Dangerous Ground: The Team Book Five
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Most political analysts were shocked when the secretary of state downplayed rumors that she was dropping out of the primary race the following year. She insisted that she had never officially stated her intent to run anyway. While she appreciated everyone’s support, she was happy to remain as secretary of state. A month later, when she resigned from that position, speculation was that the president had asked her to step down amid rumors of her connection to Jeff Dennis, who was facing twenty years in federal prison on multiple charges.
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The Smithsonian opened a new exhibit called “History Saved,” which featured art from war-torn areas of the Middle East—priceless artifacts rescued from Syria and Iraq, including sculptures, pottery, and jewelry dating back to the ancient Roman and Greek empires. The entire collection had been an anonymous gift.