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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Donald Trump Jr. Expecting to Be Indicted by Mueller Soon — Last year, Donald Trump Jr. testified that he never informed his father of a meeting with Russian officials promising “dirt” on Hillary Clinton. It seemed hard to believe that the ne'er-do-well son would neglect to seek credit …
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Zoe Tillman / BuzzFeed:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Submitted His Resignation To Trump — Sessions was one of President Trump's earliest supporters during the campaign. — Reporting From Washington, DC — Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump …
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Matthew Choi / Politico:
Trump gets in heated argument with CNN's Jim Acosta — President Donald Trump tussled with CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta on Wednesday, calling him a “rude, terrible person” after he asked about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation during a volatile news conference at the White House.
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Trump's new acting attorney general once mused about defunding Robert Mueller — This post was originally published in October and has been updated with Whitaker's installment. — Matthew Whitaker has been appointed acting attorney General after Jeff Sessions resigned Wednesday at President Trump's request.
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Kaelyn Forde / ABC News:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request — Jeff Sessions has resigned as attorney general effective immediately after being asked to do so by President Trump, sources told ABC News. — “At your request, I am submitting my resignation,” Sessions wrote in an undated letter to the president.
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Chris Strohm / Bloomberg:
Sessions Is Forced Out After Months of Trump Abuse Over Mueller — Attorney general went from early close adviser to outcast — Whitaker, a Mueller critic, is named acting attorney general — Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned at the request of President Donald Trump …
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New York Times:
Trump Forces Out Jeff Sessions as He Cleans House After the Midterms — WASHINGTON — President Trump forced out Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, ending a partnership that soured almost from the start of the administration and degenerated into one of the most acrimonious public standoffs between …
Washington Post:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request — Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned on Wednesday at President Trump's request, ending the tenure of a beleaguered loyalist whose relationship with the president was ruined when Sessions recused himself from control of the investigation …
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Laura Jarrett / CNN:
Jeff Sessions out as attorney general
Jeff Sessions out as attorney general
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Darren Samuelsohn / Politico:
Mueller has powerful new House allies as he bears down on Trump
Mueller has powerful new House allies as he bears down on Trump
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Wall Street Journal:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns from Trump White House
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns from Trump White House
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Natasha Bertrand / The Atlantic:
What Sessions's Resignation Means for Robert Mueller
What Sessions's Resignation Means for Robert Mueller
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Ezra Klein / Vox:
Republicans are paying the Trump tax — Trump's political strategy is failing. — At this point, Democrats look certain to take back the House. But due to geography and gerrymandering, their majority in the chamber will fall far short of their majority at the polls.
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Some Democrats are complaining about the ‘Senate popular vote.’ It's still not a thing. — And it doesn't say what Democrats think it does. — Democrats didn't win everywhere Tuesday night, despite their clear momentum. They won over the House and some governor seats …
Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Why Democrats' Gain Was More Impressive Than It Appears
Why Democrats' Gain Was More Impressive Than It Appears
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Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Eric Tucker / Associated Press:
Trump says government will halt if Dems investigate him
Trump says government will halt if Dems investigate him
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Charlie Mahtesian / Politico:
Trump's Narrative vs. Pelosi's Subpoenas
Trump's Narrative vs. Pelosi's Subpoenas
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Sarah Kendzior / Globe and Mail:
If the midterms were a test of the country's character, Americans failed
If the midterms were a test of the country's character, Americans failed
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Axios:
Two Americas: amplified, tearing apart
Two Americas: amplified, tearing apart
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CNN:
Paul Ryan: “Tonight history has repeated itself”
Paul Ryan: “Tonight history has repeated itself”
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Ronald A. Klain / Washington Post:
The first five things the Democrats should do with their House majority
The first five things the Democrats should do with their House majority
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Steven Shepard / Politico:
7 takeaways from a wild midterm election
7 takeaways from a wild midterm election
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Vanessa Williams / Washington Post:
Stacey Abrams still hoping for a runoff as Brian Kemp's lead narrows in Georgia governor's race — ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, continued Wednesday to hold out hope for a runoff with Republican Brian Kemp, who saw his lead shrink a bit overnight …
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Carol Anderson / The Atlantic:
Brian Kemp's Lead in Georgia Needs an Asterisk
Brian Kemp's Lead in Georgia Needs an Asterisk
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Adam Serwer / The Atlantic:
America's Problem Isn't Tribalism—It's Racism
America's Problem Isn't Tribalism—It's Racism
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Michelle L. Price / Associated Press:
Dead brothel owner wins election for Nevada legislative seat — LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada brothel owner and reality TV star who died last month after fashioning himself as a Donald Trump-style Republican candidate has won a heavily GOP state legislative district.
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Matthew Dessem / Slate:
Meet the Republican Party's Newest Rising Star: a Nevada Brothel Owner Who's Been Dead for Three Weeks
Meet the Republican Party's Newest Rising Star: a Nevada Brothel Owner Who's Been Dead for Three Weeks
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The Daily Beast:
Dana Rohrabacher, Putin's Favorite Congressman, Loses his Seat to Democrat Harley Rouda — Rep. Dana Rohrabacher—the pro-Russia Republican who once boasted about a drunken arm-wrestling contest with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the 1990s—has lost his seat to Democrat Harley Rouda.
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Jim Nelson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Wisconsin recount law changed by Gov. Scott Walker - who may be seeking a recount after loss to Evers — If the election for the governor of Wisconsin goes to a recount — a prospect raised by supporters of Gov. Scott Walker who lost to Tony Evers by more than 30,000 votes …
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Sam Levine / HuffPost:
Michigan Just Made It A Lot Easier To Vote — The state now has automatic and same-day registration, in addition to a slew of other voting reforms. — Michigan voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment intended to make it drastically easier to cast a ballot in the state.
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Dave Jamieson / HuffPost:
Arkansas Voters Approve Minimum Wage Hike
Julia Manchester / The Hill:
House GOP fight begins: Jordan challenges McCarthy — Conservative Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced his bid for House minority leader on Wednesday, challenging Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) hours after Democrats regained control of the lower chamber. — “I plan to run for minority leader …
Matt Dixon / Politico:
Nelson, Scott race headed to recount — The razor-thin Florida Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and the state's Republican Gov. Rick Scott is headed to a recount, Nelson's campaign announced Wednesday morning. — With more than 8 million votes cast, the two candidates …
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Caroline Kelly / CNN:
Nelson calls for recount in Florida Senate race
Nelson calls for recount in Florida Senate race
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Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
Incoming Democrat Chairman: Dems Will Go ‘All-In’ On Russia, Impeach Kavanaugh For ‘Perjury’ — Also laments that elite Republicans are joining Democrats. — Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., revealed plans for House Democrats to investigate …
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NBC News:
Paul Manafort's ex-son-in-law Yohai charged with another real estate scam in LA — Jeffrey Yohai was out on bond while awaiting sentencing when he committed the new crimes, say federal prosecutors. — LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors allege Paul Manafort's former son-in-law engaged …
Robert Sanchez / 5280:
Tom Sullivan Wins an Unlikely Campaign for a Colorado House Seat — It's been six years and nearly four months since Tom Sullivan's son, Alex, was murdered in the Aurora theater shooting. Now, the 62-year-old former postal worker will represent Colorado's House District 37.
Mikhael Smits / Washington Free Beacon:
Alyssa Milano Refuses to Speak at Next Women's March, Cites Anti-Semitism — Actress Alyssa Milano said in a recent interview that she does not intend to support the Women's March so long as it defends “bigotry or anti-Semitism.” — In an interview with The Advocate, a gay community magazine …
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Politico:
‘Pretty ballsy’: How McConnell and Trump blew away Senate Democrats — The Senate leader made an early tactical decision not to contest several Midwestern states that voted for Trump. — Claire McCaskill and Chuck Schumer had a seemingly picayune run-in over the summer that spoke volumes …
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Antonio Olivo / Washington Post:
Virginia Senate election loss leaves Corey Stewart with uncertain future — The night Corey A. Stewart narrowly lost the Republican nomination for Virginia governor in 2017, he was already plotting his next big move: a “vicious, ruthless” campaign against Sen. Tim Kaine that Stewart vowed would torch the affable Democrat.
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez / Arizona Republic:
Sinema vs. McSally … For Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally, Tuesday night was supposed to mark the end of a hard-fought battle that tested vastly different visions for the nation. — But as Election Day came to an end, the race for Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat ended exactly how it has played …
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Wendy Underhill / ncsl.org:
A Modest Shift to the Dems — Democrats scored significant wins Tuesday in 2018 legislative elections—but it was hardly a blowout. Republicans continue to have a robust advantage in legislative and state control, as they have since 2010. And the elections held few surprises.
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