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David Kurtz is TPM's executive editor and Washington Bureau chief. He oversees the news operations of TPM.
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The Confounding Double Standard Behind Robert Hur’s Appointment As Special Counsel
INSIDE: Jack Smith ... Proud Boys ... George Santos
Prosecutors Can Use Trump’s ‘Stand Back and Stand By’ Video In Proud Boys Trial
INSIDE: Jack Smith ... Norm Pattis ... George Santos
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The Corruption Runs Deep In This Rolling Clown Show
INSIDE: Allen Weisselberg ... Jean Carroll ... George Santos
Newly Revealed Subpoena Has Rudy In More Hot Water
INSIDE: Fani Willis ... Jean Carroll ... George Santos
Jim Jordan Is Now Empowered To Investigate The Investigators
INSIDE: Dana Nessel ... Kevin McCarthy ... Katie Porter
Some (Small) Movement
The 12th ballot for speaker is underway, and Kevin McCarthy has already picked up a few new votes. That’s the first movement toward McCarthy in a couple of days. It doesn’t appear at this point to be a wholesale capitulation by McCarthy foes. But if you’re following closely for a sign of a shift, there’s a few so far. Check it out.
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It’s The Anniversary Of Jan. 6 And You Can Feel The Steady Drumbeat Of Investigations
INSIDE: Kevin McCarthy ... Matt Schlapp ... Ketanji Brown Jackson
Congrats, There Is No House Of Representatives Right Now
INSIDE: Byron Donalds ... Jack Smith ... Sonia Sotomayor