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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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MONTGOMERY, AL - JUNE 20: During a press conference, Roy Moore announces his plans to run for U.S. Senate in 2020 on June 20, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Moore lost a special election in 2017 for the Senate seat against Democratic Senator Doug Jones. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) MONTGOMERY, AL - JUNE 20: During a press conference, Roy Moore announces his plans to run for U.S. Senate in 2020 on June 20, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Moore lost a special election in 2017 for the Senate seat against Democratic Senator Doug Jones. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
Moore Jumps On ‘Send Her Back’ Train After Omar Calls Out AL GOP For Backing Him
08.28.19 | 11:49 am
Mattis Lightly Jabs Trump In New Book: ‘We’re Better Than Our Current Politics’
08.28.19 | 10:41 am
Conway Responds To Taylor Swift Criticism By Singing Pop Star’s Song On Fox
08.28.19 | 9:24 am
Trump Wants Wall Built By Election Day, Encourages Officials To Break Law If Needed
08.28.19 | 8:45 am
UNITED STATES - AUGUST 10: Dan McCready, Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 9th District, talks with voters at his campaign office during his education tour in Elizabethtown, N.C., on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - AUGUST 10: Dan McCready, Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 9th District, talks with voters at his campaign office during his education tour in Elizabethtown, N.C., on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Today’s Agenda: Bellwether In North Carolina Prime Badge
08.28.19 | 8:23 am
Trump Agrees That Bret Stephens Is A Bedbug: ‘He’s Loaded Up With Them!’
08.28.19 | 8:08 am
University Stands Up For Prof After NYT Writer Reports ‘Bedbugs’ Tweet
08.27.19 | 1:32 pm
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NYT Columnist Suspends Twitter Account After Retaliating Over Being Called ‘Bedbugs’
08.27.19 | 9:33 am
CAPITOL HILL, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES - 2013/06/01: Supreme Court Building, eastern facade. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images) CAPITOL HILL, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES - 2013/06/01: Supreme Court Building, eastern facade. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Trump Admin Asks SCOTUS To Allow Denials Of Asylum To Central Americans
08.27.19 | 9:03 am
WASHINGTON, DC - June 23: Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) speaks to supporters of House Democrats taking part in a sit-in on the House Chamber outside the U.S. Capitol on June 23, 2016 in Washington, DC. House Republicans attempted to end the 16-hour sit-in by Democrats early Thursday morning by adjourning for a recess through July 5. (Photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - June 23: Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) speaks to supporters of House Democrats taking part in a sit-in on the House Chamber outside the U.S. Capitol on June 23, 2016 in Washington, DC. House Republicans attempted to end the 16-hour sit-in by Democrats early Thursday morning by adjourning for a recess through July 5. (Photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images)
Joe Kennedy Confirms Interest In Running For Liberal Dem Incumbent’s Senate Seat
08.27.19 | 8:26 am