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Clone Natalie Harp!
Every insecure American deserves a Natalie.
Why Scott Bessent Can’t Fix the Bond Market
Every Trump lackey must indulge his whims, no matter how stupid.
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Top Pentagon Official Contracted Personal Lawyer to Handle Pentagon Minerals Deal
Alan Waldenberg manages Stephen Feinberg’s personal trust and is lead outside counsel to his former private equity firm. He has also represented the agency where Feinberg is the number two civilian official.
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