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Trump: Day 791
-Posts Record Monthly Budget Deficit
-Raised Debt $500B in 5 Months
-Economic Fears Drop Dow 460 Pts
-Nominates Moore 2 Federal Reserve
-Reverses Sanctions on North Korea
-FEMA Data Breach Exposed 2.5M
-Mueller Submits Report to AG Barr
-230th Day at Trump Property
-Posts Record Monthly Budget Deficit
-Raised Debt $500B in 5 Months
-Economic Fears Drop Dow 460 Pts
-Nominates Moore 2 Federal Reserve
-Reverses Sanctions on North Korea
-FEMA Data Breach Exposed 2.5M
-Mueller Submits Report to AG Barr
-230th Day at Trump Property
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Day 896 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 896 since Donald Trump *bragged* and joked about sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 747 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 747 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 535 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 535 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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There have been 11,000+ incidents of gun violence/gun crime, 3,000+ gun deaths, and 5,200+ gun injuries in the first 80 days of 2019.
Visit @GunDeaths for up-to-date statistics and information
#NationalEmergency
There have been 11,000+ incidents of gun violence/gun crime, 3,000+ gun deaths, and 5,200+ gun injuries in the first 80 days of 2019.
Visit @GunDeaths for up-to-date statistics and information
#NationalEmergency
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Maps of American gun violence so far in 2019 (gun deaths, gun injuries, mass shootings, unintentional shootings).
All GVA maps are updated daily:
Maps of American gun violence so far in 2019 (gun deaths, gun injuries, mass shootings, unintentional shootings).
All GVA maps are updated daily:
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At least 605 children and teenagers have been shot in the U.S. so far this year. On average, that works out to more than 7 kids per day: @GunDeaths
At least 605 children and teenagers have been shot in the U.S. so far this year. On average, that works out to more than 7 kids per day: @GunDeaths
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This is heartbreaking.
They've been through so much and now this... Parkland shooting survivor Sydney Aiello takes her own life after suffering from PTSD and survivor's guilt cbsnews.com/news/parkland-…
This is heartbreaking.
They've been through so much and now this... Parkland shooting survivor Sydney Aiello takes her own life after suffering from PTSD and survivor's guilt cbsnews.com/news/parkland-…
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Day 357 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 357 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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Exclusive from @mollymotoole: The commandant of the Marines warned the Pentagon that Trump's emergency declaration have posed “unacceptable risk to Marine Corps combat readiness and solvency.”
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Exclusive from @mollymotoole: The commandant of the Marines warned the Pentagon that Trump's emergency declaration have posed “unacceptable risk to Marine Corps combat readiness and solvency.”
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Two U.S. service members killed during operation in Afghanistan
Trump has yet to offer his condolences bit.ly/2TXvWt5
Two U.S. service members killed during operation in Afghanistan
Trump has yet to offer his condolences bit.ly/2TXvWt5
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Day 357 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 357 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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Day 336 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 336 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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Airline assured DACA flight attendant she'd be safe to fly to Mexico.
When she returned, ICE detained her.
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Airline assured DACA flight attendant she'd be safe to fly to Mexico.
When she returned, ICE detained her.
thepointsguy.com/news/ice-detai…
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Day 284 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 284 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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Within hours after officials of his Treasury Department announce new North Korea sanctions, Trump reverses them
Within hours after officials of his Treasury Department announce new North Korea sanctions, Trump reverses them
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WH clarifies: “Trump likes Chairman Kim and he doesn’t think these sanctions will be necessary.” per @PressSec via WH pool reporter @Boris_Sanchez
WH clarifies: “Trump likes Chairman Kim and he doesn’t think these sanctions will be necessary.” per @PressSec via WH pool reporter @Boris_Sanchez
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Someone should inform John Bolton.
Someone should inform John Bolton.
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Flashback: Trump in Hanoi:
Reporter - "Will all the sanctions that are currently in existence remain, sir?"
Trump - "They're in place. You know, I was watching as a lot of you folks over the weeks have said, "Oh, we've given up." We haven't given up anything."
Flashback: Trump in Hanoi:
Reporter - "Will all the sanctions that are currently in existence remain, sir?"
Trump - "They're in place. You know, I was watching as a lot of you folks over the weeks have said, "Oh, we've given up." We haven't given up anything."
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Day 214 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
Day 214 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet.
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Day 106 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 106 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 24 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 24 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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Robert Khuzami, the senior prosecutor in the Southern District of New York who has overseen the prosecution of Michael Cohen, is stepping down.
nyti.ms/2UOhpNq
Robert Khuzami, the senior prosecutor in the Southern District of New York who has overseen the prosecution of Michael Cohen, is stepping down.
nyti.ms/2UOhpNq
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Day 171 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 171 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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Day 36 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 36 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 national emergency isn't at the border. nytimes.com/2019/03/21/cli…
The national emergency isn't at the border. nytimes.com/2019/03/21/cli…
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👀 Trump suggests Fox promised him they wouldn’t ask about McCain
“I thought you weren’t supposed to bring it up.”
👀 Trump suggests Fox promised him they wouldn’t ask about McCain
“I thought you weren’t supposed to bring it up.”
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Upset with Fox? Just now on the South Lawn, Trump took questions from several reporters, but ignored @johnrobertsFox, avoiding eye contact with him until he started walking away and glared at him.
Upset with Fox? Just now on the South Lawn, Trump took questions from several reporters, but ignored @johnrobertsFox, avoiding eye contact with him until he started walking away and glared at him.
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Fox's Roberts: Trump "glared at me like I've never seen him glare at me before" over questions about McCain hill.cm/CYaHQXG
Fox's Roberts: Trump "glared at me like I've never seen him glare at me before" over questions about McCain hill.cm/CYaHQXG
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The U.S. government's racked up a deficit of more than HALF A TRILLION dollars in just the first five months of the fiscal year.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
The U.S. government's racked up a deficit of more than HALF A TRILLION dollars in just the first five months of the fiscal year.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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The US posted its biggest monthly budget deficit on record last month.
The giant deficit comes amid falling tax revenue and increasing federal spending. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
The US posted its biggest monthly budget deficit on record last month.
The giant deficit comes amid falling tax revenue and increasing federal spending. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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He is not an economist.
He is not an economist.
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Stephen Moore -- whom Trump reportedly plans to nominate to the Fed -- got so many facts wrong that the Kansas City Star's editorial page editor vowed never to publish his work again: archives.cjr.org/united_states_…
Stephen Moore -- whom Trump reportedly plans to nominate to the Fed -- got so many facts wrong that the Kansas City Star's editorial page editor vowed never to publish his work again: archives.cjr.org/united_states_…
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Steve Moore, Trump's new Fed nominee, was just asked by Bloomberg TV about the appropriate size of the Fed's balance sheet when the run-off ends. “To be honest, I’m going to have to study up on this one,” he said.
Shouldn't he know this????
Steve Moore, Trump's new Fed nominee, was just asked by Bloomberg TV about the appropriate size of the Fed's balance sheet when the run-off ends. “To be honest, I’m going to have to study up on this one,” he said.
Shouldn't he know this????
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A closely watched section of the Treasury yield curve inverted for the first time since 2007—an omen many economists see as a sign of looming recession
A closely watched section of the Treasury yield curve inverted for the first time since 2007—an omen many economists see as a sign of looming recession
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Dow Jones dropped 460 points. Bank stocks led the decline thanks to a sharp pullback in long-term Treasury yields. cnbc.com/2019/03/22/sto…
Dow Jones dropped 460 points. Bank stocks led the decline thanks to a sharp pullback in long-term Treasury yields. cnbc.com/2019/03/22/sto…
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Cindy Yang helped Chinese tech stars get $50K photos with Trump. Who paid? Yang isn't saying—but she and 3 associates donated $135,500 to Trump Victory. Selling tix to campaign fundraisers without disclosing the buyer to the FEC is illegal. miamiherald.com/news/politics-…
Cindy Yang helped Chinese tech stars get $50K photos with Trump. Who paid? Yang isn't saying—but she and 3 associates donated $135,500 to Trump Victory. Selling tix to campaign fundraisers without disclosing the buyer to the FEC is illegal. miamiherald.com/news/politics-…
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Wow. Here's a sales brochure from last year -- for office space in Trump Tower -- that *omits* Trump's name entirely.
Doesn't say "Trump" or show the Trump sign.
They just call it “725 5th Ave.”
washingtonpost.com/context/trump-…
Wow. Here's a sales brochure from last year -- for office space in Trump Tower -- that *omits* Trump's name entirely.
Doesn't say "Trump" or show the Trump sign.
They just call it “725 5th Ave.”
washingtonpost.com/context/trump-…
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The Dem chairs of the six House committees investigating potential abuse of power by Trump and his campaign's biz and alleged foreign ties will ask several executive branch agencies to preserve info they provided to Mueller and his probe.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
The Dem chairs of the six House committees investigating potential abuse of power by Trump and his campaign's biz and alleged foreign ties will ask several executive branch agencies to preserve info they provided to Mueller and his probe.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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"Our job is to protect the rule of law," said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, one of the six chairmen signing the letter. "We have to look into questions of corruption, violations of the emoluments clause."
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
"Our job is to protect the rule of law," said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, one of the six chairmen signing the letter. "We have to look into questions of corruption, violations of the emoluments clause."
washingtonpost.com/world/national…
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Special Counsel Mueller has submitted his report to Attorney General Barr.
Special Counsel Mueller has submitted his report to Attorney General Barr.
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@NBCNews Special Report: Special Counsel Mueller has submitted his report to Attorney General Barr. pscp.tv/w/1kvKpEvbyMgGE
@NBCNews Special Report: Special Counsel Mueller has submitted his report to Attorney General Barr. pscp.tv/w/1kvKpEvbyMgGE
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In letter to Congress, AG Barr says he may be in a position to advise committees of Special Counsel Mueller's principal conclusions from the investigation as soon as this weekend.
In letter to Congress, AG Barr says he may be in a position to advise committees of Special Counsel Mueller's principal conclusions from the investigation as soon as this weekend.
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Per the special counsel's regulations, the Mueller investigation has concluded with the submission of the special counsel's report to the attorney general.
nbcnews.to/2JHAu2u
Per the special counsel's regulations, the Mueller investigation has concluded with the submission of the special counsel's report to the attorney general.
nbcnews.to/2JHAu2u
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Analysis from @KenDilanianNBC: The Mueller report has been submitted. What happens now?
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Analysis from @KenDilanianNBC: The Mueller report has been submitted. What happens now?
nbcnews.to/2HAlRMF
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New from Pelosi and Schumer on the Mueller report being sent to the AG.
New from Pelosi and Schumer on the Mueller report being sent to the AG.
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No further indictments.
A senior U.S. law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the matter says that the Special Counsel's Office has concluded their investigation by transmittal of their report, as federal regulations mandate. @Tom_Winter reports
No further indictments.
A senior U.S. law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the matter says that the Special Counsel's Office has concluded their investigation by transmittal of their report, as federal regulations mandate. @Tom_Winter reports
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Eric Swalwell to @MSNBC: "I believe we need to hear from Bob Mueller.
I think the country would benefit from hearing from Bob Mueller and not just taking the attorney general at this word."
Eric Swalwell to @MSNBC: "I believe we need to hear from Bob Mueller.
I think the country would benefit from hearing from Bob Mueller and not just taking the attorney general at this word."
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Richard Blumenthal to @MSNBC: "The facts and evidence here are likely to show a lot of criminality, a lot of wrongdoing and law breaking that is not indicted here."
Richard Blumenthal to @MSNBC: "The facts and evidence here are likely to show a lot of criminality, a lot of wrongdoing and law breaking that is not indicted here."
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The Mueller investigation lasted 674 days.
If you feel the investigation was wrapped up hastily, you're not alone!
The Mueller investigation lasted 674 days.
If you feel the investigation was wrapped up hastily, you're not alone!
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Trump: I hope Barr will 'do what's fair' with regards to investigating Hillary Clinton
We truly live in a banana republic
politi.co/2HIEm0R
Trump: I hope Barr will 'do what's fair' with regards to investigating Hillary Clinton
We truly live in a banana republic
politi.co/2HIEm0R
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FEMA data breach exposed personal information of 2.5 million disaster survivors, agency official says
washingtonpost.com/national/healt…
FEMA data breach exposed personal information of 2.5 million disaster survivors, agency official says
washingtonpost.com/national/healt…
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“We found that counties that had hosted a 2016 Trump campaign rally saw a 226 percent increase in reported hate crimes over comparable counties that did not host such a rally.” washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
“We found that counties that had hosted a 2016 Trump campaign rally saw a 226 percent increase in reported hate crimes over comparable counties that did not host such a rally.” washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
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Betsy DeVos' attempts to roll back Obama-era policies at her agency are hitting a roadblock: federal courts. Judges rebuffed DeVos' attempts to change Obama policies dealing with student loan forgiveness and mandatory arbitration agreements. politico.com/story/2019/03/…
Betsy DeVos' attempts to roll back Obama-era policies at her agency are hitting a roadblock: federal courts. Judges rebuffed DeVos' attempts to change Obama policies dealing with student loan forgiveness and mandatory arbitration agreements. politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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In response to Mike Pompeo holding a briefing restricted to “faith-based media” outlets, the ACLU has filed a FOIA request for docs related to the event.
"The American people deserve to know more about this administration's religious favoritism."
bit.ly/2TQqYPf
In response to Mike Pompeo holding a briefing restricted to “faith-based media” outlets, the ACLU has filed a FOIA request for docs related to the event.
"The American people deserve to know more about this administration's religious favoritism."
bit.ly/2TQqYPf
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Capitals star goalie turns down Trump invite to White House Stanley Cup celebration hill.cm/0Ek7X41
Capitals star goalie turns down Trump invite to White House Stanley Cup celebration hill.cm/0Ek7X41
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Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the pool report.
This is Trump's 230th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the pool report.
This is Trump's 230th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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After his arrival at Mar-a-Lago, Trump met with leaders from the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Lucia
Just another opportunity to line his pockets! #Emoluments
After his arrival at Mar-a-Lago, Trump met with leaders from the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Lucia
Just another opportunity to line his pockets! #Emoluments
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Trump thanked “the legendary Pam Bondi,” Florida’s former attorney general who was honored at the Lincoln Day Dinner.
Reminder: Pam Bondi ended her investigation into Trump after a campain contribution from Trump.
Trump thanked “the legendary Pam Bondi,” Florida’s former attorney general who was honored at the Lincoln Day Dinner.
Reminder: Pam Bondi ended her investigation into Trump after a campain contribution from Trump.
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“If Lindsey’s speaking, I want to come down here,” Trump said, “for two reasons. No. 1: he’s a great speaker. And No. 2, I know if I’m here, he’s not going to say anything bad about me.”
These 2 are thick as thieves!
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“If Lindsey’s speaking, I want to come down here,” Trump said, “for two reasons. No. 1: he’s a great speaker. And No. 2, I know if I’m here, he’s not going to say anything bad about me.”
These 2 are thick as thieves!
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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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Dems want Trump's business tax filings.
The returns are more likely to indicate conflicts of interest and other possible malfeasance Dems hope to uncover, like suspicious ties to Russian interests and whether he took steps to avoid paying taxes.
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
Dems want Trump's business tax filings.
The returns are more likely to indicate conflicts of interest and other possible malfeasance Dems hope to uncover, like suspicious ties to Russian interests and whether he took steps to avoid paying taxes.
politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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Democrats could demand returns from Trump's trusts — a check from Cohen released earlier this month, that he said reimbursed him for hush payments, was written out of the account of a revocable trust.
Dems might want Melania Trump's returns, too. politico.com/story/2019/03/…
Democrats could demand returns from Trump's trusts — a check from Cohen released earlier this month, that he said reimbursed him for hush payments, was written out of the account of a revocable trust.
Dems might want Melania Trump's returns, too. politico.com/story/2019/03/…
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CREW is calling on all presidential candidates to publicly release 10 years of tax returns. And they're tracking who has and who hasn't. bit.ly/2WdiWgb
CREW is calling on all presidential candidates to publicly release 10 years of tax returns. And they're tracking who has and who hasn't. bit.ly/2WdiWgb
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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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Office of Special Counsel Mueller shutting down. Spokesman says Mueller "will be concluding his service in the coming days. A small number of staff will remain to assist in closing the operations of the office for a period of time."
Did Whitaker shut this down?
Office of Special Counsel Mueller shutting down. Spokesman says Mueller "will be concluding his service in the coming days. A small number of staff will remain to assist in closing the operations of the office for a period of time."
Did Whitaker shut this down?
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A “lock her up” chant broke out at Mar-a-Lago tonight during Sen. Graham’s speech as he called for an investigation into Clinton and the origins of the dossier. Trump watched on from a table in the ballroom.
A “lock her up” chant broke out at Mar-a-Lago tonight during Sen. Graham’s speech as he called for an investigation into Clinton and the origins of the dossier. Trump watched on from a table in the ballroom.
