The 10 essential reads you missed this week

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View in your browser     The 10 essential reads you missed this week This week was dominated by news of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's conviction on bank and tax fraud charges as well as longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleading guilty to several felonies. Here's some news you might have missed.   Where to find Biden this fall Former Vice President Joe Biden is fueling speculation of a presidential run with his midterm campaign strategy, writes Amie Parnes.     Erik Prince isn’t giving up on privatizing war Rebecca Kheel writes that the Blackwater founder is still shopping his plan to replace most U.S. troops in Afghanistan with private contractors.     Talk of impeachment grows ahead of midterms Lawmakers are increasingly facing questions about impeaching President Trump, reports Max Greenwood.     Will Bernie Sanders win over the DNC in the end? The DNC this weekend passed controversial proposal to reduce the influence of superdelegates in the Democratic presidential nomination process, Max Greenwood reports.     Mueller is building a narrative around the Russia investigation Robert Mueller has made frequent use of “speaking indictments” to go into more detail than what is required under law, reports Morgan Chalfant.     It’s not just Russia seeking to meddle Security experts fear that Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election may motivate other foreign adversaries to try meddling in upcoming elections, report Olivia Beavers and Jacqueline Thomsen.     Immunity deal for Trump Org figure rattles White House The investigation into Michael Cohen is tightening around President Trump - and his children, reports Niall Stanage.     Duncan Hunter indictment scrambles California election plans The indictment of a traditionally red seat in Southern California puts his seat into play for Democrats this fall, reports Melanie Zanona.     Senate skeptical of Trump’s new Space Force While the House GOP has been largely supportive of the idea of creating a new military branch for space, the Senate is concerned about the expense, reports Rebecca Kheel.     Trump and Sessions seem to be nearing a breaking point The possibility President Trump will fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions became more likely this week, reports Jordan Fabian and Morgan Chalfant.       © Getty: Michael Cohen leaves the courthouse after pleading guilty.   Read more from The Hill

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