Nicole LaFond

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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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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the American Airlines Center on September 14, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. More than 20,000 tickets have been distributed for the event. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the American Airlines Center on September 14, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. More than 20,000 tickets have been distributed for the event.
Here Are All The Times Trump Said He’d Meet With Iran Without Preconditions
09.16.19 | 11:41 am
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 6: Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the third day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill September 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. Kavanaugh was nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the vacancy on the court left by retiring Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 6: Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the third day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill September 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. Kavanaugh was nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the vacancy on the court left by retiring Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Trump Revels In NYT’s Revision Of New Kavanaugh Allegation Story
09.16.19 | 9:18 am
Today’s Agenda: Kavanaugh Controversy Prime Badge
09.16.19 | 8:32 am
on December 5, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. on December 5, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.
Trump Kicks Off Week Suggesting House Judiciary Probe Obama Book, Netflix Deals
09.16.19 | 7:46 am
at Apple Store Soho on February 9, 2015 in New York City. at Apple Store Soho on February 9, 2015 in New York City.
Why Is Trump Spending His Weekend Ambushing MSNBC’s Joy Reid?
09.14.19 | 4:34 pm
DHS Investigates Hand Drawn Swastika Found In DC Headquarters
09.14.19 | 1:38 pm
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh speaks to constituents during a town hall at Harper College in the Wojcik Conference Center in Palatine, Illinois, Monday, August 8, 2011. The new congressman's emergence as a national advocate of fiscal responsibility has capped a remarkable and unlikely journey for a North Barrington, Illinois, native who has struggled with financial problems and legal disputes and has dramatically shifted some political positions along the way. (Heather Charles/Chicago Tribune/MCT) U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh speaks to constituents during a town hall at Harper College in the Wojcik Conference Center in Palatine, Illinois, Monday, August 8, 2011. The new congressman's emergence as a national advocate of fiscal responsibility has capped a remarkable and unlikely journey for a North Barrington, Illinois, native who has struggled with financial problems and legal disputes and has dramatically shifted some political positions along the way. (Heather Charles/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
Trump’s 2020 Primary Challengers Pen Joint Op-Ed: ‘Only The Weak Fear Competition’
09.14.19 | 10:49 am
Trump Confirms Osama Bin Laden’s Son Killed In US Counterterrorism Operation
09.14.19 | 10:27 am
DOJ IG Finalizes Probe Of FISA Abuse Allegations Surrounding Surveillance Of Carter Page
09.14.19 | 10:04 am
Federal Appeals Court Rules Seth Rich’s Family Can Sue Fox News
09.13.19 | 2:41 pm