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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.
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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.
Veronica Stracqualursi / ABC News:
The Note: The Obamacare-gutting bill that is sneaking through Congress...without Trump
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New York Times:
Trump Threatens to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea — • Leaders from around the globe take the lectern at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. It's a particularly big moment for President Trump, who addressed the world gathering for the first time.
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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 warns that major portions of the world ‘are going to hell’
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Barbara Starr / CNN:
US considers shooting down NK missiles that don't pose a direct threat
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Scott Horsley / NPR:
Trump's U.N. Speech To Call For Other Countries To Step Up To World's Threats
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Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
Pentagon chief says he was asked about reintroducing tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea
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Erin Granger / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:
Walker airs concern about latest GOP health care bill — FAIRBANKS — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has expressed concern about the potential risks to Medicaid in the latest Republican-led repeal of former President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act. — The new bill, presented last week …
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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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David Leonhardt / New York Times:
John McCain Faces a New Test of His Principles
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New York Times:
The Republican Health Care Zombie Is Back
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Avik Roy / Forbes:
Take Two: Inside Bill Cassidy's Plan To Replace Obamacare
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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 — Donald Trump Jr., his wife Vanessa Trump, and Kellyanne Conway are dropping Secret Service protection, Fox News has confirmed. — The move to get rid of round-the-clock protection came after Trump Jr. wished to have more privacy.
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Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Donald Trump Jr. wants to give up Secret Service protection
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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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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.
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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 …
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David McCabe / Axios:
Facebook's Russia probe firepower — If you want to get a sense of how seriously Facebook takes the probe into the site's possible role in Russian election interference, note this: Mark Zuckerberg's brain trust in Menlo Park is paying attention. — It's not uncommon for Silicon Valley giants …
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Rosalind S. Helderman / Washington Post:
Senate Intelligence Committee interview with Trump lawyer abruptly canceled
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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 …
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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 …
CNN:
READ: Michael Cohen's statement to the Senate intelligence committee — (CNN)Statement of Michael D. Cohen, Esq. to the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on September 19, 2017 — Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. — As part of this statement, I would like to accomplish two things.
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.
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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