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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics &amp; Policy Daily: A Reformed White Nationalist

Decades ago, Christian Picciolini was part of a neo-Nazi movement—now he works to de-radicalize violent extremists. Plus: a rare gun-control proposal with bipartisan support.
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‣ Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, announced his resignation, heightening speculation he could run for Utah governor.

‣ The FBI said it’s at a Gilroy, California, garlic festival as domestic

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