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Trump: Day 731
-Day 31 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Spent 2 Mins at #MLK Memorial
-MLK's Son Shuts Down Mike Pence
-8,158 False Claims in First 2 Years
-Posts Fake Image w/ Longer Finger
-Giuliani Sz Statements 'Hypothetical'
-China Grants Ivanka 5 Trademarks
-Day 31 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Spent 2 Mins at #MLK Memorial
-MLK's Son Shuts Down Mike Pence
-8,158 False Claims in First 2 Years
-Posts Fake Image w/ Longer Finger
-Giuliani Sz Statements 'Hypothetical'
-China Grants Ivanka 5 Trademarks
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Day 836 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 836 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 687 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 687 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 475 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 57 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 475 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 57 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Three weeks into 2019: There have been 18 mass shootings in 11 different states in the 20 completed days of January — resulting in 24 deaths and 61 injuries.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-s…
Three weeks into 2019: There have been 18 mass shootings in 11 different states in the 20 completed days of January — resulting in 24 deaths and 61 injuries.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-s…
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Real-time U.S. gun violence data* for the first 3 weeks of 2019:
•808 gun deaths
•1,399 gun injuries
•29 children shot
•125 teenagers shot
•102 armed home invasions
•82 defensive gun use incidents
•95 unintentional shootings
•18 mass shootings
*excluding suicides
Real-time U.S. gun violence data* for the first 3 weeks of 2019:
•808 gun deaths
•1,399 gun injuries
•29 children shot
•125 teenagers shot
•102 armed home invasions
•82 defensive gun use incidents
•95 unintentional shootings
•18 mass shootings
*excluding suicides
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Today the @NRA implied that Dr. King’s assasination could have been avoided if only he was carrying a gun.
Dr. King was killed by a sniper
Today the @NRA implied that Dr. King’s assasination could have been avoided if only he was carrying a gun.
Dr. King was killed by a sniper
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Day 297 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 297 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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A suicide blast targeting US soldiers and members of the YPG terror group kills at least five in northeastern Syria – war monitor trtworld.com/middle-east/su…
A suicide blast targeting US soldiers and members of the YPG terror group kills at least five in northeastern Syria – war monitor trtworld.com/middle-east/su…
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Israeli aircraft strike Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria overnight in an operation rare in its intensity
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Israeli aircraft strike Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria overnight in an operation rare in its intensity
bloom.bg/2DoBy6l
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Day 297 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 297 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 276 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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Day 276 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"
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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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Thousands more kids may have been separated from their parents at the border under the Trump administration than was previously thought, according to an internal government report.
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Thousands more kids may have been separated from their parents at the border under the Trump administration than was previously thought, according to an internal government report.
abcn.ws/2DmTr5t
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Day 224 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 224 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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Ahead of the second Trump-Kim summit, a new report finds another undisclosed North Korean missile site, says there are 19 more.
nbcnews.com/news/north-kor…
Ahead of the second Trump-Kim summit, a new report finds another undisclosed North Korean missile site, says there are 19 more.
nbcnews.com/news/north-kor…
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Day 154 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 154 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 46 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 46 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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Adam Schiff says he'll subpoena Michael Cohen to testify before the House Intelligence Committee "if necessary." nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
Adam Schiff says he'll subpoena Michael Cohen to testify before the House Intelligence Committee "if necessary." nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
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A new statement from Giuliani regarding Trump Tower Moscow timeline:
Giuliani reverses, claims comments on Trump Tower Moscow talks were “hypothetical”
A new statement from Giuliani regarding Trump Tower Moscow timeline:
Giuliani reverses, claims comments on Trump Tower Moscow talks were “hypothetical”
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Conway's husband on Giuliani walking back Trump Tower Moscow comments: "Translation: I made sh-t up"
Conway's husband on Giuliani walking back Trump Tower Moscow comments: "Translation: I made sh-t up"
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Trump and Cohen threatened to sue CNBC in 2014 when Trump was not placed in CNBC’s top 100 list of the country’s business leaders. It followed a failed attempt by Cohen to manipulate the rankings in Trump’s favor through an online poll.
wsj.com/articles/cohen…
Trump and Cohen threatened to sue CNBC in 2014 when Trump was not placed in CNBC’s top 100 list of the country’s business leaders. It followed a failed attempt by Cohen to manipulate the rankings in Trump’s favor through an online poll.
wsj.com/articles/cohen…
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House Dems are working out which panels will take the lead in investigating Trump's business ties to Deutsche Bank.
The Intel and Financial Services Committees are poised to dig into Trump's Deutsche ties and are divvying up the workload.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
House Dems are working out which panels will take the lead in investigating Trump's business ties to Deutsche Bank.
The Intel and Financial Services Committees are poised to dig into Trump's Deutsche ties and are divvying up the workload.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Day 111 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 111 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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West trying to cover up Khashoggi murder: Turkish FM v.aa.com.tr/1370972
West trying to cover up Khashoggi murder: Turkish FM v.aa.com.tr/1370972
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Jamal Khashoggi Fast Facts. news.areclipse.com/3979121
Jamal Khashoggi Fast Facts. news.areclipse.com/3979121
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Day 31 since Congress & Trump have not agreed on a spending bill.
Government agencies are now shut down.
More than 800,000 government workers to work without pay because of the #TrumpShutdown
Day 31 since Congress & Trump have not agreed on a spending bill.
Government agencies are now shut down.
More than 800,000 government workers to work without pay because of the #TrumpShutdown
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As we wind down day 31 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 31 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 #TrumpShutdown has added confusion and delays to a new criminal justice law. Inmates who hoped to walk free will have to wait. nyti.ms/2DploK7
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Murkowski, who is probably the most frustrated Senate R over the #TrumpShutdown, says "absolutely" some GOP colleagues are afraid to cross Trump over the wall
Signals their lack of spine!
washingtonpost.com/politics/senat…
Murkowski, who is probably the most frustrated Senate R over the #TrumpShutdown, says "absolutely" some GOP colleagues are afraid to cross Trump over the wall
Signals their lack of spine!
washingtonpost.com/politics/senat…
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So often, stories exploring Trump supporters have found that, no matter what, they back him.
In a Michigan county he won by 12 points in 2016, some are peeling away from him, and growing tired of his shutdown stance.
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So often, stories exploring Trump supporters have found that, no matter what, they back him.
In a Michigan county he won by 12 points in 2016, some are peeling away from him, and growing tired of his shutdown stance.
washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
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Kamala Harris: Trump is "holding the American people hostage over a vanity project that he calls a wall ... It is completely irresponsible and those folks don't want a wall, they want a paycheck." Via ABC
Kamala Harris: Trump is "holding the American people hostage over a vanity project that he calls a wall ... It is completely irresponsible and those folks don't want a wall, they want a paycheck." Via ABC
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Since Trump offered his immigration proposal, not a single Democrat has publicly expressed openness to it, according to Axios.
axios.com/trump-governme…
Since Trump offered his immigration proposal, not a single Democrat has publicly expressed openness to it, according to Axios.
axios.com/trump-governme…
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A Harvard & a Yale psychiatrist on Trump: "He is unimpeded by empathy, duty, or shame and is wedded, in dangerous ways, only to what nurtures his exaggerated self-image...As things stand, his disregard for truth imperils our country and the world." bostonglobe.com/opinion/2019/0…
A Harvard & a Yale psychiatrist on Trump: "He is unimpeded by empathy, duty, or shame and is wedded, in dangerous ways, only to what nurtures his exaggerated self-image...As things stand, his disregard for truth imperils our country and the world." bostonglobe.com/opinion/2019/0…
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In 731 days, Trump has made 8,158
false or misleading claims
The Fact Checker’s ongoing database of the false or misleading claims made by Trump since assuming office. Updated Jan. 20, 2019
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In 731 days, Trump has made 8,158
false or misleading claims
The Fact Checker’s ongoing database of the false or misleading claims made by Trump since assuming office. Updated Jan. 20, 2019
<washingtonpost.com/graphics/polit…>
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Trump's official Facebook account has been posting photoshopped images that make his fingers look longer. Seriously.
Trump's official Facebook account has been posting photoshopped images that make his fingers look longer. Seriously.
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“If you don’t care what the collateral damage you create is, then you have a potential advantage."
nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
“If you don’t care what the collateral damage you create is, then you have a potential advantage."
nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
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‘Absolutely out of control’: Cliff Sims’s book depicts life in Trump’s White House washingtonpost.com/politics/absol…
‘Absolutely out of control’: Cliff Sims’s book depicts life in Trump’s White House washingtonpost.com/politics/absol…
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Trump and Pence lay a wreath at the #MLK memorial. After saying good morning, he left. Total trip time: approximately 2 minutes.
On MLK Day, Trump visited the MLK Memorial and said nothing about MLK.
Trump and Pence lay a wreath at the #MLK memorial. After saying good morning, he left. Total trip time: approximately 2 minutes.
On MLK Day, Trump visited the MLK Memorial and said nothing about MLK.
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MLK’s Son Shuts Down Pence: My Father Was A ‘Bridge Builder, Not A Wall Builder' talkingpointsmemo.com/news/mlk-son-p…
MLK’s Son Shuts Down Pence: My Father Was A ‘Bridge Builder, Not A Wall Builder' talkingpointsmemo.com/news/mlk-son-p…
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A report published this week “found that the 400 richest Americans own more wealth than all black households and a quarter of Latino households.” huffingtonpost.com/entry/oxfam-re…
A report published this week “found that the 400 richest Americans own more wealth than all black households and a quarter of Latino households.” huffingtonpost.com/entry/oxfam-re…
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This morning on Fox News.
No, Ginsburg is NOT DEAD.
This morning on Fox News.
No, Ginsburg is NOT DEAD.
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Fox News apologized Monday after Fox & Friends briefly accidentally aired a graphic saying that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is very much alive. mediaite.com/a/ydxlp
Fox News apologized Monday after Fox & Friends briefly accidentally aired a graphic saying that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is very much alive. mediaite.com/a/ydxlp
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"The government is pursuing one policy [on Russia] and [Trump] is not with that policy," said ex-ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer. "He's claimed he’s done things that make him tougher ... my impression is that some ... he may not even understand." nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
"The government is pursuing one policy [on Russia] and [Trump] is not with that policy," said ex-ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer. "He's claimed he’s done things that make him tougher ... my impression is that some ... he may not even understand." nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
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The Trump admin claimed it forced painful concessions from OLEG DERIPASKA to lift sanctions on his companies.
But a confidential document shows he & his allies will retain majority ownership, & he will settle huge debts likely at favorable rates.
nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
The Trump admin claimed it forced painful concessions from OLEG DERIPASKA to lift sanctions on his companies.
But a confidential document shows he & his allies will retain majority ownership, & he will settle huge debts likely at favorable rates.
nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
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The confidential doc shows Trump admin approved a deal allowing Deripaska to “divest” 21M shares of his main co. (EN+) to HIS OWN foundation (Volnoe Delo).
The fndtn + Deripaska + his ex-wife + her father will own 57% of EN+ under the deal. (2/3) nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
The confidential doc shows Trump admin approved a deal allowing Deripaska to “divest” 21M shares of his main co. (EN+) to HIS OWN foundation (Volnoe Delo).
The fndtn + Deripaska + his ex-wife + her father will own 57% of EN+ under the deal. (2/3) nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
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@USTreasury deal lifts sanctions on DERIPASKA's @UC_RUSAL.
It's 22.5% owned by a firm tied to:
—Viktor Vekselberg: 🇷🇺 oligarch who attended inauguration & drew Mueller interest.
—Len Blavatnik: 🇺🇦 born US/UK citizen who gave $1M to inaugural. (3/3)
nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
@USTreasury deal lifts sanctions on DERIPASKA's @UC_RUSAL.
It's 22.5% owned by a firm tied to:
—Viktor Vekselberg: 🇷🇺 oligarch who attended inauguration & drew Mueller interest.
—Len Blavatnik: 🇺🇦 born US/UK citizen who gave $1M to inaugural. (3/3)
nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
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Emin Agalarov, the Russian singer who initiated the Trump Tower meeting, canceled his US tour after failing to reach a deal with Mueller & Congress. Looming over the tour was the prospect of him being on U.S. soil and subject to US law enforcement.
nbcnews.com/news/investiga…
Emin Agalarov, the Russian singer who initiated the Trump Tower meeting, canceled his US tour after failing to reach a deal with Mueller & Congress. Looming over the tour was the prospect of him being on U.S. soil and subject to US law enforcement.
nbcnews.com/news/investiga…
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China grants Ivanka Trump 5 trademarks amid trade talks
Is this a bribe? a.msn.com/01/en-us/BBSwR…
China grants Ivanka Trump 5 trademarks amid trade talks
Is this a bribe? a.msn.com/01/en-us/BBSwR…
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"I am just sick and tired of this administration lying to the American people, lying to Congress."
Jeff Merkley explains his reasons for requesting that the FBI investigate DHS Secretary Nielsen, adding, "it's time for some real accountability."
"I am just sick and tired of this administration lying to the American people, lying to Congress."
Jeff Merkley explains his reasons for requesting that the FBI investigate DHS Secretary Nielsen, adding, "it's time for some real accountability."
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NRSC chair Todd Young on possible Mike Pompeo Kansas senate bid: "Let me put it this way. It’s certainly his decision. But having served with Mike Pompeo ... I can conceive of no one who I’d rather work with in the U.S. Senate than Mike Pompeo"
NRSC chair Todd Young on possible Mike Pompeo Kansas senate bid: "Let me put it this way. It’s certainly his decision. But having served with Mike Pompeo ... I can conceive of no one who I’d rather work with in the U.S. Senate than Mike Pompeo"
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John Kelly said that working for Trump was “worst [expletive] job I’ve ever had”: report hill.cm/xOaoRJR
John Kelly said that working for Trump was “worst [expletive] job I’ve ever had”: report hill.cm/xOaoRJR
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@KamalaHarris says she's running for president, in what would be a history-making candidacy as the first African-American woman in the White House.
@KamalaHarris says she's running for president, in what would be a history-making candidacy as the first African-American woman in the White House.
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Trump’s Tuesday: Intel briefing at noon; lunch with Pence at 12:30pm.
Nothing else on WH schedule.
Trump’s Tuesday: Intel briefing at noon; lunch with Pence at 12:30pm.
Nothing else on WH schedule.
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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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Who didn't see this coming?
Who didn't see this coming?
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The Republican bill containing Trump's “offer” to reopen the govt makes extreme changes to the asylum system, including forbidding entirely asylum applications by Central American minors at the border or other ports of entry.
The Republican bill containing Trump's “offer” to reopen the govt makes extreme changes to the asylum system, including forbidding entirely asylum applications by Central American minors at the border or other ports of entry.
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Rudy Giuliani: "Absolutely. I am afraid it will be on my gravestone: “Rudy Giuliani: He lied for Trump.” Somehow, I don’t think that will be it. But if it is, so what do I care?" newyorker.com/news/the-new-y…
Rudy Giuliani: "Absolutely. I am afraid it will be on my gravestone: “Rudy Giuliani: He lied for Trump.” Somehow, I don’t think that will be it. But if it is, so what do I care?" newyorker.com/news/the-new-y…
