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Trump: Day 742
-Suspending INF Treaty with Russia
-Lies Border Wall Under Construction
-Stone Judge Weighing a Gag Order
-Mueller Isn't Ending Anytime Soon
-Undergoing Physical Exam Feb 8th
-Owes Treasury $1M in Travel Costs
-220th Day at a Trump Property
-Suspending INF Treaty with Russia
-Lies Border Wall Under Construction
-Stone Judge Weighing a Gag Order
-Mueller Isn't Ending Anytime Soon
-Undergoing Physical Exam Feb 8th
-Owes Treasury $1M in Travel Costs
-220th Day at a Trump Property
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Day 847 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 847 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 698 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 698 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 486 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 46 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 486 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 46 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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The First Month of 2019 in America (real-time data as of 2/1):
-1,201 gun deaths
-2,090 gun injuries
-49 children shot
-195 teenagers shot
-175 armed home invasions
-113 incidents of defensive gun use
-139 unintentional shootings
-27 mass shootings
The First Month of 2019 in America (real-time data as of 2/1):
-1,201 gun deaths
-2,090 gun injuries
-49 children shot
-195 teenagers shot
-175 armed home invasions
-113 incidents of defensive gun use
-139 unintentional shootings
-27 mass shootings
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Last week, America experienced 5 mass shootings in five days. And it barely broke through the news cycle.
We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to these tragedies and we cannnot stop working to fix our gun laws. salon.com/2019/01/29/fiv…
Last week, America experienced 5 mass shootings in five days. And it barely broke through the news cycle.
We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to these tragedies and we cannnot stop working to fix our gun laws. salon.com/2019/01/29/fiv…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell has announced that he'll bring Cameron Kasky, student activist and survivor of the Parkland mass shooting, as his guest to the State of the Union address.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has announced that he'll bring Cameron Kasky, student activist and survivor of the Parkland mass shooting, as his guest to the State of the Union address.
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Day 308 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 308 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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You want to know why journalism matters?
These Marines were falsely accused of war crimes, but got full vindication after their story was told in detail by @adegrandpre.
This is an important epilogue, with something of a happy ending.
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You want to know why journalism matters?
These Marines were falsely accused of war crimes, but got full vindication after their story was told in detail by @adegrandpre.
This is an important epilogue, with something of a happy ending.
wapo.st/2DMMz1t
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Day 308 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 308 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 will undergo his annual physical next Friday at Walter Reed.
"[Trump] will receive his annual physical at Walter Reed Friday, February 8th," according to @PressSec
Trump will undergo his annual physical next Friday at Walter Reed.
"[Trump] will receive his annual physical at Walter Reed Friday, February 8th," according to @PressSec
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Reminder: January 16, 2018, Dr. Ronny Jackson said Trump was 6-3, 239 pounds and received a perfect score on a cognitive test
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Reminder: January 16, 2018, Dr. Ronny Jackson said Trump was 6-3, 239 pounds and received a perfect score on a cognitive test
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Day 287 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 287 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"
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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.
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*This* is the face of Trump's war on immigrants. A 17-month-old baby. Juliet. Returned to her mom. Asylum seekers from Honduras. Separated & detained by ICE for 2 months. This is the scene from SFO. Listen to her cries. Bear witness. This is trauma.
*This* is the face of Trump's war on immigrants. A 17-month-old baby. Juliet. Returned to her mom. Asylum seekers from Honduras. Separated & detained by ICE for 2 months. This is the scene from SFO. Listen to her cries. Bear witness. This is trauma.
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"I was devastated, not knowing what to do," Juliet's mother, Sindy Flores said. "Impotent knowing she was somewhere else and not with me."nbcbayarea.com/news/local/18-…
"I was devastated, not knowing what to do," Juliet's mother, Sindy Flores said. "Impotent knowing she was somewhere else and not with me."nbcbayarea.com/news/local/18-…
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Nearly half of Americans want to abolish ice. huffingtonpost.com/entry/winter-s…
Nearly half of Americans want to abolish ice. huffingtonpost.com/entry/winter-s…
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An Energy and Commerce subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Trump admin's family separation policy on February 7 entitled, "Examining the Failures of the Trump Administration's Inhumane Family Separation Policy."
An Energy and Commerce subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Trump admin's family separation policy on February 7 entitled, "Examining the Failures of the Trump Administration's Inhumane Family Separation Policy."
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Day 235 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 235 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 Trump's planned summit meeting with Kim Jong-un, the U.S. softened demands for a full list of North Korea’s nuclear assets
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Ahead of Trump's planned summit meeting with Kim Jong-un, the U.S. softened demands for a full list of North Korea’s nuclear assets
nyti.ms/2DMVEYe
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Day 165 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 165 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 57 since US Justice Department prosecutors say Trump committed a felony.
Yet, no subpoena, no indictment, no impeachment.
Which begs the question: Is Trump above the law?
Day 57 since US Justice Department prosecutors say Trump committed a felony.
Yet, no subpoena, no indictment, no impeachment.
Which begs the question: Is Trump above the law?
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Trump, asked for the purpose of targeting Michael Cohen’s father-in-law on his Twitter account, tells @peterbakernyt @maggieNYT: "I did have to read what I said. What did I say? I don’t know. What did I say?” nytimes.com/2019/02/01/us/…
Trump, asked for the purpose of targeting Michael Cohen’s father-in-law on his Twitter account, tells @peterbakernyt @maggieNYT: "I did have to read what I said. What did I say? I don’t know. What did I say?” nytimes.com/2019/02/01/us/…
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Five protesters who allege that Trump's security team assaulted them in 2015 have subpoenaed Trump to testify at trial.
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Five protesters who allege that Trump's security team assaulted them in 2015 have subpoenaed Trump to testify at trial.
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Day 122 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 122 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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"White House owes Congress the answers about Jamal Khashoggi" hill.cm/GtG7QSe (via @TheHillOpinion)
"White House owes Congress the answers about Jamal Khashoggi" hill.cm/GtG7QSe (via @TheHillOpinion)
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United Nations human rights expert to listen to audio recordings of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish official says.
Reminder: Neither Trump, Bolton or Pompeo took the time to listen the audio recordings.
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United Nations human rights expert to listen to audio recordings of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish official says.
Reminder: Neither Trump, Bolton or Pompeo took the time to listen the audio recordings.
abcn.ws/2UAFWoJ
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First-ever @washingtonpost Super Bowl spot will highlight the importance of news gathering and the dangers journalists can face.
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First-ever @washingtonpost Super Bowl spot will highlight the importance of news gathering and the dangers journalists can face.
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NBC Nightly News: Five Saudi Arabian students facing U.S. jail time go missing nbcnews.com/nightly-news/v…
NBC Nightly News: Five Saudi Arabian students facing U.S. jail time go missing nbcnews.com/nightly-news/v…
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15 Days remain until the temporary bill providing fiscal appropriations through February 15, 2019 expires.
If Congress & Trump do not agree on a fiscal year spending bill, government agencies will again be shut down.
#TrumpShutdown
15 Days remain until the temporary bill providing fiscal appropriations through February 15, 2019 expires.
If Congress & Trump do not agree on a fiscal year spending bill, government agencies will again be shut down.
#TrumpShutdown
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Trump: "Unlike what the Democrats say, you don’t bring trucks of drugs through the checkpoints."
Fact check: The largest fentanyl bust in U.S. history was just made. It was a "truck of drugs" coming "through the checkpoint" in Nogales.
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Trump: "Unlike what the Democrats say, you don’t bring trucks of drugs through the checkpoints."
Fact check: The largest fentanyl bust in U.S. history was just made. It was a "truck of drugs" coming "through the checkpoint" in Nogales.
nytimes.com/2019/02/01/us/…
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Trump said 2 things that could hurt his case for a natl emergency:
1. That an emergency "would help the process"
2. That he's "building a lot of wall, but I can do it a lot faster the other way"
Both imply the "emergency" is that Congress won't give him what he wants
Trump said 2 things that could hurt his case for a natl emergency:
1. That an emergency "would help the process"
2. That he's "building a lot of wall, but I can do it a lot faster the other way"
Both imply the "emergency" is that Congress won't give him what he wants
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Trump keeps saying that his border wall is under construction.
Fact check: It's not. nbcnews.to/2RYDOKt
Trump keeps saying that his border wall is under construction.
Fact check: It's not. nbcnews.to/2RYDOKt
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Trump is withdrawing the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, a centerpiece of the post-Cold War order.
Trump is withdrawing the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, a centerpiece of the post-Cold War order.
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Pelosi on INF move: “The Trump Administration is risking an arms race and undermining international security and stability.”
Pelosi on INF move: “The Trump Administration is risking an arms race and undermining international security and stability.”
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Colin Powell to @jaketapper in December: "There are a lot of people now saying...The Soviets have been cheating on the INF Treaty, so let's get out...You do that & guess what? The Soviets aren't cheating anymore, because there is no treaty to cheat. It doesn't make sense"
Colin Powell to @jaketapper in December: "There are a lot of people now saying...The Soviets have been cheating on the INF Treaty, so let's get out...You do that & guess what? The Soviets aren't cheating anymore, because there is no treaty to cheat. It doesn't make sense"
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Foreign Relations RM Bob Menendez: "I have had serious concerns that the Trump Admin lacks a coherent strategy ... Trump clearly lacks an appreciation or understating of the importance of arms control treaties & today's withdrawal is yet another gift to Putin."
Foreign Relations RM Bob Menendez: "I have had serious concerns that the Trump Admin lacks a coherent strategy ... Trump clearly lacks an appreciation or understating of the importance of arms control treaties & today's withdrawal is yet another gift to Putin."
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Dem criticism over Trump decision to pull out of INF treaty is building. House Intel Chairman Adam Schiff: “Unilateral American withdrawal from the treaty allows Putin to expand without constraints development of a class of weapons he has coveted.”
Dem criticism over Trump decision to pull out of INF treaty is building. House Intel Chairman Adam Schiff: “Unilateral American withdrawal from the treaty allows Putin to expand without constraints development of a class of weapons he has coveted.”
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Trump’s explanation for why Mattis left as defense secretary changes again.
His story always changes. It's why Trump's lawyers have kept him away from Mueller.
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Trump’s explanation for why Mattis left as defense secretary changes again.
His story always changes. It's why Trump's lawyers have kept him away from Mueller.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
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Poll: Most oppose Trump's transgender military ban @HillTVLive
Poll: Most oppose Trump's transgender military ban @HillTVLive
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Pressed repeatedly, Trump won’t explain why he is keeping military option available in Venezuela and how that’s different than other places.
“Terrible things are going on. Terrible things are going on in Venezuela,” he says repeatedly.
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Pressed repeatedly, Trump won’t explain why he is keeping military option available in Venezuela and how that’s different than other places.
“Terrible things are going on. Terrible things are going on in Venezuela,” he says repeatedly.
nytimes.com/2019/02/01/us/…
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TRUMP: So let me tell you about about Trump Tower Moscow. This was a very unimportant deal..the only thing you heard is through Rudy...Rudy was incorrect. No. 1, he was incorrect, and we’ve explained that...Rudy has been wrong. A little bit.
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TRUMP: So let me tell you about about Trump Tower Moscow. This was a very unimportant deal..the only thing you heard is through Rudy...Rudy was incorrect. No. 1, he was incorrect, and we’ve explained that...Rudy has been wrong. A little bit.
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If reports are true that one of the people Don Jr. called before/after Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 was real estate developer Howard Lorber, it should be noted that Lorber has extensive biz dealings in Russia & brought Trump to Moscow in 1996. axios.com/donald-trump-j…
If reports are true that one of the people Don Jr. called before/after Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 was real estate developer Howard Lorber, it should be noted that Lorber has extensive biz dealings in Russia & brought Trump to Moscow in 1996. axios.com/donald-trump-j…
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Mueller isn't ending anytime soon: Roger Stone appears to be headed to trial sometime in the late summer/fall. A U.S. attorney repping Mueller said it'd prefer a trial "somewhere in the fall" at today's hearing. Judge Amy Berman Jackson seemed open. politico.com/story/2019/02/…
Mueller isn't ending anytime soon: Roger Stone appears to be headed to trial sometime in the late summer/fall. A U.S. attorney repping Mueller said it'd prefer a trial "somewhere in the fall" at today's hearing. Judge Amy Berman Jackson seemed open. politico.com/story/2019/02/…
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Retired FBI supervisory special agent: The Roger Stone raid was totally by the book. cnn.it/2TqTm6C
Retired FBI supervisory special agent: The Roger Stone raid was totally by the book. cnn.it/2TqTm6C
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House Intel gets busy next week:
Schiff has scheduled a Wed mtg to organize AND vote on "Transmission of Certain Committee Transcripts to the Department of Justice" -- likely a vote to give Mueller the panel's Russia transcripts, as Schiff has said he'll do for months
House Intel gets busy next week:
Schiff has scheduled a Wed mtg to organize AND vote on "Transmission of Certain Committee Transcripts to the Department of Justice" -- likely a vote to give Mueller the panel's Russia transcripts, as Schiff has said he'll do for months
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Oral arguments in the case against FCC Chair Ajit Pai's net neutrality repeal are starting today.
The groups that sued the FCC to reverse the repeal argue that Pai offered insufficient legal justification for deregulating the broadband industry. nyti.ms/2DQhj1P?smid=n…
Oral arguments in the case against FCC Chair Ajit Pai's net neutrality repeal are starting today.
The groups that sued the FCC to reverse the repeal argue that Pai offered insufficient legal justification for deregulating the broadband industry. nyti.ms/2DQhj1P?smid=n…
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Swedish appliance maker Electrolux says it will shut down a manufacturing plant in Memphis, TN.
The factory builds Frigidaire and Electrolux ovens and employs about 530 people, according to the company. cnn.it/2DOjmDC
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux says it will shut down a manufacturing plant in Memphis, TN.
The factory builds Frigidaire and Electrolux ovens and employs about 530 people, according to the company. cnn.it/2DOjmDC
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"I'm Cory Booker and I'm running for President of the United States of America."
"I'm Cory Booker and I'm running for President of the United States of America."
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Cory Booker: "I'm running to restore our sense of common purpose to focus on the common pain that we have all over this country ... When we come together, when we stand together, and when we work together — there is nothing we can't do." Via ABC
Cory Booker: "I'm running to restore our sense of common purpose to focus on the common pain that we have all over this country ... When we come together, when we stand together, and when we work together — there is nothing we can't do." Via ABC
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Booker, in first radio interview, calls for marijuana legalization: "It means changing our drug laws. Ending prohibition against marijuana."
Booker, in first radio interview, calls for marijuana legalization: "It means changing our drug laws. Ending prohibition against marijuana."
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Even if Mike Bloomberg doesn't run, The Atlantic reports his advisers are putting together plans for a massive data collection project, pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into a data-centric operation "designed to ensure one goal: crush Trump." theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Even if Mike Bloomberg doesn't run, The Atlantic reports his advisers are putting together plans for a massive data collection project, pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into a data-centric operation "designed to ensure one goal: crush Trump." theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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At least two Georgia Democrats are planning to skip Trump's State of the Union address.
Rep. John Lewis said he plans to continue his boycott of Trump's speeches. Rep. Hank Johnson said he's also likely to skip out on the speech. ajc.com/news/state--re…
At least two Georgia Democrats are planning to skip Trump's State of the Union address.
Rep. John Lewis said he plans to continue his boycott of Trump's speeches. Rep. Hank Johnson said he's also likely to skip out on the speech. ajc.com/news/state--re…
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez has announced that Sandra Diaz, an immigrant from Costa Rica who worked as an undocumented housekeeper to Donald Trump at his Bedminster club between 2010 and 2013, will accompany him as his guest to the State of the Union address.
Rep. Jimmy Gomez has announced that Sandra Diaz, an immigrant from Costa Rica who worked as an undocumented housekeeper to Donald Trump at his Bedminster club between 2010 and 2013, will accompany him as his guest to the State of the Union address.
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Undocumented workers at yet another Trump golf club lose their jobs as his company scrambles to contain the fallout of NYT revelations.
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Undocumented workers at yet another Trump golf club lose their jobs as his company scrambles to contain the fallout of NYT revelations.
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Aides have to be on alert at Mar-a-Lago to intercept notes or policy proposals from supporters—including one from a guest who tried showing Trump an executive order he drafted. Trump has directed aides to give those people ample listening time. nytimes.com/2019/01/31/us/…
Aides have to be on alert at Mar-a-Lago to intercept notes or policy proposals from supporters—including one from a guest who tried showing Trump an executive order he drafted. Trump has directed aides to give those people ample listening time. nytimes.com/2019/01/31/us/…
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Trump has arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, per pool.
This is Trump's 220th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump has arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, per pool.
This is Trump's 220th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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“Build that wall” chant breaks out among crowd greeting Trump on his first visit to Mar-a-Lago this year.
“Build that wall” chant breaks out among crowd greeting Trump on his first visit to Mar-a-Lago this year.
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Rep. Tom Reed: Getting Trump's tax returns threatens the privacy of all Americans.
Yeah, OK.
Rep. Tom Reed: Getting Trump's tax returns threatens the privacy of all Americans.
Yeah, OK.
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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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NEWS: Kash Patel, a congressional aide who was key in crafting the controversial Nunes memo that accused FBI & DOJ officials of abusing their authority, is joining the National Security Council.
cnn.com/2019/02/01/pol…
NEWS: Kash Patel, a congressional aide who was key in crafting the controversial Nunes memo that accused FBI & DOJ officials of abusing their authority, is joining the National Security Council.
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