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Rise of the hard-right Massachusetts GOP marks end of an era: For years, the state Republican Party has been a party at war — less with Democrats than with ...
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Rise of the hard-right Massachusetts GOP marks end of an era: For years, the state Republican Party has been a party at war — less with Democrats than with ...
bostonglobe.com/2022/05/20/metro/rise-hard-right-massachusetts-gop-marks-end-an-era/
Georgia Republican Party official voted illegally nine times, judge rules
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Quick Glance: Trump Attorney Challenges Georgia Charges
- Former President Trump's attorneys argued that the charges in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the trial.
- Trump contested the November 2020 election results, alleging fraud, and faces accusations of attempting to subvert Georgia's election results to stay in power.
- Trump, along with allies, faces 10 charges in Georgia related to the election, with his attorney pressing a First Amendment defense while other defendants like David Shafer also challenge their charges.
- McAfee presided over the hearing, where various legal arguments were presented, including challenges to the indictment's language regarding Shafer's involvement in sending alternate electors and Trump's alleged false votes.
House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
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Lifelong GOP Voter Makes Stunning Admission on CNN: ‘Hillary Was Right’: “This election is a referendum on freedom and democracy at this point,” said Texas Trey ...
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Ditch: How to fix Key bridge without breaking the bank: All officials must be clear that the cost of rebuilding should mostly or entirely fall on the owners and ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/29/ditch-how-to-fix-key-bridge-without-breaking-the-bank/
Howie Carr: The fall of National Panhandler Radio: What’s happening at the local whine-and-cheese outlets was described perfectly in one of Ernest Hemingway’s ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/29/howie-carr-the-fall-of-national-panhandler-radio/
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Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board: Tennessee’s governor has named a whole new board of trustees to the state’s only publicly ...
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Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky
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GOP Congressman Says It's 'Outrageous' To Use Federal Funds To Fix Baltimore Bridge
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Va. Gov. Youngkin arrived like a GOP star, but arena failure clouds legacy: The Republican parlayed business success into the Governor’s Mansion ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/28/virginia-youngkin-wizards-arena-legacy/
Quick Glance: Youngkin signs 2 gun control measures in Virginia
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed an assault weapons ban passed by the state Legislature and instead signed two more limited gun regulations into law.
- Youngkin signed laws banning gun trigger switches that can make firearms fire automatically and allowing criminal charges against parents who allow children access to weapons deemed threats.
- While praised by gun control activists, they urge him to do more, emphasizing that the work does not stop here.
- The signing of the two gun control bills by Youngkin is seen as a step in the right direction, showing that America's gun violence crisis does not have to be accepted as inevitable.
Dems fear Trump win more than Republicans fear Biden: Poll: Nobody's too excited, either.
axios.com/2024/03/28/biden-trump-poll-voters-angry-fear
Trump-backed GOP leaders call for embrace of early and mail-in voting even as former president continues to cast doubt
cnn.com/2024/03/28/politics/gop-trump-early-voting-mail-in/
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Senate to get impeachment articles against Mayorkas on April 10: The Democrat-led Senate is expected to quickly dismiss the impeachment case.
axios.com/2024/03/28/speaker-johnson-impeachment-articles-mayorkas-senate
Georgia GOP Official Who Whined About Stolen Election Voted Illegally Nine Times: Brian Pritchard, who hosts a conservative talk show, was accused of illegally ...
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Ken Buck Takes Down Lauren Boebert With 1 Unholy GOP Comparison: Audio depicts the recently-retired House Republican taking a swipe at Boebert during a local ...
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LIVE: Pope Francis begins four days of Easter events with the Chrism Mass: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu a no-show to North End meeting on outdoor dining: North End restaurateurs behind a lawsuit claiming the city has shown ill-will towards ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/boston-mayor-michelle-wu-a-no-show-to-north-end-meeting-on-outdoor-dining/
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Trump and Tom Emmer bury the hatchet with Mar-a-Lago fundraiser: Trump on Wednesday attended a fundraiser hosted by Emmer at Mar-a-Lago
axios.com/2024/03/28/trump-tom-emmer-fundraiser-mar-a-lago
LIVE: Pope visits Italian prison for foot-washing Mass: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Highest-ranking female Senate Republican Joni Ernst risks being boxed out of leadership
axios.com/2024/03/28/joni-ernst-senate-gop-leadership-cotton
New GOP FTC Commissioner hiring senior Jordan staffer: The hiring could exacerbate tension between FTC staff and Republican commissioners.
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/new-gop-ftc-commissioner-hiring-senior-jordan-staffer-00149655
Trump’s Bibles and the evolution of his messianic message: Few politicians have commanded the loyalty of the religious right like Trump has.
axios.com/2024/03/28/trump-bibles-christianity-easter
Taylor-Greene vs. Johnson: Republican could plunge US Congress into chaos: The next drama is brewing in Washington. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of ...
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Trump lashes out at N.Y. judge who issued gag order in hush money case: The presumptive GOP presidential nominee on the gag order against him: "illegal ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/trump-new-york-judge-gag-order-truth-social
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Now Ronna McDaniel says 2020 was fair? GOP leaders knew election wasn’t ‘rigged’ | Opinion
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Now Ronna McDaniel says 2020 was fair? GOP leaders knew election wasn’t ‘rigged’ | Opinion
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Republican-led states' new lawsuit aims to block Biden's student loan repayment plan
axios.com/2024/03/29/student-debt-cancel-lawsuit-republicans-biden-save
Liz Cheney says US can't 'survive' another Trump presidency during Drake speech: Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said the future of the country's democracy hinges on ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/28/liz-cheney-warns-dangers-donald-trump-president-drake-university-bucksbaum-lecture/73104881007/
GOP Lawmaker Matt Maddock Accuses NCAA Team Buses of Being ‘Illegal Invaders’: Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock continued to dig in his heels on Thursday after ...
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GOP plans for Medicaid cuts could face backlash: Trump's been notably silent on Medicaid as his party eyes big cuts to the safety-net program.
axios.com/2024/03/28/republican-cut-medicaid-trump
Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let's count the ways : The 118th Congress is on track to pass the least amount of U.S. legislation in modern times ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-28/congress-laws-republican-party-mike-johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
MBTA board passes $23M discount fare program for low-income riders: Roughly 60,000 low-income riders who rely on the MBTA are set to receive half-priced tickets ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/mbta-board-passes-23m-discount-fare-program-for-low-income-riders/
Survey: Percentage of Americans "unaffiliated" with a religion rises again
axios.com/2024/03/29/americans-lose-religious-affiliation-survey
Donald Trump Is Not the Victim of ‘Lawfare.’ He’s a Crook.: Republicans claim Donald Trump’s legal problems are the result of ‘lawfare,’ their term for alleged ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/donald-trump-lawfare-jack-smith-fraud-trials-criminal-prison-prosecutor.html
House GOP misses "Fire Pelosi" on 2024 campaign trail: "He's not shown that type of lightning rod negativity," a top Republican said of ...
axios.com/2024/03/28/house-republicans-pelosi-jeffries-fundraising
Opinion | Who Would Want to Go to a College Like This?: The national debate about so-called woke campuses does not reflect what most college students care about.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/opinion/dei-ban-college-students.html
Lara Trump on 2020 election: ‘I think we’re past that’: Lara Trump thinks the Republican Party is past disputing the 2020 presidential election ...
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'This is the beginning, not the end': Republicans brace for continued abortion rights fallout
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Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Convention Center drops Southie project: The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority on Thursday abandoned its lengthy attempt to pursue a big-budget ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/convention-center-drops-southie-project/
The revamped Republican Party turns Trump’s lies into a loyalty test: Asking potential employees if the 2020 election was stolen is a possible preview of a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/trump-2020-election-question/
Protesters rally at State House in opposition to emergency shelter spending: A small group rallied at the Massachusetts State House in opposition to spending on ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/protesters-rally-at-state-house-in-opposition-to-emergency-shelter-spending/
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Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
House wracked by dysfunction as members plot exits: "Most all of us are contemplating leaving," one House Republican said.
axios.com/2024/03/27/house-members-retiring-quitting-productivity
Joe Lieberman, 2000 vice presidential nominee, dies at 82: He was the first Jewish American to be nominated on a major party’s ticket.
politico.com/news/2024/03/27/joe-lieberman-2000-vice-presidential-nominee-obit-033980
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Ex-Winthrop police officer pleads not guilty to 8 child rape charges: Ex-Winthrop Police Officer James Feeley, accused of raping a young child in his own home ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/ex-winthrop-police-officer-pleads-not-guilty-to-8-child-rape-charges/
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/house-gop-thought-it-was-moving-past-internal-drama-then-more-showed-up/
FBI to bury ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s file, agency rejects Herald public records request: The agency is refusing to make any further installments of "Whitey" ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/28/fbi-to-bury-whitey-bulgers-file-secret-records-to-stay-hidden/
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Kansas legislature sends ban on gender-affirming care for minors to Democratic governor’s desk
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NCAA president Charlie Baker calls for ban on college prop bets - ESPN: NCAA president Charlie Baker is calling for a ban on college prop bets in states with ...
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Opinion | One Purple State Is ‘Testing the Outer Limits of MAGAism’: North Carolina Republicans are “in the running for the most MAGA party in the nation.”
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/opinion/trump-robinson-maga-north-carolina.html
At the Supreme Court, what looks like a win for reproductive rights might not be: They might fail in this attempt to ban an abortion medication ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/metro/supreme-court-what-looks-like-win-reproductive-rights-might-not-be/
Boston Mayor Wu successfully pushes planning ordinance through City Council over pushback
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/boston-mayor-wu-successfully-pushes-planning-ordinance-through-city-council-over-pushback/
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Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
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US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won't seek reelection for a seventh term in November
apnews.com/article/annie-kuster-reelection-new-hampshire-ae251f5996c2c487f398ac1ff0e10627
Matt Schlapp’s Accuser Was Paid to Drop Sexual Assault Suit: The GOP operative who sued Matt Schlapp over allegations of sexual assault dropped his lawsuit ...
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Quick Glance: Financial Settlement in Dropping of Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Matt Schlapp
- Upon Matt Schlapp's announcement of the dropping of the sexual assault and defamation lawsuit against him, it was not disclosed that the accuser was actually paid to withdraw the lawsuit.
- Schlapp's financial success due to a technicality drew the attention of his accuser, who also had issues with a statement released in his name without his consent.
- New allegations suggest that the legal battle may be reignited shortly after its conclusion.
- The costs of Schlapp's defense had already exceeded a million dollars, with warnings that a settlement of over 2 million dollars would break the organization and lead to financial difficulties for ACU.
Republicans are more pessimistic about democracy than Democrats: They are also less likely to prioritize its defense.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/republicans-democrats-democracy-polling/
Most Americans oppose Israel’s war in Gaza, poll finds: The poll shows growing discontent among Americans over the conflict.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/27/us-poll-israel-gaza/
In Red Alabama, Special Election Signals More Trouble for GOP on Abortion: A double-digit victory by Democrat Marilyn Lands further exposes Republicans’ ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-03-27/democrat-marilyn-lands-wins-alabama-election-on-back-of-ivf-abortion-rights
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
Hiltzik: How to save Social Security without killing it: Republicans want to cut Social Security benefits and protect the 1% from paying their share in taxes; ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-27/social-security-is-again-in-the-political-crosshairs-but-a-long-term-fix-would-be-simple
Cut loose at 18 and struggling into adulthood : Young people land in foster care through no fault of their own. For many who age out of state care ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/opinion/cut-loose-18-struggling-into-adulthood/
While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one: I grew up with an unquestioning adherence to a set of beliefs, a strict authoritarian ...
smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/while-researching-cults-i-began-to-wonder-if-i-d-been-raised-in-one-20240313-p5fc6s.html
Pop star Chappell Roan: ‘I don’t want to be boring ever’: The 26-year-old, now on tour with Olivia Rodrigo, is bringing glitz and glam to her "slumber party pop ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/arts/chappell-roan/
Anti-fraud measures slow processing of jobless claims in Massachusetts: The state has ramped up benefits processing, but its performance is not back to where it ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/business/department-of-unemployment-assistance-jobless-claims-fraud-appeals-delays/
UMass Lowell embarking on strategic expansion : The university will embark on a massive, nearly $800 million development campaign poised to bring hundreds of ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/metro/umass-lowell-embarking-strategic-expansion/
Analysis: When will these Celtics learn?: The Celtics went up by 30, then messed around with the game, stopped moving the ball, and allowed the Hawks right back ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/sports/celtics-embarrassment-hawks/
Boston School Committee approves $1.5B spending plan, staff reductions Wednesday night
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/metro/boston-public-schools-budget-cuts-esser-school-committee-vote/
NFL Draft: Patriots may be telegraphing their moves with the No. 3 pick: They want a quarterback, they could trade down and still get one, they like Drake Maye ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/sports/patriots-draft-owners-meeting/
Southie development near convention center put on hold: The new head of the MCCA said a law firm she hired to examine the bidding for the lots near the BCEC ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/business/south-boston-convention-center-land-deal/
After 4-year-old girl was killed by truck in Boston, Massachusetts group releases fatal pedestrian crash report
bostonherald.com/2024/03/29/after-4-year-old-girl-was-killed-by-truck-in-boston-massachusetts-group-releases-fatal-pedestrian-crash-report/
Cocoa Price Rises Drive Market Close to Breaking Point: The global cocoa market is buckling under the strain of unprecedented shortages.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/cocoa-price-rises-drive-market-close-to-breaking-point
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Biden Urged to 'Hold the Line' Against For-Profit Medicare Advantage Industry: "Do not let them bully you," said Alex Lawson of Social Security Works ...
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North Carolina's Armando Bacot says he gets messages from angry sports bettors: 'It's terrible'
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/27/north-carolina-armando-bacot-messages-angry-sports-bettors/73125053007/
Pope to celebrate Mass in St Mark’s Square during Venice visit: Pontiff to visit Venice Biennale on 28 April.
Pope Francis will celebrate a public Mass in St ...
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Biden restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump: The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been ...
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Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
Fundraising gala: Obama and Clinton boost Biden's election campaign: Election campaign in the USA: Joe Biden collects millions at a fundraising gala with the ...
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Quick Glance: Fundraising Gala: Obama and Clinton Boost Biden's Campaign
- Obama, Clinton, and Biden raise 25 million dollars at fundraising gala in New York.
- Discussion on politics, democracy, and climate change with show performances.
- Biden needs momentum in campaign due to age and reservations.
- Trump contrasts with memorial service and fundraising efforts for campaign.
Melania Trump’s role in the 2024 campaign remains up in the air: Former first lady Melania Trump has been largely absent from the 2024 campaign and sources close ...
cnn.com/2024/03/29/politics/melania-trump-2024-campaign-role/
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The Oligarch, His Ex-Wife, Her Mother, and Rupert Murdoch | by Nina L. Khrushcheva - Project Syndicate
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Scotland was 'hoodwinked' by Donald Trump, says former aide: Donald Trump's claim he would invest £1bn in a golf resort was misleading, according to the man who ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68069245
Donald Trump Has a Liz Cheney Problem: The former Wyoming representative and frequent Trump critic drew a large crowd in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday night.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-liz-cheney-iowa-2024-1884956
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