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New York Times:
Erik Prince Recruits Ex-Spies to Help Infiltrate Liberal Groups — Mr. Prince, a contractor close to the Trump administration, contacted veteran spies for operations by Project Veritas, the conservative group known for conducting stings on news organizations and other groups.
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The Gateway Pundit and The Week
David Nakamura / Washington Post:
‘Maybe I have a natural ability’: Trump plays medical expert on coronavirus by second-guessing the professionals — The Debrief: An occasional series offering a reporter's insights — President Trump likes to say that he fell into politics almost by accident, and on Friday …
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Washington Post:
What went wrong with the coronavirus tests in the U.S. — Since Renee Schwartz developed shortness of breath and a severe cough two weeks ago, she has been trying desperately to get a coronavirus test. She has already been tested for the flu — she was negative — and other problems have been ruled out.
New York Times:
With Test Kits in Short Supply, Health Officials Sound Alarms — Despite efforts by President Trump and others to reassure the public that tests are getting disseminated quickly, several states, doctors and patients complained that access was limited. — President Trump claimed again …
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CNBC
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Which is Trump more worried about: Coronavirus numbers or coronavirus patients?
Which is Trump more worried about: Coronavirus numbers or coronavirus patients?
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Digby's Hullabaloo, No More Mister Nice Blog, The Atlantic, Daily Kos and New York Post
Washington Post:
21 people test positive for coronavirus on California cruise ship, out of 46 tested so far
21 people test positive for coronavirus on California cruise ship, out of 46 tested so far
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Slate
Joanne Kenen / Politico:
How testing failures allowed coronavirus to sweep the U.S.
Marlow Stern / The Daily Beast:
Bill Maher Goes Full Sexist, Defends Chris Matthews and Mocks His Sexual Harassment Accuser — It was a truly ugly, outrageously sexist display from the “Real Time” host. — After an extended (and terribly lame) opening monologue bit on the coronavirus and the bang-up job that “Donald Trump …
Taylor Locke / CNBC:
Amtrak suspends nonstop Acela service between DC and New York due to coronavirus — The Acela nonstop service will be temporarily suspended starting Tuesday, March 10 until Tuesday, May 26. — Amtrak has also waived change fees on all existing or new reservations made before April 30.
Masha Gessen / New Yorker:
The Innocuous Story of Bernie Sanders's Trip to Russia — On Thursday night, the Times published an article titled “As Bernie Sanders Pushed for Closer Ties, Soviet Union Spotted Opportunity.” The subtitle: “Previously unseen documents from a Soviet archive show how hard Mr. Sanders worked …
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Washington Post:
Trump picks Mark Meadows to be new White House chief of staff — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump announced Friday that he has selected outgoing Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) as his next White House chief of staff, tapping one of his most stalwart congressional allies to run the White House …
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New York Times:
Trump Names Mark Meadows Chief of Staff, Ousting Mick Mulvaney
Trump Names Mark Meadows Chief of Staff, Ousting Mick Mulvaney
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Tamara Keith / NPR:
Mick Mulvaney Out, Mark Meadows In As White House Chief Of Staff
Mick Mulvaney Out, Mark Meadows In As White House Chief Of Staff
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Sharon LaFraniere / New York Times:
Barr Increasingly Appears Focused on Undermining Mueller Inquiry — A judge's criticism cast light on the first in a series of steps by the attorney general to take aim at the Russia investigation. — WASHINGTON — Attorney General William P. Barr testified before Congress last spring that …
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Another judge orders review of Russia-probe related document
Another judge orders review of Russia-probe related document
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Letters from an American
Daniel Dale / CNN:
Fact check: White House falsely claims the coronavirus has been ‘contained’ in the US — Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, falsely claimed on Friday that the coronavirus “is contained” in the US. Another senior Trump official …
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Matt Wilstein / The Daily Beast:
Fox News Catches Kellyanne Conway Lying for Trump About Cutting Entitlements — “He didn't say that,” Conway said just before Fox News played a clip of Trump saying just that. — “Oh, we'll be cutting.” — Those four words—spoken in response to a question about entitlements during …
Politico:
Bad Air: Pilots worldwide complain of unsafe cabin fumes — In 2014, while flying a plane full of passengers for a subsidiary of United Express, pilot Richard Papp said he became so overwhelmed with nausea and dizziness that he “couldn't think straight” and could barely fly safely …
Bloomberg:
Iranian Lawmaker Dies of Coronavirus as Infections Spread — An Iranian lawmaker died from the new coronavirus, the first member of parliament to succumb to the disease, as the government reported another surge in infections. — Fatemeh Rahbar, 55, went into a coma on Thursday and never recovered …
Jon Campbell / lohud.com:
Coronavirus: Concern over New Rochelle case stretches to Washington D.C. — ALBANY - A 50-year-old New Rochelle man attended a few events at his local synagogue the weekend before last — a bat mitzvah, a funeral, regular services. Hundreds of other people were there, too.
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Politico
Nathan J. Robinson / Current Affairs:
Democrats, You Really Do Not Want To Nominate Joe Biden … If you are a Democrat, you may be thinking about the presidential primary something like this: Joe Biden doesn't seem like a bad guy. He was a good Vice President under Obama, and he's certainly better than the monster we have in the White House right now.
New York Times:
Coronavirus Live Updates: Outbreak Spreads in U.S. and Surges in Europe; American Sailor Infected in Italy — U.S. cases pass 310, Amtrak cancels nonstop service between New York and Washington for lack of demand and thousands on a cruise ship off California await testing.
Washington Post:
Live updates: More than 1,200 new cases reported in Italy in past 24 hours; New York has 21 additional cases — New York confirmed 21 new coronavirus cases Saturday, and Italy reported that country's biggest daily increase in infections since the outbreak there began.
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Variety, UPI, ABC News and The Daily Beast
Politico:
Biden, Bullock boost Dems' Senate hopes — Democrats' bid to recapture the Senate got a major boost this week. — Joe Biden surged to the top of the presidential primary, temporarily calming widespread fear about running with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at the top of their ticket.
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Associated Press and Raw Story
KGO / ABC7:
Live coronavirus updates: Stanford canceling all in-person courses for remainder of winter quarter amid COVID-19 concerns — SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The outbreak of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is having a major impact across the world but also in cities across Northern California.
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Washington Post:
As the U.S.-backed government in Bolivia unleashes a wave of political persecution, the Trump administration remains silent — LA PAZ, Bolivia — The knock at Orestes Sotomayor's door on the outskirts of this high-altitude metropolis came just as he was about to leave for work.
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Lawyers, Guns & Money
Paul Brandus / USA Today:
On coronavirus, Trump owes us straight talk and a push for guaranteed paid sick leave — Trump and his aides should be honest about the medical and financial predicaments millions of Americans could face, and try to do something to help. — We knew, at some point, that it would come to this.
Sabrina Tavernise / New York Times:
A Sanders Voter, Weary of Debt at 29: ‘I Have Nothing to Lose’ — Brian Michelz has never worn a political T-shirt or been to a campaign rally. But when he voted for the first time in his life, it was for Bernie Sanders. What will he do if Mr. Sanders loses?
Aamer Madhani / Associated Press:
Trump's challenge: keeping his act fresh in reelection year — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Donald Trump show has a consistent script. Same villains. Same nicknames. Same grievances. Same hero: himself. — At raucous rallies held mostly in states that are friendly to him …
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Boris Johnson Launches War on U.K.'s Own Deep State — A juicy boss-from-hell story illuminates the tensions between Britain's radical new government and its solicitous but unyielding civil service. — LONDON — She is accused of flinging a folder at an aide, hitting the staffer in the head.
Vanessa Gera / Associated Press:
Poland's President Signs Bill Funding Public Media Amid Reelection Campaign — (WARSAW, Poland) — Poland's president has signed a bill earmarking nearly 2 billion zlotys ($510 million) to fund public television and radio, broadcast outlets that have become mouthpieces for the country's right-wing government …
Katy Tur / MSNBC:
Columbia U doctor on federal response to coronavirus: ‘gross amateur hour incompetence’ — This morning President Trump signed an emergency bill for $8.4 billion coronavirus funding. Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director Of Columbia University's National Center For Disaster Preparedness joins Yasmin Vossoughian …
USA Today:
Trump praises CDC amid coronvirus outbreak, calls Washington governor ‘a snake’ during visit to agency — Courtney Subramanian David JacksonUSA TODAY — WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump tried to calm nerves amid the global outbreak of coronavirus while touring the Centers for Disease Control …
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Matthew Choi / Politico:
Trump calls Inslee a ‘snake’ over criticism of coronavirus rhetoric
Trump calls Inslee a ‘snake’ over criticism of coronavirus rhetoric
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