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4:30 PM ET, February 15, 2018

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Anti-Defamation League:
Florida White Supremacist Group Admits Ties to Alleged Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz  —  A spokesperson for the white supremacist group Republic of Florida (ROF) told the Anti-Defamation League on Thursday, February 15, that Nikolas Cruz, the man charged with the previous day's deadly shooting spree …
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Brianna Sacks / BuzzFeed:
The FBI Was Warned About A School Shooting Threat From A YouTube User Named Nikolas Cruz In September  —  In September, a YouTube user named Nikolas Cruz left a comment on a video stating, “I'm going to be a professional school shooter.”  The video's creator alerted both the FBI and YouTube.
The Daily Beast:
Nikolas Cruz Trained With White Supremacists, Wore Pro-Trump Hat in School … Nikolas Cruz, the man accused of killing 17 people in a Florida high school, was a member of a “white separatist paramilitary proto-fascist organization,” the group told The Daily Beast.
Jugal K. Patel / New York Times:
After Sandy Hook, More Than 430 People Have Been Shot in 273 School Shootings  —  When a gunman killed 20 first graders and six adults with an assault rifle at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, it rattled Newtown, Conn., and reverberated across the world.  Since then, there have been at least 273 school shootings nationwide.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Stoneman Douglas assistant football coach Aaron Feis killed responding to shooting: ‘That is not firecrackers’  —  Sun Sentinel  —  Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, was among the 17 people shot and killed Wednesday at the Parkland high school.
Stephen Hobbs / Sun-Sentinel:
Nikolas Cruz: Troubled suspect had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School  —  Sun Sentinel  —  Adopted at birth by a loving older couple, Nikolas Cruz seemed to struggle in recent years.  His dad died when he was much younger and the 19-year-old's mom died just 3 ½ months ago …
New York Times:
Florida Shooting Live Updates: White Supremacy Group Claims Nikolas Cruz as Member
CNNMoney:
Casting blame on Russia probe, far-right fumes at FBI in aftermath of Florida shooting
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and CNN
Richard A. Oppel Jr / New York Times:
In Florida, an AR-15 Is Easier to Buy Than a Handgun
Discussion: Raw Story
CNN:
Another ‘unspeakable tragedy’ at a US school leaves 17 dead in Florida
Washington Post:
Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz: Guns, depression and a life in trouble
New York Times:
Nikolas Cruz, Florida Shooting Suspect, Described as ‘Troubled Kid’ With Affinity for Violence
Joel B. Pollak / Breitbart:
Exclusive — Jeff Sessions: Recognizing ‘Signals and Signs’ Could Prevent Shootings
Discussion: The Atlantic, Roll Call and Politico
Paulina Dedaj / Fox News:
Chelsea Handler blasts Republicans for Florida high school shooting, says they ‘have blood on their hands’
Discussion: Breitbart
Jim Geraghty / National Review:
‘If You See Something, Say Something’ Only Works if Authorities Do Something
Hallie Jackson / NBC News:
Steve Bannon met with Mueller multiple times over the past week  —  WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, who served as President Donald Trump's chief strategist, was interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller over multiple days this week, NBC News has learned from two sources familiar with the proceedings.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
White House “scripted” House's Russia questions for Bannon
Discussion: Political Wire
New York Times:
Trump's Inaugural Committee Paid $26 Million to Firm of First Lady's Friend  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by an adviser to First Lady Melania Trump, while donating $5 million — less than expected — to charity …
Mike Walters / The Blast:
Stormy Daniels Has a ‘Monica Lewinsky Dress’ from Alleged Donald Trump Affair, Will Test It for DNA  —  Stormy Daniels pulled a Monica Lewinsky and held on to the dress she wore to an alleged hotel rendezvous with President Donald Trump, and now we are told she's going to get it tested for DNA to back up her story.
Department of Homeland Security:
Schumer-Rounds-Collins Destroys Ability of DHS to Enforce Immigration Laws, Creating a Mass Amnesty For Over 10 Million Illegal Aliens, Including Criminals  —  The Schumer-Rounds-Collins proposal destroys the ability of the men and women from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove millions of illegal aliens.
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Rebekah Mercer / Wall Street Journal:
Forget the Media Caricature.  Here's What I Believe  —  I support U.S. generosity, decentralized power, evidence-based science, and open discourse.  —  Over the past 18 months, I have been the subject of intense speculation and public scrutiny, in large part because of the philanthropic investments …
Discussion: Politico and Splinter
CNN:
Ex-wife: Porter informed in September security clearance was ‘delayed’ due to ‘violent’ past  —  White House aide's ex-wife details alleged abuse  —  Washington (CNN)Disgraced former White House aide Rob Porter told one of his ex-wives in September that he was informed that his security clearance check was …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:   The White House Flouts the First Rule of Crisis Communications: Get the Facts Out Fast
Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:
‘Incensed’ Grassley Rips Sessions for Torching Justice Overhaul  —  Attorney general says bill could free ‘very worst’ inmates  —  Senator says he protected Sessions from Democrats, and Trump  —  Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley blasted Attorney General Jeff Sessions …
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Steven T. Dennis / Bloomberg:   Grassley Says He Wants to Discuss Gun Legislation After Massacre
Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Small Lead for Saccone in CD18  —  Opinion on Trump helps Dem candidate remain in the hunt  —  West Long Branch, NJ - Republican Rick Saccone has a small advantage in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, even when the potential for a Democratic surge is taken into account.
David Voreacos / Bloomberg:
Kushner Investors Said to Be Subpoenaed by U.S. Tax Authorities  —  Kushner Cos. says it's ‘not under investigation’ for taxes  —  U.S. tax authorities have requested documents from lenders and investors in real estate projects managed by Jared Kushner's family, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Discussion: The Real Deal New York and CNBC
Wall Street Journal:
Tech Luminary Peter Thiel Parts Ways With Silicon Valley  —  Billionaire investor frustrated with what he sees as intolerance of conservatism in tech industry; has discussed resigning from Facebook board  —  Billionaire investor Peter Thiel is relocating his home and personal investment firms …
Katie Notopoulos / BuzzFeed:
I Cracked Facebook's New Algorithm And Tortured My Friends  —  Last Saturday — 12 days ago now — I shared a cringeworthy video on Facebook: a 6-minute clip of a twentysomething white woman showing off her small, blandly decorated Brooklyn apartment.  Sort of the pumpkin spice latte version of MTV Cribs — innocuous, but annoying.
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Amy Schumer Marries Chef Chris Fischer in Surprise Wedding After a Few Months of Dating  —  Surprise!  Amy Schumer married chef Chris Fischer on Tuesday, February 13, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly exclusively.  —  Secret Celebrity Weddings  —  One insider tells Us that the couple tied …
Noor Al-Sibai / Raw Story:
Kimmel writer quotes every GOP lawmaker's post-Florida ‘thoughts and prayers’ tweet — and how much money they took from the NRA  —  As Republicans begin heaping “thoughts and prayers” on the families of the 17-plus people killed in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a high school outside Ft. Lauderdale …
Alayna Treene / Axios:
Kevin Cramer changes his mind, will announce he's running for Senate  —  <p>Republican congressman Kevin Cramer will officially announce he's running against incumbent Democrat Heidi Heitkamp for the Senate seat in North Dakota at rally at a Bismarck hotel on Feb. 16,<a href="https …
Discussion: Politico
 
 
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Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Jeffrey Tambor Officially Out At ‘Transparent’ After Harassment Claims
Discussion: The Verge and IndieWire
Elizabeth Chou / Daily News:
ICE arrests more than 100 in immigration sweeps across Southern California; LA leader calls it ‘all-out assault’
Discussion: RedState, Splinter and 89.3 KPCC
Linda Greenhouse / New York Times:
Will the Supreme Court Become Trump's Enabler?
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and Althouse
Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
Defying experts, NBC clings to its ‘PyeongChang’ pronunciation
Discussion: AOL
Ben White / Politico:
Treasury: Mnuchin doesn't support Congress examining new gun laws
Rick Noack / Washington Post:
Germany to fight pollution with free public transportation
Discussion: Futurism
Associated Press:
The Latest: Collins, Graham appeal to Trump on immigration
Discussion: Townhall.com
David Miles Hogg / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Student reporter interviews classmates hiding from gunman in Florida high school
Discussion: ThinkProgress
 Earlier Items: 
Philly.com:
Ex-Philly cop says officer lied to put Meek Mill behind bars
CBS News:
No, Oprah's not running for president in 2020
Lee Smith / The Federalist:
The Media Stopped Reporting The Russia Collusion Story Because They Helped Create It
UVA Center / Sabato's Crystal Ball:
Public Rates Presidents: Kennedy, Reagan, Obama at Top, Nixon, Johnson, Trump at Bottom
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
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