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Betsy Swan is a former political reporter for the Daily Beast and formerly of Slate and National Review. You can follow her on Twitter @woodruffbets. Send her tips: tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

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NRA Calls Off Annual Convention Over Coronavirus

NOT HAPPENING

The gun rights group began alerting members on Thursday that the mid-April event would no longer be happening.

Betsy Swan | Published Mar 12, 2020

Chelsea Manning Recovering After Trying to Take Her Own Life

‘UNWAVERING’

Manning is still set to appear in court for a hearing on Friday, where a federal judge will rule on a motion to terminate civil contempt sanctions against her.

Betsy Swan, Spencer Ackerman | Published Mar 11, 2020

Most Americans Face Coronavirus Exposure, Republicans Told

NO CONTAINMENT

A member of Congress who attended the closed-door briefing where the assessment was made called the prediction “sobering.”

Betsy Swan, Olivia Messer | Published Mar 11, 2020

Cruz Hatches Plan to Curtail International Criminal Court

RUSSIA WILL LOVE IT

In a closed-door meeting with pro-Israel activists earlier this week, Cruz said he expected Russia and China to support his efforts.

Betsy Swan | Published Mar 05, 2020

Suit: Dem Donor Linked to Controversial Ukrainian Oligarch

ALLIES IN HIGH PLACES

Ihor Kolomoisky, a recurring figure in the Trump impeachment drama, allegedly schemed to steal billions with a South Florida businessman who donated to a Florida congresswoman.

Betsy Swan | Published Mar 05, 2020

Speier’s Question to DOJ on Epstein Raises Eyebrows

INFORMANT THEORY

In a closed-door briefing to members of Congress on government surveillance, a senior Justice Department official was asked a surprising question.

Betsy Swan | Published Feb 29, 2020

Congress Schedules Israeli-Palestinian Briefing With Kushner

‘SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION’

It’s unclear if Kushner will agree to attend the briefing on the Trump admin’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, which has been scheduled for March 4.

Betsy Swan | Published Feb 28, 2020

Facial-Recognition Company Says Whole Client List Was Stolen

BREACH

Clearview AI, which contracts with law enforcement after reportedly scraping 3 billion images from the web, now says someone got “unauthorized access” to its list of customers.

Betsy Swan | Published Feb 26, 2020

Did New Spy Chief Ric Grenell Advise George Clooney?

CONTRADICTING ACCOUNTS

Trump’s new spy chief has said he once advised the Oscar-winning actor. But a Clooney rep says that’s not true.

Betsy Swan | Published Feb 24, 2020

Russia Is Helping Elect Trump Again, Intel Official Says

STILL LISTENING?

“Republicans went nuts” when an intelligence official told Congress that Russia was siding with Trump in the election—again. Then Trump tapped a political ally as his top spy.

Betsy Swan, Spencer Ackerman, Erin Banco, Sam Stein | Published Feb 20, 2020

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