Trump: Day 547
-130th Day at a Trump Golf Club
-173rd Day at a Trump Property
-Waive Privilege on Cohen Recording
-Complains Summit Q's Too Hard
-Denied 300K PR FEMA Applications
-CIA IG Withdraws His Nomination
-Pence Brags Only 6M Got Tax Break
-North Korea Demands "More Money"
-130th Day at a Trump Golf Club
-173rd Day at a Trump Property
-Waive Privilege on Cohen Recording
-Complains Summit Q's Too Hard
-Denied 300K PR FEMA Applications
-CIA IG Withdraws His Nomination
-Pence Brags Only 6M Got Tax Break
-North Korea Demands "More Money"
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Day 652 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 652 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 504 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 504 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
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Day 291 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 291 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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Day 113 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 113 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 113 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 113 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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"Family Guy" character becomes Trump's new communications director in upcoming episode hill.cm/d5DPhin
"Family Guy" character becomes Trump's new communications director in upcoming episode hill.cm/d5DPhin
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Day 40 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 40 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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Wait. What?
North Koreans 'demanded MORE MONEY'???
Wait. What?
North Koreans 'demanded MORE MONEY'???
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Trump started his day at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ.
This is Trump's 173rd day at a Trump property and his 130th day at a Trump golf club since taking office.
Trump started his day at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ.
This is Trump's 173rd day at a Trump property and his 130th day at a Trump golf club since taking office.
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Trump grumbled about how tough @JonLemire’s question was in Helsinki and asked why a softer reporter hadn’t been called on.
Aides tried to explain most journalists would’ve asked a pointed question at that moment.
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Trump grumbled about how tough @JonLemire’s question was in Helsinki and asked why a softer reporter hadn’t been called on.
Aides tried to explain most journalists would’ve asked a pointed question at that moment.
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Trump's 2020 reelection campaign has spent another nearly $340,000 in legal fees in the last three months, BuzzFeed reports.
Combined with spending earlier in the year, Trump's campaign has now spent a total of about $1,200,000 on legal fees. buzzfeed.com/tariniparti/tr…
Trump's 2020 reelection campaign has spent another nearly $340,000 in legal fees in the last three months, BuzzFeed reports.
Combined with spending earlier in the year, Trump's campaign has now spent a total of about $1,200,000 on legal fees. buzzfeed.com/tariniparti/tr…
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One party taping of calls is legal in New York State.
One party taping of calls is legal in New York State.
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Michael Cohen's lawyer:
Michael Cohen's lawyer:
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Trump's lawyers have waived attorney-client privilege on that secret Michael Cohen recording.
The move effectively gives SDNY prosecutors the ability to use the recording if they find it relevant to their criminal investigation of Cohen. cnn.com/2018/07/21/pol…
Trump's lawyers have waived attorney-client privilege on that secret Michael Cohen recording.
The move effectively gives SDNY prosecutors the ability to use the recording if they find it relevant to their criminal investigation of Cohen. cnn.com/2018/07/21/pol…
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Don't forget: In March, Sam Nunberg told @AriMelber that he had been questioned by Robert Mueller about Trump's lawyers' payments to women. msnbc.com/the-beat-with-…
Don't forget: In March, Sam Nunberg told @AriMelber that he had been questioned by Robert Mueller about Trump's lawyers' payments to women. msnbc.com/the-beat-with-…
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The investigation into Michael Cohen has ensnared the publisher of The National Enquirer, further thrusting the media company into a federal inquiry nyti.ms/2NAIlMx
The investigation into Michael Cohen has ensnared the publisher of The National Enquirer, further thrusting the media company into a federal inquiry nyti.ms/2NAIlMx
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Friends of Cohen have noticed that since Helsinki he's been more openly questioning Trump's fitness. "It's one thing for him to be concerned about his suitability ... It's quite another thing to be concerned about [Trump's] loyalty to his country." axios.com/michael-cohen-…
Friends of Cohen have noticed that since Helsinki he's been more openly questioning Trump's fitness. "It's one thing for him to be concerned about his suitability ... It's quite another thing to be concerned about [Trump's] loyalty to his country." axios.com/michael-cohen-…
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The acting CIA Inspector General is withdrawing his nomination after former colleagues alleged he retaliated against them for blowing the whistle on CIA IG officials' alleged mishandling of evidence.
cnn.com/2018/07/20/pol…
The acting CIA Inspector General is withdrawing his nomination after former colleagues alleged he retaliated against them for blowing the whistle on CIA IG officials' alleged mishandling of evidence.
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Here's the Carter Page FISA materials, obtained by NYT and several other organizations via Freedom of Information Act litigation.
nytimes.com/2018/07/21/us/…
Here's the Carter Page FISA materials, obtained by NYT and several other organizations via Freedom of Information Act litigation.
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"This application targets Carter Page," the FISA app said. "The F.B.I. believes Page has been the subject of targeted recruitment by the Russian government." A line was redacted, and then "undermine and influence the outcome of the" 2016 election.
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"This application targets Carter Page," the FISA app said. "The F.B.I. believes Page has been the subject of targeted recruitment by the Russian government." A line was redacted, and then "undermine and influence the outcome of the" 2016 election.
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Brett Kavanaugh said years ago the 8-0 Supreme Court decision forcing Nixon to turn over the Watergate tapes may have been wrongly decided, per @shermancourt.
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Brett Kavanaugh said years ago the 8-0 Supreme Court decision forcing Nixon to turn over the Watergate tapes may have been wrongly decided, per @shermancourt.
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Kavanaugh’s view here would have let Nixon conceal the content of the Watergate tapes forever. A unanimous SCOTUS decision allowed investigators to subpoena the tapes and their public disclosure ultimately toppled Nixon.
Kavanaugh’s view here would have let Nixon conceal the content of the Watergate tapes forever. A unanimous SCOTUS decision allowed investigators to subpoena the tapes and their public disclosure ultimately toppled Nixon.
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Trump had several right wing, well credentialed ideologues to pick from for SCOTUS.
No one should be shocked he picked the one most likely to protect him in an investigation into his many, many alleged crimes.
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Trump had several right wing, well credentialed ideologues to pick from for SCOTUS.
No one should be shocked he picked the one most likely to protect him in an investigation into his many, many alleged crimes.
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Trump still hasn’t raised any concerns about the 12 Russian intelligence officers who were indicted eight days ago by what he calls a “rigged witch hunt” - nor has he publicly demanded their extradition
Trump still hasn’t raised any concerns about the 12 Russian intelligence officers who were indicted eight days ago by what he calls a “rigged witch hunt” - nor has he publicly demanded their extradition
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Trump administration open to removing Deripaska's Russian aluminum producer Rusal from sanctions list, Mnuchin says, adding that the objective was “not to put Rusal out of business.”
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Trump administration open to removing Deripaska's Russian aluminum producer Rusal from sanctions list, Mnuchin says, adding that the objective was “not to put Rusal out of business.”
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A majority of Americans, 68%, consider Russia either unfriendly or an enemy of the United States, according to a new NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll.
A majority of Americans, 68%, consider Russia either unfriendly or an enemy of the United States, according to a new NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll.
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Freed from an AZ detention center, Juana, a Guatemalan immigrant, traveled nearly 3,000 miles to NY — the place U.S. officials had taken her daughter. Juana refused to stop for meals, spent each night a different city, each morning a different car. washingtonpost.com/local/immigrat…
Freed from an AZ detention center, Juana, a Guatemalan immigrant, traveled nearly 3,000 miles to NY — the place U.S. officials had taken her daughter. Juana refused to stop for meals, spent each night a different city, each morning a different car. washingtonpost.com/local/immigrat…
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State, federal agencies are investigating conditions at an Illinois shelter following report that included allegations of abuse against separated children.
One 10-year-old from Brazil said he'd been denied medical attention after breaking his arm.
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State, federal agencies are investigating conditions at an Illinois shelter following report that included allegations of abuse against separated children.
One 10-year-old from Brazil said he'd been denied medical attention after breaking his arm.
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"He touched me again inside the van, and my hands were tied. And he started masturbating.”
Thousands of migrants have claimed that they were sexually abused while in the custody of ICE in the past 10 years. nyti.ms/2zMFq1n
"He touched me again inside the van, and my hands were tied. And he started masturbating.”
Thousands of migrants have claimed that they were sexually abused while in the custody of ICE in the past 10 years. nyti.ms/2zMFq1n
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Sens. Harris, Carper, Hassan and Murray are calling on the DHS Inspector General to conduct an investigation into ICE policies and practices related to the detention of pregnant women in ICE detention facilities. bit.ly/2LeXTZ2
Sens. Harris, Carper, Hassan and Murray are calling on the DHS Inspector General to conduct an investigation into ICE policies and practices related to the detention of pregnant women in ICE detention facilities. bit.ly/2LeXTZ2
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Japanese-American incarceration camp pilgrimages host protests against Trump nbcnews.to/2uDejRn - @NBCAsianAmerica
Japanese-American incarceration camp pilgrimages host protests against Trump nbcnews.to/2uDejRn - @NBCAsianAmerica
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After denying over 300,000 applications from Puerto Ricans seeking FEMA disaster assistance, FEMA has either denied or not answered 8 out of 10 appeals.
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After denying over 300,000 applications from Puerto Ricans seeking FEMA disaster assistance, FEMA has either denied or not answered 8 out of 10 appeals.
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An app promoting a conspiracy theory featuring Hillary Clinton and a child sex ring lingered at the top of Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store for months.
Both companies received a cut of the revenue in the process. nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news…
An app promoting a conspiracy theory featuring Hillary Clinton and a child sex ring lingered at the top of Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store for months.
Both companies received a cut of the revenue in the process. nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news…
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BuzzFeed News and OCCRP have found that American conservatives played a secret role in the Macedonian fake news 'boom' in 2016. One of these Americans is now running for office. Security agencies are probing possible connections to Russia. buzzfeednews.com/article/craigs…
BuzzFeed News and OCCRP have found that American conservatives played a secret role in the Macedonian fake news 'boom' in 2016. One of these Americans is now running for office. Security agencies are probing possible connections to Russia. buzzfeednews.com/article/craigs…
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Sinclair Broadcast Group "did not fully disclose facts" about aspects of its $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media, the FCC said in an order. nbcnews.to/2zY60o3
Sinclair Broadcast Group "did not fully disclose facts" about aspects of its $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media, the FCC said in an order. nbcnews.to/2zY60o3
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The FCC says the proposed Sinclair Broadcast-Tribune Media merger would "not be in the public interest."
Great statement. Let's see if it holds true.
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The FCC says the proposed Sinclair Broadcast-Tribune Media merger would "not be in the public interest."
Great statement. Let's see if it holds true.
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Ecuador will imminently withdraw asylum for @JulianAssange and hand him over to the UK.
What comes next? interc.pt/2LcoGGa by @ggreenwald
Ecuador will imminently withdraw asylum for @JulianAssange and hand him over to the UK.
What comes next? interc.pt/2LcoGGa by @ggreenwald
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No question Sierra Club's FOIA lawsuit played fundamental role the leadership shift at EPA. Many other factors including stories initiated by NYT, WaPo, ABC, Atlantic, MotherJones others. But this FOIA had impact. Interesting piece here by Slate. slate.com/technology/201…
No question Sierra Club's FOIA lawsuit played fundamental role the leadership shift at EPA. Many other factors including stories initiated by NYT, WaPo, ABC, Atlantic, MotherJones others. But this FOIA had impact. Interesting piece here by Slate. slate.com/technology/201…
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Trump’s handling of Scott Pruitt’s ethics fiasco highlights his failures as a manager and leader. By not immediately firing Pruitt once multiple ethics allegations came to light, Trump rendered meaningless his “drain the swamp” campaign slogan. thehill.com/opinion/white-…
Trump’s handling of Scott Pruitt’s ethics fiasco highlights his failures as a manager and leader. By not immediately firing Pruitt once multiple ethics allegations came to light, Trump rendered meaningless his “drain the swamp” campaign slogan. thehill.com/opinion/white-…
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16 state attorneys general are suing the EPA over its decision to allow semitruck manufacturers to keep building some of their most polluting vehicles. huffingtonpost.ca/entry/epa-glid…
16 state attorneys general are suing the EPA over its decision to allow semitruck manufacturers to keep building some of their most polluting vehicles. huffingtonpost.ca/entry/epa-glid…
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Trump will propose rolling back Obama-era fuel economy rules next week. jalopnik.com/trump-will-off…
Trump will propose rolling back Obama-era fuel economy rules next week. jalopnik.com/trump-will-off…
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Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch to the White House: "If the administration continues forward with its overreliance on tariffs, I will work to advance legislation to curtail Presidential trade authority."
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Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch to the White House: "If the administration continues forward with its overreliance on tariffs, I will work to advance legislation to curtail Presidential trade authority."
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Four states are suing the federal government over the Republican tax law, saying that the cuts to SALT deductions are an "unconstitutional assault" on their sovereignty.
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Four states are suing the federal government over the Republican tax law, saying that the cuts to SALT deductions are an "unconstitutional assault" on their sovereignty.
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Pence: Since @POTUS signed our tax cuts into law, more than 6 million Americans have received bonuses, pay raises, or bigger benefits – including 56,000 workers in Tennessee!
Mike, that's approximately 20% of the U.S. workforce & only 4% for Tennessee.
Pence: Since @POTUS signed our tax cuts into law, more than 6 million Americans have received bonuses, pay raises, or bigger benefits – including 56,000 workers in Tennessee!
Mike, that's approximately 20% of the U.S. workforce & only 4% for Tennessee.
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One of Canada’s biggest clothing stores just pulled Ivanka Trump's brand from its shelves.
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One of Canada’s biggest clothing stores just pulled Ivanka Trump's brand from its shelves.
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Fmr. W.H. official: "You have a lot of people who are just a bunch of small-timers and clowns, so when they fuck up a response, you almost can’t blame them because you knew what you were getting, you know?"
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Fmr. W.H. official: "You have a lot of people who are just a bunch of small-timers and clowns, so when they fuck up a response, you almost can’t blame them because you knew what you were getting, you know?"
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From @maxboot, whose conservative credentials include being a foreign policy adviser to McCain 2008 and Romney 2012: "Now I would take Obama back in a nanosecond. His presidency appears to be a lost golden age when reason and morality reigned." wapo.st/2uQXbXA?tid=ss…
From @maxboot, whose conservative credentials include being a foreign policy adviser to McCain 2008 and Romney 2012: "Now I would take Obama back in a nanosecond. His presidency appears to be a lost golden age when reason and morality reigned." wapo.st/2uQXbXA?tid=ss…
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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:
“Diplomats say the North Koreans have canceled follow-up meetings, demanded MORE MONEY and failed to maintain basic communications, even as the once-isolated regime’s engagements with China and South Korea flourish.”
Great negotiater.
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Great negotiater.
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There are now 11 federal investigations into Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
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There are now 11 federal investigations into Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
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Remember that “interesting idea” of Putin’s?
Trump was focused on the send-Mueller-to-Moscow part of the deal, not the quid pro quo interrogation of @McFaul and other Americans, per aides.
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Remember that “interesting idea” of Putin’s?
Trump was focused on the send-Mueller-to-Moscow part of the deal, not the quid pro quo interrogation of @McFaul and other Americans, per aides.
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Lanny Davis: Cohen "will tell the truth to power"
Lanny Davis: Cohen "will tell the truth to power"
