Trump: Day 705
-Day 5 of the #TrumpShutdown
-#BoneSpurs Diagnosis Fabricated
-Shamed into Visiting Troops in Iraq
-Revealed Covert SEAL Deployment
-Ginsburg Discharged From Hospital
-Acting AG Whitaker Lied on Résumé
-Dow Spikes During Twitter Silence
-Day 5 of the #TrumpShutdown
-#BoneSpurs Diagnosis Fabricated
-Shamed into Visiting Troops in Iraq
-Revealed Covert SEAL Deployment
-Ginsburg Discharged From Hospital
-Acting AG Whitaker Lied on Résumé
-Dow Spikes During Twitter Silence
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Day 810 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 810 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 661 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 661 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 451 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 83 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 451 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 83 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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With 5 days left in the year, America has witnessed 55,700+ incidents of gun violence/gun crime, 14,300+ gun deaths, and 27,500+ gun injuries in 2018.
With 5 days left in the year, America has witnessed 55,700+ incidents of gun violence/gun crime, 14,300+ gun deaths, and 27,500+ gun injuries in 2018.
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You Can’t Understand The Brutal Reality Of Gun Violence Until You Hear It From Doctors
huffingtonpost.com/entry/doctors-…
You Can’t Understand The Brutal Reality Of Gun Violence Until You Hear It From Doctors
huffingtonpost.com/entry/doctors-…
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Students from coast to coast—and everywhere in between—are organizing and mobilizing to help end the gun violence crisis in America.
If you’re a student and want to join them, text STUDENTS to 644-33 to join #StudentsDemandAction!
Students from coast to coast—and everywhere in between—are organizing and mobilizing to help end the gun violence crisis in America.
If you’re a student and want to join them, text STUDENTS to 644-33 to join #StudentsDemandAction!
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Day 271 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 271 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 271 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 271 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 250 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 250 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"
n.pr/2BdhcL8
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The body of the 7-year-old Guatemalan girl Jakelin Caal, who died while in U.S. custody, was brought home to white balloons and handwritten messages such as "We love you Jakelin." Relatives set up a modest wooden altar flanked by vases and flowers.
axios.com/migrant-girl-j…
The body of the 7-year-old Guatemalan girl Jakelin Caal, who died while in U.S. custody, was brought home to white balloons and handwritten messages such as "We love you Jakelin." Relatives set up a modest wooden altar flanked by vases and flowers.
axios.com/migrant-girl-j…
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Incoming House Majority Leader @WhipHoyer says the new House Dem majority will be holding hearings on the deaths of migrant children in CBP custody -->
Incoming House Majority Leader @WhipHoyer says the new House Dem majority will be holding hearings on the deaths of migrant children in CBP custody -->
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The Trump administration is appealing a judge's December 19 order that blocks the administration from implementing asylum restrictions on the southern border cnn.it/2Soxvfq
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's December 19 order that blocks the administration from implementing asylum restrictions on the southern border cnn.it/2Soxvfq
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Day 198 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 198 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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U.S.-S. Korea talks on military burden-sharing "back to square one," Yonhap reports, with just six days before existing agreement lapses at year-end. bit.ly/2BEzZiA
U.S.-S. Korea talks on military burden-sharing "back to square one," Yonhap reports, with just six days before existing agreement lapses at year-end. bit.ly/2BEzZiA
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“The two couldn't even schedule the timing of the next round of meetings, as both apparently needed time for policy coordination and consultation within their own governments.”
bit.ly/2BEzZiA
“The two couldn't even schedule the timing of the next round of meetings, as both apparently needed time for policy coordination and consultation within their own governments.”
bit.ly/2BEzZiA
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Day 128 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 128 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 20 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 20 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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Trump lawyers, citing shutdown, ask court for delay in emoluments case
Is Trump seriously trying to delay and stall investigations and legal proceedings thru his #TrumpShutdown?
politi.co/2EPpTj5 via @politico
Trump lawyers, citing shutdown, ask court for delay in emoluments case
Is Trump seriously trying to delay and stall investigations and legal proceedings thru his #TrumpShutdown?
politi.co/2EPpTj5 via @politico
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Day 85 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 85 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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Arms Sales to Saudis Leave American Fingerprints on Yemen’s Carnage - nytimes.com/2018/12/25/wor…
Arms Sales to Saudis Leave American Fingerprints on Yemen’s Carnage - nytimes.com/2018/12/25/wor…
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Saudis “were given specific coordinates of targets that should not be struck and they continued to strike them” nyti.ms/2GHifc4?smid=n…
Saudis “were given specific coordinates of targets that should not be struck and they continued to strike them” nyti.ms/2GHifc4?smid=n…
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Day 5 since Congress & Trump have not agreed on a spending bill.
Government agencies are now shut down.
More than 420,000 government workers to work without pay, including 41,000 federal law enforcement and correctional officers. #TrumpShutdown
Day 5 since Congress & Trump have not agreed on a spending bill.
Government agencies are now shut down.
More than 420,000 government workers to work without pay, including 41,000 federal law enforcement and correctional officers. #TrumpShutdown
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Largest federal workers' union breaks with Trump for saying "many" want shutdown hill.cm/Qj4EI5K
Largest federal workers' union breaks with Trump for saying "many" want shutdown hill.cm/Qj4EI5K
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Mark Meadows said that he’s spoken to Trump since Saturday and he is “firm” in his resolve on shutdown fight and he said Trump won’t go near the $1.3B proposed by Dems.
Mark Meadows said that he’s spoken to Trump since Saturday and he is “firm” in his resolve on shutdown fight and he said Trump won’t go near the $1.3B proposed by Dems.
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Two senior White House employees caught breaking the "no exceptions" rule banning vacations during #TrumpShutdown.
Adding to the scandal: Taxpayers will have to pay for their Secret Service detail
rawstory.com/2018/12/ivanka…
Two senior White House employees caught breaking the "no exceptions" rule banning vacations during #TrumpShutdown.
Adding to the scandal: Taxpayers will have to pay for their Secret Service detail
rawstory.com/2018/12/ivanka…
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The Violence Against Women Act has not been reauthorized because of the #TrumpShutdown
npr.org/2018/12/24/679…
The Violence Against Women Act has not been reauthorized because of the #TrumpShutdown
npr.org/2018/12/24/679…
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Coast Guard members who are living paycheck to paycheck may have to take out loans if the #TrumpShutdown drags on.
The Coast Guard is the only branch of the military directly affected by the partial shutdown, HuffPost reports. huffingtonpost.com/entry/these-se…
Coast Guard members who are living paycheck to paycheck may have to take out loans if the #TrumpShutdown drags on.
The Coast Guard is the only branch of the military directly affected by the partial shutdown, HuffPost reports. huffingtonpost.com/entry/these-se…
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As the #TrumpShutdown looms over the holidays, offices overseeing federal food stamps are cut by 95% cnn.it/2EN0Ax5
As the #TrumpShutdown looms over the holidays, offices overseeing federal food stamps are cut by 95% cnn.it/2EN0Ax5
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Confirmed that House Dems will put a bill on the floor to re-open the government on January 3rd.
Confirmed that House Dems will put a bill on the floor to re-open the government on January 3rd.
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Trump had a physical in 1966 & declared available for service. Then, in 1968, he was suddenly diagnosed with bone spurs that allowed him to dodge the draft.
Enter Dr. Larry Braunstein, a foot doctor who rented his office from Fred Trump.
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Trump had a physical in 1966 & declared available for service. Then, in 1968, he was suddenly diagnosed with bone spurs that allowed him to dodge the draft.
Enter Dr. Larry Braunstein, a foot doctor who rented his office from Fred Trump.
nyti.ms/2RodHvD
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Daughters of a podiatrist in Queens say their father, who rented office space from Fred Trump, helped Donald Trump avoid the draft by fabricating a diagnosis he had bone spurs.
They told the Times that it was done as a favor for Fred Trump.
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Daughters of a podiatrist in Queens say their father, who rented office space from Fred Trump, helped Donald Trump avoid the draft by fabricating a diagnosis he had bone spurs.
They told the Times that it was done as a favor for Fred Trump.
nyti.ms/2RodHvD
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What the podiatrist got in return for falsely diagnosing Donald Trump with bone spurs “was access to Fred Trump,” his daughter said. “If there was anything wrong in the building, my dad would call and Trump would take care of it immediately.” nyti.ms/2RodHvD
What the podiatrist got in return for falsely diagnosing Donald Trump with bone spurs “was access to Fred Trump,” his daughter said. “If there was anything wrong in the building, my dad would call and Trump would take care of it immediately.” nyti.ms/2RodHvD
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New York Daily News July 21, 2015
New York Daily News July 21, 2015
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As markets stagger and Mueller closes in, presidential historian Robert Dallek sees in Trump the same quality that felled Nixon: “he’s a man of bad character” cnbc.com/2018/12/24/pre…
As markets stagger and Mueller closes in, presidential historian Robert Dallek sees in Trump the same quality that felled Nixon: “he’s a man of bad character” cnbc.com/2018/12/24/pre…
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Trump says America’s only economic problem is the Fed. In fact, among the biggest problems battering financial markets is Trump himself.
cnbc.com/2018/12/24/pre…
Trump says America’s only economic problem is the Fed. In fact, among the biggest problems battering financial markets is Trump himself.
cnbc.com/2018/12/24/pre…
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Former top econ officials have approached the W.H. about Trump’s tweets & governing style, warning that his behavior is a reason for the stock market downturn.
On Xmas Day, 1 former GOP Treas official told Mnuchin to advise Trump to rein in tweets wsj.com/articles/as-ma…
Former top econ officials have approached the W.H. about Trump’s tweets & governing style, warning that his behavior is a reason for the stock market downturn.
On Xmas Day, 1 former GOP Treas official told Mnuchin to advise Trump to rein in tweets wsj.com/articles/as-ma…
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Trump mysteriously went silent on twitter.
For all of those who asked about Trump's location. Per pool reports:
Trump mysteriously went silent on twitter.
For all of those who asked about Trump's location. Per pool reports:
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Airforce One spotted over northern UK - flying under a different callsign.
Questions began to swirl. Was Trump finally going to visit troops in a combat zone?
Airforce One spotted over northern UK - flying under a different callsign.
Questions began to swirl. Was Trump finally going to visit troops in a combat zone?
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Not much of a surprise for those tracking AF1:
AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) — Donald Trump in Iraq for unannounced first visit with American troops serving in a troubled region.
Not much of a surprise for those tracking AF1:
AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) — Donald Trump in Iraq for unannounced first visit with American troops serving in a troubled region.
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The trip marks Trump's first visit to a war zone since taking office following months of criticism that he had not made such a trip.
These visits used to be considered standard practice for a U.S. Commander in Chief.
The trip marks Trump's first visit to a war zone since taking office following months of criticism that he had not made such a trip.
These visits used to be considered standard practice for a U.S. Commander in Chief.
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During his trip to Iraq, Trump said ISIS is “very nearly defeated,” per WH pool reporter @tamarakeithNPR who covered the visit.
Reminder: Trump had previously said ISIS had been “defeated.”
During his trip to Iraq, Trump said ISIS is “very nearly defeated,” per WH pool reporter @tamarakeithNPR who covered the visit.
Reminder: Trump had previously said ISIS had been “defeated.”
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Trump handed out campaign paraphernalia to the troops.
Since when is Iraq a campaign stop?!?
Someone should've reminded Trump this trip was to be about the troops...not him!
Trump handed out campaign paraphernalia to the troops.
Since when is Iraq a campaign stop?!?
Someone should've reminded Trump this trip was to be about the troops...not him!
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While Trump was in Iraq: "America shouldn't be doing the fighting for every nation on Earth ... we're not the suckers of the world. We're no longer the suckers, folks. And people aren't looking at us as suckers."
Trump always plays the victim card. n.pr/2SmXtzM
While Trump was in Iraq: "America shouldn't be doing the fighting for every nation on Earth ... we're not the suckers of the world. We're no longer the suckers, folks. And people aren't looking at us as suckers."
Trump always plays the victim card. n.pr/2SmXtzM
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Newsweek: Trump Twitter video reveals covert U.S. Navy SEAL deployment during Iraq visit.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-n…
Newsweek: Trump Twitter video reveals covert U.S. Navy SEAL deployment during Iraq visit.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-n…
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Fun fact: the reveal here was that Trump posed with a chaplain, who identified himself as the chaplain for SEAL Team Five.
This administration is so inept!
newsweek.com/donald-trump-n…
Fun fact: the reveal here was that Trump posed with a chaplain, who identified himself as the chaplain for SEAL Team Five.
This administration is so inept!
newsweek.com/donald-trump-n…
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Malcolm Nance: "Revealing [personal details of personnel] casually ... would prove a propaganda boom if any of this personnel are detained by a hostile government or captured by a terrorist group.
There would be no denying who you are and what you do."
Malcolm Nance: "Revealing [personal details of personnel] casually ... would prove a propaganda boom if any of this personnel are detained by a hostile government or captured by a terrorist group.
There would be no denying who you are and what you do."
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@steveholland1 reports Trump's next stop en route home from Iraq is Ramstein Air Base in Germany. reut.rs/2T9N3DK
@steveholland1 reports Trump's next stop en route home from Iraq is Ramstein Air Base in Germany. reut.rs/2T9N3DK
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Update: Trump lands at U.S. base in Germany for refueling, plans to meet troops stationed there.
Of course Trump won't pass up the photo op!
Update: Trump lands at U.S. base in Germany for refueling, plans to meet troops stationed there.
Of course Trump won't pass up the photo op!
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Trump's acting secretary of defense will step into the role with no foreign policy or military experience.
What could possibly go wrong?
cnn.it/2Czi0f8
Trump's acting secretary of defense will step into the role with no foreign policy or military experience.
What could possibly go wrong?
cnn.it/2Czi0f8
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Speculation is growing that the Kremlin is considering ways to allow Putin to remain in power beyond the end of his current term.
Don't give the GOP any ideas!
bloom.bg/2CABAaP
Speculation is growing that the Kremlin is considering ways to allow Putin to remain in power beyond the end of his current term.
Don't give the GOP any ideas!
bloom.bg/2CABAaP
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Matthew Whitaker LIED on his résumé and in government documents falsely claiming he was named an 'Academic All-American' while playing football at the University of Iowa, according to the documents and the organization that awards that honor. wsj.com/articles/actin…
Matthew Whitaker LIED on his résumé and in government documents falsely claiming he was named an 'Academic All-American' while playing football at the University of Iowa, according to the documents and the organization that awards that honor. wsj.com/articles/actin…
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Russia's state TV 'Channel One' interviewed Maria Butina's parents. Her father was asked how Butina was paying U.S. rent.
His answer was curious: "She had influential acquaintances who recognized her abilities and were helping her financially."
Russia's state TV 'Channel One' interviewed Maria Butina's parents. Her father was asked how Butina was paying U.S. rent.
His answer was curious: "She had influential acquaintances who recognized her abilities and were helping her financially."
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Michael Flynn has asked the judge to change his release conditions to allow him to go to Rhode Island, where he has a home. The judge previously limited his movement to a 50-mile radius around DC (and he could ask permission to go elsewhere)
Michael Flynn has asked the judge to change his release conditions to allow him to go to Rhode Island, where he has a home. The judge previously limited his movement to a 50-mile radius around DC (and he could ask permission to go elsewhere)
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home after undergoing surgery, according to a court spokesperson.
cnn.it/2EOLmI7
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home after undergoing surgery, according to a court spokesperson.
cnn.it/2EOLmI7
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The New York Times will publish a 12-page special section on Thursday devoted to environmental change in the Trump era.
Here is the web package. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
The New York Times will publish a 12-page special section on Thursday devoted to environmental change in the Trump era.
Here is the web package. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
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Is it a coincidence that Trump goes silent, leaves the country and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 1,085 points on the day, making it the largest one day gain in history?
Is it a coincidence that Trump goes silent, leaves the country and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 1,085 points on the day, making it the largest one day gain in history?
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I absolutely love this!
Actors, Songwriters & Activists Team Up To Sing Trump An Impeachment Carol @tarastrong
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I absolutely love this!
Actors, Songwriters & Activists Team Up To Sing Trump An Impeachment Carol @tarastrong
hillreporter.com/actors-songwri…
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8 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
8 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:
