Trump: Day 633
-Lies About Offering $1M Donation
-Sz "Rogue Killers" 2 Blame 4 Death
-Mnuchin 2 Attend Saudi Conference
-US Deficit jumped to $779B in 2018
-Recvd $150k From FL Club Member
-Seeks 2 Hide Campaign Spending
-ICE $185M Contract Under Review
-Lies About Offering $1M Donation
-Sz "Rogue Killers" 2 Blame 4 Death
-Mnuchin 2 Attend Saudi Conference
-US Deficit jumped to $779B in 2018
-Recvd $150k From FL Club Member
-Seeks 2 Hide Campaign Spending
-ICE $185M Contract Under Review
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Day 738 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 738 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 589 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 589 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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Senate aide pleads guilty to lying in probe of leaks about Carter Page. Admits to undisclosed contacts with reporters, but continues to deny leaking classified info.
Likely sentence 0-6 months politi.co/2CMzu9i
Senate aide pleads guilty to lying in probe of leaks about Carter Page. Admits to undisclosed contacts with reporters, but continues to deny leaking classified info.
Likely sentence 0-6 months politi.co/2CMzu9i
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Day 379 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 379 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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Real-time U.S. gun violence data, 1/1 to 10/15:
—11,515 gun deaths
—22,511 gun injuries
—532 children killed or injured
—2,243 teenagers killed or injured
—1,588 armed home invasions
—1,423 incidents of defensive gun use
—1,263 unintentional shootings
—285 mass shootings
Real-time U.S. gun violence data, 1/1 to 10/15:
—11,515 gun deaths
—22,511 gun injuries
—532 children killed or injured
—2,243 teenagers killed or injured
—1,588 armed home invasions
—1,423 incidents of defensive gun use
—1,263 unintentional shootings
—285 mass shootings
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Day 199 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 199 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 199 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 199 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 178 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 178 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"
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Here's a photo of the Tent city in Tornillo, Texas (holding 12,000+ migrant children) in 2018, alongside a photo of the Japanese-American Concentration Camps in Poston, Arizona (holding 18,000 JAs at its peak) in 1941.
Here's a photo of the Tent city in Tornillo, Texas (holding 12,000+ migrant children) in 2018, alongside a photo of the Japanese-American Concentration Camps in Poston, Arizona (holding 18,000 JAs at its peak) in 1941.
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Federal officials do not use the term “tent city” to describe the shelter at Tornillo, Tex.
They call the tents “soft-sided facilities” or “semi-permanent structures.” nyti.ms/2CJulyv
Federal officials do not use the term “tent city” to describe the shelter at Tornillo, Tex.
They call the tents “soft-sided facilities” or “semi-permanent structures.” nyti.ms/2CJulyv
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ICE awarded $185 million deal to defense contractor under review for holding migrant kids in vacant office: report hill.cm/pbdXuzf
ICE awarded $185 million deal to defense contractor under review for holding migrant kids in vacant office: report hill.cm/pbdXuzf
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A man who spent most of his life in Idaho was deported to Mexico. He died in the California desert, trying to get back to his wife and children.
How many immigrants has this administration directly or indirectly killed?
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A man who spent most of his life in Idaho was deported to Mexico. He died in the California desert, trying to get back to his wife and children.
How many immigrants has this administration directly or indirectly killed?
nyti.ms/2CL6DSN
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Day 126 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 126 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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‘I’m not a baby. I know’: Donald Trump snaps before admitting to ’60 Minutes’ he doesn't know if North Korea is closing nuclear sites
rawstory.com/2018/10/no-one…
‘I’m not a baby. I know’: Donald Trump snaps before admitting to ’60 Minutes’ he doesn't know if North Korea is closing nuclear sites
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Emmanuel Macron, standing beside Moon Jae-in: “We are waiting for precise commitments from Pyongyang to demonstrate its real desire to engage in a dismantlement of its nuclear and ballistic programs” reuters.com/article/us-fra…
Emmanuel Macron, standing beside Moon Jae-in: “We are waiting for precise commitments from Pyongyang to demonstrate its real desire to engage in a dismantlement of its nuclear and ballistic programs” reuters.com/article/us-fra…
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Day 56 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 56 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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A Trump campaign donor and Mar-a-Lago member gave $150,000 to a legal defense fund set up for current and former Trump aides mired in Mueller's investigation, according to a new filing with the IRS.
politico.com/story/2018/10/…
A Trump campaign donor and Mar-a-Lago member gave $150,000 to a legal defense fund set up for current and former Trump aides mired in Mueller's investigation, according to a new filing with the IRS.
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Trump tops $100 million in fundraising for his own reelection
Self-proclaimed billionaire sure is raising a lot of money. Where is this money coming in from?
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Trump tops $100 million in fundraising for his own reelection
Self-proclaimed billionaire sure is raising a lot of money. Where is this money coming in from?
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The TRUMP campaign paid $1.6M over the last 3 months to an in-house ad-buying company it created called AMERICAN MADE MEDIA CONSULTANTS.
The set-up allows the campaign to avoid vendor commissions, & also obscures its spending in @FEC reports. nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/…
The TRUMP campaign paid $1.6M over the last 3 months to an in-house ad-buying company it created called AMERICAN MADE MEDIA CONSULTANTS.
The set-up allows the campaign to avoid vendor commissions, & also obscures its spending in @FEC reports. nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/…
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The Trump campaign paid $173,000 in the 3rd quarter to a law firm that has helped Corey Lewandowski handle inquiries related to the Russia investigations, NYT reports.
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The Trump campaign paid $173,000 in the 3rd quarter to a law firm that has helped Corey Lewandowski handle inquiries related to the Russia investigations, NYT reports.
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DHS finds increasing attempts to hack election systems ahead of the midterms.
3 different methods were used in August in an attempt to access Vermont's online voter registration database, in a previously unreported incident, but were unsuccessful.
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DHS finds increasing attempts to hack election systems ahead of the midterms.
3 different methods were used in August in an attempt to access Vermont's online voter registration database, in a previously unreported incident, but were unsuccessful.
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"The techniques used by the hackers are available to nation-state and non-state hackers alike including malicious e-mails ... The attempted hacks have been intensifying since April and were detected as recently as early October."
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"The techniques used by the hackers are available to nation-state and non-state hackers alike including malicious e-mails ... The attempted hacks have been intensifying since April and were detected as recently as early October."
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Look at Trump’s desperation since networks stopped covering these things live
Look at Trump’s desperation since networks stopped covering these things live
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Elizabeth Warren released DNA results showing she has some Native American ancestry, hitting back at President Trump as she weighs a 2020 run nyti.ms/2COKL90
Elizabeth Warren released DNA results showing she has some Native American ancestry, hitting back at President Trump as she weighs a 2020 run nyti.ms/2COKL90
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Trump tries to claim that he never offered to donate a million dollars if Elizabeth Warren took a DNA rest.
But he did:
Trump tries to claim that he never offered to donate a million dollars if Elizabeth Warren took a DNA rest.
But he did:
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FLASHBACK: Trump on Elizabeth Warren, 7/5/2018: "I will give you a million dollars to your favorite charity, paid for by Trump, if you take the test and it shows you’re an Indian."
FLASHBACK: Trump on Elizabeth Warren, 7/5/2018: "I will give you a million dollars to your favorite charity, paid for by Trump, if you take the test and it shows you’re an Indian."
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Elizabeth Warren's DNA video is meant to send a signal to Democrats: I'm running -- and I am going to fight back. cnn.it/2IXnEt7
Elizabeth Warren's DNA video is meant to send a signal to Democrats: I'm running -- and I am going to fight back. cnn.it/2IXnEt7
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Trump now says that he'll only donate the money he promised if he can do the DNA test himself.
"I'll only do it if I can test her personally, OK? That will not be something I enjoy doing either."
Wait, what?
Trump now says that he'll only donate the money he promised if he can do the DNA test himself.
"I'll only do it if I can test her personally, OK? That will not be something I enjoy doing either."
Wait, what?
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Cleaners are seen entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul hours before the Turkish inspectors investigate the mystery disappearance of Washington post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Cleaners are seen entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul hours before the Turkish inspectors investigate the mystery disappearance of Washington post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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A couple of points:
1) This is roughly the same response Trump had on Putin denying election hacking.
2) WaPo reported that the U.S. intercepted communications of Saudi officials discussing plans to capture Khashoggi before his disappearance.
A couple of points:
1) This is roughly the same response Trump had on Putin denying election hacking.
2) WaPo reported that the U.S. intercepted communications of Saudi officials discussing plans to capture Khashoggi before his disappearance.
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Trump, sounding very similar to his Putin interference denials, says that it could have been "rogue killers" who murdered Jamal Khashoggi.
"It sounded to me like maybe these could have been rogue killers. Who knows?" (via ABC)
Trump, sounding very similar to his Putin interference denials, says that it could have been "rogue killers" who murdered Jamal Khashoggi.
"It sounded to me like maybe these could have been rogue killers. Who knows?" (via ABC)
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Sources say the Saudis are preparing to describe a scenario that would protect MBS from blame.
The source said the royal court would soon put out a narrative that an official within the kingdom's intel services carried out the killing of Khashoggi. nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/…
Sources say the Saudis are preparing to describe a scenario that would protect MBS from blame.
The source said the royal court would soon put out a narrative that an official within the kingdom's intel services carried out the killing of Khashoggi. nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/…
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"The person said Prince Mohammed had approved an interrogation or rendition of Mr. Khashoggi back to Saudi Arabia. But, he said, the Saudi intel official was tragically incompetent as he eagerly sought to prove himself in secretive operations."
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"The person said Prince Mohammed had approved an interrogation or rendition of Mr. Khashoggi back to Saudi Arabia. But, he said, the Saudi intel official was tragically incompetent as he eagerly sought to prove himself in secretive operations."
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USA Today Editorial Board on Trump and Khashoggi: "He has already lapsed into his unfortunate, recurring role as an apologist for brutal leaders who draw his favor."
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USA Today Editorial Board on Trump and Khashoggi: "He has already lapsed into his unfortunate, recurring role as an apologist for brutal leaders who draw his favor."
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Steve Mnuchin, at this time, is still moving forward with plans to attend the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh next week.
nytimes.com/2018/10/15/bus…
Steve Mnuchin, at this time, is still moving forward with plans to attend the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh next week.
nytimes.com/2018/10/15/bus…
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Melania Trump joins Trump as he prepares to depart for Georgia and Florida to survey storm recovery efforts.
Watch the umbrella
Melania Trump joins Trump as he prepares to depart for Georgia and Florida to survey storm recovery efforts.
Watch the umbrella
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The US State Department accidentally sent out a cat photo instead of a meeting invite.
The US State Department accidentally sent out a cat photo instead of a meeting invite.
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So, this actually hangs in the White House.
So, this actually hangs in the White House.
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The Trump admin has been targeting rules aimed at curbing greenhouse-gas emissions. One rule that required greater fuel efficiency for cars & trucks would have reduced CO2 emissions by ~6,000,000,000 tons over the lifetime of the affected vehicles. newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…
The Trump admin has been targeting rules aimed at curbing greenhouse-gas emissions. One rule that required greater fuel efficiency for cars & trucks would have reduced CO2 emissions by ~6,000,000,000 tons over the lifetime of the affected vehicles. newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…
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"Trump has launched a series of trade wars that will damage the global economy next year. Also, the tax cuts that were sold as growth-inspiring will so dramatically increase the US government's deficit that its economy will begin to slow."
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"Trump has launched a series of trade wars that will damage the global economy next year. Also, the tax cuts that were sold as growth-inspiring will so dramatically increase the US government's deficit that its economy will begin to slow."
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The US Deficit jumped to $779 billion in fiscal year 2018. Up 17% from last year, per Treasury Dept.
Last time it was this high was 2012 when US was climbing out of Great Recession.
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The US Deficit jumped to $779 billion in fiscal year 2018. Up 17% from last year, per Treasury Dept.
Last time it was this high was 2012 when US was climbing out of Great Recession.
cnbc.com/id/105507854
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A remarkable trend that continues. Since 1981, the U.S. budget deficit has grown under every Republican president (Reagan, Bush I, Bush II, Trump so far) and fallen under every Democratic president (Clinton, Obama).
A remarkable trend that continues. Since 1981, the U.S. budget deficit has grown under every Republican president (Reagan, Bush I, Bush II, Trump so far) and fallen under every Democratic president (Clinton, Obama).
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You may recall that many Republicans said their tax cuts would "pay for themselves" through increased growth/revenues. In the first nine months, they are not -- by any measure. nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/…
You may recall that many Republicans said their tax cuts would "pay for themselves" through increased growth/revenues. In the first nine months, they are not -- by any measure. nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/…
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Sears has “been obviously improperly run for many years and it’s a shame,” Trump said this morning.
Mnuchin, his Treasury Secretary, was a member of Sears’s board from 2005 until December 2016.
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Sears has “been obviously improperly run for many years and it’s a shame,” Trump said this morning.
Mnuchin, his Treasury Secretary, was a member of Sears’s board from 2005 until December 2016.
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Why is Trump doubling down on the xenophobia, misogyny, and hate rallies?
Because the Trump *policy agenda* isn't energizing GOP voters.
The tax cut has been cycled out of GOP ads and trade is getting awful headlines:
Why is Trump doubling down on the xenophobia, misogyny, and hate rallies?
Because the Trump *policy agenda* isn't energizing GOP voters.
The tax cut has been cycled out of GOP ads and trade is getting awful headlines:
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Robert Lee IV responds to Trump's praise of Robert E. Lee as a 'great general': "He is showing us that he supports an idol of white supremacy and of hatred."
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Robert Lee IV responds to Trump's praise of Robert E. Lee as a 'great general': "He is showing us that he supports an idol of white supremacy and of hatred."
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Former congressman David Jolly has left the Republican Party.
"It's also just a personal rejection of partisanship. It's a very comfortable place for us to be."
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Former congressman David Jolly has left the Republican Party.
"It's also just a personal rejection of partisanship. It's a very comfortable place for us to be."
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Statue of Liberty was made a national monument today 1924:
Statue of Liberty was made a national monument today 1924:
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22 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
22 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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The midterms 22 days away. But working groups inside the intel community charged with overseeing election security are still trying to finalize plans for countering foreign interference in the 2018 elections, officials involved tell The Daily Beast. thebea.st/2CI65wM
The midterms 22 days away. But working groups inside the intel community charged with overseeing election security are still trying to finalize plans for countering foreign interference in the 2018 elections, officials involved tell The Daily Beast. thebea.st/2CI65wM
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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:
