Trump: Day 612
-204th Day at a Trump Property
-Declares That He's an "Honest Guy"
-Will Meet with Rosenstein Thursday
-Sz Kav Accusations 'Totally Political'
-Avenatti Teases New Kav Accuser
-128 Kavanaugh Protestors Arrested
-China Imposes Massive New Tariffs
-204th Day at a Trump Property
-Declares That He's an "Honest Guy"
-Will Meet with Rosenstein Thursday
-Sz Kav Accusations 'Totally Political'
-Avenatti Teases New Kav Accuser
-128 Kavanaugh Protestors Arrested
-China Imposes Massive New Tariffs
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Day 717 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 717 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 569 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 569 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 358 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 358 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 powerful sculpture by Manuel Oliver, who lost his son in the Parkland mass shooting: How many more students will have to hide under their desk from a shooter before the gun violence epidemic is taken seriously?
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A powerful sculpture by Manuel Oliver, who lost his son in the Parkland mass shooting: How many more students will have to hide under their desk from a shooter before the gun violence epidemic is taken seriously?
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Day 178 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 178 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 178 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 178 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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No White House press briefing today.
The White House has only held 1 briefing since August 23rd.
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No White House press briefing today.
The White House has only held 1 briefing since August 23rd.
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Day 157 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 157 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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60 days after judge's reunification order, 182 kidnapped migrant children still in U.S. custody
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60 days after judge's reunification order, 182 kidnapped migrant children still in U.S. custody
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@ACLU: This is a humanitarian crisis. The longer @realDonaldTrump allows it to continue, the harsher the impact it will have on these children's health and wellbeing.
@ACLU: This is a humanitarian crisis. The longer @realDonaldTrump allows it to continue, the harsher the impact it will have on these children's health and wellbeing.
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Reminder: 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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Reminder: 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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Shameful and cruel. The Trump Administration is using migrant children as a means to find and arrest their unauthorized relatives. #FamiliesBelongTogether
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Shameful and cruel. The Trump Administration is using migrant children as a means to find and arrest their unauthorized relatives. #FamiliesBelongTogether
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Day 105 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 105 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 35 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 35 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 on whether he’s worried about Cohen’s cooperation with prosecutors: “no, I’m not, because I’m an honest guy...Michael did that stuff. i do everything straight”
Reminder: Trump's made 5,000+ false or misleading statements since inauguration.
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Trump on whether he’s worried about Cohen’s cooperation with prosecutors: “no, I’m not, because I’m an honest guy...Michael did that stuff. i do everything straight”
Reminder: Trump's made 5,000+ false or misleading statements since inauguration.
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Trump is at Trump Tower during his stay in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, marking his 204th day at one of his properties since taking office at our expense.
Trump is at Trump Tower during his stay in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, marking his 204th day at one of his properties since taking office at our expense.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Trump says allegations against Kavanaugh 'totally political,' says 'I am with him all the way'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Trump says allegations against Kavanaugh 'totally political,' says 'I am with him all the way'
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A meticulous analysis of online activity during the 2016 campaign makes a powerful case that targeted cyberattacks by Russian hackers and trolls were decisive, according to Jane Mayer in New Yorker.
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A meticulous analysis of online activity during the 2016 campaign makes a powerful case that targeted cyberattacks by Russian hackers and trolls were decisive, according to Jane Mayer in New Yorker.
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Jane Mayer writes that when she asked Prof. Jamieson point-blank if she thought Trump would be president without the aid of Russians, she didn't equivocate. 'No,' she said, her face unsmiling. 'If everything else is a constant? No, I do not.' newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…
Jane Mayer writes that when she asked Prof. Jamieson point-blank if she thought Trump would be president without the aid of Russians, she didn't equivocate. 'No,' she said, her face unsmiling. 'If everything else is a constant? No, I do not.' newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…
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Asked if he had conveyed a "dirty offer" to the Trump team in brokering the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting, Rob Goldstone said, "Yes. That is true." nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
Asked if he had conveyed a "dirty offer" to the Trump team in brokering the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting, Rob Goldstone said, "Yes. That is true." nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
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Rob Goldstone acknowledged that Don Jr. came into the room during the Trump Tower meeting anticipating — and very happy to accept — "opposition research" he believed was coming from the Russian government. nbcnews.to/2PW6ePM
Rob Goldstone acknowledged that Don Jr. came into the room during the Trump Tower meeting anticipating — and very happy to accept — "opposition research" he believed was coming from the Russian government. nbcnews.to/2PW6ePM
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An email recently obtained by ABC News suggests Roger Stone sought contact with Julian Assange during what may have been a critical moment in the 2016 campaign. abcnews.go.com/Politics/roger…
An email recently obtained by ABC News suggests Roger Stone sought contact with Julian Assange during what may have been a critical moment in the 2016 campaign. abcnews.go.com/Politics/roger…
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@PressSec Sanders: “At request of Rod Rosenstein, he and Trump had an extended conversation to discuss recent news stories. Because [Trump] is at UN General Assembly and has full schedule w/world leaders, they'll meet Thursday when [Trump] returns to Washington"
@PressSec Sanders: “At request of Rod Rosenstein, he and Trump had an extended conversation to discuss recent news stories. Because [Trump] is at UN General Assembly and has full schedule w/world leaders, they'll meet Thursday when [Trump] returns to Washington"
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@PeteWilliamsNBC reports that Rosenstein has said if Trump wants him gone, they'll have to fire him, and that Rosenstein will refuse to resign and go quietly.
@PeteWilliamsNBC reports that Rosenstein has said if Trump wants him gone, they'll have to fire him, and that Rosenstein will refuse to resign and go quietly.
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Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow says there should be a "time out" in Russia investigation if Rosenstein leaves the admin. mediaite.com/online/trump-l…
Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow says there should be a "time out" in Russia investigation if Rosenstein leaves the admin. mediaite.com/online/trump-l…
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Elijah Cummings is calling on Trey Gowdy to hold an "emergency hearing" if Rosenstein is removed.
"Rosenstein's removal would plunge our nation into uncharted territory, pose a serious & profound threat to continued work of the Special Counsel."
Elijah Cummings is calling on Trey Gowdy to hold an "emergency hearing" if Rosenstein is removed.
"Rosenstein's removal would plunge our nation into uncharted territory, pose a serious & profound threat to continued work of the Special Counsel."
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Jerry Nadler: "[Trump] is willing to subvert major American institutions in service of himself … I’m very concerned that if they fire Rosenstein they’ll put in somebody who'll in fact constrain the investigation and we will not find out what we need to find out." @MSNBC
Jerry Nadler: "[Trump] is willing to subvert major American institutions in service of himself … I’m very concerned that if they fire Rosenstein they’ll put in somebody who'll in fact constrain the investigation and we will not find out what we need to find out." @MSNBC
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Susan Collins could support legislation that would protect the special counsel's investigation if Rosenstein is removed.
Susan Collins could support legislation that would protect the special counsel's investigation if Rosenstein is removed.
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A reminder: Senate GOP leadership rejected attempts to protect Rosenstein (by shielding Mueller) on account of it being unnecessary
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A reminder: Senate GOP leadership rejected attempts to protect Rosenstein (by shielding Mueller) on account of it being unnecessary
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Ahem, we don't elect emperors.
Ahem, we don't elect emperors.
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Kamala Harris calls for Senate to protect Mueller probe as Rosenstein faces potential dismissal
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Kamala Harris calls for Senate to protect Mueller probe as Rosenstein faces potential dismissal
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Gabe Sherman reports that the Rosenstein leak appears to have been a "smoke bomb" to knock Kavanaugh out of the news. “The strategy was to try and do something really big,” said a source familiar with Trump's thinking. vanityfair.com/news/2018/09/t…
Gabe Sherman reports that the Rosenstein leak appears to have been a "smoke bomb" to knock Kavanaugh out of the news. “The strategy was to try and do something really big,” said a source familiar with Trump's thinking. vanityfair.com/news/2018/09/t…
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Mystery event to meet House Intel Chairman Devin Nunes -- a member of Congress -- requires guests to submit to personal search, no cell phone photos, explicitly say who invited them to attend.
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Mystery event to meet House Intel Chairman Devin Nunes -- a member of Congress -- requires guests to submit to personal search, no cell phone photos, explicitly say who invited them to attend.
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Jane Mayer on CBS: "We found classmates had been talking about this for weeks...There'd been an email chain of Yale classmates of Kavanaugh talking about 'will this thing come out' long before Dr. Christine Ford came forward.
We felt the public ought to know about this."
Jane Mayer on CBS: "We found classmates had been talking about this for weeks...There'd been an email chain of Yale classmates of Kavanaugh talking about 'will this thing come out' long before Dr. Christine Ford came forward.
We felt the public ought to know about this."
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No delay for Kavanaugh says the person who, purely out of spite for Obama, held up Cassandra Butts' nomination until she died.
No delay for Kavanaugh says the person who, purely out of spite for Obama, held up Cassandra Butts' nomination until she died.
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Protestors pack the hallway outside @SenatorCollins office - calling on her to oppose Brett Kavanaugh
Protestors pack the hallway outside @SenatorCollins office - calling on her to oppose Brett Kavanaugh
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Protestors, joined by 100+ Yale students (including many from Yale law) moved to Russell Rotunda.
This was a sustained, well-organized, 2+ hour anti-Kavanaugh effort
Protestors, joined by 100+ Yale students (including many from Yale law) moved to Russell Rotunda.
This was a sustained, well-organized, 2+ hour anti-Kavanaugh effort
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Women wearing black walked out of their offices at 1 pm, put their fists in the air and said “believe survivors.” This is just one random park in NYC
Women wearing black walked out of their offices at 1 pm, put their fists in the air and said “believe survivors.” This is just one random park in NYC
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KAVANAUGH wrote a new letter to Grassley & Feinstein: "I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out... The last-minute character assassination will not succeed."
KAVANAUGH wrote a new letter to Grassley & Feinstein: "I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out... The last-minute character assassination will not succeed."
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Trump is growing increasingly frustrated by being mired in a deteriorating situation with Kavanaugh.
On Monday, a Republican briefed on Trump's thinking said Trump has been considering pulling Kavanaugh's nomination.
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Trump is growing increasingly frustrated by being mired in a deteriorating situation with Kavanaugh.
On Monday, a Republican briefed on Trump's thinking said Trump has been considering pulling Kavanaugh's nomination.
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Sources tell Vanity Fair that Trump blamed Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley for agreeing to delay Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's testimony until Thursday. "He thinks they look weak," a Republican briefed on Trump's thinking said. vanityfair.com/news/2018/09/t…
Sources tell Vanity Fair that Trump blamed Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley for agreeing to delay Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's testimony until Thursday. "He thinks they look weak," a Republican briefed on Trump's thinking said. vanityfair.com/news/2018/09/t…
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Mitch McConnell, the man who blocked Merrick Garland from getting onto the Supreme Court, says Democrats have a strategy of “delay, obstruct and resist.”
Mitch McConnell, the man who blocked Merrick Garland from getting onto the Supreme Court, says Democrats have a strategy of “delay, obstruct and resist.”
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Letter from Dr. Blasey Ford to Chuck Grassley released. "While I am frightened, please know, my fear will not hold me back from testifying."
Letter from Dr. Blasey Ford to Chuck Grassley released. "While I am frightened, please know, my fear will not hold me back from testifying."
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Grassley spokesman says that from their standpoint, "everything is resolved at this point" re: Thursday hearing including allowing GOP to use female staff attorneys.
Grassley spokesman says that from their standpoint, "everything is resolved at this point" re: Thursday hearing including allowing GOP to use female staff attorneys.
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In new letter from Dr Ford’s Attorney to the Committee, they again object to having outside counsel ask the questions for republicans at the hearing, and ask for the name & resume of who that person will be.
The Senate should be asking questions!
In new letter from Dr Ford’s Attorney to the Committee, they again object to having outside counsel ask the questions for republicans at the hearing, and ask for the name & resume of who that person will be.
The Senate should be asking questions!
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Two former classmates of Kavanaugh do not wish to dispute Deborah Ramirez's claims.
Two former classmates of Kavanaugh do not wish to dispute Deborah Ramirez's claims.
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Louisa Garry, one of the former Kavanaugh classmates who asked the New Yorker to remove her name from a statement of support for Kavanaugh, seems to be the same Louisa Garry who appears in a Judicial Crisis Network ad supporting Kavanaugh.
Louisa Garry, one of the former Kavanaugh classmates who asked the New Yorker to remove her name from a statement of support for Kavanaugh, seems to be the same Louisa Garry who appears in a Judicial Crisis Network ad supporting Kavanaugh.
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In new excerpt from Fox interview, Kavanaugh says he was a virgin in high school and "many years thereafter."
This, on its own, disproves neither claim.
In new excerpt from Fox interview, Kavanaugh says he was a virgin in high school and "many years thereafter."
This, on its own, disproves neither claim.
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Brett Kavanaugh and several classmates at Georgetown Prep referred to themselves as "Renate Alumni" in the 1983 yearbook, NYT reports. It is apparently a reference to a student at a nearby Catholic girls' school. nytimes.com/2018/09/24/bus…
Brett Kavanaugh and several classmates at Georgetown Prep referred to themselves as "Renate Alumni" in the 1983 yearbook, NYT reports. It is apparently a reference to a student at a nearby Catholic girls' school. nytimes.com/2018/09/24/bus…
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"They were very disrespectful, at least verbally, with Renate," said Sean Hagan, a Georgetown Prep student at the time, referring to Judge Kavanaugh and his teammates. "I can't express how disgusted I am with them, then and now."
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"They were very disrespectful, at least verbally, with Renate," said Sean Hagan, a Georgetown Prep student at the time, referring to Judge Kavanaugh and his teammates. "I can't express how disgusted I am with them, then and now."
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@JohnCornyn says the Senate Judiciary Cmte may vote Friday on Kavanaugh nomination
@JohnCornyn says the Senate Judiciary Cmte may vote Friday on Kavanaugh nomination
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Michael Avenatti: New client will go public with info about Kavanaugh sexual assault hill.cm/qTEGdRe
Michael Avenatti: New client will go public with info about Kavanaugh sexual assault hill.cm/qTEGdRe
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Michael Avenatti tells @maddow that he represents a woman who he describes as a "witness and victim," as well as additional corroborating witnesses as to what she will allege against Kavanaugh in the next 48 hours.
Michael Avenatti tells @maddow that he represents a woman who he describes as a "witness and victim," as well as additional corroborating witnesses as to what she will allege against Kavanaugh in the next 48 hours.
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The Trump administration on Monday repealed a mandate that would have required trains carrying crude oil to use special brakes with new technology.
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The Trump administration on Monday repealed a mandate that would have required trains carrying crude oil to use special brakes with new technology.
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China imposes massive new tariffs on US hill.cm/7gxpOQP
China imposes massive new tariffs on US hill.cm/7gxpOQP
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From angry bourbon makers in Tennessee to frustrated cherry farmers in Washington state, Trump's trade wars are making life miserable for GOP candidates in 2018.
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From angry bourbon makers in Tennessee to frustrated cherry farmers in Washington state, Trump's trade wars are making life miserable for GOP candidates in 2018.
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Trump says he's "absolute no" on statehood for Puerto Rico as long as critics such as San Juan's mayor remain in office.
He doesn't get a vote.
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Trump says he's "absolute no" on statehood for Puerto Rico as long as critics such as San Juan's mayor remain in office.
He doesn't get a vote.
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US to approve import of black rhino killed in hunt.
The World Wildlife Foundation estimates there are currently fewer than 5,500 wild black rhinos left.
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US to approve import of black rhino killed in hunt.
The World Wildlife Foundation estimates there are currently fewer than 5,500 wild black rhinos left.
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43 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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43 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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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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WaPo’s @Gabriel_Pogrund found Mark Judge holed up in Bethany Beach, Del. He declined comment. His lawyer said he’s a recovering alcoholic and under much stress.
Considering the accusations involve intoxication, this seems important.
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WaPo’s @Gabriel_Pogrund found Mark Judge holed up in Bethany Beach, Del. He declined comment. His lawyer said he’s a recovering alcoholic and under much stress.
Considering the accusations involve intoxication, this seems important.
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"False Acquisitions"
"False Acquisitions"
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Wow! Statement from Kavanaugh's college roommate.
Wow! Statement from Kavanaugh's college roommate.
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Brett Kavanaugh's freshman-year roommate at Yale said in a statement Monday that "Brett was a notably heavy drinker" and that he believes Kavanuagh's accuser, Debbie Ramirez axios.com/brett-kavanaug…
Brett Kavanaugh's freshman-year roommate at Yale said in a statement Monday that "Brett was a notably heavy drinker" and that he believes Kavanuagh's accuser, Debbie Ramirez axios.com/brett-kavanaug…
