Trump: Day 574
-147th Day at Trump Golf Club
-190th Day at Trump Property
-Wants 2 Privatize Afghanistan War
-Condemned by 60 x-CIA Officials
-Plans 2 Release More Revocations
-Omarosa w/ More Than Audiotapes
-Broidy Under Federal Investigation
-HHS sz Not Responsible 4 Children
-147th Day at Trump Golf Club
-190th Day at Trump Property
-Wants 2 Privatize Afghanistan War
-Condemned by 60 x-CIA Officials
-Plans 2 Release More Revocations
-Omarosa w/ More Than Audiotapes
-Broidy Under Federal Investigation
-HHS sz Not Responsible 4 Children
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Day 679 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 679 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 531 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 531 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 318 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 318 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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Lawyers for the families of two Sandy Hook shooting victims are accusing Alex Jones and Infowars of intentionally destroying evidence relevant to the defamation cases against him. nytimes.com/2018/08/17/us/…
Lawyers for the families of two Sandy Hook shooting victims are accusing Alex Jones and Infowars of intentionally destroying evidence relevant to the defamation cases against him. nytimes.com/2018/08/17/us/…
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Day 140 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 140 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 140 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 140 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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Day 67 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 67 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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Opinion | John Bolton admits it: The North Korea summit was a bust washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-tu…
Opinion | John Bolton admits it: The North Korea summit was a bust washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-tu…
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South Korea’s leader indicated that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was preparing for his fourth visit to North Korea nyti.ms/2BwCkQ3
South Korea’s leader indicated that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was preparing for his fourth visit to North Korea nyti.ms/2BwCkQ3
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Day 14 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
Day 14 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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Judge T.S. Ellis said he's received "threats" as he's presided over Paul Manafort's criminal trial, and said he's not willing to disclose jurors' names and addresses, after media outlets including CNN sought them.
"I don't feel right if I release their names," he said.
Judge T.S. Ellis said he's received "threats" as he's presided over Paul Manafort's criminal trial, and said he's not willing to disclose jurors' names and addresses, after media outlets including CNN sought them.
"I don't feel right if I release their names," he said.
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Asked if he would pardon Paul Manafort, Trump says “I don’t talk about that now,” and asserts that Manafort, who worked for the Trump campaign for 5 months, “worked for me for a very short time” and “he happens to be a very good person.”
Asked if he would pardon Paul Manafort, Trump says “I don’t talk about that now,” and asserts that Manafort, who worked for the Trump campaign for 5 months, “worked for me for a very short time” and “he happens to be a very good person.”
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In response to POTUS comments this morning, Manafort attorney Kevin Downing says “it’s great to have the support of the President of the United States”
This could be construed as trying to influence and tamper with a jury who is not sequestered.
In response to POTUS comments this morning, Manafort attorney Kevin Downing says “it’s great to have the support of the President of the United States”
This could be construed as trying to influence and tamper with a jury who is not sequestered.
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Judge T.S. Ellis has dismissed the jury in the Manafort trial for the weekend.
They return for further deliberations at 9:30 a.m. ET Monday. cnn.it/2MzLCin
Judge T.S. Ellis has dismissed the jury in the Manafort trial for the weekend.
They return for further deliberations at 9:30 a.m. ET Monday. cnn.it/2MzLCin
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Special counsel Mueller has 1,000-plus exhibits for ex-Trump campaign boss Manafort's next trial cnb.cx/2L0ImYi
Special counsel Mueller has 1,000-plus exhibits for ex-Trump campaign boss Manafort's next trial cnb.cx/2L0ImYi
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Bob Gates, who served as Secretary of Defense under Obama and Bush, has now signed onto the rare letter of ex-senior intel officers standing with John Brennan and condemning the revocation of his security clearance. nbcnews.to/2BjyA45
Bob Gates, who served as Secretary of Defense under Obama and Bush, has now signed onto the rare letter of ex-senior intel officers standing with John Brennan and condemning the revocation of his security clearance. nbcnews.to/2BjyA45
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Ex-acting CIA Dir. Mike Morell on CBS: "The use of a national security tool for political purposes is inappropriate, unprecedented, and dangerous in a democracy...the risk here is that a number of people will no longer speak out because they'll be afraid of the president."
Ex-acting CIA Dir. Mike Morell on CBS: "The use of a national security tool for political purposes is inappropriate, unprecedented, and dangerous in a democracy...the risk here is that a number of people will no longer speak out because they'll be afraid of the president."
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New letter from 60 ex-CIA officials condemning Trump's revocation of John Brennan's security clearance.
"The country will be weakened if there is a political litmus test applied before seasoned experts are allowed to share their views."
New letter from 60 ex-CIA officials condemning Trump's revocation of John Brennan's security clearance.
"The country will be weakened if there is a political litmus test applied before seasoned experts are allowed to share their views."
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“What was so threatening about the ex-CIA chief?
Trump was likely frightened about how much Brennan knows about his secrets. Not just dealings w/Russian oligarchs but the way he moved through a world of fixers/flatterers/money launderers”
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“What was so threatening about the ex-CIA chief?
Trump was likely frightened about how much Brennan knows about his secrets. Not just dealings w/Russian oligarchs but the way he moved through a world of fixers/flatterers/money launderers”
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Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Brennan is currently being interviewed by @maddow
Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Brennan is currently being interviewed by @maddow
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Trump on revoking Brennan's clearance: “I’ve gotten tremendous response from having done that because security clearances are very important to me.”
Reminder: At least 100 Trump aides were working on only interim security clearances cnn.it/2OL2Oz0
Trump on revoking Brennan's clearance: “I’ve gotten tremendous response from having done that because security clearances are very important to me.”
Reminder: At least 100 Trump aides were working on only interim security clearances cnn.it/2OL2Oz0
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"It's a federal crime — §1513 if anyone wants to look it up — to retaliate against someone for providing truthful information to law enforcement," ex-fed prosecutor Elie Honig said. "So he's getting closer & closer to really dangerous ground here."
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"It's a federal crime — §1513 if anyone wants to look it up — to retaliate against someone for providing truthful information to law enforcement," ex-fed prosecutor Elie Honig said. "So he's getting closer & closer to really dangerous ground here."
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Trump says he expects to 'quickly' revoke security clearance for Justice Department official whose wife worked for Trump dossier firm.
Trump says he expects to 'quickly' revoke security clearance for Justice Department official whose wife worked for Trump dossier firm.
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The W.H. has drafted docs revoking the security clearances of current and former officials whom Trump has demanded be punished for criticizing him or playing a role in the Russia investigation.
Trump wants to sign "most, if not all" of them. washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…
The W.H. has drafted docs revoking the security clearances of current and former officials whom Trump has demanded be punished for criticizing him or playing a role in the Russia investigation.
Trump wants to sign "most, if not all" of them. washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…
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Communications aides, including Sarah Sanders and Bill Shine, have discussed the optimum times to release security clearance revocation documents "as a distraction during unfavorable news cycles." according to WaPo. washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…
Communications aides, including Sarah Sanders and Bill Shine, have discussed the optimum times to release security clearance revocation documents "as a distraction during unfavorable news cycles." according to WaPo. washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…
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A senior White House official acknowledges to WaPo what we all imagined: The step against John Brennan had been prepared in late July, but the decision to take that step was made this week to divert attention from nonstop coverage of Omarosa. washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…
A senior White House official acknowledges to WaPo what we all imagined: The step against John Brennan had been prepared in late July, but the decision to take that step was made this week to divert attention from nonstop coverage of Omarosa. washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…
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Reminder: Congress has the power to change or limit a president's power over security clearances. Anything that Trump does unilaterally could, in theory, be overturned by our elected representatives. Just another area where Congress has given a president too much power.
Reminder: Congress has the power to change or limit a president's power over security clearances. Anything that Trump does unilaterally could, in theory, be overturned by our elected representatives. Just another area where Congress has given a president too much power.
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"Chocked"
"Chocked"
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Trump told advisers that he wants Jeff Sessions to have Manigault Newman arrested, one Republican briefed on the conversations tells Vanity Fair. (It's unclear what law Trump believes she broke.)
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Trump told advisers that he wants Jeff Sessions to have Manigault Newman arrested, one Republican briefed on the conversations tells Vanity Fair. (It's unclear what law Trump believes she broke.)
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"A former West Wing official compared Trump's erratic behavior this week to the P.R. nightmare he created by attacking grieving Muslim-American Gold Star parents during the 2016 campaign.
It's a 'death spiral,' the former official said."
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"A former West Wing official compared Trump's erratic behavior this week to the P.R. nightmare he created by attacking grieving Muslim-American Gold Star parents during the 2016 campaign.
It's a 'death spiral,' the former official said."
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It's not just audiotapes.
Omarosa has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The AP.
apnews.com/e2b8967b8b0c47…
It's not just audiotapes.
Omarosa has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The AP.
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The source tells the AP that Omarosa has called her documentation a multimedia "treasure trove."
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The source tells the AP that Omarosa has called her documentation a multimedia "treasure trove."
apnews.com/e2b8967b8b0c47…
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Omarosa is combining the media savvy of Michael Avenatti with the steady drip of revelations we saw from WikiLeaks.
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Omarosa is combining the media savvy of Michael Avenatti with the steady drip of revelations we saw from WikiLeaks.
wapo.st/2vS6tUC
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Very interesting take on the legality of the NDA’s Trump forces White House staff to sign.
They can scream collusion isn’t a crime all they want but bribery and extortion are most definitely crimes. dailykos.com/story/2018/8/1…
Very interesting take on the legality of the NDA’s Trump forces White House staff to sign.
They can scream collusion isn’t a crime all they want but bribery and extortion are most definitely crimes. dailykos.com/story/2018/8/1…
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Reporters are feeling as though individual journalists are being retaliated against by Pentagon officials for stories they've written.
In one case, officials stopped an opportunity to embed with U.S. troops following a story they found too critical.politico.com/story/2018/08/…
Reporters are feeling as though individual journalists are being retaliated against by Pentagon officials for stories they've written.
In one case, officials stopped an opportunity to embed with U.S. troops following a story they found too critical.politico.com/story/2018/08/…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Trump administration is ending $200M in funding for Syria stabilization project.
This is a green light for Assad and Putin to continue carrying out their atrocities.
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Trump administration is ending $200M in funding for Syria stabilization project.
This is a green light for Assad and Putin to continue carrying out their atrocities.
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Trump is showing renewed interest in a proposal by Blackwater founder Erik Prince to privatize the Afghanistan war.
Side note: Mueller is looking into whether Prince tried to establish a backchannel between Russia and the Trump admin.
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Trump is showing renewed interest in a proposal by Blackwater founder Erik Prince to privatize the Afghanistan war.
Side note: Mueller is looking into whether Prince tried to establish a backchannel between Russia and the Trump admin.
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NBC has this Erik Prince/Blackwater story the day after Trump names Stephen A. Feinberg, the head of Cerberus Capital Management, to head the Intelligence Oversight Board. nbcnews.com/news/military/…
NBC has this Erik Prince/Blackwater story the day after Trump names Stephen A. Feinberg, the head of Cerberus Capital Management, to head the Intelligence Oversight Board. nbcnews.com/news/military/…
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Trump says he cancelled $92M miilitary parade. Hours after price tag is reavealed and top aides say it was postponed.
Trump says he cancelled $92M miilitary parade. Hours after price tag is reavealed and top aides say it was postponed.
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3 people familiar with the intelligence tell NBC News that there's a classified basis for Bill Nelson's assertion that Russian hackers had "penetrated" some of Florida's county voting systems. The extent & seriousness of the threat remains unclear.
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3 people familiar with the intelligence tell NBC News that there's a classified basis for Bill Nelson's assertion that Russian hackers had "penetrated" some of Florida's county voting systems. The extent & seriousness of the threat remains unclear.
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Lindsey Graham writes to Wray raising concerns about Russia probe, alleging “political considerations” may have drove FBI’s decision to not provide a defensive briefing to Trump camp to warn about Carter Page, Papadopoulos, Flynn, Manafort.
Lindsey Graham writes to Wray raising concerns about Russia probe, alleging “political considerations” may have drove FBI’s decision to not provide a defensive briefing to Trump camp to warn about Carter Page, Papadopoulos, Flynn, Manafort.
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Mueller recommends that George Papadopoulos be sentenced to up to six months in prison for lying to investigators in the Russia probe, according to Reuters.
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Mueller recommends that George Papadopoulos be sentenced to up to six months in prison for lying to investigators in the Russia probe, according to Reuters.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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DOJ is investigating whether longtime Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy sought to sell his influence with the Trump admin by offering to deliver U.S. government actions for foreign officials in exchange for tens of millions of dollars.
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DOJ is investigating whether longtime Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy sought to sell his influence with the Trump admin by offering to deliver U.S. government actions for foreign officials in exchange for tens of millions of dollars.
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"prosecutors are scrutinizing a plan that Broidy allegedly developed to try to persuade the Trump government to extradite a Chinese dissident back to his home country, a move sought by Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to two of the people."
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"prosecutors are scrutinizing a plan that Broidy allegedly developed to try to persuade the Trump government to extradite a Chinese dissident back to his home country, a move sought by Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to two of the people."
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Pat Leahy to W.H. counsel Don McGahn: "What Was Discussed At Private White House Meeting That Led Republicans To Abruptly Change Course On Kavanaugh Documents?" bit.ly/2L3SIGS
Pat Leahy to W.H. counsel Don McGahn: "What Was Discussed At Private White House Meeting That Led Republicans To Abruptly Change Course On Kavanaugh Documents?" bit.ly/2L3SIGS
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In a blow to the Trump admin, a federal court has thrown out the admin's attempt to delay an Obama-era chemical plant safety regulation. thehill.com/policy/energy-…
In a blow to the Trump admin, a federal court has thrown out the admin's attempt to delay an Obama-era chemical plant safety regulation. thehill.com/policy/energy-…
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The Trump admin is preparing to let conservative-led states impose additional restrictions on Medicaid that could push tens of thousands of people off coverage, POLITICO has learned. politico.com/story/2018/08/…
The Trump admin is preparing to let conservative-led states impose additional restrictions on Medicaid that could push tens of thousands of people off coverage, POLITICO has learned. politico.com/story/2018/08/…
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The Trump admin says that 24 migrant children younger than 5-years old are still separated from their parents and remain in U.S. custody, in addition to 541 children older than 5-years old. huffingtonpost.com/entry/565-migr…
The Trump admin says that 24 migrant children younger than 5-years old are still separated from their parents and remain in U.S. custody, in addition to 541 children older than 5-years old. huffingtonpost.com/entry/565-migr…
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The ACLU is accusing ICE agents of mistreating workers detained in a Nebraska raid.
The ALCU claims ICE agents transported detained workers, including 2 pregnant women, without A/C.
When passengers asked for cool air, agents turned on the heat. buzzfeednews.com/article/hameda…
The ACLU is accusing ICE agents of mistreating workers detained in a Nebraska raid.
The ALCU claims ICE agents transported detained workers, including 2 pregnant women, without A/C.
When passengers asked for cool air, agents turned on the heat. buzzfeednews.com/article/hameda…
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A Health and Human Services official insisted that the agency is not responsible for ensuring the safety of unaccompanied migrant children once they leave its care — and pleaded with senators not to force it to take on the responsibility.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
A Health and Human Services official insisted that the agency is not responsible for ensuring the safety of unaccompanied migrant children once they leave its care — and pleaded with senators not to force it to take on the responsibility.
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Government records show that taxpayers spent more than $32,000 on hotel rooms for the security detail that accompanied Don Jr. to India earlier this year to promote his family's real estate projects — with many bills still unaccounted for. washingtonpost.com/world/taxpayer…
Government records show that taxpayers spent more than $32,000 on hotel rooms for the security detail that accompanied Don Jr. to India earlier this year to promote his family's real estate projects — with many bills still unaccounted for. washingtonpost.com/world/taxpayer…
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Justice Dept lawyers try to stop release of Trump's DC hotel financial records hill.cm/RqwXI9u
Justice Dept lawyers try to stop release of Trump's DC hotel financial records hill.cm/RqwXI9u
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Trump told reporters that he's headed to New Jersey this weekend for "all work."
He's expected to spend the entire weekend at his golf club.
Trump told reporters that he's headed to New Jersey this weekend for "all work."
He's expected to spend the entire weekend at his golf club.
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A liberal veterans group is suing to block the influence of three outside advisers (with no relevant experience) from Mar-a-Lago who have been secretly influencing the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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A liberal veterans group is suing to block the influence of three outside advisers (with no relevant experience) from Mar-a-Lago who have been secretly influencing the Department of Veterans Affairs.
propublica.org/article/vetera…
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Trump arrived at his New Jersey golf club, marking his 147th day at a Trump golf club and his 190th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump arrived at his New Jersey golf club, marking his 147th day at a Trump golf club and his 190th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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VoteVets announces they're holding a 5K in DC to raise money for homeless vets.
One K for each of Trump's military deferments.🔥
VoteVets announces they're holding a 5K in DC to raise money for homeless vets.
One K for each of Trump's military deferments.🔥
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81 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!
IWillVote.com
81 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!
IWillVote.com
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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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PAPADOPOULOS lied more than a dozen times on multiple occasions & didn’t tell the FBI about a cell phone he used to communicate with a Russia-linked professor, Mueller’s team said today.
They are NOT satisfied with his cooperation.
PAPADOPOULOS lied more than a dozen times on multiple occasions & didn’t tell the FBI about a cell phone he used to communicate with a Russia-linked professor, Mueller’s team said today.
They are NOT satisfied with his cooperation.
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Brennan: As things get increasingly tough for Trump, how desperate is he going to become?
Brennan: As things get increasingly tough for Trump, how desperate is he going to become?
