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Charles Pierce | Elizabeth Warren Just Laid Out an Indictment of Our Political System 
Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (photo: Aaron P. Bernstein)
Charles Pierce, Esquire
Pierce writes: "Senator Professor Warren gave a speech on Tuesday before the National Press Club on her plans to wring some of the corruption and luxuriously funded sleaze out of our political system. Sweet timing."
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Michael Cohen, former lawyer to President Trump, leaves the federal courthouse Tuesday in New York City. (photo: Yana Paskova/Getty)
Michael Cohen, former lawyer to President Trump, leaves the federal courthouse Tuesday in New York City. (photo: Yana Paskova/Getty)

Michael Cohen's Lawyer Says His Client Would Never Accept Pardon From 'Corrupt' Trump
Colin Dwyer and Ryan Lucas, NPR
Excerpt: "Less than 24 hours after Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to eight federal counts - ranging from tax evasion to campaign finance violations - Donald Trump's longtime attorney and fixer brushed aside the possibility of a pardon. In fact, Cohen's own lawyer, Lanny Davis, said his client would outright reject one if it were granted."
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US Supreme Court building. (photo: Getty)
US Supreme Court building. (photo: Getty)

How the Trump Administration Is Remaking the Courts
Jason Zengerle, The New York Times
Zengerle writes: "The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, as it is officially known, has played a crucial role in putting conservative jurists on the bench."
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Virtually no paroles have been granted at five Ice field offices under the Trump administration. (photo: Getty)
Virtually no paroles have been granted at five Ice field offices under the Trump administration. (photo: Getty)

US Immigration Officers Accused of Refusing Parole for Asylum Seekers
Robert Moore, Guardian UK
Moore writes: "Detainees and their lawyers say five field offices are issuing blanket denials for humanitarian parole, violating a court order."
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Republican California Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr. was indicted on a number of counts. (photo: Getty)
Republican California Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr. was indicted on a number of counts. (photo: Getty)

The 30 Most Astounding Moments in Rep Duncan Hunter's Indictment
Chris Cillizza, CNN
Cillizza writes: "On Tuesday night, Republican California Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr. was indicted on a series of counts ranging from conspiracy to campaign finance laws, all stemming from the congressman's alleged widespread misuse of campaign cash to pay for his personal life."
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Israa al-Ghomgham, whom fellow activists say is the first Saudi woman to face the death penalty for rights-related work. (photo: Twitter)
Israa al-Ghomgham, whom fellow activists say is the first Saudi woman to face the death penalty for rights-related work. (photo: Twitter)

Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty Against Female Human Rights Activist
Emma Graham-Harrison, Guardian UK
Graham-Harrison writes: "Five human rights activists on trial, including one who would be the first female human rights activist to face capital punishment."
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Yevgeny Primakov icebreaker on the ice-covered Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia. (photo: Anton Vaganov/Getty)
Yevgeny Primakov icebreaker on the ice-covered Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia. (photo: Anton Vaganov/Getty)

World's Largest Shipping Company Heads Into Arctic as Global Warming Opens the Way
Jackie Northam, NPR
Northam writes: "Maersk, the world's largest container line, is about to test the frigid waters of the Arctic in a trial of shorter shipping lanes that could become viable as warmer temperatures open up the Northern Sea Route."
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