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Federal Judge: O.K. to Bug Courthouse Steps

July 27, 2016 by Sam Sacks

A federal judge in California ruled that the FBI acted lawfully when it placed recording devices around the steps of two county courthouses. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton said, however, that the surveillance scheme was “unsettling.” According to filings, the government bugged light fixtures along the steps and in nearby proximity to courthouses in Alameda County and Contra Costa County, in hopes of acquiring incriminating evidence on four defendants accused of real estate fraud. Lawyers for the defense had attempted to suppress the recorded conversations, saying they…

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Despite Clinton Endorsement, Bernie Lays Foundation to Carry On “Revolution”

July 27, 2016 by Sam Knight

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) may have officially endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, after losing to the centrist in a bitterly-contested primary, but the senator is hoping to keep his “political revolution” alive. Sanders has started a “social welfare” 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, to support progressive groups seeking to coach and vet those who want to run for office. He touted the group, called “Our Revolution,” in an email sent to supporters earlier this week. “The goal of this organization will be no different from…

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Clinton Campaign Manager Dismisses Future TPP Flip-Flop

July 27, 2016 by Sam Sacks

Hillary Clinton’s staff moved to reassure voters on Tuesday night that her opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership is solid, and not just a campaign promise likely to be broken if she makes it to the White House. Campaign manager John Podesta took to Twitter to push back against comments that Clinton supporter, Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D-Va.), made to Politico, predicting Clinton would end up supporting TPP. “Listen, she was in support of it. There were specific things in it she wants fixed,” McAuliffe said.…

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