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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics &amp; Policy Daily: More Bombs Intercepted

Officials intercepted two explosive devices addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden and another to actor Robert DeNiro, bringing the total count of explosives sent to high-profile critics of President Donald Trump this week to 10.
Source: Brendan McDermid / Reuters

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