Trump: Day 615
-207th Day at a Trump Property
-Postpones Meeting with Rosenstein
-Dr. Ford Testifies Against Kavanaugh
-Kava Launches Into Political Rage
-GOP Abandoned Hired Prosecutor
-Undermining a Two-State Solution
-Pence Emails Ordered For Release
-207th Day at a Trump Property
-Postpones Meeting with Rosenstein
-Dr. Ford Testifies Against Kavanaugh
-Kava Launches Into Political Rage
-GOP Abandoned Hired Prosecutor
-Undermining a Two-State Solution
-Pence Emails Ordered For Release
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Day 720 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 720 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 572 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 572 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 361 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 361 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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In the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass shooting, there were widespread calls to ban bump stocks.
But one year later, in most of the country, bump stocks are still legal and available for sale.
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In the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass shooting, there were widespread calls to ban bump stocks.
But one year later, in most of the country, bump stocks are still legal and available for sale.
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“I try to fight it, just keep walking, and I think, ‘You’re at the grocery store. There’s no one behind you with a gun.’" In the year since she was nearly killed in the worst mass shooting in modern US history, she's had to learn to live with fear.
thestar.com/news/world/201…
“I try to fight it, just keep walking, and I think, ‘You’re at the grocery store. There’s no one behind you with a gun.’" In the year since she was nearly killed in the worst mass shooting in modern US history, she's had to learn to live with fear.
thestar.com/news/world/201…
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Since yesterday's thread:
+59 gun deaths
+143 gun injuries
+3 children killed or injured
+5 teenagers killed or injured
+7 armed home invasions
+7 incidents of defensive gun use
+7 unintentional shootings
Since yesterday's thread:
+59 gun deaths
+143 gun injuries
+3 children killed or injured
+5 teenagers killed or injured
+7 armed home invasions
+7 incidents of defensive gun use
+7 unintentional shootings
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Day 181 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 181 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 181 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 181 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 last briefing was September 10th.
The White House has only held 1 briefing since August 23rd.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/summe…
No White House press briefing today.
The last briefing was September 10th.
The White House has only held 1 briefing since August 23rd.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/summe…
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Day 160 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 160 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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63 days past judge's deadline, kidnapped migrant children are still separated from parents
dailykos.com/story/2018/9/2…
63 days past judge's deadline, kidnapped migrant children are still separated from parents
dailykos.com/story/2018/9/2…
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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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Day 108 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 108 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 38 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 38 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 started his day at Trump Tower during his stay in New York marking his 207th day at one of his properties since taking office at our expense.
Trump started his day at Trump Tower during his stay in New York marking his 207th day at one of his properties since taking office at our expense.
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House Democrats prepared to force a vote today on a plan to protect Mueller's probe from interference or unilateral removal by Trump, according to Politico.
politico.com/story/2018/09/…
House Democrats prepared to force a vote today on a plan to protect Mueller's probe from interference or unilateral removal by Trump, according to Politico.
politico.com/story/2018/09/…
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Trump postpones meeting with Rod Rosenstein, White House says they don’t want to `interfere’ with Kavanaugh hearing - AP
Trump postpones meeting with Rod Rosenstein, White House says they don’t want to `interfere’ with Kavanaugh hearing - AP
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Julie Swetnick has spoken on camera.
"From what I experienced firsthand, I don't think he belongs on the Supreme Court," Swetnick said. "I just want the facts to come out ... I want the American people to have those facts and judge for themselves."
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Julie Swetnick has spoken on camera.
"From what I experienced firsthand, I don't think he belongs on the Supreme Court," Swetnick said. "I just want the facts to come out ... I want the American people to have those facts and judge for themselves."
on.msnbc.com/2DB4OsR
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Susan Collins told senators in a private meeting that she was trouble by Julie Swetnick's allegations.
Holding a printout of Swetnick's declaration, she asked why the Judiciary Committee was not issuing a subpoena for Mark Judge.
nytimes.com/2018/09/26/us/…
Susan Collins told senators in a private meeting that she was trouble by Julie Swetnick's allegations.
Holding a printout of Swetnick's declaration, she asked why the Judiciary Committee was not issuing a subpoena for Mark Judge.
nytimes.com/2018/09/26/us/…
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Interviews with ex-classmates turned up less sanguine memories of Kavanaugh and alcohol.
Nearly a dozen others recalled his indulging in heavy drinking—some characterized it as outside the norms. nytimes.com/2018/09/26/us/…
Interviews with ex-classmates turned up less sanguine memories of Kavanaugh and alcohol.
Nearly a dozen others recalled his indulging in heavy drinking—some characterized it as outside the norms. nytimes.com/2018/09/26/us/…
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Several Yale classmates recounted an incident during Kavanaugh's senior year: After a bout of drinking, he tried to break into the enclosed back of a pickup truck belonging to one of them, and later refused to apologize or repair the damage. nytimes.com/2018/09/26/us/…
Several Yale classmates recounted an incident during Kavanaugh's senior year: After a bout of drinking, he tried to break into the enclosed back of a pickup truck belonging to one of them, and later refused to apologize or repair the damage. nytimes.com/2018/09/26/us/…
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Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Claim The Senate Office Building In Washington DC Is 'Their House' As Police Kick Them Out
Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Claim The Senate Office Building In Washington DC Is 'Their House' As Police Kick Them Out
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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford arrived.
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford arrived.
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Courage.
Courage.
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Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearing on Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault accusation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh
Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearing on Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault accusation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh
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Dr. Ford: "I believed he was going to rape me. I tried to yell for help. When I did, Brett put his hand over my mouth to stop me from screaming. This was what terrified me the most, and has had the most lasting impact on my life."
Dr. Ford: "I believed he was going to rape me. I tried to yell for help. When I did, Brett put his hand over my mouth to stop me from screaming. This was what terrified me the most, and has had the most lasting impact on my life."
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Mark Judge's book seems to validate Dr. Ford's timeline of the alleged Kavanaugh assault.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
Mark Judge's book seems to validate Dr. Ford's timeline of the alleged Kavanaugh assault.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
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WATCH: Ford Says She Wanted a Second Front Door Installed On Her Home Because of Alleged Assault
WATCH: Ford Says She Wanted a Second Front Door Installed On Her Home Because of Alleged Assault
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Ford: "I believed he was going to rape me. I tried to yell for help. When I did, Brett put his hand over my mouth to stop me from screaming."
Ford: "I believed he was going to rape me. I tried to yell for help. When I did, Brett put his hand over my mouth to stop me from screaming."
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Sen. Feinstein: “So what you’re telling us is this could not be a case of mistaken identity?”
Dr. Ford: “Absolutely not.”
Sen. Feinstein: “So what you’re telling us is this could not be a case of mistaken identity?”
Dr. Ford: “Absolutely not.”
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Dr. Ford On Fear of Flying: "It's easier for me to travel going that direction when it's a vacation"
Dr. Ford On Fear of Flying: "It's easier for me to travel going that direction when it's a vacation"
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Klobuchar asks Dr. Ford what she'll never forget.
"The stairwell. The living room. The bedroom. The bed on the right side of the room ... the bathroom in close proximity. The laughter. The uproarious laughter. The multiple attempts to escape. The final ability to do so."
Klobuchar asks Dr. Ford what she'll never forget.
"The stairwell. The living room. The bedroom. The bed on the right side of the room ... the bathroom in close proximity. The laughter. The uproarious laughter. The multiple attempts to escape. The final ability to do so."
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Q: What is your most vivid memory of the incident?
"The laughter. The uproarious laughter between the two," Ford says, her voice cracking. "And their having fun at my expense."
Q: What is your most vivid memory of the incident?
"The laughter. The uproarious laughter between the two," Ford says, her voice cracking. "And their having fun at my expense."
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The facial expressions on the Republican side of the dais is very interesting to observe.
The facial expressions on the Republican side of the dais is very interesting to observe.
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The prosecutor Republicans brought on to create distance from this farce criticized the process herself as she concluded her questioning.
The prosecutor Republicans brought on to create distance from this farce criticized the process herself as she concluded her questioning.
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After the Ford session, Lindsey Graham had a meltdown on national TV
After the Ford session, Lindsey Graham had a meltdown on national TV
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Kavanaugh, with anger in his voice: "This confirmation process has become a national disgrace."
Kavanaugh, with anger in his voice: "This confirmation process has become a national disgrace."
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Kavanaugh told the senators that his mom was the local prosecutor when he was in high school.
That's when the alleged assault occurred.
It's a reminder of the privileged position he held back then & another reason Dr. Ford might have been reluctant to come forward.
Kavanaugh told the senators that his mom was the local prosecutor when he was in high school.
That's when the alleged assault occurred.
It's a reminder of the privileged position he held back then & another reason Dr. Ford might have been reluctant to come forward.
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Kavanaugh's attacks on Democrats, Democratic groups and his mention of "revenge on behalf of the Clintons" seem in contrast to his promise of judicial independence.
Kavanaugh's attacks on Democrats, Democratic groups and his mention of "revenge on behalf of the Clintons" seem in contrast to his promise of judicial independence.
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KAVANAUGH: Dr. Ford's claim is not only uncorroborated, it is refuted.
Except, Ford's friend Leland Keyser did not refute Ford's story, she simply said she did not remember it. Keyser went to trouble to make that point clear later.
KAVANAUGH: Dr. Ford's claim is not only uncorroborated, it is refuted.
Except, Ford's friend Leland Keyser did not refute Ford's story, she simply said she did not remember it. Keyser went to trouble to make that point clear later.
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"I don’t believe in crying," Trump said in 2005 to biographer Tim O’Brien. "… It's just not my thing. I have nothing against it when someone cries, but when I see a man cry I view it as a weakness. I don't like seeing men cry." politico.com/magazine/story…
"I don’t believe in crying," Trump said in 2005 to biographer Tim O’Brien. "… It's just not my thing. I have nothing against it when someone cries, but when I see a man cry I view it as a weakness. I don't like seeing men cry." politico.com/magazine/story…
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Dr. Ford's opening statement lasted about 18 minutes.
Judge Kavanaugh's opening statement lasted about 45 minutes.
Dr. Ford's opening statement lasted about 18 minutes.
Judge Kavanaugh's opening statement lasted about 45 minutes.
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Feinstein asked why Kavanaugh isn't asking the FBI to investigate these claims.
He says he will do whatever the Committee wants but does not specifically call for the FBI to investigate.
Feinstein asked why Kavanaugh isn't asking the FBI to investigate these claims.
He says he will do whatever the Committee wants but does not specifically call for the FBI to investigate.
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Kavanaugh would not say that he wants to call Mark Judge as a witness.
He says that Judge has provided sworn testimony.
(Narrator: He didn't)
Kavanaugh would not say that he wants to call Mark Judge as a witness.
He says that Judge has provided sworn testimony.
(Narrator: He didn't)
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Asked whether the character Bart O'Kavanaugh in Mark Judge's book was based on him, Kavanaugh says, "You'd have to ask him."
Leahy responds: "Well, I agree with you there."
Asked whether the character Bart O'Kavanaugh in Mark Judge's book was based on him, Kavanaugh says, "You'd have to ask him."
Leahy responds: "Well, I agree with you there."
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Kavanaugh, testifying that he is innocent, refuses to call on the White House to order an FBI investigation or say why he doesn't want one.
Kavanaugh, testifying that he is innocent, refuses to call on the White House to order an FBI investigation or say why he doesn't want one.
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Republicans begin to speak for themselves and ask Kavanaugh questions.
If Republican senators can speak now and ask questions, what was preventing them from asking questions to Dr. Ford?
Republicans begin to speak for themselves and ask Kavanaugh questions.
If Republican senators can speak now and ask questions, what was preventing them from asking questions to Dr. Ford?
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Senate Republicans brought in a female prosecutor to question Christine Blasey Ford. They sidelined her shortly after she started questioning Brett Kavanaugh.
She was never heard from again.
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Senate Republicans brought in a female prosecutor to question Christine Blasey Ford. They sidelined her shortly after she started questioning Brett Kavanaugh.
She was never heard from again.
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Klobuchar asks Kavanaugh if there was ever a time he drank so much that he couldn't remember what happened or part of what happened. He says no. Then Kavanaugh asks her, "I don't know, have you?"
Later, Kavanaugh persists, "I'm curious if you have."
Klobuchar asks Kavanaugh if there was ever a time he drank so much that he couldn't remember what happened or part of what happened. He says no. Then Kavanaugh asks her, "I don't know, have you?"
Later, Kavanaugh persists, "I'm curious if you have."
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Klobuchar responds after Kavanaugh apologizes: "I would like to add when you have a parent that's an alcoholic, you're pretty careful about drinking."
Klobuchar responds after Kavanaugh apologizes: "I would like to add when you have a parent that's an alcoholic, you're pretty careful about drinking."
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"This is a national disgrace the way you're being treated," @OrrinHatch tells Judge Kavanaugh. Calls the confirmation process worse than what Clarence Thomas had to endure.
"This is a national disgrace the way you're being treated," @OrrinHatch tells Judge Kavanaugh. Calls the confirmation process worse than what Clarence Thomas had to endure.
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Cory Booker on Dr. Ford to Kavanaugh: "She is not a political pawn. She is not orchestrating. She is not part of the Clinton's efforts to get some kind of revenge. She is a woman who came here with corroborating evidence to tell her truth."
Cory Booker on Dr. Ford to Kavanaugh: "She is not a political pawn. She is not orchestrating. She is not part of the Clinton's efforts to get some kind of revenge. She is a woman who came here with corroborating evidence to tell her truth."
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Kavanaugh says that he did not watch Dr. Ford's testimony.
The @WSJ reports Kavanaugh watched Ford’s testimony, contradicting his testimony that he did not.
wsj.com/livecoverage/k…
Kavanaugh says that he did not watch Dr. Ford's testimony.
The @WSJ reports Kavanaugh watched Ford’s testimony, contradicting his testimony that he did not.
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Richard Blumenthal on @hardball: "I refuse to discount and disbelieve Dr. Blasey Ford, who was so credible and powerful today not only in what she remembered but what she, frankly, admitted that she couldn't remember."
Richard Blumenthal on @hardball: "I refuse to discount and disbelieve Dr. Blasey Ford, who was so credible and powerful today not only in what she remembered but what she, frankly, admitted that she couldn't remember."
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Kavanaugh's partisan rage may please Trump and satisfy the Senate GOP, but it was completely improper for a sitting judge and a would-be justice newrepublic.com/article/151440…
Kavanaugh's partisan rage may please Trump and satisfy the Senate GOP, but it was completely improper for a sitting judge and a would-be justice newrepublic.com/article/151440…
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Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Jeff Flake and Joe Manchin are all met before the GOP conference meeting, per @tedbarrettcnn
Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Jeff Flake and Joe Manchin are all met before the GOP conference meeting, per @tedbarrettcnn
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Donnelly, Manchin, Murkowski and Collins are all expected to vote the same way, per senators and aides
Donnelly, Manchin, Murkowski and Collins are all expected to vote the same way, per senators and aides
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@SenBobCorker announces he is a YES on Kavanaugh: “Judge Kavanaugh, like all Americans, deserves the presumption of innocence... While both individuals provided compelling testimony, nothing that has been presented corroborates the allegation...”
@SenBobCorker announces he is a YES on Kavanaugh: “Judge Kavanaugh, like all Americans, deserves the presumption of innocence... While both individuals provided compelling testimony, nothing that has been presented corroborates the allegation...”
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Plan is for the Judiciary Committee to vote tomorrow. Motion to proceed on the Senate floor on Saturday at noon, per senators leaving the meeting
Plan is for the Judiciary Committee to vote tomorrow. Motion to proceed on the Senate floor on Saturday at noon, per senators leaving the meeting
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At United Nations, Palestinian President Abbas says Trump decisions on Jerusalem, U.S. Embassy, aid cuts have undermined two-state solution, reneged on previous commitments - Reuters
At United Nations, Palestinian President Abbas says Trump decisions on Jerusalem, U.S. Embassy, aid cuts have undermined two-state solution, reneged on previous commitments - Reuters
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ A judge has ordered Gov. Eric Holcomb's office to turn over emails among then-Gov. Mike Pence, Trump and Carrier Corp. about Trump's negotiations to prevent Carrier from moving most of its operations from Indianapolis to Mexico.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ A judge has ordered Gov. Eric Holcomb's office to turn over emails among then-Gov. Mike Pence, Trump and Carrier Corp. about Trump's negotiations to prevent Carrier from moving most of its operations from Indianapolis to Mexico.
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Trump has arrived at Trump International Hotel in D.C., according to the pool report.
This is the second Trump property Trump has been at today.
Trump has arrived at Trump International Hotel in D.C., according to the pool report.
This is the second Trump property Trump has been at today.
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40 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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40 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 Editorial Board: "It would be irresponsible for Republicans to insist on an immediate vote. If they do, the responsible vote must be no."
washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-s…
WaPo Editorial Board: "It would be irresponsible for Republicans to insist on an immediate vote. If they do, the responsible vote must be no."
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Mark Judge submits another letter to the Committee, and signs it himself: “I do not recall the events described by Dr. Ford in her testimony before the US Senate Judiciary Committee today. I never saw Brett act in the manner Dr. Ford describes”
Mark Judge submits another letter to the Committee, and signs it himself: “I do not recall the events described by Dr. Ford in her testimony before the US Senate Judiciary Committee today. I never saw Brett act in the manner Dr. Ford describes”
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The American Bar Association calls for an FBI background check before Senate votes to confirm Judge Kavanaugh: "Each appointment to our nation’s Highest Court (as with all others) is simply too important to rush to a vote." nbcnews.to/2OihQ2x
The American Bar Association calls for an FBI background check before Senate votes to confirm Judge Kavanaugh: "Each appointment to our nation’s Highest Court (as with all others) is simply too important to rush to a vote." nbcnews.to/2OihQ2x
