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Yashar Ali / HuffPost:
EXCLUSIVE: Meryl Streep Speaks Out Against Harvey Weinstein — She said the women who have spoken out against him are “heroes.” — Academy Award winner Meryl Streep called the alleged sexual harassment by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein “disgraceful,” “inexcusable,” and an “abuse of power.”
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Lee Smith / Weekly Standard:
The Human Stain: Why the Harvey Weinstein Story Is Worse Than You Think — It goes much deeper than one big creep. — The New York Times last week broke the story of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's long record of sexual harassment. Actresses including Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd came forward …
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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
‘S.N.L.’ Prepped Jokes About Harvey Weinstein, Then Shelved Them
‘S.N.L.’ Prepped Jokes About Harvey Weinstein, Then Shelved Them
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Kurt Schlichter / Townhall.com:
Hollywood is America's Conscience or Something
Hollywood is America's Conscience or Something
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Washington Post:
Google uncovers Russian-bought ads on YouTube, Gmail and other platforms — SAN FRANCISCO — Google for the first time has uncovered evidence that Russian operatives exploited the company's platforms in an attempt to interfere in the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the company's investigation.
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The Daily Beast:
Russia Recruited YouTubers to Bash ‘Racist B*tch’ Hillary Clinton Over Rap Beats … According to the YouTube page for “Williams and Kalvin,” the Clintons are “serial killers who are going to rape the whole nation.” Donald Trump can't be racist because he's a “businessman.”
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CNN:
Russians' lawyer says new documents show Trump Tower meeting not about dirt on Clinton — (CNN)An attorney for the Russian billionaire who allegedly pushed for the June 2016 meeting between senior members of Trump's team and a Russian lawyer says he has documents showing the meeting wasn't really about dirt on Hillary Clinton.
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Dylan Byers / CNNMoney:
Google has found Russian ads related to 2016 election — Google has identified tens of thousands of dollars in ad buys by Russian accounts that used YouTube or Google advertising to try to spread misinformation and sow discord in American politics, sources familiar with the company's investigation told CNN.
Rene Marsh / CNN:
The price tag for Pence's trip to Indianapolis — (CNN)How much did Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Indianapolis to watch — and then abruptly leave — a football game Sunday between the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers cost? — Here is an estimate of just the air costs …
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Peter King / SI.com:
Pence, Powder and a Packer ‘Miracle’ in Dallas: NFL Week 5 Had It All, and Then Some
Pence, Powder and a Packer ‘Miracle’ in Dallas: NFL Week 5 Had It All, and Then Some
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Paola Chavez / ABC News:
The Note: What's dangerously serious about Trump's feud with Corker
The Note: What's dangerously serious about Trump's feud with Corker
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Matt Flegenheimer / New York Times:
Stephen Miller, the Powerful Survivor on the President's Right Flank — Mr. Miller, who was a conservative trapped in a liberal California high school, has rocketed to the upper reaches of White House influence, especially on immigration. — SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Stephen Miller had their attention.
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Corker's Blast at Trump Has Other Republicans Nodding in Agreement — WASHINGTON — For nearly nine months, Senate Republicans have watched their new president with a mix of aggravation and alarm. But it took Senator Bob Corker to take those concerns public and confront President Trump …
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Robert Costa / Washington Post:
GOP megadonor Foster Friess exploring a run for U.S. Senate in Wyoming — Longtime Republican donor Foster S. Friess said Monday that he is exploring a 2018 bid for U.S. Senate in Wyoming, making him the latest conservative figure to consider challenging Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), a low-key member of the leadership.
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James Fallows / The Atlantic:
It's What Bob Corker Does Next That Counts
It's What Bob Corker Does Next That Counts
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Bloomberg:
Bannon Plans to Back Challengers to Most GOP Senators
Bannon Plans to Back Challengers to Most GOP Senators
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Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
Republicans privately admit defeat on Obamacare repeal
James Hohmann / Washington Post:
The Daily 202: Bob Corker tirade encapsulates five reasons why Trump has failed at governing
The Daily 202: Bob Corker tirade encapsulates five reasons why Trump has failed at governing
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
Feinstein says she is running for reelection — (D-Calif.) announced on Monday morning that she will run for reelection in 2018. — “I am running for reelection to the Senate. Lots more to do: ending gun violence, combating climate change, access to healthcare. I'm all in!” Feinstein said in a tweet.
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Todd ArcherESPN / ESPN:
Jerry Jones: Cowboys will bench any player who ‘disrespects’ flag — ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said emphatically that his players will stand for the national anthem and not disrespect the flag, and if they do, the player or players will not play.
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Brandon George / Dallas Morning News:
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Any player who is ‘disrespectful to the flag’ won't be allowed to play
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Any player who is ‘disrespectful to the flag’ won't be allowed to play
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Reuters:
Trump's popularity is slipping in rural America: poll — (Reuters) - Outside the Morgan County fair in McConnelsville, in a rural swath of Ohio that fervently backed U.S. President Donald Trump in last year's election, ticket seller John Wilson quietly counts off a handful of disappointments with the man he helped elect.
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The Hill:
Bill O'Reilly: Killing Columbus and never learning your history — BY BILL O'REILLY AND MARTIN DUGARD, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS — 10/09/17 10:35 AM EDT THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILL — In Los Angeles County, the holiday of Columbus Day will soon vanish.
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Christopher Columbus XX / USA Today:
Hey America, my ancestor didn't cause your failings
Hey America, my ancestor didn't cause your failings
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Jacqueline Thomsen / The Hill:
Ivana Trump jokes that she's ‘first lady’ … Ivana Trump joked Monday that she is the “first lady” because she was President Trump's first wife. — Trump told “Good Morning America” that she has a direct phone line to the White House, but avoids calling too often because she doesn't want to make first lady Melania Trump jealous.
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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Ivana Trump: The president ‘for sure’ wouldn't be who he is without me
Ivana Trump: The president ‘for sure’ wouldn't be who he is without me
CNN:
Exclusive: Vegas killer described his unusual habits in 2013 testimony — Las Vegas (CNN)He was a nocturnal creature who gambled all night and slept all day. — He took Valium at times for anxiousness, and had the doctor who prescribed it to him on retainer.
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New York Times:
The Republican's Guide to Presidential Etiquette — Illustrations by Oliver Munday — Republicans used to care a whole lot about how a president comported himself, and whether he acted at all times with the dignity his station demands. — “Is President Obama Disrespecting the Oval Office?”
Natasha Salmon / The Independent:
Frank Sinatra told Donald Trump to “go f*** himself”, new book reveals — Former manager describes legendary singer's reaction at being told his costs were excessive — Frank Sinatra told Donald Trump to “go f*** himself” after the now-President took issue with the singer's financial demands, a new book has claimed.
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Rosalind S. Helderman / Washington Post:
Newly disclosed email sheds light on Trump Jr. meeting with Russian lawyer — A newly disclosed email sent on the morning of a Trump Tower meeting held during last year's presidential campaign between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer raises new questions about how the key session came together.
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