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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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White House: Trump Will ‘Absolutely’ Sign Joint Resolution On Charlottesville
09.13.17 | 2:51 pm
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, president pro tempore of the Senate, arrives in a secure area as Donald Trump Jr., is interviewed behind closed doors by Senate Judiciary Committee staff investigating the meddling and possible Russian links to President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Sen. Hatch is a senior member of the Judiciary Committee. Trump Jr. released a series of emails in July that detailed preparations for a June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer and others where he was expecting to get damaging information about Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, president pro tempore of the Senate, arrives in a secure area as Donald Trump Jr., is interviewed behind closed doors by Senate Judiciary Committee staff investigating the meddling and possible Russian links to President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Sen. Hatch is a senior member of the Judiciary Committee. Trump Jr. released a series of emails in July that detailed preparations for a June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer and others where he was expecting to get damaging information about Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
‘High Time’: Hatch Introduces Medical Marijuana Bill, Unleashes Pot Puns
09.13.17 | 1:48 pm
Former U.S. President Barack Obama smiles during a discussion event on democracy and global responsibility at a Protestant conference in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, May 25, 2017, when Germany marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) Former U.S. President Barack Obama smiles during a discussion event on democracy and global responsibility at a Protestant conference in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, May 25, 2017, when Germany marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
Obama Foundation To Focus On Civic Engagement Programs For Young People
09.13.17 | 10:24 am
President Donald Trump waits outside the West Wing of the White House for the arrival of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Donald Trump waits outside the West Wing of the White House for the arrival of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Congress Sends Resolution Condemning White Supremacists To Trump’s Desk
09.13.17 | 9:30 am
Florida Sen: Republicans Who Reject Climate Change Are ‘Denying Reality’
09.13.17 | 8:02 am
UNITED STATES - JUNE 21: Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol on June 21, 2017. Members wore fleur-de-lis stickers to honor House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., who was injured in last week's shooting at the Republican baseball practice. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - JUNE 21: Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol on June 21, 2017. Members wore fleur-de-lis stickers to honor House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., who was injured in last week's shooting at the Republican baseball practice. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Rep. Loudermilk And Wife Face Non-Life Threatening Injuries After Car Accident
09.12.17 | 2:49 pm
Mexico Rescinds Texas Aid Offer In Wake Of Its Own Hurricane And Earthquake
09.12.17 | 11:23 am
Feinstein Wants A Public Hearing With Trump Jr. ‘Come Hell Or High Water’
09.12.17 | 10:17 am
Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa., a key moderate in the health care bill debate, explains why he would be voting "no" on the Obamacare replacement, Thursday, March 23, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Speaker Paul Ryan and the Republican leadership are scrambling for votes on their health care overhaul in the face of opposition from reluctant conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus, such as Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., being interviewed at right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa., a key moderate in the health care bill debate, explains why he would be voting "no" on the Obamacare replacement, Thursday, March 23, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Speaker Paul Ryan and the Republican leadership are scrambling for votes on their health care overhaul in the face of opposition from reluctant conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus, such as Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., being interviewed at right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Rep. Dent: The New GOP ‘Litmus Test’ Is ‘Are You Loyal Enough’ To Trump?
09.12.17 | 9:25 am
After Bannon’s Slam, Christie Says No One Cares What Bannon Has To Say Now
09.12.17 | 8:18 am