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The NRA’s Russian Spy Has Been Sentenced to Prison
Butina claims she's not a spy, but she pleaded guilty to working for Russia.
North Korea Killed an American and Trump Agreed to Pay For It
Trump agreed to pay for the release of Otto Warmbier just before his death.
All Clear
Trump's trade war sends Caterpillar tumbling, Florida allows guns in schools, and a judge blocks Trump's gag rule. Plus a programming note.
‘It should be kept below his level’
Trump's chief of staff reportedly told the cabinet not to talk about Russian meddling.
Our Child President is Obsessed With His Follower Count
Trump doesn't accept that he has fake followers.
Measles is Finally Great Again
Vaccine conspiracy theorists have given the measles virus its best year yet.
Trade Talks With China Slip Another Month
Talks have been scheduled through at least the middle of May.
Clean Hands
A major drug distributor is charged, Ukraine runs with scissors, and Mnuchin sued by Sears debtors.
White House Tells Security Clearance Official to Ignore Subpoenas
Former security official Carl Kline could be held in contempt of Congress.
“Think of me as the grim reaper”
Mitch McConnell says he'll kill every Democratic proposal if he remains in office.
Kim Jong-Un is Cheating On His Main Man
Kim Jong-un will discuss a potential nuclear deal with Vladimir Putin.
Trump Says He’ll Retaliate for the EU’s Retaliation
Trump is the reason the EU imposed retaliatory tariffs in the first place.
Trump’s Cover-Up Started Before Comey And Mueller
Trump asked intelligence officials to refute news reports in early 2017.
Today in “What if Obama did it?”
The Trump regime designated Iran's guard as terrorists, but you can still do business with them.
Trump is Suing the Oversight Committee Chairman
Trump's lawyers accuse congressional Democrats of investigating things.
Giuliani: Collusion is Actually Okay
Accepting stolen documents from the Russians is fine, Giuliani says.
Department of Justice
Governor Evers will renegotiate the Foxconn deal, Hurricane Michael is upgraded, and Pompeo responds. Plus music.
Assange Used a Conspiracy Theory to Cover His Own Ass
Assange was in contact with Russian agents months before he implicated Seth Rich.
Trump’s Fake NAFTA Replacement Makes Almost No Difference
The International Trade Commission says the USMCA would add very little to the economy.