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Washington Post:
Trump decides to remove national security adviser, and others may follow … President Trump has decided to remove H.R. McMaster as his national security adviser and is actively discussing potential replacements, according to five people with knowledge of the plans, preparing to deliver yet another jolt …
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Associated Press:
Trump jokes 'who's next?' as tumult engulfs his White House — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump consumed Thursday morning's TV headlines with amusement. Reports of tumult in the administration were at a feverish pitch — even on his beloved Fox News — as the president reflected …
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Plans to Oust National Security Adviser McMaster — President has conveyed his decision to chief of staff John Kelly; senator lobbies for Sessions to remain attorney general — Washington girded for further change in President Donald Trump's administration, as national security …
New York Times:
‘There Will Always Be Change,’ Trump Says as More Personnel Shake-Ups Loom
‘There Will Always Be Change,’ Trump Says as More Personnel Shake-Ups Loom
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CBS News:
White House shake-up: Chief of staff John Kelly may also be on the way out, sources say
White House shake-up: Chief of staff John Kelly may also be on the way out, sources say
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Max Greenwood / The Hill:
Six women have come forward to Stormy Daniels' lawyer with similar stories — Stormy Daniels' lawyer said on Thursday that he has been approached by six other women with stories about President Trump — similar to that of the adult-film actress. — Michael Avenatti cautioned in an appearance …
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Washington Post:
CBS tentatively sets March 25 for airing ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Stormy Daniels
CBS tentatively sets March 25 for airing ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Stormy Daniels
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Matthew Haag / New York Times:
Stormy Daniels Interview to Air on ‘60 Minutes’ This Month
Stormy Daniels Interview to Air on ‘60 Minutes’ This Month
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John Bowden / The Hill:
CBS will air Stormy Daniels ‘60 Minutes’ interview: report
CBS will air Stormy Daniels ‘60 Minutes’ interview: report
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Julia Marsh / Page Six:
Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr. — Vanessa Trump filed for divorce against her husband Donald Trump Jr. late Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court. — The president's daughter-in-law filed for an uncontested proceeding, meaning she's not expecting a legal battle …
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Miami New Times:
Construction Firms Behind Collapsed FIU Bridge Faced Accusations of Unsafe Practices … Two of the biggest firms that built the Florida International University pedestrian bridge that collapsed today have recently bee n accused of unsafe practices. In one of those cases, another bridge project toppled onto workers.
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miamiherald:
FIU pedestrian bridge collapses days after installation; people, cars trapped underneath
FIU pedestrian bridge collapses days after installation; people, cars trapped underneath
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Emily Goodin / ABC News:
The Note: More political shock waves possible — The ground shook for Republicans on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue this week with signs there may be more tremors to come. — On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump fired his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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Joy-Ann Reid / The Daily Beast:
To Retake Washington, Democrats Need to Inspire New Voters
To Retake Washington, Democrats Need to Inspire New Voters
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Edward Morrissey / The Week:
Settle down, Democrats — Political analysts billed …
Settle down, Democrats — Political analysts billed …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Republicans fear they botched Russia report rollout — House Republicans are privately venting that they've fumbled the release of their own Russia probe report. — The blaring headline the GOP wanted from this week's rollout was clear: After a year of searching, Republicans …
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McClatchy Washington Bureau:
NRA lawyer said to have had concerns about group's ties to Russia — WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators have learned that a longtime attorney for the National Rifle Association expressed concerns about the group's ties to Russia and possible involvement in channeling Russian money …
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Amy B Wang / Washington Post:
In a first, an undocumented immigrant is appointed to a statewide post in California … A 33-year-old woman has become the first undocumented immigrant named to a statewide post in California. — Lizbeth Mateo, an attorney and immigrant rights activist, was appointed to an advisory committee …
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Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
Flake eyes 2020 primary challenge to stop Trump — MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Jeff Flake has a direct message for the Republicans of New Hampshire: Someone needs to stop Donald Trump. And Flake, a Republican senator from Arizona, may stand up against the Republican president in 2020 …
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Ashley Killough / CNN:
Republican Jeff Flake: ‘My party might not deserve to lead’
New York Times:
Mueller Subpoenas Trump Organization, Demanding Documents About Russia — WASHINGTON — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has subpoenaed the Trump Organization to turn over documents, including some related to Russia, according to two people briefed on the matter.
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Mike Allen / Axios:
Exclusive: Comey to come out hot on book tour, correct lies — Look for fired FBI Director James Comey to come out hot on the book tour that begins 30 days from now for “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership,” out April 17 from Flatiron Books. — We're told: Comey has been quiet …
Jon Swaine / The Guardian:
US housing department adviser quits amid questions of fraud and inflated biography — Naved Jafry, who called for radical privatization to fix America's cities, steps down following inquiry from the Guardian about his record … He said he was a multimillionaire - an international property developer …
Glenn Harlan Reynolds / USA Today:
Let our airlines compete: Maybe more dogs will reach their destinations — Why shouldn't the best foreign airlines be able to carry passengers between American cities? — CONNECT — So United Airlines has apologized for killing a passenger's dog. Reportedly, a flight attendant ordered …
Associated Press:
Trump wildlife protection board stuffed with trophy hunters — WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. advisory board created to help rewrite federal rules for importing the heads and hides of African elephants, lions and rhinos is stacked with trophy hunters, including some members with direct ties to President Donald Trump and his family.
NBC News:
Possible Russian trolls try to register for Texas Democratic convention — Next Saturday, March 24, hundreds of Texas Democratic Party activists will gather at the Austin Hyatt Regency to nominate candidates for political office in Travis County, a kick-off event leading up to the 2018 midterm elections.
Lydia Wheeler / The Hill:
Federal court tosses out Obama-era rule requiring financial advisers to act in customers' best interests — A divided federal appeals court on Thursday tossed out an Obama-era Department of Labor (DOL) rule that required financial investment advisers to act in the best interest of their clients.
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Steve Collins / Lewiston Sun Journal:
Democrat who's horrified by Gibson decided to take him on for House seat — One of two Florida teens criticized by a Sabattus politician issued a blunt call Wednesday for someone to make sure Republican Leslie Gibson faces an opponent in this year's state House race.
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Martin Feldstein / Project Syndicate:
The Real Reason for Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs — The current technology theft takes a different form. American firms that want to do business in China are often required to transfer their technology to Chinese firms as a condition of market entry.
New York Times:
Cyberattacks Put Russian Fingers on the Switch at Power Plants, U.S. Says — The Trump administration accused Russia on Thursday of engineering a series of cyberattacks that targeted American and European nuclear power plants and water and electric systems, and could have sabotaged or shut power plants off at will.
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Marwa Eltagouri / Washington Post:
A plane's door flew open during takeoff, raining gold and silver over 16 miles of Siberia … One of the coldest regions of the world saw some rain Thursday — a shower of silver and gold, that is. — A plane carrying 9.3 tons of precious metals lost part of its cargo Thursday as it was taking off …
Tim Alberta / Politico:
‘God Made Me Black on Purpose’ — NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — At the end of Forest Avenue, a narrow artery slicing through blocks of muddy lots and decaying one-story homes, Tim Scott kicks at the gravel and waits. He had shared a table Saturday night with the world's wealthiest man …
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Cabinet shakeups give Democrats a chance to block Trump picks — The White House was hoping for a smooth 2018 on Capitol Hill. Instead, President Donald Trump is staring at two bitter confirmation fights — and the possibility emboldened Democrats could block his new Cabinet nominees.
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Washington Post:
Trump's personal aide apparently lost White House position over gambling habit — President Trump's personal assistant, John McEntee, lost his White House job this week because an investigation found he was a frequent gambler whose habit posed a security risk, according to two people familiar with his departure.
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Natasha Korecki / Politico:
Team Obama settles score with Lipinski — CHICAGO — Congressman Dan Lipinski was no friend to President Barack Obama when his fellow Chicago Democrat occupied the White House. — On Thursday, Lipinski got his comeuppance. — A collection of former Obama aides and supporters banded together …
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Jordan Libowitz / CREW:
CREW Gets Mnuchin Travel Documents — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has billed taxpayers for the most expensive flight options available at every turn, appearing to never even consider flying commercial as his predecessors did, according to previously unreleased …
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