Trump: Day 572
-Revokes Brennan's Sec Clearance
-Will Fight Against Mueller Subpoena
-Cuts Funding 4 Special Need Minors
-Ends Efforts 2 Reduce Segregation
-Tariffs Cost 153 Mfg Jobs in Illinois
-Hourly Wages Fall Over Past 12 Mos
-72,000+ Overdose Deaths in 2017
-Revokes Brennan's Sec Clearance
-Will Fight Against Mueller Subpoena
-Cuts Funding 4 Special Need Minors
-Ends Efforts 2 Reduce Segregation
-Tariffs Cost 153 Mfg Jobs in Illinois
-Hourly Wages Fall Over Past 12 Mos
-72,000+ Overdose Deaths in 2017
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Day 677 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 677 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Four GOP primary candidates this cycle have found themselves on the defensive for criticizing Trump *over the Access Hollywood tape.*
This is what counts as a badge of shame in today's GOP.
Here's the receipts: wapo.st/2MOWYM8
Four GOP primary candidates this cycle have found themselves on the defensive for criticizing Trump *over the Access Hollywood tape.*
This is what counts as a badge of shame in today's GOP.
Here's the receipts: wapo.st/2MOWYM8
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Day 529 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 529 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
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Day 316 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 316 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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Shopify Inc., the Canadian provider of online stores for more than 600,000 businesses, banned the sale of some semi-automatic firearms and 3D-printed guns.
“...along the way we had to accept that neutrality is not a possibility,” CEO Tobi Lutke bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Shopify Inc., the Canadian provider of online stores for more than 600,000 businesses, banned the sale of some semi-automatic firearms and 3D-printed guns.
“...along the way we had to accept that neutrality is not a possibility,” CEO Tobi Lutke bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Day 138 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 138 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 138 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.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 138 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.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
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The New York Times is joining hundreds of papers across the country - who are each writing their *own editorials* about the importance of a free press, spearheaded by the Boston Globe.
The Times has organized links to each of them here: nyti.ms/2OEAfTE
The New York Times is joining hundreds of papers across the country - who are each writing their *own editorials* about the importance of a free press, spearheaded by the Boston Globe.
The Times has organized links to each of them here: nyti.ms/2OEAfTE
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Day 65 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 65 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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Day 12 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
Day 12 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
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INSIDE THE COURTROOM: Prosecutors begin their closing argument: The case is about “Mr. Manafort’s lies.”
“Mr. Manafort lied to keep more money when he had it and he lied to get more money when he didn’t.”
INSIDE THE COURTROOM: Prosecutors begin their closing argument: The case is about “Mr. Manafort’s lies.”
“Mr. Manafort lied to keep more money when he had it and he lied to get more money when he didn’t.”
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A prosecutor with special counsel Robert Mueller’s team repeated the word “lie” more than a dozen times at the outset of his closing argument
politi.co/2MNwR8i
A prosecutor with special counsel Robert Mueller’s team repeated the word “lie” more than a dozen times at the outset of his closing argument
politi.co/2MNwR8i
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In closing argument of Manafort trial, Office of Special Counsel Prosecutor Greg Andres says the star witness is the documents.
"It's the documents that actually bury him here" - Watergate Prosecutor @nickakerman on Paul Manafort trial
In closing argument of Manafort trial, Office of Special Counsel Prosecutor Greg Andres says the star witness is the documents.
"It's the documents that actually bury him here" - Watergate Prosecutor @nickakerman on Paul Manafort trial
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"This is not going to be a long deliberation"
"This is not going to be a long deliberation"
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The lawyers have ended their closing arguments.
Jury deliberations in Manafort trial scheduled to begin tomorrow.
The lawyers have ended their closing arguments.
Jury deliberations in Manafort trial scheduled to begin tomorrow.
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Mueller prosecutors told Gates before he flipped: “they didn't need his cooperation against Manafort and instead wanted to hear what he knew about contact between the Trump campaign and Russians.”
cnn.com/2018/03/29/pol…
Mueller prosecutors told Gates before he flipped: “they didn't need his cooperation against Manafort and instead wanted to hear what he knew about contact between the Trump campaign and Russians.”
cnn.com/2018/03/29/pol…
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Investigative journalist tells MSNBC how 'Trump Tower became a cathedral of money laundering' rawstory.com/?p=1333135 via rawstory
Investigative journalist tells MSNBC how 'Trump Tower became a cathedral of money laundering' rawstory.com/?p=1333135 via rawstory
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Trump’s lawyers are preparing to fight a Mueller subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court.
“We would move to quash the subpoena,” Giuliani tells me. “And we’re pretty much finished with our memorandum opposing a subpoena.”
wapo.st/2MNdi08
Trump’s lawyers are preparing to fight a Mueller subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court.
“We would move to quash the subpoena,” Giuliani tells me. “And we’re pretty much finished with our memorandum opposing a subpoena.”
wapo.st/2MNdi08
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In case it wasn’t clear enough that he’s been purging the FBI and DOJ to place himself above the law...
In case it wasn’t clear enough that he’s been purging the FBI and DOJ to place himself above the law...
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Docs Reveal Successful Cyberattack in California Congressional Race -
FBI (in CA & DC) investigated hacking attempts over the past year targeting a Dem @drhanskeirstead who ran against “Putin’s favorite congressman” Dana Rohrabacher.
rollingstone.com/politics/polit…
Docs Reveal Successful Cyberattack in California Congressional Race -
FBI (in CA & DC) investigated hacking attempts over the past year targeting a Dem @drhanskeirstead who ran against “Putin’s favorite congressman” Dana Rohrabacher.
rollingstone.com/politics/polit…
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Russia stepped up its social media trolling operation on Twitter in July '17.
The activity had a focus: popularize stories from a site called Truthfeed that supports Trump and specializes in hyper-partisan, factually incorrect stories.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Russia stepped up its social media trolling operation on Twitter in July '17.
The activity had a focus: popularize stories from a site called Truthfeed that supports Trump and specializes in hyper-partisan, factually incorrect stories.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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The Trump admin is preparing to unveil its plan for undoing Obama's most ambitious climate regulation — offering a replacement that would do far less to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions warming the planet, according to POLITICO's review. politico.com/story/2018/08/…
The Trump admin is preparing to unveil its plan for undoing Obama's most ambitious climate regulation — offering a replacement that would do far less to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions warming the planet, according to POLITICO's review. politico.com/story/2018/08/…
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Illinois's attorney general is suing Trump's Chicago hotel and tower, alleging that it's violating environmental laws meant to protect the Chicago River.
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-tr…
Illinois's attorney general is suing Trump's Chicago hotel and tower, alleging that it's violating environmental laws meant to protect the Chicago River.
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-tr…
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A manufacturer of storage safes is closing its two Chicago-area factories, laying off 153 people, and moving operations to Mexico in part because of the Trump admin's tariffs on metal from China. chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bi…
A manufacturer of storage safes is closing its two Chicago-area factories, laying off 153 people, and moving operations to Mexico in part because of the Trump admin's tariffs on metal from China. chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bi…
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Real average hourly earnings down 0.2 percent over the 12 months ending July 2018.
This is what a trillion dollars gets us. Trickle down economics does NOT work!
Real average hourly earnings down 0.2 percent over the 12 months ending July 2018.
This is what a trillion dollars gets us. Trickle down economics does NOT work!
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The Treasury Department retweeted a post from Trump celebrating Republican congressional election wins, potentially violating federal campaign law.
thehill.com/policy/finance…
The Treasury Department retweeted a post from Trump celebrating Republican congressional election wins, potentially violating federal campaign law.
thehill.com/policy/finance…
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Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White is under investigation by the Defense Department's inspector general for allegedly forcing her staff to run personal errands and removing staffers who complained about her. on.msnbc.com/2MqbvB7
Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White is under investigation by the Defense Department's inspector general for allegedly forcing her staff to run personal errands and removing staffers who complained about her. on.msnbc.com/2MqbvB7
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Today's Daily Briefing began with @PressSec reading a statement announcing Trump's decision to revoke John Brennan's security clearance...
Today's Daily Briefing began with @PressSec reading a statement announcing Trump's decision to revoke John Brennan's security clearance...
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John Brennan appeared last night on MSNBC, where he called Trump "dangerous to our nation." A day later, Trump pulls his security clearance. Here's the video:
on.msnbc.com/2MiDjIx
John Brennan appeared last night on MSNBC, where he called Trump "dangerous to our nation." A day later, Trump pulls his security clearance. Here's the video:
on.msnbc.com/2MiDjIx
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Donald Trump's list of accusations about John Brennan today:
- "Erratic conduct and behaviour"
- "Frenzied commentary"
- "Wild outbursts on the internet and television"
- Monetizing his official position
- Told lies
Sound familiar?
Donald Trump's list of accusations about John Brennan today:
- "Erratic conduct and behaviour"
- "Frenzied commentary"
- "Wild outbursts on the internet and television"
- Monetizing his official position
- Told lies
Sound familiar?
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The date on Trump's statement about revoking John Brennan's security clearance? July 26. Three weeks ago. I guess it's just a coincidence that the White House decided to announce this as they struggle to deal with the fallout from Omarosa's book.
The date on Trump's statement about revoking John Brennan's security clearance? July 26. Three weeks ago. I guess it's just a coincidence that the White House decided to announce this as they struggle to deal with the fallout from Omarosa's book.
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‘People are terrified’: Trump staffers live in fear of Omarosa’s next tape politi.co/2Mhthr6 via @politico
‘People are terrified’: Trump staffers live in fear of Omarosa’s next tape politi.co/2Mhthr6 via @politico
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Trump also is reviewing security clearances of James Clapper, James Comey, Michael Hayden, Sally Yates, Susan Rice, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
What do they have in common? They're political critics of Trump. Looks like a Trump blacklist.
Trump also is reviewing security clearances of James Clapper, James Comey, Michael Hayden, Sally Yates, Susan Rice, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
What do they have in common? They're political critics of Trump. Looks like a Trump blacklist.
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Michael Bromwich, lawyer for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, says of security clearance announcement: "This has zero to do with national security. This is an Official Enemies List. The offense: exercising 1st Amendment rights"
Michael Bromwich, lawyer for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, says of security clearance announcement: "This has zero to do with national security. This is an Official Enemies List. The offense: exercising 1st Amendment rights"
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Brennan says on MSNBC he heard about being stripped of his security clearance from a friend who was watching @Presssec read Trump's statement at WH briefing. "If Mr. Trump believes this going to lead me to just go away and be quiet, he is very badly mistaken."
Brennan says on MSNBC he heard about being stripped of his security clearance from a friend who was watching @Presssec read Trump's statement at WH briefing. "If Mr. Trump believes this going to lead me to just go away and be quiet, he is very badly mistaken."
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Reminder: Paul Ryan last month on Trump's threat to revoke security clearances: "I think he's trolling people, honestly"
Reminder: Paul Ryan last month on Trump's threat to revoke security clearances: "I think he's trolling people, honestly"
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A play in three tweets.
A play in three tweets.
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Flashback: Bob Corker on revoking security clearances.
"When you're going to start taking retribution against people who are your political enemies ... that's the kind of thing that happens in Venezuela."
"It's a banana republic kind of thing."
politico.com/story/2018/07/…
Flashback: Bob Corker on revoking security clearances.
"When you're going to start taking retribution against people who are your political enemies ... that's the kind of thing that happens in Venezuela."
"It's a banana republic kind of thing."
politico.com/story/2018/07/…
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NYT editorial: "Insisting that truths you don’t like are 'fake news' is dangerous to the lifeblood of democracy. And calling journalists the 'enemy of the people' is dangerous, period."
nyti.ms/2nFMdkn
NYT editorial: "Insisting that truths you don’t like are 'fake news' is dangerous to the lifeblood of democracy. And calling journalists the 'enemy of the people' is dangerous, period."
nyti.ms/2nFMdkn
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For months during the campaign, Michael Flynn was one of Trump's lead surrogates, leading a chant of 'Lock her up' during the RNC.
"If it was wrong to be political while having a security clearance, Trump sure didn't seem to speak up about Flynn." washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/w…
For months during the campaign, Michael Flynn was one of Trump's lead surrogates, leading a chant of 'Lock her up' during the RNC.
"If it was wrong to be political while having a security clearance, Trump sure didn't seem to speak up about Flynn." washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/w…
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Kellyanne trying to attack her husband on background tells you all you need to know about the grifters leading the cult of Trump.
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/styl…
Kellyanne trying to attack her husband on background tells you all you need to know about the grifters leading the cult of Trump.
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/styl…
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Trump & GOP are quietly reshaping the nation's circuit courts.
"The Senate already has installed 24 appellate judges since Trump was sworn in, the highest number for a president’s first two years in office." wapo.st/2KYp7io
Trump & GOP are quietly reshaping the nation's circuit courts.
"The Senate already has installed 24 appellate judges since Trump was sworn in, the highest number for a president’s first two years in office." wapo.st/2KYp7io
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New national poll shows Brett Kavanaugh is 13 points underwater, with more than half the public saying they don't know enough.
Senate Dems should NOT be afraid to oppose him.
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New national poll shows Brett Kavanaugh is 13 points underwater, with more than half the public saying they don't know enough.
Senate Dems should NOT be afraid to oppose him.
navigatorresearch.org/wp-content/upl…
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U.S. diplomats say the State Department has slashed benefit options and funding for children with special needs. The cuts have prevented officials from taking up important posts.
foreignpolicy.com/2018/08/14/exc…
U.S. diplomats say the State Department has slashed benefit options and funding for children with special needs. The cuts have prevented officials from taking up important posts.
foreignpolicy.com/2018/08/14/exc…
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Trump immigration chief on removing "nation of immigrants" from mission: Our job isn't to serve them hill.cm/77UYckF
Trump immigration chief on removing "nation of immigrants" from mission: Our job isn't to serve them hill.cm/77UYckF
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Ben Carson ends Obama-era efforts to reduce housing segregation:
Worst Housing Secretary ever.
slate.trib.al/67wEW5b
Ben Carson ends Obama-era efforts to reduce housing segregation:
Worst Housing Secretary ever.
slate.trib.al/67wEW5b
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At least 107 measles cases have been confirmed across more than 20 states.
“Most of the people who got measles had not been vaccinated, the CDC said.”
cnn.it/2nHT2Cc
At least 107 measles cases have been confirmed across more than 20 states.
“Most of the people who got measles had not been vaccinated, the CDC said.”
cnn.it/2nHT2Cc
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar compares forcing athletes to stand for anthem to songs of slavery hill.cm/cx2GIn7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar compares forcing athletes to stand for anthem to songs of slavery hill.cm/cx2GIn7
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Josh Norman, cornerback for the Washington Redskins, says that NFL teams and owners should ignore Trump's criticism of the league.
"[Trump] is going to be out of office in two years. I think we’ll be OK. Trust me: The accounts will be fine."
theringer.com/2018/8/14/1768…
Josh Norman, cornerback for the Washington Redskins, says that NFL teams and owners should ignore Trump's criticism of the league.
"[Trump] is going to be out of office in two years. I think we’ll be OK. Trust me: The accounts will be fine."
theringer.com/2018/8/14/1768…
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83 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
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83 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
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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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Trump claims that he was going to revoke John Brennan's security clearance last week, but that it was too "hectic."
One note: Trump was at his Bedminster club all last week.
wsj.com/articles/trump…
Trump claims that he was going to revoke John Brennan's security clearance last week, but that it was too "hectic."
One note: Trump was at his Bedminster club all last week.
wsj.com/articles/trump…
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Trump has reversed an Obama-era memorandum governing how and when the U.S. government can deploy cyberweapons against its adversaries, in an effort to loosen restrictions on such operations, people familiar with the action tell WSJ. wsj.com/articles/trump…
Trump has reversed an Obama-era memorandum governing how and when the U.S. government can deploy cyberweapons against its adversaries, in an effort to loosen restrictions on such operations, people familiar with the action tell WSJ. wsj.com/articles/trump…
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Trump explains to WSJ why he acted against Brennan today and threatened the same for others:
“I call it the rigged witch hunt, [it] is a sham,” Mr. Trump said in an interview. “And these people led it!”
He added: “So I think it’s something that had to be done.”
Trump explains to WSJ why he acted against Brennan today and threatened the same for others:
“I call it the rigged witch hunt, [it] is a sham,” Mr. Trump said in an interview. “And these people led it!”
He added: “So I think it’s something that had to be done.”
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National intel director Coats was not informed prior to today's announcement that former CIA Director Brennan’s security clearance was being revoked, an official familiar with the decision tells @NBCNews. nbcnews.to/2w9hobN - @mitchellreports
National intel director Coats was not informed prior to today's announcement that former CIA Director Brennan’s security clearance was being revoked, an official familiar with the decision tells @NBCNews. nbcnews.to/2w9hobN - @mitchellreports
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If @JohnBrennan choses to sue to get his clearance back, Trump's WSJ interview today on the action makes Brennan's case for him: Trump blows up his own dubious rationale for why he pulled Brennan's clearance, and makes plain his illegal motivation. wsj.com/articles/trump…
If @JohnBrennan choses to sue to get his clearance back, Trump's WSJ interview today on the action makes Brennan's case for him: Trump blows up his own dubious rationale for why he pulled Brennan's clearance, and makes plain his illegal motivation. wsj.com/articles/trump…
