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Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: Justice Dept dropping Flynn's criminal case — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday said it is dropping the criminal case against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, abandoning a prosecution that became a rallying cry for Trump …
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Lawfare:
An Ugly Day for the Justice Department — It is exceptionally rare for the United States Department of Justice to move in court to dismiss a case in which a defendant has—ably assisted by first-class lawyers—entered into a plea agreement to spare himself prosecution on more serious felony charges.
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Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast:
Kushner Details His Wild Idea to Use Russia's Secret Comms — According to newly released transcripts, Kushner admitted to floating a back-channel of sorts, but said the then-Russian ambassador nixed the idea. — The president's son-in-law and top aide, Jared Kushner …
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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
If Michael Flynn did nothing wrong, why didn't he tell the truth? — With the Justice Department's move Thursday to drop its case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, it's useful to go back to a basic question: If Flynn did nothing wrong when he called the Russian ambassador on Dec. 29 …
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New York Times:
Justice Dept. Drops Case Against Michael Flynn — The extraordinary move came after the former national security adviser had fought the case in court for months, a reversal after pleading guilty twice and cooperating with investigators. — WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is dropping …
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Catherine Herridge / CBS News:
Attorney General William Barr on Michael Flynn, Obamacare and coronavirus restrictions - Transcript — The Justice Department on Thursday moved to dismiss charges against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser. Flynn pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying …
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Gregg Re / Fox News:
Obama knew details of wiretapped Flynn phone calls, surprising top DOJ official, new docs show
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Cmte Intelligence (D) RSS Articles:
After Being Delayed by White House for Almost a Year, Transcripts from House Intelligence …
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
McCabe slams decision to drop Flynn charges as “pure politics”
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Morgan Chalfant / The Hill:
Trump cheers DOJ move to drop Flynn case
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Matt Fountain / San Luis Obispo Tribune:
Exclusive: 1996 court document confirms Tara Reade shared Biden harassment allegation — The San Luis Obispo County court filing is the first official public record confirming she made allegations at that time. — A court document from 1996 shows former Senate staffer Tara Reade told …
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Laura McGann / Vox:
The agonizing story of Tara Reade — Tara Reade, a former staff assistant in Joe Biden's Senate office, on April 11. Max Whittaker/New York Times/Redux — I started reporting on Tara Reade's story a year ago. Here's what I found, and where I'm stuck.
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Alexandra Jaffe / Associated Press:
Prominent lawyer, Trump donor representing Biden accuser — WASHINGTON (AP) — Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer who alleged Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, is being represented by a prominent lawyer and political donor to President Donald Trump's 2016 Republican campaign.
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Alana Wise / NPR:
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Says Biden Sexual Assault Allegation ‘Not Clear-Cut’
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Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Tara Reade calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race
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CNN:
One of Trump's personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus — (CNN)A member of the US Navy who serves as one of President Donald Trump's personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus, CNN has learned Thursday, raising concerns about the President's possible exposure to the virus.
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Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: Admin shelves CDC guide to reopening country — GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A set of detailed documents created by the nation's top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit …
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NBC News:
Trump's personal valet tests positive for coronavirus
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Paul Waldman / Washington Post:
Republicans now want us to embrace mass death
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Anne Gearan / Washington Post:
Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus, sparking fear of West Wing spread
Associated Press:
Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus
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NBC News:
White House considers measures to boost economy without Congress
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Jonathan Allen / NBC News:
All the power, no accountability. That's Trump's COVID success.
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Associated Press:
Arrests made in shooting death of black man after outcry — SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son Thursday and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of a black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood.
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Nelly Miles / Georgia Bureau of Investigation:
Ahmaud Arbery Death Investigation — Glynn County, GA (May 7, 2020) - On May 7th, 2020, the GBI arrested Gregory McMichael, age 64, and Travis McMichael, age 34, for the death of Ahmaud Arbery. They were both charged with murder and aggravated assault. The McMichaels were taken into custody …
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New York Times:
2 Suspects Charged With Murder in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
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Washington Post:
Father and son charged in the killing of black Georgia jogger, Ahmaud Arbery, after footage sparked outrage
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Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
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Nancy Rommelmann / Reason:
She Said Anthony Fauci Sexually Assaulted Her. Now She Says Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Paid Her to Lie. — I'd just finished Saturday morning's second cup of coffee when an email popped through, subject line: “Exposing Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman.” — “Hi Nancy, I hope you are having a nice weekend.
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Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
Woman who accused Fauci of sex assault now says Trump supporters paid her to lie
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Political Flare
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump intensifies war with Democrats over voting laws — The GOP has doubled its budget to fight Democratic lawsuits to $20 million. — President Donald Trump. President Donald Trump's political operation is expanding its legal effort to stop Democrats from overhauling voting laws in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump campaign to unload on Biden with negative ad onslaught
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Ed Mazza / HuffPost:
James Carville Warns Trump: Your ‘Grifter’ Campaign Aides Are Lying To You
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ABC News:
Pompeo changes tune on Chinese lab's role in virus outbreak, as intel officials cast doubt — After telling ABC News there was “enormous evidence,” he now says maybe not. — Secretary of State Pompeo is leaning even harder into his attacks on the Chinese government over the novel coronavirus pandemic …
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Natasha Bertrand / Politico:
Top GOP lawmaker disclosed holdings in Chinese company he criticized
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Theodore Schleifer / Vox:
Tech billionaires are already mounting a pressure campaign to prevent the next pandemic — This push is one of the few coronavirus initiatives focused on political advocacy. — Hillary Clinton wore a black breathing mask imprinted with the word “VOTE” in Twitter and Instagram posts this weekend …
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Myah Ward / Politico:
Melinda Gates gives Trump administration ‘D-minus’ for coronavirus response
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New York Times:
Travel From New York City Seeded Wave of U.S. Outbreaks — The coronavirus outbreak in New York City became the primary source of infections across much of the country by early March, researchers have found. — Munich — Paris — London — Rome — Barcelona, Spain — Rafina, Greece
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CNN:
Kayleigh McEnany called Trump comment ‘racist,’ ‘hateful’ and ‘not the American way’ in 2015 — White House Press Secretary didn't support candidate Trump — (CNN)New White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was a harsh critic of then-candidate Donald Trump before she became a fierce advocate for him …
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Joe Pompeo / Vanity Fair:
“I Feel Like This Is End Times”: Will the Coronavirus Crisis Finally Crush New York's Tabloids? — The Post and the News, crucial pillars of the city's mindset, are reeling, with little hope in site. Could Rupert Murdoch sell the Post? — On March 25, as death and disease were consuming New York City …
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