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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.
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:   21 people test positive for coronavirus on California cruise ship, out of 46 tested so far
ABC News:   2 die from coronavirus in Florida, raising US death toll to 17
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.
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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 …
Discussion: CNBC
Joanne Kenen / Politico:   How testing failures allowed coronavirus to sweep the U.S.
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
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story
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 …
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
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.
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?
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New York Times:   The Bernie Sanders Personality Test
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 …
Discussion: The Hill, Vox and The Intellectualist
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 …
Discussion: HuffPost and Vanity Fair
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 …
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.
Discussion: New York Post, KRON4 and NPR
CNN:
Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor  —  Watch Drew Griffin's report on what Jim Jordan knew about the OSU abuse allegations at 5 p.m. ET, on CNN's “The Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer.  —  (CNN)Tito Vazquez says he still remembers the day three decades ago when …
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.
Discussion: Associated Press and Raw Story
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.
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money
Todd Ruger / Roll Call:
Arrest McGahn?  House hints of possibility in court filing on subpoenas  —  The move would be an effort to force federal courts to decide whether congressional subpoenas can be enforced  —  The House hinted Friday that it might have to arrest former White House Counsel Don McGahn …
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.
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.
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 …
Discussion: The Root
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New York Times:
Saudi Prince Detains Senior Members of Royal Family  —  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has detained a brother of the king, a former crown prince and a cousin, royals who may have been seen as threats to his rule.  —  In a fresh episode of Saudi palace intrigue, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
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Aamer Madhani / Associated Press:
Trump's challenge: keeping his act fresh in reelection year
Jon Campbell / lohud.com:
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Annie Linskey / Washington Post:
Elizabeth Warren faces another big choice — whom (if anyone) to endorse
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Mark Landler / New York Times:
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Dana Milbank / Washington Post:
Got a medical question? Ask Dr. Trump!
Tim Ryan / courthousenews.com:
Pause Lifted on Sweeping Pharmaceutical Discovery Order
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Jane Fonda avoids arrest at LA climate change protest, talks Bernie as ‘climate candidate’
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Adolfo Flores / BuzzFeed News:
An Asylum-Seeker Who Was Kidnapped And Tortured With Acid Begged US Border Officers Not To Send Her Back.
Discussion: ImmigrationProf Blog
Chris Sommerfeldt / The Seattle Times:
Biden and Sanders expected to be alone in qualifying for next debate
Nick Mutch / The Daily Beast:
Christopher Steele Whacks Mueller Report and ‘Bad Faith’ Team Trump
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Trump Says Coronavirus Will Help the Economy by Stopping All Travel
Discussion: Political Wire
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
White House hires another college senior for sensitive administration post
Discussion: The Hill
Brad Heath / Reuters:
Americans divided on party lines over risk from coronavirus: Reuters/Ipsos poll
 

 
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Athena Stavrou / The Independent:
More than 230 media industry professionals, including anonymous BBC staff, sign a letter accusing the BBC of bias favoring Israel in coverage of Gaza

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt quits as a contributing columnist at WaPo, after abruptly leaving a Post live video event hosted by Jonathan Capehart

Devin Gordon / New York Times:
AI in Hollywood is a tech leap with a vast impact but remains a tool, not a replacement, for creatives; its speed, quality, and cost allow for VFX breakthroughs

 
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