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Trump: Day 758
-170th Day at Trump Golf Club
-225th Day at Trump Property
-Disturbing Meltdown on Twitter
-Asked Abe 4 Nobel Prize Nomination
-Tower Eateries Cited for "Live Mice"
-Rented 40 Rooms to Ex-Maine Gov
-Lawsuits Mounting Over Declaration
-Protests Scheduled 4 Tomorrow
-170th Day at Trump Golf Club
-225th Day at Trump Property
-Disturbing Meltdown on Twitter
-Asked Abe 4 Nobel Prize Nomination
-Tower Eateries Cited for "Live Mice"
-Rented 40 Rooms to Ex-Maine Gov
-Lawsuits Mounting Over Declaration
-Protests Scheduled 4 Tomorrow
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Day 863 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 863 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 714 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 714 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 502 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 30 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 502 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 30 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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4 dead after Mississippi hostage standoff, shooting.
This marks the 40th mass shooting in the first 48 days in the new year.
msn.com/en-us/news/cri…
4 dead after Mississippi hostage standoff, shooting.
This marks the 40th mass shooting in the first 48 days in the new year.
msn.com/en-us/news/cri…
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Police have identified the victims whose lives were stolen during a mass shooting at a manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday.
As information emerges about this tragedy, remember and honor the victims, not the shooter.
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-met…
Police have identified the victims whose lives were stolen during a mass shooting at a manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday.
As information emerges about this tragedy, remember and honor the victims, not the shooter.
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-met…
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Democratic contenders step up calls for gun control legislation following Illinois shooting.
#NationalEmergency
cnn.it/2SEemdN
Democratic contenders step up calls for gun control legislation following Illinois shooting.
#NationalEmergency
cnn.it/2SEemdN
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In print today: the @MiamiHerald printed all of the names of kids and teens killed in the year #SinceParkland.
In print today: the @MiamiHerald printed all of the names of kids and teens killed in the year #SinceParkland.
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Day 324 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 324 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 US plans to pull out of Syria.
Here’s the ragtag group of volunteers it will leave behind.
nyti.ms/2V0bGnp?smid=n…
The US plans to pull out of Syria.
Here’s the ragtag group of volunteers it will leave behind.
nyti.ms/2V0bGnp?smid=n…
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Day 324 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 324 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 303 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 303 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
As of 12/21/2018 according to Trump admin:
➡️ 161 of 2,816 *separated kids* still in custody.
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FYI: The Trump admin has quietly resumed separating immigrant families at the border.
At one agency, the children were put into temporary foster care and shelters with little or no indication that they arrived at the border with their parents: propub.li/2QcsPvY
FYI: The Trump admin has quietly resumed separating immigrant families at the border.
At one agency, the children were put into temporary foster care and shelters with little or no indication that they arrived at the border with their parents: propub.li/2QcsPvY
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now almost 15,000 are in U.S. custody.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now almost 15,000 are in U.S. custody.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
n.pr/2BdhcL8
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Thousands more kids may have been separated from their parents at the border under the Trump administration than was previously thought, according to an internal government report.
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Thousands more kids may have been separated from their parents at the border under the Trump administration than was previously thought, according to an internal government report.
abcn.ws/2DmTr5t
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Eight immigrant families have filed lawsuits against the Trump admin, each demanding $6,000,000 in damages for what they describe as the "inexplicable cruelty" and lasting trauma to their children, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/us-news/2019/f…
Eight immigrant families have filed lawsuits against the Trump admin, each demanding $6,000,000 in damages for what they describe as the "inexplicable cruelty" and lasting trauma to their children, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/us-news/2019/f…
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Day 251 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 251 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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“I don’t care. I believe Putin,” Pres Trump allegedly said, rejecting U.S. intelligence regarding North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile capability.
McCabe says he heard this from an FBI official who was at the meeting with Trump.
“I don’t care. I believe Putin,” Pres Trump allegedly said, rejecting U.S. intelligence regarding North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile capability.
McCabe says he heard this from an FBI official who was at the meeting with Trump.
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Day 181 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 181 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 73 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 73 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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“A crime may have been committed. [Trump] may have been engaged in obstruction of justice.”
In this clip, former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe explains why he opened investigations into Trump.
“A crime may have been committed. [Trump] may have been engaged in obstruction of justice.”
In this clip, former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe explains why he opened investigations into Trump.
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During the “incredibly turbulent” time after the Comey firing, McCabe says Rosenstein brought up the possibility of removing [Trump] via the 25th Amendment. “The deputy AG was definitely very concerned about [Trump], about his capacity…”
During the “incredibly turbulent” time after the Comey firing, McCabe says Rosenstein brought up the possibility of removing [Trump] via the 25th Amendment. “The deputy AG was definitely very concerned about [Trump], about his capacity…”
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In light of the Trump Inaugural Committee problems, Catherine Cortez Masto has introduced the Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2019, legislation to increase oversight and public disclosure of how presidential inaugural committees spend funds. bit.ly/2BHn1S1
In light of the Trump Inaugural Committee problems, Catherine Cortez Masto has introduced the Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2019, legislation to increase oversight and public disclosure of how presidential inaugural committees spend funds. bit.ly/2BHn1S1
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Day 138 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 138 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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Iranian FM Zarif builds his case against Trump as “the biggest source of destabilization” in the Middle East by highlighting US complicity in Saudi crimes from bombing Yemeni civilians to killing Jamal Khashoggi. #MSC2019
Iranian FM Zarif builds his case against Trump as “the biggest source of destabilization” in the Middle East by highlighting US complicity in Saudi crimes from bombing Yemeni civilians to killing Jamal Khashoggi. #MSC2019
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Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince headed to Pakistan, the start of an Asian tour during which he will seek lucrative contracts and demonstrate he still has allies five months after the Khashoggi killing u.afp.com/JUqD
Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince headed to Pakistan, the start of an Asian tour during which he will seek lucrative contracts and demonstrate he still has allies five months after the Khashoggi killing u.afp.com/JUqD
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Day 3 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
Day 3 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
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Trump once called executive action on immigration dangerous, unconstitutional and impeachable cnn.it/2SJ7uMa
Trump once called executive action on immigration dangerous, unconstitutional and impeachable cnn.it/2SJ7uMa
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Flashback: November 19, 2014.
Mike Pence: "I think it would be a profound mistake for the President of the United States to overturn American immigration law with the stroke of a pen." Via CSPAN
Flashback: November 19, 2014.
Mike Pence: "I think it would be a profound mistake for the President of the United States to overturn American immigration law with the stroke of a pen." Via CSPAN
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@DanaBashCNN played a clip found from 2015 of W.H. chief of staff Mick Mulvaney calling executive action on immigration an "imperial presidency" that was "dangerous for everyone."
Mulvaney was a congressman at the time and attempting to defund it.
@DanaBashCNN played a clip found from 2015 of W.H. chief of staff Mick Mulvaney calling executive action on immigration an "imperial presidency" that was "dangerous for everyone."
Mulvaney was a congressman at the time and attempting to defund it.
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To @FaceTheNation GOP Rep. Will Hurd says: "In the great state of Texas we care about a little thing called private property and there's going to be over 1,000 ranchers and farmers potentially impacted if the government comes in and takes their land."
#LandGrab
To @FaceTheNation GOP Rep. Will Hurd says: "In the great state of Texas we care about a little thing called private property and there's going to be over 1,000 ranchers and farmers potentially impacted if the government comes in and takes their land."
#LandGrab
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Chris Wallace asks Stephen Miller if Trump's order violates the U.S. Constitution
Chris Wallace asks Stephen Miller if Trump's order violates the U.S. Constitution
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When asked about military construction projects that could be cut, including a middle school, Graham says, “I would say it's better for the middle school kids in KY to have a secure border...right now we've got a national emergency on our hands.”
When asked about military construction projects that could be cut, including a middle school, Graham says, “I would say it's better for the middle school kids in KY to have a secure border...right now we've got a national emergency on our hands.”
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Jim Jordan: Trump declared the border emergency "to fulfill the campaign promise"
Wasn't the campaign promise that Mexico was going to pay?
bit.ly/2TTsvjP
Jim Jordan: Trump declared the border emergency "to fulfill the campaign promise"
Wasn't the campaign promise that Mexico was going to pay?
bit.ly/2TTsvjP
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Trump is now fundraising off of declaring a national emergency to build his wall.
Reminder: Trump is using campaign donations to fund his legal defense against 18 investigations.
Trump is now fundraising off of declaring a national emergency to build his wall.
Reminder: Trump is using campaign donations to fund his legal defense against 18 investigations.
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra says the state will file a lawsuit "definitely and imminently" against the Trump admin over the emergency declaration. Via ABC
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra says the state will file a lawsuit "definitely and imminently" against the Trump admin over the emergency declaration. Via ABC
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra: "It's become clear that this is not an emergency, not only because no one believes it is, but because Donald Trump himself has said it's not." Via ABC
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra: "It's become clear that this is not an emergency, not only because no one believes it is, but because Donald Trump himself has said it's not." Via ABC
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Adam Schiff on why he said Trump's national emergency is "unconstitutional": "if we surrender the power of the purse … there will be little check and no balance left. It'll not be a separation of powers anymore, just a separation of parties."
Adam Schiff on why he said Trump's national emergency is "unconstitutional": "if we surrender the power of the purse … there will be little check and no balance left. It'll not be a separation of powers anymore, just a separation of parties."
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Sherrod Brown on Trump's emergency declaration: "He couldn't get the Mexicans to build the wall, he couldn't get Congress to vote the money in … He got turned down by Congress and then went ahead and did it." Via CNN
Sherrod Brown on Trump's emergency declaration: "He couldn't get the Mexicans to build the wall, he couldn't get Congress to vote the money in … He got turned down by Congress and then went ahead and did it." Via CNN
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“faced with the fact that he has yet to build an inch of the concrete or steel wall he promised, Trump and his campaign have started relying on a rhetorical sleight of hand: speaking the wall into existence.”
Trump playing "make believe"
washingtonpost.com/politics/finis…
“faced with the fact that he has yet to build an inch of the concrete or steel wall he promised, Trump and his campaign have started relying on a rhetorical sleight of hand: speaking the wall into existence.”
Trump playing "make believe"
washingtonpost.com/politics/finis…
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Senators have introduced the Protecting Disaster Relief Funds Act in the Senate to prevent Trump from using funds appropriated for disaster relief to fund the construction of his border wall.
Senators have introduced the Protecting Disaster Relief Funds Act in the Senate to prevent Trump from using funds appropriated for disaster relief to fund the construction of his border wall.
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Trump asks how do television networks get away with criticizing the president without “retribution”?
The answer is the 1st Amendment.
It’s part of the Constitution.
Trump asks how do television networks get away with criticizing the president without “retribution”?
The answer is the 1st Amendment.
It’s part of the Constitution.
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Trump slammed @nbcsnl as "unfair" after Alec Baldwin reprised his POTUS impersonation on the latest episode.
Trump slammed @nbcsnl as "unfair" after Alec Baldwin reprised his POTUS impersonation on the latest episode.
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"And now, a message from the President of the United States." #SNL
"And now, a message from the President of the United States." #SNL
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The Senate recessed last Thursday and members went home for 10 days.
Meanwhile, Trump is at his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida.
The Senate recessed last Thursday and members went home for 10 days.
Meanwhile, Trump is at his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Having been repeatedly warned that this invocation endangers reporters — and is manifestly untrue — Trump just keeps saying it anyway.
Having been repeatedly warned that this invocation endangers reporters — and is manifestly untrue — Trump just keeps saying it anyway.
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Per pool, Trump arrived at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, FL.
This is Trump's 170th day at a Trump golf club and 225th 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 170th day at a Trump golf club and 225th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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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 TOWER HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS
@nycHealthy inspectors found “evidence of mice or live mice” in & around the kitchen at Trump Tower’s restaurant. They noted its conditions are “conducive to attracting vermin” & “allowing vermin to exist.”
nydailynews.com/news/politics/…
TRUMP TOWER HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS
@nycHealthy inspectors found “evidence of mice or live mice” in & around the kitchen at Trump Tower’s restaurant. They noted its conditions are “conducive to attracting vermin” & “allowing vermin to exist.”
nydailynews.com/news/politics/…
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Former Maine Gov. LePage spent up to $1,100 per NIGHT in state money on stays at Trump’s hotel.
Emolument. Clause. Violation.
pressherald.com/2019/02/17/mai…
Former Maine Gov. LePage spent up to $1,100 per NIGHT in state money on stays at Trump’s hotel.
Emolument. Clause. Violation.
pressherald.com/2019/02/17/mai…
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize last year — after receiving a request from the U.S. government to do so, the Asahi newspaper reports.
reuters.com/article/us-nor…
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize last year — after receiving a request from the U.S. government to do so, the Asahi newspaper reports.
reuters.com/article/us-nor…
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Trump foreign policy under attack from all sides at European security conference washingtonpost.com/world/europe/t…
Trump foreign policy under attack from all sides at European security conference washingtonpost.com/world/europe/t…
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Pompeo does not want another UN ambassador in the mold of Haley, who will carve out their own path.
nytimes.com/2019/02/16/us/…
Pompeo does not want another UN ambassador in the mold of Haley, who will carve out their own path.
nytimes.com/2019/02/16/us/…
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A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that would impose stiff new sanctions on Russia over its meddling in US elections & aggression against Ukraine, the latest congressional effort to push Trump to ratchet up DC's response to Moscow. bit.ly/2SS6kgv
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that would impose stiff new sanctions on Russia over its meddling in US elections & aggression against Ukraine, the latest congressional effort to push Trump to ratchet up DC's response to Moscow. bit.ly/2SS6kgv
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Adam Schiff and Eliot Engel tell Politico they're actively consulting with the House General Counsel about the best way to legally compel the Trump admin to turn over docs and other info related to Trump's private discussions with Vladimir Putin.
politico.com/story/2019/02/…
Adam Schiff and Eliot Engel tell Politico they're actively consulting with the House General Counsel about the best way to legally compel the Trump admin to turn over docs and other info related to Trump's private discussions with Vladimir Putin.
politico.com/story/2019/02/…
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Cambridge Analytica employee who worked on Brexit is subpoeaned by Robert Mueller.
Brittany Kaiser - who sat next to @arron_banks at LeaveEU launch - becomes subject of Mueller inquiry into Trump-Russia collusion
theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/f…
Cambridge Analytica employee who worked on Brexit is subpoeaned by Robert Mueller.
Brittany Kaiser - who sat next to @arron_banks at LeaveEU launch - becomes subject of Mueller inquiry into Trump-Russia collusion
theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/f…
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The U.S. has spent more than $1.5 billion to develop a system that would detect biological attacks.
It still doesn't work reliably, David Willman reports.
latimes.com/politics/la-na…
The U.S. has spent more than $1.5 billion to develop a system that would detect biological attacks.
It still doesn't work reliably, David Willman reports.
latimes.com/politics/la-na…
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A new study found the U.S. fell from 6th in education and health care to now 27th.
When was the last time you heard Trump or Republicans mention either?
bigthink.com/politics-curre…
A new study found the U.S. fell from 6th in education and health care to now 27th.
When was the last time you heard Trump or Republicans mention either?
bigthink.com/politics-curre…
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Lindsey Graham says his committee will investigate McCabe’s claim that Rosenstein raised the possibility of ousting Trump through the 25th Amendment:
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Lindsey Graham says his committee will investigate McCabe’s claim that Rosenstein raised the possibility of ousting Trump through the 25th Amendment:
wapo.st/2X6RUbw
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Graham Vows to Investigate Whether ‘Bureaucratic Coup’ Tried to Oust Trump nytimes.com/2019/02/17/us/…
Graham Vows to Investigate Whether ‘Bureaucratic Coup’ Tried to Oust Trump nytimes.com/2019/02/17/us/…
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Trump tweets TODAY:
-Television networks that air jokes about Republicans should face "retribution"
-The people investigating him should be jailed
-The investigation into his campaign is "illegal" & "rigged"
-The media is "rigged," "corrupt" & the "enemy of the people"
Trump tweets TODAY:
-Television networks that air jokes about Republicans should face "retribution"
-The people investigating him should be jailed
-The investigation into his campaign is "illegal" & "rigged"
-The media is "rigged," "corrupt" & the "enemy of the people"
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It’s one of those weekends where this checklist of the four key indicators of authoritarian behavior from the book 'How Democracies Die' comes to mind
It’s one of those weekends where this checklist of the four key indicators of authoritarian behavior from the book 'How Democracies Die' comes to mind
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There’s going to be a massive protest outside of the White House at noon tomorrow. Hundreds of other cities are also holding protests to call out Trump for his rampant abuse of power.
It’s a terrible look for Trump on President’s Day.
There’s going to be a massive protest outside of the White House at noon tomorrow. Hundreds of other cities are also holding protests to call out Trump for his rampant abuse of power.
It’s a terrible look for Trump on President’s Day.
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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:
