Trump: Day 670
-162nd Day at Trump Golf Club
-214th Day at Trump Property
-Thanks SA Saying "Let's Go Lower"
-Fueds with Chief Justice Roberts
-Whitaker Took Donor Money at DOJ
-Trump Org Braces 4 Investigations
-US Crops Rot as Storage Cost Soar
-Kelly Orders Troops 2 Use Force
-162nd Day at Trump Golf Club
-214th Day at Trump Property
-Thanks SA Saying "Let's Go Lower"
-Fueds with Chief Justice Roberts
-Whitaker Took Donor Money at DOJ
-Trump Org Braces 4 Investigations
-US Crops Rot as Storage Cost Soar
-Kelly Orders Troops 2 Use Force
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Day 775 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 775 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 626 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 626 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 416 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 416 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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The U.S. has now surpassed 13,000 gun deaths for the calendar year.
The U.S. has now surpassed 13,000 gun deaths for the calendar year.
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There have been 50,700+ total incidents of gun violence, 13,000+ gun deaths, and 25,000+ gun injuries in the 325 days of 2018.
There have been 50,700+ total incidents of gun violence, 13,000+ gun deaths, and 25,000+ gun injuries in the 325 days of 2018.
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Day 236 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 236 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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Widow of Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan: 'Our hearts are broken, but our hearts are full'
Widow of Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan: 'Our hearts are broken, but our hearts are full'
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Day 236 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 236 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 215 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
➡️ 25 of 2,667 separated kids still in custody.
➡️ 99 kids still in custody with parents who were deported
Day 215 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
➡️ 25 of 2,667 separated kids still in custody.
➡️ 99 kids still in custody with parents who were deported
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now more than 14,000 are in U.S. custody.
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 more than 14,000 are in U.S. custody.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
sfchronicle.com/nation/article…
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Day 163 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 163 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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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the United States and South Korea have decided to scale back a major military exercise next spring to avoid setting back diplomacy over North Korea's nuclear weapons.
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the United States and South Korea have decided to scale back a major military exercise next spring to avoid setting back diplomacy over North Korea's nuclear weapons.
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Day 93 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 93 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 50 since WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Saudi Arabia admits they were responsible for his death. Yet, the location of Khashoggi's body remains unknown.
Why does Trump defend Saudi Arabia?
Day 50 since WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Saudi Arabia admits they were responsible for his death. Yet, the location of Khashoggi's body remains unknown.
Why does Trump defend Saudi Arabia?
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“We are aware of no president, not even such ruthless pragmatists as Richard Nixon or Lyndon Johnson, who'd have written a public statement like this without so much as a grace note about America’s abiding values and principles.”
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“We are aware of no president, not even such ruthless pragmatists as Richard Nixon or Lyndon Johnson, who'd have written a public statement like this without so much as a grace note about America’s abiding values and principles.”
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Khashoggi was murdered. Saudi Arabia flashed cash — and Trump looked the other way. - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump…
Khashoggi was murdered. Saudi Arabia flashed cash — and Trump looked the other way. - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump…
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Turkey accuses U.S. of turning blind eye to Saudi killing of Khashoggi reuters.com/article/us-sau…
Turkey accuses U.S. of turning blind eye to Saudi killing of Khashoggi reuters.com/article/us-sau…
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In tweet, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard slams Trump as "being Saudi Arabia's bitch" after his statement standing by the country's rulers despite the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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In tweet, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard slams Trump as "being Saudi Arabia's bitch" after his statement standing by the country's rulers despite the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Bob Corker says that he is "astounded" by Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia.
"The language that was used, it was as if they were writing a press release for Saudi Arabia, not for the United States, and it was unnecessarily provocative."
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Bob Corker says that he is "astounded" by Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia.
"The language that was used, it was as if they were writing a press release for Saudi Arabia, not for the United States, and it was unnecessarily provocative."
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Ret. General Wesley Clark on CNN: "When we align ourselves with nations that don’t share our values, and we think we’re pursuing our national interest, we're actually undercutting our most powerful appeal, our most powerful— Call it a weapon. It's American values."
Ret. General Wesley Clark on CNN: "When we align ourselves with nations that don’t share our values, and we think we’re pursuing our national interest, we're actually undercutting our most powerful appeal, our most powerful— Call it a weapon. It's American values."
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Washington Post publisher and CEO Fred Ryan: "A clear and dangerous message has been sent to tyrants around the world: Flash enough money in front of the president of the United States, and you can literally get away with murder."
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Washington Post publisher and CEO Fred Ryan: "A clear and dangerous message has been sent to tyrants around the world: Flash enough money in front of the president of the United States, and you can literally get away with murder."
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Aug 2018 US imports of crude oil per thousand barrels
Canada 131,222
Saudi Arabia 32,220
So what is the real reason Trump thanks SA?
Aug 2018 US imports of crude oil per thousand barrels
Canada 131,222
Saudi Arabia 32,220
So what is the real reason Trump thanks SA?
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Trump thanked Saudi Arabia today for low oil prices. @stevebenen reminds us that Trump thanked Putin after the expulsion of US diplomats. Quite a pattern: msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-…
Trump thanked Saudi Arabia today for low oil prices. @stevebenen reminds us that Trump thanked Putin after the expulsion of US diplomats. Quite a pattern: msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-…
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It's a simple principle: American presidents are not supposed to thank foreign governments after incidents in which they act against the United States. on.msnbc.com/2FyBDHN
It's a simple principle: American presidents are not supposed to thank foreign governments after incidents in which they act against the United States. on.msnbc.com/2FyBDHN
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Trump started his day at Mar-a-Lago.
Per pool, Trump visited Trump International Golf Club in FL.
NBC: This is Trump's 162nd day at a Trump golf club and 214th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump started his day at Mar-a-Lago.
Per pool, Trump visited Trump International Golf Club in FL.
NBC: This is Trump's 162nd day at a Trump golf club and 214th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issues extraordinary rebuke of Trump after he calls federal judge an "Obama judge." "We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges," Roberts wrote.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issues extraordinary rebuke of Trump after he calls federal judge an "Obama judge." "We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges," Roberts wrote.
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Trump was in Palm Beach golfing with Jack Nicklaus as John Roberts’ criticism was made public Wednesday afternoon: rollingstone.com/politics/polit…
Trump was in Palm Beach golfing with Jack Nicklaus as John Roberts’ criticism was made public Wednesday afternoon: rollingstone.com/politics/polit…
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Trump’s attack on Chief Justice Roberts is just his latest assault on our independent judiciary. He attacks judges, press, FBI & Justice Dept because they can check his power and hold him accountable.
This is a serious threat to the rule of law.
Trump’s attack on Chief Justice Roberts is just his latest assault on our independent judiciary. He attacks judges, press, FBI & Justice Dept because they can check his power and hold him accountable.
This is a serious threat to the rule of law.
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The chairman of the judiciary committee is joining the president in undermining the independence of judiciary with straight up disinformation.
The chairman of the judiciary committee is joining the president in undermining the independence of judiciary with straight up disinformation.
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The House Intelligence Committee's incoming Democratic majority is looking to hire money-laundering and forensic accounting experts, three sources familiar with the plans confirm to The Daily Beast.
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The House Intelligence Committee's incoming Democratic majority is looking to hire money-laundering and forensic accounting experts, three sources familiar with the plans confirm to The Daily Beast.
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Trump's bankers: "Danske Bank whistleblower says bank moved $150 billion through Deutsch Bank's U.S. unit." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump's bankers: "Danske Bank whistleblower says bank moved $150 billion through Deutsch Bank's U.S. unit." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Rudy’s description of the special counsel’s questionnaire for Trump (via @axios interview) makes you wonder what he thought such a document would, or should, look like:
Rudy’s description of the special counsel’s questionnaire for Trump (via @axios interview) makes you wonder what he thought such a document would, or should, look like:
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Special counsel urges judge to order former Trump campaign aide to prison Monday as scheduled via @PostRoz wapo.st/2Fx7AQz?tid=ss…
Special counsel urges judge to order former Trump campaign aide to prison Monday as scheduled via @PostRoz wapo.st/2Fx7AQz?tid=ss…
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Another NEW sealed motion just filed -- apparently from Mueller -- in the mystery grand jury subpoena case being tracked here at @politico - This one is 3,074 words.
Another NEW sealed motion just filed -- apparently from Mueller -- in the mystery grand jury subpoena case being tracked here at @politico - This one is 3,074 words.
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In addition to Whitaker’s $1.2 million personal haul, he may have violated the Hatch Act by taking donations from three politically connected Iowa donors to his senate campaign earlier this year while he was working at DoJ. nyti.ms/2DzffeF?smid=n…
In addition to Whitaker’s $1.2 million personal haul, he may have violated the Hatch Act by taking donations from three politically connected Iowa donors to his senate campaign earlier this year while he was working at DoJ. nyti.ms/2DzffeF?smid=n…
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Acting AG Whitaker's financial disclosures show possible violations of the Hatch Act and failure to disclose financial conflicts.
Here's AO's letters to OGE and the OSC calling for an investigation:
Acting AG Whitaker's financial disclosures show possible violations of the Hatch Act and failure to disclose financial conflicts.
Here's AO's letters to OGE and the OSC calling for an investigation:
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Matthew Whitaker's personal financial disclosure forms had been edited five times in the two weeks since his appointment as Acting A.G.
CREW has filed a FOIA request with DOJ today asking for all versions of Whitaker's OGE form 278e.
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Matthew Whitaker's personal financial disclosure forms had been edited five times in the two weeks since his appointment as Acting A.G.
CREW has filed a FOIA request with DOJ today asking for all versions of Whitaker's OGE form 278e.
citizensforethics.org/foia/crew-file…
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New from NYT: Trump repeatedly pressed Justice Department officials about the status of Clinton-related investigations, including Matt Whitaker when he was the chief of staff to Sessions, according to a person with knowledge of the conversations.
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New from NYT: Trump repeatedly pressed Justice Department officials about the status of Clinton-related investigations, including Matt Whitaker when he was the chief of staff to Sessions, according to a person with knowledge of the conversations.
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Ron Johnson, Homeland Sec. chair, wants a briefing from the acting W.H. counsel on Ivanka's use of private email to conduct gov't biz.
Trey Gowdy, outgoing Oversight chair, wants a briefing from John Kelly and to know if sensitive or classified info was contained in them.
Ron Johnson, Homeland Sec. chair, wants a briefing from the acting W.H. counsel on Ivanka's use of private email to conduct gov't biz.
Trey Gowdy, outgoing Oversight chair, wants a briefing from John Kelly and to know if sensitive or classified info was contained in them.
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Interpol has elected South Korean Kim Jong Yang as president, rejecting the Russian bid to head the agency.
This is great news!
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Interpol has elected South Korean Kim Jong Yang as president, rejecting the Russian bid to head the agency.
This is great news!
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Military Times reports that John Kelly, adviser to the president, has signed an order to supposedly allow troops stationed at the border to use lethal force and to search and detain people, despite the Posse Comitatus Act: militarytimes.com/news/your-mili…
Military Times reports that John Kelly, adviser to the president, has signed an order to supposedly allow troops stationed at the border to use lethal force and to search and detain people, despite the Posse Comitatus Act: militarytimes.com/news/your-mili…
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American Troops at Border Won’t Have Guns, Mattis Says via @helenecooper
Who to believe?
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American Troops at Border Won’t Have Guns, Mattis Says via @helenecooper
Who to believe?
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Pentagon ships more than 300,000 pounds of turkey to troops at border, overseas hill.cm/x3Z8kub
Pentagon ships more than 300,000 pounds of turkey to troops at border, overseas hill.cm/x3Z8kub
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Outgoing GOP Rep. Carlos Curbelo says that Trump keeping troops at the border is "disrespectful" to both the CBP agents and the troops themselves.
"We should be using them in the most effective and efficient way possible. And again, they’re just not needed at the border."
Outgoing GOP Rep. Carlos Curbelo says that Trump keeping troops at the border is "disrespectful" to both the CBP agents and the troops themselves.
"We should be using them in the most effective and efficient way possible. And again, they’re just not needed at the border."
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The declining oil price is another indicator that markets expect much slower growth in 2019. Economists know this, even if Fox Business does not
The declining oil price is another indicator that markets expect much slower growth in 2019. Economists know this, even if Fox Business does not
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Trump's trade war also pushing world economy toward recession
Trump's trade war also pushing world economy toward recession
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U.S. farmers finishing their harvests are facing a big problem - where to put the mountain of grain they cannot sell reut.rs/2R0NVtJ by @chitownmarkw @pjhuffstutter
U.S. farmers finishing their harvests are facing a big problem - where to put the mountain of grain they cannot sell reut.rs/2R0NVtJ by @chitownmarkw @pjhuffstutter
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People living in large cities who are only loosely connected to farms have been getting money from Trump’s farm bailout, according to WaPo.
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People living in large cities who are only loosely connected to farms have been getting money from Trump’s farm bailout, according to WaPo.
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IRS releases proposed gift-tax rules that would benefit wealthy individuals hill.cm/Wg2w7CX
IRS releases proposed gift-tax rules that would benefit wealthy individuals hill.cm/Wg2w7CX
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@HUDgov keeps saying that NYCHA duped the feds about appalling conditions. But HUD’s own inspection reports found major problems and raise questions about why the agency didn’t act sooner.
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@HUDgov keeps saying that NYCHA duped the feds about appalling conditions. But HUD’s own inspection reports found major problems and raise questions about why the agency didn’t act sooner.
propublica.org/article/hud-ta…
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The intellectual leader of the modern Conservative Movement
The intellectual leader of the modern Conservative Movement
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"Just because some of us are suffering through a particularly cold and snowy winter doesn't refute the fact that the globe is warming as we continue to pump carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere." scientificamerican.com/article/eartht…
"Just because some of us are suffering through a particularly cold and snowy winter doesn't refute the fact that the globe is warming as we continue to pump carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere." scientificamerican.com/article/eartht…
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Thanksgiving Eve 2018: Trump attacks the Chief Justice of the United States, questions global warning, attacks the media and claims credit for lowering gas prices causing more people to drive.
Thanksgiving Eve 2018: Trump attacks the Chief Justice of the United States, questions global warning, attacks the media and claims credit for lowering gas prices causing more people to drive.
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Carl Bernstein: Trump is demonstrating he's unfit to be president
He has been since Day 1.
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Carl Bernstein: Trump is demonstrating he's unfit to be president
He has been since Day 1.
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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:
