Trump: Day 713
-Day 13 of the #TrumpShutdown
-US National Debt Has Grown by $2T
-American Charged with Espionage
-Posts Childish Warren 2020 Meme
-Undoing Anti-Discrimination Laws
-Pelosi Elected Speaker of the House
-Offered $1 in Wall Funding by Pelosi
-Day 13 of the #TrumpShutdown
-US National Debt Has Grown by $2T
-American Charged with Espionage
-Posts Childish Warren 2020 Meme
-Undoing Anti-Discrimination Laws
-Pelosi Elected Speaker of the House
-Offered $1 in Wall Funding by Pelosi
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Day 818 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 818 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 669 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 669 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 459 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 75 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 459 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 75 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Real-time gun violence data for the new year, as of January 3rd:
•78 gun deaths
•180 gun injuries
•4 children killed or injured
•14 teenagers killed or injured
•9 armed home invasions
•6 incidents of defensive gun use
•21 unintentional shootings
•2 mass shootings
Real-time gun violence data for the new year, as of January 3rd:
•78 gun deaths
•180 gun injuries
•4 children killed or injured
•14 teenagers killed or injured
•9 armed home invasions
•6 incidents of defensive gun use
•21 unintentional shootings
•2 mass shootings
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At least 274 people in the U.S. have been shot, 78 of them fatally, in the first three days of the new year.
18 of them were children and teens:
At least 274 people in the U.S. have been shot, 78 of them fatally, in the first three days of the new year.
18 of them were children and teens:
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Speaker Pelosi vows to "keep our sacred promise to the victims and survivors and families of gun violence by passing common sense bipartisan background check legislation."
Speaker Pelosi vows to "keep our sacred promise to the victims and survivors and families of gun violence by passing common sense bipartisan background check legislation."
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Day 279 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 279 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 279 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 279 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 258 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 258 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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Day 206 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 206 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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A senior North Korean diplomat in Italy has disappeared and is reported to be seeking asylum
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A senior North Korean diplomat in Italy has disappeared and is reported to be seeking asylum
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Day 136 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 136 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 28 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 28 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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Nancy Pelosi became the highest ranking official to suggest Trump could be indicted while in office during an interview with NBC's "Today."
Nancy Pelosi became the highest ranking official to suggest Trump could be indicted while in office during an interview with NBC's "Today."
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A job posting by House Judiciary Republicans says it's seeking "an attorney with several years of investigative or litigation experience."
"Litigation experience" is at least partly in anticipation of possible impeachment proceedings, Axios says. axios.com/newsletters/ax…
A job posting by House Judiciary Republicans says it's seeking "an attorney with several years of investigative or litigation experience."
"Litigation experience" is at least partly in anticipation of possible impeachment proceedings, Axios says. axios.com/newsletters/ax…
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Mega-powerful Chicago alderman charged with extortion, after feds wiretap him.
The alderman is also Trump's Chicago real-estate lawyer, but the charges don't relate to his work for Trump. chicagotribune.com/news/local/bre…
Mega-powerful Chicago alderman charged with extortion, after feds wiretap him.
The alderman is also Trump's Chicago real-estate lawyer, but the charges don't relate to his work for Trump. chicagotribune.com/news/local/bre…
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Day 93 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 93 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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A secretive Khashoggi murder trial has begun in Saudi Arabia—11 people are on trial, with five of the defendants facing execution
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A secretive Khashoggi murder trial has begun in Saudi Arabia—11 people are on trial, with five of the defendants facing execution
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Last month, the Senate approved a joint resolution of Congress declaring the Saudi crown prince “responsible” for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But the House refused to bring it up for a vote, freeing Trump from having to decide to condemn MBS
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Last month, the Senate approved a joint resolution of Congress declaring the Saudi crown prince “responsible” for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But the House refused to bring it up for a vote, freeing Trump from having to decide to condemn MBS
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Day 13 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 13 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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As we wind down day 13 of the #TrumpShutdown, let's not forget:
"I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not going to blame you for it."
As we wind down day 13 of the #TrumpShutdown, let's not forget:
"I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not going to blame you for it."
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“I am proud to shut down the government. I will take the mantle.” — @realDonaldTrump, Dec. 12, 2018
“I am proud to shut down the government. I will take the mantle.” — @realDonaldTrump, Dec. 12, 2018
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Source: Trump tells Schumer he can't accept Dems' offer because he'd 'look foolish'
Ahem, he already looks foolish!
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Source: Trump tells Schumer he can't accept Dems' offer because he'd 'look foolish'
Ahem, he already looks foolish!
cnn.it/2SBlenR
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Michigan store offers free groceries to Coast Guard members affected by the #TrumpShutdown
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Michigan store offers free groceries to Coast Guard members affected by the #TrumpShutdown
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Trump posted this on his Instagram
Who's going to tell him that the central premise of Game of Thrones is that walls don’t work?
Trump posted this on his Instagram
Who's going to tell him that the central premise of Game of Thrones is that walls don’t work?
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Here is where we are in the shutdown: Trump is putting an image of a "see through" wall of slats on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself and an unsanctioned use of fonts from HBO's "Game of Thrones."
Talks continue.
Here is where we are in the shutdown: Trump is putting an image of a "see through" wall of slats on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself and an unsanctioned use of fonts from HBO's "Game of Thrones."
Talks continue.
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Reminder: U.S. consumers pay for tariffs in the end.
Reminder: U.S. consumers pay for tariffs in the end.
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@ewarren replies to childish Trump tweet: "Yea, again, how about the president spends his time getting the government back open..."
@ewarren replies to childish Trump tweet: "Yea, again, how about the president spends his time getting the government back open..."
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Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses Trump’s criticism of her holiday trip amid the #TrumpShutdown in an exclusive interview with Savannah.
Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses Trump’s criticism of her holiday trip amid the #TrumpShutdown in an exclusive interview with Savannah.
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Pelosi in the House
Pelosi in the House
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On the left: A sampling of House Democrats.
On the right: A sampling of House Republicans.
On the left: A sampling of House Democrats.
On the right: A sampling of House Republicans.
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“Let me be clear, House Democrats are down with N.D.P.: Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi.”
@RepJeffries nominates Pelosi for House Speaker
“Let me be clear, House Democrats are down with N.D.P.: Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi.”
@RepJeffries nominates Pelosi for House Speaker
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Trolliest Speaker vote so far is from Rep. Steve Cohen: “I vote for the woman who will truly make America great again, Nancy Pelosi.”
Trolliest Speaker vote so far is from Rep. Steve Cohen: “I vote for the woman who will truly make America great again, Nancy Pelosi.”
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Applause break out as it's announced that Nancy Pelosi has the votes to be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 116th Congress. Via ABC.
Applause break out as it's announced that Nancy Pelosi has the votes to be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 116th Congress. Via ABC.
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Nancy Pelosi of California elected House speaker, lead Democrats confronting Trump. apne.ws/4wOw7TY
Nancy Pelosi of California elected House speaker, lead Democrats confronting Trump. apne.ws/4wOw7TY
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Kevin McCarthy hands the speaker's gavel to Nancy Pelosi.
Kevin McCarthy hands the speaker's gavel to Nancy Pelosi.
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Nancy Pelosi: "As President Reagan said in his last speech as President: 'If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.'"
Republicans who have long heralded Reagan are again reminded *his* Republican party defies Trumpism
Nancy Pelosi: "As President Reagan said in his last speech as President: 'If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.'"
Republicans who have long heralded Reagan are again reminded *his* Republican party defies Trumpism
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Nancy Pelosi officially opened the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. Via CBS.
Nancy Pelosi officially opened the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. Via CBS.
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The 116th Congress convenes with a Democratic majority in the House, the most diverse group of lawmakers ever, with more than 100 women. apne.ws/4q6TxrK
The 116th Congress convenes with a Democratic majority in the House, the most diverse group of lawmakers ever, with more than 100 women. apne.ws/4q6TxrK
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Workers fix the “SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - NANCY PELOSI” sign over the door of the Speaker’s suite of offices in the US Capitol —>
Workers fix the “SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - NANCY PELOSI” sign over the door of the Speaker’s suite of offices in the US Capitol —>
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Remarkable the pro-Trump world has maintained almost perfect silence over Trump's endorsement of Soviet-era propaganda in front of the whole cabinet. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
Remarkable the pro-Trump world has maintained almost perfect silence over Trump's endorsement of Soviet-era propaganda in front of the whole cabinet. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
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Russia has formally charged Paul Whelan, an American citizen, with espionage, Interfax news agency reports washingtonpost.com/news/world/wp/…
Russia has formally charged Paul Whelan, an American citizen, with espionage, Interfax news agency reports washingtonpost.com/news/world/wp/…
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Paul Whelan's lawyer tells NYT he hopes he can be part of a prisoner exchange with the US.
Anybody else get the sense this is a sham set up between Trump & Putin?
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Paul Whelan's lawyer tells NYT he hopes he can be part of a prisoner exchange with the US.
Anybody else get the sense this is a sham set up between Trump & Putin?
nytimes.com/2019/01/03/wor…
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Today, the incoming House Judiciary Chair, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, along with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Steve Cohen introduced the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation to protect the Special Counsel investigation.
Today, the incoming House Judiciary Chair, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, along with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Steve Cohen introduced the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation to protect the Special Counsel investigation.
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, new chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, says Matt Whitaker has not agreed to a date to come before his committee yet. He has wanted Whitaker to be the first witness.
Asked if they will subpoena Whitaker, he said: “We will if we have to.”
Rep. Jerry Nadler, new chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, says Matt Whitaker has not agreed to a date to come before his committee yet. He has wanted Whitaker to be the first witness.
Asked if they will subpoena Whitaker, he said: “We will if we have to.”
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Schiff, after being named Intel Chair: "I look forward to an invigorated committee that will both provide guidance and authorization to the Intel Community, while also rebuilding internal comity and strengthening the relationship between the Congress & Intel Community."
Schiff, after being named Intel Chair: "I look forward to an invigorated committee that will both provide guidance and authorization to the Intel Community, while also rebuilding internal comity and strengthening the relationship between the Congress & Intel Community."
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Elijah Cummings says his first priority is to investigate the citizenship question in the census.
He said Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will be called to the committee.
“He has to answer for something that he said that I don’t think was accurate.”
Elijah Cummings says his first priority is to investigate the citizenship question in the census.
He said Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will be called to the committee.
“He has to answer for something that he said that I don’t think was accurate.”
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Federal prosecutors investigating whether former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to the agency's inspector general during two interviews washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Federal prosecutors investigating whether former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to the agency's inspector general during two interviews washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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The United States Treasury Department numbers show the national debt is $2 trillion larger than the day Trump took office.
The debt now stands at nearly $22 trillion.
Trump is saddling this country with massive, crippling debt.
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The United States Treasury Department numbers show the national debt is $2 trillion larger than the day Trump took office.
The debt now stands at nearly $22 trillion.
Trump is saddling this country with massive, crippling debt.
rawstory.com/2019/01/feds-r…
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 660 points on Thursday as investors digested a warning issued by Apple CEO Tim Cook and concerns about the slowing global economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 660 points on Thursday as investors digested a warning issued by Apple CEO Tim Cook and concerns about the slowing global economy.
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A Database Showed Far-Right Terror on the Rise. Then Trump Defunded It. | The New Republic
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A Database Showed Far-Right Terror on the Rise. Then Trump Defunded It. | The New Republic
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August 2016, Trump to black voters: “What do you have to lose?”
January 2019: “Trump administration considers rollback of anti-discrimination rules.”
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August 2016, Trump to black voters: “What do you have to lose?”
January 2019: “Trump administration considers rollback of anti-discrimination rules.”
washingtonpost.com/local/educatio…
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A Trump County Confronts the Administration Amid a Rash of Child Cancers - The New York Times nyti.ms/2GSjPYS
A Trump County Confronts the Administration Amid a Rash of Child Cancers - The New York Times nyti.ms/2GSjPYS
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Trump made a surprise appearance in the WH briefing room. Congrats Pelosi on her "very very great achievement" then reiterates demands for wall funding... or something.... "You can call it a wall, you can call it a barrier, whatever you want.
Trump made a surprise appearance in the WH briefing room. Congrats Pelosi on her "very very great achievement" then reiterates demands for wall funding... or something.... "You can call it a wall, you can call it a barrier, whatever you want.
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What's the message, here?
What's the message, here?
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Trump uses his first-ever trip to the White House briefing room to make a statement and — TAKES NO QUESTIONS!
Trump uses his first-ever trip to the White House briefing room to make a statement and — TAKES NO QUESTIONS!
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The @PressSec announced a "briefing," but did not hold one. Trump spoke, but left without taking any Q's. A reporter shouted: "Sarah, are you coming back? Are you not taking any questions at all?" She didn't.
The @PressSec announced a "briefing," but did not hold one. Trump spoke, but left without taking any Q's. A reporter shouted: "Sarah, are you coming back? Are you not taking any questions at all?" She didn't.
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“To be clear, this is a stunt....That was not a briefing. A briefing has questions.” — @brikeilarcnn
“To be clear, this is a stunt....That was not a briefing. A briefing has questions.” — @brikeilarcnn
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Nancy Pelosi: "A wall is an immorality. It's not who we are as a nation. And this is not a wall between Mexico and the United States that the president is creating here. It's a wall between reality and his constituents." Via CBS.
Nancy Pelosi: "A wall is an immorality. It's not who we are as a nation. And this is not a wall between Mexico and the United States that the president is creating here. It's a wall between reality and his constituents." Via CBS.
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Pelosi suggests in response to question that she would agree to a dollar - one - for Trump wall
Pelosi suggests in response to question that she would agree to a dollar - one - for Trump wall
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PELOSI invites Trump to give state of the union January 29.
I can't wait to see her expressions as she'll be sitting over Trump's shoulder the entire time.
PELOSI invites Trump to give state of the union January 29.
I can't wait to see her expressions as she'll be sitting over Trump's shoulder the entire time.
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Democrats are reportedly going to introduce legislation that would require presidential nominees to disclose 10 years of tax returns shortly after they become the nominee. cnn.com/2019/01/02/pol…
Democrats are reportedly going to introduce legislation that would require presidential nominees to disclose 10 years of tax returns shortly after they become the nominee. cnn.com/2019/01/02/pol…
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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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Raucous reception for @RashidaTlaib at MoveOn reception near the Hill.
Her closing remarks: “We’re gonna impeach the motherfucker.”
Raucous reception for @RashidaTlaib at MoveOn reception near the Hill.
Her closing remarks: “We’re gonna impeach the motherfucker.”
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House Democrats vote to reopen government, reject Trump's demand for wall funding cnn.com/2019/01/03/pol…
House Democrats vote to reopen government, reject Trump's demand for wall funding cnn.com/2019/01/03/pol…
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The House passed two bills Thursday night to end the shutdown, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats.
McConnell says he won’t take them up because they can’t pass the Senate 2 weeks after similar legislation passed the Senate unanimously.
m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c…
The House passed two bills Thursday night to end the shutdown, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats.
McConnell says he won’t take them up because they can’t pass the Senate 2 weeks after similar legislation passed the Senate unanimously.
m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c…
Here's video of congresswoman @RashidaTlaib telling a cheering crowd, “We’re going to go in and impeach the motherfucker”
This will go viral --->
This will go viral --->
