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Olivia Rinaldi

Olivia Rinaldi is a campaign digital reporter at CBS News covering former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Rinaldi was previously an associate producer for "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," where she worked with O'Donnell for three years on the broadcast, as well as on "60 Minutes,"CBS News Sunday Morning" and other breaking news stories covered by O'Donnell. Rinaldi was also a producer for "Person to person with Norah O'Donnell." In 2021, Rinaldi was part of the team recognized with the duPont-Columbia Award for "CBS Evening News'" 18-month investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault inside the U.S. military. Rinaldi graduated from the University of Virginia in 2019 with a degree in foreign affairs and media studies.

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Dec 6

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Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister talks to the media before the first day of school at Sessums Elementary School, Aug. 10, 2021, in Riverview, Florida.

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Nov 23

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Nov 12

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Nov 7

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Nov 6

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Nov 3

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Participates In Fireside Chat With Tucker Carlson

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Nov 1

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Oct 31

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Oct 30

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Oct 24

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Oct 15

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