Kurt Eichenwald

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The 538 members of the Electoral College cast their votes today for a Commander-in-Chief with the most extensive potential conflicts of interest in the history of the presidency.

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The 538 members of the Electoral College cast their votes today for a Commander-in-Chief with the most extensive potential conflicts of interest in the history of the presidency.

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Donald Trump criticized Hillary Clinton’s handling of Benghazi at the second presidential debate, saying that Clinton consulted with her friend Sidney Blumenthal after the incident.

Are hackers to blame for Trump’s false Blumenthal, Benghazi link?

Donald Trump criticized Hillary Clinton’s handling of Benghazi at the second presidential debate, saying that Clinton consulted with her friend Sidney Blumenthal after the incident.

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Donald Trump admires Vladimir Putin for what he calls "strong leadership" — especially compared to Barack Obama.

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Donald Trump admires Vladimir Putin for what he calls "strong leadership" — especially compared to Barack Obama.

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