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Ben Kamisar / NBC News:
Cohen cooperation is proof of Russian ‘leverage’ over Trump, incoming House Judiciary chairman says — “The time that he can get away with lying to the American people all the time and evading accountability is coming to an end,” Rep. Nadler said. — WASHINGTON — New York Democrat Jerry Nadler …
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Kris Schneider / ABC News:
Top House Intel committee Democrat says Trump and his business were ‘compromised’ — Rep. Adam Schiff, the leading Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that there is now a witness in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen …
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
James Comey reaches deal with Congressional Republicans to testify about 2016 investigations, drops legal challenge — Former FBI Director James Comey has dropped a legal challenge to a Republican-led effort to compel his testimony before Congress, which is seeking more information …
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New York Times, ThinkProgress, TheBlaze and Bloomberg
NBC News:
Russian spokesman says there were contacts on Trump Tower, but they ‘disappeared’
Russian spokesman says there were contacts on Trump Tower, but they ‘disappeared’
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Hullabaloo, POLITICUSUSA, Reuters and Mediaite
Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller:
Comey Strikes Deal Regarding Congressional Testimony
Comey Strikes Deal Regarding Congressional Testimony
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The Gateway Pundit, NPR and Talking Points Memo
Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
Despite Big House Losses, G.O.P. Shows No Signs of Course Correction — WASHINGTON — With a brutal finality, the extent of the Republicans' collapse in the House came into focus last week as more races slipped away from them and their losses neared 40 seats.
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CNN:
Jamal Khashoggi's private WhatsApp messages may offer new clues to killing — London (CNN)In his public writings, Jamal Khashoggi's criticism of Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was measured. In private, the Washington Post columnist didn't hold back.
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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
The Patrician President and the Reporterette: a Screwball Story — My faithful correspondent, Poppy Bush, scribbling and typing notes through decades of history. — Nobody understood our relationship — least of all us. — It was, admittedly, odd. — “I like you,” the first President Bush wrote …
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No More Mister Nice Blog
Thomas Boswell / Washington Post:
George H.W. Bush had a love of sports and an affinity for at least one sportswriter — One day nearly 30 years ago, I got a call at home from the sports department of The Washington Post. — “You said not to give your home phone number to anybody,” a young news aide said. “But can I give it to the president?”
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Franklin Foer / The Atlantic:
The Last WASP President — The world overflows with affection …
The Last WASP President — The world overflows with affection …
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Roey Hadar / ABC News:
Colin Powell, James Baker remember former President George H.W. Bush
Colin Powell, James Baker remember former President George H.W. Bush
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The Daily Caller, Washington Post, Politico, The Moderate Voice and FiveThirtyEight
Adam Behsudi / Politico:
Trump says he will withdraw from NAFTA, pressuring Congress to approve new trade deal — ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said Saturday he intends to formally notify Canada and Mexico of his intention to withdraw from the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement in six months.
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Trump's new NAFTA faces uphill battle in Congress
Trump's new NAFTA faces uphill battle in Congress
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Genie Gratto / NBC News:
Sen. Kamala Harris nears decision on 2020 presidential bid — “Over the holiday, I will make that decision with my family,” she told Mika Brzezinski at the Know Your Value conference in San Francisco on Saturday. — Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California announced on Saturday …
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Quint Forgey / Politico:
Harris to make 2020 decision ‘over the holiday’
Harris to make 2020 decision ‘over the holiday’
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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Curtains for the Clintons — TORONTO — The snow is falling lightly. — My thoughts are racing darkly. — I'm feeling something foreign, something I've never felt before. It takes me a moment to identify it. — I'm feeling sorry for the Clintons.
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New York Times:
He's Built an Empire, With Detained Migrant Children as the Bricks — The founder of Southwest Key made millions off of housing migrant children. His nonprofit has stockpiled taxpayer dollars and possibly engaged in self-dealing with top executives. — Juan Sanchez grew up along …
Politico:
Trump assents to shutdown delay — ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump and congressional leaders are getting ready to punt on a major shutdown fight over Trump's border wall for at least a week. — The president said he would back a two-week delay of a government shutdown battle …
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Natasha Korecki / Politico:
'He's going through a pretty rough time': Avenatti crashes and burns — Michael Avenatti's cable TV bookings have dwindled. He was uninvited from one prominent Democratic event and skipped out on another. Now his highest-profile client is bringing new allegations against him.
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The Daily Caller and Law & Crime
Aron Heller / Associated Press:
Israeli police recommend indicting Netanyahu in telecom case — JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery charges related to a corruption case involving Israel's telecom giant, prompting immediate calls for his resignation.
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Ruth Eglash / Washington Post:
Israeli police recommend charging Netanyahu in third corruption case
Israeli police recommend charging Netanyahu in third corruption case
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ABC News:
‘This Week’ Transcript 12-2-18: James Baker, Colin Powell, Rep. Adam Schiff and Roger Stone — A rush transcript of a special edition of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” airing on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
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Ashley Southall / New York Times:
Found: Lovebirds Who Lost an Engagement Ring Down a Times Square Grate — He liked it, so he put a ring on it. — But it was too big and it slipped off, disappearing Friday night into the abyss of a Times Square sidewalk grate, mere hours after a romantic New York City wedding proposal.
Alex Seitz-Wald / NBC News:
Obama aides say Beto O'Rourke reminds them of the ex-president. Obama agrees. — Ex-staffers have reached out to the Texas Democrat to offer advice — and encouragement — as he weighs a bid for the White House. — WASHINGTON — Rep. Beto O'Rourke may have lost in Texas, but he's winning in Obamaland.
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William March / Tampa Bay Times:
Ross Spano acknowledges possible ‘violation’ of campaign finance law — The newly elected congressman made a news release Saturday. — Newly elected congressman Ross Spano has acknowledged that his campaign financing “may have been in violation” of federal law.
Brittany Wallman / Sun-Sentinel:
Brenda Snipes says she'll fight suspension by Gov. Scott, and rescinds resignation — Dr. Brenda Snipes thanks supporters and asks people to keep an open mind, as she announces she will fight the governor's suspension. At right is former state Rep. Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed.
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Gary Fineout / Washington Times:
Broward elections supervisor Brenda Snipes rescinds resignation, vows fight ‘to the very end’
Broward elections supervisor Brenda Snipes rescinds resignation, vows fight ‘to the very end’
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