Trump: Day 605
-Kavanaugh Accuser 2 Testify 9/24
-Slashing Refugee Admission to 30K
-Proceeds w/$200B Tariffs on China
-Ordered DNI/DOJ 2 Declassify Docs
-Mueller Requests Flynn Sentencing
-FEMA Chief Referred 2 Prosecutors
-199th Day at a Trump Property
-Kavanaugh Accuser 2 Testify 9/24
-Slashing Refugee Admission to 30K
-Proceeds w/$200B Tariffs on China
-Ordered DNI/DOJ 2 Declassify Docs
-Mueller Requests Flynn Sentencing
-FEMA Chief Referred 2 Prosecutors
-199th Day at a Trump Property
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Day 710 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 710 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 562 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 562 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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Trump has ordered DNI & DOJ to declassify classified portions of Carter Page's FISA application & FBI reports of interviews with Bruce Ohr.
Trump has ordered DNI & DOJ to declassify classified portions of Carter Page's FISA application & FBI reports of interviews with Bruce Ohr.
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Schiff on FISA release: With respect to some of these materials, I have been previously informed by the FBI and Justice Department that they would consider their release a red line that must not be crossed as they may compromise sources and methods.
Schiff on FISA release: With respect to some of these materials, I have been previously informed by the FBI and Justice Department that they would consider their release a red line that must not be crossed as they may compromise sources and methods.
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Entirely on its own this is an impeachable offense
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-ord… via @TPM
Entirely on its own this is an impeachable offense
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-ord… via @TPM
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Day 349 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 349 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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Day 171 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 171 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 171 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 171 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 150 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
416 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody, as of September 4th.
14 still-separated kids are under 5.
Day 150 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
416 of 2,654 migrant kids separated from parents are *still* in custody, as of September 4th.
14 still-separated kids are under 5.
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@ACLU: Almost 2 months have passed. We’re not going anywhere until the families that @realDonaldTrump tore apart are reunited.
@ACLU: Almost 2 months have passed. We’re not going anywhere until the families that @realDonaldTrump tore apart are reunited.
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Trump’s border wall will infringe on landowners’ property rights, increase migrant deaths, and wreak havoc on the environment.
aclu.org/blog/immigrant…
Trump’s border wall will infringe on landowners’ property rights, increase migrant deaths, and wreak havoc on the environment.
aclu.org/blog/immigrant…
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Pompeo just announced the Trump administration's new policy on refugees: slashing admissions to a historic low of 30,000 per year.
Pompeo just announced the Trump administration's new policy on refugees: slashing admissions to a historic low of 30,000 per year.
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Day 98 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 98 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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In building its nuclear arsenal, North Korea is now borrowing a page from Israel, Pakistan and India: Keep quiet about it, conduct no public tests and create no crises so as to allow Trump to portray denuclearization as on track. @SangerNYT
nytimes.com/2018/09/16/wor…
In building its nuclear arsenal, North Korea is now borrowing a page from Israel, Pakistan and India: Keep quiet about it, conduct no public tests and create no crises so as to allow Trump to portray denuclearization as on track. @SangerNYT
nytimes.com/2018/09/16/wor…
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No US leader has done more than Trump to empower Russia with respect to its development of strategic alliances and global power structure.
Analysis | Russia wants to build a bridge to North Korea. Literally. wapo.st/2HYxeKt?tid=ss…
No US leader has done more than Trump to empower Russia with respect to its development of strategic alliances and global power structure.
Analysis | Russia wants to build a bridge to North Korea. Literally. wapo.st/2HYxeKt?tid=ss…
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US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, accuses Russia of “cheating” on the UN sanctions on North Korea ahead of tomorrow’s summit between the two Koreas.
This could be called "staged outrage"
US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, accuses Russia of “cheating” on the UN sanctions on North Korea ahead of tomorrow’s summit between the two Koreas.
This could be called "staged outrage"
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Day 28 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
Day 28 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
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While Brett Kavanaugh was at the White House this morning, Trump was tweeting about Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
While Brett Kavanaugh was at the White House this morning, Trump was tweeting about Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
https://twitter.com/geoffrbennett/status/1041698342240182272
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As an attorney in Starr probe, Kavanaugh suggested that Clinton be subject to direct questioning about his “revolting” behavior that “disgraced his office, the legal system and the American people.”
cnn.com/2018/08/20/pol…
As an attorney in Starr probe, Kavanaugh suggested that Clinton be subject to direct questioning about his “revolting” behavior that “disgraced his office, the legal system and the American people.”
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“It is our job,” Kavanaugh wrote in an email to his colleagues in Ken Starr’s office, “to make [Clinton's] pattern of revolting behavior clear — piece by painful piece.” politi.co/2OyspLT
“It is our job,” Kavanaugh wrote in an email to his colleagues in Ken Starr’s office, “to make [Clinton's] pattern of revolting behavior clear — piece by painful piece.” politi.co/2OyspLT
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Debra Katz, the attorney for Kavanaugh accuser Dr. Ford, says her client is willing to testify before the Judiciary Committee publicly and tell this story.
"She's willing to do whatever it takes to get her story forth."
Debra Katz, the attorney for Kavanaugh accuser Dr. Ford, says her client is willing to testify before the Judiciary Committee publicly and tell this story.
"She's willing to do whatever it takes to get her story forth."
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Q: Does she consider this an attempted rape?
Debra Katz, attorney for Kavanaugh accuser Dr. Christine Ford: "She does. She clearly considers this an attempted rape. She believes that if it were not for the severe intoxication of Brett Kavanaugh, she would've been raped."
Q: Does she consider this an attempted rape?
Debra Katz, attorney for Kavanaugh accuser Dr. Christine Ford: "She does. She clearly considers this an attempted rape. She believes that if it were not for the severe intoxication of Brett Kavanaugh, she would've been raped."
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More than 200 alumnae from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's school signed letter of support for her reports cnn.com/politics/live-…
More than 200 alumnae from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's school signed letter of support for her reports cnn.com/politics/live-…
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When it comes to the charges against Bret Kavanaugh, Democrats may be opportunists but they're not hypocrites. By ditching Al Franken, they earned the right to take a hard line theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
When it comes to the charges against Bret Kavanaugh, Democrats may be opportunists but they're not hypocrites. By ditching Al Franken, they earned the right to take a hard line theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
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The Judicial Crisis Network, a conservative group, says it will be announcing a $1.5 million dollar ad blitz tday, featuring longtime friend of Brett Kavanaugh...
The Judicial Crisis Network, a conservative group, says it will be announcing a $1.5 million dollar ad blitz tday, featuring longtime friend of Brett Kavanaugh...
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Orrin Hatch told CNN that Kavanaugh told him that his accuser may be mistaking him for someone else. Hatch says Kavanaugh told him that he wasn’t even at the party in question.
cnn.com/politics/live-…
Orrin Hatch told CNN that Kavanaugh told him that his accuser may be mistaking him for someone else. Hatch says Kavanaugh told him that he wasn’t even at the party in question.
cnn.com/politics/live-…
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Judge Kavanaugh is saying he was not at the party in question, a WH official tells @kwelkernbc.
Oh, that unspecified party at an unspecified location in the area I went to high school on an unspecified date? I am very confident I wasn't there.
Judge Kavanaugh is saying he was not at the party in question, a WH official tells @kwelkernbc.
Oh, that unspecified party at an unspecified location in the area I went to high school on an unspecified date? I am very confident I wasn't there.
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All 10 Senate Judiciary Democrats are calling on Chair Chuck Grassley to postpone the vote on Kavanaugh's nomination, saying there are "serious questions about Judge Kavanaugh's record, truthfulness, and character."
All 10 Senate Judiciary Democrats are calling on Chair Chuck Grassley to postpone the vote on Kavanaugh's nomination, saying there are "serious questions about Judge Kavanaugh's record, truthfulness, and character."
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"Kavanaugh is one of the finest people that I've ever known...never even had even a little blemish on his record," Trump says of the man accused of attempted rape.
Trump then attacks Feinstein disregarding Dr. Ford's desire to remain anonymous.
"Kavanaugh is one of the finest people that I've ever known...never even had even a little blemish on his record," Trump says of the man accused of attempted rape.
Trump then attacks Feinstein disregarding Dr. Ford's desire to remain anonymous.
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The White House hasn’t asked the FBI to investigate the Brett Kavanaugh allegation, a request required for the bureau to take further action, according to Bloomberg.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
The White House hasn’t asked the FBI to investigate the Brett Kavanaugh allegation, a request required for the bureau to take further action, according to Bloomberg.
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A DOJ spokesman says the FBI won't get involved in investigating Kavanuagh allegations: "The allegation does not involve any potential federal crime."
A DOJ spokesman says the FBI won't get involved in investigating Kavanuagh allegations: "The allegation does not involve any potential federal crime."
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“There are persons who work (or worked) for the federal judiciary who have important stories to tell about disgraced former Judge Alex Kozinski and his mentee, current Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh," a whistleblower tells.
theintercept.com/2018/09/17/cyr…
“There are persons who work (or worked) for the federal judiciary who have important stories to tell about disgraced former Judge Alex Kozinski and his mentee, current Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh," a whistleblower tells.
theintercept.com/2018/09/17/cyr…
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All 10 Senate Judiciary Democrats come out against staff calls with Kavanaugh and Ford.
"This isn't how things should be done and is in complete violation of how this committee has worked in the past."
All 10 Senate Judiciary Democrats come out against staff calls with Kavanaugh and Ford.
"This isn't how things should be done and is in complete violation of how this committee has worked in the past."
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The Senate Judiciary Committee announced it will hold a public hearing next Monday at 10 AM to hear testimony from Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing him of sexual assault.
Both of them. Same hearing.
nytimes.com/2018/09/17/us/…
The Senate Judiciary Committee announced it will hold a public hearing next Monday at 10 AM to hear testimony from Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing him of sexual assault.
Both of them. Same hearing.
nytimes.com/2018/09/17/us/…
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A new cache of internal WikiLeaks files obtained by the AP shows that WikiLeaks staffers discussed having Julian Assange skip bail and escape Britain as authorities closed in. apne.ws/fUPNO1h
A new cache of internal WikiLeaks files obtained by the AP shows that WikiLeaks staffers discussed having Julian Assange skip bail and escape Britain as authorities closed in. apne.ws/fUPNO1h
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Two Russian spies caught in the Netherlands and expelled had been plotting cyber sabotage of a Swiss defense laboratory analyzing the nerve agent used to poison a former Russian agent in Britain, Swiss officials said.
nyti.ms/2Mxc9sn?smid=n…
Two Russian spies caught in the Netherlands and expelled had been plotting cyber sabotage of a Swiss defense laboratory analyzing the nerve agent used to poison a former Russian agent in Britain, Swiss officials said.
nyti.ms/2Mxc9sn?smid=n…
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Chart of Robert Mueller's Special Counsel's Office cases and related Trump-Russia cases, with summary information and filing links
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Chart of Robert Mueller's Special Counsel's Office cases and related Trump-Russia cases, with summary information and filing links
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Special counsel asks judge to set sentencing date for ex-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in Russia probe.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Special counsel asks judge to set sentencing date for ex-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in Russia probe.
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WH: Trump has “directed the Department of Justice (including the FBI) to publicly release all text messages relating to the Russia investigation, without redaction, of James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and Bruce Ohr.”
WH: Trump has “directed the Department of Justice (including the FBI) to publicly release all text messages relating to the Russia investigation, without redaction, of James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and Bruce Ohr.”
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An investigation into FEMA chief Brock Long has been referred to federal prosecutors to determine whether criminal charges should be pursued, people familiar with the probe tell WSJ.
wsj.com/articles/probe…
An investigation into FEMA chief Brock Long has been referred to federal prosecutors to determine whether criminal charges should be pursued, people familiar with the probe tell WSJ.
wsj.com/articles/probe…
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“For the first time in 10 years, buybacks are garnering the largest share of cash spending by S&P 500 firms." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
“For the first time in 10 years, buybacks are garnering the largest share of cash spending by S&P 500 firms." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Experts across the board warned Trump/GOP tax cut would balloon the deficit, generate more buybacks than investment, and would not vacuum trillions of job-creating cash back into US - which been promptly demonstrated
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Experts across the board warned Trump/GOP tax cut would balloon the deficit, generate more buybacks than investment, and would not vacuum trillions of job-creating cash back into US - which been promptly demonstrated
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Start watching the global financial markets... Trump: “I directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to proceed with placing additional tariffs on roughly $200 billion of imports from China.”
Start watching the global financial markets... Trump: “I directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to proceed with placing additional tariffs on roughly $200 billion of imports from China.”
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Air Force estimates Trump's proposed Space Force could cost $13 billion hill.cm/GYNP5v3
Air Force estimates Trump's proposed Space Force could cost $13 billion hill.cm/GYNP5v3
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Credit union association chief warns another recession could hit US in 2019 hill.cm/VYZCZCv
Credit union association chief warns another recession could hit US in 2019 hill.cm/VYZCZCv
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New Gallup poll on how Americans view Trump's performance as president: 38% approve, 56% disapprove
New Gallup poll on how Americans view Trump's performance as president: 38% approve, 56% disapprove
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Trump arrived at Trump International Hotel in D.C., according to the pool report.
This is Trump's 199th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump arrived at Trump International Hotel in D.C., according to the pool report.
This is Trump's 199th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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Constitution of the United States was signed at Philadelphia today 1787:
Constitution of the United States was signed at Philadelphia today 1787:
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50 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
50 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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Rachel Brosnahan uses her acceptance speech to urge people to vote: "One of the most important ways to find and use your voice is to vote." #Emmys (via THR)
Rachel Brosnahan uses her acceptance speech to urge people to vote: "One of the most important ways to find and use your voice is to vote." #Emmys (via THR)
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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/1041504025152249857?s=19
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Ex-DOJ privacy official says Trump plan to release employees' text messages re Russia probe 'without redaction' is likely illegal.
politi.co/2NnhaJp
Ex-DOJ privacy official says Trump plan to release employees' text messages re Russia probe 'without redaction' is likely illegal.
politi.co/2NnhaJp
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Russ Feingold was the senator who questioned Kavanaugh about Pickering in 2006.
He writes on @HuffPost that there’s clear evidence that Kavanaugh lied before Congress. New piece up here bit.ly/2xrpoFA
Russ Feingold was the senator who questioned Kavanaugh about Pickering in 2006.
He writes on @HuffPost that there’s clear evidence that Kavanaugh lied before Congress. New piece up here bit.ly/2xrpoFA
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