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Steve Bannon participated in a conversation with Reince Priebus at CPAC today and revealed both his priorities for the Trump administration and his larger worldview. His three main "verticals" for the administration:
The center core of what we believe — that we're a nation with a culture and a reason for being — I think that's what unites us and is gonna unite this movement going forward.
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Berman in October 2019 in New York City. Photo: Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images
Geoffrey Berman, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is scheduled to testify to the House Judiciary Committee next week on the circumstances of his forced resignation, Politico reports, citing a congressional aide.
Why it matters: As the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, Berman oversaw high-profile cases that worried and angered President Trump and his inner circle, including an investigation into his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. His removal has added to allegations by Democrats that Attorney General Bill Barr has politicized the Justice Department under President Trump.
The pandemic is getting worse, and the question is whether the economic recovery will go with it.
Why it matters: America adding 7.5 million jobs over the last two months pales in comparison to 20+ million lost over the two months prior.