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Abbreviated Pundit Round-up: The kids will lead us while the WH practices dereliction of duty.

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If you had any doubt students are perfectly capable of organizing themselves, put them to rest. There are two student-led actions now to follow: March for Our Lives 3/24 for all to participate in (@AMarch4OurLives)National School Walkout …

White House Memo: White House Seeks to Move On From Abuse Scandal. But What Did It Learn?

A better-not-to-know approach in the White House allowed the Rob Porter problem to fester and raises questions about whether officials are capable of creating a better system.…

Fact-Checking a Facebook Executive’s Comments on Russian Interference

Rob Goldman, Facebook vice president for ads, tweeted about Russia’s disinformation effort. President Trump then cited him. We fact-checked Mr. Goldman.…

Good News For Democrats As Pennsylvania Trump Voters Are Not Impressed With Tax Cuts

“A lot of people around here think (the tax cuts) were a giveaway to the rich,” said Trump voter Mark Marran, 56, a resident of this city of 14,000 about 30 miles southwest of Pittsburgh.

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Trump says FBI missed signs on Florida shooting due to Russia probe, draws criticism

Student survivors of the massacre slammed Trump for connecting it to the Russia probe, which has shadowed his year-old presidency.

“Oh my god. 17 OF MY CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS ARE GONE AND YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO MAKE THIS ABOUT …

John Oliver To Republicans: F**k Your Thoughts And Prayers

John Oliver returned to the air with a message for Republicans. Oliver said, “F**k your thoughts and prayers,” as he discussed how the kids standing up in Parkland makes this mass shooting feel different. Video: Oliver said: We are back, …

Adam Schiff Slams Trump For Being A Coward Who Won’t Stand Up To Putin

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) slammed Trump for twisting the statements that he made during a CNN interview and for being too afraid to stand up to Putin. Trump tweeted: Finally, Liddle’ Adam Schiff, the leakin’ monster of no control, is …

Open thread for night owls: 'It's the end of the road for me', says Republican megadonor to GOP

Republican megadonor Al Hoffman Jr. says he’s out: He will no longer contribute to any Republican candidate who does not support an assault weapons ban.

“For how many years now have we been doing this — having these experiences …

Trump accuses FBI of ‘spending too much time’ on Russia probe

Donald Trump attacked the FBI and lawmakers probing alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and said an excessive focus on Russia led federal investigators to miss signs that could have prevented the deadly school shooting in Florida last …

Indictment Leaves No Doubt: Russia Backed Trump. But Was It the Difference?

The charges against 13 Russians have injected a new twist into a debate that has consumed the political universe since the final hours of election night: How did Trump do it?…