Trump: Day 692
-Inaugural Fund Under Investigation
-Butina Pleads Guilty 2 Conspiracy
-Senate Limits War Powers in Yemen
-US Budget Deficit 4 Nov was $205B
-Considers Kushner for Chief of Staff
-Adderall Use Accusation Surfaces
-Plans 16 Day Break at Mar-a-Lago
-Inaugural Fund Under Investigation
-Butina Pleads Guilty 2 Conspiracy
-Senate Limits War Powers in Yemen
-US Budget Deficit 4 Nov was $205B
-Considers Kushner for Chief of Staff
-Adderall Use Accusation Surfaces
-Plans 16 Day Break at Mar-a-Lago
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Day 797 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 797 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 648 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 648 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 438 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 438 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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Real-time U.S. gun violence numbers for 2018, with 18 days left:
•13,781 gun deaths
•26,635 gun injuries
•636 children shot
•2,680 teenagers shot
•1,920 armed home invasions
•1,673 incidents of defensive gun use
•1,509 unintentional shootings
•329 mass shootings
Real-time U.S. gun violence numbers for 2018, with 18 days left:
•13,781 gun deaths
•26,635 gun injuries
•636 children shot
•2,680 teenagers shot
•1,920 armed home invasions
•1,673 incidents of defensive gun use
•1,509 unintentional shootings
•329 mass shootings
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Gun deaths in US reach highest level in nearly 40 years, CDC data reveals
cnn.com/2018/12/13/hea…
Gun deaths in US reach highest level in nearly 40 years, CDC data reveals
cnn.com/2018/12/13/hea…
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Day 258 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 258 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 258 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 258 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 237 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 237 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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A 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died of dehydration & shock after she was taken into Border Patrol custody last week for crossing illegally with her father and other migrants.
She went into seizures 8 hours later. Her body temp was 105.7 at one point. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
A 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died of dehydration & shock after she was taken into Border Patrol custody last week for crossing illegally with her father and other migrants.
She went into seizures 8 hours later. Her body temp was 105.7 at one point. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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Federal authorities have arrested 170 immigrants who came forward seeking to sponsor migrant children in government custody, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said.
nbcnews.com/news/latino/ic…
Federal authorities have arrested 170 immigrants who came forward seeking to sponsor migrant children in government custody, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said.
nbcnews.com/news/latino/ic…
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Nearly 70 former judges from 23 states are calling on immigration officials to stop making arrests at courthouses of people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, saying they should be free to visit halls of justice w/out fear of being detained. sacbee.com/news/politics-…
Nearly 70 former judges from 23 states are calling on immigration officials to stop making arrests at courthouses of people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, saying they should be free to visit halls of justice w/out fear of being detained. sacbee.com/news/politics-…
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Day 185 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 185 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 115 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 115 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 7 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 7 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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How The Post covered Cohen sentencing
How The Post covered Cohen sentencing
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NYT Editorial Board: "This is even more evidence [prosecutors] believe Mr. Trump conspired to commit a felony." nytimes.com/2018/12/12/opi…
NYT Editorial Board: "This is even more evidence [prosecutors] believe Mr. Trump conspired to commit a felony." nytimes.com/2018/12/12/opi…
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Trump said in April he knew nothing of the payments, which Sarah Sanders repeated from the WH briefing room. Now says: “I did nothing wrong with respect to campaign finance laws.”
Trump said in April he knew nothing of the payments, which Sarah Sanders repeated from the WH briefing room. Now says: “I did nothing wrong with respect to campaign finance laws.”
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@brianstelter reports the National Enquirer stopped running covers boasting Trump and attacking his enemies when the Cohen investigation began. cnn.com/2018/12/12/med…
@brianstelter reports the National Enquirer stopped running covers boasting Trump and attacking his enemies when the Cohen investigation began. cnn.com/2018/12/12/med…
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Trump, interviewed on Fox News, says Michael Cohen did "very low-level work" that was more PR than law and "he was OK on television."
Trump, interviewed on Fox News, says Michael Cohen did "very low-level work" that was more PR than law and "he was OK on television."
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On Fox, Trump says prosecutors pursued the campaign finance charges against Michael Cohen "to embarrass me" and argues they're not criminal violations.
On Fox, Trump says prosecutors pursued the campaign finance charges against Michael Cohen "to embarrass me" and argues they're not criminal violations.
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Trump on Cohen:
"I never directed him to do anything wrong. Whatever he did, he did on his own. He's a lawyer. A lawyer who represents a client is supposed to do the right thing, that's why you pay them a lot of money, etc. etc. He is a lawyer."
Trump on Cohen:
"I never directed him to do anything wrong. Whatever he did, he did on his own. He's a lawyer. A lawyer who represents a client is supposed to do the right thing, that's why you pay them a lot of money, etc. etc. He is a lawyer."
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Kevin McCarthy, when asked about Trump being implicated in two crimes & his campaign allegedly working with AMI to conceal hush-money payments before elections, blamed Cohen.
"If you hire an attorney to solve a problem, do you expect the attorney to do it legally?"
Kevin McCarthy, when asked about Trump being implicated in two crimes & his campaign allegedly working with AMI to conceal hush-money payments before elections, blamed Cohen.
"If you hire an attorney to solve a problem, do you expect the attorney to do it legally?"
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NBC News: Trump was in the room during hush money discussions nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
NBC News: Trump was in the room during hush money discussions nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
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Trump’s lies and falsehoods on hush-money payments are ‘coming home to roost’ washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
Trump’s lies and falsehoods on hush-money payments are ‘coming home to roost’ washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating whether Trump's 2017 inaugural committee misspent some of the record $107 million it raised, and whether some of its top donors gave money in exchange for access. wsj.com/articles/trump…
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating whether Trump's 2017 inaugural committee misspent some of the record $107 million it raised, and whether some of its top donors gave money in exchange for access. wsj.com/articles/trump…
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The probe of the inaugural fund partly arises out of materials seized in the Cohen raid. Prosecutors obtained a recorded conversation between Cohen & Stephanie Wolkoff, an ex-FLOTUS adviser, in which she expressed concern about the fund's spending. wsj.com/articles/trump…
The probe of the inaugural fund partly arises out of materials seized in the Cohen raid. Prosecutors obtained a recorded conversation between Cohen & Stephanie Wolkoff, an ex-FLOTUS adviser, in which she expressed concern about the fund's spending. wsj.com/articles/trump…
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@PressSec: “On the inaugural committee: that doesn't have anything to do with the president or 1st lady."
FLASHBACK: Trump’s Inaugural Committee Paid $26M to Firm of First Lady’s Adviser.
nytimes.com/2018/02/15/us/…
@PressSec: “On the inaugural committee: that doesn't have anything to do with the president or 1st lady."
FLASHBACK: Trump’s Inaugural Committee Paid $26M to Firm of First Lady’s Adviser.
nytimes.com/2018/02/15/us/…
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Entities under criminal investigation:
1. The Trump campaign
2. The Trump transition
3. The Trump inauguration
4. The Trump administration
5. The Trump Organization
6. The Trump Foundation
Entities under criminal investigation:
1. The Trump campaign
2. The Trump transition
3. The Trump inauguration
4. The Trump administration
5. The Trump Organization
6. The Trump Foundation
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Rep. Adam Schiff: "I think the Justice Department needs to reexamine that OLC opinion - Office of Legal Counsel opinion - that you cannot indict a sitting president."
Rep. Adam Schiff: "I think the Justice Department needs to reexamine that OLC opinion - Office of Legal Counsel opinion - that you cannot indict a sitting president."
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Trump has told people close to him in recent days that he's alarmed by the prospect of impeachment, multiple sources tell NBC News.
The consequences of the federal investigations and Democratic control of the House are finally sinking in.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
Trump has told people close to him in recent days that he's alarmed by the prospect of impeachment, multiple sources tell NBC News.
The consequences of the federal investigations and Democratic control of the House are finally sinking in.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
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Day 72 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 72 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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US Senate passes a resolution saying Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a direct rebuke to the crown prince.
US Senate passes a resolution saying Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a direct rebuke to the crown prince.
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US Senate votes to recommend that the US stop supporting the Saudi-led war in Yemen, directly challenging both Saudi Arabia and Trump in the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s slaying.
US Senate votes to recommend that the US stop supporting the Saudi-led war in Yemen, directly challenging both Saudi Arabia and Trump in the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s slaying.
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The Washington Post plans to run this full-page ad Friday drawing attention to the death of Khashoggi, part of a push that publisher Fred Ryan told POLITICO would continue "until meaningful action is taken" over Saudi Arabia's role in the killing.
The Washington Post plans to run this full-page ad Friday drawing attention to the death of Khashoggi, part of a push that publisher Fred Ryan told POLITICO would continue "until meaningful action is taken" over Saudi Arabia's role in the killing.
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I guess Trump doesn't need the $5 billion from taxpayers, after all
I guess Trump doesn't need the $5 billion from taxpayers, after all
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OLD: Mexico will pay for the wall
NEW: Mexico will reimburse later
NEWER: The wall will pay for itself
NEWEST: NAFTA 2.0 savings on trade with Mexico will pay for the wall
OLD: Mexico will pay for the wall
NEW: Mexico will reimburse later
NEWER: The wall will pay for itself
NEWEST: NAFTA 2.0 savings on trade with Mexico will pay for the wall
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This DHS memo looks like it was written by the Kremlin. Here’s the link:
“DHS is committed to building wall and building wall quickly....FACT: Prior to President Trump taking office, we have never built wall that high.”
dhs.gov/news/2018/12/1…
This DHS memo looks like it was written by the Kremlin. Here’s the link:
“DHS is committed to building wall and building wall quickly....FACT: Prior to President Trump taking office, we have never built wall that high.”
dhs.gov/news/2018/12/1…
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How Trump Let His Goal of Building a Border Wall Slip Away
His best chance was the Rounds-King bipartisan deal of DACA for $25 billion in wall money. Trump torched it in pursuit of more legal immigration cuts + enforcement. 1/3
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
How Trump Let His Goal of Building a Border Wall Slip Away
His best chance was the Rounds-King bipartisan deal of DACA for $25 billion in wall money. Trump torched it in pursuit of more legal immigration cuts + enforcement. 1/3
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump had opportunities this year to score his WALL money for a DACA path to citizenship. He refused mainly because he wanted more legal immigration cuts.
Now he’s lost the House, and the dream has faded. 2/3
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump had opportunities this year to score his WALL money for a DACA path to citizenship. He refused mainly because he wanted more legal immigration cuts.
Now he’s lost the House, and the dream has faded. 2/3
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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The Rounds-King bill, which gave Trump 5X the wall money he’s asking for today, got 54 Senate votes in February 2018.
It failed to get 60 because fierce Trump oppo, which translated into McConnell opposition, caused most Republicans to vote no. 3/3
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
The Rounds-King bill, which gave Trump 5X the wall money he’s asking for today, got 54 Senate votes in February 2018.
It failed to get 60 because fierce Trump oppo, which translated into McConnell opposition, caused most Republicans to vote no. 3/3
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump's first two years, summed up in a single sentence:
The case against Trump's corruption and criminality is getting built, and his border wall isn't.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
Trump's first two years, summed up in a single sentence:
The case against Trump's corruption and criminality is getting built, and his border wall isn't.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
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Claire McCaskill calls Trump's military deployment to the border "made-for-television bullshit."
"We needed to have the military on the border to—what? Mow 'em down as they came across the border? Shoot 'em?...that was made-for-television bullshit. newyorker.com/news/the-new-y…
Claire McCaskill calls Trump's military deployment to the border "made-for-television bullshit."
"We needed to have the military on the border to—what? Mow 'em down as they came across the border? Shoot 'em?...that was made-for-television bullshit. newyorker.com/news/the-new-y…
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Claire McCaskill on how Republicans describe Trump in private: "Nuts. Weak. Doesn't really understand government. Doesn't care to understand anything complicated ... says the most unbelievable things in meetings that clearly shows he doesn't understand the subject." @MSNBC
Claire McCaskill on how Republicans describe Trump in private: "Nuts. Weak. Doesn't really understand government. Doesn't care to understand anything complicated ... says the most unbelievable things in meetings that clearly shows he doesn't understand the subject." @MSNBC
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Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of the Kremlin - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/local/legal-is…
Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of the Kremlin - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/local/legal-is…
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Fun fact about potential White House chief of staff Newt Gingrich: his presidential campaign is nearly $4.6M in debt and he has no plans to ever pay those vendors back.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/newt-gin…
Fun fact about potential White House chief of staff Newt Gingrich: his presidential campaign is nearly $4.6M in debt and he has no plans to ever pay those vendors back.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/newt-gin…
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Trump is considering Kushner for chief of staff. Kushner met with Trump Wednesday about the job bit.ly/2PCarHN
Trump is considering Kushner for chief of staff. Kushner met with Trump Wednesday about the job bit.ly/2PCarHN
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REAGAN: "the honor of my life to be your president"
BUSH 41: Public service "a cherished American concept"
CLINTON: "I am profoundly grateful to you for twice giving me the honor"
BUSH 43: "There's been no higher honor"
OBAMA: "the honor of my life"
REAGAN: "the honor of my life to be your president"
BUSH 41: Public service "a cherished American concept"
CLINTON: "I am profoundly grateful to you for twice giving me the honor"
BUSH 43: "There's been no higher honor"
OBAMA: "the honor of my life"
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The U.S. budget deficit for just **November 2018** was $205 billion.
It was $139 billion a year ago.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
The U.S. budget deficit for just **November 2018** was $205 billion.
It was $139 billion a year ago.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump says GM plant closing in Ohio "DOESN'T REALLY MATTER"
"It doesn’t really matter because Ohio is, under my leadership from a national standpoint, Ohio’s going to replace those jobs like in two minutes."
From Fox News interview today.
Trump says GM plant closing in Ohio "DOESN'T REALLY MATTER"
"It doesn’t really matter because Ohio is, under my leadership from a national standpoint, Ohio’s going to replace those jobs like in two minutes."
From Fox News interview today.
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Why is the EPA and Trump admin pushing so hard to rollback car emission rules?
EVERYONE should read this: "The Oil Industry’s Covert Campaign to Rewrite American Car Emissions Rules" nyti.ms/2GdxWHH
Why is the EPA and Trump admin pushing so hard to rollback car emission rules?
EVERYONE should read this: "The Oil Industry’s Covert Campaign to Rewrite American Car Emissions Rules" nyti.ms/2GdxWHH
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- US appeals court blocks Trump administration rules allowing more employers to opt out of providing free birth control.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- US appeals court blocks Trump administration rules allowing more employers to opt out of providing free birth control.
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Former @ApprenticeNBC staffer, @CaslerNoel, says Donald Trump is a “speed freak” who crushes up Adderall and snorts it.
Watch from 3:28.
Former @ApprenticeNBC staffer, @CaslerNoel, says Donald Trump is a “speed freak” who crushes up Adderall and snorts it.
Watch from 3:28.
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MORE: Casler says Trump invited teen beauty pageant contestants up to his suite: “He would line up the girls ... & he would inspect them. He’d be like, ‘You, you, & you, if you want to win I’m in the penthouse suite, come and see me’”
mediaite.com/donald-trump/f…
MORE: Casler says Trump invited teen beauty pageant contestants up to his suite: “He would line up the girls ... & he would inspect them. He’d be like, ‘You, you, & you, if you want to win I’m in the penthouse suite, come and see me’”
mediaite.com/donald-trump/f…
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Melania Trump unveiled her new blond hair on Fox News.
Is she trying to look more like Ivanka or Stormy?
Melania Trump unveiled her new blond hair on Fox News.
Is she trying to look more like Ivanka or Stormy?
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Melania Trump's favorability plunges in new poll.
I really don't care, do you?
hill.cm/X2ELxOR
Melania Trump's favorability plunges in new poll.
I really don't care, do you?
hill.cm/X2ELxOR
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House announces no votes next week now until Wednesday. That means House will have to move quickly on any deal to avoid shutdown next Friday.
House announces no votes next week now until Wednesday. That means House will have to move quickly on any deal to avoid shutdown next Friday.
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Chuck Schumer: "If we wind up with a shutdown it will be entirely [Trump's] fault."
Chuck Schumer: "If we wind up with a shutdown it will be entirely [Trump's] fault."
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Trump plans a 16-day break from the White House, spending the extended holidays in Mar-a-Lago
palmbeachpost.com/news/20181213/…
Trump plans a 16-day break from the White House, spending the extended holidays in Mar-a-Lago
palmbeachpost.com/news/20181213/…
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21 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
21 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
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MaxMara will re-release Pelosi’s coat next year —> glamour.com/story/nancy-pe…
MaxMara will re-release Pelosi’s coat next year —> glamour.com/story/nancy-pe…
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Nancy Pelosi said that she expects the Ways and Means Committee to "take the first steps" toward obtaining Trump's tax returns after Democrats take control of the House next month. washingtonpost.com/powerpost/pelo…
Nancy Pelosi said that she expects the Ways and Means Committee to "take the first steps" toward obtaining Trump's tax returns after Democrats take control of the House next month. washingtonpost.com/powerpost/pelo…
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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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NEW: Trump met with Chris Christie on Thursday evening to discuss the chief of staff job axios.com/trump-met-with…
NEW: Trump met with Chris Christie on Thursday evening to discuss the chief of staff job axios.com/trump-met-with…
