Trump: Day 628
-Pens USA Today Op-Ed Filled w/Lies
-FBI Confirms WH Limited Kav Probe
-Taking Steps 2 Replace AG Sessions
-Seeks 2 Stifle White House Protests
-Promotes 'Junk Insurance' Offering
-DOW Plummets Another 831 Points
-Holds Campaign Rally in Erie, PA
-Pens USA Today Op-Ed Filled w/Lies
-FBI Confirms WH Limited Kav Probe
-Taking Steps 2 Replace AG Sessions
-Seeks 2 Stifle White House Protests
-Promotes 'Junk Insurance' Offering
-DOW Plummets Another 831 Points
-Holds Campaign Rally in Erie, PA
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Day 733 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 733 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 584 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 584 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 374 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 374 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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There have been 279 mass shootings in 36 different states in the 282 completed days of 2018.
There have been 279 mass shootings in 36 different states in the 282 completed days of 2018.
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A month after a mass shooting at its Cincinnati headquarters, Fifth Third Bank is cutting its ties to the gun industry. guns.com/2018/10/09/fif…
A month after a mass shooting at its Cincinnati headquarters, Fifth Third Bank is cutting its ties to the gun industry. guns.com/2018/10/09/fif…
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Day 194 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 194 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 194 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 194 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 173 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
136 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody.
3 still-separated kids are under 5.
Day 173 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
136 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody.
3 still-separated kids are under 5.
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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"
cbsn.ws/2p4QZZr
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DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen: We don't "detain" children, we "process" them and send them to HHS.
DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen: We don't "detain" children, we "process" them and send them to HHS.
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Today marks day 76 since a federal judge’s reunification deadline. Family separation remains a crisis.
Do not forget the children.
dailykos.com/stories/2018/1… #FamiliesBelongTogether
Today marks day 76 since a federal judge’s reunification deadline. Family separation remains a crisis.
Do not forget the children.
dailykos.com/stories/2018/1… #FamiliesBelongTogether
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The zero-tolerance immigration cases are largely symbolic. They’re misdemeanors; most end in people being sentenced to no jail time and a $10 fee.
But they were the mechanism for separating thousands of migrants from their children.
usatoday.com/story/news/201…
The zero-tolerance immigration cases are largely symbolic. They’re misdemeanors; most end in people being sentenced to no jail time and a $10 fee.
But they were the mechanism for separating thousands of migrants from their children.
usatoday.com/story/news/201…
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A Miami dad, an immigrant from Argentina who was applying for permanent residency, lost his wallet this summer.
When he got a call from someone saying it had been found, he went to collect it.
He was greeted by ICE agents, who detained him.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/immigrat…
A Miami dad, an immigrant from Argentina who was applying for permanent residency, lost his wallet this summer.
When he got a call from someone saying it had been found, he went to collect it.
He was greeted by ICE agents, who detained him.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/immigrat…
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Day 121 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 121 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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‘Donald Trump has gotten played by Kim Jong-un’ — Sen. Markey is cutting through Trump’s bullsh*t on North Korea
‘Donald Trump has gotten played by Kim Jong-un’ — Sen. Markey is cutting through Trump’s bullsh*t on North Korea
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South Korea eyes lifting of some sanctions against North Korea to create more momentum for diplomacy aimed at improving relations and defusing the nuclear crisis. aje.io/utkaq
South Korea eyes lifting of some sanctions against North Korea to create more momentum for diplomacy aimed at improving relations and defusing the nuclear crisis. aje.io/utkaq
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Trump on South Korea potentially lifting sanctions on North Korea:
"They do nothing without our approval."
Trump on South Korea potentially lifting sanctions on North Korea:
"They do nothing without our approval."
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Day 51 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 51 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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The Roger Stone aide who's mounting a constitutional challenge to Mueller wants to take his case to the Supreme Court and feels "great" that Brett Kavanaugh will be on the bench to, hopefully, deal a major blow to the Russia investigation.
cnn.com/2018/10/09/pol…
The Roger Stone aide who's mounting a constitutional challenge to Mueller wants to take his case to the Supreme Court and feels "great" that Brett Kavanaugh will be on the bench to, hopefully, deal a major blow to the Russia investigation.
cnn.com/2018/10/09/pol…
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Responding to a lawsuit that alleges the Trump camp & Roger Stone worked with Russia & WikiLeaks to publish hacked DNC emails, Trump lawyers argue the 1st Amendment protects the campaign's "right to disclose information—even stolen information."
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Responding to a lawsuit that alleges the Trump camp & Roger Stone worked with Russia & WikiLeaks to publish hacked DNC emails, Trump lawyers argue the 1st Amendment protects the campaign's "right to disclose information—even stolen information."
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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Richard Pinedo, charged with identity fraud by Mueller, has just been sentenced to one year imprisonment, broken up into six months in prison and six months in home confinement.
Pinedo is the third person to be sentenced in the Mueller probe.
bit.ly/2A2nDRJ
Richard Pinedo, charged with identity fraud by Mueller, has just been sentenced to one year imprisonment, broken up into six months in prison and six months in home confinement.
Pinedo is the third person to be sentenced in the Mueller probe.
bit.ly/2A2nDRJ
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Peter W. Smith was largely dismissed as a bit player in the Russia investigation.
The more we learn, the more he's emerging as a potential central piece.
popular.info/p/the-missing-…
Peter W. Smith was largely dismissed as a bit player in the Russia investigation.
The more we learn, the more he's emerging as a potential central piece.
popular.info/p/the-missing-…
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Peter Smith, the late GOP activist, struck up a relationship with Michael Flynn as early as 2015 and told associates during the campaign that he was using Flynn's connections to help him on his quest to find Clinton's emails, WSJ reports.
wsj.com/articles/late-…
Peter Smith, the late GOP activist, struck up a relationship with Michael Flynn as early as 2015 and told associates during the campaign that he was using Flynn's connections to help him on his quest to find Clinton's emails, WSJ reports.
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In an email reviewed by WSJ, one of Peter Smith's former associates wrote to a friend last week, "As you're aware Peter started a business relationship with Mike Flynn in November 2015. We spoke with him on the day he left for his trip to Moscow." wsj.com/articles/late-…
In an email reviewed by WSJ, one of Peter Smith's former associates wrote to a friend last week, "As you're aware Peter started a business relationship with Mike Flynn in November 2015. We spoke with him on the day he left for his trip to Moscow." wsj.com/articles/late-…
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Trump nominee for @DHSgov post did business with Ukrainian energy interests linked to pro-Russian oligarch who paid Manafort.
Lawyers for Mueller have requested information about the work.
nytimes.com/2018/10/10/us/…
Trump nominee for @DHSgov post did business with Ukrainian energy interests linked to pro-Russian oligarch who paid Manafort.
Lawyers for Mueller have requested information about the work.
nytimes.com/2018/10/10/us/…
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Rick Gates, the government’s star witness in Paul Manafort trial, being sued by his former lawyers for the $369,000 they say he owes them, @BobVanVoris reports.
Rick Gates, the government’s star witness in Paul Manafort trial, being sued by his former lawyers for the $369,000 they say he owes them, @BobVanVoris reports.
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Christopher Steele has finally broken his 18 months of silence in an email to Vanity Fair: "In these strange and troubling times, it is hard to speak unpalatable truths to power, but I believe we all still have a duty to do so." news.sky.com/story/trump-do…
Christopher Steele has finally broken his 18 months of silence in an email to Vanity Fair: "In these strange and troubling times, it is hard to speak unpalatable truths to power, but I believe we all still have a duty to do so." news.sky.com/story/trump-do…
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Christopher Steele: "At a time when governance is so distorted and one-sided, as I believe it currently is in the United States, the media has a key role to play in holding it accountable."
news.sky.com/story/trump-do…
Christopher Steele: "At a time when governance is so distorted and one-sided, as I believe it currently is in the United States, the media has a key role to play in holding it accountable."
news.sky.com/story/trump-do…
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Shortly after Mueller was appointed special counsel, Rosenstein and McCabe got into a tense standoff, each insisting that the other should step aside from the Russia probe, WaPo reports.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Shortly after Mueller was appointed special counsel, Rosenstein and McCabe got into a tense standoff, each insisting that the other should step aside from the Russia probe, WaPo reports.
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Rod Rosenstein had been scheduled to meet with House investigators in aftermath of reports he discussed wearing a wire and invoking 25th Amendment.
But sources say tomorrow’s meeting has been scrapped.
Unclear if they’ll talk before midterms.
Rod Rosenstein had been scheduled to meet with House investigators in aftermath of reports he discussed wearing a wire and invoking 25th Amendment.
But sources say tomorrow’s meeting has been scrapped.
Unclear if they’ll talk before midterms.
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Trump talked recently with Jeff Sessions's own chief of staff about replacing Sessions as attorney general, WaPo reports.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Trump talked recently with Jeff Sessions's own chief of staff about replacing Sessions as attorney general, WaPo reports.
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This whole 4-minute clip is worth watching. Kamala Harris grills FBI Director Chris Wray on the Kavanaugh supplemental background investigation, Wray confirms that the investigation was "limited in scope" by the White House. (via CSPAN)
This whole 4-minute clip is worth watching. Kamala Harris grills FBI Director Chris Wray on the Kavanaugh supplemental background investigation, Wray confirms that the investigation was "limited in scope" by the White House. (via CSPAN)
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@maddow: Why can't (Wray) discuss whether the scope of the investigation included whether Kavanaugh lied to Congress in his testimony? Can that be discussed only in closed session with Senators? Or not at all?
@maddow: Why can't (Wray) discuss whether the scope of the investigation included whether Kavanaugh lied to Congress in his testimony? Can that be discussed only in closed session with Senators? Or not at all?
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WaPo fact-checks Trump's USA Today op-ed, finds "almost every sentence contained a misleading statement or a falsehood."
#TrumpLies washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
WaPo fact-checks Trump's USA Today op-ed, finds "almost every sentence contained a misleading statement or a falsehood."
#TrumpLies washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
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When Trump says he will protect people with preexisting conditions, folks should know the DOJ may be putting those protections (that are part of Obamacare) in jeopardy in federal court.
apnews.com/amp/fab9cf73dc…
When Trump says he will protect people with preexisting conditions, folks should know the DOJ may be putting those protections (that are part of Obamacare) in jeopardy in federal court.
apnews.com/amp/fab9cf73dc…
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The Senate rejected an effort by Democrats to block the Trump admin from promoting short-term healthcare plans as an alternative to Obamacare.
The measure received the support of all 49 Democratic senators and Susan Collins. washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate-re…
The Senate rejected an effort by Democrats to block the Trump admin from promoting short-term healthcare plans as an alternative to Obamacare.
The measure received the support of all 49 Democratic senators and Susan Collins. washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate-re…
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White House announces Trump has five new appeals court nominees — for the 2nd and 9th circuits — and eight new district court nominees.
Trump & the GOP are stacking the courts for generations to come.
White House announces Trump has five new appeals court nominees — for the 2nd and 9th circuits — and eight new district court nominees.
Trump & the GOP are stacking the courts for generations to come.
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Susan Glasser on Nikki Haley: "There's no way she doesn't know this will be interpreted as the most senior woman on the national-security team leaving not even two days after he swears in Kavanaugh." newyorker.com/news/current/w…
Susan Glasser on Nikki Haley: "There's no way she doesn't know this will be interpreted as the most senior woman on the national-security team leaving not even two days after he swears in Kavanaugh." newyorker.com/news/current/w…
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Lisa Murkowski hits back at Trump: I know Alaska "better than he does." apnews.com/3c103f57d1f54b…
Lisa Murkowski hits back at Trump: I know Alaska "better than he does." apnews.com/3c103f57d1f54b…
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"There is, to the best of my knowledge, no chaos in this building. We’ve gotten rid of a few bad actors, but everyone works very, very well together," John Kelly told @Olivianuzzi during an impromptu Oval interview yesterday with Trump.
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"There is, to the best of my knowledge, no chaos in this building. We’ve gotten rid of a few bad actors, but everyone works very, very well together," John Kelly told @Olivianuzzi during an impromptu Oval interview yesterday with Trump.
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"few bad actors":
Yates
Flynn
Walsh
Comey
Dubke
Shaub
McFarland
Corralo
Spicer
Priebus
Mooch
Bannon
Gorka
Icahn
Lotter
Price
Powell
Manigault
Dearborn
McCabe
Porter
Brand
Sorensen
Raffel
Hicks
Cohn
Tillerson
McEntee
McMaster
Shulkin
Anton
Bossert
Pruitt
Short
Haley
"few bad actors":
Yates
Flynn
Walsh
Comey
Dubke
Shaub
McFarland
Corralo
Spicer
Priebus
Mooch
Bannon
Gorka
Icahn
Lotter
Price
Powell
Manigault
Dearborn
McCabe
Porter
Brand
Sorensen
Raffel
Hicks
Cohn
Tillerson
McEntee
McMaster
Shulkin
Anton
Bossert
Pruitt
Short
Haley
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During a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump raised Sheldon Adelson's casino bid to Japanese PM Abe.
The Japanese side was surprised.
"It was totally brought up out of the blue. They were a little incredulous that he would be so brazen."
features.propublica.org/trump-inc-podc…
During a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump raised Sheldon Adelson's casino bid to Japanese PM Abe.
The Japanese side was surprised.
"It was totally brought up out of the blue. They were a little incredulous that he would be so brazen."
features.propublica.org/trump-inc-podc…
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@BIMCO_PS comments: “We anticipated trade lanes to change due to the ongoing trade war between China and the US.
But it’s fair to say that Iran’s massive and sudden appetite for US soya beans is unexcepted"
@BIMCO_PS comments: “We anticipated trade lanes to change due to the ongoing trade war between China and the US.
But it’s fair to say that Iran’s massive and sudden appetite for US soya beans is unexcepted"
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Acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler has repeatedly engaged with inflammatory content on his personal Facebook and Twitter accounts including liking a racist image of Barack and Michelle Obama and retweeting a Pizzagate conspiracy theorist.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/epa-andr…
Acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler has repeatedly engaged with inflammatory content on his personal Facebook and Twitter accounts including liking a racist image of Barack and Michelle Obama and retweeting a Pizzagate conspiracy theorist.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/epa-andr…
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Eric Holder: "Michelle [Obama] always says, 'When they go low, we go high.' No. No. When they go low, we kick them." cnn.com/2018/10/10/pol…
Eric Holder: "Michelle [Obama] always says, 'When they go low, we go high.' No. No. When they go low, we kick them." cnn.com/2018/10/10/pol…
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The proposal would:
✓ close 80 percent of the White House sidewalk
✓ put new limits on spontaneous demonstrations
✓ open the door to charging fees for protesting
aclu.org/blog/free-spee…
The proposal would:
✓ close 80 percent of the White House sidewalk
✓ put new limits on spontaneous demonstrations
✓ open the door to charging fees for protesting
aclu.org/blog/free-spee…
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Kanye West on Trump: "The mob can’t make me not love him. We are both dragon energy." The two will have lunch at the White House on Thursday on.wsj.com/2Pryf23
Kanye West on Trump: "The mob can’t make me not love him. We are both dragon energy." The two will have lunch at the White House on Thursday on.wsj.com/2Pryf23
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Trump explains Hurricane Michael: 'It's like a big tornado'
"When it comes to hurricanes, there's a tremendous amount of wind and water.
You just don't hear about that."
rawstory.com/2018/10/presid…
Trump explains Hurricane Michael: 'It's like a big tornado'
"When it comes to hurricanes, there's a tremendous amount of wind and water.
You just don't hear about that."
rawstory.com/2018/10/presid…
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The DOW suffered its worst loss in eight months plunging more than 800 points as rising interest rates pull investors out of the market; tech stocks were hit the hardest.
The DOW suffered its worst loss in eight months plunging more than 800 points as rising interest rates pull investors out of the market; tech stocks were hit the hardest.
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Today marked the worst market sell-off since February, which analysts attributed in part to trade tensions with China.
WH statement: "The fundamentals and future of the U.S. economy remain incredibly strong."
Trump: “The Fed has gone crazy.”
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Today marked the worst market sell-off since February, which analysts attributed in part to trade tensions with China.
WH statement: "The fundamentals and future of the U.S. economy remain incredibly strong."
Trump: “The Fed has gone crazy.”
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump posts a pic of the crowd attending his rally in Erie, PA that Jim @Acosta took and posted earlier on his twitter page.
Trump posts a pic of the crowd attending his rally in Erie, PA that Jim @Acosta took and posted earlier on his twitter page.
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Via pool, as Trump landed in PA: "Asked if his words about 'enemy of the people' may have contributed to the Khashoggi situation, Trump did not answer."
Via pool, as Trump landed in PA: "Asked if his words about 'enemy of the people' may have contributed to the Khashoggi situation, Trump did not answer."
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FWIW, Khashoggi had been critical of Trump.
He was reportedly banned from Saudi Arabia for it.
independent.co.uk/news/world/mid…
FWIW, Khashoggi had been critical of Trump.
He was reportedly banned from Saudi Arabia for it.
independent.co.uk/news/world/mid…
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Trump mocked the "rules" of the #MeToo movement tonight.
"I used an expression — you know, there’s an expression but under the rules of 'Me Too, I’m not allowed to use that expression anymore."
thehill.com/homenews/admin…
Trump mocked the "rules" of the #MeToo movement tonight.
"I used an expression — you know, there’s an expression but under the rules of 'Me Too, I’m not allowed to use that expression anymore."
thehill.com/homenews/admin…
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27 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
27 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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Chuck Schumer says he supports "any legal effort" to make Trump's tax returns public.
Chuck Schumer says he supports "any legal effort" to make Trump's tax returns public.
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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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President Trump directly accused Hillary Clinton of engaging in a conspiracy with Russia to affect the 2016 election during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump's projection never ends.
nbcnews.to/2CCoYBo
President Trump directly accused Hillary Clinton of engaging in a conspiracy with Russia to affect the 2016 election during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump's projection never ends.
nbcnews.to/2CCoYBo
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Tonight Trump nominated 18 judges, prosecutors, and US marshals (release below).
ALL 18 WERE MALE.
If you selected randomly, the odds of 18/18 being male are 262144 to 1.
Will any @SenateGOP push back on this?
whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…
Tonight Trump nominated 18 judges, prosecutors, and US marshals (release below).
ALL 18 WERE MALE.
If you selected randomly, the odds of 18/18 being male are 262144 to 1.
Will any @SenateGOP push back on this?
whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…
