Trump: Day 584
-Folds Under Pressure 2 Lower Flag
-Struggles 2 Work Speakerphone
-Announces Incomplete Trade Deal
-Rejects War Council Intervention
-Raises Prospect of Manafort Pardon
-Involved in Scuttling New FBI HQ
-Student Loan Watchdog Resigns
-Kushner Co Fined $210k by NYC
-Folds Under Pressure 2 Lower Flag
-Struggles 2 Work Speakerphone
-Announces Incomplete Trade Deal
-Rejects War Council Intervention
-Raises Prospect of Manafort Pardon
-Involved in Scuttling New FBI HQ
-Student Loan Watchdog Resigns
-Kushner Co Fined $210k by NYC
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Day 689 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 689 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 541 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 541 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 328 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 328 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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Although Trump touted Florida Governor Rick Scott, he has yet to tweet about the shooting in Jacksonville, Florida
Although Trump touted Florida Governor Rick Scott, he has yet to tweet about the shooting in Jacksonville, Florida
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A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a coalition of states seeking to block a Texas-based company from posting online blueprints for how to make 3D-printed guns. m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/…
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a coalition of states seeking to block a Texas-based company from posting online blueprints for how to make 3D-printed guns. m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/…
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Day 150 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 150 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 150 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 150 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 77 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 77 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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North Korean official Kim Yong Chol sent a secret letter to Pompeo that caused Trump to cancel Pompeo's trip to Pyongyang
washingtonpost.com/news/josh-rogi…
North Korean official Kim Yong Chol sent a secret letter to Pompeo that caused Trump to cancel Pompeo's trip to Pyongyang
washingtonpost.com/news/josh-rogi…
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The US is now 'worse off' on North Korea than it was before the Trump-Kim summit, expert says.
cnbc.com/2018/08/27/nor…
The US is now 'worse off' on North Korea than it was before the Trump-Kim summit, expert says.
cnbc.com/2018/08/27/nor…
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Day 7 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 7 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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Trump has complained to advisers about Cohen, saying he can't trust anyone. He's been distracted in meetings, polling staff about legal developments, WaPo reports.
"The whole reason he is freaking out is, he can't get rid of any of this." washingtonpost.com/politics/he-ca…
Trump has complained to advisers about Cohen, saying he can't trust anyone. He's been distracted in meetings, polling staff about legal developments, WaPo reports.
"The whole reason he is freaking out is, he can't get rid of any of this." washingtonpost.com/politics/he-ca…
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After the Cohen plea, White House advisers discussed inviting Trump’s NYC business friends to the White House to stage an “intervention” with Trump before he destroys himself.
vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
After the Cohen plea, White House advisers discussed inviting Trump’s NYC business friends to the White House to stage an “intervention” with Trump before he destroys himself.
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Trump lawyers have come up with a defense that would have him admit to years of affairs and hush payments to argue $$ for Daniels and McDougal was normal and a not campaign expense. Trump won’t admit to infidelity though, sources said.
vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
Trump lawyers have come up with a defense that would have him admit to years of affairs and hush payments to argue $$ for Daniels and McDougal was normal and a not campaign expense. Trump won’t admit to infidelity though, sources said.
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Stormy Daniels says that she'll "happily testify under oath" to Congress about her allegations against Trump to "prove my story is true." mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/s…
Stormy Daniels says that she'll "happily testify under oath" to Congress about her allegations against Trump to "prove my story is true." mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/s…
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This morning the flag was back at full staff atop White House.
Trump did not issue a proclamation on the death of @SenJohnMcCain, which usually calls for flags to remain at half-staff through the day of interment, which is Sunday.
This morning the flag was back at full staff atop White House.
Trump did not issue a proclamation on the death of @SenJohnMcCain, which usually calls for flags to remain at half-staff through the day of interment, which is Sunday.
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Manafort saw managing the 2008 Republican Convention as almost a birthright.
But McCain denied him the job.
He couldn’t abide Manafort's pro-Russian clients—and told him so, a rejection that sent Manafort into a fit of rage. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Manafort saw managing the 2008 Republican Convention as almost a birthright.
But McCain denied him the job.
He couldn’t abide Manafort's pro-Russian clients—and told him so, a rejection that sent Manafort into a fit of rage. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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A Russian charged with hacking LinkedIn is of 'great interest' in a U.S. election interference investigation, a Justice Department official says. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
A Russian charged with hacking LinkedIn is of 'great interest' in a U.S. election interference investigation, a Justice Department official says. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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U.S., Mexico reach partial agreement to resolve trade conflict, a step towards a NAFTA deal.
washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
U.S., Mexico reach partial agreement to resolve trade conflict, a step towards a NAFTA deal.
washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
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LOL. Here's video of Trump when he tried to get the President of Mexico on speakerphone. (via CBS)
LOL. Here's video of Trump when he tried to get the President of Mexico on speakerphone. (via CBS)
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Supremely awkward oval office moment with the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme song:
Supremely awkward oval office moment with the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme song:
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Trump announces trade 'understanding' with Mexico that could lead to overhaul of NAFTA
Reminiscent of the North Korea "deal".
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Trump announces trade 'understanding' with Mexico that could lead to overhaul of NAFTA
Reminiscent of the North Korea "deal".
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"A hug from you would be very nice," Trump tells the president of Mexico as he concludes speakerphone call to announce trade deal.
No mention of Mexico paying for "the wall".
"A hug from you would be very nice," Trump tells the president of Mexico as he concludes speakerphone call to announce trade deal.
No mention of Mexico paying for "the wall".
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Trump declined to answer questions at the end of the announcement.
Trump was asked to reflect on the legacy of Sen. McCain, but declined. Sat silent and cross-armed as press pool was herded out of the Oval Office.
Trump declined to answer questions at the end of the announcement.
Trump was asked to reflect on the legacy of Sen. McCain, but declined. Sat silent and cross-armed as press pool was herded out of the Oval Office.
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So the NAFTA letter goes to Congress on Friday, then a 90-day clock starts ticking, then... So, let's not pretend NAFTA is gone — especially because Trump unilaterally CANNOT strike any brand-new deal without Congressional OK.
(Don't believe me? How's TPP doing?)
So the NAFTA letter goes to Congress on Friday, then a 90-day clock starts ticking, then... So, let's not pretend NAFTA is gone — especially because Trump unilaterally CANNOT strike any brand-new deal without Congressional OK.
(Don't believe me? How's TPP doing?)
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President of Mexico seems to suggest that he doesn't intend to sign a bilateral agreement w/ the U.S. - but rather that he expects the breakthrough in Mexico portion of the talks to be part of a full re-negotiated deal between U.S., Mexico & CANADA.
President of Mexico seems to suggest that he doesn't intend to sign a bilateral agreement w/ the U.S. - but rather that he expects the breakthrough in Mexico portion of the talks to be part of a full re-negotiated deal between U.S., Mexico & CANADA.
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After the conference call, Trump welcomed the President of Kenya.
Trump again did not respond to repeated questions about McCain when he stopped at the Rose Garden or in the Oval Office.
After the conference call, Trump welcomed the President of Kenya.
Trump again did not respond to repeated questions about McCain when he stopped at the Rose Garden or in the Oval Office.
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American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan letter to Trump:
"I strongly urge you to make an appropriate presidential proclamation noting Senator McCain's death and legacy of service to our nation, and that our nation’s flag be half-staffed through his internment."
American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan letter to Trump:
"I strongly urge you to make an appropriate presidential proclamation noting Senator McCain's death and legacy of service to our nation, and that our nation’s flag be half-staffed through his internment."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nation's top official overseeing student loans resigns, citing White House hostility to protecting borrowers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nation's top official overseeing student loans resigns, citing White House hostility to protecting borrowers.
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AP obtained the resignation letter of the top student loan officer, addressed to Mulvaney.
"The damage you've done to the Bureau betrays these families & sacrifices the financial futures of millions of Americans in communities across the country."
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AP obtained the resignation letter of the top student loan officer, addressed to Mulvaney.
"The damage you've done to the Bureau betrays these families & sacrifices the financial futures of millions of Americans in communities across the country."
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Shortly after the receipt of the American Legion letter, the White House flag was lowered to half staff, after being fully raised earlier in the day.
Shortly after the receipt of the American Legion letter, the White House flag was lowered to half staff, after being fully raised earlier in the day.
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Trump reverses course and lowers the flag to honor John McCain.
Trump reverses course and lowers the flag to honor John McCain.
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After public pressure, the White House finally issued a proclamation:
After public pressure, the White House finally issued a proclamation:
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VF reports that Trump continues to raise the possibility of a Manafort pardon, which Don McGahn is against.
Trump has told people he's considering bringing in a new lawyer if McGahn won't draft a pardon. "He really at this point does not care." vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
VF reports that Trump continues to raise the possibility of a Manafort pardon, which Don McGahn is against.
Trump has told people he's considering bringing in a new lawyer if McGahn won't draft a pardon. "He really at this point does not care." vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
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Trump "spent the weekend calling people and screaming," one former White House official tells VF. According to sources, Trump feels cornered with no clear way out. vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
Trump "spent the weekend calling people and screaming," one former White House official tells VF. According to sources, Trump feels cornered with no clear way out. vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/d…
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Paul Manafort's defense team held talks with prosecutors to discuss a possible plea deal ahead of his 2nd trial.
But the talks stalled over issued rasised by Mueller, WSJ reports. wsj.com/articles/manaf…
Paul Manafort's defense team held talks with prosecutors to discuss a possible plea deal ahead of his 2nd trial.
But the talks stalled over issued rasised by Mueller, WSJ reports. wsj.com/articles/manaf…
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Roger Stone says that someone has told Ronan Farrow/The New Yorker that he told Trump about the Wikileaks email dump head of time and exactly what would be in it. He denies the allegations.
Roger Stone says that someone has told Ronan Farrow/The New Yorker that he told Trump about the Wikileaks email dump head of time and exactly what would be in it. He denies the allegations.
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The Kushner family real estate company has been fined $210,000 by New York City regulators following an Associated Press investigation that showed it routinely filed false documents.
cnbc.com/2018/08/27/kus…
The Kushner family real estate company has been fined $210,000 by New York City regulators following an Associated Press investigation that showed it routinely filed false documents.
cnbc.com/2018/08/27/kus…
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GSA IG report details White House involvement in FBI headquarters decision. washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
GSA IG report details White House involvement in FBI headquarters decision. washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
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Trump intervened in plans to turn the FBI HQ across the street from his luxury hotel into a construction zone, then invoked executive privilege to block inspector general from learning what he said in meetings.
Trump intervened in plans to turn the FBI HQ across the street from his luxury hotel into a construction zone, then invoked executive privilege to block inspector general from learning what he said in meetings.
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Today we learned:
1) Trump is mulling firing Sessions after midterms b/c he failed to protect him from probe
2) Trump is mulling a Manafort pardon
These caused barely a ripple.
Trump's authoritarian musings are now seen as routine:
wapo.st/2BQBJbM
Today we learned:
1) Trump is mulling firing Sessions after midterms b/c he failed to protect him from probe
2) Trump is mulling a Manafort pardon
These caused barely a ripple.
Trump's authoritarian musings are now seen as routine:
wapo.st/2BQBJbM
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71 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
71 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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Fascinating read from 2017 that has new relevance in light of the upcoming midterms: Congress has the power to obtain Trump's tax returns and reveal them to the public without his consent, including returns under audit.
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Fascinating read from 2017 that has new relevance in light of the upcoming midterms: Congress has the power to obtain Trump's tax returns and reveal them to the public without his consent, including returns under audit.
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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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“By day’s end, it had become clear that in his stubborn defiance of protocol, the president had single-handedly turned the death of McCain into yet another political firestorm that was all about Trump.” washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
“By day’s end, it had become clear that in his stubborn defiance of protocol, the president had single-handedly turned the death of McCain into yet another political firestorm that was all about Trump.” washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Alec Baldwin to play Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas Wayne, in JOKER. Sources telling me in this version T. Wayne is a cheesy, tanned businessman a la 1980s Trump. hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/al…
Alec Baldwin to play Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas Wayne, in JOKER. Sources telling me in this version T. Wayne is a cheesy, tanned businessman a la 1980s Trump. hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/al…
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On Trump’s schedule tomorrow:
2:45PM - Meet with the President of FIFA
On Trump’s schedule tomorrow:
2:45PM - Meet with the President of FIFA
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An Interior Department official who oversaw last year's drive to shrink two massive national monuments in Utah has left the department to join BP's government affairs team, a spokesman for the energy giant confirmed to WaPo.
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An Interior Department official who oversaw last year's drive to shrink two massive national monuments in Utah has left the department to join BP's government affairs team, a spokesman for the energy giant confirmed to WaPo.
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