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<i>The Atlantic </i> Politics & Policy Daily: Hillary Clinton Assembles Her Squad

The Democratic nominee appointed several high-profile new members to her White House transition team.
Source: Chris Keane / Reuters

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Roger Ailes, who recently stepped down as the chairman of Fox News following accusations of sexual harassment, will reportedly help Donald Trump prepare for this fall’s presidential debates. Hillary Clinton’s campaign announced several new high-profile members of her transition team, including Tom Donilon, a former national security adviser and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.

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