Trump: Day 575
-148th Day at Trump Golf Club
-191st Day at Trump Property
-Spends Day Watching Fox & Friends
-McGahn Cooperating with Mueller
-WH Counsel Feared Being Set Up
-Plan Would Release Tons of CO2
-Zinke Faces 14 Ethics Investigations
-Yemen Children Killed by U.S. Bomb
-148th Day at Trump Golf Club
-191st Day at Trump Property
-Spends Day Watching Fox & Friends
-McGahn Cooperating with Mueller
-WH Counsel Feared Being Set Up
-Plan Would Release Tons of CO2
-Zinke Faces 14 Ethics Investigations
-Yemen Children Killed by U.S. Bomb
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Day 680 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 680 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 532 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 532 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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US government is seeking a wiretap on Facebook Messenger voice conversations. Facebook says voice calls on messenger are end-to-end encrypted and it'd have to re-write software to comply with government demands.
This will be quite the showdown.
reuters.com/article/us-fac…
US government is seeking a wiretap on Facebook Messenger voice conversations. Facebook says voice calls on messenger are end-to-end encrypted and it'd have to re-write software to comply with government demands.
This will be quite the showdown.
reuters.com/article/us-fac…
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Day 319 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 #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 319 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 #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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@MomsDemand: A vitally important component of defeating lawmakers beholden to the gun lobby is ensuring supporters of stronger gun safety laws are registered to vote.
Text REGISTER to 644-33 to register, and pass it on to your friends and family!
@MomsDemand: A vitally important component of defeating lawmakers beholden to the gun lobby is ensuring supporters of stronger gun safety laws are registered to vote.
Text REGISTER to 644-33 to register, and pass it on to your friends and family!
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Women in the U.S. are 16 times more likely to be killed by gun violence than women in peer nations. We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.
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Women in the U.S. are 16 times more likely to be killed by gun violence than women in peer nations. We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.
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TSA seized 174 guns from carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints during the last week of July and the first week of August. 149 of them were loaded.
tsa.gov/blog/2018/08/1…
TSA seized 174 guns from carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints during the last week of July and the first week of August. 149 of them were loaded.
tsa.gov/blog/2018/08/1…
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Day 141 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 141 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 141 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 141 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 68 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 68 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 is at his New Jersey golf club, marking his 148th day at a Trump golf club and his 191st day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump is at his New Jersey golf club, marking his 148th day at a Trump golf club and his 191st day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Trump spends his Saturday watching Fox & Friends.
Trump spends his Saturday watching Fox & Friends.
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As Trump has sent out 11 tweets, so far, I am reminded when he said yesterday Saturdays are for "working"
As Trump has sent out 11 tweets, so far, I am reminded when he said yesterday Saturdays are for "working"
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What media outlet gets the most distribution on Facebook?
FOX NEWS
Facebook is also paying Fox News to produce 12 shows a week for Facebook Watch
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What media outlet gets the most distribution on Facebook?
FOX NEWS
Facebook is also paying Fox News to produce 12 shows a week for Facebook Watch
goo.gl/cim4CK
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“If you're not allowed legally to disparage Trump ... why can we believe anything you say?"
Trump reportedly locks ex-staffers into deals preventing them from publicly bashing him. Experts say it's dangerously unethical to give them punditry gigs.
thedailybeast.com/fox-news-cnn-h…
“If you're not allowed legally to disparage Trump ... why can we believe anything you say?"
Trump reportedly locks ex-staffers into deals preventing them from publicly bashing him. Experts say it's dangerously unethical to give them punditry gigs.
thedailybeast.com/fox-news-cnn-h…
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August 2018: Trump calls censorship "very dangerous," says he does not ask for CNN & MSNBC to be removed.
October 2017: Trump muses about taking away NBC's broadcast license.
August 2018: Trump calls censorship "very dangerous," says he does not ask for CNN & MSNBC to be removed.
October 2017: Trump muses about taking away NBC's broadcast license.
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Trump, who avoids press conferences, released a video touting co's pouring into our country & celebrating trade deals.
Fact Check: There's no trade deals, tariffs are hurting the middle class & companies all while alienating our allies.
Trump, who avoids press conferences, released a video touting co's pouring into our country & celebrating trade deals.
Fact Check: There's no trade deals, tariffs are hurting the middle class & companies all while alienating our allies.
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W.H. counsel Don McGahn has cooperated extensively in Mueller's probe, sharing detailed accounts about the episodes at the heart of the inquiry into whether Trump obstructed justice—including some investigators wouldn't have learned otherwise.
nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
W.H. counsel Don McGahn has cooperated extensively in Mueller's probe, sharing detailed accounts about the episodes at the heart of the inquiry into whether Trump obstructed justice—including some investigators wouldn't have learned otherwise.
nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
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In at least 3 voluntary interviews totaling 30 hours, W.H. counsel Don McGahn described Trump's furor toward the Russia investigation, including Trump's comments and actions during Comey's firing and his urging of Sessions to oversee the probe. nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
In at least 3 voluntary interviews totaling 30 hours, W.H. counsel Don McGahn described Trump's furor toward the Russia investigation, including Trump's comments and actions during Comey's firing and his urging of Sessions to oversee the probe. nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
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Trump has questioned W.H. counsel Don McGahn's loyalty, according to NYT. And Trump's behavior has so exasperated McGahn that he has called the president 'King Kong' behind his back, to connote his volcanic anger, people close to McGahn said. nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
Trump has questioned W.H. counsel Don McGahn's loyalty, according to NYT. And Trump's behavior has so exasperated McGahn that he has called the president 'King Kong' behind his back, to connote his volcanic anger, people close to McGahn said. nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
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NYT reports Don McGahn and his lawyer grew suspicious of Trump, thinking Trump wanted him to be the fall guy in the Russia probe. McGahn didn't want to be the next John Dean. So he fully cooperated, thinking it was the only way to protect himself. nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
NYT reports Don McGahn and his lawyer grew suspicious of Trump, thinking Trump wanted him to be the fall guy in the Russia probe. McGahn didn't want to be the next John Dean. So he fully cooperated, thinking it was the only way to protect himself. nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
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The top WH official managing the Kavanaugh nomination is a star witness in a case that may soon come before the Supreme Court.
This is a sordid mess.
nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
The top WH official managing the Kavanaugh nomination is a star witness in a case that may soon come before the Supreme Court.
This is a sordid mess.
nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/…
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Sigh. *counsel (again)
Sigh. *counsel (again)
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White House Counsel Don McGahn’s attorney William Burck statement:
White House Counsel Don McGahn’s attorney William Burck statement:
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Last night, Mariia Butina was moved to the same jail in Alexandria, VA where Paul Manafort is currently housed.
It's not clear why yet.
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Last night, Mariia Butina was moved to the same jail in Alexandria, VA where Paul Manafort is currently housed.
It's not clear why yet.
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Just released booking Photo of Mariia Butina, the Russian Spy who allegedly acted as a backchannel between the NRA and GOP.
Just released booking Photo of Mariia Butina, the Russian Spy who allegedly acted as a backchannel between the NRA and GOP.
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Reminder: Rand Paul says he'll ask Trump this weekend to lift sanctions against top Russian officials so they can visit the U.S. later this year.
thehill.com/homenews/senat…
Reminder: Rand Paul says he'll ask Trump this weekend to lift sanctions against top Russian officials so they can visit the U.S. later this year.
thehill.com/homenews/senat…
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The bomb that killed 40 children in Yemen was US made.
CNN has confirmed it was laser guided MK 82 bomb made by Lockheed Martin. cnn.com/2018/08/17/mid…
The bomb that killed 40 children in Yemen was US made.
CNN has confirmed it was laser guided MK 82 bomb made by Lockheed Martin. cnn.com/2018/08/17/mid…
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Trump's new power plant plan would release hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 into the air, according to WaPo. wapo.st/2Bn29Sf
Trump's new power plant plan would release hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 into the air, according to WaPo. wapo.st/2Bn29Sf
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NEW AD: Brett Kavanaugh said a judge who "clearly wanted to overrule Roe" was his "judicial hero."
What else does Susan Collins need to hear? Please share!
NEW AD: Brett Kavanaugh said a judge who "clearly wanted to overrule Roe" was his "judicial hero."
What else does Susan Collins need to hear? Please share!
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The Interior Department is holding up research funding as it goes through political review. The person in charge of the reviews? Ryan Zinke’s high school friend, appointed by Zinke.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/a…
The Interior Department is holding up research funding as it goes through political review. The person in charge of the reviews? Ryan Zinke’s high school friend, appointed by Zinke.
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CREW: Ryan Zinke has been in office for almost 18 months.
In that time, he’s faced 14 ethics investigations into his behavior.
citizensforethics.org/a-guide-to-the…
CREW: Ryan Zinke has been in office for almost 18 months.
In that time, he’s faced 14 ethics investigations into his behavior.
citizensforethics.org/a-guide-to-the…
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ICE detained a man while he was driving his pregnant wife to the hospital. He was taken when they stopped for gas.
"My husband needs to be here," Maria del Carmen Venegas said. "He had to wait for his son for so long & someone just took him away."
losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/08/17/joe…
ICE detained a man while he was driving his pregnant wife to the hospital. He was taken when they stopped for gas.
"My husband needs to be here," Maria del Carmen Venegas said. "He had to wait for his son for so long & someone just took him away."
losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/08/17/joe…
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A tent city in Texas for migrant boys will remain open until at least September 13 — two months past its initial planned closure date.
The shelter houses boys apprehended crossing the border, unaccompanied or separated from adults.
cbsnews.com/news/closure-o…
A tent city in Texas for migrant boys will remain open until at least September 13 — two months past its initial planned closure date.
The shelter houses boys apprehended crossing the border, unaccompanied or separated from adults.
cbsnews.com/news/closure-o…
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DHS and HHS are now under investigation for destroying immigrant family records at the border.
citizensforethics.org/press-release/…
DHS and HHS are now under investigation for destroying immigrant family records at the border.
citizensforethics.org/press-release/…
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An Army Special Forces Master Sgt. was arrested allegedly trying to smuggle nearly 90 pounds of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. on a military aircraft.
Who did Trump say was smuggling drugs into our country?
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An Army Special Forces Master Sgt. was arrested allegedly trying to smuggle nearly 90 pounds of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. on a military aircraft.
Who did Trump say was smuggling drugs into our country?
nbcnews.com/news/military/…
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There's a new push to mobilize displaced Puerto Rican voters ahead of the midterms, including demonstrations to mark the anniversary of Hurricane Maria.
A protest is planned at Mar-a-Lago & memorial service and march are set for Trump Tower in NYC. cbsnews.com/news/new-coali…
There's a new push to mobilize displaced Puerto Rican voters ahead of the midterms, including demonstrations to mark the anniversary of Hurricane Maria.
A protest is planned at Mar-a-Lago & memorial service and march are set for Trump Tower in NYC. cbsnews.com/news/new-coali…
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Ben Carson is taking new steps to roll back an Obama-era rule intended to combat housing segregation.
Housing advocates warn the move will lead to communities to "willfully blinding" themselves to patterns of segregation.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
Ben Carson is taking new steps to roll back an Obama-era rule intended to combat housing segregation.
Housing advocates warn the move will lead to communities to "willfully blinding" themselves to patterns of segregation.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
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It’s pretty absurd that a year and a half into his presidency, Trump is still profiting off special interest and foreign government spending at his businesses.
citizensforethics.org/special-intere…
It’s pretty absurd that a year and a half into his presidency, Trump is still profiting off special interest and foreign government spending at his businesses.
citizensforethics.org/special-intere…
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The RNC has already spent $991,113 at Trump properties this year.
Trump personally profits.
bustle.com/p/the-rnc-spen…
The RNC has already spent $991,113 at Trump properties this year.
Trump personally profits.
bustle.com/p/the-rnc-spen…
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51 Republican senators — and all six members of House Republican leadership — were asked to agree to a brief interview about Trump and race.
Only three agreed.
washingtonpost.com/politics/im-no…
51 Republican senators — and all six members of House Republican leadership — were asked to agree to a brief interview about Trump and race.
Only three agreed.
washingtonpost.com/politics/im-no…
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GOP state senator: "I don't have a problem" if Trump used the N-word before he was president hill.cm/Fv9b1nQ
GOP state senator: "I don't have a problem" if Trump used the N-word before he was president hill.cm/Fv9b1nQ
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Kenneth Brill: Congress is letting Trump be Trump.
The Founders would want Americans to fix that by voting them out. They put checks and balances into the Constitution for a reason--to prevent exactly what's happening.
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Kenneth Brill: Congress is letting Trump be Trump.
The Founders would want Americans to fix that by voting them out. They put checks and balances into the Constitution for a reason--to prevent exactly what's happening.
usat.ly/2vV04b5
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Celebration of ratification of Nineteenth Amendment, ensuring voting rights for women, in DC today 1920:
Celebration of ratification of Nineteenth Amendment, ensuring voting rights for women, in DC today 1920:
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80 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
80 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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Kentucky has more counties classified as "distressed" than any other Appalachian state.
kentucky.com/news/state/art…
Kentucky has more counties classified as "distressed" than any other Appalachian state.
kentucky.com/news/state/art…
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Astonishing graphic from @CNN, identifying civilian massacres in Yemen with the bomb makers - Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. This should be standard in war reporting. Searing images.
Astonishing graphic from @CNN, identifying civilian massacres in Yemen with the bomb makers - Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. This should be standard in war reporting. Searing images.
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For Raquel, life without her children is like breathing with no air.
The Salvadoran mother has been separated from her two sons since the end of June. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (1/5)
For Raquel, life without her children is like breathing with no air.
The Salvadoran mother has been separated from her two sons since the end of June. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (1/5)
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Raquel was released from federal custody on Aug. 1. But her 9-year-old son, who is autistic, remains in a federal facility in Houston, while her 13-year-old is being held in San Antonio. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (2/5)
Raquel was released from federal custody on Aug. 1. But her 9-year-old son, who is autistic, remains in a federal facility in Houston, while her 13-year-old is being held in San Antonio. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (2/5)
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Of the 2,654 migrant children who were separated from their parents, largely because of the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy for those crossing the border illegally, 565 children remain separated, officials say. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (3/5)
Of the 2,654 migrant children who were separated from their parents, largely because of the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy for those crossing the border illegally, 565 children remain separated, officials say. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (3/5)
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ICE and the Department of Health and Human Services declined to say why Raquel has not been reunited with her children.
Her lawyers blame what they describe as the government’s mistaken belief that she is a gang member. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (4/5)
ICE and the Department of Health and Human Services declined to say why Raquel has not been reunited with her children.
Her lawyers blame what they describe as the government’s mistaken belief that she is a gang member. nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (4/5)
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As Raquel’s attorneys work to have her sons released, she continues to travel between Houston and San Antonio to visit them as often as possible.
"I don’t want to be separated from my kids," she says, "and neither do they.” nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (5/5)
As Raquel’s attorneys work to have her sons released, she continues to travel between Houston and San Antonio to visit them as often as possible.
"I don’t want to be separated from my kids," she says, "and neither do they.” nbcnews.to/2MAIi6x (5/5)
