Trump: Day 662
-Blames Secret Service 4 Trip Gaffe
-Mocks & Belittles Emmanuel Macron
-CNN Sues 2 Regain Acosta's Access
-Records $100B Budget Deficit in Oct
-Sz "Nothing New" in No Korea Report
-Refuses 2 Sign Cybersecurity Pact
-US Hate Crimes Rose 17% Last Year
-Blames Secret Service 4 Trip Gaffe
-Mocks & Belittles Emmanuel Macron
-CNN Sues 2 Regain Acosta's Access
-Records $100B Budget Deficit in Oct
-Sz "Nothing New" in No Korea Report
-Refuses 2 Sign Cybersecurity Pact
-US Hate Crimes Rose 17% Last Year
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Day 767 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 767 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 618 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 618 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 408 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 408 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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26-year-old father and security guard Jemel Roberson detained a shooting suspect after gunfire broke out at his bar — then a police officer fatally shot him
26-year-old father and security guard Jemel Roberson detained a shooting suspect after gunfire broke out at his bar — then a police officer fatally shot him
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The 3-year-old son of an Arkansas police officer unintentionally killed himself with a loaded gun he found in his home: ajc.com/news/national/…
The 3-year-old son of an Arkansas police officer unintentionally killed himself with a loaded gun he found in his home: ajc.com/news/national/…
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A 6-year-old girl in Texas is recovering from surgery after a stray bullet fired by a security guard hit her in the leg as she sat in her family's car in a McDonald's drive-thru.
The guard was shooting to stop someone from stealing a cell phone.
abc13.com/6-year-old-gir…
A 6-year-old girl in Texas is recovering from surgery after a stray bullet fired by a security guard hit her in the leg as she sat in her family's car in a McDonald's drive-thru.
The guard was shooting to stop someone from stealing a cell phone.
abc13.com/6-year-old-gir…
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Day 228 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 228 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 228 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 228 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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CNN is filing a lawsuit against Trump and several of his aides, seeking the immediate restoration of Jim Acosta's access to the White House.
cnn.com/2018/11/13/med…
CNN is filing a lawsuit against Trump and several of his aides, seeking the immediate restoration of Jim Acosta's access to the White House.
cnn.com/2018/11/13/med…
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The CNN lawsuit against Trump has been assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump appointee who was a former counsel to Chuck Grassley.
The CNN lawsuit against Trump has been assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump appointee who was a former counsel to Chuck Grassley.
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White House now saying @Acosta “physically refused to surrender a White House microphone to an intern, so that other reporters might ask their questions.”
White House now saying @Acosta “physically refused to surrender a White House microphone to an intern, so that other reporters might ask their questions.”
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Day 207 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 207 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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Seventy-nine writers sign an open letter about the unjust imprisonment of migrant children: nybooks.com/daily/2018/11/… via @nybooks
Seventy-nine writers sign an open letter about the unjust imprisonment of migrant children: nybooks.com/daily/2018/11/… via @nybooks
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Day 155 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 155 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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Is North Korea really deceiving anyone by not declaring missile sites? Or is the 'deception' coming from Trump himself?
Pyongyang's arsenal remains as potent as ever - albeit far less public.
Is North Korea really deceiving anyone by not declaring missile sites? Or is the 'deception' coming from Trump himself?
Pyongyang's arsenal remains as potent as ever - albeit far less public.
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Is Trump now openly discussing highly classified intelligence regarding North Korea on Twitter?
"We fully know about the sites being discussed"
Is Trump now openly discussing highly classified intelligence regarding North Korea on Twitter?
"We fully know about the sites being discussed"
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Day 85 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 85 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 26 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 26 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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Ex-CIA operative argues that the Trump White House is covering up Saudi crown prince's killing of Jamal Khashoggi
There's little doubt remaining about how the killing went down
alternet.org/news-amp-polit…
Ex-CIA operative argues that the Trump White House is covering up Saudi crown prince's killing of Jamal Khashoggi
There's little doubt remaining about how the killing went down
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Nearly 2 years in & with Khashoggi issue still looming, White House announces a nomination for ambassador to SAUDI ARABIA: Former CENTCOM commander Gen. John Abizaid
Nearly 2 years in & with Khashoggi issue still looming, White House announces a nomination for ambassador to SAUDI ARABIA: Former CENTCOM commander Gen. John Abizaid
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The bags belonging to the Saudis suspected of killing Khashoggi reportedly contained 10 phones, five walkie-talkies, intercoms, two syringes, two defibrillators, a jamming device, staplers, and scissors
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The bags belonging to the Saudis suspected of killing Khashoggi reportedly contained 10 phones, five walkie-talkies, intercoms, two syringes, two defibrillators, a jamming device, staplers, and scissors
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Erdogan presses for answers from Saudi prince in Khashoggi killing bos.gl/Pz6a4qk
Erdogan presses for answers from Saudi prince in Khashoggi killing bos.gl/Pz6a4qk
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This is a lie. USSS advises on security but the President makes the final call.
He chose to skip the memorial.
This is a lie. USSS advises on security but the President makes the final call.
He chose to skip the memorial.
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The French government showed up at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday to honor our fallen heroes when Trump refused to go.
The French government showed up at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday to honor our fallen heroes when Trump refused to go.
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France has wine. America has whine.
France has wine. America has whine.
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The irony here is that France isn’t supposed to “pay for NATO” (that’s not how NATO works)—it’s supposed to spend more of its own $$ on defense.
That's what Macron is saying Europe should do. And that’s making Trump mad.
The irony here is that France isn’t supposed to “pay for NATO” (that’s not how NATO works)—it’s supposed to spend more of its own $$ on defense.
That's what Macron is saying Europe should do. And that’s making Trump mad.
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Trump's Twitter rant against Emmanuel Macron occurs on the 3rd anniversary of the Paris attacks (11/13/15) at the Bataclan theatre and around the city that killed 130 people and injured 413.
Trump's Twitter rant against Emmanuel Macron occurs on the 3rd anniversary of the Paris attacks (11/13/15) at the Bataclan theatre and around the city that killed 130 people and injured 413.
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The now-defunct company where Matthew Whitaker served as a paid advisory-board member once posted a promotional video featuring Trump.
World Patent Marketing shut down last year after the FTC accused it of scamming $26 million from consumers. wsj.com/articles/defun…
The now-defunct company where Matthew Whitaker served as a paid advisory-board member once posted a promotional video featuring Trump.
World Patent Marketing shut down last year after the FTC accused it of scamming $26 million from consumers. wsj.com/articles/defun…
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While in private business, Matthew Whitaker walked away from a taxpayer-subsidized apartment-rehabilitation project in Iowa after years of cost overruns, delays and other problems, public records show.
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While in private business, Matthew Whitaker walked away from a taxpayer-subsidized apartment-rehabilitation project in Iowa after years of cost overruns, delays and other problems, public records show.
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"The city of Des Moines ultimately yanked an affordable housing loan that Whitaker’s company had been awarded, and another lender began foreclosure proceedings after Whitaker defaulted on a separate loan for nearly $700,000."
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"The city of Des Moines ultimately yanked an affordable housing loan that Whitaker’s company had been awarded, and another lender began foreclosure proceedings after Whitaker defaulted on a separate loan for nearly $700,000."
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The State of Maryland is expected to ask a fed judge for an injunction declaring that Matthew Whitaker is not the legitimate acting AG as a matter of law, and that the position — and all its powers — instead rightfully belongs to Rod Rosenstein.
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The State of Maryland is expected to ask a fed judge for an injunction declaring that Matthew Whitaker is not the legitimate acting AG as a matter of law, and that the position — and all its powers — instead rightfully belongs to Rod Rosenstein.
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San Francisco city attorney Dennis Herrera says his office may be forced to take court action over Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker.
"I have serious questions about the legality of Whitaker serving as the AG of the United States." bit.ly/2qKwP86
San Francisco city attorney Dennis Herrera says his office may be forced to take court action over Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker.
"I have serious questions about the legality of Whitaker serving as the AG of the United States." bit.ly/2qKwP86
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Schiff: "Should Whitaker fail to recuse himself ... and seek to obstruct the investigation, serve as a back channel to [Trump] or legal team or interfere in the investigations in any way, he will be called to answer. His actions will be exposed."
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Schiff: "Should Whitaker fail to recuse himself ... and seek to obstruct the investigation, serve as a back channel to [Trump] or legal team or interfere in the investigations in any way, he will be called to answer. His actions will be exposed."
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Feinstein calls on Grassley quickly call committee hearings with Matthew Whitaker and Jeff Sessions.
"It is critically important to have Mr. Whitaker before the Committee to ensure that he will take no action to interfere with the Special Counsel."
Feinstein calls on Grassley quickly call committee hearings with Matthew Whitaker and Jeff Sessions.
"It is critically important to have Mr. Whitaker before the Committee to ensure that he will take no action to interfere with the Special Counsel."
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@JimCarrey: Matt Whitaker. Unconfirmed. Unconstitutional. A Kangaroo Attorney General, happy to hop for our Baby-in-Chief.
@JimCarrey: Matt Whitaker. Unconfirmed. Unconstitutional. A Kangaroo Attorney General, happy to hop for our Baby-in-Chief.
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Joseph Misfud, the professor at the heart of the Trump-Russia probe, wants to testify before the Senate, a lawyer claims.
"We are working towards his appearance," a lawyer closely associated with Mifsud wrote in an email to BuzzFeed News.
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Joseph Misfud, the professor at the heart of the Trump-Russia probe, wants to testify before the Senate, a lawyer claims.
"We are working towards his appearance," a lawyer closely associated with Mifsud wrote in an email to BuzzFeed News.
buzzfeednews.com/article/albert…
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PAPADOPOULOS' attorneys file a motion to withdraw from his case.
In September, they notably rejected Papadopoulos' claims of an FBI conspiracy against him and Trump.
PAPADOPOULOS' attorneys file a motion to withdraw from his case.
In September, they notably rejected Papadopoulos' claims of an FBI conspiracy against him and Trump.
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50+ countries signed onto a cybersecurity agreement meant (in part) to lay the groundwork for a "Digital Geneva Convention" that would establish international cyberwarfare/crime laws.
*The US joined Russia, NK, China, & Iran in NOT signing it*
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50+ countries signed onto a cybersecurity agreement meant (in part) to lay the groundwork for a "Digital Geneva Convention" that would establish international cyberwarfare/crime laws.
*The US joined Russia, NK, China, & Iran in NOT signing it*
shareblue.com/paris-cybersec…
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Trump is, again, trying to make the actual counting of ballots in Florida seem suspicious and fraudulent. There is nothing suspicious or fraudulent about counting votes.
Trump is, again, trying to make the actual counting of ballots in Florida seem suspicious and fraudulent. There is nothing suspicious or fraudulent about counting votes.
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Florida State Department spokeswoman: "Department staff continues to observe the administration of the election in Broward County. Our staff has not seen any evidence of criminal activity in Broward County at this time." washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
Florida State Department spokeswoman: "Department staff continues to observe the administration of the election in Broward County. Our staff has not seen any evidence of criminal activity in Broward County at this time." washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Chuck Schumer: "Trump and Governor Scott seem dead set against counting every vote. Why? Because they're worried that if every vote is counted, Bill Nelson will be reelected as senator from the great state of Florida." (via ABC)
Chuck Schumer: "Trump and Governor Scott seem dead set against counting every vote. Why? Because they're worried that if every vote is counted, Bill Nelson will be reelected as senator from the great state of Florida." (via ABC)
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John Kelly, mired in conflicts with a widening array of officials from the National Security Council to the office of the first lady, may soon depart the Trump admin, according to seven people familiar with the discussions. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
John Kelly, mired in conflicts with a widening array of officials from the National Security Council to the office of the first lady, may soon depart the Trump admin, according to seven people familiar with the discussions. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
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1st lady’s spokeswoman on Deputy National Security adviser Mira Ricardel: “It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House.”
1st lady’s spokeswoman on Deputy National Security adviser Mira Ricardel: “It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House.”
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Mira Ricardel got into a spat recently with the East Wing.
Ricardel was upset the first lady’s team didn’t have room for her on the plane for Africa trip, and tried to block NSC resources for the trip.
Mira Ricardel got into a spat recently with the East Wing.
Ricardel was upset the first lady’s team didn’t have room for her on the plane for Africa trip, and tried to block NSC resources for the trip.
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“This is how Trump works. He’s doused a bunch of people in gasoline and he’s waiting for someone to light a match.”—Trump White House official wsj.com/articles/trump…
“This is how Trump works. He’s doused a bunch of people in gasoline and he’s waiting for someone to light a match.”—Trump White House official wsj.com/articles/trump…
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Trump has retreated into "a cocoon of bitterness and resentment."
Sources say Trump has lashed out at several aides, from junior press assistants to senior officials. "He's furious," said one official. "Most staffers are trying to avoid him." latimes.com/politics/la-na…
Trump has retreated into "a cocoon of bitterness and resentment."
Sources say Trump has lashed out at several aides, from junior press assistants to senior officials. "He's furious," said one official. "Most staffers are trying to avoid him." latimes.com/politics/la-na…
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In the last week, Trump:
- Canceled Colombia trip
- No-showed to WW1 events in France
- Sent Pence to Asian summits (this decision was made months ago)
- Didn't go to lay wreath at Arlington on Veteran's Day
-Sending Mattis to visit troops on border without him
In the last week, Trump:
- Canceled Colombia trip
- No-showed to WW1 events in France
- Sent Pence to Asian summits (this decision was made months ago)
- Didn't go to lay wreath at Arlington on Veteran's Day
-Sending Mattis to visit troops on border without him
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NEW YORK (AP) — For the second straight year, Donald Trump will not be attending the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating cultural achievement.
NEW YORK (AP) — For the second straight year, Donald Trump will not be attending the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating cultural achievement.
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The @FEC has flagged Trump's 2020 re-election campaign for accepting 100 pages worth of "excessive" contributions.
Dem & GOP often make accounting errors, but, this is a lot.
Full list: bit.ly/2DiU5kT
The @FEC has flagged Trump's 2020 re-election campaign for accepting 100 pages worth of "excessive" contributions.
Dem & GOP often make accounting errors, but, this is a lot.
Full list: bit.ly/2DiU5kT
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The U.S. recorded a $100,500,000,000 budget deficit in October, an increase of about 60% from a year earlier, as spending grew twice as fast as revenue. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
The U.S. recorded a $100,500,000,000 budget deficit in October, an increase of about 60% from a year earlier, as spending grew twice as fast as revenue. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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"Since the tax cuts were passed, the 1,000 largest public companies have actually reduced employment, on balance.
They have announced the elimination of nearly 140,000 jobs — which is almost double the 73,000 jobs they say they have created"
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"Since the tax cuts were passed, the 1,000 largest public companies have actually reduced employment, on balance.
They have announced the elimination of nearly 140,000 jobs — which is almost double the 73,000 jobs they say they have created"
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A senior EPA administrator responsible for 9 southeastern states has been indicted by an Alabama grand jury on charges he conspired to violate ethics laws, reportedly in connection with a bribery scandal with links to Jeff Sessions
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
A senior EPA administrator responsible for 9 southeastern states has been indicted by an Alabama grand jury on charges he conspired to violate ethics laws, reportedly in connection with a bribery scandal with links to Jeff Sessions
motherjones.com/politics/2018/…
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Trump’s openly sympathetic when disaster strikes a state that voted for him.
When disaster hits his nemesis California, it’s a different story. Via @mviser and @seungminkim:
washingtonpost.com/politics/presi…
Trump’s openly sympathetic when disaster strikes a state that voted for him.
When disaster hits his nemesis California, it’s a different story. Via @mviser and @seungminkim:
washingtonpost.com/politics/presi…
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Hate crimes in America rose 17% last year, the third consecutive year that such crimes increased, according to newly released FBI data that showed an even larger increase in anti-Semitic attacks. wapo.st/2Ffy1dw
Hate crimes in America rose 17% last year, the third consecutive year that such crimes increased, according to newly released FBI data that showed an even larger increase in anti-Semitic attacks. wapo.st/2Ffy1dw
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Remember the caravan?
After the midterms, Trump and the conservative media have dramatically reduced the frequency and intensity of their dire warnings about the migrants' march
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Remember the caravan?
After the midterms, Trump and the conservative media have dramatically reduced the frequency and intensity of their dire warnings about the migrants' march
apnews.com/38870e6a25d546…
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Less than 1 percent of migrant caravan may reach border near San Diego in five days.
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Less than 1 percent of migrant caravan may reach border near San Diego in five days.
abcn.ws/2QEitkX
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Think of it this way: There's not a single demographic trend in America that benefits Republicans.
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Think of it this way: There's not a single demographic trend in America that benefits Republicans.
axios.com/donald-trump-2…
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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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He left out Hindus.
Diwali is the Hindu new year.
He left out Hindus.
Diwali is the Hindu new year.
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Trump announced today that he's nominating Neomi Rao, the lawyer who has been a major force in the administration's deregulation efforts, to fill Justice Brett Kavanaugh's old seat on the DC Circuit buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetil…
Trump announced today that he's nominating Neomi Rao, the lawyer who has been a major force in the administration's deregulation efforts, to fill Justice Brett Kavanaugh's old seat on the DC Circuit buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetil…
