Trump: Day 698
-Abruptly Pulling Troops From Syria
-Undermines NSA w/ Syria Decision
-Lifting Sanctions on 3 Russia Corps
-Mueller Requests Stone Testimony
-Lashes Out Against 3 New York AG's
-Ross Lied About Divesting Stocks
-Dow Has Lost 3,505 Pts in 11 Wks
-Abruptly Pulling Troops From Syria
-Undermines NSA w/ Syria Decision
-Lifting Sanctions on 3 Russia Corps
-Mueller Requests Stone Testimony
-Lashes Out Against 3 New York AG's
-Ross Lied About Divesting Stocks
-Dow Has Lost 3,505 Pts in 11 Wks
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Day 803 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 803 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 654 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 654 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 444 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546.
Although a bump stock ban takes effect in 90 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 444 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546.
Although a bump stock ban takes effect in 90 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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A sheriff’s deputy uses a gun (his service weapon) to murder his wife, his daughter, and his 6 year old granddaughter.
He radios his fellow officers to confess, then uses the gun to kill himself near a high school. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…
A sheriff’s deputy uses a gun (his service weapon) to murder his wife, his daughter, and his 6 year old granddaughter.
He radios his fellow officers to confess, then uses the gun to kill himself near a high school. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…
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Members of the new House majority plan to introduce legislation mandating background checks on all gun sales. They don’t expect it to pass. But they want to make a point, writes @elainejgodfrey:
on.theatln.tc/Aaf8Ny4
Members of the new House majority plan to introduce legislation mandating background checks on all gun sales. They don’t expect it to pass. But they want to make a point, writes @elainejgodfrey:
on.theatln.tc/Aaf8Ny4
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Day 264 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 264 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 264 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 264 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 243 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 243 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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A 5-Month-Old Girl Has Been Hospitalized With Pneumonia After Being Detained By Border Patrol buzzfeednews.com/article/adolfo…
A 5-Month-Old Girl Has Been Hospitalized With Pneumonia After Being Detained By Border Patrol buzzfeednews.com/article/adolfo…
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Times Square billboard says Homeland Security "murdered" 7-year-old who died in custody
Times Square billboard says Homeland Security "murdered" 7-year-old who died in custody
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"I am living with a deep sadness since I learned of my daughter's death," Jakelin Caal Maquin's mother, Claudia, said through an interpreter.
"But there are no jobs, and this caused the decision to leave."
nytimes.com/2018/12/18/wor…
"I am living with a deep sadness since I learned of my daughter's death," Jakelin Caal Maquin's mother, Claudia, said through an interpreter.
"But there are no jobs, and this caused the decision to leave."
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Attorneys for Caal’s father now say Jakelin was not provided water during 8 hours she waited in CBP garage, deepening confusing about what happened in the hours before she died.
Seems autopsy is best hope for clear answers.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Attorneys for Caal’s father now say Jakelin was not provided water during 8 hours she waited in CBP garage, deepening confusing about what happened in the hours before she died.
Seems autopsy is best hope for clear answers.
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CBP sent out a tweet claiming the processing systems for migrants claiming asylum had reached its "capacity" at legal ports of entry given the "influx" of Central American families, but according to advocates who spoke to NBC News, that's not true. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
CBP sent out a tweet claiming the processing systems for migrants claiming asylum had reached its "capacity" at legal ports of entry given the "influx" of Central American families, but according to advocates who spoke to NBC News, that's not true. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
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A federal judge has dismissed Justice Department policies that made it harder for people to claim asylum because of domestic violence or gang violence, finding the policies violated existing immigration laws.
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
A federal judge has dismissed Justice Department policies that made it harder for people to claim asylum because of domestic violence or gang violence, finding the policies violated existing immigration laws.
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Federal judge orders trial over Trump administration's citizenship Census question hill.cm/yn1atC0
Federal judge orders trial over Trump administration's citizenship Census question hill.cm/yn1atC0
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Day 191 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 191 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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New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests North Korea is circumventing the sanctions regime through open research collaborations with other countries –– most of which are with Chinese scientists.
New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests North Korea is circumventing the sanctions regime through open research collaborations with other countries –– most of which are with Chinese scientists.
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Otto Warmbier's parents "stand up to evil" in suing North Korea for his death cnn.it/2ExRi7Z
Otto Warmbier's parents "stand up to evil" in suing North Korea for his death cnn.it/2ExRi7Z
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The United States plans to review its ban on American travel to North Korea to help facilitate humanitarian aid shipments to the isolated country nyti.ms/2CnlBNg
The United States plans to review its ban on American travel to North Korea to help facilitate humanitarian aid shipments to the isolated country nyti.ms/2CnlBNg
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Day 121 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 121 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 13 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 13 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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Schiff: If DOJ "takes the position that Cohen should go to jail ... for these campaign fraud allegations, what is the argument against jail for the individual (Trump) who coordinated and directed that scheme?"
Schiff: If DOJ "takes the position that Cohen should go to jail ... for these campaign fraud allegations, what is the argument against jail for the individual (Trump) who coordinated and directed that scheme?"
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Trump allies say prosecutors couldn't charge him w/breaking campaign-finance law because they need to prove he knew the rules when he broke them.
But Trump’s sworn statements indicate a deep understanding of those laws. wsj.com/articles/trump…
Trump allies say prosecutors couldn't charge him w/breaking campaign-finance law because they need to prove he knew the rules when he broke them.
But Trump’s sworn statements indicate a deep understanding of those laws. wsj.com/articles/trump…
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A document sealed from public view was placed in a New York federal court vault in the criminal case against Michael Cohen.
Who filed it and what it says are a mystery. cnbc.com/2018/12/19/-fi…
A document sealed from public view was placed in a New York federal court vault in the criminal case against Michael Cohen.
Who filed it and what it says are a mystery. cnbc.com/2018/12/19/-fi…
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If the NY Atty General is successful in barring Trump from serving on foundation boards for a decade it would put Trump in a unique position of not being able to serve the board of his own post-presidential foundation if it gets set up in New York. nytimes.com/2018/12/18/nyr…
If the NY Atty General is successful in barring Trump from serving on foundation boards for a decade it would put Trump in a unique position of not being able to serve the board of his own post-presidential foundation if it gets set up in New York. nytimes.com/2018/12/18/nyr…
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Day 78 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 78 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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"Editing this final, posthumous column by Jamal Khashoggi was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do" - @KarenAttiah wapo.st/2EzD86B
"Editing this final, posthumous column by Jamal Khashoggi was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do" - @KarenAttiah wapo.st/2EzD86B
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Saudi Arabia a country that sent a hit squad to murder a resident of the U.S. in a third country, wants the Senate to not interfere in their “internal affairs”. wsj.com/articles/saudi…
Saudi Arabia a country that sent a hit squad to murder a resident of the U.S. in a third country, wants the Senate to not interfere in their “internal affairs”. wsj.com/articles/saudi…
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A day after Trump agrees to shut down his charity, he lashes out on Twitter at 3 NY AGs:
1 that started investigating him
1 that sued him
1 that's promised to investigate him washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
A day after Trump agrees to shut down his charity, he lashes out on Twitter at 3 NY AGs:
1 that started investigating him
1 that sued him
1 that's promised to investigate him washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Trump was up early a year ago today, celebrating the soaring market and promising a surge from the tax cuts.
Instead, markets are poised for one of the worst second years in office since the 19th century.
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Trump was up early a year ago today, celebrating the soaring market and promising a surge from the tax cuts.
Instead, markets are poised for one of the worst second years in office since the 19th century.
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“The Staff Is Fed Up; He’s Acting Like a Nut”: Trump’s West Wing Braces for Christmas Madness, More Departures—And Mueller.
vanityfair.com/news/2018/12/w…
“The Staff Is Fed Up; He’s Acting Like a Nut”: Trump’s West Wing Braces for Christmas Madness, More Departures—And Mueller.
vanityfair.com/news/2018/12/w…
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All the chaos Trump creates hides one simple truth. Trump betrayed America. motherjones.com/media/2018/12/…
All the chaos Trump creates hides one simple truth. Trump betrayed America. motherjones.com/media/2018/12/…
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As @ChrisCuomo aptly points out, Giuliani's role in publicly weaving lies about the facts in the Russia case is not a legal strategy, it is a public relations strategy. Exhibit A:
cnn.it/2EtKBUC
As @ChrisCuomo aptly points out, Giuliani's role in publicly weaving lies about the facts in the Russia case is not a legal strategy, it is a public relations strategy. Exhibit A:
cnn.it/2EtKBUC
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Donald Trump signed a letter of intent to move forward with negotiations to build Trump Tower Moscow, despite Rudy Giuliani claiming the document was never signed.
cnn.it/2Esr3Qi
Donald Trump signed a letter of intent to move forward with negotiations to build Trump Tower Moscow, despite Rudy Giuliani claiming the document was never signed.
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“I don’t think I said nobody signed it,” Giuliani told the Daily News, even though he literally told @DanaBashCNN “no one signed” the letter. nydailynews.com/news/politics/…
“I don’t think I said nobody signed it,” Giuliani told the Daily News, even though he literally told @DanaBashCNN “no one signed” the letter. nydailynews.com/news/politics/…
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Giuliani now tells @DanaBashCNN: “I was wrong if I said" Trump didn't sign the letter of intent. "I haven’t seen the quote, but I probably meant to say there was never a deal much less a signed one."
Giuliani is always moving the goal posts.
Giuliani now tells @DanaBashCNN: “I was wrong if I said" Trump didn't sign the letter of intent. "I haven’t seen the quote, but I probably meant to say there was never a deal much less a signed one."
Giuliani is always moving the goal posts.
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BuzzFeed wins: A Florida federal judge has ended Russian tech executive Aleksej Gubarev's defamation suit against BuzzFeed, ruling BuzzFeed's publication of the Steele dossier is protected by the fair reporting privilege.
BuzzFeed wins: A Florida federal judge has ended Russian tech executive Aleksej Gubarev's defamation suit against BuzzFeed, ruling BuzzFeed's publication of the Steele dossier is protected by the fair reporting privilege.
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"It should gravely worry the Trump people that Sullivan’s comments about whether Flynn’s behavior was treasonous came from someone who just read about what the Mueller investigation has discovered."
emptywheel.net/2018/12/19/in-…
"It should gravely worry the Trump people that Sullivan’s comments about whether Flynn’s behavior was treasonous came from someone who just read about what the Mueller investigation has discovered."
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Judge Emmet Sullivan isn't done this week, striking down most of AG Sessions' move to heighten standards for "credible fear" asylum determinations and order the return of those deported under that policy.
Judge Emmet Sullivan isn't done this week, striking down most of AG Sessions' move to heighten standards for "credible fear" asylum determinations and order the return of those deported under that policy.
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Federal Judge Orders Return Of Individuals Deported Over Sessions' Asylum Policy
buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisg…
Federal Judge Orders Return Of Individuals Deported Over Sessions' Asylum Policy
buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisg…
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Jeff Flake tried for the third time to pass a bill to protect Robert Mueller.
He was blocked by Mitch McConnell. Again. washingtonexaminer.com/news/jeff-flak…
Jeff Flake tried for the third time to pass a bill to protect Robert Mueller.
He was blocked by Mitch McConnell. Again. washingtonexaminer.com/news/jeff-flak…
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Signs are building Mueller may be moving to charge Roger Stone .... Mueller sought Trump adviser's official testimony to the House Intel Committee on Friday.
wapo.st/2EzNBiq?tid=ss…
Signs are building Mueller may be moving to charge Roger Stone .... Mueller sought Trump adviser's official testimony to the House Intel Committee on Friday.
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Notably, Mueller's letter asking for Stone's testimony is the first time the special counsel has asked for anything from the House Intelligence Committee.
The committee is likely to consider the request at a closed door meeting Thursday.
washingtonpost.com/politics/muell…
Notably, Mueller's letter asking for Stone's testimony is the first time the special counsel has asked for anything from the House Intelligence Committee.
The committee is likely to consider the request at a closed door meeting Thursday.
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The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has notified Congress of its intention to terminate the sanctions imposed on Oleg Deripaska's companies.
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The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has notified Congress of its intention to terminate the sanctions imposed on Oleg Deripaska's companies.
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The Trump administration is moving to lift sanctions on three massive Russian corporations controlled in part by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, the billionaire closely tied to Paul Manafort.
bloom.bg/2CoaAeH
The Trump administration is moving to lift sanctions on three massive Russian corporations controlled in part by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, the billionaire closely tied to Paul Manafort.
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Deripaska is an Oligarch aluminum magnat very close to Putin. He has ties to Paul Manafort.
Five things to know about Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska
thehill.com/policy/nationa…
Deripaska is an Oligarch aluminum magnat very close to Putin. He has ties to Paul Manafort.
Five things to know about Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska
thehill.com/policy/nationa…
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"Mission Accomplished"
"Mission Accomplished"
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US preparing for 'full' and 'rapid' withdrawal from Syria - CNNPolitics cnn.com/2018/12/19/pol…
US preparing for 'full' and 'rapid' withdrawal from Syria - CNNPolitics cnn.com/2018/12/19/pol…
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Trump undermines his entire national security team on Syria washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/… @PostOpinions
Trump undermines his entire national security team on Syria washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/… @PostOpinions
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The fight against ISIS in Syria is not over according to (checks notes) every military commander that @OARichardEngel has spoken to.
The fight against ISIS in Syria is not over according to (checks notes) every military commander that @OARichardEngel has spoken to.
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US Officials who Oppose Trump Withdrawal from Syria:
• Pentagon/Centcom: Mattis/Votel
• State Department: McGurk/Jeffrey/Rayburn
• White House: John Bolton
US Officials who Oppose Trump Withdrawal from Syria:
• Pentagon/Centcom: Mattis/Votel
• State Department: McGurk/Jeffrey/Rayburn
• White House: John Bolton
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Widely believed Trump made decision after call with Turkey's Erdogan
Was this move to ease the investigation into MbS? Or is there more to this?
thenational.ae/world/mena/tru…
Widely believed Trump made decision after call with Turkey's Erdogan
Was this move to ease the investigation into MbS? Or is there more to this?
thenational.ae/world/mena/tru…
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Trump is facing harsh criticism from fellow Republicans over his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. nbcnews.to/2EukXPz
Trump is facing harsh criticism from fellow Republicans over his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. nbcnews.to/2EukXPz
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@VP heard from a very frustrated Senate GOP at a lunch today, per @LindseyGrahamSC — who said senators told Pence: “We did not appreciate reading about this [Syria] decision in the paper.”
@VP heard from a very frustrated Senate GOP at a lunch today, per @LindseyGrahamSC — who said senators told Pence: “We did not appreciate reading about this [Syria] decision in the paper.”
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Christmas seems to have come early for Putin:
-Russian military base in Venezuela
-Deripaska’s companies have sanctions lifted
-Syrian control handed to Russia
What exactly was discussed in Helsinki?
Christmas seems to have come early for Putin:
-Russian military base in Venezuela
-Deripaska’s companies have sanctions lifted
-Syrian control handed to Russia
What exactly was discussed in Helsinki?
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State Dept approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sales to Turkey amid tensions
Well, this looks suspicious!
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State Dept approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sales to Turkey amid tensions
Well, this looks suspicious!
hill.cm/6CPbSgU
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John Bolton's office recently sought out meeting with a Ukrainian billionaire who's foundation had paid Bolton six-figures before he became Trump's national security adviser
publicintegrity.org/federal-politi…
John Bolton's office recently sought out meeting with a Ukrainian billionaire who's foundation had paid Bolton six-figures before he became Trump's national security adviser
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The @FEC is beginning to cite the decision in @CREWcrew v. @FEC to compel certain politically active groups to disclose their donors: docquery.fec.gov/pdf/027/201812…
Background: publicintegrity.org/federal-politi…
The @FEC is beginning to cite the decision in @CREWcrew v. @FEC to compel certain politically active groups to disclose their donors: docquery.fec.gov/pdf/027/201812…
Background: publicintegrity.org/federal-politi…
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Elijah Cummings says that congressional Democrats intend to ask the Trump Org. for records about the firm's talks with developers in the Dominican Republic as part of a close examination of the overseas deals being negotiated by Don Jr. and Eric. abcnews.go.com/Politics/democ…
Elijah Cummings says that congressional Democrats intend to ask the Trump Org. for records about the firm's talks with developers in the Dominican Republic as part of a close examination of the overseas deals being negotiated by Don Jr. and Eric. abcnews.go.com/Politics/democ…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross twice submitted sworn statements to ethics officials saying he had divested stock that he in fact still owned, a new document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity reveals.
Ross needs to resign ASAP!
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross twice submitted sworn statements to ethics officials saying he had divested stock that he in fact still owned, a new document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity reveals.
Ross needs to resign ASAP!
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D.C. attorney general sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal, the first major U.S. regulatory action in company's crisis
washingtonpost.com/news/technolog…
D.C. attorney general sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal, the first major U.S. regulatory action in company's crisis
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An Epidemic Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners. Regulators Could Have Stopped It
This a tragic example of why industry cannot be allowed to regulate itself.
Continuous monitoring should be the norm. n.pr/2QmLV2I
An Epidemic Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners. Regulators Could Have Stopped It
This a tragic example of why industry cannot be allowed to regulate itself.
Continuous monitoring should be the norm. n.pr/2QmLV2I
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Trump abruptly canceled a meeting with Bob Corker while he was waiting in the White House.
Corker, the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, was expected to raise the issue of Syria in the meeting. washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-abr…
Trump abruptly canceled a meeting with Bob Corker while he was waiting in the White House.
Corker, the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, was expected to raise the issue of Syria in the meeting. washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-abr…
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White House was asked why this happened...
-Was Trump concerned about a confrontation over Syria? (Corker's not happy with it.)
-Was it a scheduling thing? (POTUS public schedule shows nothing until a Christmas reception at 5:15p.)
-Was it to embarrass Corker?
No reply.
White House was asked why this happened...
-Was Trump concerned about a confrontation over Syria? (Corker's not happy with it.)
-Was it a scheduling thing? (POTUS public schedule shows nothing until a Christmas reception at 5:15p.)
-Was it to embarrass Corker?
No reply.
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The VA's private care program gave companies billions and vets longer waits | Via ProPublica propublica.org/article/va-pri…
The VA's private care program gave companies billions and vets longer waits | Via ProPublica propublica.org/article/va-pri…
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The South Carolina Republican Party likely to cancel its presidential primary in 2020 to protect Trump from any GOP challengers that might emerge. (There is precedent for this strategy.) washex.am/2USHmvE
The South Carolina Republican Party likely to cancel its presidential primary in 2020 to protect Trump from any GOP challengers that might emerge. (There is precedent for this strategy.) washex.am/2USHmvE
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The Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs for the fourth time this year, ignoring a stock-market selloff and defying pressure from Donald Trump
economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks…
The Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs for the fourth time this year, ignoring a stock-market selloff and defying pressure from Donald Trump
economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks…
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Here's what the Fed rate hike could mean for your student loan tab, savings account, mortgage, car loan and credit card. cnb.cx/2UVIwGO by @jdickler
Here's what the Fed rate hike could mean for your student loan tab, savings account, mortgage, car loan and credit card. cnb.cx/2UVIwGO by @jdickler
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Fed raises target interest rate by quarter percentage point; sees two hikes in 2019
Fed raises target interest rate by quarter percentage point; sees two hikes in 2019
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DOW closes down 352 points.
In just 11 weeks, the DOW has fallen 3,505 points from the October 3, 2018 high of 26,828.
Trump fumbled the greatest bull run in the history of the market.
DOW closes down 352 points.
In just 11 weeks, the DOW has fallen 3,505 points from the October 3, 2018 high of 26,828.
Trump fumbled the greatest bull run in the history of the market.
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Might? independent.co.uk/voices/donald-…
Might? independent.co.uk/voices/donald-…
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INBOX: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ANNOUNCE NATIONAL SECURITY ACTION INVOLVING CHINA
Thursday at 10:30am at the DOJ
What's this about???
INBOX: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ANNOUNCE NATIONAL SECURITY ACTION INVOLVING CHINA
Thursday at 10:30am at the DOJ
What's this about???
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15 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
15 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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Senate just passed the stopgap bill to keep the government funded until Feb. 8 by a VOICE VOTE. *There's no wall money in it*.
Next stop: House.
Then, if it passes, Trump's desk.
Senate just passed the stopgap bill to keep the government funded until Feb. 8 by a VOICE VOTE. *There's no wall money in it*.
Next stop: House.
Then, if it passes, Trump's desk.
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The @USTreasury's move to lift sanctions from OLEG DERIPASKA's cos. amounts to TRUMP "sliding another big gift under Putin’s Christmas tree," says @RepLloydDoggett, who calls the agreement "a shell game brokered by a sanctioned Russian bank." nytimes.com/2018/12/19/us/…
The @USTreasury's move to lift sanctions from OLEG DERIPASKA's cos. amounts to TRUMP "sliding another big gift under Putin’s Christmas tree," says @RepLloydDoggett, who calls the agreement "a shell game brokered by a sanctioned Russian bank." nytimes.com/2018/12/19/us/…
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Trump: What are we going to do?
Crowd: Build the wall!
Trump: And who's going to pay for it?
Crowd: GoFundMe!
Trump: What are we going to do?
Crowd: Build the wall!
Trump: And who's going to pay for it?
Crowd: GoFundMe!
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CNN found video of @realDonaldTrump bragging that he knows more about campaign-finance law than anybody.
Ruh roh.
CNN found video of @realDonaldTrump bragging that he knows more about campaign-finance law than anybody.
Ruh roh.
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William Barr, Trump’s attorney general pick, criticized Robert Mueller’s probe of potential obstruction in a June memo to Justice Department
So, he'll have to recuse himself, right? Don't hold your breath.
wsj.com/articles/trump…
William Barr, Trump’s attorney general pick, criticized Robert Mueller’s probe of potential obstruction in a June memo to Justice Department
So, he'll have to recuse himself, right? Don't hold your breath.
wsj.com/articles/trump…
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Trump machine swallows the GOP heading into 2020
Trump planning to roll out an unprecedented structure for his reelect: A streamlined organization that incorporates the RNC and his campaign into a single entity
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Trump machine swallows the GOP heading into 2020
Trump planning to roll out an unprecedented structure for his reelect: A streamlined organization that incorporates the RNC and his campaign into a single entity
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