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Trump: Day 772
-Claims That He's "an Innocent Man'
-Lies About Cutting Military Spending
-Bolton Admits Opinion is Worthless
-Nadler to Request Docs From 60+
-Rand Paul 2 Disapprove Declaration
-$323B in Tax Bills Can't Be Deducted
-Blames Cohen 4 No Deal with NoKo
-Claims That He's "an Innocent Man'
-Lies About Cutting Military Spending
-Bolton Admits Opinion is Worthless
-Nadler to Request Docs From 60+
-Rand Paul 2 Disapprove Declaration
-$323B in Tax Bills Can't Be Deducted
-Blames Cohen 4 No Deal with NoKo
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Day 877 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 877 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 728 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 728 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 516 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 16 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 516 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 16 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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"We need to work on disrupting the us-versus-them narrative the gun lobby likes to peddle. Keeping the pressure on legislators is working, but it's going to take a sustained effort to see real change." nuvo.net/voices/canon-w…
"We need to work on disrupting the us-versus-them narrative the gun lobby likes to peddle. Keeping the pressure on legislators is working, but it's going to take a sustained effort to see real change." nuvo.net/voices/canon-w…
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A CA woman whose husband died last month found the bodies of her daughter, 19, and her daughter’s boyfriend, 19, in her yard.
The boy, described as controlling, shot and killed the girl and himself. No word on how he accessed a loaded handgun. people.com/crime/californ…
A CA woman whose husband died last month found the bodies of her daughter, 19, and her daughter’s boyfriend, 19, in her yard.
The boy, described as controlling, shot and killed the girl and himself. No word on how he accessed a loaded handgun. people.com/crime/californ…
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Take a few minutes this weekend to listen to how some doctors are taking on the gun lobby and taking a stand against gun violence in America. buff.ly/2HbNiLQ
Take a few minutes this weekend to listen to how some doctors are taking on the gun lobby and taking a stand against gun violence in America. buff.ly/2HbNiLQ
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“I was trying to get him but when I was just about to grab [my puppy], he shot him in his head," said Mississippi 12-year-old Kaylee Wilkerson. “I saw the hole in his head and blood dripping down the driveway."
Only if the dog had a gun, amiright?
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“I was trying to get him but when I was just about to grab [my puppy], he shot him in his head," said Mississippi 12-year-old Kaylee Wilkerson. “I saw the hole in his head and blood dripping down the driveway."
Only if the dog had a gun, amiright?
knoe.com/content/news/I…
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Day 338 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 338 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 338 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 338 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 317 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families. As of 2/6/2019:
➡️ 6 of 2,816 *separated kids* "not eligible" to release
➡️ 87 weren't separated from parent, parent is danger, or declined reunification
Day 317 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families. As of 2/6/2019:
➡️ 6 of 2,816 *separated kids* "not eligible" to release
➡️ 87 weren't separated from parent, parent is danger, or declined reunification
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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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29 parents from across Central America who were separated from their children by U.S. immigration agents last year crossed the U.S. border on Saturday, demanding asylum hearings that might allow them to reunite with their children. wapo.st/2Tn4uEO
29 parents from across Central America who were separated from their children by U.S. immigration agents last year crossed the U.S. border on Saturday, demanding asylum hearings that might allow them to reunite with their children. wapo.st/2Tn4uEO
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"At least five of the women who were assaulted — in one case, bound with duct tape, raped and stabbed — were attacked not by migrant smugglers, but by on-duty Border Patrol agents and Customs officers."
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"At least five of the women who were assaulted — in one case, bound with duct tape, raped and stabbed — were attacked not by migrant smugglers, but by on-duty Border Patrol agents and Customs officers."
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Day 265 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 265 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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@margbrennan: Kim Jong Un toured Hanoi hotspots. He no longer looks like a pariah. Didn't he gain from this?
BOLTON: I don't think that's [Trump's] view
CBS: Do you actually believe that?
B: His view is he gave nothing away. That's what matters
@margbrennan: Kim Jong Un toured Hanoi hotspots. He no longer looks like a pariah. Didn't he gain from this?
BOLTON: I don't think that's [Trump's] view
CBS: Do you actually believe that?
B: His view is he gave nothing away. That's what matters
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For 2nd time, Bolton won’t defend Trump on the merits👇
TAPPER: Do you take Kim Jong Un at his word, like Trump does re: Warmbier's death?
BOLTON: [Trump] takes him at his word
T: How about you?
B: My opinion doesn't matter. That's his view
For 2nd time, Bolton won’t defend Trump on the merits👇
TAPPER: Do you take Kim Jong Un at his word, like Trump does re: Warmbier's death?
BOLTON: [Trump] takes him at his word
T: How about you?
B: My opinion doesn't matter. That's his view
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Bolton struggled to defend Trump's comment about taking Kim's word that he wasn't involved in Warmbier's death
"When he says 'I'm going to take him at his word,' it doesn't mean he accepts it as reality. It means he accepts that's what Kim said"
Bolton struggled to defend Trump's comment about taking Kim's word that he wasn't involved in Warmbier's death
"When he says 'I'm going to take him at his word,' it doesn't mean he accepts it as reality. It means he accepts that's what Kim said"
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Schiff also noticed that National Security Adviser Bolton distanced himself from Trump: "He couldn't even agree w/his own POTUS... This is the result of a POTUS that’s not prepared for these kinds of negotiations & is flying by seat of his pants.”
Schiff also noticed that National Security Adviser Bolton distanced himself from Trump: "He couldn't even agree w/his own POTUS... This is the result of a POTUS that’s not prepared for these kinds of negotiations & is flying by seat of his pants.”
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy contradicts Trump, saying "North Korea murdered" Otto Warmbier and "I think Kim knew what happened, which was wrong." Via ABC
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy contradicts Trump, saying "North Korea murdered" Otto Warmbier and "I think Kim knew what happened, which was wrong." Via ABC
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TRUMP: The reason I made a concession to North Korea without getting anything in return is because I wanted to cut military spending
ALSO TRUMP: *brags about spending more money on the military than ever before*
TRUMP: The reason I made a concession to North Korea without getting anything in return is because I wanted to cut military spending
ALSO TRUMP: *brags about spending more money on the military than ever before*
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Wait. Trump's claiming that Cohen’s testimony partially contributed to him not getting a deal with North Korea?
Wait. Trump's claiming that Cohen’s testimony partially contributed to him not getting a deal with North Korea?
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Day 195 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 195 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 87 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 87 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 5 since Michael Cohen publicly testified before the House implicating Donald Trump in the following crimes:
-Campaign Finance Violations
-Tax Fraud
-Insurance Fraud
-Bank Fraud
-Perjury
-Obstruction of Justice
-False Statements
-Self-Dealing
Day 5 since Michael Cohen publicly testified before the House implicating Donald Trump in the following crimes:
-Campaign Finance Violations
-Tax Fraud
-Insurance Fraud
-Bank Fraud
-Perjury
-Obstruction of Justice
-False Statements
-Self-Dealing
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Trump’s own Justice Department implicated him in two felonies, with prosecutors writing in filings that Cohen “acted in coordination and at the direction of” Trump in hush-money scandal
Trump’s own Justice Department implicated him in two felonies, with prosecutors writing in filings that Cohen “acted in coordination and at the direction of” Trump in hush-money scandal
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Michael Cohen's team is working to find drafts of a false statement he made to Congress about the Trump Tower Moscow project in 2017 "that would reflect who edited what, and turn them over to lawmakers," WaPo reports. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Michael Cohen's team is working to find drafts of a false statement he made to Congress about the Trump Tower Moscow project in 2017 "that would reflect who edited what, and turn them over to lawmakers," WaPo reports. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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Lawmakers are investigating whether Cohen was involved in any discussions about possible pardons — which they view as a potentially ripe area of inquiry into whether anyone sought to obstruct justice, people familiar with the matter tell WaPo. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Lawmakers are investigating whether Cohen was involved in any discussions about possible pardons — which they view as a potentially ripe area of inquiry into whether anyone sought to obstruct justice, people familiar with the matter tell WaPo. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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Stephanopoulos: "Do you think [Trump] obstructed justice?"
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "Yes, I do. It's very clear that [Trump] obstructed justice."
Via ABC
Stephanopoulos: "Do you think [Trump] obstructed justice?"
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "Yes, I do. It's very clear that [Trump] obstructed justice."
Via ABC
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House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "What we learned from the Cohen testimony is he directly implicated [Trump] in various crimes both while seeking the office of president and while in the White House."
Via ABC
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "What we learned from the Cohen testimony is he directly implicated [Trump] in various crimes both while seeking the office of president and while in the White House."
Via ABC
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House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "Tomorrow we will be issuing document requests to over 60 different people and individuals from the White House, to the Department of Justice, Donald Trump Jr. ... to begin investigations."
Via ABC
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "Tomorrow we will be issuing document requests to over 60 different people and individuals from the White House, to the Department of Justice, Donald Trump Jr. ... to begin investigations."
Via ABC
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The House Judiciary Committee this week plans to request documents from:
- Allen Weisselberg
- Don Jr.
- Eric Trump
- Rhona Graff
- Jared Kushner
- Ivanka Trump
- John Kelly
- Don McGahn
and 50+ more.
wsj.com/articles/house…
The House Judiciary Committee this week plans to request documents from:
- Allen Weisselberg
- Don Jr.
- Eric Trump
- Rhona Graff
- Jared Kushner
- Ivanka Trump
- John Kelly
- Don McGahn
and 50+ more.
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Adam Schiff says that he wants his Committee to talk with banks and people with financial ties to Trump, like Deutsche Bank and Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg.
He also says he wants to talk to people connected to Trump Tower Moscow.
Via CBS
Adam Schiff says that he wants his Committee to talk with banks and people with financial ties to Trump, like Deutsche Bank and Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg.
He also says he wants to talk to people connected to Trump Tower Moscow.
Via CBS
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Adam Schiff says his committee is looking into Trump's personal businesses, including allegations that "Russians have been laundering money through the Trump Organization."
Adam Schiff says his committee is looking into Trump's personal businesses, including allegations that "Russians have been laundering money through the Trump Organization."
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Mark Warner said lawmakers have found "enormous amounts of evidence" into potential collusion between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia. politi.co/2Tn6psZ
Mark Warner said lawmakers have found "enormous amounts of evidence" into potential collusion between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia. politi.co/2Tn6psZ
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Day 152 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 152 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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Doctor with dual US citizenship tortured in Saudi Arabia: report hill.cm/OWL3trf
Doctor with dual US citizenship tortured in Saudi Arabia: report hill.cm/OWL3trf
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Day 17 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
"I didn't need to do this"
Day 17 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
"I didn't need to do this"
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Rep. Justin Amash, one of 13 Republicans to oppose Trump's emergency declaration: "[He] doesn't get to decide that he can override Congress simply because Congress doesn’t do what he wants."
Via CNN
Rep. Justin Amash, one of 13 Republicans to oppose Trump's emergency declaration: "[He] doesn't get to decide that he can override Congress simply because Congress doesn’t do what he wants."
Via CNN
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Rand Paul will vote to disapprove of national emergency, clinching bipartisan majority on disapproval resolution this month.
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
Rand Paul will vote to disapprove of national emergency, clinching bipartisan majority on disapproval resolution this month.
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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Rand Paul becomes vote 51, all-but ensuring Trump will have to veto resolution of disapproval to block his emergency declaration on border wall bgdailynews.com/news/sen-paul-…
Rand Paul becomes vote 51, all-but ensuring Trump will have to veto resolution of disapproval to block his emergency declaration on border wall bgdailynews.com/news/sen-paul-…
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This “SNL” clip reel of Trump's unhinged “speech” at #CPAC is an extraordinary document of our time.
Hard to believe this happened in real life yesterday.
This “SNL” clip reel of Trump's unhinged “speech” at #CPAC is an extraordinary document of our time.
Hard to believe this happened in real life yesterday.
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Trump to CPAC on Dems:
“so far out of the mainstream”
Americans to NBC/WSJ poll:
—63% say GOP out of mainstream on climate change, 54% on abortion, 52% on health care, 50% on immigration
—51% or more say Dems are in the mainstream on each issue
cnbc.com/id/105771412
Trump to CPAC on Dems:
“so far out of the mainstream”
Americans to NBC/WSJ poll:
—63% say GOP out of mainstream on climate change, 54% on abortion, 52% on health care, 50% on immigration
—51% or more say Dems are in the mainstream on each issue
cnbc.com/id/105771412
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“Acquiescence to Trump is now the defining trait of the Republican Party more than two years into his presidency — overwhelming and at times erasing principles that conservatives viewed as the foundation of the party”
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“Acquiescence to Trump is now the defining trait of the Republican Party more than two years into his presidency — overwhelming and at times erasing principles that conservatives viewed as the foundation of the party”
washingtonpost.com/politics/were-…
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In an effort to get through to a man who is openly hostile to them, Trump's intel chiefs have built their briefings to him around a very basic question: Who is winning? Our look inside the fight to communicate with Trump. nytimes.com/2019/03/03/us/…
In an effort to get through to a man who is openly hostile to them, Trump's intel chiefs have built their briefings to him around a very basic question: Who is winning? Our look inside the fight to communicate with Trump. nytimes.com/2019/03/03/us/…
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Trump complains that US generals "don’t understand business": report hill.cm/UjoGt7f
Trump complains that US generals "don’t understand business": report hill.cm/UjoGt7f
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About 10.9 million people will lose out on the deduction for state and local taxes this year thanks to the Republican tax overhaul. These taxpayers collectively have $323 billion in state and local tax bills that can't be deducted.
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About 10.9 million people will lose out on the deduction for state and local taxes this year thanks to the Republican tax overhaul. These taxpayers collectively have $323 billion in state and local tax bills that can't be deducted.
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A brawl between “rowdy punters” in the audience disrupts effort to hold boxing match at Trump Turnberry. thescottishsun.co.uk/news/world-new…
A brawl between “rowdy punters” in the audience disrupts effort to hold boxing match at Trump Turnberry. thescottishsun.co.uk/news/world-new…
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Prosecutors are recommending as much as a year in jail for members of the Pro-Trump Proud Boys extremist gang, two of whom have pleaded guilty so far to charges stemming from a vicious attack outside a GOP event in Manhattan late last year.
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Prosecutors are recommending as much as a year in jail for members of the Pro-Trump Proud Boys extremist gang, two of whom have pleaded guilty so far to charges stemming from a vicious attack outside a GOP event in Manhattan late last year.
m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c…
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Daniel Loepp, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, earned total compensation of $19.2 million in 2018, a 43 percent increase from $13.42 million in 2017
Who's "winning"?
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Daniel Loepp, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, earned total compensation of $19.2 million in 2018, a 43 percent increase from $13.42 million in 2017
Who's "winning"?
crainsdetroit.com/health-care/bl…
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The number of registered voters who "strongly disapprove" of Trump has been on the rise, according to a series of polls conducted by The Hill.
Trump's strong disapproval is now back up to 40%.
thehill.com/hilltv/what-am…
The number of registered voters who "strongly disapprove" of Trump has been on the rise, according to a series of polls conducted by The Hill.
Trump's strong disapproval is now back up to 40%.
thehill.com/hilltv/what-am…
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Monday at the WH: Trump addresses state attorneys general. He also signs an Executive Order to assist military personnel & veterans to transition into the Merchant Marine.
Trump begins day with photo op w/ NCAA FCS Champ North Dakota State Bison.
Monday at the WH: Trump addresses state attorneys general. He also signs an Executive Order to assist military personnel & veterans to transition into the Merchant Marine.
Trump begins day with photo op w/ NCAA FCS Champ North Dakota State Bison.
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Wait. Is this a reference to the Eddie Murphy “Nutty Professor” remake?
Wait. Is this a reference to the Eddie Murphy “Nutty Professor” remake?
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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:
