Trump: Day 674
-166th Day at Trump Golf Club
-218th Day at Trump Property
-Shut Down Largest Point of Entry
-US Border Patrol Fire Upon Migrants
-Agents Launch Teargas into Mexico
-Russia Fires Upon Ukrainian Ships
-New Russian Airstrikes in Syria
-Papadopoulos Ordered 2 Prison
-166th Day at Trump Golf Club
-218th Day at Trump Property
-Shut Down Largest Point of Entry
-US Border Patrol Fire Upon Migrants
-Agents Launch Teargas into Mexico
-Russia Fires Upon Ukrainian Ships
-New Russian Airstrikes in Syria
-Papadopoulos Ordered 2 Prison
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Day 779 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 779 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 630 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 630 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 420 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 420 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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Real-time American gun violence numbers for 2018:
•13,144 gun deaths
•25,365 gun injuries
•601 children shot
•2,541 teenagers shot
•1,802 armed home invasions
•1,590 incidents of defensive gun use
•1,428 unintentional shootings
•320 mass shootings
Real-time American gun violence numbers for 2018:
•13,144 gun deaths
•25,365 gun injuries
•601 children shot
•2,541 teenagers shot
•1,802 armed home invasions
•1,590 incidents of defensive gun use
•1,428 unintentional shootings
•320 mass shootings
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EJ Bradford Jr. had a concealed carry permit. He was in the Army. He may have been trying to stop a mall shooting.
He was the @NRA’s definition of a good guy with a gun except for one thing: he was Black.
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EJ Bradford Jr. had a concealed carry permit. He was in the Army. He may have been trying to stop a mall shooting.
He was the @NRA’s definition of a good guy with a gun except for one thing: he was Black.
star-telegram.com/news/nation-wo…
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Lori Alhadeff was sworn in this week as a new member of the Broward County School Board. She'll represent the district serving the city of Parkland.
Alhadeff ran to honor her daughter, Alyssa, who was killed in the Stoneman Douglas shooting.
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Lori Alhadeff was sworn in this week as a new member of the Broward County School Board. She'll represent the district serving the city of Parkland.
Alhadeff ran to honor her daughter, Alyssa, who was killed in the Stoneman Douglas shooting.
tapinto.net/towns/parkland…
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Day 240 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 240 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 240 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 240 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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Guardian reporter says no one in White House press corps has agreed to new rules for press conferences hill.cm/7KppGUm
Guardian reporter says no one in White House press corps has agreed to new rules for press conferences hill.cm/7KppGUm
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Day 219 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 219 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"
sfchronicle.com/nation/article…
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 167 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 167 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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Day 97 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 97 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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Dershowitz: Mueller report will be politically "devastating" for Trump hill.cm/1Q4jCy5
Dershowitz: Mueller report will be politically "devastating" for Trump hill.cm/1Q4jCy5
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Day 54 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 54 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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Trump has repeatedly cited the importance of Saudi arms sales as a reason not to cut the supply of weapons in response to the murder of Khashoggi.
According to a report by the Centre for International Policy, those figures are hugely inflated.
theguardian.com/world/2018/nov…
Trump has repeatedly cited the importance of Saudi arms sales as a reason not to cut the supply of weapons in response to the murder of Khashoggi.
According to a report by the Centre for International Policy, those figures are hugely inflated.
theguardian.com/world/2018/nov…
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Adam Schiff: "[Trump] is not being honest with the country about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi … Is his personal financial interest driving U.S. policy in the gulf? ... We don't know but it would be irresponsible not to find out."
Adam Schiff: "[Trump] is not being honest with the country about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi … Is his personal financial interest driving U.S. policy in the gulf? ... We don't know but it would be irresponsible not to find out."
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Schiff on Trump's handling Khashoggi's death: "It causes our standing in the world to plummet, it telegraphs to despots around the world that they can murder people then impunity, and that this [man] will have their back as long as they praise him."
Schiff on Trump's handling Khashoggi's death: "It causes our standing in the world to plummet, it telegraphs to despots around the world that they can murder people then impunity, and that this [man] will have their back as long as they praise him."
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You know what else is "falling"?
Stock prices, 401k balances, and business optimism
You know what else is "falling"?
Stock prices, 401k balances, and business optimism
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Four mins after this tweet, Trump arrived at his West Palm Beach golf club for the sixth time over the past week
Four mins after this tweet, Trump arrived at his West Palm Beach golf club for the sixth time over the past week
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NBCNews: Trump visited his Florida golf club, marking his 166th day at a Trump golf club and his 218th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
NBCNews: Trump visited his Florida golf club, marking his 166th day at a Trump golf club and his 218th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Trump "busy working" pictured with Christopher Ruddy and Fred Fleitz.
Is that a bandage on Trump's arm?
Trump "busy working" pictured with Christopher Ruddy and Fred Fleitz.
Is that a bandage on Trump's arm?
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Trump has spent about 1/3 of his days at Trump properties, and about 1/4 of his days at a Trump golf club.
nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
Trump has spent about 1/3 of his days at Trump properties, and about 1/4 of his days at a Trump golf club.
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Reminder: Trump said if elected, he would never see his golf courses ... would be working all the time #TrumpLies
Reminder: Trump said if elected, he would never see his golf courses ... would be working all the time #TrumpLies
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When 2 Republicans began formally questioning Ivanka Trump’s use of private email for government business, it was seen as a sign of things to come for Trump's family nyti.ms/2RcAneJ
When 2 Republicans began formally questioning Ivanka Trump’s use of private email for government business, it was seen as a sign of things to come for Trump's family nyti.ms/2RcAneJ
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A federal judge has denied George Papadopoulos's request to delay the start of his prison sentence.
He must report to prison Monday to start his 14-day sentence.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
A federal judge has denied George Papadopoulos's request to delay the start of his prison sentence.
He must report to prison Monday to start his 14-day sentence.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Papadopoulos lawyer Chris LaVigne says in a statement that the former Trump adviser will not appeal Sunday ruling nor seek to overturn plea but will instead serve sentence and move on.
Papadopoulos lawyer Chris LaVigne says in a statement that the former Trump adviser will not appeal Sunday ruling nor seek to overturn plea but will instead serve sentence and move on.
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CNN's Rick Santorum praises Trump admin for trying to bury report on climate change: "A lot of these scientists are driven by the money"
This bizarre but common assertion represents projection by people who assume others have same motivation
CNN's Rick Santorum praises Trump admin for trying to bury report on climate change: "A lot of these scientists are driven by the money"
This bizarre but common assertion represents projection by people who assume others have same motivation
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"The people want their money." Trump recently told aides to cut federal spending, but the deficit has ballooned under his watch with new spending, mixed signals from him and little concern until now.
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"The people want their money." Trump recently told aides to cut federal spending, but the deficit has ballooned under his watch with new spending, mixed signals from him and little concern until now.
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Trump also repeatedly told Cohn to print more money, according to three White House officials familiar with his comments. “He’d just say, run the presses, run the presses,” one former senior administration official said. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
Trump also repeatedly told Cohn to print more money, according to three White House officials familiar with his comments. “He’d just say, run the presses, run the presses,” one former senior administration official said. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Trump once guessed that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff earns $5 million a year, WaPo reports. John Kelly responded that he made less than $200,000.
Trump suggested he get a large raise and noted the number of stars on his uniform. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
Trump once guessed that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff earns $5 million a year, WaPo reports. John Kelly responded that he made less than $200,000.
Trump suggested he get a large raise and noted the number of stars on his uniform. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Trump twice raised to the Iraqi prime minister the idea of repaying America for its wars with Iraqi oil, a highly controversial ask that runs afoul of international norms and logic, according to sources with direct knowledge. axios.com/trump-to-iraqi…
Trump twice raised to the Iraqi prime minister the idea of repaying America for its wars with Iraqi oil, a highly controversial ask that runs afoul of international norms and logic, according to sources with direct knowledge. axios.com/trump-to-iraqi…
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Jefferson forbade honorary degrees @UVA--one of the best decisions he ever made. This practice should end everywhere. It's an insult to those who have worked hard, devoted years, and spent fortunes to get a PhD.
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Jefferson forbade honorary degrees @UVA--one of the best decisions he ever made. This practice should end everywhere. It's an insult to those who have worked hard, devoted years, and spent fortunes to get a PhD.
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As many as 5 Dem-led House committees could take on Betsy DeVos next year on issues like her rollback of regulations aimed at predatory for-profit colleges, stalled processing of student loan forgiveness & rewrite of campus sexual assault policies.
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As many as 5 Dem-led House committees could take on Betsy DeVos next year on issues like her rollback of regulations aimed at predatory for-profit colleges, stalled processing of student loan forgiveness & rewrite of campus sexual assault policies.
politico.com/story/2018/11/…
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In advance of Trump's visit, Cindy Hyde-Smith just bailed. Without a second or a wave goodbye to the folk here in Columbus who attended the event. Backdoor. Two days out. For a U.S. Senate seat.
In advance of Trump's visit, Cindy Hyde-Smith just bailed. Without a second or a wave goodbye to the folk here in Columbus who attended the event. Backdoor. Two days out. For a U.S. Senate seat.
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Bus problems for Cindy Hyde-Smith between her two campaign stops this afternoon after slipping out the back door of her first event & avoiding press questions.
Metaphor alert!
Bus problems for Cindy Hyde-Smith between her two campaign stops this afternoon after slipping out the back door of her first event & avoiding press questions.
Metaphor alert!
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The stories of American citizens held under exit ban in China deserve attention in the national spotlight.
@Georgetown should advocate for their release and weigh cases like this when calibrating their institutional engagement with the PRC.
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The stories of American citizens held under exit ban in China deserve attention in the national spotlight.
@Georgetown should advocate for their release and weigh cases like this when calibrating their institutional engagement with the PRC.
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Important story. Short version: US citizens w valid passports not allowed to *leave* China.
Bigger implication: Chinese govt acting as if it has jurisdiction over foreign citizens who are ethnically Chinese or have PRC-citizen family members. nyti.ms/2zp9JIQ
Important story. Short version: US citizens w valid passports not allowed to *leave* China.
Bigger implication: Chinese govt acting as if it has jurisdiction over foreign citizens who are ethnically Chinese or have PRC-citizen family members. nyti.ms/2zp9JIQ
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Elijah Cummings opposes any potential deal on asylum-seekers between the Trump admin and Mexico.
"That's not the law. They should be allowed to come in, seek asylum, that's the law … The Congress has got to stand up and hopefully they will." nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
Elijah Cummings opposes any potential deal on asylum-seekers between the Trump admin and Mexico.
"That's not the law. They should be allowed to come in, seek asylum, that's the law … The Congress has got to stand up and hopefully they will." nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
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US shut down one of largest points of entry along southern border hill.cm/DK0YiYB
US shut down one of largest points of entry along southern border hill.cm/DK0YiYB
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US agents fired tear gas at migrants trying to breach the border between Mexico and the United States. 📷 @Reuters
US agents fired tear gas at migrants trying to breach the border between Mexico and the United States. 📷 @Reuters
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The moment US fired tear gas and rubber bullets at asylum seekers
The moment US fired tear gas and rubber bullets at asylum seekers
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Russian airstrikes allegedly resume in Syria’s Idlib after 75-day pause, following reported rebel chemical attack on Aleppo city. ~100 civilians hospitalized.
Russian airstrikes allegedly resume in Syria’s Idlib after 75-day pause, following reported rebel chemical attack on Aleppo city. ~100 civilians hospitalized.
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First Russian bombing of Idlib since September ceasefire. Russia says it attacked rebels who used chlorine against Aleppo. Urgent to pressure Putin not to broaden the attack to the three million civilians protected in Idlib by the ceasefire.
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First Russian bombing of Idlib since September ceasefire. Russia says it attacked rebels who used chlorine against Aleppo. Urgent to pressure Putin not to broaden the attack to the three million civilians protected in Idlib by the ceasefire.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Ukraine says Russia opens fire on Ukrainian navy ships in Kerch Strait near Crimea, one of them damaged.
MOSCOW (AP) — Ukraine says Russia opens fire on Ukrainian navy ships in Kerch Strait near Crimea, one of them damaged.
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Ukraine says number of boats hit by Russian fire increases to 2, 2 crew members wounded; both vessels seized by Russia.
Ukraine says number of boats hit by Russian fire increases to 2, 2 crew members wounded; both vessels seized by Russia.
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The spokesman for Ukrainian President Poroshenko says that the leader is convening an emergency meeting of the military's top brass amid tensions with Russia near the Crimean Peninsula.
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The spokesman for Ukrainian President Poroshenko says that the leader is convening an emergency meeting of the military's top brass amid tensions with Russia near the Crimean Peninsula.
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This is where Kerch strait is.
This is where Russia made an armed provocation against Ukraine today.
This is where Kerch strait is.
This is where Russia made an armed provocation against Ukraine today.
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Haley says UN Security Council will hold emergency meeting after Russia fired on Ukrainian ships hill.cm/odmGTpW
Haley says UN Security Council will hold emergency meeting after Russia fired on Ukrainian ships hill.cm/odmGTpW
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"Little Free Library" honoring Michelle Obama vandalized and tagged with Trump's name hill.cm/ZsOlhns
"Little Free Library" honoring Michelle Obama vandalized and tagged with Trump's name hill.cm/ZsOlhns
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‘Never Trump’ Republicans went Democrat in 2018.
Are they gone for good?
nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
‘Never Trump’ Republicans went Democrat in 2018.
Are they gone for good?
nbcnews.com/politics/elect…
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Here's the segment Trump tweeted about regarding his family separation policy.
"I never thought that they would separate him from me. But an immigration agent said, 'you're going to be separated, your son is going to be taken away.'"
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Here's the segment Trump tweeted about regarding his family separation policy.
"I never thought that they would separate him from me. But an immigration agent said, 'you're going to be separated, your son is going to be taken away.'"
cbsnews.com/news/chaos-beh…
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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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Nearly every day, we learn that much of what we had long assumed to be guardrails against the abuse of presidential power simply does not exist. washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump…
Nearly every day, we learn that much of what we had long assumed to be guardrails against the abuse of presidential power simply does not exist. washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump…
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