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Trump: Day 783
-Emergency Declaration Disapproved
-Rebuked by 12 Republican Senators
-Plans 2 Televise Veto Signing Friday
-Issues Concealed Threat of Violence
-Not Immune From Zervos Civil Suit
-Stone Trial Scheduled November 5th
-Remington Must Face Newtown Suit
-Emergency Declaration Disapproved
-Rebuked by 12 Republican Senators
-Plans 2 Televise Veto Signing Friday
-Issues Concealed Threat of Violence
-Not Immune From Zervos Civil Suit
-Stone Trial Scheduled November 5th
-Remington Must Face Newtown Suit
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Day 888 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 888 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 739 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 739 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 527 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 5 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 527 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 5 days, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Real-time US gun violence data as of March 14th:
•2,695 gun deaths
•4,632 gun injuries
•101 children shot
•437 teenagers shot
•352 armed home invasions
•242 incidents of defensive gun use
•287 unintentional shootings
•55 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
Real-time US gun violence data as of March 14th:
•2,695 gun deaths
•4,632 gun injuries
•101 children shot
•437 teenagers shot
•352 armed home invasions
•242 incidents of defensive gun use
•287 unintentional shootings
•55 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
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According to a new poll, mass shootings are among the top political priorities for people in their 30s and younger.
Momentum is on the side of gun safety. buff.ly/2XRa55u
According to a new poll, mass shootings are among the top political priorities for people in their 30s and younger.
Momentum is on the side of gun safety. buff.ly/2XRa55u
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Connecticut Supreme Court issues ruling allowing families of Sandy Hook victims to continue lawsuit against Remington, maker of gun used in the school shooting
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Connecticut Supreme Court issues ruling allowing families of Sandy Hook victims to continue lawsuit against Remington, maker of gun used in the school shooting
nbcct.co/HW2l6Nk
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Families who lost loved ones in Newtown will have their day in court. This is an important step toward holding gun manufacturers accountable. nytimes.com/2019/03/14/nyr…
Families who lost loved ones in Newtown will have their day in court. This is an important step toward holding gun manufacturers accountable. nytimes.com/2019/03/14/nyr…
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The ruling is one of several victories in 2019 for Sandy Hook families & efforts to increase gun control. In Jan, a judge ruled that Infowars must surrender internal documents after host Alex Jones spread false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. nyti.ms/2F7PmBM
The ruling is one of several victories in 2019 for Sandy Hook families & efforts to increase gun control. In Jan, a judge ruled that Infowars must surrender internal documents after host Alex Jones spread false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. nyti.ms/2F7PmBM
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@fred_guttenberg delivered letters on behalf of 200 gun violence survivors urging the Senators who champion background checks to do everything they can to spark a debate about the issue in the Senate.
CHAMPIONS OF GUN REFORM IN THE SENATE MUST ACT
@fred_guttenberg delivered letters on behalf of 200 gun violence survivors urging the Senators who champion background checks to do everything they can to spark a debate about the issue in the Senate.
CHAMPIONS OF GUN REFORM IN THE SENATE MUST ACT
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Day 349 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 349 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 349 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.
Trump is now directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 349 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.
Trump is now directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 328 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 328 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.
abcn.ws/2DmTr5t
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"Papá!"
"Mami!"
"At least can I go with my aunt? I want her to come...My mommy says that I’ll go with my aunt & that she’ll come to pick me up there as quickly as possible."
More than 10,000 migrant children remain separated from their families. bit.ly/2CoAkal
"Papá!"
"Mami!"
"At least can I go with my aunt? I want her to come...My mommy says that I’ll go with my aunt & that she’ll come to pick me up there as quickly as possible."
More than 10,000 migrant children remain separated from their families. bit.ly/2CoAkal
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Day 276 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula with NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 276 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula with NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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Day 206 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 206 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 98 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 98 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 16 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 16 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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Asked about attorney emails saying Cohen has "friends in high places," Adam Schiff said, "it doesn't require any great imagination to picture" Trump having conversations about pardons privately like he signals publicly.
Asked about attorney emails saying Cohen has "friends in high places," Adam Schiff said, "it doesn't require any great imagination to picture" Trump having conversations about pardons privately like he signals publicly.
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A New York court found that “[Trump] is still a person, and he is not above the law” on.wsj.com/2TOxuoW
A New York court found that “[Trump] is still a person, and he is not above the law” on.wsj.com/2TOxuoW
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Trump’s legal team suffered a blow when a NY appellate court rejected its efforts to get a defamation lawsuit against Trump dismissed.
The civil suit against Trump stems from Summer Zervos, who has accused Trump of sexually assaulting her. on.wsj.com/2TOxuoW
Trump’s legal team suffered a blow when a NY appellate court rejected its efforts to get a defamation lawsuit against Trump dismissed.
The civil suit against Trump stems from Summer Zervos, who has accused Trump of sexually assaulting her. on.wsj.com/2TOxuoW
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Day 163 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 163 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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White House sent Treasury officials to brief Senators on Khashoggi murder. They couldn't answer basic questions. GOP senators left angry and ready to push back. Good story from @ZcohenCNN cnn.it/2JewUNf
White House sent Treasury officials to brief Senators on Khashoggi murder. They couldn't answer basic questions. GOP senators left angry and ready to push back. Good story from @ZcohenCNN cnn.it/2JewUNf
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Saudi Arabia Rejects Calls For Independent Investigation Into Khashoggi Killing
npr.org/2019/03/14/703…
Saudi Arabia Rejects Calls For Independent Investigation Into Khashoggi Killing
npr.org/2019/03/14/703…
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Day 28 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 28 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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12 Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in rebuking Trump’s national emergency declaration.
Final vote was 59 to 41, with all Democrats voting to support the measure setting up Trump’s first veto.
12 Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in rebuking Trump’s national emergency declaration.
Final vote was 59 to 41, with all Democrats voting to support the measure setting up Trump’s first veto.
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Not sure you can do this by tweet
Not sure you can do this by tweet
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Aides are hashing out plans for Trump to veto the resolution blocking his national emergency declaration in front of the cameras as soon as tomorrow. Official said it would be unusual for Trump not to do so.
How about we don't televise it?
Aides are hashing out plans for Trump to veto the resolution blocking his national emergency declaration in front of the cameras as soon as tomorrow. Official said it would be unusual for Trump not to do so.
How about we don't televise it?
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“He wanted a wall, an ancient technology he has said never fails, much like its Mesopotamian cousin, the wheel.” Great from @katierogers nyti.ms/2F3N5b3?smid=n…
“He wanted a wall, an ancient technology he has said never fails, much like its Mesopotamian cousin, the wheel.” Great from @katierogers nyti.ms/2F3N5b3?smid=n…
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Texas man sues over fear Trump's emergency declaration will cause ancestors' burial sites to be moved hill.cm/xXXwtK5
Texas man sues over fear Trump's emergency declaration will cause ancestors' burial sites to be moved hill.cm/xXXwtK5
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Asked by an Irish reporter if his immigration policies are "cruel," Trump says: "They've become cruel because they're so ridiculous and it hurts people."
Asked by an Irish reporter if his immigration policies are "cruel," Trump says: "They've become cruel because they're so ridiculous and it hurts people."
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Simulated drone strike on "illegal family units"
Are you freaking kidding me?!?
Simulated drone strike on "illegal family units"
Are you freaking kidding me?!?
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Trump warns his opponents of the possibility of armed pushback, saying it would be "very bad" if his supporters in the military, police and a biker group were provoked into getting "tough": thestar.com/news/world/201…
Trump warns his opponents of the possibility of armed pushback, saying it would be "very bad" if his supporters in the military, police and a biker group were provoked into getting "tough": thestar.com/news/world/201…
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Trump: "I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump — I have the tough people, but they don’t play it tough — until they go to a certain point and then it would be very bad, very bad."
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Trump: "I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump — I have the tough people, but they don’t play it tough — until they go to a certain point and then it would be very bad, very bad."
breitbart.com/politics/2019/…
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It's important to unpack how Trump's veiled incitement really works.
He isn't *calling* on his supporters to be violent. He's just saying, hey, they *might* get violent under certain circumstances, and by golly, you'd better hope it doesn't!
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
It's important to unpack how Trump's veiled incitement really works.
He isn't *calling* on his supporters to be violent. He's just saying, hey, they *might* get violent under certain circumstances, and by golly, you'd better hope it doesn't!
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
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Don Jr makes his own veiled threat
Don Jr makes his own veiled threat
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The House passed a resolution 420-0 calling for the public release of the Mueller report.
wsj.com/articles/house…
The House passed a resolution 420-0 calling for the public release of the Mueller report.
wsj.com/articles/house…
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GRAHAM BLOCKS MUELLER RESOLUTION
@LindseyGrahamSC objects/temporarily blocks resolution which calls for public release of the Mueller report.
Says he wants to add another special counsel: *to investigate the Clinton email and FBI's handling. (1/2)
GRAHAM BLOCKS MUELLER RESOLUTION
@LindseyGrahamSC objects/temporarily blocks resolution which calls for public release of the Mueller report.
Says he wants to add another special counsel: *to investigate the Clinton email and FBI's handling. (1/2)
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Graham specifically wants a special counsel to:
- "Investigate alleged misconduct around the handling of the Clinton email investigation."
- "Investigate the abuse of the FISA warrant process against Mr. Carter Page." (2/2)
Graham specifically wants a special counsel to:
- "Investigate alleged misconduct around the handling of the Clinton email investigation."
- "Investigate the abuse of the FISA warrant process against Mr. Carter Page." (2/2)
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Russian spies were all over the 2016 race. They were working for one candidate: Donald Trump
salon.com/2019/03/13/rus…
Russian spies were all over the 2016 race. They were working for one candidate: Donald Trump
salon.com/2019/03/13/rus…
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NEWLY UNSEALED: Russian agents used networks operated by ALEKSEJ GUBAREV in 2016 election hacking, per report released in defamation case vs @BuzzFeed for posting STEELE DOSSIER.
nytimes.com/2019/03/14/us/…
NEWLY UNSEALED: Russian agents used networks operated by ALEKSEJ GUBAREV in 2016 election hacking, per report released in defamation case vs @BuzzFeed for posting STEELE DOSSIER.
nytimes.com/2019/03/14/us/…
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The newly unsealed report, which was commissioned by @BuzzFeed from a former @FBI cyber-expert, has lots of details on the Russian election hacking. nytimes.com/2019/03/14/us/…
The newly unsealed report, which was commissioned by @BuzzFeed from a former @FBI cyber-expert, has lots of details on the Russian election hacking. nytimes.com/2019/03/14/us/…
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Reminder: Trump claims Russia interfering in the election is a "big fat hoax."
Reminder: Trump claims Russia interfering in the election is a "big fat hoax."
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Judge sets Roger Stone’s trial date for Nov. 5, 2019.
Judge sets Roger Stone’s trial date for Nov. 5, 2019.
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Andrew Weissmann Stepping Down From Special Counsel Robert Mueller Team : NPR npr.org/2019/03/14/703…
Andrew Weissmann Stepping Down From Special Counsel Robert Mueller Team : NPR npr.org/2019/03/14/703…
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FOX NEWS: "Beto O'Rourke is now in the game for the Democratic primary. What's the president think about that?"
WH SPOX @hogangidley45: "Well first of all you pronounced it wrong. It's Robert Francis."
FYI: Bobby Kennedy was also "Robert Francis"
FOX NEWS: "Beto O'Rourke is now in the game for the Democratic primary. What's the president think about that?"
WH SPOX @hogangidley45: "Well first of all you pronounced it wrong. It's Robert Francis."
FYI: Bobby Kennedy was also "Robert Francis"
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Trump says Beto O'Rourke has "a lot of hand movement" after he was asked about the former Texas lawmaker's 2020 presidential bid announcement
Sounds like Trump is jealous of Beto's "normal sized" hands
Trump says Beto O'Rourke has "a lot of hand movement" after he was asked about the former Texas lawmaker's 2020 presidential bid announcement
Sounds like Trump is jealous of Beto's "normal sized" hands
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Trump mocked Beto O'Rourke for his hand gestures, saying he moves his hands too much and that he might be “crazy.” Well, watch this entire video and you decide who’s really crazy.
Trump mocked Beto O'Rourke for his hand gestures, saying he moves his hands too much and that he might be “crazy.” Well, watch this entire video and you decide who’s really crazy.
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Beto O'Rourke: "Any single Democrat running today -- and I may not be able to enumerate every single one of them right now -- would be far better than the current occupant of the White House."
Beto O'Rourke: "Any single Democrat running today -- and I may not be able to enumerate every single one of them right now -- would be far better than the current occupant of the White House."
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, pushing for expanded Hollywood access in China talks, may face ethics questions over ongoing ties to film industry. w/ @AnaSwanson
nyti.ms/2UzEYcI
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, pushing for expanded Hollywood access in China talks, may face ethics questions over ongoing ties to film industry. w/ @AnaSwanson
nyti.ms/2UzEYcI
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Mnuchin called on Congress to pass a *clean* debt ceiling hike - with no strings attached - something the GOP furiously opposed in Obama years.
“I urge Congress to do that sooner rather than later,” Mnuchin said to House panel.
Republicans do NOT care about the debt!
Mnuchin called on Congress to pass a *clean* debt ceiling hike - with no strings attached - something the GOP furiously opposed in Obama years.
“I urge Congress to do that sooner rather than later,” Mnuchin said to House panel.
Republicans do NOT care about the debt!
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Steve Wynn faced a big potential tax bill when he sold his stake in Wynn Resorts after sexual-assault allegations. 3 months later, he met w/Treasury officials as they wrote regs for a new tax incentive that could help him defer & reduce those taxes. wsj.com/articles/steve…
Steve Wynn faced a big potential tax bill when he sold his stake in Wynn Resorts after sexual-assault allegations. 3 months later, he met w/Treasury officials as they wrote regs for a new tax incentive that could help him defer & reduce those taxes. wsj.com/articles/steve…
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Trump wanted his personal pilot to head the FAA.
The critical job is still vacant amid Boeing fallout. via @isaacstanbecker
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Trump wanted his personal pilot to head the FAA.
The critical job is still vacant amid Boeing fallout. via @isaacstanbecker
wapo.st/2XYv4Dq
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The National Security Adviser of Afghanistan told a room full of reporters that U.S. Special Representative Zalmay Khalizad is trying to “delegitimize the Afghan government,” perhaps so he can take it over for himself.
The National Security Adviser of Afghanistan told a room full of reporters that U.S. Special Representative Zalmay Khalizad is trying to “delegitimize the Afghan government,” perhaps so he can take it over for himself.
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"Winter temperatures at the north pole are likely to rise by at least 3C above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, and there could be further rises to between 5C and 9C above the recent average for the region, according to the UN." theguardian.com/environment/20…
"Winter temperatures at the north pole are likely to rise by at least 3C above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, and there could be further rises to between 5C and 9C above the recent average for the region, according to the UN." theguardian.com/environment/20…
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In advance of St. Patrick's Day, the fountain is green.
Swampy!
In advance of St. Patrick's Day, the fountain is green.
Swampy!
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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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"Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, signaled on Thursday that he would likely block a congressional request to obtain Trump’s tax returns on privacy grounds" via @arappeport
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"Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, signaled on Thursday that he would likely block a congressional request to obtain Trump’s tax returns on privacy grounds" via @arappeport
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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:
