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View online February 28, 2023 1/ Trump fumes at Rupert Murdoch over his bombshell Fox News Dominion testimony Donald Trump went after media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his network Fox News in rants on Truth Social where he once again pushed the baseless and debunked claim that the 2020 election was fraudulent.   Mr Murdoch has admitted during a sworn deposition that Fox News hosts pushed the fact-free narrative that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Mr Trump, a recent filing in a voting machine company's billion-dollar lawsuit against Fox shows.   The Fox News chair said hosts such as Maria Bartiromo, Lou Dobbs, Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro "endorsed at times this false notion of a stolen election".   "I would have liked us to be stronger in denouncing it in hindsight," he added, according to legal filings related to the defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems.   "Why is Rupert Murdoch throwing his anchors under the table, which also happens to be killing his case and infuriating his viewers, who will again be leaving in droves - they already are," the former president wrote on his Truth Social account on Tuesday. 2/ New Bryan Kohberger search warrant reveals items seized during Idaho murders arrest in Pennsylvania Items seized included one defiant silver flashlight and four medical-style gloves, according to court documents 3/ Is Pete Buttigieg the best – or worst – transportation secretary ever? Observers think Mayor Pete has been surprisingly competent on policy, but hasn't always had a handle on White House politics 4/ Ghislaine Maxwell to appeal sex trafficking convictions Disgraced socialite will claim victims had 'faded, distorted and motivated memories' 5/ Judge clears Trump Georgia grand jury foreperson over 'media tour' Judge overseeing election interference case says grand jurors are free to 'talk about the final report' Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. The Big Question Who is speaking at CPAC and when? The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is returning to the DC area as the 2024 primary contest begins to heat up with the announcements of Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, the first official contenders.   From Wednesday through Saturday, some of the nation's most prominent Republicans will address audiences of young activists, party officials and veteran operatives as they make their respective cases for their own personal brands of conservatism.   Just as notable as those attending the event, however, is the list of those who declined invitations: Florida governor Ron DeSantis, thought to be one of the strongest potential 2024 GOP primary candidates, will not be attending while former US vice president Mike Pence, also thought to be readying a 2024 bid, has spurned the gathering. Let's take a look at the most notable conservatives who will be there. 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