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“So the one thing I’m a little bit surprised about is. Why not just own the fact that, yes, I paid this woman, you know, this compensation for this NDA, it’s not illegal. Yes. There were discussions about catch and kill schemes, not illegal. “Yes. I didn’t want bad stories about myself, you know, especially when it came to women. …

Politico reports: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has named her price for backing down on her threat to call a vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s removal. In a nearly two-hour long meeting yesterday requested by Greene to explore potential off-ramps, the MAGA firebrand and allied Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) outlined several policy demands they are seeking before calling off their …

Mother Jones reports: On Saturday, Fox News reported the launch of the Fair Election Fund, an apparently right-wing nonprofit that says it has a $5 million budget aimed at exposing election fraud. The project promises to pay election workers, organizers, and concerned citizens who have witnessed election fraud firsthand to share their stories. “Your voice could be what helps preserve …

“What most people don’t realize is that in South Dakota they’ve used that story to attack me and my political campaigns for years. I wanted people to know the truth. This dog was vicious, it was dangerous, it was killing livestock for the joy of it and attacking people. “I had a choice between keeping my family safe, I had …

Axios reports: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) pitched herself for a top NRA job as early as last fall, two sources told Axios. Noem offered to step down early as governor for the role, according to a person familiar with her conversation with former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre. Late last fall, Noem called LaPierre to advocate to be the …

NBC News reports: The House Judiciary Committee plans to prepare a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over the audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with former special counsel Robert Hur, a source familiar with the committee’s plans confirms to NBC News. The committee is currently planning to hold a “markup” …

The New York Post reports: This MAGA-loving bikini model is suiting up to support Donald Trump — trading the pool for the podium as she lends her ample assets to the Republican National Committee as a new spokeswoman. Elizabeth Pipko, a 28-year-old born-and-bred Manhattanite, told The Post she’s happy to trade her signature “New York uniform of dark black” for …

CBS News has the transcript: Nate Burleson: That specific meeting didn’t happen? Noem: I’m saying that I’m not talking about that meeting. I’m not talking about my meetings with world leaders. Burleson: But you do talk about meetings with world leaders. Noem: There are some that are in the book, and then there’s some that’s not in the book. Burleson: …

Law & Crime reports: Prosecutors told a federal judge that the son of a prominent conservative activist convicted of bashing open a Senate window, joining rioters who chased a police officer before making his way to Speaker of the House’s office and finally perching himself in a gallery where he turned the view of CSPAN camera away from fellow rioters …

CNN reports: The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel Charlie Spies has resigned two months after accepting the position. Spies’ departure follows weeks of growing tension with RNC officials, a source familiar with the situation told CNN. His hiring rankled many Donald Trump loyalists who viewed the veteran Republican lawyer as at odds with the former president, given his previous work …

Florida Politics reports: During a live interview on Fox News Sunday, host Shannon Bream pressed Florida’s senior Senator on rumors he’s on the former President’s short list for Vice President. “There may be a technical glitch with having two people from the same state when it comes down to an electoral college vote,” Bream noted, referencing a long-debated constitutional concern. …

NBC News reports: The University of Mississippi has opened at least one student conduct investigation after videos of pro-Palestinian protesters surrounded by counterprotesters circulated online, including one that many have singled out as racist. Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce sent a letter to students and staff on Friday noting that Ole Miss leaders were aware of behaviors that were “offensive, hurtful, …

The Hill reports: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) dodged a question Sunday on whether he is concerned about political violence if former President Trump loses the presidential election. Trump told Time magazine in a recent interview that “it depends” when asked if there could be political violence after the election if he doesn’t win. Burgum sidestepped the question and …

“As a Christian, I believe the gospel in full, every letter. The gospel says Jesus, a Jewish man – son of God – messiah, was handed over to be crucified (killed) by the chief priest, the elders, and the Jewish crowd which was prophesied in Isaiah 53. And the gospel also says, Jesus rose from the dead after 3 days. …

The New York Post reports: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stood by a passage in her upcoming book in which she chided that President Biden’s troubled dog Commander should “say hello to” Cricket, the 14-month-old dog that she recalled shooting. Noem stressed that Commander, who was removed from the White House last fall following dozens of biting incidents, had presented …

Mediaite reports: Seantor Tim Scott (R-SC) — during an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker — repeatedly refused to commit to accepting the results of the 2024 election. In what was an utterly surreal exchange on Sunday’s Meet the Press, Welker tried, and tried, and tried again to get the South Carolina senator to say he will accept the results of …

Politico reports: Kristi Noem cast herself as the victim of a liberal- and media-run smear campaign at a Republican donor retreat on Saturday, the latest in a string of defensive appearances as her star power and chances of a vice presidential nomination seem to have dimmed. “Listen, going through hard things, and I’ve been through a few of them — …

The Hill reports: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he is sending Chick-fil-A to counter protesters against pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Saturday. “I’m so proud of the courageous young men at @UNC that protected our flag and stood up for America against the pro-Hamas protesters on their campus,” Graham said in a post …

“If you’re wondering why Americans keep voting with their feet, here’s another reason. According to a declaration made this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the month of July will now be ‘freedom month.’ “Starting July 1st in the Sunshine State, things like fishing, camping, pool and other outdoor supplies like sunscreen, bug spray and charcoal for grilling will be …

CBS News reports: Republican Rep. Troy Nehls has repeatedly claimed to be the recipient of two Bronze Star medals and a Combat Infantryman Badge from his time in the U.S. Army serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. But military documents obtained by CBS News after a months-long investigation and a review of his service record by the U.S. Army at the …