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<em>The Atlantic </em>Politics &amp; Policy Daily: Shine On

The former Fox News executive who led communications for the Trump administration resigned to join the Trump campaign. Plus: Robert Mueller's not invincible.
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It’s Friday, March 8.

‣ President Donald Trump is visiting Alabama after tornadoes ripped through the state earlier this week, killing 23 people. Trump approved an emergency disaster declaration for the area on Tuesday.

‣ The House , the “For the People Act,” a sweeping bill aimed at cracking down on lobbying, reforming the campaign-finance system, and expanding voter rights. However, the bill isn’t likely

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