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11:20 PM ET, March 7, 2018

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Washington Post:
Mueller gathers evidence that 2017 Seychelles meeting was effort to establish back channel to Kremlin … Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has gathered evidence that a secret meeting in the Seychelles just before the inauguration of Donald Trump was an effort to establish a back channel between …
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CNN:
Democrats say Trump associate may have misled House panel over Seychelles meeting  —  Democrats: Prince may have misled House panel  —  (CNN)The founder of the security firm Blackwater did not mention to the House Intelligence Committee last year that a Lebanese-American businessman …
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
What we believe Mueller is investigating … Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein's order appointing Robert S. Mueller III to serve as special counsel outlined what Mueller and his team would be investigating. … The referenced part of the Code of Federal Regulations, 28 C.F.R.
Discussion: Lawfare
New York Times:
Trump Spoke to Witnesses About Matters They Discussed With Special Counsel  —  WASHINGTON — The special counsel in the Russia investigation has learned of two conversations in recent months in which President Trump asked key witnesses about matters they discussed with investigators …
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John Santucci / ABC News:
Several White House staffers terminated or reassigned for security clearance issues: Sources  —  Several White House staffers have been terminated or reassigned for issues related to their security clearances — with at least one individual employed in the Office of the First Lady relieved of duty …
NBC News:
Hope Hicks told House Intelligence Committee she was hacked, sources say  —  WASHINGTON — Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee last week that one of her email accounts was hacked, according to people who were present for the former White House communications director's testimony in the panel's Russia probe.
Sarah Fitzpatrick / NBC News:
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen tries to silence adult-film star Stormy Daniels  —  President Donald Trump's lawyer is trying to silence adult-film star Stormy Daniels, obtaining a secret restraining order in a private arbitration proceeding and warning that she will face penalties if she publicly discusses …
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New York Times:
Trump Lawyer Obtained Restraining Order to Silence Porn Star  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump's lawyer secretly obtained a restraining order last week to prevent a pornographic film star from speaking out about her alleged affair with Mr. Trump.  —  The White House's spokeswoman …
Discussion: Vox and Washington Press
Frances Stead Sellers / Washington Post:
‘I have to see you again’: How Trump's alleged affair with a porn star spilled into public view
John Wagner / Washington Post:
Republicans flee the storm over Stormy Daniels and President Trump
Discussion: Credit Slips
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Sinclair's new media-bashing promos rankle local anchors  —  “This is so manipulative.”  —  That's an anchor at a local TV station owned by Sinclair, describing the company's latest mandate, a promotional campaign that sounds like pro-Trump propaganda.  —  Internal documents call …
Linda Trischitta / Sun-Sentinel:
Two Miramar SWAT officers suspended for heading to Parkland massacre  —  Sun Sentinel  —  When a gunman started shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, two Miramar SWAT team members did what comes naturally: They went to help.  —  Now they've been suspended for it.
Discussion: Tribunist
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Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Florida legislature backs new gun restrictions after Parkland school shooting
Discussion: Mother Jones, Bustle and NPR
Dan Sweeney / Sun-Sentinel:
Florida House sends Stoneman Douglas gun and school bill to Gov. Scott
The Guardian:
Sergei Skripal was deliberately poisoned with nerve agent, say police  —  Former Russian spy's case being treated as attempted murder, with police officer also ‘seriously ill’ … The former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was deliberately poisoned with a nerve agent in a case that is now being treated …
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Robert Mendick / Telegraph:
Poisoned Russian spy Sergei Skripal was close to consultant who was linked to the Trump dossier
Discussion: Raw Story
Ella Nilsen / Vox:
The DCCC's scorched-earth campaign against Texas Democrat Laura Moser backfired  —  Moser made it into a May runoff election.  —  Until a few weeks ago, Laura Moser was a little-known name, one of seven candidates running for the Democratic primary in Texas's Seventh Congressional District.
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The Texas Tribune:
Blue wave? Texas Republicans outvoted Democrats in the 2018 primaries — again.
Bari Weiss / New York Times:
We're All Fascists Now  —  Christina Hoff Sommers is a self-identified feminist and registered Democrat with a Ph.D. in philosophy and a wicked sense of humor.  She is also a woman who says bad things.  Things like: Men and women are equal, but there are differences between them.
New York Times:
Kushner Meets With Mexican President, Underscoring Shift in U.S. Diplomacy  —  MEXICO CITY — Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, met with Mexico's president on Wednesday, arriving just weeks after a planned meeting between the nations' leaders fell apart …
Discussion: Political Wire
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Republicans trash their candidate in Pa. special election  —  Shortly after the new year, Rep. Steve Stivers, the House GOP campaign chief, delivered a stern message to Rick Saccone, the party's special election candidate in Pennsylvania.  —  You need to start pulling your weight …
Discussion: Daily Kos
Eric Bradner / CNN:
With primary ending, Cruz takes opening shot at Beto O'Rourke's name  —  Cruz, O'Rourke respond to name-mocking ad  —  Washington (CNN)Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's first shot at his expected Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O'Rourke?  Mocking his name.  —  As Tuesday's primaries were closing …
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Jack Heretik / Washington Free Beacon:   O'Rourke: Texans Wonder Who Cruz Really Represents Because He Takes NRA Money
Kate Taylor / Business Insider:
McDonald's is flipping its iconic arches upside down in an unprecedented statement  — McDonald's is flipping its logo on all its digital channels to celebrate International Women's Day on Thursday.  —  People driving by a McDonald's in Lynwood, California, might be baffled by an upside-down sign.
U.S. Department of Justice:
Attorney General Sessions Delivers Remarks at the 26th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Day Hosted by the California Peace Officers' Association  —  Remarks as prepared for delivery.  —  Thank you, Mark for that kind introduction, for your leadership with the CPOA, and most all for your 22 years of service in law enforcement.
Ana Swanson / New York Times:
Trump to Sign Tariffs on Thursday but Some Countries Could Escape Them  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to formally sign off on stiff and sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports at noon on Thursday, according to people familiar with the deliberations …
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Noah Bierman / Los Angeles Times:
Trump to visit California next week, finally
Discussion: RedState and KTLA
Jesse Singal / New York Magazine:
Why Won't Women's March Leaders Denounce Louis Farrakhan's Anti-Semitism?  —  Two weeks ago, during a Saviours' Day event to commemorate the life of Nation of Islam founder Master Fard Muhammad, Louis Farrakhan had some things to say about Jews.  The “powerful Jews,” he told …
S.V. Date / HuffPost:
Trump Charges His Campaign Top Dollar To Rent A Basically Empty Trump Tower Office  —  His tiny re-election effort spent more on its monthly rent there than his campaign paid for most of the 2016 run.  —  WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's re-election campaign last year spent …
Discussion: Political Wire
Christina Wilkie / CNBC:
Trump to reportedly dine with key figures in America First Policies, a secretive pro-Trump nonprofit group  — President Donald Trump will reportedly attend a dinner party Wednesday night with officials from the pro-Trump nonprofit America First Policies.  — Guests at the dinner …
Discussion: CNN and Raw Story
James Rogers / Fox News:
Amelia Earhart mystery solved?  Scientist ‘99 percent’ sure bones found belong to aviator  —  The 81-year-old mystery surrounding American aviator Amelia Earhart's disappearance has baffled sleuths for decades, but a U.S. forensic expert has published new evidence in 'Forensic Anthropology …
Discussion: GeekWire
Nigel Jaquiss / Willamette Week:
In 2011, Portland Police Investigated a Sexual Assault Complaint Against Billionaire Mark Cuban.  He Wasn't Charged.  Here's What Happened.  —  WW has obtained the transcript of a Portland Police detective's interview with Cuban.  “Oh my Lord,” Cuban said.  “Oh my f***ing Lord.”
Online NewsHour:
Tony Tooke, head of U.S. Forest Service, stepping down amid sexual misconduct allegations  —  The chief of the U.S. Forest Service is stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct and an investigation commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture into his own behavior.
Michael Daly / The Daily Beast:
The NYPD Is Ready to Arrest Harvey Weinstein.  Will District Attorney Cy Vance Finally Agree to Let It? … The NYPD is prepared to collar Harvey Weinstein for felony sexual assault, a police official with direct knowledge of the case told The Daily Beast.  —  “We're ready to go with an arrest,” the official said yesterday afternoon.
Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian / Foreign Policy:
China's Long Arm Reaches Into American Campuses  —  Beijing is stepping up efforts to inject party ideology into student life.  Some Chinese students are crying foul. … WHEN CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING VISITED WASHINGTON ON SEPT. 24, 2015 ON A STATE VISIT, HUNDREDS OF CHINESE STUDENTS LINED …
Olivia Messer / The Daily Beast:
Texas Judge Tortured Defendant With Stun Belt to Show ‘Power,’ Court Rules … A Texas judge who shocked a defendant three times with a stun belt to silence him during his own trial violated the man's constitutional rights, an appeals court has ruled.  —  “Never before have we seen any behavior …
 
 
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Some Progressives Targeting the First Amendment, Too
USA Today:
Stocks wobble as President Trump's top economic adviser Gary Cohn departs
Discussion: Associated Press
JTA / Jewish Telegraphic Agency:
J Street re-evaluating endorsement of congressman who praised Louis Farrakhan
Shannon Vavra / Axios:
Report: Trump administration wants a special envoy for North Korea
Discussion: CNN and One America News Network
Christian Berthelsen / Bloomberg:
Russian Firm Agrees on How to Pay U.S. in Laundering Case
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Spring Home Sales Could Be the Weakest in Years
Discussion: Mother Jones
Carah Goldoust / Ways and Means:
107 House Republicans Urge President Trump to Target Tariffs to Bad Actors While Protecting …
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Omar Jimenez / CNN:
In this American town, guns are required by law
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 Earlier Items: 
Robby Soave / Hit & Run:
A Photo of Charles Murray Is Too Traumatizing for Some Middlebury College Students
Discussion: The College Fix
Aaron Mackey / Electronic Frontier Foundation:
Geek Squad's Relationship with FBI Is Cozier Than We Thought
Sarah Jones / New Republic:
Requiem for a Strike  —  West Virginia teachers have a deal.
Christian Davenport / Washington Post:
Why is Paul Allen building the world's largest airplane?  Perhaps to launch a space shuttle called Black Ice.
Discussion: GeekWire and Daily Mail
Elizabeth Bruenig / Washington Post:
It's time to give socialism a try