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ProPublica:
Federal Authorities Raided Trump Fundraiser's Office in Money Laundering Probe — Federal authorities raided the office of Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy last summer, seeking records related to his dealings with foreign officials and Trump administration associates, according to a sealed search warrant obtained by ProPublica.
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
Beto O'Rourke Raised $6.1 Million Online in First 24 Hours of Campaign — WASHINGTON — Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6 million online in the first 24 hours after announcing his presidential campaign last week, according to his campaign, outpacing his rivals for the Democratic nomination …
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Daniel Strauss / Politico:
'He's the real deal': Beto's jaw-dropping windfall quiets critics
'He's the real deal': Beto's jaw-dropping windfall quiets critics
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Washington Post
David Siders / Politico:
Despite crowds, Beto campaign gets a rocky rollout
Despite crowds, Beto campaign gets a rocky rollout
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Beto O'Rourke's huge $6.1 million one-day haul, in context
Beto O'Rourke's huge $6.1 million one-day haul, in context
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Donna Brazile / Fox News:
Why I am excited to join Fox News and take part in a civil - and sensible - debate — I am excited by the opportunity to share my perspective and views with the Fox News audience and to help shape the dialogue at this important juncture in our history. More importantly, I'm eager to learn from the experience.
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile Joins Fox News as Contributor
Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile Joins Fox News as Contributor
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New York Times:
Gunman Aboard a Tram Kills at Least 3 in Utrecht, the Netherlands — Three people died and five were injured on Monday in a shooting on a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, which the authorities called a possible terrorist attack, and a manhunt was underway for a gunman who escaped the scene.
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Janet Hook / Los Angeles Times:
The burden of a 40-year career: Some of Joe Biden's record doesn't age well — Joe Biden is carrying a 20th century voting record into a 21st century political dogfight. — During more than 40 years in public life, Biden has taken an array of stances at odds with today's Democratic Party consensus.
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James Hohmann / Washington Post:
The Daily 202: Decrying court packing, Michael Bennet pleads with Democrats to care more about electability — THE BIG IDEA: — CONCORD, N.H.—Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) slammed his head on the table four times when I asked what he thought about other Democratic presidential contenders embracing …
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Washington Free Beacon
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Christopher Mathias / HuffPost:
Exclusive: 7 U.S. Military Members Identified As Part Of White Nationalist Group
Exclusive: 7 U.S. Military Members Identified As Part Of White Nationalist Group
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John Wagner / Washington Post:
A ‘pathetic life’: Meghan McCain escalates her pushback against Trump — Meghan McCain said Monday that President Trump is leading a “pathetic life” as she escalated her pushback against Trump's weekend attacks on Twitter against her late father. — “He spends his weekend obsessing over great men …
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Peter Wehner / The Atlantic:
A Damaged Soul and a Disordered Personality
A Damaged Soul and a Disordered Personality
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USA Today:
Poll: Half of Americans say Trump is victim of a ‘witch hunt’ as trust in Mueller erodes — After almost two years, Mueller's Russia investigation status can be confusing. Here's an overview of the central question, and what we know. — CONNECT — WASHINGTON - Amid signs …
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Princeton University News:
Alan Krueger, prominent Princeton economist, passes away — Alan Krueger, prominent Princeton economist, passes away — Princeton University is saddened to share that Alan Krueger, James Madison Professor of Political Economy, passed away over the weekend.
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Ben Casselman / New York Times:
Alan B. Krueger, Economic Aide to Clinton and Obama, Dies at 58
Alan B. Krueger, Economic Aide to Clinton and Obama, Dies at 58
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Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
Fox News struggles to preserve the profits of hatred — Jeanine Pirro's chuckle was a sweet touch for an embattled president. It was Jan. 12, and President Trump had called in to Pirro's Saturday night program on Fox News. Meanwhile, the New York Times had just reported that the FBI …
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New York Times:
Lobbying Case Against Democrat With Ties to Manafort Reaches Key Stage — WASHINGTON — A long-running federal investigation into a former White House counsel in the Obama administration is reaching a critical stage, presenting the Justice Department with a decision about whether to charge …
Emily Crockett / Shareblue Media:
GOP congressman fantasizes about killing liberals in new civil war — White supremacist Rep. Steve King has outdone himself this time. — Just days after a white supremacist murdered 50 Muslims in New Zealand with a gun, the openly white supremacist Rep. Steve King (R-IA) …
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Ed Mazza / HuffPost:
White Nationalist Rep. Steve King Posts Violent Meme About New Civil War
White Nationalist Rep. Steve King Posts Violent Meme About New Civil War
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Laura Strickler / NBC News:
Ben Carson's schedule shows Friday trips to Florida, lunch with My Pillow founder — For 5 Fridays out of 31, Carson was off or had no appointments. For 5 more he left before 2 p.m. to fly to South Florida, where he owns a mansion. — WASHINGTON — Ben Carson's daily schedule from 2017 shows …
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Kansas City Star:
Blunt disinvited to GOP event in backlash over vote to block Trump's emergency powers — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has been disinvited from a local GOP gathering in Christian County, Missouri, next month amid a backlash over his vote to block President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers to build a border wall.
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
GOP moves to rein in president's emergency powers
GOP moves to rein in president's emergency powers
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Alex Daugherty / miamiherald:
Democrats call for counterintelligence investigation of massage parlor boss Cindy Yang — Democrats in Congress are asking the FBI to investigate former Florida massage parlor owner Li “Cindy” Yang after the Miami Herald and others reported on Yang's access to President Donald Trump and work …
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The Daily Beast:
House Judiciary Committee Planning Hearing on the Rise of White Nationalism — Days after the massacre in New Zealand, lawmakers are looking for more information from federal agencies on what's being done to confront the threat. — The House Judiciary Committee is planning on hosting …
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Daniel Flatley / Bloomberg:
DHS Chief Connects New Zealand and U.S. Attacks as Terrorism
Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
Michael Flynn's Family Is at War With Each Other Over QAnon — The retired general's brother and sister are fanning the flames. His son is a public skeptic. — Michael Flynn's family members appear to be at war with each other over the QAnon conspiracy theory and whether Flynn himself is playing a role in it.
Washington Post:
The meeting was supposed to ease tensions between Muslim and Jewish Democrats. It ended with tears. — It was supposed to be a chance for Muslim and Jewish House Democrats to ease tensions and find common ground. It ended with one lawmaker in tears. — At a late-night meeting blocks …
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Marianne LeVine / Politico:
2020 Dems warm to expanding Supreme Court — After watching Mitch McConnell transform the judiciary over the past four years, liberals are demanding a bold response. And Democrats are listening. — Sens. Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand told POLITICO they would not rule …
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David Bauder / Associated Press:
Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news — NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's effort to establish a service that provides its users with local news and information is being hindered by the lack of outlets where the company's technicians can find original reporting.
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Madeleine Kearns / National Review:
Stop Politicizing the Christchurch Killings — Now is the time to console the grieving and honor the dead, rather than trying to score points in the culture wars. — As the families of the 50 Muslims gunned down at two New Zealand Mosques on Friday mourned, Senator Fraser Anning …
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Jason Horowitz / New York Times:
A Forgotten Italian Port Could Become a Chinese Gateway to Europe — TRIESTE, Italy — For centuries, this cosmopolitan port city at the northern tip of Italy's Adriatic coast acted as a geographic pivot point between empires. Then, for nearly 70 years, Trieste's geopolitical star dimmed …