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Shane Harris / Wall Street Journal:
Special Counsel Examines Possible Role Flynn Played in Seeking Clinton Emails From Hackers — Mueller probe of potential link between Trump campaign and Russia follows trail of GOP operative's correspondence — WASHINGTON—Special counsel Robert Mueller is examining what role, if any …
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NBC News:
Mueller Seeks Grand Jury Testimony from PR Execs Who Worked With Manafort — WASHINGTON — Special Counsel Robert Mueller issued grand jury subpoenas in recent days seeking testimony from public relations executives who worked on an international campaign organized by Paul Manafort …
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NBC News:
Trump Likely to End DACA Immigrant Program — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump appears likely to pull the plug on DACA, the Obama-era program allowing young people who came to the U.S. illegally as children to remain here, several government officials said Friday.
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Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
Trump signs directive banning transgender military recruits — (CNN)President Donald Trump on Friday directed the military not to move forward with an Obama-era plan that would have allowed transgender individuals to be recruited into the armed forces, following through on his intentions announced …
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The Hill:
Trump officially bans transgender people from military — President Trump signed a presidential memo Friday instructing the Defense Department to stop accepting transgender people who want to enroll in the military. — The memo details Trump's previous Twitter announcement last month …
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Luis Martinez / ABC News:
Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to ban transgender individuals from openly serving in US military
Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to ban transgender individuals from openly serving in US military
Jim Kane / NPR:
Trump Signs Memo Implementing Ban On Transgender People Enlisting In The Military
Trump Signs Memo Implementing Ban On Transgender People Enlisting In The Military
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ICE:
Joint statement from ICE and CBP regarding Hurricane Harvey — As Hurricane Harvey approaches the United States, the Governor of Texas has issued a State of Disaster declaration for 30 counties in Texas, and the Governor of Louisiana has declared a State of Emergency.
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Michael D. Brown / The Hill:
OPINION | Michael Brown: Mr. President, don't let Hurricane Harvey be your Katrina — Dear Mr. President: — Theodore Roosevelt once stated, “I suppose my critics will call that preaching, but I have got such a bully pulpit!” You know quite well the power of that bully pulpit.
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Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
The natural disaster test: Trump braces for Hurricane Harvey
The natural disaster test: Trump braces for Hurricane Harvey
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Julián Aguilar / The Texas Tribune:
Border Patrol says Texas checkpoints to remain open during Hurricane Harvey
Border Patrol says Texas checkpoints to remain open during Hurricane Harvey
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Julia Manchester / The Hill:
Cruz, Cornyn back Texas gov's request for disaster declaration
Cruz, Cornyn back Texas gov's request for disaster declaration
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New York Times:
Gary Cohn, Trump's Adviser, Said to Have Drafted Resignation Letter After Charlottesville — WASHINGTON — A prominent Jewish member of President Trump's administration said that the White House “can and must do better” in consistently condemning hate groups.
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Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
Breaking: Sebastian Gorka Resigns From Trump Administration — Sebastian Gorka is resigning his post as Deputy Assistant to President Trump, multiple sources familiar with the situation have told The Federalist. — In a blunt resignation letter, the national security and counterterrorism …
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Lachlan Markay / The Daily Beast:
Trump Saves Citgo, Repped by His Ex-Aides, From New Sanctions … The White House on Friday announced a new round of sanctions against Venezuela that explicitly exempt the U.S. arm of the country's state-owned oil company. That company, Citgo, donated six-figure sums to Trump's inauguration …
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Isaac Chotiner / Slate:
“There's Been a Slightly Hysterical Tone About Race” — Author Mark Lilla thinks Democrats' focus on identity politics is destroying the party. — On this week's episode of my podcast, I Have to Ask, I spoke with Mark Lilla, a professor of the humanities at Columbia University and the author …
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Mike Allen / Axios:
Kasich, Hickenlooper eye joint 2020 bid — Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) — “the Johns,” as insiders are calling them — have been making a flurry of joint appearances to talk about state-driven improvements to health care.
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The Hill:
Franken seen as reluctant 2020 candidate
Franken seen as reluctant 2020 candidate
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Washington Post:
Trump considers backing away from Strange in heated Alabama Senate runoff … President Trump is considering backing away from Sen. Luther Strange in a heated Republican primary runoff in Alabama, according to multiple Republicans close to the White House, underscoring the deteriorating relationship between …
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Greg Miller / Washington Post:
At CIA, a watchful eye on Mike Pompeo, the president's ardent ally — As CIA director, Mike Pompeo has taken a special interest in an agency unit that is closely tied to the investigation into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign, requiring the Counterintelligence Mission Center to report directly to him.
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Joe Tacopino / New York Post:
Mnuchin viewed the solar eclipse atop $200B of gold — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin flew to Kentucky with his wife and viewed the solar eclipse atop $200 billion of gold at the Fort Knox US Bullion Depository Kentucky, it was revealed Thursday. … The watchdog group Citizens …
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Marin Independent Journal:
San Anselmo's San Domenico School creates stir by removing Catholic statues — Removal of a number of statues and other smaller Catholic icons from the campus of San Domenico School in San Anselmo has raised concerns among some parents. — In an email to the school's board of directors …
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Hotel at Night: Lobbyists, Cabinet Members, $60 Steaks — WASHINGTON — It was nearing midnight at the Trump International Hotel, and the president's son was eating macaroni and cheese. — Enveloped in the smooth tones of jazzy hotel music, soft light from a million tiny chandelier crystals …
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Jeremy Berke / Business Insider:
Richard Spencer stayed at Trump's D.C. hotel while he planned the Charlottesville rally
Richard Spencer stayed at Trump's D.C. hotel while he planned the Charlottesville rally
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Mike Lillis / The Hill:
GOP floats condemning Charlottesville violence — Republicans are floating a resolution to condemn the recent white supremacist protests in Virginia — a measure quickly hammered by Democrats who say the language echoes the equivocal response from President Trump.
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
RNC approves anti-KKK resolution — after White House signoff
RNC approves anti-KKK resolution — after White House signoff
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Adam Kelsey / ABC News:
Trump pardons controversial former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio — Controversial former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was pardoned by President Donald Trump on Friday after being found guilty in July on criminal contempt charges stemming from his refusal to stop imprisoning suspected illegal immigrants.
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Tammy La Gorce / New York Times:
The Bride, the Groom and the Elephant in the Room — Dr. Marc Wallack and his new wife, Cynthia Zhou, were just out of earshot up the sandy stairs to the Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel on their way to their wedding reception when the violinist who played their processional struck up the Beatles' “When I'm 64.”
ThePostGame:
Jim Brown Gives Us ‘The Real Deal’ On Colin Kaepernick, Flag, Activism — Jim Brown says he can appreciate Colin Kaepernick's desire to fight for a righteous cause, but the Pro Football Hall of Famer and iconic social activist disagrees with his method. — “I want to be in his corner …
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John C. Danforth / Washington Post:
The real reason Trump is not a Republican … John C. Danforth was a Republican U.S. senator from Missouri from 1976 to 1995. — Many have said that President Trump isn't a Republican. They are correct, but for a reason more fundamental than those usually given.
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