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Trump: Day 790
-McCain Family Did Offer Thanks
-Rejects Request for Putin Comms
-Shifted $1.3M From Donors 2 Self
-Staff Used Private Emails and Apps
-Kushner Routinely Uses WhatsApp
-Ivanka Violated Pres Records Act
-Pushing Sale of 60 Jets 2 Taiwan
-Stone Invokes 5th Ammendment
-McCain Family Did Offer Thanks
-Rejects Request for Putin Comms
-Shifted $1.3M From Donors 2 Self
-Staff Used Private Emails and Apps
-Kushner Routinely Uses WhatsApp
-Ivanka Violated Pres Records Act
-Pushing Sale of 60 Jets 2 Taiwan
-Stone Invokes 5th Ammendment
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Day 895 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 895 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 746 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 746 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 534 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546.
Although a bump stock ban takes effect Mar 26, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 534 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injuring 546.
Although a bump stock ban takes effect Mar 26, Congress must take action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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A federal ban on bump stocks takes effect next Tuesday, and a Washington State buyback program has taken in more than than 500 in its first 2 days.
But there are about 500,000 bump stocks in the U.S. nyti.ms/2JuHPTi
A federal ban on bump stocks takes effect next Tuesday, and a Washington State buyback program has taken in more than than 500 in its first 2 days.
But there are about 500,000 bump stocks in the U.S. nyti.ms/2JuHPTi
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Real-time U.S gun violence data as of March 21st:
•2,983 gun deaths
•5,164 gun injuries
•112 children shot
•488 teenagers shot
•376 armed home invasions
•260 incidents of defensive gun use
•315 unintentional shootings
•62 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
Real-time U.S gun violence data as of March 21st:
•2,983 gun deaths
•5,164 gun injuries
•112 children shot
•488 teenagers shot
•376 armed home invasions
•260 incidents of defensive gun use
•315 unintentional shootings
•62 mass shootings
#NationalEmergency
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Another domestic disturbance turned deadly with a gun.
Nine American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single week. @MomsDemand #enough
katv.com/news/local/1-d…
Another domestic disturbance turned deadly with a gun.
Nine American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single week. @MomsDemand #enough
katv.com/news/local/1-d…
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Country singer Justin Carter was shot to death in Texas with a gun that was being used as a prop for a music video. trib.al/yYQo4A3
Country singer Justin Carter was shot to death in Texas with a gun that was being used as a prop for a music video. trib.al/yYQo4A3
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We're at the point where teachers in America, who signed up for a job to teach kids things like math and history, are being led into rooms and shot execution style with pellet guns as preparation for an actual school shooting. rollingstone.com/politics/polit…
We're at the point where teachers in America, who signed up for a job to teach kids things like math and history, are being led into rooms and shot execution style with pellet guns as preparation for an actual school shooting. rollingstone.com/politics/polit…
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Update: Less than a week after a gunman opened fire on two mosques in New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the country's plans to ban military style semi-automatic weapons like those used in the attacks.
Update: Less than a week after a gunman opened fire on two mosques in New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the country's plans to ban military style semi-automatic weapons like those used in the attacks.
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Day 356 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 356 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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DoubleTree hotel fires two employees after they posted sign refusing service to military members
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DoubleTree hotel fires two employees after they posted sign refusing service to military members
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Day 356 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 Shine out, Trump is now directing all White House messaging & communication.
Day 356 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 Shine out, Trump is now directing all White House messaging & communication.
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Eric Swalwell on Hope Hicks: "She also told me when I interviewed her that she had told lies for [Trump], and when I asked her what she had lied about, she refused to testify. And then the Republicans did not force her to actually give us an answer." @MSNBC
Eric Swalwell on Hope Hicks: "She also told me when I interviewed her that she had told lies for [Trump], and when I asked her what she had lied about, she refused to testify. And then the Republicans did not force her to actually give us an answer." @MSNBC
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Day 335 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 335 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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Day 283 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 283 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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Gen. Dunford on North Korea: "My job is to be the glass half empty guy...I see that Kim Jong Un still has ballistic missile capability, I see that Kim Jong Un still has nuclear capability, I still see a potential although as yet un-demonstrated the ability..."
Gen. Dunford on North Korea: "My job is to be the glass half empty guy...I see that Kim Jong Un still has ballistic missile capability, I see that Kim Jong Un still has nuclear capability, I still see a potential although as yet un-demonstrated the ability..."
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Treasury Dept targets two Chinese shipping firms that allegedly helped North Korea evade sanctions
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Treasury Dept targets two Chinese shipping firms that allegedly helped North Korea evade sanctions
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North Korea says it would rather "starve or freeze to death" than give in as the U.S. gets tough
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North Korea says it would rather "starve or freeze to death" than give in as the U.S. gets tough
trib.al/dMsBwlX
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Day 213 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 213 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 105 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 105 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 23 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 23 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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Hillary Clinton had to sit down with @FBI & prosecutors for lengthy interview to resolve mishandling classified info investigation. FBI needed to interview her before ending investigation. It appears Mueller probe will end w/o FBI questioning Trump. fbi.gov/news/pressrel/…
Hillary Clinton had to sit down with @FBI & prosecutors for lengthy interview to resolve mishandling classified info investigation. FBI needed to interview her before ending investigation. It appears Mueller probe will end w/o FBI questioning Trump. fbi.gov/news/pressrel/…
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Richard Blumenthal to @MSNBC: "There are indictments in this president's future. They're coming. Whether they're after his presidency or during it."
Richard Blumenthal to @MSNBC: "There are indictments in this president's future. They're coming. Whether they're after his presidency or during it."
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Day 170 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 170 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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If only Pence had this same outrage over the brutal murder and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi
If only Pence had this same outrage over the brutal murder and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi
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Day 35 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 35 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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The Marines has warned the Pentagon that deployments to the border and funding transfers under Trump's emergency declaration, among other unexpected demands, have posed "unacceptable risk to Marine Corps combat readiness and solvency." latimes.com/politics/la-na…
The Marines has warned the Pentagon that deployments to the border and funding transfers under Trump's emergency declaration, among other unexpected demands, have posed "unacceptable risk to Marine Corps combat readiness and solvency." latimes.com/politics/la-na…
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Two new reports confirm:
* Trump's wall would do nothing about asylum-seeking families, which is *the* justification for his national emergency
* Military officials objected to diverting resources to the border
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Two new reports confirm:
* Trump's wall would do nothing about asylum-seeking families, which is *the* justification for his national emergency
* Military officials objected to diverting resources to the border
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
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Razor wire on border fencing installed by Trump being stolen for home security use in Mexico
Mexico: We are going to secure our homes with razor wire and America's going to pay for it!
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Razor wire on border fencing installed by Trump being stolen for home security use in Mexico
Mexico: We are going to secure our homes with razor wire and America's going to pay for it!
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According to the Washington National Cathedral, this is false: "Only a state funeral for a former president involves consultation with government officials.
No funeral at the Cathedral requires the approval of [Trump].” #TrumpLies
According to the Washington National Cathedral, this is false: "Only a state funeral for a former president involves consultation with government officials.
No funeral at the Cathedral requires the approval of [Trump].” #TrumpLies
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Here’s the video. John McCain 2008 campaign mananger, Rick Davis, spoke on behalf of Cindy McCain and family in August. He thanked many including the White House for federal resources devoted to the funeral. Trump claims he didn’t get a thank you.
Here’s the video. John McCain 2008 campaign mananger, Rick Davis, spoke on behalf of Cindy McCain and family in August. He thanked many including the White House for federal resources devoted to the funeral. Trump claims he didn’t get a thank you.
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Trump claims to Maria Bartiromo that he merely was answering questions about McCain. In fact, he inserted McCain in his tweetstorm on Sunday.
No one had asked. #TrumpLies
Trump claims to Maria Bartiromo that he merely was answering questions about McCain. In fact, he inserted McCain in his tweetstorm on Sunday.
No one had asked. #TrumpLies
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Republicans privately say there's little upside to speaking up against Trump in McCain dispute. Some up for reelect like Gardner and Tillis didn't respond to requests for comment, while others offered muted responses, hoping it will pass.
cnn.com/2019/03/21/pol…
Republicans privately say there's little upside to speaking up against Trump in McCain dispute. Some up for reelect like Gardner and Tillis didn't respond to requests for comment, while others offered muted responses, hoping it will pass.
cnn.com/2019/03/21/pol…
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Trump's personal businesses have charged his reelection campaign $1.3 million for food, rent and other services since he took office, effectively transferring campaign contributions into Trump's own pockets.
So much for Trump "working" for free. 🙄
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Trump's personal businesses have charged his reelection campaign $1.3 million for food, rent and other services since he took office, effectively transferring campaign contributions into Trump's own pockets.
So much for Trump "working" for free. 🙄
forbes.com/sites/danalexa…
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The White House has rejected congressional Democrats' demands for documents relating to Trump's private discussions with Vladimir Putin, according to Politico.
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
The White House has rejected congressional Democrats' demands for documents relating to Trump's private discussions with Vladimir Putin, according to Politico.
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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Reminder: When the Nixon White House refused the House Judiciary Committee documents, it was voted an impeachable offense.
Reminder: When the Nixon White House refused the House Judiciary Committee documents, it was voted an impeachable offense.
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The House Intelligence Committee has scheduled a hearing for next week called "Putin's Playbook: The Kremlin’s Use of Oligarchs, Money and Intelligence in 2016 and Beyond". bit.ly/2CquZPF
The House Intelligence Committee has scheduled a hearing for next week called "Putin's Playbook: The Kremlin’s Use of Oligarchs, Money and Intelligence in 2016 and Beyond". bit.ly/2CquZPF
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The House Intelligence Committee has officially announced a public hearing with Felix Sater on March 27 "about his business ventures with the Trump Organization and the potential Trump Tower Moscow deal."
The House Intelligence Committee has officially announced a public hearing with Felix Sater on March 27 "about his business ventures with the Trump Organization and the potential Trump Tower Moscow deal."
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The House Oversight Cmte told the WH today that it has obtained evidence that White House officials—including Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Steve Bannon and K.T. McFarland—used private email accounts or messaging apps to conduct official business.
wsj.com/articles/house…
The House Oversight Cmte told the WH today that it has obtained evidence that White House officials—including Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Steve Bannon and K.T. McFarland—used private email accounts or messaging apps to conduct official business.
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In letter to WH, Rep. Cummings reveals that KUSHNER was routinely using WhatsApp to conduct official business as recently as Dec. 2018. Kushner's lawyer told lawmakers he screenshots messages to preserve them.
Cummings wants details by April 4. politico.com/story/2019/03/…
In letter to WH, Rep. Cummings reveals that KUSHNER was routinely using WhatsApp to conduct official business as recently as Dec. 2018. Kushner's lawyer told lawmakers he screenshots messages to preserve them.
Cummings wants details by April 4. politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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The weird thing about these stories about Trump admin officials breaking the law by using encrypted messaging apps is that every reporter has known about it from the beginning.
They communicate with them on Signal. washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
The weird thing about these stories about Trump admin officials breaking the law by using encrypted messaging apps is that every reporter has known about it from the beginning.
They communicate with them on Signal. washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
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Cummings also said that Ivanka Trump "continues to receive emails relating to official business on her personal email account and that she does not forward," in potential violation of Presidential Records Act
Cummings also said that Ivanka Trump "continues to receive emails relating to official business on her personal email account and that she does not forward," in potential violation of Presidential Records Act
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Roger STONE has invoked the Fifth Amendment to decline to cooperate with the House Judiciary Committee.
Didn't Trump tell us only guilty people plead the fifth?
Roger STONE has invoked the Fifth Amendment to decline to cooperate with the House Judiciary Committee.
Didn't Trump tell us only guilty people plead the fifth?
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You don't need to speculate about what's in the Mueller report. Rod Rosenstein has already given us a road-map. Bottom Line: Do not expect a harsh condemnation of Trump or any of his associates who have not been charged with crimes
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You don't need to speculate about what's in the Mueller report. Rod Rosenstein has already given us a road-map. Bottom Line: Do not expect a harsh condemnation of Trump or any of his associates who have not been charged with crimes
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lette…
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In a policy reversal, the Trump administration has given tacit approval to Taiwan’s request to buy more than 60 F-16 fighter jets, sources say bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
In a policy reversal, the Trump administration has given tacit approval to Taiwan’s request to buy more than 60 F-16 fighter jets, sources say bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Obama in 2011 rejected request from Taiwan for US fighter jets—due to concern about antagonizing China—but Trump wants to go for it.
It’s a policy reversal likely to provoke China. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Obama in 2011 rejected request from Taiwan for US fighter jets—due to concern about antagonizing China—but Trump wants to go for it.
It’s a policy reversal likely to provoke China. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia at Mar-a-Lago? Getting pretty emolument-y.
palmbeachpost.com/news/20190320/…
Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia at Mar-a-Lago? Getting pretty emolument-y.
palmbeachpost.com/news/20190320/…
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Trump Org now selling merch with the White House on it.
Yesterday the official Trump Store debuted its cherry-blossom collection.
Four items on sale showcase the White House.
Trump Org now selling merch with the White House on it.
Yesterday the official Trump Store debuted its cherry-blossom collection.
Four items on sale showcase the White House.
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Trump said that the U.S. should recognize Israel’s authority over the Golan Heights, in a major shift of decades-long American policy
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Trump said that the U.S. should recognize Israel’s authority over the Golan Heights, in a major shift of decades-long American policy
nyti.ms/2JuLxfo
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Pence is systematically courting 2016 anti-Trump mega-donors
The goal: Fund a $1 billion 2020 reelection campaign
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
Pence is systematically courting 2016 anti-Trump mega-donors
The goal: Fund a $1 billion 2020 reelection campaign
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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For those who doubt that #climatechange is a national security issue:
The left hand side is Pres. Bush, on 9/11, secured and giving orders from Offutt Air Base (a key strategic command).
The right side is Offutt Air Base this week.
For those who doubt that #climatechange is a national security issue:
The left hand side is Pres. Bush, on 9/11, secured and giving orders from Offutt Air Base (a key strategic command).
The right side is Offutt Air Base this week.
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#MAGA bomber who sent explosives to CNN and Trump critics pleads guilty. on.msnbc.com/2FtycQK
#MAGA bomber who sent explosives to CNN and Trump critics pleads guilty. on.msnbc.com/2FtycQK
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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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Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell, a member of Ways and Means Committee, says that accessing Trump's business and personal tax returns is essential to determining the "extent of any crimes" he may have committed, and "how far his conflicts go." washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell, a member of Ways and Means Committee, says that accessing Trump's business and personal tax returns is essential to determining the "extent of any crimes" he may have committed, and "how far his conflicts go." washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
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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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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are defending the decision to detain a 9-year-old girl who officers said provided inconsistent information during her inspection.
She's a U.S. Citizen!
on.nbc7.com/XzGk0AP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are defending the decision to detain a 9-year-old girl who officers said provided inconsistent information during her inspection.
She's a U.S. Citizen!
on.nbc7.com/XzGk0AP
