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Trump: Day 755
-Intends 2 Declare Nat'l Emergency
-DHS Guts Election Protection Team
-McCabe Admits 2 Discussing 25A
-Barr Confirmed as Attorney General
-Scraps Plans 2 Build 'SCION' Hotels
-Took Putin's Word Over Intel on NK
-Retail Sales Steepest Drop in 9 Yrs
-Intends 2 Declare Nat'l Emergency
-DHS Guts Election Protection Team
-McCabe Admits 2 Discussing 25A
-Barr Confirmed as Attorney General
-Scraps Plans 2 Build 'SCION' Hotels
-Took Putin's Word Over Intel on NK
-Retail Sales Steepest Drop in 9 Yrs
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Day 860 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 860 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 711 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 711 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 499 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 33 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 499 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 33 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Real-time U.S. gun violence data for 2019, as of 2/14:
•1,654 gun deaths
•2,918 gun injuries
•60 children killed or injured
•274 teenagers killed or injured
•241 home invasions
•151 defensive use incidents
•178 unintentional shootings
•37 mass shootings
Real-time U.S. gun violence data for 2019, as of 2/14:
•1,654 gun deaths
•2,918 gun injuries
•60 children killed or injured
•274 teenagers killed or injured
•241 home invasions
•151 defensive use incidents
•178 unintentional shootings
•37 mass shootings
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Congress just took real action on gun violence for the first time in a decade — and on the eve of the Parkland shooting anniversary
Congress just took real action on gun violence for the first time in a decade — and on the eve of the Parkland shooting anniversary
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Border crossings are the lowest they’ve been since 1971. School gun violence reached a new record in 2018.
On the one year mark of the mass shooting in Parkland, focus on the real national emergency: gun violence.
Border crossings are the lowest they’ve been since 1971. School gun violence reached a new record in 2018.
On the one year mark of the mass shooting in Parkland, focus on the real national emergency: gun violence.
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One year ago in #Parkland, these beautiful, innocent souls had their lives cut short because of #gunviolence. May they RIP, and may we work tirelessly for stricter gun laws.
#MSDStrong #GunSense
One year ago in #Parkland, these beautiful, innocent souls had their lives cut short because of #gunviolence. May they RIP, and may we work tirelessly for stricter gun laws.
#MSDStrong #GunSense
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"You want to talk about a national emergency? Let's talk about today. The one year anniversary of [Parkland]... [Gun violence] a national emergency. Why don't you declare that emergency, Mr. [Trump]? ... A Democratic president could."
"You want to talk about a national emergency? Let's talk about today. The one year anniversary of [Parkland]... [Gun violence] a national emergency. Why don't you declare that emergency, Mr. [Trump]? ... A Democratic president could."
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Day 321 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 321 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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The presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey met to discuss the "significant inroads" being made by ISIS in Syria.
1. That's not what Trump has been telling us.
2. No American was at the meeting.
reuters.com/article/us-mid…
The presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey met to discuss the "significant inroads" being made by ISIS in Syria.
1. That's not what Trump has been telling us.
2. No American was at the meeting.
reuters.com/article/us-mid…
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Day 321 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 321 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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The wife of White House communications chief Bill Shine said Wednesday that childhood diseases such as measles "keep you healthy & fight cancer."
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The wife of White House communications chief Bill Shine said Wednesday that childhood diseases such as measles "keep you healthy & fight cancer."
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Day 300 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 300 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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“The Homestead ‘temporary influx facility’ is the biggest and most controversial shelter for migrant children in the country. Critics say the govt is warehousing kids in a makeshift prison camp.” - kids between 13-17 ARE PRISONERS. In America, 2019. npr.org/2019/02/13/694…
“The Homestead ‘temporary influx facility’ is the biggest and most controversial shelter for migrant children in the country. Critics say the govt is warehousing kids in a makeshift prison camp.” - kids between 13-17 ARE PRISONERS. In America, 2019. npr.org/2019/02/13/694…
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Day 248 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 248 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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With a second summit scheduled for the end of February, Trump appears no more inclined to press Kim on human rights issues than he was eight months ago.
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With a second summit scheduled for the end of February, Trump appears no more inclined to press Kim on human rights issues than he was eight months ago.
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At a July 2017 briefing, Trump trashed intel that North Korea had tested an intercontinental ballistic missile.
McCabe: “He thought that NK didn't have the capability to launch such missiles. He said he knew this because Putin had told him so.” washingtonpost.com/outlook/andrew…
At a July 2017 briefing, Trump trashed intel that North Korea had tested an intercontinental ballistic missile.
McCabe: “He thought that NK didn't have the capability to launch such missiles. He said he knew this because Putin had told him so.” washingtonpost.com/outlook/andrew…
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Day 178 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 178 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 70 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 70 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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This corroborates Cohen’s under oath statements that Trump directed him to make the payments in the first place. And also strongly suggests Trump knew & approved of Cohen lying to the FEC about it. Which is itself a separate crime.
This corroborates Cohen’s under oath statements that Trump directed him to make the payments in the first place. And also strongly suggests Trump knew & approved of Cohen lying to the FEC about it. Which is itself a separate crime.
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Day 135 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 135 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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2 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
2 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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Mark Warner whacks Trump over lack of contractor back-pay in the spending deal: "I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that [Trump] threatened to veto this whole bill over treatment of contractors because he’s had a history of stiffing contractors throughout his whole career."
Mark Warner whacks Trump over lack of contractor back-pay in the spending deal: "I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that [Trump] threatened to veto this whole bill over treatment of contractors because he’s had a history of stiffing contractors throughout his whole career."
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The government shutdown delayed $1.5 billion in disaster relief funds for Puerto Rico that the island had been waiting on for a year, a letter from a Housing and Urban Development official to Sen. Elizabeth Warren confirms. buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhip…
The government shutdown delayed $1.5 billion in disaster relief funds for Puerto Rico that the island had been waiting on for a year, a letter from a Housing and Urban Development official to Sen. Elizabeth Warren confirms. buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhip…
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Chuck Grassley: "Let's all pray that [Trump] will have wisdom to sign the bill so government doesn't shut down." Via CSPAN
Chuck Grassley: "Let's all pray that [Trump] will have wisdom to sign the bill so government doesn't shut down." Via CSPAN
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate GOP leader McConnell: Trump has 'indicated he's prepared to sign' funding bill, will declare emergency on border.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate GOP leader McConnell: Trump has 'indicated he's prepared to sign' funding bill, will declare emergency on border.
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Nancy Pelosi says she may file a legal challenge if Trump declares a national emergency. Via Politico
Nancy Pelosi says she may file a legal challenge if Trump declares a national emergency. Via Politico
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Pelosi and Schumer on a national emergency: "It is yet another demonstration of Trump’s naked contempt for the rule of law. This is not an emergency, and [Trump's] fearmongering doesn’t make it one ... The Congress will defend our constitutional authorities."
Pelosi and Schumer on a national emergency: "It is yet another demonstration of Trump’s naked contempt for the rule of law. This is not an emergency, and [Trump's] fearmongering doesn’t make it one ... The Congress will defend our constitutional authorities."
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A national emergency for the wall:
- Is unpopular
- Is more unpopular than the wall
- Is unlike past such declarations
- Likely requires lots of eminent domain
- Is predicated on a dubious 'emergency'
- Lets Trump feel unbound by checks and balances
wapo.st/2N7lVUa
A national emergency for the wall:
- Is unpopular
- Is more unpopular than the wall
- Is unlike past such declarations
- Likely requires lots of eminent domain
- Is predicated on a dubious 'emergency'
- Lets Trump feel unbound by checks and balances
wapo.st/2N7lVUa
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Flashback: February 4.
Sen. John Cornyn on a national emergency declaration: "I think it's a dangerous step. One, because of the precedent it sets. Two, because the president is going to get sued and it won't succeed in accomplishing his goal."
nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
Flashback: February 4.
Sen. John Cornyn on a national emergency declaration: "I think it's a dangerous step. One, because of the precedent it sets. Two, because the president is going to get sued and it won't succeed in accomplishing his goal."
nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
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House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "This is a gross abuse of power that cannot be tolerated ... I will fully support the enactment of a joint resolution to terminate Trump's emergency declaration ... and intend to pursue all other available legal options."
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "This is a gross abuse of power that cannot be tolerated ... I will fully support the enactment of a joint resolution to terminate Trump's emergency declaration ... and intend to pursue all other available legal options."
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The Justice Department has warned the White House a national emergency declaration is nearly certain to be blocked by the courts on, at least, a temporary basis, preventing the immediate implementation of Trump's plan to build the wall.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/natio…
The Justice Department has warned the White House a national emergency declaration is nearly certain to be blocked by the courts on, at least, a temporary basis, preventing the immediate implementation of Trump's plan to build the wall.
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Trump’s Face-Saving Way Out of Crisis Raises Fears Over Rule of Law nyti.ms/2Ecs8LQ
Trump’s Face-Saving Way Out of Crisis Raises Fears Over Rule of Law nyti.ms/2Ecs8LQ
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Trump tweet November, 20, 2014
Trump tweet November, 20, 2014
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"I wrote memos about my interactions with Trump for the same reason that Comey did: to have a contemporaneous record of conversations with a person who cannot be trusted." -- Andrew McCabe on his encounters with Trump
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
"I wrote memos about my interactions with Trump for the same reason that Comey did: to have a contemporaneous record of conversations with a person who cannot be trusted." -- Andrew McCabe on his encounters with Trump
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McCabe: "Every day brings a new low, with [Trump] exposing himself as a deliberate liar who will say whatever he pleases to get whatever he wants. If he were 'on the box' at Quantico, he would break the machine."
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
McCabe: "Every day brings a new low, with [Trump] exposing himself as a deliberate liar who will say whatever he pleases to get whatever he wants. If he were 'on the box' at Quantico, he would break the machine."
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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McCabe confirms @nytimes report that top Justice officials were so alarmed by the Comey firing that they discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office.
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McCabe confirms @nytimes report that top Justice officials were so alarmed by the Comey firing that they discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office.
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How McCabe describes Jeff Sessions, via WaPo:
* Didn't read intel reports
* Mixed up classified material with news reports
* Often overwhelmed in meetings
* Blamed immigrants for societal problems & uttered racist sentiments w/ shocking callousness
washingtonpost.com/outlook/andrew…
How McCabe describes Jeff Sessions, via WaPo:
* Didn't read intel reports
* Mixed up classified material with news reports
* Often overwhelmed in meetings
* Blamed immigrants for societal problems & uttered racist sentiments w/ shocking callousness
washingtonpost.com/outlook/andrew…
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Senate votes to confirm William Barr as attorney general.
He will oversee Mueller probe as lawmakers grow eager to see its results.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Senate votes to confirm William Barr as attorney general.
He will oversee Mueller probe as lawmakers grow eager to see its results.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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The son-in-law of Trump's attorney general is reportedly going to work in the White House counsel's office.
Conflict of interest?
cnn.com/2019/02/13/pol…
The son-in-law of Trump's attorney general is reportedly going to work in the White House counsel's office.
Conflict of interest?
cnn.com/2019/02/13/pol…
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Trump's Department of Homeland Security has *gutted task forces protecting elections from foreign meddling*.
"It's very curious why the leadership has not committed resources to prepare for the 2020 election," one DHS official says.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-dhs-gut…
Trump's Department of Homeland Security has *gutted task forces protecting elections from foreign meddling*.
"It's very curious why the leadership has not committed resources to prepare for the 2020 election," one DHS official says.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-dhs-gut…
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Adam Schiff calls the Manafort news "devastating": "It's not just that if he told the truth, it would be damaging to Manafort or Kilimnik, but it would reflect so adversely on the president that he would lose his chance of a pardon." msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
Adam Schiff calls the Manafort news "devastating": "It's not just that if he told the truth, it would be damaging to Manafort or Kilimnik, but it would reflect so adversely on the president that he would lose his chance of a pardon." msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
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Chuck Rosenberg: If there's snow on your lawn, you can safely conclude it snowed. Is that direct evidence? No. It's circumstantial—someone could've...thrown snow on your lawn...The law treats circumstantial & direct evidence of being of equal weight theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Chuck Rosenberg: If there's snow on your lawn, you can safely conclude it snowed. Is that direct evidence? No. It's circumstantial—someone could've...thrown snow on your lawn...The law treats circumstantial & direct evidence of being of equal weight theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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Democratic aides were confused at Richard Burr's claim that Christopher Steele hadn't responded to the Intel Cmte's attempts to engage. Steele submitted written answers to the panel last August. The Senate's subpoena was soon dropped.
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Democratic aides were confused at Richard Burr's claim that Christopher Steele hadn't responded to the Intel Cmte's attempts to engage. Steele submitted written answers to the panel last August. The Senate's subpoena was soon dropped.
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A Dem member of Congress has suggested that lawmakers may seek testimony from Ivanka Trump.
"Obviously there are a number of public reports about her involvement in the Trump Tower Moscow deal, and she may very well have relevant information."
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A Dem member of Congress has suggested that lawmakers may seek testimony from Ivanka Trump.
"Obviously there are a number of public reports about her involvement in the Trump Tower Moscow deal, and she may very well have relevant information."
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Top Russian military intelligence official identified as suspect in Skripal poisoning: investigative group
* Reminder that Trump has yet to impose sanctions against Russia stemming from the Skripal poisoning
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Top Russian military intelligence official identified as suspect in Skripal poisoning: investigative group
* Reminder that Trump has yet to impose sanctions against Russia stemming from the Skripal poisoning
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Trump medical report out.
Trump is 6’3” and weighs in at 243, his physician says.
We know better than this!
Trump medical report out.
Trump is 6’3” and weighs in at 243, his physician says.
We know better than this!
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Based on the report from the president's physician, Trump is now considered obese by the National Institutes of Health.
His BMI (based on a height of 6'3" and a weight of 243) is 30.4. Anything 30 or above is considered obese.
Based on the report from the president's physician, Trump is now considered obese by the National Institutes of Health.
His BMI (based on a height of 6'3" and a weight of 243) is 30.4. Anything 30 or above is considered obese.
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Sometimes Trump's tweets don't work: Tennessee Valley Authority's board of directors voted to retire the remaining coal unit at the Paradise power plant in Muhlenberg County, KY, by a vote of 7-1.
The one dissenter was a former coal industry executive appointed by Trump.
Sometimes Trump's tweets don't work: Tennessee Valley Authority's board of directors voted to retire the remaining coal unit at the Paradise power plant in Muhlenberg County, KY, by a vote of 7-1.
The one dissenter was a former coal industry executive appointed by Trump.
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Blaming Political Climate, Trumps Give Up on New Hotels. Plan to build two new mid level brands called SCION and American Idea are shelved. nytimes.com/2019/02/14/us/…
Blaming Political Climate, Trumps Give Up on New Hotels. Plan to build two new mid level brands called SCION and American Idea are shelved. nytimes.com/2019/02/14/us/…
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“The retrenchment comes as the company faces growing scrutiny from federal prosecutors and congressional investigators, and as a former employee, Michael D. Cohen, heads to prison for multiple crimes.”
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“The retrenchment comes as the company faces growing scrutiny from federal prosecutors and congressional investigators, and as a former employee, Michael D. Cohen, heads to prison for multiple crimes.”
nytimes.com/2019/02/14/us/…
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US retail sales suffer steepest drop in nine years
Yet another sign this economy is on the brink of a recession
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US retail sales suffer steepest drop in nine years
Yet another sign this economy is on the brink of a recession
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Americans are starting to file their taxes, but the refunds are coming back smaller than expected.
Hear @byHeatherLong, economics reporter for @washingtonpost, break it down for us: wnyc.org/story/winners-…
Americans are starting to file their taxes, but the refunds are coming back smaller than expected.
Hear @byHeatherLong, economics reporter for @washingtonpost, break it down for us: wnyc.org/story/winners-…
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JUST IN: House passes government funding deal in 300-128 vote; bill heads to Trump's desk for signature.
Trump has indicated that he will sign the legislation and declare a national emergency at the border. nbcnews.to/2EdFjfl
JUST IN: House passes government funding deal in 300-128 vote; bill heads to Trump's desk for signature.
Trump has indicated that he will sign the legislation and declare a national emergency at the border. nbcnews.to/2EdFjfl
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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...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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Tomorrow Trump will announce $8 billion for the wall:
$1.375B appropriations bill
Plus exec action:
$600M - Treasury's drug forfeiture fund
$2.5B - DoD's drug interdiction program
Plus emergency declaration:
$3.5B DoD construction budget
Tomorrow Trump will announce $8 billion for the wall:
$1.375B appropriations bill
Plus exec action:
$600M - Treasury's drug forfeiture fund
$2.5B - DoD's drug interdiction program
Plus emergency declaration:
$3.5B DoD construction budget
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Trump tomorrow: Declares national emergency in the morning, heads to Mar-a-Lago in the afternoon
Trump tomorrow: Declares national emergency in the morning, heads to Mar-a-Lago in the afternoon
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In a Fox and Friends appearance in 2014, Trump called Obama’s executive action on immigration impeachable and unconstitutional.
cnn.com/2019/02/14/pol…
In a Fox and Friends appearance in 2014, Trump called Obama’s executive action on immigration impeachable and unconstitutional.
cnn.com/2019/02/14/pol…
