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Trump: Day 752
-Manafort Hearing Reveals Collusion
-Sued by Former WH Aide Cliff Sims
-Pushing to Expand Detention Caps
-Called 'Disillusioned' by El Paso Co.
-CA Gov Pulling Troops From Border
-Work Days Don't Start Before 11AM
-Deal Reached 2 Avoid Shutdown
-Manafort Hearing Reveals Collusion
-Sued by Former WH Aide Cliff Sims
-Pushing to Expand Detention Caps
-Called 'Disillusioned' by El Paso Co.
-CA Gov Pulling Troops From Border
-Work Days Don't Start Before 11AM
-Deal Reached 2 Avoid Shutdown
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Day 857 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 857 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 708 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 708 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 496 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 36 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 496 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 36 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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There have been 9 mass shootings (4+ shot and/or killed, not including shooter) in the 10 days of February, bringing this year's mass shooting total to 36.
Monthly totals, thus far:
Jan: 27 mass shootings
Feb: 9 mass shootings
There have been 9 mass shootings (4+ shot and/or killed, not including shooter) in the 10 days of February, bringing this year's mass shooting total to 36.
Monthly totals, thus far:
Jan: 27 mass shootings
Feb: 9 mass shootings
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Real-time US gun violence numbers for first 6 weeks of 2019:
•1,550 gun deaths
•2,750 gun injuries
•58 children killed/injured
•257 teenagers killed/injured
•225 armed home invasions
•138 incidents of defensive use
•169 unintentional shootings
•36 mass shootings
Real-time US gun violence numbers for first 6 weeks of 2019:
•1,550 gun deaths
•2,750 gun injuries
•58 children killed/injured
•257 teenagers killed/injured
•225 armed home invasions
•138 incidents of defensive use
•169 unintentional shootings
•36 mass shootings
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it has confirmed 5 dead after a shooting.
This would mark the 37th mass shooting...
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it has confirmed 5 dead after a shooting.
This would mark the 37th mass shooting...
bit.ly/2GDaqm1?utm_me…
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@manueloliver00 is making sure that Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz who tried to silence him and other Parkland parents in a hearing on gun violence is not re-elected
@manueloliver00 is making sure that Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz who tried to silence him and other Parkland parents in a hearing on gun violence is not re-elected
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A 17-year-old who survived a mass shooting is running for office in Houston, Texas. There are well over 100,000 people in his district.
During this black history month we must echo the name @MarcelMcClinton in his effort to win
A 17-year-old who survived a mass shooting is running for office in Houston, Texas. There are well over 100,000 people in his district.
During this black history month we must echo the name @MarcelMcClinton in his effort to win
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Here is @MarcelMcClinton last year talking about the Second Amendment and gun violence:
#MarcelForHouston
Here is @MarcelMcClinton last year talking about the Second Amendment and gun violence:
#MarcelForHouston
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Why do we need universal background checks? Because every year millions of guns are advertised for sale online, with the purchasers never going through a background check.
Why do we need universal background checks? Because every year millions of guns are advertised for sale online, with the purchasers never going through a background check.
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“There is a distinct possibility that we could have enough Republicans to get to 60 [votes],” Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey on a new push to pressure his chamber to act on passing background checks.
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“There is a distinct possibility that we could have enough Republicans to get to 60 [votes],” Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey on a new push to pressure his chamber to act on passing background checks.
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Day 318 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 318 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 Trump administration says it “strongly opposes" a bill that would direct the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces from the Saudi-led conflict in Yemen, threatening to veto a measure the House plans to vote on later this week.
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The Trump administration says it “strongly opposes" a bill that would direct the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces from the Saudi-led conflict in Yemen, threatening to veto a measure the House plans to vote on later this week.
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Day 318 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 318 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 297 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 297 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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Dem push to lower detention cap comes as ICE has regularly blown past the current level of 40,500 beds - as high as 49K+ earlier this month. @SenJeffMerkley office says admin “not coming to the table with clean hands” on negotiating detention beds washingtonpost.com/business/econo…
Dem push to lower detention cap comes as ICE has regularly blown past the current level of 40,500 beds - as high as 49K+ earlier this month. @SenJeffMerkley office says admin “not coming to the table with clean hands” on negotiating detention beds washingtonpost.com/business/econo…
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Stephen Miller had a call with surrogates arguing against any limit on detention beds and saying more beds are needed, per person on call. Lots of harsh rhetoric toward Democrats.
Stephen Miller had a call with surrogates arguing against any limit on detention beds and saying more beds are needed, per person on call. Lots of harsh rhetoric toward Democrats.
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Day 245 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 245 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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Day 175 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 175 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 67 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 67 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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Lanny Davis says that the Senate Intelligence Committee has agreed to postpone Michael Cohen's hearing tomorrow "due to post surgery medical needs. A future date will be announced by the Committee."
Remember that Cohen is due to report to prison in March.
Lanny Davis says that the Senate Intelligence Committee has agreed to postpone Michael Cohen's hearing tomorrow "due to post surgery medical needs. A future date will be announced by the Committee."
Remember that Cohen is due to report to prison in March.
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Attorneys for the Donald J. Trump Foundation accused the New York attorney general's office of political motivation in its civil lawsuit against the nonprofit, citing recent comments made by Attorney General Letitia James. cnn.com/2019/02/11/pol…
Attorneys for the Donald J. Trump Foundation accused the New York attorney general's office of political motivation in its civil lawsuit against the nonprofit, citing recent comments made by Attorney General Letitia James. cnn.com/2019/02/11/pol…
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"Newly elected NY Attorney General Letitia James ran on an anti-Trump campaign where she expressed grave antipathy and animus toward Mr. Trump," attorneys for the foundation, as well as Trump and his three eldest children, wrote in a court filing.
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"Newly elected NY Attorney General Letitia James ran on an anti-Trump campaign where she expressed grave antipathy and animus toward Mr. Trump," attorneys for the foundation, as well as Trump and his three eldest children, wrote in a court filing.
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The court filing also discloses that the foundation, Trump and children (Eric, Don Jr. & Ivanka) have added an attorney (in addition to Alan Futerfas) to their legal team in this case: Marc Mukasey, who has a close relationship with Giuliani
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The court filing also discloses that the foundation, Trump and children (Eric, Don Jr. & Ivanka) have added an attorney (in addition to Alan Futerfas) to their legal team in this case: Marc Mukasey, who has a close relationship with Giuliani
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Day 132 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 132 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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“America’s not covering up for a murder,” Mike Pompeo today on administration refusal to determine if MBS to blame for Khashoggi's murder. “The president’s made very clear...as we get additional information, we’ll continue to hold all of those responsible accountable.”
“America’s not covering up for a murder,” Mike Pompeo today on administration refusal to determine if MBS to blame for Khashoggi's murder. “The president’s made very clear...as we get additional information, we’ll continue to hold all of those responsible accountable.”
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American Media told the public last year that Saudi operatives had nothing to do with its production of a slick, pro-Saudi magazine.
Then it turned around and asked DOJ if it should register as Saudi Agent
wsj.com/articles/natio… via @WSJ
American Media told the public last year that Saudi operatives had nothing to do with its production of a slick, pro-Saudi magazine.
Then it turned around and asked DOJ if it should register as Saudi Agent
wsj.com/articles/natio… via @WSJ
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5 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
5 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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Vicki Ibarra has worked at the IRS for 16-years, making $35,000/year. The #TrumpShutdown sent her deep into debt. She even sold her bed. Now she wonders what'll happen if the government shuts down again.
"This is like disappearing into quicksand." washingtonpost.com/national/devas…
Vicki Ibarra has worked at the IRS for 16-years, making $35,000/year. The #TrumpShutdown sent her deep into debt. She even sold her bed. Now she wonders what'll happen if the government shuts down again.
"This is like disappearing into quicksand." washingtonpost.com/national/devas…
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TRUMP: There are thousands of criminals pouring over the southern border to kill you and your family
ALSO TRUMP:
TRUMP: There are thousands of criminals pouring over the southern border to kill you and your family
ALSO TRUMP:
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Team Trump had months to come up with a compelling local example to bolster his talking points about the border. They came up with one city - and their argument about El Paso has been exposed as a sham.
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Team Trump had months to come up with a compelling local example to bolster his talking points about the border. They came up with one city - and their argument about El Paso has been exposed as a sham.
on.msnbc.com/2E3Wfoq
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El Paso county passed a resolution complaining that Trump has "continuously made inaccurate claims about the US's southern border, including El Paso," and saying they're "disillusioned by Trump's lies regarding the border and our community."
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El Paso county passed a resolution complaining that Trump has "continuously made inaccurate claims about the US's southern border, including El Paso," and saying they're "disillusioned by Trump's lies regarding the border and our community."
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Don’t they have to start something in order to finish it?
Don’t they have to start something in order to finish it?
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Trump tells reporters that 75,000 people signed up for his campaign rally tonight in El Paso but the arena holds only 8,000.
Trump tells reporters that 75,000 people signed up for his campaign rally tonight in El Paso but the arena holds only 8,000.
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Fact check: False.
Fact check: False.
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Trump spent 50% of his time last week on "Executive Time".
As for “cleaning up the mess", important to note that many illegal immigrants worked in his properties cleaning-up his mess.
Trump spent 50% of his time last week on "Executive Time".
As for “cleaning up the mess", important to note that many illegal immigrants worked in his properties cleaning-up his mess.
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FYI: This tweet came immediately after @JoeNBC criticized Trump, based on @axios reporting, as lazy.
Trump purports not to watch the show. #TrumpLies
FYI: This tweet came immediately after @JoeNBC criticized Trump, based on @axios reporting, as lazy.
Trump purports not to watch the show. #TrumpLies
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign an order pulling National Guard troops from the southern border today in a sharp rebuke of Trump, NYT reports.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign an order pulling National Guard troops from the southern border today in a sharp rebuke of Trump, NYT reports.
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Republican Gov. Larry Hogan: "Trump: Let's be honest, neither Mexico nor 'Chuck and Nancy' are going to pay for the wall.
"It is not true, as the Trump admin would have us believe, that our border is in an unprecedented state of chaos and crisis." cnn.com/2019/02/11/opi…
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan: "Trump: Let's be honest, neither Mexico nor 'Chuck and Nancy' are going to pay for the wall.
"It is not true, as the Trump admin would have us believe, that our border is in an unprecedented state of chaos and crisis." cnn.com/2019/02/11/opi…
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Trump tells visiting sheriffs there's a big line of people outside his event in El Paso waiting to get in, and that rival Beto O'Rourke has a line too but it's a "tiny little line."
Trump tells visiting sheriffs there's a big line of people outside his event in El Paso waiting to get in, and that rival Beto O'Rourke has a line too but it's a "tiny little line."
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Great Resistance rally - and thanks to @BetoORourke @RepEscobar and other leaders in El Paso for showing America an alternative to Trump’s hate.
Great Resistance rally - and thanks to @BetoORourke @RepEscobar and other leaders in El Paso for showing America an alternative to Trump’s hate.
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@senatemajldr: "House Democrats decided to add a poison pill demand into the conversations at the 11th hour. It's a new demand".
This provision was in the Dem submission on Jan 31st which is a weird way to insert a poison pill "at the 11th hour."
@senatemajldr: "House Democrats decided to add a poison pill demand into the conversations at the 11th hour. It's a new demand".
This provision was in the Dem submission on Jan 31st which is a weird way to insert a poison pill "at the 11th hour."
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The White House is firming up plans to redirect unspent federal dollars as a way of funding Donald Trump’s border wall without taking the dramatic step of invoking a national emergency. politi.co/2RRLObr
The White House is firming up plans to redirect unspent federal dollars as a way of funding Donald Trump’s border wall without taking the dramatic step of invoking a national emergency. politi.co/2RRLObr
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Lawmakers say they have reached an ‘agreement in principle’ to avoid government shutdown - The Washington Post
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Lawmakers say they have reached an ‘agreement in principle’ to avoid government shutdown - The Washington Post
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A remarkable aspect of the leaked Axios schedules is how consistently Trump's workdays don't start until 11 a.m. wapo.st/2SIIvaR
A remarkable aspect of the leaked Axios schedules is how consistently Trump's workdays don't start until 11 a.m. wapo.st/2SIIvaR
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Cliff Sims is suing Trump in his official capacity, charging he is using the campaign as a "cutout" to seek retribution that he can't as president nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/…
Cliff Sims is suing Trump in his official capacity, charging he is using the campaign as a "cutout" to seek retribution that he can't as president nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/…
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The suit gets at the heart of what Trump has attempted to be simultaneously over the last two years - both a private citizen and the holder of the highest office in the land. nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/…
The suit gets at the heart of what Trump has attempted to be simultaneously over the last two years - both a private citizen and the holder of the highest office in the land. nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/…
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Here’s this hour’s scandal everyone will ignore. A big Trump donor wants to sell coal to a dirty obsolete plant so Trump helps him.
Here’s this hour’s scandal everyone will ignore. A big Trump donor wants to sell coal to a dirty obsolete plant so Trump helps him.
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Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban oil and natural gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The bill would repeal the section of the Republican tax law that opened a small section of the refuge for drilling. thehill.com/policy/energy-…
Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban oil and natural gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The bill would repeal the section of the Republican tax law that opened a small section of the refuge for drilling. thehill.com/policy/energy-…
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Comments by one of Mueller's prosecutors suggest Mueller continues to pursue at least one theory of collusion, based in part on Paul Manafort's discussions of a Russia-Ukraine peace plan with Konstantin Kilimnik that was seen as favoring Russia.
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Comments by one of Mueller's prosecutors suggest Mueller continues to pursue at least one theory of collusion, based in part on Paul Manafort's discussions of a Russia-Ukraine peace plan with Konstantin Kilimnik that was seen as favoring Russia.
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The status update due today on Sam Patten's cooperation has been filed under seal. This is the first sealed status update before in any of the investigations related to Trump or Russia.
The status update due today on Sam Patten's cooperation has been filed under seal. This is the first sealed status update before in any of the investigations related to Trump or Russia.
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Trump has been fundraising like crazy throughout his presidency. But his campaign has spent heavily, and he starts the 2020 push with $35 million among his three fundraising committees.
**He's using campaign money to fund his legal defense.**
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Trump has been fundraising like crazy throughout his presidency. But his campaign has spent heavily, and he starts the 2020 push with $35 million among his three fundraising committees.
**He's using campaign money to fund his legal defense.**
wsj.com/articles/trump…
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Millions filling out their 2018 taxes will probably be surprised to learn their refunds will be less than expected or that they owe money after years of receiving refunds.
People are already using the hashtag #GOPTaxScam to vent their anger. wapo.st/2E3NZou
Millions filling out their 2018 taxes will probably be surprised to learn their refunds will be less than expected or that they owe money after years of receiving refunds.
People are already using the hashtag #GOPTaxScam to vent their anger. wapo.st/2E3NZou
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Rep. Joe Kennedy is set to introduce a resolution rejecting Trump's transgender military ban "as a discriminatory policy based on junk science," the Washington Blade has learned. washingtonblade.com/2019/02/11/exc…
Rep. Joe Kennedy is set to introduce a resolution rejecting Trump's transgender military ban "as a discriminatory policy based on junk science," the Washington Blade has learned. washingtonblade.com/2019/02/11/exc…
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To the bemusement of two sources on the call, C.J. Mahoney, Robert Lighthizer’s deputy, said he figured the USMCA could get through Congress with huge bipartisan support by the end of April. axios.com/trump-nafta-re…
To the bemusement of two sources on the call, C.J. Mahoney, Robert Lighthizer’s deputy, said he figured the USMCA could get through Congress with huge bipartisan support by the end of April. axios.com/trump-nafta-re…
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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:
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In a 1-minute stretch, Trump says 69,000 people RSVP’d to be at his rally in El Paso tonight. Then he says the arena holds 8k, but the fire dept got 10k in. Then he says "tens of thousands of people" are watching screens outside. Then he says says he's got 30,000 ppl here.
In a 1-minute stretch, Trump says 69,000 people RSVP’d to be at his rally in El Paso tonight. Then he says the arena holds 8k, but the fire dept got 10k in. Then he says "tens of thousands of people" are watching screens outside. Then he says says he's got 30,000 ppl here.
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The bipartisan deal creates 55 miles of new fence in the Rio Grande valley -- 10 miles LESS than the deal Shelby offered the WH last June.
So, art of the deal and all that.
thehill.com/policy/finance…
The bipartisan deal creates 55 miles of new fence in the Rio Grande valley -- 10 miles LESS than the deal Shelby offered the WH last June.
So, art of the deal and all that.
thehill.com/policy/finance…
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Of all the ridiculous things Trump said tonight, this was the most outrageous and disgusting:
Of all the ridiculous things Trump said tonight, this was the most outrageous and disgusting:
