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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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This Week: Trump Administration Loses In Federal Court Prime Badge
11.29.19 | 9:00 am
Today’s Agenda: Another Piece In Ukraine Puzzle Slides Into Place Prime Badge
11.27.19 | 9:05 am
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn leaves the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse on June 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. Flynn is expected to testify again on July 15. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn leaves the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse on June 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. Flynn is expected to testify again on July 15. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images)
Judge Puts Flynn Sentencing On Hold After Request That It Wait For IG Report
11.27.19 | 9:05 am
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to give the National Thanksgiving Turkey Butter a presidential ‘pardon’ during the traditional event in the Rose Garden of the White House November 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. The turkey pardon was made official in 1989 under former President George H.W. Bush, who was continuing an informal tradition started by President Harry Truman in 1947. Following the presidential pardon, the 47-pound turkey which was raised by farmer Wellie Jackson of Clinton, North Carolina, will reside at his new home, 'Gobbler's Rest,' at Virginia Tech. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to give the National Thanksgiving Turkey Butter a presidential ‘pardon’ during the traditional event in the Rose Garden of the White House November 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. The turkey pardon was made official in 1989 under former President George H.W. Bush, who was continuing an informal tradition started by President Harry Truman in 1947. Following the presidential pardon, the 47-pound turkey which was raised by farmer Wellie Jackson of Clinton, North Carolina, will reside at his new home, 'Gobbler's Rest,' at Virginia Tech. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Anonymous Writer Won’t Stay Hidden Forever: ‘Trump Has Not Heard The Last Of Me’
11.27.19 | 8:01 am
at The Pool on April 13, 2017 in New York City. at The Pool on April 13, 2017 in New York City.
Hannity Hints He’s Got The Deets On Nunes’ Secret Meeting With Ex-Ukraine Prosecutor
11.26.19 | 9:33 am
DOVER, DE - NOVEMBER 21: U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump salute as military personnel carry a transfer case for fallen service member, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami, 25, during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on November 21, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. Fuchigami died Wednesday along with Chief Warrant Officer 2 David C. Knadle, 33, in Logar province, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed while providing security for troops on the ground, according to a Department of Defense release. The incident is under investigation. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) DOVER, DE - NOVEMBER 21: U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump salute as military personnel carry a transfer case for fallen service member, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami, 25, during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on November 21, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. Fuchigami died Wednesday along with Chief Warrant Officer 2 David C. Knadle, 33, in Logar province, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed while providing security for troops on the ground, according to a Department of Defense release. The incident is under investigation. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)
Richard Spencer Might Not Be The Last Pentagon Official To Exit Over Trump
11.26.19 | 8:38 am
on August 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. on August 23, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Today’s Agenda: Judge Issues Blow To Trump’s Witness Gagging Prime Badge
11.26.19 | 8:31 am
A Giuliani Pal’s Claim Drags Nunes Into Inner Folds Of Impeachment Inquiry
11.25.19 | 1:58 pm
‘What’s Going On’ With Drudge?: Trump Privately Seethes Over Impeachment Coverage
11.25.19 | 9:24 am
Today’s Agenda: Drip, Drip, Drip Prime Badge
11.25.19 | 8:39 am

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