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GOP faces further Trump reckoning in Georgia and beyond: The Note: The former president looms over Tuesday's Senate runoff and the 2024 race.
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GOP faces further Trump reckoning in Georgia and beyond: The Note: The former president looms over Tuesday's Senate runoff and the 2024 race.
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GOP faces further Trump reckoning in Georgia and beyond: The Note
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Biden mocks Trump on anniversary of COVID bleach controversy: "Don't inject bleach. And don't vote for the guy who told you to inject bleach ...
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Biden mocks Trump on anniversary of COVID bleach controversy
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban: Former President Trump is casting blame on President Biden for legislation that could potentially ban TikTok ...
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Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban
Quick Glance: Senate Passes Bill Requiring TikTok's Parent Company Sale
  • Legislation concerning TikTok was part of a comprehensive $95 billion package that allocated foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel and received a 79-18 approval.

  • The updated law extends the timeframe for ByteDance to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

  • The approval of the legislation signifies the end of longstanding bipartisan concerns in Washington regarding Chinese threats and TikTok's ownership, with its user base of 170 million Americans.
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Biden trolls Trump on injecting bleach anniversary: President Biden on Tuesday trolled former President Trump on the fourth anniversary of him suggesting ...
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Biden trolls Trump on injecting bleach anniversary
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted: The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether as a former President ...
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted
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The House Passes Billions in Aid for Ukraine and Israel After Months of Struggle: The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Exclusive: Trump brothers emerge as loyalty czars for dad's potential transition to White House
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Exclusive: Trump brothers emerge as loyalty czars for dad's potential ...
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Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with me’: Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
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Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with ...
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Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible ‘just to see what the hell’s in it’: President Biden mocked former President Trump on Tuesday for hawking Bibles last ...
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Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible ‘just to see what the hell’s in ...
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Judgment day has arrived: Donald Trump on criminal trial: Absent a last minute plea deal between Defendant Donald Trump and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin ...
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Judgment day has arrived: Donald Trump on criminal trial
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Ex-Melania Trump aide rips decision to ‘hawk some jewelry’: An ex-aide to Melania Trump is slamming the former first lady’s launch of a jewelry line just as her ...
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Ex-Melania Trump aide rips decision to ‘hawk some jewelry’
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Liz Cheney: Supreme Court should decide Trump immunity quickly so voters can hear Jan. 6 case
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Quick Glance: Liz Cheney Urges Supreme Court to Decide Trump Immunity Quickly
  • Liz Cheney calls for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump's immunity so voters can hear the Jan. 6 case.

  • Emphasizing the importance of the federal election fraud indictment against the former president before the upcoming elections.

  • She advocates for all evidence to be publicly presented for the public to fully assess Trump's actions on Jan. 6.

  • Cheney argues against immunity for Trump and urges the trial to proceed without delay to reveal critical evidence.
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Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
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Quick Glance: Millions more spent on Trump legal fees as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign funds lead
  • Donald Trump’s leadership PAC spent as much money as it took in last month, with his legal bills remaining a top expense as the former president grappled both with the aftermath of losing a civil fraud case and prepared for the start of a historic criminal trial in a Manhattan court.

  • Save America, the political action committee that has underwritten much of Trump’s legal expenses, spent nearly $3.7 million on legal-related expenses in March – nearly $3 out of every $4 it collected, according to a filing Saturday night with the Federal Election Commission.

  • President Joe Biden alongside the Democratic National Committee increased their financial lead over Trump and the GOP in the past month.

  • The financial boost for Kennedy, the vice presidential pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., represents a financial boon for his independent bid for the White House. His campaign received a $2 million donation from Nicole Shanahan in March and raised over $3 million more that same month, based on campaign filings.
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NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’: The New York attorney general’s office has asked a judge to void the $175 million bond ...
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NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
  • The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.

  • James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.

  • Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.

  • Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
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RFK Jr. hurts Trump’s election chances more than Biden: poll: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s independent presidential candidacy could hurt former President Trump more ...
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RFK Jr. hurts Trump’s election chances more than Biden: poll
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First day of Trump's hush money trial kicks off with opening statements and a witness
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First day of Trump's hush money trial kicks off with opening statements ...
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Who is Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's lawyer in his Stormy Daniels hush money trial?
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Live updates: Donald Trump's hush money trial: Donald Trump's New York hush money criminal trial continues Tuesday. Follow here for the latest live news updates ...
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Live updates: Donald Trump's hush money trial
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Senate passes Ukraine, Israel funding after months-long stalemate: The Senate on Tuesday passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package ...
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Senate passes Ukraine, Israel funding after months-long stalemate
Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.

  • The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.

  • Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.

  • There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’: Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college ...
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Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’
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Jon Stewart rips media’s coverage of ‘banal’ Trump trial details: Jon Stewart blasted the media for covering the “banal” details of former President Trump’s ...
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Jon Stewart rips media’s coverage of ‘banal’ Trump trial details
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Ex-Trump attorney: Judge giving lawyer ‘tongue-lashing’ a ‘bad moment’: Jim Trusty, an ex-attorney for former President Trump, said it was a bad moment for ...
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Ex-Trump attorney: Judge giving lawyer ‘tongue-lashing’ a ‘bad moment’
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Secret Service prepares for potential Trump contempt order in hush money case: Judge Merchan on Tuesday reserved decision after a contentious hearing.
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Secret Service prepares for potential Trump contempt order in hush money ...
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Trump prosecution wants these 10 posts removed: Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney’s office say former President Trump has violated a gag order 10 ...
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Trump prosecution wants these 10 posts removed
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Trump brushed off warnings he’d be charged in documents case: Unsealed filings: Former President Trump brushed off warnings he could be charged for keeping ...
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Trump brushed off warnings he’d be charged in documents case: Unsealed ...
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Joe Biden Gets a Boost From Third-Party Candidates, New Poll Shows: A recent NBC News poll found that independents like RFK Jr. may take votes away from former ...
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Joe Biden Gets a Boost From Third-Party Candidates, New Poll Shows
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
  • While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

  • An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

  • Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

  • Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
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New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.
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New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial
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Judge says Manhattan DA can cross-examine Trump about Carroll, fraud decisions: NEW YORK — A New York judge said Monday that Manhattan prosecutors can bring up ...
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Judge says Manhattan DA can cross-examine Trump about Carroll ...
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McConnell targets Tucker Carlson over the "demonization of Ukraine": McConnell has been one of the fiercest defenders of Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: McConnell Blasts Tucker Carlson for Demonizing Ukraine Aid
  • McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine.

  • Carlson's interview with Putin was widely criticized for not challenging Putin's dubious claims.

  • Putin dominated the interview, barely letting Carlson ask questions and later complained about the lack of tough questions.

  • Several Republicans expressed concerns about the infiltration of what they view as Russian 'propaganda' in conservative media and among their party's base.
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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order: The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump ...
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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
  • An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.

  • The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.

  • The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.

  • The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges ...
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment: The battle between Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and the GOP’s right flank is heating ...
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
  • After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.

  • Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.

  • A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.

  • The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
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Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
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Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor
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Snoozy Trump Wakes Up as Prosecutor Calls Him a Liar: Opening arguments began Monday morning in Trump’s historic hush-money trial.
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Snoozy Trump Wakes Up as Prosecutor Calls Him a Liar
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Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes: Concerns about Biden's age and his support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza have ...
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Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes
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What happens if Trump gets convicted ahead of November?: The first-ever criminal trial of a current or former American president is underway in Manhattan ...
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What happens if Trump gets convicted ahead of November?
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose: Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on ...
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose