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Trump: Day 757
-169th Day at a Trump Golf Club
-224th Day at a Trump Property
-Spent More Than 6 Hrs at Golf Club
-Hasn't Consulted w/ Sec of Defense
-Received Silence in Pence Greeting
-Payless Shuttering All 2,100 Stores
-Farmers Going Bankrupt in Midwest
-169th Day at a Trump Golf Club
-224th Day at a Trump Property
-Spent More Than 6 Hrs at Golf Club
-Hasn't Consulted w/ Sec of Defense
-Received Silence in Pence Greeting
-Payless Shuttering All 2,100 Stores
-Farmers Going Bankrupt in Midwest
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Day 862 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 862 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 713 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 713 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 501 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 31 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 501 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 31 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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The 45-year-old gunman who killed five people and wounded five police officers in Aurora, Ill., began shooting after learning he was being fired. He was not legally allowed to own a gun, police say. n.pr/2EeNMyS
The 45-year-old gunman who killed five people and wounded five police officers in Aurora, Ill., began shooting after learning he was being fired. He was not legally allowed to own a gun, police say. n.pr/2EeNMyS
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Illinois shooting victims include college intern on the first day of his job at Aurora factory
usatoday.com/story/news/201…
Illinois shooting victims include college intern on the first day of his job at Aurora factory
usatoday.com/story/news/201…
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Trump recently declared a national emergency to build his border wall — but this former mayor says gun violence is the real emergency in America
Trump recently declared a national emergency to build his border wall — but this former mayor says gun violence is the real emergency in America
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In a sign of the shifting political climate around guns, Democrats are showing an increased appetite for bringing an assault-weapons ban to the House floor.
wsj.com/articles/house…
In a sign of the shifting political climate around guns, Democrats are showing an increased appetite for bringing an assault-weapons ban to the House floor.
wsj.com/articles/house…
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Day 323 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 323 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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Army calls base housing hazards 'unconscionable,' details steps to protect families
reut.rs/2DLrEdQ
Army calls base housing hazards 'unconscionable,' details steps to protect families
reut.rs/2DLrEdQ
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Day 323 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 323 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 302 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 302 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"
n.pr/2BdhcL8
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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Day 250 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 250 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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Don’t remember President Obama’s near-war with North Korea as described by Trump?
Neither do the people who were working for Obama at the time, writes @peterbakernyt
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Don’t remember President Obama’s near-war with North Korea as described by Trump?
Neither do the people who were working for Obama at the time, writes @peterbakernyt
nyti.ms/2SC3hd7
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North Korea has secret base with ‘missiles capable of hitting Okinawa’ sc.mp/giws1b via @SCMPNews
North Korea has secret base with ‘missiles capable of hitting Okinawa’ sc.mp/giws1b via @SCMPNews
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Day 180 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 180 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 72 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 72 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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Trump's Inaugural Committee has now received a second subpoena.
Lawyers for the committee received a civil subpoena from the New Jersey State Attorney General’s office within the last few days, sources familiar with the matter tell NYT.
nytimes.com/2019/02/15/us/…
Trump's Inaugural Committee has now received a second subpoena.
Lawyers for the committee received a civil subpoena from the New Jersey State Attorney General’s office within the last few days, sources familiar with the matter tell NYT.
nytimes.com/2019/02/15/us/…
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Day 137 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 137 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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Putin has shrewdly exploited U.S. ambivalence, under both Obama and Trump, about its broad post-9/11 presence in the Middle East, says @AngelaStent. wsj.com/articles/vladi… via @WSJ
Putin has shrewdly exploited U.S. ambivalence, under both Obama and Trump, about its broad post-9/11 presence in the Middle East, says @AngelaStent. wsj.com/articles/vladi… via @WSJ
Day 2 since Trump declared a national emergency in response to a manufactured crisis to seize power and subvert the Constitution.
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Here's what's really at stake right now:
Can Trump declare a national emergency, when there isn't actually a national emergency?
Is there any point at which bad faith matters? washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Here's what's really at stake right now:
Can Trump declare a national emergency, when there isn't actually a national emergency?
Is there any point at which bad faith matters? washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
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Trump's declaration doesn't explain why there's a crisis, of why the alleged "crisis is so grave that it requires the military to combat it. At its heart it’s a contemptuous document." And the statute cited doesn't support the proposed actions.
nationalreview.com/2019/02/trump-…
Trump's declaration doesn't explain why there's a crisis, of why the alleged "crisis is so grave that it requires the military to combat it. At its heart it’s a contemptuous document." And the statute cited doesn't support the proposed actions.
nationalreview.com/2019/02/trump-…
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Trying to figure out how Trump is taking more than $6 billion in military money for the wall without Congressional sign-off? Here's a primer: washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Trying to figure out how Trump is taking more than $6 billion in military money for the wall without Congressional sign-off? Here's a primer: washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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Acting Sec of Defense Shanahan told reporters he hasn’t determined if there is a military necessity for a border wall or how much money Defense will even spend. Shanahan said he hasn’t yet spoken to Trump.
Wait. Trump didn't consult with the Secretary of Defense?
Acting Sec of Defense Shanahan told reporters he hasn’t determined if there is a military necessity for a border wall or how much money Defense will even spend. Shanahan said he hasn’t yet spoken to Trump.
Wait. Trump didn't consult with the Secretary of Defense?
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The Trump administration is preparing a colossal seizure of private property on the border.
Story on the Americans filing lawsuits to keep the wall off their land:
nyti.ms/2Eet3eB?smid=n…
The Trump administration is preparing a colossal seizure of private property on the border.
Story on the Americans filing lawsuits to keep the wall off their land:
nyti.ms/2Eet3eB?smid=n…
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Trump's emergency declaration just got its first legal challenge. Legal advocacy group Public Citizen has filed suit on behalf of landowners in Texas and an environmental group.
More lawsuits are expected.
buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetil…
Trump's emergency declaration just got its first legal challenge. Legal advocacy group Public Citizen has filed suit on behalf of landowners in Texas and an environmental group.
More lawsuits are expected.
buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetil…
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Rep. Joaquin Castro is preparing resolution to block Trump's emergency declaration.
Castro already has more than 60 co-sponsors. texasmonthly.com/politics/texas…
Rep. Joaquin Castro is preparing resolution to block Trump's emergency declaration.
Castro already has more than 60 co-sponsors. texasmonthly.com/politics/texas…
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Speaking to a security conference in Munich, Pence tells his audience he brings greetings from Trump... and not a single person claps. #awkward
Speaking to a security conference in Munich, Pence tells his audience he brings greetings from Trump... and not a single person claps. #awkward
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As Pence lists American security concerns at Munich, note that he leaves out invasion by caravans at US southern border, a ‘national emergency’ according to the boss.
Reminder: Intel chiefs also left out border security concerns in their recent testimony.
As Pence lists American security concerns at Munich, note that he leaves out invasion by caravans at US southern border, a ‘national emergency’ according to the boss.
Reminder: Intel chiefs also left out border security concerns in their recent testimony.
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Merkel calls out Trump in a speech, saying it "comes as a bit of a shock" to her that German cars may be named as a threat to American national security and points out South Carolina is the world's largest BMW factory, "not Bavaria!"
Merkel calls out Trump in a speech, saying it "comes as a bit of a shock" to her that German cars may be named as a threat to American national security and points out South Carolina is the world's largest BMW factory, "not Bavaria!"
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A Costa Rican paper, @nacion, says it has found the guys who built Trump National in 2002, using fake documents. Among the details: no sneaking over the Mexican border -- they flew into Newark.
A Costa Rican paper, @nacion, says it has found the guys who built Trump National in 2002, using fake documents. Among the details: no sneaking over the Mexican border -- they flew into Newark.
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Per pool, Trump arrived at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, FL.
This is Trump's 169th day at a Trump golf club and 224th 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 169th day at a Trump golf club and 224th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Someone at the Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach took this photo of Trump...at the omelette bar:
Someone at the Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach took this photo of Trump...at the omelette bar:
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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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Update from the pool report: After more than six hours, motorcade departed Trump International Golf Club at 2:56 pm.
Update from the pool report: After more than six hours, motorcade departed Trump International Golf Club at 2:56 pm.
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At least 33 former officials — including ex-Interior Secty Ryan Zinke — have found ways to sidestep the Trump admin's ethics pledge. Of those, at least 18 are now registered federal lobbyists and the rest work in jobs that closely resemble lobbying. propublica.org/article/the-lo…
At least 33 former officials — including ex-Interior Secty Ryan Zinke — have found ways to sidestep the Trump admin's ethics pledge. Of those, at least 18 are now registered federal lobbyists and the rest work in jobs that closely resemble lobbying. propublica.org/article/the-lo…
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Heather Nauert withdraws as Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the UN.
Still no replacement for Nikki Haley who announced her resignation October 9, 2018 just days after Khashoggi's killing
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Heather Nauert withdraws as Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the UN.
Still no replacement for Nikki Haley who announced her resignation October 9, 2018 just days after Khashoggi's killing
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Senators on the Intel Committee are demanding an update from Trump's spy chief on foreign meddling in the midterms.
In a letter to DNI Coats, the committee asked for the full classified report Coats' agency prepared about threats to the midterms. bit.ly/2TQm0y8
Senators on the Intel Committee are demanding an update from Trump's spy chief on foreign meddling in the midterms.
In a letter to DNI Coats, the committee asked for the full classified report Coats' agency prepared about threats to the midterms. bit.ly/2TQm0y8
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The Senate Finance Committee is launching a probe into how a conservative think tank aided Maria Butina, the admitted Russian agent.
The Committee is requesting docs related to meetings Alexander Torshin and Butina had with Treasury & Fed Reserve. npr.org/2019/02/15/695…
The Senate Finance Committee is launching a probe into how a conservative think tank aided Maria Butina, the admitted Russian agent.
The Committee is requesting docs related to meetings Alexander Torshin and Butina had with Treasury & Fed Reserve. npr.org/2019/02/15/695…
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Authorities are planning to cut off the Russian Internet from the rest of the world, with traffic filtered by telecom watchdog Roskomnadzor for "prohibited content" by April 1. For now it's a temporary test. The goal is to make it permanent. zdnet.com/article/russia…
Authorities are planning to cut off the Russian Internet from the rest of the world, with traffic filtered by telecom watchdog Roskomnadzor for "prohibited content" by April 1. For now it's a temporary test. The goal is to make it permanent. zdnet.com/article/russia…
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Trump kids blame "presidential harassment" after company scraps plans for 30 new hotels | Via Salon
Yeah, OK. salon.com/2019/02/15/tru…
Trump kids blame "presidential harassment" after company scraps plans for 30 new hotels | Via Salon
Yeah, OK. salon.com/2019/02/15/tru…
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This chart makes a pretty compelling argument that the federal corporate tax code is broken.
Amazon paid no federal taxes on profits of $11 billion last year.
This chart makes a pretty compelling argument that the federal corporate tax code is broken.
Amazon paid no federal taxes on profits of $11 billion last year.
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Farmers across the Midwest going bankrupt. Chapter 12 filings have doubled since 2008 in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
wsj.com/articles/this-…
Farmers across the Midwest going bankrupt. Chapter 12 filings have doubled since 2008 in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
wsj.com/articles/this-…
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2 years after filing for bankruptcy, Payless ShoeSource is closing all 2,100 of its stores in the United States. nyti.ms/2SFlMNT
2 years after filing for bankruptcy, Payless ShoeSource is closing all 2,100 of its stores in the United States. nyti.ms/2SFlMNT
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Employees at a drug company accused of bribing doctors rapped and danced around a giant bottle of a highly addictive fentanyl spray in a 2015 video meant to motivate sales reps into getting patients on higher doses. apnews.com/2a40fb45332e48…
Employees at a drug company accused of bribing doctors rapped and danced around a giant bottle of a highly addictive fentanyl spray in a 2015 video meant to motivate sales reps into getting patients on higher doses. apnews.com/2a40fb45332e48…
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The federal budget deficit running over 40% higher than last year, PBS reports. pbs.org/newshour/econo…
The federal budget deficit running over 40% higher than last year, PBS reports. pbs.org/newshour/econo…
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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:
