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3:45 PM ET, February 8, 2018

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CBS News:
House Intel Republicans plan to wall off their aides from Democratic staffers  —  In a sign of increasing partisan hostilities, Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee plan to construct a wall - a physical partition - separating Republican and Democratic staff members in the committee's secure spaces …
Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
The ‘family values’ crowd is mute on Rob Porter … Appearing on CNN's “New Day,” Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) was blunt about the Rob Porter issue.  “I have no use for anybody who beats their spouse,” he said.  “I tell you, the guy should have been shipped out the door months ago, as soon as they found out about it.”
Discussion: CNN and No More Mister Nice Blog
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Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
John Kelly's credibility is at risk after defending aide accused of domestic violence
Tom Kludt / CNNMoney:
Rob Porter scandal: Everywhere but Fox News
Discussion: The Moderate Voice
CNN:
White House officials knew about Porter's abuse allegations and scrambled to protect him
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Matt Wilstein / The Daily Beast:
'It's Bad': Omarosa Cries Through Description of Trump White House on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ … Omarosa Manigault may have gotten off to a confident start on the latest edition of CBS' Celebrity Big Brother.  But on Thursday night's episode, she breaks down.
Discussion: Politico, Mother Jones, theGrio and Vox
Adam Gabbatt / The Guardian:
Tearful Omarosa fears US 'won't be OK' under Trump
Discussion: Washington Post
Alex Seitz-Wald / NBC News:
Democrats expand battleground, target 101 GOP seats  —  WASHINGTON — House Democrats are stepping on the gas, with plans to target over 100 Republican-held congressional districts in the November midterm elections.  —  At House Democrats' annual conference Thursday, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan …
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David Wasserman / The Cook Political Report:
Ratings Changes in 21 Districts  —  The first two months of 2018 have given both parties reasons for optimism.  Republicans have cut Democrats' lead in the FiveThirtyEight average of generic congressional ballot polls in half, from roughly 12 points in December to about six points today.
John Solomon / The Hill:
Uranium One informant makes Clinton allegations in testimony  —  An FBI informant connected to the Uranium One controversy told three congressional committees in written testimony that Moscow routed millions of dollars to America with the expectation it would be used to benefit Bill Clinton
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Lindsey McPherson / Roll Call:
Pelosi to Vote ‘No’ on Budget, But Won't Whip Caucus  —  House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will vote against the budget deal needed to keep the government open past midnight but will not whip her caucus to vote the same way.  —  Pelosi's decision means there's a better chance …
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Stan Collender / Forbes:   This Budget Deal May Be The End Of The House Freedom Caucus
Jon Gambrell / Associated Press:
George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election  —  ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Former President George W. Bush said on Thursday that “there's pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled” in the 2016 American presidential election, forcefully rebutting fellow Republican …
CNN:
‘Pillar of the community’ deported from US after 39 years to a land he barely knows  —  Palestinian deported after 39 years in the US  —  Amman, Jordan (CNN)With nothing but the clothes on his back and less than $300 in his pocket, Amer Adi was put on a plane and deported to Jordan …
John Ziegler / Mediaite:
The Real Reason that Most Trump Fans Can't Stand ‘Never Trump’ Conservatives  —  One of the most interesting political divides of the Trump era is that between long-time Republicans who strongly support Donald Trump, and those who have been in the group of so-called “Never Trump” conservatives.
Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
How The Media Buried Two Huge FBI Stories Yesterday  —  For more than year and half, the media have gone all-in on reporting every possible angle of President Donald Trump's alleged collusion with Russia.  No story update has been too small, no encounter with a Russian too inconsequential …
Tim Mak / NPR:
Tracking Shows Russian Meddling Efforts Evolving Ahead Of 2018 Midterms  —  Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sounded an alarm this week: The Russians are already meddling in the 2018 midterm elections.  —  “The point is that if their intention is to interfere, they're going to find ways to do that,” Tillerson told Fox News.
Washington Post:
Republicans are completely reversing themselves on the deficit … Republican lawmakers in 2011 brought the U.S. government to the brink of default, refused to raise the debt ceiling, demanded huge spending cuts, and insisted on a constitutional amendment to balance the budget.
Albuquerque Journal:
Journal editorial cartoon sparks controversy  —  SANTA FE - An editorial cartoon published in the Journal came under fire Wednesday from elected officials - including both of New Mexico's U.S. senators - and others for being “misguided” and “bigoted.”  —  The syndicated cartoon showed …
Discussion: ThinkProgress, Raw Story and Splinter
Yochi Dreazen / Vox:
Here's what war with North Korea would look like  —  A full-blown war with North Korea wouldn't be as bad as you think.  It would be much, much worse.  —  Late last September, I moderated a discussion about North Korea with retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, whose 37-year military career included …
John Bresnahan / Politico:
From Fallujah to FBI investigation: The undoing of Duncan Hunter  —  The criminal investigation into Rep. Duncan Hunter is intensifying as a grand jury in San Diego questions multiple former aides about whether the California Republican improperly diverted political funds for personal use.
Discussion: thecut
Eliana Dockterman / TIME:
'I'm Not Going to Let Him Intimidate Me Anymore.' Kate Upton Speaks Out on Alleged Harassment by Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano  —  Anthony Harvey—FilmMagic/Getty Images  —  As with so many other #MeToo moments, it began with a tweet.  On Jan. 31, supermodel Kate Upton wrote …
Dan Sullivan / Tampa Bay Times:
In Tampa visit, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recommends aspirin over opioids for pain relief  —  TAMPA U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has drawn jeers for suggesting that people in pain should consider over-the-counter Bufferin instead of opioids.  —  On Wednesday, Sessions was in Tampa …
Washington Post:
Trump's favorite general: Can Mattis check an impulsive president and still retain his trust? … Throughout his 40-year career as a Marine, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis built a reputation as an aggressive warrior, leading a blitz on Baghdad and pushing a reluctant Obama administration to hit back against Iran.
Discussion: Defense One, ABC News and Raw Story
Edward Steed / New Yorker:
Donald Trump in New York City  —  A science-fiction narrative imagining an alternate universe in which Donald Trump never became President: he's just a regular guy in New York City.  —  Go … Recommended Stories  —  Daily Shouts  —  Satirical Cartoons
Discussion: Althouse
New York Times:
2 of ISIS's Infamous British Fighters Are Captured by Syrian Kurds  —  WASHINGTON — Syrian Kurdish fighters have detained two British men infamous for their role in the Islamic State's imprisonment, torture and killing of Western hostages, according to American officials.
Discussion: NBC News
Alexey Navalny / Meduza.io:
An escort girl may be the latest ‘Russia Gate’ link  —  Alexey Navalny has published new corruption allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Sergey Prikhodko and oligarch Oleg Deripaska, alleging that the two met aboard Deripaska's yacht in August 2016 off the coast of Norway …
Paulina Neuding / Spectator:
Violent crime in Sweden is soaring.  When will politicians act? … January was a particularly violent month in Sweden.  A 63-year-old man was killed in Stockholm by a hand grenade lying in the street.  A Dutch exchange student was hit by a stray bullet during an execution-style killing at a pizza restaurant in Uppsala.
Pam Louwagie / Star Tribune:
Duluth schools remove ‘Huckleberry Finn’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from curriculum  —  The district made the decision to remove the two classics in an effort to be considerate of all its students.  —  Students in Duluth will no longer automatically get schooled in “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” …
Discussion: RedState and The Daily Caller
Jessica Sidman / Washingtonian:
What You'll Be Eating and Drinking at Chef Spike Gjerde's Hotly Anticipated A Rake's Progress  —  The new restaurant at the Line hotel is so local you won't find lemons or limes  —  A Rake's Progress in Adams Morgan wasn't even officially open when it got the ultimate VIP visit …
Committee to Investigate Russia:
Investigate Russia: Get The Truth  —  Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and Former CIA Director John Brennan sit down with Director/Actor/Activist Rob Reiner for a candid conversation about what Russia did during the 2016 election and why they are concerned by what they are seeing now.
Victoria Guida / Politico:
Paul says he will vote no on Goodfriend, imperiling Fed nomination  —  Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Thursday he will vote against Marvin Goodfriend's bid to become a member of the Federal Reserve board, a move that could sink the nomination on the Senate floor.
Discussion: Political Wire
Miranda Green / The Hill:
NPS official requested thousands in upgrades for park housing unit he planned to rent out  —  A National Park Service (NPS) senior official requested the Department of Interior (DOI) make $32,000 worth of design and construction upgrades to an agency-owned housing unit in an attempt to profit …
Aidan McLaughlin / Mediaite:
CNN's Camerota Confronts Literal Nazi Running For GOP Congressional Seat in Insane Interview  —  CNN's Alisyn Camerota confronted a literal Nazi who is currently poised to nab the GOP nomination for Congress — and the interview predictably derailed, as the Nazi ranted about “the Jewish media.”
Discussion: New Republic and Joe.My.God.
 
 
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ABC News:
Meet the little girl Trump called ‘a hero’
Discussion: Breitbart
Taffy Brodesser-Akner / New York Times:
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Discussion: Longreads
Yeganeh Torbati / Reuters:
Exclusive: Trump administration may target immigrants who use food aid, other benefits
Zachary Basu / Axios:
Trump to nominate Chuck Rettig as IRS Commissioner
Discussion: Politico
Alexander Nazaryan / Newsweek:
How the EPA's Scott Pruitt became the most dangerous member of Trump's cabinet
Richard Morgan / New York Post:
‘Bad actors’ force Hollywood to bring back the morals clause
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Allison Pecorin / ABC News:
Actor Antonio Sabato, Jr. talks about run for Congress, inspiration from Trump
Discussion: The Daily Beast
 Earlier Items: 
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Flake floats Dreamers extension
Discussion: Vox and Axios
Rachel Holliday Smith / New York Post:
Forget Tinder: New Yorkers are falling in love with their neighbors
Lucia Mutikani / Reuters:
U.S. jobless claims drop to near 45-year low
Discussion: RedState
Liam Stack / New York Times:
He's a Nazi, Republicans Warn, but He's Their Likely Nominee for Congress
Susan Adams / Forbes:
Trump Lied About What He Paid For Melania's Engagement Ring
Discussion: Raw Story and thecut
Matthew Cooper / Politico:
From Expensing Yachts to Chasing The Onion: I Watched the Newsweekly Die From the Inside
Marcus Baram / Fast Company:
Trump Organization Revives Project In Dominican Republic, Roiling Local Politics
Discussion: Raw Story