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Devlin Barrett / Washington Post:
Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say — The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination …
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New York Times:
Mueller Seeks to Talk to Intelligence Officials, Hinting at Inquiry of Trump — WASHINGTON — The special counsel examining Russia's meddling in the 2016 election has requested interviews with three high-ranking current and former intelligence officials in the latest indication …
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Wall Street Journal:
Mueller Probe Examining Whether Donald Trump Obstructed Justice — President Donald Trump's firing of former FBI Director James Comey is now a subject of the federal probe being headed by special counsel Robert Mueller, which has expanded to include whether the president obstructed justice.
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
The WaPo Obstruction Blockbuster and the World of Hurt To Come
The WaPo Obstruction Blockbuster and the World of Hurt To Come
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The Daily Beast:
Congressional Shooter Loved Bernie, Hated ‘Racist’ Republicans, and Beat His Daughter … The gunman who attacked members of Congress on Wednesday morning, wounding a GOP leader, campaigned for Bernie Sanders, called Republicans “racist,” and had run-ins with the law for domestic violence and shooting.
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Yamiche Alcindor / New York Times:
Attack Tests Movement Sanders Founded — WASHINGTON — The most ardent supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders have long been outspoken about their anger toward Republicans — and in some cases toward Democrats. Their idol, the senator from Vermont, has called President Trump a “demagogue” …
Dana Rieck / bnd:
Belleville suspect killed in congressional shootout belonged to anti-GOP groups — The shooter who was killed during gunfire at practice for a congressional baseball game Wednesday morning was from Belleville. — The shooter was James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, who belonged to a number …
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Virginia Shooting Suspect Was Distraught Over Trump's Election, Brother Says
Virginia Shooting Suspect Was Distraught Over Trump's Election, Brother Says
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Washington Post:
Shooter identified by law enforcement officials as James T. Hodgkinson
Shooter identified by law enforcement officials as James T. Hodgkinson
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Jerry Zremski / The Buffalo News:
In wake of shooting, Collins vows to start carrying a gun
In wake of shooting, Collins vows to start carrying a gun
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Washington Post:
Gunman fires on Alexandria park during GOP baseball practice; lawmaker Scalise among wounded
Gunman fires on Alexandria park during GOP baseball practice; lawmaker Scalise among wounded
NBC News:
Congressman Steve Scalise, Four Others Shot at Alexandria, Virginia, Baseball Field
Congressman Steve Scalise, Four Others Shot at Alexandria, Virginia, Baseball Field
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Elana Schor / Politico:
Obama reaches out to Sen. Flake after shooting
Obama reaches out to Sen. Flake after shooting
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David Frum / The Atlantic:
Reinforcing the Boundaries of Political Decency
Reinforcing the Boundaries of Political Decency
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Mark Weiner / Syracuse Post-Standard:
Rep. Claudia Tenney threatened after GOP baseball shooting: ‘1 down, 216 to go’
Rep. Claudia Tenney threatened after GOP baseball shooting: ‘1 down, 216 to go’
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Christopher Ingraham / Washington Post:
The GOP baseball shooting is the 154th mass shooting this year
The GOP baseball shooting is the 154th mass shooting this year
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Washington Post:
Law enforcement officials identify James T. Hodgkinson as shooter at congressional ballgame practice
Law enforcement officials identify James T. Hodgkinson as shooter at congressional ballgame practice
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Fox News:
Steve Scalise shot in Virginia, aide also hit
Steve Scalise shot in Virginia, aide also hit
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
After the shootings, calls for unity amid recriminations and finger-pointing
After the shootings, calls for unity amid recriminations and finger-pointing
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New York Times:
America's Lethal Politics — America's elected representatives enjoying America's pastime on a ball field just across the Potomac from the Capitol: A particularly American form of terror changed that idyll early Wednesday morning into what Senator Rand Paul, who was there, called “basically a killing field.”
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Federal Bureau of Investigation:
Joint Statement on Shooting in Alexandria, Virginia
Joint Statement on Shooting in Alexandria, Virginia
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Jacob Pramuk / CNBC:
GOP Rep. Steve Scalise is in critical condition after shooting; assailant has died
GOP Rep. Steve Scalise is in critical condition after shooting; assailant has died
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Gabriel Sherman / New York Magazine:
Fox News Is Dropping Its ‘Fair & Balanced’ Slogan — As Fox News moves further into the post-Roger Ailes era, the network is shedding one of its most iconic elements. According to network executives, Fox News has abandoned the marketing slogan “Fair & Balanced.”
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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Fox News Drops ‘Fair and Balanced’ Motto
New York Post:
The moment the GOP shooter opened fire — Dramatic video from the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, captured some of the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old left-wing zealot opened fire on the GOP congressional baseball team. — More than 25 bullets can be heard ripping through the air in the footage …
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Sean Root / The Hill:
RAW: Audio from shooting at GOP baseball practice
RAW: Audio from shooting at GOP baseball practice
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Elana Schor / Politico:
Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions deal with new limits on Trump — The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan package of new Russia sanctions that also lets Congress block President Donald Trump from easing or ending penalties against Moscow …
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Natasha Bertrand / Business Insider:
Congress just dealt a huge blow to Trump's Russia plans, and the White House is already ‘pushing back’ — The Senate voted Wednesday, by a 97-to-2 margin, to pass a measure that would toughen sanctions on Russia and, in Republicans' first significant blow to President Donald Trump's agenda …
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Bill Allison / Bloomberg:
Federal Ethics Chief Calls Waiver Affecting Bannon ‘Problematic’
Federal Ethics Chief Calls Waiver Affecting Bannon ‘Problematic’
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Turkish Guards Will Be Charged in Embassy Protest, Officials Say — WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials plan to announce charges Thursday against a dozen members of the Turkish president's security detail for their involvement in a brutal attack on protesters outside the Turkish ambassador's residence …
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Garrett M. Graff / Wired:
Robert Mueller Chooses His Investigatory Dream Team — PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP had almost certainly never heard the name Aaron Zebley before the announcement that the former FBI agent was joining the special counsel investigation into ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.
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Bill Spencer / Click2Houston.com:
Video shows Houston passenger pushed by United employee — 71-year-old man suing United Airlines for more than $1 million — HOUSTON - For decades, United Airlines has boasted “come fly the friendly skies of United,” but in April, video of Dr. David Dao being dragged off a United flight in Chicago went viral.
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Kenneth P. Vogel / Politico:
Trump huddled with donors on day of Comey testimony — On the same day last week that fired FBI Director James Comey delivered his damaging Senate testimony, President Donald Trump's team summoned about a dozen top donors to the White House to rally support for Trump's agenda.
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Ellen Nakashima / Washington Post:
The NSA has linked the WannaCry computer worm to North Korea — The National Security Agency has linked the North Korean government to the creation of the WannaCry computer worm that affected more than 300,000 people in some 150 countries last month, according to U.S. intelligence officials.
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Travis M. Andrews / Washington Post:
Trump calls mayor of shrinking Chesapeake island and tells him not to worry about it — James “Ooker” Eskridge was crabbing off the coast of Virginia's Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay on Monday when he noticed a boat approaching him. Behind it was another. — Eskridge, mayor on the island, steeled himself for the worst.
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New York Times:
G.O.P. Senators Might Not Realize It, but Not One State Supports the A.H.C.A. — Source: Estimates based on eight national polls conducted between March and June by the Kaiser Family Foundation, YouGov and Public Policy Polling — It's no secret that the American Health Care Act is unpopular.
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BuzzFeed:
Members Of Congress Say They Received Threats Before And After Shooting — Multiple Democrats said they received threatening phone calls after Wednesday's shooting, California Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán said. — Reporting From Washington, DC — Multiple members of Congress …
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Dylan Scott / Vox:
A House committee was scheduled to debate a bill making it easier to buy gun silencers Wednesday
A House committee was scheduled to debate a bill making it easier to buy gun silencers Wednesday
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