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Trump: Day 776
-Denies Campaign Finance Illegality
-Manafort Sentenced to 47 Months
-Judge Rules Wilbur Ross Broke Law
-Kushner Met Privately With Saudis
-US Trade Deficit Hits 10 Year High
-General Sz ISIS Fight 'Far From Over'
-Taps Military Pay & Pensions 4 Wall
-Denies Campaign Finance Illegality
-Manafort Sentenced to 47 Months
-Judge Rules Wilbur Ross Broke Law
-Kushner Met Privately With Saudis
-US Trade Deficit Hits 10 Year High
-General Sz ISIS Fight 'Far From Over'
-Taps Military Pay & Pensions 4 Wall
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Day 881 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 881 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 732 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 732 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 520 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 12 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 520 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 12 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Real-time American gun violence data for the year:
•2,443 gun deaths
•4,177 gun injuries
•93 children shot
•385 teenagers shot
•327 armed home invasions
•220 incidents of defensive gun use
•259 unintentional shootings
•51 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
Real-time American gun violence data for the year:
•2,443 gun deaths
•4,177 gun injuries
•93 children shot
•385 teenagers shot
•327 armed home invasions
•220 incidents of defensive gun use
•259 unintentional shootings
•51 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
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States with stricter gun control regulations have fewer mass shootings hill.cm/NVFs36h
States with stricter gun control regulations have fewer mass shootings hill.cm/NVFs36h
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Road-rage altercations involving guns are on the rise in the U.S., and more than doubled between 2015 and 2016:
Road-rage altercations involving guns are on the rise in the U.S., and more than doubled between 2015 and 2016:
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Every year:
◾️ More than 36K people are killed with guns
◾️ 100K are shot & injured
◾️ Over 3,200 kids develop a physical disability due to a firearm-related injury
It's past time to fund research to study this public health crisis.
Every year:
◾️ More than 36K people are killed with guns
◾️ 100K are shot & injured
◾️ Over 3,200 kids develop a physical disability due to a firearm-related injury
It's past time to fund research to study this public health crisis.
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Day 342 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 342 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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US Gen. Votel contradicts Trump on:
• ISIS (fight “far from over”)
• Syria (No Full Withdrawal)
• Afghanistan (No order to Withdraw)
cnn.it/2TzkR0P
US Gen. Votel contradicts Trump on:
• ISIS (fight “far from over”)
• Syria (No Full Withdrawal)
• Afghanistan (No order to Withdraw)
cnn.it/2TzkR0P
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Day 342 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 342 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 321 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 321 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"
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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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Rep Lauren Underwood said this AM on @MSNBC Kirstjen Nielsen still hasn't provided the stats she requested about the numbers of children separated from families and still in custody. "Sec'y Nielsen was unwilling to be candid & up front about what's going on at the border."
Rep Lauren Underwood said this AM on @MSNBC Kirstjen Nielsen still hasn't provided the stats she requested about the numbers of children separated from families and still in custody. "Sec'y Nielsen was unwilling to be candid & up front about what's going on at the border."
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Day 269 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 269 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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Reconstruction at North Korea’s Tongchang-ri missile facility has been completed, according to satellite images wsj.com/articles/north…
Reconstruction at North Korea’s Tongchang-ri missile facility has been completed, according to satellite images wsj.com/articles/north…
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Trump said he was disappointed in some of the recent activity in North Korea but didn't say what he would do about it: "We'll let you know in about a year."
Wait. A year???
Trump said he was disappointed in some of the recent activity in North Korea but didn't say what he would do about it: "We'll let you know in about a year."
Wait. A year???
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"Not My Fault" says Trump as he struggles to explain lack of progress on North Korea and trade... Is anything Trump's fault?
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"Not My Fault" says Trump as he struggles to explain lack of progress on North Korea and trade... Is anything Trump's fault?
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'Artificial' tremor detected in North Korean mining town
The Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) said it was "artificial" seismic activity, presumed to be the result of an explosion inside a mine." koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/201…
'Artificial' tremor detected in North Korean mining town
The Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) said it was "artificial" seismic activity, presumed to be the result of an explosion inside a mine." koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/201…
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Day 199 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 199 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 91 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 91 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 9 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 9 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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Somebody should tell Michael Cohen because that’s one of the crimes he’s going to jail for!
Somebody should tell Michael Cohen because that’s one of the crimes he’s going to jail for!
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Trump, in his tweet, is now apparently defending the hush money payments to silence women during the campaign.
Flashback: Last April, Trump claimed he didn't know about the payments.
Trump, in his tweet, is now apparently defending the hush money payments to silence women during the campaign.
Flashback: Last April, Trump claimed he didn't know about the payments.
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Michael Cohen sues Trump Org, says he has millions of dollars of unreimbursed legal fees related to Mueller, etc., that Trump Org is responsible for.
Michael Cohen sues Trump Org, says he has millions of dollars of unreimbursed legal fees related to Mueller, etc., that Trump Org is responsible for.
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Money man Allen Weisselberg has always been content to work behind the scenes. But his knowledge of nearly every penny taken in and spent by the Trump Organization for decades has thrust him into the spotlight. apne.ws/P9F2j5I
Money man Allen Weisselberg has always been content to work behind the scenes. But his knowledge of nearly every penny taken in and spent by the Trump Organization for decades has thrust him into the spotlight. apne.ws/P9F2j5I
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Via @TimOBrien, all of the hidden fraud in Trump's past is starting to surface like worms out of the ground after a rainstorm.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
Via @TimOBrien, all of the hidden fraud in Trump's past is starting to surface like worms out of the ground after a rainstorm.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
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Rep. Dina Titus: "I believe that in the end it will be very clear that [Trump] used public money to get private profit." goo.gl/omd8u4
Rep. Dina Titus: "I believe that in the end it will be very clear that [Trump] used public money to get private profit." goo.gl/omd8u4
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Asked if the House investigation of Trump admin risks "overreach," Nancy Pelosi replies, "No. This is our constitutional responsibility."
"If we were not to exercise oversight over the Executive Branch, we would be delinquent in our duties."
Asked if the House investigation of Trump admin risks "overreach," Nancy Pelosi replies, "No. This is our constitutional responsibility."
"If we were not to exercise oversight over the Executive Branch, we would be delinquent in our duties."
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He's deleted it, but to be clear: This is an anchor on Fox Business Network retweeting a call to charge members of Congress with a crime punishable by death for the offense of investigating Trump.
He's deleted it, but to be clear: This is an anchor on Fox Business Network retweeting a call to charge members of Congress with a crime punishable by death for the offense of investigating Trump.
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Rashida Tlaib says that she'll introduce a resolution this month calling on the Judiciary Committee to formally begin impeachment proceedings.
nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
Rashida Tlaib says that she'll introduce a resolution this month calling on the Judiciary Committee to formally begin impeachment proceedings.
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Day 156 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 156 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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The body of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have been burned, according to recent reports
The body of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have been burned, according to recent reports
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Thirty-six nations condemn Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a rare censure of the oil-rich kingdom at the UN Human Rights Council. #WorldNews rappler.com/world/global-a…
Thirty-six nations condemn Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a rare censure of the oil-rich kingdom at the UN Human Rights Council. #WorldNews rappler.com/world/global-a…
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Day 21 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 21 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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White House officials are worried the number of GOP senators supporting the resolution to overturn Trump's national emergency could grow. So they're sending a message that this will affect their standing with POTUS, and could lead to primary fights. cnn.com/2019/03/07/pol…
White House officials are worried the number of GOP senators supporting the resolution to overturn Trump's national emergency could grow. So they're sending a message that this will affect their standing with POTUS, and could lead to primary fights. cnn.com/2019/03/07/pol…
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65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's emergency declaration.
Just 33% support it.
71% of independents are opposed according to Monmouth.
65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's emergency declaration.
Just 33% support it.
71% of independents are opposed according to Monmouth.
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The Pentagon is planning to tap $1 billion in leftover funds from military pay and pension accounts to help Donald Trump pay for his long-sought border wall, a top Senate Democrat said Thursday." apnews.com/ba6c2bc1fa0243…
The Pentagon is planning to tap $1 billion in leftover funds from military pay and pension accounts to help Donald Trump pay for his long-sought border wall, a top Senate Democrat said Thursday." apnews.com/ba6c2bc1fa0243…
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Kelly again contradicted Trump on his views of immigrants crossing the border illegally, saying they’re “overwhelmingly” not criminals. nytimes.com/2019/03/07/us/…
Kelly again contradicted Trump on his views of immigrants crossing the border illegally, saying they’re “overwhelmingly” not criminals. nytimes.com/2019/03/07/us/…
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”Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross acted in ‘bad faith,’ broke several laws and violated the constitutional underpinning of representative democracy when he added a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.“
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
”Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross acted in ‘bad faith,’ broke several laws and violated the constitutional underpinning of representative democracy when he added a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.“
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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March 14 is shaping up to be a big hearing day:
-Wilbur Ross will testify at Oversight Committee on the 2020 Census.
-Mnuchin to testify before Ways and Means on 3/14 on Trump's 2020 budget.
-Felix Sater at Intelligence Committee on Trump Tower Moscow.
March 14 is shaping up to be a big hearing day:
-Wilbur Ross will testify at Oversight Committee on the 2020 Census.
-Mnuchin to testify before Ways and Means on 3/14 on Trump's 2020 budget.
-Felix Sater at Intelligence Committee on Trump Tower Moscow.
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Konstantin Kilimnik won’t be in the courtroom when Paul Manafort is sentenced, but his presence will be felt. As @brett_forrest explains, Manafort lied about his ties to Kilimnik, a transgression that might be discussed before the sentencing. tinyurl.com/y3lxwj6x
Konstantin Kilimnik won’t be in the courtroom when Paul Manafort is sentenced, but his presence will be felt. As @brett_forrest explains, Manafort lied about his ties to Kilimnik, a transgression that might be discussed before the sentencing. tinyurl.com/y3lxwj6x
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@KenDilanianNBC reported on MSNBC that Paul Manafort "gave a fairly short statement in which he did not apologize, did not seem to express remorse."
"He said, 'To say that I have been humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement.'"
@KenDilanianNBC reported on MSNBC that Paul Manafort "gave a fairly short statement in which he did not apologize, did not seem to express remorse."
"He said, 'To say that I have been humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement.'"
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Paul Manafort was sentenced to *only* 47 months.
Story not over: Manafort faces up to 10 years next week in D.C.
washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…
Paul Manafort was sentenced to *only* 47 months.
Story not over: Manafort faces up to 10 years next week in D.C.
washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…
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Ex-federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner reacts to the Manafort sentencing: "As a former prosecutor, I'm embarrassed. As an American, I'm upset ... I am just as disappointed with Judge Ellis ... It's an outrage and it's disrespectful of the American people."
Ex-federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner reacts to the Manafort sentencing: "As a former prosecutor, I'm embarrassed. As an American, I'm upset ... I am just as disappointed with Judge Ellis ... It's an outrage and it's disrespectful of the American people."
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The Russia investigation:
* Manafort: Sentenced.
* Roger Stone: Charged.
* Cohen: Sentenced.
* Pinedo: Sentenced
* Papadopoulos: Sentenced.
* van der Zwaan: Sentenced.
* Gates: Pleaded guilty.
* Flynn: Pleaded guilty.
* Patten: Pleaded guilty.
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
The Russia investigation:
* Manafort: Sentenced.
* Roger Stone: Charged.
* Cohen: Sentenced.
* Pinedo: Sentenced
* Papadopoulos: Sentenced.
* van der Zwaan: Sentenced.
* Gates: Pleaded guilty.
* Flynn: Pleaded guilty.
* Patten: Pleaded guilty.
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
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Rod Rosenstein, the outgoing deputy A.G., closed a speech today with this line: "Finally, in the spirit of promoting a culture of integrity, I want to leave you with the wisdom of this ancient proverb: if you desire to know a person’s character, consider his friends."
Rod Rosenstein, the outgoing deputy A.G., closed a speech today with this line: "Finally, in the spirit of promoting a culture of integrity, I want to leave you with the wisdom of this ancient proverb: if you desire to know a person’s character, consider his friends."
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Embassy Staffers Say Jared Kushner Shut Them Out of Saudi Meetings thedailybeast.com/embassy-staffe…
Embassy Staffers Say Jared Kushner Shut Them Out of Saudi Meetings thedailybeast.com/embassy-staffe…
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CREW has filed a request for an investigation into the granting of Jared Kushner's security clearance, against the recommendation of specialists.
CREW also requested a probe into the granting of security clearances to approx. 30 other staffers.
CREW has filed a request for an investigation into the granting of Jared Kushner's security clearance, against the recommendation of specialists.
CREW also requested a probe into the granting of security clearances to approx. 30 other staffers.
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*U.S. Household Net Worth dropped $3.73T in 4th Quarter of 2018.
That's trillion with a "T"!
*U.S. Household Net Worth dropped $3.73T in 4th Quarter of 2018.
That's trillion with a "T"!
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Trump promised to save manufacturing jobs. Then Republicans passed a massive tax break for corporations like @GM.
The result? GM raked in billions in profits and STILL closed plants across the country, leaving thousands of Americans jobless.
Trump promised to save manufacturing jobs. Then Republicans passed a massive tax break for corporations like @GM.
The result? GM raked in billions in profits and STILL closed plants across the country, leaving thousands of Americans jobless.
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Trump made misguided promises to cut the trade deficit even as he pursued economic stimulus that was bound to expand it.
Now, the bigger deficit likely will push him to cut a deal with China, @dleelatimes writes. latimes.com/business/la-fi…
Trump made misguided promises to cut the trade deficit even as he pursued economic stimulus that was bound to expand it.
Now, the bigger deficit likely will push him to cut a deal with China, @dleelatimes writes. latimes.com/business/la-fi…
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Trump's tariff war with China hurt China's economy and reduced its demand for US goods, thereby actually helping to increase America's trade deficit rather than reduce it. @jimtankersley @AnaSwanson nyti.ms/2TzXX9H?smid=n…
Trump's tariff war with China hurt China's economy and reduced its demand for US goods, thereby actually helping to increase America's trade deficit rather than reduce it. @jimtankersley @AnaSwanson nyti.ms/2TzXX9H?smid=n…
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Chinese officials are becoming wary of a quick trade deal, with the abrupt end to Trump's Hanoi summit serving as a cautionary tale
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Chinese officials are becoming wary of a quick trade deal, with the abrupt end to Trump's Hanoi summit serving as a cautionary tale
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China's Huawei sues to challenge US security law apnews.com/0a072886fe6a49…
China's Huawei sues to challenge US security law apnews.com/0a072886fe6a49…
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Trump received $1,880 portrait of himself made out of gemstones from prime minister of Vietnam
Emolument clause?
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Trump received $1,880 portrait of himself made out of gemstones from prime minister of Vietnam
Emolument clause?
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This is an embarrassment and an outrage --> The State Department offered a Finnish journalist an award for international women in courage. Then the award was revoked after her anti-Trump social media posts. foreignpolicy.com/2019/03/07/u-s…
This is an embarrassment and an outrage --> The State Department offered a Finnish journalist an award for international women in courage. Then the award was revoked after her anti-Trump social media posts. foreignpolicy.com/2019/03/07/u-s…
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“Socialism!” Trump revives an old battle cry against Democrats as he gears up for re-election.
Similar attacks were used against Social Security and Medicare. Now Trump is plastering the label on the Green New Deal and Medicare for all.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
“Socialism!” Trump revives an old battle cry against Democrats as he gears up for re-election.
Similar attacks were used against Social Security and Medicare. Now Trump is plastering the label on the Green New Deal and Medicare for all.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Todays, Senate Republicans voted to confirm a 40-year-old lawyer -- who repeatedly led efforts to make it harder to vote -- to be a lifetime U.S. circuit court judge.
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Todays, Senate Republicans voted to confirm a 40-year-old lawyer -- who repeatedly led efforts to make it harder to vote -- to be a lifetime U.S. circuit court judge.
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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:
