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New York Times:
Trump Pushes for Interview With Mueller Against Lawyers' Advice — WASHINGTON — President Trump pushed his lawyers in recent days to try once again to reach an agreement with the special counsel's office about him sitting for an interview, flouting their advice that he should not answer …
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John Santucci / ABC News:
Special counsel Mueller wants to ask Trump about obstruction of justice: Sources — Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office wants to ask President Donald Trump about obstruction of justice, sources close to the White House tell ABC News. According to sources, the president learned within …
Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
PHOTOS: Manafort's Fancy Clothes, Including The Ostrich Jacket — If there was anything prosecutors at Paul Manafort's trial were trying to impress on the jury Wednesday, it's that he liked to spend money wired from his foreign bank accounts on fancy things — items that could not conceivably …
Associated Press:
Trump urges end to probe ‘right now,’ setting off new storm — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump bluntly declared on Wednesday his attorney general should terminate “right now” the federal probe into the campaign that took him to the White House, a newly fervent attack …
Franklin Foer / The Atlantic:
A Hell of a Performance by Paul Manafort — Paul Manafort lumbered into the courtroom, his movements as stiff as you would expect of a man who now sleeps on a concrete bed. Over the years, Manafort constantly explored novel methods for preserving his youth, for tending to the details of his appearance.
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Quartz and Shakesville
Dana Milbank / Washington Post:
The deep cynicism of Bernie Sanders's chief strategist — Tad Devine, during his run as chief strategist for the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, railed against the corrupting influence of money in politics. — He repeatedly echoed the Sanders message that “our economy is rigged,” …
Politico:
‘This idiot judge?’: Salty Manafort trial chief cracks wise and cracks down — U.S. District Court Judge T.S. Ellis III has a ‘wicked sense of humor.’ — As the second day of Paul Manafort's criminal trial wound on, U.S. District Court Judge T.S. Ellis III sounded less like a federal jurist than an exasperated high school teacher.
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CNN, The Daily Beast and Roll Call
Washington Post:
Mueller offers to limit investigators' questions for Trump in special counsel's latest effort to secure presidential interview — Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III renewed negotiations with President Trump's lawyers about a presidential sit-down after an extended standoff, according to two people briefed on the negotiations.
Chris Cillizza / CNN:
Donald Trump just tweeted something new about the Russia investigation — and it's huge
Donald Trump just tweeted something new about the Russia investigation — and it's huge
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ABC News, Washington Post, The Gateway Pundit and Townhall
Zoe Tillman / BuzzFeed News:
The Judge In Paul Manafort's Case Is Pissed At Prosecutors For Focusing Too Much On His “Luxury” Lifestyle
CNN:
Mueller offers to reduce obstruction questions but still wants to interview Trump in person
Mueller offers to reduce obstruction questions but still wants to interview Trump in person
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The Daily Beast
Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
‘He has torn my head off’: Manafort judge known for being tough during trials
‘He has torn my head off’: Manafort judge known for being tough during trials
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JONATHAN TURLEY, The Gateway Pundit and The Guardian
Melissa Quinn / Washington Examiner:
FBI describes early-morning raid of Paul Manafort's condo
FBI describes early-morning raid of Paul Manafort's condo
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Splinter and The Gateway Pundit
Ryan Goodman / Just Security:
Who Says Collusion is a Crime: The Justice Department
Who Says Collusion is a Crime: The Justice Department
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Raw Story, New York Times, CNN and The Week
Amanda Terkel / HuffPost:
Kirsten Gillibrand Pays The Price For Speaking Out Against Al Franken — A number of Democratic donors are furious at her for calling for Franken's resignation and may not support her in 2020. — No one in Congress is more associated with the Me Too movement than Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.).
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Vox, Splinter, Lawyers, Guns & Money, The Daily Caller, BostonGlobe.com and Mediaite
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Molly Hensley-Clancy / BuzzFeed News:
Kirsten Gillibrand Helped End Al Franken's Career. That Could End Hers — Or Make Her President. — Eight months after Al Franken left the Senate in the wake of sexual harassment allegations, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand hasn't stopped hearing that she is to blame for his resignation.
Corky Siemaszko / NBC News:
Former Ohio State wrestling coach urged Rep. Jim Jordan's accusers to recant, texts show — Former coach Russ Hellickson told wrestlers he could help them release a statement in support of Jordan, according to texts shared with NBC News. — Retired Ohio State wrestling coach Russ Hellickson reached …
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HuffPost, POLITICUSUSA, Washington Post, TheBlaze and The Week
Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Says You Need an ID to Buy Groceries. Shoppers Say, ‘Huh?’ — WASHINGTON — Just when it seemed like Tuesday's “Make America Great Again” rally in Florida would end with the typical punch list — Democrats, journalists, immigrants — President Trump added new spice …
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Washington Post
Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Gap Narrows in CD12 Special — Motivated base and gains among independents boost Dem — West Long Branch, NJ - The race to fill the open seat in Ohio's 12th Congressional District has shifted from a Republican advantage last month to a toss-up now, according to the Monmouth University Poll.
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Daily Kos, Vox, Politico, Talking Points Memo and Political Wire
Rush Limbaugh / Rush Home:
President Trump Calls the Show! — RUSH: So I have this note on the call screener computer: “On the hotline...” We don't have a hotline. “On the hotline, you're receiving a phone call in recognition of your anniversary broadcast. You'll want to take this immediately.” Okay.
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Washington Post, The Rush Limbaugh Show, Conservative Review, Politico, National Review and Althouse
Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
Sanders claim about Osama bin Laden's phone use and journalists is untrue — See what Osama bin Laden had on his computer — (CNN)White House press secretary Sarah Sanders on Wednesday falsely blamed journalists for thwarting US spying on Osama bin Laden just years before the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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The Daily Caller
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Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Fox News Taken to Supreme Court in Potential Blockbuster Case — In an application to the high court, TVEyes says it is presenting an “exceptionally important question” about how to balance copyright with the First Amendment right to criticize and comment. — The U.S. Supreme Court may soon …
Andrew Desiderio / The Daily Beast:
Senate Rejects Additional Funding for Election Security Despite Intel Warnings … The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bid by Democrats to appropriate an additional $250 million in grants to individual states to bolster the security of their voting systems. — The rejection of new funding comes less …
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Bill Scher / Politico:
Why the Smart Move for Never-Trumpers Is to Become Democrats — There's a new debate inside the #NeverTrump movement about how to respond to a president they loathe and the Republican Party that loves him. Some #NeverTrump conservatives, like New York Times columnist David Brooks …
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American Greatness and RedState
Hollywood Reporter:
Margot Robbie Joins Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron in Fox News Movie (Exclusive) — Theron will take on the role of former Fox News host Megyn Kelly and Kidman will portray Gretchen Carlson. — Annapurna has tapped another A-list actress for its untitled movie about the women of Fox News.
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The Express Tribune, The Guardian and Mediaite, more at Mediagazer »
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Senate approves release of documents regarding alleged Russian agent — The Senate on Wednesday approved the release of internal Intelligence Committee documents to the Justice Department regarding alleged Russian agent Mariia Butina. — The Senate Intelligence Committee interviewed Butina …
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Axios
New York Times:
Facing Losses, Condé Nast Plans to Put 3 Magazines Up for Sale — Anna Wintour is staying, but the once-plush company behind Vogue and The New Yorker lost $120 million last year. — Condé Nast, the company behind Vogue, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, became …
Lolita C. Baldor / Associated Press:
Only on AP: Army using drug waivers, bonuses to fill ranks — WASHINGTON (AP) — Under the gun to increase the size of the force, the Army is issuing more waivers for past drug use or bad conduct by recruits, and pouring an extra $200 million into bonuses this year to attract and retain soldiers.
Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
As the bizarre QAnon group emerges, Trump rallies go from nasty to dangerous — Hostility toward the media at Trump rallies is nothing new. It infected the presidential campaign and has marred every raucous gathering of supporters since the election. — But on Tuesday night in Tampa …
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Commentary Magazine, Axios, New Republic, No More Mister Nice Blog, Hullabaloo, HuffPost and Daily Kos, more at Mediagazer »
Ciaran McGrath / Daily Express:
Great Wall of China: Fury as section COLLAPSES after heavy rainfall — A SECTION of the Great Wall of China has collapsed after recent heavy rains - with critics suggesting that recent renovation works which they believe had weakened its structure are partly to blame.
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ecns and The Daily Caller
Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
White House, GOP Erase Trump Nominee's Role At LGBTQ Rights Group — State Department nominee R. Clarke Cooper ran Log Cabin Republicans for two years, but you'd never know it based on his confirmation process. — WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's nominee to a top State Department job …
Nicholas Fondacaro / NewsBusters:
Pure Ignorance: Nets Push Fake News About 3D Printed Guns — For days, the liberal media have been experiencing a Chernobyl-level meltdown about a Texas company releasing online instructions for 3D printing plastic weapons that actually fire real bullets. Of course, none of them did their homework …
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National Review and Bearing Arms
CNN:
CNN exclusive: TSA considering eliminating screening at smaller airports — Washington (CNN)The Transportation Security Administration is considering eliminating passenger screening at more than 150 small and medium-sized airports across the US, according to senior agency officials and internal documents obtained by CNN.
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The Week, The Verge, Breitbart and Boing Boing
Elizabeth Zwirz / Fox News:
Massachusetts woman enraged by Trump bumper sticker intentionally rammed into car, police say — A Massachusetts woman was reportedly taken into custody on Monday after she allegedly drove into a car sporting a Trump bumper sticker. — The arrest of Chloe Wright, 25 …
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capecodtimes.com, The Gateway Pundit and PJ Media Home
Wall Street Journal:
Local Resistance Builds to Google's ‘Smart City’ in Toronto — Biggest project by Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs faces questions over who will handle residents' personal data in the high-tech setting — TORONTO—An Alphabet Inc. GOOGL 0.47% project aimed at creating a “smart city” …
Angela Giuffrida / The Guardian:
‘Fake news’ journalist rejected as Italian state broadcaster's president — Governing League and M5S parties' bid to appoint Marcello Foa blocked in parliament — The nomination by Italy's governing far-right League and populist Five Star Movement (M5S) of an anti-Europe, anti-gay …
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Politico
New York Times:
What Is QAnon: Explaining the Internet Conspiracy Theory That Showed Up at a Trump Rally — Do you remember Pizzagate? It's a little like that: a web of baseless conspiracy theories. And its supporters were highly visible at an event for the president in Florida.
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Tampa Bay Times, Vox, CNN and Right Wing Watch
Maria Sacchetti / Washington Post:
Attorney group: Child died ‘soon after’ release from ICE family detention facility — The American Immigration Lawyers Association said Wednesday that a migrant toddler died shortly after being released from an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Dilley, Tex.
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ThinkProgress, Gizmodo, Reveal, The Week and Hill Reporter