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Debt ceiling debate: McHenry says they have the votes to pass debt ceiling bill

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) said he believes there are enough votes to pass the debt ceiling bill in the House of Representatives on Wednesday despite opposition by several House Republicans.

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New York Magazine

Donald Trump’s Nasty Ron DeSantis Nicknames, Ranked

New York Magazine - 3 minutes ago

Trump has been workshopping his DeSantis nicknames, floating “Meatball Ron,” “Tiny D,” and “Ron DeSanctimonious.” Here’s some constructive feedback.

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ABC News

Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to launch presidential campaign

Chicago Tribune - 44 minutes ago

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch a Republican presidential campaign next week in New Hampshire.

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CNN

Manhattan district attorney urges court to reject Trump bid to move criminal case | CNN Politics

CNN - 2 hours ago

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is arguing that former President Donald Trump’s criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels should not be moved to federal court because it had nothing to do with Trump’s official duties as president.

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Boston Globe

GOP chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt over Biden doc - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 4 hours ago

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee said Tuesday he is moving forward with holding FBI Director Chris Wray in contempt of Congress because the department has not turned over a bureau record that purports to relate to President Biden and his family.

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CBC News

New RCMP units to protect ministers, top bureaucrats from threats of political violence | CBC News

CBC News - 24 minutes ago

The RCMP is preparing to offer close protection services to both senior federal ministers and public servants in response to the rising threat of political violence, sources say.

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Daily Express

Lobbyists call for action on transparency as Labour plans ban for ex-ministers

Evening Standard - 5 hours ago

Labour has proposed banning ministers from lobbying for five years after they leave office, with fines for those who break the rules.

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Breitbart

California Appeals Court Says Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten May Be Paroled

Breitbart - 3 hours ago

A California appeals court has overruled a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to deny parole to Manson family member Leslie van Houten.

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CBC News - Pulp giant Paper Excellence's secretive owner could face parliamentary summons -- The secretive owner of Canada's largest wood pulp manufacturer could soon face a summons to appear before a parliamentary committee after he sent company executives in his stead to testify Tuesday. -- Politics