Trump: Day 689
-Insists There's No #SmockingGun
-"Super-Pissed" Being Turned Down
-Ending Troop Border Buildup Stunt
-Rejects Global Warming Language
-Butina Pleads Guilty & Cooperating
-Russia Sends Bombers 2 Venezuela
-Victory 4 Planned Parenthood
-Budget Deficit Climbs 2 $303B
-Insists There's No #SmockingGun
-"Super-Pissed" Being Turned Down
-Ending Troop Border Buildup Stunt
-Rejects Global Warming Language
-Butina Pleads Guilty & Cooperating
-Russia Sends Bombers 2 Venezuela
-Victory 4 Planned Parenthood
-Budget Deficit Climbs 2 $303B
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Day 794 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 794 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 645 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 645 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 435 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 435 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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There have been 5 mass shootings (4+ shot or killed, not including the shooter) in 10 days of December, bringing this year's total to 328.
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 22
December: 5
There have been 5 mass shootings (4+ shot or killed, not including the shooter) in 10 days of December, bringing this year's total to 328.
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 22
December: 5
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Real-time U.S. gun violence numbers for 2018:
•13,658 gun deaths
•26,453 gun injuries
•629 children shot
•2,657 teenagers shot
•1,904 armed home invasions
•1,666 incidents of defensive gun use
•1,495 unintentional shootings
•328 mass shootings
Real-time U.S. gun violence numbers for 2018:
•13,658 gun deaths
•26,453 gun injuries
•629 children shot
•2,657 teenagers shot
•1,904 armed home invasions
•1,666 incidents of defensive gun use
•1,495 unintentional shootings
•328 mass shootings
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The NRA's media arm has dropped pro-Trump firebrand Dan Bongino from its lineup of conservative commentators, The Daily Beast has learned. It comes amid a continued downsizing of its media operation. thedailybeast.com/sources-dan-bo…
The NRA's media arm has dropped pro-Trump firebrand Dan Bongino from its lineup of conservative commentators, The Daily Beast has learned. It comes amid a continued downsizing of its media operation. thedailybeast.com/sources-dan-bo…
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Day 255 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 255 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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Search for missing Marines continues days after deadly fighter-tanker collision in Japan amn.one/TyvduOu
Search for missing Marines continues days after deadly fighter-tanker collision in Japan amn.one/TyvduOu
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Day 255 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 255 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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Four Democratic senators are requesting the White House hand over documents proving Trump communications advisor Bill Shine is not breaking federal ethics laws as he continues to get paid millions in bonuses by Fox.
cnbc.com/2018/12/10/dem…
Four Democratic senators are requesting the White House hand over documents proving Trump communications advisor Bill Shine is not breaking federal ethics laws as he continues to get paid millions in bonuses by Fox.
cnbc.com/2018/12/10/dem…
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Day 234 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
As of 11/29 according to Trump admin:
➡️ 173 of 2,667 *separated kids* still in custody.
Day 234 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
As of 11/29 according to Trump admin:
➡️ 173 of 2,667 *separated kids* still in custody.
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FYI: The Trump admin has quietly resumed separating immigrant families at the border.
At one agency, the children were put into temporary foster care and shelters with little or no indication that they arrived at the border with their parents: propub.li/2QcsPvY
FYI: The Trump admin has quietly resumed separating immigrant families at the border.
At one agency, the children were put into temporary foster care and shelters with little or no indication that they arrived at the border with their parents: propub.li/2QcsPvY
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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 182 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 182 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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The Trump administration slapped sanctions on three North Koreans in response to Pyongyang's ongoing human rights abuses and censorship.
We're sanctioning 3 individuals for the country's human rights abuses?
cnn.it/2EpbERx
The Trump administration slapped sanctions on three North Koreans in response to Pyongyang's ongoing human rights abuses and censorship.
We're sanctioning 3 individuals for the country's human rights abuses?
cnn.it/2EpbERx
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Day 112 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 112 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 4 since US Justice Department prosecutors say Trump committed a felony.
Yet, no subpoena, no indictment, no impeachment.
One must ask. Is Trump above the law?
Day 4 since US Justice Department prosecutors say Trump committed a felony.
Yet, no subpoena, no indictment, no impeachment.
One must ask. Is Trump above the law?
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*a "simple private transaction”
*a "simple private transaction”
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Trump seems to be referring to the scheme Cohen admitted to - allegedly at Trump’s direction - to pay off women and keep them silent about his affairs just days before 2016 election as a “simple private transaction”
Trump seems to be referring to the scheme Cohen admitted to - allegedly at Trump’s direction - to pay off women and keep them silent about his affairs just days before 2016 election as a “simple private transaction”
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Quoting the typo
Quoting the typo
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Dictionary trolls Trump. Again.
Dictionary trolls Trump. Again.
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Great explanation of "smocking gun"
Great explanation of "smocking gun"
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Trump justified hush-money payments as a "private transaction."
But this isn't a defense. It's an admission of his own corruption.
Just as on Trump Tower Moscow, Trump justifies deceiving voters by claiming it's in his own interests.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
Trump justified hush-money payments as a "private transaction."
But this isn't a defense. It's an admission of his own corruption.
Just as on Trump Tower Moscow, Trump justifies deceiving voters by claiming it's in his own interests.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
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In Stormy Daniels/Karen McDougal hush $ deals prosecutors didn’t see “simple transactions,” they saw a brazen effort to deceive the voting public through illegal means meant to hide that deception from campaign disclosure requirements.
nyti.ms/2G95wyO?smid=n…
In Stormy Daniels/Karen McDougal hush $ deals prosecutors didn’t see “simple transactions,” they saw a brazen effort to deceive the voting public through illegal means meant to hide that deception from campaign disclosure requirements.
nyti.ms/2G95wyO?smid=n…
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After Cohen pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors shifted their attention to what role, if any, Trump Org. execs played in the campaign finance violations.
In recent weeks, prosecutors contacted the co. to renew a request for docs & other materials.
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After Cohen pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors shifted their attention to what role, if any, Trump Org. execs played in the campaign finance violations.
In recent weeks, prosecutors contacted the co. to renew a request for docs & other materials.
nyti.ms/2zN9YgY
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Ex-federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy told Fox & Friends he thinks Trump will be indicted in Manhattan Federal Court on campaign finance charges.
"If you read the sentencing memo ... it’s clear Trump is the target and will be indicted eventually."
thedailybeast.com/former-federal…
Ex-federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy told Fox & Friends he thinks Trump will be indicted in Manhattan Federal Court on campaign finance charges.
"If you read the sentencing memo ... it’s clear Trump is the target and will be indicted eventually."
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Washington Post columnist predicts Trump will resign 10 minutes before Pence so Pence can pardon him hill.cm/tYrpcbe
Washington Post columnist predicts Trump will resign 10 minutes before Pence so Pence can pardon him hill.cm/tYrpcbe
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The Cohen memo transformed 2020 for Trump into a can't-lose contest to preserve his own liberty. He will break America if that's what he thinks it’ll take to keep himself out of prison. The law must be made to apply to him. crooked.com/articles/donal…
The Cohen memo transformed 2020 for Trump into a can't-lose contest to preserve his own liberty. He will break America if that's what he thinks it’ll take to keep himself out of prison. The law must be made to apply to him. crooked.com/articles/donal…
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McCarthy urges House Dems to not investigate Trump: "I think America is too great of a nation to have such a small agenda. I think there are other problems out there that we should be focused on... we've investigated this for a long time."
McCarthy urges House Dems to not investigate Trump: "I think America is too great of a nation to have such a small agenda. I think there are other problems out there that we should be focused on... we've investigated this for a long time."
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House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy states that if campaign finance crimes are a violation then lots of Congressmen (probably in his caucus) will have to go.
Are you sure this is something you want to be saying out loud?
House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy states that if campaign finance crimes are a violation then lots of Congressmen (probably in his caucus) will have to go.
Are you sure this is something you want to be saying out loud?
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Sen Kennedy: "Well, let me say this about Mr. Cohen: Jesus loves him, but everybody else thinks he's an idiot. I think most Americans think he's a sleazoid grifter. I can't imagine basing any kind of prosecution on the word of Mr. Cohen."
Sen Kennedy: "Well, let me say this about Mr. Cohen: Jesus loves him, but everybody else thinks he's an idiot. I think most Americans think he's a sleazoid grifter. I can't imagine basing any kind of prosecution on the word of Mr. Cohen."
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Orrin Hatch 2018: I don't care if Trump's own DOJ has implicated him in felonies. What is a "crime" anyway?
Orrin Hatch 1999: "crimes of moral turpitude such as perjury and obstruction of justice go to the heart of qualification for public office"
Orrin Hatch 2018: I don't care if Trump's own DOJ has implicated him in felonies. What is a "crime" anyway?
Orrin Hatch 1999: "crimes of moral turpitude such as perjury and obstruction of justice go to the heart of qualification for public office"
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44 former U.S. senators write to the Senate as the Mueller probe nears an end: "We urge current and future senators to be steadfast and zealous guardians of our democracy by ensuring that partisanship or self-interest not replace national interest." wapo.st/2EokSxt
44 former U.S. senators write to the Senate as the Mueller probe nears an end: "We urge current and future senators to be steadfast and zealous guardians of our democracy by ensuring that partisanship or self-interest not replace national interest." wapo.st/2EokSxt
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"We all took an oath swearing allegiance to the Constitution. Whatever united or divided us, we did not veer from our unwavering and shared commitment to placing our country, democracy and national interest above all else."
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"We all took an oath swearing allegiance to the Constitution. Whatever united or divided us, we did not veer from our unwavering and shared commitment to placing our country, democracy and national interest above all else."
wapo.st/2EokSxt
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Day 69 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 69 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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Engel is "committed to conducting a top-to-bottom review of US policy towards Saudi Arabia & that includes what has driven the US response to the Khashoggi murder.”
Asked if that includes ties between Kushner and MBS: "Everything is on the table." cnn.com/2018/12/10/pol…
Engel is "committed to conducting a top-to-bottom review of US policy towards Saudi Arabia & that includes what has driven the US response to the Khashoggi murder.”
Asked if that includes ties between Kushner and MBS: "Everything is on the table." cnn.com/2018/12/10/pol…
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Jared Kushner flouted W.H. protocol by having private, informal conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — both before and after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Remember when MBS bragged he had Jared "in his pocket?" huffingtonpost.com/entry/jared-ku…
Jared Kushner flouted W.H. protocol by having private, informal conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — both before and after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Remember when MBS bragged he had Jared "in his pocket?" huffingtonpost.com/entry/jared-ku…
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At least 16 Trump associates had contacts with Russians during campaign or transition
cnn.it/2G9MRmv
At least 16 Trump associates had contacts with Russians during campaign or transition
cnn.it/2G9MRmv
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Graphics can be be revealing about the big picture
Graphics can be be revealing about the big picture
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Flashback:
Q: Can you say whether you are aware that anyone who advised your campaign had contacts with Russia during the course of the election?
Trump: No. Nobody that I know of.
Flashback:
Q: Can you say whether you are aware that anyone who advised your campaign had contacts with Russia during the course of the election?
Trump: No. Nobody that I know of.
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Flashback: Mike Pence January 2017.
Q: Did any Trump campaign member have contact with the Russians?
Pence: "Of course not."
Flashback: Mike Pence January 2017.
Q: Did any Trump campaign member have contact with the Russians?
Pence: "Of course not."
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Maria Butina has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and cooperate with authorities in any ongoing investigations.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maria…
Maria Butina has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and cooperate with authorities in any ongoing investigations.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maria…
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Reminder: This Russian pleading guilty to conspiracy and cooperating w/investigators is the person Trump called on at a 2015 campaign event. She asked him publicly to state if he favored existing sanctions against Russia; Trump put himself on record saying, "NO"
Reminder: This Russian pleading guilty to conspiracy and cooperating w/investigators is the person Trump called on at a 2015 campaign event. She asked him publicly to state if he favored existing sanctions against Russia; Trump put himself on record saying, "NO"
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The judge in the Paul Manafort District of Columbia case, Judge Amy Berman Jackson, has set a scheduling conference to plan-out the next dates and steps in that case for tomorrow at 3PM — @NBCNews
The judge in the Paul Manafort District of Columbia case, Judge Amy Berman Jackson, has set a scheduling conference to plan-out the next dates and steps in that case for tomorrow at 3PM — @NBCNews
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Paul Manafort does not want to come to court tomorrow to answer for his alleged "crimes and lies" in Mueller's Friday evening filing.
He cites the "time involved in having the U.S. Marshal Service transport me to and from the courthouse."
Paul Manafort does not want to come to court tomorrow to answer for his alleged "crimes and lies" in Mueller's Friday evening filing.
He cites the "time involved in having the U.S. Marshal Service transport me to and from the courthouse."
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Chris Coons on CNN: "I've got concerns about witness tampering and about interference in the ongoing Mueller investigation, both directly and indirectly by [Trump] and some of ... his senior leadership team. And the Manafort filings lend some credence to those concerns."
Chris Coons on CNN: "I've got concerns about witness tampering and about interference in the ongoing Mueller investigation, both directly and indirectly by [Trump] and some of ... his senior leadership team. And the Manafort filings lend some credence to those concerns."
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Matt Whitaker holds enormous power over the DOJ and the Mueller Investigation — but he refuses to release the ethics review and its final recommendations that would have taken into account his long list of conflicts overseeing the Mueller probe. lawworksaction.org/posts/whitaker…
Matt Whitaker holds enormous power over the DOJ and the Mueller Investigation — but he refuses to release the ethics review and its final recommendations that would have taken into account his long list of conflicts overseeing the Mueller probe. lawworksaction.org/posts/whitaker…
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Acting AG Matt Whitaker met with Jared Kushner on Friday.
Watch @Morning_Joe discusses why the meeting should not have happened and why Whitaker should recuse himself from the investigation.
on.msnbc.com/2RMVggY
Acting AG Matt Whitaker met with Jared Kushner on Friday.
Watch @Morning_Joe discusses why the meeting should not have happened and why Whitaker should recuse himself from the investigation.
on.msnbc.com/2RMVggY
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CREW is suing the FBI for documents related to the reported investigation into agency leaks to Rudy Giuliani of James Comey's plan to reopen the Clinton investigation.
citizensforethics.org/press-release/…
CREW is suing the FBI for documents related to the reported investigation into agency leaks to Rudy Giuliani of James Comey's plan to reopen the Clinton investigation.
citizensforethics.org/press-release/…
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"Famous for... hating confrontation, Mr. Trump had looked for others to do the work for him last week, — even attempting to arrange for Mr. Ayers to fire Mr. Kelly — according to three people familiar with the events." nytimes.com/2018/12/10/us/…
"Famous for... hating confrontation, Mr. Trump had looked for others to do the work for him last week, — even attempting to arrange for Mr. Ayers to fire Mr. Kelly — according to three people familiar with the events." nytimes.com/2018/12/10/us/…
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CNN’s Jim @Acosta reports that former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is considered a “strong option” for White House chief of staff and that a source describes Trump’s mood as “super pissed” after Nick Ayers turned down his offer for the job.
CNN’s Jim @Acosta reports that former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is considered a “strong option” for White House chief of staff and that a source describes Trump’s mood as “super pissed” after Nick Ayers turned down his offer for the job.
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“A job that was once a ticket to Washington royalty has recently become a laughing stock” — @elianayjohnson & @politicoalex on WH chief of staff
politico.com/story/2018/12/…
“A job that was once a ticket to Washington royalty has recently become a laughing stock” — @elianayjohnson & @politicoalex on WH chief of staff
politico.com/story/2018/12/…
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The family of Jared Kushner could possibly be profiting from the Trump tax law that was designed to encourage investment in poor neighborhoods.
Of course, they are.
on.msnbc.com/2EnSXh9
The family of Jared Kushner could possibly be profiting from the Trump tax law that was designed to encourage investment in poor neighborhoods.
Of course, they are.
on.msnbc.com/2EnSXh9
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Why is a polling firm that claims to be nonpartisan retweeting this?
Why is a polling firm that claims to be nonpartisan retweeting this?
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WaPo has a new Fact Checker rating: The Bottomless Pinocchio. It's awarded to a false statement that has received three or four Pinocchios and has been repeated at least 20 times.
Trump is the only recipient. In fact, 14 Trump statements qualify. wapo.st/2PvdKR1
WaPo has a new Fact Checker rating: The Bottomless Pinocchio. It's awarded to a false statement that has received three or four Pinocchios and has been repeated at least 20 times.
Trump is the only recipient. In fact, 14 Trump statements qualify. wapo.st/2PvdKR1
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The U.S. has rejected language affirming global warming’s severity, joining Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
The U.S. has rejected language affirming global warming’s severity, joining Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. this week will begin withdrawing many of the active duty troops sent to the border, U.S. officials said
apnews.com/eea454ccb00044…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. this week will begin withdrawing many of the active duty troops sent to the border, U.S. officials said
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Two Russian long-range strategic bombers have landed in Venezuela for what the government says are air force exercises aimed at strengthening the defense of the sanctions-hit South American country
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Two Russian long-range strategic bombers have landed in Venezuela for what the government says are air force exercises aimed at strengthening the defense of the sanctions-hit South American country
u.afp.com/oCbr
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In a victory for Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court has declined to review lower court decisions that blocked efforts in two states to end public funding to Planned Parenthood. wapo.st/2RIUDFe
In a victory for Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court has declined to review lower court decisions that blocked efforts in two states to end public funding to Planned Parenthood. wapo.st/2RIUDFe
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Former Koch adviser quietly chosen by Zinke will oversee Interior Dept public records requests
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Former Koch adviser quietly chosen by Zinke will oversee Interior Dept public records requests
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“Trump administration presentation extolling the virtues of fossil fuels at the UN climate talks in Poland has been met with guffaws of laughter and chants of “Shame on you”.” theguardian.com/environment/20…
“Trump administration presentation extolling the virtues of fossil fuels at the UN climate talks in Poland has been met with guffaws of laughter and chants of “Shame on you”.” theguardian.com/environment/20…
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Budget deficit soars in first two months of fiscal year hill.cm/Tnub0dD
Budget deficit soars in first two months of fiscal year hill.cm/Tnub0dD
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Two more immigrant women who worked at Trump's Bedminster club say they worked for Trump when they were undocumented.
"We said the papers are not good. She said it didn't matter, but don’t talk about it," recalled Gilberta Dominguez. nytimes.com/2018/12/07/us/…
Two more immigrant women who worked at Trump's Bedminster club say they worked for Trump when they were undocumented.
"We said the papers are not good. She said it didn't matter, but don’t talk about it," recalled Gilberta Dominguez. nytimes.com/2018/12/07/us/…
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Time will announce "Person of the Year" tomorrow.
Here's the shortlist:
Time will announce "Person of the Year" tomorrow.
Here's the shortlist:
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25 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
25 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
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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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Fyi, in case there's any confusion: Maria Butina has agreed to *fully cooperate* no holds barred
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Fyi, in case there's any confusion: Maria Butina has agreed to *fully cooperate* no holds barred
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As the TRUMP admin levels more sanctions against foreign politicians & companies, those sanctions targets are paying big $ to people with Trump ties — from Trump fundraiser Brian Ballard to ex-Trump aide @BCLanza — to stave off such sanctions nytimes.com/2018/12/10/us/…
As the TRUMP admin levels more sanctions against foreign politicians & companies, those sanctions targets are paying big $ to people with Trump ties — from Trump fundraiser Brian Ballard to ex-Trump aide @BCLanza — to stave off such sanctions nytimes.com/2018/12/10/us/…
