Trump: Day 656
-Sessions Out as Attorney General
-Matthew Whitaker Named New AG
-Press Conference Goes Off the Rails
-Suspends Jim Acosta's Press Pass
-Drops "Faithful Patriot" Border Name
-No Korea Diplomacy Quietly Stalls
-White Nationalist Leader Visited WH
-Sessions Out as Attorney General
-Matthew Whitaker Named New AG
-Press Conference Goes Off the Rails
-Suspends Jim Acosta's Press Pass
-Drops "Faithful Patriot" Border Name
-No Korea Diplomacy Quietly Stalls
-White Nationalist Leader Visited WH
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Day 761 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 761 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 612 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 612 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 402 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 402 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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Tom Sullivan, whose son Alex was shot and killed in Aurora in 2012, won his election last night and is on his way to the Colorado state House. @Sully_720 every.tw/2JPYSvy
Tom Sullivan, whose son Alex was shot and killed in Aurora in 2012, won his election last night and is on his way to the Colorado state House. @Sully_720 every.tw/2JPYSvy
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It's a damn shame that Parkland students, after all that hard work and effort, now have an NRA-endorsed Governor and 2 NRA-endorsed Senators in their state.
They deserved better.
It's a damn shame that Parkland students, after all that hard work and effort, now have an NRA-endorsed Governor and 2 NRA-endorsed Senators in their state.
They deserved better.
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Day 222 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 222 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 222 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 222 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 201 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
➡️ 47 of 2,668 separated kids still in custody.
➡️ Parents of 33 already deported.
➡️ "No timeline” for 258 reunited but still-detained families.
Day 201 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
➡️ 47 of 2,668 separated kids still in custody.
➡️ Parents of 33 already deported.
➡️ "No timeline” for 258 reunited but still-detained families.
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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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Apparently Mattis thought it was too political. wsj.com/articles/penta…
Apparently Mattis thought it was too political. wsj.com/articles/penta…
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Day 149 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 149 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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As The Votes Rolled In From The Midterms, Trump Officials Announced Another North Korea Meeting Canceled dlvr.it/QqjQhr
As The Votes Rolled In From The Midterms, Trump Officials Announced Another North Korea Meeting Canceled dlvr.it/QqjQhr
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Analysis: Trump’s North Korea diplomacy quietly stalls wapo.st/2DqCqsp
Analysis: Trump’s North Korea diplomacy quietly stalls wapo.st/2DqCqsp
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Day 79 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 79 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 20 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 20 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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This is a chief prosecutor from Saudi Arabia who came to Turkey to supposedly investigate Jamal Khasshogi’s murder, but said nothing, did nothing. Riyadh’s strategy seems to be ducking down and waiting for the storm to pass.
This is a chief prosecutor from Saudi Arabia who came to Turkey to supposedly investigate Jamal Khasshogi’s murder, but said nothing, did nothing. Riyadh’s strategy seems to be ducking down and waiting for the storm to pass.
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"I'll have a much stronger opinion on that subject in the next week," Trump says about US response to Khashoggi murder.
"I'll have a much stronger opinion on that subject in the next week," Trump says about US response to Khashoggi murder.
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Trump on when he’ll make a decision on U.S. response to Khashoggi murder:
Oct. 23: "I think I’ll know everything in a short period of time.”
Oct. 22: "We will know very soon."
Oct. 13: “We'll have to make a determination."
He's stalling!
Trump on when he’ll make a decision on U.S. response to Khashoggi murder:
Oct. 23: "I think I’ll know everything in a short period of time.”
Oct. 22: "We will know very soon."
Oct. 13: “We'll have to make a determination."
He's stalling!
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House Republicans think last night was a bloodbath for them.
House Republicans think last night was a bloodbath for them.
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Check out how Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal covered Obama losing the House and Trump losing the House. Seems fair and balanced
Check out how Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal covered Obama losing the House and Trump losing the House. Seems fair and balanced
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House Dems already have their list of Trump scandals to investigate.
Here It Is.
And it is very, very long.
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
House Dems already have their list of Trump scandals to investigate.
Here It Is.
And it is very, very long.
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
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Rep. Elijah Cummings: "I want to probe senior Administration officials across the government who have abused their positions of power ... as well as Trump’s decisions to act in his own financial self-interest rather than the best interests of the American people."
Rep. Elijah Cummings: "I want to probe senior Administration officials across the government who have abused their positions of power ... as well as Trump’s decisions to act in his own financial self-interest rather than the best interests of the American people."
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Swalwell: "We will conduct the investigations that Republicans won't ... We'll fill in the gaps on the Russia investigations. The American people will see his tax returns...because they should know if he is corrupt." today.com/video/democrat…
Swalwell: "We will conduct the investigations that Republicans won't ... We'll fill in the gaps on the Russia investigations. The American people will see his tax returns...because they should know if he is corrupt." today.com/video/democrat…
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This guy greeted White House staff as they went to work this morning
This guy greeted White House staff as they went to work this morning
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Don Jr. is telling friends he’s worried about being indicted as early as this week, per 3 sources close to him. vanityfair.com/news/2018/11/p…
Don Jr. is telling friends he’s worried about being indicted as early as this week, per 3 sources close to him. vanityfair.com/news/2018/11/p…
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Just guessing, but this is probably the first time a so-called president has threatened to investigate a new opposition-controlled House before it even takes office.
Just guessing, but this is probably the first time a so-called president has threatened to investigate a new opposition-controlled House before it even takes office.
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A new term today from McConnell, when talking about scrutiny of Trump by congressional Democrats: "presidential harassment"
He repeated it a few times. Clearly a new talking point.
A new term today from McConnell, when talking about scrutiny of Trump by congressional Democrats: "presidential harassment"
He repeated it a few times. Clearly a new talking point.
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Prior to entering a press briefing, the biggest expected change in White House remains that people think Kelly is likely to go, according to multiple aides and advisers.
We would learn otherwise.
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Prior to entering a press briefing, the biggest expected change in White House remains that people think Kelly is likely to go, according to multiple aides and advisers.
We would learn otherwise.
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Another first - Trump read off names of losing candidates at a White House presser and suggesting they deserved to lose for not "embracing" him."
Another first - Trump read off names of losing candidates at a White House presser and suggesting they deserved to lose for not "embracing" him."
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Trump suggested he'll use the US senate, which is theoretically a separate branch of the government, to conduct White House-friendly investigations.
Trump suggested he'll use the US senate, which is theoretically a separate branch of the government, to conduct White House-friendly investigations.
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Trump, who spent the last month calling Democrats "the party of crime," says it's time to put partisanship aside.
Trump, who spent the last month calling Democrats "the party of crime," says it's time to put partisanship aside.
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Trump described the GOP-led senate as his personal version of the movie "My Bodyguard," as @johnrobertsFox asks about whether bipartisanship is possible if Dems drop a flurry of subpoenas.
Trump described the GOP-led senate as his personal version of the movie "My Bodyguard," as @johnrobertsFox asks about whether bipartisanship is possible if Dems drop a flurry of subpoenas.
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Trump on whether he will fire Sessions: "I’d rather answer that at a little bit different time."
(As we learn, that answer would come via tweet)
Trump on whether he will fire Sessions: "I’d rather answer that at a little bit different time."
(As we learn, that answer would come via tweet)
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If Dems drop subpoenas, Trump says, then it's "a war-like posture."
If Dems drop subpoenas, Trump says, then it's "a war-like posture."
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"It should end. 'Cause it's very bad for our country," Trump says of Mueller. "Forget about unfair to me, it's very bad for our country."
"It should end. 'Cause it's very bad for our country," Trump says of Mueller. "Forget about unfair to me, it's very bad for our country."
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This Trump news conference went completely off the rails.
This Trump news conference went completely off the rails.
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White House aide grabs and tries to physically remove a microphone from CNN Correspondent Jim Acosta during a contentious exchange with Trump at a news conference.
White House aide grabs and tries to physically remove a microphone from CNN Correspondent Jim Acosta during a contentious exchange with Trump at a news conference.
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“You are the enemy of the people,” Trump says as a CNN reporter argues for more time questioning him about the caravan “invasion.”
“You are the enemy of the people,” Trump says as a CNN reporter argues for more time questioning him about the caravan “invasion.”
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"I think I am a great moral leader, and I love our country," Trump says.
"I think I am a great moral leader, and I love our country," Trump says.
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@Yamiche asked a fair and important question about whether Trump's embrace of the "nationalist" label is an embrace of "white nationalism."
@Yamiche asked a fair and important question about whether Trump's embrace of the "nationalist" label is an embrace of "white nationalism."
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“That’s such a racist question,” Trump tells a reporter who asked him to respond to people who see his declaration of being a nationalist as emboldening white nationalists.
“That’s such a racist question,” Trump tells a reporter who asked him to respond to people who see his declaration of being a nationalist as emboldening white nationalists.
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Via @markknoller: Today’s Trump news conference his longest, at 1 hr 26 mins. “Topped his newser in NYC at end of UN visit Sep 26 2018, which ran 1 hr 22 mins.”
Via @markknoller: Today’s Trump news conference his longest, at 1 hr 26 mins. “Topped his newser in NYC at end of UN visit Sep 26 2018, which ran 1 hr 22 mins.”
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Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request.
Trump refused to announce this at the press conference.
Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request.
Trump refused to announce this at the press conference.
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Here's Attorney General Jeff Sessions' resignation letter.
The letter is not dated. It's as if Trump waited for the "right time" to announce the move. Why now?
Here's Attorney General Jeff Sessions' resignation letter.
The letter is not dated. It's as if Trump waited for the "right time" to announce the move. Why now?
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Because Sessions technically resigned, Trump can move any Senate-confirmed government official over to serve as attorney general.
Because Sessions technically resigned, Trump can move any Senate-confirmed government official over to serve as attorney general.
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Top Trump Departures:
Yates
Flynn
Walsh
Comey
Dubke
Shaub
McFarland
Corralo
Spicer
Priebus
Mooch
Bannon
Gorka
Icahn
Lotter
Price
Powell
Manigault
Dearborn
McCabe
Porter
Brand
Raffel
Hicks
Cohn
Tillerson
McEntee
McMaster
Shulkin
Anton
Bossert
Pruitt
Short
Haley
Sessions
Top Trump Departures:
Yates
Flynn
Walsh
Comey
Dubke
Shaub
McFarland
Corralo
Spicer
Priebus
Mooch
Bannon
Gorka
Icahn
Lotter
Price
Powell
Manigault
Dearborn
McCabe
Porter
Brand
Raffel
Hicks
Cohn
Tillerson
McEntee
McMaster
Shulkin
Anton
Bossert
Pruitt
Short
Haley
Sessions
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The new acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, wrote this last year: "Mueller's investigation of Trump is going too far."
cnn.com/2017/08/06/opi…
The new acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, wrote this last year: "Mueller's investigation of Trump is going too far."
cnn.com/2017/08/06/opi…
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Here's the new acting Attorney General in July 2017 defending Don Jr.'s decision to take the Trump Tower meeting with Russians offering "dirt" on Hillary Clinton: "You would always take that meeting."(via CNN)
Here's the new acting Attorney General in July 2017 defending Don Jr.'s decision to take the Trump Tower meeting with Russians offering "dirt" on Hillary Clinton: "You would always take that meeting."(via CNN)
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The new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker in 2016: "I would indict Hillary Clinton."
usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
The new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker in 2016: "I would indict Hillary Clinton."
usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
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Whaddaya know: Mark Whitaker, now in charge of the Mueller investigation, chaired the 2014 campaign of Sam Clovis, a grand jury witness in that investigation.
caffeinatedthoughts.com/2014/07/matt-w…
Whaddaya know: Mark Whitaker, now in charge of the Mueller investigation, chaired the 2014 campaign of Sam Clovis, a grand jury witness in that investigation.
caffeinatedthoughts.com/2014/07/matt-w…
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If Whitaker is now supervising the Mueller investigation, any final report by Mueller will go to Whitaker, who could decline to make it public or transmit it to Congress.
But the House Intel Committee could subpoena it.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
If Whitaker is now supervising the Mueller investigation, any final report by Mueller will go to Whitaker, who could decline to make it public or transmit it to Congress.
But the House Intel Committee could subpoena it.
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Former AG weighs in on Trump directing Sessions to resign -->
Former AG weighs in on Trump directing Sessions to resign -->
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Chuck Schumer: "Given his previous comments advocating defunding and imposing limitations on the Mueller investigation, Mr. Whitaker should recuse himself from its oversight for the duration of his time as acting attorney general."
Chuck Schumer: "Given his previous comments advocating defunding and imposing limitations on the Mueller investigation, Mr. Whitaker should recuse himself from its oversight for the duration of his time as acting attorney general."
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Flashback: Lindsey Graham in July 2017: "If Sessions is fired, there will be holy hell to pay." (via CNN)
Flashback: Lindsey Graham in July 2017: "If Sessions is fired, there will be holy hell to pay." (via CNN)
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On this issue -- like so many others, Susan Collins could have done something other than tweet, but she didn't and here we are...
On this issue -- like so many others, Susan Collins could have done something other than tweet, but she didn't and here we are...
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Frank Figliuzzi, ex-FBI Assistant Director for Counterintel: "I think we are watching obstruction of justice play out right in plain sight." @MSNBC
Frank Figliuzzi, ex-FBI Assistant Director for Counterintel: "I think we are watching obstruction of justice play out right in plain sight." @MSNBC
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"This adds to the obstruction case, it doesn't subtract from it," Chuck Rosenberg, former U.S. Attorney for EDVA said on @MSNBC
"This adds to the obstruction case, it doesn't subtract from it," Chuck Rosenberg, former U.S. Attorney for EDVA said on @MSNBC
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Feinstein: "Whitaker should come before the Senate Judiciary Committee as soon as possible and make a firm commitment not to interfere in the investigation, to include restricting the investigation or making changes in personnel. The special counsel’s work is critical."
Feinstein: "Whitaker should come before the Senate Judiciary Committee as soon as possible and make a firm commitment not to interfere in the investigation, to include restricting the investigation or making changes in personnel. The special counsel’s work is critical."
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Ron Wyden: "Donald Trump must be terrified about what Robert Mueller's investigation has uncovered. Trump is desperately trying to protect himself and his cronies from justice by installing a political hack as acting attorney general."
Ron Wyden: "Donald Trump must be terrified about what Robert Mueller's investigation has uncovered. Trump is desperately trying to protect himself and his cronies from justice by installing a political hack as acting attorney general."
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Maxine Waters: Deutsche Bank AG's lending to Trump is likely to be a focus of scrutiny for House Democrats. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Maxine Waters: Deutsche Bank AG's lending to Trump is likely to be a focus of scrutiny for House Democrats. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Republican Sen. Alexander: "The Mueller investigation into Russian meddling in elections will continue ... no new Attorney General can be confirmed who will stop that investigation."
Republican Sen. Alexander: "The Mueller investigation into Russian meddling in elections will continue ... no new Attorney General can be confirmed who will stop that investigation."
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Paul Manafort's former son-in-law has been arrested on fraud charges.
Prosecutors allege Jeffrey Yohai engaged in wire fraud and ID theft while out on bond awaiting sentencing for different real estate-related financial crimes.
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Paul Manafort's former son-in-law has been arrested on fraud charges.
Prosecutors allege Jeffrey Yohai engaged in wire fraud and ID theft while out on bond awaiting sentencing for different real estate-related financial crimes.
nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
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Trump could deepen his imprint on the federal judiciary with the help of an even larger senate GOP majority
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Trump could deepen his imprint on the federal judiciary with the help of an even larger senate GOP majority
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China greenlights large batch of Ivanka Trump trademark applications washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pac…
China greenlights large batch of Ivanka Trump trademark applications washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pac…
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The leader of a white nationalist group whose members marched in the Charlottesville white supremacist rally visited the W.H., according to pics he posted online.
Sources say he could not have reached the location by himself or on a tour.
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The leader of a white nationalist group whose members marched in the Charlottesville white supremacist rally visited the W.H., according to pics he posted online.
Sources say he could not have reached the location by himself or on a tour.
thedailybeast.com/a-white-nation…
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WH announces suspension of credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta after incident where White House aide tried to physically remove a microphone from his hands.
This is what authoritarians do.
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WH announces suspension of credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta after incident where White House aide tried to physically remove a microphone from his hands.
This is what authoritarians do.
nbcnews.to/2JLREsq
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Trump says that he won't release his tax returns while they're under audit, says that "no one" would.
Remember: Even if they are under audit, Trump could release his tax returns at any time, even if they are under audit. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
Trump says that he won't release his tax returns while they're under audit, says that "no one" would.
Remember: Even if they are under audit, Trump could release his tax returns at any time, even if they are under audit. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
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Democrats are preparing to use an obscure law to try to obtain a copy of Trump's tax returns
nytimes.com/2018/11/01/us/…
Democrats are preparing to use an obscure law to try to obtain a copy of Trump's tax returns
nytimes.com/2018/11/01/us/…
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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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Trump's acting attorney general was a board member of Miami Beach-based company World Patent Marketing, which the FTC called a scam and shut down miaminewtimes.com/news/trumps-ac…
Trump's acting attorney general was a board member of Miami Beach-based company World Patent Marketing, which the FTC called a scam and shut down miaminewtimes.com/news/trumps-ac…
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Whitaker ran interference for Sessions in 2017 when Sessions took heat over Kislyak conversations thedailybeast.com/jeff-sessions-…
Whitaker ran interference for Sessions in 2017 when Sessions took heat over Kislyak conversations thedailybeast.com/jeff-sessions-…
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Trump has told advisers that he intends to exploit divisions among House Democrats, pitting Pelosi against her new members who rose out of the resistance. “I feel sorry for the Democrats because he’s going to crush them," Bossie says. wapo.st/2zyQXht
Trump has told advisers that he intends to exploit divisions among House Democrats, pitting Pelosi against her new members who rose out of the resistance. “I feel sorry for the Democrats because he’s going to crush them," Bossie says. wapo.st/2zyQXht
