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“Also increasing muscle temperature is going to help improve power output,” Tsuyuki told NBC News in a Zoom call. The height the men attained when jumping was lower after a cold soak than a hot one. There was no difference in muscle soreness whether the men soaked in cold or hot water. “Don’t believe what you’re hearing on podcasts.”For a hot water soak, Putrino suggests:10 to 20 minutes at 98 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether you’re a fan of cold or hot, experiment and keep track of which temperature soak helps you recover the quickest, Putrino said.

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Paduch, 57, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for sexually abusing the seven former patients between 2007 and 2022. via NBC New YorkSpokespeople for Weill Cornell and Northwell Health declined to answer specific questions related to Paduch, citing the ongoing litigation. But behind closed doors, Paduch preyed on the men and boys who sought him out. One of the men who filed a lawsuit against Paduch had medical training himself but said he still didn’t realize until many years later that it was abuse. ‘Shocking and embarrassing’By then, Weill Cornell had already received at least two complaints about Paduch from its own employees, going back more than a decade.

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☆ Coca-Cola’s controversial Christmas ad, the pop star and the priest, and ‘the most talked-about artwork of the century’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Annie Hill | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

Coca-Cola’s Christmas ad was slammed, a pop star’s music video led to a priest’s downfall, and a piece of art — it's edible — sold for $6 million. Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.

Nearly 50,000 people from 200 countries — including, for the first time, the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan — were in Azerbaijan for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, with the goal of reaching a critical deal on climate finance. Participating world leaders Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. “It is really disappointing to see that world leaders haven’t shown up in force in solidarity,” she added. While Trump “may put climate action on the back burner,” U.S. climate envoy John Podesta said, “the work to contain climate change is going to continue.”U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said states, cities, nongovernmental organizations and companies are still “all-in” on pursuing climate goals. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks Tuesday on day two of the COP29 climate conference.

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An infant has died and 10 adults have been sickened amid a four-state listeria outbreak connected to ready-to-eat meat products, officials said. The outbreak has been tied to ready-to-eat meat produced by Yu Shang Food, Inc. of Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update Friday. The infant who died was a twin whose sibling also died but whose death could not be linked to listeria. Of the eight people sickened, seven shopped at markets where Yu Shang Food products are sold, and two said they recalled eating Yu Shang Food chicken, the CDC update said. “This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food,” the CDC said in its update.

Persons: Yu Shang, Listeria, Shang, Yu, Braised Beef, ” Organizations: Yu Shang Food, Inc, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, U.S . Department of Agriculture, USDA Locations: Spartanburg , South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California, United States

☆ Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York AP —Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court Thursday. The British dancer filed the suit months after Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment in connection with an altercation in Manhattan. Majors and Jabbari had met in 2021 on the set of Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” in which Majors played Kang and Jabbari served as a movement coach. The bodybuilder drama had garnered early Oscar buzz for Majors, but was dropped by its distributors following his conviction last December.

Persons: Jonathan Majors ’, Grace Jabbari, Jabbari’s, Brittany Henderson, didn’t, Jabbari, III, Majors, Kang the, Kang, ”, Meagan Good Organizations: York AP, Hollywood, Majors, ”, Marvel, Marvel Studios Locations: Manhattan, Los Angeles

Migrant families and immigration advocacy groups are preparing for millions of families to potentially be separated from each other during the mass deportations planned by President-elect Donald Trump. It is unclear how exactly the deportations will play out and how families will be impacted. In states like Arizona, Colorado and Pennsylvania, mixed-status families, asylum-seekers and advocates say they are planning for scenarios where children could be separated from their parents. Alex Wong / Getty ImagesIn Tucson, Arizona, the Coalición de Derechos Humanos, a group of more than 10 nonprofit organizations, is helping undocumented and mixed-status families create “emergency packets” ahead of potential mass deportations. Advocacy groups are also bracing for state-level changes to immigration enforcement that could result in deportations.

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☆ Colorado dentist charged with poisoning his wife's protein shakes faces new charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Colorado dentist accused of spiking his wife’s protein shakes with a fatal dose of poison faces two new charges, including solicitation to commit murder, officials said Friday. Angela Craig, a mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died March 18 from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning, authorities have said. She had gone to the hospital three days before with a severe headache and dizziness, according to an arrest warrant in the case. After experiencing a severe seizure, she was placed on life support and died, according to the warrant. According to the arrest warrant, the couple’s relationship had been strained for years, with James Craig having multiple affairs and Angela Craig repeatedly saying she wanted to leave her husband.

Persons: James Craig, Angela Craig, Craig, ”, James Craig’s Organizations: NBC, Associated Press, AP Locations: Colorado, Denver

☆ Trump picks Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought to lead budget office
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Russell Vought, a co-author of Project 2025 who served as a platform policy director for the Republican National Committee, as his pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Russell Vought, then-acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, during a hearing in Washington in 2020. If he is confirmed by the Senate, Vought would oversee budget and the execution of Trump's policies across executive departments and agencies. Vought previously served as director of the Office of Management during Trump's first term. He assumed the role after working as deputy director and acting director of that office before his Senate confirmation in July 2020.

Persons: Donald Trump, Russell Vought, Trump, deregulator, Russ, ”, Tom Williams, —, Tom Homan, Brendan Carr, John Ratcliffe, Trump's Organizations: Republican National Committee, Management, Government, People, Inc, Getty, Heritage Foundation, Republican, Federal Communications Commission, Senate Locations: State, Washington

☆ Trump picks congresswoman Lori Chavez-Deremer to be labor secretary
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday he has chosen congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to serve as his labor secretary. Trump said Chavez-DeRemer has worked “tirelessly” with business and labor to build the U.S. workforce and support Americans. “I look forward to working with her to create tremendous opportunity for American Workers, to expand training and apprenticeships, to grow wages and improve working conditions, to bring back our Manufacturing jobs,” Trump said in a statement. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images fileChavez-DeRemer, who was elected to Congress in 2022, lost her seat to Democrat Janelle Bynum earlier this month.

Persons: Donald Trump, Lori Chavez, Trump, Chavez, DeRemer, “, ” Trump, Bill Clark, Janelle Bynum Organizations: American Workers, Inc, Getty Locations: Oregon

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a pancreatic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University who's made controversial claims about Covid, as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. The Agency needs Dr. Marty Makary, a Highly Respected Johns Hopkins Surgical Oncologist and Health Policy Expert, to course-correct and refocus the Agency," Trump said on Truth Social. As FDA commissioner, Makary would be responsible for regulating and overseeing drugs, food, medical devices and other products, such as tobacco and cosmetics. The current FDA commissioner is Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist who also held the role during President Barack Obama's second term. Trump had two FDA commissioners during his first term: physician Dr. Scott Gottlieb and oncologist Dr. Stephen Hahn.

Persons: Donald Trump, Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins University who's, Makary, He's, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, He’s, Noam Galai, Kennedy, Kennedy’s, ” Makary, Dr, Paul Offit, Offit, Robert Califf, Barack Obama's, Scott Gottlieb, oncologist Dr, Stephen Hahn Organizations: Johns Hopkins University, Food and Drug Administration, Johns, World Health, Safety, National Academy of Medicine, National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine, Paragon Health Institute, Fox News, FDA, Agency, Johns Hopkins Surgical, Truth, HBO, Street, Biden, Health, Human Services, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Locations: Johns Hopkins, New York City, U.S

Dentists began giving kids fluoride treatments. About 70% of community water systems in Florida receive fluoridated water, according to the surgeon general’s release. Parents said their kids’ teeth were full of cavities despite drinking and brushing regularly with what they thought for years was fluoridated water. Adding fluoride to water systems “mitigates the impact of disparities in access to dental care,” said Jetelina, the epidemiologist. “This is one of the beauties of public health — a mainly invisible population intervention, helping the most vulnerable.”Still, the scrutiny continues.

Persons: Joseph Ladapo, Ladapo, ”, Bruce Lanphear, Katelyn, He’s, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump’s, ” Robert Corp, Jetelina Organizations: American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control, Simon Fraser University, Pediatrics, NBC, WGRZ, ‘, National Institute of Dental, Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, U.S . Environmental, Agency Locations: Canada, Florida, U.S, Buffalo , New York, Buffalo, Abilene , Kansas, McVille, North Dakota, California

☆ Opinion | Three Theories of the Trump Cabinet
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Ross Douthat | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It did seem, at least, that the appointments to Trump’s cabinet might help us make plausible statements about the trajectory of his administration. That Trump has picked more loyalists than last time is true, inevitable and not especially useful in terms of figuring out how exactly (apart from never appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the boss!) That some of his nominees are eccentric or unfit-seeming and others are more conventional is likewise to be expected. Neither observation gives us a general theory of Trump 2.0. Instead, let’s consider three subtheories of how this cabinet might actually work.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Trump, let’s, Matthew Zeitlin Organizations: Trump

☆ Trump’s Labor secretary pick is surprisingly pro-union. It doesn’t mean his administration will be
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York CNN —This week ended with President-elect Donald Trump nominating one of the most pro-union Republican members of Congress to be his secretary of Labor. Trump support growing among unionsTrump received more support from rank-and-file union members in this election than he had in past elections. “Now he is threatening to take the unprecedented action of removing current pro-worker NLRB members in the middle of their term, replacing them with his corporate friends. Nearly half of the nation’s union members work for different units of government, not companies. Many of the public-sector bargaining rights are not set at the national level, but at the state level, where most public-sector employees and union members work.

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☆ Meet Casey Means, the surgeon turned health influencer behind RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementDr. Casey Means and her brother Calley are helping shape RFK Jr's new approach to America's health. In a best-selling book "Good Energy," she makes a case that modern diseases are rooted in metabolic health. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a fan of Casey Means' work and views in the wellness space. Her mantra is that a healthy metabolism can reverse many health conditionsMeans' book promotes the pursuit of Good Energy, which she defined as great metabolic health. AdvertisementShe espouses popular advice around diet, exercise, and sleepThroughout the book, Means promotes widely agreed-upon health advice.

Persons: Casey Means, Calley, Dr, Marc Andreessen, Means, John McCain's, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, MAHA —, Rebecca Noble, Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan's, I've, Brad Stulberg, Christy Harrison, they've, Calley Means, Matt Harbicht, Andrew Huberman, Peter Attia, Harrison, Meredith Schneider Organizations: RFK, Stanford, Department of Health, Human Services, Wall Street Journal, Good Energy, University of Michigan, pharma, Tandem Diabetes Locations: Spain

☆ On Blood-Soaked Ground, a ‘Prayer for the Future’ of a Divided Land
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Dan Barry | Todd Heisler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The bugler’s call to assemble had sounded, wreaths had been laid, a choral society had sung and dignitaries had spoken, all on a blood-consecrated hill in the Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. All to commemorate the 161st anniversary of the speech that came to epitomize what it meant to be presidential. On Nov. 19, 1863, on this very hill, President Abraham Lincoln unfolded his six-foot-four frame to stand and dedicate a national soldiers’ cemetery made necessary by the horrific Battle of Gettysburg just four months earlier. His 272 words became a civic prayer of unity and purpose for a nation riven by civil war: the Gettysburg Address. He, too, is bearded, but he grew up in the borough of Queens, not the woods of Kentucky, and he stands five-foot-nine, maybe.

Persons: Abraham Lincoln, Harold Holzer Organizations: Gettysburg Locations: Pennsylvania, Gettysburg, Queens, Kentucky

☆ Former Elphaba and Glinda actresses remember the magic of ‘Wicked’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Eden Espinosa, an original “Wicked” cast member who played Elphaba on Broadway over seven years and inspired some of the score’s famous riffs. Becoming Elphaba and GlindaKristin Chenoweth (left) and Idina Menzel originated the roles of Glinda and Elphaba on Broadway. It was Dearman's second time performing in the show — she played Glinda before returning as Elphaba. Some “Wicked” journeys are more winding: Espinosa played Elphaba on and off for seven years. No matter how long they spent with their characters, the actresses agreed — they’d grown with Elphaba and Glinda.

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Russia has fired about 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles at Ukraine this year, according to a Ukrainian defense official. These less-sophisticated missiles are part of North Korea’s growing support to Moscow, which also includes about 11,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia’s Kursk region. Strikes using North Korean missiles have killed at least 28 people and injured 213 this year, the Ukrainian prosecutor general told CNN. Ukrainian investigators found evidence that crucial components used in the North Korean missiles are produced by at least nine Western manufacturers. There are more than 250 companies whose components have been identified in North Korean missiles, according to CAR.

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☆ First-of-its-kind saber-toothed kitten mummy find is covered in soft fur
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Woolly mammoths, giant sloths and saber-toothed cats were a fact of life for early humans. Fantastic creaturesScientists compared the mummified saber-toothed baby cat (top) with a modern lion cub (bottom). courtesy Prof. Alexey V. LopatinPaleontologists excavating in Russia’s Yakutia region uncovered the first known mummy of a saber-toothed cat. The well-preserved remains, uncovered in Siberian permafrost, are nearly intact, including surprisingly soft fur and even the “toe beans” — as cat lovers call feline footpads — on its front paws. The red supergiant star, called WOH G64, is about 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, which orbits the Milky Way.

Persons: Alexey V, Homotherium latidens, Amelia Earhart’s, Earhart, ”, Tony Romeo, “, Ohnaka, Jacco van, Kelly, Zach Weinersmith, Elon, Blain, we’ve, Aviv, —, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt, Jackie Wattles Organizations: CNN, Lockheed, ESO, Keele Observatory, UK’s Keele University, Institut, la Vision, HCL, Human Cell, SpaceX, CNN Space, Science Locations: Russia’s Yakutia, Asia, Homotherium, Howland Island, Jacco van Loon, Mars, Paris, Lyon, England

☆ Number of PwC partners taking early retirement jumps amid consulting slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementDozens of UK partners at PwC will take early retirement in December, Sky News reported. More PwC partners than usual will take early retirement at the end of this year, marking another shake-up at the firm's UK division since the appointment of a new boss, Marco Amitrano, in Spring. PwC's 1,030 UK partners were informed this week via a voice memo from Amitrano that dozens of partners would take early retirement next month, Sky News reported. AdvertisementThe jump in partners taking early retirement follows a series of changes following Amitrano's elevation to senior partner for the UK and Middle East in April. UK partners at PwC took home an average of £862,000 (about $1.1 million) this financial year, 5% less than they did in 2023.

Persons: PwC, Marco Amitrano, —, Amitrano Organizations: PwC, Sky News, Big, — Deloitte, EY, KPMG, East, Deloitte, Labour Locations: Spring

☆ Shoppers are ready to open their wallets this holiday season — for the right deals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementShoppers are willing to spend this holiday season, but many are still budget-conscious. Shoppers appear ready to spend this holiday season, but many aren't giving up the search for bargains just yet. Multiple signals suggest that some shoppers feel less pinched financially as the biggest shopping season of the year ramps up. As such, many are looking for good deals, as they have been for much of this year, while still spending on the holiday season. Friday's retail sales growth showed "a good early step forward into the holiday shopping season," National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.

Persons: Claire Tassin, Tassin, Milton, Jack Kleinhenz, Kleinhenz, Doug McMillon, John Rainey, Rick Gomez Organizations: Shoppers, Morning, Retailers, Nordstrom, Bank of America Institute, University of Michigan's, Hurricanes, Retail Federation, Census Bureau, Walmart, Target

☆ Activist Ananym has a list of suggestions for Henry Schein. How the firm can help improve profits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Kenneth Squire | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Henry Schein is a leading global distributor of health-care products and services primarily to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Health care distribution covers Henry Schein's distribution of dental and medical products, such as laboratory products, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, surgical products, dental specialty products and diagnostic tests. While Henry Schein has successfully carved into the office-based physician niche as the No. Henry Schein is a great company that has gotten sleepy and been allowed to coast when it could have been soaring. Several directors have been in their seats at Henry Schein for over a decade and the board lacks best-in-class distribution expertise.

Persons: Henry Schein, Charlie Penner, Alex Silver, Schein's, Henry Schein's, Patterson, Benco, Schein, Stanley Bergman, Ananym, Ken Squire Organizations: Ananym Capital Management, Jana Partners, P2 Capital Partners, Cardinal Health, 13D Locations: New York, EBITDA ., EBITDA

☆ Insider Today: Vacation-rental red flags
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. BI's movie reviewer said that "Wicked," starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is worth the two hours and 41 minutes. This week's dispatchGMVozd/ Getty ImagesHow to win ThanksgivingNo matter how you try to slice it, hosting Thanksgiving dinner is a task. Vacation-rental red flagsMartin Puddy/Getty ImagesAs a full-time traveler, it's fair to say Tammy Barr knows what she's doing when it comes to finding a good vacation rental. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

Persons: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, It'll, she's, Ozempic Michael M, Chelsea Jia Feng, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Big, Martin Puddy, Tammy Barr, Barr, Harold Cunningham, Rebecca Zisser, Philippe, Reid, Craig Karger, Olga Rolenko, Willink, it's, Chad Michael Murray, Jamie, Claire Fraser, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Lisa Ryan, Amanda Yen Organizations: Business, US Naval Academy, Costco, RFK, Getty, Department of Health, Human Services, Big Pharma, nab, BI, Retired Navy, Hulu, Starz Locations: New York City, New York

☆ A Florida man pretending to be Elon Musk scammed an elderly woman out of over $250,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementA Florida man scammed a woman out of $250,000 by posing as Elon Musk, police say. The scam involved a fake Facebook account promising high returns on investments. A Florida man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook scammed an older woman out of over $250,000, police say. The 74-year-old victim befriended someone named "Elon Musk" on Facebook in 2023, police said. AdvertisementThe fake Musk account promised the woman a $55 million investment return.

Persons: Elon Musk, Jeffrey Moynihan, Jr, Dave Chappelle's, Moynihan, Elon, Musk Organizations: Facebook, Bradenton Police Department, Bradenton, SpaceX Locations: Florida, Texas, Hong Kong, Korea

☆ Trump vs. the FBI, explained
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But there’s a growing expectation that he will quickly make at least one new vacancy by firing FBI Director Christopher Wray. “There certainly was the question, can any president fire an FBI director when there’s a legislated 10-year term,” Charles said. Robert S. Mueller III, who happened to be the former FBI director. In this 2017 photo, then-President Donald Trump sits with FBI Director Christopher Wray in Quantico, Virginia. Trump wants to go in the opposite direction today and bring the FBI more under the control of the president.

Persons: Donald Trump, Christopher Wray, Trump, Wray, J, Edgar Hoover’s, he’d, James Comey, Comey, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, William Sessions, Jimmy Carter, Clarence Kelley, Carter, Kelley, Douglas Charles, there’s, ” Charles, Hillary Clinton, Clinton, Andrew Harnik, cascaded, Rod Rosenstein, Rosenstein, Jeff Sessions, Robert S, Mueller III, Mueller, Obama, Trump’s, Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen, Bill Barr, didn’t, Steele, Robert Mueller, Chip Somodevilla, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, Strzok, Andrew McCabe, McCabe, Wray Wray, John Durham –, Barr, Sessions, Evan Vucci, Douglas Organizations: CNN —, Republican, FBI, Trump, Democratic, GOP, Penn State University, Department, Trump’s Justice Department, NBC News, Senate Intelligence, Justice, Trump’s, Justice Department, Images Trump, CNN, Department of Justice, Teapot Locations: Russia, Washington ,, Washington, New York, Quantico , Virginia

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