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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.
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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” …
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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.
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Andrew L. Whitehead / Washington Post:
Despite porn stars and Playboy models, white evangelicals aren't rejecting Trump. This is why.
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GetReligion, Raw Story and Bustle
Lisa de Moraes / Deadline:
Stormy Daniels Bags Best ‘60 Minutes’ Ratings Since Obamas' Post-Election Sit-Down In '08
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CBS News:
Trump met with Michael Cohen before Stormy Daniels “60 Minutes” interview
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Matthew Yglesias / Vox:
Stormy Daniels's 60 Minutes interview raises 2 critical questions she can't answer
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Jay Michaelson / The Daily Beast:
Stormy Daniels' Legal Strategy Strongly Suggests She Has Photos of Donald Trump
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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:
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Sara Salinas / CNBC:
Facebook stock plunges 6% after FTC launches probe of data scandal
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Seth Fiegerman / CNNMoney:
Facebook data practices under investigation, FTC confirms
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Deadline
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
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Louis Nelson / Politico:
Trump expels 60 Russian intelligence officers
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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 …
Robert F. Worth / New York Times:
Can Jim Mattis Hold the Line in Trump's ‘War Cabinet’?
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Bloomberg:
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Visiting China, Sources Say — Kim Jong Un has made a surprise visit to Beijing on his first known trip outside North Korea since taking power in 2011, three people with knowledge of the visit said. — Further details of the visit, including how long Kim …
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Lauren Pearle / ABC News:
Exclusive: Cambridge Analytica accused of violating US election laws in new legal action — Amid mounting accusations that data firm Cambridge Analytica misused the Facebook data of up to 50 million user profiles, the U.K.-based firm and its top executives are now also under fire for alleged violations of U.S. election laws.
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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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Talking Points Memo, Daily Kos, VICE News, The Week and Political Wire
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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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 …
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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.
Matt Dixon / Politico:
Scott plans ‘major announcement’ April 9, shakes up staff — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is set to make a “major announcement” on April 9 amid long-running rumors he will run for U.S. Senate, according to Jackie Schutz Zeckman, Scott's outgoing chief of staff. — Schutz Zeckman resigned …
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.
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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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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.
Ken Belson / New York Times:
How an Instagram Post Led to an N.F.L. Cheerleader's Discrimination Case — Like a lot of people in their 20s, Bailey Davis has an Instagram account. And as a cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints, Davis said, she followed team rules and made the page private so only people she approved could see what she posted.
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