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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It’s Time To Celebrate 2025’s Supreme Scoundrels: Send Us Your Golden Duke Noms
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11.26.25 | 2:27 pm
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Trump’s FBI Follows Hegseth’s Lead In Seeking Revenge On Dems
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11.25.25 | 5:22 pm
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Pentagon Is Investigating a Member Of Congress Who Criticized Trump
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11.24.25 | 6:17 pm
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House Dems Are in Touch With Capitol Police About Trump Death Threats
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11.20.25 | 6:02 pm
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The Latest Way Trump May Seek to Avoid Releasing All the Epstein Files
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11.19.25 | 5:59 pm
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Trump Dismissed MBS’ Role in Khashoggi Murder When It Happened, Too
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11.18.25 | 6:24 pm
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Trump’s Top Officials Spent Wednesday Trying to Pressure Boebert
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11.12.25 | 6:07 pm
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MAGA Suddenly Worried It’s Not Talking About Affordability Enough
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11.05.25 | 6:44 pm