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Trump: Day 577
-Sz He Could Run the Mueller Probe
-Worried Interview is a "Perjury Trap"
-Sz Hispanic "Speaks Perfect English"
-Demands Sessions Fire Bruce Ohr
-175 Alumni Join Clearance Outcry
-Only Admitted 48 Iraqi Refugees
-Melania Attends Cyberbullying Event
-Sz He Could Run the Mueller Probe
-Worried Interview is a "Perjury Trap"
-Sz Hispanic "Speaks Perfect English"
-Demands Sessions Fire Bruce Ohr
-175 Alumni Join Clearance Outcry
-Only Admitted 48 Iraqi Refugees
-Melania Attends Cyberbullying Event
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Day 682 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 682 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 534 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 534 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 321 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 321 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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@FOXNews is tone-deaf.
Watch as they glamorize bulletproof backpacks for children, and boast about potential profits for investors, so the gun industry can continue to promote their $31.8B dollar industry, at the cost of innocent lives. #NeverAgain
@FOXNews is tone-deaf.
Watch as they glamorize bulletproof backpacks for children, and boast about potential profits for investors, so the gun industry can continue to promote their $31.8B dollar industry, at the cost of innocent lives. #NeverAgain
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Day 143 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 143 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 143 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 143 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 70 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 70 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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Trump says ‘most likely’ to have a second meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un - Reuters
Don't be shocked if it's held at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump says ‘most likely’ to have a second meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un - Reuters
Don't be shocked if it's held at Mar-a-Lago.
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Day 15 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
Day 15 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
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Paul Manafort's attorney said Manafort is "feeling really good" as the jury headed into day 3 of deliberations today.
The defense also said Manafort "appreciates" Trump’s public support in condemning the "disgusting witch hunt" trial
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Paul Manafort's attorney said Manafort is "feeling really good" as the jury headed into day 3 of deliberations today.
The defense also said Manafort "appreciates" Trump’s public support in condemning the "disgusting witch hunt" trial
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No verdict tonight. The Manafort Jury will resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
politico.com/story/2018/08/…
No verdict tonight. The Manafort Jury will resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
politico.com/story/2018/08/…
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Trump escalates his language again, now calls Mueller disgraced and discredited. Should be noted that Trump has been trying to disgrace and discredit Mueller for months.
Trump escalates his language again, now calls Mueller disgraced and discredited. Should be noted that Trump has been trying to disgrace and discredit Mueller for months.
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Reuters: Trump said he's worried that any statements under oath he provides to Special Counsel Robert Mueller could be used to bring perjury charges against him as part of the probe into Russia's electoral interference.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
Reuters: Trump said he's worried that any statements under oath he provides to Special Counsel Robert Mueller could be used to bring perjury charges against him as part of the probe into Russia's electoral interference.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Trump says he's chosen not to be involved in Mueller probe but is "totally allowed" to be if he wanted to. "I've decided to stay out. Now, I don't have to stay out, as you know. I can go in and I could... do whatever, I could run it if I want."
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
Trump says he's chosen not to be involved in Mueller probe but is "totally allowed" to be if he wanted to. "I've decided to stay out. Now, I don't have to stay out, as you know. I can go in and I could... do whatever, I could run it if I want."
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Good reminder: Many parts of the Steele dossier have already been corroborated.
Good reminder: Many parts of the Steele dossier have already been corroborated.
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Early in the Trump admin, some of Trump's advisers thought that he should deny Obama himself access to intel briefings, New Yorker reports.
In the end, Trump decided not to exclude Obama, at the urging of McMaster. newyorker.com/news/news-desk…
Early in the Trump admin, some of Trump's advisers thought that he should deny Obama himself access to intel briefings, New Yorker reports.
In the end, Trump decided not to exclude Obama, at the urging of McMaster. newyorker.com/news/news-desk…
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The list keeps growing. Now more than 175 additional alumni of top national security jobs are joining the bipartisan outcry against Trump revoking John Brennan's security clearance. axios.com/john-brennan-s…
The list keeps growing. Now more than 175 additional alumni of top national security jobs are joining the bipartisan outcry against Trump revoking John Brennan's security clearance. axios.com/john-brennan-s…
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Michael Morell, ex-acting CIA director: "People are essentially saying to the president: 'We will not be intimidated by you. For those of us who have been speaking up, we will continue to. And if we haven't been, we’re going to start speaking up.'" axios.com/john-brennan-s…
Michael Morell, ex-acting CIA director: "People are essentially saying to the president: 'We will not be intimidated by you. For those of us who have been speaking up, we will continue to. And if we haven't been, we’re going to start speaking up.'" axios.com/john-brennan-s…
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Leon Panetta says Trump may not have the authority to revoke Brennan's security clearance.
"... there are questions raised as to whether or not this president has followed the executive order and whether or not he’s provided due process..."
washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
Leon Panetta says Trump may not have the authority to revoke Brennan's security clearance.
"... there are questions raised as to whether or not this president has followed the executive order and whether or not he’s provided due process..."
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Imagine the discovery in a lawsuit like this.
Imagine the discovery in a lawsuit like this.
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Mark Warner has filed an amendment to the defense appropriations bill to prohibit Trump from abusing the security clearance process to punish his critics.
Mark Warner has filed an amendment to the defense appropriations bill to prohibit Trump from abusing the security clearance process to punish his critics.
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Giuliani's tweet taunting Brennan used a bunch of spaces to create a new line instead of using a new line. MUST CREDIT WASHINGTON POST
Giuliani's tweet taunting Brennan used a bunch of spaces to create a new line instead of using a new line. MUST CREDIT WASHINGTON POST
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Melania Trump attended a cyberbullying event this morning as her husband called Robert Mueller "disgraced and discredited" and John Brennan a "political 'hack'." #BeBest
Melania Trump attended a cyberbullying event this morning as her husband called Robert Mueller "disgraced and discredited" and John Brennan a "political 'hack'." #BeBest
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Melania Trump: Social media "can be used in many positive ways, but can also be destructive and harmful when used incorrectly."
Do any of these folks have any self-awareness?
Melania Trump: Social media "can be used in many positive ways, but can also be destructive and harmful when used incorrectly."
Do any of these folks have any self-awareness?
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AP confirms parts of NYT report: Two sources say that federal prosecutors are preparing criminal charges against Michael Cohen that could be brought this month.
The sources say Cohen could face charges including bank fraud.
apnews.com/50b339072d774b…
AP confirms parts of NYT report: Two sources say that federal prosecutors are preparing criminal charges against Michael Cohen that could be brought this month.
The sources say Cohen could face charges including bank fraud.
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House Oversight Democrats want to know if John Bolton reported his alleged work with Mariia Butina at the NRA on his security clearance application and other vetting forms. bit.ly/2nZrs3z
House Oversight Democrats want to know if John Bolton reported his alleged work with Mariia Butina at the NRA on his security clearance application and other vetting forms. bit.ly/2nZrs3z
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While Trump claims he has "eradicated" and "absolutely obliterated" ISIS, recent estimates by the UN & DoD show ISIS has between 20,000 and 31,100 fighters ― figures nearly identical to CIA estimates in 2014 when the group was near its zenith.
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While Trump claims he has "eradicated" and "absolutely obliterated" ISIS, recent estimates by the UN & DoD show ISIS has between 20,000 and 31,100 fighters ― figures nearly identical to CIA estimates in 2014 when the group was near its zenith.
huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-ob…
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The Pentagon is concerned the Trump admin isn't providing safe haven to enough Iraqi refugees, many of whom interpreted and did other tasks for U.S. forces, potentially harming national security by dissuading locals from cooperating with the U.S.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
The Pentagon is concerned the Trump admin isn't providing safe haven to enough Iraqi refugees, many of whom interpreted and did other tasks for U.S. forces, potentially harming national security by dissuading locals from cooperating with the U.S.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Admission numbers for Iraqis who helped the US government and are trying to come to the US as refugees (FY)
2016: ~5,100
2017: 3,000+
This year: 48
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
Admission numbers for Iraqis who helped the US government and are trying to come to the US as refugees (FY)
2016: ~5,100
2017: 3,000+
This year: 48
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Trump changed a seasonal worker program. Now, Maryland's crab houses are losing business, saying they can't find locals to replace seasonal Mexican workers.
"What future's gonna be here if we don't know if we're gonna get our workers?" washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/…
Trump changed a seasonal worker program. Now, Maryland's crab houses are losing business, saying they can't find locals to replace seasonal Mexican workers.
"What future's gonna be here if we don't know if we're gonna get our workers?" washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/…
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This was odd. At a ceremony honoring Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trump repeatedly referred to the organization as "CBC".
The CBC is the Congressional Black Caucus.
This was odd. At a ceremony honoring Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trump repeatedly referred to the organization as "CBC".
The CBC is the Congressional Black Caucus.
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Trump talking about a border patrol agent: "Come here. You're not nervous, right? Speaks perfect English." (via Fox)
Trump talking about a border patrol agent: "Come here. You're not nervous, right? Speaks perfect English." (via Fox)
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Mick Mulvany has been making personal pleas to Trump admin officials to protect the viability of a television assembly plant in his old district that has said it will halt operations because of Trump's tariffs, according to McClatchy.
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Mick Mulvany has been making personal pleas to Trump admin officials to protect the viability of a television assembly plant in his old district that has said it will halt operations because of Trump's tariffs, according to McClatchy.
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As a corporate lawyer, Bill Wehrum worked to weaken air pollution rules by fighting the EPA in court on behalf of chemical manufacturers, refineries, oil drillers and coal-burning power plants.
Now, Wehrum is Trump's top air pollution official.
nytimes.com/2018/08/19/us/…
As a corporate lawyer, Bill Wehrum worked to weaken air pollution rules by fighting the EPA in court on behalf of chemical manufacturers, refineries, oil drillers and coal-burning power plants.
Now, Wehrum is Trump's top air pollution official.
nytimes.com/2018/08/19/us/…
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Remember that $43,000 soundproof phone booth that Scott Pruitt had installed at the EPA?
Turns out, according to WaPo, he only called the White House once from it. The call lasted 5 minutes. "Can you hear me now?"
washingtonpost.com/national/healt…
Remember that $43,000 soundproof phone booth that Scott Pruitt had installed at the EPA?
Turns out, according to WaPo, he only called the White House once from it. The call lasted 5 minutes. "Can you hear me now?"
washingtonpost.com/national/healt…
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The White House OMB now projects the deficit will rocket to $890B this year and top $1T through 2021.
cc, uh, Larry Kudlow.
The White House OMB now projects the deficit will rocket to $890B this year and top $1T through 2021.
cc, uh, Larry Kudlow.
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NRCC chair Rep. Steve Stivers is urging cuts to Medicare and Social Security as deficits balloon after the Republican tax cut.
Keep your hands off our Medicare & Social Security!
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NRCC chair Rep. Steve Stivers is urging cuts to Medicare and Social Security as deficits balloon after the Republican tax cut.
Keep your hands off our Medicare & Social Security!
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56% of all New Hampshire voters say a Republican primary to challenge Trump in 2020 would be a good thing—including 40% of New Hampshire Republicans. bit.ly/2MrASmP
56% of all New Hampshire voters say a Republican primary to challenge Trump in 2020 would be a good thing—including 40% of New Hampshire Republicans. bit.ly/2MrASmP
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Brett Kavanaugh wanted the salacious details on @BillClinton:
"I am strongly opposed to giving the President any ‘break’ in the questioning regarding the details of the Lewinsky relationship” unless he “resigns” or “confesses perjury.”
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Brett Kavanaugh wanted the salacious details on @BillClinton:
"I am strongly opposed to giving the President any ‘break’ in the questioning regarding the details of the Lewinsky relationship” unless he “resigns” or “confesses perjury.”
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It's odd how Kavanaugh had such detailed questions in mind for Bill Clinton, but now apparently thinks it is improper for a president to be asked about foreign meddling in our elections.
What a politically convenient change of heart. Maybe that's why Trump picked him?
It's odd how Kavanaugh had such detailed questions in mind for Bill Clinton, but now apparently thinks it is improper for a president to be asked about foreign meddling in our elections.
What a politically convenient change of heart. Maybe that's why Trump picked him?
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Trump, at fundraiser in the Hamptons on Friday, complained about interest rate hikes.
Audience, in backyard tent at Howard Lorber's home, included Todd Ricketts, John Catsimatidis Jr, Wilbur Ross, Steve Mnuchin and wealthy GOP friends of POTUS.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump, at fundraiser in the Hamptons on Friday, complained about interest rate hikes.
Audience, in backyard tent at Howard Lorber's home, included Todd Ricketts, John Catsimatidis Jr, Wilbur Ross, Steve Mnuchin and wealthy GOP friends of POTUS.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump tells Reuters he is "not thrilled" with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's raising of interest rates, believes the U.S. central bank should be more accommodating.
Trump seeking to artificially inflate the economy by lowering interest rates.
Trump tells Reuters he is "not thrilled" with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's raising of interest rates, believes the U.S. central bank should be more accommodating.
Trump seeking to artificially inflate the economy by lowering interest rates.
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Ex-Trump lawyer has been warned a second time about exceeding Trump campaign contributions: report thehill.com/homenews/campa…
Ex-Trump lawyer has been warned a second time about exceeding Trump campaign contributions: report thehill.com/homenews/campa…
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Big $ Embracing Trump GOP: In past 3 mos, SHELDON & MIRIAM ADELSON have donated *$55 MILLION* to GOP congressional super PACs, including some of the biggest checks in U.S. political history.
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Big $ Embracing Trump GOP: In past 3 mos, SHELDON & MIRIAM ADELSON have donated *$55 MILLION* to GOP congressional super PACs, including some of the biggest checks in U.S. political history.
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Here's the transcript of Trump's remarks at a New York fundraiser last week about coal and windmills.
Reminder: Trump tried to block the building of a wind farm that was visible from his Scottish golf course. He lost.
Here's the transcript of Trump's remarks at a New York fundraiser last week about coal and windmills.
Reminder: Trump tried to block the building of a wind farm that was visible from his Scottish golf course. He lost.
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Five Senate Ds on the Veterans Affairs Committee want a hearing on the influence some Mar-a-Lago members reportedly have on the @DeptVetAffairs —>
Five Senate Ds on the Veterans Affairs Committee want a hearing on the influence some Mar-a-Lago members reportedly have on the @DeptVetAffairs —>
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The Nuns On The Bus are back, and they’re headed to Mar-a-Lago to protest the GOP tax law:
huffingtonpost.com/entry/nuns-on-…
The Nuns On The Bus are back, and they’re headed to Mar-a-Lago to protest the GOP tax law:
huffingtonpost.com/entry/nuns-on-…
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Austerity doesn’t work.
Austerity doesn’t work.
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Omarosa tells the WSJ that she's part of the "resistance" and will spend the midterm-election season laying out her case against supporting Trump. wsj.com/articles/omaro…
Omarosa tells the WSJ that she's part of the "resistance" and will spend the midterm-election season laying out her case against supporting Trump. wsj.com/articles/omaro…
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78 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
IWillVote.com
78 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
IWillVote.com
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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:
https://twitter.com/AlamoOnTheRise/status/1031347368334163968?s=19
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Here's the list of more than 175 former U.S. intelligence community and national security officials have added their names to the list of those deeply concerned by the politicization of security clearances.
Here's the list of more than 175 former U.S. intelligence community and national security officials have added their names to the list of those deeply concerned by the politicization of security clearances.
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Logic staged a protest against Trump's immigration policies at the VMAs, with a group of two dozen immigrant children and their parent wearing t-shirts saying "We Are All Human Beings"
Logic staged a protest against Trump's immigration policies at the VMAs, with a group of two dozen immigrant children and their parent wearing t-shirts saying "We Are All Human Beings"
WE ARE ALL HUMAN BEINGS
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Trump says he would consider lifting sanctions on Russia if Moscow were to take steps to work with U.S. on issues like Syria and Ukraine. More from @Reuters interview: reut.rs/2N4BlI3
Trump says he would consider lifting sanctions on Russia if Moscow were to take steps to work with U.S. on issues like Syria and Ukraine. More from @Reuters interview: reut.rs/2N4BlI3
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NYT: Russian hackers appear to have a new target: conservative U.S. think tanks that have broken with Trump, a report by Microsoft found nyti.ms/2PnxM0Z
NYT: Russian hackers appear to have a new target: conservative U.S. think tanks that have broken with Trump, a report by Microsoft found nyti.ms/2PnxM0Z
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The shift to attacking conservative think tanks underscores the Russian intelligence agency’s goals: to disrupt any institutions challenging Moscow and President Putin nyti.ms/2PqSNb3
The shift to attacking conservative think tanks underscores the Russian intelligence agency’s goals: to disrupt any institutions challenging Moscow and President Putin nyti.ms/2PqSNb3
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