Trump: Day 700
-Told 7,546 False/Misleading Claims
-Tries 2 Blame Dems for Shutdown
-'Nuclear Option' Rejected by Senate
-Tweets Cartoon Pic of Pointy Fence
-Asylum Ban Denied by SCOTUS
-Dow Records Worst Week in 10 Yrs
-#TrumpShutdown Set 4 Midnight
-Told 7,546 False/Misleading Claims
-Tries 2 Blame Dems for Shutdown
-'Nuclear Option' Rejected by Senate
-Tweets Cartoon Pic of Pointy Fence
-Asylum Ban Denied by SCOTUS
-Dow Records Worst Week in 10 Yrs
-#TrumpShutdown Set 4 Midnight
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Day 805 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 805 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 656 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 656 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 446 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 88 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 446 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 88 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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With 10 days left in the year, the U.S. has witnessed 55,000+ incidents of gun violence/crime, 14,100+ gun deaths, and 27,100+ gun injuries.
With 10 days left in the year, the U.S. has witnessed 55,000+ incidents of gun violence/crime, 14,100+ gun deaths, and 27,100+ gun injuries.
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Senior Justice Dept. officials warned Whitaker of legal risks of signing gun regulation wapo.st/2EART97
Senior Justice Dept. officials warned Whitaker of legal risks of signing gun regulation wapo.st/2EART97
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Day 266 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 266 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 266 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 266 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 245 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 245 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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Day 193 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 193 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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Just so everybody understands what’s at risk here, from 2017 piece: The only thing standing between Trump and nuclear weapons is an officer willing to refuse a direct order. newsweek.com/trump-war-nort…
Just so everybody understands what’s at risk here, from 2017 piece: The only thing standing between Trump and nuclear weapons is an officer willing to refuse a direct order. newsweek.com/trump-war-nort…
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Day 123 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 123 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 15 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 15 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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This is Trump yelling at the acting Attorney General for not doing enough to obstruct justice
cnn.com/2018/12/21/pol…
This is Trump yelling at the acting Attorney General for not doing enough to obstruct justice
cnn.com/2018/12/21/pol…
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Day 80 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 80 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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It’s very relevant to this story that Trump has never disclosed how much of his income derives from licensing payments from the Trump towers in Istanbul.
How tight is Erdogan’s financial grip on Trump? apnews.com/ec2ed217357048…
It’s very relevant to this story that Trump has never disclosed how much of his income derives from licensing payments from the Trump towers in Istanbul.
How tight is Erdogan’s financial grip on Trump? apnews.com/ec2ed217357048…
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This @AP account of how Erdogan convinced Trump to pull out of Syria and Bolton, Mattis and Pompeo tried to stop it is downright scary.
apnews.com/ec2ed217357048…
This @AP account of how Erdogan convinced Trump to pull out of Syria and Bolton, Mattis and Pompeo tried to stop it is downright scary.
apnews.com/ec2ed217357048…
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Reagan 4/4/80: “Rather than talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we ... make it possible for them to come here legally, with a work permit, and then while they are working and earning here, they pay taxes here."
Reagan 4/4/80: “Rather than talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we ... make it possible for them to come here legally, with a work permit, and then while they are working and earning here, they pay taxes here."
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Trump to Dems last week: "I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I won't blame you for it."
Trump this morning: "If enough Dems don’t vote, it will be a Democrat Shutdown!"
Trump to Dems last week: "I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I won't blame you for it."
Trump this morning: "If enough Dems don’t vote, it will be a Democrat Shutdown!"
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Schumer to Trump: You can't erase all the video of you saying you wanted a shutdown hill.cm/I1LZzoy
Schumer to Trump: You can't erase all the video of you saying you wanted a shutdown hill.cm/I1LZzoy
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FLASHBACK. December 11.
Trump: If we don't get what we want, one way or the other... I will shut down the government ... So I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not going to blame you for it. #TrumpShutDown
FLASHBACK. December 11.
Trump: If we don't get what we want, one way or the other... I will shut down the government ... So I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not going to blame you for it. #TrumpShutDown
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700 days in office.
7,546 false or misleading claims from Trump.
That's an average of 10.78 false claims a day, according to WaPo.
#TrumpLies washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
700 days in office.
7,546 false or misleading claims from Trump.
That's an average of 10.78 false claims a day, according to WaPo.
#TrumpLies washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/…
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Evergreen tweet.
Evergreen tweet.
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Wait. Does Trump think "coyotes" at the border are actual canines?
Wait. Does Trump think "coyotes" at the border are actual canines?
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In a 2015 interview, incoming chief of staff Mick Mulvaney called Trump's views on the border wall "simplistic," and "absurd and almost childish." cnn.it/2GzYAei
In a 2015 interview, incoming chief of staff Mick Mulvaney called Trump's views on the border wall "simplistic," and "absurd and almost childish." cnn.it/2GzYAei
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A reminder: If Trump had accepted this bipartisan deal in February, he'd have begun $25 billion worth of wall construction, DACA eligibles would be en route to citizenship, and there'd be no talk of a shutdown.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
A reminder: If Trump had accepted this bipartisan deal in February, he'd have begun $25 billion worth of wall construction, DACA eligibles would be en route to citizenship, and there'd be no talk of a shutdown.
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Trump re-elect is running border wall ads targeting fellow Republicans thedailybeast.com/trump-group-ru…
Trump re-elect is running border wall ads targeting fellow Republicans thedailybeast.com/trump-group-ru…
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Brian Kolfage, the founder of that viral fundraiser for Trump's border wall, has questionable news past, including running a right wing news page that trafficked in conspiracy theories and was pulled down by Facebook.
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Brian Kolfage, the founder of that viral fundraiser for Trump's border wall, has questionable news past, including running a right wing news page that trafficked in conspiracy theories and was pulled down by Facebook.
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Trump posts a cartoon image of pointy spikes unveiled days before Christmas as the government is on the verge of a #TrumpShutDown
Trump posts a cartoon image of pointy spikes unveiled days before Christmas as the government is on the verge of a #TrumpShutDown
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John Dingell rips Trump's "steel slat barrier" wall: "Sit on it, you imbecile" hill.cm/3y0GXxl
John Dingell rips Trump's "steel slat barrier" wall: "Sit on it, you imbecile" hill.cm/3y0GXxl
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Presidential historian Michael Beschloss: "We have never ever seen a Secretary of Defense say, 'I am seriously concerned about the president's ideas, and his national security policy, so much so that I cannot be a part of this anymore.'" msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss: "We have never ever seen a Secretary of Defense say, 'I am seriously concerned about the president's ideas, and his national security policy, so much so that I cannot be a part of this anymore.'" msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
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Reminder: Mattis Compared Trump to ‘Fifth or Sixth Grader,’ Bob Woodward Says in Book (9/4/18) nyti.ms/2Cf3smK
Reminder: Mattis Compared Trump to ‘Fifth or Sixth Grader,’ Bob Woodward Says in Book (9/4/18) nyti.ms/2Cf3smK
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A former Trump aide told Axios that the sudden wave of criticism from the Hill over Syria and Mattis should scare the president because he would desperately need these lawmakers' support during a possible impeachment battle.
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A former Trump aide told Axios that the sudden wave of criticism from the Hill over Syria and Mattis should scare the president because he would desperately need these lawmakers' support during a possible impeachment battle.
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Trump call with Turkish leader led to US pullout from Syria (from @AP)
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Trump call with Turkish leader led to US pullout from Syria (from @AP)
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Lindsey Graham is calling for immediate hearings on Trump's decision to withdraw all American troops from Syria.
He told reporters he wanted to hear directly from Jim Mattis at any hearing. reuters.com/article/us-mid…
Lindsey Graham is calling for immediate hearings on Trump's decision to withdraw all American troops from Syria.
He told reporters he wanted to hear directly from Jim Mattis at any hearing. reuters.com/article/us-mid…
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"The idea that Putin is happy about this is ridiculous," says Sanders when asked about the Russian president's reaction to Trump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria. "It puts them at a greater risk," she says, "so I think that's just silly."
"The idea that Putin is happy about this is ridiculous," says Sanders when asked about the Russian president's reaction to Trump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria. "It puts them at a greater risk," she says, "so I think that's just silly."
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Brian Kilmeade called out Trump:
"Sarah, he's giving Russia a big win. Vladimir Putin praised him. He's also doing exactly what he criticized President Obama for doing. He said President Obama was the founder of ISIS. He just refounded ISIS."
Brian Kilmeade called out Trump:
"Sarah, he's giving Russia a big win. Vladimir Putin praised him. He's also doing exactly what he criticized President Obama for doing. He said President Obama was the founder of ISIS. He just refounded ISIS."
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AP Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say Trump tried to obstruct the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia: apne.ws/EIYxZrx
AP Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say Trump tried to obstruct the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia: apne.ws/EIYxZrx
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Obama warned in 2010 that Citizens United would lead to "foreign entities" influencing our elections.
Justice Alito rebuked Obama publicly. @PolitiFact rated Obama's statement "mostly false."
And now???
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Obama warned in 2010 that Citizens United would lead to "foreign entities" influencing our elections.
Justice Alito rebuked Obama publicly. @PolitiFact rated Obama's statement "mostly false."
And now???
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/…
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The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery to remove two malignant growths from her left lung. The court says doctors found "no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body." The court says no additional treatment is planned. apne.ws/bWSatju
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery to remove two malignant growths from her left lung. The court says doctors found "no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body." The court says no additional treatment is planned. apne.ws/bWSatju
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The Supreme Court denies the Trump administration’s request to let it enforce its new asylum ban while the case proceeds in court. The decision was 5-4, with Chief Justice Roberts joining his more liberal colleagues in denying DOJ’s stay request.
The Supreme Court denies the Trump administration’s request to let it enforce its new asylum ban while the case proceeds in court. The decision was 5-4, with Chief Justice Roberts joining his more liberal colleagues in denying DOJ’s stay request.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg voted FROM HER HOSPITAL BED to refuse to let the government enforce Pres. Trump's proposed restriction on asylum. The court voted 5-4 to leave a lower court ruling in place that blocks enforcement of the crackdown. @PeteWilliamsNBC
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg voted FROM HER HOSPITAL BED to refuse to let the government enforce Pres. Trump's proposed restriction on asylum. The court voted 5-4 to leave a lower court ruling in place that blocks enforcement of the crackdown. @PeteWilliamsNBC
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Brett Kavanaugh, meanwhile, voted to lift the block on Trump’s blatantly unlawful asylum restrictions.
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Brett Kavanaugh, meanwhile, voted to lift the block on Trump’s blatantly unlawful asylum restrictions.
slate.trib.al/4QQLLii
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CREW is calling for the Justice Department to investigate whether Matthew Whitaker violated Standards of Ethical Conduct by refusing to recuse himself from overseeing the Russia probe.
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CREW is calling for the Justice Department to investigate whether Matthew Whitaker violated Standards of Ethical Conduct by refusing to recuse himself from overseeing the Russia probe.
bit.ly/2AavEDU
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Russia communicated with US Treasury officials through Gmail backchannel during 2016 campaign: report hill.cm/RMEkCNN
Russia communicated with US Treasury officials through Gmail backchannel during 2016 campaign: report hill.cm/RMEkCNN
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NEW POLL: Public overwhelmingly opposes Trump pardoning close associates hill.cm/prnH9mR
NEW POLL: Public overwhelmingly opposes Trump pardoning close associates hill.cm/prnH9mR
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Trump is reportedly already turning on Mick Mulvaney, who hasn't even started his new job as acting chief of staff yet, thanks to a two-year-old video which shows Mulvaney calling Trump "a terrible human being," according to Axios.
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Trump is reportedly already turning on Mick Mulvaney, who hasn't even started his new job as acting chief of staff yet, thanks to a two-year-old video which shows Mulvaney calling Trump "a terrible human being," according to Axios.
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Maxine Waters wants Mulvaney to testify before her committee about his work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
"...while your time running the Consumer Bureau may be over, the time for accountability for your actions is about to begin."
reuters.com/article/usa-ho…
Maxine Waters wants Mulvaney to testify before her committee about his work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
"...while your time running the Consumer Bureau may be over, the time for accountability for your actions is about to begin."
reuters.com/article/usa-ho…
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Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. has for the first time acknowledged putting up $1.8 million for a business venture managed by a young pool attendant whom he and his wife befriended during a stay at a luxury hotel in 2012, BuzzFeed reports. buzzfeednews.com/article/aramro…
Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. has for the first time acknowledged putting up $1.8 million for a business venture managed by a young pool attendant whom he and his wife befriended during a stay at a luxury hotel in 2012, BuzzFeed reports. buzzfeednews.com/article/aramro…
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Melting Arctic ice is now pouring 14,000 tons of water per second into the ocean, scientists find
washingtonpost.com/energy-environ…
Melting Arctic ice is now pouring 14,000 tons of water per second into the ocean, scientists find
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Stocks plunged again on Friday due to fears of a looming government shutdown and the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates earlier in the week.
The Dow dove 414 points to end its worst week in 10 years.
Stocks plunged again on Friday due to fears of a looming government shutdown and the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates earlier in the week.
The Dow dove 414 points to end its worst week in 10 years.
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Chuck Schumer: "This may have been the most chaotic week of what's undoubtedly the most chaotic presidency ever in the history of the United States." Via ABC.
Chuck Schumer: "This may have been the most chaotic week of what's undoubtedly the most chaotic presidency ever in the history of the United States." Via ABC.
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"So, Trump, you will not get your wall," Schumer says. "Abandon your shutdown strategy. You're not getting the wall today, next week, or on January 3 when Democrats take control of the House." Via CBS. #TrumpShutdown
"So, Trump, you will not get your wall," Schumer says. "Abandon your shutdown strategy. You're not getting the wall today, next week, or on January 3 when Democrats take control of the House." Via CBS. #TrumpShutdown
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Headed for the third shutdown of the Trump presidency in just a matter of hours. The House is out of session. The Senate won’t vote tonight, per John Cornyn. The question is how long it lasts. #TrumpShutdown
Headed for the third shutdown of the Trump presidency in just a matter of hours. The House is out of session. The Senate won’t vote tonight, per John Cornyn. The question is how long it lasts. #TrumpShutdown
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Reminder: A poll out just this week said most voters will blame Trump and Republicans if the federal government shuts down. #TrumpShutdown
politico.com/story/2018/12/…
Reminder: A poll out just this week said most voters will blame Trump and Republicans if the federal government shuts down. #TrumpShutdown
politico.com/story/2018/12/…
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Anti-Trump chef José Andrés offers free food to government workers for as long as #TrumpShutdown goes on hill.cm/wRoy5Re
Anti-Trump chef José Andrés offers free food to government workers for as long as #TrumpShutdown goes on hill.cm/wRoy5Re
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DC bar offers themed drink specials for federal workers during government shutdown hill.cm/2nkLq5B
DC bar offers themed drink specials for federal workers during government shutdown hill.cm/2nkLq5B
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Maggie Haberman: 'Disgusted' Republicans Now Privately Admitting They Regret Supporting Trump mediaite.com/a/dhyox
Maggie Haberman: 'Disgusted' Republicans Now Privately Admitting They Regret Supporting Trump mediaite.com/a/dhyox
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13 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
13 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
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Incoming Ways & Means chair plans to request copies of Trump's tax returns from Treasury.
He believes he has the authority under an obscure 1924 law — 26 U.S. Code § 6103 — which was passed to monitor conflicts of interest in the executive branch.
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Incoming Ways & Means chair plans to request copies of Trump's tax returns from Treasury.
He believes he has the authority under an obscure 1924 law — 26 U.S. Code § 6103 — which was passed to monitor conflicts of interest in the executive branch.
nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
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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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The best bills have no words.
Is anything "real" with this guy?
The best bills have no words.
Is anything "real" with this guy?
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Reminder that the government shutdown affects real people, like a State Department janitor who wanted to buy her grandkids bikes for Christmas and now can’t, afraid she won’t be able to cover rent. washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
Reminder that the government shutdown affects real people, like a State Department janitor who wanted to buy her grandkids bikes for Christmas and now can’t, afraid she won’t be able to cover rent. washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
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Trump has talked about firing Jerome Powell, a move that would represent an unprecedented challenge to Federal Reserve’s independence.
Advisers hope latest bout of anger will dissipate over holidays.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump has talked about firing Jerome Powell, a move that would represent an unprecedented challenge to Federal Reserve’s independence.
Advisers hope latest bout of anger will dissipate over holidays.
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