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Associated Press:
AP sources: Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm  —  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump's main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president and his personal lawyer were also active in the former Soviet republic.
Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Scoop: Mulvaney predicts post-impeachment landslide  —  In numerous recent conversations with colleagues, including last week's senior staff meeting, White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has said he thinks President Trump could win 45 states in 2020 after the impeachment process …
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Axios:
2. Scoop: Mulvaney predicts post-impeachment landslide  —  In numerous recent conversations with colleagues, including last week's senior staff meeting, White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has said he thinks President Trump could win 45 states in 2020 after the impeachment process …
John Gonzalez / The Ringer:
Daryl Morey's Hong Kong Tweet Has Put His Relationship With the Rockets in Limbo  —  The Houston general manager came out in support of the protest movement in Hong Kong, and the backlash from Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, the Chinese government, and Chinese business interests have rocked the franchise and the NBA
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Rishika Dugyala / Politico:
Pols blast NBA for ‘kowtowing’ to China  —  The National Basketball Association on Sunday broke its silence on a brewing controversy between China and the Houston Rockets — and was promptly denounced by several Capitol Hill lawmakers and 2020 presidential hopefuls for “kowtowing” to the foreign power.
Patrick Reis / Rolling Stone:
The ‘Whistleblower’ Probably Isn't  —  It's an insult to real whistleblowers to use the term with the Ukrainegate protagonist  —  Start with the initial headline, in the story the Washington Post “broke” on September 18th:  —  TRUMP'S COMMUNICATIONS WITH FOREIGN LEADER ARE PART …
Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller:
Chuck Todd Blows Up On GOP Senator For Asking About John Brennan  — Chuck Todd and Sen. Ron Johnson had a heated exchange on “Meet the Press” Sunday when the Wisconsin Republican brought up questions about possible CIA leaks during the Trump-Russia probe.  — Todd pressed Johnson over his conversations with Trump over Ukraine.
Discussion: RedState
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NBC News:
Full Johnson Interview: GOP attacks press over Trump's Ukraine actions
Discussion: Slate, Washington Times and Fox News
Wall Street Journal:
Barr's Requests for Foreign Help Prompt Backlash in Australia, Italy, U.K.  —  Opposition lawmakers, intelligence officials question why the attorney general is working outside usual channels in review of Russia-probe origins  —  Attorney General William Barr is stoking tensions in several foreign capitals …
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Washington Post:
Barr's review of Russia investigation wins Trump's favor. …
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit and Raw Story
New York Times:   Barr and a Top Prosecutor Cast a Wide Net in Reviewing the Russia Inquiry
Axios:
Trump says he worries about the stain impeachment will leave on his legacy  —  President Trump has told friends and allies he worries about the stain impeachment will leave on his legacy.  —  Driving the news: In a phone call with House Republicans on Friday, Trump articulated why he really doesn't want this.
David Leonhardt / New York Times:
The Rich Really Do Pay Lower Taxes Than You  —  Almost a decade ago, Warren Buffett made a claim that would become famous.  He said that he paid a lower tax rate than his secretary, thanks to the many loopholes and deductions that benefit the wealthy.  —  His claim sparked a debate about the fairness of the tax system.
Will Bunch / Inquirer.com:
From Baghdad to Kyiv to Haiti, people everywhere are rising up.  The U.S. is a big part of the problem.  —  Heard about Baghdad?  Heard about Haiti?  Heard about Kyiv, Ukraine?  —  It's life during a wartime, of sorts, against the 21st century rot of corrupt governance, inequality and injustice …
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Washington Post:   Iraqi protests broaden; violent crackdown spirals
Jeffrey Toobin / New Yorker:
Donald Trump's Ukraine Scandal Has Its Roots in Russia  —  Both situations stem from the President's apparent willingness to accept political favors from foreign leaders, and his eagerness to do Putin's bidding.  —  President Trump and his allies nearly succeeded in consigning the Mueller report to oblivion.
Discussion: Hullabaloo and The Mahablog
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Molly K. McKew / Politico:
What Putin Got From the Trump-Zelensky Phone Call
Discussion: Outside the Beltway
Michael Savage / The Guardian:
Trump told Theresa May he doubted Russia was behind Skripal poisoning
Discussion: Mediaite
James Gordon Meek / ABC News:
2nd whistleblower comes forward after speaking with IG: Attorney  —  Mark Zaid, the attorney representing the whistleblower who sounded the alarm on President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine and triggered an impeachment inquiry, tells ABC News that he is now representing a second whistleblower …
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Dustin Volz / Wall Street Journal:
Attorneys for CIA Officer Behind Trump Complaint Say They Now Represent ‘Multiple Whistleblowers’
Discussion: HuffPost
Ronn Blitzer / Fox News:   Lindsey Graham vows to have whistleblowers testify publicly if Democrats impeach Trump
Ronn Blitzer / Fox News:   GOP Rep. Chris Stewart dismisses second whistleblower: ‘Why should I care?’
Justine Coleman / The Hill:
Powell: ‘The Republican party has got to get a grip on itself’  —  Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said the Republican party needs to “get a grip on itself” as Republicans flock to defend the president while the impeachment inquiry continues.  —  The retired U.S. Army general told …
Discussion: HuffPost and Occupy Democrats
Clare Duffy / CNN:
Former Trump Organization executive says she expects President Trump will resign  —  New York (CNN Business)A former Trump Organization executive says she thinks President Donald Trump may resign rather than face possible removal from office by impeachment.  —  “He does a lot of things to save face …
Denelle Confair / KVOA-TV:
Border wall construction crew bulldoze cactus at national monument  —  TUCSON — Border wall construction is underway in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.  —  The construction is causing concern after a video posted on social media shows a cactus being bulldozed on the protected land.
Discussion: Daily Kos
Choe Sang-Hun / New York Times:
North Korea Rules Out Quick Resumption of ‘Sickening’ Talks with U.S.  —  SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said on Sunday that it had no desire to engage in “sickening negotiations” with the United States anymore, rejecting Washington's suggestion that negotiators from both countries meet again in Stockholm in two weeks.
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Min Joo Kim / Washington Post:
North Korea disputes Washington claim of ‘good discussion,’ gives deadline for the end of the year for new U.S. approach
Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press:
Analysis: Trump's old ways colliding with new realities  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Telling half-truths and outright lies.  Manipulating media coverage.  Pushing legal boundaries.  Pressuring subordinates to do the dirty work.  Believing in the force of his own personality.  Accepting no personal responsibility.
New York Times:
Bill de Blasio Needs to Get to Work  —  It isn't too late for the mayor to deliver for New York City.  —  The editorial board represents the opinions of the board, its editor and the publisher.  It is separate from the newsroom and the Op-Ed section.  —  In 1972, Mayor John Lindsay came home …
Zeke Miller / Associated Press:
White House: Turkey to invade Northern Syria  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, casting uncertainty on the fate of the Kurdish fighters allied with the U.S. against in a campaign against the Islamic State group.
Discussion: Politico
 
 
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