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3:35 PM ET, February 15, 2018

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Anti-Defamation League:
Florida White Supremacist Group Admits Ties to Alleged Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz  —  A spokesperson for the white supremacist group Republic of Florida (ROF) told the Anti-Defamation League on Thursday, February 15, that Nikolas Cruz, the man charged with the previous day's deadly shooting spree …
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Brianna Sacks / BuzzFeed:
The FBI Was Warned About A School Shooting Threat From A YouTube User Named Nikolas Cruz In September  —  In September, a YouTube user named Nikolas Cruz left a comment on a video stating, “I'm going to be a professional school shooter.”  The video's creator alerted both the FBI and YouTube.
The Daily Beast:
Nikolas Cruz Trained With White Supremacists, Wore Pro-Trump Hat in School … Nikolas Cruz, the man accused of killing 17 people in a Florida high school, was a member of a “white separatist paramilitary proto-fascist organization,” the group told The Daily Beast.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Stoneman Douglas assistant football coach Aaron Feis killed responding to shooting: ‘That is not firecrackers’  —  Sun Sentinel  —  Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, was among the 17 people shot and killed Wednesday at the Parkland high school.
Associated Press:
The Latest: FBI alerted to YouTube ‘shooter’ post last year  —  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly school shooting at a Florida high school (all times local):  —  A Mississippi bail bondsman named Benjamin Bennight says he alerted the FBI last September after someone using the screen name …
Stephen Hobbs / Sun-Sentinel:
Nikolas Cruz: Troubled suspect had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School  —  Sun Sentinel  —  Adopted at birth by a loving older couple, Nikolas Cruz seemed to struggle in recent years.  His dad died when he was much younger and the 19-year-old's mom died just 3 ½ months ago …
Daily Wire:
Media Push The Claim There Have Been 18 School Shootings In 2018.  Here Are The Facts.  —  In the wake of the horrific school shooting on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, various news outlets, seemingly trying to convince the public that an astronomical number …
Washington Post:
Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz: Guns, depression and a life in trouble … He had been getting treatment at a mental health clinic, but he had stopped.  He had been expelled from school for disciplinary problems.  Many of his acquaintances had cut ties in part because of his unnerving Instagram posts …
New York Times:
Florida Shooting Live Updates: White Supremacy Group Claims Nikolas Cruz as Member
CNN:
Another ‘unspeakable tragedy’ at a US school leaves 17 dead in Florida
New York Times:
Nikolas Cruz, Florida Shooting Suspect, Described as ‘Troubled Kid’ With Affinity for Violence
Joel B. Pollak / Breitbart:
Exclusive — Jeff Sessions: Recognizing ‘Signals and Signs’ Could Prevent Shootings
Los Angeles Times:   Florida shooting suspect trained with white nationalist militia, Anti-Defamation League says
Paulina Dedaj / Fox News:
Chelsea Handler blasts Republicans for Florida high school shooting, says they ‘have blood on their hands’
Discussion: Breitbart
Richard A. Oppel Jr / New York Times:
In Florida, an AR-15 Is Easier to Buy Than a Handgun
Discussion: Raw Story
Jim Geraghty / National Review:
‘If You See Something, Say Something’ Only Works if Authorities Do Something
Eric Levenson / CNN:
These are the victims of the Florida school shooting
Discussion: KTLA
New York Times:
Trump's Inaugural Committee Paid $26 Million to Firm of First Lady's Friend  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by an adviser to First Lady Melania Trump, while donating $5 million — less than expected — to charity …
Mike Walters / The Blast:
Stormy Daniels Has a ‘Monica Lewinsky Dress’ from Alleged Donald Trump Affair, Will Test It for DNA  —  Stormy Daniels pulled a Monica Lewinsky and held on to the dress she wore to an alleged hotel rendezvous with President Donald Trump, and now we are told she's going to get it tested for DNA to back up her story.
Hallie Jackson / NBC News:
Steve Bannon met with Mueller multiple times over the past week  —  WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, who served as President Donald Trump's chief strategist, was interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller over multiple days this week, NBC News has learned from two sources familiar with the proceedings.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
White House “scripted” House's Russia questions for Bannon
Discussion: Political Wire
Department of Homeland Security:
Schumer-Rounds-Collins Destroys Ability of DHS to Enforce Immigration Laws, Creating a Mass Amnesty For Over 10 Million Illegal Aliens, Including Criminals  —  The Schumer-Rounds-Collins proposal destroys the ability of the men and women from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove millions of illegal aliens.
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Department of Homeland Security:
Unaccompanied Alien Children and Family Units Are Flooding the Border Because of Catch and Release Loopholes
Rebekah Mercer / Wall Street Journal:
Forget the Media Caricature.  Here's What I Believe  —  I support U.S. generosity, decentralized power, evidence-based science, and open discourse.  —  Over the past 18 months, I have been the subject of intense speculation and public scrutiny, in large part because of the philanthropic investments …
Discussion: Politico and Splinter
CNN:
Ex-wife: Porter informed in September security clearance was ‘delayed’ due to ‘violent’ past  —  White House aide's ex-wife details alleged abuse  —  Washington (CNN)Disgraced former White House aide Rob Porter told one of his ex-wives in September that he was informed that his security clearance check was …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:   The White House Flouts the First Rule of Crisis Communications: Get the Facts Out Fast
Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Small Lead for Saccone in CD18  —  Opinion on Trump helps Dem candidate remain in the hunt  —  West Long Branch, NJ - Republican Rick Saccone has a small advantage in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, even when the potential for a Democratic surge is taken into account.
Discussion: Political Wire and Politico
David Voreacos / Bloomberg:
Kushner Investors Said to Be Subpoenaed by U.S. Tax Authorities  —  Kushner Cos. says it's ‘not under investigation’ for taxes  —  U.S. tax authorities have requested documents from lenders and investors in real estate projects managed by Jared Kushner's family, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:
‘Incensed’ Grassley Rips Sessions for Torching Justice Overhaul  —  Attorney general says bill could free ‘very worst’ inmates  —  Senator says he protected Sessions from Democrats, and Trump  —  Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley blasted Attorney General Jeff Sessions …
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Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:   Grassley Says He Wants to Discuss Gun Legislation After Massacre
Wall Street Journal:
Tech Luminary Peter Thiel Parts Ways With Silicon Valley  —  Billionaire investor frustrated with what he sees as intolerance of conservatism in tech industry; has discussed resigning from Facebook board  —  Billionaire investor Peter Thiel is relocating his home and personal investment firms …
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Amy Schumer Marries Chef Chris Fischer in Surprise Wedding After a Few Months of Dating  —  Surprise!  Amy Schumer married chef Chris Fischer on Tuesday, February 13, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly exclusively.  —  Secret Celebrity Weddings  —  One insider tells Us that the couple tied …
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Noor Al-Sibai / Raw Story:
Kimmel writer quotes every GOP lawmaker's post-Florida ‘thoughts and prayers’ tweet — and how much money they took from the NRA  —  As Republicans begin heaping “thoughts and prayers” on the families of the 17-plus people killed in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a high school outside Ft. Lauderdale …
 
 
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