Trump: Day 600
-Detaining 12,800 Migrant Children
-Diverted $10M From FEMA to ICE
-Suspicious $ Transfers Investigated
-Son Eric Uses Anti-Semitic "Shekels"
-Hosting Fundraiser at Own DC Hotel
-Kremlin-Linked Hacker Pleads Guilty
-198th Day at a Trump Property
-Detaining 12,800 Migrant Children
-Diverted $10M From FEMA to ICE
-Suspicious $ Transfers Investigated
-Son Eric Uses Anti-Semitic "Shekels"
-Hosting Fundraiser at Own DC Hotel
-Kremlin-Linked Hacker Pleads Guilty
-198th Day at a Trump Property
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Day 705 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 705 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 557 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 557 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 344 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 344 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 new GAO report reveals that the Justice Department is not prosecuting people who submit false information to illegally buy guns, such as lying about whether they have a criminal record or have been diagnosed as mentally ill, according to WaPo. washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
A new GAO report reveals that the Justice Department is not prosecuting people who submit false information to illegally buy guns, such as lying about whether they have a criminal record or have been diagnosed as mentally ill, according to WaPo. washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
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Trump's school safety commission won't support new age restrictions for gun purchases: report hill.cm/NTM8haj
Trump's school safety commission won't support new age restrictions for gun purchases: report hill.cm/NTM8haj
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Day 166 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 166 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 166 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 166 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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Another day, no press briefing with Sarah Sanders.
It is remarkable how the Trump White House has all but eliminated the daily briefing with relatively little fanfare.
Another day, no press briefing with Sarah Sanders.
It is remarkable how the Trump White House has all but eliminated the daily briefing with relatively little fanfare.
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Day 145 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
416 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody, as of September 4th.
14 still-separated kids are under 5.
Day 145 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
416 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody, as of September 4th.
14 still-separated kids are under 5.
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The U.S. is now holding a record 12,800 migrant children in detenion, a fivefold increase from May 2017, according to data obtained by NYT.
nytimes.com/2018/09/12/us/…
The U.S. is now holding a record 12,800 migrant children in detenion, a fivefold increase from May 2017, according to data obtained by NYT.
nytimes.com/2018/09/12/us/…
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$10 Million From FEMA Diverted to Pay for Immigration Detention Centers, Document Shows
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$10 Million From FEMA Diverted to Pay for Immigration Detention Centers, Document Shows
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Bennie Thompson, top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee: "We have a president who cares more about locking up families seeking asylum and putting kids in cages than ensuring FEMA has every resource necessary to prepare for and respond to disasters."
Bennie Thompson, top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee: "We have a president who cares more about locking up families seeking asylum and putting kids in cages than ensuring FEMA has every resource necessary to prepare for and respond to disasters."
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It's not just FEMA: ICE quietly got an extra $200 million #PoliceState
cnn.com/2018/09/12/pol…
It's not just FEMA: ICE quietly got an extra $200 million #PoliceState
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Safety.
Dignity.
Human Rights.
For all migrants - women, men, and children.
Safety.
Dignity.
Human Rights.
For all migrants - women, men, and children.
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Day 93 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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Day 93 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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Day 23 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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Day 23 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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Elijah Cummings wants documents relating to Trump's "failure to accurately report debts and payments to his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, for silencing women who alleged extramarital affairs before the election." democrats-oversight.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Elijah Cummings wants documents relating to Trump's "failure to accurately report debts and payments to his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, for silencing women who alleged extramarital affairs before the election." democrats-oversight.house.gov/news/press-rel…
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Ken Starr says on @Morning_Joe that he believes a president can be indicted.
"No one is above the law, and so in my judgement the president can, in fact, be indicted."
Ken Starr says on @Morning_Joe that he believes a president can be indicted.
"No one is above the law, and so in my judgement the president can, in fact, be indicted."
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Buzzfeed has uncovered a "complex web of financial transactions among some of the [Trump Tower meeting] planners & participants who moved money from Russia & Switzerland to the British Virgin Islands, Bangkok, and a small office park in New Jersey." buzzfeednews.com/article/anthon…
Buzzfeed has uncovered a "complex web of financial transactions among some of the [Trump Tower meeting] planners & participants who moved money from Russia & Switzerland to the British Virgin Islands, Bangkok, and a small office park in New Jersey." buzzfeednews.com/article/anthon…
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Erik Prince: Seychelles meeting with Russian banker was “much ado about nothing”
Isn't this the same story as the Trump Tower meeting?
Erik Prince: Seychelles meeting with Russian banker was “much ado about nothing”
Isn't this the same story as the Trump Tower meeting?
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Ex-Trump org. executive Barbara Res writes that she often ignored Trump's orders for being illegal, outrageous, or stupid.
"Trump is really not all that different now, but the stakes are higher. And there aren’t many order refusers anymore either."
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Ex-Trump org. executive Barbara Res writes that she often ignored Trump's orders for being illegal, outrageous, or stupid.
"Trump is really not all that different now, but the stakes are higher. And there aren’t many order refusers anymore either."
nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
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“Get rid of the (expletive) braille. No blind people are going to live in Trump Tower. Just do it,” Trump yelled... nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
“Get rid of the (expletive) braille. No blind people are going to live in Trump Tower. Just do it,” Trump yelled... nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
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Bob Woodward’s 'Fear' is the fastest-selling adult title in three years.
Eric Trump said this morning that Bob Woodward made "three extra shekels at the behest of the American people" with his book.
Bob Woodward’s 'Fear' is the fastest-selling adult title in three years.
Eric Trump said this morning that Bob Woodward made "three extra shekels at the behest of the American people" with his book.
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If you want to see how the neo-Nazis use the term "shekels" take a quick glance at The Daily Stormer. Eric Trump’s ‘three extra shekels’ attack on Bob Woodward is not some accident any more than Hillary Clinton's image over a Star of David.
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If you want to see how the neo-Nazis use the term "shekels" take a quick glance at The Daily Stormer. Eric Trump’s ‘three extra shekels’ attack on Bob Woodward is not some accident any more than Hillary Clinton's image over a Star of David.
rawstory.com/2018/09/eric-t…
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In D.C., Bradley Graham, the co-owner of Politics and Prose, said that the largest bulk purchases went to foreign embassies. "One embassy paid for 13. Another bought four."
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In D.C., Bradley Graham, the co-owner of Politics and Prose, said that the largest bulk purchases went to foreign embassies. "One embassy paid for 13. Another bought four."
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/…
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It took a year for power to be restored to Puerto Rico, and nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the storm. But Trump continues to hail the government’s performance, saying, the feds “did an unappreciated great job.”
It took a year for power to be restored to Puerto Rico, and nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the storm. But Trump continues to hail the government’s performance, saying, the feds “did an unappreciated great job.”
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San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz: Trump "doesn’t understand that this isn’t about him and about his ego. This is about the inability of his administration that he directs to ensure that the appropriate help got to Puerto Rico in time." @MSNBC
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz: Trump "doesn’t understand that this isn’t about him and about his ego. This is about the inability of his administration that he directs to ensure that the appropriate help got to Puerto Rico in time." @MSNBC
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The Trump admin is making it harder for Christian refugees to enter the U.S.
The number of Christian refugees granted entry into the U.S. has dropped by more than 40% over the past year, a decline of almost 11,000 refugees. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
The Trump admin is making it harder for Christian refugees to enter the U.S.
The number of Christian refugees granted entry into the U.S. has dropped by more than 40% over the past year, a decline of almost 11,000 refugees. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
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Trump is authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections.
"Trump’s order covers propaganda and disinformation on social media" which opens the door for Trump to go after reporters, news orgs and social media giants.
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Trump is authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections.
"Trump’s order covers propaganda and disinformation on social media" which opens the door for Trump to go after reporters, news orgs and social media giants.
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Ex-NSA head Mike Rogers says he wished Trump had pushed back more publicly over Russian election interference in Helsinki.
Trump told him, "Mike, you know I'm in a different place." Rogers said that he'd reply, "Sir, this isn't about politics."
thedailybeast.com/ex-nsa-boss-mi…
Ex-NSA head Mike Rogers says he wished Trump had pushed back more publicly over Russian election interference in Helsinki.
Trump told him, "Mike, you know I'm in a different place." Rogers said that he'd reply, "Sir, this isn't about politics."
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58% disapprove of the way Trump is handling the Russia investigation. 30% approve.
72% say Trump should testify under oath if asked by Mueller. 23% say he shouldn't. (via CNN poll)
58% disapprove of the way Trump is handling the Russia investigation. 30% approve.
72% say Trump should testify under oath if asked by Mueller. 23% say he shouldn't. (via CNN poll)
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A newly identified group of 10,000 tweets from nearly 600 Twitter accounts linked to the Kremlin-backed Internet Research Agency shows that the accounts mostly tweeted about the Affordable Care Act, intending to pit one side against the other.
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A newly identified group of 10,000 tweets from nearly 600 Twitter accounts linked to the Kremlin-backed Internet Research Agency shows that the accounts mostly tweeted about the Affordable Care Act, intending to pit one side against the other.
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Pussy Riot spokesperson Pyotr Verzilov has been rushed to a hospital after starting to lose his vision, speech, and ability to move.
Suspected poisoning.
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Pussy Riot spokesperson Pyotr Verzilov has been rushed to a hospital after starting to lose his vision, speech, and ability to move.
Suspected poisoning.
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Russian news reports say a member of Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot has been hospitalized in grave condition for what could be a possible poisoning. apnews.com/f01e0d28af7f4a…
Russian news reports say a member of Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot has been hospitalized in grave condition for what could be a possible poisoning. apnews.com/f01e0d28af7f4a…
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A Russian once known as a spam king pleaded guilty in the U.S. to charges tied to his operation of a worldwide botnet that was used to con users and steal personal information, user names and passwords, Bloomberg reports. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
A Russian once known as a spam king pleaded guilty in the U.S. to charges tied to his operation of a worldwide botnet that was used to con users and steal personal information, user names and passwords, Bloomberg reports. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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"I think I could beat Trump ... because I'm as tough as he is, I'm smarter than he is" said Jamie Dimon.
"And by the way, this wealthy New Yorker actually earned his money," Dimon added. "It wasn't a gift from Daddy." cnbc.com/2018/09/12/jam…
"I think I could beat Trump ... because I'm as tough as he is, I'm smarter than he is" said Jamie Dimon.
"And by the way, this wealthy New Yorker actually earned his money," Dimon added. "It wasn't a gift from Daddy." cnbc.com/2018/09/12/jam…
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"By noon, the bank sent out a statement from Dimon, its chairman and chief executive officer, backtracking completely: 'I should not have said it.'" bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
"By noon, the bank sent out a statement from Dimon, its chairman and chief executive officer, backtracking completely: 'I should not have said it.'" bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Wall Street Journal on the #TrumpTax -
"The recent changes to the tax code are giving business executives a new perk - the opportunity to deduct the entirety of a corporate-jet purchase."
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Wall Street Journal on the #TrumpTax -
"The recent changes to the tax code are giving business executives a new perk - the opportunity to deduct the entirety of a corporate-jet purchase."
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Consider: the US government will spend almost as much on interest payments next year ($390 billion) as it will on the entire Medicaid program ($401 billion).
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Consider: the US government will spend almost as much on interest payments next year ($390 billion) as it will on the entire Medicaid program ($401 billion).
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Trump tells Medal of Honor recipients that they are the best the country has to offer. “See? My ego’s not that big."
Trump tells Medal of Honor recipients that they are the best the country has to offer. “See? My ego’s not that big."
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Scott Pruitt's financial disclosure report for 2017 RELEASED:
Report shows his wife made between $15,000 and $50,000 as a consultant while Pruitt was running the EPA. Not much. But first formal evidence of work she got with help of EPA aides.
Scott Pruitt's financial disclosure report for 2017 RELEASED:
Report shows his wife made between $15,000 and $50,000 as a consultant while Pruitt was running the EPA. Not much. But first formal evidence of work she got with help of EPA aides.
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Scott Pruitt is in talks to work as a consultant to a Kentucky coal mining tycoon, NYT reports.
Of course he is.
nytimes.com/2018/09/12/cli…
Scott Pruitt is in talks to work as a consultant to a Kentucky coal mining tycoon, NYT reports.
Of course he is.
nytimes.com/2018/09/12/cli…
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Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, a key Dem swing vote, says this just now when I asked if she has seen any red flags on Brett Kavanaugh: “Not that I’ve seen so far ... But I’m still reviewing the record.”
The Senate Judiciary will vote tomorrow.
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, a key Dem swing vote, says this just now when I asked if she has seen any red flags on Brett Kavanaugh: “Not that I’ve seen so far ... But I’m still reviewing the record.”
The Senate Judiciary will vote tomorrow.
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Federal judge rules against DeVos rollback of Obama rule protecting students from for-profit schools hill.cm/MwX7yq2
Federal judge rules against DeVos rollback of Obama rule protecting students from for-profit schools hill.cm/MwX7yq2
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Support among independents grows for Trump impeachment CNN POLL
Sept. 6-9
Trump Should Be Impeached
And Removed From Office
Now June
Republicans 8% 9%
Independents 48% 38%
Democrats 78% 77%
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Support among independents grows for Trump impeachment CNN POLL
Sept. 6-9
Trump Should Be Impeached
And Removed From Office
Now June
Republicans 8% 9%
Independents 48% 38%
Democrats 78% 77%
cnn.com/2018/09/12/pol…
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American voters trust the news media more than Trump 54-30%.
Only Republicans and white voters with no college degree trust Trump more than the media. @QuinnipiacPoll
American voters trust the news media more than Trump 54-30%.
Only Republicans and white voters with no college degree trust Trump more than the media. @QuinnipiacPoll
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Democrats have a 14-point edge on the generic congressional ballot in a new @QuinnipiacPoll, 52-38%.
58-27% say Congress should be more of a check on Trump.
Democrats have a 14-point edge on the generic congressional ballot in a new @QuinnipiacPoll, 52-38%.
58-27% say Congress should be more of a check on Trump.
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Democrats lead by 12-points on the generic congressional ballot in a new NPR/Marist poll, 50-38%.
That's up from 7-points back in July.
Democrats lead by 12-points on the generic congressional ballot in a new NPR/Marist poll, 50-38%.
That's up from 7-points back in July.
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Republicans have grown increasingly worried about losing control of the Senate.
"Shipwreck" was how one leading strategist described the situation, adding an expletive to underscore the severity of the party's problems. washingtonpost.com/powerpost/ship…
Republicans have grown increasingly worried about losing control of the Senate.
"Shipwreck" was how one leading strategist described the situation, adding an expletive to underscore the severity of the party's problems. washingtonpost.com/powerpost/ship…
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Cyclist fired for flipping off Trump motorcade is running for office
Cyclist fired for flipping off Trump motorcade is running for office
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"The arbitration was won in the president's favor," @PressSec said on March 7th.
Avenatti said that Sanders's claim was "ludicrous."
"The arbitration was won in the president's favor," @PressSec said on March 7th.
Avenatti said that Sanders's claim was "ludicrous."
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Stormy Daniels announces exclusively on @TheView her plans to release a book titled 'Full Disclosure' Oct. 2 which she says will detail her alleged relationship with Donald Trump. abcn.ws/2CcjBVI
Stormy Daniels announces exclusively on @TheView her plans to release a book titled 'Full Disclosure' Oct. 2 which she says will detail her alleged relationship with Donald Trump. abcn.ws/2CcjBVI
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Trump has arrived at Trump International Hotel in D.C., according to the pool report.
This is Trump's 198th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump has arrived at Trump International Hotel in D.C., according to the pool report.
This is Trump's 198th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Dinner w/Trump: $35,000
Picture w/Trump: $70,000
Talking w/Trump: $100,000
Selling access while personally profiting because it's held at your own hotel: PRICELESS
Dinner w/Trump: $35,000
Picture w/Trump: $70,000
Talking w/Trump: $100,000
Selling access while personally profiting because it's held at your own hotel: PRICELESS
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55 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
55 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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Arkansas Just Kicked 4,000 Low-Income People Off Of Medicaid Due To A Policy Trump Pushed buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmc…
Arkansas Just Kicked 4,000 Low-Income People Off Of Medicaid Due To A Policy Trump Pushed buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmc…
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Nothing on Trump’s schedule for tomorrow, WH says
Nothing on Trump’s schedule for tomorrow, WH says
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WH Schedule for Thursday Sept. 13
WH Schedule for Thursday Sept. 13
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Not only is Mexico *not* paying for a border wall as Trump has insisted they would, but he is now having the US government pay Mexico to deport undocumented immigrants. #Winning nyti.ms/2MkoK2d
Not only is Mexico *not* paying for a border wall as Trump has insisted they would, but he is now having the US government pay Mexico to deport undocumented immigrants. #Winning nyti.ms/2MkoK2d
