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Garet Williams

Garet Williams

Former Policy and Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Garet Williams

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    Stephen Miller couldn’t defend a new immigration bill without demeaning the pressStephen Miller couldn’t defend a new immigration bill without demeaning the press
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    He personally attacked Jim Acosta and threatened to replace Glenn Thrush with a “low-skilled” immigrant.

    By Garet Williams
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    Trump now has a “real news” program on his Facebook, hosted by his daughter-in-lawTrump now has a “real news” program on his Facebook, hosted by his daughter-in-law
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    Lara Trump thinks you haven’t heard about the president’s “accomplishments” because there is “so much fake news out there.”

    By Garet Williams
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    “First woman Marine to fly in an F-18 in combat” is running for a Kentucky congressional seat“First woman Marine to fly in an F-18 in combat” is running for a Kentucky congressional seat
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    Amy McGrath is the latest Democratic recruit with military experience.

    By Garet Williams
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    The NY Post’s “Survivor: White House” cover is only 4 days old — and 2 people have already been voted offThe NY Post’s “Survivor: White House” cover is only 4 days old — and 2 people have already been voted off
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    This isn’t the first time Trump has been accused of running his administration like a reality show competition.

    By Garet Williams
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    Democrats’ 2018 strategy includes supporting candidates that oppose abortionDemocrats’ 2018 strategy includes supporting candidates that oppose abortion
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    “There is not a litmus test for Democratic candidates.”

    By Garet Williams
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    The FDA just took a radical step to cut nicotine in cigarettes so they’re not addictiveThe FDA just took a radical step to cut nicotine in cigarettes so they’re not addictive
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    The agency is proposing new rules that could save millions of lives.

    By Garet Williams
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    Watch: John McCain becomes 3rd “no” vote on Senate GOP skinny repeal, killing the billWatch: John McCain becomes 3rd “no” vote on Senate GOP skinny repeal, killing the bill
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    He was a surprise addition to Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins.

    By Garet Williams
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    Scaramucci said Washington is full of backstabbers, but “I’m more of a front-stabbing person”Scaramucci said Washington is full of backstabbers, but “I’m more of a front-stabbing person”
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    He was defending Trump’s tweet calling out Sen. Lisa Murkowski for her health care vote.

    By Garet Williams
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    Anthony Scaramucci leaked that he would fire a press aide, then complained about the leakAnthony Scaramucci leaked that he would fire a press aide, then complained about the leak
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    “I have to figure out a way to get the leaking to stop, because it hurts people.”

    By Garet Williams
    Politics
    Trump’s press secretary doesn’t think Trump will get over his anger at Jeff SessionsTrump’s press secretary doesn’t think Trump will get over his anger at Jeff Sessions
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    ”That frustration certainly hasn’t gone away, and I don’t think it will.”

    By Garet Williams