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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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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Former Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Brennan testifies before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill, May 23, 2017 in Washington, DC. Brennan is discussing the extent of Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible ties to the campaign of President Donald Trump. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Former Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Brennan testifies before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill, May 23, 2017 in Washington, DC. Brennan is discussing the extent of Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible ties to the campaign of President Donald Trump. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Brennan: Trump Pulling My Clearance Is Attempt To ‘Scare’ Others ‘Into Silence’
08.16.18 | 7:48 am
COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 05: Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, 48th District, speaks to supporters on election night at his campaign headquarters on June 5, 2018 in Costa Mesa, California. California could play a determining role in upsetting Republican control the U.S. Congress. Democrats hope to win 10 of the 14 seats held by Republicans. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 05: Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, 48th District, speaks to supporters on election night at his campaign headquarters on June 5, 2018 in Costa Mesa, California. California could play a determining role in upsetting Republican control the U.S. Congress. Democrats hope to win 10 of the 14 seats held by Republicans. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Report: Hackers Targeted Dem Opponent Of Putin Darling Rep. Rohrabacher
08.15.18 | 2:13 pm
Report: Treasury May Be Intentionally Crippling Senate Intel Committee Probe
08.15.18 | 8:41 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 Brags About Being Closer To Trump Than Omarosa: ‘I Know She’s Lying’
08.15.18 | 8:08 am
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‘People Are Terrified’: White House Braces For Next Omarosa Tape
08.15.18 | 7:38 am
‘It’s About Time’: Meadows Celebrates Strzok Firing
08.13.18 | 1:41 pm
CORAL GABLES, FL - MAY 26: John Kasich, Governor of Ohio and a former U.S. presidential candidate speaks and sign copies of his new book "Two Paths: America Divided or United" at Books and Books on May 26, 2017 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) CORAL GABLES, FL - MAY 26: John Kasich, Governor of Ohio and a former U.S. presidential candidate speaks and sign copies of his new book "Two Paths: America Divided or United" at Books and Books on May 26, 2017 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic)
Kasich Responds To Trump Insults With Gif Of Putin Laughing
08.13.18 | 12:27 pm
Goodlatte’s Son Flaunts Donation To Dem Running For Father’s Seat
08.13.18 | 10:45 am
Miller’s Uncle Blasts Him In Op-Ed: I’ve Watched Him With ‘Dismay,’ ‘Horror’
08.13.18 | 9:42 am
Vimeo Removes Alex Jones, Infowars Content From Site, Issues Refund
08.13.18 | 8:19 am