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William K. Rashbaum / New York Times:
Explosive Device Found in Mail Sent to the Clintons — An explosive device was found on Wednesday morning by a technician who screens mail for Bill and Hillary Clinton, who live in a suburb of New York City, a law enforcement official said. — The official said the device was similar …
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William K. Rashbaum / New York Times:
Explosive Devices Found in Mail Sent to Hillary Clinton and Obama — Two explosive devices were found in mail sent to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, officials said on Wednesday, sparking an intensive investigation into whether a bomber is targeting prominent Democratic figures.
Tucker Higgins / CNBC:
Suspicious package addressed to the White House intercepted: CNN — A suspicious package apparently containing a pipe bomb that was addressed to the White House was intercepted on Wednesday, according to CNN, which cited a law enforcement official. — Reuters later reported …
Washington Post:
‘Potential explosive devices’ sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton intercepted by Secret Service — The Secret Service said Wednesday that it had intercepted packages containing “potential explosive devices” addressed to former first lady Hillary Clinton in New York and former president Barack Obama in Washington.
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Jared Holt / Right Wing Watch:
‘False Flag’ Conspiracies Fly after Explosives Mailed to Prominent Democrats — It was reported this morning that suspicious packages believed to have contained explosive devices had been sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while a similar device was found on Monday at the home …
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Elizabeth Landers / CNN:
Secret Service intercepts 2 ‘suspicious packages’ addressed to Obama, Clinton — (CNN)The United States Secret Service intercepted two “suspicious packages” addressed to former President Barack Obama and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton earlier this week, the agency said Wednesday.
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Alexander Soros / New York Times:
The Hate That Is Consuming Us — Bombs sent to my father, George Soros, and to former President Obama and Hillary Clinton are a result of our politics of demonizing opponents. — Mr. Soros is the deputy chairman of the Open Society Foundations. — On Monday afternoon an explosive device …
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NBC News:
Suspicious packages sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN's New York City office
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Josh Margolin / ABC News:
Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton, Obama intercepted; CNN evacuated after suspicious package found
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NBC New York:
4 Apparent Explosive Devices Sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama, CNN Correspondent and George Soros Are Linked: Sources
Rebecca Morin / Politico:
Suspicious packages sent to Clintons, Obamas, CNN
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Jonathan Dienst / NBC New York:
Officials: Suspicious Package Found at Clintons' Chappaqua Home
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Feds investigating suspicious packages sent to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama
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Michael Balsamo / Associated Press:
Agents nab possible explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton
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Deborah Barfield Berry / USA Today:
Georgia NAACP files complaints alleging voting machines incorrectly registered votes — Democrat Stacy Abrams' campaign team says Brian Kemp should resign as Secretary of State amid allegations he's blocking thousands of voter registrations. Kemp's team said applicants can still vote if they verify their information at the polls.
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Dale Russell / WAGA-TV:
Brian Kemp owes more than $800,000 in insider loans to bank he helped start
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Washington Post:
Saudi crown prince calls Khashoggi murder ‘heinous crime,’ vows perpetrators will be brought to justice — RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In his first public comments since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi security agents in Istanbul three weeks ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
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Washington Post:
‘In the service of whim’: Officials scramble to make Trump's false assertions real — The great election-eve middle-class tax cut began not as a factual proposal, but as a false promise. — When President Trump abruptly told reporters over the weekend that middle-income Americans would receive …
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Jacqueline Alemany / Washington Post:
Power Up: Democrats aren't a lock on retaking the House majority
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Steps Up Attacks on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell — President says central banker 'almost looks like he's happy raising interest rates' — WASHINGTON—President Trump escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, blaming him for threatening U.S. economic growth …
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USA Today:
USA TODAY/Suffolk poll: There is a ‘Kavanaugh effect,’ and it boosts Democrats more than the GOP in midterms — Trump called the Democrats ‘an angry leftwing mob.’ (Oct. 9) — WASHINGTON - Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court, but the contentious battle over his nomination continues …
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WPLG-TV:
WATCH LIVE: Wasserman Schultz office, building evacuated after bomb threat — SUNRISE, Fla. - The office building site of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office in Sunrise has been evacuated after reports of a possible bomb threat. — Packages addressed to the congresswoman contained the explosive devices.
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Associated Press:
Senate slipping away as Dems fight to preserve blue wave — NEW YORK (AP) — In the closing stretch of the 2018 campaign, the question is no longer the size of the Democratic wave. It's whether there will be a wave at all. — Top operatives in both political parties concede …
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Lyndsay Winkley / sandiegouniontribune.com:
San Diego Union-Tribune staff, others evacuate after suspicious package spotted — The San Diego Union-Tribune and other businesses were evacuated Wednesday morning after a stack of suspicious looking packages was spotted in front of the building they all share in downtown San Diego, police said.
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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
Apple's Tim Cook delivers searing critique of Silicon Valley — Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday warned the world's most powerful regulators that the poor privacy practices of some tech companies, the ills of social media and the erosion of trust in his own industry threaten to undermine …
The Daily Beast:
Trump's Own Team Knows His Caravan Claims Are Bullshit — Asked for evidence supporting the president's claims about the caravan, a senior administration official told reporters to ask ‘the Mexican authorities.’ — Donald Trump and his political allies have embarked on an aggressive …
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Erich Schwartzel / Wall Street Journal:
Disney World's Big Secret: It's a Favorite Spot to Scatter Family Ashes — Fans say treating the parks as a final resting place is the ultimate tribute, assuming they can sneak the remains past security — Custodians at the Walt Disney Co. theme parks in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif. …
New York Times:
F.B.I. Arrests White Nationalist Who Fled the Country — The F.B.I. has arrested the leader of a violent California neo-Nazi gang on a federal conspiracy charge after he apparently fled to Central America earlier this month. — Robert Paul Rundo, 28, a resident of Huntington Beach, Calif. …
Devan Cole / CNN:
Scaramucci says Trump is a ‘liar’ — Anthony Scaramucci: I think Trump likes lying — Washington (CNN)Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said Wednesday that President Donald Trump “is a liar” and that he “should probably dial down the lying.”
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Molly Hensley-Clancy / BuzzFeed News:
Kamala Harris Has Cult Status In Iowa After The Kavanaugh Hearings — On her first visit to Iowa as a potential presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala Harris developed a problem with doors: she couldn't get out of them. She barely finished a speech before she was swarmed, admirers blocking all exits …
Reuters:
Americans' anger may help Democrats in Nov. 6 vote: Reuters/Ipsos poll — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ben Chico, 67, a Republican in California, says his annoyance with Democrats morphed into full-blown outrage when he heard they might try to impeach President Donald Trump after the Nov. 6 elections.
Washington Post:
Should you worry about American democracy? Here's what our new poll finds. — In just two weeks, Americans will vote in a midterm election that may well decide what party controls Congress and the legislative agenda for the next two years. — But as Americans head into this democratic exercise …
Timothy L. O'Brien / Bloomberg:
Trump Lobs a Nationalist Grenade Into the Midterms — The president's brand of allegiance to country is steeped in uncomfortable, racially charged echoes. — Speaking at a political rally in Houston on Monday night, President Donald Trump revisited some of his familiar “America First” themes.
Marc Hogan / Pitchfork:
XXXTentacion Confessed to Domestic Abuse and Other Violent Crimes in Newly Obtained Secret Recording — The late rapper can be heard talking about assaulting an ex-girlfriend and stabbing nine people on the tape — Note: This article contains references to domestic violence, assault, and rape that some readers may find disturbing.
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Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball:
New polls: Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin — New Reuters/Ipsos/University of Virginia Center for Politics polls show Republicans ahead in key races in Nevada and Texas, while Democrats lead in the Wisconsin Senate race and both parties are locked in a close race for the Badger State's governorship.
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Heidi Przybyla / NBC News:
Exclusive: Priorities USA launches new ad campaign targeting McConnell entitlement talk … LATEST POSTS FROM THE RUNDOWN — October 23, 2018 — Exclusive: Priorities USA launches new ad campaign targeting McConnell entitlement talk — Heidi Przybyla
Dana Branham / Dallas Morning News:
Campaign signs for Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred set ablaze in Richardson yards — Five yard signs for Democratic candidates were set on fire in a Richardson neighborhood Monday night, officials said. — Police received three calls in a 30-minute span — one at 11 p.m. …
Amy Walter / The Cook Political Report:
Same as It Ever Was... Let's say that I put you on a desert island the day after the 2016 elections (don't worry, it would be one with wonderful amenities, just no contact with the outside world). Then, let's say that the first piece of 2018 news I gave you was the latest polling …
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