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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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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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From Opa-locka to Fox News, the meteoric rise and fall of Bill O'Reilly
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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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White House plans Obamacare showdown next week — The White House is pushing for another showdown vote on repealing Obamacare next week, to coincide with President Donald Trump's hitting the 100-day milestone in office. — Legislative text of a new deal that could revive the House Republican bid …
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The Hill, Hot Air, LifeNews.com and CNN

Yet Another ‘Deal’ Floated To Revive To GOP's Zombie Obamacare Repeal Bill
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CNBC


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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Sarah Palin: I had a ‘great night’ at the White House
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Washington Free Beacon and The Week

Trump hosts Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent and Kid Rock at the White House
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New York Magazine

BEHIND THE SCENES: Photos From An Awesome Evening At The White House
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ThinkProgress, Talking Points Memo, The Guardian and Infowars

White House eyes harder line on shutdown talks
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Vox, CNN, Business Insider and New York Magazine


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
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“Shattered” or Contorted? What a New Book Gets Wrong about the Clinton Campaign
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Politico and The Hugh Hewitt Show


South Korea Tells Trump It's Actually Never Been a Part of China — Trump reportedly said China's Xi told him of history at summit — Korean ministry seeks verification as candidates weigh in — South Korea's government wants to know whether Chinese President Xi Jinping gave alternative facts …
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Raw Story
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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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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


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, The Week and Political Wire

Berkeley Tries To Cancel Ann Coulter Event; Lecture Will Go On — Young America's Foundation, BridgeCal and Berkeley College Republicans have been working together to produce a lecture at UC-Berkeley on April 27, 2017, by Ann Coulter, a twelve-time bestselling author, whose book, “Adios, America!”
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Ann Coulter vows to speak at Berkeley
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Fox News Insider, The Resurgent and IJR


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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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 …


Starbucks Barista Has Meltdown Over Unicorn Frappuccino — BOSTON - The internet has lost its mind over the limited-edition Unicorn Frappuccino - and apparently so have Starbucks baristas. — The sugary frozen drink that changes flavor and color with a stir of the straw debuted on Wednesday and is only available until Sunday.
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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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Carter Page's Russia trip helped spur FBI probe: report
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General Motors says Venezuela illegally seizes auto plant — General Motors (GM.N) said on Wednesday that Venezuelan authorities had illegally seized its plant in the industrial hub of Valencia and vowed to “take all legal actions” to defend its rights. — The seizure comes amid …
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Republicans Sell Access to Congressional Staffers, Flouting Cardinal Ethics Rule — Congressional Republicans are baldly enticing donors with the promise of meetings with senior legislative staff, effectively placing access to congressional employees up for sale to professional influence peddlers and other well-heeled interests.
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Raw Story


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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Do You Want Reagan's Economy or Obama's? — The CBO failed to predict the tax-reform boom of the 1980s and the weak recovery in recent years. — The best way to gauge America's capacity to reignite economic growth through tax reform is to move beyond congressional economic models and look …


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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Trump's Job Approval in First Quarter Lowest by 14 Points — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump averaged 41% job approval during his first quarter as president, 14 percentage points lower than any other president in Gallup's polling history. Bill Clinton had the previous low mark of 55%.
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Political Wire and Politicus USA


Chaffetz considering early departure from Congress — House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz — (R-Utah), who stunned Washington with an announcement that he is not running for reelection, might not even finish his remaining term. — Chaffetz told KSL News Radio's Doug Wright …
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RedState, Talking Points Memo and Mediaite