Jacob Wendler
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currently breaking news @politico | formerly @business, @forbes | always @medillschool @thedailynu
Joined February 2019
Trump on other late-night hosts: 👀 "If they're 97% against me and they give me only bad publicity ... maybe their license should be taken away. It would be up to Brendan Carr. I think Brendan Carr is outstanding. He's a patriot. He loves our country. And he's a tough guy."
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In @politico interview, Buttigieg delivers a response to the Harris book that is dignified, restrained – and also quite stinging From @adamwren & @lisakashinsky
https://t.co/ENIi4bt5Oj
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The board of Turning Point USA voted unanimously to elect Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, as the influential political org's new board chair and CEO: https://t.co/JNyGWXTItr
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Kirk will take over one of the most influential conservative organizing groups from her late husband.
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BREAKING: ABC pulls “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after FCC Chair @BrendanCarrFCC threatened action against the network for the comedian’s comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk. @politico: https://t.co/tfB0BOLDMe
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The network came under fire from the FCC chair and conservatives after Kimmel’s response to Charlie Kirk’s killing.
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The speaker lineup at Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale this weekend is a who's who of senior Trump admin officials & cabinet secretaries, including: - Susie Wiles - Stephen Miller - Marco Rubio - Pete Hegseth - RFK Jr. - Tulsi Gabbard @politico: https://t.co/EZPXzJPF31
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Several members of the Trump administration will speak at the event to honor the slain political organizer.
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McCormick also said he doesn’t intend to run for president in 28 or 32, FWIW:
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The Pennsylvania senator said he’s not eyeing a run for the White House in 2028 or 2032.
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Republican @SenMcCormickPA told @jmart at @POLITICOLive's AI & Tech Summit this morning that "we’re challenged by an adversary that exceeds the ability of any adversary we’ve ever had in modern times" regarding China's AI dominance. Read more @politico:
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The Republican senator said the U.S. can beat out China in the artificial intelligence race — but only if it prioritizes investment.
GOP Sen. @DaveMcCormickPA says the US should be "deeply worried" about falling behind China in the AI race. More from his chat with our @jmart at @POLITICOLive's AI & Tech Summit 👇
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Republicans are using the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, NC, to push attacks on Democrats — including former Governor and Senate candidate Roy Cooper. More for @politico: https://t.co/b5Ssxg9ITK
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President Donald Trump and MAGA allies are using the killing of Iryna Zarutska to attack Democrats.
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, who had previously attracted criticism from Republicans for her statement about the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, says in a new statement the city will be upping security presence on public transit. 👇
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New: Several members of the Kennedy dynasty called on RFK Jr. to resign from his post as HHS secretary today — the latest development as Kennedy faces growing criticism following his testimony on Capitol Hill yesterday. More for @politico: https://t.co/wJeaIDB2oj
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He faced sharp rebukes from relatives following a tense Congressional hearing.
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In Oval Office remarks to reporters this afternoon, Trump says he’s added PORTLAND to the list of cities he’s considering sending the National Guard to. Trump says he’s decided where to deploy the Guard next. He recently indicated New Orleans may take priority over Chicago.
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Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III calling for his uncle, RFK Jr., to resign as HHS secretary
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the lawsuit:
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New: The Trump administration sued Boston today in its latest challenge to Democratic-led cities and states' so-called "sanctuary" policies. @MayorWu called the suit "an unconstitutional attack" and responded: "We will not yield." More for @politico:
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The lawsuit is an escalation in the administration’s conflict with Democratic-led cities.
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State Department sanctions NGOs tied to International Criminal Court’s Israel probe
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The groups have called for the International Criminal Court to prosecute Israeli nationals for war crimes.
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New w/ @ebazaileimil: The State Dept announced today it would be denying/revoking visas for Palestinian leaders ahead of the UN General Assembly in NYC next month — but said the PA Mission to the UN would receive waivers. More for @politico: https://t.co/mn9QnDs4sj
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The Palestinian Authority’s mission will receive waivers to attend the meeting next month, per the State Department.
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New: As Trump mulls sending National Guard troops to other American cities, a majority of American voters disapprove of the deployment in DC, per a new @QuinnipiacPoll:
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Democrats overwhelming oppose the president’s move, while Republicans largely support it, per a new poll.
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Louisiana is asking SCOTUS to overturn precedent and entirely ban the use of race in redistricting, making the unusual decision to not defend its own map. It represents an existential challenge to the Voting Rights Act. My latest
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The case could strike a major blow to the landmark civil rights-era law.
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The White House and State Dept declined to weigh in on a @Reuters report that the Trump admin is weighing sanctions on EU officials over the Digital Services Act. More w/ @egreechee for @POLITICOEurope: https://t.co/mAsmu4CDNA
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The U.S. administration has launched repeated attacks on digital taxes and on the EU’s Digital Services Act.
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Trump doubled down on his threats to send the National Guard to Chicago this morning, pushing back against @ChicagosMayor Brandon Johnson and IL @GovPritzker who lambasted his Friday comments about the city. w/ @paulmcleary
https://t.co/apf1lIKJyC
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The administration has zeroed in on Chicago as the next target in its effort to address crime with military deployments.
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