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Trump: Day 725
-Day 25 at the #TrumpShutdown
-Coast Guard Won't Be Getting Paid
-Doubles Estimate of Shutdown Cost
-Discussed Pulling U.S. From NATO
-Can Not Ask Citizenship Question
-Barr Faced Fire in Senate Hearing
-Mueller Releases New Filings
-Cohen 2 Deliver Fiery Testimony
-Day 25 at the #TrumpShutdown
-Coast Guard Won't Be Getting Paid
-Doubles Estimate of Shutdown Cost
-Discussed Pulling U.S. From NATO
-Can Not Ask Citizenship Question
-Barr Faced Fire in Senate Hearing
-Mueller Releases New Filings
-Cohen 2 Deliver Fiery Testimony
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Day 830 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 830 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 681 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 681 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 471 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 63 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 471 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 63 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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There have been 7 American mass shootings in 7 different states in the first 15 days of 2019.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-s…
There have been 7 American mass shootings in 7 different states in the first 15 days of 2019.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-s…
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Real-time U.S. gun violence data*
as of 1/15:
•547 gun deaths
•998 gun injuries
•21 children shot
•84 teenagers shot
•13 police officers shot
•58 DGU incidents
•76 home invasions
•62 unintentional shootings
•7 mass shootings
*not including suicides
Real-time U.S. gun violence data*
as of 1/15:
•547 gun deaths
•998 gun injuries
•21 children shot
•84 teenagers shot
•13 police officers shot
•58 DGU incidents
•76 home invasions
•62 unintentional shootings
•7 mass shootings
*not including suicides
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Day 291 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 291 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 291 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 291 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 270 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 270 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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Day 218 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 218 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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The U.S. & North Korea appear to be finalizing plans for a second summit. A letter from Trump was hand-delivered to Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang over the weekend.
The ex-spy chief Kim Yong Chol could visit Washington this week. Stay tuned.
The U.S. & North Korea appear to be finalizing plans for a second summit. A letter from Trump was hand-delivered to Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang over the weekend.
The ex-spy chief Kim Yong Chol could visit Washington this week. Stay tuned.
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Day 148 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 148 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 40 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 40 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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Michael Cohen expected to give an explosive recounting of his time working for Trump.
"He's going to tell the story of what it's like to work for a madman," said a person close to Cohen. "He's going to say things that will give you chills."
wsj.com/articles/muell…
Michael Cohen expected to give an explosive recounting of his time working for Trump.
"He's going to tell the story of what it's like to work for a madman," said a person close to Cohen. "He's going to say things that will give you chills."
wsj.com/articles/muell…
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Day 105 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 105 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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Opinion: Time for the U.N. secretary general to open his own Khashoggi investigation wapo.st/2FwSARf
Opinion: Time for the U.N. secretary general to open his own Khashoggi investigation wapo.st/2FwSARf
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Saudi aide fired over Khashoggi murder still wields influence: sources reut.rs/2TOUVLh
Saudi aide fired over Khashoggi murder still wields influence: sources reut.rs/2TOUVLh
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Day 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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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The head of the Coast Guard says that the men and women of the Coast Guard will not be getting paid due to the #TrumpShutdown
"Stay the course, stand the watch, and serve with pride. You are not, and will not, be forgotten."
go.usa.gov/xEDjW
The head of the Coast Guard says that the men and women of the Coast Guard will not be getting paid due to the #TrumpShutdown
"Stay the course, stand the watch, and serve with pride. You are not, and will not, be forgotten."
go.usa.gov/xEDjW
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Over 40,000 IRS employees to work without pay during tax-filing season if #TrumpShutdown continues hill.cm/ykZ2h7j
Over 40,000 IRS employees to work without pay during tax-filing season if #TrumpShutdown continues hill.cm/ykZ2h7j
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Eddie DeLisle, regional Vice President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association: If #TrumpShutdown continues there won’t be any workers left @HillTVLive
Eddie DeLisle, regional Vice President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association: If #TrumpShutdown continues there won’t be any workers left @HillTVLive
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Trump shares op-ed saying furloughed workers should "find other work, never return and not be paid" hill.cm/MjoOR3O
Trump shares op-ed saying furloughed workers should "find other work, never return and not be paid" hill.cm/MjoOR3O
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The Trump administration now estimates that the cost of the #TrumpShutdown will be twice as steep as originally forecast, a source tells CNBC. cnbc.com/2019/01/15/sou…
The Trump administration now estimates that the cost of the #TrumpShutdown will be twice as steep as originally forecast, a source tells CNBC. cnbc.com/2019/01/15/sou…
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Quinnipiac poll on Trump Border speech last week: “Only 2 percent of voters say the TV address changed their mind, while 89 percent say it did not change their mind about building the Wall.”
Quinnipiac poll on Trump Border speech last week: “Only 2 percent of voters say the TV address changed their mind, while 89 percent say it did not change their mind about building the Wall.”
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Because you signed a legislative branch appropriations bill already.
Because you signed a legislative branch appropriations bill already.
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Mitch McConnell could easily round up the support needed to reopen the government.
But doing so might cost him in 2020. So here we all sit.
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Mitch McConnell could easily round up the support needed to reopen the government.
But doing so might cost him in 2020. So here we all sit.
interc.pt/2TQDb1Y
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In refusing votes on Dem bills reopening govt, Mitch McConnell isn't merely sitting on sidelines.
He's *actively shielding* Trump from having to veto them once they pass.
This, even though he *knows* Trump has no endgame:
In refusing votes on Dem bills reopening govt, Mitch McConnell isn't merely sitting on sidelines.
He's *actively shielding* Trump from having to veto them once they pass.
This, even though he *knows* Trump has no endgame:
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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from asking about citizenship on the 2020 census, saying Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s decision to add the question broke the law
on.wsj.com/2DbXUrK
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from asking about citizenship on the 2020 census, saying Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s decision to add the question broke the law
on.wsj.com/2DbXUrK
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Democrats turn down White House lunch invitation for shutdown talks
They must've seen the menu. 😉
Democrats turn down White House lunch invitation for shutdown talks
They must've seen the menu. 😉
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Burger King mocks Trump over misspelled tweet: "We're all out of hamberders"
Burger King mocks Trump over misspelled tweet: "We're all out of hamberders"
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Last night Trump claimed he bought "300 hamburgers". He then increased his claim to "1000 hamburgers"
Today he claims "*over* 1000 hamburgers"
Last night Trump claimed he bought "300 hamburgers". He then increased his claim to "1000 hamburgers"
Today he claims "*over* 1000 hamburgers"
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Last time Bill Barr was AG he used to power to try to fast-track a bogus scandal about Bill Clinton to save then-President Bush. This is pretty relevant. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/can-we-…
Last time Bill Barr was AG he used to power to try to fast-track a bogus scandal about Bill Clinton to save then-President Bush. This is pretty relevant. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/can-we-…
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William Barr: "I don't believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt."
William Barr: "I don't believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt."
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William Barr is repeatedly asked whether he will release the Mueller report to the public. He does not commit to releasing it in full, only "as much as" he can, saying he will do what the law allows.
William Barr is repeatedly asked whether he will release the Mueller report to the public. He does not commit to releasing it in full, only "as much as" he can, saying he will do what the law allows.
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William Barr says that he has not researched the emoluments clause. "I couldn't even tell you what it says."
William Barr says that he has not researched the emoluments clause. "I couldn't even tell you what it says."
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Barr says that he talked about Mueller with the White House.
FEINSTEIN: Have you discussed the Mueller investigation with the president or anyone else in the White House?
BARR: I discussed the Mueller investigation, but not in any particular substance.
Barr says that he talked about Mueller with the White House.
FEINSTEIN: Have you discussed the Mueller investigation with the president or anyone else in the White House?
BARR: I discussed the Mueller investigation, but not in any particular substance.
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Leahy asks if William Barr will seek and follow the advice of DOJ ethics officials on whether he must recuse himself from the Mueller investigation.
Barr says that he will seek out their advice "but under the regulations, I make the decision."
Leahy asks if William Barr will seek and follow the advice of DOJ ethics officials on whether he must recuse himself from the Mueller investigation.
Barr says that he will seek out their advice "but under the regulations, I make the decision."
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Reminder: Matthew Whitaker reportedly rejected the advice of a senior DOJ ethics official that he recuse himself from the Russia probe.
It seems Barr may follow suit.
Reminder: Matthew Whitaker reportedly rejected the advice of a senior DOJ ethics official that he recuse himself from the Russia probe.
It seems Barr may follow suit.
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Pat Leahy asks whether the president can pardon someone in return for not testifying against him.
William Barr says "that would be a crime."
Pat Leahy asks whether the president can pardon someone in return for not testifying against him.
William Barr says "that would be a crime."
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Barr seems to concede that Trump and the W.H. may try to push him into unethical or at least murky territory and that others might even resign over those actions, but he seems to argue that because he's older and at the end of his career, he can't and won't be influenced.
Barr seems to concede that Trump and the W.H. may try to push him into unethical or at least murky territory and that others might even resign over those actions, but he seems to argue that because he's older and at the end of his career, he can't and won't be influenced.
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Amy Klobuchar asks if the Justice Department will jail journalists for doing their jobs.
William Barr doesn't directly answer, but says: "I can conceive of situations where, as a last resort ... there could be a situation where someone could be held in contempt."
Amy Klobuchar asks if the Justice Department will jail journalists for doing their jobs.
William Barr doesn't directly answer, but says: "I can conceive of situations where, as a last resort ... there could be a situation where someone could be held in contempt."
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Chris Coons: If the president directed you to change special counsel regulations and fire Mueller or simply directly fire Mueller, would you follow Eliot Richardson's example and resign?
Barr: "Assuming there was no good cause ... I would not carry out that instruction."
Chris Coons: If the president directed you to change special counsel regulations and fire Mueller or simply directly fire Mueller, would you follow Eliot Richardson's example and resign?
Barr: "Assuming there was no good cause ... I would not carry out that instruction."
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Ex-acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal: "This nominee [Barr] is better than Matt Whitaker, but so is this coffee cup." msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/ka…
Ex-acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal: "This nominee [Barr] is better than Matt Whitaker, but so is this coffee cup." msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/ka…
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An exchange to watch. Cory Booker confronts William Barr's record on the criminal justice.
"Sir, I was a young black guy in 1990s. I was a 20-something-year-old. And I experienced a dramatically different justice system." Via CSPAN
An exchange to watch. Cory Booker confronts William Barr's record on the criminal justice.
"Sir, I was a young black guy in 1990s. I was a 20-something-year-old. And I experienced a dramatically different justice system." Via CSPAN
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Harris: Do you believe a wall would address the concern that you have about drug trafficking?
Barr: Well, a wall certainly would.
Harris: Do you believe a wall would address the concern that you have about drug trafficking?
Barr: Well, a wall certainly would.
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Harris: Are you aware most of the drugs coming into the U.S., particularly through Mexico, are entering through ports of entry?
Barr: Yes.
Harris: Are you aware most of the drugs coming into the U.S., particularly through Mexico, are entering through ports of entry?
Barr: Yes.
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Harris asks if Trump violated the Presidential Records Act when he took his interpreter's notes from his Putin meeting.
Barr: I'm not familiar with that Act. At some time I was, but I really don't know what it says.
Harris: You don't know what it says?
Barr: No.
Harris asks if Trump violated the Presidential Records Act when he took his interpreter's notes from his Putin meeting.
Barr: I'm not familiar with that Act. At some time I was, but I really don't know what it says.
Harris: You don't know what it says?
Barr: No.
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Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has agreed to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Friday, February 8th (the day after the Cohen hearing).
The hearing is the first announced oversight hearing with an official from the Trump admin in the 116th Congress.
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has agreed to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Friday, February 8th (the day after the Cohen hearing).
The hearing is the first announced oversight hearing with an official from the Trump admin in the 116th Congress.
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New Gallup poll on how Americans view Trump's performance as president: 37% approve, 59% disapprove
New Gallup poll on how Americans view Trump's performance as president: 37% approve, 59% disapprove
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Per Gallup, Trump is the only POTUS in history of polling never to reach 50% approval in first 2 years
Also the only POTUS whose average approval for first 2 years (39%) was below 40%
Per Gallup, Trump is the only POTUS in history of polling never to reach 50% approval in first 2 years
Also the only POTUS whose average approval for first 2 years (39%) was below 40%
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Trump has privately told senior administration officials that he wants to withdraw from NATO altogether, per @julianbarnes @helenecooper
nytimes.com/2019/01/14/us/…
Trump has privately told senior administration officials that he wants to withdraw from NATO altogether, per @julianbarnes @helenecooper
nytimes.com/2019/01/14/us/…
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Ret. Adm. James Stavridis said an American withdrawal from NATO by Trump would be "a geopolitical mistake of epic proportion."
"Even discussing the idea of leaving NATO — let alone actually doing so — would be the gift of the century for Putin." nytimes.com/2019/01/14/us/…
Ret. Adm. James Stavridis said an American withdrawal from NATO by Trump would be "a geopolitical mistake of epic proportion."
"Even discussing the idea of leaving NATO — let alone actually doing so — would be the gift of the century for Putin." nytimes.com/2019/01/14/us/…
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“According to Christie, Kushner thought firing Flynn would end talk of links between the Trump campaign and Russia – it did not – and that firing Comey would not provoke ‘an enormous shit-storm’ in Washington. It did.” theguardian.com/us-news/2019/j…
“According to Christie, Kushner thought firing Flynn would end talk of links between the Trump campaign and Russia – it did not – and that firing Comey would not provoke ‘an enormous shit-storm’ in Washington. It did.” theguardian.com/us-news/2019/j…
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David Laufman, ex-chief of the DOJ's counterintel and export control section: "It's a painful, anguishing thing to acknowledge, that [Trump] is a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States." on.msnbc.com/2FyLGLl
David Laufman, ex-chief of the DOJ's counterintel and export control section: "It's a painful, anguishing thing to acknowledge, that [Trump] is a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States." on.msnbc.com/2FyLGLl
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Mark Warner tells @allinwithchris that he "would love to hear" from Rex Tillerson about the Trump-Putin bilateral meeting in Hamburg, in light of reports that Trump confiscated the notes of the interpreter in that meeting.
Mark Warner tells @allinwithchris that he "would love to hear" from Rex Tillerson about the Trump-Putin bilateral meeting in Hamburg, in light of reports that Trump confiscated the notes of the interpreter in that meeting.
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Robert Mueller's office, in a new court filing, says that it wants more time with ex-Manafort associate Rick Gates as he "continues to cooperate with respect to several ongoing investigations."
Robert Mueller's office, in a new court filing, says that it wants more time with ex-Manafort associate Rick Gates as he "continues to cooperate with respect to several ongoing investigations."
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Rebuking the Trump administration, the Senate has voted 57-42 (including 11 Republicans) to advance a measure that would stop the Treasury Department from relaxing sanctions on three Russian companies with ties to oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Rebuking the Trump administration, the Senate has voted 57-42 (including 11 Republicans) to advance a measure that would stop the Treasury Department from relaxing sanctions on three Russian companies with ties to oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
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UK Parliament rejects Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal with the European Union by 432 votes to 202. apne.ws/OFw76rI
UK Parliament rejects Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal with the European Union by 432 votes to 202. apne.ws/OFw76rI
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Report: Indonesian regency receives overdue $495,000 from Trump Org for building permit.
Trump org. owed an Indonesian county govt $495K, and wanted to pay in installments. Indonesian county said no. bit.ly/2SWWjvk
Report: Indonesian regency receives overdue $495,000 from Trump Org for building permit.
Trump org. owed an Indonesian county govt $495K, and wanted to pay in installments. Indonesian county said no. bit.ly/2SWWjvk
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Three sources tell CNN that Trump is considering recognizing Venezuela's opposition leader as legitimate President.
Dozens of other countries have called Maduro's presidency illegitimate, notably Brazil.
Three sources tell CNN that Trump is considering recognizing Venezuela's opposition leader as legitimate President.
Dozens of other countries have called Maduro's presidency illegitimate, notably Brazil.
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Who is Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader challenging Maduro's rule? trib.al/vk5cNKd
Who is Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader challenging Maduro's rule? trib.al/vk5cNKd
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South Dakota (R) Sens. Rounds and Thune hit Trump for his remarks attacking Warren.
Rounds: "The Wounded Knee Massacre was one of the darkest moments in our history. It should never be used as a punchline."
Thune: "I wish he'd stay away from it." thehill.com/homenews/senat…
South Dakota (R) Sens. Rounds and Thune hit Trump for his remarks attacking Warren.
Rounds: "The Wounded Knee Massacre was one of the darkest moments in our history. It should never be used as a punchline."
Thune: "I wish he'd stay away from it." thehill.com/homenews/senat…
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Kirsten Gillibrand to Stephen Colbert: "I'm filing an exploratory committee for President of the United States. Tonight!" Via CBS
Kirsten Gillibrand to Stephen Colbert: "I'm filing an exploratory committee for President of the United States. Tonight!" Via CBS
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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The #TrumpsShutdown is becoming more painful and attempts to shift blame off Trump are failing nytimes.com/2019/01/15/us/…
The #TrumpsShutdown is becoming more painful and attempts to shift blame off Trump are failing nytimes.com/2019/01/15/us/…
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Mueller confirms Kilimnik a focus of grand jury investigation cnn.it/2AMdpVQ
Mueller confirms Kilimnik a focus of grand jury investigation cnn.it/2AMdpVQ
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Karen Pence has taken a job at a school that bans gay employees & requires employees to affirm that “marriage unites one man and one woman” and that “a wife is commanded to submit to her husband. huffingtonpost.com/entry/karen-pe…
Karen Pence has taken a job at a school that bans gay employees & requires employees to affirm that “marriage unites one man and one woman” and that “a wife is commanded to submit to her husband. huffingtonpost.com/entry/karen-pe…
