James Patterson says pushing a narrative of stolen election results is the game that Trump plays
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The author spoke to Salon about politics and working with Bill Clinton on their new book "The President's Daughter"
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Rudy Giuliani - Wikipedia
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How Jared Kushner Washed His Hands of Donald Trump Before Jan. 6
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Bill and I got pretty friendly': James Patterson on writing with
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A Tale of Two Elections: CBS and Fox News' Portrayal of the 2020
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A Tale of Two Elections: CBS and Fox News' Portrayal of the 2020
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Trump plan to gut government triggers liberal pushback
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Noam Chomsky - Wikiquote
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Morning headlines: Trump in court; Iowa caucuses; CES 2024
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Highlights: Presidential candidates compete for battleground states
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A Trump-Backed Veteran Ran Hard to the Right, Only to Be