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Julia Ainsley / NBC News:
James Comey says he is confused by Mueller's decision on obstruction — “The entire rationale for a special counsel is to make sure the politicals aren't making the key charging decisions,” the former FBI chief said. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former FBI Director James Comey told an audience …
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George T. Conway III / Washington Post:
George Conway: Trump is guilty — of being unfit for office — George T. Conway III is a lawyer in New York. — Very little was surprising about the conclusion of the special counsel's investigation. For one thing, it wasn't surprising that Robert S. Mueller III's probe prompted great commotion …
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Mueller's Investigation Erases a Line Drawn After Watergate — WASHINGTON — After Watergate, it was unthinkable that a president would fire an F.B.I. director who was investigating him or his associates. Or force out an attorney general for failing to protect him from an investigation.
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Karoun Demirjian / Washington Post:
‘Undoubtedly there is collusion’: Trump antagonist Adam Schiff doubles down after Mueller finds no conspiracy — President Trump, emboldened by the special counsel's determination he was not part of a criminal conspiracy to sway the 2016 election, has an early target as he seeks recompense from his critics …
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The Daily Beast:
MSNBC's Trump-Russia Ratings Juggernaut Fizzles: ‘Time to Pivot to 2020’ — The Mueller report and its potential implications have driven the network's coverage—and monster ratings—for two years. Now it's ended with a whimper, leaving execs in a bind. — Attorney General William Barr's …
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Kim Wehle / The Bulwark:
Debunking Three Myths About Barr's Summary of the Mueller Report — William Barr's missive purporting to briefly summarize Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report was, as the Washington Post pointed out, mischaracterized by cable news. Given the language of Barr's carefully lawyered letter, this is somewhat to be expected.
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Joe Pompeo / Vanity Fair:
“There Was No Market for Skepticism”: Surprise Mueller Ending Stuns MSNBC—But the Resistance Show Will Go On
“There Was No Market for Skepticism”: Surprise Mueller Ending Stuns MSNBC—But the Resistance Show Will Go On
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MSNBC, Informed Comment, Raw Story and Contemptor
New York Times:
For Trump's Aides, Celebratory Dinners and a Hunger for Revenge
For Trump's Aides, Celebratory Dinners and a Hunger for Revenge
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Salon, The Week, Denver Post, Fox News and Big League Politics
Andrew McCarthy / Fox News:
How long has Mueller known there was no Trump-Russia collusion?
Eli Yokley / Morning Consult:
Trump's Popularity Unchanged After Completion of Mueller Probe
Trump's Popularity Unchanged After Completion of Mueller Probe
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New York Magazine, Hullabaloo and Political Wire
Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Rachel Maddow, the left's powerhouse on cable, won't let the Mueller probe go.
Rachel Maddow, the left's powerhouse on cable, won't let the Mueller probe go.
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Burgess Everett / Politico:
White House Obamacare reversal made over Cabinet objections — The Trump administration's surprising move to invalidate Obamacare on Monday came despite the opposition of two key cabinet secretaries: Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Attorney General Bill Barr.
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The Daily Beast:
‘WTF Is Wrong With Them’: Republicans Horrified as Trump Goes After Obamacare Again — Basking in the best week of his presidency, Trump decided to re-engage the issue that's vexed him the most. — Over the past 24 hours, Republican officials have watched in horror as the Trump administration …
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New York Times:
What Happens if Obamacare Is Struck Down?
What Happens if Obamacare Is Struck Down?
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John Bresnahan / Politico:
'He's doing a victory lap': Rejuvenated Trump pushes aggressive agenda post-Mueller
'He's doing a victory lap': Rejuvenated Trump pushes aggressive agenda post-Mueller
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No More Mister Nice Blog, New York Times, Raw Story and The Garden Island
Susan Page / USA Today:
Barbara Bush: Did she still consider herself a Republican? 'I'd probably say no today.' — Barbara Bush, in a forthcoming book, had given up on the Republican Party. Susan Page expounds upon the story from her book, “The Matriarch.” — CONNECT — EXCLUSIVE: This story is adapted …
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Los Angeles Times:
For Michael Avenatti, a luxury lifestyle built on a purported house of cards — Long before he was Stormy Daniels' lawyer, well before he was accused of trying to shake down Nike for millions of dollars, Michael Avenatti was an Orange County plaintiff's attorney living a luxe life adorned with fast cars …
Chicago Tribune:
Indefensible: With no good explanation, prosecutors give Jussie Smollett a pass — Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building after all charges were dropped in his disorderly conduct case on March 26, 2019. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
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Catherine Rampell / Washington Post:
The op-ed that got Stephen Moore his Fed nomination is based on two major falsehoods — President Trump reportedly chose Stephen Moore for one of the vacancies at the Federal Reserve Board after reading a Wall Street Journal op-ed Moore wrote attacking the Fed.
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New York Times:
He's No ‘Sycophant’ for Trump, Expected Fed Nominee Says
He's No ‘Sycophant’ for Trump, Expected Fed Nominee Says
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Talking Points Memo, CNBC, Econlib and Wall Street Journal
Victoria Guida / Politico:
Trump's pick of Moore for Fed sparks concern among bankers
Trump's pick of Moore for Fed sparks concern among bankers
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Doha Madani / NBC News:
Betsy DeVos grilled in Congress over proposed elimination of Special Olympics funding — “What is it that we have a problem with, with children who are in special education?” a Democratic representative asked the education secretary. — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos struggled …
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Todd Spangler / Detroit Free Press:
Betsy DeVos: Deep cuts to Special Olympics, student programs are warranted
Betsy DeVos: Deep cuts to Special Olympics, student programs are warranted
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Nancy Cook / Politico:
How Frank Luntz went from Trump enemy to White House insider — Frank Luntz had long been a loyal Republican insider — until Donald Trump came along. During the 2016 campaign, Luntz openly criticized Trump, who attacked the storied pollster as a “low class snob” and called for Fox News to dump him from its airwaves.
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Alayna Treene / Axios:
Inside the Trump campaign's plan of attack — Some candidates haven't even formally announced their decision to run yet, but President Trump's re-election campaign is already gathering ammunition to use against his opponents and mapping out the regions where he is weakest.
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John Bowden / The Hill:
Almost half in new poll still say Trump, Russia colluded — Almost half the Americans surveyed in a new poll still say they believe that President Trump's campaign colluded with Russia, despite a summary of the special counsel's investigation that said there was no evidence to support that finding.
David Harris / Orlando Sentinel:
Boeing 737 Max makes emergency landing at Orlando International Airport — A promotional video for the Boeing 737 MAX 10, which was designed to be the most profitable single-aisle aircraft with lower seat costs. Federal regulators continue to investigate two deadly crashes involving the plane model.
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The Daily Beast:
He's Trump's Point Man on Iran—and Under Investigation — Brian Hook is driving an aggressive Iran policy... while he and several other officials have to deal with a far-reaching probe into allegations of political reprisal. — This should be a good time to be Brian Hook.
Caroline Kitchener / The Lily:
This millennial congresswoman is bringing vulnerability to Capitol Hill — Katie Hill is ready to share her most personal experiences with the 116th Congress … Rep. Katie Hill (D-Calif.) ran what she calls “the most millennial campaign ever.” When she first announced her candidacy …
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Des Moines Register:
EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth Warren lays out plan to target corporate agriculture, support family farms — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is taking aim at some of the nation's largest agribusiness companies, such as Tyson and Bayer-Monsanto, continuing her campaign's assault on corporate consolidation.
Daniel Newhauser / National Journal:
NRA Wades Into Debate Over Violence Against Women Act — A handful of disputes, including over VAWA, have exposed rifts within the GOP on gun issues. — Congress arrived to work Tuesday greeted by 10-foot tall letters facing the Capitol's East Front spelling out a stark message from gun-control advocates …
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David Leonhardt / New York Times:
John Roberts, Legislator — A new book tells of political horse-trading at the Supreme Court. — During a 10-day break for the Supreme Court in April 2012, several justices left Washington to give lectures or take short vacations. But both John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy remained in Washington …
Jerry Taylor / Niskanen Center:
An Open Letter to Green New Dealers — I write this as a friend who wants your movement to succeed. Your cause is just and, due to decades worth of political inaction (some of which, I'm sorry to say, I have to personally account for), the hour is late. As the U.N.'s sixth Global …