Biden said while smirking.
Joe Biden during a campaign event in Scranton, Pa.
Joe Biden during a campaign event in Scranton, Pa.
1d ago

With his 2024 effort over, DeSantis tweaks ‘the whole ‘book ban’ thing’

When it comes to targeting books in Florida libraries, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis took a step in the right direction but it was a very modest big step.
Ron DeSantis in Miami
Ron DeSantis in Miami
1d ago

Why, exactly, does Mike Johnson see himself as a ‘wartime speaker’?

House Speaker Mike Johnson described himself as a "wartime speaker." I wish it were clearer exactly which “war” he was referring to.
Mike Johnson at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol
Mike Johnson at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol
1d ago

GOP delivers Mayorkas impeachment articles, advancing partisan stunt

What’s especially striking about Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment is how little effort Republicans are investing in keeping up appearances.
House Impeachment Managers from left, Michael Guest, Andy Biggs, Michael McCaul, Mark Green, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, walk cross the Capitol Rotunda to deliver Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' Impeachment Articles at the Capitol
House Impeachment Managers from left, Michael Guest, Andy Biggs, Michael McCaul, Mark Green, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, walk cross the Capitol Rotunda to deliver Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' Impeachment Articles at the Capitol
2d ago

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.16.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
The U.S. Supreme Court Building.
The U.S. Supreme Court Building.
2d ago

Why didn’t Trump’s trial start years earlier? Blame Bill Barr

Why are Donald Trump's alleged crimes from 2016 being prosecuted now? In part because of former Attorney General Bill Barr's actions.
Bill Barr speaks at a meeting
Bill Barr speaks at a meeting

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