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Richard W. Painter / New York Times:
On Clinton Emails, Did the F.B.I. Director Abuse His Power? — The F.B.I. is currently investigating the hacking of Americans' computers by foreign governments. Russia is a prime suspect. — Imagine a possible connection between a candidate for president in the United States and the Russian computer hacking.
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Michael Isikoff / Yahoo:
Exclusive: FBI still does not have warrant to review new Abedin emails linked to Clinton probe — When FBI Director James Comey wrote his bombshell letter to Congress on Friday about newly discovered emails that were potentially “pertinent” to the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server …
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Jamie Gorelick / Washington Post:
James Comey is damaging our democracy — Jamie Gorelick served as deputy attorney general from 1994 to 1997 and is a supporter of Hillary Clinton. Larry Thompson served as deputy attorney general from 2001 to 2003 and signed a letter from a group of former Justice Department officials …
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New York Times, Occupy Democrats, Political Insider blog and The Hill
Evan Perez / CNN:
Justice Department seeks approval for email search — (CNN)Justice Department and FBI officials are working to secure approval that would allow the FBI to conduct a full search of top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedein's newly discovered emails, sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.
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Townhall.com, Mediaite and Guardian
Associated Press:
The Latest: FBI Investigators Knew About Emails Weeks Ago — The Latest on the 2016 presidential race (all times EDT): — A law enforcement official says FBI investigators in the Anthony Weiner sexting probe knew for weeks about the existence of newly discovered emails that might be relevant …
Matt Zapotosky / Washington Post:
Clinton aide Huma Abedin has told people she doesn't know how her emails wound up on her husband's computer — Top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin has told people she is unsure how her emails could have ended up on a device she viewed as her husband's computer, the seizure of which has reignited …
Mallory Shelbourne / The Hill:
Former federal attorney: FBI email review a ‘convoluted mess’ — Former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico David Iglesias said Sunday that the FBI's probe into Hillary Clinton — 's private email server is “the most convoluted mess” he has seen in recent U.S. history.
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Matt Zapotosky / Washington Post:
FBI agents knew of Clinton-related emails weeks before director was briefed
FBI agents knew of Clinton-related emails weeks before director was briefed
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New York Times:
For Democrats, Anthony Weiner Makes an Unwelcome Return
For Democrats, Anthony Weiner Makes an Unwelcome Return
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RedState, Washington Free Beacon and Political Wire
Michael Goodwin / New York Post:
Hillary only has herself to blame for the mess she's in
Bloomberg:
Clinton's Attacking Strategy to Blunt Comey Damage Has Risks
Clinton's Attacking Strategy to Blunt Comey Damage Has Risks
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Washington Free Beacon
Fox News:
Abedin reportedly pleads ignorance of how emails at center of latest Clinton probe got on computer
Abedin reportedly pleads ignorance of how emails at center of latest Clinton probe got on computer
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RedState, Washington Post, Washington Free Beacon, BizPac Review and Independent Journal Review
New York Times:
A Scandal Too Far? Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton, and a Test of Loyalty
A Scandal Too Far? Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton, and a Test of Loyalty
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RedState, Telegraph, John Hawkins' Right Wing News and Washington Free Beacon
Frank Bruni / New York Times:
Comey, Clinton and This Steaming Mess
John Kass / Chicago Tribune:
Democrats should ask Hillary Clinton to step aside
Democrats should ask Hillary Clinton to step aside
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Matthew Miller / Washington Post:
James Comey fails to follow Justice Department rules yet again
James Comey fails to follow Justice Department rules yet again
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Aaron Short / New York Post:
Trump offered Christie his VP slot — then rescinded it — More On: — Donald Trump initially offered the vice-presidential running-mate slot to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie but then withdrew it, sources said. — With a week to go before the GOP convention in July …
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CBS News:
CBS battleground poll: Partisans divide on news of FBI, emails — News of the FBI's decision spread quickly through the battleground states - eight in ten likely voters had heard about it by Saturday - and partisans quickly went to their respective corners: Republicans think it's bad and expect …
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Hot Air, The Daily Caller and Politicus USA
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
Polls: Clinton Leads Trump in North Carolina; Dead Heat in Florida
Polls: Clinton Leads Trump in North Carolina; Dead Heat in Florida
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Washington Post:
Post-ABC poll finds tight presidential race, with mixed reaction to FBI's review of Clinton emails — Republicans' growing unity behind Donald Trump has helped pull him just one percentage point below Hillary Clinton and placed GOP leaders who resist him in a vulnerable position …
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RedState, Guardian and Power Line
Harper Neidig / The Hill:
Ex-FBI official: Clintons are a ‘crime family’ — A former FBI official said Sunday that Bill and Hillary Clinton — are part of a “crime family” and argued top officials hindered the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. — During a radio interview with John Catsimatidis …
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RedState, Infowars and John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Michael Hamilton / The Sun:
MILE HIGH SEXTS BA pilot suspended over alleged cockpit sex photos in stockings taken at 38,000 feet — Captain Colin Glover, 51, denies he is the pervy pilot pictured pleasuring himself mid-flight — A BA pilot has been suspended amid claims he pleasured himself wearing stockings in the cockpit at 38,000 feet.
Gideon Resnick / The Daily Beast:
Donald Trump in 1990: Adultery is Not a Sin — Donald Trump has become defined in his presidential campaign by his misogynistic language and a recent downpour of accusations of sexual assault against him. But it's not exactly a recent phenomenon. One of the defining characteristics …
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Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Latest Upshot Poll Shows Trump With a Lead in Florida — Donald J. Trump has slowly but surely improved his standing in state and national polls since the final presidential debate. — A New York Times Upshot/Siena poll released Sunday is consistent with that trend: It gives …
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