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Reporter at @USATODAY 's investigative team, from Oshkosh, Badger. npenz @usatoday .com. Signal: 720-507-5273 PGP:

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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
JUST IN: — Survivors of the mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade have sued Smith & Wesson, online gun distributor Bud’s Gun Shop, Illinois gun retailer Red Dot Arms, the shooter, and the shooter’s father.
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4 years
BREAKING: Kyle Rittenhouse arrested in Antioch, IL. Initial complaint ticket shows he'll be charged with 1st degree intentional homicide for Kenosha shooting. 1/
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 months
Print full-pager in this morning’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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2 years
JUST IN: Heard back from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints HQ in Salt Lake. They confirmed the suspected gunman in Saturday's shooting was on the membership rolls of LDS. 1/
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
This is what a 100-round drum magazine looks like from the Dayton shooting. Authorities say he had a .223-cal rifle with this attached:
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
IL complaint ticket reads he "fled the state of Wisconsin with the intent to avoid prosecution for (homicide)."
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4 years
Wisconsin Judge Simanek just handed the Trump campaign another loss in court. "the certification is affirmed."
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
. @denverpost , I love you guys... but this seems to be a rather LARGE photo error in your Rockies guide. That stadium.... is Citizens Bank in Philly
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4 years
Court records show he's been assigned a public defender and will appear for extradition hearing on 8/28
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2 years
“The senseless act of violence in Colorado Springs is of great sadness and concern to us. We are greatly troubled by any violence in our communities and condemn most especially violent acts that are the result of intolerance against any of God's children. ..." 2/
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2 years
"We join with others in mourning the loss of those whose lives were taken and offer prayers of comfort and deepest condolences to their loved ones. We also pray for healing for the survivors of this shocking shooting and express our love to them." 3/
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
Quite the photo from the @JournalSentinel - "I'm disgusted. I requested an absentee ballot almost three weeks ago and never got it... I have to risk my life and his just to exercise my right to vote," said Milwaukee resident Jennifer Taff.
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- via Doug Andersen, Director, Media Relations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 4/4
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
Complaint, via @Everytown
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
Our boss, Gannett's CEO, says to expect "urgent choices" in coming weeks that "will impact our valued colleagues" ... I've heard those ominous words before. UGH.
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
McAuliffe to white supremacists: "Our message is plain and simple, go home, you are not wanted in this great commonwealth."
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Nick Penzenstadler
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Preparing for Wall Street photogs to do their thing. Cue the SAD STOCK TRADER galleries:
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
. @shannonrwatts on a press call this aft: "You're with us and we've got your back, or you're against us and we'll get your jobs"
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Francesca Chambers
3 years
Fred Guttenberg to reporters at the White House today: "I would just encourage everyone in the Senate to pay attention to the last two election results if they want to keep their jobs."
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"If he were sitting in the room right now, I really wouldn’t know what he looked like.” - POTUS
@KlasfeldReports
Adam Klasfeld
4 years
ICYMI: A federal judge partially advanced a lawsuit accusing Felix Sater of being the ringleader of a money laundering scheme that traveled through Trump properties. The suit screenshots Sater's old business cards. via @LawCrimeNews
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
Shooter in Dayton bought weapon online from Texas. He purchased it legally-- and the 100-round drum was legal.
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Shocking story in Wis.--> -Man rapes wife at gunpoint. Gets arrested, charged, surrenders Ruger, posts bail.. -Days layer, buys Glock from Armslist, murders wife and kills himself. via @AlisonDirr
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
Remarkably, @USATODAY , @nytimes , @washingtonpost and @WSJ all featured the same photo from the appalling maternity hospital bombing in Mariupol. It was taken by @EMaloletka .
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
My simple question: "How much are taxpayers paying for @realDonaldTrump 's #emoluments defense?" The answer has been elusive:
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Just posted, story via #FOIA : Trump’s Mar-a-Lago visits cost Coast Guard nearly $20M via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Our deep look into Trump real estate included recent big $ sales signed by @EricTrump , notarized by @MichaelCohen212
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
The Neenah Public Library knows what’s up.
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
Psaki on gun sales and new legislation: "The president took on the NRA twice and won. We're personally committed to it and would love to see action on additional gun safety measures." #2A
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
@so_goesit He is "on" the membership roll, but that doesn't necessarily mean he is active, from what I understand.
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
. @OHnewsroom : Interns saying goodbye, explaining to an editor he's been calling her the wrong name all summer. Fantastic.
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Shoot. Offended @EricTrump :(
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
Internal USAT memo: This is no longer referred to as a protest with protesters. It is a riot, with rioters.
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Foxconn’s deal with Wisconsin is a bellwether for the president’s push to bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Insiders say it’s been BS all along via @BW
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Formidable local reporting team in Sioux Falls all over this Erickson guy -->
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Jonathan Ellis
6 years
More news coming about Paul Erickson, AKA "Person 1" in Russian agent case:
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
NY gossip columnist Liz Smith dead at 94 - this is an old Getty shot of her with @realDonaldTrump , Ivana and Ivanka in 1987
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
'This is my job!': Register reporter Andrea Sahouri testifies in her own defense in her second day on trial via @DMRegister
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Psaki: We knew this wouldn't be easy (Chipman). We've been eyes wide open from the beginning. We're disappointed that many Republicans are trying to hold up his confirmation...
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
"What's your deadline?" is such a scam for people to avoid answering questions. My deadline is when you cough up the response.
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
"My taxes are complex. People wouldn't understand them." - TRY ME MR PRESIDENT
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
Our Capitol riot arrest tracker is now searchable by name AND state. Anyone from your neck of the woods?
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
-14 injured for altercations -9 injured in crash -Life-threatening to minor. -32-year-old female died in crash. -suspect arrested
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
Good luck in your future endeavors, Mr. Shkreli.
@KlasfeldReports
Adam Klasfeld
4 years
New: Martin Shkreli can't kick the can down the road for his deposition. The FTC and state AGs grill him on Jan. 27 and 28, pursuing a case over jacking up the price of Daraprim that threatens to ban him for life from the drug industry. Background:
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
The top 7 moments in which Aaron Rodgers ripped out the hearts of the Chicago Bears via @journalsentinel cc: @BarstoolBigCat
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
New filing today by Trump attorneys claiming "absolute presidential immunity" under Nixon v. Fitzgerald.
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
6 inches of snow in Milwaukee and my @journalsentinel was still delivered before 6 am. Thinking my person drives a tank/snowmobile @geostanley
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Delta flight races Hurricane Irma to Puerto Rico and back -- and wins via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
And to wrap up #TrumpU argument today-- a reminder, many class members are elderly, annnnnd dying waiting for their $ back:
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
@MarkSZaidEsq @MollyJongFast @GSAEmily keep us posted. we're in FOIA line.
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
Illuminating exchange with Daniel Defense CEO Marty Daniel after Sandy Hook via Forbes. Fear of gun control drives sales, and it will again.
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Me: Here are my questions... Federal spox: We won't be commenting. Me: Ok, we're going to report that you have declined comment. Spox: Off the record: We have not declined comment, we just have a policy not to comment on this situation. Me:
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Nick Penzenstadler
1 year
Livetweeting Trump's round at his course at Turnberry is very much my jam.
@MartynMcL
Martyn McLaughlin
1 year
A double bogey six for Trump on Turnberry's par four hole one. Check the scorecards, lads.
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Waukesha PD knocks down rumors: No pursuit lead to this, no terrorism tie, one man, acting alone.
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Elderly Trump University plaintiffs die waiting for checks via @USATODAY
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Nick Penzenstadler
8 years
Trump’s own attorney issued him a $95k bill, Trump's son and staff called it “too high” and didn’t pay:
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Cool journalism magic: today's @KHOU broadcast is being directed/produced here in Denver at @9NEWS after evac of flooded studio there:
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Here's our sweeping investigation into ATF inspections of gun shops. Took more than a year for these docs to see the light of day, and another year for us to analyze and report all 2,000 shops - 1/
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
Catching up on some Trump Inc. filings from late last week. The Summer Zervos case is quietly creeping toward a trial that could hit at a rough time during the 2020 campaign 1/
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Update: He did.
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
6 years
The sleazy New York Democrats, and their now disgraced (and run out of town) A.G. Eric Schneiderman, are doing everything they can to sue me on a foundation that took in $18,800,000 and gave out to charity more money than it took in, $19,200,000. I won’t settle this case!...
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Nick Penzenstadler
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POTUS re: Gov. Whitmer "I didn't go after her! I never did." Also: "Yes, I criticized her, she's a disgrace"
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Kislyak and: WaPo: Sessions NYT: Kushner/Flynn USAT: Page/Gordon
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Our Gannett users/readers constantly tell us they want to bundle subscriptions. Well, we quietly updated our “e-edition” app to do just that. With one sub you can read 200+ newspapers. Here’s how a MKE snowbird could read @azcentral
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Nick Penzenstadler
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BREAKING: Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri acquitted after trial on charges from George Floyd protest in May 2020 via @DMRegister
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
‘Absolutely remarkable’: No one who got Moderna's vaccine in trial developed severe COVID-19
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Marines suspend general who called allegations of sexual harassment 'fake news' via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Transparency DOES reduce leaks, he's got a point. haha
@BretBaier
Bret Baier
7 years
Sen Burr to reporters on release of Comey testimony: "I'm sorry it took away from all of your ability to find a source to leak it to you"
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Remington, being sued by the Sandy Hook families, responded to a discovery request recently with: 18,000 random cartoons and 15,000 irrelevant pictures, GIFs and videos. Attys have filed a motion to compel--> h/t @teamtrace
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
You can see POTUS is wearing this $40 USA hat, on sale in his campaign store - read our story on access behind the country club gates:
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
EIGHT years ago today I started with @Gannett over at the @PostCrescent . It's been a ride. This was first streamed intvu (with new OutCo judge). I was 12yo, apparently.
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Activists and Ex-Spy Said to Have Plotted to Discredit Trump ‘Enemies’ in Government
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
This is good. And just like @Fahrenthold 's quest for leaked photos at MAL and paintings-- if you've seen this exact carpet... shoot me a copy of your photo!
@pbump
Philip Bump
2 years
I walked through that photo of the classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
I need the brand of coffee Doug Collins has been drinking all morning.
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
Zervos also produced this email tip to @FoxNews in 2015 (during the campaign) that she claims bolsters her claim her story hasn't changed. 3/
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Follow the local folks on the ground—>
@ecaseymedia
Evan Casey
3 years
I’m in Waukesha now for reports of a shots fired incident at the Christmas parade here.
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Just posted investigation--> Trump property buyers make clear shift to secretive LLCs via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
Crowd sizes are hard-- but here are numbers I've seen, exceeding expectations: 800,000 - D.C. 175,000 - NYC 50,000 - Boston 30,000 - Atlanta 20,000 - Parkland, Fla 15,000 - Chicago 15,000? - Denver 10,000? - San Fran 10,000 - San Diego #MarchForOurLives
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Looks like Oversight has been reading @BySteveReilly and @fschouten stories in @USATODAY
@GOPoversight
Oversight Committee
7 years
#BREAKING : Oversight Committee requests documents on Trump Organization's Treatment of Foreign Government Payments
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
two spaces after each period... must be on a typewriter.
@yashar
Yashar Ali 🐘
6 years
Statement from Rep. Collins attorneys.
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Nick Penzenstadler
4 years
United Airlines to make COVID-19 rapid tests available to passengers, starting on Hawaii route via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
2 years
Want to hear the glamorous side of investigative reporting? I just spent 14 hours searching for a single person, emailing and calling her relatives, neighbors, coworkers, bosses. And I haven't found her. Yet.
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Nick Penzenstadler
5 years
Judge says ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks' can go forward, rejects challenge to new rules
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Nick Penzenstadler
3 years
Good thread from this afternoon's big testimony. -->
@KlasfeldReports
Adam Klasfeld
3 years
Wayne LaPierre has now taken the stand in the NRA bankruptcy trial. Here is our preview story on his testimony, which will be updated throughout the day. Follow my live-feed, @LawCrimeNews .
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
This torch-wielding protestor renamed himself after action-video game character Duke Nukem via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
@PhillyNewsGuy @denverpost digital version-- I'd just attribute to Denver Post:
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Nick Penzenstadler
8 years
Re: claim Trump never settles, he settled a copyright suit over this eagle photo his campaign cribbed. Yesterday.
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Nick Penzenstadler
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GoogleAds out here serving up gold bar ads on these Menendez stories. What a world.
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Nick Penzenstadler
6 years
We read every one of the 3,517 Facebook ads bought by Russians. Their dominant strategy: Sowing racial discord via @usatoday
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
Important given huge uptick in anonymous Trump buyers this year: we're tracking: 2/2
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Nick Penzenstadler
7 years
In wake of #Comey news. We'll be closely monitoring our SecureDrop at @USATODAY for tips from inside DOJ, FBI:
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