Trump: Day 529
-Wants 2 Meet with Putin Alone
-Sen Intel Concurs Russia Interfered
-GOP Members Meet Russian Heads
-Went on Twitter Tirade This Morning
-Allowing Banned ZTE 2 Do Biz in US
-Reversing Protections For Students
-Pruitt Secret Calendar Hid Meetings
-Wants 2 Meet with Putin Alone
-Sen Intel Concurs Russia Interfered
-GOP Members Meet Russian Heads
-Went on Twitter Tirade This Morning
-Allowing Banned ZTE 2 Do Biz in US
-Reversing Protections For Students
-Pruitt Secret Calendar Hid Meetings
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Day 634 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 634 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 486 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 486 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
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Day 273 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
Day 273 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
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McConnell: I don't think there's much Congress can do to stop school shootings hill.cm/EE1LICU
McConnell: I don't think there's much Congress can do to stop school shootings hill.cm/EE1LICU
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Man allegedly kills ex-wife after judge denies her request to have his guns taken away.
Why can't we keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers? hill.cm/xVFD7PD
Man allegedly kills ex-wife after judge denies her request to have his guns taken away.
Why can't we keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers? hill.cm/xVFD7PD
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Day 95 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 95 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 95 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
Trump has since been directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 95 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
Trump has since been directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Irony of Shine’s hire to a premiere post at the White House - he was considered untouchable by many other prospective employers. thedailybeast.com/judicial-watch…
Irony of Shine’s hire to a premiere post at the White House - he was considered untouchable by many other prospective employers. thedailybeast.com/judicial-watch…
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Day 22 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 22 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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Trump AM twitter tirade:
• Attacks sitting congresswoman
• SCOTUS
• Economy
• MS-13 an "infestation"
• Attacks Dems
• Praises N. Korea, contradicts intel on weapons program
• Fox report on Iran
• Attacks Harley-Davidson
• Attacks NSA on 5-day old story
Trump AM twitter tirade:
• Attacks sitting congresswoman
• SCOTUS
• Economy
• MS-13 an "infestation"
• Attacks Dems
• Praises N. Korea, contradicts intel on weapons program
• Fox report on Iran
• Attacks Harley-Davidson
• Attacks NSA on 5-day old story
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Fact check: Trump says his border wall is under construction. It's not. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
Fact check: Trump says his border wall is under construction. It's not. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
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Following a court order to reunite migrant children separated from their parents, the Trump admin has instructed immigration agents to give those parents two options: leave the country with your kids — or leave the country without them. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
Following a court order to reunite migrant children separated from their parents, the Trump admin has instructed immigration agents to give those parents two options: leave the country with your kids — or leave the country without them. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
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A 15-year-old who was forcibly separated from her mother after fleeing to the U.S. from El Salvador described to a WA. State investigator how she was crammed into a windowless room with 60 other girls & deprived of proper sleep or food for 3 days.
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A 15-year-old who was forcibly separated from her mother after fleeing to the U.S. from El Salvador described to a WA. State investigator how she was crammed into a windowless room with 60 other girls & deprived of proper sleep or food for 3 days.
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Parents held in immigration detention without their kids say the phones barely work & they still don’t know when they will see their children again, almost two weeks after the Trump admin declared it ended family separation, according to ProPublica. propublica.org/article/i-just…
Parents held in immigration detention without their kids say the phones barely work & they still don’t know when they will see their children again, almost two weeks after the Trump admin declared it ended family separation, according to ProPublica. propublica.org/article/i-just…
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An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump admin's zero tolerance immigration policy.
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An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump admin's zero tolerance immigration policy.
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Federal officials are struggling to reunite migrant children with their families despite a court deadline, and agencies do not have the resources or procedures to help, Politico reports. politico.com/story/2018/07/…
Federal officials are struggling to reunite migrant children with their families despite a court deadline, and agencies do not have the resources or procedures to help, Politico reports. politico.com/story/2018/07/…
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The trump administration is forcing kids to represent themselves in immigration.
My heart is in my stomach after watching this. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. THIS IS NOT OK.
The trump administration is forcing kids to represent themselves in immigration.
My heart is in my stomach after watching this. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. THIS IS NOT OK.
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ICE moved 60 women out of earshot of DHS Secretary Kristjen Nielsen, who was visiting the detention center where they were being held after having their children taken away from them, so she couldn't hear them screaming for help, @theintercept says
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ICE moved 60 women out of earshot of DHS Secretary Kristjen Nielsen, who was visiting the detention center where they were being held after having their children taken away from them, so she couldn't hear them screaming for help, @theintercept says
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A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to immediately release or grant hearings to more than 1,000 asylum seekers who have been jailed for months or years without individualized case reviews, dealing a blow to the Trump's migrant crackdown. washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to immediately release or grant hearings to more than 1,000 asylum seekers who have been jailed for months or years without individualized case reviews, dealing a blow to the Trump's migrant crackdown. washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…
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Words most frequently used by US voters to describe family separation at the border (descending):
sad
terrible
bad
wrong
disgusted
horrible
unfortunate
horrified
awful
disapprove
heartbroken
immoral
inhumane
no
horrific
angry
appalled
disgraceful
necessary
@QuinnipiacPoll
Words most frequently used by US voters to describe family separation at the border (descending):
sad
terrible
bad
wrong
disgusted
horrible
unfortunate
horrified
awful
disapprove
heartbroken
immoral
inhumane
no
horrific
angry
appalled
disgraceful
necessary
@QuinnipiacPoll
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A federal judge said there was a "strong showing of bad faith" by the Trump admin in adding a citizenship question to the census.
The judge hinted he'd allow the lawsuit to move forward & senior officials will be subjected to questioning under oath
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A federal judge said there was a "strong showing of bad faith" by the Trump admin in adding a citizenship question to the census.
The judge hinted he'd allow the lawsuit to move forward & senior officials will be subjected to questioning under oath
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
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Sessions rescinds 2011 guidance giving refugees and asylum seekers the right to work hill.cm/4y9fpyV
Sessions rescinds 2011 guidance giving refugees and asylum seekers the right to work hill.cm/4y9fpyV
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Federal prosecutors concluded an 18-month probe into an ex-congressional staffer by publicly debunking allegations — promoted by conservatives & Trump — suggesting he was a Pakistani operative who stole government secrets with cover from House Dems. wapo.st/2lUh8IJ?tid=ss…
Federal prosecutors concluded an 18-month probe into an ex-congressional staffer by publicly debunking allegations — promoted by conservatives & Trump — suggesting he was a Pakistani operative who stole government secrets with cover from House Dems. wapo.st/2lUh8IJ?tid=ss…
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As Trump echoes Russia's claims that it didn't meddle in the 2016 election, the GOP-led Senate Intel Cmte releases a bipartisan report concurring w/ U.S. intel community that Russia interfered to help Trump and Putin approved it.
As Trump echoes Russia's claims that it didn't meddle in the 2016 election, the GOP-led Senate Intel Cmte releases a bipartisan report concurring w/ U.S. intel community that Russia interfered to help Trump and Putin approved it.
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Who says Russia meddled to help Trump?
CIA
FBI
NSA
DNI
Senate Republicans
Senate Democrats
House Democrats
Trey Gowdy
Who doubts Russia meddled to help Trump?
Donald Trump
Devin Nunes
Who says Russia meddled to help Trump?
CIA
FBI
NSA
DNI
Senate Republicans
Senate Democrats
House Democrats
Trey Gowdy
Who doubts Russia meddled to help Trump?
Donald Trump
Devin Nunes
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Trump wants to meet with Putin alone, with no other aides present on either side, in Helsinki this month. That means no note-takers, witnesses, or official record. #TrumpRussia
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Trump wants to meet with Putin alone, with no other aides present on either side, in Helsinki this month. That means no note-takers, witnesses, or official record. #TrumpRussia
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GOP lawmakers requested that their meetings with members of the Russian government proceed in a closed format (no press allowed).
Here is @SenShelby chitchatting with Molotov's grandson, Vyacheslav Nikonov.
GOP lawmakers requested that their meetings with members of the Russian government proceed in a closed format (no press allowed).
Here is @SenShelby chitchatting with Molotov's grandson, Vyacheslav Nikonov.
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Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of Russia's Foreign Affairs Committee, who was present during meetings, says that when it was Kennedy's turn to speak, he had absolutely nothing to say. Kennedy previously promised to deliver a "tough message."
Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of Russia's Foreign Affairs Committee, who was present during meetings, says that when it was Kennedy's turn to speak, he had absolutely nothing to say. Kennedy previously promised to deliver a "tough message."
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#Russia's state TV speculates that GOP lawmakers are in Russia, because Congress previously limited Trump's power to lift the sanctions, now he needs to convince Congress to reverse that legislation.
#Russia's state TV speculates that GOP lawmakers are in Russia, because Congress previously limited Trump's power to lift the sanctions, now he needs to convince Congress to reverse that legislation.
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A collaborative investigation has found the specific offshore companies used to route into a Trump-branded property more than $3,000,000 linked to a massive fraud case in Kazakhstan.
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A collaborative investigation has found the specific offshore companies used to route into a Trump-branded property more than $3,000,000 linked to a massive fraud case in Kazakhstan.
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The European Union says that the Trump admin's possible tariffs on auto imports could lead to global retaliation against $300,000,000,000 in U.S. goods.
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The European Union says that the Trump admin's possible tariffs on auto imports could lead to global retaliation against $300,000,000,000 in U.S. goods.
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GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra is warning that Trump's tariffs could force the company to scale back production and cut U.S. jobs.
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GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra is warning that Trump's tariffs could force the company to scale back production and cut U.S. jobs.
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Moog, the legendary synthesizer designer and manufacturer in N. Carolina, warned customers that Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods "will immediately & drastically increase the cost of building our instruments" and could lead to layoffs or offshoring. npr.org/2018/07/02/625…
Moog, the legendary synthesizer designer and manufacturer in N. Carolina, warned customers that Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods "will immediately & drastically increase the cost of building our instruments" and could lead to layoffs or offshoring. npr.org/2018/07/02/625…
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Trump says he's working with foreign motorcycle companies on moving to the US, further chastising Harley. But the other major motorcycle companies are based in countries in the middle of Trump's trade war. wapo.st/2lRrhGp?tid=ss…
Trump says he's working with foreign motorcycle companies on moving to the US, further chastising Harley. But the other major motorcycle companies are based in countries in the middle of Trump's trade war. wapo.st/2lRrhGp?tid=ss…
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Betsy DeVos is expected to take new steps toward reversing Obama-era protections for students in debt to for-profit schools.
DeVos is also expected to require for-profit schools to equip students with employment skills to qualify for aid.
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Betsy DeVos is expected to take new steps toward reversing Obama-era protections for students in debt to for-profit schools.
DeVos is also expected to require for-profit schools to equip students with employment skills to qualify for aid.
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The Trump administration is engaged in an across-the-board (and, until the Midterm year) relatively stealthy campaign to demolish Obama era race, civil rights and fair housing protections for African Americans. politico.com/story/2018/07/…
The Trump administration is engaged in an across-the-board (and, until the Midterm year) relatively stealthy campaign to demolish Obama era race, civil rights and fair housing protections for African Americans. politico.com/story/2018/07/…
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The Trump admin will encourage the nation's school superintendents and college presidents to adopt race-blind admissions standards, abandoning an Obama policy that called on universities to consider race as a factor in diversifying their campuses. nyti.ms/2lQjUyM?smid=n…
The Trump admin will encourage the nation's school superintendents and college presidents to adopt race-blind admissions standards, abandoning an Obama policy that called on universities to consider race as a factor in diversifying their campuses. nyti.ms/2lQjUyM?smid=n…
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Teacher Kristin Mink confronted Scott Pruitt at lunch: "We deserve to have somebody at the EPA who actually does protect our environment ... I would urge you to resign before your scandals push you out."
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Teacher Kristin Mink confronted Scott Pruitt at lunch: "We deserve to have somebody at the EPA who actually does protect our environment ... I would urge you to resign before your scandals push you out."
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Scott Pruitt and his aides have kept "secret" calendars & schedules to overtly hide controversial meetings or calls with industry reps & others, according to ex-EPA official. Dozens of meetings and calls were missing from Pruitt's official calendar. edition.cnn.com/2018/07/02/pol…
Scott Pruitt and his aides have kept "secret" calendars & schedules to overtly hide controversial meetings or calls with industry reps & others, according to ex-EPA official. Dozens of meetings and calls were missing from Pruitt's official calendar. edition.cnn.com/2018/07/02/pol…
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Scott Pruitt placed the former treasurer of his PAC in charge of the Office of the Executive Secretariat, which handles FOIA requests for Pruitt's office and has been slow to release his most sensitive documents, according to Politico.
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Scott Pruitt placed the former treasurer of his PAC in charge of the Office of the Executive Secretariat, which handles FOIA requests for Pruitt's office and has been slow to release his most sensitive documents, according to Politico.
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Scott Pruitt repeatedly asked his 25-year-old staffers to put hotel reservations on their personal credit cards rather than his -- then refused to pay them back.
Breathtaking.
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Scott Pruitt repeatedly asked his 25-year-old staffers to put hotel reservations on their personal credit cards rather than his -- then refused to pay them back.
Breathtaking.
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"Scott Pruitt directly appealed to President Donald Trump this spring to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions and let him run the Department of Justice instead, according to three people familiar with the proposal." cnn.com/2018/07/03/pol…
"Scott Pruitt directly appealed to President Donald Trump this spring to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions and let him run the Department of Justice instead, according to three people familiar with the proposal." cnn.com/2018/07/03/pol…
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Previously unreleased data suggest Puerto Rico should have declared an outbreak or epidemic of a bacterial disease after Hurricane Maria. But officials won’t call it that.
cnn.com/2018/07/03/hea…
Previously unreleased data suggest Puerto Rico should have declared an outbreak or epidemic of a bacterial disease after Hurricane Maria. But officials won’t call it that.
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Top pharmaceutical company raises drug prices after Trump claimed companies would voluntarily lower them hill.cm/QkjDvNE
Top pharmaceutical company raises drug prices after Trump claimed companies would voluntarily lower them hill.cm/QkjDvNE
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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@NYDailyNews put a clown on its #FourthofJuly2018 front page. And said "we're better than this."
@NYDailyNews put a clown on its #FourthofJuly2018 front page. And said "we're better than this."
