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John M. Donnelly / Roll Call:
Exclusive: Pentagon Document Contradicts Trump's Gold Star Claims — Email undermines veracity of president's statement about Gold Star contacts — Contrary to Rhetoric, Military Mishaps Have Been Declining Senate Diluted Tough Oversight of Israeli Antimissile Program Safety Experts: Some F-35 Ejections Pose ‘Serious’ Death Risk
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NBC News:
Niger Ambush Came After ‘Massive Intelligence Failure,’ Source Says — WASHINGTON — A senior congressional aide who has been briefed on the deaths of four U.S. servicemen in Niger says the ambush by militants stemmed in part from a “massive intelligence failure.”
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Los Angeles Times:
Pentagon investigating troubling questions after deadly Niger ambush — Militants affiliated with Islamic State apparently carried out the deadly attack in Niger that left four U.S. soldiers dead. — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, troubled by a lack of information two weeks after an ambush …
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New York Times:
After Video Refutes Kelly's Charges, Congresswoman Raises Issue of Race — WASHINGTON — Video of a 2015 speech delivered by Representative Frederica S. Wilson revealed Friday that John F. Kelly, the White House chief of staff, misrepresented her remarks when he accused her of bragging …
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Washington Post:
John Kelly owes the congresswoman an apology — WHITE HOUSE Chief of Staff John F. Kelly owes Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) an apology. That is the only conclusion that can be drawn after watching a video of the representative's remarks at the dedication of an FBI building in Miramar, Fla., in 2015.
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David Nakamura / Washington Post:
Video shows Kelly made inaccurate claims about lawmaker in feud over Trump's condolence call
Video shows Kelly made inaccurate claims about lawmaker in feud over Trump's condolence call
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Maeve Reston / CNN:
Steve Bannon delivers blistering attack on former President George W. Bush — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — Anaheim, California (CNN)Steve Bannon delivered a withering attack on George W. Bush Friday night, bluntly questioning the former President's intelligence and his grasp of the concepts …
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Thomas Frank / The Guardian:
What Harvey Weinstein tells us about the liberal world — et us now consider the peculiar politics of Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie producer. Today Weinstein is in the headlines for an astonishing array of alleged sexual harassment and assaults, but once upon a time he was renowned …
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New York Times:
Asia Argento flees Italy after public condemns her for speaking out about Harvey Weinstein
Asia Argento flees Italy after public condemns her for speaking out about Harvey Weinstein
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Harvey Weinstein doesn't seem to be taking sex rehab seriously
Harvey Weinstein doesn't seem to be taking sex rehab seriously
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Washington Post:
Trump authorizes release of JFK assassination documents despite concerns from federal agencies — BY WASHINGTON POST STAFF October 21 at 8:53 AM — The National Security Council had urged President Trump to withhold the last batch of government documents that could shed more light …
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Philip Shenon / Politico:
Trump Likely to Block Release of Some JFK Files
Trump Likely to Block Release of Some JFK Files
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Herman Wong / Washington Post:
Here are the four-star generals Donald Trump has publicly bashed — As the controversy surrounding President Trump's condolence call to a Gold Star widow rolled into its third day, the White House continued to play defense. — Much of Friday's effort was on behalf of White House chief …
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Brandon Carter / The Hill:
Trump attacks on generals resurface after White House says it's ‘inappropriate’ to question generals
Trump attacks on generals resurface after White House says it's ‘inappropriate’ to question generals
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Dara Lind / Vox:
John Kelly has become a field commander in Trump's culture war
John Kelly has become a field commander in Trump's culture war
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Ashley Feinberg / HuffPost:
Harvard Students Told Us What They're Learning From Sean Spicer — Veritas? Nah. — Sean Spicer, a man most famous for lying compulsively and giving Hitler the benefit of the doubt, has been rewarded for his brief stint as White House press secretary with a prestigious fellowship …
Jim Tankersley / New York Times:
Republicans Consider Sharp Cut in 401(k) Contribution Limits — WASHINGTON — House Republicans are considering a plan to sharply reduce the amount of income American workers can save in tax-deferred retirement accounts as part of a broad effort to rewrite the tax code, according to lobbyists …
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Yvonne Abraham / BostonGlobe.com:
How rage over a woman's anti-cop Facebook post killed a Lynn coffee shop — LYNN — So this is how the world works now. — It's not enough to just disagree with somebody who says something some find odious. No, angry mobs must be set upon them, to terrify them and destroy their lives.
CNN:
Senate investigators spoke with Russians present at Trump Tower meeting with Trump Jr. — Washington (CNN)Senate intelligence committee investigators have spoken with several Russians who attended a June 2016 Trump Tower meeting with Donald Trump Jr., a sign that the matter remains …
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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Uber's Whistle-Blower Is Developing a Movie and Having a Baby — In her first interview since the essay that started a wave of sexual-harassment revelations, Susan Fowler tells her life story and looks to the future. — SAN FRANCISCO — Susan Fowler was, she recalls, “over the moon” in January 2016.
Raphael Minder / New York Times:
Prime Minister Announces Spain Will Remove Catalonia's Leader — MADRID — In an unexpectedly forceful attempt to stop Catalan secessionism in its tracks, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain announced on Saturday that he would begin the process of removing the region's separatist leader, Carles Puigdemont, from office.
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Juliet Eilperin / Washington Post:
White House pushing for new concessions in bipartisan health bill, including retroactive mandate relief — (Reynold/Epa-Efe/Rex/Shutterstock/ Reynold/Epa-Efe/Rex/Shutterstock) — The White House signaled to Senate Republican negotiators Friday that they want to include retroactive relief …
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Key Senate Republican warns GOP to change course on ObamaCare
Key Senate Republican warns GOP to change course on ObamaCare
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Alex Harris / miamiherald:
Three Richard Spencer supporters arrested on charges of shooting at UF protesters — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA — The only shot fired at Richard Spencer's University of Florida appearance missed its mark, and police said two of the three men arrested in connection with the shooting were members of extremist groups.
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