Trump: Day 585
-Sz Google Search Results "Rigged"
-Revived Idea of Firing Jeff Sessions
-Warns Violence if GOP Loses Power
-PR Hurricane Death Toll Now 2,975
-Trade Deficit Widens to $72.2 Billion
-Devin Nunes Curious Trip 2 London
-Pence Sz God 'Calling Him' 2B Prez
-Sz Google Search Results "Rigged"
-Revived Idea of Firing Jeff Sessions
-Warns Violence if GOP Loses Power
-PR Hurricane Death Toll Now 2,975
-Trade Deficit Widens to $72.2 Billion
-Devin Nunes Curious Trip 2 London
-Pence Sz God 'Calling Him' 2B Prez
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Day 690 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 690 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 542 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 542 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 329 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 329 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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The owner of a company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns says he has begun selling the blueprints online, despite a court order barring him from posting the plans online. apne.ws/63jOAaX
The owner of a company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns says he has begun selling the blueprints online, despite a court order barring him from posting the plans online. apne.ws/63jOAaX
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Jacksonville shooting suspect was hospitalized in psychiatric facilities: report hill.cm/oHFKIwx
Jacksonville shooting suspect was hospitalized in psychiatric facilities: report hill.cm/oHFKIwx
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Day 151 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 151 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 151 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 151 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 78 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 78 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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Japan says North Korea poses an urgent nuclear threat. South Korea is increasing its economic ties with the country. And Kim Jong Un is exploiting that divide bloom.bg/2PdHGkS
Japan says North Korea poses an urgent nuclear threat. South Korea is increasing its economic ties with the country. And Kim Jong Un is exploiting that divide bloom.bg/2PdHGkS
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Abe repeatedly advised Trump not to halt military exercises with South Korea or entertain an agreement to formally end the Korean War until North Korea takes concrete steps to denuclearize.
“Abe was completely ignored,” said a source close to Abe.
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Abe repeatedly advised Trump not to halt military exercises with South Korea or entertain an agreement to formally end the Korean War until North Korea takes concrete steps to denuclearize.
“Abe was completely ignored,” said a source close to Abe.
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"I remember Pearl Harbor" -- Trump to Japanese PM Shinzo Abe during a tense meeting
Pearl Harbor happened 5 years before Trump was born.
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"I remember Pearl Harbor" -- Trump to Japanese PM Shinzo Abe during a tense meeting
Pearl Harbor happened 5 years before Trump was born.
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BIG PROBLEM. “We have a big problem coming with South Korea,” a senior US official involved in the talks said. “It has reached the point where the South Koreans are determined to press ahead. They no longer feel the need to act in parallel with us.”
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BIG PROBLEM. “We have a big problem coming with South Korea,” a senior US official involved in the talks said. “It has reached the point where the South Koreans are determined to press ahead. They no longer feel the need to act in parallel with us.”
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As feared, #KJU has found a split between the US & South Korea he'll now fully exploit to weaken sanctions & the US position.
It appears the govt of South Korea is moving forward with opening an Inter-Korean Liaison Office with North Korea over the objections of the US.
As feared, #KJU has found a split between the US & South Korea he'll now fully exploit to weaken sanctions & the US position.
It appears the govt of South Korea is moving forward with opening an Inter-Korean Liaison Office with North Korea over the objections of the US.
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Day 8 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 8 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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Mueller's team continued to ask witnesses about Michael Cohen's involvement in the Trump campaign weeks after the FBI raid.
Investigators asked about Cohen conducting personal biz as a Trump Org. employee and why Cohen didn't get a W.H. job.
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Mueller's team continued to ask witnesses about Michael Cohen's involvement in the Trump campaign weeks after the FBI raid.
Investigators asked about Cohen conducting personal biz as a Trump Org. employee and why Cohen didn't get a W.H. job.
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An attorney for a drug dealer began to argue in closing statements last week that a cooperating witness can't be trusted - attempting to cite a "presidential tweet" — before a judge stopped him.
"As I'm going to instruct the jury, it's not illegal."nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-me…
An attorney for a drug dealer began to argue in closing statements last week that a cooperating witness can't be trusted - attempting to cite a "presidential tweet" — before a judge stopped him.
"As I'm going to instruct the jury, it's not illegal."nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-me…
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Michael Cohen has been accused of filing false documents for NYC apartment buildings.
According to a watchdog probe, Cohen and his partners tried to drive out tenants whose rents were kept down by rent stabilization laws so they could hike prices.
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Michael Cohen has been accused of filing false documents for NYC apartment buildings.
According to a watchdog probe, Cohen and his partners tried to drive out tenants whose rents were kept down by rent stabilization laws so they could hike prices.
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One of Paul Manafort's primary bankers had his Manhattan penthouse burglarized overnight, a mysterious break-in that saw a briefcase, iPad and sneakers stolen from the residence, law enforcement sources familiar with the case tell NBC News. nbcnewyork.com/investigations…
One of Paul Manafort's primary bankers had his Manhattan penthouse burglarized overnight, a mysterious break-in that saw a briefcase, iPad and sneakers stolen from the residence, law enforcement sources familiar with the case tell NBC News. nbcnewyork.com/investigations…
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The judge in Paul Manafort's criminal case in D.C. is pushing back opening statements to September 24 — just 43 days before the midterms.
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The judge in Paul Manafort's criminal case in D.C. is pushing back opening statements to September 24 — just 43 days before the midterms.
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The attorney for alleged Russian spy Mariia Butina claims that a video of Butina and Paul Erickson singing 'Beauty and the Beast' proves they're in love and that she isn't a foreign agent.
The attorney for alleged Russian spy Mariia Butina claims that a video of Butina and Paul Erickson singing 'Beauty and the Beast' proves they're in love and that she isn't a foreign agent.
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"It seems that Bruce had two sins: He met with Chris Steele & his wife worked for Fusion GPS. None of that seems wrong to me," ex-fed prosecutor Ken Lowrie said. "Bruce is a straight arrow. He was totally nonpartisan, as we all were expected to be." nyti.ms/2MNxhiz
"It seems that Bruce had two sins: He met with Chris Steele & his wife worked for Fusion GPS. None of that seems wrong to me," ex-fed prosecutor Ken Lowrie said. "Bruce is a straight arrow. He was totally nonpartisan, as we all were expected to be." nyti.ms/2MNxhiz
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Devin Nunes flew to London earlier this month to gather intel on Christopher Steele. But MI5, MI6, and GCHQ didn’t seem interested.
Officials were wary of entertaining Nunes out of fear he was "trying to stir up a controversy."
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Devin Nunes flew to London earlier this month to gather intel on Christopher Steele. But MI5, MI6, and GCHQ didn’t seem interested.
Officials were wary of entertaining Nunes out of fear he was "trying to stir up a controversy."
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Reuters confirms @NatashaBertrand scoop: Devin Nunes sought unsuccessfully to meet with the chiefs of MI5, MI6 and GCHQ on a recent visit to London.
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Reuters confirms @NatashaBertrand scoop: Devin Nunes sought unsuccessfully to meet with the chiefs of MI5, MI6 and GCHQ on a recent visit to London.
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Trump has privately revived the idea of firing Jeff Sessions, WaPo reports.
At least twice this month, Trump vented about the "endless investigation" of his campaign and declared that he needs to fire Sessions for saddling him with the controversy.
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Trump has privately revived the idea of firing Jeff Sessions, WaPo reports.
At least twice this month, Trump vented about the "endless investigation" of his campaign and declared that he needs to fire Sessions for saddling him with the controversy.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump's relationship with Jeff Sessions is "beyond repair" and suggests that the attorney general be replaced cnn.it/2PewpAL
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump's relationship with Jeff Sessions is "beyond repair" and suggests that the attorney general be replaced cnn.it/2PewpAL
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Trump accused Google of rigging search results against him.
Trump accused Google of rigging search results against him.
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Trump’s comments follow a report on Fox Business on Monday evening that said 96% of Google News results for "Trump" came from the "national left-wing media." The segment cited the conservative PJ Media site.
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Trump’s comments follow a report on Fox Business on Monday evening that said 96% of Google News results for "Trump" came from the "national left-wing media." The segment cited the conservative PJ Media site.
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“Dobbs might be considered Trump’s television Treasury secretary, Hannity his chief of staff and Carlson his secretary of state.” washingtonpost.com/politics/the-c…
“Dobbs might be considered Trump’s television Treasury secretary, Hannity his chief of staff and Carlson his secretary of state.” washingtonpost.com/politics/the-c…
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Larry Kudlow says the W.H. is "taking a look" at whether Google and its search engine should be regulated washingtonpost.com/news/morning-m…
Larry Kudlow says the W.H. is "taking a look" at whether Google and its search engine should be regulated washingtonpost.com/news/morning-m…
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Trump's rage-googling of himself should be taken very, very seriously.
Trump is turning GOP voters against mechanisms of accountability that *are* working (media, Mueller) for purpose of maintaining the one that is *not* (the GOP Congress).
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Trump's rage-googling of himself should be taken very, very seriously.
Trump is turning GOP voters against mechanisms of accountability that *are* working (media, Mueller) for purpose of maintaining the one that is *not* (the GOP Congress).
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Trump threatening Google with punishment if they don’t appease his political demands smacks of authoritarianism the likes of which we see from the Chinese government.
Trump threatening Google with punishment if they don’t appease his political demands smacks of authoritarianism the likes of which we see from the Chinese government.
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Google responds after Trump accused it of rigging search results in favor of ‘bad’ coverage, saying: "Search is not used to set a political agenda and we don't bias our results toward any political ideology."
Google responds after Trump accused it of rigging search results in favor of ‘bad’ coverage, saying: "Search is not used to set a political agenda and we don't bias our results toward any political ideology."
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Trump is often both unwelcome and unwilling to perform basic rituals of the office.
"That is one of the consequences of his having defined the presidency in a sectarian way."
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Trump is often both unwelcome and unwilling to perform basic rituals of the office.
"That is one of the consequences of his having defined the presidency in a sectarian way."
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On the President Non Grata: “We’ve kind of elected this apex predator, and you don’t sit T-Rex down at the dinner table.”
On the President Non Grata: “We’ve kind of elected this apex predator, and you don’t sit T-Rex down at the dinner table.”
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New report estimates "2,975 excess deaths in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria," a far larger number than the government's official death toll count of 64, according to new independent report from GWU that was commissioned by island officials. nbcnews.to/2wudlac
New report estimates "2,975 excess deaths in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria," a far larger number than the government's official death toll count of 64, according to new independent report from GWU that was commissioned by island officials. nbcnews.to/2wudlac
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Flashback: In October 2017, Trump said that Puerto Rico officials should be "proud" more haven't died like in "a real catastrophe like Katrina."
Trump gave himself a "10".
Flashback: In October 2017, Trump said that Puerto Rico officials should be "proud" more haven't died like in "a real catastrophe like Katrina."
Trump gave himself a "10".
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Considering the ultimate outcome, it's been a true abdication of congressional responsibility to not have any real investigation into the government's response to the devastation of Puerto Rico.
A Democrat majority House will investigate this!
Considering the ultimate outcome, it's been a true abdication of congressional responsibility to not have any real investigation into the government's response to the devastation of Puerto Rico.
A Democrat majority House will investigate this!
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The Trump admin has pledged to pay $4,700,000,000 to farmers who have been negatively impacted by Trump's tariffs.
Yet, criticize socialism.
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The Trump admin has pledged to pay $4,700,000,000 to farmers who have been negatively impacted by Trump's tariffs.
Yet, criticize socialism.
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Ben Sasse has issued a statement on this Trump tweet:
"This is simply wrong. Trade creates American jobs, period. This is basic economics, and actual American experience for the last 75 years."
Ben Sasse has issued a statement on this Trump tweet:
"This is simply wrong. Trade creates American jobs, period. This is basic economics, and actual American experience for the last 75 years."
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A preliminary report on international trade shows that the U.S. trade deficit widened last month to $72,200,000,000 from $67,900,000,000 in June.
The deficit appears to have widened two months in a row. wsj.com/articles/u-s-t…
A preliminary report on international trade shows that the U.S. trade deficit widened last month to $72,200,000,000 from $67,900,000,000 in June.
The deficit appears to have widened two months in a row. wsj.com/articles/u-s-t…
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Author: Pence thinks God is "calling him" to be president.
Watch your back, Mike.
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Author: Pence thinks God is "calling him" to be president.
Watch your back, Mike.
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16 states ask Supreme Court to cut protections for LGBTQ workers hill.cm/X7jz6gl
16 states ask Supreme Court to cut protections for LGBTQ workers hill.cm/X7jz6gl
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The White House hosted a pastor who says that gay marriage is the creation of Satan and that Christians shouldn't have to follow laws they don't like, according to The Daily Beast.
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The White House hosted a pastor who says that gay marriage is the creation of Satan and that Christians shouldn't have to follow laws they don't like, according to The Daily Beast.
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In a closed-door meeting with evangelical leaders, Trump repeated his debunked claim that he had gotten "rid of" a law forbidding churches and charitable organizations from endorsing political candidates.
In fact, the law remains on the books. nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
In a closed-door meeting with evangelical leaders, Trump repeated his debunked claim that he had gotten "rid of" a law forbidding churches and charitable organizations from endorsing political candidates.
In fact, the law remains on the books. nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
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Trump told Christian leaders that if the GOP loses, "they will overturn everything that we've done & they'll do it quickly and violently. There's violence. When you look at Antifa and you look ... these groups — these are violent people." nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
Trump told Christian leaders that if the GOP loses, "they will overturn everything that we've done & they'll do it quickly and violently. There's violence. When you look at Antifa and you look ... these groups — these are violent people." nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
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A former CIA officer turned House candidate in Virginia says that a Republican-aligned Super Pac improperly disclosed her security application nyti.ms/2MVzfNK
A former CIA officer turned House candidate in Virginia says that a Republican-aligned Super Pac improperly disclosed her security application nyti.ms/2MVzfNK
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This raises lots of questions, but also the possibility the Trump administration is furnishing highly confidential personal information of public-servants-turned-Democratic-candidates to their political opponents.
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This raises lots of questions, but also the possibility the Trump administration is furnishing highly confidential personal information of public-servants-turned-Democratic-candidates to their political opponents.
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Trump-endorsed Rick Scott's portfolio includes earnings last year of at least $2,900,000 in two dozen hedge funds registered in the Cayman Islands.
The investments had a potential value of $62,000,000, according to a financial disclosure statement.
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Trump-endorsed Rick Scott's portfolio includes earnings last year of at least $2,900,000 in two dozen hedge funds registered in the Cayman Islands.
The investments had a potential value of $62,000,000, according to a financial disclosure statement.
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Update: "Leave my wife out of it," demands Rep. Duncan Hunter re: his campaign finance scandal, which he pinned on his wife last week.
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Update: "Leave my wife out of it," demands Rep. Duncan Hunter re: his campaign finance scandal, which he pinned on his wife last week.
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Emails link a former DHS official with white nationalist activists in Washington
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Emails link a former DHS official with white nationalist activists in Washington
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"The Hispanic community are Iowans. They have the same values as Iowans," Rob Tibbetts, the father of Mollie Tibbetts, said in his eulogy, according to The Des Moines Register. "As far as I'm concerned, they're Iowans with better food."
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"The Hispanic community are Iowans. They have the same values as Iowans," Rob Tibbetts, the father of Mollie Tibbetts, said in his eulogy, according to The Des Moines Register. "As far as I'm concerned, they're Iowans with better food."
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Toddler dies after allegedly getting substandard care in ICE facility: "A needless and devastating loss" hill.cm/NUph1Uy
Toddler dies after allegedly getting substandard care in ICE facility: "A needless and devastating loss" hill.cm/NUph1Uy
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One day after announcing trade deal with Mexico, Trump repeats threat Mexico will pay for wall (which Mexico says it will never do): The wall will be paid for very easily by Mexico. It will ultimately be paid for by Mexico."
One day after announcing trade deal with Mexico, Trump repeats threat Mexico will pay for wall (which Mexico says it will never do): The wall will be paid for very easily by Mexico. It will ultimately be paid for by Mexico."
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"The federal govt runs about 60 factories that employed nearly 17,000 prisoners in 2017... Those incarcerated in federal prisons doing custodial work earn between $.12 & $.40 while convicts working in an FPI factory can get as much as $1.15." huffingtonpost.com/entry/prison-s…
"The federal govt runs about 60 factories that employed nearly 17,000 prisoners in 2017... Those incarcerated in federal prisons doing custodial work earn between $.12 & $.40 while convicts working in an FPI factory can get as much as $1.15." huffingtonpost.com/entry/prison-s…
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Senate cut a deal to fast-track votes starting at 3:45p today on 11 nominations—including SEVEN Trump nominees to be district court judges.
Senate cut a deal to fast-track votes starting at 3:45p today on 11 nominations—including SEVEN Trump nominees to be district court judges.
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Trump will have confirmed 33 district court judges, 26 appeals court judges, and 1 Supreme Court justice.
All with lifetime tenure—and most are pretty young.
Long after his presidency fades into history, they'll still be shaping U.S. law.
Trump will have confirmed 33 district court judges, 26 appeals court judges, and 1 Supreme Court justice.
All with lifetime tenure—and most are pretty young.
Long after his presidency fades into history, they'll still be shaping U.S. law.
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After Senate easily confirms slew of district court judges with Democrats' support, @ChuckGrassley announces Judiciary Committee has agreed to release more than 85,000 pages of material on Kavanaugh’s service as a White House lawyer.
We're bartering now?
After Senate easily confirms slew of district court judges with Democrats' support, @ChuckGrassley announces Judiciary Committee has agreed to release more than 85,000 pages of material on Kavanaugh’s service as a White House lawyer.
We're bartering now?
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Where the parties are today: Republicans block Democratic attempts to name building after a Republican instead of a Democrat.
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Where the parties are today: Republicans block Democratic attempts to name building after a Republican instead of a Democrat.
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump boasts that 52 percent of Americans approve of his job performance, but no known poll exists showing such high numbers: apne.ws/6Pd4z6d
AP FACT CHECK: Trump boasts that 52 percent of Americans approve of his job performance, but no known poll exists showing such high numbers: apne.ws/6Pd4z6d
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70 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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70 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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Katherine McPhee knows the importance of voting:
Katherine McPhee knows the importance of voting:
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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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Lindsey Graham on @foxandfriends said that if any other American did what Clinton did with her emails “they’d be in jail” and that Russia did interfere in the election...using the Steele dossier. Topic then moved on to John McCain.
What do they have on Graham?
Lindsey Graham on @foxandfriends said that if any other American did what Clinton did with her emails “they’d be in jail” and that Russia did interfere in the election...using the Steele dossier. Topic then moved on to John McCain.
What do they have on Graham?
