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: The McConnell-Trump Judicial Scheme Is Already Harming Biden Prime Badge
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01.27.21 | 12:54 pm
Where Things Stand: A Think Tank For Trumpism Prime Badge
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01.26.21 | 1:05 pm
Where Things Stand: How Will Ohio Swing Post-Trump? Prime Badge
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01.25.21 | 1:09 pm
Gov. Nikki Haley's attorney Butch Bowers addresses the S.C. House Ethics committee during day one of the committee's investigation into Gov. Nikki Haley at the Solomon Blatt Building in Columbia, South Carolina, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (C. Aluka Berry/The State/MCT) Gov. Nikki Haley's attorney Butch Bowers addresses the S.C. House Ethics committee during day one of the committee's investigation into Gov. Nikki Haley at the Solomon Blatt Building in Columbia, South Carolina, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (C. Aluka Berry/The State/MCT)
Where Things Stand: The One Year Anniversary Of The First Reported US COVID Case Prime Badge
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01.21.21 | 1:07 pm
Where Things Stand: It Begins Prime Badge
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01.20.21 | 1:06 pm
Where Things Stand: Almost There Prime Badge
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01.19.21 | 12:45 pm
Where Things Stand: Trump Crawls Back To Once-Estranged Friend Prime Badge
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01.15.21 | 12:58 pm
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 17: Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., arrives for the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Presidential Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Power,” in Rayburn Building on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Corey Lewandowski, former campaign manager for the Trump presidential campaign, testified. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 17: Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., arrives for the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Presidential Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Power,” in Rayburn Building on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Corey Lewandowski, former campaign manager for the Trump presidential campaign, testified. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Where Things Stand: Impeachment Talks Began While Dems Hid From Violent Mob Prime Badge
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01.14.21 | 12:47 pm