Trump: Day 660
-Arrives Late 2 Armistice Day Event
-"Nationalism" Rebuked by Macron
-Met Privately with Vladimir Putin
-Dems 2 Probe Hush Money Pymts
-SA Plotted Enemy Assassinations
-Troops Lack Hot Food & Electricity
-Wants 2 Cut Funding 4 Puerto Rico
-Arrives Late 2 Armistice Day Event
-"Nationalism" Rebuked by Macron
-Met Privately with Vladimir Putin
-Dems 2 Probe Hush Money Pymts
-SA Plotted Enemy Assassinations
-Troops Lack Hot Food & Electricity
-Wants 2 Cut Funding 4 Puerto Rico
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Day 765 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 765 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 616 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 616 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 406 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 406 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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Three days after the Thousand Oaks shooting, America witnessed its 308th mass shooting of 2018 yesterday in Memphis, TN - 2 killed, 4 injured.
gunviolencearchive.org/incident/12523…
Three days after the Thousand Oaks shooting, America witnessed its 308th mass shooting of 2018 yesterday in Memphis, TN - 2 killed, 4 injured.
gunviolencearchive.org/incident/12523…
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Tonight at Staples Center, before they play each other, Lakers and Atlanta Hawks players will don t-shirts with the word "Enough." on the front, and the names of the 12 people killed by a gunman in a Thousand Oaks bar printed on the back.
lat.ms/2JUJsWR
Tonight at Staples Center, before they play each other, Lakers and Atlanta Hawks players will don t-shirts with the word "Enough." on the front, and the names of the 12 people killed by a gunman in a Thousand Oaks bar printed on the back.
lat.ms/2JUJsWR
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Gun control activists fly airplane banner urging New York Jets to end deal with MGM resorts
Gun control activists fly airplane banner urging New York Jets to end deal with MGM resorts
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Day 226 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 226 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 226 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 226 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 205 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 205 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"
cbsn.ws/2p4QZZr
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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Day 153 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 153 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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This Lionel Ritchie lyric posted by North Korea is savage trolling.
This Lionel Ritchie lyric posted by North Korea is savage trolling.
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Day 83 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 83 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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House Democrats, who will be armed with subpoena power when they take over the majority next year, plan to probe Trump’s involvement in the hush money payments arranged by Michael Cohen during the 2016 campaign. wsj.com/articles/house…
House Democrats, who will be armed with subpoena power when they take over the majority next year, plan to probe Trump’s involvement in the hush money payments arranged by Michael Cohen during the 2016 campaign. wsj.com/articles/house…
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Day 24 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 24 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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Saudis Close to Crown Prince Discussed Assassinating Enemies a Year Before Khashoggi Killing
nytimes.com/2018/11/11/wor…
Saudis Close to Crown Prince Discussed Assassinating Enemies a Year Before Khashoggi Killing
nytimes.com/2018/11/11/wor…
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This story is really something: “The Saudis were interested in the idea but said it was so provocative and potentially destabilizing that they wanted to get the approval of the incoming Trump administration” before they paid for it.
nytimes.com/2018/11/11/wor…
This story is really something: “The Saudis were interested in the idea but said it was so provocative and potentially destabilizing that they wanted to get the approval of the incoming Trump administration” before they paid for it.
nytimes.com/2018/11/11/wor…
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It's worth taking a moment to note that at least 25 people have died in California's Camp Fire, according to the Butte County Sheriff.
It's worth taking a moment to note that at least 25 people have died in California's Camp Fire, according to the Butte County Sheriff.
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"This is a [man] who, more than any other, is punitive," Schiff said of Trump's CA fire response. "He's only the president, I think in his view, of those who voted for him."
Schiff added Trump couldn't "care less" about "the rest" of the nation. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
"This is a [man] who, more than any other, is punitive," Schiff said of Trump's CA fire response. "He's only the president, I think in his view, of those who voted for him."
Schiff added Trump couldn't "care less" about "the rest" of the nation. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
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New York Times, 100 years ago today: “Armistice Signed, End of the War!"
New York Times, 100 years ago today: “Armistice Signed, End of the War!"
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A topless protester tried to jump in front of the motorcade of Trump on his way to the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day in France.
She had the words "FAKE PEACE" across her chest.
A topless protester tried to jump in front of the motorcade of Trump on his way to the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day in France.
She had the words "FAKE PEACE" across her chest.
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World leaders walked shoulder to shoulder along the Champs Elysses
Trump did not participate
World leaders walked shoulder to shoulder along the Champs Elysses
Trump did not participate
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Trump arrived separately.
Putin also arrived separately.
Trump arrived separately.
Putin also arrived separately.
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As usual, Americans have to find out from Russian media that Trump and Putin had a meeting.
No details of what was discussed.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
As usual, Americans have to find out from Russian media that Trump and Putin had a meeting.
No details of what was discussed.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Observe Trump’s expressions as Putin approaches.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
(or worth 70,000 votes)
Observe Trump’s expressions as Putin approaches.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
(or worth 70,000 votes)
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Watch as Vladimir Putin gives Trump a thumbs up at Armistice Day commemorations in Paris.
Trump gave his coat lapels a little snap after giving Putin a friendly handshake and pat on shoulder.
Watch as Vladimir Putin gives Trump a thumbs up at Armistice Day commemorations in Paris.
Trump gave his coat lapels a little snap after giving Putin a friendly handshake and pat on shoulder.
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Macron just steps away from Trump: “Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism. Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying our interests first... we erase what a nation holds dearest, gives it life, gives it grace, and what is essential: its moral values.”
Macron just steps away from Trump: “Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism. Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying our interests first... we erase what a nation holds dearest, gives it life, gives it grace, and what is essential: its moral values.”
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Quick snapshots of Trump’s reaction as President Macron wrapped his armistice speech, strongly rebuking nationalism and calling it “a betrayal of patriotism”
Quick snapshots of Trump’s reaction as President Macron wrapped his armistice speech, strongly rebuking nationalism and calling it “a betrayal of patriotism”
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"Macron’s speech to more than 60 global leaders, including Trump, aimed to draw a clear line between his belief that a global order based on liberal values is worth defending and those who have sought to disrupt that system." wapo.st/2Fh89hl?tid=ss…
"Macron’s speech to more than 60 global leaders, including Trump, aimed to draw a clear line between his belief that a global order based on liberal values is worth defending and those who have sought to disrupt that system." wapo.st/2Fh89hl?tid=ss…
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In case anyone thought he was just making a passing aside in his speech, Macron puts it on Twitter (in both French and English):
In case anyone thought he was just making a passing aside in his speech, Macron puts it on Twitter (in both French and English):
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Trump told some WWII veterans sitting under a tent as it rains at Suresnes: "You look so comfortable up there under shelter as we’re getting drenched. You’re very smart people."
Was he seriously mocking our veterans on #VeteransDay?
Trump told some WWII veterans sitting under a tent as it rains at Suresnes: "You look so comfortable up there under shelter as we’re getting drenched. You’re very smart people."
Was he seriously mocking our veterans on #VeteransDay?
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"White House aides and other people close to Mr. Trump anticipate that Mr. Whitaker will rein in any report summarizing Mr. Mueller’s investigation and will not allow [him] to be subpoenaed."
nytimes.com/2018/11/09/us/…
"White House aides and other people close to Mr. Trump anticipate that Mr. Whitaker will rein in any report summarizing Mr. Mueller’s investigation and will not allow [him] to be subpoenaed."
nytimes.com/2018/11/09/us/…
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Jerry Nadler doesn't think Matthew Whitaker's appointment is legal: "His appointment is simply part of an attack" on the Mueller probe and "part of a pattern of interference" and "attempted obstruction" by Trump. (via ABC)
Jerry Nadler doesn't think Matthew Whitaker's appointment is legal: "His appointment is simply part of an attack" on the Mueller probe and "part of a pattern of interference" and "attempted obstruction" by Trump. (via ABC)
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Nadler: Matthew Whitaker "should recuse himself" from Mueller probe because he "expressed total hostilities to the investigation" and "if necessary" the Judiciary Committee will "subpoena" him to appear before the committee. (via ABC)
Nadler: Matthew Whitaker "should recuse himself" from Mueller probe because he "expressed total hostilities to the investigation" and "if necessary" the Judiciary Committee will "subpoena" him to appear before the committee. (via ABC)
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Schiff: If Whitaker "doesn't recuse himself, if he has any involvement whatsoever in this Russia probe we are going to find out...Whitaker needs to understand that he will be called to answer & any role that he plays will be exposed to the public." nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
Schiff: If Whitaker "doesn't recuse himself, if he has any involvement whatsoever in this Russia probe we are going to find out...Whitaker needs to understand that he will be called to answer & any role that he plays will be exposed to the public." nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
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Top Senate and House Democrats want the Justice Department's chief ethics official to notify them immediately whether he has advised Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller investigation
Top Senate and House Democrats want the Justice Department's chief ethics official to notify them immediately whether he has advised Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller investigation
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Rep. John Garamendi says the House Transportation Committee will investigate the Trump Hotel in D.C.
"We have a constitutional responsibility ... Did [Trump] receive [a gift] from a foreign government? Think Saudi Arabia. Think Kuwait."
Rep. John Garamendi says the House Transportation Committee will investigate the Trump Hotel in D.C.
"We have a constitutional responsibility ... Did [Trump] receive [a gift] from a foreign government? Think Saudi Arabia. Think Kuwait."
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Elijah Cummings says Dems want to look at possible violations of the emoluments clause while investigating Trump: "We've got to figure out when is he acting on behalf of the American people..
or is he acting on his own behalf?"
(it's the 2nd one)
Elijah Cummings says Dems want to look at possible violations of the emoluments clause while investigating Trump: "We've got to figure out when is he acting on behalf of the American people..
or is he acting on his own behalf?"
(it's the 2nd one)
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Trump properties received $3,200,000 during the midterms, according to FEC records.
No single group spent more than the RNC, which spent at least $1,200,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2017. cnn.com/2018/11/10/pol…
Trump properties received $3,200,000 during the midterms, according to FEC records.
No single group spent more than the RNC, which spent at least $1,200,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2017. cnn.com/2018/11/10/pol…
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House Democrats plan to investigate whether Trump abused White House power by targeting — and trying to punish with "instruments of state power" — The Washington Post and CNN, incoming House Intel Chair Adam Schiff said.
axios.com/democrats-adam…
House Democrats plan to investigate whether Trump abused White House power by targeting — and trying to punish with "instruments of state power" — The Washington Post and CNN, incoming House Intel Chair Adam Schiff said.
axios.com/democrats-adam…
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House Democrats are planning to resurrect a special committee focused on climate change, according to Bloomberg. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
House Democrats are planning to resurrect a special committee focused on climate change, according to Bloomberg. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Mother Jones reports that while Alan Dershowitz has been informally advising the Trump admin on the Middle East peace process, he agreed to a contract to provide advice to a US lobbyist who repped Qatar.
Dershowitz didn't disclose this to the W.H. motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
Mother Jones reports that while Alan Dershowitz has been informally advising the Trump admin on the Middle East peace process, he agreed to a contract to provide advice to a US lobbyist who repped Qatar.
Dershowitz didn't disclose this to the W.H. motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
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Instead of watching football with their families this Veterans Day weekend, the troops sent by Trump to the border are webbing wire on the banks of the Rio Grande. Whattaburger runs are off limits, so they eat chicken & noodle rations. nytimes.com/2018/11/10/us/…
Instead of watching football with their families this Veterans Day weekend, the troops sent by Trump to the border are webbing wire on the banks of the Rio Grande. Whattaburger runs are off limits, so they eat chicken & noodle rations. nytimes.com/2018/11/10/us/…
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Dem senator to Trump: Let the troops at border "for no national security reason" go home for Thanksgiving
Dem senator to Trump: Let the troops at border "for no national security reason" go home for Thanksgiving
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Other than retweeting one WH message about new asylum rules, Trump’s Twitter feed has been silent since Election Day about the caravans approaching the southern border, which he constantly called a crisis in the days running up to the midterms
Other than retweeting one WH message about new asylum rules, Trump’s Twitter feed has been silent since Election Day about the caravans approaching the southern border, which he constantly called a crisis in the days running up to the midterms
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The Weekly Standard has posted audio of Steve King using derogatory language to refer to Mexican immigrants at a campaign event after King and his campaign denied the comments were made.
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The Weekly Standard has posted audio of Steve King using derogatory language to refer to Mexican immigrants at a campaign event after King and his campaign denied the comments were made.
tws.io/2FgzIHB
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Trump doesn't want to give Puerto Rico any more federal money for its recovery from Hurricane Maria, Axios reports.
He still doesn’t realize that Puerto Ricans are Americans!
axios.com/donald-trump-f…
Trump doesn't want to give Puerto Rico any more federal money for its recovery from Hurricane Maria, Axios reports.
He still doesn’t realize that Puerto Ricans are Americans!
axios.com/donald-trump-f…
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@Amy_Siskind: Week 104 - two years in - this week we put a tourniquet on the flow of our democracy and values. But we must remain as vigilant: the Mueller probe is under attack. And norms continue to fly by the wayside.
theweeklylist.org/weekly-list/we…
@Amy_Siskind: Week 104 - two years in - this week we put a tourniquet on the flow of our democracy and values. But we must remain as vigilant: the Mueller probe is under attack. And norms continue to fly by the wayside.
theweeklylist.org/weekly-list/we…
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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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Manafort associate Konstantin Kilimnik used a jet owned by Putin ally Oleg Deripaska for at least one leg of an oddly timed and brief trip to New York to meet Manafort in early August 2016, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/us-news/2018/n…
Manafort associate Konstantin Kilimnik used a jet owned by Putin ally Oleg Deripaska for at least one leg of an oddly timed and brief trip to New York to meet Manafort in early August 2016, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/us-news/2018/n…
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BuzzFeed has the classified letter about Russia that Senate Dems sent to Obama after Trump was elected.
"We have serious concerns ... regarding Russian Active Measures and election related cyber activity associated with the Russian intel services."
buzzfeednews.com/article/jasonl…
BuzzFeed has the classified letter about Russia that Senate Dems sent to Obama after Trump was elected.
"We have serious concerns ... regarding Russian Active Measures and election related cyber activity associated with the Russian intel services."
buzzfeednews.com/article/jasonl…
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Here's Trump's public schedule for tomorrow.
Here's Trump's public schedule for tomorrow.
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Pence is heading to Asia. Trump is not. AF1 could have flown from France to Asia. Instead, after a European holiday, Trump is skipping 3 key Summits in Asia and going home.
Reminder: Trump has nothing on his schedule tomorrow.
Pence is heading to Asia. Trump is not. AF1 could have flown from France to Asia. Instead, after a European holiday, Trump is skipping 3 key Summits in Asia and going home.
Reminder: Trump has nothing on his schedule tomorrow.
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Veterans haven't received their GI Bill benefits for months due to ongoing IT issues at the VA. trib.al/2lz0hgT
Veterans haven't received their GI Bill benefits for months due to ongoing IT issues at the VA. trib.al/2lz0hgT
