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Trump: Day 744
-168th Day at a Trump Golf Club
-222nd Day at a Trump Property
-60% of Day Spent on Executive Time
-Flip-Flops His Position on Football
-Moscow Tower Location Identified
-May Keep Mueller Report From View
-Deploying 4k Addt'l Troops 2 Border
-168th Day at a Trump Golf Club
-222nd Day at a Trump Property
-60% of Day Spent on Executive Time
-Flip-Flops His Position on Football
-Moscow Tower Location Identified
-May Keep Mueller Report From View
-Deploying 4k Addt'l Troops 2 Border
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Day 849 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 849 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 700 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 700 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 488 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 44 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 488 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 44 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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And we start another month of shooting deaths of women in America. Jessica Velazquez was shot to death by her husband in a murder-suicide in Texas. Two others were wounded.
This is February.
dallasnews.com/news/crime/201…
And we start another month of shooting deaths of women in America. Jessica Velazquez was shot to death by her husband in a murder-suicide in Texas. Two others were wounded.
This is February.
dallasnews.com/news/crime/201…
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“A Seattle mother was shot in the face by her 4-year-old child, who found an unsecured gun under a bed and fired it.” seattletimes.com/seattle-news/c…
“A Seattle mother was shot in the face by her 4-year-old child, who found an unsecured gun under a bed and fired it.” seattletimes.com/seattle-news/c…
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Day 310 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 310 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 310 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 310 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 289 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 289 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.
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The Trump administration said reuniting thousands of migrant children separated from their families at the border may not be "within the realm of the possible."
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The Trump administration said reuniting thousands of migrant children separated from their families at the border may not be "within the realm of the possible."
nbcnews.to/2D6aFCY
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Day 237 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 237 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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Remarkable passage in @TIME story about how to relay info to Trump:
To impress upon him the size of N. Korea's nuclear testing facility, the intel agencies built a model of the facility and used a miniature Statue of Liberty to provide prospective.
Remarkable passage in @TIME story about how to relay info to Trump:
To impress upon him the size of N. Korea's nuclear testing facility, the intel agencies built a model of the facility and used a miniature Statue of Liberty to provide prospective.
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TRUMP talks about nuclear diplomacy like he’s trying to sell condos: “North Korea has a chance, being located between Russia, China, & South Korea — what a location. I’m in the real estate business. What a location!”
TRUMP talks about nuclear diplomacy like he’s trying to sell condos: “North Korea has a chance, being located between Russia, China, & South Korea — what a location. I’m in the real estate business. What a location!”
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Trump on Kim Jong Un: "We have a fantastic chemistry. We have had tremendous correspondence that some people have seen and can't even believe it. They think it's historic."
Trump on Kim Jong Un: "We have a fantastic chemistry. We have had tremendous correspondence that some people have seen and can't even believe it. They think it's historic."
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Day 167 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 167 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 59 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 59 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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Day 124 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 124 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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It’s been 124 days since Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered in Istanbul.
His family still doesn’t know what happened to his body.
It appears Trump's administration has stopped asking questions.
It’s been 124 days since Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered in Istanbul.
His family still doesn’t know what happened to his body.
It appears Trump's administration has stopped asking questions.
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2019 Washington Post Super Bowl ad:
"Knowing empowers us. Knowing helps us decide. Knowing keeps us free."
2019 Washington Post Super Bowl ad:
"Knowing empowers us. Knowing helps us decide. Knowing keeps us free."
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13 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
13 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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CBS/YouGov poll
• Americans say 66-34% Trump should NOT declare a national emergency to pay for a border wall
• Among Republicans, 73% say he SHOULD declare an emergency
CBS/YouGov poll
• Americans say 66-34% Trump should NOT declare a national emergency to pay for a border wall
• Among Republicans, 73% say he SHOULD declare an emergency
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Real-time fact checking of Trump.
Trump: "Basically, [Speaker Pelosi] wants open borders. She doesn't mind human trafficking or she wouldn't do this—"
Brennan: "She offered over $1 billion for border security. She doesn't want the wall."
Real-time fact checking of Trump.
Trump: "Basically, [Speaker Pelosi] wants open borders. She doesn't mind human trafficking or she wouldn't do this—"
Brennan: "She offered over $1 billion for border security. She doesn't want the wall."
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As questions swirl about Trump’s ability to move Congress and the electorate, Pelosi will sit just behind him on the top tier of the House dais, a looming reminder of his shutdown defeat and his struggles to adapt to a new, divided Washington
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As questions swirl about Trump’s ability to move Congress and the electorate, Pelosi will sit just behind him on the top tier of the House dais, a looming reminder of his shutdown defeat and his struggles to adapt to a new, divided Washington
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Politico: Senate Appropriations chair sees ‘slim’ odds of a border agreement politico.com/story/2019/02/…
Politico: Senate Appropriations chair sees ‘slim’ odds of a border agreement politico.com/story/2019/02/…
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Per pool, Trump arrived at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, FL.
This is Trump's 168th day at a Trump golf club and 222nd day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Per pool, Trump arrived at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, FL.
This is Trump's 168th day at a Trump golf club and 222nd day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Trump’s golf buddy today: Mick Mulvaney, per White House
"Acting buddy"
Trump’s golf buddy today: Mick Mulvaney, per White House
"Acting buddy"
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Reminder: Trump said if elected, he would never see his golf courses ... would be working all the time #TrumpLies
Reminder: Trump said if elected, he would never see his golf courses ... would be working all the time #TrumpLies
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Trump dealt himself a political defeat with the 35-day shutdown. He has secured no funding for his wall. He is newly at odds with his intel chiefs. The Russia probe appears to be nearing its conclusion. New congressional investigations start soon.
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Trump dealt himself a political defeat with the 35-day shutdown. He has secured no funding for his wall. He is newly at odds with his intel chiefs. The Russia probe appears to be nearing its conclusion. New congressional investigations start soon.
washingtonpost.com/politics/a-wat…
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Trump said this week that his company had not selected a Trump Tower Moscow location. But business docs, emails, texts, and architectural plans obtained show that the Trump Org. was scoping at least one prime location for his skyscraper.
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Trump said this week that his company had not selected a Trump Tower Moscow location. But business docs, emails, texts, and architectural plans obtained show that the Trump Org. was scoping at least one prime location for his skyscraper.
buzzfeednews.com/article/emmalo…
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Anastasia Vashukevich, the Belarusian model who claims to have information on ties between Russia and Trump's election campaign, told AP that she has turned that material over to Russian billionaire businessman Oleg Deripaska. apnews.com/22e38b86bd9f43…
Anastasia Vashukevich, the Belarusian model who claims to have information on ties between Russia and Trump's election campaign, told AP that she has turned that material over to Russian billionaire businessman Oleg Deripaska. apnews.com/22e38b86bd9f43…
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A White House source has leaked nearly every day of Trump's private schedule for the past three months — and he's spent around 60% of that time in "Executive Time."
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A White House source has leaked nearly every day of Trump's private schedule for the past three months — and he's spent around 60% of that time in "Executive Time."
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Great to visualize the scoop on Trump's schedule over the past 3 months. Tons of executive time! ->
Great to visualize the scoop on Trump's schedule over the past 3 months. Tons of executive time! ->
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Secretary-general of Interpol warns that ISIS is far from defeated, claiming that “the threat is more international than ever.”
Will Trump now call this "fake news"?
nbcnews.to/2DQmgrd
Secretary-general of Interpol warns that ISIS is far from defeated, claiming that “the threat is more international than ever.”
Will Trump now call this "fake news"?
nbcnews.to/2DQmgrd
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John Bolton calls on Venezuelan military leaders to defend the country's constitution.
This administration desperately wants a civil war. The question is why?
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John Bolton calls on Venezuelan military leaders to defend the country's constitution.
This administration desperately wants a civil war. The question is why?
bloom.bg/2D2qwCy
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Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan is trying out for the permanent Pentagon role, though the White House also has a list of other candidates wsj.com/articles/after…
Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan is trying out for the permanent Pentagon role, though the White House also has a list of other candidates wsj.com/articles/after…
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Trump now says he wouldn't steer son Barron toward football, saying it's "a dangerous sport."
But Trump once decried the softening of the NFL, claiming, "Today, if you hit too hard: 15 yards! Throw him out of the game!...They're ruining the game!"
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Trump now says he wouldn't steer son Barron toward football, saying it's "a dangerous sport."
But Trump once decried the softening of the NFL, claiming, "Today, if you hit too hard: 15 yards! Throw him out of the game!...They're ruining the game!"
apne.ws/MKHSPkm
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Flashback: Here's Trump who raved about the brutality of football on the campaign trail
Flashback: Here's Trump who raved about the brutality of football on the campaign trail
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Pentagon says nearly 4,000 additional active-duty troops will deploy to the southern border, statement released hours before Super Bowl.
This is a waste of money. A waste of resources. And only being staged for political theater.
Pentagon says nearly 4,000 additional active-duty troops will deploy to the southern border, statement released hours before Super Bowl.
This is a waste of money. A waste of resources. And only being staged for political theater.
Reminder: Cost of troops on border $132M by end of January
ktbs.com/cost-of-troops…
ktbs.com/cost-of-troops…
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Tom Nichols: "While Democrats, and decent people everywhere, have a right to demand that Northam step down, Republicans who continue to support a party dominated by Trump can’t be taken seriously on this point." washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0…
Tom Nichols: "While Democrats, and decent people everywhere, have a right to demand that Northam step down, Republicans who continue to support a party dominated by Trump can’t be taken seriously on this point." washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0…
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It’s the year 2019 — almost two decades after measles was officially eliminated in the U.S. — and yet the @Surgeon_General has to do an explainer video because there are outbreaks in at least four states.
It’s the year 2019 — almost two decades after measles was officially eliminated in the U.S. — and yet the @Surgeon_General has to do an explainer video because there are outbreaks in at least four states.
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Researchers Have Identified How Naval Sonar Is Killing And Beaching Whales - Sea Voice News
seavoicenews.com/2019/01/31/res…
Researchers Have Identified How Naval Sonar Is Killing And Beaching Whales - Sea Voice News
seavoicenews.com/2019/01/31/res…
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Gigantic Cavity in Antarctica Glacier Is a Product of Rapid Melting, Study Finds - The New York Times
nytimes.com/2019/02/01/cli…
Gigantic Cavity in Antarctica Glacier Is a Product of Rapid Melting, Study Finds - The New York Times
nytimes.com/2019/02/01/cli…
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Every president since Nixon has voluntarily given their tax returns. Trump hasn’t.
There’s a reason for that, he has a lot to hide.
Every president since Nixon has voluntarily given their tax returns. Trump hasn’t.
There’s a reason for that, he has a lot to hide.
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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:
