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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Preet Bharara Is Said to Refuse Order to Step Down as U.S. Attorney — Preet Bharara, the Manhattan federal prosecutor who was told to submit his resignation along with 45 others on Friday, has no plans to do so — forcing a potential showdown with President Trump and the Department of Justice.
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US Attorney Preet Bharara doesn't plan to resign, will make President fire him — (CNN)The high-profile US attorney for Manhattan, Preet Bharara, has indicated he will not submit a letter of resignation as requested by the Trump administration Friday — placing the President in the position …
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Washington Post:
New York federal prosecutor Preet Bharara has not submitted resignation
New York federal prosecutor Preet Bharara has not submitted resignation
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New York Post:
Hey, Mr. President: Don't fire US Attorney Preet Bharara
Hey, Mr. President: Don't fire US Attorney Preet Bharara
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Harry Siegel / The Daily Beast:
Bharara Yet To Resign, Despite Trump Ask
Bharara Yet To Resign, Despite Trump Ask
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Brooke Seipel / The Hill:
US attorney Bharara won't resign despite Trump demand: reports
US attorney Bharara won't resign despite Trump demand: reports
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Washington Post:
During his political rise, Stephen K. Bannon was a man with no fixed address — In the three years before he became Donald Trump's chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon lived as a virtual nomad in a quest to build a populist political insurgency. — No presidential adviser in recent memory …
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Austin American-Statesman:
U.S. court voids 3 Texas congressional districts — A federal court panel late Friday invalidated three Republican-drawn congressional districts in Texas, including one in Travis County, for violating the U.S. Voting Rights Act. — However, in voiding the districts, drawn by the Texas Legislature in 2011 …
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CNN:
Intruder breaches White House grounds, arrested near residence entrance — The south side of the White House is seen January 26, 2015 in Washington, DC. A small aerial drone was found on the grounds of the White House but poses no threat, a spokesman for President Obama said on Monday.
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Katherine Faulders / ABC News:
Intruder scaled fence to enter White House grounds Friday night
Intruder scaled fence to enter White House grounds Friday night
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Fox News:
Intruder jumped White House fence, arrested near residence
Intruder jumped White House fence, arrested near residence
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Rebecca Morin / Politico:
Suspect charged in White House grounds breach
Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Diplomats warn of Russia hysteria — Former U.S. ambassadors to Russia and Foreign Service diplomats are angered by what they view as a “witch-hunt” pursuing Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak, warning that “hysteria” over Russia in Congress and the media will undermine U.S. interests abroad.
Emmarie Huetteman / New York Times:
If Russia Inquiry Is Not ‘Legitimate,’ Democrats May Abandon It — WASHINGTON — They agreed just a week ago to the terms of a House Intelligence Committee investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. But now some of the panel's Democrats are warning that they may pull …
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Wbastone / The Smoking Gun:
Trump Aide Boorish Boris's Assault Bust — White House advisor once sucker punched fellow patron in bar — A White House aide known for his combative behavior was once arrested for sucker punching a smaller man during a bar dispute, an attack that left the victim bloodied and resulted …
Jesse Drucker / New York Times:
Wealthy Would Get Billions in Tax Cuts Under Obamacare Repeal Plan — Two of the biggest tax cuts in Republican proposals to repeal the Affordable Care Act would deliver roughly $157 billion over the coming decade to those with incomes of $1 million or more, according to a congressional analysis.
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WPTV:
Man tries to burn store he thought was Muslim-owned, St. Lucie Co. Sheriff's Office says — He wanted to ‘run the Arabs out of our country’ — WPTV Webteam — A man mad at Arabs, “due to what they are doing in the Middle East,” tried to set fire to a St. Lucie County convenience store …
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The Intercept:
Next Phase of Obamacare Repeal Will Target Mandate Requiring Prenatal Coverage, GOP Leader Tells Allies — Photo: Cristina M. Fletes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS/Getty Images — When Republican Congressman John Shimkus expressed outrage during a House committee hearing Wednesday …
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Matthew Boyle / Breitbart:
Exclusive — Sarah Palin on Paul Ryan's ‘RINO-Care’: ‘Socialized Medicine’; President Trump Will ‘Step In and Fix It’ — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and the first major GOP figure to endorse President Donald Trump, is calling out House Speaker Paul Ryan for what she says is “RINO-Care.”
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Los Angeles Times:
Reps. Issa and Hunter confronted by protesters at separate town halls — Congressmen Darrell Issa and Duncan Hunter were confronted by rowdy protesters Saturday at separate back-to-back town hall meetings. — It was the first time the North County Republicans held forums …
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Max Greenwood / The Hill:
Trump makes ninth golf course visit in seven weeks in office — President Trump paid a visit to one of his golf courses again Saturday, marking apparently his ninth visit to a golf course in the seven weeks since he took office. — The president visited Trump National Golf Club in Virginia …
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Gabriel Debenedetti / Politico:
Governors races test Democrats' rift — With 27 GOP-controlled governorships up for election in 2018, national Democrats envision the midterm elections as a chance to rebalance the scales at the state level, where there are currently twice as many Republican governors than Democrats.
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Julia Marsh / New York Post:
Historic ruling grants custody to dad and mom — and mom — Michael Marano. — Victoralcorn.com — More On: — A Long Island couple and a neighbor with whom they had a threesome have been granted “tri-custody” of a their 10-year-old son in a groundbreaking ruling.
John Hinderaker / Power Line:
Liberal Bullying On Campus: A Case Study — Not all liberals are bullies, but a great many are. Where liberals are in the majority, the bullies among them try to make life miserable for those who fail to conform. Almost every college campus is in this category.
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