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<em>The Politics &amp; Policy </em>Daily: The Barr for Obstruction of Justice

The White House celebrates Attorney General William Barr’s summary of the Mueller report. Plus: Michael Avenatti was arrested on extortion charges.
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What We’re Following Today

It’s Monday, March 25.

‣ Senator Tom Udall, a Democrat from New Mexico, announced that he will not run for reelection in 2020. “The worst thing anyone in public office can do is believe the office belongs to them, rather than to the people they represent,” Udall said in a statement.

‣ Michael Avenatti, the former lawyer for the adult-film star Stormy Daniels, on charges that he tried to extort Nike for $25 million. Avenatti was also charged in

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