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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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Reuters:
Shots fired in Capitol complex, gunman caught
Shots fired in Capitol complex, gunman caught
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NBC News:
Shot Fired At U.S. Capitol Building, Wounded Gunman in Custody
Shot Fired At U.S. Capitol Building, Wounded Gunman in Custody
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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
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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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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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
USA Today:
Official: Justice Department to withdraw legal action against Apple — The Justice Department is expected to withdraw from its legal action against Apple, as soon as today, as an outside method to bypass the locking function of a San Bernardino terrorist's phone has proved successful, a federal law enforcement official said Monday.
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Katie Benner / New York Times:
U.S. Says It Has Unlocked iPhone Without Apple, Ending Lawsuit — SAN FRANCISCO — The Justice Department said 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 company to assist in a mass-shooting investigation.
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Joel Rubin / Associated Press:
FBI unlocks San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, drops Apple legal fight
FBI unlocks San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, drops Apple legal fight
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Burgess Everett / Politico:
Conservatives to pounce if GOP relents on Supreme Court — There are plenty of plausible reasons why Republicans might eventually fold in the standoff over the Supreme Court: overwhelming public opinion, a Democratic pressure campaign, and vulnerable GOP senators trying to save their jobs, to name a few.
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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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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.
David Rutz / Washington Free Beacon:
White House: Fidel Castro's Criticism of Obama Proves Trip to Cuba Worked — White House spokesman Josh Earnest spun Fidel Castro's lengthy critique of President Obama Monday as proof his Cuba visit had its “intended effect.” — Obama became the first sitting president in nearly 90 years …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Fidel Castro lectures Obama after Cuba trip
Fidel Castro lectures Obama after Cuba trip
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