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Nicole LaFond is TPM’s deputy editor for news, based in New York. She has also worked as the special projects editor and as a senior newswriter for TPM. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and previously covered education in central Illinois.

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Sean Spicer Gets New Gig At Global Speaking Circuit

09.05.17 | 8:11 am

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at PortMiami in Miami. As The White House wages a fight with cities and states over how far they can cooperate with federal immigration authorities, Sessions visited Miami to hail it as an example of a place that reversed its sanctuary policies to follow President Donald Trump’s orders. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at PortMiami in Miami. As The White House wages a fight with cities and states over how far they can cooperate with federal immigration authorities, Sessions visited Miami to hail it as an example of a place that reversed its sanctuary policies to follow President Donald Trump’s orders. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Sessions, Not Trump, Will Make DACA Announcement Tuesday Morning

09.05.17 | 7:16 am

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 01: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., talks with reporters before the Senate Policy luncheons in the Capitol on August 1, 2017. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 01: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., talks with reporters before the Senate Policy luncheons in the Capitol on August 1, 2017. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Lindsey Graham Will Support Trump Plan To Reportedly End DACA

09.04.17 | 4:03 pm

Former U.S. President Barack Obama waves prior to delivering his speech during the 4th Congress of Indonesian Diaspora Network in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Former U.S. President Barack Obama waves prior to delivering his speech during the 4th Congress of Indonesian Diaspora Network in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Politico: Obama Will Speak Out If Trump Announces End To DACA Program

09.04.17 | 1:34 pm

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., rear, questions witnesses as the Senate Intelligence Committee conducts a hearing on Russian intervention in European elections in light of revelations by American intelligence agencies that blame Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., rear, questions witnesses as the Senate Intelligence Committee conducts a hearing on Russian intervention in European elections in light of revelations by American intelligence agencies that blame Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lankford: U.S. Doesn’t Hold Children Accountable For Actions Of Their Parents

09.04.17 | 11:52 am

EPA Attacks AP Reporter For Story About Flooding At Houston Superfund Sites

09.04.17 | 10:32 am

WH Cleans Up Trump Statement Saying He Saw Harvey Damage ‘First Hand’

08.31.17 | 10:57 am

Conway Accuses CNN Of ‘Playing Politics’ Before Touting Trump’s Agenda

08.31.17 | 10:06 am

Trump Election Commission Apologizes To Judge For Not Posting Public Docs

08.31.17 | 8:15 am

UNITED STATES - JUNE 21: Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol on June 21, 2017. Members wore fleur-de-lis stickers to honor House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., who was injured in last week's shooting at the Republican baseball practice. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

UNITED STATES - JUNE 21: Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol on June 21, 2017. Members wore fleur-de-lis stickers to honor House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., who was injured in last week's shooting at the Republican baseball practice. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Texas GOP Rep. ‘Absolutely Trapped’ In Home Due To Flooding

08.30.17 | 3:02 pm

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