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Trump: Day 722
-Day 22 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Longest Shutdown in U.S. History
-Workers 'Better Off' Not Getting Paid
-Goes On Wild Morning Tweetstorm
-Devising Plan 2 Decimate Medicaid
-Concealed Details of All Putin Mtgs
-Seized Notes From Own Interpreter
-Day 22 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Longest Shutdown in U.S. History
-Workers 'Better Off' Not Getting Paid
-Goes On Wild Morning Tweetstorm
-Devising Plan 2 Decimate Medicaid
-Concealed Details of All Putin Mtgs
-Seized Notes From Own Interpreter
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Day 827 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 827 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 678 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 678 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 468 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 66 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 468 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 66 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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This is the man accused of ambushing, shooting and killing 22 year old rookie Davis, CA Officer Natalie Corona thurs night. He is 48 year old Kevin Douglas Limbaugh.
Still no reaction from Trump about him. I wonder why?
This is the man accused of ambushing, shooting and killing 22 year old rookie Davis, CA Officer Natalie Corona thurs night. He is 48 year old Kevin Douglas Limbaugh.
Still no reaction from Trump about him. I wonder why?
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The man with @utahgunexchange who followed Parkland survivors around in a machine gun-mounted armored vehicle was arrested and charged with drug and gun crimes.
Remind us why we should not run background checks on every single transfer of guns?
deseretnews.com/article/900050…
The man with @utahgunexchange who followed Parkland survivors around in a machine gun-mounted armored vehicle was arrested and charged with drug and gun crimes.
Remind us why we should not run background checks on every single transfer of guns?
deseretnews.com/article/900050…
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Day 288 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 288 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 288 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 288 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 267 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
As of 12/21/2018 according to Trump admin:
➡️ 161 of 2,816 *separated kids* still in custody.
Day 267 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
As of 12/21/2018 according to Trump admin:
➡️ 161 of 2,816 *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"
n.pr/2BdhcL8
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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Kevin Dinnin, the CEO of the contractor that ran the controversial tent city for migrant children in Tornillo, Texas, says the facility is closing down because he refused the government’s request to detain more youths bit.ly/2HhGVbk
Kevin Dinnin, the CEO of the contractor that ran the controversial tent city for migrant children in Tornillo, Texas, says the facility is closing down because he refused the government’s request to detain more youths bit.ly/2HhGVbk
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In announcing impending closure of Tornillo tent facility, a top Trump administration official says such “influx facilities” will continue to be necessary when border arrivals of unaccompanied migrant children spike. @TexasMonthly texasmonthly.com/news/remaining…
In announcing impending closure of Tornillo tent facility, a top Trump administration official says such “influx facilities” will continue to be necessary when border arrivals of unaccompanied migrant children spike. @TexasMonthly texasmonthly.com/news/remaining…
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Day 215 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 215 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 145 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 145 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 37 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 37 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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Day 102 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 102 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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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he'll meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Saudi Arabia
Can't wait to see more pics of Pompeo sharing laughs with MbS
cnn.it/2D5jPk5
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he'll meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Saudi Arabia
Can't wait to see more pics of Pompeo sharing laughs with MbS
cnn.it/2D5jPk5
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Day 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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."
The 22nd day of the #TrumpShutdown becomes the longest federal closure in U.S. history.
You know Trump will now boast of setting the record 🙄
You know Trump will now boast of setting the record 🙄
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Secret Service agents, including members of the protective services division, are increasingly anxious and angry about working without pay.
“They are asking you to put your life on the line and not paying you —it's ridiculous," a 20-year vet says.
nytimes.com/2019/01/07/us/…
Secret Service agents, including members of the protective services division, are increasingly anxious and angry about working without pay.
“They are asking you to put your life on the line and not paying you —it's ridiculous," a 20-year vet says.
nytimes.com/2019/01/07/us/…
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“The workers, many of them still in their T.S.A. uniforms after finishing their shifts, showed up to collect food at a makeshift pantry the foundation set up in a parking lot near the airport” nyti.ms/2H8eBbF?smid=n…
“The workers, many of them still in their T.S.A. uniforms after finishing their shifts, showed up to collect food at a makeshift pantry the foundation set up in a parking lot near the airport” nyti.ms/2H8eBbF?smid=n…
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Rural Western states that voted for Trump are disproportionately affected by the #TrumpShutdown, which today sets a record as the longest in U.S. history, since federal workers there make up a large share of the workforce. axios.com/newsletters/ax…
Rural Western states that voted for Trump are disproportionately affected by the #TrumpShutdown, which today sets a record as the longest in U.S. history, since federal workers there make up a large share of the workforce. axios.com/newsletters/ax…
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Trump’s Top Economic Adviser Says Shutdown is Good: “A huge share of government workers were going to take vacation days...so then they have the vacation, but they don't have to use their vacation days,” Kevin Hassett said.
They're STILL working!
newsweek.com/government-shu…
Trump’s Top Economic Adviser Says Shutdown is Good: “A huge share of government workers were going to take vacation days...so then they have the vacation, but they don't have to use their vacation days,” Kevin Hassett said.
They're STILL working!
newsweek.com/government-shu…
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‘Is this how you make America great again?’ — Sen. Jon Tester held nothing back in his impassioned speech against Trump’s shutdown
‘Is this how you make America great again?’ — Sen. Jon Tester held nothing back in his impassioned speech against Trump’s shutdown
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Mitch McConnell could end the shutdown. But he’s sitting this one out. - The Washington Post
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
Mitch McConnell could end the shutdown. But he’s sitting this one out. - The Washington Post
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
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Webpage, posted in 2012, argued that border barriers don’t tackle the root causes of migration of fraudulently overstay.
After union met with Trump, Border Patrol union deleted 2012 webpage opposing border wall
politi.co/2RnhutS
Webpage, posted in 2012, argued that border barriers don’t tackle the root causes of migration of fraudulently overstay.
After union met with Trump, Border Patrol union deleted 2012 webpage opposing border wall
politi.co/2RnhutS
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Third tunnel discovered near Arizona border amid debate over border wall
Kinda defeats the purpose, amiright?
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Third tunnel discovered near Arizona border amid debate over border wall
Kinda defeats the purpose, amiright?
hill.cm/o7QhqjO
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Nicholas Rasmussen, who ran the National Counter Terrorism Center under Obama and Trump: "There is no wave of terrorist operatives waiting to cross overland into the United States. It simply isn’t true."
justsecurity.org/62156/terroris…
Nicholas Rasmussen, who ran the National Counter Terrorism Center under Obama and Trump: "There is no wave of terrorist operatives waiting to cross overland into the United States. It simply isn’t true."
justsecurity.org/62156/terroris…
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It would take an estimated 10,000 construction workers more than 10 years to build the kind of 1,000-mile wall Trump has said he wants, according to WaPo.
washingtonpost.com/business/econo…
It would take an estimated 10,000 construction workers more than 10 years to build the kind of 1,000-mile wall Trump has said he wants, according to WaPo.
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The White House issued an official response to this story 10 hours before Trump tweeted that he “just learned” about it.
The White House issued an official response to this story 10 hours before Trump tweeted that he “just learned” about it.
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Not a parody account
Not a parody account
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This 2016 tweet has not aged well
This 2016 tweet has not aged well
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Of note: Trump has never been critical of the president of Russia, unlike virtually every leader of US allies
Of note: Trump has never been critical of the president of Russia, unlike virtually every leader of US allies
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“How could there be chaos? This is an empty shell of an organization."
[tumbleweed of court filings rolls by]
“How could there be chaos? This is an empty shell of an organization."
[tumbleweed of court filings rolls by]
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Appears Trump was watching @PhilipRucker talk on @TODAYshow this morning about the lack of a strategy in the White House to end what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history
Appears Trump was watching @PhilipRucker talk on @TODAYshow this morning about the lack of a strategy in the White House to end what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history
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@NBCNews political analyst @PhilipRucker weighs in on Trump considering declaring a national emergency to receive border wall funding: "It’s not conclusive whether [Trump] would be able to do this legally."
@NBCNews political analyst @PhilipRucker weighs in on Trump considering declaring a national emergency to receive border wall funding: "It’s not conclusive whether [Trump] would be able to do this legally."
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Trump sent 12 tweets before noon today:
-Attacks "Lyin' James Comey"
-Claims he's tougher on Russia than predecessors
-Declares himself alone in the White House
-Urges Dems to negotiate
-Slams "a Fake reporter from the Amazon Washington Post"
-Insists there's no chaos
Trump sent 12 tweets before noon today:
-Attacks "Lyin' James Comey"
-Claims he's tougher on Russia than predecessors
-Declares himself alone in the White House
-Urges Dems to negotiate
-Slams "a Fake reporter from the Amazon Washington Post"
-Insists there's no chaos
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The White House called a lid for the day, per pooler @PhilipRucker, which means we won’t see Trump the rest of the day — unclear whether there is a lid on his tweets.
The White House called a lid for the day, per pooler @PhilipRucker, which means we won’t see Trump the rest of the day — unclear whether there is a lid on his tweets.
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“We have a president without shame who is backed by a party without spine that is supported by a network called Fox News without integrity.”
-- Thomas Friedman
This is the REAL crisis, folks, caused by the #RussianAsset in the WH.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/thomas-f…
“We have a president without shame who is backed by a party without spine that is supported by a network called Fox News without integrity.”
-- Thomas Friedman
This is the REAL crisis, folks, caused by the #RussianAsset in the WH.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/thomas-f…
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"If it's correct the FBI's principle interest in obstruction was not as a discrete criminal fact pattern but as a national security threat, this significantly blurs the distinction between the obstruction and collusion aspects of the investigation."
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"If it's correct the FBI's principle interest in obstruction was not as a discrete criminal fact pattern but as a national security threat, this significantly blurs the distinction between the obstruction and collusion aspects of the investigation."
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Pompeo on NYT story that FBI looked into whether Trump worked for Russia:
"The idea that's contained in the New York Times story that Trump was a threat to American national security is -- is silly on its face and not worthy of a response.”
Pompeo on NYT story that FBI looked into whether Trump worked for Russia:
"The idea that's contained in the New York Times story that Trump was a threat to American national security is -- is silly on its face and not worthy of a response.”
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Trump has concealed details of his face-to-face encounters with Putin from senior officials in administration washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Trump has concealed details of his face-to-face encounters with Putin from senior officials in administration washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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After closed door mtg with Putin, Trump took his interpreter's notes, told linguist not to reveal what had transpired to other administration officials. Pattern of concealing communications with Putin.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
After closed door mtg with Putin, Trump took his interpreter's notes, told linguist not to reveal what had transpired to other administration officials. Pattern of concealing communications with Putin.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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“As a result, U.S. officials said there is no detailed record, even in classified files, of Trump’s face-to-face interactions with the Russian leader at five locations over the past two years.”
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
“As a result, U.S. officials said there is no detailed record, even in classified files, of Trump’s face-to-face interactions with the Russian leader at five locations over the past two years.”
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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Given the news that the FBI was looking into whether Trump was working on behalf of the Kremlin, Trump's meeting in Helsinki with Putin deserves further examining.
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Given the news that the FBI was looking into whether Trump was working on behalf of the Kremlin, Trump's meeting in Helsinki with Putin deserves further examining.
trib.al/MfHEPBT
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Two days, two remarkable headlines about Trump and ties to Russia
Two days, two remarkable headlines about Trump and ties to Russia
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So between NYT & WaPo, we've learned in the past 24 hours that Trump was the subject of an FBI counterintelligence investigation for working on behalf of Russia & that he attempted to stop U.S. officials from having a record of his conversations with Russia's president.
So between NYT & WaPo, we've learned in the past 24 hours that Trump was the subject of an FBI counterintelligence investigation for working on behalf of Russia & that he attempted to stop U.S. officials from having a record of his conversations with Russia's president.
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Flashback: The Clinton campaign put out a 6 minute video detailing Trump's alleged Russian ties a month before the election.
Interesting to revisit in light of recent reports.
Flashback: The Clinton campaign put out a 6 minute video detailing Trump's alleged Russian ties a month before the election.
Interesting to revisit in light of recent reports.
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New Foreign Affairs Cmte. chair Eliot Engel says he'll investigate what, exactly, Trump agreed to in his private meeting with Putin last summer.
"It's been many months since Helsinki, and we still don't know what Putin and Trump talked about."
newyorker.com/news/letter-fr…
New Foreign Affairs Cmte. chair Eliot Engel says he'll investigate what, exactly, Trump agreed to in his private meeting with Putin last summer.
"It's been many months since Helsinki, and we still don't know what Putin and Trump talked about."
newyorker.com/news/letter-fr…
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"the Obama administration expanded the power of the National Security Agency to share globally intercepted personal communications with the government’s 16 other intelligence agencies before applying privacy protections" nytimes.com/2017/01/12/us/…
"the Obama administration expanded the power of the National Security Agency to share globally intercepted personal communications with the government’s 16 other intelligence agencies before applying privacy protections" nytimes.com/2017/01/12/us/…
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Senate Dems pushing for a vote Tuesday to stop @USTreasury from lifting sanctions against OLEG DERIPASKA's companies. @SenSchumer cites the oligarch's work with PAUL MANAFORT as a reason to keep the sanctions until MUELLER finishes.
nytimes.com/2019/01/12/us/…
Senate Dems pushing for a vote Tuesday to stop @USTreasury from lifting sanctions against OLEG DERIPASKA's companies. @SenSchumer cites the oligarch's work with PAUL MANAFORT as a reason to keep the sanctions until MUELLER finishes.
nytimes.com/2019/01/12/us/…
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All Senate Judiciary Democrats are calling on the DOJ inspector general to scrutinize and potentially investigate the department's ethics practices, especially Matthew Whitaker's decision not to recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller probe. thedailybeast.com/senate-democra…
All Senate Judiciary Democrats are calling on the DOJ inspector general to scrutinize and potentially investigate the department's ethics practices, especially Matthew Whitaker's decision not to recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller probe. thedailybeast.com/senate-democra…
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"The United States is essentially missing in action": As American forces begin to pull out of Syria, the Middle East increasingly finds a void being filled by Russia, Iran and others. @NYTBen nytimes.com/2019/01/11/wor…
"The United States is essentially missing in action": As American forces begin to pull out of Syria, the Middle East increasingly finds a void being filled by Russia, Iran and others. @NYTBen nytimes.com/2019/01/11/wor…
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So, the Trump DOJ had evidence that the Harris/GOP's NC-9 vendor had committed election fraud in 2016 and did nothing to prevent in in 2018. The GOP doesn't care about preventing "fraud," it only cares about suppressing the vote and winning. wapo.st/2FpUVhE?tid=ss…
So, the Trump DOJ had evidence that the Harris/GOP's NC-9 vendor had committed election fraud in 2016 and did nothing to prevent in in 2018. The GOP doesn't care about preventing "fraud," it only cares about suppressing the vote and winning. wapo.st/2FpUVhE?tid=ss…
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The Trump administration is reportedly devising a plan to decimate Medicaid through executive action. Attacks on Medicaid are attacks on access to health care.
politico.com/story/2019/01/…
The Trump administration is reportedly devising a plan to decimate Medicaid through executive action. Attacks on Medicaid are attacks on access to health care.
politico.com/story/2019/01/…
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Never too busy to do promotional work for Fox TV shows
Never too busy to do promotional work for Fox TV shows
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PIRRO: "Are you now or have you ever worked for Russia, Mr. President?"
TRUMP: "I think it’s the most insulting thing I’ve ever been asked... If you read the article, you’ll find they had nothing... It’s called the failing NY Times for a reason..." (then pivots to Comey)
PIRRO: "Are you now or have you ever worked for Russia, Mr. President?"
TRUMP: "I think it’s the most insulting thing I’ve ever been asked... If you read the article, you’ll find they had nothing... It’s called the failing NY Times for a reason..." (then pivots to Comey)
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Just to reiterate, @JudgeJeanine straight-out asked Trump if he's working for Russia.
He did not directly answer the question.
Just to reiterate, @JudgeJeanine straight-out asked Trump if he's working for Russia.
He did not directly answer the question.
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"I haven't actually left the White House in months," Trump tells @JudgeJeanine
Reminder: He was just at the border on Thursday following a trip to Iraq.
"I haven't actually left the White House in months," Trump tells @JudgeJeanine
Reminder: He was just at the border on Thursday following a trip to Iraq.
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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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Here's the video/audio where Trump, for some reason, refuses to give a direct answer to question whether he is a Russian asset or works for the government of Russia.
Here's the video/audio where Trump, for some reason, refuses to give a direct answer to question whether he is a Russian asset or works for the government of Russia.
October 19th, 2016
