WASHINGTONPOST (Kadia Goba) - Rep. Gonzales dismisses calls to resign after allegations of affair with aide
The Texas Republican faces a tough primary challenge from the right in his sprawling district along the U.S.-Mexico border.
WASHINGTONPOST (Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez) - Epstein survivors to attend State of the Union as guests of Democratic lawmakers
The survivors say they want their presence in the chamber to remind President Donald Trump that the harm done by the sex offender was very real.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Perry Stein) - Judge says government may not search devices seized from Post reporter
The ruling suggested that the federal judge in Virginia did not trust the government to conduct a narrow search of Hannah Natanson’s devices.
WASHINGTONPOST (Washington Post staff) - Live updates: Trump to deliver State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term.
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AXIOS (Jason Lalljee) - Why Trump has a "designated survivor" for his State of the Union address
One of President Trump 's Cabinet members will skip Tuesday's State of the Union address, sitting out as the designated survivor who would become president if a catastrophic attack hit. Why it matters: The designated survivor isn't just an invention of dime-store thrillers and Kiefer Sutherland shows — it's one of the country's most dramatic precautions, born from Cold War fears that gathering the nation's leaders in one place requires planning for the unthinkable. What we're watching: The White House hasn't announced this year's designated survivor, but their absence during Trump's speech should make the choice clear. Here's what to know: History of the phenomenon Zoom out: The practice dates back to the Cold War when fears that a…
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Why Abigail Spanberger is delivering the Democratic response to State of the Union
ABC News’ Averi Harper breaks down what to know about Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger and her role delivering her party’s State of the Union response.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: State of the Union panel weighs in on Trump’s message and priorities
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and former Rep. John Katko join ABC News Live ahead of the State of the Union tonight.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: What’s at stake for Trump and the GOP during SOTU
ABC’s Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill on how Trump plans to shore up support for his agenda as some Republicans call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign.
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DAILYCALLER (Mariane Angela) - Rosie O’Donnell Goes So Far Off Rails On Trump That Even Jim Acosta Can’t Join Her
'The magic ear grew back'
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NYTIMES (Ernesto Londoño and Mitch Smith) - Judge Dismisses Minnesota Gun Case as Prosecutors Struggle With Resignations
A judge took the unusual step of dropping the case over a speedy trial violation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, which has been flooded with immigration-related cases.
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