If you paid more than $750 in federal income taxes in 2015 and 2016, you paid more than the sitting tycoon president of the United States in those years, the Times reports.
The same reportedly would be true if you paid a penny in 10 of the 15 prior years.
Flagging for Turkey-watchers.
Like the Pulitzer Prize-winning story accusing Trump of fraud, this barnburner by @susannecraig and others is a long read—filled with revelations.
Reading and digesting now.
Bookmarking: The investigation on Trump’s failed hotel deal in Azerbaijan and Trump Towers Istanbul.
“The president’s conflicts have been most evident with Turkey, where his business community and the authoritarian government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have not hesitated to leverage various Trump enterprises to their advantage.”
In a 2015 radio interview early in his campaign, Trump told Steve Bannon that his Trump Towers Istanbul was a “conflict of interest.”
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After Abrego’s release on the grounds that there was no valid order of removal, an (Trump executive branch) immigration judge issued an order correcting the so-called “Scrivener’s Errol” at 7:01 pm ET.
Abrego’s lawyers sought emergency relief on the ground of, essentially, that’s not how any of this works.
They needed before the time of Abrego’s ICE check-in by 8 am TODAY.
McConnell: "Evidence shows that people will go hungry, food pantries will be overburdened, and needless suffering will occur. That's what irreparable harm means."
McConnell:
"Last weekend, SNAP benefits lapsed for the first time in our nation's history. This is a problem that could have and should have been avoided."
That's what Judge Illston said in court last time before blocking shutdown-related mass layoffs. A follow-up hearing to extend that order is about to begin.
Check out this video for background
"All rise. Court is now in session."
Judge Illston enters the courtroom.
Judge Illston thanks those in the courtroom for working during the government shutdown.
"For many of you, I understand that it's work that's unpaid at this time."
A hearing has begun over the enforcement of a federal judge's order protecting journalists, protesters and clergy from attacks by ICE agents.
Listening live.
Judge Ellis specifying the type of testimony that she wants to hear on Monday:
"I want somebody with knowledge from ICE and somebody with knowledge from Customs and Border Patrol."
The plaintiff's attorney wants Judge Ellis to order someone within the chain of command of Operation Midway Blitz.
Judge Ellis: "I hear you. ... I at my fingertips can't tell you who's in the chain of command, who has the most knowledge and who is the best witness."