Nicole LaFond

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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Where Things Stand: Cruz Hops On The ‘Poor Insurrectionists!’ Train Prime Badge
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08.13.21 | 6:15 pm
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, speaks during the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law hearing on “Online Platforms and Market Power” in the Rayburn House office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on July 29, 2020.  POOL Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, speaks during the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law hearing on “Online Platforms and Market Power” in the Rayburn House office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on July 29, 2020.  POOL
Where Things Stand: Mark Meadows, You’re Up Prime Badge
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08.10.21 | 6:15 pm
Where Things Stand: The Bedding Mogul Is Confronted, Gets Mad Prime Badge
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08.06.21 | 6:15 pm
DALTON, GA - MAY 27: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks at an ‘America First’ Rally on May 27, 2021 in Dalton, Georgia. “America First’ Rallies are hyper conservative right-wing Trump loyalists who gather in support of continuing his message. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) DALTON, GA - MAY 27: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks at an ‘America First’ Rally on May 27, 2021 in Dalton, Georgia. “America First’ Rallies are hyper conservative right-wing Trump loyalists who gather in support of continuing his message. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)
Where Things Stand: QAnon Congresswoman Goes To Iowa Prime Badge
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08.05.21 | 6:15 pm
Where Things Stand: Florida And Texas Dig Their Heels In Prime Badge
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08.04.21 | 6:17 pm
Where Things Stand: DeSantis’ Balancing Act Prime Badge
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08.02.21 | 6:15 pm
UNITED STATES - MAY 17: Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., talks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, May 17, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - MAY 17: Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., talks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, May 17, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)