Trump: Day 609
-201st Day at a Trump Property
-Suggests Dr. Christine Ford is Lying
-Ford Camp Given Until 10pm 2 Reply
-Delays Release of Intelligence Docs
-NYT Releases Rosenstein Hit Piece
-Mueller Examining $3.3M Transfer
-China Warns 2 Withdraw Sanctions
-201st Day at a Trump Property
-Suggests Dr. Christine Ford is Lying
-Ford Camp Given Until 10pm 2 Reply
-Delays Release of Intelligence Docs
-NYT Releases Rosenstein Hit Piece
-Mueller Examining $3.3M Transfer
-China Warns 2 Withdraw Sanctions
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Day 714 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 714 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 566 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 566 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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Trump appears to back away from his earlier demand for the "immediate declassification" of various documents and text messages related to the Russia investigation, kicking the issue instead to the Justice Department watchdog
cnn.it/2Dj4ler
Trump appears to back away from his earlier demand for the "immediate declassification" of various documents and text messages related to the Russia investigation, kicking the issue instead to the Justice Department watchdog
cnn.it/2Dj4ler
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Day 355 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 355 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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Trump held a rally last night in Las Vegas three miles from the Mandalay Bay hotel where a gunman opened fire killing 58 people.
Trump made no mention of the shooting.
Trump held a rally last night in Las Vegas three miles from the Mandalay Bay hotel where a gunman opened fire killing 58 people.
Trump made no mention of the shooting.
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Watch Ted Cruz get called out by a mom who lost her daughter in a Texas school shooting.
Watch Ted Cruz get called out by a mom who lost her daughter in a Texas school shooting.
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Last night's shooting in Syracuse, New York, was the 9th mass shooting in the last 7 days in the U.S.: @gundeaths
Last night's shooting in Syracuse, New York, was the 9th mass shooting in the last 7 days in the U.S.: @gundeaths
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@GunDeaths America has seen 25 mass shootings in the 20 days of September, bringing this year's total to 262.
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 25
@GunDeaths America has seen 25 mass shootings in the 20 days of September, bringing this year's total to 262.
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 25
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Day 175 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 175 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 175 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 175 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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Democratic reps set to take powerful committee posts (if they win in Nov.) have prepared lists of people to summon for what could be the House's 1st public hearings on Russia, Politico reports.
The list includes Don Jr., Hope Hicks, Dan Scavino. politico.com/story/2018/09/…
Democratic reps set to take powerful committee posts (if they win in Nov.) have prepared lists of people to summon for what could be the House's 1st public hearings on Russia, Politico reports.
The list includes Don Jr., Hope Hicks, Dan Scavino. politico.com/story/2018/09/…
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No White House press briefing today.
The White House has only held 1 briefing since August 23rd.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/summe…
No White House press briefing today.
The White House has only held 1 briefing since August 23rd.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/summe…
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Day 154 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
182 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody.
6 still-separated kids are under 5.
Day 154 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
182 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody.
6 still-separated kids are under 5.
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The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now a staggering 12,800.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
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The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now a staggering 12,800.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
cbsn.ws/2p4QZZr
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Day 102 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 102 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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Pompeo hopes for meeting between Kim and Trump in “the near future” North Korea zpr.io/68z9c
Pompeo hopes for meeting between Kim and Trump in “the near future” North Korea zpr.io/68z9c
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Day 32 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 32 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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NBC confirms ABC report: Michael Cohen is providing Mueller's team with info on Trump's possible biz dealings with Russia & any contacts his campaign had with Russia during the 2016 election, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.nbcnews.to/2DkQsN4
NBC confirms ABC report: Michael Cohen is providing Mueller's team with info on Trump's possible biz dealings with Russia & any contacts his campaign had with Russia during the 2016 election, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.nbcnews.to/2DkQsN4
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John Dowd, while running Trump's legal team, sought to help pay legal fees for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates by trying to divert money from the W.H. legal defense fund, raising concerns the effort was aimed at stopping them from cooperating. wsj.com/articles/ex-tr…
John Dowd, while running Trump's legal team, sought to help pay legal fees for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates by trying to divert money from the W.H. legal defense fund, raising concerns the effort was aimed at stopping them from cooperating. wsj.com/articles/ex-tr…
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Trump started his day at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
This is Trump's 201st day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump started his day at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
This is Trump's 201st day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Trump, who has, according to WaPo, made more than 5,000 false or misleading claims since taking office, just tweeted that "facts don't matter."
Trump, who has, according to WaPo, made more than 5,000 false or misleading claims since taking office, just tweeted that "facts don't matter."
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A source who has been talking to Trump told Axios "you have no idea" how hard it has been to keep him from attacking Dr. Blasey Ford.
A WH official said: "Hopefully he can keep it together until Monday. That's only, like, another 48 hours right?" axios.com/trump-brett-ka…
A source who has been talking to Trump told Axios "you have no idea" how hard it has been to keep him from attacking Dr. Blasey Ford.
A WH official said: "Hopefully he can keep it together until Monday. That's only, like, another 48 hours right?" axios.com/trump-brett-ka…
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Trump, directly naming Dr. Blasey Ford, seems to be questioning her account because she didn't file a police report after the incident.
Trump, directly naming Dr. Blasey Ford, seems to be questioning her account because she didn't file a police report after the incident.
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This tweet inspired the #WhyIDidntReport hashtag.
Well worth reading the accounts there -- a depressing chronicle of how our society has failed to support women who have been attacked.
This tweet inspired the #WhyIDidntReport hashtag.
Well worth reading the accounts there -- a depressing chronicle of how our society has failed to support women who have been attacked.
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From the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: "The majority of sexual assaults, an estimated 63%, are never reported to the police (Rennison, 2002)."
From the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: "The majority of sexual assaults, an estimated 63%, are never reported to the police (Rennison, 2002)."
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National Sexual Violence Resource Center: "When survivors come forward, many face scrutiny or encounter barriers...when an assault is reported, survivors may feel that their victimization has been...distorted by those who investigate, process, and categorize cases."
National Sexual Violence Resource Center: "When survivors come forward, many face scrutiny or encounter barriers...when an assault is reported, survivors may feel that their victimization has been...distorted by those who investigate, process, and categorize cases."
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Susan Collins says she's "appalled" by Trump's tweet criticizing Dr. Ford.
Collins said it's reasonable for Kavanaugh's confirmation vote to be delayed to allow Ford to testify Wednesday or Thursday and "make it as comfortable as possible."
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Susan Collins says she's "appalled" by Trump's tweet criticizing Dr. Ford.
Collins said it's reasonable for Kavanaugh's confirmation vote to be delayed to allow Ford to testify Wednesday or Thursday and "make it as comfortable as possible."
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Trump's attack on Christine Ford comes amid new polling that shows the gender gap becoming a chasm.
washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…
Trump's attack on Christine Ford comes amid new polling that shows the gender gap becoming a chasm.
washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…
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Christine Blasey Ford will meet with the FBI on Friday afternoon as part of its investigation of death threats she has received since agreeing to come forward with her allegations, her attorney tells WaPo.
wapo.st/2Nwp3fG?tid=ss…
Christine Blasey Ford will meet with the FBI on Friday afternoon as part of its investigation of death threats she has received since agreeing to come forward with her allegations, her attorney tells WaPo.
wapo.st/2Nwp3fG?tid=ss…
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CRC Public Relations, a conservative firm, guided Ed Whelan on his Twitter fiasco, according to Politico.
Its current clients include the Federalist Society and the Judicial Crisis Network, the chief outside groups working to confirm Kavanaugh. politico.com/story/2018/09/…
CRC Public Relations, a conservative firm, guided Ed Whelan on his Twitter fiasco, according to Politico.
Its current clients include the Federalist Society and the Judicial Crisis Network, the chief outside groups working to confirm Kavanaugh. politico.com/story/2018/09/…
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Dr. Ford noticed—before she went public—that Ed Whelan appeared to be looking into her.
Ford emailed a friend Sunday that Whelan looked at her LinkedIn. The email was sent hours before her story was out.
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Dr. Ford noticed—before she went public—that Ed Whelan appeared to be looking into her.
Ford emailed a friend Sunday that Whelan looked at her LinkedIn. The email was sent hours before her story was out.
washingtonpost.com/politics/kavan…
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Democrats are likely to question Kavanaugh directly at the upcoming hearing about whether he knew about or was involved in Ed Whelan's strategy of publicly blaming someone else for the attack on Christine Ford.
washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…
Democrats are likely to question Kavanaugh directly at the upcoming hearing about whether he knew about or was involved in Ed Whelan's strategy of publicly blaming someone else for the attack on Christine Ford.
washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…
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ND Republican senate nominee Kevin Cramer: Christine Blasey Ford's allegation is "even more absurd" than Anita Hill's because Kavanaugh and his accuser were drunk teenagers when the alleged incident occurred.
cnn.com/2018/09/21/pol…
ND Republican senate nominee Kevin Cramer: Christine Blasey Ford's allegation is "even more absurd" than Anita Hill's because Kavanaugh and his accuser were drunk teenagers when the alleged incident occurred.
cnn.com/2018/09/21/pol…
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Ben Carson said at the Values Voters Summit that the Kavanaugh assault allegation is part of a plot by socialists to take over America that dates back more than a century, CNBC reports. cnbc.com/2018/09/21/hud…
Ben Carson said at the Values Voters Summit that the Kavanaugh assault allegation is part of a plot by socialists to take over America that dates back more than a century, CNBC reports. cnbc.com/2018/09/21/hud…
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: “Here’s what I want to tell you —in the very near future, Judge Kavanaugh will be on the United States Supreme Court”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: “Here’s what I want to tell you —in the very near future, Judge Kavanaugh will be on the United States Supreme Court”
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Dr. Ford has indicated to Republicans she doesn't want to fly, in part revealing why she doesn't want the hearing to be on Monday
politico.com/story/2018/09/…
Dr. Ford has indicated to Republicans she doesn't want to fly, in part revealing why she doesn't want the hearing to be on Monday
politico.com/story/2018/09/…
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Ford says she's available to testify starting next Thursday.
Republicans announce they will have a hearing Wednesday.
Shows you how desperate they are to avoid her testimony.
Ford says she's available to testify starting next Thursday.
Republicans announce they will have a hearing Wednesday.
Shows you how desperate they are to avoid her testimony.
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The deadline for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers to respond to the Senate GOP offer for a Wednesday Judiciary Cmte hearing has been extended until 10 pm tonight, two people familiar with the situation tell us. Original deadline was 5 pm.
The deadline for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers to respond to the Senate GOP offer for a Wednesday Judiciary Cmte hearing has been extended until 10 pm tonight, two people familiar with the situation tell us. Original deadline was 5 pm.
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@ChuckGrassley says the Judiciary Cmte will vote Monday on Kavanaugh nomination unless an agreement is reached with Ford by 10 pm tonight
@ChuckGrassley says the Judiciary Cmte will vote Monday on Kavanaugh nomination unless an agreement is reached with Ford by 10 pm tonight
Paused thread awaiting Ford camp response...
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Tick-tock on the Ford testimony talks, per senior D:
--GOP sent counteroffer to Ford's lawyers at 2:30 pm, asked for response by 5 pm
--Ford’s lawyer responds, they need 24 hours to consult with her
--6:30 pm, GOP asked Ford attys to respond by 10 pm
And here we are.
Tick-tock on the Ford testimony talks, per senior D:
--GOP sent counteroffer to Ford's lawyers at 2:30 pm, asked for response by 5 pm
--Ford’s lawyer responds, they need 24 hours to consult with her
--6:30 pm, GOP asked Ford attys to respond by 10 pm
And here we are.
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Montgomery MD PD Chief Tom Manger confirms they will investigate sexual allegations against Brett Kavanaugh if a complaint is filed.
Will Senate vote while there's an active investigation?
Montgomery MD PD Chief Tom Manger confirms they will investigate sexual allegations against Brett Kavanaugh if a complaint is filed.
Will Senate vote while there's an active investigation?
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Letter from Ford's lawyer to Grassley's staff blasts them for announcing Monday vote, asks her to "be given an additional day to make her decision."
Letter from Ford's lawyer to Grassley's staff blasts them for announcing Monday vote, asks her to "be given an additional day to make her decision."
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UPDATE: Ford's atty asks Judiciary Cmte Rs to give her one more day to decide on her response to their proposal.
Now it's back on the Rs to decide how to respond next.
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UPDATE: Ford's atty asks Judiciary Cmte Rs to give her one more day to decide on her response to their proposal.
Now it's back on the Rs to decide how to respond next.
wapo.st/2Nwp3fG?tid=ss…
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The same day Trump Jr. emailed "if it's what you say I love it," $3,300,000 reportedly began moving between two of the men who orchestrated the Trump Tower meeting: Aras Agalarov and Ike Kaveladze.
Mueller is examining the transaction. buzzfeednews.com/article/anthon…
The same day Trump Jr. emailed "if it's what you say I love it," $3,300,000 reportedly began moving between two of the men who orchestrated the Trump Tower meeting: Aras Agalarov and Ike Kaveladze.
Mueller is examining the transaction. buzzfeednews.com/article/anthon…
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Russian diplomats held secret talks in London last year with people close to Julian Assange to assess whether they could help him flee the U.K., the Guardian reports.
One ultimate destination was Russia, where Assange couldn't be extradited.
theguardian.com/world/2018/sep…
Russian diplomats held secret talks in London last year with people close to Julian Assange to assess whether they could help him flee the U.K., the Guardian reports.
One ultimate destination was Russia, where Assange couldn't be extradited.
theguardian.com/world/2018/sep…
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Another Roger Stone associate meets with grand jury in Mueller probe: report hill.cm/3mCvxq3
Another Roger Stone associate meets with grand jury in Mueller probe: report hill.cm/3mCvxq3
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Rod Rosenstein, suggested last year that he secretly record Trump in the WH to "expose the chaos consuming the administration, and he discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office for being unfit." nytimes.com/2018/09/21/us/…
Rod Rosenstein, suggested last year that he secretly record Trump in the WH to "expose the chaos consuming the administration, and he discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office for being unfit." nytimes.com/2018/09/21/us/…
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According to sources, Rosenstein not only confirmed that he was serious about the idea but also followed up by suggesting that other FBI officials who were interviewing to be the bureau's director could also secretly record Trump.
nytimes.com/2018/09/21/us/…
According to sources, Rosenstein not only confirmed that he was serious about the idea but also followed up by suggesting that other FBI officials who were interviewing to be the bureau's director could also secretly record Trump.
nytimes.com/2018/09/21/us/…
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Rod Rosenstein apparently told Andrew McCabe that he might be able to persuade Jeff Sessions and John Kelly to mount an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment, NYT reports.
nytimes.com/2018/09/21/us/…
Rod Rosenstein apparently told Andrew McCabe that he might be able to persuade Jeff Sessions and John Kelly to mount an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment, NYT reports.
nytimes.com/2018/09/21/us/…
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NBC News was told by a source who was in the room that Rosenstein did indeed discuss wearing a wire on the president, but he did so sarcastically. Former FBI director Andrew McCabe appears to have a different recollection.
NBC News was told by a source who was in the room that Rosenstein did indeed discuss wearing a wire on the president, but he did so sarcastically. Former FBI director Andrew McCabe appears to have a different recollection.
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A former DOJ official says any reference by Rosenstein to 25th Amendment would've been a joke because he knows the law and that 25th is harder to invoke than impeachment. Earlier on that point: politi.co/2I4NXND
A former DOJ official says any reference by Rosenstein to 25th Amendment would've been a joke because he knows the law and that 25th is harder to invoke than impeachment. Earlier on that point: politi.co/2I4NXND
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Schumer: “This story must not be used as a pretext for the corrupt purpose of firing Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein in order install an official who will allow the president to interfere with the Special Counsel’s investigation."
Schumer: “This story must not be used as a pretext for the corrupt purpose of firing Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein in order install an official who will allow the president to interfere with the Special Counsel’s investigation."
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Rosenstein statement: '“I never pursued or authorized recording the President and any suggestion that I have ever advocated for the removal of the President is absolutely false.' More: politi.co/2pu8rqH
Rosenstein statement: '“I never pursued or authorized recording the President and any suggestion that I have ever advocated for the removal of the President is absolutely false.' More: politi.co/2pu8rqH
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Barack Obama in Pennsylvania: "The Republicans in Congress right now? They're no check on the White House. They're bending over backwards to shield, to shield folks from scrutiny and accountability." (via ABC)
Barack Obama in Pennsylvania: "The Republicans in Congress right now? They're no check on the White House. They're bending over backwards to shield, to shield folks from scrutiny and accountability." (via ABC)
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CREW says that FLOTUS spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham has been reprimanded for a Hatch Act violation following a complaint from the group. citizensforethics.org/press-release/…
CREW says that FLOTUS spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham has been reprimanded for a Hatch Act violation following a complaint from the group. citizensforethics.org/press-release/…
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A federal court ruled that a Cabinet secretary must provide, for the first time in 19 years, a deposition in a civil case politi.co/2I7KHkk
A federal court ruled that a Cabinet secretary must provide, for the first time in 19 years, a deposition in a civil case politi.co/2I7KHkk
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APNewsBreak: A dam containing a large lake at a North Carolina power plant has been breached by floodwaters from #Florence. It's possible coal ash from an adjacent dump is flowing into the Cape Fear River. apne.ws/c4ymACK
APNewsBreak: A dam containing a large lake at a North Carolina power plant has been breached by floodwaters from #Florence. It's possible coal ash from an adjacent dump is flowing into the Cape Fear River. apne.ws/c4ymACK
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The Latest: Death toll rises to 43 in aftermath of Florence dailym.ai/2pt9GGg via @MailOnline
The Latest: Death toll rises to 43 in aftermath of Florence dailym.ai/2pt9GGg via @MailOnline
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China gives the Trump administration an ultimatum: Withdraw sanctions or "bear the consequences."
nbcnews.to/2NrGhLc
China gives the Trump administration an ultimatum: Withdraw sanctions or "bear the consequences."
nbcnews.to/2NrGhLc
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This will be HILARIOUS.
Cue the Benny Hill music. 😂
This will be HILARIOUS.
Cue the Benny Hill music. 😂
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Trump attends a rally in Springfield, Missouri, after questioning sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh.
Trump attends a rally in Springfield, Missouri, after questioning sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh.
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Trump says he will 'get rid of' a 'lingering stench' at the DOJ at rally in Springfield, Missouri
Who's going to hold Trump accountable?!?
Trump says he will 'get rid of' a 'lingering stench' at the DOJ at rally in Springfield, Missouri
Who's going to hold Trump accountable?!?
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46 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
46 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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Grassley agrees to an extension
Grassley agrees to an extension
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Was Grassley thinking he was tweeting to ... Kavanaugh?
Was Grassley thinking he was tweeting to ... Kavanaugh?
