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Today's Political News Compilation - Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024

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Right-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian media​

By ALAN SUDERMAN and GARANCE BURKE
Updated 11:11 PM CDT, October 17, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kremlin could not have asked for better publicity at a better time when Ben Swann, a self-described independent journalist who promotes conspiracy theories, released a 12-part video series he promised would reveal dark truths about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Swann’s flashy documentary-style videos were filled with innuendo, attacks on Zelenskyy’s character and commentary from guests sympathetic to Russia in its two-year war with Ukraine.

The series, titled “Zelenskyy Unmasked,” launched in April as Congress was debating increasing military assistance to Ukraine, and it quickly caught the attention of conservative social media influencers who hyped the project to their millions of followers.

Among those who promoted the series was Donald Trump Jr., the former president’s eldest son. ...

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Judge in Trump 2020 election interference case rules records, evidence to be unsealed Friday

Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
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Trump again questions Harris' racial, ethnic identity in podcast interview

Former President Donald Trump once again falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial and ethnic identity during an interview.
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Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country.
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www.cbsnews.com

Trump's plan to deport millions of immigrants would cost hundreds of billions, CBS News analysis shows

Former President Donald Trump is doubling down on his promise to carry out the largest mass deportation effort in American history.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
apnews.com

McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."
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www.washingtonexaminer.com

Chutkan denies Trump's request to delay release of Jan. 6 evidence - Washington Examiner

The evidence will be released on Friday.
www.washingtonexaminer.com www.washingtonexaminer.com
abcnews.go.com

Harris paints Trump as threat, draws contrast with Biden in combative Fox News interview

Vice President Kamala Harris blasted former President Donald Trump in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier.
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www.usatoday.com

'That war is a loser': Donald Trump blames Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion

Trump, as he often does, also blamed Joe Biden for Russia's war on Ukraine. 'He should have never let that war start,' he said. 'That war is a loser."
www.usatoday.com
www.washingtonexaminer.com

Trump lands zingers at Al Smith dinner as Harris snubs event- Washington Examiner

Former President Donald Trump landed several jokes at Vice President Kamala Harris's expense while addressing the Al Smith Catholic charity dinner.
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Former Canadian Olympian charged in major US cocaine-smuggling case

Snowboarder Ryan Wedding and 15 others are accused of shipping 60 tonnes of cocaine a year to the US and Canada.
www.aljazeera.com www.aljazeera.com
apnews.com

Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both seeking support from Arab American voters as they campaign in Michigan, trying to lock down support in a battleground state that could decide the presidential race.
apnews.com apnews.com
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Trump insults Harris at Al Smith dinner while she barnstorms Wisconsin and mocks his ‘father of IVF’ claims | CNN Politics

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday night insulted Vice President Kamala Harris’ family, repeatedly mispronounced her name and complained about how badly he was treated during his presidency, drawing occasional cheers and some laughs from a friendly crowd at the Al Smith charity dinner.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com
abcnews.go.com

Trump attempted assassination suspect moves for Trump-appointed judge to recuse herself

The man charged with an alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump is asking a judge appointed by the former president to recuse herself from the case.
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Harris campaign features less talk of joy and more head-on digs at Trump as Election Day nears

Vice President Kamala Harris is closing out her campaign painting a dark vision of the country if Trump is sent back to the White House.
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www.nbcnews.com

Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at campaign appearance

The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X has ramped up his support of his conservative super PAC and Trump.
www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com
apnews.com

Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine

2024 has seen President Vladimir Putin repeatedly brandish the nuclear sword, reminding everyone that Russia has the world’s largest atomic arsenal.
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Trump says Jan. 6 was a "day of love," glossing over his supporters' assault on officers

A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."
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www.usatoday.com

Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris, others at charity dinner

Harris, who declined an invitation to the Al Smith dinner to campaign in Wisconsin, delivered milder barbs at Trump in a brief video
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