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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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Deputy Assistant FBI Director Peter Strzok testifies before a joint committee hearing of the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill July 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. While involved in the probe into Hillary ClintonÕs use of a private email server in 2016, Strzok exchanged text messages with FBI attorney Lisa Page that were critical of Trump. After learning about the messages, Mueller removed Strzok from his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election. Deputy Assistant FBI Director Peter Strzok testifies before a joint committee hearing of the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill July 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. While involved in the probe into Hillary ClintonÕs use of a private email server in 2016, Strzok exchanged text messages with FBI attorney Lisa Page that were critical of Trump. After learning about the messages, Mueller removed Strzok from his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election.
Gowdy Asks FEMA Administrator To Produce Personal Travel Records
09.17.18 | 11:23 am
on November 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. on November 14, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Flake And Corker Support Delay Of Kavanaugh Vote To Vet Allegations
09.17.18 | 10:04 am
Hillary Clinton Pens Op-Ed Outlining How To Resist Trump, Defend Democracy
09.17.18 | 9:05 am
on August 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. on August 21, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Conway: Kavanaugh Accuser ‘Should Not Be Ignored,’ But Shouldn’t Delay Vote
09.17.18 | 8:47 am
on February 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. on February 15, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Two Key Republican Women Offer Muted Feedback On Fate Of Kavanaugh
09.17.18 | 7:40 am
Ginsburg Slams ‘Highly Partisan Show’ SCOTUS Confirmation Has Become
09.13.18 | 2:41 pm
Committee Vote On Kavanaugh Delayed Until Next Week
09.13.18 | 11:27 am
McCain Family Rips NRCC For Using Video Of Late Senator In Attack Ads
09.13.18 | 10:16 am
Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow talks to journalists outside the White House West Wing August 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. Kudlow confirmed that trade talks with China will resume later this month and that the U.S. is close to a trade deal with Mexico. Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow talks to journalists outside the White House West Wing August 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. Kudlow confirmed that trade talks with China will resume later this month and that the U.S. is close to a trade deal with Mexico.
Kudlow Says He Would ‘Never’ Remove Papers From Trump’s Desk
09.13.18 | 8:37 am
On Tuesday, January 31, Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, was present for U.S. President Donald Trump's live announcement of Colo. appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch as his Supreme Court of the United States nominee, in the East Room of the White House. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto) On Tuesday, January 31, Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, was present for U.S. President Donald Trump's live announcement of Colo. appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch as his Supreme Court of the United States nominee, in the East Room of the White House. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto)
Giuliani Says Trump Unconcerned With Possible Manafort Plea Deal
09.13.18 | 8:16 am
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