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GOP rep makes curious ‘plea’ to prospective jurors in Trump case

Rep. Byron Donalds hasn’t yet seen the prosecutors’ case against Donald Trump. The GOP congressman is pleading with jurors to find him not guilty anyway.
Byron Donalds in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 13, 2023.
Byron Donalds in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 13, 2023.

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Significant pro-Trump protest fails to materialize in N.Y. (again)

Pointing to his criminal trial, Donald Trump told supporters on Friday, “72 hours until all hell breaks loose.” All hell did not, in fact, break loose.
Supporters of Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York City, on April 15, 2024.
Supporters of Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York City, on April 15, 2024.

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Why Trump is now haunted by his incessant ‘Sleepy Joe’ insults

Donald Trump, eager to make the 2024 race about age, has called President Biden “Sleepy Joe” many times. There’s fresh reason to believe that was unwise.
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

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Monday’s Mini-Report, 4.15.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: Work Continues At The Collapse Site Of The Francis Scott Key Bridge
Image: Work Continues At The Collapse Site Of The Francis Scott Key Bridge

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1d ago

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Trump, Republican allies conveniently forget Iran’s 2020 offenses

As Donald Trump and his allies suggest Iran was too intimidated to launch offenses under his leadership, they're counting on people to have short memories.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

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After Iran’s strikes, Biden pitches a ‘take the win’ line with Israel

Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, though Israel was largely unscathed. It's why the White House wants its allies to "take the win."
Joe Biden meets with Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv
Joe Biden meets with Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

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Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.15.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Mitch McConnell, Andy Beshear
Mitch McConnell, Andy Beshear

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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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Asked if he’s spoken to Netanyahu, Trump doesn’t want to say

Has Donald Trump spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? He doesn't want to talk about it. That's a problematic position to take right now.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem
1d ago

On Ukraine, GOP’s Vance pushes claims that Russia wants to hear

It’s likely that officials in Moscow were pleased with Republican Sen. J.D. Vance’s latest rhetorical push, but Americans should be far less impressed.
J.D Vance at the U.S. Capitol Building
J.D Vance at the U.S. Capitol Building
1d ago

Trump, Johnson push solution to nonexistent election problem

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump are pushing a ban on non-citizen voting, which (a) almost never happens; and (b) is already illegal.
Speaker Johnson Joins Former President Trump At Mar-a-Lago For Announcement On Election Integrity
Speaker Johnson Joins Former President Trump At Mar-a-Lago For Announcement On Election Integrity
1d ago

GOP's Chris Sununu tries, fails to defend his Trump endorsement

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu could've prioritized principles over party, but he endorsed Donald Trump anyway. His defense was pitiful.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu takes part in a panel discussion during a Republican Governors Association conference on Nov. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu takes part in a panel discussion during a Republican Governors Association conference on Nov. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
1d ago

The Trumpiest of the Trump criminal trials gets underway in N.Y.

As one of Donald Trump's criminal cases goes to trial, is it the most important case? Probably not, though it's certainly the Trumpiest.
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
4d ago

Friday’s Mini-Report, 4.12.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
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As Iran nears nuclear weapons capability, accountability matters

Iran has never been closer to nuclear weapons capability, and the consequences of Donald Trump's failed approach have never been clearer.
Technicians work at the Arak heavy water reactor's secondary circuit, as officials and media visit the site, near Arak, Iran
Technicians work at the Arak heavy water reactor's secondary circuit, as officials and media visit the site, near Arak, Iran

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