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Democrats failing to make 2022 about the threat to democracy: A new poll shows many Americans view Trump as a major threat to democracy. The GOP? Not so much.
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Democrats failing to make 2022 about the threat to democracy
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Democrats failing to make 2022 about the threat to democracy: A new poll shows many Americans view Trump as a major threat to democracy. The GOP? Not so much.
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Democrats failing to make 2022 about the threat to democracy
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Trump’s Truth Social shares fall again: "The corporate media's misreporting on every aspect of Truth Social is relentless and intentional ...
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Trump’s Truth Social shares fall again
Quick Glance: The Truth About Truth Social: An Overview
  • Thanks to the backing of Trump supporters, Truth Social has reached a billion-dollar valuation, boosting the stock price.

  • However, it is a disastrous business.

  • Revenue in 2023 amounted to less than $4 million.

  • Losses totaled $58 million.
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"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump team request to attend SCOTUS oral arguments
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"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump ...
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Biden sees highest approval rating since November: President Biden saw his highest approval rating since November on Monday, ticking up to 43 percent ...
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Biden sees highest approval rating since November
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Bidens earned nearly $620,000 in 2023, tax return shows: The president and first lady paid an effective federal income tax rate of 23.7%.
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Bidens earned nearly $620,000 in 2023, tax return shows
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News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign
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News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates ...
Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
  • Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.

  • Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.

  • While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.

  • The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
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"Churchill or Chamberlain": Mike Johnson hit with bipartisan pressure to pass Ukraine aid
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson to Push for Aid to Israel and Ukraine
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to advance aid for Israel and Ukraine this week to secure approval for a national security package.

  • Under political pressure, Johnson seeks support for Kyiv against Moscow's invasion and humanitarian aid for civilians in Ukraine and Gaza.

  • Despite internal Republican tensions, Johnson plans to package aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Asian allies for House approval.

  • While facing criticism from Trump and conservatives, Johnson navigates demands for urgent aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
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N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview: “Nobody should be shocked that the Republican governor’s supporting the Republican president ...
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N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview
Quick Glance: N.H. Governor Supports Trump Despite Controversy
  • New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu stated his backing for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite acknowledging Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021.

  • Sununu emphasized that his support for Trump is more about the Republican administration and values rather than the individual candidate, expressing that a significant percentage of Americans favor Trump's return to the presidency.

  • Addressing the possibility of Trump facing legal challenges, Sununu highlighted the preference for focusing on substantial issues over legal matters in the Republican Party, accepting Trump as a symbol of the desired cultural change within the party.

  • When questioned about his personal stance on Trump, Sununu reiterated his alignment with the majority of Americans who continue to support Trump's presidential candidacy despite concerns over his past actions and potential legal issues.
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Trump re-writes Battle of Gettysburg: ‘Never fight uphill, me boys!’: It turns out Donald Trump rallies might not be the best place to bone up on American ...
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Trump re-writes Battle of Gettysburg: ‘Never fight uphill, me boys!’
Quick Glance: Trump's Confusion About Gettysburg Sparks Ridicule
  • Donald Trump's attempt to explain the Battle of Gettysburg led to confusion and ridicule.

  • Critics were quick to criticize his statements, especially his depiction of Robert E. Lee.

  • Even his critics on X, formerly Twitter, were perplexed by his attempt to describe one of the most famous battles in American history.

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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins: Former President Trump railed against the judge in his criminal hush money case early Monday ...
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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins
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Trump Ally Warns Him Judge Will Put Him in Prison: "This is the most anti-democratic thing imaginable," the Trump ally complained. "These are republic-ending ...
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Trump Ally Warns Him Judge Will Put Him in Prison
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Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.: A couple of hungry Proud Boys, Laura Loomer, and some people from Queens.
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Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.
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Trump seems to nod off briefly as prospective jurors get instructions: Donald Trump closed his eyes and appeared to nod off Monday afternoon in a Manhattan ...
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Trump seems to nod off briefly as prospective jurors get instructions
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Meet the key players in Trump’s hush money case: Former President Trump’s hush money trial kicked off in New York on Monday, marking the first criminal trial ...
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Meet the key players in Trump’s hush money case
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
  • Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.

  • The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.

  • The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.

  • Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
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Views of Trump presidency improved since late 2020: Survey: Views of former President Trump’s time in the White House have largely improved since the fall of ...
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Views of Trump presidency improved since late 2020: Survey
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Most Voters Believe Trump Committed ‘Serious Crimes’: Poll: A New York Times/Siena College survey showed that the majority of registered voters believe Trump has ...
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Most Voters Believe Trump Committed ‘Serious Crimes’: Poll
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Robert F Kennedy Jr claims Trump had asked him to be running mate: The assertion followed the launch of a website attacking the independent presidential ...
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Robert F Kennedy Jr claims Trump had asked him to be running mate
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Answers to the hush money trial: Trump must be present, he faces years in prison: Did Donald Trump try to cover up his hush money payments to various women for ...
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Answers to the hush money trial: Trump must be present, he faces years in ...
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CNN analyst compares Trump to ‘child’ over gag order as hush money case opens: CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said on Monday that former President Donald ...
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CNN analyst compares Trump to ‘child’ over gag order as hush money case ...
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Thin crowd of pro-Trump supporters gathers outside hush money trial courthouse: A small crowd of a few dozen flag-waving Donald Trump supporters mixed with a ...
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Thin crowd of pro-Trump supporters gathers outside hush money trial ...
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Donald Trump reveals if he will make it to Barron Trump’s high school graduation
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Donald Trump reveals if he will make it to Barron Trump’s high school ...
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Trump Media stock drops 18% after filing to sell more shares - UPI.com: Share prices for Trump Media took plunged more than 18% on Monday as its largest ...
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Trump Media stock drops 18% after filing to sell more shares - UPI.com
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DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
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DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day
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Rachel Maddow and MSNBC Anchors Laugh it Up Over ‘Sleepy’ Trump at Trial: “The wheels of justice grind slowly. I did not think they would grind so slowly that ...
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Rachel Maddow and MSNBC Anchors Laugh it Up Over ‘Sleepy’ Trump at Trial
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Trump endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate McCormick comes with awkward history: Two years ago, Trump denied David McCormick his endorsement in a primary race ...
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Trump endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate McCormick comes with awkward ...
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Melania Trump a No-Show at First Day of Hush-Money Trial: “Where’s Melania?” a voice called out as Trump walked into Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday morning.
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Melania Trump a No-Show at First Day of Hush-Money Trial
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
  • The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.

  • The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.

  • Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.

  • Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
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Trump’s rhetoric on thwarting Iran vs. his record: Trump and his allies are increasingly claiming very bad things wouldn’t have happened on his watch ...
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Trump’s rhetoric on thwarting Iran vs. his record
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Trump Loses Another $500 Million as Truth Social’s Stock Spiral Worsens: Shares of the social media site plunged another 19 percent on Monday.
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Trump Loses Another $500 Million as Truth Social’s Stock Spiral Worsens
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White House ripped over sanctions waiver that critics say put billions of dollars in Iran's hands
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White House ripped over sanctions waiver that critics say put billions of ...
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Trump Can't Skip Trial for Supreme Court Hearing, Judge Says: The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Trump's presidential immunity claims next week.
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Trump Can't Skip Trial for Supreme Court Hearing, Judge Says
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Trump fundraising picks up, with help from big donors: Trump’s takeover of the Republican National Committee was a financial boon to the RNC, too.
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Trump fundraising picks up, with help from big donors
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The Dow drops 250 points as Tesla and Trump Media struggles overwhelm bank earnings and retail sales
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The Dow drops 250 points as Tesla and Trump Media struggles overwhelm bank ...
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The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories: Americans regard the charges as less serious than those in his other cases ...
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The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories
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Fox News Hilariously Praises Trump for 'Respecting the Court' on First Day of Hush-Money Trial
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Fox News Hilariously Praises Trump for 'Respecting the Court' on First Day ...
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Trump’s hush money criminal trial: Live updates, news and analysis - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Trump’s hush money criminal trial: Live updates, news and analysis - Live ...
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political implications of Trump's first criminal trial
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political implications of Trump's ...
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If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself: In a year of unprecedented political developments, the New York hush money trial could ...
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If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself
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Tim Scott focuses on his pitch to Black voters amid Trump VP speculation: Amid speculation about former President Donald Trump’s pick for a 2024 running mate ...
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Tim Scott focuses on his pitch to Black voters amid Trump VP speculation
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Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Are Dropping: One survey shows support for the former president's 2024 bid has dipped by six points since the start of the year.
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Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Are Dropping
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What to expect when Trump's 1st criminal trial begins Monday: The nation is about to enter uncharted territory. On Monday, for the first time in American ...
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What to expect when Trump's 1st criminal trial begins Monday
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Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House: It’s tough to defeat a wartime President, history shows. Biden can use the powers and pulpit of the ...
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Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House
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Swalwell accuses Clay Travis of jury tampering in Trump trial: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused conservative media personality Clay Travis of jury tampering ...
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Swalwell accuses Clay Travis of jury tampering in Trump trial
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Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
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Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in ...
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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A Sleep Expert Analyzes Trump’s Trial Nap: ‘Perfect Storm’: The ex-president claims he doesn’t need much sleep, so why is he dozing off in the courtroom?
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A Sleep Expert Analyzes Trump’s Trial Nap: ‘Perfect Storm’
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Thank you, Donald Trump, for fighting for my right to be embroiled in a hush money scandal
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Thank you, Donald Trump, for fighting for my right to be embroiled in a ...
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Trump Leans on Small Group of Rich Donors to Fund Campaign: Donald Trump relied on a small cadre of wealthy donors to contribute $23.6 million ...
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Trump Leans on Small Group of Rich Donors to Fund Campaign
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What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's first criminal trial
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What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's ...
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Trump campaign texts supporters that he 'could be locked up for life': Donald Trump's campaign sent a misleading "emergency memo" to supporters Monday ...
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Trump campaign texts supporters that he 'could be locked up for life'
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Why Trump's New York hush money trial will see more political antics: The former president can be expected to stick to his political strategy despite its legal ...
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Why Trump's New York hush money trial will see more political antics
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Trump makes endorsement in 4th District congressional grudge match: Jerrod Sessler says he is "#Honored" after former president Donald Trump gave him ...
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Trump makes endorsement in 4th District congressional grudge match
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McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted former President Trump would “play ...
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McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick
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Lucas: Fighting words: Healey’s war on Trump won’t win Bay State any favors: Gov. Maura Healey’s unrelenting criticism of Donald Trump could come back to haunt ...
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Lucas: Fighting words: Healey’s war on Trump won’t win Bay State any ...
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Trump Fell Asleep In Court—Twice—Reporters Say: Trump appeared in court Monday for the first day of his Manhattan “hush money” trial.
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Trump Fell Asleep In Court—Twice—Reporters Say
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Mark Cuban says he's proud to pay taxes in swipe at Trump: "This country has done so much for me, I'm proud to pay my taxes every single year," Cuban wrote on X ...
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Mark Cuban says he's proud to pay taxes in swipe at Trump
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Trump's N.Y. hush money trial begins. Here's what you missed the first day.: Donald Trump has sought to turn his legal peril into a boost for his presidential ...
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Trump's N.Y. hush money trial begins. Here's what you missed the first day ...