Trump: Day 706
-Day 6 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Fundraising Off of the Shutdown
-Claims Fed Workers are Democrats
-Cell Signal Puts Cohen Near Prague
-$800M Went 2 ICE's 4-Profit Prisons
-Taxpayers Footing Bill 4 Club Tents
-Melania is Returning 2 Mar-a-Lago
-Day 6 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Fundraising Off of the Shutdown
-Claims Fed Workers are Democrats
-Cell Signal Puts Cohen Near Prague
-$800M Went 2 ICE's 4-Profit Prisons
-Taxpayers Footing Bill 4 Club Tents
-Melania is Returning 2 Mar-a-Lago
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Day 811 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 811 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 662 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 662 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 452 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 82 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 452 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 82 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Real-time American gun violence numbers for 2018:
•14,356 gun deaths
•27,704 gun injuries
•654 children shot
•2,789 teenagers shot
•2,009 armed home invasions
•1,743 defensive gun use incidents
•1,565 unintentional shootings
•337 mass shootings
Real-time American gun violence numbers for 2018:
•14,356 gun deaths
•27,704 gun injuries
•654 children shot
•2,789 teenagers shot
•2,009 armed home invasions
•1,743 defensive gun use incidents
•1,565 unintentional shootings
•337 mass shootings
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“With so many newly elected Gun Sense Champions, our movement is stronger than ever going into 2019. We’re determined to pass more good gun laws in the states and finally get a win in Congress too.” - @shannonrwatts 💪
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“With so many newly elected Gun Sense Champions, our movement is stronger than ever going into 2019. We’re determined to pass more good gun laws in the states and finally get a win in Congress too.” - @shannonrwatts 💪
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New Pew survey out on guns: “Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults (57%) say gun laws should be more strict. And majorities of both Democrats (91%) and Republicans (79%) favor background checks for private gun sales and sales at gun shows.”
New Pew survey out on guns: “Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults (57%) say gun laws should be more strict. And majorities of both Democrats (91%) and Republicans (79%) favor background checks for private gun sales and sales at gun shows.”
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2018 was a record year for gun violence, including 94 incidents in schools across the United States. axios.com/school-lockdow…
2018 was a record year for gun violence, including 94 incidents in schools across the United States. axios.com/school-lockdow…
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Asking for gun control on day of school shooting: Too soon
Asking for a wall on day of police shooting: Perfectly fine
Asking for gun control on day of school shooting: Too soon
Asking for a wall on day of police shooting: Perfectly fine
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The worldwide rhino population fell from 500k in the early 1900s to fewer than 30k today, mostly in South Africa.
American-made guns appear to be being used by poachers responsible for the decline. nytimes.com/2018/12/25/us/…
The worldwide rhino population fell from 500k in the early 1900s to fewer than 30k today, mostly in South Africa.
American-made guns appear to be being used by poachers responsible for the decline. nytimes.com/2018/12/25/us/…
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Here's Kellyanne Conway threatening to "perform" an abortion on feminists "with a gun."
Here's Kellyanne Conway threatening to "perform" an abortion on feminists "with a gun."
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Day 272 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 272 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 272 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 272 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 251 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 251 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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AP Exclsuive: The Trump admin says it will keep a tent city holding more than 2,000 migrant teenagers open through early 2019.
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AP Exclsuive: The Trump admin says it will keep a tent city holding more than 2,000 migrant teenagers open through early 2019.
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A Daily Beast investigation found that nearly $1,000,000,000 in taxpayer money went to ICE's for-profit prisons this year, where migrants work for pennies in conditions that some advocates say resemble slave labor. trib.al/VmcA9b7
A Daily Beast investigation found that nearly $1,000,000,000 in taxpayer money went to ICE's for-profit prisons this year, where migrants work for pennies in conditions that some advocates say resemble slave labor. trib.al/VmcA9b7
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Father of migrant child who died claims son was not sick before he was in custody
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Father of migrant child who died claims son was not sick before he was in custody
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Dianne Feinstein is calling on incoming Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham to hold a hearing on the treatment of immigrant children by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"Our committee is uniquely situated to examine these issues."
Dianne Feinstein is calling on incoming Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham to hold a hearing on the treatment of immigrant children by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"Our committee is uniquely situated to examine these issues."
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Day 199 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 199 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 129 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 129 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 21 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 21 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's lawyers are using the government shutdown to ask for a delay in a court case over claims that he is illegally profiting from business his Washington hotel does with foreign countries
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Trump's lawyers are using the government shutdown to ask for a delay in a court case over claims that he is illegally profiting from business his Washington hotel does with foreign countries
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Probe of Trump's charity could crash 'like a Mack Truck' into his real estate empire | via nbcnews
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Probe of Trump's charity could crash 'like a Mack Truck' into his real estate empire | via nbcnews
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Blanket stay of civil cases issued in SDNY for as long as Trump keeps the government shut down
Blanket stay of civil cases issued in SDNY for as long as Trump keeps the government shut down
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McClatchy sources say Michael Cohen’s cell signal appeared briefly near Prague in summer 2016, reviving discussion of a central element of the Steele dossier
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McClatchy sources say Michael Cohen’s cell signal appeared briefly near Prague in summer 2016, reviving discussion of a central element of the Steele dossier
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According to the dossier, Michael Cohen met with Russian agents in Prague to discuss election help. No one could verify this claim.
Now, cell phone signals put Cohen in Prague around the time the alleged meeting took place.
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According to the dossier, Michael Cohen met with Russian agents in Prague to discuss election help. No one could verify this claim.
Now, cell phone signals put Cohen in Prague around the time the alleged meeting took place.
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McClatchy's reporting that Michael Cohen did indeed visit Prague during the campaign is very solidly sourced.
And it indicates direct collusion between Trump and Russia.
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McClatchy's reporting that Michael Cohen did indeed visit Prague during the campaign is very solidly sourced.
And it indicates direct collusion between Trump and Russia.
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Michael Cohen repeats denial that he has never been to Prague.
Michael Cohen repeats denial that he has never been to Prague.
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Cohen expands his denial: Says he's never been in the Czech Republic. Anytime, for any purpose.
Reminder: Cohen is not under oath when posting on Twitter
Cohen expands his denial: Says he's never been in the Czech Republic. Anytime, for any purpose.
Reminder: Cohen is not under oath when posting on Twitter
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Day 86 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 86 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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"President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to the Middle East said Prince Mohammed has every right to inherit the throne when the ailing 82-year-old King Salman dies."
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"President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to the Middle East said Prince Mohammed has every right to inherit the throne when the ailing 82-year-old King Salman dies."
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Turkey suspends 2 TV channels for what Erdogan saw as being critical comments against him. Criminal charges are also being weighed against the actors who made the comments.
These are the dictators Trump admires while pushing our allies aside reuters.com/article/us-tur…
Turkey suspends 2 TV channels for what Erdogan saw as being critical comments against him. Criminal charges are also being weighed against the actors who made the comments.
These are the dictators Trump admires while pushing our allies aside reuters.com/article/us-tur…
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Want to learn about Trump’s intentions if he is left unchecked just take a look at Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other dictators Trump tries to emulate
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Want to learn about Trump’s intentions if he is left unchecked just take a look at Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other dictators Trump tries to emulate
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United States added to list of most dangerous countries for journalists for first time nbcnews.com/news/world/uni…
United States added to list of most dangerous countries for journalists for first time nbcnews.com/news/world/uni…
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Day 6 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 6 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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Trump claims without evidence that ‘most of the people not getting paid’ in partial government shutdown are Democrats.
Trump claims without evidence that ‘most of the people not getting paid’ in partial government shutdown are Democrats.
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Trump takes aim at Dems & federal workers, while OPM shares advice on how to request deferred rental payments.
The latest on the sixth day of the #TrumpShutdown
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Trump takes aim at Dems & federal workers, while OPM shares advice on how to request deferred rental payments.
The latest on the sixth day of the #TrumpShutdown
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Trump's been sticking it to federal workers ever since he came to town. It's central to his politics, and it helps explain why he's so cavalier about the shutdown huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-gove…
Trump's been sticking it to federal workers ever since he came to town. It's central to his politics, and it helps explain why he's so cavalier about the shutdown huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-gove…
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This shutdown is bizarre. Neither of the parties are doing messaging, no press conferences, no signs of anybody coming in for tonight's session.
It's just Trump talking about it right now and no talks between parties. politico.com/story/2018/12/…
This shutdown is bizarre. Neither of the parties are doing messaging, no press conferences, no signs of anybody coming in for tonight's session.
It's just Trump talking about it right now and no talks between parties. politico.com/story/2018/12/…
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Notice sent to House members says "Members are advised that no votes are expected in the House this week."
Translation: Barring some kind of breakthrough, the partial govt shutdown will last into next week.
Notice sent to House members says "Members are advised that no votes are expected in the House this week."
Translation: Barring some kind of breakthrough, the partial govt shutdown will last into next week.
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Here's the notice sent to House members saying "Members are advised that no votes are expected in the House this week."
Here's the notice sent to House members saying "Members are advised that no votes are expected in the House this week."
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Trump campaign fundraising off of the shutdown
Reminder that Trump is using campaign donations to fund his legal fund against 17 investigations
Trump campaign fundraising off of the shutdown
Reminder that Trump is using campaign donations to fund his legal fund against 17 investigations
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The irony that the agency responsible for policing and protecting the most miles of US border is working without pay during Trump's border fit shutdown. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/4…
The irony that the agency responsible for policing and protecting the most miles of US border is working without pay during Trump's border fit shutdown. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/4…
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Rewriting history here. Trump was the one who declined the DACA-for-wall deal. Not the Democrats. Leaders on both sides thought that was the way forward, but Trump rejected that and wanted more conservative policies. He could have had both here.
Rewriting history here. Trump was the one who declined the DACA-for-wall deal. Not the Democrats. Leaders on both sides thought that was the way forward, but Trump rejected that and wanted more conservative policies. He could have had both here.
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Schumer spox responds to the WH statement on government funding:
Schumer spox responds to the WH statement on government funding:
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This #TrumpShutdown is not a game. It’s having devastating real life impacts for hundreds of thousands of workers, many of whom are living paycheck to paycheck.
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This #TrumpShutdown is not a game. It’s having devastating real life impacts for hundreds of thousands of workers, many of whom are living paycheck to paycheck.
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More Americans blame Trump than congressional Democrats for the #TrumpShutdown, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found, 47-33%.
Just 35% support wall funding in the spending bill. Only 25% support shutting down the government over wall funding. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
More Americans blame Trump than congressional Democrats for the #TrumpShutdown, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found, 47-33%.
Just 35% support wall funding in the spending bill. Only 25% support shutting down the government over wall funding. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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The Government May Be Shut Down, But Taxpayers Are Footing The $54k Bill For Mar-a-Lago Party Tents
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The Government May Be Shut Down, But Taxpayers Are Footing The $54k Bill For Mar-a-Lago Party Tents
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This is quite the fascinating (and maddening) reporting of how Trump's myth was invented, not by him, but by Mark Burnett
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This is quite the fascinating (and maddening) reporting of how Trump's myth was invented, not by him, but by Mark Burnett
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A man in his kitchen in England peered out his window, spotted a trail of smoke in the sky, snapped a photo, realized it was Air Force One... and Trump's secret trip to Iraq was known 'round the world -- @NoahGrayCNN with the deets
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A man in his kitchen in England peered out his window, spotted a trail of smoke in the sky, snapped a photo, realized it was Air Force One... and Trump's secret trip to Iraq was known 'round the world -- @NoahGrayCNN with the deets
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Fact check: Trump brags to troops about 10 percent pay raise he didn't actually give them
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Fact check: Trump brags to troops about 10 percent pay raise he didn't actually give them
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Fox News hits Trump for turning his visit to troops into a "campaign rally," saying they "deserve way more respect than that."
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Fox News hits Trump for turning his visit to troops into a "campaign rally," saying they "deserve way more respect than that."
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Trump signing MAGA hats for troops may have violated Pentagon rules: report hill.cm/ho2rmZo
Trump signing MAGA hats for troops may have violated Pentagon rules: report hill.cm/ho2rmZo
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Trump blasts CNN for "going wild" for reporting he may have violated Pentagon rules by signing MAGA hats for troops hill.cm/33C2NIl
Trump blasts CNN for "going wild" for reporting he may have violated Pentagon rules by signing MAGA hats for troops hill.cm/33C2NIl
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers Thursday demanded U.S. forces leave the country following a surprise visit by Trump that politicians denounced as arrogant and a violation of national sovereignty.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers Thursday demanded U.S. forces leave the country following a surprise visit by Trump that politicians denounced as arrogant and a violation of national sovereignty.
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Iraqi lawmakers slam Trump's surprise visit as "violation" of diplomatic norms: report
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Iraqi lawmakers slam Trump's surprise visit as "violation" of diplomatic norms: report
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Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark: "There's a lot of people who are very well qualified to be Sec'y of Defense who would not want to be Sec'y of Defense under Trump. For the simple reason that they can't agree with the policies ... He doesn't believe in American leadership." @MSNBC
Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark: "There's a lot of people who are very well qualified to be Sec'y of Defense who would not want to be Sec'y of Defense under Trump. For the simple reason that they can't agree with the policies ... He doesn't believe in American leadership." @MSNBC
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‘We are coming’: Blackwater’s ominous message portends a new Trump era of privatized warfare rawstory.com/2018/12/coming…
‘We are coming’: Blackwater’s ominous message portends a new Trump era of privatized warfare rawstory.com/2018/12/coming…
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Annualized growth of business investment in US is now lower than it was *before* the Ryan-Trump "pro-growth" tax cut one year ago
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Annualized growth of business investment in US is now lower than it was *before* the Ryan-Trump "pro-growth" tax cut one year ago
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Reason obtained consumer complaints filed against the patent firm Whitaker sat on the advisory board of: "My husband, who is a retired veteran, allowed me to use our savings. My fear ... they've taken my money and never intended to file the patent." reason.com/blog/2018/12/2…
Reason obtained consumer complaints filed against the patent firm Whitaker sat on the advisory board of: "My husband, who is a retired veteran, allowed me to use our savings. My fear ... they've taken my money and never intended to file the patent." reason.com/blog/2018/12/2…
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Russian firm indicted in Mueller probe says special counsel collected nude selfie with records
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Russian firm indicted in Mueller probe says special counsel collected nude selfie with records
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In the summer of 2016, some Trump campaign officials talked up Stein siphoning votes off as part of the overall strategy for winning in November. nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
In the summer of 2016, some Trump campaign officials talked up Stein siphoning votes off as part of the overall strategy for winning in November. nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
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Jill Stein rejects Senate intelligence committee requests for documents on all campaign communications with Russians interc.pt/2HRZCBu
Jill Stein rejects Senate intelligence committee requests for documents on all campaign communications with Russians interc.pt/2HRZCBu
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For more than a year now, folks have been asking: where can I see the real impact of Trump rollbacks. Not just PROPOSED rollbacks.
Here's the answer.
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For more than a year now, folks have been asking: where can I see the real impact of Trump rollbacks. Not just PROPOSED rollbacks.
Here's the answer.
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
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EPA to run out of money at midnight as government shutdown continues hill.cm/XQDjIwN
EPA to run out of money at midnight as government shutdown continues hill.cm/XQDjIwN
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FEMA finds fewer than two-thirds of agency employees are "qualified" for their jobs: report
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FEMA finds fewer than two-thirds of agency employees are "qualified" for their jobs: report
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Harvard Law professor wallops Donald Trump as ‘a f*cking idiot with no moral compass’
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Harvard Law professor wallops Donald Trump as ‘a f*cking idiot with no moral compass’
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Melania Trump is returning to Florida. Per her spokeswoman, she's going to Mar-a-Lago to be with her son Barron.
How soon before Trump sneaks off to Florida?
Melania Trump is returning to Florida. Per her spokeswoman, she's going to Mar-a-Lago to be with her son Barron.
How soon before Trump sneaks off to Florida?
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7 Days remain until Democrats take majority control of the House.
7 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:
