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New York Times:
When Trump Phones Friends, the Chinese Listen and Learn — WASHINGTON — When President Trump calls old friends on one of his iPhones to gossip, gripe or solicit their latest take on how he is doing, American intelligence reports indicate that Chinese spies are often listening …
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Ben Collins / NBC News:
Explosive device sent to CNN featured parody ISIS flag, ‘Get Er Done’ inscription — An image on the explosive device sent to former CIA Director John Brennan on Tuesday appears to be a parody of an ISIS flag taken from a meme that has been circulating on right-wing corners of the internet since 2014.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation:
Statement on the FBI's Investigation of Suspicious Packages — Between October 22 and 24, 2018, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida. The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
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Associated Press:
The Latest: 2 suspicious packages addressed to Rep. Waters — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on explosive devices sent to former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, CNN and others (all times local): — The FBI is confirming that two additional suspicious packages, addressed to Rep. Maxine Waters …
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The Daily Beast:
Trump Allies Insist Bomb Threats Against Clinton, Obama, CNN Are ‘Pure BS,’ a ‘False Flag’ — Following bomb threats against two former presidents and other public figures, the far right began screaming that it was all a liberal plot to gain sympathy for the Democrats.
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David French / National Review:
It's Going to Get Worse — In the aftermath of the attempted bombings of George Soros, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John Brennan, I'm going to be pessimistic on an already-dark day. We've seen this movie before. We know what's going to happen next, and none of it is good.
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Todd J. Gillman / Dallas Morning News:
After joke about Beto sharing a cell with Hillary, Cruz denounces overheated rhetoric and mail bombs
Alexander Soros / New York Times:
The Hate That Is Consuming Us
The Hate That Is Consuming Us
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Dylan Byers / NBC News:
This isn't fake news: CNN president Zucker blasts Trump for attacks on the media
This isn't fake news: CNN president Zucker blasts Trump for attacks on the media
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Andrew C. McCarthy / National Review:
The Pipe-Bombs Story: Another Example of Why No One Trusts the Media
The Pipe-Bombs Story: Another Example of Why No One Trusts the Media
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New York Times, Washington Examiner and CNN
Josh Margolin / ABC News:
Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton, Obama intercepted; CNN evacuated after suspicious package found
Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton, Obama intercepted; CNN evacuated after suspicious package found
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Jack Crowe / National Review:
Pipe Bomb and Powder Delivered to CNN Were Harmless
Pipe Bomb and Powder Delivered to CNN Were Harmless
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CNN:
Another pipe bomb addressed to White House intercepted
Another pipe bomb addressed to White House intercepted
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William K. Rashbaum / New York Times:
Explosive Device Found in Mail Sent to the Clintons
Explosive Device Found in Mail Sent to the Clintons
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Brian Stelter / CNN:
Megyn Kelly's show in doubt after blackface comments — New York (CNN Business)Two years of pent-up bitterness and backbiting about Megyn Kelly have finally come to a head at NBC News. — Her exit from the 9 a.m. hour of the “Today” show appears to be imminent.
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Megyn Kelly Eyes New Role at NBC News (EXCLUSIVE) — Megyn Kelly and NBC News have engaged in conversations about her taking a new role at the news division, according to a person who has spoken with the anchor, suggesting both sides have grown weary of the intense scrutiny being placed …
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Hollywood Reporter:
Megyn Kelly No Longer at CAA (Exclusive) — The agency has parted ways with the ‘Today’ host a day after her on-air defense of blackface. — CAA is no longer working with Megyn Kelly, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. — The move comes a day after the host …
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Washington Post:
CIA director listens to audio of journalist's alleged murder — CIA Director Gina Haspel listened to audio purportedly capturing the interrogation and killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, giving a key member of President Trump's Cabinet access to the evidence used by Turkey to accuse Saudi Arabia of premeditated murder.
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Eli Rosenberg / Washington Post:
The GOP mailed wrong information to voters in a Senate battleground. They say it was a mistake. — The Republican National Committee sent out a mailer in a key state in the battle for the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections that erroneously informed voters about how to vote absentee.
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Carrie Dann / NBC News:
Poll: Abrams and Kemp virtually tied in Georgia governor's race
Poll: Abrams and Kemp virtually tied in Georgia governor's race
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Amy Gardner / Washington Post:
Judge orders Ga. officials to stop tossing absentee ballots over signatures
Judge orders Ga. officials to stop tossing absentee ballots over signatures
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Axios and Political Wire
miamiherald:
A Florida governor's debate so intense a racial slur was spelled out on live TV — Sequels rarely live up to the original. But in their second and final meeting before the Nov. 6 election for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum delivered a bare-knuckle brawl of a debate so heated …
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Veronica Rocha / CNN:
Trump blames opponents and media — President Donald Trump pointed the finger Wednesday night at Democrats and the news media for the turbulent national political environment, on the same day explosive devices were mailed to the Obamas, the Clintons, CNN and other public officials.
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Veronica Rocha / CNN:
Follow President Trump's rally in Wisconsin
Follow President Trump's rally in Wisconsin
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Alexander Mallin / ABC News:
President Trump after newsroom bomb threat: Media should ‘stop the endless hostility’
President Trump after newsroom bomb threat: Media should ‘stop the endless hostility’
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Rich Lowry / Politico:
The Caravan Is Real — The last thing the left wants prior to the midterms is an image dramatizing the weakness of our southern border. — So the caravan of thousands of migrants, emanating from Honduras and headed toward the United States, is considered an illegitimate story …
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Rachel Leingang / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — The Arizona State Troopers Association this week withdrew its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in the heated U.S. Senate race after members said they weren't properly consulted on the matter. — The association, which represents Arizona Department of Public Safety employees …
Fred Imbert / CNBC:
Dow tumbles 500 points, erases gains for the year as October swoon continues — Stocks fell sharply in volatile trading on Wednesday as losses in tech and AT&T shares outweighed a post-earnings bounce in Boeing. — The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 450 points as United Technologies and Caterpillar lagged.
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Pelosi / Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi:
Joint Statement from Leaders Pelosi and Schumer on President Trump's Remarks on Suspicious Packages Sent to Democratic leaders, CNN — Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued this statement after President Trump made remarks …
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Bloomberg Law:
DOJ: Businesses Can Discriminate Against Transgender Workers — The Justice Department today told the U.S. Supreme Court that businesses can discriminate against workers based on their gender identity without violating federal law. — Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the high court …
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Daily Mail:
A leading British businessman has been granted an injunction preventing the revelation of alleged sexual harassment and racial abuse of staff — Writing anonymously in The Telegraph, she said: 'He and I have met before on the odd occasion, but I don't know him well - and certainly not well enough …
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Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
House Republicans Launch New Anti-Soros Ad After Bomb Attempt on Billionaire Democrat Donor — The GOP is still portraying Soros as a shadowy figure who “owns” Democrats, even after a bomb was discovered in his mailbox. — House Republicans' campaign committee released …
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Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
Breitbart Prepares to Sue Sleeping Giants Over Lost Advertisers — Breitbart has lost hundreds of advertisers because of the group's campaign. Now it's moving towards a lawsuit. — Breitbart has been pressed since 2016 by a Twitter campaign called “Sleeping Giants,” …
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The Daily Beast:
Former GOP Candidate Arrested for Attempting to Kill With ‘Radioactive Material’ — The FBI arrested a man in Town of Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday for “trying to buy radioactive material with the intent to kill someone,” local news station WKOW reports.
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