Trump: Day 648
-Seeks 2 End Birthright Citizenship
-Lied About US Jobs From Arms Deal
-Going 2 Issue $1.338T in New Debt
-Visits Pittsburgh Despite Opposition
-Anti-Semitism Post Remains Open
-Zinke Facing Dept of Justice Probe
-Crazy Cabal Tried 2 Smear Mueller
-Seeks 2 End Birthright Citizenship
-Lied About US Jobs From Arms Deal
-Going 2 Issue $1.338T in New Debt
-Visits Pittsburgh Despite Opposition
-Anti-Semitism Post Remains Open
-Zinke Facing Dept of Justice Probe
-Crazy Cabal Tried 2 Smear Mueller
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Day 753 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 753 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 604 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 604 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 394 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 394 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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According to @GunDeaths, there have now been 298 American mass shootings in 36 different states in the 302 completed days of 2018.
According to @GunDeaths, there have now been 298 American mass shootings in 36 different states in the 302 completed days of 2018.
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Real-time USA gun violence numbers for 2018:
•12,105 gun deaths
•23,598 gun injuries
•557 children shot
•2,351 teenagers shot
•1,669 armed home invasions
•1,490 defensive gun use incidents
•1,325 unintentional shootings
•298 mass shootings
Real-time USA gun violence numbers for 2018:
•12,105 gun deaths
•23,598 gun injuries
•557 children shot
•2,351 teenagers shot
•1,669 armed home invasions
•1,490 defensive gun use incidents
•1,325 unintentional shootings
•298 mass shootings
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Mark Hetfield, the CEO of HIAS, the group targeted by the Pittsburgh shooter, says he hasn't had a call for the White House or the State Department. msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
Mark Hetfield, the CEO of HIAS, the group targeted by the Pittsburgh shooter, says he hasn't had a call for the White House or the State Department. msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto: "Once you arm and have people in synagogues, in mosques, in churches, and schools, you start to have them in daycares ... We might as well move into a prison at that point because we're living in a police state."
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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto: "Once you arm and have people in synagogues, in mosques, in churches, and schools, you start to have them in daycares ... We might as well move into a prison at that point because we're living in a police state."
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed new restrictions on the sale of guns and ammunition in the wake of the Tree of Life mass shooting, including legislation blocking people who are barred from purchasing guns from purchasing ammunition.
wsj.com/articles/after…
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed new restrictions on the sale of guns and ammunition in the wake of the Tree of Life mass shooting, including legislation blocking people who are barred from purchasing guns from purchasing ammunition.
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Synagogue shooting victim's family rejects offer to meet Trump: 'He was blaming the community'
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Synagogue shooting victim's family rejects offer to meet Trump: 'He was blaming the community'
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Declined to join Trump in Pittsburgh:
* Ryan
* Pelosi
* McConnell
* Schumer
* Mayor Bill Peduto
* Sen. Pat Toomey
* Gov. Tom Wolf
* Allegheny Co. Exec. Rich Fitzgerald
* Conor Lamb, who reps the area, said he wasn't invited to any event
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Declined to join Trump in Pittsburgh:
* Ryan
* Pelosi
* McConnell
* Schumer
* Mayor Bill Peduto
* Sen. Pat Toomey
* Gov. Tom Wolf
* Allegheny Co. Exec. Rich Fitzgerald
* Conor Lamb, who reps the area, said he wasn't invited to any event
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Pool: "Once in central Pittsburgh there were thick groups of pedestrians watching the motorcade ... At a couple places people had their thumbs down or a middle finger up. 'We didn’t invite you here,' one man holding a baby was heard shouting. 'Trump♥️Nazis' said one sign."
Pool: "Once in central Pittsburgh there were thick groups of pedestrians watching the motorcade ... At a couple places people had their thumbs down or a middle finger up. 'We didn’t invite you here,' one man holding a baby was heard shouting. 'Trump♥️Nazis' said one sign."
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Holding signs that say "denounce white nationalism," a mass of protesters sings in Pittsburgh as Trump and the first family visit the Tree of Life synagogue in the wake of deadly mass shooting.
Holding signs that say "denounce white nationalism," a mass of protesters sings in Pittsburgh as Trump and the first family visit the Tree of Life synagogue in the wake of deadly mass shooting.
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Trump could hear the thousands of protesters down the street as he showed up unwanted and uninvited to the scene of the synagogue shooting.
Trump could hear the thousands of protesters down the street as he showed up unwanted and uninvited to the scene of the synagogue shooting.
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Pittsburgh Penguins players are wearing special "Stronger Than Hate" patches on their jerseys for tonight's game against the New York Islanders. nhl.com/penguins/news/…
Pittsburgh Penguins players are wearing special "Stronger Than Hate" patches on their jerseys for tonight's game against the New York Islanders. nhl.com/penguins/news/…
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Pharrell has sent Trump a legal threat for playing 'Happy' after the synagogue shooting.
"On the day of the mass murder of 11 human beings at the hands of a deranged 'nationalist,' you played his song 'Happy' to a crowd at a political event."
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Pharrell has sent Trump a legal threat for playing 'Happy' after the synagogue shooting.
"On the day of the mass murder of 11 human beings at the hands of a deranged 'nationalist,' you played his song 'Happy' to a crowd at a political event."
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Day 214 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 214 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 214 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 214 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 193 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
66 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody.
1 still-separated child is under 5.
Day 193 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
66 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody.
1 still-separated child is 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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US troops at the border would also outnumber the group of migrants moving toward the border by more than two to one.
Two-thirds of those migrants are women and children. buzzfeednews.com/article/verabe…
US troops at the border would also outnumber the group of migrants moving toward the border by more than two to one.
Two-thirds of those migrants are women and children. buzzfeednews.com/article/verabe…
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Chris Coons: "Democrats have repeatedly voted to invest in border security. [Trump] is spreading a falsehood that somehow Democrats believe in open borders.
Nothing could be further from the truth."
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Chris Coons: "Democrats have repeatedly voted to invest in border security. [Trump] is spreading a falsehood that somehow Democrats believe in open borders.
Nothing could be further from the truth."
on.msnbc.com/2Q4N9LJ
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Whoa! Masked U.S. agents closed a border crossing to prepare for the caravan...that's 1,500 miles away, @JustinGlawe reports
thedailybeast.com/dhs-agents-in-…
Whoa! Masked U.S. agents closed a border crossing to prepare for the caravan...that's 1,500 miles away, @JustinGlawe reports
thedailybeast.com/dhs-agents-in-…
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Day 141 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 141 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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Kim Jong Un *Is* different from his father and grandfather.
Unlike them, he has thermonuclear weapons and ICBMs to deliver them.
nytimes.com/2018/10/29/wor…
Kim Jong Un *Is* different from his father and grandfather.
Unlike them, he has thermonuclear weapons and ICBMs to deliver them.
nytimes.com/2018/10/29/wor…
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Day 71 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 71 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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Day 12 since Saudi Arabia acknowledged the death of U.S. resident, WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi, claiming he died from an alleged October 2nd "fist fight" inside their Turkey consulate.
Where's his body?
The U.S. has yet to launch an investigation or impose sanctions.
Day 12 since Saudi Arabia acknowledged the death of U.S. resident, WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi, claiming he died from an alleged October 2nd "fist fight" inside their Turkey consulate.
Where's his body?
The U.S. has yet to launch an investigation or impose sanctions.
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Dem senators request classified briefing on Khashoggi hill.cm/UDcLSOe
Dem senators request classified briefing on Khashoggi hill.cm/UDcLSOe
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Khashoggi's fiancé: "I'm disappointed by the actions of the leadership in many countries, particularly in the U.S."
"Trump should help reveal the truth and ensure justice be served. He should not pave the way for a cover-up of my fiancé’s murder."
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Khashoggi's fiancé: "I'm disappointed by the actions of the leadership in many countries, particularly in the U.S."
"Trump should help reveal the truth and ensure justice be served. He should not pave the way for a cover-up of my fiancé’s murder."
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Fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi tells @Reuters Saudi royal family has not been in contact with her, no condolences have been offered reut.rs/2DakYIx
Fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi tells @Reuters Saudi royal family has not been in contact with her, no condolences have been offered reut.rs/2DakYIx
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Patti Davis: "[Trump] will never offer comfort, compassion or empathy to a grieving nation. It’s not in him ... he will always be glib and inappropriate. So I have a wild suggestion: Let’s stop asking him. His words are only salt in our wounds." washingtonpost.com/opinions/lets-…
Patti Davis: "[Trump] will never offer comfort, compassion or empathy to a grieving nation. It’s not in him ... he will always be glib and inappropriate. So I have a wild suggestion: Let’s stop asking him. His words are only salt in our wounds." washingtonpost.com/opinions/lets-…
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Trump plans to sign an executive order that would remove the right to citizenship for babies of non-citizens and unauthorized immigrants born on U.S. soil. axios.com/trump-birthrig…
Trump plans to sign an executive order that would remove the right to citizenship for babies of non-citizens and unauthorized immigrants born on U.S. soil. axios.com/trump-birthrig…
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@ACLU: Trump "cannot erase the Constitution with an executive order, and the 14th Amendment’s citizenship guarantee is clear. This is a transparent and blatantly unconstitutional attempt to sow division & fan the flames of anti-immigrant hatred days ahead of the midterms”
@ACLU: Trump "cannot erase the Constitution with an executive order, and the 14th Amendment’s citizenship guarantee is clear. This is a transparent and blatantly unconstitutional attempt to sow division & fan the flames of anti-immigrant hatred days ahead of the midterms”
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“Whether the move is legal or not, Trump seemed to welcome the controversy his comments ignited. The White House has been intent on stoking a debate over immigration as a way to motivate Trump’s base to turn out...” washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
“Whether the move is legal or not, Trump seemed to welcome the controversy his comments ignited. The White House has been intent on stoking a debate over immigration as a way to motivate Trump’s base to turn out...” washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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What's galling about Trump's latest birthright citizenship stunt is that it ratchets up the xenophobic demagoguery at a moment when Trump's incitement is badly hurting the country and may be helping create a climate for hate-inspired mass murders: washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…
What's galling about Trump's latest birthright citizenship stunt is that it ratchets up the xenophobic demagoguery at a moment when Trump's incitement is badly hurting the country and may be helping create a climate for hate-inspired mass murders: washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-lin…
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Rick Scott walks away when asked if he supports Trump ending birthright citizenship goo.gl/8Zz9n3
Rick Scott walks away when asked if he supports Trump ending birthright citizenship goo.gl/8Zz9n3
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George Conway (husband of Kellyanne) and Neal Katyal: Trump's proposal to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional
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George Conway (husband of Kellyanne) and Neal Katyal: Trump's proposal to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional
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There is no new middle class tax cut and Trump can't end birthright citizenship by executive order.
Taking health care away from millions, on the other hand, is something he & Republicans can do. And they will absolutely try if they can.
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There is no new middle class tax cut and Trump can't end birthright citizenship by executive order.
Taking health care away from millions, on the other hand, is something he & Republicans can do. And they will absolutely try if they can.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/republic…
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Joe Biden: "I am sick and tired of this administration...I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired, and I hope you are, too. Three times— three times this past week, the forces of hate have terrorized our fellow Americans." (via ABC)
Joe Biden: "I am sick and tired of this administration...I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired, and I hope you are, too. Three times— three times this past week, the forces of hate have terrorized our fellow Americans." (via ABC)
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Joe Biden: "Americans already know who Donald Trump is. The question is: Who are we? Who are we? ... We haven't been clear on that the last year and a half." (via ABC)
Joe Biden: "Americans already know who Donald Trump is. The question is: Who are we? Who are we? ... We haven't been clear on that the last year and a half." (via ABC)
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Pointing to Trump's rhetoric, calling him "the rhetorical China shop bull who is now our president," attorneys for the Kansas militiaman convicted of a mosque bomb plot are asking for a more lenient sentence.
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Pointing to Trump's rhetoric, calling him "the rhetorical China shop bull who is now our president," attorneys for the Kansas militiaman convicted of a mosque bomb plot are asking for a more lenient sentence.
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The State Department's envoy to combat anti-Semitism has been left vacant since Trump took office. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
The State Department's envoy to combat anti-Semitism has been left vacant since Trump took office. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
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Andrew Gillum responds to Trump: "I think it's pretty pitiful ... but I will tell you this much, he's met his match. I don't believe in backing down and certainly won't when it comes to standing up for the things we believe." (via ABC)
Andrew Gillum responds to Trump: "I think it's pretty pitiful ... but I will tell you this much, he's met his match. I don't believe in backing down and certainly won't when it comes to standing up for the things we believe." (via ABC)
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The Special Counsel's office was made aware of a scheme to pay off women to make up sexual harassment claims against Mueller. It has referred the scheme to the FBI. STORY: theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
The Special Counsel's office was made aware of a scheme to pay off women to make up sexual harassment claims against Mueller. It has referred the scheme to the FBI. STORY: theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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"When we learned last week of allegations that women were offered money to make false claims about the Special Counsel, we immediately referred the matter to the FBI for investigation," special counsel spokesman Peter Carr said in a statement. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
"When we learned last week of allegations that women were offered money to make false claims about the Special Counsel, we immediately referred the matter to the FBI for investigation," special counsel spokesman Peter Carr said in a statement. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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Jack Burkman, the man who apparently offered money to smear Mueller, is known for spreading conspiracy theories. He launched his own private investigation into the murder of Seth Rich, @NatashaBertrand reports.
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Jack Burkman, the man who apparently offered money to smear Mueller, is known for spreading conspiracy theories. He launched his own private investigation into the murder of Seth Rich, @NatashaBertrand reports.
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A company called “Surefire Intelligence” has ties to this Mueller smear.
Jacob Wohl denied having ties to Surefire.
Surefire’s official phone number redirects to a voicemail box registered to Jacob's mom.
nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
A company called “Surefire Intelligence” has ties to this Mueller smear.
Jacob Wohl denied having ties to Surefire.
Surefire’s official phone number redirects to a voicemail box registered to Jacob's mom.
nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
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Odd. Jacob Wohl says he doesn't know anything about Surefire Intelligence, the firm tied to the bizarre Mueller allegations.
Take a look at the photos below of Mathhew Cohen, head of 'Surefire,' and of Jacob Wohl.
Odd. Jacob Wohl says he doesn't know anything about Surefire Intelligence, the firm tied to the bizarre Mueller allegations.
Take a look at the photos below of Mathhew Cohen, head of 'Surefire,' and of Jacob Wohl.
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Mueller appears to be intently focused on the question of whether WikiLeaks coordinated its activities with Roger Stone and the Trump campaign, WaPo reports.
On Friday, Mueller's team re-questioned Steve Bannon about Roger Stone. washingtonpost.com/politics/muell…
Mueller appears to be intently focused on the question of whether WikiLeaks coordinated its activities with Roger Stone and the Trump campaign, WaPo reports.
On Friday, Mueller's team re-questioned Steve Bannon about Roger Stone. washingtonpost.com/politics/muell…
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Every time Trump mentions the Saudi arms deal, he has made claims ranging from '500,000 jobs' to 'over a million jobs.'
But, an internal document seen by Reuters from Lockheed Martin forecasts *fewer than 1,000 positions* would be created. reuters.com/article/us-sau…
Every time Trump mentions the Saudi arms deal, he has made claims ranging from '500,000 jobs' to 'over a million jobs.'
But, an internal document seen by Reuters from Lockheed Martin forecasts *fewer than 1,000 positions* would be created. reuters.com/article/us-sau…
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The cost of Trump's tax cut:
@USTreasury says it needs to borrow $425 BN for the 4th quarter of 2018.
"That would be the most for any fourth quarter since 2008, at the height of the financial crisis."
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The cost of Trump's tax cut:
@USTreasury says it needs to borrow $425 BN for the 4th quarter of 2018.
"That would be the most for any fourth quarter since 2008, at the height of the financial crisis."
wsj.com/articles/treas…
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That brings "total debt issuance in 2018 to $1.338 trillion, compared with $546 billion in 2017. That would be the highest annual debt issuance since $1.586 trillion in 2010, when the U.S. economy was still crawling out of a recession."
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That brings "total debt issuance in 2018 to $1.338 trillion, compared with $546 billion in 2017. That would be the highest annual debt issuance since $1.586 trillion in 2010, when the U.S. economy was still crawling out of a recession."
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Via Deutsche Bank:
Via Deutsche Bank:
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The Interior Department Inspector General has referred one of its ongoing probes into Ryan Zinke to the Justice Department for further investigation, WaPo reports.
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The Interior Department Inspector General has referred one of its ongoing probes into Ryan Zinke to the Justice Department for further investigation, WaPo reports.
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Three weeks after Kanye West's visit to the Oval Office, he says he realizes he has been "used." Doesn't mention Trump specifically.
Can we all agree to call this #Yexit?
Three weeks after Kanye West's visit to the Oval Office, he says he realizes he has been "used." Doesn't mention Trump specifically.
Can we all agree to call this #Yexit?
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Today, @benandjerrys has unveiled a new ice cream flavor that the company says is aimed at countering the Trump administration.
It’s called 'Pecan Resist' and depicts 3 women of color on the front. 👏👏🖒✊
Today, @benandjerrys has unveiled a new ice cream flavor that the company says is aimed at countering the Trump administration.
It’s called 'Pecan Resist' and depicts 3 women of color on the front. 👏👏🖒✊
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Day 107 at the #KremlinAnnex
Pushed away from Pennsylvania Ave, but, still resisting!
"VOTE THEM OUT"
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Day 107 at the #KremlinAnnex
Pushed away from Pennsylvania Ave, but, still resisting!
"VOTE THEM OUT"
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7 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 to vote & vote early, if possible!
IWillVote.com
7 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 to vote & vote early, if possible!
IWillVote.com
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Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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"Signs read “Words matter” and “President Hate is not welcome in our state.” As if to hold up a beloved local figure in contrast to the president, the largest march began...where Mr. Rogers, the children’s television figure, used to live" nyti.ms/2yEYKKH
"Signs read “Words matter” and “President Hate is not welcome in our state.” As if to hold up a beloved local figure in contrast to the president, the largest march began...where Mr. Rogers, the children’s television figure, used to live" nyti.ms/2yEYKKH
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Leaked Documents show Trump administration was told "only small percentage" of caravan migrants would reach border bit.ly/2DbTYIz
Leaked Documents show Trump administration was told "only small percentage" of caravan migrants would reach border bit.ly/2DbTYIz
