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Mitch McConnell, Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump
FREE (TO FLIP THE) BIRD

Republicans Roll Over for Trump’s Spy Pick—Except for One

The former GOP leader from Kentucky has become a thorn in Donald Trump’s side.

Mary Ann Akers

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PULLING STRINGS

Trump Intel Nominee Tulsi Gabbard: ‘I Am No One’s Puppet’

But she repeatedly refused to answer whether Edward Snowden is a traitor during Thursday’s confirmation hearing.

Mary Ann Akers

Joe Biden (L) and Michael Moore (R)
‘BUCKET LIST’

Moore Dares Biden to Use ‘Immunity’ in Last Days as Prez

“You’re not done. You’ve still got 100 days left in office!” said documentary filmmaker Michael Moore.

Lily Mae Lazarus

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THAT CHECKS OUT

Tucker Makes Time For Tara Reade, Snowden During Moscow Trip

The ex-Fox News star was in Moscow to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Corbin Bolies

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WITH LOVE

U.S. State Department Says Putin Could Send Snowden to War

Now that the former NSA contractor is officially Russian, he “may well be conscripted to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Monday.

Shannon Vavra

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CHRISTMAS BABY

Edward Snowden and His Wife Welcome Their First Child

“The greatest gift is the love we share,” the former NSA leaker wrote alongside a photo of the couple embracing their baby boy.

Allison Quinn

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YOU’RE BEING WATCHED

Feds Admit They Used Patriot Act to Get Website Visitor Logs

Section 215 of the Patriot Act also allowed for the bulk wiretapping of phones, as revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013.

Arya Hodjat

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TOLD YOU SO

Mass Snooping Program Exposed by Snowden Was Illegal: Court

The whistleblower said on Twitter that the ruling vindicated his decision to go public.

Jamie Ross

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‘TRAITOR’

AG Barr ‘Vehemently Opposed’ to Trump’s Latest Pardon Idea

Trump said last week that he would “take a good look” at the former National Security Agency contractor’s case.

Rachel Olding

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WE’LL TAKE THAT

Judge Rules Snowden Book Profits Must Be Given to Government

The Justice Department, unable to put former NSA contractor on trial while he’s in exile, has found a more creative punishment.

Jamie Ross

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BACKDOOR

Secret Court: FBI Warrantless Searches Were Illegal

A year ago, the U.S.’ surveillance court ruled that the FBI violated Americans’ privacy by broadly sifting through dragnets of intercepted communications.

Spencer Ackerman

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