Trump: Day 697
-Trump Foundation Dissolved 4 Fraud
-Judge Broaches Treason w/ Flynn
-Flynn Sentencing Delayed 3 Months
-Dems Reject $1 Billion "Slush Fund"
-Took 443 Days 2 Ban Bump Stock
-Press Briefing Only Lasts 10 Minutes
-Offers "Artistically Designed" Fence
-Trump Foundation Dissolved 4 Fraud
-Judge Broaches Treason w/ Flynn
-Flynn Sentencing Delayed 3 Months
-Dems Reject $1 Billion "Slush Fund"
-Took 443 Days 2 Ban Bump Stock
-Press Briefing Only Lasts 10 Minutes
-Offers "Artistically Designed" Fence
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Day 802 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 802 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 653 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 653 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 443 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 443 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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Police confirm a quadruple shooting on Park Heights Avenue in Northwest Baltimore.
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Police confirm a quadruple shooting on Park Heights Avenue in Northwest Baltimore.
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There have now been 10 mass shootings (4+ shot or killed, not including the shooter) in the 18 days of December, bringing this year's total to 334.
There have now been 10 mass shootings (4+ shot or killed, not including the shooter) in the 18 days of December, bringing this year's total to 334.
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2018 mass shooting count recorded in the U.S. by month:
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 23
December: 10
2018 mass shooting count recorded in the U.S. by month:
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 23
December: 10
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Justice Department is issuing its final rule today that bans bump stocks, telling reporters there are 10s of thousands in US.
"People who posses them will be required to destroy them, or they may turn them in to ATF [within] 90 days.”
Justice Department is issuing its final rule today that bans bump stocks, telling reporters there are 10s of thousands in US.
"People who posses them will be required to destroy them, or they may turn them in to ATF [within] 90 days.”
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The Justice Department has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to clarify that bump-stock-type devices are "machine guns" and are illegal.
The Justice Department has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to clarify that bump-stock-type devices are "machine guns" and are illegal.
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The new rule will be published by the end of this week and will take effect 90 days after that point.
Individuals who have bump stock devices have 90 days to either turn them in to authorities or destroy them.
After that point, it will be illegal to own them.
The new rule will be published by the end of this week and will take effect 90 days after that point.
Individuals who have bump stock devices have 90 days to either turn them in to authorities or destroy them.
After that point, it will be illegal to own them.
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@NRA response to ban on bump stocks.
@NRA response to ban on bump stocks.
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Three gun control measures are scheduled to come before the Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday, less than two months after a man shot and killed 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue. cnn.com/2018/12/17/us/…
Three gun control measures are scheduled to come before the Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday, less than two months after a man shot and killed 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue. cnn.com/2018/12/17/us/…
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Trump Administration Report on School Safety Plays Down Role of Guns - The New York Times
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Trump Administration Report on School Safety Plays Down Role of Guns - The New York Times
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Day 263 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 263 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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Kamala Harris visiting troops in Afghanistan
Reminder that Trump claims he's "too busy" to visit troops in combat zones
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Kamala Harris visiting troops in Afghanistan
Reminder that Trump claims he's "too busy" to visit troops in combat zones
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Day 263 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 263 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 242 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 242 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 almost 15,000 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 almost 15,000 are in U.S. custody.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
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Trump administration reverses course on controversial policies for people who want to sponsor migrant children apprehended at the border.
Change could free thousands of kids, lead to closing of Tornillo tent facility. texasmonthly.com/news/trump-fin…
Trump administration reverses course on controversial policies for people who want to sponsor migrant children apprehended at the border.
Change could free thousands of kids, lead to closing of Tornillo tent facility. texasmonthly.com/news/trump-fin…
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Day 190 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 190 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 120 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 120 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 12 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 12 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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Giuliani admitted Trump’s hush-money payments had a “campaign purpose.”
This hasn’t gotten enough attention. washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
Giuliani admitted Trump’s hush-money payments had a “campaign purpose.”
This hasn’t gotten enough attention. washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
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Day 77 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 77 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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Does Trump lack interest in Khashoggi's murder because the man's name brings back bad memories of the time he bought a fancy yacht from Khashoggi's uncle but had to sell it at a loss to a Saudi prince who became a big enemy of MbS? 1/
Does Trump lack interest in Khashoggi's murder because the man's name brings back bad memories of the time he bought a fancy yacht from Khashoggi's uncle but had to sell it at a loss to a Saudi prince who became a big enemy of MbS? 1/
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Adnan Khashoggi, uncle of Jamal, was an international man of mystery -- a Saudi billionaire arms dealer who lived large and was entangled in all sorts of scandals, including Iran-Contra. 2/ nytimes.com/2017/06/06/wor…
Adnan Khashoggi, uncle of Jamal, was an international man of mystery -- a Saudi billionaire arms dealer who lived large and was entangled in all sorts of scandals, including Iran-Contra. 2/ nytimes.com/2017/06/06/wor…
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Khashoggi also had a very, very nice boat, a 282-foot yacht built in 1980 with five decks, a disco, a movie theater, helipad, etc. – at the time the 8th biggest yacht in the world. 3/ yachtharbour.com/news/serial-ya…
Khashoggi also had a very, very nice boat, a 282-foot yacht built in 1980 with five decks, a disco, a movie theater, helipad, etc. – at the time the 8th biggest yacht in the world. 3/ yachtharbour.com/news/serial-ya…
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Khashoggi and Trump were birds of a feather in their vanity and lavish tastes.
As a prank, Spy Magazine sent checks in increasingly miniscule sums to wealthy celebrities.
The only two who cashed a 13-cent check? Khashoggi and Trump. 4/
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Khashoggi and Trump were birds of a feather in their vanity and lavish tastes.
As a prank, Spy Magazine sent checks in increasingly miniscule sums to wealthy celebrities.
The only two who cashed a 13-cent check? Khashoggi and Trump. 4/
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But Khashoggi's business empire began to crumble, and he had to sell the yacht.
Trump swooped in, bought it at what appeared to be a bargain, and renamed it the "Trump Princess." He bragged about snookering Khashoggi. 5/
But Khashoggi's business empire began to crumble, and he had to sell the yacht.
Trump swooped in, bought it at what appeared to be a bargain, and renamed it the "Trump Princess." He bragged about snookering Khashoggi. 5/
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Trump soon sold it at $10 million loss to another Saudi billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin-Talal.
He had bragged about buying Khashoggi's yacht at a steep discount, but now the chump was Trump. 6/ finance.yahoo.com/news/love-saud…
Trump soon sold it at $10 million loss to another Saudi billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin-Talal.
He had bragged about buying Khashoggi's yacht at a steep discount, but now the chump was Trump. 6/ finance.yahoo.com/news/love-saud…
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Fast forward: Decades after selling the yacht, Trump is now president, best buddies with the Saudi royals, and he hears they killed a journalist named Khashoggi, who happens to be Adnan's nephew (but didn’t benefit from Adnan's wealth.) 7/ nytimes.com/2018/10/14/wor…
Fast forward: Decades after selling the yacht, Trump is now president, best buddies with the Saudi royals, and he hears they killed a journalist named Khashoggi, who happens to be Adnan's nephew (but didn’t benefit from Adnan's wealth.) 7/ nytimes.com/2018/10/14/wor…
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The Khashoggi name can't be a pleasant memory for Trump. So why get involved? Oh, and when Trump thinks of the damn yacht on which he lost $10 million, he probably recalls his 2015 Twitter feud with the guy who bought it, Prince Alwaleed. 8/
The Khashoggi name can't be a pleasant memory for Trump. So why get involved? Oh, and when Trump thinks of the damn yacht on which he lost $10 million, he probably recalls his 2015 Twitter feud with the guy who bought it, Prince Alwaleed. 8/
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Oh, and last year MbS locked up Alwaleed for three months as part of a shakedown of other royals who might threaten his regime. 9/
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Oh, and last year MbS locked up Alwaleed for three months as part of a shakedown of other royals who might threaten his regime. 9/
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By 9 am, Trump:
-Tweet-raged about Strzok and Page
-Wished Flynn good luck at sentencing
-Directed Fed to “feel the market”
-Attacked Facebook, Twitter & Google for bias
-Complained about immigration
-Called for end of Russia probe citing a reporter’s comment
By 9 am, Trump:
-Tweet-raged about Strzok and Page
-Wished Flynn good luck at sentencing
-Directed Fed to “feel the market”
-Attacked Facebook, Twitter & Google for bias
-Complained about immigration
-Called for end of Russia probe citing a reporter’s comment
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WaPo Editorial Board: "Russia's support for Trump’s election is no longer disputable ... all Americans should find this foreign intervention absolutely intolerable."
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WaPo Editorial Board: "Russia's support for Trump’s election is no longer disputable ... all Americans should find this foreign intervention absolutely intolerable."
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That secret grand jury subpoena case argued last week? It's about an unnamed company owned by a foreign country.
A federal appeals court forced the company to comply with the subpoena.
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That secret grand jury subpoena case argued last week? It's about an unnamed company owned by a foreign country.
A federal appeals court forced the company to comply with the subpoena.
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Trump agrees to shut down his troubled charity, and give its money away to charities approved by a judge.
The NY AG's lawsuit against Trump & his kids will continue.
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Trump agrees to shut down his troubled charity, and give its money away to charities approved by a judge.
The NY AG's lawsuit against Trump & his kids will continue.
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New York State Attorney General on Trump’s charity:
New York State Attorney General on Trump’s charity:
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New York's AG found “a shocking pattern of illegality involving the Trump Foundation — including unlawful coordination with the Trump presidential campaign, repeated and willful self-dealing, and much more.” wapo.st/2PLbHbG
New York's AG found “a shocking pattern of illegality involving the Trump Foundation — including unlawful coordination with the Trump presidential campaign, repeated and willful self-dealing, and much more.” wapo.st/2PLbHbG
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Well, this tweet did not age well
Well, this tweet did not age well
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Interesting coincidence that Bondi is at the White House the same day the Trump Foundation moves to dissolve.
A $25,000 payment to Bondi from the Foundation is among the alleged acts of wrongdoing.
Interesting coincidence that Bondi is at the White House the same day the Trump Foundation moves to dissolve.
A $25,000 payment to Bondi from the Foundation is among the alleged acts of wrongdoing.
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Reminder: The Trump Foundation’s largest gift — $264,631 — was used to renovate a fountain outside Trump’s Plaza Hotel.
And its smallest-ever gift, $7 to the Boy Scouts in 1989, appeared to pay for his son's annual Boy Scout dues.
Reminder: The Trump Foundation’s largest gift — $264,631 — was used to renovate a fountain outside Trump’s Plaza Hotel.
And its smallest-ever gift, $7 to the Boy Scouts in 1989, appeared to pay for his son's annual Boy Scout dues.
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What was the first time the words "Donald J. Trump Foundation" appeared in print? 1999.
@tsgnews called out Trump for giving much less to his charity than other rich folks did.
What was the first time the words "Donald J. Trump Foundation" appeared in print? 1999.
@tsgnews called out Trump for giving much less to his charity than other rich folks did.
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Shut down due to illegal activity:
1. Trump University
2. Trump Foundation
Under criminal investigation:
1. Trump campaign
2. Trump transition
3. Trump inauguration
4. Trump administration
5. Trump Organization
Shut down due to illegal activity:
1. Trump University
2. Trump Foundation
Under criminal investigation:
1. Trump campaign
2. Trump transition
3. Trump inauguration
4. Trump administration
5. Trump Organization
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There are signs the Trump brand may be returning to the Dominican Republic. Critics sounding alarms about the potential conflicts.
"The constitution is very clear," Sen. Ben Cardin said. "We expect [Trump] to avoid these types of conflicts." abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump…
There are signs the Trump brand may be returning to the Dominican Republic. Critics sounding alarms about the potential conflicts.
"The constitution is very clear," Sen. Ben Cardin said. "We expect [Trump] to avoid these types of conflicts." abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump…
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Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday for lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia's then-U.S. Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in 2016.
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Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday for lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia's then-U.S. Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in 2016.
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As Flynn's sentencing began...
Judge Emmet Sullivan -- who was not the judge who accepted Flynn's guilty plea -- says he wants to "focus on some of the issues" before he moves forward.
As Flynn's sentencing began...
Judge Emmet Sullivan -- who was not the judge who accepted Flynn's guilty plea -- says he wants to "focus on some of the issues" before he moves forward.
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Judge Sullivan says the circumstances of Flynn's FBI interview, as raised by his attorneys last week, "concerned the court."
Sullivan says they raise "issues that may call into question his guilty plea."
Judge Sullivan says the circumstances of Flynn's FBI interview, as raised by his attorneys last week, "concerned the court."
Sullivan says they raise "issues that may call into question his guilty plea."
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Judge Sullivan asks Flynn if he wished to challenge the circumstances by which he was interviewed by the FBI.
"No, your honor."
Judge Sullivan asks Flynn if he wished to challenge the circumstances by which he was interviewed by the FBI.
"No, your honor."
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Flynn says he knew at the time of his questioning that lying to the FBI was a crime: “I was aware”
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Flynn says he knew at the time of his questioning that lying to the FBI was a crime: “I was aware”
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Judge Sullivan is making sure it’s abundantly clear that Michael Flynn is pleading guilty because he’s guilty. That he lied to the FBI, that he knew it was wrong to lie to the FBI.
Judge Sullivan is making sure it’s abundantly clear that Michael Flynn is pleading guilty because he’s guilty. That he lied to the FBI, that he knew it was wrong to lie to the FBI.
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Judge Sullivan gave Flynn one final shot to withdraw his guilty plea. Judge asks if he wants to proceed.
FLYNN: “I would like to proceed.”
Because you’re guilty?
FLYNN: “Yes, your honor.”
Judge Sullivan gave Flynn one final shot to withdraw his guilty plea. Judge asks if he wants to proceed.
FLYNN: “I would like to proceed.”
Because you’re guilty?
FLYNN: “Yes, your honor.”
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"The judge appears to be making it crystal clear that Michael Flynn has plead guilty because he is actually guilty & not because he was coerced by any person or entity.
Flynn repeated his understanding ... and remains adamant he was not coerced." independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
"The judge appears to be making it crystal clear that Michael Flynn has plead guilty because he is actually guilty & not because he was coerced by any person or entity.
Flynn repeated his understanding ... and remains adamant he was not coerced." independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
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Judge Sullivan tells Flynn that serving as unregistered agent of a foreign country while serving as National Security Adviser means “arguably you sold your country out.”
Judge says he can’t hide his “my disgust, my disdain.” Flynn and lawyers seemed stunned.
Judge Sullivan tells Flynn that serving as unregistered agent of a foreign country while serving as National Security Adviser means “arguably you sold your country out.”
Judge says he can’t hide his “my disgust, my disdain.” Flynn and lawyers seemed stunned.
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Flynn's lawyer says they're prepared to delay sentencing.
"It is true that this EDVA case is still pending and likely Flynn may testify in that case ... For that reason, we are prepared to take your honor up on that suggestion."
Flynn's lawyer says they're prepared to delay sentencing.
"It is true that this EDVA case is still pending and likely Flynn may testify in that case ... For that reason, we are prepared to take your honor up on that suggestion."
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Michael Flynn's sentencing will be postponed to give him time to finish fully cooperating with federal prosecutors.
Michael Flynn's sentencing will be postponed to give him time to finish fully cooperating with federal prosecutors.
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Judge Sullivan DELAYS the sentencing of Gen. Michael Flynn, sets a status hearing for March 13th.
Judge Sullivan DELAYS the sentencing of Gen. Michael Flynn, sets a status hearing for March 13th.
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A remarkable turn within days: from Flynn lawyers claiming entrapment, to Flynn and lawyers admitting he repeatedly & willfully lied, to lawyers clearly concerned he may be facing jail time and asking for delay.
A remarkable turn within days: from Flynn lawyers claiming entrapment, to Flynn and lawyers admitting he repeatedly & willfully lied, to lawyers clearly concerned he may be facing jail time and asking for delay.
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Mike Flynn leaves US Court House without making any comment about court hearing where he asked judge to delay sentencing.
Mike Flynn leaves US Court House without making any comment about court hearing where he asked judge to delay sentencing.
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"This was not how Flynn’s supporters or Trump thought Tuesday’s sentencing hearing would unfold." wapo.st/2EsiPrz
"This was not how Flynn’s supporters or Trump thought Tuesday’s sentencing hearing would unfold." wapo.st/2EsiPrz
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Bijan Rafiekian, a former business associate of Michael Flynn, pleads not guilty in Turkey-related lobbying case cnn.it/2BpNQcn
Bijan Rafiekian, a former business associate of Michael Flynn, pleads not guilty in Turkey-related lobbying case cnn.it/2BpNQcn
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Asked about co-defendant, Turkish businessman Ekim Alptekin, AUSA Jim Gillis said "To the best of our knowledge he's in Turkey" and "I do not" anticipate him coming here any time soon
Asked about co-defendant, Turkish businessman Ekim Alptekin, AUSA Jim Gillis said "To the best of our knowledge he's in Turkey" and "I do not" anticipate him coming here any time soon
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Panel of 10th Circuit judges dismisses judicial misconduct complaints against Brett Kavanaugh, ruling that as a Supreme Court justice he is no longer covered by the law prescribing rules of conduct for federal judges.
First Trump, now Kavanaugh.
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Panel of 10th Circuit judges dismisses judicial misconduct complaints against Brett Kavanaugh, ruling that as a Supreme Court justice he is no longer covered by the law prescribing rules of conduct for federal judges.
First Trump, now Kavanaugh.
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Incoming White House acting-chief of staff Mick Mulvaney once said Trump's past words and actions would disqualify him from becoming president in an "ordinary universe." cnn.com/2018/12/17/pol…
Incoming White House acting-chief of staff Mick Mulvaney once said Trump's past words and actions would disqualify him from becoming president in an "ordinary universe." cnn.com/2018/12/17/pol…
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The Yemeni mother of a 2-year-old boy on life support in an Oakland hospital is being prevented from coming to the country to say goodbye to her son by the Trump admin's Muslim ban, the child's family says. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…
The Yemeni mother of a 2-year-old boy on life support in an Oakland hospital is being prevented from coming to the country to say goodbye to her son by the Trump admin's Muslim ban, the child's family says. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…
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“House GOP considered putting legislation on floor w/$5-B for border wall as Trump demanded. But leaders eventually told [Trump] that there were not enough votes to pass it”
In other words, Pelosi wasn’t bluffing. she knew where the votes were. washingtonpost.com/politics/top-r…
“House GOP considered putting legislation on floor w/$5-B for border wall as Trump demanded. But leaders eventually told [Trump] that there were not enough votes to pass it”
In other words, Pelosi wasn’t bluffing. she knew where the votes were. washingtonpost.com/politics/top-r…
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@NancyPelosi: "We cannot accept the offer they made of a billion-dollar slush fund for [Trump] to implement his very wrong immigration policies."
@NancyPelosi: "We cannot accept the offer they made of a billion-dollar slush fund for [Trump] to implement his very wrong immigration policies."
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Sanders said today the WH is not looking for the taxpayers to pay for the wall while at the same time said the WH is looking to other agencies to find wall funding.
Is @presssec not aware that agencies of the federal government are funded by taxpayers?
Sanders said today the WH is not looking for the taxpayers to pay for the wall while at the same time said the WH is looking to other agencies to find wall funding.
Is @presssec not aware that agencies of the federal government are funded by taxpayers?
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Sanders says "rat" is "a pretty appropriate term" for federal cooperating witnesses who "are lying."
(Trump called his former personal attorney Michael Cohen a rat.)
Sanders says "rat" is "a pretty appropriate term" for federal cooperating witnesses who "are lying."
(Trump called his former personal attorney Michael Cohen a rat.)
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"The FBI broke standard protocol in the way that they came in and ambushed General Flynn," @PressSec says after Flynn admitted today in court that he lied to FBI under oath.
"The FBI broke standard protocol in the way that they came in and ambushed General Flynn," @PressSec says after Flynn admitted today in court that he lied to FBI under oath.
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Sanders announces that Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next month. U.S. delegation will be led by Mnuchin and include Pompeo, Ross, Acosta, Chao, Nielsen, Lighthizer, McMahon, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Chris Liddell.
Of course, Ivanka.
Sanders announces that Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next month. U.S. delegation will be led by Mnuchin and include Pompeo, Ross, Acosta, Chao, Nielsen, Lighthizer, McMahon, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Chris Liddell.
Of course, Ivanka.
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Wow, reporters pissed, shout to Sarah Huckabee Sanders "This was a ten-minute briefing, Sarah!" "DO YOUR JOB!" latter was @BrianKarem
Wow, reporters pissed, shout to Sarah Huckabee Sanders "This was a ten-minute briefing, Sarah!" "DO YOUR JOB!" latter was @BrianKarem
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MSNBC Cut Away from Pess Briefing
"What @KatyTurNBC & Co. did here was to babysit the White House press briefing. Trump aides simply cannot be left to their own devices, requiring adult intervention again and again." washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
MSNBC Cut Away from Pess Briefing
"What @KatyTurNBC & Co. did here was to babysit the White House press briefing. Trump aides simply cannot be left to their own devices, requiring adult intervention again and again." washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
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The White House is directing every agency to find money that could be used to finance a border wall. But that's not so easy. Or legal.
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The White House is directing every agency to find money that could be used to finance a border wall. But that's not so easy. Or legal.
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Trump now offering "artistically designed steel slats" instead of a "Concrete Wall"
But I’m not sure “BUILD THE artistically designed see-through steel slats” is as catchy as “BUILD THE WALL” though…
Trump now offering "artistically designed steel slats" instead of a "Concrete Wall"
But I’m not sure “BUILD THE artistically designed see-through steel slats” is as catchy as “BUILD THE WALL” though…
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Mnuchin in a Bloomberg News interview downplayed the prospect of a middle-class tax cut that Trump campaigned on in the days leading up to the midterms: “I’m not going to comment on whether it is a real thing or not a real thing”
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Mnuchin in a Bloomberg News interview downplayed the prospect of a middle-class tax cut that Trump campaigned on in the days leading up to the midterms: “I’m not going to comment on whether it is a real thing or not a real thing”
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Mnuchin deflects blame for the deficit, citing Democrats' demands
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Mnuchin deflects blame for the deficit, citing Democrats' demands
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16 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
16 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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Chris Cuomo has the Trump Tower Moscow letter of intent with Trump's signature.
Chris Cuomo has the Trump Tower Moscow letter of intent with Trump's signature.
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Reminder: Rudy on Sunday: "It was a real estate project. There was a letter of intent to go forward, but no one signed it.”
Turns out that Trump did sign the October 2015 letter for the Trump Tower Moscow project, according to a copy of it.
Reminder: Rudy on Sunday: "It was a real estate project. There was a letter of intent to go forward, but no one signed it.”
Turns out that Trump did sign the October 2015 letter for the Trump Tower Moscow project, according to a copy of it.
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October 28, 2015 letter of intent signed by Donald Trump for Trump Acquisition LLC & Andrey Rozov, owner of I.C. Expert Investment Co, the Russian firm meant to develop the property.
25% of $4M up front fee was to be paid at execution of agreement
October 28, 2015 letter of intent signed by Donald Trump for Trump Acquisition LLC & Andrey Rozov, owner of I.C. Expert Investment Co, the Russian firm meant to develop the property.
25% of $4M up front fee was to be paid at execution of agreement
