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11:40 AM ET, March 26, 2018

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Anderson Cooper / CBS News:
Stormy Daniels describes her alleged affair with Donald Trump  —  The adult-film star and director is being threatened with financial ruin, but she wants to set the record straight about her alleged affair with Donald Trump  —  A week and a half before the 2016 election …
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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Anderson Cooper's Stormy Daniels interview draws highest ratings for ‘60 Minutes’ in 10 years  —  Stormy Daniels: ‘I have no reason to lie’  —  Anderson Cooper's interview with Stormy Daniels propelled “60 Minutes” to its highest-rated episode in 10 years, according to Nielsen ratings.
Fox News:
Michael Cohen's lawyer sends Stormy Daniels cease and desist letter after ‘60 Minutes’ interview  —  The lawyer for Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney, sent adult film star Stormy Daniels a cease and desist letter late Sunday following her interview with “60 Minutes” …
Dylan Matthews / Vox:
Why the Stormy Daniels story matters, in one paragraph  —  Her 60 Minutes interview shows it's not about sex.  It's about the abuse of power.  —  You don't have to be a jaded cynic to wonder why the Stormy Daniels scandal matters.  Yes, the president having an affair with an adult performer seems scandalous.
Lisa de Moraes / Deadline:
Stormy Daniels Bags Best ‘60 Minutes’ Ratings Since Obamas' Post-Election Sit-Down In '08  —  Stormy Daniels' 60 Minutes interview with Anderson Cooper looks to be the CBS newsmag's best since Steve Kroft's interview with Barack and Michelle Obama in November 2008, shortly after he was elected president, based on overnights.
Andrew L. Whitehead / Washington Post:
Despite porn stars and Playboy models, white evangelicals aren't rejecting Trump. This is why.
Discussion: Raw Story and Bustle
Washington Post:
Trump administration expels 60 Russian officers, shuts Seattle consulate in response to attack on former spy in Britain … The Trump administration on Monday ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian intelligence and diplomatic officers in New York and Washington and the closure of the Russian consulate …
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New York Times:
Trump Orders Expulsion of 60 Russians Over Poison Attack in Britain
Discussion: New York Magazine and Mediaite
Louis Nelson / Politico:
Trump expels 60 Russian intelligence officers
Discussion: National Review and Vox
CNN:   Trump expelling 60 Russian diplomats in wake of UK nerve agent attack
Jonathan Swan / Axios:   Trump's Russia paradox: Why he is loathe to call out Putin
Bloomberg:
At Least 10 European Countries Will Take Action: Russia Update
Discussion: The Week
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:
Russia Ambassadors Reportedly Summoned In Poland, Baltics
Discussion: The Guardian
Jordyn Phelps / ABC News:
US expels 60 Russian intelligence officers in response to ex-spy's poisoning
Discussion: RedState
New York Times:
At a Crucial Juncture, Trump's Legal Defense Is Largely a One-Man Operation  —  As President Trump heads into one of the most critical phases of the special counsel's investigation, his personal legal team has shrunk to essentially just one member, and he is struggling to find any top lawyers willing to represent him.
Discussion: The Week, NPR and Washington Post
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Darren Samuelsohn / Politico:
How much is Rick Gates telling Mueller about Trump?
Discussion: Raw Story
CNN:
Trump not bringing on attorney diGenova just days after his hiring was announced
New York Times:
Fund-Raiser Held Out Access to Trump as a Prize for Prospective Clients  —  WASHINGTON — For Elliott Broidy, Donald J. Trump's presidential campaign represented an unparalleled political and business opportunity.  —  An investor and defense contractor, Mr. Broidy became a top fund-raiser …
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Associated Press:
Mueller probe witness secretly backed UAE agenda in Congress  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A top fundraiser for President Donald Trump received millions of dollars from a political adviser to the United Arab Emirates last April, just weeks before he began handing out a series of large political donations …
Discussion: RedState, Washington Post and Raw Story
Matthew Haag / New York Times:
Remington, Centuries-Old Gun Maker, Files for Bankruptcy as Sales Slow  —  Remington Outdoor, one of the oldest firearm manufacturers in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday amid mounting debt and declining sales.  —  The gun maker had said last month it was nearing …
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Washington Post:
Former Cambridge Analytica workers say firm sent foreigners to advise U.S. campaigns … LONDON — Cambridge Analytica assigned dozens of non-U.S. citizens to provide campaign strategy and messaging advice to ­Republican candidates in 2014, according to three former workers for the data firm …
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Lauren Pearle / ABC News:   Exclusive: Cambridge Analytica accused of violating US election laws in new legal action
Michael Rellahan / Daily Local News:
BREAKING!  Citing political environment, Costello says he will not seek re-election in 6th District  —  WEST CHESTER >> Ending weeks of speculation in local and national political circles, U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, R-6 of West Goshen, confirmed to the Daily Local News Sunday that he will not be a candidate for another term in Congress.
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Jonathan Tamari / Philly.com:
Rep. Ryan Costello won't seek reelection, boosting Democrats opportunity
Discussion: Washington Post, The Week and Axios
WKMG:
Motion reveals Pulse gunman's father was FBI informant  —  Omar Mateen shot, killed 49 inside Orlando nightclub in June 2016  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - Attorneys for Noor Salman are calling for a mistrial after they say new details from prosecutors reveal that Pulse gunman Omar Mateen's father …
Discussion: The Week and Raw Story
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Orlando Sentinel:
Noor Salman trial: Defense seeks mistrial or dismissal, citing new information about Pulse gunman's father
Federal Trade Commission:
Statement by the Acting Director of FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Regarding Reported Concerns about Facebook Privacy Practices  —  Tom Pahl, Acting Director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection, issued the following statement regarding reported concerns about Facebook's privacy practices:
David A. Lieb / Associated Press:
Report: Democrats would need huge wave to win US House  —  A report released Monday suggests Democrats might have to temper their enthusiasm about climbing back to power during this year's midterm elections.  —  To win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats would need …
Discussion: Political Wire
GQ:
There's Something Funny About Tiffany Haddish  —  It took the world a ridiculously long time to realize the obvious: The breakout star of Girls Trip is fucking hilarious.  So GQ's Caity Weaver went whale watching with her.  —  Some people are better at being themselves than others are.
Discussion: Raw Story, The Root and thecut
Wendy R. Sherman / New York Times:
Trump and Bolton's Plan to Isolate Allies and Encourage Enemies  —  John R. Bolton, President Trump's new national security adviser, has never met a war he didn't want.  —  Mr. Bolton defends the 2003 invasion of Iraq and he advocates attacking North Korea, too.
 
 
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