Newest member of Team @DatelineNBC. 🦚 @NBCNews correspondent. Best assignment: SMB + SAB’s mama 💗
ATL (by way of OKC)
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Still smiling from this absolutely surreal moment - SO excited + honored to officially join @DatelineNBC!
Biggest thanks to @JoshMankiewicz @CanningAndrea @dateline_keith for the warmest welcome I could possibly imagine (and to @TODAYshow + @hodakotb for the truly kind words)🧡
NBC News correspondent Blayne Alexander @ReporterBlayne has been named the newest correspondent for "Dateline" @DatelineNBC!
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NEW: GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces he will replace election equipment in Coffee County, after members of a data firm hired by a Trump attorney accessed data from those machines.
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🚨 BREAKING: Gregory and Travis McMichael have been arrested for death of #AhmaudArbery.
Both charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Full GBI release below:
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Students now staging a "die in" in front of White House. Each one quietly walked up, lay down on ground, now lying still.
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NOW: city of Louisville agrees to following in #BreonnaTaylor settlement:
-$12 million to family
-commanding officers must approve search warrants
-incentives for officers to live in city, improve relationships w/ community
-social workers help w/ mental health calls
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My favorite assignment ever🤰🏽
Sweet girl, we prayed for you. We love you. And we can’t WAIT to meet you in July! 🥰
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NEWS: In her 1st interview since yesterday's subpoenas, Fulton Co. DA Fani Willis tells me to expect more subpoenas of Trump associates in the coming weeks.
Notably - she does NOT rule out a of subpoena of Trump himself.
Her response to me: "anything's possible"
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NEWS: the Trump campaign has officially filed a petition for a recount in Georgia.
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BIG FLAG: a Fulton County grand jury has returned 10 indictments.
@CharlieGileNBC snapped this photo at the clerk’s office.
We are awaiting names and details.
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BREAKING: a grand jury has indicted Greg + Travis McMichael and William Bryan on murder charges in #AhmaudArbery’s death.
Read the indictment here:
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A #ReleaseTheReport rally happening right now outside the White House. Crowd chanting “we demand the truth”
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NEWS: former President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy for Congressman #JohnLewis, per source to @kwelkernbc.
The funeral will be held tomorrow in Atlanta.
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Rose petals line Congressman #JohnLewis’ final path across the Edmund Pettus bridge.
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Cheering constantly for my amazing friend @Yamiche - so grateful that we have her work and her voice in this moment.
glamour.com/story/yamiche-al…
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Huge downpour just now. And at this Fulton Co. polling location - it seems nobody left the line.
Many have been waiting for 2+hours. When I asked how they’re feeling, one woman told me simply: “determined.” #GAPrimary
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Sunrise over the Edmund Pettus bridge. Today, Rep. John Lewis will cross this bridge for the final time.
Honored to cover this moment for @NBCNews. See you soon on @TODAYshow.
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🚨 BREAKING: KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron says he *will* release grand jury recording in #BreonnaTaylor case on Wednesday.
Here’s his full statement:
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Cute behind the scenes moment during commercial break:
@AndrewYang hopping around after an hour of standing in one spot - with a little assist from @KamalaHarris. #DemDebate
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A very tough night for downtown Atlanta. This is the College Football Hall of Fame. #AtlantaProtest
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Last night was tough for so many people who love Atlanta.
Here’s a bright spot: I’ve counted at least a dozen volunteers who brought trash bags, gloves and brooms to help clean up.
One man told me simply: “this is my city. I’m here to help.”
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.@AttorneyCrump: this $12 million is the largest wrongful death settlement ever paid out for a Black woman killed by police in America
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“Bull Connor may be gone. But today we witness police officers kneeling on necks...
George Wallace may be gone. But we can witness our federal government sending federal agents to use tear gas against peaceful protestors.”
- former President Obama at #JohnLewis funeral
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Good morning from Georgia, where the polls are officially open!
At this South ATL polling location, these voters were waiting in line well before the doors opened.
#GAElection 🗳
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ATL Mayor Bottoms tweets response to Gov. Kemp’s lawsuit:
“A better use of taxpayer money would be to expand testing and contact tracing.”
3104 Georgians have died and I and my family are amongst the 106k who have tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, I have been sued by @GovKemp for a mask mandate. A better use of tax payer money would be to expand testing and contact tracing. #ATLStrong
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Just talked to @NikemaWilliams - head of GA Democratic Party. She was in tears.
On @KamalaHarris as VP-elect: “as a Black woman in politics...I think about so many rooms we are told we’re not supposed to be in. And now she is the next Vice-President”
#Election2020
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Just talked to mayor of Albany, GA. He says his city is "absolutely not" ready to reopen.
"We had 15 funerals this weekend. 5 more deaths. We have 60 people on a ventilator at our hospital"
That area has the highest number of #COVID19 deaths in the state.
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-Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson
-Airman Mohammed Sameh Haitham
-Airmen Apprentice Cameron Scott Walters
Just 23, 19 and 21 years old.
#pensacola
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MORE: the campaign is legally entitled to request one, but a few notes:
Before certifying, Georgia did an audit (state law required) which amounted to hand recount of all 5million ballots.
GA officials hoped "common sense would prevail," satisfy everyone results are valid (1/2)
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It’s official: both @SenatorLoeffler and @sendavidperdue have now conceded to senators-elect Warnock and Ossoff.
Both races are outside the .5% margin required for a candidate to be able to request a recount.
And that’s officially a wrap for #GAElections 🗳
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Just got this statement from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, responding to the Trump/Raffensperger phone call:
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BREAKING: the Atlanta police officer involved in Friday's deadly shooting has been fired, an APD spokesperson confirms to me.
The 2nd officer is on administrative leave.
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Attorney for #BreonnaTaylor’s family:
“Justice is multilayered. We are NOT going to stop our calls for the officers to face charges.”
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I met Morgan and McKenzie at today’s #Juneteenth rally in ATL.
McKenzie told me she felt “powerful” being here. I asked why.
“I feel the African spirit and the slaves. They're all coming to me and saying: you are the example, you are the living testimony.” ❤️
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UPDATE: the special grand jury has been seated. 23 jurors, 3 alternates. The entire process took about 90 minutes.
This body will now investigate former Pres. Trump's alleged election meddling in Georgia.
The grand jury can meet for up to one year.
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And worth noting this again:
There is *no* evidence of widespread voter fraud or irregularities. Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State has said this repeatedly.
#GApol #Election2020
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Brief but pointed remarks from #BreonnaTaylor's mother:
"Let's not lose focus. It's time to move forward with the criminal charges. Breonna deserves that and much more."
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Today, a member of the grand jury filed to have records + transcripts released “so that the truth may prevail”
For context: this rarely happens. A lawyer involved in the case told me he’s never seen anything like this before. #BreonnaTaylor
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/gran…
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Georgia has officially topped 2 million early voters, per @GaSecofState:
2,090,481 early ballots cast
In person: 1,285,039
Absentee: 805,442
That’s 28% of all registered Georgia voters. More than double this point in 2016.
#Election2020
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This is what happens while waiting for @SenSanders rally to begin @Morehouse. Best pre-show entertainment ever.
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The recount process will be a machine scan of each ballot (not a signature match, as the campaign has requested).
As for cost - each county will have to pay for the manpower required to scan the ballots. (2/2)
#GApol #Election2020
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NEWS out of Fulton County. A source with knowledge of the proceedings tells me the grand jury has heard 5 of the 10 planned witnesses expected to testify.
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Just landed in New Orleans for more #coronavirus coverage.
This was my flight from Atlanta:
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Another notable part of Cameron’s statement: he confirms that he *only* recommended the charge of wanton endangerment to Grand Jury.
That means grand jurors were never actually considering charges for #BreonnaTaylor’s death.
Here’s that section:
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NEW: Georgia set a new record for 1st day early voting turnout for a midterm election.
Yesterday's turnout is nearly double 1st day votes in 2018 and approaching 2020 numbers (presidential year)
2022: 131,318
2020: 136,739
2018: 70,849
(per @GaSecofState office)
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NEWS: former President Trump is expected to surrender in Fulton County no earlier than Thursday, 3 sources tell @KellyO and me:
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-…
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Then @Naomi_Osaka_ - after allowing @CocoGauff to go first - turns around on the court and speaks directly to Coco’s parents. Says they raised an amazing daughter.
What a moment. #USopen
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NEWS: Fulton County, today’s Election Day turnout was *higher* than in November, per county election board chair.
Still no final number for today’s turnout, but he says at least 70k - compared to about 60k in November.
#GAElection
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NEW/SCOOP: a source with knowledge of proceedings tells me the Fulton DA’s office is hoping to wrap up this process tonight.
Witness 7 is on the stand. I’m also told the grand jury MAY NOT hear from all 10 witnesses before voting.
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“When I laid Ahmaud to rest last February, a part of me left also.”
More of my interview with Wanda Cooper-Jones, one year after her son #AhmaudArbery’s death.
Here’s our @NBCNightlyNews story:
WATCH: Wanda Cooper-Jones, the mother of Ahmaud Arbery, speaks out to @ReporterBlayne one year after her son was killed.
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This is BIG: Fulton County (Atlanta) is Georgia’s most populous county + had some of the biggest issues during the June primary. Hours long waits in some places.
Now? County says no wait times over 30 mins. #ElectionDay
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BIG FLAG: a source with knowledge of the proceedings tells me the grand jury is voting NOW in Fulton County.
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NEW: in her 1st television interview, Emily Kohrs - foreperson for the Georgia grand jury that investigated former Pres. Trump - tells me they recommended indictments for more than a dozen people.
“There are certainly names you would recognize.”
More tonight on @NBCNightlyNews
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Good morning from Ebenezer Baptist Church - where President Biden will speak during the 11am #MLKDay Sunday service.
POTUS will take the pulpit at the church once pastored by Dr. King - on what would have been his 94th birthday.
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So proud of my former station @11AliveNews. Love this billboard in downtown Atlanta. ❤️
#JohnLewis #CTVivian
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Saturday morning in Downtown Atlanta - the heart of the district Congressman Lewis served for 17 terms.
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Amazing moment at #USopen right now. @Naomi_Osaka_ defeats @CocoGauff - then invites her to do post-match court interview with her. Coco in tears. They hug. Beautiful to watch.
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"The fact of the matter is, there is institutional racism in America."
Biden responding to @kwelkernbc's question on race
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The lie-in crowd has grown - dozens now on the ground. Others started chanting "shame on you" outside White House.
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10 minutes before Atlanta’s 9pm curfew, this loudspeaker announcement came from APD, warning of arrests.
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This is the scene around the Fulton County courthouse in downtown Atlanta.
Starting this morning, DA Fani Willis will seat a special grand jury to investigate alleged election meddling by former President Trump.
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NEWS: @GeorgiaDemocrat just selected Nikema Williams (@DPGChair) to replace Rep. John Lewis’ name on November ballot.
She’s a Georgia state senator and chair of the state’s Democratic Party.
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The volunteer cleanup crew has grown and moved next door to the Omni Hotel. #Atlanta
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BREAKING: DA has decided to issue warrants in #RayshardBrooks case.
Says one officer kicked Brooks as he lay on the ground. The other “stood on Mr. Brooks shoulder while he was struggling for his life”
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As more Georgia vote counts are added, another change in Trump lead over Biden:
POTUS now leads by 13,540 votes - down from about 14,765 at noon.
#Election2020
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This year, there’s a *record* number of eligible Black voters: 30 million according to the Pew Research center.
It underscores the importance of the Black vote - and why these comments are getting so much attention. @TODAYshow
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s adviser and son-in-law, has ignited controversy over his remarks about Black Americans. @ReporterBlayne has the latest.
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A look inside @StateFarmArena (home of the @ATLHawks) - now Georgia’s largest early voting location.
This location has *302* machines.
As of late morning, less than 30 minute wait from start to finish.
#Georgia #VOTE
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MORE: Fulton County DA also says she will pause around election time (starting in mid-October with GA early voting) so as to avoid even the appearance of influencing election.
No subpoenas, no indictments during this time (if investigation is not already concluded by then).
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This is a @CharlieGileNBC appreciation post. My true reporting partner on all things Georgia. Could not ask for a better producer/journalist/friend.
And yes, long live the NBC News Atlanta bureau! 🦚
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Per @HallieJackson: both Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are here at #McCainMemorial service.
Reminder: their father/father-in-law - the President of the United States - was not invited.
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.@TamikaDMallory with @untilfreedom, speaking directly to Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer:
"If for any reason the officers are not indicted, you must instruct your department to fire every single one of them on the spot."
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Back to work! Grateful for an incredible 6 months with my family.
And grateful to return - today! - to a career + colleagues I adore.
These two new eyes watching me are all the motivation I need 🥰
So glad to be back - see you soon on @NBCNews! 📺 🦚
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NEWS: effective Wednesday, @UNC is moving all undergrad classes online due to #COVID.
In just one week, the positivity rate went from 2.8% to 13.6%, per the school.
carolinatogether.unc.edu/
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Of the 18,936 outstanding votes in Georgia, here’s how it breaks down by county, per @GaSecofState:
Clayton 5726
Cobb 700
Floyd 444
Forsyth 4713
Gwinnett 4800
Laurens 1797
Taylor 456
#Election2020
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NEWS: Florida is now the 5th state to reach 10,000 #COVID19 deaths (joining NY, NJ, CA, TX)
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BREAKING: NBC News has just obtained former President Trump’s mug shot. Sent to me by Fulton Co. sheriff’s office:
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NEWS: Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger’s office will hold 3pm news conference - the first since controversial phone call with President Trump.
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MN Attorney General @keithellison on those who witnessed George Floyd’s death:
“They stopped and they raised their voices and even challenged authority because they saw his humanity.
They knew it was wrong - and they were right.”
#DerekChauvinTrial
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Heightened security outside the Fulton County courthouse ahead of potential indictments.
Pryor Street closed to traffic in front of building. More barricades. Larger law enforcement presence.
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UPDATE: The indictment unsealing process is officially underway.
Watch live on @MSNBC - we have cameras following nearly every step of this process as it unfolds.
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Truly not enough words. Just gratitude.
SO excited and honored to join @NBCNews as a network correspondent! @nbcnewschannel - thank you for two of the most amazing years of my career.
Oh, and Atlanta - I'm coming home! 😉
adweek.com/tvnewser/nbc-news…
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NEW: a judge just denied bond for Harrison Floyd, one of the 19 Fulton County defendants.
Appearing by video from jail, he said “there’s no way that I’m a flight risk, ma’am. I showed up before the president was here.”
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UPDATE: @GaSecofState has responded with a rather biting statement of his own, saying he will not resign.
“As a Republican, I am concerned about Republicans keeping the US Senate.
I recommend that Senators Loeffler and Perdue start focusing on that.”
Full statement:
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UPDATE: after more than six hours inside, Rudy Giuliani has left the Fulton County courthouse.
Unlike his very public entrance, he departed largely away from cameras - through the secure underground garage.
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After spending a good part of this year working on my very first @DatelineNBC episode - I’m so excited to announce it’s airing THIS FRIDAY!
Biggest thanks to this incredible team. Working w/ you has been a dream.🧡
2 hours. 9pmET. See you there! #DatelineNBC #DontWatchAlone
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as someone who both lives and reports in Atlanta, I can tell you this is THE most on brand ATL thing I can imagine
Lil Jon makes a surprise appearance at the #DNC for Georgia's roll call
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GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is out with his 1st statement since last night’s indictment.
Reminder - the call he received from Trump launched this entire investigation:
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Fact check: these ballots ARE NOT missing.
In Georgia, military + overseas ballots have until end of today to arrive and be counted, if postmarked by Election Day.
I’ve talked to local + state officials who say the ballots ARE coming in and being counted. #Election2020
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Colin #Kaepernick has ended his workout. He’s now spending time with crowd gathered outside the stadium.
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With about 28,000 absentee ballots still left to be scanned, Fulton County, GA elections chair says they *will* finish tonight. Will bring in a new shift and keep going.
“As long as it takes, we’re gonna be here” #Election2020
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BIG update: the Fulton Co. Special Grand Jury investigating former President Trump has officially completed its work.
Their report has been submitted and accepted by a panel of judges.
A Jan. 24th hearing will determine whether that report becomes public.
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Obama speaking now in GA:
“It’s not to much to ask. Go out there and vote. Do this basic thing that can make America better.”
#Election2020
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Just talked to one voter here who described her voting experience as “perfect” - less than 10 minutes.
“I made it my business to be here today - I wasn’t gonna miss this!”
#GAElection 🗳
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“I’m offended by what happened and I’m also angry...this publicity stunt was a scar that Chicago didn’t deserve and certainly didn’t earn.” - Supt. Eddie Johnson re #JussieSmollett
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Over the last few months, I’ve loved making “natural” my new “normal” on air - and having the space and encouragement to do so 💕
Shout out to #NationalCROWNDay and the freedom to celebrate the beautiful versatility that is our hair 👑
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