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11:25 AM ET, September 19, 2017

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CNN:
Exclusive: US government wiretapped former Trump campaign chairman  —  Washington (CNN)US investigators wiretapped former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort under secret court orders before and after the election, sources tell CNN, an extraordinary step involving a high-ranking campaign official …
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New York Times:
With a Picked Lock and a Threatened Indictment, Mueller's Inquiry Sets a Tone  —  WASHINGTON — Paul J. Manafort was in bed early one morning in July when federal agents bearing a search warrant picked the lock on his front door and raided his Virginia home.
SHennessey / Lawfare:
The Latest Scoops from CNN and the New York Times: A Quick and Dirty Analysis  —  CNN and the New York Times this evening published dueling scoops on former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.  —  As Jim Comey might put it: Lordy, there appear to be tapes.
Michael Barbaro / New York Times:   Listen to ‘The Daily’: The Inquiry That's Rattling Washington
Olivia Beavers / The Hill:
GOP rep: North Korea wants Iran-type nuclear deal  —  (R-Ariz.) on Monday said North Korea's aggressive actions are motivated by the hope that the hostile state can strike a nuclear deal with President Trump similar to the one given to Iran during Obama's administration.
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Trump lashes out at North Korea: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission’  —  The president lashes out at North Korea, Iran and Venezuela during his first United Nations speech.  —  President Donald Trump condemned authoritarian regimes in harsh and Trumpian terms during his first United Nations speech …
Discussion: ABC News
Barbara Starr / CNN:
US considers shooting down NK missiles that don't pose a direct threat  —  Trump vows to keep pressure on North Korea  —  STORY HIGHLIGHTS  — Members of the administration have repeatedly emphasized that a range of military options are on the table  —  (CNN)As tensions continue …
Discussion: Washington Free Beacon and WTVR-TV
Jason Schwartz / Politico:
Pentagon reporters frustrated by Mattis  —  Pentagon reporters are complaining of decreased access to Defense Secretary James Mattis, as well as a reduction in journalists allowed to travel on official trips, at a time when the Trump administration is dealing with national security challenges from the Middle East to North Korea.
Discussion: The Week
Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
Pentagon chief says he was asked about reintroducing tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Providence
New York Times:
Donald Trump Jr. Gives Up Secret Service Protection, Seeking Privacy  —  WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, has elected for forgo protection by the Secret Service, according to a senior administration official.  —  The agency ceased protecting Mr. Trump …
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Fox News:
Donald Trump Jr., Conway to end Secret Service protection
Discussion: RedState, Talking Points Memo and IJR
Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Donald Trump Jr. wants to give up Secret Service protection
Caitlin Owens / Axios:
Murray makes big concession in bipartisan health talks  —  Sen. Patty Murray has agreed to a key demand of Sen. Lamar Alexander, chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which could potentially move bipartisan health care talks forward.
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New York Times:
The Republican Health Care Zombie Is Back
Jordain Carney / The Hill:
McCain blasts latest ObamaCare repeal process
Discussion: Hit & Run, Politico and Politicus USA
New York Times:
Trump Administration Rejects Study Showing Positive Impact of Refugees  —  WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials, under pressure from the White House to provide a rationale for reducing the number of refugees allowed into the United States next year, rejected a study by the Department …
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New York Times:   Trump Threatens to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea
Catherine Rampell / Washington Post:
A chilling study shows how hostile college students are toward free speech  —  Demonstrators march during a free speech rally in Berkeley, Calif. (Josh Edelson/AP)  —  Here's the problem with suggesting that upsetting speech warrants “safe spaces,” or otherwise conflating mere words with physical assault …
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John Villasenor / The future of the West:
Views among college students regarding the First Amendment: Results from a new survey  —  College students' views of the First Amendment are of profound importance for multiple reasons.  First, colleges and universities are places where intellectual debate should flourish.
Discussion: Hit & Run, Campus Reform and TheBlaze
Katie Bo Williams / The Hill:
Trump's ‘pit bull’ to testify on Russia  —  Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer and longtime confidante, will testify before congressional investigators on Tuesday in the midst of a slew of probes into Russian interference in the 2016 election.  —  Cohen is a fiercely loyal aide known …
Discussion: RedState
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David McCabe / Axios:
Facebook's Russia probe firepower
Discussion: Politico and ABC News
Rosalind S. Helderman / Washington Post:
Trump lawyer expected to vigorously deny a role in Russia election meddling
Discussion: Political Wire
Wall Street Journal:
Toys ‘R’ Us, Once a Category Killer, Is Forced Into Bankruptcy  —  After falling behind online, the big-box chain seeks relief from debt added in leverage buyout  —  Toys ‘R’ Us Inc., the rainbow-colored toy emporium that for decades was the go-to spot for birthday and holiday gifts …
Discussion: Bloomberg, IJR, NPR and CBS Miami
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PR Newswire:
Toys"R"Us, Inc. Commences Court-Supervised Processes to Implement Financial Restructuring
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and CBS13
Bloomberg:
Toys ‘R’ Us Plans Bankruptcy Filing Amid Debt Struggle
Discussion: Engadget
Emily Steel / New York Times:
Fox News Contributor Says Rape Allegation Blacklisted Her  —  Fox News, which for more than a year has dealt with the fallout from an embarrassing sexual harassment scandal, was sued on Monday by the political commentator Scottie Nell Hughes, who claimed that she had been raped …
Bill Barrow / Associated Press:
Republican governors get into the ‘news’ business  —  https://apnews.com/f97fbf53c0c84468ae04 6f861ecf3b64  —  Link copied!  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Republican governors are getting into the “news” business.  —  The Republican Governors Association has quietly launched an online publication …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Dan Alexander / Forbes:
Eric Trump's Old Foundation Apparently Held Secret Event At Trump-Owned Golf Club  —  The charity formerly known as the Eric Trump Foundation apparently held a secret event at Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, New York on Monday, even though the Eric Trump Foundation remains under investigation …
Discussion: The Hill and Raw Story
Alex Emmons / The Intercept:
The Senate's Military Spending Increase Alone Is Enough to Make Public College Free  —  One of the most controversial proposals put forward by Sen. Bernie Sanders during the 2016 presidential campaign was a pledge to make tuition free at public colleges and universities.
Discussion: Common Dreams
Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Gorka's new gig  —  Sebastian Gorka has found a new home.  It's called the “MAGA Coalition” — a new outside group to support political candidates that will “compete against globalist corporatists interests.”  —  Little is known about the group.  A source familiar with Gorka's arrangements tells …
Chicago Tribune:
5 Wheaton College football players face felony charges in hazing incident  —  Five Wheaton College football players charged are: James Cooksey, from left, Kyler Kregel, Benjamin Pettway, Noah Spielman and Samuel TeBos.  —  Five Wheaton College football players face felony charges …
Discussion: The American Conservative and AOL
Alex Aaron / The Hill:
Clinton: ‘I was not as adept or as quick’ at ways to reach voters  —  on Monday night expressed regret she had not found better ways to communicate with voters during the 2016 campaign, as she kicked off her book tour before a packed house at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C.
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Laurence H. Tribe / Washington Post:
Trump's pardon of Arpaio can — and should — be overturned  —  Laurence H. Tribe is university professor and professor of constitutional law at Harvard Law School.  Ron Fein is the legal director of Free Speech for People, which has filed an amicus brief in the Arpaio case.
Discussion: ACS Blog
 
 
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NBC News:
Trump Administration Wants to Increase CIA Drone Strikes
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Trump privately tries to mend fences with Senate Republicans
Discussion: Raw Story
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Joe Pompeo / Vanity Fair:
A Casualty of Trump's War with CNN Is Back in the Game
Diane Abbott / Telegraph:
There's no point Tories arguing about who should be PM - at this rate it will be Jeremy Corbyn
Discussion: Business Insider and The Guardian
Vivian Salama / NBC News:
Tillerson's State Department Is Adrift, Say Diplomats
Discussion: Political Wire
Wall Street Journal:
Senate Republicans Consider a Trillion-Dollar-Plus Tax Cut for Budget
Discussion: TheStreet and Axios
Thomas E. Ricks / Foreign Policy:
Veterans Administration throws suicide stats out the back door on Friday at 5 p.m.
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