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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Sources: Fox News payout to Bill O'Reilly will be tens of millions of dollars — Ex-Fox analyst: Bill O'Reilly was untouchable — Bill O'Reilly will be paid tens of millions of dollars on his way out of Fox News. — “It is a staggering amount,” said a source personally involved in the exit maneuverings.
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Sarah Ellison / Vanity Fair:
Exclusive: After Bill O'Reilly's Ouster, Fox Executives Fear “There's More to Come” — Insiders say that the troubles at Fox news are only just beginning. — Inside the divided Fox News bunker, many seasoned executives are wondering if they are living in an alternate universe.
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Glenn Garvin / miamiherald:
From Opa-locka to Fox News, the meteoric rise and fall of Bill O'Reilly
From Opa-locka to Fox News, the meteoric rise and fall of Bill O'Reilly
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Deadline and The Gateway Pundit
Joel B. Pollak / Breitbart:
Bill O'Reilly's Secret: He Was a Centrist, Not a Conservative
Bill O'Reilly's Secret: He Was a Centrist, Not a Conservative
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No More Mister Nice Blog and New York Times
Anousha Sakoui / Bloomberg:
O'Reilly's Exit Looks Like a Non-Factor for Fox's Profit Machine
The Huffington Post:
Some Republicans Think They May Have A Health Care Deal — The reality is they may be even further away from an Obamacare replacement than before. — WASHINGTON GOP moderates and conservatives are nearing a deal on health care that in theory could get the Republican alternative …
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Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
Yet Another ‘Deal’ Floated To Revive To GOP's Zombie Obamacare Repeal Bill — With the end of President Trump's first 100 days fast approaching, House Republicans appear ready to take another stab at reviving an Obamacare repeal bill that was pulled from the House floor last month due to lack …
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Peter Sullivan / The Hill:
Ryan: GOP putting ‘finishing touches’ on healthcare bill
William J. Broad / New York Times:
Activity Spotted at North Korea Nuclear Test Site: Volleyball — Analysts who examine satellite images of North Korea reported on Wednesday that they had spotted some unexpected activity at the country's nuclear test site: active volleyball games in three separate areas.
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Kanga Kong / Bloomberg:
South Korea Tells Trump It's Actually Never Been a Part of China
South Korea Tells Trump It's Actually Never Been a Part of China
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Ju-min Park / Reuters:
North Korea warns of ‘super-mighty preemptive strike’ as U.S. plans next move
North Korea warns of ‘super-mighty preemptive strike’ as U.S. plans next move
Louis Nelson / Politico:
North Korea: Our ‘super-mighty’ preemptive strike will reduce America's military to ashes
Josh Rogin / Washington Post:
Pence: The United States is not seeking negotiations with North Korea
Pence: The United States is not seeking negotiations with North Korea
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ThinkProgress, The National Interest, USA Today, ABC News and CNN
Brooke Seipel / The Hill:
Sarah Palin visits White House with Kid Rock, Ted Nugent — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) visited President Trump at the White House late Wednesday, bringing along musicians Ted Nugent and Kid Rock. — Palin has been an outspoken supporter of Trump since his campaign …
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Madeline Conway / Politico:
Trump hosts Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent and Kid Rock at the White House — President Donald Trump hosted Sarah Palin and musicians Kid Rock and Ted Nugent at the White House on Wednesday night — a controversial guest list considering that Nugent once called for the Oval Office's last occupant to be hanged.
Caitlin Yilek / Washington Examiner:
Sarah Palin: I had a ‘great night’ at the White House
Sarah Palin: I had a ‘great night’ at the White House
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Hillary camp scrambling to find out who leaked embarrassing info — MORE FROM: … The knives are out in Hillary Clinton's camp about who leaked embarrassing information to the authors of a bombshell new book about her “doomed presidential campaign.” — There is a witch hunt underway …
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MichelleMalkin.com, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, Betsy's Page, The Daily Caller and Washington Free Beacon
Tom Jensen / Public Policy Polling:
Democrats Have Big Enthusiasm Edge for 2018 — PPP's newest national poll finds that the Democratic enthusiasm that led to strong finishes in special elections in Georgia and Kansas over the last week is a national phenomenon. — Democrats lead the generic Congressional ballot 47-41.
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Steven Shepard / Politico:
Donald Trump gets his 100-day report card — As Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark in the White House, voters are grading his performance on a partisan curve. — Republicans are inclined to give him good grades on his performance in office so far — mostly A's and B's.
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RedState, Townhall.com, The Daily Caller and The Week
CBS News:
CIA, FBI launch manhunt for leaker who gave top-secret documents to WikiLeaks — WASHINGTON — CBS News has learned that a manhunt is underway for a traitor inside the Central Intelligence Agency. — The CIA and FBI are conducting a joint investigation into one of the worst security breaches …
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Max Greenwood / The Hill:
Report: CIA, FBI hunting for insider who gave docs to WikiLeaks
Report: CIA, FBI hunting for insider who gave docs to WikiLeaks
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RedState and Political Wire
CBS News:
Support for marijuana legalization at all-time high — Sixty-one percent of Americans think marijuana use should be legal, a five-point increase from last year and the highest percentage ever recorded in this poll. Eighty-eight percent favor medical marijuana use.
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Washington Post, Daily Kos, Political Wire and The Week
New York Times:
Trump Adviser's Visit to Moscow Got the F.B.I.'s Attention — WASHINGTON — Ever since F.B.I. investigators discovered in 2013 that a Russian spy was trying to recruit an American businessman named Carter Page, the bureau maintained an occasional interest in Mr. Page.
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Max Greenwood / The Hill:
Carter Page's Russia trip helped spur FBI probe: report
Carter Page's Russia trip helped spur FBI probe: report
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RedState, The Intercept and AOL
Breitbart:
General Motors said it has ceased all operations in Venezuela after authorities unexpectedly seized its plant in the city of Valencia. — A court in the Zulia state said it imposed a broad embargo on the assets of General Motors Venezolana, C.A., or GMV, which has been in operation for nearly seven decades.
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Infowars
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Emily Wenger / muscatinejournal.com:
Grassley says he expects Supreme Court Justice resignation within the year … Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, accepts a National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence from Gage Kent, chairman of the board and CEO of Kent Corporation and a NAM board member …
Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:
Ann Coulter Vows to Speak at Berkeley After University Cancels Her Appearance — “Yes, it was officially banned,” said the political commentator and author. “But they can't stop me. I'm an American. I have constitutional rights.” — It appears UC Berkeley is in for another political brawl …
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Michelle Goldberg / Slate:
Georgia's Progressive Renaissance — Things are changing in the 6th District, and there's no going back. — FULTON COUNTY, Georgia—Bhavani Saravanan, a 52-year-old woman I met at Jon Ossoff's election night party in Georgia on Tuesday, emigrated from India 25 years ago and has been a U.S. citizen for years.
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Israel Ortega / Washington Examiner:
How Democrats overplayed their hand with Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special congressional election
How Democrats overplayed their hand with Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special congressional election
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NBC News
Bloomberg:
Silicon Valley's $400 Juicer May Be Feeling the Squeeze — One of the most lavishly funded gadget startups in Silicon Valley last year was Juicero Inc. It makes a juice machine. The product was an unlikely pick for top technology investors, but they were drawn to the idea of an internet-connected device …
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Peter Hasson / The Daily Caller:
EXCLUSIVE: The Inside Story Of How Tomi Lahren Flamed Out At The Blaze — Before she ever set foot on ABC's “The View,” Tomi Lahren had used up all her good will (and then some) at The Blaze, the conservative media company founded by Glenn Beck. — That's according to several sources …
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Heat Street, Mediaite and Raw Story
Victor Mather / New York Times:
Tom Brady Skips Patriots' White House Visit Along With Numerous Teammates — Like many sports teams before them, the New England Patriots visited the White House, where they met President Trump on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. But two dozen or more members of the team …
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Sabato's Crystal Ball:
Initial 2018 Gubernatorial Ratings — Competitive races abound as GOP plays defense in many open seats — Those looking for electoral drama in the 2018 cycle should pay attention to the 38 gubernatorial races being held this year and next. In our initial ratings of these contests …
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Florida Politics