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Paul Manafort, Trump's Former Campaign Chairman, Returns to the Republican Arena

Paul Manafort is advising efforts for the Republican National Convention despite his controversial past. [ more ]

emptywheel

4 days ago

Another Maggie Haberman NYT Story Covers Up Oleg Deripaska's Role - emptywheel

It is concerning that Paul Manafort, who shared sensitive campaign information with a Russian intelligence agent in 2016, is working for Trump again for free. [ more ]

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Another Ousted Trump Official, Corey Lewandowski, May Get Convention Role

Corey Lewandowski and Paul Manafort may have roles at the Republican National Convention.

Lewandowski was an original campaign manager for Trump but was pushed out in 2016. [ more ]

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Manafort in Talks to Return for the Republican National Convention

Paul Manafort is in talks to potentially return to help with the Republican National Convention.

Manafort's history with the Republican Party and his involvement in Trump's 2016 campaign are significant factors in the discussions. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Biden and Trump Announce Two Nights of Dread This Campaign Season

Biden and Trump have agreed to two debates on June 27 and September 10, organized by broadcast networks, with new rules proposed by the Biden campaign. [ more ]

Axios

Biden raised $90 million in March, adding to cash advantage

Biden raised over $90 million in March, totaling $187 million for the first quarter.

Biden's fundraising was boosted by a State of the Union address, a star-studded fundraisers, and grassroots donations under $200. [ more ]

Axios

Trump, RNC report raising $65.6 million in March

The Biden campaign and DNC had $97.5 million on hand in February, double that of the Trump campaign and RNC.

Biden's fundraising efforts include a successful star-studded event with Obama and Clinton, garnering over $25 million, with a third from small donors. [ more ]

Axios

Trump's flex: Plans to host an even bigger fundraiser than Biden

Trump campaign plans $33M fundraiser, surpassing Biden's record

Facing cash crunch, Trump seeks financial support for 2024 race [ more ]

Axios

Trump campaign wants RNC staffers "curious" enough to question 2020 election

The Trump campaign is focused on hiring political staffers who can think through complex problems.

There is a litmus test for job candidates inquiring about their support for President Trump. [ more ]

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Biden Camp Taunts Trump on Obama-Clinton-Biden Fundraiser

Biden campaign breaks fundraising record

Trump campaign struggles with fundraising [ more ]

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Axios

3 weeks ago

Biden, Obama planning Hollywood fundraiser with George Clooney

The Biden-Harris campaign is strategically leveraging high-profile events and celebrity connections to raise record-breaking funds for the re-election effort. [ more ]

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First Trump Supreme Court Nomination Wish List Is Out And It's Properly Horrifying

Conservative legal minds are pitching Trump on Supreme Court picks, favoring showmanship over traditional qualifications. [ more ]

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Trump Coup Lawyers Clark And Eastman Going Through Some Things With State Bars

Lawyer John Eastman faces disciplinary action in California for his role in Trump's election challenges.

Judge Yvette Roland compared Eastman's actions to those of disbarred Watergate figure Donald Segretti. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Trump campaign promising pardons to Jan. 6 rioters

ISIS claims responsibility for attack in Iran [ more ]

Axios

Trump and oil industry join forces on plan to dismantle Biden's green agenda

Trump is seeking $1 billion from oil industry for campaign, plans to reverse Biden's green policies through executive orders. [ more ]

The Atlantic

What Will Biden's Stance on Israel Mean for His Campaign?

American campuses are focused on pro-Palestinian protests, while Biden and Trump navigate the implications of the war in Gaza. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

The Trump campaign lacks organization for ambitious plans in engaging with minority communities. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

2 weeks ago

CNN Invites Trump Campaign Honcho To WHCD After Years Of Trump Estrangement Syndrome

Chris LaCivita, a lead strategist for Trump's 2024 campaign, will attend CNN's White House Correspondents' Dinner, indicating a possible thaw in relations between Trump camp and CNN. [ more ]

Queerty

3 weeks ago

More bad news for Donald Trump ... with a side-order of shade from Lindsey Graham

A significant portion of GOP voters in Pennsylvania did not vote for Trump in the primary, indicating potential challenges for his campaign. [ more ]

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Opinion | Why Some Billionaires Will Back Trump

Trump campaign facing financial challenges with lagging donations.

Wealthy donors may support Trump for tax benefits, despite successful economy under Biden. [ more ]

Axios

"This was a crisis": Hope Hicks testifies in N.Y. criminal trial and other week three highlights

Hope Hicks testified in Trump's New York trial, providing details about the panic within the Trump campaign after the 'Access Hollywood' tape release. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 months ago