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Katie Zavadski / The Daily Beast:
U.S. Capitol Shooter Larry Dawson Shouted 'I'm a Prophet of God' Inside The House — Larry Dawson of Tennessee was previously arrested at the Capitol after interrupting congressmen and then allegedly assaulting a police officer. — ABC and NBC News report police have identified Larry Dawson of Antioch …
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Erica Werner / Associated Press:
Police officer shot at U.S. Capitol, shooter caught — WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Capitol Police officer was shot Monday at the Capitol Visitor Center complex, and the shooter was taken into custody, Capitol officials and police said. — The event unfolded with Congress on recess and lawmakers back in their districts.
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Eric Bradner / CNN:
U.S. Capitol and White House on lockdown
U.S. Capitol and White House on lockdown
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Amber Phillips / Washington Post:
The Capitol Hill shooting today happened in a building built to protect the Capitol from shooters
The Capitol Hill shooting today happened in a building built to protect the Capitol from shooters
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Emily Shapiro / ABC News:
Man Shot After Allegedly Pointing Gun at US Capitol Police Officers
Man Shot After Allegedly Pointing Gun at US Capitol Police Officers
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The Atlantic
The Federalist:
Listen To What Happens When Donald Trump Gets Asked Real Questions By A Media Interviewer — In an interview with Wisconsin-based talk radio host Charlie Sykes on Monday morning, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump fell apart live on-air when asked tough questions about his record on the issues and his problem with women.
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Aaron Rupar / ThinkProgress:
Donald Trump's Wisconsin Charm Offensive Didn't Go So Well — Neck-and-neck in the polls with Ted Cruz eight days before Republicans vote in the April 5 Wisconsin presidential primary, front-runner Donald Trump decided to go through the gauntlet of the Badger State's Trump-unfriendly …
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Trump explains comments on women: ‘I never thought I would run for office’ — on Monday defended his past controversial remarks on women, saying they date from his time as a celebrity entertainer. — Radio host Charlie Sykes challenged the Republican presidential front-runner during …
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Little Green Footballs
Leon H. Wolf / RedState:
Charlie Sykes Just Destroyed Donald Trump (AUDIO) — This is why it's important to have a competent campaign. Donald Trump's people should have never allowed him to go on Charlie Sykes' show. Sykes is a well known critic of Trump - moreover, he's intelligent, articulate, and a relentless interview.
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The Right Scoop and Washington Post
Reid J. Epstein / Wall Street Journal:
Scott Walker to Announce Endorsement Tuesday Morning — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will announce his presidential endorsement Tuesday morning during a Milwaukee radio show appearance, his political office said Monday. — Mr. Walker signaled last week that he will endorse Texas Sen. Ted Cruz …
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RedState
Charlie Sykes / RTWI:
Yes, Talk Radio Is Different in Wisconsin
Yes, Talk Radio Is Different in Wisconsin
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ThinkProgress, Hot Air and Politico
Greg Bluestein / Political Insider blog:
BREAKING: Nathan Deal vetoes Georgia's ‘religious liberty’ bill — Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday vetoed the “religious liberty” bill that triggered a wave of criticism from gay rights groups and business leaders and presented him with one of the most consequential challenges he's faced since his election to Georgia's top office.
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Stephanie Cegielski / xoJane:
An Open Letter to Trump Voters from His Top Strategist-Turned-Defector — Even Trump's most trusted advisors didn't expect him to fare this well. Almost a year ago, recruited for my public relations and public policy expertise, I sat in Trump Tower being told that the goal was to get The Donald …
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New York Times:
Donald Trump Hires Paul Manafort to Lead Delegate Effort — Donald J. Trump, girding for a long battle over presidential delegates and a potential floor fight at the Cleveland convention, has enlisted the veteran Republican strategist Paul J. Manafort to lead his delegate-corralling efforts …
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New York Times:
Ted Cruz Names Friends, but Silence From G.O.P. Brass Deafens
Ted Cruz Names Friends, but Silence From G.O.P. Brass Deafens
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Politico, Washington Post, Daily Kos, BizPac Review and The Bob and Chez Show
Charlotte Allen / USA Today:
Why a Stanford grad joined the Trump revolt: Column
Why a Stanford grad joined the Trump revolt: Column
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Official: FBI team on Clinton email probe not near 150 — The FBI does not have close to 150 agents working the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email server, a source familiar with the matter told POLITICO Monday. — The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity …
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
147 FBI agents involved in Clinton email probe
147 FBI agents involved in Clinton email probe
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Seung Min Kim / Politico:
Grassley hits back at Clinton: 'The FBI's going to question her'
Grassley hits back at Clinton: 'The FBI's going to question her'
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Katie Benner / New York Times:
U.S. Says It Has Unlocked iPhone Without Apple — SAN FRANCISCO — The Justice Department said on Monday that it had found a way to unlock an iPhone without help from Apple, allowing the agency to withdraw its legal effort to compel the tech company to assist in a mass-shooting investigation.
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Matt Adams / Fox 59:
Court docs: Suspect in Shaylyn Ammerman's death raped girl, tried to destroy evidence with bleach — NOTE: The following story contains graphic and disturbing details. Viewer discretion strongly advised — SPENCER, Ind. (March 28, 2016) - A man accused in the death of 1-year-old Shaylyn …
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
Secret Service: No guns in GOP convention — The Secret Service says people attending the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this July will not be allowed to carry guns. — The statement comes in response to a petition that calls for allowing open carry of guns inside Quicken Loans Arena, the host venue.
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Jill Abramson / Guardian:
This may shock you: Hillary Clinton is fundamentally honest — I've investigated Hillary and know she likes a ‘zone of privacy’ around her. This lack of transparency, rather than any actual corruption, is her greatest flaw — t's impossible to miss the “Hillary for Prison” signs at Trump rallies.
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S.A. Miller / Washington Times:
Paul Ryan faces primary challenge from wealthy businessman ‘betrayed’ by House speaker — A wealthy businessman with tea party ties confirmed Sunday that he is mounting a primary challenge to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, saying that after donating to the Wisconsin Republican's past campaigns he feels …
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Scott Wong / The Hill:
Ryan moves stir White House talk
Eliza Collins / Politico:
Clinton's camp tries to shut down talk of Sanders hot streak — Hillary Clinton's campaign on Monday sought to take some wind out of Bernie Sanders' sails, hitting the airwaves and holding a conference call to emphasize that the former secretary of state is “dominating” the race for the Democratic nomination.
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Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:
How the G.O.P. Elite Lost Its Voters to Donald Trump — The manufacturing executives had gathered in an Atlanta conference room last year to honor their senior United States senator, Johnny Isakson, for his tireless efforts on their behalf in Washington. But as the luncheon wound down …
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Lydia Saad / Gallup:
Trump and Clinton Supporters Lead in Enthusiasm — PRINCETON, N.J. — As the 2016 primaries continue, with neither party's nominee yet decided, Gallup finds sharp differences in the enthusiasm expressed by supporters of the various candidates. Among Republicans and Republican leaners …
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Asoleycerro / KTLA:
Gun Store Owner Refuses to Sell Weapon to Man Suspected of Planning Mass Shooting at Ohio University — A gun store owner is being credited with possibly stopping a mass shooting at Ohio University after he refused to sell a gun to a man who passed a background check, CNN reported on Sunday.
Susan Hasler / CNN:
Getting the response to terrorism completely wrong — 11 photos: — Scores killed in Pakistan blast — A woman reacts to the death of a family member who was killed in a bomb blast in Lahore, Pakistan, on Sunday, March 27. A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowded park on Easter Sunday.
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