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GOP pressures DOJ for answers on Trump raid: Republicans are pressuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain its rationale for executing a search warrant ...
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GOP pressures DOJ for answers on Trump raid
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GOP expands revenge agenda after Mar-a-Lago raid: If Republicans retake either chamber come January, they have a growing list of targets they want to target with ...
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GOP expands revenge agenda after Mar-a-Lago raid
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Video: McConnell dodges question on Trump FBI raid as conservatives seethe: While House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was quick to vow retribution for the raid ...
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Video: McConnell dodges question on Trump FBI raid as conservatives seethe
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GOP pressures DOJ for answers on Trump raid: Republicans are pressuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain its rationale for executing a search warrant ...
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GOP pressures DOJ for answers on Trump raid
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GOP expands revenge agenda after Mar-a-Lago raid: If Republicans retake either chamber come January, they have a growing list of targets they want to target with ...
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GOP expands revenge agenda after Mar-a-Lago raid
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Video: McConnell dodges question on Trump FBI raid as conservatives seethe: While House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was quick to vow retribution for the raid ...
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Video: McConnell dodges question on Trump FBI raid as conservatives seethe
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Feckless Republican Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield would be a disaster as House Speaker
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Feckless Republican Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield would be a disaster as ...
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election ...
Quick Glance: Meadows, Giuliani, and Other Trump Allies Charged in Arizona 2020 Election Probe
  • An Arizona grand jury indicted seven individuals associated with Donald Trump's 2020 campaign and 11 Arizona Republicans for attempting to subvert Joe Biden's victory in the state.

  • The charges conclude a lengthy investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, accusing Trump allies of obstructing Biden's election.

  • The probe targeted both local conservatives and out-of-state middlemen from Trump's circle who were allegedly involved in the strategy.

  • Pro-Trump electors who gathered on December 14, 2020, to sign documents were also included in the investigation, which is nearing completion.
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Michael Cohen to cease Trump commentary on X, podcast until after testimony: Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s fixer turned foe, said Wednesday he will ...
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Michael Cohen to cease Trump commentary on X, podcast until after ...
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Supreme Court to consider whether Trump is immune from prosecution: The Supreme Court on Thursday will weigh the limits of presidential immunity in an ...
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Supreme Court to consider whether Trump is immune from prosecution
Quick Glance: Supreme Court to Decide on Donald Trump's Prosecution Immunity
  • Donald Trump argues before the Supreme Court that as a former President, he is largely immune from prosecution. The decision will impact the speed at which Trump faces trial in Washington, D.C.

  • At the heart of the matter is whether a former President enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution. Trump's team contends his actions were official acts shielded from prosecution, while prosecutors argue against immunity.

  • Legal experts anticipate Trump's likely defeat at the Supreme Court. The outcome could also affect his other ongoing trials.

  • With a 6-3 conservative majority, the Court has various options, including affirming Trump's immunity claim, setting a precedent, or remanding the case for further review by the D.C. judge.
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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.: President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average ...
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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.
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Trump, allies were part of Michigan fake elector scheme, investigator testifies: A Michigan prosecutor testified Wednesday that former President Trump and senior ...
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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll: Former President Trump holds a 6-point lead over President Biden in key battleground states that ...
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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll
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Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state Senate: GOP anxieties about the politics of a near-total abortion ban have led to an ...
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Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state ...
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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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
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 calls for multiple judges to be removed ahead of gag order decision: Former President Trump called for multiple judges to be removed Wednesday ...
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Trump calls for multiple judges to be removed ahead of gag order decision
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event
Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
  • A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.

  • The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.

  • Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.

  • After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
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The right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem: The party elevated her when it helped Kevin McCarthy win the speakership 15 months ago — ...
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The right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
  • Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.

  • Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.

  • Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.

  • The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
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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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Lara Trump says RNC will have people ‘who can physically handle’ ballots on Election Day
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Lara Trump says RNC will have people ‘who can physically handle’ ballots ...
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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in
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If Trump gets convicted, what happens next? : Jailing an ex and possibly future president would be unprecedented. But these are unprecedented times.
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If Trump gets convicted, what happens next? 
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Jimmy Kimmel: ‘The only faithful relationship Trump’s ever been in is with the National Enquirer’
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Hackers stole $35K from anti-Trump super PAC Lincoln Project: report: Hackers posed as a vendor to steal $35,000 from the Lincoln Project, a prominent anti-Trump ...
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Hackers stole $35K from anti-Trump super PAC Lincoln Project: report
Quick Glance: Cybercriminals Steal Significant Amount from Anti-Trump Super PAC The Lincoln Project
  • An unidentified group of hackers targeted the centrist political action committee The Lincoln Project and ultimately stole $35,000 from the organization known for its criticism of Donald Trump.

  • As reported by Raw Story, The Lincoln Project disclosed the loss in a filing to federal regulators that included two 'fraudulent' transactions.

  • The incident was attributed to 'hackers' by the super PAC known for its anti-Trump advertising after a vendor's email account was hacked, and authentic-looking invoices were sent from the vendor's legitimate email address to the organization.

  • Although the transactions had no impact on the fight for a democratic future for our nation, the organization is implementing new procedures to confirm invoices and payments.
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TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal ...
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TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
  • President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.

  • This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.

  • TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.

  • This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
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Romney: ‘You don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’: Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) says no one is buying the story that former President Trump didn’t ...
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Romney: ‘You don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’
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Why is Trump giving someone a ‘key to the White House’?: Donald Trump is not the president, nor was the White House his when he was.
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Why is Trump giving someone a ‘key to the White House’?
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday
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Who is Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's lawyer in his Stormy Daniels hush money trial?
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Trump Sons Don’t Want Any ‘John Boltons’ in Dad’s Next Admin: Report: Don Jr. and Eric Trump have reportedly taken the reigns on assembling their father’s ...
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Trump Sons Don’t Want Any ‘John Boltons’ in Dad’s Next Admin: Report
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over ...
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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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'So appalled': What witnesses told special counsel about Trump's handling of classified info while still president
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Cohen says he'll stop talking about Trump — for now: Michael Cohen is going to quit Trump cold turkey until his testimony in the hush-money trial is complete.
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Cohen says he'll stop talking about Trump — for now
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with ...
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Christie says Biden ‘stupid’ for not reaching out to him: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said it was “pretty stupid” for President Biden not to reach ...
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Christie says Biden ‘stupid’ for not reaching out to him
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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

  • Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.

  • The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.

  • Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
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Trump Media jumps more than 9% after CEO asks House GOP to probe possible DJT stock 'manipulation'
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Trump Media jumps more than 9% after CEO asks House GOP to probe possible ...
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Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against him: The judge previously dismissed three of the counts against Trump.
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Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’
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'Voters know Biden and Trump all too well': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'Voters know Biden and Trump all too well'
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming ...
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Did Donald Trump Violate His Gag Order With This Local TV Interview?: In an interview taped before the Tuesday contempt hearing but aired later that evening ...
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Did Donald Trump Violate His Gag Order With This Local TV Interview?
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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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How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer was eager to take the reins of a high-stakes ...
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How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart
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How Donald Trump Gets His News: The former president is a voracious press consumer. Here’s how his media diet has changed since his last presidential campaign.
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How Donald Trump Gets His News
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Trump’s New Legal Bills Are Hiding an $8 Million Mystery: Trump is using a GOP compliance firm as a go-between to pay lawyers, allowing him to hide who he’s ...
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Trump’s New Legal Bills Are Hiding an $8 Million Mystery
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Former Obama adviser says RFK Jr. ‘trend lines’ look good for Biden: The man who led former President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign said early polling of the ...
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Former Obama adviser says RFK Jr. ‘trend lines’ look good for Biden
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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What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
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What Donald Trump Fears Most
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Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
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Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from ...
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How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart: The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored.
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How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart
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Is Trump Immune From Prosecution? What the Supreme Court Will Consider: The US Supreme Court has never considered whether former presidents are immune from ...
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Is Trump Immune From Prosecution? What the Supreme Court Will Consider
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Trump’s hush-money case might finally show him what accountability feels like: A conviction would prove, once and for all, that Trump is not the normal ...
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Trump’s hush-money case might finally show him what accountability feels ...
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George Conway Explains Why He Donated Nearly $1 Million To Biden Reelection Fund: The conservative attorney, whose ex-wife was a senior adviser to Trump ...
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George Conway Explains Why He Donated Nearly $1 Million To Biden ...