Republicans’ Supreme Court argument on redistricting could backfire

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businessinsider.com/trump-loses-access-to-175m-in-civil-fraud-bond-cash-2024-4

18h

Trump loses access to $175M in civil fraud bond cash: The GOP frontrunner and his bond underwriters agreed Monday to keep the cash in what's essentially a ...

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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Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary: Police say a Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist has been arrested in the ...

apnews.com/article/minnesota-senator-arrested-legislature-5565424572092b725e2a15c15b73a339

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businessinsider.com/trump-hurt-by-robert-f-kennedy-campaign-poll-2024-4

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It looks like Trump will regret RFK Jr.'s campaign: President Joe Biden leads former President Donald Trump in an NBC News survey when third-party candidates ...

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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Tulsi Gabbard repeats false Hillary Clinton ‘grooming’ claim in new book: Ex-Democrat, reported contender for Trump running mate, sued Clinton for Russia remark ...

theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/23/tulsi-gabbard-repeats-false-hillary-clinton-grooming-claim

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Apr 22

Supreme Court declines to hear Kari Lake voting machine lawsuit: The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up a case brought by Republicans Kari Lake and Mark ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4611220-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-kari-lake-voting-machine-lawsuit/

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6h

Republican Infighting Is Getting Uglier: GOP tensions over foreign spending and Speaker Mike Johnson have ramped up in recent months.

newsweek.com/republican-infighting-gop-mike-johnson-1892701

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9h

Robbins: Elitism and arrogance could doom Democrats: The NPR debacle and the Columbia riots played out before a heartland already deeply suspicious of the ...

bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/robbins-elitism-and-arrogance-could-doom-democrats/

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Biden to travel to Florida to rebuke Trump over six-week abortion ban: It will be Biden’s first major speech on abortion since Trump suggested that the ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/biden-abortion-florida-trump/

13

Apr 21

Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 delegates: Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of ...

apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-republicans-donald-trump-a4c9a723dad2bc7441364d2c33642b1d

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Apr 22

Fox News columnist: Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘an idiot’ trying to ‘wreck the GOP’: A Fox News columnist blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) ...

thehill.com/homenews/media/4599966-fox-news-columnist-marjorie-taylor-greene-an-idiot-trying-to-wreck-the-gop/

409

Apr 22

Trump's map edge: Biden has tougher path to victory, veteran Dem adviser says: Longtime Democratic adviser Doug Sosnik says that while either candidate can win ...

axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-trump-path-win-election-electoral-college

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What If Mike Johnson Is Actually Good at This?: What if Mike Johnson is actually good at this?

theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/mike-johnson-speaker-ukraine-trump/678108/

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Apr 22

Vance versus McConnell defines GOP Ukraine fight: First-term Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) are the faces of the ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4609730-vance-versus-mcconnell-defines-gop-ukraine-fight/

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businessinsider.com/pelosi-mike-johnson-relationship-trump-mccarthy-congress-2024-4

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Pelosi respects Mike Johnson and hopes Trump isn't 'his puppeteer': Mike Johnson may need to count of the support of Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats to ...

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It’s not that Trump beat Clinton. It’s all the other stuff.: Once you’re committed to Trump, no offense is beyond defense.

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/trump-hush-money-case-vendetta/

axios.com/2024/04/22/house-republicans-greene-border-security-foreign-aid

5

Axios (website)

B+

Apr 22

House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins: "If you were a true conservative, you would actually advance border security ...

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Apr 22

Will foreign policy cost Biden the election?: When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting ...

asiatimes.com/2024/04/will-foreign-policy-cost-biden-the-election/

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20h

Careers with Fake Lives: Parable of the Trump Era: Republican George Santos is not the only fabricator on Trump's trail. Will lying by authoritarian characters ...

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Apr 21

Turns Out RFK Jr. IS a Spoiler Candidate—For Trump, Not Biden, Poll Finds: An NBC News poll found Republican respondents viewed Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

thedailybeast.com/turns-out-rfk-is-a-spoiler-candidatefor-trump-not-biden-poll-finds

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Apr 22

America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?

economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-andrew-desiderio-on-ukraine-aid-and-the-turmoil-around-speaker-johnson

14h

Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio on Ukraine aid and the turmoil around Speaker Johnson

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Apr 22

Mike Johnson Is No Hero: History should also judge the House speaker for what he failed to do six months ago.

slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid-house-speaker-no-hero.html

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Apr 22

The Conservative Who Turned White Anxiety Into a Movement: Pat Buchanan made white Republicans fear becoming a racial minority. Now Donald Trump is reaping the ...

theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/pat-buchanan-trump-white-majority-minority/678130/

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Apr 21

A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts: The House’s ludicrous impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas died a swift death in the ...

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/maga-antics-fail-mayorkas/

987

Apr 22

Full List of Republicans Retiring from House This Year: One Republican who has left Congress before the end of his term said the party had lost its way.

newsweek.com/republicans-house-retiring-not-seeking-reelection-2024-1892298

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Apr 21

Shadow speaker: Hakeem Jeffries quietly wrests control from Mike Johnson: "I would not want to play blackjack against him," said one senior House ...

axios.com/2024/04/21/hakeem-jeffries-speaker-mike-johnson-israel-ukraine

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Apr 21

Trump leading GOP astray with abortion stance, Pence says: "I know firsthand just how committed he was to the pro-life movement during our time in office ...

axios.com/2024/04/21/trump-pence-abortion-nyt

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ajc.com/politics/georgia-gop-spends-more-than-17m-in-legal-fees-linked-to-trump-court-fight/PZ4PPCR4BVBSTDV2FVLD3WVITM/

Apr 22

Georgia GOP spends more than $1.7M in legal fees linked to Trump court fight : The Georgia GOP has spent more than $1.7 million on legal fees since 2022 after ...

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House Democrats Indicate How They'd Vote On Ousting Mike Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she plans to file a motion to vacate after the speaker worked ...

huffpost.com/entry/dems-mike-johnson-vote-ouster_n_66262532e4b0167f7bf5b742

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Apr 22

Why it matters that some Democrats voted against aid for Israel: At some point, leading Democrats might find they can no longer ignore the wider party’s views on ...

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/israel-vote-democrats/

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Apr 21

GOP Lawmaker Eviscerates His Own Party on CNN: ‘Some Real Scumbags’: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) pulled no punches when talking about a colleague’s sex scandal and ...

thedailybeast.com/gop-lawmaker-eviscerates-his-own-party-on-cnn-some-real-scumbags

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Apr 22

Dems Are Counting on Abortion Literally Being on the Ballot: Democrats are banking on abortion ballot initiatives being the difference for them at the polls.

thedailybeast.com/dems-are-counting-on-abortion-literally-being-on-the-ballot

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Apr 21

Alas, preserving democracy is not a bipartisan issue: Polls show both Democrats and Republicans are concerned about the state of democracy — but for very ...

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/republican-voter-suppression-democracy-2024/

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Apr 22

Full List of Democrats Retiring from House This Year: The Democrats are favored to win back the House majority this November.

newsweek.com/democrats-house-retiring-not-seeking-reelection-2024-1892279

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5 takeaways from opening statements in Trump’s criminal trial: Trump has denied the 34 felony charges, calling them orchestrated by Democrats; if convicted ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/trump-trial-opening-statements-takeaways.html

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Apr 21

The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-house-speaker/

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Potholes over foreign policy: City leaders want to move on from Israel-Gaza debate

politico.com/news/2024/04/22/potholes-vs-foreign-policy-00153721

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/usa-stellen-tiktok-eigentuemer-ultimatum-19668091.html

Apr 21

USA issues ultimatum to Tiktok owners: Better safe than sorry: Once again, Democrats and Republicans vote in favor of a law that could lead to the banishment of ...

Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features

The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.

TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.

The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.

The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.

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Apr 22

Summer Lee’s primary race tests fallout for critics of the US’s Gaza policy: Lee, a Democrat and one of the first US legislators to call for a Gaza ceasefire ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/progressive-democrat-faces-first-major-test

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

B+

23h

1 arrested after protesters interrupt Chelsea Handler show at Altria Theater: Police said a total of 15 were escorted from the Altria Theater, with one arrest ...

richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/chelsea-handler-gaza-protest-virginia-show/article_185dc17c-00ce-11ef-b3d8-cbfe98d73ce3.html

2

Apr 22

Aipac: the pro-Israel group planning to spend millions in US elections: The lobby group has been a powerful force in American politics – but has Israel’s war in ...

theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/aipac-pro-israel-lobby-group-us-elections

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0

The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-turned-democrats-off-tesla-when-he-needed-them-most-176023af

Apr 21

Elon Musk Lost Democrats on Tesla When He Needed Them Most: Some potential Tesla buyers couldn’t stomach a purchase amid the CEO’s fall outbursts, data suggest.

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NY voters overwhelmingly reject new Manhattan $15 'congestion' toll in poll: Inside the stats

nypost.com/2024/04/22/us-news/ny-voters-overwhelmingly-reject-new-15-congestion-toll-poll/

1

Apr 22

How American politics has infected investing: Beware: taking a stand can be expensive

economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/21/how-american-politics-has-infected-investing

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

B+

Apr 21

The votes are in and here's what Colorado lawmakers want to spend money on: The votes are in following House Democrats' new process for determining which bills ...

gazette.com/news/colorado-legislature/the-votes-are-in-and-heres-what-colorado-lawmakers-want-to-spend-money-on/article_552416a8-227d-5b79-9d23-b8c3404b4755.html

0

The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4609357-pritzker-says-its-throwing-away-votes-if-democrats-backed-someone-other-than-biden/

Apr 21

Pritzker says it’s ‘throwing away’ votes if Democrats backed someone other than Biden

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Apr 21

36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.

axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansas

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Apr 21

Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to storm: Donald Trump has canceled his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush money trial ...

apnews.com/article/trump-biden-2024-campaign-north-carolina-3ec1ed00dec83a0a528b4c55932ad362

Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm

Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.

Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.

It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.

Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.

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businessinsider.com/which-house-democrats-republicans-vote-against-israel-gaza-aid-2024-4

Apr 21

These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...

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The Wall Street Journal

politico.com/news/2024/04/21/biden-trump-hispanic-vote-2024-00153518

Apr 21

Democrats Upbeat After Sudden Wins on Ukraine Aid and Auto Workers: Biden is lagging behind in key polls but Democrats are hopeful that recent policy victories ...

310

Apr 21

Biden steps up Hispanic outreach as warning signs flash: “This to me seems like a campaign who’s saying, ‘Holy shit, we’ve got to get out, and early ...

206

Apr 21

Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump : For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.

thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4604865-biden-needs-to-face-facts-hes-still-losing-to-trump/

500

Apr 21

Opinion: Hapless House Republicans weaponized impeachment. It backfired: The spectacular failures of House Republican attempts to humiliate Joe Biden and ...

latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-21/alejandro-mayorkas-congress-impeachment-senate-vote

218

Apr 21

What Trump’s abortion flip-flops reveal: He is willing to say and do just about anything to get elected.

thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4607196-what-trumps-abortion-flip-flops-reveal/

174

Apr 21

Billion-dollar package for Kiev: America's last big aid package for Ukraine for the time being

welt.de/politik/ausland/article251131192/Milliarden-Paket-fuer-Kiew-Amerikas-vorerst-letzte-grosse-Hilfe-fuer-die-Ukraine.html

Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade

The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.

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Apr 20

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel: Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/us-house-approves-aid-package-worth-billions-for-ukraine-israel

1.8k

Apr 20

GOP operative’s conviction over illegal Russian contributions to Trump campaign upheld

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4605419-gop-operative-conviction-illegal-russian-contributions-to-trump-campaign-upheld/

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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faz.net/aktuell/ukraine/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-milliardenschwerer-ukraine-hilfe-zu-19667878.html

Apr 20

US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...

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Apr 20

Billion-dollar package: US House of Representatives approves aid for Ukraine: Republicans in the US House of Representatives have been blocking further military ...

spiegel.de/ausland/us-repraesentantenhaus-gibt-hilfen-fuer-ukraine-frei-a-7f595f56-72de-4b59-8118-14d229da6db7

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Apr 20

From stare-downs to shut-eye: Trump’s every move in criminal trial under the microscope

nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/stare-downs-shut-eye-trumps-every-move-criminal-trial-microscope-rcna148651

821

Apr 20

Democrats pulling out all the stops against RFK Jr.: Democrats are taking extraordinary steps to prevent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from hindering their efforts to ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606148-rfk-jr-robert-f-kennedy-jr-nicole-shanahan-libertarian-democrats-joe-biden-donald-trump/

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-passes-new-61-billion-aid-package-for-ukraine-after-long-congressional-stalemate

Apr 20

House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long congressional stalemate

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/homenews/4608838-tenney-hits-fellow-republicans-for-failure-to-advance-border-bill-out-of-committee/

Apr 21

Tenney hits fellow Republicans for failure to advance border bill out of committee

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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