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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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Today’s Agenda: The Next Henry Kissinger? Prime Badge
09.12.19 | 8:10 am
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12:Mike Pompeo, nominated by Donald Trump as Secretary of State to replace Rex Tillerson, sits for a confirmation hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the Dirksen Building on Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington, DC. His stances on crucial foreign policy matters and his close relationship with Donald Trump have drawn questions about his fitness for the Secretary of State position.(Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post) WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12:Mike Pompeo, nominated by Donald Trump as Secretary of State to replace Rex Tillerson, sits for a confirmation hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the Dirksen Building on Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington, DC. His stances on crucial foreign policy matters and his close relationship with Donald Trump have drawn questions about his fitness for the Secretary of State position.(Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
CNN: Trump Wants Pompeo To Lead State Dept And Replace Bolton
09.12.19 | 7:53 am
Falwell Mulls Lawsuits Against Leakers After Report Details ‘Culture Of Fear’ At Liberty
09.11.19 | 4:03 pm
‘America’s Mayor’ Giuliani Marks 9/11 With Confusing Vid About Battling Antifa
09.11.19 | 11:51 am
Speculation Mounts Over Who Trump Will Pick To Replace Hawkish Bolton
09.11.19 | 9:38 am
Today’s Agenda: Cut Through The Ninth District Spin Prime Badge
09.11.19 | 8:22 am
TURNBURRY, SCOTLAND - JUNE 08: Donald Trump Visits Turnberry Golf Club, after its $10 Million refurbishment on June 8, 2015 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Donald Trump TURNBURRY, SCOTLAND - JUNE 08: Donald Trump Visits Turnberry Golf Club, after its $10 Million refurbishment on June 8, 2015 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Donald Trump
Top Dem Senator Wants Probe Of Air Force’s Repeated Stays At Trump Resort
09.11.19 | 8:04 am
WASHINGTON - MARCH 14: Television host Rachel Maddow arrives for a lunch hosted in honor of Prime Minister David Cameron at the State Department on March 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Cameron is on an official visit to Washington, where President Obama will host him at a State Dinner tonight. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rachel Maddow WASHINGTON - MARCH 14: Television host Rachel Maddow arrives for a lunch hosted in honor of Prime Minister David Cameron at the State Department on March 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Cameron is on an official visit to Washington, where President Obama will host him at a State Dinner tonight. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rachel Maddow
Trump’s New Favorite News Network Sues Maddow, MSNBC For Defamation
09.10.19 | 4:01 pm
Pompeo, Mnuchin Admit There Were ‘Definitely’ Areas Of Disagreement With Bolton
09.10.19 | 2:28 pm
The Way That Trump Just Ousted Bolton Was Way More Brutal Than His Usual Twitter Firings Prime Badge
09.10.19 | 1:21 pm