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Former President Trump Donald Trump US, South Korea reach agreement on cost-sharing for troops Graham: Trump can make GOP bigger, stronger, or he 'could destroy it' Biden nominates female generals whose promotions were reportedly delayed under Trump MORE is escalating his battle against GOP leaders, demanding that the Republican campaign arms stop fundraising off his name and promising to travel outside the lower 48 states to stump against Sen. Lisa Murkowski Lisa Ann Murkowski GOP senator defends Cheney, Murkowski after Trump rebuke Trump promises to travel to Alaska to campaign against Murkowski GOP votes in unison against COVID-19 relief bill MORE (R), who is up for reelection in Alaska. Over the weekend, Trump’s attorneys sent letters to the Republican National Committee (RNC), the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) saying he would have to give explicit … [Read more...] about Trump ramps up battle with Republican leadership

Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday and it is International Women’s Day ! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported as of this mornin g: 525,035. As of this morning, 17.2 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 9.2 percent are fully vaccinated, according to the Bloomberg News global vaccine tracker . The Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package is on the verge of becoming law, pending action by the House and White House in the coming days, as health experts warn that … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – Relief bill to become law; Cuomo in trouble

CULVER CITY, Calif. (CBS) — Katie Couric has taken on a lot of big assignments over her decades-long career as a journalist. But she admits she was daunted by her latest TV role – stepping in as guest host of “Jeopardy!” for the next two weeks, starting Monday. “Of course I was nervous, are you kidding me?” Couric says in an interview shared by the show Sunday . “The last thing I wanted to do was come here and mess up and embarrass the show.” READ MORE: CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People May Meet Without Masks Or Social Distancing But Couric said she felt less nervous as soon as she met the “Jeopardy!” team. “The thing is, everyone here takes such good care of you and it was such a relief to know that they weren’t going to let me look stupid and they were going to have my back and help me out,” she said. Couric said she’s long been a regular watcher of the quiz show but became a “religious” viewer in preparation for her guest hosting stint, studying how legendary host Alex … [Read more...] about New ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host Katie Couric: ‘Of Course I Was Nervous, Are You Kidding Me?’

Republican Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt announced Monday that he will not run for reelection in 2022. Blunt, who is a member of Republican leadership and serves as the ranking Republican member of the Senate Rules Committee, released a video explaining he would not be seeking reelection, making him the latest Republican to announce he is not running. Blunt was elected to the Senate in 2010 “After 14 general election victories, three to county office, seven to the United States House of Representatives, and four statewide elections, I won’t be a candidate for reelection to the United States Senate next year,” Blunt said in the video. WATCH: “In every job Missourians have allowed me to have, I’ve tried to do my best. In almost 12,000 votes in the Congress, I’m sure I wasn’t right every time, but you really make that decision based on the information you have at the time,” Blunt added. (RELATED: Roy Blunt Says Trump Should Finish Term — He ‘Touched A Hot Stove’ And Is … [Read more...] about Sen. Roy Blunt Announces He Will Not Run For Reelection In 2022

HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM) – The owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas said some customers have threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on his employees because of the business’ continued requirement of masks. Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was easing statewide COVID-19 restrictions by rescinding the mask mandate and allowing any business to operate at 100% capacity. The orders will officially be lifted on Wednesday, March 10. Businesses, however, are able to decide if they want to keep their own mask requirements in place, which is leading to backlash from customers. READ MORE: Some New Jersey Residents Canceling 2-Shot Vaccine Appointments In Favor Of Single Shot, Even If It Means They Have To Wait Longer Picos Mexican Restaurant owner Arnaldo Richards told KHOU his Houston business will be keeping its mask policy, but that the decision is not sitting well with some of his customers. He said some have gone as far as threatening to call immigration … [Read more...] about Mexican Restaurant Threatened With ICE Calls For Not Ending Mask Policy, Owner Says