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Joe Arpaio / Arizona Republic:
Our View: Donald Trump just resurrected Joe Arpaio from irrelevance … CONNECT — While America was talking about tearing down monuments that offend historically oppressed people, Donald Trump effectively erected yet another one. — His pardon of Joe Arpaio elevated …
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mccain.senate.gov:
STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S PARDON OF JOE ARPAIO — Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today on President Trump's pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio: — “No one is above the law and the individuals entrusted …
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
If he'll pardon Arpaio, why wouldn't Trump pardon those who ignore Robert Mueller? — That President Trump pardoned former Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio surprised no one who'd been paying attention. On Tuesday, he'd all but said that he was going to do so, soaking up the applause …
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New York Times:
Trump Pardons Joe Arpaio, Who Became Face of Crackdown on Illegal Immigration — WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday pardoned Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff whose aggressive efforts to hunt down and detain undocumented immigrants made him a national symbol of the divisive politics …
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Brandon Carter / The Hill:
McCain blasts Trump over Arpaio pardon — (R-Ariz.) blasted President Trump over his pardon of former Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Friday, arguing it “undermines his claim for the respect of rule of law.” — “Mr. Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt for continuing …
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Margaret Talbot / New Yorker:
Why Donald Trump Pardoned Joe Arpaio
Why Donald Trump Pardoned Joe Arpaio
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Adam Kelsey / ABC News:
Trump pardons controversial former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Trump pardons controversial former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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The Hill:
Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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Abby Phillip / Washington Post:
Trump pardons controversial former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio
Trump pardons controversial former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio
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Kaili Joy Gray / Shareblue:
Racist Trump pardons racist criminal Joe Arpaio in biggest gift to white supremacists yet
Racist Trump pardons racist criminal Joe Arpaio in biggest gift to white supremacists yet
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Politico:
Trump pardons former Sheriff Arpaio
Trump pardons former Sheriff Arpaio
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CNN:
Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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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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New York Times:
Sebastian Gorka Is Forced Out as White House Adviser, Officials Say — Sebastian Gorka, an outspoken adviser to President Trump and lightning rod for controversy, has been forced out of his position at the White House, two administration officials said on Friday.
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Ben Kew / Breitbart:
Sebastian Gorka Resigns from Trump Administration
Sebastian Gorka Resigns from Trump Administration
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Yahoo:
Sebastian Gorka, Bannon protégé, leaves White House post
Sebastian Gorka, Bannon protégé, leaves White House post
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Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
Sebastian Gorka, a fiery nationalist and Bannon ally, abruptly exits White House
Sebastian Gorka, a fiery nationalist and Bannon ally, abruptly exits White House
Paul McLeod / BuzzFeed:
Trump Adviser Sebastian Gorka Exits The White House
Trump Adviser Sebastian Gorka Exits The White House
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CNN:
Latest developments — Harvey's impact will be devastating and leave areas “uninhabitable for weeks or months,” forecasters said. — Even though Harvey had made landfall and weakened, it was still a dangerous storm and “turning into a deadly inland event,” the FEMA chief tweeted.
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Tony Romm / Recode:
Before Hurricane Harvey, wireless carriers lobbied against upgrades to a national emergency alert system — A wonky debate at the FCC has real-life consequences, and public-safety officials aren't happy — As Hurricane Harvey bombards Texas, a different, decidedly more political storm …
USA Today:
Flooding from Hurricane Harvey, now Category 1, could leave communities underwater for days
Flooding from Hurricane Harvey, now Category 1, could leave communities underwater for days
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New York Times:
Hurricane Harvey Makes Landfall Near Corpus Christi, Tex.
Hurricane Harvey Makes Landfall Near Corpus Christi, Tex.
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Michael D. Brown / The Hill:
OPINION | Michael Brown: Mr. President, don't let Hurricane Harvey be your Katrina
OPINION | Michael Brown: Mr. President, don't let Hurricane Harvey be your Katrina
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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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Niall Stanage / The Hill:
The Memo: Trump allies say he needs a GOP scalp — Republicans on Capitol Hill lament President Trump's aggressive behavior toward them, but some people in the president's orbit are urging him to up the ante even further. — They say that, far from making nice, Trump needs to instill fear …
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Peter S. Goodman / New York Times:
Late Wages for Migrant Workers at a Trump Golf Course in Dubai — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — They are not inclined to complain, not about the merciless sun or the 110-degree heat, as they labor to transform the pale sands of the Arabian desert into verdant fairways.
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Washington Post:
Trump confronts unprecedented public rebuke by Gary Cohn after Charlottesville — An unprecedented rebuke of President Trump by National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn reverberated through Washington on Friday, forcing the White House to respond to harsh, public criticism from one of the president's top advisers.
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Ben White / Politico:
Ditching Trump's White House can be a messy affair
Ditching Trump's White House can be a messy affair
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Vikram Dodd / The Guardian:
Buckingham Palace suspect with 4ft sword shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ — Luton man, 26, arrested under Terrorism Act after struggle outside palace in which three police officers were injured — A man arrested outside Buckingham Palace armed with a 4ft sword repeatedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” …
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Clare Foran / The Atlantic:
What Joe Manchin Can Teach Democrats — At a recent town hall at the West Virginia state fair, Joe Manchin lamented how divided the country has become. “You saw what happened in Charlottesville,” the Democratic senator told the assembled crowd, referring to the white nationalist rally …
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Jackson Landers / The Daily Beast:
Protesters Got Christopher Cantwell Arrested, Cops Didn't Even Try … CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia — Police did not seek the warrants that led to the arrest of white supremacist Christopher Cantwell this week, documents reviewed by The Daily Beast show. — Cantwell was booked …