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Jennifer Szalai / New York Times:
In Bob Woodward's ‘Rage,’ a Reporter and a President From Different Universes — What would it take at this point, amid the crush of books about the Trump White House — after the Mueller report and an impeachment trial and now the coronavirus pandemic — for a revelation about the president to be truly surprising?
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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Woodward defends decision to withhold Trump's virus comments — NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Woodward, facing widespread criticism for only now revealing President Donald Trump's early concerns about the severity of the coronavirus, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he needed time to be sure …
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Politico:
Behind Woodward's September surprise: White House aides saw a train wreck coming, then jumped aboard — He offered lengthy meetings in the Oval Office and made phone calls at night from the White House — delivering Bob Woodward an unprecedented nine hours of access across 18 interviews.
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CNN:
‘Play it down’: Trump admits to concealing the true threat of coronavirus in new Woodward book — Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump admitted he knew weeks before the first confirmed US coronavirus death that the virus was dangerous, airborne, highly contagious and “more deadly …
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CNN:
‘Pretty cool. Right?’ Unfiltered moments from Trump's 18 interviews with Bob Woodward — Washington (CNN)Author and veteran journalist Bob Woodward conducted 18 interviews with President Donald Trump for his new book, “Rage.” The wide-ranging conversations are a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes.
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Washington Post:
Woodward book: Trump says he knew coronavirus was ‘deadly’ and worse than the flu while intentionally misleading Americans — President Trump's head popped up during his top-secret intelligence briefing in the Oval Office on Jan. 28 when the discussion turned to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China.
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Phil Owen / The Wrap:
Tucker Carlson Blames Lindsey Graham for Trump's Woodward Interviews (Video) — About ten minutes into his Fox News show on Wednesday night, Tucker Carlson did a brief aside about Donald Trump's interviews with reporter Bob Woodward, which make up much of the substance of Woodward's new book, “Rage”.
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump Attacked Generals as Weak and Too Focused on Allies, Woodward's Book Says — The journalist Bob Woodward's “Rage,” which will be released next week, recounts tense conflicts between the president and his senior leaders. — President Trump denigrated senior American military officials …
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
Should Bob Woodward have reported Trump's virus revelations sooner? Here's how he defends his decision.
Should Bob Woodward have reported Trump's virus revelations sooner? Here's how he defends his decision.
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Washington Post:
Trump acknowledges he intentionally downplayed deadly coronavirus, says effort was to reduce panic
Trump acknowledges he intentionally downplayed deadly coronavirus, says effort was to reduce panic
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Karen Tumulty / Washington Post:
What Bob Woodward's book tells us about Trump
What Bob Woodward's book tells us about Trump
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David Badash / Raw Story:
‘I want to project strength’: Trump admits downplaying coronavirus and defends his lying by calling it ‘leadership’
‘I want to project strength’: Trump admits downplaying coronavirus and defends his lying by calling it ‘leadership’
Eric Bradner / CNN:
Biden on Trump concealing coronavirus threat: 'It's almost criminal'
Biden on Trump concealing coronavirus threat: 'It's almost criminal'
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Morgan Phillips / Fox News:
McEnany defends Trump after Woodward book claims he said coronavirus ‘deadly,’ despite publicly downplaying it
McEnany defends Trump after Woodward book claims he said coronavirus ‘deadly,’ despite publicly downplaying it
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CNN:
‘Dangerous’ and ‘unfit’: Trump's former national security advisers say he has ‘no moral compass’ in new Woodward book
‘Dangerous’ and ‘unfit’: Trump's former national security advisers say he has ‘no moral compass’ in new Woodward book
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Alana Wise / NPR:
Trump Admits Playing Down Coronavirus's Severity, According To New Woodward Book
Trump Admits Playing Down Coronavirus's Severity, According To New Woodward Book
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Washington Post:
Senior DHS official alleges in whistleblower complaint that he was told to stop providing intelligence analysis on threat of Russian interference — A senior Department of Homeland Security official alleges that he was told to stop providing intelligence analysis on the threat of Russian interference …
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Zachary Cohen / CNN:
Whistleblower alleges top Trump appointees abused authority by telling officials to alter intelligence to match Trump claims
Whistleblower alleges top Trump appointees abused authority by telling officials to alter intelligence to match Trump claims
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House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize …
House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize …
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Reuters:
Exclusive: Russian state hackers suspected in targeting Biden campaign firm - sources — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) recently alerted one of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's main election campaign advisory firms that it had been targeted by suspected Russian …
Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: Pence to attend event hosted by QAnon backers — WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and top officials from President Donald Trump's campaign are slated to attend a Montana fundraiser next week hosted by a couple who have expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory …
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Alayna Treene / Axios:
Trump adds Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz to list of potential Supreme Court justices — President Trump unveiled Wednesday his revamped list of potential Supreme Court justices that includes 20 new names, including Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) .
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Washington Post:
Postal Service governors back Louis DeJoy, say they are ‘thrilled’ with his performance — The board met privately with the embattled postmaster general, who has drawn criticism for his cost-cutting agenda, mail slowdowns and questions about political fundraising
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
Pelosi Statement on Revelations that Trump Covered Up COVID-19 Threat — Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on President Trump's conversation with Bob Woodward, revealing the President was aware of the deadly nature of the coronavirus early this year and hid it from the public:
Politico:
Senate paralyzed over coronavirus relief — With the coronavirus pandemic still battering the United States, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked his fellow senators on Wednesday whether they “want to do something? Or do you want to do nothing?” — The answer looks to be ... nothing.
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Ellen Nakashima / Washington Post:
Former DNI Daniel Coats criticizes suspension of in-person briefings to Congress on election security — Daniel Coats, a former head of the intelligence community, warned Wednesday that the Trump administration's move to roll back in-person briefings to Congress on foreign threats …
Steve Sebelius / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Trump weekend rallies in Nevada canceled — President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto — President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center …
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Michelle L. Price / Associated Press:
Trump plans for Nevada rallies conflict with virus limits
Trump plans for Nevada rallies conflict with virus limits
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New York Times:
Live Updates: California Wildfire Explodes in Size; Hundreds of Homes Lost in Oregon — Strong winds were likely to continue to propel the extraordinary number of fires burning in California, Oregon and Washington State. — RIGHT NOW “We expect to see a great deal of loss …
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Anna Schecter / NBC News:
Lawsuit against Trump inaugural committee can continue, judge rules — A judge denied a bid Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump's inaugural committee and the Trump Organization misused nonprofit funds to enrich the president's family business.