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In the Bronx, Trump's Name Is Replaced at a Golf Course – The New York Times

AdvertisementThe removal of the sign by the golf course’s new owner, Bally’s Corporation, was another example of Trump’s withdrawal from New York City.By Emma G. FitzsimmonsAs closing arguments began in President Donald J. Trump’s civil fraud trial in Manhattan on Thursday, his name disappeared from a golf course in the Bronx that had long welcomed…
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Christie blasts Barrasso, Emmer for endorsing Donald Trump in speech ending his 2024 campaign – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie criticized Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., for endorsing former President Donald Trump in a speech ending his 2024 campaign Wednesday.During his remarks, Christie warned that while he had made his case against Trump, there were people in the Republican Party who were resigned…
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Trump addresses court in closing arguments for New York civil fraud case – NBC News

Trump addresses court in closing arguments for New York civil fraud case  NBC Newssource

No delay expected in Donald Trump fraud case after bomb threat to judge – USA TODAY

NEW YORK − Nassau County authorities responded Thursday to a bomb threat at the home of state Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, but the incident isn’t expected to delay closing arguments in the case.“There was a threat. I can confirm a bomb threat,” said Al Baker,…
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Three key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Iowa town hall – Al Jazeera English

The former president and 2024 contender suggested he might have decided on his vice presidential pick — but didn’t name anyone.Boycotting the presidential debate for the fifth consecutive time, former United States president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump instead attended a town hall in Iowa.The event, streamed by Fox News, ran parallel to the…
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Chris Christie Goes Down Swinging at Trump and Pleading With His Party – The New York Times

AdvertisementAs he ended his presidential campaign, Mr. Christie became the latest member of the Republican old guard to deliver a dark warning about the danger of Donald Trump.By Michael C. BenderChris Christie closed out his second presidential campaign much as he began it, with a blistering and personal takedown of Donald J. Trump designed to…
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Donald Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have a fierce debate – PBS NewsHour

David Bauder, Associated Press David Bauder, Associated Press Leave your feedbackNEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump’s two main Republican rivals slugged it out Wednesday on a Iowa debate stage, the former president appeared across town on a Fox News Channel town hall in a counterprogramming move where few discouraging words were heard.Trump walked onstage to cheers…
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Trump, New York Attorney General Face Off a Final Time in $370 Million Fraud Trial – The Wall Street Journal

Trump, New York Attorney General Face Off a Final Time in $370 Million Fraud Trial  The Wall Street Journalsource

GOP debate highlights: DeSantis, Haley spar ahead of Iowa caucuses as Trump holds townhall – NBC News

GOP debate highlights: DeSantis, Haley spar ahead of Iowa caucuses as Trump holds townhall  NBC Newssource

Stephen Colbert Prays That Trump Can Deliver – The New York Times

What to WatchAdvertisementSupported byBest of Late Night“That is a terrible idea, and please, Jesus, let it happen,” Colbert said of the former president’s initial desire to deliver his own closing argument in his fraud trial.By Trish BendixWelcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and…
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Trump New York fraud trial draws to an end with closing arguments – The Guardian US

Lawyers for ex-president to make closing arguments in Trump Organization case as they hope to see off $370m fineDonald Trump’s lawyers will make their closing arguments on Thursday as they attempt to see off a legal judgment that could impose a $370m fraud fine on the former president’s family firm and ban it from doing…
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Trump’s lawyer urges court to find him immune from prosecution for efforts to overturn election – NBC News

Trump’s lawyer urges court to find him immune from prosecution for efforts to overturn election  NBC Newssource

Trump says he knows his VP pick, conditions NATO commitment on European treatment – Yahoo News

Trump says he knows his VP pick, conditions NATO commitment on European treatment  Yahoo Newssource

Closing arguments begin in Trump’s New York civil fraud trial – live – The Guardian US

Judge had denied Trump lawyers’s request for the ex-president to speak in courtDonald Trump has started addressing the court in the closing arguments of his civil fraud trial, MSNBC reports.The former president had asked to deliver the closing arguments himself, rather than his attorneys, but Judge Arthur Engoron rejected that request yesterday. It was unclear…
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What Donald Trump would do to the US economy if he’s elected in 2024 – Vox.com

Filed under:Trump says he’d be better for the economy. Voters do, too. But would he? 2024 is here and, with it, elections. Wild, frankly! Must we? We must.Given this less-than-fun fact, it would probably be useful to understand what the front-running presidential candidates — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — would try…
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Trump's legal and political calendars collide less than a week before Iowa caucuses – CBS News

Watch CBS News By Olivia Rinaldi, Katrina Kaufman, Graham Kates January 10, 2024 / 8:40 PM EST / CBS News With political rivals trying to make inroads into Donald Trump’s formidable polling lead in Iowa days before the caucuses, the former president walked into a court hearing in Washington, D.C., that he didn’t need to…
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Don't Be So Certain Trump Has the Nomination Locked Up – POLITICO

2024 Here’s the path for a Nikki Haley upset. Contrary to conventional wisdom, Nikki Haley doesn’t have to win New Hampshire, or even South Carolina — she just has to keep it close enough to keep donors and voters convinced there might be a real nomination fight and move forward. | Carolyn Kaster/AP By Charlie…
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Biden and Trump neck and neck in Pennsylvania, according to poll – POLITICO

Elections A Quinnipiac University survey of registered voters in the state showed 49 percent supporting Biden and 46 percent supporting Trump. The poll, conducted Jan. 4-8, is the first in Pennsylvania that shows President Joe Biden with a slight lead over Donald Trump. | Stephanie Scarbrough/AP By Olivia Alafriz 01/10/2024 03:58 PM EST Link CopiedThe…
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Closing arguments in NYAG case expected after judge rescinds offer for Trump to speak in court – Fox News

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Christie ends his anti-Trump crusade – POLITICO – POLITICO

Elections But he did not make an endorsement.By Lisa Kashinsky and Meridith McGraw 01/10/2024 04:57 PM EST Updated: 01/10/2024 09:20 PM EST Link CopiedWINDHAM, New Hampshire — Chris Christie ended his longshot presidential campaign Wednesday in what could be a major boost to Nikki Haley’s chances in New Hampshire, even as he pointedly declined to…
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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump – The Associated Press

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.FILE – Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos speaks during an interview at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Backers of former President Donald Trump filed a petition Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, seeking to recall Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office, citing…
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Kim Reynolds Has Another Account, @Kimberl26890376, and Opinions About Donald Trump – The New York Times

AdvertisementIn recent months, the Republican governor of Iowa has used a secondary account on X to share her unfiltered feelings on the Republican presidential primary race.By Shane Goldmacher and Nicholas NehamasReporting from Des MoinesNot long after the calendar turned to 2024, Kim Reynolds, the Republican governor of Iowa, signed into X, the platform formerly known…
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Trump Deploys Familiar Tactic: I’m Rubber. You’re Glue. – The New York Times

AdvertisementSupported bypolitical memoWhenever Donald Trump is accused of something, he responds by accusing his opponent of that exact thing. The idea is less to argue that Mr. Trump is clean than to suggest that everyone else is dirty.By Jonathan Swan and Maggie HabermanDays before the Iowa caucuses, former President Donald J. Trump is appearing twice…
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Opinion | The Case for Trump … by Someone Who Wants Him to Lose – The New York Times

AdvertisementSupported byBret StephensBy Bret StephensOpinion ColumnistBarring a political miracle or an act of God, it is overwhelmingly likely that Donald Trump will again be the Republican Party’s nominee for president. Assuming the Democratic nominee in the fall is Joe Biden, polls show Trump with a better-than-even chance of returning to the White House next year.Lord…
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Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis clash in bitter debate as Donald Trump holds town hall – Financial Times

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