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Washington Post:
Doubting the intelligence, Trump pursues Putin and leaves a Russian threat unchecked — In the final days before Donald Trump was sworn in as president, members of his inner circle pleaded with him to acknowledge publicly what U.S. intelligence agencies had already concluded — that Russia's interference in the 2016 election was real.
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The Daily Beast:
Report: CIA Captured Putin's ‘Specific Instructions’ to Hack the 2016 Election — When Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper Jr., CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James B. Comey all went to see Donald Trump together during the presidential transition …
Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Trump described admitting Kremlin hacked Dem emails as a ‘trap’: report
Trump described admitting Kremlin hacked Dem emails as a ‘trap’: report
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Rachael Bade / Politico:
Paul Ryan Sees His Wild Washington Journey Coming to An End — Spirits were high inside the House chamber on Thursday, November 16, when, in the early afternoon, the gavel fell and a measure to rewrite the American tax code passed on a partisan tally of 227 to 205.
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Matt Fuller / HuffPost:
When Will Paul Ryan Step Down?
When Will Paul Ryan Step Down?
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Byron York / Washington Examiner:
After mysterious ‘insurance policy’ text, will Justice Department reveal more on FBI agent bounced from Mueller probe? — Yes, the release of texts sent between top FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page show that both loathed Donald Trump while they were working on investigations involving Trump …
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Eli Lake / Bloomberg:
The FBI Scandal Hiding in Plain Sight
The FBI Scandal Hiding in Plain Sight
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Bwittes / Lawfare:
Thoughts on Rod Rosenstein's Testimony
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
FBI Agents Sending Anti-Trump Texts Is Not a Scandal
FBI Agents Sending Anti-Trump Texts Is Not a Scandal
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Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller:
The Justice Department's office of the inspector general revealed …
The Justice Department's office of the inspector general revealed …
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Avery Anapol / The Hill:
Conservative watchdog head: Do we need to shut down the FBI?
Conservative watchdog head: Do we need to shut down the FBI?
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RedState, Media Matters for America and Mediaite
Amie Hudspeth / Crossroads Today:
BREAKING: Congressman Farenthold calls it quits — Congressman Blake Farenthold will withdraw from the race but is expected to finish his term. Newscenter 25 is working to get more details from the Farenthold camp. You may remember the Congressman spoke to constituents via Skype on Wednesday saying …
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MJ Lee / CNN:
Exclusive: Ex-Farenthold aide shares new details of vulgar and abusive behavior — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — WARNING: This story contains graphic language. — (CNN)A former senior aide to Rep. Blake Farenthold has approached the House Ethics Committee to share a damning account of working …
Elena Schneider / Politico:
Farenthold won't seek reelection
Farenthold won't seek reelection
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Abby Livingston / The Texas Tribune:
U.S. Rep. Farenthold of Texas to retire amid sexual harassment scandal
U.S. Rep. Farenthold of Texas to retire amid sexual harassment scandal
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YouTube:
Judge Roy Moore Campaign Statement — December 13, 2017 | Montgomery, Alabama
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Kyle Swenson / Washington Post:
Roy Moore turns refusal to concede into religious crusade: ‘Immorality sweeps over the land’
Roy Moore turns refusal to concede into religious crusade: ‘Immorality sweeps over the land’
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Ann Coulter / Townhall.com:
Why I Secretly Wanted Moore To Lose: Brooks 2020!
Why I Secretly Wanted Moore To Lose: Brooks 2020!
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Brian Fung / Washington Post:
The FCC just voted to repeal its net neutrality rules, in a sweeping act of deregulation — Federal regulators voted Thursday to allow Internet providers to speed up service for some apps and websites — and block or slow down others — in a decision repealing landmark …
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Tom McKay / Gizmodo:
Ajit Pai Thinks You're Stupid Enough to Buy This Crap
Ajit Pai Thinks You're Stupid Enough to Buy This Crap
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John Patrick Pullen / Fortune:
The FCC's Net Neutrality Vote Happens Thursday. Here's What to Expect
The FCC's Net Neutrality Vote Happens Thursday. Here's What to Expect
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Veronica Stracqualursi / ABC News:
Omarosa Manigault speaks out about WH exit: ‘I have seen things that have made me uncomfortable’ — Former reality-TV star turned White House staffer Omarosa Manigault today tried to set the record straight on her reportedly dramatic exit from the White House Tuesday, and alluded to situations …
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Julia Manchester / The Hill:
Omarosa: I saw things in Trump White House ‘I was very uncomfortable with’ — Omarosa Manigault Newman said on Thursday that she observed things in the White House during her tenure that made her uncomfortable and that upset her. — “There were a lot of things that I observed during …
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Morgan Spurlock / TwitLonger:
I am Part of the Problem — As I sit around watching hero after hero, man after man, fall at the realization of their past indiscretions, I don't sit by and wonder “who will be next?” I wonder, “when will they come for me?” — You see, I've come to understand after months of these revelations …
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Tavis Smiley:
On the eve of the 15th season and 3,000th episode of my nightly talk show, I was as shocked as anyone else by PBS' announcement today. Variety knew before I did. — I have the utmost respect for women and celebrate the courage of those who have come forth to tell their truth.
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WDRB 41 Louisville News:
Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson died of ‘probable suicide’ on bridge in Mt. Washington — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson, who was under investigation for alleged sexual molestation, died of a “probable suicide,” the Bullitt County coroner said.
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Washington Post:
Rubio a ‘no’ on GOP tax bill unless tax credit for working poor is expanded — Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) informed Senate leaders he intends to vote against the Republicans' $1.5 trillion tax plan unless it includes a larger expansion of a child tax credit, according to a Senate GOP source.
Marwa Eltagouri / Washington Post:
He was a renowned surgeon — until a doctor found his initials burned on a patient's liver — Patients often can't help but wonder what doctors and nurses are doing while they're sedated. — Some suspect trash talking. Others are wary of racially charged comments.
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Compiled by / CNN:
Charlotte Bacon, 6 — Charlotte was sweet, outgoing and full of energy, her grandmother told CNN affiliate WCCO in Minnesota. — “This is tough. This is surreal. You can't believe this could happen,” Irene Hagen told the station. “The whole family is just devastated, and we're all trying to come to terms with it.”
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Ezra Klein / Vox:
Republicans are paying a price for their extremism — The GOP's self-destructive primaries have cost it a lot of power, particularly in the Senate. — It's an article of faith among many Democrats that Republicans have somehow escaped the electoral consequences for the increasing extremism of their party.
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CNNMoney:
Disney is buying most of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion — Disney buying 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion — Disney is buying a huge chunk of 21st Century Fox in a deal that promises to reshape the media industry and help the entertainment giant fend off digital rivals such as Netflix.
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New York Times:
Trump's Lies vs. Obama's — In his first 10 months, Trump told nearly six times as many falsehoods as Obama did during his entire presidency — In his first 10 months, Trump told nearly — After we published a list of President Trump's lies this summer, we heard a common response from his supporters.
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Los Angeles Times:
Five more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades — Beneath the gaze of a Hindu goddess statue, a room full of beautiful young women took a deep breath as the instructor at Russell Simmons' yoga studio asked the students to focus on November's theme: “Karmic duty.”
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Brittney McNamara / Teen Vogue:
Joe Biden to Anita Hill: “I Owe Her an Apology” — Since film magnate Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and assault in October, scores of women have come forward as part of the #MeToo movement to say that they too have been a victim of sexual misconduct.
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WKBN-TV:
Youngstown State University student picked up in Austintown sex sting — Police said the Orwell man believed that he was meeting a 15-year-old boy for sex — AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - A Youngstown State University student from Orwell was picked up in the Austintown Police Department's latest sex sting.
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