Trump: Day 581
-Trump Org CFO Granted Immunity
-Asks AG 2 Investigate "Other Side"
-Cuts $200M in W. Bank/Gaza Aid
-Met w/QAnon Promoter in Oval Ofc
-Admits Trade War Killed NK Plan
-Refuses Comment on John McCain
-DeVos Wants Guns in Classrooms
-Over 500 Children Still Separated
-Trump Org CFO Granted Immunity
-Asks AG 2 Investigate "Other Side"
-Cuts $200M in W. Bank/Gaza Aid
-Met w/QAnon Promoter in Oval Ofc
-Admits Trade War Killed NK Plan
-Refuses Comment on John McCain
-DeVos Wants Guns in Classrooms
-Over 500 Children Still Separated
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Day 686 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 686 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Robin Leach has died. Here he is interviewing Trump in 1994, during which Trump pondered whether his 1 year old daughter Tiffany would have her mother’s breasts.
Robin Leach has died. Here he is interviewing Trump in 1994, during which Trump pondered whether his 1 year old daughter Tiffany would have her mother’s breasts.
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Day 538 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 538 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 325 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 325 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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A coalition of prominent gun control, teachers and civil rights groups is threatening legal action against the Department of Education if it moves forward with a proposal that would allow states to spend federal funds on guns for school personnel.
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
A coalition of prominent gun control, teachers and civil rights groups is threatening legal action against the Department of Education if it moves forward with a proposal that would allow states to spend federal funds on guns for school personnel.
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Day 147 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 147 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 147 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 147 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 74 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 74 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: I have asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not to go to North Korea, at this time, because I feel we are not making sufficient progress with respect to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula... (1/3)
Trump: I have asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not to go to North Korea, at this time, because I feel we are not making sufficient progress with respect to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula... (1/3)
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Trump: ...Additionally, because of our much tougher Trading stance with China, I do not believe they are helping with the process of denuclearization as they once were (despite the UN Sanctions which are in place)... (2/3)
Trump: ...Additionally, because of our much tougher Trading stance with China, I do not believe they are helping with the process of denuclearization as they once were (despite the UN Sanctions which are in place)... (2/3)
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Trump: ...Secty Pompeo looks forward to going to North Korea in the near future, most likely after our Trading relationship with China is resolved. In the meantime I would like to send my warmest regards &respect to Chairman Kim. I look forward to seeing him soon! (3/3)
Trump: ...Secty Pompeo looks forward to going to North Korea in the near future, most likely after our Trading relationship with China is resolved. In the meantime I would like to send my warmest regards &respect to Chairman Kim. I look forward to seeing him soon! (3/3)
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Reminder: Trump on June 13: "There is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea."
Reminder: Trump on June 13: "There is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea."
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Day 4 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
Day 4 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
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Really sharp catch by @crampell of an issue people are overlooking: Trump may well have committed criminal tax fraud
washingtonpost.com/opinions/tax-c…
Really sharp catch by @crampell of an issue people are overlooking: Trump may well have committed criminal tax fraud
washingtonpost.com/opinions/tax-c…
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"Holy shit, I thought Pecker would be the last one to turn," a Trump friend tells VF.
But VF reports Pecker and Trump haven’t spoken in 8 months. And the other AMI employee cooperating apparently "hates Trump" and feels "used and abused by him."
vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
"Holy shit, I thought Pecker would be the last one to turn," a Trump friend tells VF.
But VF reports Pecker and Trump haven’t spoken in 8 months. And the other AMI employee cooperating apparently "hates Trump" and feels "used and abused by him."
vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
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Allen Weisselberg, Trump Organization CFO, granted immunity by prosecutors in Michael Cohen investigation - Dow Jones
cnbc.com/2018/08/24/lon…
Allen Weisselberg, Trump Organization CFO, granted immunity by prosecutors in Michael Cohen investigation - Dow Jones
cnbc.com/2018/08/24/lon…
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People providing info to federal prosecutors about hush money payments:
• Michael Cohen
• Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg
• American Media CEO David Pecker
• American Media CCO Dylan Howard
wsj.com/articles/allen…
People providing info to federal prosecutors about hush money payments:
• Michael Cohen
• Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg
• American Media CEO David Pecker
• American Media CCO Dylan Howard
wsj.com/articles/allen…
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The scope of Allen Weisselberg’s responsibilities:
-Handled Trump Org. finances for decades
-Been involved with the Trump Foundation
-Managed Trump's private trust
-Has at times reviewed the Trump presidential campaign's books
nytimes.com/2018/07/26/us/…
The scope of Allen Weisselberg’s responsibilities:
-Handled Trump Org. finances for decades
-Been involved with the Trump Foundation
-Managed Trump's private trust
-Has at times reviewed the Trump presidential campaign's books
nytimes.com/2018/07/26/us/…
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NBC News confirms Weisselberg is "Executive 1" in the Cohen case.
Prosecutors say Cohen sent an invoice to Executive 1 for "payment for services rendered," a payment really meant to reimburse Cohen for a Stormy Daniels payment.
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NBC News confirms Weisselberg is "Executive 1" in the Cohen case.
Prosecutors say Cohen sent an invoice to Executive 1 for "payment for services rendered," a payment really meant to reimburse Cohen for a Stormy Daniels payment.
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Weisselberg then sent the invoice to another Trump Organization executive via e-mail directing him to "Please pay from the Trust. Post to legal expenses. Put 'retainer for the months of January and February 2017' in the description." nbcnews.com/news/crime-cou…
Weisselberg then sent the invoice to another Trump Organization executive via e-mail directing him to "Please pay from the Trust. Post to legal expenses. Put 'retainer for the months of January and February 2017' in the description." nbcnews.com/news/crime-cou…
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"Remember: It was a forensic accountant — the guy who knew all the boring details about taxes and buried financial bodies — who ultimately brought down Al Capone." bloomberg.com/view/articles/…
"Remember: It was a forensic accountant — the guy who knew all the boring details about taxes and buried financial bodies — who ultimately brought down Al Capone." bloomberg.com/view/articles/…
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Here's a good WSJ Weisselberg profile from 2016. Note the headline --
"Donald Trump’s Loyal Numbers Man"
blogs.wsj.com/cfo/2016/11/05…
Here's a good WSJ Weisselberg profile from 2016. Note the headline --
"Donald Trump’s Loyal Numbers Man"
blogs.wsj.com/cfo/2016/11/05…
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"I don't think Allen [Weisselberg] would do anything illegal," former Trump Organization executive vice president Barbara Res said, "but I know he would not go to jail for Donald." politico.com/magazine/story…
"I don't think Allen [Weisselberg] would do anything illegal," former Trump Organization executive vice president Barbara Res said, "but I know he would not go to jail for Donald." politico.com/magazine/story…
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AP confirms NYT report that New York's attorney general is looking to open a criminal investigation into whether Michael Cohen also violated state tax law. apnews.com/6099a68cca194c…
AP confirms NYT report that New York's attorney general is looking to open a criminal investigation into whether Michael Cohen also violated state tax law. apnews.com/6099a68cca194c…
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Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley’s staff has begun talks with Michael Cohen's attorney, Lanny Davis, as a first step before deciding whether his committee will investigate Cohen's claims about Trump.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley’s staff has begun talks with Michael Cohen's attorney, Lanny Davis, as a first step before deciding whether his committee will investigate Cohen's claims about Trump.
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A $100,000 real-estate brokerage fee that was part of Michael Cohen's guilty plea came from representing a company owned by a member of the Qatar royal family, WSJ reports.
wsj.com/articles/micha…
A $100,000 real-estate brokerage fee that was part of Michael Cohen's guilty plea came from representing a company owned by a member of the Qatar royal family, WSJ reports.
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The Cohen filings this week raise serious new questions about whether Trump has criminal tax-fraud exposure. washingtonpost.com/opinions/tax-c…
The Cohen filings this week raise serious new questions about whether Trump has criminal tax-fraud exposure. washingtonpost.com/opinions/tax-c…
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If Obama had asked his attorney general in a tweet to go after the "other side" we would hear something other than crickets from Republican congressional leaders.
If Obama had asked his attorney general in a tweet to go after the "other side" we would hear something other than crickets from Republican congressional leaders.
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Ben Sasse on the Senate floor: "I find it really difficult to envision any circumstance where I would vote to confirm a successor to Jeff Sessions if he is fired because he is executing his job rather than choosing to act like a partisan hack."
Ben Sasse on the Senate floor: "I find it really difficult to envision any circumstance where I would vote to confirm a successor to Jeff Sessions if he is fired because he is executing his job rather than choosing to act like a partisan hack."
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Paula Duncan, one of the Paul Manafort jurors, said she believes it would be a "grave mistake" if Trump were to pardon Manafort.
cnn.com/2018/08/24/pol…
Paula Duncan, one of the Paul Manafort jurors, said she believes it would be a "grave mistake" if Trump were to pardon Manafort.
cnn.com/2018/08/24/pol…
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Every House Judiciary Dem is calling on Chair Goodlatte to call the Committee back into session to meet about implications of the Cohen probe; respond to "possible abuse" of pardon power by Trump; and to take up legislation to protect Mueller.
Every House Judiciary Dem is calling on Chair Goodlatte to call the Committee back into session to meet about implications of the Cohen probe; respond to "possible abuse" of pardon power by Trump; and to take up legislation to protect Mueller.
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All 10 Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats are requesting that Brett Kavanaugh's hearing be postponed.
All 10 Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats are requesting that Brett Kavanaugh's hearing be postponed.
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The classified information leaked by Reality Winner showed Russian hackers attempted to penetrate local voting systems in 2016 to help elect Donald Trump and other Republicans.
The classified information leaked by Reality Winner showed Russian hackers attempted to penetrate local voting systems in 2016 to help elect Donald Trump and other Republicans.
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Bots and Russian trolls spread misinformation about vaccines on Twitter to sow division and distribute malicious content before and during the American presidential election, according to a new study from the George Washington University.
theguardian.com/society/2018/a…
Bots and Russian trolls spread misinformation about vaccines on Twitter to sow division and distribute malicious content before and during the American presidential election, according to a new study from the George Washington University.
theguardian.com/society/2018/a…
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dems are requesting materials from the Helisinki summit including "all classified and unclassified cable traffic, memoranda of conversations, interpreter’s notes and policy directives related to the meeting."
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dems are requesting materials from the Helisinki summit including "all classified and unclassified cable traffic, memoranda of conversations, interpreter’s notes and policy directives related to the meeting."
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Lawyers for Maria Butina ask for the court to allow her to be released from jail, to home detention with electronic monitoring, pending trial.
Uh. Absolutely not!
Lawyers for Maria Butina ask for the court to allow her to be released from jail, to home detention with electronic monitoring, pending trial.
Uh. Absolutely not!
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Sens. Maggie Hassan and Sheldon Whitehouse are demanding info from DOJ and the DEA about Rudy Giuliani's history with opioid maker Purdue Pharma.
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
Sens. Maggie Hassan and Sheldon Whitehouse are demanding info from DOJ and the DEA about Rudy Giuliani's history with opioid maker Purdue Pharma.
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
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TRUMP’s impeachment will not crash the stock market, Wall Street pros predict. In fact, they believe there could be a potential relief rally if Trump departs the White House early. politico.com/story/2018/08/…
TRUMP’s impeachment will not crash the stock market, Wall Street pros predict. In fact, they believe there could be a potential relief rally if Trump departs the White House early. politico.com/story/2018/08/…
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The FBI has dramatically slowed the pace of security reviews for refugees in recent months, which ex-Trump officials & human rights advocates say is part of an intentional bid by W.H. hardliners to restrict the number of refugees allowed in the U.S.
nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
The FBI has dramatically slowed the pace of security reviews for refugees in recent months, which ex-Trump officials & human rights advocates say is part of an intentional bid by W.H. hardliners to restrict the number of refugees allowed in the U.S.
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Recently, journalists used drones to get footage of immigration detention facilities after the Trump admin blocked access.
Congress is considering legislation that may prevent the press to use drones to report on critical issues.
gizmodo.com/journalists-st…
Recently, journalists used drones to get footage of immigration detention facilities after the Trump admin blocked access.
Congress is considering legislation that may prevent the press to use drones to report on critical issues.
gizmodo.com/journalists-st…
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The Trump admin has still not reunited over 500 migrant children with their parents.
528 children remained in government-contracted shelters without their parents as of August 20.
23 were under age 5. 343 had parents who were no longer in the U.S. huffingtonpost.com/entry/migrant-…
The Trump admin has still not reunited over 500 migrant children with their parents.
528 children remained in government-contracted shelters without their parents as of August 20.
23 were under age 5. 343 had parents who were no longer in the U.S. huffingtonpost.com/entry/migrant-…
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U.S. to 'redirect' more than $200 million in economic aid for West Bank and Gaza to projects elsewhere - State Dept. official
U.S. to 'redirect' more than $200 million in economic aid for West Bank and Gaza to projects elsewhere - State Dept. official
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Statement from State Dept to Congress on cutting $200 million in aid to West Bank/Gaza:
Statement from State Dept to Congress on cutting $200 million in aid to West Bank/Gaza:
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In the latest move to cruelly punish Palestinian civilians, Trump is redirecting $200 million in humanitarian aid intended for Gaza and the West Bank.
This is a moral outrage and strategic blunder that puts the region at greater risk. jstreet.org/press-releases…
In the latest move to cruelly punish Palestinian civilians, Trump is redirecting $200 million in humanitarian aid intended for Gaza and the West Bank.
This is a moral outrage and strategic blunder that puts the region at greater risk. jstreet.org/press-releases…
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Federal judge goes off on Trump admin for witholding information in transgender troops lawsuit hill.cm/YFnur0G
Federal judge goes off on Trump admin for witholding information in transgender troops lawsuit hill.cm/YFnur0G
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Foxconn, the biz getting some $4,000,000,000 in public subsidies for a Trump-Scott Walker endorsed Wisconsin jobs project, is now declining to say that it still plans to build the type of factory specified in its contracts with state & local gov't.
jsonline.com/story/money/bu…
Foxconn, the biz getting some $4,000,000,000 in public subsidies for a Trump-Scott Walker endorsed Wisconsin jobs project, is now declining to say that it still plans to build the type of factory specified in its contracts with state & local gov't.
jsonline.com/story/money/bu…
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One of the leading promoters of the QAnon conspiracy theory, a Youtuber who goes by the name Lionel, was invited to the White House to meet Trump.
One of the leading promoters of the QAnon conspiracy theory, a Youtuber who goes by the name Lionel, was invited to the White House to meet Trump.
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Russian sources clam up after Paul Ryan, Devin Nunes, Trey Gowdy, Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, et al. undermined their security, CIA officials say nytimes.com/2018/08/24/us/…
Russian sources clam up after Paul Ryan, Devin Nunes, Trey Gowdy, Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, et al. undermined their security, CIA officials say nytimes.com/2018/08/24/us/…
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Trump thanked "the great Jim Jordan" at the Ohio Republican Party's annual dinner, adding, "Don't ever wrestle him."
Jordan is accused by multiple Ohio State wrestlers that he coached of having ignored sexual abuse that they were experiencing.
Trump thanked "the great Jim Jordan" at the Ohio Republican Party's annual dinner, adding, "Don't ever wrestle him."
Jordan is accused by multiple Ohio State wrestlers that he coached of having ignored sexual abuse that they were experiencing.
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Trump spoke for more than 50 minutes, and mentioned Kim Kardashian, Maxine Waters and the NFL repeatedly
But not once did he mention that the most lauded Republican lawmaker in a generation announced today that he is dying.
Trump spoke for more than 50 minutes, and mentioned Kim Kardashian, Maxine Waters and the NFL repeatedly
But not once did he mention that the most lauded Republican lawmaker in a generation announced today that he is dying.
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AP POLL: Trump’s job approval rating is 38% 👍 and 60% 👎.
—18% approve STRONGLY, 43% disapprove STRONGLY
AP POLL: Trump’s job approval rating is 38% 👍 and 60% 👎.
—18% approve STRONGLY, 43% disapprove STRONGLY
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New Yorker cover shows hounds closing in on Trump
New Yorker cover shows hounds closing in on Trump
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"To be sure, Trump could hang on until the 2020 election... But it does seem more likely than once it was that he will go down in disgrace." Great overview of what may be coming, from @EliotACohen, via @TheAtlantic: theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
"To be sure, Trump could hang on until the 2020 election... But it does seem more likely than once it was that he will go down in disgrace." Great overview of what may be coming, from @EliotACohen, via @TheAtlantic: theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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74 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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74 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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Tweet from October 9, 2016.
Tweet from October 9, 2016.
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CNN Exclusive: Former Trump World Tower doorman who claims knowledge of Trump’s relationship with a housekeeper that resulted in a child, now able to speak about his "catch and kill" experience (@soniamoghe)
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CNN Exclusive: Former Trump World Tower doorman who claims knowledge of Trump’s relationship with a housekeeper that resulted in a child, now able to speak about his "catch and kill" experience (@soniamoghe)
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/08/24…
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Judge blocks key provisions of Trump executive orders reining in federal employee labor unions. Order: politi.co/2LoG4lW Awaiting opinion...
Judge blocks key provisions of Trump executive orders reining in federal employee labor unions. Order: politi.co/2LoG4lW Awaiting opinion...
