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Trump: Day 732
-Day 32 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Moving Forward with SOTU Address
-Tells Sanders Not to Bother w/Press
-Spends 4 Hours Tweeting Fox News
-SCOTUS Allows #TransMilitaryBan
-SCOTUS Takes No DACA Action
-Moscow Tower Plans Made Public
-Invites Covington Catholic to W.H.
-Day 32 of the #TrumpShutdown
-Moving Forward with SOTU Address
-Tells Sanders Not to Bother w/Press
-Spends 4 Hours Tweeting Fox News
-SCOTUS Allows #TransMilitaryBan
-SCOTUS Takes No DACA Action
-Moscow Tower Plans Made Public
-Invites Covington Catholic to W.H.
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Day 837 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 837 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 688 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 688 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 476 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 56 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 476 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 56 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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There have been 18 mass shootings in 11 different U.S. states in the first 21 completed days of 2019.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-s…
There have been 18 mass shootings in 11 different U.S. states in the first 21 completed days of 2019.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-s…
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"Men are afraid women will laugh at them. Women are afraid men will kill them." --#MargaretAtwood
Police arrest Colorado man who allegedly threatened to kill "as many girls as I see" in mass shooting. abcn.ws/2DqEsYe
"Men are afraid women will laugh at them. Women are afraid men will kill them." --#MargaretAtwood
Police arrest Colorado man who allegedly threatened to kill "as many girls as I see" in mass shooting. abcn.ws/2DqEsYe
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As of today, the U.S. eclipsed 3,000 incidents of gun violence/gun crime in the new year.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/total-…
As of today, the U.S. eclipsed 3,000 incidents of gun violence/gun crime in the new year.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/total-…
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America has witnessed at least 99 unintentional shootings so far in the new year — 27 in the past week alone.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/accide…
America has witnessed at least 99 unintentional shootings so far in the new year — 27 in the past week alone.
gunviolencearchive.org/reports/accide…
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At least 162 kids under 18 have been shot in the U.S. since the new year began 3 weeks ago: @gundeaths
At least 162 kids under 18 have been shot in the U.S. since the new year began 3 weeks ago: @gundeaths
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Supreme Court Takes 1st Gun Case In Nearly A Decade, Possibly With Big Consequences
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Supreme Court Takes 1st Gun Case In Nearly A Decade, Possibly With Big Consequences
n.pr/2S2WNmi
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Mueller's team has reportedly expressed interest in the Trump campaign's relationship with the NRA.
"When I was interviewed by the special counsel's office, I was asked about the Trump campaign and our dealings with the NRA," Sam Nunberg said. cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
Mueller's team has reportedly expressed interest in the Trump campaign's relationship with the NRA.
"When I was interviewed by the special counsel's office, I was asked about the Trump campaign and our dealings with the NRA," Sam Nunberg said. cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
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Day 298 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 298 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 298 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 298 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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Trump was impressed by Hogan Gidley after seeing him on TV once. But he confused his staff when told them, "Get me Tidley." Who? "Tidley. I want to talk to Hogan Tidley." They told him the deputy press secretary's last name was Gidley, not Tidley. cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
Trump was impressed by Hogan Gidley after seeing him on TV once. But he confused his staff when told them, "Get me Tidley." Who? "Tidley. I want to talk to Hogan Tidley." They told him the deputy press secretary's last name was Gidley, not Tidley. cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
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Trump says he has told Press Sec. Sanders "not to bother" with giving formal press briefings from the "podium" anymore.
The last formal White House briefing was Dec. 18, 2018.
Trump says he has told Press Sec. Sanders "not to bother" with giving formal press briefings from the "podium" anymore.
The last formal White House briefing was Dec. 18, 2018.
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West Wing source says Trump is annoyed with Hogan Gidley for NOT telling Fox News that media bias is to blame for the rarity of Sanders' briefing room appearances. Hence his tweet this morning about reporters covering her "rudely and inaccurately." dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6…
West Wing source says Trump is annoyed with Hogan Gidley for NOT telling Fox News that media bias is to blame for the rarity of Sanders' briefing room appearances. Hence his tweet this morning about reporters covering her "rudely and inaccurately." dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6…
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Trump held up the Catholic school students embroiled in a controversial viral video over the weekend as victims of what he said was the news media’s “evil"
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Trump held up the Catholic school students embroiled in a controversial viral video over the weekend as victims of what he said was the news media’s “evil"
politi.co/2FUWNyx
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Sarah Sanders says that W.H. has reached out to the Covington Catholic kids and invited them to the W.H. but any meeting would take place after the shutdown.
Is their actions deserving of an invite to the White House?
Sarah Sanders says that W.H. has reached out to the Covington Catholic kids and invited them to the W.H. but any meeting would take place after the shutdown.
Is their actions deserving of an invite to the White House?
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Day 277 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 277 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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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 225 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 225 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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Some policy experts say it’s time to focus on managing a nuclear North Korea rather than pursuing the goal of dismantling its arsenal.
But, what about the Nobel?
on.wsj.com/2FO5Tgg
Some policy experts say it’s time to focus on managing a nuclear North Korea rather than pursuing the goal of dismantling its arsenal.
But, what about the Nobel?
on.wsj.com/2FO5Tgg
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Day 155 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 155 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 47 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 47 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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Lanny Davis pushed Cohen to testify before Congress, GOP lawmakers say politico.com/story/2019/01/…
Lanny Davis pushed Cohen to testify before Congress, GOP lawmakers say politico.com/story/2019/01/…
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Republicans say key topics for Michael Cohen's congressional testimony are off limits, according to their conversation with Cohen lawyer Lanny Davis cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
Republicans say key topics for Michael Cohen's congressional testimony are off limits, according to their conversation with Cohen lawyer Lanny Davis cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
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Day 112 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 112 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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Marty Baron at Davos on Khashoggi: "Today we feel there hasn’t been full accountability of that government. We don’t feel US government has put enough pressure on the Saudis.”
Marty Baron at Davos on Khashoggi: "Today we feel there hasn’t been full accountability of that government. We don’t feel US government has put enough pressure on the Saudis.”
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Turkey set for international probe into Khashoggi death bit.ly/2DqwgXY
Turkey set for international probe into Khashoggi death bit.ly/2DqwgXY
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Day 32 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 32 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 32 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 32 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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Schumer: McConnell's "attempts to blame Democrats for the #TrumpShutdown are futile. They're so far from reality ... The American people know that Trump is responsible ... They have learned that Leader McConnell is a co-conspirator." Via ABC
Schumer: McConnell's "attempts to blame Democrats for the #TrumpShutdown are futile. They're so far from reality ... The American people know that Trump is responsible ... They have learned that Leader McConnell is a co-conspirator." Via ABC
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Tim Kaine just tried to get consent to take up a House-passed bill that would reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Mitch McConnell objected. cnn.com/politics/live-…
Tim Kaine just tried to get consent to take up a House-passed bill that would reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Mitch McConnell objected. cnn.com/politics/live-…
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In the midst of the #TrumpShutdown over a border wall, the State Department had to cancel, for now, an international conference focused on border security — because of the shutdown. cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
In the midst of the #TrumpShutdown over a border wall, the State Department had to cancel, for now, an international conference focused on border security — because of the shutdown. cnn.com/2019/01/22/pol…
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@FBIAgentsAssoc released a 72-page report about how the #TrumpShutdown is affecting FBI agents' work.
According to agents quoted in report, the shutdown has delayed forensic interviews and grand jury indictments and cut funding for operations and purchasing evidence.
@FBIAgentsAssoc released a 72-page report about how the #TrumpShutdown is affecting FBI agents' work.
According to agents quoted in report, the shutdown has delayed forensic interviews and grand jury indictments and cut funding for operations and purchasing evidence.
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CNN: FBI has lost several informants who had penetrated target groups at the center of terrorism investigations, a joint terrorism task force coordinator said anonymously in a report released Tuesday by the FBI Agents Association.
CNN: FBI has lost several informants who had penetrated target groups at the center of terrorism investigations, a joint terrorism task force coordinator said anonymously in a report released Tuesday by the FBI Agents Association.
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Nancy Pelosi joined Chef José Andrés to tour a temporary kitchen that's helping feed federal workers during the #TrumpShutdown
"I'm here to thank the volunteers and thank the federal workers for what they do."
Nancy Pelosi joined Chef José Andrés to tour a temporary kitchen that's helping feed federal workers during the #TrumpShutdown
"I'm here to thank the volunteers and thank the federal workers for what they do."
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Furloughed workers from the #TrumpShutdown will still be counted as 'employed' in January jobs report - POLITICO
politico.com/story/2019/01/…
Furloughed workers from the #TrumpShutdown will still be counted as 'employed' in January jobs report - POLITICO
politico.com/story/2019/01/…
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As if going without pay during the monthlong #TrumpShutdown isn’t enough, thousands of federal workers are dealing with another financial indignity: servicing debt on government-issued credit cards. bloom.bg/2MmUaXa
As if going without pay during the monthlong #TrumpShutdown isn’t enough, thousands of federal workers are dealing with another financial indignity: servicing debt on government-issued credit cards. bloom.bg/2MmUaXa
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Mark Warner introduces the Stop STUPIDITY (Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The Coming Years) Act, which would fund all of the government except the White House and Congress to stop further shutdowns
msn.com/en-us/news/pol…
Mark Warner introduces the Stop STUPIDITY (Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The Coming Years) Act, which would fund all of the government except the White House and Congress to stop further shutdowns
msn.com/en-us/news/pol…
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The GOP proposal to end the #TrumpShutdown would gut asylum protections for those seeking refuge in the U.S. — and leave tens of thousands of Central American minors stranded in countries where they face persecution, torture & death. #EvilLivesHere thedailybeast.com/gops-shutdown-…
The GOP proposal to end the #TrumpShutdown would gut asylum protections for those seeking refuge in the U.S. — and leave tens of thousands of Central American minors stranded in countries where they face persecution, torture & death. #EvilLivesHere thedailybeast.com/gops-shutdown-…
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Fact Check: These are not Trump walls, these are bollard fences. The San Diego project was planned in 2009 and has nothing to do with the Trump wall.
Fact Check: These are not Trump walls, these are bollard fences. The San Diego project was planned in 2009 and has nothing to do with the Trump wall.
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"There was never a woman with power that he ran up against, until Pelosi," said Barbara Res, who worked for Trump as a construction executive. "And he doesn't know what to do with it. He's totally in a corner."
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"There was never a woman with power that he ran up against, until Pelosi," said Barbara Res, who worked for Trump as a construction executive. "And he doesn't know what to do with it. He's totally in a corner."
nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
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@WhiteHouse has sent a letter to the Sergeant-At-Arms, asking to schedule a walk-through for the SOTU address. SAA cancelled a walk-through last week at the request of @SpeakerPelosi
Trump still plans to be at the Capitol on Jan 29 for the speech.
@WhiteHouse has sent a letter to the Sergeant-At-Arms, asking to schedule a walk-through for the SOTU address. SAA cancelled a walk-through last week at the request of @SpeakerPelosi
Trump still plans to be at the Capitol on Jan 29 for the speech.
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Trump preparing two State of the Union speeches for different audiences: Sources
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump…
Trump preparing two State of the Union speeches for different audiences: Sources
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump…
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A wall against change: New polling data show Americans who support Trump’s border wall are much more likely to fear cultural & demographic change, to oppose legal immigration, & to believe whites & men face = discrimination as minorities/women.
cnn.it/2FHoMT4
A wall against change: New polling data show Americans who support Trump’s border wall are much more likely to fear cultural & demographic change, to oppose legal immigration, & to believe whites & men face = discrimination as minorities/women.
cnn.it/2FHoMT4
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Speaking of discrimination, SCOTUS 5-4 grants Trump Administration request to permit Administration’s transgender military service ban to take effect, while appeals are heard in lower courts.
This bigotry and discrimination only weakens our military!
Speaking of discrimination, SCOTUS 5-4 grants Trump Administration request to permit Administration’s transgender military service ban to take effect, while appeals are heard in lower courts.
This bigotry and discrimination only weakens our military!
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The Supreme Court took no action today on DACA, allowing the program to continue for at least another 10-12 months.
Some 700,000 children of illegal immigrants will be able to remain in the U.S. while the issue plays out in the lower courts.
nbcnews.com/politics/supre…
The Supreme Court took no action today on DACA, allowing the program to continue for at least another 10-12 months.
Some 700,000 children of illegal immigrants will be able to remain in the U.S. while the issue plays out in the lower courts.
nbcnews.com/politics/supre…
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Wilbur Ross will testify on the census citizenship question before the House Oversight Committee in March
Ask him about his stock ownership, too!
Wilbur Ross will testify on the census citizenship question before the House Oversight Committee in March
Ask him about his stock ownership, too!
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SCOTUS keeps veil over much of mystery company's grand jury fight believed linked to Mueller
politico.com/story/2019/01/…
SCOTUS keeps veil over much of mystery company's grand jury fight believed linked to Mueller
politico.com/story/2019/01/…
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An incredible thread documenting how Trump evidently spent four hours this morning watching TV and tweeting responses:
An incredible thread documenting how Trump evidently spent four hours this morning watching TV and tweeting responses:
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From Sunday evening - another account by a former employee, Cliff Sims, that confirms the real-time reporting about a White House out of control and that demonstrates Trump's TV-viewing habits
nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
From Sunday evening - another account by a former employee, Cliff Sims, that confirms the real-time reporting about a White House out of control and that demonstrates Trump's TV-viewing habits
nytimes.com/2019/01/20/us/…
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Several people close to Trump have grown exasperated with Rudy Giuliani's public appearances, NYT reports.
They expressed concern that he's increasing prosecutors' anger with Trump and potentially misrepresenting the Trump Tower Moscow project.
nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
Several people close to Trump have grown exasperated with Rudy Giuliani's public appearances, NYT reports.
They expressed concern that he's increasing prosecutors' anger with Trump and potentially misrepresenting the Trump Tower Moscow project.
nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/…
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Giuliani claims the Trump Tower Moscow project was barely more than a notion.
But hundreds of pages of biz documents, emails, texts, and architectural plans, obtained by BuzzFeed News over a year, tell a different story.
Look at the plans here:
buzzfeednews.com/article/azeeng…
Giuliani claims the Trump Tower Moscow project was barely more than a notion.
But hundreds of pages of biz documents, emails, texts, and architectural plans, obtained by BuzzFeed News over a year, tell a different story.
Look at the plans here:
buzzfeednews.com/article/azeeng…
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One undernoticed aspect of the Moscow Trump Tower deal is that it includes another intersection between the Trump's campaign and Russian intelligence. wapo.st/2U8JWwa
One undernoticed aspect of the Moscow Trump Tower deal is that it includes another intersection between the Trump's campaign and Russian intelligence. wapo.st/2U8JWwa
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US banker tied to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources - @ABC News
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US banker tied to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources - @ABC News
abcn.ws/2ASFxGv
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Anastasia Vashukevich, the model from Belarus who claimed to have recordings involving Oleg Deripaska that she said would shed light on the Trump campaign's ties to Russia, has been released from police custody in Russia, according to RFERL.
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Anastasia Vashukevich, the model from Belarus who claimed to have recordings involving Oleg Deripaska that she said would shed light on the Trump campaign's ties to Russia, has been released from police custody in Russia, according to RFERL.
rferl.org/a/escort-sex-t…
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On the eve of protests in Venezula aimed at overthrowing the Maduro regime, Pence is urging the Venezuelan people to “make your voices heard” against President Nicolas Maduro
So much for claiming to be "nationalists", amiright?
On the eve of protests in Venezula aimed at overthrowing the Maduro regime, Pence is urging the Venezuelan people to “make your voices heard” against President Nicolas Maduro
So much for claiming to be "nationalists", amiright?
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The House passed bipartisan legislation expressing congressional support for NATO.
The bill, which passed in a 357-22 vote, includes a provision rejecting any efforts from Trump to potentially withdraw from NATO.
All "no" votes by Republicans.
thehill.com/homenews/house…
The House passed bipartisan legislation expressing congressional support for NATO.
The bill, which passed in a 357-22 vote, includes a provision rejecting any efforts from Trump to potentially withdraw from NATO.
All "no" votes by Republicans.
thehill.com/homenews/house…
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Trump on the campaign trail repeatedly pledged to label China a currency manipulator.
In his first meeting with senior Treasury officials, they told him that China wasn't manipulating its currency.
Trump’s response: "Really?" wsj.com/articles/forme…
Trump on the campaign trail repeatedly pledged to label China a currency manipulator.
In his first meeting with senior Treasury officials, they told him that China wasn't manipulating its currency.
Trump’s response: "Really?" wsj.com/articles/forme…
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Effects of the Trump administration’s plans to allow seismic air guns in offshore drilling for gas and oil exploration: "impairing animals’ hearing, brain hemorrhaging and the drowning out of communication sounds" important for survival" nyti.ms/2S05IF3
Effects of the Trump administration’s plans to allow seismic air guns in offshore drilling for gas and oil exploration: "impairing animals’ hearing, brain hemorrhaging and the drowning out of communication sounds" important for survival" nyti.ms/2S05IF3
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Sinkhole just opened up on 17th street NW, one block away from the White House!
Sinkhole just opened up on 17th street NW, one block away from the White House!
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Reminder: There was a sinkhole in the North Lawn on May 22, 2018
Reminder: There was a sinkhole in the North Lawn on May 22, 2018
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Let's not forget there was a sinkhole in front of Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort a year earlier on May 22, 2017
That's 3 sinkholes near Trump on the 22nd day of the month. Hmm.
Let's not forget there was a sinkhole in front of Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort a year earlier on May 22, 2017
That's 3 sinkholes near Trump on the 22nd day of the month. Hmm.
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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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House Freedom Caucus members & close Trump allies including Meadows & Jordan among the 22 who voted against House bill stating that it’s US policy to remain a member of NATO and prohibiting US funds for being used for a withdrawal from the alliance
House Freedom Caucus members & close Trump allies including Meadows & Jordan among the 22 who voted against House bill stating that it’s US policy to remain a member of NATO and prohibiting US funds for being used for a withdrawal from the alliance
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Tweet from June 14, 2016.
Tweet from June 14, 2016.
