… without pay and another 380,000 furloughed. Trump told reporters that removed: he'snow: he'll do "whatever it takes" to fund the wall he once claimed …
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… breaking the tie. Senators have also been told to go removed: home for the night.now: home. They were told they will have at least 24 hours notice before any vote. If the government shuts down, the Treasury and the departments …
… have also been told to go home for the night. now: If the government shuts down, the Treasury and the departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, Interior, State, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Commerce, and Justice will close, more than 420,000 people will work without pay, and another 380,000 workers will be furloughed. (Washington Post now: / New York Times / Associated Press / CNBC / NBC News / Politico …
… a "Democrat Shutdown" despite last week taking responsibility about how removed: wenow: he would be "proud to shut down the government." Trump also …
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2. Republican megadonor Robert Mercer has retreated from financially backing Trump's agenda. The Mercers gave just over $25 million to conservative causes in 2016. This year the family gave $6.4 million to Republicans – the lowest amount since 2012. (CNBC)
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2. A U.S. intelligence report concludes that Russia, China, and Iran "conducted influence activities and messaging campaigns" targeting the midterm elections. Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence, said they did not compromise the voting systems, however. (New York Times)
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3. Trump is already souring on Mick Mulvaney over a two-year-old video where Mulvaney calls Trump "a terrible human being." Mulvaney hasn't started as acting White House chief of staff yet. Trump was reportedly "furious" when he heard about the footage. In a separate interview from 2015, Mulvaney called Trump's view on a border wall "simplistic," absurd and almost childish." …
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3. Republican megadonor Robert Mercer has retreated from financially backing Trump's agenda. The Mercers gave just over $25 million to conservative causes in 2016. This year the family gave $6.4 million to Republicans – the lowest amount since 2012. (CNBC)
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4. Trump complained to aides that it's unfair he is being blamed for the market's downturn and concerns of an economic slowdown. Trump has repeatedly pointed to market gains as proof that his economic policies are working and that the country is thriving under his leadership. Unless an end-of-year rally emerges, 2018 will be the worst year for U.S. stocks …
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4. Trump is already souring on Mick Mulvaney over a two-year-old video where Mulvaney calls Trump "a terrible human being." Mulvaney hasn't started as acting White House chief of staff yet. Trump was reportedly "furious" when he heard about the footage. In a separate interview from 2015, Mulvaney called Trump's view on a border wall "simplistic," absurd and almost childish." …
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5. The Dow had its worst week since the financial crisis in 2008 – down nearly 7%. The Nasdaq closed in a bear market and the S&P 500 was on the brink of one itself – down nearly 18% from its record earlier this year. (CNBC)
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5. Trump complained to aides that it's unfair he is being blamed for the market's downturn and concerns of an economic slowdown. Trump has repeatedly pointed to market gains as proof that his economic policies are working and that the country is thriving under his leadership. Unless an end-of-year rally emerges, 2018 will be the worst year for U.S. stocks …
6. now: The Dow had its worst week since the financial crisis in 2008 – down nearly 7%. The Nasdaq closed in a bear market and the S&P 500 was on the brink of one itself – down nearly 18% from its record earlier this year. (CNBC) 7. One Republican close to the White House described Trump as …
🚨THE LATEST: removed: Thenow: A partial shutdown is assured after House lawmakers left the Capitol for the night without passing a budget agreement. Funding for several key government agencies will lapse at midnight. Despite the the Senate narrowly removed: passednow: passing a procedural vote to removed: take upnow: begin debate on the House removed: of Representatives funding bill. removed: Thenow: That vote passed 48-47, with Mike Pence breaking the removed: tie, to open debate on a temporary funding bill between Republicans and Democrats. Senators, however,now: tie. Senators have now: also been told to go home for the night. (Washington Post now: / Associated Press / CNBC / NBC News / Politico / Reuters / …
1/ The House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure funding measure that includes $5.7 billion in border wall funding after Trump threatened to veto the Senate-passed stopgap spending bill. The bill passed on a near-party-line vote of 217 to 185. Democrats, however, have the Senate votes to block any bill that includes funding for Trump's wall, while Trump says he'll …
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🚨THE LATEST: The Senate narrowly passed a procedural vote to take up the House of Representatives funding bill. The vote passed 48-47, with Mike Pence breaking the tie, to open debate on a temporary funding bill between Republicans and Democrats. Senators, however, have been told to go home for the night. (Washington Post / CNBC / NBC News / Politico …
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🚨The Latest: The Senate narrowly passed a procedural vote to take up the House of Representatives funding bill. The vote passed 48-47, with Mike Pence breaking the tie, to open debate on a temporary funding bill between Republicans and Democrats. Senators, however, have been told to go home for the night. (Washington Post / NBC News / Politico / Reuters …
1/ The House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure funding measure that includes $5.7 billion in border wall funding after Trump threatened to veto the Senate-passed stopgap spending bill. The bill passed on a near-party-line vote of 217 to 185. Democrats, however, have the Senate votes to block any bill that includes funding for Trump's wall, while Trump says he'll …
5. now: The Dow had its worst week since the financial crisis in 2008 – down nearly 7%. The Nasdaq closed in a bear market and the S&P 500 was on the brink of one itself – down nearly 18% from its record earlier this year. (CNBC) 6. One Republican close to the White House described Trump as …
The Senate began a procedural vote on whether to take up the House of Representatives funding bill. The Senate needs a simple majority to allow the proposed law to move forward to a final vote. After nearly 90 minutes, the tally is currently stuck at 44 in favor of the measure and 46 opposed. It's currently unclear if the Senate …
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🚨The Latest: The Senate narrowly passed a procedural vote to take up the House of Representatives funding bill. The vote passed 48-47, with Mike Pence breaking the tie, to open debate on a temporary funding bill between Republicans and Democrats. Senators, however, have been told to go home for the night. (Washington Post / NBC News / Politico / Reuters …
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3. removed: Russians tried to compromise the voting systems used during the midterm elections, but were reportedly unsuccessful, according to Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence. (New York Times) 4. Trump is already souring on Mick Mulvaney over a two-year-old … border will "simplistic," absurd and almost childish." (Axios / CNN) removed: 5. Trump complained to aides that it's unfair he is being blamed for the market's downturn and concerns of an economic slowdown. Trump has repeatedly pointed to market gains as proof that his economic policies are working and that the country is thriving under his leadership. Unless an end-of-year rally emerges, 2018 will be the worst year for U.S. stocks since 2008 and the S&P 500 on track for its worst December since the Great Depression. (Washington Post)
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6. One Republican close to the White House described Trump as in "a tailspin," acting "totally irrationally," and "flipping out" over criticisms from conservatives calling him a "gutless president," and questioning whether he would ever build a wall. (Washington Post)
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4. Trump complained to aides that it's unfair he is being blamed for the market's downturn and concerns of an economic slowdown. Trump has repeatedly pointed to market gains as proof that his economic policies are working and that the country is thriving under his leadership. Unless an end-of-year rally emerges, 2018 will be the worst year for U.S. stocks …
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5. One Republican close to the White House described Trump as in "a tailspin," acting "totally irrationally," and "flipping out" over criticisms from conservatives calling him a "gutless president," and questioning whether he would ever build a wall. (Washington Post)
2. Trump complained to aides that it's unfair he is being blamed for the market's downturn and concerns of an economic slowdown. Trump has repeatedly pointed to market gains as proof that his economic policies are working and that the country is thriving under his leadership. Unless an end-of-year rally emerges, 2018 will be the worst year for U.S. stocks …
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2. Republican megadonor Robert Mercer has retreated from financially backing Trump's agenda. The Mercers gave just over $25 million to conservative causes in 2016. This year the family gave $6.4 million to Republicans – the lowest amount since 2012. (CNBC) 3. Russians tried to compromise the voting systems used during the midterm elections, but were reportedly unsuccessful, according to Dan …
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3. Trump is already souring on Mick Mulvaney over a two-year-old video where Mulvaney calls Trump "a terrible human being." Mulvaney hasn't started as acting White House chief of staff yet. Trump was reportedly "furious" when he heard about the footage. In a separate interview from 2015, Mulvaney called Trump's view on a border will "simplistic," absurd and almost childish." …
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5. Trump complained to aides that it's unfair he is being blamed for the market's downturn and concerns of an economic slowdown. Trump has repeatedly pointed to market gains as proof that his economic policies are working and that the country is thriving under his leadership. Unless an end-of-year rally emerges, 2018 will be the worst year for U.S. stocks …
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4. Russians tried to compromise the voting systems used during the midterm elections, but were reportedly unsuccessful, according to Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence. (New York Times)
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6. One Republican close to the White House described Trump as in "a tailspin," acting "totally irrationally," and "flipping out" over criticisms from conservatives calling him a "gutless president," and questioning whether he would ever build a wall. (Washington Post)
… he sent to the Justice Department in June. William Barr removed: callednow: said "Mueller's obstruction theory is fatally misconceived," claiming that Trump's interactions …
4/ The House Intelligence Committee voted to send now: the transcript of its 2017 interview with Roger Stone to Mueller, …
1/ "At this moment," Trump removed: will notnow: won't sign the Senate-passed funding measure that would avoid a partial government shutdown removed: withoutnow: if it doesn't include his border wall money, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. Paul Ryan added …
… is likely a violation of campaign finance laws. (Mother Jones) now: Treasury Department officials exchanged messages using unsecured Gmail accounts set up by their Russian counterparts during the 2016 election. [Editor's note: I don't even know where to begin with summarizing this, but it's important. You should read it and send me a three to four sentence summary to update this entry with.] (BuzzFeed News)
4. A federal judge dismissed Trump administration policies that turned away asylum seekers who claimed to suffer domestic violence or gang violence. Judge Emmet Sullivan of the U.S. District Court in Washington ruled that policies ordered by Jeff Sessions were "arbitrary, capricious and in violation of the immigration laws." (Politico / NBC News)
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4. Michael Cohen dropped a pair of libel suits against BuzzFeed and Fusion GPS over the publication of the Steele dossier, which detailed alleged ties between Trump and Russia. (Politico)
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5. The Senate passed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill. The First Step Act would expand job training and other anti-recidivism programs, modify sentencing and mandatory minimum laws, and expand early-release programs. Trump has said he plans to sign it into law. (New York Times / Politico)
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5. A federal judge tossed a defamation lawsuit against BuzzFeed over publication of the Steele dossier. Aleksej Gubarev, a CEO named in the dossier, alleged that the statements in dossier about him were "false" and that BuzzFeed "never contacted" him to confirm the allegations. U.S. District Judge Ursula Ungaro ruled that BuzzFeed was covered by the "fair report privilege" because …
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6. The United States was added to list of most dangerous countries for journalists for the first time. At least 63 professional journalists were killed doing their jobs in 201 – a 15% increase over last year. (NBC News)
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6. A federal judge dismissed Trump administration policies that turned away asylum seekers who claimed to suffer domestic violence or gang violence. Judge Emmet Sullivan of the U.S. District Court in Washington ruled that policies ordered by Jeff Sessions were "arbitrary, capricious and in violation of the immigration laws." (Politico / NBC News) 7. The Senate passed a bipartisan criminal …
… to it. It just died of deal fatigue." Trump Jr. removed: also told the Senate committee that he now: "wasn't involved," knew "very little," and was only "peripherally aware" removed: andnow: of the deal other than a letter of intent was signed by Trump. He also said he didn't know that Cohen had sent an email to Putin's … said he briefed Trump's family members about the continued negotiations. removed: (NPR)now: (NPR / USA Today)
… the United States." Flynn's sentencing has been delayed until March removed: 13th.now: 13th and will allow him to continue cooperating with the Russia investigation. Sullivan's last words to the court removed: werenow: were: "Happy holidays." (New York Times / CNN / Washington Post …
3/ Hours removed: earlier:now: earlier, Trump wished Flynn – a confessed felon – "good luck" ahead of his sentencing removed: hearing today.now: hearing. "Will be interesting to see what he has to say," …
3. The Trump administration removed: rolled out new federal regulation banningnow: banned bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like …
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4. Trump ordered the creation of "Space Command" to "integrate space capabilities across all branches of the military." The move is a precursor to the creation of a Space Force, a proposed sixth branch of the military. (CNN / NPR)
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4. A federal school safety report downplayed the role of guns in school violence and instead focused on rescinding Obama-era disciplinary policies, improving mental health services, and training school personnel in the use of firearms. The commission on school safety consists of four cabinet officials and is led by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. (New York Times)
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5. The chance of recession in the next 12 months rose to 23% – the highest level of the Trump presidency. (CNBC)
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5. Trump ordered the creation of "Space Command" to "integrate space capabilities across all branches of the military." The move is a precursor to the creation of a Space Force, a proposed sixth branch of the military. (CNN / NPR) 6. Ethics complaints against Brett Kavanaugh were dismissed because they were filed under a federal law that does not apply …
… after the trial judge ruled the case could proceed. The removed: lawsuit,now: lawsuit accuses Trump of illegally benefiting from his family's removed: business,now: business and seeks to define the meaning of emoluments. (Reuters / New …
… girl began having seizures around 6:25 a.m. the next morning. removed: Emergency responders measured her body temperature at 105.7 degrees and determined that she "reportedly had not eaten or consumed water for several days." (Washington Post)
5/ Paul Manafort advised the White House about how to undermine and discredit Robert Mueller's investigation in the spring and summer of 2017. Manafort urged Trump to attack the FBI, Hillary Clinton and the Steele dossier, and to allege without evidence that the Ukrainian government had colluded with the Democratic National Committee to try to help Clinton win the 2016 …
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5/ Rudy Giuliani contends that the hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal are overblown, because "nobody got killed, nobody got robbed [...] This was not a big crime." Trump continues to insist that he is innocent of any crimes because he never explicitly asked for Cohen or AMI to violate campaign finance law. (Daily Beast)
6/ now: Paul Manafort advised the White House about how to undermine and discredit Robert Mueller's investigation in the spring and summer of 2017. Manafort urged Trump to attack the FBI, Hillary Clinton and the Steele dossier, and to allege without evidence that the Ukrainian government had colluded with the Democratic National Committee to try to help Clinton win the 2016 presidential election. "After signing the plea agreement, Manafort stated he had no direct or indirect communications with anyone in the administration while they were in the administration," Mueller said in a court filing, "and that he never asked anyone to try and communicate a message to anyone in the administration on any subject." (Vox) 7/ Mueller rejected Michael Flynn's suggestion that he was tricked into … have explained why he lied. (New York Times / USA removed: Today)now: Today / NBC News / Washington Post)
2/ Sarah now: Huckabee Sanders claimed that Trump had nothing to do with his …
3. now: The 7-year-old migrant who died in U.S. custody didn't receive medical care for more than 90 minutes after her father reported that she was sick. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen called the death of the girl "a very sad example of the dangers of this journey." (Bloomberg) 4. Betsy DeVos will cancel $150 million in federal student loan …
removed: 4.now: 5. Chris Christie told Trump he doesn't want to be considered …
… Butina pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as a foreign removed: agent. Butina acted "under direction of" a senior Russian official tonow: agent of the Kremlin and influence U.S. politics removed: as an agent for the Kremlin from 2015 until her arrest in removed: July in an effortnow: July. Butina tried to establish "unofficial lines of communication" with influential Americans in the NRA and in the Republican Party removed: under thenow: "under direction removed: ofnow: of" a former Russian senator and deputy governor of Russia's central bank, removed: whichnow: who matches the description of sanctioned Russian central banker Alexander Torshin. …
3. Using backwards math, Trump claimed that the "money we save" from the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada would mean "MEXICO IS PAYING FOR THE WALL!" Chuck Schumer told the Senate that if Mexico is funding the wall, then Congress doesn't need to spend any money on it. (Washington Post)
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3. Jared Kushner met with Trump about the chief of staff job. Trump told reporters that he is down to five finalists. (HuffPost)
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4. Trump will spend 16 days at Mar-a-Lago over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The upcoming visit is longer than last year's 12-day visit. (Palm Beach Post)
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4. Jose Canseco volunteered to be Trump's "Chief if Staff," tweeting at the president that he is "worried about [Trump] looking more like a Twinkie everyday" and promising to "buff you up daily workouts" if he is given the job. (ESPN) 5. Using backwards math, Trump claimed that the "money we save" from the new trade deal with Mexico and …
Trump claimed that Robert Mueller's prosecutors gave Michael Flynn "a great deal because they were embarrassed by the way he was treated." Mueller recommended Flynn serve no jail time due to his "substantial assistance" in the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election after the former national security adviser pleaded guilty to lying about his contacts with the …
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🚨 CONFIRMED: Trump was the "other member of the campaign" in the room when Cohen and National Enquirer publisher David Pecker discussed ways Pecker could "help deal with negative stories about that presidential candidate's relationships with women." In August 2015, Trump and Cohen met with Pecker in his Trump Tower office and asked how he could help the campaign. Pecker …
… friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. The firm was created in December removed: 2016.now: 2016 – 45 days before the inauguration. Trump’s inauguration committee raised $107 million and paid to WIS Media Partners $25.8 million. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / [Wall Street Journal(https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-inaugural-committee-spent-nearly-107-million-on-events-1518722022?mod=article_inline))
4/ National security adviser now: Michael Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador, despite denials. now: Flynn had "a series of contacts" with Sergey Kislyak in 2016 that "began before the Nov. 8 election and continued during the transition." Flynn’s communications with now: the Russian removed: Ambassador Sergey Kislyaknow: ambassador were interpreted by some senior U.S. officials as an inappropriate …
… that she had an affair with Trump was "totally untrue." now: In a statement at the time, the company said that "AMI has not paid people to kill damaging stories about Mr. Trump." (Wall Street Journal)
… immunity by federal prosecutors for providing information about Cohen and removed: Trumpinnow: Trump in their criminal investigation into hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels …
… so they could be purchased and their publication avoided." AMI removed: paidnow: confessed to the tabloid practice of "catch and kill," paying McDougal for the rights to her story about an alleged affair with removed: Trump, which wasnow: Trump and then never removed: published.now: publishing it. (Bloomberg / Talking Points Memo / CNN / New York …
removed: 🚨 Thenow: 🚨The "one other member of the campaign" was Trump. In August …
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📌 The Re-up: Day 162. "Morning Joe" hosts suggest Trump tried to blackmail them with a National Enquirer hit-piece. On Friday's show, Joe Scarborough recounted a story where "three people at the very top of the administration" called and texted him to say the National Enquirer was going to run a negative story about him and Mika Brzezinski. "If you …
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⏪Four days before the 2016 election, Hope Hicks claimed the Trump campaign had "no knowledge of any of this," adding that McDougal's claim that she had an affair with Trump was "totally untrue." (Wall Street Journal) 📌Day 581. David Pecker was granted immunity by federal prosecutors for providing information about Cohen and Trumpin their criminal investigation into hush-money payments made …
… agents for tricking him into lying by not warning him removed: that "that it was a crime to lie during an FBI …
… policy limiting donor disclosure requirements for political nonprofits. The resolution removed: from blocks the recent Treasury Department change to IRS forms allowing …
… which was never published. (Bloomberg / Talking Points Memo / removed: CNN)now: CNN / New York Times)
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3. Despite no evidence linking terror attacks in the U.S. to illegal immigration, Trump used the attack in France to again argue for more funding for his border wall. "Another very bad terror attack in France," Trump tweeted. "We are going to strengthen our borders even more. Chuck and Nancy must give us the votes to get additional Border Security!" …
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3. The Trump administration decided that Vietnamese migrants who arrived before the establishment of diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Vietnam are all eligible for deportation. The White House reinterpreted a 2008 agreement that specifically bars the deportation of Vietnamese people who arrived in the U.S. before July 12, 1995. (The Atlantic) 4. The Senate passed legislation to reverse a …
Trump blamed now: Cohen for the crimes stemming from paying Stormy Daniels and Karen removed: McDougal were Cohen's fault. "Lawyer'snow: McDougal, arguing that it was his "lawyer's liability if he made a mistake, not removed: me," Trump tweeted. "Cohen just trying to get his sentence reduced. WITCH HUNT!"now: me." Cohen said he arranged the payments at Trump's behest. (Bloomberg)
… incoming New York attorney general plans to launch a wide-ranging removed: investigationsnow: investigation into Trump, his family, and "anyone" in his orbit who …
5/ Trump claimed he is not concerned about impeachment now: a day after it was reported that removed: Trumpnow: he sees impeachment as a "real possibility." He then defended the …
3/ removed: Russian nationals interacted with atnow: At least 16 Trump associates now: interacted with Russian nationals during the campaign and transition period, according to public records …
2/ removed: Mueller's officenow: Federal Prosecuters with the Southern District of New York said that while Michael Cohen gave federal investigators "relevant and …
… Russian Federation offering the campaign "synergy on a government level." removed: Referring to Trump, federalnow: Federal prosecutors also removed: said Cohen "actednow: implicated Trump in removed: coordination and at the removed: direction of" an unnamed individual to make illegal payments that violated campaign finance laws to Stormy Daniels and Karen removed: McDougal.now: McDougal, saying Cohen "acted in coordination and at the direction of Individual-1," who we know as the person currently serving as president of the United States. (Washington Post / NBC News / New York Times / The Guardian / ABC News / removed: CNN)now: CNN / Bloomberg)
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3/ Following Mueller's memos, Trump inexplicably tweeted: "Totally clears the President. Thank you!" He did not offer any further explanation of his comment. Federal prosecutors said in today's court filing that Cohen committed campaign finance crimes "in coordination with and at the direction of" Trump. [Editor's note: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]
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Mueller's indictments so far: At least 33 people and three companies have been charged so far as a result of the special counsel’s investigation into 2016 election tampering. (Politico) A political consultant is challenging federal law barring foreign involvement in U.S. elections, saying the provision is unconstitutional because Congress can't regulate the role played by non-citizens in state and local …
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4. The Justice Department hasn't filed required paperwork stating when Jeff Sessions left office. Federal law requires the vacancy and any acting appointment to be reported "immediately" to the Government Accountability Office. This reporting is important because Matthew Whitaker, acting attorney general, can only serve for 210 days. (BuzzFeed News)
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4. Trump named Army Gen. Mark Milley as his nominee to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Milley will replace current chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford, who still almost 10 months left in his term. (Politico) 5. The Justice Department hasn't filed required paperwork stating when Jeff Sessions left office. Federal law requires the vacancy and any …
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5. Trump nominated former Fox News anchor Heather Nauert as the next ambassador to the United Nations. Nauert currently serves as the State Department spokeswoman. Her post as UN ambassador will be downgraded from its current cabinet-level status. (Bloomberg / New York Times / The Guardian)
6. The Trump administration finalized a rollback of school lunch regulations, relaxing restrictions on products allowed. The changes will impact 99,000 schools and institutions that feed 30 million children every year. (ABC News)
… told "multiple," "discernible lies" to the FBI and the special removed: counselsnow: counsel's office concerning five different matters after agreeing to cooperate with …
… Russian national offered Cohen "political synergy" with the Trump campaign removed: spoke in November 2015. The person claimed to be a "trusted …
1/ Paul Manafort told "multiple," "discernible lies" to the FBI and the special counsels office concerning five different matters after agreeing to cooperate with prosecutors. Federal prosecutors accused Manafort of lying about his "contact with administration officials" and his interactions with Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian tied to Moscow's intelligence services. Manafort met with Kilimnik twice during the campaign. Robert Mueller's …
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Robert Mueller's office is expected to reveal details about Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort today. I'll update today's post as necessary. (New York Times / CNBC)
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READ: Mueller's filing on Manafort (CNN)
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1. Cohen: Federal prosecutors will submit a sentencing memorandum outlining how much time Cohen should spend in prison for admitting to lying to Congress. Cohen will be sentenced next week and has agreed to cooperate with Mueller's team and prosecutors in Manhattan investigating the Trump's inner circle in exchange for leniency.
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2/ Mueller's office said that while Michael Cohen gave federal investigators "relevant and useful" information, he still deserves a "substantial" prison term of about four years for his "extensive" criminal conduct. Prosecutors said Cohen "repeatedly used his power and influence for deceptive ends" and "repeatedly declined to provide full information about the scope of any additional criminal conduct in which …
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2. Manafort: Mueller's team pulled their plea deal with Manafort, accusing him of repeatedly lying to them. They left open the possibility of filing new charges against Trump's former campaign chairman. Mueller's team is expected to explain why it accused Manafort of lying to investigators.
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READ: Sentencing memorandums for Cohen. (CNN)
removed: 1/now: 4/ Hours before Mueller filed his memos, Trump kicked off the day by attacking the removed: Mueller investigation in a series of angry, error-laden tweets alleging that Mueller is biased, full of "Conflicts of Interest," and now: is best friends with "Leakin' Lyin' James Comey." The eight-tweet removed: tirade, whichnow: tirade did not include any supporting removed: evidence, came hours before Mueller is set to deliver important court filings in his cases against Cohen and Manafort.now: evidence. (NBC News / Daily Beast / The Guardian)
removed: 2/now: 5/ Trump now: also claimed that his lawyers are preparing a "major Counter Report" …
removed: 4/now: 7/ John Kelly is expected to resign now: immediately as chief of staff in the coming days. Kelly and … to replace Kelly. (CNN / Reuters / Bloomberg / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Politico)
… you can't do it that way. It violates the law.'" now: Trump responded by calling Tillerson removed: oncenow: "dumb as a rock" and "lazy as hell." Tillerson previously called Trump a "moron." (Washington Post / NBC removed: News)now: News / Politico)
… Manafort today. I'll update today's post as necessary. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / CNBC)
… against Trump's former campaign chairman. Mueller's team is expected to removed: disclose details about Manafort's lies.now: explain why it accused Manafort of lying to investigators.
1. Canada arrested Huawei's chief financial officer on a U.S. request for extradition the same day Trump and President Xi Jinping agreed to a 90-day pause in raising tariffs to allow for trade negotiations. Meng Wanzhou was arrested for allegedly shipping U.S.-origin products to Iran and other countries in violation of U.S. export and sanctions laws. (Bloomberg / CNBC / …
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1. The Trump administration proposed loosening rules on carbon emissions for new coal power plants. Under the existing Obama-era rule, new coal plants would have to burn some natural gas, which emits less carbon, or install carbon capture equipment. The proposal would allow new coal plants to emit up to 1,900 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour of electricity, up …
removed: 2.now: 4. The Dow dropped nearly 800 removed: points, bringing its two-day losses to more than 1,500 points removed: onnow: before rebounding over concerns that trade talks between the U.S. and China could …
removed: 3.now: 5. Former attorney general William Barr is Trump's leading candidate to …
removed: 4.now: 6. An undocumented immigrant has worked as a maid at the …
removed: 5.now: 7. Pat Cipollone will start as the new White House counsel …
removed: 6.now: 8. Democrats plan to send Mueller the transcripts of testimony by …
removed: 7.now: 9. The Supreme Court is hearing a case with implications on … a presidential pardon could block some state charges as well. now: However, the Supreme Court appeared unlikely to change its existing rules. For Paul Manafort, a presidential pardon could keep him out of federal prison, but it would not free him from being prosecuted on similar state charges. Trump hasn't ruled out a pardon for removed: Paul Manafort, who was convicted of federal fraud charges and pleaded guilty to other crimes. (Bloomberg)now: Manafort. (Bloomberg / NBC News)
… U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen, and suspending removed: armnow: arms sales to the Kingdom. Trump, meanwhile, has downplayed assertions that …
… of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record. removed: In 2017, globalnow: Global emissions grew 1.6% now: in 2017 with now: 2018 expected to increase 2.7%. The U.S. is the removed: rise in 2018 projectednow: world's second-largest emitter of carbon emissions, but that hasn't stopped the Trump administration from moving to removed: be 2.7%.now: roll back regulations designed to limit those emissions from vehicle tailpipes and power-plant smokestacks. As United Nations Secretary General António Guterres said this week … trouble. We are in deep trouble with climate change." (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / New York Times)
4/ Trump traveled 250 yards in a removed: stretched limo removed: withnow: as part of an eight-vehicle motorcade to visit with George W. Bush for …
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4. Giuliani tried to blame his typo on Twitter "invading my text with a disgusting anti-President message" after he accidentally created a link to G-20.In in one of his tweets. A Twitter user noticed that the domain was unclaimed, so they bought it and created a website with the simple message: "Donald J. Trump is a traitor to our country," …
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4. Saudi-funded lobbyists booked 500 nights at Trump's D.C. hotel shortly after his 2016 election, sending military veterans to Washington and have them lobby against a law the Saudis opposed. The lobbyists spent more $270,000 on six groups of visiting veterans at the Trump hotel, which Trump still owns. (Washington Post)
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5. Trump isn't worried about the national debt, because "I won't be here" when America has to pay its creditors back. The U.S. owes roughly $21 trillion in debt, but Trump has repeatedly shrugged those financial obligations off during meetings about the national debt. "Yeah," Trump told his aides, "but I won't be here." (Daily Beast)
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5. A Democratic member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee called for an emergency hearing to examine allegations of election fraud in North Carolina's 9th District. Last week the North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics voted against certifying Republican Mark Harris' 905 vote win over Democrat Dan McCready in the state's 9th Congressional District. State election …
… the murder of Jamal Khashoggi following a closed-door briefing with removed: with CIA director Gina Haspel. removed: Lwmakersnow: Lawmakers said evidence presented by the CIA overwhelmingly pointed to Crown …
… Mueller could file his memo under seal in order to removed: disclosure of thenow: avoid disclosing additional crimes his office believes Manafort committed when he lied …
… and lying to Congress. Trump tweeted that all of those removed: chargersnow: charges were "unrelated to Trump." (Reuters /Politico / Washington Post / …
… of the deal, Comey will be free to make all removed: ofnow: or part of his testimony available to the public. (NBC News …
… Senate Judiciary Committee conflicts with Michael Cohen's version of events removed: that regarding negotiations of a prospective Trump Tower in Moscow. In …
3/ Ivanka and Trump Jr. are removed: comingnow: both under increased scrutiny for their roles in the proposed removed: Trump Tower Moscow project. Trump Jr. and Ivanka were involved in the …
4. Federal agents raided the Chicago City Hall office of Trump's former tax lawyer. It's not yet clear whether the search has anything to do with Trump, but Ed Burke did work for Trump for more than a decade, obtaining $14 million in property tax relief for the Chicago Trump Tower. (Chicago Sun-Times / Fortune / Vox / Washington Examiner …
… deal for a Trump Tower in Moscow. The Trump Organization removed: attorneysentnow: attorney sent the email in January removed: 2016tonow: 2016 to Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s top press aide, at the recommendation …
… Michael Cohen emailed Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, during the presidential removed: campaignseeking helpgettingnow: campaign seeking help getting a Trump Tower built in Moscow. Peskov said he never …
4/ Trump abruptly canceled a planned meeting with removed: Putin, citing Moscow's seizure of Ukrainian assets and personnel. Trump announced the cancellation of the Putin removed: meeting aboard Air Force One en route to the G-20 conference – shortly after Cohen pleaded guilty in federal court to lying … a Trump Tower in Moscow during the 2016 presidential campaign. now: He cited Moscow's seizure of Ukrainian assets and personnel for the cancellation. (NBC News / Politico / New York Times / Washington …
… Republicans have asked Trump move quickly to nominate a successor removed: toJeffnow: to Jeff Sessions. Trump, however, is content with Matthew Whitaker as acting … Whitaker can stay in the job for 210 days from removed: Session'snow: Sessions' resignation or longer if a replacement is in the confirmation …
… reporting" connecting Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to Kahshoggi's murder. now: The Trump administration had been urging senators against withdrawing military support for the war in Yemen. (NBC News / removed: Politico)now: Politico / New York Times)
… and WikiLeak both denied that Manafort had met with Assange. now: [Editor's Note: Something about this story doesn't smell right.] (The Guardian / CNBC)
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Jerome Corsi rejected a deal offered by Mueller to plead guilty to one count of perjury, saying: "They want me to say I willfully lied. I'm not going to agree that I lied. I did not. I will not lie to save my life. I'd rather sit in prison and rot for as long as these thugs want me to." …
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Jerome Corsi emailed Roger Stone two months before WikiLeaks released emails stolen from the Clinton campaign, saying "Word is (Julian Assange) plans 2 more dumps...Impact planned to be very damaging." On July 25, 2016, Stone emailed Corsi, directing him to "Get to (Assange) [a]t Ecuadorian Embassy in London and get the pending (WikiLeaks) emails." Corsi passed the directive along to …
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Corsi claimed he has a joint defense agreement with Trump. Corsi also claimed he received "limited immunity" from Mueller in order to talk about a "cover story" he crafted for Stone to help explain Stone's Aug. 21, 2016, tweet saying it would "soon be [the] Podesta's time in the barrel." (Daily Caller / Slate)
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Corsi claimed he received "limited immunity" from Mueller in order to talk about a "cover story" he crafted for Stone to help explain Stone's Aug. 21, 2016, tweet saying it would "soon be [the] Podesta's time in the barrel." Corsi also claimed he has a joint defense agreement with Trump. (Daily Caller / Slate) Corsi rejected a deal offered by …
… the U.S. economy by the end of the century, and removed: warningnow: warns that humans must act aggressively now "to avoid substantial damages …
4/ A judge denied removed: a Trump's request to throw out a lawsuit alleging he used … for the Trump Foundation tried to have the case thrown removed: out because,now: out, arguing that a sitting president removed: cannow: can't be sued and that the Trump family didn't knowingly do …
… Obama administration, which counterterrorism experts say explains the increase in removed: strikes(Dailynow: strikes. (Daily Beast)
… is no time limit on civil fines for tax fraud. removed: [*Editor'snow: [Editor's note: This is a must read. An abstract summary does not suffice.] removed: *(Newnow: (New York Times)
4/ The bipartisan leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee removed: are demandingnow: demanded that Trump say whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
… is no time limit on civil fines for tax fraud. removed: [Editor'snow: [*Editor's note: This is a must read. An abstract summary does not suffice.] removed: (Newnow: *(New York Times)
6/ removed: The Trump administration plansnow: After first threatening to suspend Acosta's press pass again after the current restraining order removed: expires.now: expires, the White House reversed course and "fully restored" Acosta's credentials. On Friday, Judge Timothy J. Kelly ruled that Acosta's right … to allow the judge to enter a more permanent preliminary removed: injunction againstnow: injunction. The White House instead told CNN they would restore Acosta's press credentials as long as he follows new rules at presidential news conferences, which include asking just one question at a time and "physically surrendering the removed: White House.now: microphone." (Washington Post now: / NBC News / Axios / CNN)
3. now: The 5,800 troops Trump sent to the Southwest border will start coming home just as some members of the refugee caravan arrive at the border. All the troops should be home by Christmas. (Politico) 4. Trump claimed Finland's president told him they rarely have forest …
… "witch hunt." (Associated Press / Reuters / CNN / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / The Guardian)
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7. Another Trump adviser is writing a tell-all book about his time in the White House. The book by Cliff Sims, who joined the West Wing staff on Day One as a special assistant to the president, is set to be published in January. (Politico)
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7. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross can be compelled to testify in a case regarding the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The addition of the question has been challenged in six lawsuits around the country. (Washington Post) 8. Another Trump adviser is writing a tell-all book about his time …
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8. Trump offered to nominate Mira Ricardel as ambassador to Estonia after Melania forced the deputy national security adviser out of the White House. Ricardel turned down the posting, but has since been offered nearly a dozen jobs from which to choose. (Bloomberg)
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10. Trump plans to nominate acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler as the permanent head of the environmental agency. Wheeler previously represented coal and energy-industry interests as a lobbyist. (USA Today / New York Times)
removed: 9.now: 11. Trump honored a campaign donor with the Presidential Medal of …
removed: 10.now: 12. Trump has been asking aides and advisers whether they think …
… for Mueller about alleged collusion between his campaign and Russia removed: in the during the 2016 presidential election. Despite telling reporters that "the …
… The challenge, apparently, is persuading Trump to trust the traditional removed: choices,now: choices he doesn't have a personal relationship with, like former attorney general Bill Barr or former deputy attorney general Mark removed: Filip, both of whom served during the George W. Bush administration, but neither of whom Trump has a personal relationship with.now: Filip. (Politico)
… about alleged collusion between his campaign and Russia in the now: during the 2016 removed: campaign.now: presidential election. Despite telling reporters that "the questions were very routinely answered …
… the traditional choices, like former attorney general Bill Barr or removed: Mark Filip, who served asnow: former deputy attorney general now: Mark Filip, both of whom served during the George W. Bush administration, removed: whichnow: but neither of whom removed: he does not havenow: Trump has a personal relationship with. (Politico)
… Embassy in London since 2012, has been charged with, but now: the charges likely center around the publication of emails from Democrats during the 2016 presidential removed: campaignnow: campaign, and may involve the Espionage Act, which criminalizes the disclosure …
… TOTAL WITCH HUNT LIKE NO OTHER IN AMERICAN HISTORY!" and removed: a "a total mess" that has "gone absolutely nuts." Trump also …
… a witness who contradicted his story about his contacts with removed: Wikileaksnow: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the 2016 presidential campaign. (Wall Street …
Removed: 1/ A federal judge ruled that Florida voters have until Saturday to correct their rejected mail-in and provisional ballots, saying the state's law requiring signatures on ballots to match those on file is being applied unconstitutionally. More than 4,000 ballots across 45 counties in Florida were not counted because of inconsistent signatures. In 22 other counties, the number is unknown. …
Removed: 2/ The same judge denied a request to extend the deadline for elections officials to complete a machine recount despite Palm Beach County's election supervisor saying they would not meet the deadline. Judge Mark Walker of the U.S. District Court in Tallahassee called Florida "the laughingstock of the world election after election and we chose not to fix this." Counties …
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Text messages show Stone discussed WikiLeaks with a friend six days before it began releasing the Clinton campaign's hacked emails. The text messages appear to show Randy Credico providing regular updates to Stone on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's plans to release the hacked emails. In the exchange, Credico tells Stone on Oct. 1, 2016, that "Hillary's campaign will die this …
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Text messages show Stone discussed WikiLeaks with a friend six days before it began releasing the Clinton campaign's hacked emails. The text messages appear to show Randy Credico providing regular updates to Stone on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's plans to release the hacked emails. In the exchange, Credico tells Stone on Oct. 1, 2016, that "Hillary's campaign will die this …
… of several House committees opened an investigation into Whitaker's involvement now: in World Patent Marketing, which was charged last year by the …
… attempted to force a Senate vote on the special counsel removed: legislation Senate.now: legislation. Mitch McConnell objected to the request for a vote from …
3. now: Betsy DeVos was sued for failing to cancel student debt owed to for-profit colleges that have been shut down. The lawsuit comes a month after a federal judge ruled that the regulation should immediately go into effect. The judge called the delays "arbitrary and capricious." (CNN) 4. The Trump administration closed an office that kept track of released Guantánamo inmates and has lost track of several of them, including one who has returned to a terrorist-held part of Syria. (McClatchy DC) 5. Trump mocked the French for needing the U.S. to rescue …
removed: 4.now: 6. Trump blamed the Secret Service for his canceled visit to …
… of Kelly. Forcing Nielsen out could result in Kelly quitting. now: Ricardel is also expected to be fired. (New York Times / Washington Post / NBC News / …
Gillum withdrew his concession to Republican former Rep. Ron DeSantis in the Florida governor's race. (CNN)
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2/ Without evidence, Rick Scott accused Bill Nelson of trying to "commit fraud to try to win this election." State elections and law enforcement officials say there is no evidence suggesting Scott's allegations are true. Florida's Senate race is one of three statewide contests headed to an automatic recount after the unofficial deadline for counties to report results passed. (The …
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Without evidence, Rick Scott accused Bill Nelson of trying to "commit fraud to try to win this election." State elections and law enforcement officials say there is no evidence suggesting Scott's allegations are true. Florida's Senate race is one of three statewide contests headed to an automatic recount, after the unofficial deadline for counties to report results passed at noon …
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Gillum withdrew his concession to Republican former Rep. Ron DeSantis in the Florida governor's race. (CNN)
removed: The election overseer for Palm Beach County in Florida says there is no way the machine recount will be finished by Thursday's deadline. "It's impossible," said the supervisor of elections. Both parties seem to agree that completing the recount in time to meet the deadline is not going to happen. Palm Beach County GOP Chairman Michael Barnett said the inability to meet the deadline was "good news for Republicans because our candidates are ahead." (CNN)now: 3/ Trump properties received at least $3.2 million during midterms from …
… showed Ron DeSantis leading Democratic mayor, Andrew Gillum, by 0.41%, removed: withnow: and in the Senate race, Republican governor Rick Scott removed: leading thenow: leads incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson by removed: 0.14% in the Senate race.now: 0.14%. Florida's 67 counties are required to complete their recounts by …
… Karen McDougal and he may have violated federal campaign-finance laws removed: by participating in the removed: deals for their silence.now: process. David Pecker, chief executive of American Media Inc., offered to … silence, eventually paying McDougal $150,000 after Trump asked Pecker to removed: squashnow: kill her story. As a presidential candidate, Trump "directed deals in … in August to campaign-finance violations. Cohen also admitted that he removed: madenow: arranged payments to Daniels and McDougal at the direction of "a …
… defended Whitaker, calling him a "highly respected man," but also removed: claimed thatnow: said "I don't know Matt Whitaker." Trump has been in more …
… $26 million after the FTC accused it of scamming customers. now: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation and Whitaker has "unquestionably recused from any investigation or prosecution of World Patent Marketing." (New York Times / Washington Post / ABC removed: News)now: News / Wall Street Journal)
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3/ Trump signed a presidential proclamation blocking migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally from seeking asylum. The presidential proclamation is aimed primarily at several thousand migrants traveling north through Mexico in caravans. The new rules will change longstanding asylum laws that allow people who are fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries to seek protection in the U.S. …
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3/ A federal appellate court panel ordered Mueller to explain how the firing of Jeff Sessions could influence the case between the special counsel and Andrew Miller, the former Roger Stone aide who is challenging Mueller's appointment on constitutional grounds. The judges will likely ask for supplemental briefing to address the legal issues tied to the handover from Rod Rosenstein …
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4/ Before resigning, Jeff Sessions signed a memorandum limiting the use of consent decrees between Justice Department officials and local police departments. Consent decrees allow federal law enforcement officials to use court-enforced agreements to overhaul local police departments accused of civil rights abuses and violations. Sessions added three new requirements for the agreements: top political appointees must sign off on …
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Mueller's team is "not getting what they want" from Paul Manafort, despite a cooperation agreement that requires participation in "interviews, briefings, producing documents, [and] testifying in other matters." (ABC News)
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5/ Trump threatened to revoke more press passes, saying he doesn't know how long Jim Acosta's credentials will be suspended, "but it could be others also." Unprompted, Trump went on to attack April Ryan from American Urban Radio Networks, calling her a "loser" who "doesn't know what the hell she is doing," and then bashing CNN reporter Abby Phillip for …
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4/ Trump signed a presidential proclamation blocking migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally from seeking asylum. The proclamation is aimed primarily at several thousand migrants traveling north through Mexico in caravans. The new rules will change longstanding asylum laws that allow people who are fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries to seek protection in the U.S. and …
1. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is "up and working" removed: and has beennow: after being released from the removed: hospital after breaking three ribs in a fall.now: hospital. (The Hill / Reuters)
… of Mueller, it is not clear whether the report will removed: be released,now: release it at all, or in what form. (CNN)
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2/ Trump suspended the White House press credentials of CNN's Jim Acosta after a heated exchange at a press conference yesterday. Acosta refused to give up the microphone and challenged Trump on his characterization that the Central American migrant caravan was "an invasion." Acosta was later refused access when he tried to re-enter the White House and was asked to …
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2/ Trump hasn't decided whether he'll answer any of Mueller's questions, according to Rudy Giuliani. If Trump declines to answer the questions, Mueller would be forced to make a decision about whether to subpoena the sitting president and force a historic legal fight. (Politico)
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3/ Sanders tweeted a doctored video to support her accusation that Acosta was aggressive toward a White House aide. While the edited video makes it look like Acosta swiftly chopped down on the arm of the aide, the original video shows Acosta's arm move only as a response to the aide grabbing for the microphone. In the original video, Acosta …
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3/ Trump suspended the White House press credentials of CNN's Jim Acosta after a heated exchange at a press conference yesterday. Acosta refused to give up the microphone and challenged Trump on his characterization that the Central American migrant caravan was "an invasion." Acosta was later refused access when he tried to re-enter the White House and was asked to …
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4/ A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can't end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The ruling from a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a federal district judge's decision in January that Trump lacked the authority to eliminate the program. (Reuters / USA Today / CNN)
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4/ Sanders tweeted a doctored video to support her accusation that Acosta was aggressive toward a White House aide. While the edited video makes it look like Acosta swiftly chopped down on the arm of the aide, the original video shows Acosta's arm move only as a response to the aide grabbing for the microphone. In the original video, Acosta …
… two were in high school. Ford has moved four times, removed: hirednow: hire a private security detail, and hasn't been able to return …
… because we have a thing called the United States Senate." removed: (Washington Post) Sarah Huckabee Sanders now: also warned that Democrats removed: should notnow: shouldn't "waste time" investigating removed: Trump. She urged Democratsnow: Trump, urging them to not removed: to "be the party of resist and obstruct" but rather work … that we've been leading on over the last two years." removed: (Daily Beast)now: Trump promised to make "beautiful" deals with Democrats. (Washington Post / Politico / New York Times / Daily Beast / ABC News)
now: In a 2017 opinion piece, Whitaker removed: hasnow: called for Mueller to "limit the scope of his investigation." Whitaker also previously discussed how a Sessions replacement could reduce Mueller's budget …
Removed: 7/ House Democrats are prepared to open multiple investigations of Trump when they take control in January. The House Judiciary Committee is expected to focus on health care, beginning with an investigation of Sessions's refusal to defend the Affordable Care Act against a lawsuit from Republican-led states. The House Intelligence Committee is expected to revisit Russian election meddling. The Education …
… chief of staff – will take over as acting attorney removed: general. Whitaker willnow: general and assume oversight of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and possible collusion by Trump's removed: campaign innow: campaign. Rod Rosenstein was overseeing the probe because Sessions had recused himself from any involvement with the special counsel. A DOJ spokesperson indicated that removed: meddling.now: Whitaker would take over "all matters under the purview of the Department of Justice" – including the Mueller probe. Trump has repeatedly attacked Sessions for recusing himself from oversight … had not met with any Russians during his confirmation hearing. removed: Rod Rosenstein, who oversees Mueller's investigation, would normally be in line to become the acting attorney general, but their relationship has been strained with Trump publicly complaining about Rosenstein. Mueller, meanwhile, has been looking into Trump's previous statements about … are part of a pattern of attempted obstruction of justice. removed: Trump tweeted: "We thank Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his service, and wish him well! A permanent replacement will be nominated at a later date." Whitaker by law can serve as acting removed: AGnow: attorney general for a maximum of 210 days. (New York Times / …
… of staff – will take over as acting attorney general. removed: "Dear Mr. President, at your request I am submitting my resignation," Sessions wrote in his letter. Whitaker will assume oversight of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian …
Removed: 7/ Whitaker will assume final decision-making authority over Mueller's investigation instead of Rosenstein now that Sessions is gone. Whitaker has previously discussed how a Sessions replacement could reduce Mueller's budget "so low that his investigation grinds to almost a halt." (Washington Post)
Removed: Trump said he would take a "warlike posture" to any attempts by Democrats to investigate his administration. "They can play that game, but we can play it better, because we have a thing called the United States Senate." (Washington Post)
… Democratic seats in Indiana, North Dakota and Missouri. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / The Guardian / Washington Post)
… become the first African-American woman elected governor in U.S. history. removed: Hernow: He campaign said they believed thousands of absentee and mail-in ballots …
… becoming Tennessee's first female senator. In New York, Democratic Socialist removed: Alexandranow: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at …
… become the first African-American woman elected governor in U.S. history. removed: Henow: Her campaign said they believed thousands of absentee and mail-in ballots …
… voted early this year, almost 10 million more people than now: during the 2014 midterms. Some experts believe early voting could surpass …
… believed to be engaged in "coordinated inauthentic behavior." Law enforcement removed: believenow: believes the accounts may be linked to foreign entities. Almost all the Facebook …
2. This year's early voting numbers in at least 12 states have already surpassed those from the 2014 midterm election. First-time voters have cast 5% or more of the early vote in 10 states. (CNN)
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2. U.S. intelligence officials have seen no evidence of attempts to tamper with the voting systems or election infrastructure. (NBC News)
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3. At least 31 million people have voted early nationwide. At this point in the 2014 midterms, 19 million voted early. (CNN)
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3. This year's early voting numbers in at least 12 states have already surpassed those from the 2014 midterm election. First-time voters have cast 5% or more of the early vote in 10 states. (CNN)
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4. Early voter turnout in Texas surpassed the entire turnout in the 2014 midterm election. Over 4.5 million people in Texas cast in-person ballots in this year's early voting period and more than 360,000 people have cast mail-in ballots in 30 counties alone. (Texas Tribune)
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4. At least 31 million people have voted early nationwide. At this point in the 2014 midterms, 19 million voted early. (CNN)
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5. Georgia and Texas voting machines have inexplicably deleted some people's votes for Democratic candidates or switched them to Republican votes. Experts blamed the errors on outdated software and old machines. (Politico)
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5. Early voter turnout in Texas surpassed the entire turnout in the 2014 midterm election. Over 4.5 million people in Texas cast in-person ballots in this year's early voting period and more than 360,000 people have cast mail-in ballots in 30 counties alone. (Texas Tribune)
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6. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted nine House races toward Democrats. (The Hill)
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6. Georgia and Texas voting machines have inexplicably deleted some people's votes for Democratic candidates or switched them to Republican votes. Experts blamed the errors on outdated software and old machines. (Politico)
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7. 55% of voters prefer Democratic control of the House while 42% want Republicans to stay in power. (CNN)
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7. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted nine House races toward Democrats. (The Hill)
8. removed: 50%now: 55% of removed: likely voters removed: say they prefer removed: a Democratic-controlled Congress,now: Democratic control of the House while removed: 43%now: 42% want Republicans now: to stay in removed: charge – down from Democrats' 9-point advantage in October. (NBC News)now: power. (CNN)
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9. 43% of registered voters would vote for the Democratic congressional candidate in their district on a generic congressional ballot compared with 40% who would vote for the Republican candidate. (Politico)
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9. 50% of likely voters say they prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, while 43% want Republicans in charge – down from Democrats' 9-point advantage in October. (NBC News)
10. now: 43% of registered voters would vote for the Democratic congressional candidate in their district on a generic congressional ballot compared with 40% who would vote for the Republican candidate. (Politico) 11. Trump's approval rating stands at 39%, with 55% disapproving – …
Removed: Today in one sentence: Democrats are expected to take control of the House of Representatives but fall short in the Senate; national polls show that 55% of voters prefer Democratic control of the House; some polls, however, show the Democratic edge shrinking; and at least 31 million people have voted early nationwide.
… How, when and where to vote on Tuesday. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Bloomberg)
7. now: 5 possible outcomes and what they'd mean. (Washington Post) 8. Election Day misinformation. What to look for. (New York Times)
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2. This year's early voting numbers in at least 12 states have already surpassed those from the 2014 midterm election. First-time voters have cast 5% or more of the early vote in 10 states. (CNN)
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3. At least 31 million people have voted early nationwide. At this point in the 2014 midterms, 19 million voted early. (CNN)
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3. At least 31 million people have voted early nationwide. At this point in the 2014 midterms, 19 million voted early. (CNN)
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4. Early voter turnout in Texas surpassed the entire turnout in the 2014 midterm election. Over 4.5 million people in Texas cast in-person ballots in this year's early voting period and more than 360,000 people have cast mail-in ballots in 30 counties alone. (Texas Tribune)
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4. Early voter turnout in Texas surpassed the entire turnout in the 2014 midterm election. Over 4.5 million people in Texas cast in-person ballots in this year's early voting period and more than 360,000 people have cast mail-in ballots in 30 counties alone. (Texas Tribune)
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5. Georgia and Texas voting machines have inexplicably deleted some people's votes for Democratic candidates or switched them to Republican votes. Experts blamed the errors on outdated software and old machines. (Politico)
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5. Georgia and Texas voting machines have inexplicably deleted some people's votes for Democratic candidates or switched them to Republican votes. Experts blamed the errors on outdated software and old machines. (Politico)
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6. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted nine House races toward Democrats. (The Hill)
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6. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted nine House races toward Democrats. (The Hill)
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7. 55% of voters prefer Democratic control of the House while 42% want Republicans to stay in power. (CNN)
removed: 7.now: 8. 50% of likely voters say they prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, …
removed: 8.now: 9. 43% of registered voters would vote for the Democratic congressional …
removed: 9.now: 10. Trump's approval rating stands at 39%, with 55% disapproving – …
3. Early voter turnout in Texas surpassed the entire turnout in the 2014 midterm election. Over 4.5 million people in Texas cast in-person ballots in this year's early voting period and more than 360,000 people have cast mail-in ballots in 30 counties alone. (Texas Tribune)
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3. At least 31 million people have voted early nationwide. At this point in the 2014 midterms, 19 million voted early. (CNN)
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4. Georgia and Texas voting machines have inexplicably deleted some people's votes for Democratic candidates or switched them to Republican votes. Experts blamed the errors on outdated software and old machines. (Politico)
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4. Early voter turnout in Texas surpassed the entire turnout in the 2014 midterm election. Over 4.5 million people in Texas cast in-person ballots in this year's early voting period and more than 360,000 people have cast mail-in ballots in 30 counties alone. (Texas Tribune)
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5. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted nine House races toward Democrats. (The Hill)
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5. Georgia and Texas voting machines have inexplicably deleted some people's votes for Democratic candidates or switched them to Republican votes. Experts blamed the errors on outdated software and old machines. (Politico)
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6. 50% of likely voters say they prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, while 43% want Republicans in charge – down from Democrats' 9-point advantage in October. (NBC News)
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6. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted nine House races toward Democrats. (The Hill)
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7. 43% of registered voters would vote for the Democratic congressional candidate in their district on a generic congressional ballot compared with 40% who would vote for the Republican candidate. (Politico)
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7. 50% of likely voters say they prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, while 43% want Republicans in charge – down from Democrats' 9-point advantage in October. (NBC News)
8. now: 43% of registered voters would vote for the Democratic congressional candidate in their district on a generic congressional ballot compared with 40% who would vote for the Republican candidate. (Politico) 9. Trump's approval rating stands at 39%, with 55% disapproving – …
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2. Financial penalties against banks and big companies have declined sharply during the first 20 months of the Trump presidency. There has been a 62% drop in penalties imposed by the S.E.C. and a 72% decline in corporate penalties from the Justice Department's criminal prosecutions compared to the Obama administration. (New York Times)
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4. NBC aired the racist anti-immigration political ad approved by Trump. After airing the ad, both NBC and Fox News pulled it. CNN, however, rejected the ad outright, saying "that this ad is racist." (New York Times / Washington Post / CNN)
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3. NBC aired the racist anti-immigration political ad approved by Trump. After airing the ad, both NBC and Fox News pulled it. CNN, however, rejected the ad outright, saying "that this ad is racist." (New York Times / Washington Post / CNN)
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5. A Navy reconnaissance plane in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian fighter jet in an unsafe manner. (CNN)
removed: 4.now: 6. Trump's deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border is estimated …
removed: 5.now: 7. About "200 unregulated armed militia members [are] currently operating along …
removed: 6.now: 8. A group of Idaho teachers dressed up as a wall …
removed: 7.now: 9. Trump's name was invoked in direct connection with 17 cases …
removed: 8.now: 10. Trump dismissed his administration's National Climate Assessment. Trump didn't read …
2. removed: Earlynow: This year's early voting now: numbers in at least 12 states have already surpassed removed: their early voting numbers were in 2014.now: those from the 2014 midterm election. First-time voters have cast 5% or more of the early …
2. Financial penalties against banks and big companies removed: hasnow: have declined sharply during the first 20 months of the Trump … a 62% drop in penalties imposed by the S.E.C. and now: a 72% decline in corporate penalties from the Justice Department's criminal prosecutions compared to the removed: the Obama administration. (New York Times)
… After airing the ad, both NBC and Fox News pulled removed: the anti-immigrant ad.now: it. CNN, however, rejected the ad outright, saying "that this ad …
… – the largest annual jump in nine and a half removed: years.now: years not adjusted for inflation. The unemployment rate stayed at 3.7% – the lowest it …
1/ Trump tweeted a racist video falsely accusing Democrats of allowing a man who murdered two police officers into the country. The ad shows Luis Bracamontes, a Mexican man who had previously been deported but returned to the U.S. and killed two California sheriff's deputies, in court with text overlays that say he "killed our people!" and that "Democrats let …
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1/ Roger Stone was in communication with Steve Bannon about upcoming WikiLeaks disclosures during the 2016 presidential race. After WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange publicly claimed to have hacked emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, Bannon emailed Stone on Oct. 4: "What was that this morning???" Stone responded that Assange feared for his personal safety, but would be releasing "a load …
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2/ Before Sudia Arabia acknowledged that Jamal Khashoggi's death was a "terrible mistake" and a "terrible tragedy," the crown prince claimed that Khashoggi was a dangerous Islamist. In a phone call with both Jared Kushner and national security adviser John Bolton, Prince Mohammed bin Salman argued that Khashoggi was a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Mohammed is expected to retain …
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Earlier this week Stone claimed he never discussed WikiLeaks with anybody from the Trump campaign. "There are no such communications," Stone said, "and if Bannon says there are, he would be dissembling." (Washington Post)
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3/ Trump's deployment of an additional 5,200 troops to the southern border could cost as much as a million dollars per day. Troops are expected to be stationed at the border for 45 days. (Newsweek)
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📖Read the emails between the Trump campaign and Roger Stone. (New York Times)
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4/ Without evidence, Trump claimed that he "wouldn't be surprised" if George Soros is funding the caravan of Central American migrants moving toward the U.S. Republican congressmen, cable-news personalities, and Trump Jr. have been pushing the idea that Soros, a wealthy, liberal Jewish donor, was funding the caravan. (The Hill / Washington Post)
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Jerome Corsi met with Mueller's investigators and is scheduled to appear before the federal grand jury probing Russia interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on Friday. Corsi is one of at least 11 individuals associated with Stone who have been contacted by the special counsel. (ABC News)
… by reporters posing as all 100 U.S. Senators. Facebook added removed: a"Paidnow: a "Paid for by" transparency disclosure to now: the political ads to indicate to users who paid for the …
1/ Trump traveled to Pittsburgh removed: today shortly afternow: to offer condolences to the removed: first funerals were held fornow: families of the 11 victims of the mass shooting at Tree of Life removed: synagogue.now: synagogue hours after the first funerals were held. Pittsburgh mayor Bill removed: Peduto, whonow: Peduto explicitly asked Trump not to removed: visit,now: visit and did not appear with Trump. Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Pat Toomey now: also all declined to appear with Trump. More than 1,000 people declared Trump "unwelcome in our city and in our country." removed: Trump, meanwhile,now: Earlier, Trump said: "I really look forward to going. I would have …
now: Shep Smith breaks with Fox News removed: host Shep Smith on the migrant caravan: "There is no invasion. No one …
removed: After temple massacre, Pence hosted an election event with a so-called "Christian rabbi." …
… Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. To end removed: to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to removed: non-citizens,now: non-citizen, Trump would have to find a way around the 14th …
… 30,000 people have signed the open letter. (The Guardian / removed: The Guardian)now: Washington Post)
… or that he has damaged the dignity of the office. removed: 58% disapprove of Trump's job performance as president. (Public Religion Research Institute) now: poll/ 58% of Americans disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president. 40% approve. (Gallup) poll/ 55% of Americans are either not confident that the country's election systems are secure. 45% of Americans say they are somewhat confident that the election systems are secure. (Pew Research Center)
4. now: Sarah Huckabee Sanders falsely claimed that Trump won the presidential election by an "overwhelming majority" of 63 million votes. Trump lost the popular vote by almost 3 million votes: 65.8 million Americans voted for Hillary Clinton. (The Hill) 5. Trump's private schedules show he has up to nine hours …
… Sayoc Jr., a registered Republican voter, in connection with the removed: 12now: 13 suspected mail bombs sent to Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, … / Washington Post / The Guardian / Wall Street Journal) now: Jeff Sessions: "I don't know" why the Sayoc targeted Democrats, adding that it "appears to be partisan but that will be determined by the facts as the case goes forward." Sayoc was charged with five counts, including illegal mailing of explosives and making threats against former presidents. (CNN / Reuters / Associated Press)
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Trump complained that Twitter reduced his follower count, accusing the company of "total bias." Trump did not provide evidence to support his claim, but added that "a few weeks ago [Twitter] was a Rocket Ship, now it is a Blimp!" (Politico)
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4/ FBI Director Chris Wray: "These are not hoax devices." Wray confirmed that 13 improvised explosive devices were sent, each with roughly 6 inches of PVC pipe, a small clock, wiring, and potential explosive material. (CNN)
… kill someone." Jeremy Ryan, who ran against Paul Ryan in removed: 2014 and is running again in the 2018 primaries,now: 2014, was arrested for allegedly attempting to buy a "lethal dose …
removed: TK/ Trump blamed the "Mainstream Media" and "Fake News" for the anger and division thriving in the U.S. a day after CNN and Democrats were the targets of explosive devices. "A very big part of the Anger we see today in our society is caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media that I refer to as Fake News," Trump tweeted. "It has gotten so bad and hateful that it is beyond description. Mainstream Media must clean up its act, FAST!" (New York Times / Washington Post / CNN) Lou Dobbs: suspicious packages mailed to Democrats and CNN are "fake news." He called them "fake bombs" in a tweet, which he later deleted. (CNN) Newt Gingrich: The media has "earned" the label "the enemy of the people." (Axios) TK/now: 1/ Trump dismissed a report that Chinese and Russian spies were …
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TK/ Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor claimed that Jamal Khashoggi's murder was now "premeditated." Saudi officials have shifted the official story of his disappearance, saying that Khashoggi left the consulate alive, that he might have been the target of "rogue" agents, and that he had been killed accidentally in fistfight. (New York Times / Washington Post)
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3/ Trump blamed the "Mainstream Media" and "Fake News" for the anger and division thriving in the U.S. a day after CNN and Democrats were the targets of explosive devices. "A very big part of the Anger we see today in our society is caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media that I refer to …
removed: TK/now: 5/ Text messages show that Roger Stone tried to get a …
10. Trump directly accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell of endangering the U.S. economy by raising interest rates. "Every time we do something great, he raises the interest rates," Trump said, adding that Powell "almost looks like he’s happy raising interest rates." (Wall Street Journal / CNBC)
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10. Congress postponed a closed-door interview with Rod Rosenstein, saying the time allotted for the session was too short. The House Judiciary and Oversight committees will be rescheduled and could become a public hearing rather than a closed-door interview. (Reuters)
11. now: Trump directly accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell of endangering the U.S. economy by raising interest rates. "Every time we do something great, he raises the interest rates," Trump said, adding that Powell "almost looks like he’s happy raising interest rates." (Wall Street Journal / CNBC) 12. The S&P 500 and Dow erased all of their gains …
3. Trump admitted that there is "no proof" of "Middle Easterners" in the caravan of Central American migrants traveling through Mexico toward the U.S. border. He said he has "very good information," however, that "there could very well be" people from the Middle East in the caravan. (ABC News)
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3. The EPA said small amounts of a herbicide found in breakfast cereals is not a health risk. The World Health Organization, however, listed glyphosate as a "probable carcinogen" in 2015. (ABC News)
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4. A federal court ruled that part of Trump's executive order to end federal grant funding for sanctuary cities is unconstitutional. The ruling follows a U.S. appeals court decision in August that also found Trump's executive order unconstitutional. (The Hill)
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4. Yesterday, Pence said it's "inconceivable that there are not people of Middle Eastern descent" in the caravan. Pence did not offer evidence to support Trump's claim that people from the Middle East were traveling with the caravan. (The Hill)
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5. China plans to wean off U.S. soybeans in response to a soybean shortage stemming from the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. China is the biggest buyer of soybeans in the world and uses them as a source of protein for its livestock. More than a third of China's soybeans currently come from the United States. (CNN)
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5. Trump admitted that there is "no proof" of "Middle Easterners" in the caravan of Central American migrants traveling through Mexico toward the U.S. border. He said he has "very good information" that "there could very well be" people from the Middle East in the caravan. (ABC News)
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6. A federal court blocked Georgia from throwing out absentee ballots and applications because of signature mismatches. Voters who had their absentee ballots rejected can now contest the state's initial determination and confirm their identity. (USA Today)
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6. A federal court ruled that part of Trump's executive order to end federal grant funding for sanctuary cities is unconstitutional. The ruling follows a U.S. appeals court decision in August that also found Trump's executive order unconstitutional. (The Hill)
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7. Trump is expected to sign opioids legislation into law. More than 72,000 Americans died of drug-overdose deaths in 2017 -- up nearly 7% from 2016. (CNN)
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7. China plans to wean off U.S. soybeans in response to a soybean shortage stemming from the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. China is the biggest buyer of soybeans in the world and uses them as a source of protein for its livestock. More than a third of China's soybeans currently come from the United States. (CNN)
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8. Trump directly accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell of endangering the U.S. economy by raising interest rates. "Every time we do something great, he raises the interest rates," Trump said, adding that Powell "almost looks like he’s happy raising interest rates." (Wall Street Journal / CNBC)
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8. A federal court blocked Georgia from throwing out absentee ballots and applications because of signature mismatches. Voters who had their absentee ballots rejected can now contest the state's initial determination and confirm their identity. (USA Today)
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9. The S&P 500 and Dow erased all of their gains for 2018. The Dow has dropped 7.1% in October and the S&P 500 has pulled back 8.9%. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, has dropped 11.7%. (Bloomberg / CNBC)
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9. Trump is expected to sign opioids legislation into law. More than 72,000 Americans died of drug-overdose deaths in 2017 -- up nearly 7% from 2016. (CNN) 10. Trump directly accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell of endangering the U.S. economy by raising interest rates. "Every time we do something great, he raises the interest rates," Trump said, adding that …
… House condemned the "attempted violent attacks," calling them "despicable acts." now: He added that "threats of political violence of any kind have no place in the United States of America." In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders denounced the "terrorizing acts" … wholeheartedly!" (Politico / Associated Press / The Hill / CNBC) removed: {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1055127893112696832 %} {% twitter https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1055118194141216768 %}
… similar to the one found at the home of George removed: Soros.now: Soros on Monday. All three devices are of similar pipe-bomb-style construction. The Secret Service removed: also said "the packages were immediately identified during routine mail screening …
removed: {% twitter https://twitter.com/bgirledukate/status/1055120598819454976 %} 3/ The return address on the removed: suspicious packages addressed to Soros, CNN, Obama, and the Clintons listed … office was also evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered. removed: A packagenow: It was removed: also sentnow: misaddressed to Eric removed: Holder, but was misaddressednow: Holder and returned to Wasserman Schultz's office, because that was the … the package. (CBS New York / Miami Herald / CNN) removed: {% twitter https://twitter.com/mitchellreports/status/1055135848767864833 %} {% twitter https://twitter.com/michaelhayes/status/1055120624102846464 %}
Removed: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the live explosive package sent to the Time Warner Center in New York City an "act of terror." In addition to the live explosive device, law enforcement also recovered an envelope containing white powder that is now being examined. (CNBC)
… "heinous crime that cannot be justified." He maintained his innocence, now: however, calling Khashoggi's murder "really painful to all Saudis" and to "every human being in the world." He removed: also accused unidentified critics of trying to use the case to …
6/ Trump called the murder of Jamal Khashoggi "a total removed: fiasco" and thatnow: fiasco," saying Saudi Arabia should never have thought about killing Khashoggi in the first removed: place. "Once they thought about it," Trump said,now: place because "everything else they did was bad too." removed: Trump will be briefed by U.S. officials investigating Khashoggi's death, saying that after today, "We'll know pretty much everything there is to know." (Associated Press)
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1. China plans to wean off U.S. soybeans in response to a soybean shortage stemming from the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. China is the biggest buyer of soybeans in the world and uses them as a source of protein for its livestock. More than a third of China's soybeans currently come from the United States. (CNN)
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1. Jeff Flake said he didn't believe Brett Kavanaugh, but voted for him anyway. Asked on "The View" if he believed if Christine Blasey Ford was telling the truth during her testimony, Flake responded: "I don't know. I don't know if I believed him either." (HuffPost)
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9. The S&P 500 and Dow erased all of their gains for 2018. The Dow has dropped 7.1% in October and the S&P 500 has pulled back 8.9%. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, has dropped 11.7%. (Bloomberg / CNBC)
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… discovered. A package was also sent to Eric Holder, but removed: it had the wrong addressnow: was misaddressed and removed: was returned to Wasserman Schultz's office, because that was the return …
4/ removed: Sarah Huckabee Sanders saidnow: Trump and the removed: Trump administration condemnsnow: White House condemned the "attempted violent attacks," calling them now: "despicable acts." In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders denounced the "terrorizing acts" against Obama, the Clintons and "other public figures." … Trump retweeted Pence's statement, adding: "I agree wholeheartedly!" (Politico / now: Associated Press / The Hill / CNBC)
… called the murder of Jamal Khashoggi "a total fiasco" and now: that Saudi Arabia should never have thought about killing Khashoggi in …
… bad original concept." He added that "somebody really messed up," removed: and thatnow: but he would "leave it up to Congress" to punish Saudi …
Removed: 2/ The Saudi cover story fell apart because the Khashoggi "body double" wore the wrong shoes. Video footage shows a man exiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul Oct. 2 wearing a fake beard and glasses, as well as the pants, shirt and jacket that Khashoggi was seen wearing when he entered the building earlier in the day. "It was a …
Removed: 4/ The U.S. will revoke the visas of some of the Saudi officials allegedly responsible for Khashoggi's death. [Editor's note: This story is developing...] (Politico / Washington Post)
… cover-ups," saying "they had a very bad original concept." He removed: added: Somebodynow: added that "somebody really messed removed: up."now: up," and that he would "leave it up to Congress" to punish Saudi removed: Arabia claimed that Khashoggi died in a fistfight at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2.now: Arabia. (New York Times / now: Washington Post / Associated Press / now: Reuters / The Hill)
… Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite announcing that now: he was withdrawing from a conference in Saudi Arabia this week. …
… of session until after November's midterm elections. Last week, the removed: Treasurenow: Treasury Department announced that the government ended the 2018 fiscal year with …
… reduce the spread of radon. Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler removed: callednow: said the now-scrapped proposal "would have imposed significant burdens on uranium …
3/ Jared Kushner said the White House is still "fact-finding" removed: onnow: about the circumstances of Khashoggi's death, declining to say whether he …
… campaign that he had a secret back channel to WikiLeaks. now: Investigators are also looking into whether Stone shared information that he believed was from WikiLeaks with members of Trump's presidential campaign. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / CNN)
6. now: Trump blamed Mexico and Democrats for the so-called caravan of migrants heading to the southern U.S. border, threatening to cut off or reduce aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador as citizens flee gang violence and poverty. Trump also attempted to stoke fear about the caravan, claiming that it now includes "unknown Middle Easterners." (Politico / The Hill / New York Times) 7. Mikhail Gorbachev: The U.S. withdrawing from the nuclear disarmament treaty …
… dead, claiming it was "a fistfight that led to his removed: death."now: death" at the consulate in Istanbul. Saudi Arabia detained 18 people in connection with Khashoggi's death. …
3/ now: Saudi Arabia acknowledge that Jamal Khashogg is dead, claiming it was "a fistfight that led to his death." Saudi Arabia detained 18 people in connection with Khashoggi's death. King Salman removed Saud al-Qahtani, an adviser to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and deputy intelligence chief Gen. Ahmed al-Assiri. (New York Times / BBC / Washington Post / Wall Street Journal / Bloomberg) 4/ Republicans and conservative commentators are attempting to smear removed: Jamal Khashoggi in order to protect Trump from criticism for his … a "longtime friend" of terrorists, and "not a good guy." now: Trump said sanctions "could be considered," but claimed $450 billion in investments are at stake. (Washington Post) now: / Bloomberg)
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3. The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit filed accusing the government of ignoring climate change. The lawsuit claims the government violated their right to due process by failing to address carbon pollution, such as emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. (Reuters)
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3. A top official at the Department of Housing and Urban Development resigned after being reassigned as acting inspector general at the Interior Department. HUD Assistant Secretary Suzanne Tufts is a GOP operative with no experiencing investigating allegations of unethical behavior. (Politico) 4. Paul Manafort was rolled into court for a hearing about his sentencing date in a wheelchair. He …
2/ Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies warned that removed: it'snow: they're concerned about "ongoing campaigns" by Russia, China and Iran to …
… using amateur handwriting analysis to reject would-be voters if their removed: signature'snow: signatures looks different from the signature on their voter-registration card. (Slate)
In July 2017, removed: Georgienow: Georgia purged 107,000 people from the voter rolls for not voting …
… blame a high-ranking intelligence adviser for the killing of Khashoggi. now: Blaming Gen. Ahmed removed: al-Assiri isnow: al-Assiri, an advisor to the Crown Prince Mohammed bin removed: Salman.now: Salman, would provide the crown prince with plausible explanation for the killing. (New York Times)
1/ Mike Pompeo said the U.S. will give Saudi Arabia "a few more days" to investigate the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi while the Trump administration and the Saudi royal family look for an explanation that doesn't implicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Pompeo said the Saudis could be trusted to "conduct a complete, thorough investigation," because they "made a …
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1/ Trump: It "certainly looks" as if Jamal Khashoggi is dead. Trump said there would be "very severe" consequences if the Saudis killed him, but that it was still "a little bit early" to draw conclusions about who ordered the killing. (Associated Press / New York Times / Washington Post) Republican lawmakers are threatening to sanction and end arms sales …
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Republican lawmakers are threatening to sanction and end arms sales to the Saudis, despite Trump's objection to canceling a $110 billion arms deal. He claims the deal would create 500,000 U.S. jobs. Additionally, a bipartisan group of senators have invoked the 2016 Magnitsky Act, giving the administration 120 days to respond to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about potential sanctions …
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2/ U.S. intelligence agencies are confident that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the disappearance and murder of Khashoggi. While spy agencies haven't been able to collect direct evidence about whether Mohammed ordered the killing of Khashoggi or if his intention was to have Khashoggi captured and taken back to Saudi Arabia, circumstantial evidence points to the …
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2/ U.S. intelligence agencies are confident that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the disappearance and murder of Jamal Khashoggi. While spy agencies haven't been able to collect direct evidence about whether Mohammed ordered the killing of Khashoggi or if his intention was to have Khashoggi captured and taken back to Saudi Arabia, circumstantial evidence points to …
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4/ Saudi Arabia might blame a high-ranking intelligence adviser for the killing of Khashoggi. Gen. Ahmed al-Assiri is an advisor to the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (New York Times)
removed: 3/ A frequent companion of Saudi Arabia's crown prince entered the …
1. now: Trump threatened to deploy the military to the U.S.-Mexico border and upend the reworked trade deal with Mexico and Canada if Central American countries don't stop a convoy of Honduran migrants making its way toward the U.S. Trump also threatened to "CLOSE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER!"(Bloomberg / The Guardian / Washington Post) 2. John Kelly and national security adviser John Bolton got into a shouting match in the West Wing after Trump sided with Bolton over deploying the military to the border. (CNN / Bloomberg) 3. Don McGahn is out as White House counsel. McGahn planned … was expedited after Trump announced Patrick Cipollone as his successor. removed: Cippollonenow: Cippolone served as a Justice Department lawyer under the George H.W. …
removed: 2.now: 4. 👋 Who The Fuck Has Left The Trump Administration. A …
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3. Trump threatened to deploy the military to the U.S.-Mexico border and upend the reworked trade deal with Mexico and Canada if Central American countries don't stop a convoy of Honduran migrants making its way toward the U.S. (Bloomberg / The Guardian / Washington Post)
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5. Robert Mueller is pushing Paul Manafort to provide information about Roger Stone, who may have communicated with Julian Assange or WikiLeaks about releasing hacked emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign. Manafort agreed to cooperate with the special counsel as part of pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy. He is also awaiting sentencing on 18 counts of financial crimes. (ABC …
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4. Robert Mueller is pushing Paul Manafort to provide information about Roger Stone, who may have communicated with Julian Assange or WikiLeaks about releasing hacked emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign. Manafort agreed to cooperate with the special counsel as part of pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy. He is also awaiting sentencing on 18 counts of financial crimes. (ABC …
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6. Trump's lawyers called a sexual assault lawsuit by a former "The Apprentice" contestant "meritless" and "politically-motivated." Summer Zervos alleges that Trump groped and kissed her without her consent in 2007. (ABC News)
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5. Trump's lawyers called a sexual assault lawsuit by a former "The Apprentice" contestant "meritless" and "politically-motivated." Summer Zervos alleges that Trump groped and kissed her without her consent in 2007. (ABC News)
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7. Trump was more involved in stopping a long-term plan to move the FBI to the D.C. than previously known. Prior to the election, Trump wanted to move the FBI headquarters moving out of Washington, D.C. so he could acquire the land and redevelop the property. After being sworn in, he became ineligible to obtain the property and moved to …
removed: 6.now: 8. The Trump Organization sued the estate of a man who …
… was expedited after Trump announced Patrick Cipollone as his successor. removed: Cippolonenow: Cippollone served as a Justice Department lawyer under the George H.W. …
removed: TK/now: 2/ Rosenstein defended Mueller's investigation as "appropriate and independent," contrasting Trump's …
removed: 3/now: 4/ Trump asked Turkey for audio and video recordings related to … officials claim they have audio recordings that prove Khashoggi was removed: beat,now: beaten, drugged, killed and beheaded in the Saudis' Istanbul consulate. Saudi …
3/ Trump asked Turkey for audio and video removed: relatingnow: recordings related to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi – "if it exists." … Wall Street Journal / New York Times / CBS News) now: Saudi Arabia promised the Trump administration $100 million to help efforts to stabilize areas in Syria this summer — the money was deposited the same day that Mike Pompeo landed in Riyadh for meetings with the kingdom's leaders about Khashoggi. (New York Times) Pompeo said Saudi officials pledged to hold any wrongdoers accountable, but suggested that any possible U.S. response would be weighed against its "important relations" with the kingdom. Paul Ryan, meanwhile, called Khashoggi's disappearance "really disturbing" and that the episode "could be a real setback" for Saudi Arabia, but predicted that a great deal of the kingdom's relationship with the U.S. "will persist no matter what." (Washington Post)
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2. Mitch McConnell said Republicans could try again to repeal the Affordable Care Act if they win enough seats in the midterm elections. He called the failed 2017 effort to repeal the healthcare law a "disappointment." (Reuters)
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2. A Jefferson County senior center ordered 40 African-American senior citizens to get off a bus taking them to vote. Jefferson County's administrator said the county government considered the event a "political activity," which isn't allowed during county-sponsored events. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution / The Hill) 3. Mitch McConnell said Republicans could try again to repeal the Affordable Care Act if they …
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3. A federal judge ordered the immediate implementation of an Obama-era rule designed to help students defrauded by for-profit colleges have their federal student loans forgiven. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos initially delayed the rules in 2017 while the Education Department worked on its own set of regulations, which a different federal court called "arbitrary and capricious" and ordered the department …
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5. Trump accused Michael Cohen of lying under oath and giving "totally false" testimony in his August plea deal to campaign finance violations. Cohen alleged that he coordinated with Trump on a hush-money scheme to silence Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Trump characterized Cohen as just "a PR person who did small legal work" for him, who only struck a …
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4. Trump accused Michael Cohen of lying under oath and giving "totally false" testimony in his August plea deal to campaign finance violations. Cohen alleged that he coordinated with Trump on a hush-money scheme to silence Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Trump characterized Cohen as just "a PR person who did small legal work" for him, who only struck a …
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6. Cohen met with state and federal law enforcement officials investigating Trump's family business and charitable organization. The group included the federal prosecutors from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, who charged Cohen in August, and officials from the New York Attorney General's office. (CNN)
removed: 5.now: 7. Trump will withdraw from a 144-year-old postal treaty that allowed …
removed: 6.now: 8. Trump will ask each of his Cabinet secretaries to cut …
removed: 7.now: 9. Trump claimed he has a "natural instinct for science" when …
2. Trump accused Michael Cohen of lying under oath and giving "totally false" testimony in his August plea deal to campaign finance violations. Cohen alleged that he coordinated with Trump on a hush-money scheme to silence Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Trump characterized Cohen as just "a PR person who did small legal work" for him, who only struck a …
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2. Mitch McConnell said Republicans could try again to repeal the Affordable Care Act if they win enough seats in the midterm elections. He called the failed 2017 effort to repeal the healthcare law a "disappointment." (Reuters)
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3. Trump claimed he has a "natural instinct for science" when it comes to climate change. Trump's scientific description of climate change was that it "goes back and forth, back and forth." (Politico)
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3. A federal judge ordered the immediate implementation of an Obama-era rule designed to help students defrauded by for-profit colleges have their federal student loans forgiven. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos initially delayed the rules in 2017 while the Education Department worked on its own set of regulations, which a different federal court called "arbitrary and capricious" and ordered the department …
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1/ A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels' libel lawsuit against Trump, saying Trump's tweet that she had lied about being threatened to keep quiet about their alleged relationship was "rhetorical hyperbole" and is protected by the First Amendment. Daniels was ordered to pay Trump's legal fees for the case. (Washington Post / Politico)
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1/ Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman will support a "thorough, transparent, and timely investigation" into the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. Trump, meanwhile, tweeted that Bin Salman "totally denied any knowledge of what took place in their Turkish Consulate." Trump sent Pompeo to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom was preparing to acknowledge that Khashoggi died at the consulate as a …
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2/ Trump celebrated the dismissal of Stormy Daniels' defamation suit by calling her "Horseface" and threatening to "go after" her and "her 3rd rate lawyer." Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, responded by calling Trump a "disgusting misogynist" and a "liar" who has dishonored his family and country. (New York Times / Washington Post / ABC News / The Hill)
3/ Trump called Elizabeth Warren a "phony" and a "fraud" while referring to her as "Pocahontas (the bad version)" a day after she publicly released the results of a DNA test intended to prove her Native American ancestry. The DNA test concluded that there was "strong evidence" that Warren had a Native American in her family tree dating back six …
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2/ Trump said that Saudi Arabia being blamed for the disappearance Khashoggi is "another case of "guilty until proven innocent." Trump has vowed "severe punishment" if the Saudis killed Khashoggi, but he's also speculated that "rogue killers" could be responsible. Trump added: "We just went through that with Justice Kavanaugh and he was innocent all the way as far as …
The Trump administration needs Saudi Arabia's help to implement new sanctions against Iran on Nov. 4. The Saudis could see a significant increase in oil revenues as Congress considers economic or military sanctions against the kingdom for its role in Khashoggi's death. Sanctioning the Saudis would undercut the Iran policy and send the price of gasoline and heating oil significantly …
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4/ Mike Pompeo: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman will support a "thorough, transparent, and timely investigation" into the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. Trump, meanwhile, tweeted that Bin Salman "totally denied any knowledge of what took place in their Turkish Consulate." Trump has vowed "severe punishment" if the Saudis killed Khashoggi. He's also speculated that "rogue killers" may be responsible. …
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3/ The body of Jamal Khashoggi was cut into pieces after he was killed two weeks ago at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a Turkish official. Saudi Arabia has insisted that Khashoggi left the building alive, but police searching the Saudi Consulate found evidence that Khashoggi was killed there. An autopsy specialist carrying a bone saw was among …
Four of the suspects in the disappearance of Khashoggi are linked to the Saudi crown prince's security detail. A fifth is a forensic doctor who holds senior positions in the Saudi Interior Ministry. (New York Times)
4/ Jared Kushner is "deeply involved" in the White House response to Khashoggi's disappearance and has been working closely with Mike Pompeo and national security adviser John Bolton. Kushner also has a close relationship with Prince bin Salman and has been lobbying Saudi Arabia to participate in the Khashoggi investigation. (Yahoo News)
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The Trump administration needs Saudi Arabia's help to implement new sanctions against Iran on Nov. 4. The Saudis could see a significant increase in oil revenues as Congress considers economic or military sanctions against the kingdom for its role in Khashoggi's death. Sanctioning the Saudis would undercut the Iran policy and send the price of gasoline and heating oil significantly …
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5/ A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels' libel lawsuit against Trump, saying Trump's tweet that she had lied about being threatened to keep quiet about their alleged relationship was "rhetorical hyperbole" and is protected by the First Amendment. Daniels was ordered to pay Trump's legal fees for the case. (Washington Post / Politico) 6/ Trump celebrated the dismissal of Stormy …
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5/ The body of Jamal Khashoggi was cut into pieces after he was killed two weeks ago at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a Turkish official. Saudi Arabia has insisted that Khashoggi left the building alive, but police searching the Saudi Consulate found evidence that Khashoggi was killed there. An autopsy specialist carrying a bone saw was among …
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{% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1052213711295930368 %} 7/ Trump called Elizabeth Warren a "phony" and a "fraud" while referring to her as "Pocahontas (the bad version)" a day after she publicly released the results of a DNA test intended to prove her Native American ancestry. The DNA test concluded that there was "strong evidence" that Warren had a Native American in her family …
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6/ Jared Kushner is "deeply involved" in the White House response to Khashoggi's disappearance and has been working closely with Mike Pompeo and national security adviser John Bolton. Kushner also has a close relationship with Prince bin Salman and has been lobbying Saudi Arabia to participate in the Khashoggi investigation. (Yahoo News)
7/ Jim Mattis: Trump told me he supports me "100 percent." Trump called to give Mattis the assurance after he mentioned during an interview on "60 Minutes" that his Secretary of Defense might be leaving. (NBC News / Associated Press)
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7/ Mitch McConnell called the rising federal deficits "not a Republican problem" and instead blamed Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. In December 2017, Republicans passed a tax cut. which is projected to add more than $1 trillion to the debt over a decade. (Bloomberg / The Hill / Washington Post)
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8/ The White House is replacing the Interior Department's inspector general, according to an internal Housing and Urban Development email regarding the staffing change. There are currently two inspector general investigations into Secretary Ryan Zinke. The Interior Department IG's office, however, said it "has received no official communication about any leadership changes." Acting inspectors general do not need Senate confirmation. …
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Trump escalated his criticism of the Federal Reserve, calling the central bank his "biggest threat" because it is raising interest rates "too fast." (Politico)
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9/ Trump's reelection campaign has raised at least $106 million. Between the RNC, Trump's campaign committee, and joint fundraising committees, they've raised more than $337 million with at least $88 million of it in cash. (Washington Post)
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poll/ Ted Cruz leads his Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, 52% to 45% among likely voters. 9% of likely Texas voters say there's a chance they could change their mind before Election Day. (CNN)
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10/ The Trump campaign has more than doubled its election-related spending over the last three months. The campaign spent $7.7 million between July and the end of September – up from the $3.6 million it spent during the previous three months. The Trump campaign and the RNC have raised more than $18 million in the last quarter alone. (New York …
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poll/ Ted Cruz leads his Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, 52% to 45% among likely voters. 9% of likely Texas voters say there's a chance they could change their mind before Election Day. (CNN)
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1. Jim Mattis: Trump told me he supports me "100 percent." Trump called to give Mattis the assurance after he mentioned during an interview on "60 Minutes" that his Secretary of Defense might be leaving. (NBC News / Associated Press) 2. A coalition of free-press advocates are suing Trump, seeking an order directing the president not to use his office …
… be responsible. Trump sent Pompeo to Saudi Arabia as the removed: Kingdomnow: kingdom was preparing to acknowledge that Khashoggi died at the consulate …
… Trump called to give Mattis the assurance after he mentioned removed: his Secretary of Defense leaving during an interview on "60 removed: Minutes."now: Minutes" that his Secretary of Defense might be leaving. (NBC News / Associated Press)
… threatening to "go after" her and "her 3rd rate lawyer." removed: Daniels'snow: Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, responded by calling Trump a "disgusting misogynist" …
… Arabia has insisted that Khashoggi left the building alive, but removed: annow: police searching the Saudi Consulate found evidence that Khashoggi was killed there. An autopsy specialist carrying a bone saw was among 15 Saudi … of Istanbul the day Khashoggi disappeared. (CNN / New York removed: Times)now: Times / Associated Press)
… admit that Khashoggi's death was the result of an interrogation removed: that wentnow: gone wrong. Previously, Saudi authorities had maintained Khashoggi left the consulate … his visit, but provided no evidence to support the claim. removed: twonow: Multiple sources said the Saudis are removed: preparing reportnow: discussing a plan to admit that removed: will concludenow: Khashoggi was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, but that the operation was carried out without clearance now: in an effort to absolve Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of responsibility by giving him plausible deniability to say he didn't order the killing and removed: that those involved will be held responsible. (CNN)now: didn't know about it.(CNN) / NBC News)
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2. A top National Security Council aide is leaving the White House after roughly five months on the job. Fred Fleitz served as John Bolton's chief of staff. (The Hill / CNN)
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2. A Trump campaign donor and Mar-a-Lago member gave $150,000 to help current and former Trump aides caught up in Robert Mueller's Russia probe. (Politico)
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3. Trump suggested that Defense Secretary James Mattis could be one of the next administration officials to leave. "At some point," Trump said, "everybody leaves." (CBS News)
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3. A top National Security Council aide is leaving the White House after roughly five months on the job. Fred Fleitz served as John Bolton's chief of staff. (The Hill / CNN)
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4. The federal budget deficit grew to $779 billion in Trump's first full fiscal year as president – the highest level in six years. The deficit rose nearly 17% year over year, from $666 billion in 2017, and is on pace to top $1 trillion a year before the next presidential election. (CNBC / Bloomberg / New York Times)
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4. Trump suggested that Defense Secretary James Mattis could be one of the next administration officials to leave. "At some point," Trump said, "everybody leaves." (CBS News)
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5. Trump said that Sears had been mismanaged for years before it declared bankruptcy. Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin was a member of Sears's board from 2005 until December 2016. (Bloomberg)
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5. The federal budget deficit grew to $779 billion in Trump's first full fiscal year as president – the highest level in six years. The deficit rose nearly 17% year over year, from $666 billion in 2017, and is on pace to top $1 trillion a year before the next presidential election. (CNBC / Bloomberg / New York Times)
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6. A Republican lawmaker took a student's cell phone from him while he was being asked about voter suppression in the state. The student asked Sen. David Perdue: "Hey, so, uh, how can you endorse a candidate — " before Perdue snatched the cell phone from his hands. Perdue eventually gave the phone back to the student and walked away …
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6. Trump said that Sears had been mismanaged for years before it declared bankruptcy. Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin was a member of Sears's board from 2005 until December 2016. (Bloomberg)
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7. The Department of Homeland Security said there's been an increasing number of attempted cyber attacks on U.S. election databases ahead of next month's midterms. The federal government does not know who is behind the attacks. (NBC News)
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7. A Republican lawmaker took a student's cell phone from him while he was being asked about voter suppression in the state. The student asked Sen. David Perdue: "Hey, so, uh, how can you endorse a candidate — " before Perdue snatched the cell phone from his hands. Perdue eventually gave the phone back to the student and walked away …
8. now: The Department of Homeland Security said there's been an increasing number of attempted cyber attacks on U.S. election databases ahead of next month's midterms. The federal government does not know who is behind the attacks. (NBC News) 9. Trump hung a fictional painting in the White House that …
… year as president – the highest level in six years. now: The deficit rose nearly 17% year over year, from $666 billion in 2017, and is on pace to top $1 trillion a year before the next presidential election. (CNBC / removed: Bloomberg)now: Bloomberg / New York Times)
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5. A Republican lawmaker took a student's cell phone from him while he was being asked about voter suppression in the state. The student asked Sen. David Perdue: "Hey, so, uh, how can you endorse a candidate — " before Perdue snatched the cell phone from his hands. Perdue eventually gave the phone back to the student and walked away …
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5. Trump said that Sears had been mismanaged for years before it declared bankruptcy. Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin was a member of Sears's board from 2005 until December 2016. (Bloomberg)
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6. Trump hung a fictional painting in the White House that shows him seated at a table with past Republican presidents. Rep. Darrel Issa gave the painting to Trump, which is called "The Republican Club" by Andy Thomas. (Daily Beast)
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6. A Republican lawmaker took a student's cell phone from him while he was being asked about voter suppression in the state. The student asked Sen. David Perdue: "Hey, so, uh, how can you endorse a candidate — " before Perdue snatched the cell phone from his hands. Perdue eventually gave the phone back to the student and walked away …
1. The judge in one of Paul Manafort's criminal cases wants to move ahead with sentencing and whether Robert Mueller's prosecutors will retry him on deadlocked counts. Manafort's plea deal, however, deferred sentencing until after his cooperation with Mueller's team concluded. It also pushed off the decision to retry him on 10 of the 18 counts that Virginia jurors couldn't …
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1. Trump's legal team is preparing written answers to questions provided by Robert Mueller related to the investigation into collusion between the Trump campaign and Russians. The two sides have still not agreed on whether Trump will be interviewed in person regarding obstruction of justice related to the firing of FBI Director James Comey. (CNN)
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2. Trump accused Hillary Clinton of colluding with Russia during the 2016 election campaign. "There was collusion between Hillary, the Democrats and Russia," Trump claimed during a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania. His supporters chanted "lock her up." (NBC News)
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2. The judge in one of Paul Manafort's criminal cases wants to move ahead with sentencing and whether Mueller's prosecutors will retry him on deadlocked counts. Manafort's plea deal, however, deferred sentencing until after his cooperation with Mueller's team concluded. It also pushed off the decision to retry him on 10 of the 18 counts that Virginia jurors couldn't agree …
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3. Andrew McCabe says the FBI is stalling publication of his book, "The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump." The former deputy director of the FBI said he has been singled out for what he calls "irregular unfair treatment." McCabe was fired in March for what the Justice Department called a lack of …
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3. Trump accused Hillary Clinton of colluding with Russia during the 2016 election campaign. "There was collusion between Hillary, the Democrats and Russia," Trump claimed during a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania. His supporters chanted "lock her up." (NBC News)
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4. Michael Cohen changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat. Trump's former attorney pleaded guilty in August to eight criminal counts of tax fraud, making false statements to a bank and campaign finance violations. He implicated Trump by suggesting that the violations were at his direction. (Axios)
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4. Andrew McCabe says the FBI is stalling publication of his book, "The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump." The former deputy director of the FBI said he has been singled out for what he calls "irregular unfair treatment." McCabe was fired in March for what the Justice Department called a lack of …
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5. Trump blamed the stock market correction on the "out of control" Federal Reserve, criticizing chairman Jerome Powell for "going loco." Trump said he won't fire Powell, but is "just disappointed." Presidents for more than two decades had avoided publicly criticizing the Fed's interest-rate policies as a way of demonstrating respect for the institution's independence. The Dow traded 200 points …
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5. Michael Cohen changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat. Trump's former attorney pleaded guilty in August to eight criminal counts of tax fraud, making false statements to a bank and campaign finance violations. He implicated Trump by suggesting that the violations were at his direction. (Axios)
6. now: Trump blamed the stock market correction on the "out of control" Federal Reserve, criticizing chairman Jerome Powell for "going loco." Trump said he won't fire Powell, but is "just disappointed." Presidents for more than two decades had avoided publicly criticizing the Fed's interest-rate policies as a way of demonstrating respect for the institution's independence. The Dow traded 200 points lower, bringing its two-day losses to more than 1,000 points (Bloomberg / CNBC) 7. Instead of discussing prison reform, Kanye West plunged into a …
2. now: The Republican operative who tried to obtain Hillary Clinton's emails had established a relationship with Michael Flynn as early as 2015, according to emails and interviews. Peter Smith told associates during the presidential campaign that he was using Flynn's connections to help him on the email project. (Wall Street Journal) 3. A Roger Stone aide says he feels "great" about taking … the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. (CNN) now: 4. A federal judge sentenced Richard Pinedo to six months in prison and six months of home confinement after he pleaded guilty to a felony identity fraud tied to Russian trolls. It's the most severe penalty handed down yet in Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling. (Politico)
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3. A federal judge sentenced Richard Pinedo to six months in prison and six months of home confinement after he pleaded guilty to a felony identity fraud tied to Russian trolls. It's the most severe penalty handed down yet in Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling. (Politico)
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5. The infamous Russian troll factory was set on fire by an unknown suspect wielding a Molotov cocktail. The troll farm, run by Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Putin's "cook," rebranded itself as a media company last year with 16 news websites generating more than 30 million pageviews every month. (Moscow Times)
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4. The infamous Russian troll factory was set on fire by an unknown suspect wielding a Molotov cocktail. The troll farm, run by Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Putin's "cook," rebranded itself as a media company last year with 16 news websites generating more than 30 million pageviews every month. (Moscow Times)
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6. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy will introduce legislation this week to fully fund Trump's $23.4 billion border wall. The bill is currently in draft form, but is expected to be released within the next few days. The House would not be able to consider the bill until after the midterm elections. (CNN)
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5. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy will introduce legislation this week to fully fund Trump's $23.4 billion border wall. The bill is currently in draft form, but is expected to be released within the next few days. The House would not be able to consider the bill until after the midterm elections. (CNN)
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7. Trump said the Federal Reserve "has gone crazy" for raising interest rates. The comment comes after the Dow plunged more than 800 points – the worst drop since February. The tech sector, in particular, had its worst day in seven years. The Fed has raised interest rates three times this year and one more is expected before year-end. (Wall …
1/ Trump claimed the removed: Democrat party'snow: Democratic Party's push for "Medicare for All" would "eviscerate" and "gut Medicare …
… vote in the midterms. 68% of Republicans say they're "very removed: motived."now: motivated." (Politico)
1. The Trump campaign argued that now: it can't be held legally responsible now: for the WikiLeaks publication of DNC emails because the First Amendment protects the campaign's "right to disclose information – even stolen information." The removed: lawsuitnow: lawsuit, filed by two Democratic donors and a former employee of the Democratic National Committee, alleges that the Trump campaign and Roger Stone coordinated release …
… against him and held him in contempt, so he appealed removed: tonow: the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. …
4. The infamous Russian troll factory was set on removed: fire.now: fire by an unknown suspect wielding a Molotov cocktail. The troll farm, run by Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Putin's …
… outward to include news about his administration followed by the removed: Judicialnow: judicial and removed: Legislativenow: legislative branches of government. I'll cover natural removed: disaster,now: disasters, like hurricanes and wildfires, as they become intertwined with Trump …
1. now: The Trump campaign argued that can't be held legally responsible the WikiLeaks publication of DNC emails because the First Amendment protects the campaign's "right to disclose information – even stolen information." The lawsuit alleges that the Trump campaign and Roger removed: Stone'snow: Stone coordinated release and exploitation of the hacked emails with Russia and WikiLeaks, thereby violating the plaintiffs' privacy. (The Atlantic) 2. A Roger Stone aide says he feels "great" about taking his case to … the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. (CNN) now: 3. A federal judge sentenced Richard Pinedo to six months in prison and six months of home confinement after he pleaded guilty to a felony identity fraud tied to Russian trolls. It's the most severe penalty handed down yet in Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling. (Politico) 4. The infamous Russian troll factory was set on fire. The troll farm, run by Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Putin's "cook," rebranded itself as a media company last year with 16 news websites generating more than 30 million pageviews every month. (Moscow Times)
removed: 2.now: 5. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy will introduce legislation this week …
Removed: Senior White House officials have talked with Dina Powell about replacing Haley as U.N. ambassador. Powell is a Goldman Sachs executive and Trump's former deputy national security advisor. (CNBC)
… company to create fake online identities and use social media removed: manipulation to removed: gather intelligence in order to defeat Republican primary race opponents, as well as Hillary Clinton.now: manipulate and influence the election. Gates joined the Trump campaign along with Paul Manafort. Both …
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## Notables.
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Day 621: Trump inherited his family's wealth through fraud and questionable tax schemes, receiving the equivalent today of at least $413 million from his father's real estate empire. Trump has repeatedly claimed that "I built what I built myself." Trump and his siblings used fake corporations to hide financial gifts from their parents, which helped Fred Trump claim millions in …
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1. The acting EPA administration repeatedly engaged with racist and conspiratorial content on Facebook and Twitter over the past five years. Andrew Wheeler brushed off his interactions, saying he doesn't remember "liking" or retweeting the inflammatory content. (HuffPost)
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Day 627: A U.N. report on the effects of climate change predicts a strong risk of an environmental crisis much sooner than expected. The report finds that the atmosphere could warm by as much as 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels by 2040 if greenhouse gas emissions continue at the current rate, which would cause sea levels to rise, intensify …
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2. The Trump administration will remove a federal ban on the summer sales of high-ethanol gasoline blends. The policy change would allow year-round sales of gasoline blends with up to 15% ethanol – 5% higher than typical blends. The EPA currently bans high-ethanol blends during the summer because they contribute to smog on hot days. The move is seen as …
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4. More than a thousand noncitizens may have been registered to vote in California due to a processing error. The California Department of Motor Vehicles admitted that a mistake had caused as many as 1,500 noncitizens to be registered to vote in the state. A Canadian citizen and legal permanent resident of the U.S. first brought attention to the mistake …
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1. The Trump administration will remove a federal ban on the summer sales of high-ethanol gasoline blends. The policy change would allow year-round sales of gasoline blends with up to 15% ethanol – 5% higher than typical blends. The EPA currently bans high-ethanol blends during the summer because they contribute to smog on hot days. The move is seen as …
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6. Kanye West will visit the White House to discuss job opportunities for former convicts with Trump and Jared Kushner. West also hopes to discuss increasing manufacturing jobs in the Chicago area. (New York Times / Reuters)
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2. Trump apologized "on behalf of our nation" to Kavanaugh "for the terrible pain and suffering" that he and his family endured during the confirmation process. Trump claimed that Kavanaugh was "proven innocent" and said that the confirmation process was based on "lies and deception." (NBC News / ABC News)
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3. More than a thousand noncitizens may have been registered to vote in California due to a processing error. The California Department of Motor Vehicles admitted that a mistake had caused as many as 1,500 noncitizens to be registered to vote in the state. A Canadian citizen and legal permanent resident of the U.S. first brought attention to the mistake …
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## 📌 Re-upping.
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4. Trump's trade war with China has cost Ford $1 billion. The automaker may have to cut production of some models and potentially eliminate some U.S. jobs as a result. (NBC News)
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A few stories worth your attention that were drowned out by the daily shock and awe. Updated occasionally.
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5. Kanye West will visit the White House to discuss job opportunities for former convicts with Trump and Jared Kushner. West also hopes to discuss increasing manufacturing jobs in the Chicago area. (New York Times / Reuters)
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Day 621: Trump inherited his family's wealth through fraud and questionable tax schemes, receiving the equivalent today of at least $413 million from his father's real estate empire. Trump has repeatedly claimed that "I built what I built myself." Trump and his siblings used fake corporations to hide financial gifts from their parents, which helped Fred Trump claim millions in …
… evidence that the Trump campaign acted on the proposals, but removed: Psy-Group'snow: Psy-Group owner Joel Zamel did meet with Trump Jr. in August …
… empire. Trump has repeatedly claimed that "I built what I removed: buildnow: built myself." Trump and his siblings used fake corporations to hide financial gifts from removed: hisnow: their parents, which helped removed: his fathernow: Fred Trump claim millions in tax deductions. Trump also helped his parents … returns. In total, Fred and Mary Trump transferred more than removed: a $1 billion in wealth to their children and paid a … inheritances. Trump also "earned" $200,000 a year in today's dollars now: from his father's companies starting at age removed: 3 from his father's companies.now: 3. After college, Trump started receiving the equivalent of $1 million …
… of climate change predicts a strong risk of an environmental removed: crisesnow: crisis much sooner than expected. The report finds that the atmosphere … gas emissions continue at the current rate, which would cause removed: sea-levelsnow: sea levels to rise, intensify droughts, wildfires, and poverty, and cause a … would have to drop from nearly 40% today to between removed: 1now: 1% and 7% by 2050. Renewable energy would have to increase … of human-caused climate change, vowing to increase the burning of removed: coalnow: coal, and now: he intends to withdraw from the 2015 Paris agreement. The world …
… vote. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted "present," although she said removed: henow: she opposed the nomination. Joe Manchin was the lone "yes" vote …
… said that he "might have been too emotional" during his removed: testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee now: hearing last week, arguing that he will be an "independent, impartial …
… to advance the nomination. She called the cloture vote "a removed: mistake" and thatnow: mistake," saying Kavanaugh is "not the best man for the court at this time." removed: Democrat Joe Manchin voted in favor. Flake told reporters he would support Kavanaugh on the final vote, "unless something big changes." now: A final floor vote is expected to take place on Saturday. (New York Times / Washington Post / Politico / NBC …
4/ Kavanaugh removed: arguednow: said that he "might have been too emotional" during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, arguing that he will be an "independent, impartial judge" in an op-ed he wrote for the Wall Street Journal. removed: He acknowledged that he "might have been too emotional" during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. (Wall Street Journal)
… nomination, effectively ensuring enough votes for his confirmation. During a removed: lengthnow: lengthy speech, Collins said the confirmation process has "been in steady … that Christine Blasey Ford's "allegations fail to meet the more-likely-than-not removed: standard."now: standard" and "I do not believe that these charges can fairly prevent Judge Kavanaugh from serving on the court." (CNBC / NBC News / Associated Press / Washington Post)
… support Kavanaugh's nomination, effectively ensuring enough votes for his confirmation. removed: Shenow: During a length speech, Collins said the confirmation process has "been in steady decline for more than 30 years," with Kavanaugh's nomination hitting "rock bottom." She removed: added thatnow: said it's her "fervent hope" that Kavanaugh will "work to lessen the divisions in the Supreme Court." Collins removed: saidnow: added that "the MeToo movement is real," that "it matters," is "needed …
… and determine cases based on the legal findings before him." removed: (Axios)now: (Axios / The Hill)
4/ Kavanaugh removed: wrotenow: argued that he will be an "independent, impartial judge" in an op-ed now: he wrote for the Wall Street removed: Journal arguingnow: Journal. He acknowledged that he removed: is an "independent, impartial judge" who "might have been too emotional" during his testimony before the …
… to meet the more-likely-than-not standard." (CNBC / NBC News / now: Associated Press / Washington Post)
… is a Democrat up for re-election in a red state. now: Machin said he had "reservations about this vote given the serious accusations against Judge Kavanaugh and the temperament he displayed in the hearing," but "found Judge Kavanaugh to be a qualified jurist who will follow the Constitution and determine cases based on the legal findings before him." (Axios)
… Mainers have raised nearly $2 million for Collins' future Democratic removed: opponent if the senator votes in favor of Kavanaugh's nomination.now: opponent. (Crowdpac)
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Mitch McConnell said is "optimistic" after having lunch with Collins and GOP leadership. (The Hill)
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3/ Joe Manchin will also vote "yes" on Kavanaugh's nomination, announcing his decision immediately after Collins. Manchin is a Democrat up for re-election in a red state. (Axios)
… has "been in steady decline for more than 30 years," removed: and this isnow: with Kavanaugh's nomination hitting "rock bottom." She added that it's her "fervent hope" that … the Supreme Court." Collins said "the MeToo movement is real," now: that "it matters," is "needed and it is long overdue," but that Christine Blasey Ford's "allegations fail to meet the …
… support Kavanaugh on the final vote, "unless something big changes." removed: Confirmation is not assured as Sens. Susan Collins and Manchin could vote differently during Saturday's final confirmation vote. (New York Times / Washington Post / Politico / NBC …
2/ Susan Collins will support Kavanaugh's removed: nomination.now: nomination, effectively ensuring enough votes for his confirmation. She said the confirmation process has "been in steady decline for more than 30 years," removed: but hopes the Kavanaugh nominationnow: and this is "rock bottom." now: She added that it's her "fervent hope" that Kavanaugh will "work to lessen the divisions in the Supreme Court." Collins said "the MeToo movement is real," but that Christine Blasey Ford's "allegations fail to meet the more-likely-than-not standard." removed: (CNN)now: (CNBC / NBC News / Washington Post)
… court at this time." Democrat Joe Manchin voted in favor. removed: Confirmation is not assured as Sens. Susan Collins, Murkowski, and Manchin could vote differently during Saturday's final confirmation vote. Flake told reporters he would support Kavanaugh on the final vote, "unless something big changes." now: Confirmation is not assured as Sens. Susan Collins and Manchin could vote differently during Saturday's final confirmation vote. (New York Times / Washington Post / Politico / NBC …
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2/ Susan Collins is expected to announce her decision on Kavanaugh's nomination at 3 p.m. ET today. Sarah Sanders said she thinks "we should" have the Senate votes needed to confirm Kavanaugh. (CNN / CBS News)
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2/ Susan Collins will support Kavanaugh's nomination. She said the confirmation process has "been in steady decline for more than 30 years," but hopes the Kavanaugh nomination is "rock bottom." Collins said "the MeToo movement is real," but that Christine Blasey Ford's "allegations fail to meet the more-likely-than-not standard." (CNN) A group of Mainers have raised nearly $2 million for …
… different American President." Pence claimed that China is engaging in removed: a "a comprehensive and coordinated campaign to undermine support for the …
1/ The White House removed: received the FBI's report onnow: is "fully confident" that Brett Kavanaugh removed: and said it's "fully confident" he will be confirmed by the removed: Senate.now: Senate after receiving the FBI report. The White House said it found no evidence in the …
… said she will vote "no" on Kavanaugh's nomination. (Politico / removed: Reuters)now: Reuters / CNN)
2. now: Pence accused China of "meddling in America's democracy" because "China wants a different American President." Pence claimed that China is engaging in a "a comprehensive and coordinated campaign to undermine support for the president" by using "covert actors, front groups, and propaganda outlets to shift Americans' perception of Chinese policies." (NBC News / Reuters / Politico) 3. The U.S. Navy wants to put on a global show of force in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait to warn China that the U.S. is prepared to deter and counter their military actions. One official described it as "just an idea." (CNN) 4. The Justice Department indicted seven Russian military intelligence officials for …
removed: 3.now: 5. A Russian official linked to the lawyer who met senior …
removed: 4.now: 6. Robert Mueller's team removed: has gained possession of radio interviews between Roger Stone and radio …
… scheduled a procedural vote for Friday. If the motion passes, removed: Senatorsnow: senators will have 30 hours to debate Kavanaugh's confirmation before making …
… Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. The report cannot leave the room, removed: Senatorsnow: senators can't bring their phones into the SCIF, and if they …
… trying to hack anti-doping agencies in the U.S., Canada and removed: Europe, whichnow: Europe. The agencies exposed Russia's state-sponsored doping scheme that resulted in the country's …
… running a foreign recruitment operation that involved bribery, corruption, and removed: double-agents.now: double agents. It's unclear why Karapetyan and two others took off after …
… Randy Credico, who Stone claimed was his back channel to removed: Wikileaksnow: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The radio interviews took place between August …
4. Rod Rosenstein will meet with now: the House removed: the Judiciary and Oversight committees on October 11 for a joint panel about reports that he proposed to secretly removed: recordingnow: record Trump early last year. (Politico)
5. A man was arrested in Logan, removed: Utahnow: Utah, as part of the investigation into envelopes filled with ricin …
1/ The FBI removed: hasn’tnow: hasn't interviewed Brett Kavanaugh or Christine Blasey Ford because it doesn't …
now: Senate Democrats suggested that previous FBI background checks on Kavanaugh included evidence of inappropriate behavior. Eight of the 10 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee asked Sen. Chuck Grassley to correct his previous statement that "nowhere in any of these six FBI reports ... was there ever a whiff of ANY issue ... related in any way to inappropriate sexual behavior or alcohol abuse." The Democrats said the information is "not accurate." (Washington Post) 2/ The FBI is expected to wrap up its investigation into sexual assault allegations against removed: Brett Kavanaugh today. Ford has not been interviewed by the FBI. … look at" the FBI's final report. (Politico / Washington Post) now: McConnell rejected a request to have the FBI brief all senators on its report on sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh, saying "I believe it would be used to further delay this nomination. Republican Senator John Kennedy called for McConnell to either make the FBI's report public or release an independent synopsis of its findings. (The Hill / Reuters) If the FBI report reaches the Senate by Wednesday, McConnell will file cloture today on the Kavanaugh nomination. The cloture vote would happen on Friday and, if successful, a final vote on Kavanaugh could take place Saturday night at the earliest. (Politico)
3. now: Two prosecutors with expertise in money laundering cases left Robert Mueller's team and returned to their previous positions. Mueller's team is now down to 13 staffers. (ABC News / Politico) 4. Rod Rosenstein will meet with House the Judiciary and Oversight committees on October 11 for a joint panel about reports that he proposed to secretly recording Trump early last year. (Politico) 5. A man was arrested in Logan, Utah as part of the investigation into envelopes filled with ricin that were sent to the Pentagon and Trump. (Salt Lake Tribune) 6. The White House called the article by The New York …
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📱Expect a text message from Trump this afternoon. The first nationwide test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System is scheduled for 2:18 p.m. ET today. "Presidential Alert," the text will read. "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed." (CNN)
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7. New York City "is looking to recoup" any taxes that Trump should have paid for money he received from his father. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city and state would work together on an investigation. (Bloomberg)
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The history of the Presidential Alert system. (Wired)
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8. The EPA excluded its top science officials when it rewrote its rules about what kind of scientific studies could be used to protect public health. The proposed rule would allow the EPA to only consider studies where the underlying data is publicly available and can be reproduced by other researchers, which would exclude studies that include proprietary information or …
1/ The FBI is expected to wrap up its investigation into sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh today. Ford has not been interviewed by the FBI. Her attorneys have demanded that the FBI interview her and other witnesses to the alleged incidents. Agents completed a first batch of interviews of four individuals closest to the alleged events, including Mark Judge, …
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1/ The FBI hasn’t interviewed Brett Kavanaugh or Christine Blasey Ford because it doesn't have authority from the White House, despite Trump's comment Monday that "the FBI should interview anybody that they want, within reason." The White House has indicated to the FBI that testimony from Kavanaugh and Ford is sufficient. (Bloomberg)
… Preparatory School classmate of Kavanaugh who lived in the home removed: ofnow: where the July removed: 1, 1982, party.now: 1 party marked on Kavanaugh's 1982 was held. Another friend from Kavanaugh's high school days, Chris Garrett, has …
2/ The FBI has not contacted at least 40 removed: people who are potential corroborators or character witnesses about the allegations now: made against Kavanaugh by Ford and Deborah Ramirez. Two sources, however, …
… Kavanaugh and his seven friends were staying in Ocean City, removed: Marylandnow: Maryland, for "Beach Week." (New York Times)
3/ now: At a Mississippi rally Trump repeatedly mocked Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Brett …
Jeff Flake called Trump's removed: ridiculenow: ridiculing of Ford "appalling," saying "there's no time and no place for remarks …
1. now: The International Court of Justice ruled that sanctions against Iran by the U.S. violated the removed: Treaty of Amity, whichnow: friendship treaty that was signed by both countries in 1955. The United Nations' …
… of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is removed: needed.now: needed." (CNN)
1/ Trump inherited his family's wealth through fraud and removed: suspiciousnow: questionable tax schemes, receiving the equivalent today of at least $413 …
6/ The Trump administration removed: begannow: is denying visas to the unmarried same-sex partners of foreign diplomats …
… tax returns, breaking with decades of practice by past presidents. now: There is no time limit on civil fines for tax fraud. [Editor's note: This is a must read. An abstract summary does not suffice.] (New York Times)
… justice, Manafort is required to cooperate "fully, truthfully, completely, and removed: forthrightly…innow: forthrightly ... in any and all matters as to which the government deems …
… son, Eric Trump. Direct involvement by Trump and his son removed: suggestnow: suggests that Trump's ties to his company continued into 2018, contradicting …
… were addressed to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and to now: the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson. All mail delivered …
… part of its probe. "Senator Collins was encouraged by the removed: President’snow: president's statements that he would give the FBI agents the latitude …
… of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court on which he removed: sits duenow: sits. One complaint charges that Kavanaugh's attacks on his accusers in written testimony submitted to removed: his partisan attacks against Democrats, "the Clintons" and other liberal groups during his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee removed: last week.now: on Sept. 26 "demonstrate his lack of fitness to be a judge." The other complaint involves allegations made by Kavanaugh during his initial confirmation hearing. The complaints are being administered by Merrick Garland. (Law and …
1/ Paul Manafort met with Robert Mueller's office as part of his cooperation agreement. Following his guilty plea last month to conspiracy against the U.S. and conspiring to obstruct justice, Manafort is required to cooperate "fully, truthfully, completely, and forthrightly…in any and all matters as to which the government deems the cooperation relevant." (Politico)
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1/ Trump inherited his family's wealth through fraud and suspicious tax schemes, receiving the equivalent today of at least $413 million from his father's real estate empire. Trump has repeatedly claimed that "I built what I build myself." Trump and his siblings used fake corporations to hide financial gifts from his parents, which helped his father claim millions in tax …
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2/ The intermediary between Roger Stone and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told Senate Intelligence Committee that he will plead the Fifth Amendment in response to its subpoena for testimony and documents. Randy Credico spent more than two hours last month testifying before Robert Mueller's grand jury about stolen Democratic emails. Stone, a longtime Trump adviser, said Credico was his intermediary …
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11 takeaways from the investigation into Trump's wealth. (New York Times)
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3/ Trump directed an effort to prevent Stormy Daniels from publishing a description of her alleged sexual encounter with him. In February, Trump instructed his then-lawyer Michael Cohen to seek a restraining order against Daniels through a confidential arbitration proceeding and to coordinate the legal response with his son, Eric Trump. Direct involvement by Trump and his son suggest that …
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2/ The New York State Tax officials are investigating the allegations that Trump and his family committed "instances of outright fraud" in order to transfer millions of dollars. "The Tax Department is reviewing the allegations in the NYT article and is vigorously pursuing all appropriate avenues of investigation," a spokesman from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance said. …
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1. Text messages between Brett Kavanaugh and a former classmate at Yale shows Kavanaugh and his team were working behind the scenes to refute Deborah Ramirez's allegations against him before they were made public. Kerry Berchem tried to get the text messages to the FBI so they can be reviewed as part of the new investigation, but has yet to …
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1. Christine Blasey Ford's attorneys demanded that the FBI interview her and act on investigative leads they have provided for the inquiry into allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. The FBI has not returned calls from Ford's lawyers and she's not included in its current list of potential witnesses to interview. "It is inconceivable that the FBI could conduct a thorough investigation …
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2. As an undergraduate at Yale in 1985, Kavanaugh was involved in an altercation at a local bar and was accused of throwing ice at another patron. The incident led the New Haven Police Department to question Kavanaugh and four other men. Kavanaugh was not arrested in connection with the incident. (New York Times)
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3. Text messages between Brett Kavanaugh and a former classmate at Yale shows Kavanaugh and his team were working behind the scenes to refute Deborah Ramirez's allegations against him before they were made public. Kerry Berchem tried to get the text messages to the FBI so they can be reviewed as part of the new investigation, but has yet to …
removed: 3.now: 4. Julie Swetnick, speaking publicly for the first time, said she …
removed: 4.now: 5. Republican Sen. Susan Collins called on the FBI to investigate …
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5. Two ethics complaints have been filed against Kavanaugh in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court on which he sits due to his partisan attacks against Democrats, "the Clintons" and other liberal groups during his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. The complaints are being administered by Merrick Garland. (Law and Crime)
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6. As an undergraduate at Yale in 1985, Kavanaugh was involved in an altercation at a local bar and was accused of throwing ice at another patron. The incident led the New Haven Police Department to question Kavanaugh and four other men. Kavanaugh was not arrested in connection with the incident. (New York Times)
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6. Trump lamented that it's a "scary time for young men in America" while he was defended Kavanaugh. Trump told reporters that "it's a very scary situation where you're guilty until proven innocent." (The Hill / ABC News)
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7. Two ethics complaints have been filed against Kavanaugh in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court on which he sits due to his partisan attacks against Democrats, "the Clintons" and other liberal groups during his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. The complaints are being administered by Merrick Garland. (Law and Crime)
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7. Mitch McConnell: "We'll be voting this week." The Senate Majority Leader said "the time for endless delay and obstruction has come to a close." The FBI's investigation could be wrapped up as soon as Wednesday. (The Hill) / Wall Street Journal)
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8. Trump lamented that it's a "scary time for young men in America" while he was defended Kavanaugh. Trump told reporters that "it's a very scary situation where you're guilty until proven innocent." (The Hill / ABC News)
3. The Pentagon received two pieces of mail that tested positive for ricin, a highly toxic compound that causes nausea, vomiting and internal bleeding of the stomach and intestines, followed by failure of the liver, spleen and kidneys, and death by collapse of the circulatory system. The two envelopes were addressed to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and to Chief …
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3. The Department of Homeland Security couldn't track separated families because a central database never existed., according to a report by the department's Office of Inspector General. Instead, "a manually-compiled spreadsheet" was maintained by Health and Human Services, Customs and Border Protection, and ICE personnel where they sent information about migrant children in emails as Microsoft Word attachments. (New York …
4. now: The Pentagon received two pieces of mail that tested positive for ricin, a highly toxic compound that causes nausea, vomiting and internal bleeding of the stomach and intestines, followed by failure of the liver, spleen and kidneys, and death by collapse of the circulatory system. The two envelopes were addressed to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and to Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson. All mail delivered to the Pentagon was put into quarantine. (CNN) 5. The U.S. accused Russia of developing a banned cruise missile …
6. now: Trump lamented that it's a "scary time for young men in America" while he was defended Kavanaugh. Trump told reporters that "it's a very scary situation where you're guilty until proven innocent." (The Hill / ABC News) 7. Mitch McConnell: "We'll be voting this week." The Senate Majority … for endless delay and obstruction has come to a close." now: The FBI's investigation could be wrapped up as soon as Wednesday. (The removed: Hill))now: Hill) / Wall Street Journal)
… U.S. ambassador to NATO said Washington is committed to a removed: diplomatnow: diplomatic solution but would consider a military strike if Russian continues development of the medium-range removed: system continued.now: system. (Reuters)
… Free Trade Agreement, which will be known as the United removed: States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement.now: States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump called the agreement "historic news," "an extraordinary agreement," and … and that it's "the most important" trade deal ever agreed now: to by the U.S. The new trade deal leaves much of …
… go on a witch hunt, do we?" Trump, the White removed: Housenow: House, and Senate Republicans initially asked the bureau to limit interviews …
… leaked the papers. Trump suggested it was Sen. Dianne Feinstein removed: "Becausenow: "because certainly her body language was not exactly very good when they asked her that question." removed: Anow: The reporter at The removed: Intercept,now: Intercept who first broke the story about Ford's removed: allegations,now: allegations tweeted: "Feinstein's staff did not leak the letter to The …
2. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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2. Election machines used in more than half of U.S. states are vulnerable to a cyberattack, which was disclosed more than a decade ago. A company spokeswoman said it stopped manufacturing the systems in 2008. (Wall Street Journal)
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3. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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3. The House voted to permanently extend the tax cuts for individuals and unincorporated businesses from Trump's 2017 tax law. The legislation passed on a vote of 220-191. Three Democrats voted for the legislation and ten Republicans voted against it. (The Hill / Politico)
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4. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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4. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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5. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of its Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
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5. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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6. Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year, to $66 billion, despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal)
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6. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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7. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN)
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7. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of its Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
8. now: Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year, to $66 billion, despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal) 9. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN) 10. The Trump administration predicts the earth's temperature will rise by …
… by senators about what they had voted for, including Dianne removed: Feinsteinnow: Feinstein, who asked: "What?" (New York Times / NBC News / …
2. Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote removed: one-weeknow: one week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual … asked the White House to instruct the FBI to do now: a supplemental background check. Trump is the only person who can …
… Murkowski said she supported Flake's call for a delay and now: an FBI investigation. Republicans hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, …
… The Jesuit Review rescinded its endorsement of Kavanaugh and called removed: onnow: for his nomination to be withdrawn, stating that it "is no … Kavanaugh repeatedly referenced the Jesuit education he received at Georgetown removed: prepnow: Prep in yesterday's hearings. (America: The Jesuit Review of Faith and …
… Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe removed: Manchinnow: Manchin, have not yet said how they will vote on the …
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2. Election machines used in more than half of U.S. states are vulnerable to a cyberattack, which was disclosed more than a decade ago. A company spokeswoman said it stopped manufacturing the systems in 2008. (Wall Street Journal)
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2. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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3. The House voted to permanently extend the tax cuts for individuals and unincorporated businesses from Trump's 2017 tax law. The legislation passed on a vote of 220-191. Three Democrats voted for the legislation and ten Republicans voted against it. (The Hill / Politico)
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3. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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4. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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4. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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5. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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5. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of its Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
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6. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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6. Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year, to $66 billion, despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal)
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7. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of it's Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
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7. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN)
8. removed: Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year to $66 billion despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal) 9. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN) 10. The Trump administration predicts the earth's temperature will rise by …
2. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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2. Election machines used in more than half of U.S. states are vulnerable to a cyberattack, which was disclosed more than a decade ago. A company spokeswoman said it stopped manufacturing the systems in 2008. (Wall Street Journal)
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3. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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3. The House voted to permanently extend the tax cuts for individuals and unincorporated businesses from Trump's 2017 tax law. The legislation passed on a vote of 220-191. Three Democrats voted for the legislation and ten Republicans voted against it. (The Hill / Politico)
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4. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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4. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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5. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of it's Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
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5. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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6. Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year to $66 billion despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal)
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6. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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7. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN)
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7. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of it's Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
8. now: Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year to $66 billion despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal) 9. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN) 10. The Trump administration predicts the earth's temperature will rise by …
2/ Lisa Murkowski said she supported Flake's call for a delay to allow for an FBI investigation. Republicans hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, making it difficult for Mitch McConnell to push ahead with two defecting Republican senators. (Washington Post / Politico / Talking Points Memo)
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2/ Trump agreed to order the FBI to investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. "I've ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation to update Judge Kavanaugh's file," Trump said in a statement released by Sarah Huckabee Sanders. "As the Senate has requested, this update must be limited in scope and completed in less than one week." (CNN / Reuters / …
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The American Bar Association called on the Senate to postpone a vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation until the FBI can complete an investigation into Ford's allegations of sexual assault. "The basic principles that underscore the Senate's constitutional duty of advice and consent on federal judicial nominees require nothing less than a careful examination of the accusations and facts by the FBI," …
The Jesuit Review rescinded its endorsement of Kavanaugh and called on his nomination to be withdrawn, stating that it "is no longer in the best interests of the country." Kavanaugh repeatedly referenced the Jesuit education he received at Georgetown prep in yesterday's hearings. (America: The Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture)
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3/ Mark Judge said he will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during the assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press)
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The dean of Yale Law School called on the Senate to postpone Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until the allegations against him can be investigated. In a statement, Dean Heather Gerken said: "I join the American Bar Association in calling for additional investigation" and that "proceeding with the confirmation process without further investigation is not in the best interest of the Court …
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4/ The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation. (Washington Post)
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Senators Joe Donnelly and Jon Tester, two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's nomination. Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters)
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--- ## 🔥 Earlier Today. 1. Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that." He added that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. "I don't know if this is going to …
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3/ Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote one-week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations. Mitch McConnell formally asked the White House to instruct the FBI to do supplemental background check. Trump is the only person who can direct the FBI to do the additional background investigation of Kavanaugh. (Bloomberg / Politico …
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4. The American Bar Association called on the Senate to postpone a vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation until the FBI can complete an investigation into Ford's allegations of sexual assault. "The basic principles that underscore the Senate's constitutional duty of advice and consent on federal judicial nominees require nothing less than a careful examination of the accusations and facts by the …
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Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that." He added that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. "I don't know if this is going to continue onward or if we're going …
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5. The Jesuit Review rescinded its endorsement of Kavanaugh and called on his nomination to be withdrawn, stating that it "is no longer in the best interests of the country." Kavanaugh repeatedly referenced the Jesuit education he received at Georgetown prep in yesterday's hearings. (America: The Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture)
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The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
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6. The dean of Yale Law School called on the Senate to postpone Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until the allegations against him can be investigated. In a statement, Dean Heather Gerken said: "I join the American Bar Association in calling for additional investigation" and that "proceeding with the confirmation process without further investigation is not in the best interest of the …
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The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation. (Washington Post)
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7. Senators Joe Donnelly and Jon Tester, two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation. Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters)
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4/ Mark Judge said he will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during the assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press)
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8. The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
1/ removed: Sen.now: The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-10 to approve the Kavanaugh nomination, sending it to the full Senate for consideration. Jeff Flake removed: voted "yes" on Kavanaugh's committee approval, but asked that the full Senate "delay the floor vote [...] in order to let the FBI continue to do an removed: investigation." The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-10 to approve the Kavanaugh nomination, sending it to the full Senate for consideration. Following the committee vote, Flake suggestednow: investigation," suggesting that he would not vote for Kavanaugh on the Senate floor without an removed: FBI investigation andnow: investigation. He suggested that there were other Republicans who felt the same. Chairman …
2/ Lisa Murkowski said she removed: supportsnow: supported Flake's call for a removed: one-week delay to allow for an FBI investigation. Republicans hold a …
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Senators Joe Donnelly and Jon Tester, two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's nomination. Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters)
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The American Bar Association called on the Senate to postpone a vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation until the FBI can complete an investigation into Ford's allegations of sexual assault. "The basic principles that underscore the Senate's constitutional duty of advice and consent on federal judicial nominees require nothing less than a careful examination of the accusations and facts by the FBI," …
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3/ Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that." He added that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. "I don't know if this is going to continue onward or if we're …
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The Jesuit Review rescinded its endorsement of Kavanaugh and called on his nomination to be withdrawn, stating that it "is no longer in the best interests of the country." Kavanaugh repeatedly referenced the Jesuit education he received at Georgetown prep in yesterday's hearings. (America: The Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture)
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The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
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The dean of Yale Law School called on the Senate to postpone Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until the allegations against him can be investigated. In a statement, Dean Heather Gerken said: "I join the American Bar Association in calling for additional investigation" and that "proceeding with the confirmation process without further investigation is not in the best interest of the Court …
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4/ Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote one-week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations, John Cornyn announced. Mitch McConnell formally requested the White House to instruct the FBI to do supplemental background check. (Bloomberg / Politico / CNN)
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Senators Joe Donnelly and Jon Tester, two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's nomination. Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters)
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5/ Mark Judge will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during Kavanaugh's assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press)
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3/ Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote one-week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations. Mitch McConnell formally asked the White House to instruct the FBI to do supplemental background check. Trump is the only person who can direct the FBI to do the additional background investigation of Kavanaugh. (Bloomberg / Politico …
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6/ The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation. (Washington Post)
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Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that." He added that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. "I don't know if this is going to continue onward or if we're going …
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7/ The American Bar Association called on the Senate to postpone a vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation until the FBI can complete an investigation into Ford's allegations of sexual assault. "The basic principles that underscore the Senate's constitutional duty of advice and consent on federal judicial nominees require nothing less than a careful examination of the accusations and facts by the …
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The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
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The Jesuit Review rescinded its endorsement of Kavanaugh and called on his nomination to be withdrawn, stating that it "is no longer in the best interests of the country." Kavanaugh repeatedly referenced the Jesuit education he received at Georgetown prep in yesterday's hearings. (America: The Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture)
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The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation. (Washington Post)
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The dean of Yale Law School called on the Senate to postpone Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until the allegations against him can be investigated. In a statement, Dean Heather Gerken said: "I join the American Bar Association in calling for additional investigation" and that "proceeding with the confirmation process without further investigation is not in the best interest of the Court …
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4/ Mark Judge said he will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during the assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press)
… The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-10 to approve the Kavanaugh removed: nomination and sendnow: nomination, sending it to the full Senate for consideration. Following the committee vote, Flake removed: addednow: suggested that removed: "I will only be comfortable movingnow: he would not vote for Kavanaugh on the now: Senate floor removed: (vote) until the FBI has done more investigation than they have already," hinting that he may not vote to support Kavanaugh's confirmation without an removed: investigation. The decision to delaynow: FBI investigation and that there were other Republicans who felt the removed: vote is up to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Flake also said he was "prepared to [...] make a request to the White House to ask the FBI to do that investigation."now: same. Chairman Chuck Grassley removed: then abruptly adjourned the committee citing the "two-hour rule" despite confusion by senators removed: asnow: about what they had voted for, including Dianne Feinstein now: who asked: "What?" (New York Times / NBC News / Washington …
… FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations, John Cornyn announced. now: Mitch McConnell formally requested the White House to instruct the FBI to do supplemental background check. (Bloomberg / removed: Politico)now: Politico / CNN)
Dianne Feinstein described Kavanaugh's testimony as "aggressive and belligerent," adding that she's "never seen a nominee for any position behave in that manner." (CNBC)
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1. Lisa Murkowski said she supports Jeff Flake's call for a one-week delay and allow for an FBI investigation. Republicans hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, making it difficult for Mitch McConnell to push ahead with a procedural vote on Saturday if two Republican senators defect. (Washington Post / Politico / Talking Points Memo) 2. Trump told senators "to …
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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to investigate Kavanaugh if they retake the House majority in November. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) would become chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, which has the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents related to Kavanaugh. (HuffPost)
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3. Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote one-week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations, John Cornyn announced. (Bloomberg / Politico)
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Leaked emails show a Republican aide declined to take phone calls from Deborah Ramirez and her legal team, who alleges that Kavanaugh exposed himself to her during a party in college. Republicans on the Judiciary Committee claimed that they had "made eight requests" for evidence from Ramirez only to be "stonewalled" by her attorneys. Mike Davis, the senior Republican committee …
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4. Mark Judge will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during Kavanaugh's assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press)
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2/ Lisa Murkowski said she supports Flake's call for a one-week delay to allow for an FBI investigation. Republicans hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, making it difficult for Mitch McConnell to push ahead with two defecting Republican senators. (Washington Post / Politico / Talking Points Memo)
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5. The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Senators Joe Donnelly and Jon Tester, two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's nomination. Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters)
3/ Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that." He added that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. "I don't know if this is going to continue onward or if we're …
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Senators Joe Donnelly and Jon Tester, two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's nomination. Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters) Dianne Feinstein described Kavanaugh's testimony "aggressive and belligerent," adding that she's "never seen a nominee for any position …
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4/ Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote one-week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations, John Cornyn announced. (Bloomberg / Politico)
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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to investigate Kavanaugh if they retake the House majority in November. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) would become chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, which has the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents related to Kavanaugh. (HuffPost)
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5/ Mark Judge will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during Kavanaugh's assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press)
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2/ Leaked emails show a Republican aide declined to take phone calls from Deborah Ramirez and her legal team, who alleges that Kavanaugh exposed himself to her during a party in college. Republicans on the Judiciary Committee claimed that they had "made eight requests" for evidence from Ramirez only to be "stonewalled" by her attorneys. Mike Davis, the senior Republican …
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6/ The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation. (Washington Post)
… he may not vote to support Kavanaugh's confirmation without an removed: investigation and asking for the Senate vote to be delayed "not more than one week."now: investigation. The decision to delay the vote is up to Majority … that investigation." Chairman Chuck Grassley then abruptly adjourned the committee removed: meeting citing the "two-hour rule" despite confusion by senators as Dianne …
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1. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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1. Trump signed an $854 billion spending bill to keep the federal government open through Dec. 7, averting a government shutdown before the November midterm elections. (Associated Press)
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2. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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2. A Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign and offered to brief a high-ranking Russian official in the final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that Simon Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian Railways. (NBC News)
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3. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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3. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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4. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of it's Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't redact or take issue with any information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
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4. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led to Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News)
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5. Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year to $66 billion despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal)
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5. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of interviews it conducted as part of it's Russia investigation. The 53 transcripts could be released as soon as next week, provided the intelligence community doesn't take issue with releasing the information. (Washington Post / Reuters)
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6. The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN)
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6. Farmers said aid from the Trump administration won't cover the lost sales due to tariffs. U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13% this year to $66 billion despite the USDA saying it would pay farmers nearly $5 billion to offset losses from global trade disputes. (Wall Street Journal)
7. now: The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN) 8. The Trump administration predicts the earth's temperature will rise by …
… confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that," Trump removed: said, addingnow: added, saying that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate now: the allegations against Kavanaugh. now: "I don't know if this is going to continue onward or if we’re going to get a vote." He called Christine Blasey Ford removed: "a verynow: a "compelling" and "very credible witness." (Daily Beast now: / BuzzFeed News / Axios / CBS Philly / CNBC) now: 3. Senate Republican leaders agreed to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation vote one-week to allow for a "supplemental" FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations, John Cornyn announced. (Bloomberg) 4. Mark Judge will cooperate with an FBI investigation. Judge is Kavanaugh's high school friend, who Ford alleges was in the room during Kavanaugh's assault. Judge previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he didn't want to testify in public. (Associated Press) 5. The Senate will take a procedural vote on Saturday to keep the nomination on track pending the outcome of the investigation.
1. Lisa Murkowski said she supports Jeff Flake's call for a one-week delay and allow for an FBI investigation. Republicans hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, making it difficult for Mitch McConnell to push ahead with a procedural vote on Saturday if two Republican senators defect. (Washington Post / Politico / Talking Points Memo)
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2. Lisa Murkowski said she supports Jeff Flake's call for a one-week delay and allow for an FBI investigation. Between the two of them, there are now not enough votes to confirm Kavanaugh.
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2. Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's full Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that," Trump said, adding that he is "totally reliant" on Senate leaders to determine whether or not to have the FBI investigate allegations against Kavanaugh. He called Christine Blasey Ford "a very credible witness." (Daily Beast / …
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3. Trump told senators "to do what they think is right" regarding Kavanaugh's full Senate confirmation vote. "I'm going to let them handle that." Trump added that Ford "was a very credible witness." (Daily Beast / Axios / CBS Philly)
… the FBI to do that investigation." Chairman Chuck Grassley then removed: immediatelynow: abruptly adjourned the committee now: meeting citing the "two-hour rule" despite confusion by senators as Dianne …
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Dianne Feinstein described Kavanaugh's testimony "aggressive and belligerent," adding that she's "never seen a nominee for any position behave in that manner." (CNBC) Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to investigate Kavanaugh if they retake the House majority in November. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) would become chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, which has …
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The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
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The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
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Dianne Feinstein described Kavanaugh's testimony "aggressive and belligerent," adding that she's "never seen a nominee for any position behave in that manner." (CNBC) Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to investigate Kavanaugh if they retake the House majority in November. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) would become chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, which has …
… he may not vote to support Kavanaugh's confirmation without an removed: investigation.now: investigation and asking for the Senate vote to be delayed "not more than one week." The decision to delay the vote is up to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Flake also said he was "prepared to [...] make a …
1/ Sen. Jeff Flake voted "yes" on Kavanaugh's committee approval, but asked that the full Senate "delay the floor vote [...] in order to let the FBI continue to do an investigation." Flake's Senate Judiciary Committee vote advances Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate. Earlier, Flake said he still has "much doubt" following yesterday's hearings, but that he believes "our …
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1/ Sen. Jeff Flake voted "yes" on Kavanaugh's committee approval, but asked that the full Senate "delay the floor vote [...] in order to let the FBI continue to do an investigation." The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-10 to approve the Kavanaugh nomination and send it to the full Senate for consideration. Following the committee vote, Flake added that "I …
1/ Sen. Jeff Flake removed: will votenow: voted "yes" on Kavanaugh's committee approval, removed: ensuringnow: but asked that the now: full Senate "delay the floor vote [...] in order to let the FBI continue to do an investigation." Flake's Senate Judiciary Committee removed: will advancenow: vote advances Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate. now: Earlier, Flake said he still has "much doubt" removed: afternow: following yesterday's removed: hearings with Kavanaugh and Ford,now: hearings, but now: that he believes "our system of justice affords a presumption of innocence ... absent corroborating evidence." now: The committee voted 11-10 to approve the Kavanaugh nomination and send it to the full Senate for consideration. (New York Times / Associated Press / Washington Post) removed: The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation at 1:30 p.m. E.T. Several Democrats on the committee walked out of the meeting in protest. (ABC News / Associated Press)
6. now: The EPA will combine the Office of the Science Advisor with the agency's research office in order to "reduce redundancies." (CNN) 7. The Trump administration predicts the earth's temperature will rise by …
… two red-state Democrats, said they would vote against Kavanaugh's nomination. removed: Donnelly was one ofnow: Donnelly, Joe Manchin, and Heidi Heitkamp were the three Democrats to support Neil removed: Gorsuch.now: Gorsuch's confirmation. Heitkamp's stance on Kavanaugh remains unclear. (Washington Post / CNN/ Reuters)
1. A removed: Russian-born American businessman who donated hundreds of thousands of dollarsnow: Trump Victory Committee donor claimed to removed: Trump'snow: be "actively involved" in the presidential campaign now: and offered to brief a high-ranking now: Russian official removed: duringnow: in the removed: waningnow: final months of the campaign. A series of emails reveal that removed: Houston oil executive Simon removed: Kukes bragged about his connections to the Trump campaign andnow: Kukes, a Russian-born American businessman, requested a face-to-face meeting with Vyacheslav Pavlovsky, vice president of the state-owned Russian removed: Railways and a former Russian ambassador to Norway. Kukes donated $273,000 to the Trump Victory Committee during the 2016 campaign, and later sent a photo of himself posing with Rudy Giuliani to Khodorkovsky, saying "I was at a dinner with Donald Trump." He added: "I think his chances are very good."now: Railways. (NBC News)
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2. The Trump administration released an environmental impact statement that predicts the earth's temperature will rise by 7 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century. The administration did not offer the forecast as an argument to fight climate change, instead offering the analysis as evidence that the fate of the planet is already sealed. The draft statement was issued …
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2. The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's memos, as well as "all documents supporting" claims the FBI made in its application to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (Washington Post)
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3. A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller's probe said he "lives in a constant state of fear" after providing testimony that led Russian nationals being indicted. Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to charges of identity fraud in February for his role in unwittingly selling bank accounts to Russians. (ABC News) 4. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the transcripts of …
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Removed: The White House can't say "for certain" that they have enough Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh. "We're getting there," Raj Shah said. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin have not yet said how they will vote on the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation. (Politico)
3/ Trump stands behind Kavanaugh and was reportedly "riveted" watching his opening statement, telling people in his inner circle,"this is why I nominated him." Meanwhile, there are some Republicans hoping the White House pulls Kavanaugh's nomination, calling today a "total disaster." (Bloomberg / Politico / Washington Post)
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3/ Trump called the accusations against Kavanaugh "all false," but that he could "always be convinced" and "could be persuaded" otherwise" because "it's possible [Ford's testimony] will be convincing." Some Republicans are hoping the White House pulls Kavanaugh's nomination, calling today a "total disaster." Trump, however, said he would only withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination "if I thought he was guilty of …
Removed: 7/ Trump called the accusations against Kavanaugh "all false," but that he could "always be convinced" and "could be persuaded" otherwise" after watching Ford's testimony because "it's possible they will be convincing." Trump also said he would only withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination "if I thought he was guilty of something." Trump said the "false" allegations of sexual misconduct against him "impact …
Removed: Trump stands behind Kavanaugh and was reportedly "riveted" watching his opening statement, telling people in his inner circle,"this is why I nominated him." (Bloomberg)
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3/ Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed two men who claim they, not Brett Kavanaugh, were the ones who assaulted Ford. The two suggested that Ford's allegations against Kavanaugh may have been a case of mistaken identity – a conspiracy floated last week by conservative legal commentator Ed Whelan, a longtime friend of Kavanaugh's. Neither man intends to come …
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3/ Trump stands behind Kavanaugh and was reportedly "riveted" watching his opening statement, telling people in his inner circle,"this is why I nominated him." Meanwhile, there are some Republicans hoping the White House pulls Kavanaugh's nomination, calling today a "total disaster." (Bloomberg / Politico / Washington Post)
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4/ Sen. Susan Collins questioned why the Senate Judiciary Committee has not subpoenaed Mark Judge, a close friend of Kavanaugh's and an alleged witness to the incidents described by Ford and Julie Swetnick. The Republican senator told colleagues in a private meeting that she was troubled by the latest accusations by Swetnick, who said that she witnessed Kavanaugh and Judge …
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4/ Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed two men who claim they, not Brett Kavanaugh, were the ones who assaulted Ford. The two suggested that Ford's allegations against Kavanaugh may have been a case of mistaken identity – a conspiracy floated last week by conservative legal commentator Ed Whelan, a longtime friend of Kavanaugh's. Neither man intends to come …
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Mark Judge's book validates Ford's timeline of the alleged assault by Kavanaugh. "I did see Mark Judge once at the Potomac Village Safeway after the time of the attack," Ford testified, adding that if she knew when Judge worked there she could provide more information about when the attack occurred. In Judge's book, he described working at a grocery store …
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5/ Sen. Susan Collins questioned why the Senate Judiciary Committee has not subpoenaed Mark Judge, a close friend of Kavanaugh's and an alleged witness to the incidents described by Ford and Julie Swetnick. The Republican senator told colleagues in a private meeting that she was troubled by the latest accusations by Swetnick, who said that she witnessed Kavanaugh and Judge …
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5/ An anonymous fourth accuser alleged that Brett Kavanaugh physically assaulted a woman in the D.C. area in 1998 while he was drunk. The sender of the anonymous letter described an incident between her daughter, Kavanaugh, and several friends in which "they were all shocked when Brett Kavanaugh, shoved her friend up against the wall very aggressively and sexually" as …
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Mark Judge's book validates Ford's timeline of the alleged assault by Kavanaugh. "I did see Mark Judge once at the Potomac Village Safeway after the time of the attack," Ford testified, adding that if she knew when Judge worked there she could provide more information about when the attack occurred. In Judge's book, he described working at a grocery store …
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6/ Trump called the accusations against Kavanaugh "all false," but that he could "always be convinced" and "could be persuaded" otherwise" after watching Ford's testimony because "it's possible they will be convincing." Trump also said he would only withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination "if I thought he was guilty of something." Trump said the "false" allegations of sexual misconduct against him "impact …
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6/ An anonymous fourth accuser alleged that Brett Kavanaugh physically assaulted a woman in the D.C. area in 1998 while he was drunk. The sender of the anonymous letter described an incident between her daughter, Kavanaugh, and several friends in which "they were all shocked when Brett Kavanaugh, shoved her friend up against the wall very aggressively and sexually" as …
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7/ Four Republican governors called for the Senate to delay the Kavanaugh vote and take its time to examine the sexual assault allegations against the nominee. The four are Larry Hogan of Maryland, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, John Kasich of Ohio, and Phil Scott of Vermont. (Politico)
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7/ Trump called the accusations against Kavanaugh "all false," but that he could "always be convinced" and "could be persuaded" otherwise" after watching Ford's testimony because "it's possible they will be convincing." Trump also said he would only withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination "if I thought he was guilty of something." Trump said the "false" allegations of sexual misconduct against him "impact …
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8/ Four Republican governors called for the Senate to delay the Kavanaugh vote and take its time to examine the sexual assault allegations against the nominee. The four are Larry Hogan of Maryland, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, John Kasich of Ohio, and Phil Scott of Vermont. (Politico)
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… today not because I want to be. I am terrified." removed: Kavanaugh will testify shortly on sexual assault allegations. (Politico / New York Times / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / CNN) Ford's testimony in one sentence: Ford broke her silence after 36 years; described how she was "100%" sure that it was Kavanaugh and Mark Judge who locked her in a bedroom before Kavanaugh "got on top" of her; called it her "civic duty" to come forward despite feeling "terrified"; and described the "uproarious laughter" that Kavanaugh and Judge had at her expense.
2/ In a fiery 45-minute opening statement to the committee, Kavanaugh called the confirmation process "a national disgrace" and said that the sexual assault allegations against him are part of "a calculated and orchestrated political hit." Kavanaugh claimed that his family and his "name have been totally and permanently destroyed" by this process, but he "will not be intimidated into …
Kavanaugh's testimony in one sentence: Kavanaugh was combative with Democrats, refused to answer questions directly; claimed he'd "do whatever the committee wants" regarding an FBI investigation, but rolled his eyes and stayed quiet for a long time when asked if an investigation was a good idea; denied ever blacking out from drinking; denied every being alone in a room with …
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2/ In a fiery opening statement to the committee, Kavanaugh called the confirmation process "a national disgrace" and said that the sexual assault allegations against him are part of "a calculated and orchestrated political hit." Kavanaugh claimed that his family and his "name have been totally and permanently destroyed" by this process. (Politico)
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Trump stands behind Kavanaugh and was reportedly "riveted" watching his opening statement, telling people in his inner circle,"this is why I nominated him." (Bloomberg)
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3. now: House Democrats are preparing to force a vote on a plan to Robert Mueller's investigation from interference by Trump. The proposal would force Republicans to go on the record and decide whether to consider the Mueller-protection proposal or sideline it. (Politico) 4. Trump claimed that he declined a meeting with Canadian Prime …
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2/ Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed two men who claim they were the ones who assaulted Christine Blasey Ford – not Brett Kavanaugh. The two suggested that Ford's allegations against Kavanaugh may have been a case of mistaken identity – a conspiracy floated last week by conservative legal commentator Ed Whelan, a longtime friend of Kavanaugh's. Neither man …
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2/ Kavanaugh called the confirmation process "a national disgrace" and claimed that his family and "name have been totally and permanently destroyed" in a fiery opening statement to the committee.
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3/ Sen. Susan Collins questioned why the Senate Judiciary Committee has not subpoenaed Mark Judge, a close friend of Kavanaugh's and an alleged witness to the incidents described by Ford and Julia Swetnick. The Republican senator told colleagues in a private meeting that she was troubled by the latest accusations by Swetnick, who said that she witnessed Kavanaugh and Judge …
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4/ An anonymous fourth accuser alleged that Brett Kavanaugh physically assaulted a woman in the D.C. area in 1998 while he was drunk. The sender of the anonymous letter described an incident between her daughter, Kavanaugh, and several friends in which "they were all shocked when Brett Kavanaugh, shoved her friend up against the wall very aggressively and sexually" as …
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3/ Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed two men who claim they were the ones who assaulted Christine Blasey Ford – not Brett Kavanaugh. The two suggested that Ford's allegations against Kavanaugh may have been a case of mistaken identity – a conspiracy floated last week by conservative legal commentator Ed Whelan, a longtime friend of Kavanaugh's. Neither man …
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5/ Trump called the accusations against Kavanaugh "all false," but that he could "always be convinced" and "could be persuaded" otherwise" after watching Ford's testimony because "it's possible they will be convincing." Trump also said he would only withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination "if I thought he was guilty of something." Trump said the "false" allegations of sexual misconduct against him "impact …
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4/ Sen. Susan Collins questioned why the Senate Judiciary Committee has not subpoenaed Mark Judge, a close friend of Kavanaugh's and an alleged witness to the incidents described by Ford and Julia Swetnick. The Republican senator told colleagues in a private meeting that she was troubled by the latest accusations by Swetnick, who said that she witnessed Kavanaugh and Judge …
… to accidentally kill me." Ford began her testimony before the now: Senate Judiciary Committee by telling senators: "I am here today not because I want to be. I am terrified." Kavanaugh will testify removed: later today.now: shortly on sexual assault allegations. (Politico / New York Times / Washington Post)
… Trump told advisers he is open to keeping Rod Rosenstein now: as deputy attorney general and that he wants to hear directly from Rosenstein about …
3. Former national security adviser removed: H.R.now: H. R. McMaster called it "wholly appropriate" for Gary Cohn to remove …
6. The EPA placed the head of the now: Office of Children's Health Protection on administrative leave. The children's health office removed: on administrative leave, which is tasked with regulations and programs that account for the … An EPA spokesman declined to give a reason for the removed: administrative leave.now: action. (New York Times)
1. Rudy Giuliani posed for pictures with a Canadian white nationalist mayoral candidate. Faith Goldy is a far-right YouTuber running for mayor in Toronto. She posted photos with Giuliani to her Instagram on Tuesday and tweeted about the encounter: "Just like Giuliani cleaned up the streets of NYC, our tough on crime playbook is going to run illegal guns & …
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1. Trump told advisers he is open to keeping Rod Rosenstein and that he wants to hear directly from Rosenstein about reports that he discussed secretly recording the president and recruiting cabinet members to remove him from office. (Wall Street Journal) 2. Rudy Giuliani posed for pictures with a Canadian white nationalist mayoral candidate. Faith Goldy is a far-right YouTuber …
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2. Sen. Orrin Hatch quietly weighed in on a Supreme Court case that could prevent state and federal courts from prosecuting someone for the same crime. Hatch filed a brief on Sept. 11 in which he says the doctrine should be overturned. Overturning the dual-sovereignty doctrine established in Gamble v. United States would theoretically allow Trump to pardon people like …
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8. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he's hearing a "rising chorus of concerns" from businesses about Trump's trade war with China. On Monday, Trump's 10% tariffs on about $200 billion of imports from China took effect. In retaliation, China instituted tariffs on U.S. goods worth $60 billion. (CNBC)
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9. Trump accused China of interfering in the midterm elections, telling the United Nations Security Council that "they do not want me or us to win, because I am the first president to ever challenge China on trade." (New York Times)
… approximately 1982, I became the victim of one of those removed: “gang”now: "gang" or removed: “train”now: "train" rapes where Mark Judge and Brett Kavanaugh were present." (NBC …
1/ In a sworn declaration, a third accuser said now: that between 1981 and 1983 she witnessed efforts by Brett Kavanaugh and his friend Mark Judge removed: between 1981 and 1983 to get girls "inebriated and disorientated" so they could be … sexual comments" intended to demean them. In her declaration, Swetnick removed: allegesnow: describes an incident in 1982 in which she removed: saysnow: alleges she was the victim of a "gang rape" Kavanaugh was …
3/ Trump attacked removed: Michael Avenatti as a "third rate lawyer" who is "making false … paid by Trump's personal attorney to remain quiet about an removed: alleged affair she now: allegedly had with Trump a decade ago. Trump capped off the …
… Senate's advice and consent obligation" by the White House and removed: Mitch McConnell. Jeff Merkley argued the handling of Kavanaugh's nomination is …
… Democrats accused Grassley and McConnell of pre-judging Ford's testimony before removed: she'd even madenow: they heard it. (Politico)
Sen. removed: Dianenow: Dianne Feinstein accused Kavanaugh of misleading the Senate about his handling …
… support his confirmation either way. Among Democratic men, 54% believe removed: Ford, compared tonow: Ford. 57% of Republican women removed: who believe Kavanaugh. (NPR / Marist / PBS NewsHour)
poll/ 49% of Americans removed: agenow: ages 15-34 say they are anxious about the midterm elections, 36% say they feel helpless, and 24% say they are proud. Overall, 64% now: of young Americans say they're interested in the upcoming elections. (Associated …
… for the same crime. Hatch filed a brief on Sept. removed: 11,now: 11 in which he says the doctrine should be overturned. Overturning …
… using "false acquisitions" to derail Kavanaugh's nomination. Trump also dismissed now: the allegation of Deborah removed: Ramirez's allegationnow: Ramirez – the second woman to accuse Kavanaugh of wrongdoing – …
… misconduct in the next 48 hours, according to Michael Avenatti, removed: hernow: the woman's attorney. Avenatti is currently representing multiple clients and "at least …
… a key Republican swing vote and one of two Republican removed: womannow: women in the Senate who supports abortion rights. (New York Times)
… Friday. Senate Republicans have also hired a female attorney to removed: use as a questioner ofnow: question Christine Blasey Ford at Thursday's hearing on a sexual assault …
… Cruz was heckled out of a restaurant in D.C. by removed: protestors.now: protesters. A video posted to Twitter shows activists chanting "We believe …
… is the first vice president to address the Values Voter removed: Summitnow: Summit, and last year Trump became the first sitting president to …
… playing "a con game" and using "false acquisitions" to derail removed: Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. Trump also dismissed Deborah Ramirez's allegation – the …
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5/ Trump bragged about that his "administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country" at the United Nations General Assembly, drawing audible laughter from the world leaders. "I didn't expect that reaction," Trump continued, acknowledging the laughter, "but that's okay." (Politico / ABC News / Washington Post)
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Lisa Murkowski: "It's not about whether or not Judge Kavanaugh is qualified. It is about whether or not a woman who has been a victim at some point in her life is to be believed." Murkowski is a key Republican swing vote and one of two Republican woman in the Senate who supports abortion rights. (New York Times) 5/ The …
4. now: The White House's deputy press secretary plans to leave after Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Raj Shah has been leading the communications efforts in support of the confirmation process since Kavanaugh's nomination in July. (Yahoo News) 5. Mike Pence spoke at a conference hosted by a group …
Removed: 1/ Rod Rosenstein reportedly verbally resigned to John Kelly in anticipation of being fired by Trump. The two will meet on Thursday to discuss the deputy attorney general's future at the Justice Department. While Rosenstein has not submitted a formal resignation, he went to the White House this morning for a meeting where he "expect[ed] to be fired." The news …
Removed: On Friday, Trump promised to get rid of the "lingering stench" at the Justice Department and FBI following reports that Rod Rosenstein discussed secretly recording Trump last year. "You've seen what happened in the FBI and the Department of Justice. The bad ones, they're all gone. They're all gone," Trump said at a political rally in Missouri. "But there is …
… House to direct the FBI to investigate the allegations of removed: Christine Blasey Ford as well as these new claims." (Washington Post)
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Kavanaugh and the White House denied Ramirez's allegation, calling it "a smear, plain and simple." (CNN)
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2/ Kavanaugh and the White House denied Ramirez's allegation, calling it "a smear, plain and simple." Kavanaugh told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he "will not be intimidated into withdrawing" his nomination because of "false and uncorroborated" allegations against him. Ford told lawmakers that "fear will not hold me back from testifying" against Kavanaugh. Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell took to the …
… Ford alleges was in the room at the time of removed: the Kavanaugh's alleged assault. Avenatti said he has "significant evidence" that …
Ben Carson claimed that removed: a century-old plot by Socialistsnow: socialists plotting to take over America removed: isnow: are responsible for the recent allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development said the removed: timing of the allegations "make perfectly good sense" because now: "going all the now: way back to the Fabians" there have been "people who've wanted to fundamentally change this country." Now that they see their chance to control the courts slipping away, they "are like wet hornets, just completely lost control off the deep end." The Fabian Society, a British socialist removed: organization thatnow: organization, was founded in the 19th removed: century, have "wanted to fundamentally change this country."now: century. It is no longer has an active chapter in the U.S. (CNBC)
poll/ 52% of voters prefer now: that Democrats removed: to control Congress following the midterm elections, 40% want removed: a Republicans to control Congress, and 8% are not sure. (NBC …
Rob Goldstone said he believes now: the Trump Tower meeting could have been a set-up by Russian …
1. Federal immigration officers from July to September arrested 41 undocumented immigrants who came forward to care for undocumented children held in U.S. custody. An ICE official confirmed that the move to fully vet those who step up to care for undocumented children has served as another opportunity to track down and arrest more undocumented immigrants. (CNN)
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1. John Dowd, who at the time was heading Trump's legal team, help pay legal fees for Paul Manafort and Richard Gates. He initially tried to divert money from the White House legal defense fund, but Trump's advisers objected over concerns it could appear aimed at stopping the two former aides from cooperating with investigators. (Wall Street Journal)
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2. The Trump administration imposed sanctions against the Chinese military for purchasing fighter jets and missile systems from Russia. The purchases breach U.S. sanctions designed to punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The Chinese government has demanded that the sanctions be withdrawn. (Reuters)
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2. Federal immigration officers from July to September arrested 41 undocumented immigrants who came forward to care for undocumented children held in U.S. custody. An ICE official confirmed that the move to fully vet those who step up to care for undocumented children has served as another opportunity to track down and arrest more undocumented immigrants. (CNN)
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3. Top Democrats promised to investigate Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's business dealings, travels, political activities and industry relations if the party wins back the House in the midterms. "Zinke is one the most ethically challenged members of the Cabinet and maybe one of the most ethically challenged secretaries of the Interior we've had in living memory," said Rep. Gerry Connolly. …
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3. The Trump administration imposed sanctions against the Chinese military for purchasing fighter jets and missile systems from Russia. The purchases breach U.S. sanctions designed to punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The Chinese government has demanded that the sanctions be withdrawn. (Reuters)
4. now: Top Democrats promised to investigate Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's business dealings, travels, political activities and industry relations if the party wins back the House in the midterms. "Zinke is one the most ethically challenged members of the Cabinet and maybe one of the most ethically challenged secretaries of the Interior we've had in living memory," said Rep. Gerry Connolly. Connolly said there is "rich material here to look into his behavior and his fitness for continued service in the office." (Politico) 5. The U.S. and Mexico are prepared to move ahead removed: alone on a new trade agreement without Canada, according to a …
Removed: 1/ Rod Rosenstein raised the idea of wearing a wire last year to secretly record Trump in the White House and expose the chaos in the administration, according to memos written by Andrew McCabe, then the acting FBI director. Rosenstein also discussed recruiting Jeff Sessions and John Kelly, then the secretary of homeland security, to invoke the 25th Amendment and …
… from attacking Dr. Ford. A few hours before Trump's tweets, removed: aWhitenow: a White House official said: "Hopefully he can keep it together until …
1/ Senate Republicans plan to move forward with Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation despite sexual assault allegations by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Trump, in defending Kavanaugh, said it was "very hard for me to imagine anything happened" with Ford because Kavanaugh "is such an outstanding man." Sen. Chuck Grassley said a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing would begin at 10 a.m. Monday, and …
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1/ Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is "prepared to testify next week" as long as senators offer "terms that are fair and which ensure her safety." In an email sent to committee staff members, Ford's attorney reiterated that it is their "strong preference" that the FBI conduct "a full investigation" before her testimony. (New York Times)
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2/ Sen. Dean Heller called the sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh a "little hiccup" and that he hopes "all senators" will address the accusations "in good faith" so they can "get through this" and "off to the races." The Nevada Republican went on to call Trump "a great leader" despite saying he was "99 percent against Trump" in October 2016. …
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2/ Senate Republicans plan to move forward with Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation despite sexual assault allegations by Ford. Trump, in defending Kavanaugh, said it was "very hard for me to imagine anything happened" with Ford because Kavanaugh "is such an outstanding man." Sen. Chuck Grassley said a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing would begin at 10 a.m. Monday, and gave Ford a …
3/ Trump removed: continued to insist thatnow: insists there is no role for the FBI in investigating removed: Dr. Ford's removed: claims.now: claim. Trump said that investigating Ford's accusation that Brett Kavanaugh covered …
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4/ A former classmate of Ford walked back her claims that she knew about Brett Kavanaugh's alleged assault at the time it happened. "That it happened or not, I have no idea," said Cristina Miranda King. "I can't say that it did or didn't." In a now-deleted Facebook post, King previously said: "The incident DID happen, many of us heard …
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4/ Sen. Dean Heller called the sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh a "little hiccup" and that he hopes "all senators" will address the accusations "in good faith" so they can "get through this" and "off to the races." The Nevada Republican went on to call Trump "a great leader" despite saying he was "99 percent against Trump" in October 2016. …
… for the FBI in investigating Dr. Ford's claims. Trump said removed: the FBInow: that investigating Ford's accusation that Brett Kavanaugh covered her mouth while …
5/ Senator removed: Clairnow: Claire McCaskill will vote against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme … and could still confirm Kavanaugh's appointment even if all Democrats removed: were to oppose his nomination. (NPR / Politico / CNN)
… and suggested that he would close the Yongbyon nuclear complex. removed: Sec.now: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo invited North Korea's foreign minister to meet in New York next week to discuss the possibility of removed: denuclearizationnow: North Korea denuclearizing by January 2021. (Reuters)
… who has donated more than $20,000 to DeSantis' campaign. A removed: DeSantis'now: DeSantis campaign spokesperson said that they "adamantly denounce this sort of …
7. A Pennsylvania state removed: Representativenow: representative introduced a bill to ban public school teachers from discussing …
3. The U.S. says it is ready to resume talks with North Korea after Kim Jong Un pledged on Wednesday to dismantle key missile facilities and suggested that he would close the Yongbyon nuclear complex. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo invited North Korea's foreign minister to meet in New York next week to discuss the possibility of denuclearization by January …
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3. Jeff Sessions announced new limits on the ability of immigration judges to dismiss deportation cases, saying judges "have no inherent authority to terminate removal proceedings even though a particular case may pose sympathetic circumstances." (Reuters)
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4. Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis (R) is dealing with his campaign's fifth race-related controversy after newly unearthed tweets showed one of his campaign allies using a racial slur to describe Barack Obama. "FUCK THE MUSLIM N-----," wrote Steven Alembik, who has donated more than $20,000 to DeSantis' campaign. A DeSantis' campaign spokesperson said that they "adamantly denounce this sort …
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4. The U.S. says it is ready to resume talks with North Korea after Kim Jong Un pledged on Wednesday to dismantle key missile facilities and suggested that he would close the Yongbyon nuclear complex. Sec. of State Mike Pompeo invited North Korea's foreign minister to meet in New York next week to discuss the possibility of denuclearization by January …
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5. Trump has named retiring Rep. Darrell Issa to head the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. Issa is the former House Oversight Committee chairman, and has been in Congress for nine terms. He built a name for himself by clashing with the Obama administration for years and by accusing top officials at the IRS of targeting conservative groups for political …
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5. Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis (R) is dealing with his campaign's fifth race-related controversy after newly unearthed tweets showed one of his campaign allies using a racial slur to describe Barack Obama. "FUCK THE MUSLIM N-----," wrote Steven Alembik, who has donated more than $20,000 to DeSantis' campaign. A DeSantis' campaign spokesperson said that they "adamantly denounce this sort …
6. now: Trump has named retiring Rep. Darrell Issa to head the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. Issa is the former House Oversight Committee chairman, and has been in Congress for nine terms. He built a name for himself by clashing with the Obama administration for years and by accusing top officials at the IRS of targeting conservative groups for political purposes. (Politico) 7. A Pennsylvania state Representative introduced a bill to ban public …
… The revelation comes months after a similar admission in April removed: by the Department of Health and Human Services that the government lost track ofnow: concerning an initial 1,475 removed: migrant children who were moved out of shelters last year.now: children. Since 2016, HHS officials have called sponsors to check on now: migrant children 30 days after removed: they are placed, but thenow: placements. The department has said it removed: cannow: is not removed: be held legally responsible for children after they are released from government …
… investigate her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh before senators hold a removed: hearing on the allegations. Dr. Blasey's attorneys sent a letter to the FBI arguing that "a full investigation by law enforcement officials will ensure that the crucial facts and witnesses in this matter are assessed in a non-partisan manner, and that the Committee is fully informed before conducting any hearing or making any decisions." Blaseynow: hearing. Ford has not now: yet confirmed whether she will attend a public hearing on removed: Monday about her allegations against Kavanaugh.now: Monday. (Washington Post / New York Times)
removed: Dr. Blasey'snow: Ford's letter to the FBI removed: also says removed: that she has "been the target of vicious harassment and even …
… Prep." Kavanaugh made the remarks during a speech he gave removed: in 2015 at Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law. (Politico)
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George W. Bush reaffirmed his support for Kavanaugh: "Laura and I have known and respected Brett Kavanaugh for decades, and we stand by our comments the night Judge Kavanaugh was nominated." (Politico)
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One of Ford's former classmates wrote a Facebook post saying she remembers hearing about the alleged assault by Kavanaugh. Cristina Miranda King says she has no first-hand information to corroborate Ford's claims. "I did not know her personally but I remember her," King wrote. "This incident did happen." King has since taken down her post. (NBC News / Law & …
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Dr. Blasey has been the target of widespread disinformation on social media since coming forward with her allegations against Kavanaugh. Here are five of the most visible false and misleading claims about her. (New York Times)
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3/ Sen. Chuck Grassley canceled a meeting at which members of the Senate Judiciary Committee were expected to vote to advance Kavanaugh's confirmation. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday morning. A new date has not yet been announced. (CNBC / Time)
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One of Dr. Blasey's former classmates wrote a Facebook post saying she remembers hearing about the alleged assault by Kavanaugh. Cristina Miranda King says she has no first-hand information to corroborate Blasey's claims. "I did not know her personally but I remember her," King wrote. "This incident did happen." King has since taken down her post "because it served its …
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4/ The FBI and DOJ are expected to defy Trump's order to declassify and release unredacted versions of Carter Page's FISA warrant and text messages sent by James Comey and other agency officials. The agencies are expected to submit their documents and propose redactions to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which will package the materials and send …
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3/ Sen. Chuck Grassley canceled a meeting where members of the Senate Judiciary Committee were expected to vote to advance Kavanaugh's confirmation. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday morning, and a new date has not been announced. (CNBC / Time)
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Trump said exposing potential corruption in the Russian investigation could become one of the "crowning achievements" of his presidency and called the investigation "a cancer in our country." (The Hill)
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4/ The FBI and DOJ are expected to defy Trump's order to declassify and release unredacted versions of Carter Page's FISA warrant and text messages sent by agency officials, including former FBI director James Comey. The agencies are expected to submit their documents and propose redactions to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which will package the materials …
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5/ A new federal court ruling requires political nonprofits to disclose many of their political donors. The Supreme Court refused to intervene and grant an emergency request to stay a ruling by a federal judge in the District of Columbia. The judge threw out a decades-old FEC regulation allowing nonprofits to keep their donors hidden unless the donations were earmarked …
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Trump said that exposing the corrupt Russian investigation could become one of the "crowning achievements" of his presidency. "I hope to be able put this up as one of my crowning achievements that I was able to ... expose something that is truly a cancer in our country." (The Hill) 5/ A new federal court ruling requires political nonprofits to …
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poll/ A growing number of Americans don't want Kavanaugh to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Thirty-six percent of adults surveyed said they oppose Trump's nominee — up six points from a similar poll conducted last month. Thirty-one percent said they were in favor of Kavanaugh's appointment. (Reuters/Ipsos)
1. Transportation Secretary removed: Ellennow: Elaine Chao flew on Federal Aviation Administration planes instead of commercial flights on seven occasions removed: between January and Augustnow: in 2017, costing taxpayers removed: a total of $93,977.84.now: almost $100,000. Newly released records show that one now: set of removed: the flights to and around Europe by Chao and her removed: five staffersnow: staff cost an estimated $68,892. (Politico)
… A senior FEMA official has been suspended without pay in removed: connection withnow: relation to a DHS inspector general investigation into removed: the improper use of government vehicles by FEMA administrator Brock Long. …
3. Trump again lashed out at Jeff removed: Sessions during an interview on Tuesday.now: Sessions. He criticized removed: Sessionsnow: the Attorney General on a wide range of issues, including immigration removed: issues and removed: hisnow: Sessions' 2017 decision removed: in 2017 to recuse himself from the Russia investigation. "I don’t have an removed: attorney general,"now: Attorney General," Trump said. "It’s very sad." (The Hill)
4. Kim removed: Jong Unnow: Jong-un told South removed: Korea'snow: Korean president removed: on Wednesday thatnow: Moon Jae-in he would commit to taking removed: some concrete steps toward removed: denuclearization,now: denuclearization but stopped short of promising to completely relinquish his nuclear weapons. Kim's offer includes a promise to "permanently dismantle" facilities removed: that are central to fuel production for North Korea's nuclear arsenal. (New …
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5. Stormy Daniels says in her new book that Trump's penis looks like Toad from Mario Kart. "I lay there," Daniels writes, "annoyed that I was getting fucked by a guy with Yeti pubes and a dick like the mushroom character in Mario Kart... It may have been the least impressive sex I’d ever had, but clearly, he didn’t share …
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5. In a new book, Stormy Daniels writes that Trump didn't “even want to be president.” And, yes, as per The Guardian, the tell-all memoir has Daniels writing in "sometimes excruciating detail about the president’s genitals." We'll save most of the salacious descriptions for the book and leave you only with Daniels' evocation of "the mushroom character in Mario Kart.” …
… He criticized Sessions on a wide range of issues, including now: immigration issues and his decision in 2017 to recuse himself from the Russia removed: investigation and immigration issues.now: investigation. "I don’t have an attorney general," Trump said. "It’s very …
2/ now: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh before senators hold a hearing on the allegations. removed: Ford'snow: Dr. Blasey's attorneys sent a letter to the FBI arguing that "a … fully informed before conducting any hearing or making any decisions." removed: Fordnow: Blasey has not confirmed whether she will attend a public hearing …
removed: Ford'snow: Dr. Blasey's letter to the FBI also says that she has "been …
4. now: Kim Jong Un told South Korea's president on Wednesday that he would commit to taking some concrete steps toward denuclearization, but stopped short of promising to completely relinquish his nuclear weapons. Kim's offer includes a promise to "permanently dismantle" facilities that are central to fuel production for North Korea's nuclear arsenal. (New York Times) 5. Stormy Daniels removed: saidnow: says in her new book that Trump's penis looks like Toad …
3. now: Trump again lashed out at Jeff Sessions during an interview on Tuesday. He criticized Sessions on a wide range of issues, including his decision in 2017 to recuse himself from the Russia investigation and immigration issues. "I don’t have an attorney general," Trump said. "It’s very sad." (The Hill) 4. Stormy Daniels said in her new book that Trump's penis …
1/ The Trump administration declassified and ordered the release of former FBI director James Comey's text messages and 20 pages of a surveillance application that targeted Carter Page. Trump also called for the release of Bruce Ohr's notes related to the Russia investigation. "In addition," the statement reads, "President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice (including the …
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1/ Trump ordered the declassification of the FISA application targeting Carter Page and the release of James Comey's text messages related to the Russia investigation. Trump also called for the release of a senior Justice official's notes from the investigation, as well as unredacted text messages from Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, and former FBI lawyer Lisa Page. (Politico / CNN)
2/ now: The Trump now: administration plans to cap the number of refugees allowed into the removed: U.S.now: United States next year at 30,000, the lowest ceiling since the refugee program was created in 1980. The new low represents a reduction of removed: a third, down 15,000now: one-third, from now: 45,000. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended the removed: 45,000-person limit Trump set for 2018. The cap doesnow: move, arguing the ceiling should not removed: requirenow: be the removed: Trump administration to resettle 30,000 refugees; as other administrations have accepted far fewer thannow: "sole barometer” by which one measures the removed: cap permits.now: country's humanitarianism. (New York Times / Politico)
… Trump says he feels "terribly" for Brett Kavanaugh and that removed: henow: Kavanaugh is "not a man who deserves removed: this" as thenow: this," in reference to upcoming Senate removed: prepares to hear testimony from removed: a womannow: Christine Blasey Ford, who says Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when the two were removed: teenagers.now: in high school. Trump called Kavanaugh "a great gentleman" and expressed concern for Kavanaugh's wife and removed: daughters, who will hear the allegations against him during a public hearing on Monday. Meanwhile, Trump says he believes the Senate should move forward with Christine Blasey Ford's testimony and allow her to "state her case."now: daughters. (Washington Post)
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4/ Trump says he is prepared to impose tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports. Trump took to Twitter just hours after China responded to the latest escalation of the ongoing trade war by imposing tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods, warning of a "great and fast economic retaliation" from the United States. Trump warned that he would be …
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4/ After slapping 10-percent tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on virtually all remaining Chinese imports. "We don’t want to do it," Trump said, "but we probably — we'll have no choice." The threat came after China responded to the latest escalation of the ongoing trade war by imposing tariffs on $60 billion of …
… bill to keep the government open through Dec. 7 and removed: avoid a government shutdown while delayingnow: delay a fight over Trump's border wall. The bill was attached to a removed: largenow: larger budget package that includes full-year 2019 funding for the Pentagon, as well as the now: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and removed: Education departments.now: Education. The House is expected to take up the bill next …
… Ted Cruz leads Beto O'Rourke by nine points among likely removed: voters. Cruz has 54 percent support among voters, removed: while O'Rourke trails with 45 percent.now: 54–45. One percent of those polled were undecided. (Texas Tribune / …
… Trump says he believes the Senate should move forward with removed: Christinanow: Christine Blasey Ford's testimony and allow her to "state her case." …
… of U.S. goods, warning of a "great and fast economic removed: retaliationnow: retaliation" from the United States. Trump warned that he would be …
1/ The author of the removed: confidential letter accusing Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct removed: when he was in high school has comenow: came forward to tell her story. Christine Blasey Ford is a 51-year-old research psychologist in northern California who removed: saysnow: alleges Kavanaugh and a friend removed: corrallednow: sexually assaulted her removed: into a bedroom in the early removed: 1980s and attempted to sexually assault her. Ford says Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed, groped her over her clothes and attempted to remove her bathing suit. When she tried to scream, she says Kavanaugh put his hand over her mouth.now: 1980s. "I thought he might inadvertently kill me," Ford said. "He …
… he is willing to answer questions under oath about Ford's removed: allegations of sexual misconduct against him.now: allegations. Both Kavanaugh and Ford have said they would be willing …
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2/ Arizona GOP Sen. Jeff Flake wants to delay the Senate's vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation until Ford has a chance to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. "I've made it clear that I'm not comfortable moving ahead with the vote on Thursday if we have not heard her side of the story or explored this further," Flake said. …
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Trump has told allies he believes there is a "conspiracy" by Democrats to derail Kavanaugh's nomination process. A senior White House aide says things are still "full steam ahead" for Kavanaugh. (Daily Beast)
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3/ Trump has tried to normalize the type of behavior described in Ford's allegations and has told people close to him that he believes there is a conspiracy by Democrats to derail Kavanaugh's nomination process. A senior White House aide says things are still "full steam ahead" for Kavanaugh, and that there is very little chance that Ford's accusations will …
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2/ Sen. Jeff Flake wants to delay the vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation until Ford has a chance to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Flake is part of the GOP's one-vote majority on the committee. "For me," Flake said, "we can't vote until we hear more." (CBS News / Politico)
removed: 4/ The amount of money that has returned to the U.S. as a result ofnow: 3/ Trump's removed: massive tax cuts removed: isnow: have resulted in the repatriation of only 3.5 percent of removed: what Trump predicted. Trumpnow: the cash he predicted removed: that bynow: they would bring back to the United States. By ending the practice of taxing U.S. companies when they brought home foreign profits, now: Trump said, "Over $4 [trillion], but close to $5 trillion, will be brought back into our country." removed: But thenow: The latest analysis shows removed: that just $143 billion has been repatriated. removed: Companies recently announced plans to repatriate another $37 billion. Two-thirds of the removed: repatriated money so far has comenow: profits are from removed: just two companies: networking giant Cisco Systems and a drug company …
removed: 5/now: 4/ Ted Cruz's Senatorial campaign removed: in Texas sent now: out hundreds of thousands of donation mailers removed: that are disguised removed: to look likenow: as official court removed: summons.now: summonses. The outside of the envelopes read "SUMMONS removed: ENCLOSED- OPENnow: ENCLOSED—OPEN IMMEDIATELY" removed: in large black print, ornow: and include a return address removed: that readsnow: of "official county summons." removed: Inside, the envelope contains a donation form for the Cruz campaign. These kind ofnow: The mailers are removed: not illegalnow: legal as long as they contain a clear disclaimer removed: that indicatesnow: indicating who paid for the communication. (Newsweek)
1. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has nearly doubled the removed: promotionsnow: number of now: promotion opportunities for top U.S. diplomats in an attempt to removed: restore diplomaticnow: ease relations with the State Department workforce. State removed: Department employees felt alienated under former Secretary removed: of State Rex Tillerson's leadership. (Reuters)
2. removed: Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is removed: actively considering a now: 2020 presidential run removed: for president as a removed: Democrat in 2020.now: Democrat. Bloomberg has aligned himself with Democrats in the midterm election …
… has nearly doubled the promotions of top U.S. diplomats in now: an attempt to restore diplomatic removed: tiesnow: relations with the State Department workforce. State Department employees felt alienated …
1/ Paul Manafort pleaded guilty to removed: conspiracynow: financial crimes, violating foreign lobbying laws, and now: attempting to obstruct justice. He agreed to fully cooperate with Robert removed: Mueller. Whilenow: Mueller, though the details removed: aboutnow: surrounding what kind of information Manafort agreed to provide the special counsel remain removed: unclear, a judge asked Manafort, "You understand that you are agreeing to cooperate fully and truly" in the agreement? To which Manafort replied, "I do."now: unclear. Manafort also agreed to forfeit multiple properties and bank accounts, participate in interviews, provide documents, and removed: testify.now: testify to the grand jury. Analysts noted the plea deal is "pardon proof" and that the $47 million forfeiture pays for the entire Mueller investigation. (ABC News / NBC News / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / emptywheel)
… them and not being scared out of doing the right removed: thing. I think, as a result, you have a much higher chance of actually achieving a real peace."now: thing." (New York Times)
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3/ The secret letter about Brett Kavanaugh that Sen. Feinstein shared with federal investigators yesterday charges that a teenage Kavanaugh and a male friend trapped a teenage girl in a bedroom during a party and tried to assault her. According to the letter, Kavanaugh had been drinking at a party when he and his friend took the girl into a …
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3/ Details emerged about the secret letter concerning Brett Kavanaugh's alleged high-school sexual misconduct, and Republicans released a letter defending his character. The defense letter—sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee—was signed by 65 women who knew Kavanaugh in high school; it argues he always "treated women with respect." Kavanaugh has denied the allegations. (New York Times / Associated Press)
… Retired Adm. Bill McRaven resigned from the Pentagon's Defense Innovation removed: Board late last month,now: Board, days after criticizing Trump for revoking John Brennan's security clearance. removed: "I can confirm that Admiral (ret) William H. McRaven removed: resigned fromnow: led the removed: Defense Innovation Board, effective August 20, 2018," saidnow: Osama bin Laden raid in 2011. In a removed: Pentagon spokesperson. "The Department appreciatesnow: Washington Post op-ed last month, he wrote he would "consider it an honor" if Trump would revoke his removed: servicenow: security clearance, too, so he could add his name "to the list of men and removed: contribution onnow: women who have spoken up" against the removed: board."now: Trump presidency. (ABC News)
1. now: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon and clinched the Democratic gubernatorial nomination by a removed: margin of 30 percentage points.now: 30-point margin. Cuomo spent nearly $25 million to defeat Nixon in the …
3. Bob Woodward says he'll release audio tapes of his now: White House interviews if removed: sources ask him to.now: asked by his sources. Woodward says he has "boxes of recordings and documents" removed: that prove how thorough he was withnow: demonstrating the removed: sourcing fornow: thoroughness of his removed: book.now: sourcing. (The Hill)
Removed: 4/ Nikki Haley spent $52,701 in State Department money last year on customized and mechanized curtains for the windows in her official residence as ambassador to the United Nations. Haley bought the curtains at the same time the State Department was undergoing deep budget cuts and a hiring freeze. (New York Times)
… days after criticizing Trump for revoking John Brennan's security clearance. removed: ""Inow: "I can confirm that Admiral (ret) William H. McRaven resigned from …
1/ Sen. Dianne Feinstein referred a letter to now: the FBI containing information about removed: an incident involving possible sexual misconduct between Brett Kavanaugh and a woman when …
Sen. removed: Coreynow: Cory Booker released another batch of confidential documents related to removed: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The 28 new documents are from Kavanaugh's time in the removed: George W. Bush White House and show his involvement in judicial removed: nominations, including the more controversial judges from that time. Kavanaugh told a Senate committee in 2006 that he wasn't involved in the controversial nomination of circuit court nominee Charles Pickering, but the documents released Wednesday show the opposite. Kavanaugh held meetings with Republican senators and was closely involved in Pickering's nomination.now: nominations. (NBC News / Politico)
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2/ The DHS inspector general is investigating whether FEMA administrator Brock Long misused government vehicles during his commutes from Washington to North Carolina. The inspector general is looking into whether Long misused government resources and personnel during his six-hour trips back to his home in Hickory, NC on the weekends. The IG became interested in the case after one of …
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2/ The Trump administration quietly redirected $200 million from various DHS programs to ICE accounts despite repeated congressional warnings of ICE's "lack of fiscal discipline" and "unsustainable" spending habits. Of the $200 million, $93 million will go toward immigrant detention and $107 million will go toward deportation expenses. The news comes a day after a financial document showed the administration …
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3/ The Trump administration quietly redirected $200 million from various DHS programs to ICE accounts despite repeated congressional warnings about ICE's "lack of fiscal discipline" and "unsustainable" spending habits. The news comes a day after a financial document was released showing that $10 million was diverted from FEMA to ICE in June to help pay for ICE detention operations. Of …
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3/ Meanwhile, the number of unaccompanied minors detained at the southern border has risen to a record high. Since last summer, the administration has increased by more than five-fold the number of children detained at federally contracted shelters dedicated to migrant children. This month, there were more than 12,800 children in custody, compared to 2,400 in May 2017. (New York …
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4/ Meanwhile, the number of unaccompanied minors detained at the border has risen to the highest number ever recorded. Population levels at federal shelters for migrant children have increased more than five-fold since last summer. This month, there were more than 12,800 children in custody, compared to 2,400 in May 2017. (New York Times)
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4/ The DHS inspector general is investigating whether FEMA administrator Brock Long misused government vehicles during his commutes from Washington to North Carolina. The IG's office, which became interested in the case after one of Long's vehicles was involved in an accident, is looking into whether he misused government resources and personnel during his regular six-hour trips home. (Politico)
5/ Trump accused Democrats of inflating removed: thenow: Hurricane Maria's death toll in Puerto removed: Rico from Hurricane Maria.now: Rico. "3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that … had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths." removed: Trumpnow: He claimed removed: that Democrats added anyone who died for any reason to the list of hurricane-related deaths. removed: "This was done by the Democrats in order to make me look as bad as possible when I was successfully raising Billions of Dollars to help rebuild Puerto Rico. If a person died for any reason, like old age, just add them onto the list." He added: "I love Puerto Rico!" (New York Times / …
… an excuse by the Democrats for having lost the Election!" removed: Trump passed the 2,000 mark on Jan. 10 of this year. (Washington Post)
2. An audio recording revealed removed: that the NRA gave Montana removed: Senatornow: Sen. Jon Tester's opponent advance notice that it would be removed: spending moneynow: funding efforts to help defeat Tester in the midterms. The move could removed: benow: represent a violation of campaign finance laws, which legally bar the …
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3. A report from the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center found that a second round of GOP tax cuts would add $3.8 trillion dollars to the federal deficit over the next two decades. The bill, which the House Ways and Means Committee approved Thursday, would reduce federal revenue by $631 billion over the next year, and another $3.15 trillion by the …
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3. Negotiators from the House and Senate have agreed to a plan that would avoid another government shutdown as long as both sides sign it before the Sept. 30 deadline. Under the agreement, federal funding would be extended through Dec. 7. (NPR)
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4. Negotiators from the House and Senate have agreed to a plan that would avoid another government shutdown, as long both sides sign it before the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline. Under the agreement, federal funding would be extended through Dec. 7. (NPR)
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4. A report from the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center found that a second round of GOP tax cuts would add $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit over the next two decades. The bill, which the House Ways and Means Committee approved Thursday, would reduce federal revenue by $631 billion over the next year and by another $3.15 trillion by the …
1/ The DHS inspector general is investigating whether FEMA administrator Brock Long misused government vehicles during his commutes from Washington to North Carolina. The inspector general is looking into whether Long misused government resources and personnel during his six-hour trips back to his home in Hickory, NC on the weekends. The IG became interested in the case after one of …
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1/ Sen. Dianne Feinstein referred a letter to FBI containing information about an incident involving possible sexual misconduct between Brett Kavanaugh and a woman when the two were in high school. The letter is said to be from one of Feinstein's California constituents. Feinstein did not show the letter to any of her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee. …
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2/ The Trump administration quietly redirected $200 million from various DHS programs to ICE accounts despite repeated congressional warnings about ICE's "lack of fiscal discipline" and "unsustainable" spending habits. The news comes a day after a financial document was released showing that $10 million was diverted from FEMA to ICE in June to help pay for ICE detention operations. Of …
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Sen. Corey Booker released another batch of confidential documents related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The 28 new documents are from Kavanaugh's time in the George W. Bush White House and show his involvement in judicial nominations, including the more controversial judges from that time. Kavanaugh told a Senate committee in 2006 that he wasn't involved in the controversial …
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3/ Meanwhile, the number of unaccompanied minors detained at the border has risen to the highest number ever recorded. Population levels at federal shelters for migrant children have increased more than five-fold since last summer. This month, there were more than 12,800 children in custody, compared to 2,400 in May 2017. (New York Times)
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The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until next week. (Washington Post)
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2. Sen. Corey Booker released another batch of confidential documents related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The 28 new documents are from Kavanaugh's time in the George W. Bush White House and show his involvement in judicial nominations, including the more controversial judges from that time. Kavanaugh told a Senate committee in 2006 that he wasn't involved in the …
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2. An audio recording revealed that the NRA gave Montana Senator Jon Tester's opponent advance notice that it would be spending money to help defeat Tester in the midterms. The move could be a violation of campaign finance laws, which legally bar the NRA from coordinating its ad buys with a federal campaign. (Daily Beast) 3. A report from the …
3/ Meanwhile, the number of removed: migrant children who have been separated from their families andnow: unaccompanied minors detained at the border has risen to the highest number …
1/Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent." Mayor Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an inaccessible …
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1/ Trump signed an executive order authorizing sanctions against foreign countries, companies, and individuals interfering with U.S. elections, as determined by U.S. intelligence agencies. The order tasks a range of agencies—including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the CIA, the NSA, and the Department of Homeland Security—with evaluating potential cases of election meddling and requires any federal agency …
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2/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
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Three-quarters of the secret money spent in recent elections came from just 15 groups. An analysis by the campaign-finance reform group Issue One found that many of these same 15 groups remain big players in the 2018 midterm elections, although the sources of their money remain mostly hidden from the public. (USA Today)
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3/ Trump signed an executive order authorizing a broad range of sanctions against foreign countries, companies and individuals that interfere with U.S. elections. The determination as to whether election interference occurred will be based on findings from U.S. intelligence agencies. The order tasks a range of intelligence agencies with determining if meddling occurred, including the Office of the Director of …
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2/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS transferred the funds—at the beginning of hurricane season—from FEMA's operations and support budget to ICE accounts to pay for detention camps and other expenses. FEMA said the money was not meant for …
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Three-quarters of the secret money spent in recent elections came from just 15 groups. An analysis by the campaign-finance reform group Issue One found that many of these same 15 groups remain big players in the 2018 midterm elections, although the sources of their money remain mostly hidden from the public. (USA Today)
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3/ Trump called San Juan's mayor "totally incompetent" in response to her critique of Trump, who had recently boasted of federal responses to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Carmen Yulín Cruz had taken issue with him calling the response to Hurricane Maria "an unsung success." Trump also called Puerto Rico "an inaccessible island with …
4/ Federal investigators are looking into a removed: pairnow: series of suspicious removed: money transfersnow: financial transactions involving people who attended the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. The transfers reveal how Aras Agalarov, a Russian billionaire with strong ties to removed: both Trump and Putin, used overseas accounts to distribute money now: through a web of banks to himself, his son, and at least two people who attended the removed: Trump Tower meeting. Investigators are focusing on two bursts of removed: transactions:now: activity: one now: occurring shortly before the Trump Tower meeting and one immediately after removed: Trump won the 2016 election. (BuzzFeed News / The Hill)
5/ Scott Pruitt is in talks to removed: work as a consultant tonow: consult for a Kentucky removed: coal miningnow: coal-mining tycoon, months after resigning as removed: the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt met with Alliance … at least seven times in the first 14 months of removed: Pruitt'snow: his tenure as EPA chief. removed: Last week, Pruitt told several executives at a Kentucky Coal Association meeting about his plans to develop a new consulting firm.now: Under an ethics pledge, Pruitt is barred from directly lobbying the EPA for five removed: years under the ethics pledge imposed by Trump, but it doesnow: years—but not removed: prohibit him from working as a private consultant who advises removed: a company on matters related to the EPA or works to change …
… begins. The negotiations are not guaranteed to result in a removed: deal with the special counsel, but they indicate a possible change in Manafort's strategy.now: deal. Meanwhile, removed: Mueller's team is continuing to prep for Manafort's trial. Prosecutorsnow: prosecutors submitted a list of evidence they want to present removed: during thenow: at trial, including memos removed: that shownow: showing the removed: depthsnow: depth of Manfort's relationships with his Ukrainian removed: oligarch employers. (Washington Post / CNN)
… vulnerable Christians around the world, many groups remain in legal removed: limbo while they await a decision on their fate, including a group of Iranian Christians waiting in Austria.now: limbo. The number of Christian refugees allowed to enter the removed: U.S.now: United States has dropped by more than 40 percent removed: (roughly 11,000 refugees) over the last year. (NBC News)
3. A GOP Congressman from New Jersey removed: was caught on tape suggesting thatnow: suggested being raised in an orphanage would be a better option removed: for a child than growing up with removed: parents who are LGBTQ.now: LGBTQ parents. Rep. Chris Smith made the remarks in May when addressing a group of removed: student constituentsnow: students at a high school. (Asbury Park Press)
4. Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine announced removed: that he will vote against Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation. "After …
1/Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally removed: incompetent."Mayornow: incompetent." Mayor Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the …
1/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
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1/Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent."Mayor Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an inaccessible island …
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2/ Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent" after Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an …
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2/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
1/ Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent." Mayor Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an …
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1/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
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2/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
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2/ Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent" after Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an …
3/ Trump signed an executive order removed: to sanctionnow: authorizing a broad range of sanctions against foreign removed: companies, countriesnow: countries, companies and individuals that interfere with U.S. elections. The determination as …
4/ removed: Investigatorsnow: Federal investigators are looking into a pair of suspicious money transfers involving … Trump won the 2016 election. (BuzzFeed News / The Hill) now: 5/ Scott Pruitt is in talks to work as a consultant to a Kentucky coal mining tycoon, months after resigning as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt met with Alliance Resource Partners CEO Joseph W. Craft at least seven times in the first 14 months of Pruitt's tenure as EPA chief. Last week, Pruitt told several executives at a Kentucky Coal Association meeting about his plans to develop a new consulting firm. Pruitt is barred from directly lobbying the EPA for five years under the ethics pledge imposed by Trump, but it does not prohibit him from working as a private consultant who advises a company on matters related to the EPA or works to change regulatory policy at the state level. (New York Times)
… Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally removed: incompetent" after mayornow: incompetent." Mayor Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the …
1/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
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1/ Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent" after Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an …
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2/ Trump called the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico "totally incompetent" after Yulin Cruz criticized Trump's statements about his response to the hurricanes that ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico last year. Trump tweeted: "We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida (and did an unappreciated great job in Puerto Rico, even though an …
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2/ The Department of Homeland Security diverted nearly $10 million from FEMA to help ICE pay for detention and removal operations. A newly released budget document shows DHS diverted the funds from FEMA at the beginning of the hurricane season, which began in June. The money was taken out of FEMA's operations and support budget and was transferred into ICE …
3/ Trump signed an executive order removed: authorizing a broad range of sanctions againstnow: to sanction foreign removed: countries, companiesnow: companies, countries and individuals that interfere with U.S. elections. The determination as …
4/ removed: Federal investigatorsnow: Investigators are looking into a pair of suspicious money transfers involving … Trump won the 2016 election. (BuzzFeed News / The Hill) removed: 5/ Scott Pruitt is in talks to work as a consultant to a Kentucky coal mining tycoon, months after resigning as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt met with Alliance Resource Partners CEO Joseph W. Craft at least seven times in the first 14 months of Pruitt's tenure as EPA chief. Last week, Pruitt told several executives at a Kentucky Coal Association meeting about his plans to develop a new consulting firm. Pruitt is barred from directly lobbying the EPA for five years under the ethics pledge imposed by Trump, but it does not prohibit him from working as a private consultant who advises a company on matters related to the EPA or works to change regulatory policy at the state level. (New York Times)
Removed: 4. Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine announced that he will vote against Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation. "After this intensive process," King said, "I have determined that I cannot support this nomination." (Politico)
3/ Trump signed an executive order removed: to sanctionnow: authorizing a broad range of sanctions against foreign removed: companies, countriesnow: countries, companies and individuals that interfere with U.S. elections. The determination as …
Removed: 5/ The Trump administration is making it harder for Christian refugees to enter the United States. Despite Trump's promise to help vulnerable Christians around the world, many groups remain in legal limbo while they await a decision on their fate, including a group of Iranian Christians waiting in Austria. The number of Christian refugees allowed to enter the U.S. has …
2. now: The Trump administration is making it harder for Christian refugees to enter the United States. Despite Trump's promise to help vulnerable Christians around the world, many groups remain in legal limbo while they await a decision on their fate, including a group of Iranian Christians waiting in Austria. The number of Christian refugees allowed to enter the U.S. has dropped by more than 40 percent (roughly 11,000 refugees) over the last year. (NBC News) 3. A GOP Congressman from New Jersey was caught on tape …
… accounts to pay for additional detention camps and other expenses. now: FEMA said the monet was not meant for disaster relief and that the $10 million represents an extremely small portion of what is actually being spent on hurricane recovery. A spokesperson for DHS now: also pushed back on Twitter: "Under no circumstances was any disaster …
3/ Trump removed: plans to signnow: signed an executive order now: to sanction foreign companies, countries and individuals that removed: would sanction and foreign companies or individuals who interfere with U.S. elections. The determination as to whether removed: a company or individual interfered in an election removed: wouldnow: interference occurred will be based on findings from U.S. intelligence agencies. The order removed: would tasknow: tasks a range of now: intelligence agencies with determining if meddling occurred, including the Office of … CIA, the NSA, and the Department of Homeland Security. It removed: would requirenow: requires any federal agency aware of election interference by foreign entities to submit the information to the Director of National Intelligence for review. removed: (Reuters)now: (Reuters / CNBC / The Hill)
1/ Trump began the 17th anniversary of the Sept. removed: 11. 2001now: 11, 2001, terror attacks by tweeting a defense of himself in the Russia investigation while also attacking the FBI. In a string of removed: tweets, appearingnow: tweets that appeared to quote from a segment on Fox News, Trump blamed …
A removed: Historynow: history of Trump's comments about 9/11. For instance, in November removed: 2015,now: 2015 he claimed, without evidence, that "thousands and thousands" of Muslims …
… after the World Trade Center collapsed in the Sept. 11, removed: 2001now: 2001, terror attacks. "40 Wall Street actually was the second-tallest building …
… job, down from 42% in August. Trump's approval with independents removed: fromnow: went from 47% last month to 31% now. (CNN)
… which led to brain injuries. There is not enough conclusive removed: evidencenow: evidence, however, for the U.S. to officially blame Moscow for the alleged …
4. Two political action committees based in Maine raised removed: nearlynow: over a million dollars for Sen. Susan Collins nonexistent opponent if …
… campaign team was "fully aware" of George Papadopoulos' efforts to removed: setupnow: set up a Trump-Putin meeting. "I actively sought to leverage my contacts … "The campaign was fully aware what I was doing" and removed: that Trump was "open to this idea," but deferred to Jeff …
… of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page and the investigative actions now: taken by Justice Department lawyer Bruce Ohr. Republicans on the House …
… position that he was a party" to the NDA because removed: Trumpnow: he never signed the agreement. Trump's attorney, Charles Harder, called for …
… prosecutors admitted that they wrongly accused Maria Butina of trading removed: sex-for-influencenow: sex for influence with high-level Republicans on behalf of the Russian government. Butina …
… The Trump administration is expanding U.S. drone strikes in Africa. removed: Thenow: President Obama removed: administration curtailed the program toward the end of his term after a series of highly publicized civilian deaths removed: as a result ofnow: resulted from the strikes. (New York Times)
… Palestinian attempts to convince the ICC to launch an investigation removed: intonow: of Israel. (NBC News / Washington Post / CBS News)
5. The White House changed its phone policy now: in a move believed to be in direct response to removed: Manigualtnow: Manigault Newman's recordings. Staffers will now have to put their White …
6. Pence removed: offered tonow: said he would take a lie-detector test "in a heartbeat" in order to prove that now: he wasn't the anonymous author of the New York Times op-ed. …
… and great numbers will no longer undertake a dangerous journey." now: Sessions plans to increase the number of immigration judges by 50% by the end of the year. (NBC removed: News)now: News / Politico)
… The Trump administration discussed plans for a coup in Venezuela now: last year with rebels who were rebuffed by the Obama administration. The secret meetings removed: over the last year includingnow: involved a Venezuelan military removed: commandersnow: commander who is on the American government's own sanctions list of …
4/ Hours later Giuliani walked back the comments, saying removed: tenow: the possibility of answering questions about obstruction of justice are "not … One person with direct knowledge of Trump's legal strategy said now: that "there is no strategy" aside from PR tactics of threatening … to testify. Giuliani previously said they would fight any subpoena now: up to the Supreme Court, which has never definitively ruled on …
7/ Obama called Trump a "threat to removed: democracy," while accusing Trumpnow: democracy" and accused him and his Republican supporters of practicing "politics of fear and …
1. George Papadopoulos was sentenced to 14 days in removed: jail after pleadingnow: jail, having pled guilty in October now: 2017 to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians. …
2. A former Roger Stone associate and longtime Trump ally appeared before Mueller's federal grand jury. Randy Credico is one of at least 10 people associated with Stone who have been contacted by the special counsel. (ABC News)
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2. Papadopoulos "can't guarantee" that he didn't tell anyone on the Trump campaign that Russia had damaging emails about Hillary Clinton. "I might have," Papadopoulos said, "but I have no recollection of doing so." (CNN)
3. now: A former Roger Stone associate and longtime Trump ally appeared before Mueller's federal grand jury. Randy Credico is one of at least 10 people associated with Stone who have been contacted by the special counsel. (ABC News) 4. Trump "most likely" won't "shut down government over border security" …
1. George Papadopoulos removed: will benow: was sentenced removed: todaynow: to 14 days in jail after pleading guilty in October to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians. now: In asking for leniency, Papadopoulos said he made "a terrible mistake, for which I have paid a terrible price, and am deeply ashamed," and that he was motivated to lie to the FBI try to "create distance between the issue, myself, and the president." Papadopoulos was the first campaign adviser to be arrested in connection with Mueller's investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 election. He removed: faces upnow: was also ordered to removed: six months in prison. (ABC News)now: pay a $9,500 fine and perform community service. His attorney said Trump "hindered this investigation more than George Papadopoulos ever did." (Bloomberg / Washington Post / CNN)
Editor's note: More soon! I have some errands to run this morning!
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1/ Trump called on Jeff Sessions and the Justice Department to investigate and uncover the author of the anonymous op-ed that described an effort by members of the administration to subvert his agenda. "Jeff should be investigating who the author of that piece was because I really believe it's national security," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. He added …
removed: 2/now: 4/ Hours later Giuliani walked back the comments, saying now: te possibility of answering questions about obstruction of justice are "not ruled in …
removed: 4/now: 6/ Trump told his supporters it'll be "your fault" if he …
2. now: A former Roger Stone associate and longtime Trump ally appeared before Mueller's federal grand jury. Randy Credico is one of at least 10 people associated with Stone who have been contacted by the special counsel. (ABC News) 3. Trump "most likely" won't "shut down government over border security" …
… are trying to do what’s right even when Donald Trump removed: won't.now: won't." (New York Times / CNN)
… administration official who claims the president's advisers deliberately try to removed: preventnow: block Trump's misguided impulses. The anonymous official wrote that Trump's "impulses are generally anti-trade and anti-democratic." At a White House event, Trump removed: addressednow: brought up the op-ed, saying "This is what we have to deal …
… Trump is "in the worst mood of his presidency" and removed: is frequently removed: callingnow: calls confidants to "vent about his selection of [Jeff] Sessions and …
… answers from Trump, according to a letter from the special removed: counselsnow: counsel's office to Trump's lawyers. The questions would focus on whether his campaign removed: conspirednow: coordinated with Russia removed: in its election interference.now: to influence the 2016 election. Mueller still intends to interview Trump in person about questions …
… fell 5 percentage points to 36% from August to September. removed: Republicannow: Republicans' approval fell from 83% in August to 76% in September. …
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen removed: on called out Putin for interfering in the 2016 election, saying …
1/ Brett Kavanaugh challenged whether Roe v. Wade was removed: "settlednow: "the settled law of the land" in a leaked 2003 email he …
… from the Senate [...] I openly invite and accept the removed: consequences...thenow: consequences ... the emails being withheld from the public have nothing to do …
Removed: The records that Booker and Hirono published had already been cleared for public release, according to Democratic and Republican aides on the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Washington Post)
Removed: All the Trump administration officials who have gone on the record to deny they authored the anonymous op-ed. (NBC News)
3. A government photographer edited photos of removed: Trumpnow: Trump's inauguration to make the crowd look bigger than it was … of his presidency. The details were not included in the removed: inspector general office's final report now: of the Interior Department inspector general's office on its inquiry into the situation. (The Guardian)
… the op-ed, saying "This is what we have to deal removed: with." He added: "Theynow: with" and that "they don't like Donald Trump and I don't like them." removed: Trumpnow: He later removed: tweeted "TREASON?" and then demanded that "the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn …
… "They don't like Donald Trump and I don't like them." now: Trump later tweeted "TREASON?" and then demanded that "the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to government at once!" (CNN / Associated Press / New York Times) now: {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1037464177269514240 %} {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1037485664433070080 %}
1/ Trump suggested that protesting should be illegal after Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing was disrupted by protesters. Trump called it "embarrassing for the country to allow protesters. You don't even know what side the protesters are on." (Washington Post)
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1/ A senior Trump administration official published an anonymous essay in the New York Times claiming cabinet members discussed removing Trump from office early in his presidency "given the instability many witnessed." The official criticized Trump's "amorality" and reckless decision-making, saying "there is a quiet resistance within the administration of people choosing to put country first" and that "Americans should …
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2/ Trump called for NBC to lose its broadcast license, tweeting "I have long criticized NBC and their journalistic standards-worse than even CNN. Look at their license?" The FCC lacks legal authority to revoke broadcast licenses over news content. (Politico)
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2/ Trump called the unsigned op-ed a "disgrace" and "gutless." Trump attacked the New York Times for publishing an essay by an unnamed administration official who claims the president's advisers deliberately try to prevent Trump's misguided impulses. The anonymous official wrote that Trump's "impulses are generally anti-trade and anti-democratic." At a White House event, Trump addressed the op-ed, saying "This …
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3/ Robert Mueller's office agreed to accept some written answers from Trump, according to a letter from the special counsels office to Trump's lawyers. The questions would focus on whether his campaign conspired with Russia in its election interference. Mueller still intends to interview Trump in person about questions obstruction of justice at a later date. (New York Times / …
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3/ Sarah Huckabee Sanders called the author of the "resistance" op-ed a "coward" who should "do the right thing and resign." Sanders accused the author of choosing to "deceive" Trump by remaining in the administration and called on the Times to "issue an apology" for publishing the "pathetic, reckless, and selfish op-ed." (Associated Press / ABC News)
… senior aides hide official papers from Trump's desk so he removed: wouldn'tnow: won't sign removed: themnow: them, all in order "to protect the country." In one instance, Gary … kill the fucking lot of them." Mattis told Trump he removed: would,now: would get right on it, but immediately told an aide, "We're not going to do … suit" if he sat for an interview with Robert Mueller. removed: And, Woowardnow: And Woodward also reports that John Kelly once called Trump an "idiot," …
Trump described Jeff Sessions as a "traitor" and now: as a "mentally retarded" "dumb Southerner" to aides, according to Woodward's book. …
Rudy Giuliani to critical Trump removed: advisors:now: advisers: "Why don't they go get another job? That's the kind …
👑 Portrait of a President: An removed: on-goingnow: ongoing collection of articles curated by the WTFJHT family that illuminate …
… written answers from Trump about whether his campaign conspired with removed: Russia's electionnow: Russia to interfere in U.S. elections interference, according to a letter from the special counsel's office … Giuliani's claims that the probe should have ended on Sept. removed: 1.now: 1, based on an informal Justice Department guideline that encourages investigators removed: fromnow: to avoid affecting elections. The midterm elections will be held on Nov. removed: 6th.now: 6. (New York Times / Bloomberg)
… set to begin. The Trump administration claimed executive privilege and removed: withholdnow: withheld some 100,000 documents related to Kavanaugh's time in the George … of President Clinton about his encounters with Monica Lewinsky. Later, now: in 2009, Kavanaugh wrote an article removed: in 2009 for the Minnesota Law Review that claimed any civil and … take place only once the president is out of office, removed: due to the fact thatnow: because they are "time-consuming and distracting." (ABC News / New York …
… Kavanaugh while 53% of Democrats say the Senate shouldn't confirm removed: Kavanaugh.now: him. (Politico)
poll/ 63% of Americans think Trump and the Republican removed: partynow: Party are out of touch with most people in the U.S. By comparison, 51% think the Democratic removed: partynow: Party is out of touch. (Washington Post)
… by attacking a top union leader. Trump tweeted that AFL-CIO removed: Presidentnow: president Richard Trumka "represented his union poorly on television this weekend." … on Fox News and criticized Trump's attempts to overhaul NAFTA, removed: claimingnow: arguing that the agreement should include Canada. "The things that he's …
… safety regulations affecting underground mine safety inspections, offshore oil rigs, now: and line speeds in meat processing plants, removed: and others.now: among other things. Under Obama, workplace inspections at mines had to occur before …
… concerned that the effort may antagonize voters in hotly contested removed: Congressionalnow: congressional districts. (Bloomberg)
… fish and other aquatic life in the Chicago River. The removed: tower isnow: tower, one of the city's largest users of river water for its cooling systems, removed: and is accused of failing to meet several now: special-permit requirements removed: in a state permit that are intended to limit the number of fish pinned …
… any of that. We're going to be much more measured." now: John Dowd told Trump he'd be wearing an "orange jump suit" if he sat for an interview with Robert Mueller. And, Wooward also reports that John Kelly once called Trump an "idiot," and told colleagues that the president was "unhinged," that removed: "He’snow: "he's gone off the rails. We're in Crazytown. I don't even …
4/ Robert now: Mueller will accept some written answers from Trump about whether his campaign conspired with Russia's election interference, according to a letter from the special counsel's office to Trump's lawyers. Mueller's investigation removed: into possible obstruction of justice and Russian interference in the 2016 election will removed: continue,now: also continue despite removed: Rudy Giuliani's claims that the probe should have ended on Sept. 1. removed: Giuliani claimed of a Sept. 1 deadline was based on an informal Justice Department guideline that encourages investigators from affecting elections. The midterm elections will be held on Nov. 6th. removed: (Bloomberg)now: (New York Times / Bloomberg)
… began, Democrats pushed to adjourn and protesters repeatedly interrupted the removed: proceedings before the Senate Judiciary removed: Committee.now: Committee proceedings. Chuck Grassley's opening remarks were delayed for nearly 90-minutes as …
… the U.S. from a trade agreement with South Korea. In removed: another,now: another instance, Trump ordered Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to assassinate Syrian dictator … any of that. We're going to be much more measured." removed: Woodwardnow: Wooward also reports that John Kelly once called Trump an "idiot," …
… and said trade negotiations would be done "totally on our removed: terms."now: terms". The remark was told to Bloomberg reporters off the record, … out on Twitter, saying he was "BLATANTLY VIOLATED" due to now: the leaking of his "OFF THE RECORD COMMENTS" about removed: Canada being leaked.now: Canada. He then confirmed the remarks by removed: adding,now: adding "At least Canada knows where I stand!" (Toronto Star / …
… "counter-report" to question whether the "initiation of the [Mueller] investigation removed: was…now: was … legitimate or removed: not."now: not". One section of the report will allege "possible conflicts" of …
… view following tax fraud charges against both Paul Manafort and removed: his Michael Cohen. Trump was the first major party candidate in …
… the FBI doesn't "start doing their job and doing it removed: right."now: right". Trump again accused top officials at the FBI and Justice …
5/ A former associate of Paul Manafort and now: a Cambridge Analytica employee struck a plea deal and agreed to … party and to lying to a Senate committee investigating Russian removed: interference.now: interference in the 2016 election. Patten was a business partner removed: withnow: of Konstantin Kilimnik, who was indicted along with Manafort on witness …
… previously acknowledged. Ohr's meeting with Steele occurred on July 30, removed: 2016now: 2016, and the FBI removed: to opennow: opened its counterintelligence investigation the next day, but for entirely different reasons: now: the report that Russian hackers had penetrated Democratic email removed: accountsnow: accounts, and George Papadopoulos' contacts with removed: Russians,now: Russians who said they had "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in the …
… should begin impeachment proceedings, while 46% say Congress should not. removed: And,now: And 53% believe Trump has tried to interfere with Robert Mueller's …
… to confirm a replacement for Sessions due to its legislative removed: schedule thatnow: schedule, which includes a government funding package and the confirmation of Supreme …
… George Papadopoulos accepted a plea deal from Robert Mueller and removed: pleadnow: pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts during …
… to name Don McGahn's replacement, but isn’t ready to share removed: hisnow: the new removed: lawyer'snow: White House counsel's name. (Associated Press)
… chairman and CEO David Pecker has reportedly been cooperating with now: the special removed: counselnow: counsel's investigators for months. (Axios / New York Times)
… in Chinese goods, with Beijing retaliating in kind. Stocks fell removed: onnow: when the removed: news.now: news was released. (Bloomberg)
… on a fiscally sustainable course." The 2.1% across-the-board pay increase removed: that was scheduled to take effect in January. In contrast to …
… violations and controversies, including Kellyanne Conway's March 2017 violation of removed: of government ethics laws when she told people to "go buy …
… a professor who had "substantial connections to Russian government officials." removed: Padadopoulosnow: Papadopoulos was strongly considering backing away from the deal earlier this …
… he plans to continue assisting Trump throughout his reelection campaign. now: Trump asked former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter "several times" last year if he would take McGahn's position. Porter reportedly told him that he didn't feel "he was qualified for the role." Republicans see McGahn as a stable force and accessible official, …
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2/ Trump accused China of hacking Hillary Clinton's emails during the 2016 presidential campaign. "Hillary Clinton's Emails, many of which are Classified Information, got hacked by China," Trump tweeted. "Next move better be by the FBI & DOJ or, after all of their other missteps (Comey, McCabe, Strzok, Page, Ohr, FISA, Dirty Dossier etc.), their credibility will be forever gone!" …
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2/ Betsy DeVos is preparing new education policies that narrow the definition of campus sexual harassment, strengthening the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, while reducing the school's liability. The proposed rules would hold schools accountable only for formal complaints filed with "an official who has the authority to institute corrective measures" regarding conduct that occurred on …
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3/ NATO is considering naming its new headquarters after the late Sen. John McCain, who made frequent visits to NATO member countries throughout his political career. McCain also criticized Russia's efforts to undermine the alliance, and voiced disappointment with Trump's handling of the U.S. relationship with NATO partners. (CNBC)
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3/ Trump accused China of hacking Hillary Clinton's emails during the 2016 presidential campaign. "Hillary Clinton's Emails, many of which are Classified Information, got hacked by China," Trump tweeted. "Next move better be by the FBI & DOJ or, after all of their other missteps (Comey, McCabe, Strzok, Page, Ohr, FISA, Dirty Dossier etc.), their credibility will be forever gone!" …
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4/ Leaders from Japan and North Korea met in Vietnam last month without informing the United States. Japan decided not to tell the U.S. about the meeting because of growing concerns that it can't rely on the Trump administration to lobby on its behalf about key domestic issues in North Korea, such as the abduction of Japanese citizens. The decision …
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The FBI refuted Trump's claim that China hacked Clinton's emails, saying "the FBI has not found any evidence that (Clinton) servers were compromised." (NBC News)
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5/ Giuliani was paid to lobby the Romanian president on behalf of a global consulting firm, but the position he was paid to take contradicted the U.S. government's official position. Giuliani was being paid by Freeh Group International Solutions when he sent a letter to President Klaus Iohannis last week criticizing the "excesses" of Romania's National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), contradicting …
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4/ Trump said his administration "did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico" despite the official death toll rising to 2,975. Last year, Trump awarded himself a "10 out of 10" on disaster recovery efforts during an Oval Office meeting with Puerto Rico's governor. (CNN)
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6/ Leaked emails reveal that a former Homeland Security policy analyst who resigned last week has ties to white nationalists. The emails show that Ian M. Smith had previously been in contact with a group that included known white nationalists as they planned some of their events. One email was addressed to, among other people, prominent white nationalist leader Richard …
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5/ NATO is considering naming its new headquarters after the late Sen. John McCain, who made frequent visits to NATO member countries throughout his political career. McCain also criticized Russia's efforts to undermine the alliance, and voiced disappointment with Trump's handling of the U.S. relationship with NATO partners. (CNBC)
… for the Trump campaign and has repeatedly considered resigning as now: White House counsel. He's played the role of peacemaker between the White …
… federal prosecutors. The employee ultimately did not receive immunity and removed: they werenow: was not called to testify before the grand jury. Allen Weisselberg …
… 60% of millennials have an unfavorable impression of the Republican removed: party.now: Party. 27% say they approve of the job Trump is doing. 44% of millennial voters have a favorable view of the Democratic removed: party.now: Party. (NBC News / Vox)
1. Rep. Martha removed: Scallynow: McSally easily defeated former Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Kelli Ward in the Arizona Republican primary election. now: With 58 percent of precincts reporting, McSally received 51.4 percent of the vote (196,452 votes), while … and Arpaio only managed to secure 20 percent (76,517 votes). removed: 58 percent of precincts are reporting. (NBC News)
… Florida. Rep. Ron DeSantis won the Republican nomination, while Andrew removed: Gillumnow: Gillum, currently the mayor of Tallahassee, will be the Democratic nominee. (Washington Post / Vox / …
… up" by electing his Democratic opponent. If elected, Andrew Gillum removed: who would be the state's first African American governor. (NBC News …
2. now: In June, Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: "I remember Pearl Harbor." He then proceeded to condemn Japan's economic policies, bringing up the U.S. trade deficit with the country. (Washington Post) 3. Paul Manafort's defense team met with prosecutors before he was … evidence can be presented during the trial. (Wall Street Journal) now: 4. Lanny Davis says he was an anonymous source for a CNN story published in July that claimed his client, Michael Cohen, privately said that Trump knew in advance about the infamous Trump Tower meeting between Trump Jr. and Russians. The story said Cohen claimed to have personally witnessed Trump Jr. informing his father about the June 2016 meeting. Davis admitted that he served as an anonymous source for multiple news outlets seeking to confirm the story after CNN published it. Now, Davis says he is not certain that the claim is accurate and he regrets his role as anonymous source and his subsequent denial of his involvement in the reporting. Other news outlets that originally confirmed CNN's reporting have since retracted their own stories, but CNN has not. "We stand by our story," CNN said in a statement, "and are confident in our reporting of it." (BuzzFeed News / The Intercept)
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3. Lanny Davis says he was an anonymous source for a CNN story published in July that claimed his client, Michael Cohen, privately said that Trump knew in advance about the infamous Trump Tower meeting between Trump Jr. and Russians. The story said Cohen claimed to have personally witnessed Trump Jr. informing his father about the June 2016 meeting. Davis …
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5. Trump privately revived the idea of firing Jeff Sessions earlier this month. Trump's attorneys believe they have persuaded him — for now — not to fire Sessions while Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign is ongoing. (Washington Post)
removed: 4.now: 6. Trump belatedly issued a proclamation of praise for Sen. John …
removed: 5.now: 7. Republican Sen. James Inhofe said John McCain was "partially to …
… elections, a panel of three federal judges ruled. The judges now: acknowledged that primary elections have already occurred but said they were reluctant to allow voting to take place in districts that have twice been found to violate constitutional removed: standards while acknowledging that primary elections have already occurred.now: standards. North Carolina legislators are likely to ask removed: to the now: U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case. (Washington Post / CNN)
… News'" show mostly "BAD" coverage about him from the "Fake removed: Newnow: News Media." Trump charged that Google was limiting "fair media" coverage …
… Twitter tirade followed a Lou Dobbs segment that aired Monday removed: night wherenow: night, in which the Fox Business host discussed an article removed: titled,now: titled "96 Percent of Google Search Results for 'Trump' News Are …
… USDA's Farm Service Agency will provide payments to corn, cotton, removed: diary,now: dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean and wheat farmers. Soybean farmers will receive … to buy $1.2 billion in products unfairly targeted by "unjustified removed: retaliation."now: retaliation," according to the USDA. (NPR / USA Today / ABC News / Wall Street …
1. removed: The New York removed: Citynow: City's Department of Buildings cited Kushner Companies for 42 violations and …
2. now: Paul Manafort's defense team met with prosecutors now: before he was convicted last week to discuss a second set of charges against removed: him before he was convicted last week,now: him, but they were unable to reach a deal. The discussions over the second set of charges stalled over issues raised by now: Robert Mueller, although the specific issues in question remain unclear. The …
… July that claimed his client, Michael Cohen, privately said that removed: he Trump knew in advance about the infamous Trump Tower meeting …
… and public pressure. Trump had ordered the flag back to removed: full-staffnow: full staff two days after McCain's death, sparking outrage from both lawmakers …
… "elegant," because the NAFTA name had "a bad connotation" and now: was a job-killing "disaster" for the U.S. The preliminary agreement excludes …
… now free to discuss "information regarding Donald Trump's illegitimate child" now: – the one he fathered with an ex-housekeeper in the late 1980s. Dino …
… union negotiations. In her decision, the judge wrote that the removed: Presidentnow: president cannot "eviscerate the right to bargain collectively as envisioned" in the federal labor-management relations statute. She added: removed: "thenow: "The collective bargaining process is not a cutthroat death match." (Politico …
… expect him to use his unilateral authority to pardon Manafort, removed: despite agreeingnow: although they agree with his lawyers removed: not to.now: that he shouldn't. (Politico)
3. The Democratic National removed: Conventionnow: Committee voted to limit the influence of "superdelegates" at the party's removed: convention ahead of the 2020 removed: presidential primaries.now: convention. The DNC met this past weekend in Chicago. (CNN)
… a White House statement honoring John McCain's military service, which removed: callnow: called McCain a "hero." Sarah Huckabee Sanders, John Kelly, and other …
… is the background to flag's stars. Editor's note: 🇷🇺 or removed: 🇫🇷?now: 🇫🇷*?* (The Independent / Yahoo News)
Removed: One juror has spoken out since the verdict. Paula Duncan is a Trump supporter who served on the jury. She said she did not want Manafort to be guilty, "but he was, and no one's above the law." Duncan stated that there was one juror who prevented Manafort from being found guilty on all counts. "She just couldn't explain to …
Removed: Manafort's next trial is set to begin on September 17 in Washington DC, "with a judge who's been harsher to Manafort...and where voters overwhelmingly chose not to support Trump in the 2016 election." This trial will focus on foreign lobbying charges and alleged witness tampering.
Removed: According to Jim Acosta: "Source close to WH says WH had hoped for favorable verdict in Manafort case as they had plans to attack the Mueller investigation in the event of mistrial or not guilty verdict. The plan was to attack the Mueller investigation if the Manafort case had gone their way, source said."
Removed: The counts were as follows: Five tax evasion charges, covering the period of 2012-2016; One charge of making a false statement to a financial institution, which occurred from February 2015 to April 2016; one charge of knowingly causing an unlawful corporate contribution to a campaign, June 2016 to October 2016; one charge of excessive campaign contribution, October 27, 2016.
Removed: The final two charges are campaign finance violations related to hush money payments Cohen arranged to silence Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Crucially, Cohen stated in court that the payments were made "in coordination with and at the direction of a candidate for federal office...for the principal purpose of influencing the election." Although Trump is not named, he is clearly …
Removed: Trump took to Twitter to defend himself and his actions. He praised Manafort for not cooperating with prosecutors, accusing Cohen of "[making] up stories in order to get a 'deal'." Trump also brought up a campaign violation committed by Obama's campaign, implying he was being treated worse than Obama for the same crime. However, the two cases are very different. …
Removed: Cohen's attorney, Lanny Davis, sent a tweet saying: "If those payments were a crime for Michael Cohen, then why wouldn't they be a crime for Donald Trump?" He later appeared on NBC and MSNBC to proclaim that Cohen would not accept a pardon from Trump and "is more than happy to tell the special counsel all that he knows" about …
Removed: National Enquirer. The relationship with AMI revealed in court documents is going to be significant in future investigations into Trump. David Pecker, Chairman of AMI, routinely prevented stories that portrayed Trump in a negative light from being published in the National Enquirer.
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The day after Cohen's plea, news broke that David Pecker had been granted immunity by federal prosecutors. Later that day, the AP revealed that the National Enquirer kept a safe "containing documents on hush money payments and other damaging stories it killed" in the run-up to the 2016 election. Pecker expected favors from Trump in exchange for concealing such damaging …
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National Enquirer. The relationship with AMI revealed in court documents is going to be significant in future investigations into Trump. David Pecker, Chairman of AMI, routinely prevented stories that portrayed Trump in a negative light from being published in the National Enquirer.
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CFO immunity. Federal prosecutors have granted immunity to the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg. Weisselberg played a role in reimbursing Cohen for the hush money payments.
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The day after Cohen's plea, news broke that David Pecker had been granted immunity by federal prosecutors. Later that day, the AP revealed that the National Enquirer kept a safe "containing documents on hush money payments and other damaging stories it killed" in the run-up to the 2016 election. Pecker expected favors from Trump in exchange for concealing such damaging …
… the form of audio recordings, to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. removed: Deripaska was allegedly on the recordings discussing Russia's role in Trump's election. Vashukevich claims Deripaska had promised her "a little something" in return for not speaking on the matter again. While she originally had appealed to the U.S. for help and asylum, she now claims that it is the Americans, not the Russians, who are persecuting her.
1. now: Trump canceled Mike Pompeo's planned trip to North Korea citing a lack of "progress" on denuclearization. Trump blamed the canceled meeting to China, which he said was not "helping with the process of denuclearization as they once were." (New York Times / CNBC / Washington Post) 2. Trump told the Italian prime minister that he is ready …
removed: 2.now: 3. Blackwater founder Erik Prince is removed: once againnow: still trying to convince Trump to let him privatize the war … but some are concerned that Trump might entertain the idea. removed: "We have to take this seriously because the commander-in-chief might take it seriously," said author and former mercenary Sean McFate, "and if the only logic is that everything else we have tried has failed so anything can work in the future, that’s an absurd logic." Prince is the brother of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. …
removed: 3.now: 4. The former Air Force removed: linguist and intelligence contractor who removed: in 2017 leaked a top-secret government report now: in 2017 on Russian hacking efforts removed: to The Intercept was sentenced to five years and three months in federal … tweeted about Winner's sentence, comparing her actions to Hillary Clinton's. removed: "Ex-NSA contractor to spend 63 months in jail over ‘classified’ information," Trump tweeted. "Gee, this is ‘small potatoes’ compared to what Hillary Clinton did! So unfair Jeff, Double Standard." (New York Times / Gizmodo / Time)
removed: 4.now: 5. John McCain will end medical treatment for his brain cancer. …
… inquiry and to prosecute any violations of state tax law. now: Trump does not have the power to pardon people and corporate entities convicted of state crimes. (New York Times / Los Angeles Times)
… Organization was given immunity by federal prosecutors in New York removed: in exchange for information about Michael Cohen as part of their criminal investigation into hush-money payments to … court filings as "Executive-1," helped authorize $420,000 in reimbursements to now: Michael Cohen and was granted immunity now: last month in exchange for his grand jury testimony about his role in the removed: payments last month.now: payments. According to prosecutors, Cohen – then Trump's attorney – sent … control of his financial assets and business interests to Eric removed: andnow: Trump, Trump Jr., and Weisselberg. (Wall Street Journal / NBC News …
… future, that’s an absurd logic." Prince is the brother of removed: Sec.now: Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. (The Hill)
… special counsel's report accuses the president of trying to block removed: anow: the federal probe of his campaign's contacts with Russians. Giuliani said …
… cautioned him against considering pardons until Robert Mueller's probe concludes removed: and to see if the special counsel's report accuses the president …
… weeks ago for their advice on the possibility of pardoning removed: Manafort. Giuliani said Trump agreed to waitnow: Manafort and former aides under investigation. Trump's personal lawyers cautioned him against considering pardons until Robert removed: Muellernow: Mueller's probe concludes removed: his probe and now: to see if the special counsel's report accuses the president of trying to block a federal probe of his campaign's contacts with Russians. now: Giuliani said Trump agreed with their advice. (Reuters / Washington Post / now: New York Times / Mediaite / Politico)
… cooperating with prosecutors is "not fair" and should "almost be removed: outlawed." Trump complainednow: outlawed" during an interview with Fox removed: News about former confidants who testified against him to mitigate their own legal troubles.now: News. "It's called flipping and it almost ought to be illegal." …
Removed: One holdout juror prevented Manafort from being convicted on all 18 counts, according to one of the jurors. Paula Duncan, who identifies as a Trump supporter, said the single holdout juror could not come to a guilty verdict on 10 of the charges, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on those 10 counts. (Fox News / The Hill / …
2/ Trump removed: claimednow: complained that "flipping" and cooperating with prosecutors is "not fair" and …
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4/ Trump warned the stock market would crash and that "everybody would be very poor" if he's impeached. He added that "I don't know how you can impeach somebody who has done a great job." (CNN / Fox News / ABC News)
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4/ The National Enquirer kept a safe with documents about hush money payments and damaging stories it killed as part of its relationship with Trump. Pecker and the company’s chief content officer, Dylan Howard, removed them from the safe in the weeks before Trump's inauguration and it's unclear if the documents were destroyed or simply were moved to a new …
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poll/ 59% of registered voters approve of Mueller's investigation – an 11 percentage point jump since July. 37% disapprove of Muller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, and possible obstruction of justice charges against Trump and members of his administration. (The Hill / Fox News)
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1. Betsy DeVos is considering a plan to allow school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for teachers, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plan. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position of the federal government that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools with weapons. Congress passed …
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poll/ Democrat Beto O'Rourke trails Republican Ted Cruz by 4 percentage points. 45% of registered voters support O'Rourke while 49% support Cruz. (NBC News)
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2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were followed immediately by retaliatory tariffs from China. The U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods, affecting 279 Chinese products. China immediately responded with 25 percent tariffs of their own on an equal amount of American goods, such as chemical products and diesel fuel. Both …
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3. After claiming on Wednesday that it experienced an attack on its voter database, the DNC now says the apparent phishing attempts were a "test." The DNC released a statement late Wednesday night claiming that it believes the phishing attempt was part of an unauthorized test of its VoteBuilder system by a third party. "We, along with the partners who …
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## Notables.
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4. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the "seizing land from white farmers" and the "large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. The BBC found in November that there was "no reliable data to suggest farmers were at greater risk of being murdered than the average South African." South Africa responded and accused Trump of seeking …
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1. Betsy DeVos is considering a plan to allow school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for teachers. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools with weapons. Congress passed a $50 million-a-year school safety bill in March that specifically prohibited using the …
2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were followed immediately by retaliatory tariffs from China. The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods, affecting 279 Chinese products. China immediately responded with 25% tariffs of their own on an equal amount of American goods, such as chemical products and diesel fuel. Both countries have …
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5. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the "seizing land from white farmers" and the "large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. The BBC found in November that there was "no reliable data to suggest farmers were at greater risk of being murdered than the average South African." South Africa responded and accused Trump of seeking …
1/ Trump "would consider" pardoning Paul Manafort, according to Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt, who interviewed Trump. "I think he feels bad for Manafort," Ainsley said. "They were friends." Manafort was convicted on eight counts bank and tax fraud. The White House maintains that Trump is not currently looking to pardon Manafort. (Reuters / Mediaite / Politico) Top Republicans in …
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1/ Trump "would consider" pardoning Paul Manafort, according to Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt, who interviewed Trump. "I think he feels bad for Manafort," Earhardt said. "They were friends." Manafort was convicted on eight counts bank and tax fraud. While the White House maintains that Trump is not currently looking to pardon Manafort, Rudy Giuliani said Trump asked his lawyers …
2/ Trump removed: complainednow: claimed that "flipping" and cooperating with prosecutors is "not fair" and …
Removed: Chuck Grassley and Lindsey Graham signaled that Trump could fire Jeff Sessions and the Senate's schedule might have an opening for confirming a new attorney general after the midterms, but possibly even earlier. Firing Sessions would open the way for firing Mueller or limiting his probe since a new attorney general would not be subject to Sessions' recusal and would …
Removed: 4/ The National Enquirer kept a safe with documents about hush money payments and damaging stories it killed as part of its relationship with Trump. Pecker and the company’s chief content officer, Dylan Howard, removed them from the safe in the weeks before Trump's inauguration and it's unclear if the documents were destroyed or simply were moved to a new …
Removed: poll/ 59% of registered voters approve of Mueller's investigation – an 11 percentage point jump since July. 37% disapprove of Muller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, and possible obstruction of justice charges against Trump and members of his administration. (The Hill / Fox News)
Removed: poll/ Democrat Beto O'Rourke trails Republican Ted Cruz by 4 percentage points. 45% of registered voters support O'Rourke while 49% support Cruz. (NBC News)
… school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for removed: teachers.now: teachers, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plan. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position now: of the federal government that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools … on purchasing weapons with federal education funding. (New York Times) now: 2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were followed immediately by retaliatory tariffs from China. The U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods, affecting 279 Chinese products. China immediately responded with 25 percent tariffs of their own on an equal amount of American goods, such as chemical products and diesel fuel. Both countries have now imposed tariffs on $50 billion worth of each other's goods — and more tariffs are reportedly on the way. (CNN)
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2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were followed immediately by retaliatory tariffs from China. The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods, affecting 279 Chinese products. China immediately responded with 25% tariffs of their own on an equal amount of American goods, such as chemical products and diesel fuel. Both countries have …
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3. After claiming on Wednesday that it experienced an attack on its voter database, the DNC now says the apparent phishing attempts were a "test." The DNC released a statement late Wednesday night claiming that it believes the phishing attempt was part of an unauthorized test of its VoteBuilder system by a third party. "We, along with the partners who …
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3. The White House blocked a Senate Rules Committee vote on a bipartisan bill to protect elections from cyber threats. The Secure Elections Act would have changed how states protect their voting systems by giving state election officials security clearances, establishing a channel for sharing information about security with the Department of Homeland Security and other states, and ensuring audits …
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4. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the "seizing land from white farmers" and the "large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. The BBC found in November that there was "no reliable data to suggest farmers were at greater risk of being murdered than the average South African." South Africa responded and accused Trump of seeking …
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4. After claiming that it experienced an attack on its voter database, the DNC now says the apparent phishing attempts were a "test." In a statement, the DNC claimed that it believes the phishing attempt was part of an unauthorized test of its VoteBuilder system by a third party. "We, along with the partners who reported the site," the DNC …
5. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the "seizing land from white farmers" and the "large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. The BBC found in November that there was "no reliable data to suggest farmers were at greater risk of being murdered than the average South African." South Africa responded and accused Trump of seeking …
Removed: One holdout juror prevented Manafort from being convicted on all 18 counts, according to one of the jurors. Paula Duncan, who identifies as a Trump supporter, said the single holdout juror could not come to a guilty verdict on 10 of the charges, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on those 10 counts. (Fox News / The Hill / …
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4/ Trump warned the stock market would crash and that "everybody would be very poor" if he's impeached. He added that "I don't know how you can impeach somebody who has done a great job." (CNN / Fox News / ABC News)
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4/ The National Enquirer kept a safe with documents about hush money payments and damaging stories it killed as part of its relationship with Trump. Pecker and the company’s chief content officer, Dylan Howard, removed them from the safe in the weeks before Trump's inauguration and it's unclear if the documents were destroyed or simply were moved to a new …
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poll/ 59% of registered voters approve of Mueller's investigation – an 11 percentage point jump since July. 37% disapprove of Muller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, and possible obstruction of justice charges against Trump and members of his administration. (The Hill / Fox News)
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1. Betsy DeVos is considering a plan to allow school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for teachers, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plan. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position of the federal government that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools with weapons. Congress passed …
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poll/ Democrat Beto O'Rourke trails Republican Ted Cruz by 4 percentage points. 45% of registered voters support O'Rourke while 49% support Cruz. (NBC News)
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2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were followed immediately by retaliatory tariffs from China. The U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods, affecting 279 Chinese products. China immediately responded with 25 percent tariffs of their own on an equal amount of American goods, such as chemical products and diesel fuel. Both …
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3. After claiming on Wednesday that it experienced an attack on its voter database, the DNC now says the apparent phishing attempts were a "test." The DNC released a statement late Wednesday night claiming that it believes the phishing attempt was part of an unauthorized test of its VoteBuilder system by a third party. "We, along with the partners who …
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## Notables.
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4. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the "seizing land from white farmers" and the "large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. The BBC found in November that there was "no reliable data to suggest farmers were at greater risk of being murdered than the average South African." South Africa responded and accused Trump of seeking …
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1. Betsy DeVos is considering a plan to allow school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for teachers. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools with weapons. Congress passed a $50 million-a-year school safety bill in March that specifically prohibited using the …
2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were followed immediately by retaliatory tariffs from China. The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods, affecting 279 Chinese products. China immediately responded with 25% tariffs of their own on an equal amount of American goods, such as chemical products and diesel fuel. Both countries have …
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5. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the "seizing land from white farmers" and the "large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. The BBC found in November that there was "no reliable data to suggest farmers were at greater risk of being murdered than the average South African." South Africa responded and accused Trump of seeking …
Jeff Sessions pushed back against Trump's latest criticism, saying removed: that the Department of Justice would not be "improperly influenced by … advances religious liberty." (Washington Post / Wall Street Journal / removed: CNBC)now: CNBC / New York Times)
… to Daniels and McDougal, including Trump's knowledge of the deals. now: Dylan Howard, AMI's chief content officer, is also cooperating with federal prosecutors. Together, Pecker and Howard corroborate Cohen's account implicating Trump in a federal crime (campaign-finance violations). Cohen's lawyer Lanny Davis says there are more revelations to come. And, one person close to Cohen claims Cohen wants to tell Mueller that Trump discussed the release of Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta's e-mails during the weekend when the Access Hollywood "grab 'em by the pussy" tape dominated the news cycle. Late last night, Trump tweeted: "NO COLLUSION - RIGGED WITCH HUNT!" It's unclear what prompted the tweet. (Wall Street Journal / now: Vanity Fair / NBC removed: News)now: News / New York Times)
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4/ Betsy DeVos is considering a plan to allow school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for teachers, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plan. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position of the federal government that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools with weapons. Congress passed …
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4/ Trump warned the stock market would crash and that "everybody would be very poor" if he's impeached. He added that "I don't know how you can impeach somebody who has done a great job." (CNN / Fox News / ABC News)
1. now: Betsy DeVos is considering a plan to allow school districts to use federal funding to buy guns for teachers, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plan. The plan, if enacted, would be unprecedented and would reverse a longstanding position of the federal government that federal funding should not be used to outfit schools with weapons. Congress passed a $50 million-a-year school safety bill in March that specifically prohibited using the money to buy firearms, but DeVos is apparently looking to a program in federal education law that doesn't mention a specific prohibition on purchasing weapons with federal education funding. (New York Times) 2. Trump's latest round of tariffs kicked in today, which were …
removed: 2.now: 3. After claiming on Wednesday that it experienced an attack on …
removed: 3.now: 4. Trump asked Sec. of State Mike Pompeo to study the …
… certainly enough evidence now" for Congress to open a probe, removed: Cohen's lawyer, Lanny removed: Davis,now: Davis said. (Bloomberg)
… negative stories" that would have been harmful to "Individual-l" regarding removed: their "relationships with women." The documents indicate that AMI and Cohen …
… up." He also reminded the crowd how smart they are. removed: "We’renow: "We're the smart ones," Trump said at the rally. "Remember, I …
… attorney to "purchase [her] silence" for $130,000. Cohen failed to removed: either execute the agreement, prompting Pecker to contact Cohen 14 days …
Removed: Sarah Huckabee Sanders maintains that Trump "did nothing wrong" and called a question about whether Trump lied to the American people "a ridiculous accusation." (CNN)
Removed: 🔎 In Cohen's plea agreement, Trump is not mentioned by name, but referred to as "Individual-1." Cohen's charging document identifies Cohen as the personal attorney "to Individual-1, who at that point had become the President of the United States." (ABC News / CBS News / New York Times)
… "break" or "make up stories in order to get a removed: 'deal.'"now: 'deal'." Manafort was convicted of tax and financial fraud yesterday. Cohen, …
now: 🔎 In Cohen's plea agreement, Trump is not mentioned by name, …
removed: 5/ Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife were indicted for improperly using hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, like family vacations and dental work. The California GOP congressman is also accused of filing false campaign reports and wire fraud. Hunter was one of the first lawmakers to endorse Trump's 2016 campaign. (Politico / CNN / New York Times) The first two Congressmen to endorse Trump for president have been indicted, and the next three have also had significant issues of their own. (HuffPost) 5/ The Democratic National Committee contacted the FBI after detecting an now: unsuccessful attempt to hack into its voter database. A cloud service … access to a service called Votebuilder, which hosts the database. removed: (CNN)now: (CNN / Wall Street Journal / New York Times)
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1. Trump and his Trump Tower security force must face claims from a group of human rights activists who say they were attacked by Trump's guards in 2015 while protesting Trump's remarks about the Black Lives Matter movement and Mexican immigrants. A New York State judge denied Trump's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. A jury will now be asked to …
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1. Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife were indicted for improperly using hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, like family vacations and dental work. The California GOP congressman is also accused of filing false campaign reports and wire fraud. Hunter was one of the first lawmakers to endorse Trump's 2016 campaign. (Politico / …
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2. Steven Tyler sent Trump a cease-and-desist letter for playing Aerosmith without permission at his political rallies. Tyler's attorney contends that playing an Aerosmith song in a public arena gives the false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump's presidency. (Variety / Rolling Stone)
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2. The first two Congressmen to endorse Trump for president have been indicted, and the next three have also had significant issues of their own. (HuffPost)
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3. Trump and his Trump Tower security force must face claims from a group of human rights activists who say they were attacked by Trump's guards in 2015 while protesting Trump's remarks about the Black Lives Matter movement and Mexican immigrants. A New York State judge denied Trump's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. A jury will now be asked to …
4. Steven Tyler sent Trump a cease-and-desist letter for playing Aerosmith without permission at his political rallies. Tyler's attorney contends that playing an Aerosmith song in a public arena gives the false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump's presidency. (Variety / Rolling Stone)
… beyond "the obvious possibility of a conspiracy to collude" and now: that Cohen is willing to share "all that he knows" with Robert …
… included the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, other fees and removed: taxes –now: taxes, and a $60,000 bonus. (Washington Post)
… "break" or "make up stories in order to get a removed: 'deal'."now: 'deal.'" Manafort was convicted of tax and financial fraud yesterday. Cohen, meanwhile, pleaded guilty yesterday to eight criminal charges of tax evasion, bank removed: fraudnow: fraud, and campaign finance violations, and told prosecutors he acted at …
… Trump Foundation to settle legal disputes, help his campaign for removed: presidentnow: president, and pay for personal and business expenses, which included spending …
… to trick people into entering their login details for access removed: page to a service called Votebuilder, which hosts the database. (CNN)
… aimed at misleading people. The company removed 652 fake accounts, removed: pagesnow: pages, and groups. Facebook says the campaigns originated in Iran and Russia and targeted people in Latin America, removed: Britainnow: Britain, and the Middle East. (New York Times)
… "break" or "make up stories in order to get a removed: 'deal."now: 'deal'." Manafort was convicted of tax and financial fraud yesterday. Cohen, … "such respect" and feels "very badly" for Manafort, calling him now: a "brave man!" for not cooperating with federal authorities. Trump capped …
… research firm alerted the DNC to a fake login page now: that had been created to gather usernames and passwords that would …
removed: 6/now: poll/ 61% of adults considered the record-breaking number of female candidates for Congress to be a good thing, with 5% of those surveyed calling it a bad thing. (Politico) poll/ In a hypothetical 2020 match-up, Trump trails both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders by 12 percentage points each. Trump also trails Elizabeth Warren by 4 percentage points. (Politico) --- ## Notables. 1. Trump and his Trump Tower security force must face claims … and whether he personally "authorized and condoned" the attack. (Bloomberg) now: 2. Steven Tyler sent Trump a cease-and-desist letter for playing Aerosmith without permission at his political rallies. Tyler's attorney contends that playing an Aerosmith song in a public arena gives the false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump's presidency. (Variety / Rolling Stone) --- ## Worth reading... {% onebox https://www.thedailybeast.com/national-enquirer-david-pecker-dylan-howard-schemed-with-michael-cohen-to-silence-stormy-daniels-prosecutors-say %}
… been making personal pleas to administration officials to protect Element removed: Electionics,now: Electronics, a TV assembly plant in his old district. The company …
… prosecutors in Manhattan, it also doesn't preclude him from cooperating now: in the future with Robert Mueller's removed: investigation in the future.now: investigation. In total, Cohen pleaded guilty to eight violations: five counts of tax evasion, one count of making a false statement to a removed: banknow: bank, and two campaign finance violations for making an unlawful corporate …
… Five of the guilty verdicts were for filing false tax removed: documents, andnow: documents; the other three involved bank fraud and foreign bank account registration. The jury returned the decision after deliberating now: for four days. Manafort is also expected to stand trial next …
… also identified attempts by the Kremlin-linked hacking group Fancy Bear removed: used to infiltrate U.S. candidates, removed: campaignsnow: campaigns, and political groups now: by using malicious websites that mimicked the login pages of the …
removed: \~\~Michaelnow: ~~Michael Cohen entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in … government, any cooperation agreement would likely extend to Robert Mueller's removed: investigation.now: investigation.~~ (NBC News / ABC News / CNN / CNBC / Washington Post / New York Times / Wall Street removed: Journal)\~\~now: Journal)
removed: \~\~ Thenow: ~~The jury in Paul Manafort's trial is having trouble reaching consensus … counts, he could spend the rest of his life in removed: prison.now: prison.~~ (Reuters / Politico / Washington Post / New York removed: Times)\~\~now: Times)
1/ Michael Cohen entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York in connection with the investigation into bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign finance violations. While Cohen is not expected to cooperate with the government, any cooperation agreement would likely extend to Robert Mueller's investigation. This story is developing... (NBC News / ABC …
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1/ Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations for paying Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal to secure their silence "at the direction of the candidate" for the "purpose of influencing the election" for president in 2016. Cohen used a home-equity line of credit to finance the $130,000 payment to Daniels in October 2016 – one month before the 2016 …
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2/ The jury in Paul Manafort's trial is having trouble reaching consensus on at least one count and asked the judge for instructions about how to proceed. Manafort faces 18 charges total, including five counts of filing false tax returns, four counts of failing to disclose his offshore bank accounts and nine counts of bank fraud. If convicted on all …
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\~\~Michael Cohen entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York in connection with the investigation into bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign finance violations. While Cohen is not expected to cooperate with the government, any cooperation agreement would likely extend to Robert Mueller's investigation. (NBC News / ABC News / CNN / CNBC …
… done nothing wrong and would quickly end to the investigation. now: While Trump had approved the cooperation, he didn't know the conversations stretched for 30 hours or that his legal team didn't conduct a full debriefing with McGahn after the fact. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / CNN)
2/ Trump attacked Mueller's removed: investigators,now: probe, calling removed: himnow: the special counsel "disgraced and removed: discredited"now: discredited," and his investigators "thugs." Trump, in a series of tweets, …
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2. Former CIA Director John Brennan said he is considering legal action against Trump after his security clearance was revoked. Trump tweeted that he'd welcome a lawsuit from Brennan (Politico / Washington Post)
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9. Scott Pruitt called the White House once from his $43,000 soundproof phone booth. The phone call lasted five minutes. (Washington Post)
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3. More than 175 former State Department and Pentagon officials signed a statement of opposition to Trump's decision to revoke Brennan's security clearance. The statement reads that they believe that "the country will be weakened if there is a political litmus test applied" before expert former officials are allowed to voice their views. (Reuters)
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10. A Georgia state lawmaker said he doesn't have an issue with Trump using the n-word in the past, arguing that holding a president accountable for mistakes made before entering office would "set a bad precedent." (CNN)
4. now: A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to immediately implement the Chemical Disaster Rule, saying the EPA did not have the authority to delay the Obama-era chemical safety rule for 20 months. (Reuters) 5. Trump asked the SEC to consider scaling back how often …
1/ Rudy Giuliani said Trump's legal team removed: arenow: is prepared to fight a subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court. "We would move to quash the subpoena," Giuliani removed: said on Wednesday. "Andnow: said, "and we're pretty much finished with our memorandum opposing a subpoena." Giuliani removed: continued, addingnow: added that Trump's removed: attorney's arenow: legal team is ready to "argue it before the Supreme Court, if it ever got there." Trump's removed: teamnow: lawyers plans to argue that a sitting president cannot be indicted …
… Trump's most prominent critics. Last month, the White House threatened removed: last month to revoke the clearances for Brennan, Susan Rice, and James …
… employees from engaging in political activity while on duty or removed: servicingnow: serving in an official capacity. (The Hill / CNBC)
… judge threatened to hold Jeff Sessions in contempt after learning now: that the Trump administration had put two asylum seekers on a plane to El Salvador now: and deported them while their appeal was underway. U.S. District Court …
… and Viktor Knavs used family sponsorship to obtain their green removed: cards.now: cards, which is sometimes called "chain migration." In January, Trump proposed ending most family-based immigration and replacing it with a skills-based system. (Associated removed: Press)now: Press / New York Times)
1. The Trump administration cut the staff at the Office of Financial Research, the government watchdog agency tasked with identifying looming financial risks. Forty staff members from the OFR will lose their jobs as part of a broader reorganization of the agency, which was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. (Reuters)
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1. The Trump administration cut staff for the watchdog tasked with identifying looming financial risks. Forty staff members from the Office of Financial Research will lose their jobs as part of a broader reorganization of the agency, which was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. (Reuters) 2. A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to revoke …
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2. Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canadian newsprint is starting to hurt local news publications across the country. At the Gazette in Janesville, Wis., for example, the newsprint tariffs have increased annual printing costs by $740,000. (New York Times)
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5. News organizations are starting to employ security details and guards while covering Trump's rallies as Trump continues to ramp up his attacks on the media, even in the wake of the shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom. (Politico)
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3. News organizations are starting to employ security details and guards while covering Trump's rallies as Trump continues to ramp up his attacks on the media, even in the wake of the shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom. (Politico)
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6. Kris Kobach's lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the Kansas Republican primary was cut in half after election officials discovered an an error in transmitting votes from Thomas County. Kobach, a Trump ally, originally had a 191-vote advantage over incumbent Colyer. Kobach's lead was reduced to 91 votes after the adjustment. (CBS News / Washington Post)
… gotten worse under Trump. 51% of white voters, 59% of removed: American-Americannow: African-American voters, and 60% of Hispanics all say race relations have …
… questions about possible obstruction of justice are legally inappropriate. Trump's removed: lawyers,now: lawyers instead offered an "avenue" removed: onnow: of a narrower set of questions that they'd accept. Both Rudy Giuliani … declined to describe the details of their counteroffer other than removed: to call "it is a good faith attempt to reach an agreement." …
… administration will sanction Russia for its use of a chemical removed: weaponsnow: weapon against a former Russian spy living in England. Sergei Skripal …
1/ Putin lobbied Trump on nuclear arms control, banning weapons in space, and several other issues during their private two-hour meeting in Helsinki last month, according to a leaked Russian document. Putin shared the document of proposed topics for negotiation with Trump during their two-hour conversation, which Trump's top advisers were not privy to at the time. Among the priorities, …
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1/ Trump's legal team rejected Robert Mueller's request for a voluntary presidential interview, saying questions about possible obstruction of justice are legally inappropriate. Trump's lawyers, instead offered an "avenue" on narrower set of questions that they'd accept. Both Rudy Giuliani and Jay Sekulow declined to describe the details of their counteroffer other than to call "it is a good faith …
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Rand Paul delivered a letter from Trump to Putin during his trip to Moscow earlier this week. Paul said he was "honored" to share the letter, which "emphasized the importance of further engagement in various areas including countering terrorism, enhancing legislative dialogue and resuming cultural exchange." Rand also said members of the Russian Federation agreed to visit Washington at his …
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Why Trump really wants his Mueller interview. The president, who's pushing his lawyers to let him meet with the special counsel, has a long history of dealing with investigators directly. (Politico)
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2/ Trump's legal team responded to Robert Mueller's request for interview with the president, signaling openness to some obstruction of justice questions. Rudy Giuliani would not describe the details of the counteroffer other than to call "it is a good faith attempt to reach an agreement." According to Giuliani, it's ultimately "his decision" – Trump's – as to whether or …
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2/ Omarosa Manigault-Newman secretly recorded conversations with Trump in the West Wing on her smartphone. The former Apprentice star has played the recordings for people, who describe them as inoffensive. (Daily Beast)
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Why Trump really wants his Mueller interview. The president, who's pushing his lawyers to let him meet with the special counsel, has a long history of dealing with investigators directly. (Politico)
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3/ The Trump administration will sanction Russia for its use of a chemical weapons against a former Russian spy living in England. Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a rare and toxic nerve agent on March 4th. British authorities accused Russia of being behind the attempt, a charge Moscow has denied. The new sanctions are expected to go …
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3/ China announced 25% tariffs on $16 billion worth of U.S. goods, including large passenger cars and motorcycles, various fuels, and fiber optic cables. China is targeting 333 goods in total, including coal, grease, Vaseline, asphalt and plastic products, and recyclables. The latest round of Chinese tariffs are a direct response to the $16 billion worth of Chinese goods that …
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Russians have "penetrated" some of Florida's election systems ahead of the 2018 midterms, according to Sen. Bill Nelson, "and they now have free rein to move about." Florida's primary is Aug. 28. (Tampa Bay Times)
2. now: The Congressional Budget Office expects the federal debt to surpass an unprecedented 200% of gross domestic product by 2048, according to its long-term report on "alternative scenarios" stemming from the GOP tax cuts. (The Hill) 3. An ICE cargo van transporting eight mothers separated from their children crashed into a pickup truck on July 18th. ICE denied the crash happened for nearly three weeks and ignored requests for information. (Texas Observer) 4. Trump praised his "fantastic!" and "great relationship" with Deputy Attorney …
… returns. Cohen's bank loans are also being scrutinized by prosecutors removed: andnow: to see if Cohen made misrepresentations or false statements on loan applications. …
… of hand, Giuliani expects to continue negotiating with Mueller since removed: "Thenow: "the president still hasn't made a decision and we’re not going …
… social programs like the Affordable Care Act, children's health insurance, now: or food removed: stamps, or other social benefits programs.now: stamps. The proposal is the brainchild of Stephen Miller and would …
… of readily available water to be properly utilized," complaining that now: the water needed is being "diverted into the Pacific Ocean." Cal …
2/ The Trump administration wants to make it harder for legal immigrants to become U.S. citizens. Trump's proposal would prevent legal immigrants from obtaining citizenship or green cards if they've ever used social programs like the Affordable Care Act, children's health insurance, food stamps, or other social benefits programs. The proposal is the brainchild of Stephen Miller and would not …
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2/ Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating Michael Cohen for tax fraud and whether income from his taxi-medallion business was underreported in federal tax returns. Cohen's bank loans are also being scrutinized by prosecutors and if Cohen made misrepresentations or false statements on loan applications. (Wall Street Journal)
now: 🚨 Rick Gates testified that he and Paul Manafort committed crimes … accounts by falsely claiming expenses. (New York Times / NBC removed: News)now: News / Washington Post)
### Day Five. Rick Gates testified that he and Paul Manafort committed crimes together and held 15 foreign bank accounts that were not disclosed to the federal government, which were not submitted "at Mr. Manafort's direction." Gates admitted to a wide variety of crimes, including bank fraud, tax fraud, money laundering, lying to federal authorities, lying in a court deposition …
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1. Rick Gates to take the stand. Gates is considered the star witness for the prosecution against Manafort. (Politico)
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### Day Four.
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2. Manafort's defense team attempts mission impossible. His legal team is mounting a case to exonerate him in Virginia — an uphill battle, experienced attorneys say. (Politico)
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Prosecution dives into alleged tax, bank fraud. (CNN)
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3. Trial resumes with more testimony from Manafort's former accountant; Manafort's lawyer implies Rick Gates embezzled "millions" (CNN)
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Manafort Trial Turns to Tax Returns Mueller Says Are Phony. (Bloomberg)
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Judge Ellis Loses Patience with Mueller Prosecutors and Ends Court Early Over Screw-Up. (Law and Crime)
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1. Prosecution dives into alleged tax, bank fraud. (CNN)
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Accountant concedes possible wrongdoing, Manafort's double life. 'They never told us about any income deposited in foreign accounts,' Manafort's accountant told jurors. (Politico)
Removed: 2. Manafort Trial Turns to Tax Returns Mueller Says Are Phony. (Bloomberg)
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3. Judge Ellis Loses Patience with Mueller Prosecutors and Ends Court Early Over Screw-Up. (Law and Crime)
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### Day Three.
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4. Accountant concedes possible wrongdoing, Manafort's double life. 'They never told us about any income deposited in foreign accounts,' Manafort's accountant told jurors. (Politico)
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Prosecution has "every intention" of calling Richard Gates as witness. (Washington Post)
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Manafort's trial turns to accountants and tax preparers. (CNN)
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1. Prosecution has "every intention" of calling Richard Gates as witness. (Washington Post)
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Judge says showing jury flashy suits could "besmirch the defendant." (NBC News)
Removed: 2. Manafort's trial turns to accountants and tax preparers. (CNN)
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3. Judge says showing jury flashy suits could "besmirch the defendant." (NBC News)
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### Day Two.
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Prosecution Cites Lavish Spending by Paul Manafort in His Fraud Trial. (New York Times)
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1. Prosecution Cites Lavish Spending by Paul Manafort in His Fraud Trial. (New York Times)
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A fake bill, a banned word, and a Rick Gates surprise. (Politico)
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2. A fake bill, a banned word, and a Rick Gates surprise. (Politico)
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Executive at 'most expensive store' testifies that Manafort paid for suits via wire transfers. (Washington Post)
Removed: 3. Executive at 'most expensive store' testifies that Manafort paid for suits via wire transfers. (Washington Post)
now: ### Day One.
removed: 1. Jury selection, first witness called and a $15,000 ostrich jacket. …
removed: 2. Manafort's defense team opened by blaming Rick Gates. (New York …
removed: 3. Prosecutors accused Manafort of being a "shrewd" liar who lived …
Removed: 6/ A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, setting a 20-day deadline for the administration to do so. DC District Judge John Bates said the Trump administration failed to justify its proposal to end DACA and that its rationale for dropping the program was inadequate. (NPR / …
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1. A district judge has struck down a Federal Election Commission rule that allowed for anonymous donations to "dark money" groups. Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the FEC regulation allowing for those donors to remain anonymous fell below the standard that Congress meant to set when it passed laws on disclosing the sources of political donations. (Politico)
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1. Trump blamed Gov. Jerry Brown and "bad environmental laws" for California's catastrophic wildfires. In a tweet, Trump claimed that "vast amounts of water," which "can be used for fires," are "foolishly being diverted into the Pacific Ocean." Firefighters have not raised concerns about the availability of water. (Politico)
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3. The DNC warned Democrats running in November's midterms not to use devices made by Chinese manufacturers ZTE and Huawei. Top officials from the CIA, NSA, FBI and the Defense Intelligence Agency all testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee in February that the Chinese smartphone makers posed a security threat to American customers. (CNN)
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3. Rand Paul invited Russian lawmakers to Washington after meeting Russian members of parliament in Moscow. Paul is also expected to meet with Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov and State Duma Foreign Affairs committee head Leonid Slutsky during his visit. (CNN) 4. The Russian Foreign Ministry tapped Steve Segal to help improve "relations between Russia and the United States …
Removed: 4. The Newseum stopped selling the "You Are Very Fake News" T-shirts from its store. The online store is still selling "Make America Great Again" hats. (Politico)
4. Accountant concedes possible wrongdoing, Manafort's double life. removed: \'Theynow: 'They never told us about any income deposited in foreign accounts,' …
… meeting – which was dictated by Trump – that the removed: the meeting was to discuss the adoption of Russian children. (New …
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Hope Hicks was spotted boarding Air Force Once ahead of Trump's departure for a campaign rally in Ohio. The former White House communications director resigned from her role in February, a day after testifying before the House Intelligence Committee and saying she told white lies on the job. (The Hill / CNN) 3/ Trump has raised more than $200,000 for …
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3/ Documents from Trump's voter fraud commission "do not contain evidence of widespread voter fraud," according to Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, one of the panel's 11 members. After reading through more than 8,000 pages of documents, Dunlap said he believed that the goal of the commission "wasn’t just a matter of investigating President Trump's claims that 3 to …
removed: 5/now: 4/ Trump signed an executive order to reimpose several sanctions against … unilaterally pulling the U.S. out of the "horrible, one-sided" Iran removed: Nuclear Deal,now: nuclear deal, Trump said today's move is removed: meannow: meant to exert "maximum economic pressure" removed: againstnow: on Iran. Trump also warned all other countries "to make clear …
removed: 7/now: 6/ A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration … and that its rationale for dropping the program was inadequate. removed: Jeff Sessions said in a statement that the Justice Department will "take every lawful measure" to defend the decision to terminate the Obama-era program. (NPR / Washington Times / removed: CNN / Politico)now: CNN)
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1. Trump blamed Gov. Jerry Brown and "bad environmental laws" for California's catastrophic wildfires. In a tweet, Trump claimed that "vast amounts of water," which "can be used for fires," are "foolishly being diverted into the Pacific Ocean." Firefighters have not raised concerns about the availability of water. (Politico) 2. Maria Butina, the alleged Russian spy, socialized with a former …
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1. A district judge has struck down a Federal Election Commission rule that allowed for anonymous donations to "dark money" groups. Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the FEC regulation allowing for those donors to remain anonymous fell below the standard that Congress meant to set when it passed laws on disclosing the sources of political donations. (Politico)
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5. Kristin Davis, the "Manhattan Madam," is scheduled to testify before Robert Mueller's grand jury in Washington this week. Last week an investigator on Mueller’s team questioned Davis, an associate of former Trump adviser Roger Stone, about Russian collusion. (NBC News)
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2. Maria Butina, the alleged Russian spy, socialized with a former Trump campaign aide weeks before the 2016 election. At the time, J.D. Gordon planned to join Trump's transition team, but ultimately never did. From March 2016 until August 2016, Gordon was the point person for an advisory group on foreign policy and national security for the Trump campaign. Paul …
removed: 6.now: 3. The DNC warned Democrats running in November's midterms not to use devices now: made by Chinese manufacturers ZTE and Huawei. Top officials from the … of the Senate Intelligence Committee in February that the Chinese removed: smartphonesnow: smartphone makers posed a security threat to American customers. (CNN)
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7. Apple removed five of Infowars' six podcasts from its iTunes directory for violating its hate speech guidelines. A few hours later, Spotify, Facebook, and YouTube also removed Alex Jones' conspiratorial content. (BuzzFeed News / The Guardian) 8. The Newseum stopped selling the "You Are Very Fake News" T-shirts from its store. The online store is still selling "Make America …
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4. The Newseum stopped selling the "You Are Very Fake News" T-shirts from its store. The online store is still selling "Make America Great Again" hats. (Politico)
Removed: Day Five.
Removed: 1. Rick Gates to take the stand. Gates is considered the star witness for the prosecution against Manafort. (Politico)
Removed: 2. Manafort's defense team attempts mission impossible. His legal team is mounting a case to exonerate him in Virginia — an uphill battle, experienced attorneys say. (Politico)
Removed: 3. Trial resumes with more testimony from Manafort's former accountant; Manafort's lawyer implies Rick Gates embezzled "millions" (CNN)
Trump has been urged to stop tweeting about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. (CNN)
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Hope Hicks was spotted boarding Air Force Once ahead of Trump's departure for a campaign rally in Ohio. The former White House communications director resigned from her role in February, a day after testifying before the House Intelligence Committee and saying she told white lies on the job. (The Hill / CNN)
removed: 6/now: 7/ A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration … and that its rationale for dropping the program was inadequate. now: Jeff Sessions said in a statement that the Justice Department will "take every lawful measure" to defend the decision to terminate the Obama-era program. (NPR / Washington Times / removed: CNN)now: CNN / Politico)
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1. A district judge has struck down a Federal Election Commission rule that allowed for anonymous donations to "dark money" groups. Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the FEC regulation allowing for those donors to remain anonymous fell below the standard that Congress meant to set when it passed laws on disclosing the sources of political donations. (Politico)
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1. Trump blamed Gov. Jerry Brown and "bad environmental laws" for California's catastrophic wildfires. In a tweet, Trump claimed that "vast amounts of water," which "can be used for fires," are "foolishly being diverted into the Pacific Ocean." Firefighters have not raised concerns about the availability of water. (Politico)
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3. The DNC warned Democrats running in November's midterms not to use devices by Chinese manufacturers ZTE and Huawei. Top officials from the CIA, NSA, FBI and the Defense Intelligence Agency all testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee in February that the Chinese smartphones makers posed a security threat to American customers. (CNN)
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3. Rand Paul invited Russian lawmakers to Washington after meeting Russian members of parliament in Moscow. Paul is also expected to meet with Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov and State Duma Foreign Affairs committee head Leonid Slutsky during his visit. (CNN) 4. The Russian Foreign Ministry tapped Steve Segal to help improve "relations between Russia and the United States …
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4. The Newseum stopped selling the "You Are Very Fake News" T-shirts from its store. The online store is still selling "Make America Great Again" hats. (Politico)
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7. Apple removed five of Infowars' six podcasts from its iTunes directory for violating its hate speech guidelines. A few hours later, Spotify, Facebook, and YouTube also removed Alex Jones' conspiratorial content. (BuzzFeed News / The Guardian) 8. The Newseum stopped selling the "You Are Very Fake News" T-shirts from its store. The online store is still selling "Make America …
… North Korean citizen for facilitating "illegal financial activity." The Russian-registered removed: bank AgrosoyuzCommercial Bank was sanctioned for doing business with a North …
… NRA is in financial jeopardy and may "be unable to removed: exist...now: exist ... or pursue its advocacy mission." Since May, the gun group …
… 25% duties on $34 billion of Chinese goods on July removed: 6th,now: 6, which prompted Beijing to retaliate with similar charges on the …
… custody and the parents of 410 children are currently outside removed: of the U.S. They've likely been deported. (NBC News)
… The National Archives won't be able to provide all of now: the 900,000 documents on Brett removed: Kavanaugh's 900,000now: Kavanaugh requested removed: documentsnow: by the Senate until the end of October. Senate Republicans say they're still …
… saying that he arrived "a little early" and was waiting removed: because,now: because "Hey, it's the queen, right?" The truth is, the 92-year-old …
… Paul Ryan a "lame duck" who "should be removed" as removed: speaker.now: Speaker. (The Hill)
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2. Mike Pompeo said North Korea's continued production of fuel for nuclear weapons was "inconsistent" with its "commitment to denuclearize." U.S. spy satellites had detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States. (Reuters)
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2. Robert Mueller's team interviewed Kristin Davis, the woman famously known as the "Manhattan Madam," about her ties to longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone. (CNN) 3. Mike Pompeo said North Korea's continued production of fuel for nuclear weapons was "inconsistent" with its "commitment to denuclearize." U.S. spy satellites had detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the …
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3. Trump denied that he left Queen Elizabeth II waiting. Instead he blamed the Queen for being late, saying that he arrived "a little early" and was waiting because, "Hey, it's the queen, right?" The truth is, the 92-year-old monarch was waiting for about 15 minutes before Trump and Melania arrived. Trump called the reports "fake, fake disgusting news." (Washington …
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6. Melania Trump’s top policy aide left the White House after six months on the job. Reagan Hedlund helped Melania launch the "Be Best" anti-bullying initiative. (Politico)
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4. A former contestant on "The Apprentice" claims Trump is in "mental decline" in her new tell-all book, "Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House." Omarosa Manigault-Newman is not a doctor. (USA Today)
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7. Steve Bannon accused the Koch brothers of running "a conscious scam" and a "con job." Trump's former chief strategist went on to call Paul Ryan a "lame duck" who "should be removed" as speaker. (The Hill)
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5. Steve Bannon accused the Koch brothers of running "a conscious scam" and a "con job." Trump's former chief strategist went on to call Paul Ryan a "lame duck" who "should be removed" as speaker. (The Hill)
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8. Trump Jr. falsely claimed that the Democratic Party looks "awfully similar" to the Nazi party in the 1930s, saying that "when you actually look at that platform versus the platform of the modern left, you say wait a minute, those two are really heavily aligned." (CNN)
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6. Trump Jr. falsely claimed that the Democratic Party looks "awfully similar" to the Nazi party in the 1930s, saying that "when you actually look at that platform versus the platform of the modern left, you say wait a minute, those two are really heavily aligned." (CNN)
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9. The Newseum is selling "Fake News" t-shirts and "Make America Great Again" hats. The interactive museum in Washington, D.C. is dedicated to educating citizens about the free press and recording important moments in news history. (Poynter / CBS)
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4. The high-flying consultant's financial double life. (Politico)
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4. Accountant concedes possible wrongdoing, Manafort's double life. \'They never told us about any income deposited in foreign accounts,' Manafort's accountant told jurors. (Politico)
1/ Trump's national security team said removed: that Russia is behind "pervasive" and "ongoing" attempts to interfere in … National Intelligence. Hours later, Trump defended his "great meeting with removed: Putin" saidnow: Putin," saying "the Russian hoax" is removed: hindering his goalnow: getting in the way of removed: improvingnow: improved relations with the removed: world’snow: world's second-ranked nuclear power. (Reuters / CNBC / CNN)
… state of New York subjected it to a "blacklisting campaign" removed: resultingnow: that resulted in "tens of millions of dollars in damages" removed: since it lostnow: from the loss of insurance coverage it needs now: in order to "maintain its physical premises, convene off-site meetings and events, …
… will impose retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. removed: imports,now: imports if Trump goes ahead with his latest threat to increase … 25% duties on $34 billion of Chinese goods on July removed: 6,now: 6th, which prompted Beijing to retaliate with similar charges on the …
… Putin" said "the Russian hoax" is hindering his goal of removed: improvenow: improving relations with the world’s second-ranked nuclear power. (Reuters / CNBC …
… billion worth of U.S. imports, if Trump goes ahead with removed: itsnow: his latest threat to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of …
… the hotel, because the suites weren't big enough to accommodate removed: thenow: his family. However, "due to our close industry relationships," the hotel's …
… Russia should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism. removed: (Bloomberg)now: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called it a "sanctions bill from hell." (Bloomberg / Reuters)
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6/ Ivanka Trump called her father's "zero tolerance" policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border "a low point" for her in the White House. Ivanka, who remained publicly silent on the topic in June when Jeff Sessions announced the policy, claimed she was "very vehemently against family separation." (CNN) > Ivanka breaks with her father and says she does …
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6/ A Russian spy worked for the Secret Service at the U.S. embassy in Moscow for more than a decade. She was having regular, unauthorized meetings with members of the FSB, Russia's security agency, and is believed to have had full access to the agency's intranet and email systems. The Secret Service waited months to let her go and didn't …
2. now: Ivanka Trump called her father's "zero tolerance" policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border "a low point" for her. Ivanka, who remained publicly silent on the topic in June when Jeff Sessions announced the policy, claimed she was "very vehemently against family separation." (CNN) 3. A new lawsuit filed against the Trump administration charges that … "take care that the laws be faithfully executed." (NBC News) now: 4. Trump said he's looking forward to a second meeting with Kim Jong Un. In a late-night tweet, Trump thanked Kim for returning the remains of more than 50 U.S. service members, ending with "Also, thank you for your nice letter - I look forward to seeing you soon!" (Washington Post) 5. Trump tweeted support for a Republican Congressman who is not on the ballot. The tweet supporting Steve Stivers' reelection has since been deleted. (Politico)
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3. Trump said he's looking forward to a second meeting with Kim Jong Un. In a late-night tweet, Trump thanked Kim for returning the remains of more than 50 U.S. service members, ending with "Also, thank you for your nice letter - I look forward to seeing you soon!" (Washington Post)
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6. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declined to say the press isn't "the enemy of the people," a phrase Trump has repeatedly used to attack the media. Instead, Sanders rattled off a list of somewhat unrelated grievances about how her life and the president's life have been affected by media coverage, which she characterized as "personal attacks" intended "to incite anger." Earlier …
… written form. Negotiations over a potential presidential interview have been removed: on-goingnow: ongoing since March, and Mueller still plans to press Trump on …
… who helped set up the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. Emin removed: Agalarovnow: Agalarov's lawyer said the "conversations are ongoing" but that it's "unclear … Agalarov's father, Aras Agalarov, is a billionaire with ties to removed: Putin andnow: Putin; he partnered with the Trump Organization to bring the 2013 Miss removed: Americanow: Universe pageant to Moscow. (NBC News)
… special counsel, despite their warnings that he should not answer removed: theirnow: the Mueller team's questions. (New York Times)
4/ The Trump administration plans to removed: rollbacknow: roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency and emissions standards on new cars. Under the Obama administration, the EPA and now: the Transportation Department set requirements for new cars to average at …
… paying attention" to Russia's threat to the 2018 elections. Republican removed: Sen.now: senator James Lankford contended that nearly every senator has been a …
> Ivanka breaks with her father removed: thatnow: and says she does not believe the media is removed: not the "enemy of the people." (Axios)
4/ The Trump administration is considering removed: another reduction innow: reducing the number of refugees admitted into the U.S. removed: One plannow: by 40%. The proposal calls for no more than 25,000 refugee resettlements next removed: year – a cut of more than 40% from this year. The reductionnow: year, which would mark the lowest number of refugees admitted to the …
… it continues to stain our country any further." Rod Rosenstein removed: isnow: has been overseeing the probe since Sessions recused himself last March – …
… and how they were paid. None of the three men removed: havenow: involved in the cases has been charged with a crime, but Mueller's team has subpoenaed …
4/ now: The Trump administration is considering another reduction in the number of … the U.S. One plan calls for no more than 25,000 removed: refugeesnow: refugee resettlements next year – a cut of more than 40% …
… Pence vowed to protect the midterm elections from foreign interference. removed: Existingnow: According to Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, existing Homeland Security resources and budget now: will be used to set up a national cyber risk management center that …
… short-term use. These short-term plans don't have to cover pre-existing removed: conditionsnow: conditions, and they circumvent some of the Affordable Care Act's coverage …
… on two Turkish officials over the detention of an American removed: pastor,now: pastor who was arrested in October 2016 on accusations of spying …
… Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump's executive order to removed: withoutnow: withhold federal funding from "sanctuary cities" was unconstitutional. The case now …
… a total joke in real Republican circles." Trump's Twitter tirade removed: comes afternow: was in response to Charles removed: Koch criticizednow: Koch's criticism that the "divisiveness of this White House is causing long-term damage." …
… elections. While the social media company said it couldn't directly removed: tienow: link the activity to Russia, company officials told Capitol Hill that …
… charged with other crimes, such as conspiracy, fraud and computer removed: hacking, among others.now: hacking. (CNN / Politico)
… was selected and sworn in. The prosecution's opening statements began removed: with:now: with "Paul Manafort lied." (Politico / NPR / ABC News / …
4/ John Kelly agreed to remain now: as chief of staff through Trump's 2020 reelection removed: campaign.now: campaign, quieting at least for the moment speculation that he would leave the White House sometime this summer. Trump, however, has recently expanded his shortlist for potential Kelly … Kelly marked his first anniversary as chief of staff on removed: Monday has been expected to leave the White House sometime this summer.now: Monday. (Wall Street Journal / CNBC / Washington Post)
… their agreement by tweeting about the meeting, prompting the newspaper now: publisher to release removed: theirnow: his own account of the talk. (Politico)
2. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide detailed information by Wednesday about the location of "missing parents" the government deemed "ineligible" for reunification. As of Friday, 650 of the 2,551 migrant children separated from their families at the border remain separated because their parents have been deemed ineligible. (NBC News)
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6. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she hopes to stay on the Supreme Court until the age of 90 or "about at least five more years." (CNN)
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3. A group of 36 people representing all five of the Muslim-majority countries affected by the current travel ban are suing the Trump administration in the first lawsuit since the ban was upheld by the Supreme Court in June. The suit names Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and other government agencies as the defendants. While …
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7. Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is creating a "religious liberty task force" to "ensure all Justice Department components are upholding" Trump's executive order to respect and protect religious liberty and political speech. (The Hill)
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4. Brett Kavanaugh sided with Trump Entertainment Resorts in a 2012 case that stopped a unionization drive at one of its casinos. Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court voted to ignore an order from the National Labor Relations Board that would have required the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City to bargain with the United Auto Workers. (Bloomberg)
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8. The Trump administration is considering a $100 billion tax cut to the wealthy by allowing Americans to account for inflation in determining capital gains tax liabilities. The move would bypass Congress and instead require Steven Mnuchin and the Treasury Department to change the definition of "cost" for calculating capital gains to adjust the initial value of an asset for …
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5. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she hopes to stay on the Supreme Court until the age of 90 or "about at least five more years." (CNN)
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9. Corporate executives have been receiving "eye-popping" payouts since Trump's new tax law went into effect and slashed the corporate tax rates to 21%. Since the tax cuts were enacted, companies have announced more than $600 billion in buybacks – doubled from the same period a year ago. (Politico)
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6. Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is creating a "religious liberty task force" to "ensure all Justice Department components are upholding" Trump's executive order to respect and protect religious liberty and political speech. (The Hill)
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10. The Treasury Department is considering lifting sanctions on a Russian company founded by one of Putin's closest allies. Rusal's former owner, oligarch Oleg Deripaska, was sanctioned this year by the U.S. in an attempt to punish the Kremlin for interfering in the 2016 election. Rusal was also sanctioned in April because of its ties to Deripaska. (CNN)
… charged that journalists were "very unpatriotic!" for their negative media removed: covernow: coverage of his administration. In now: a tweetstorm, Trump singled out the New York Times and the …
Statement of removed: A.G.now: A. G. Sulzberger, Publisher, The New York Times, in Response to President …
… the federal government if Democrats don't agree to sweeping changes removed: tonow: in U.S. immigration laws and appropriate money to build his proposed …
… federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide detailed information now: by Wednesday about the location of "missing parents" the government deemed "ineligible" for removed: reunification by Wednesday.now: reunification. As of Friday, 650 of the 2,551 migrant children separated from their families at the border remain separated because their parents removed: hadnow: have been deemed ineligible. (NBC News)
… Heritage acknowledged that serious damage has been done to the removed: sitenow: site, which is of special scientific interest. Locals say Trump failed to honor …
… charged that journalists were "very unpatriotic!" for their negative media removed: covernow: coverage of his administration. In now: a tweetstorm, Trump singled out the New York Times and the …
… give us the votes for Border Security, which includes the removed: Wall!"Trumpnow: Wall!" Trump tweeted on Sunday. "Must get rid of Lottery, Catch and …
3. Trump used a taxpayer-funded trip to campaign for Republican congressional candidates in Illinois. He didn't name the candidates, but three Republicans were with him: Mike Bost, Rodney Davis and John Shimkus. (Washington Post)
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3. Trump administration issued 38 permits allowing 33 hunters to import lion trophies into the U.S. from two African nations. More than half of the individuals issued trophy hunting permits have been donors to the GOP or Trump. (HuffPost / The Hill / NPR / Friends of Animals)
4. now: Trump used a taxpayer-funded trip to campaign for Republican congressional candidates in Illinois. He didn't name the candidates, but three Republicans were with him: Mike Bost, Rodney Davis and John Shimkus. (Washington Post) 5. Trump again attacked NATO and Germany and complained about the … it's better for Europe than it is for us." (Independent) now: 6. Trump Jr. falsely claimed that quarterly gross domestic product never passed 2% growth under Obama. It did. 15 times. (The Hill)
… meeting. His response: "No, I didn't know anything about the removed: meeting. ...now: meeting.... must have been a very unimportant meeting, because I never …
… claim would contradict repeated denials from Trump, Donald Trump Jr., removed: both of theirnow: and lawyers removed: andnow: for both, as well as other administration officials, who maintain that Trump learned about the …
2/ Trump tweeted that he "did NOT know" now: in advance about Trump Jr.'s Trump Tower removed: meeting in advance,now: meeting, disputing Michael Cohen's assertion now: that he did and accusing him of "trying to make up stories." Cohen … was reported that Trump personally dictated Trump Jr.'s statement about removed: hisnow: the latter's meeting with the Russian lawyer, claiming they had "primarily discussed …
4/ Accused Russian spy Maria Butina had dinner now: last year with Dana removed: Rohrabacher last year,now: Rohrabacher, a California Republican congressman on the House Foreign Relations removed: committee.now: Committee. Two years earlier, Butina arranged a meeting in St. Petersburg, removed: Russianow: Russia, that included Rohrabacher and her mentor Alexander Torshin, who is …
… person or agency in charge of combatting foreign election interference. now: This afternoon Trump presided over the first National Security Council meeting devoted …
… loophole to pollution-emitting trucks. Andrew Wheeler formally vacated the agency's removed: allowance ofnow: decision not to impose a pollution cap on "glider" trucks — vehicles with older and less efficient engines …
… top Russian government lawyers and received assistance from senior Interior removed: Ministry.now: Ministry personnel. In the U.S., Veselnitskaya tried to overturn the Magnitsky Act, …
… I know about NATO, for sure," Trump said, "is that removed: itsnow: it's better for Europe than it is for us." (Independent)
… from Congress. Enough is enough," Jordan said in a statement. removed: "It’snow: "It's time to hold Mr. Rosenstein accountable for blocking Congress’s constitutional …
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2/ The government seized more than 100 recordings from Michael Cohen. They include conversations Cohen had with reporters and others who were discussing matters related to Trump and his businesses. Cohen made some of the recordings with an iPhone, without telling anyone he was taping them. Most of the recordings involve conversations between Cohen and reporters who asked him about …
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Jim Jordan plans to run for speaker of the House of Representatives "to bring real changes to Congress." Jordan vowed to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act, build a wall along the southern border, make the 2017 tax cuts permanent and cut federal spending to avoid large deficits if he becomes speaker. At least four Ohio State wrestlers have accused …
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3/ A federal grand jury subpoenaed the CFO of the Trump Organization to testify as a witness in the ongoing probe into Michael Cohen's business practices. Allen Weisselberg's name was mentioned on the recently released audio recording of one of Cohen's conversations with Trump from September 2016, during which the two discussed buying the rights to Karen McDougal's story about …
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2/ Paul Ryan rejected the efforts by House conservatives to impeach Rosenstein, saying "I don't think we should be cavalier with this process or with this term." 11 of the 236 Republicans in the House accused Rosenstein of withholding documents and being insufficiently transparent in his handling of the Russia probe led by Robert Mueller. Ryan added that the House …
removed: 4/now: 3/ Robert Mueller is scrutinizing Trump's tweets and negative statements about removed: Attorney General Jeff Sessions and removed: former FBI director James Comey as part of removed: the special counsel's investigation into potentialnow: his obstruction of removed: justice.now: justice investigation. Mueller is trying to determine whether Trump's statements and actions …
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5/ The Trump administration failed to document consent in the majority of cases where migrants were deported without their children. The new information contradicts repeated claims by the White House that migrant parents gave consent to leaving their children behind. This has been a key talking point for Trump administration officials who have defended the separations and deportations. (Politico)
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4/ A federal grand jury subpoenaed the CFO of the Trump Organization to testify as a witness in the ongoing probe into Michael Cohen's business practices. Allen Weisselberg's name was mentioned on the recently released audio recording of one of Cohen's conversations with Trump from September 2016, during which the two discussed buying the rights to Karen McDougal's story about …
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6/ A multi-state lawsuit challenging the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 census will be allowed to move forward in court. The suit, brought by more than two dozen states and cities and other groups, is the largest of six lawsuits arguing against the new citizenship question. In his opinion, U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman said the …
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The government seized more than 100 recordings from Michael Cohen. They include conversations Cohen had with reporters and others who were discussing matters related to Trump and his businesses. Cohen made some of the recordings with an iPhone, without telling anyone he was taping them. Most of the recordings involve conversations between Cohen and reporters who asked him about Trump …
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poll/ Trump’s job approval rating is below 40 percent in three politically important Midwest states: Michigan (36%), Wisconsin (36%), and Minnesota (38%). (NBC News/Marist)
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5/ The lawyer Trump Jr. met with at Trump Tower during the campaign had worked more closely with Russian government officials than she previously let on. Natalia Veselnitskaya, who previously denied acting as a representative of Russian authorities, served as a ghostwriter for top Russian government lawyers and received assistance from senior Interior Ministry personnel. [This story is developing...] (Associated …
1. now: Mike Pompeo refused to provide details about what Trump discussed with Putin last week. The Secretary of State took exception to questions by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Trump's private one-on-one with Putin, but claimed he is "very confident that I received a comprehensive debriefing from President Trump." (New York Times / Washington Post) 2. Newly disclosed emails reveal Michigan Republicans planning to gerrymander district … of the Republicans wrote. "I love it." (New York Times) now: 3. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed rolling back Obama-era loan forgiveness rules for students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The proposal would require that in order to receive loan forgiveness student borrowers prove that they have fallen into hopeless financial straits or prove that their college knowingly deceived them. The proposal is set to go into effect a year from now. (New York Times)
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2. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed rolling back Obama-era loan forgiveness rules for students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The proposal would require that in order to receive loan forgiveness student borrowers prove that they have fallen into hopeless financial straits or prove that their college knowingly deceived them. The proposal is set to go into effect a …
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4. Someone untied Betsy DeVos' 163-foot yacht and set it adrift on Lake Erie. The captain of the Seaquest called the police to report that the yacht had been untied and set adrift. By the time the police arrived, the $40-million yacht had hit a dock, causing large scratches and scrapes that are estimated to cost between $5,000 and $10,000 …
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3. Someone untied Betsy DeVos' 163-foot yacht and set it adrift on Lake Erie. The captain of the Seaquest called the police to report that the yacht had been untied and set adrift. By the time the police arrived, the $40-million yacht had hit a dock, causing large scratches and scrapes that are estimated to cost between $5,000 and $10,000 …
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5. The man who used a pickax to vandalize Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week was bailed out of jail by the man who vandalized Trump's star in 2016. Austin Clay was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism and held on $20,000 bail for the incident, but he was bailed out shortly after his arrest by …
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4. The man who used a pickax to vandalize Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week was bailed out of jail by the man who vandalized Trump's star in 2016. Austin Clay was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism and held on $20,000 bail for the incident, but he was bailed out shortly after his arrest by …
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6. The White House banned network pool reporter Kaitlan Collins from the Rose Garden because of the questions she asked Trump during a photo op. In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the dis-invitation, claiming that Collins "shouted questions and refused to leave despite repeatedly being asked to do so." Sanders continued: "To be clear, we support a free press …
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5. The White House banned network pool reporter Kaitlan Collins from the Rose Garden because of the questions she asked Trump during a photo op. In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the dis-invitation, claiming that Collins "shouted questions and refused to leave despite repeatedly being asked to do so." Sanders continued: "To be clear, we support a free press …
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7. Coca-Cola Company announced that it will raise prices in response to the financial strain caused by Trump's tariffs. Coca-Cola's CEO said they are increasing prices due to the rising costs of delivery and metal prices after the U.S. imposed $50 billion in duties on Chinese products earlier this year. (The Hill)
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6. Coca-Cola Company announced that it will raise prices in response to the financial strain caused by Trump's tariffs. Coca-Cola's CEO said they are increasing prices due to the rising costs of delivery and metal prices after the U.S. imposed $50 billion in duties on Chinese products earlier this year. (The Hill)
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8. The White House corrected the official transcript of Trump's press conference with Putin in Helsinki to include a previously omitted question about whether Putin wanted Trump to win in 2016. Ten days after the press conference, the transcript has been updated to include the full question. (The Hill / CNN)
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7. The White House corrected the official transcript of Trump's press conference with Putin in Helsinki to include a previously omitted question about whether Putin wanted Trump to win in 2016. Ten days after the press conference, the transcript has been updated to include the full question. (The Hill / CNN)
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9. Meta: Trump used Twitter to accuse Twitter of "shadow banning" Republican voices after the social platform fixed an issue related to improving "conversation health," which limited the reach of "troll-like behaviors." The president vowed to spend his time to "look into" the matter he called a "discriminatory and illegal practice." Twitter responded: "We do not 'shadowban.'" (CNBC / Vice …
1/ House Freedom Caucus leaders now: Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. removed: Reps. Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows introduced the articles of impeachment. "The DOJ is keeping information from Congress. Enough is enough," …
2/ The government seized more than 100 recordings from Michael removed: Cohen, whichnow: Cohen. They include conversations Cohen had with reporters and others who were …
… Cohen's business practices. Allen Weisselberg's name was mentioned on the removed: recently-releasednow: recently released audio recording of one of Cohen's conversations with Trump from …
… by the White House that migrant parents gave consent to removed: leavenow: leaving their children removed: behind, andnow: behind. This has been a key talking point for Trump administration officials …
… rating is below 40 percent in three politically important Midwest removed: states –now: states: Michigan (36%), Wisconsin (36%), and Minnesota (38%). (NBC News/Marist)
… who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The proposal would require now: that in order to receive loan forgiveness student borrowers removed: to prove that they have fallen into hopeless financial straits or prove that their college knowingly deceived removed: them in order to receive loan forgiveness.now: them. The proposal is set to go into effect a year …
1. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed rolling back Obama-era loan forgiveness rules for students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The proposal would require student borrowers to prove that they have fallen into hopeless financial straits or prove that their college knowingly deceived them in order to receive loan forgiveness. The proposal is set to go into effect a …
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1. Newly disclosed emails reveal Michigan Republicans planning to gerrymander district maps to their party's advantage, while celebrating the plight of their Democratic opponents. A federal lawsuit unearthed records that show Republicans intent on drawing boundaries that would explicitly help their party, including by packing African-Americans into a metropolitan Detroit House district. "Perfect. It’s giving the finger to Sandy Levin,” …
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2. Someone untied Betsy DeVos' 163-foot yacht and set it adrift on Lake Erie. The captain of the Seaquest called the police to report that the yacht had been untied and set adrift. By the time the police arrived, the $40-million yacht had hit a dock, causing large scratches and scrapes that are estimated to cost between $5,000 and $10,000 …
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2. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed rolling back Obama-era loan forgiveness rules for students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The proposal would require student borrowers to prove that they have fallen into hopeless financial straits or prove that their college knowingly deceived them in order to receive loan forgiveness. The proposal is set to go into effect a …
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3. The man who used a pickax to vandalize Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week was bailed out of jail by the man who vandalized Trump's star in 2016. Austin Clay was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism and held on $20,000 bail for the incident, but he was bailed out shortly after his arrest by …
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3. Someone untied Betsy DeVos' 163-foot yacht and set it adrift on Lake Erie. The captain of the Seaquest called the police to report that the yacht had been untied and set adrift. By the time the police arrived, the $40-million yacht had hit a dock, causing large scratches and scrapes that are estimated to cost between $5,000 and $10,000 …
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4. The White House banned network pool reporter Kaitlan Collins from the Rose Garden because of the questions she asked Trump during a photo op. In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the dis-invitation, claiming that Collins "shouted questions and refused to leave despite repeatedly being asked to do so." Sanders continued: "To be clear, we support a free press …
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4. The man who used a pickax to vandalize Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week was bailed out of jail by the man who vandalized Trump's star in 2016. Austin Clay was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism and held on $20,000 bail for the incident, but he was bailed out shortly after his arrest by …
5. now: The White House banned network pool reporter Kaitlan Collins from the Rose Garden because of the questions she asked Trump during a photo op. In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the dis-invitation, claiming that Collins "shouted questions and refused to leave despite repeatedly being asked to do so." Sanders continued: "To be clear, we support a free press and ask that everyone be respectful of the presidency and guests at the White House." (CNN) 6. Coca-Cola Company announced that it will raise prices in response …
3/ Robert Mueller is scrutinizing Trump's tweets and negative statements about Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI director James Comey as part of the special counsel's investigation into potential obstruction of justice. Mueller is trying to determine whether Trump's statements and actions constitute attempts to obstruct the investigation via witness intimidation and pressuring senior law enforcement officials to impede …
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3/ A federal grand jury subpoenaed the CFO of the Trump Organization to testify as a witness in the ongoing probe into Michael Cohen's business practices. Allen Weisselberg's name was mentioned on the recently-released audio recording of one of Cohen's conversations with Trump from September 2016, during which the two discussed buying the rights to Karen McDougal's story about her …
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4/ The Trump administration failed to document consent in the majority of cases where migrants were deported without their children. The new information contradicts repeated claims by the White House that migrant parents gave consent to leave their children behind, and has been a key talking point for Trump administration officials who have defended the separations and deportations. (Politico)
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4/ Robert Mueller is scrutinizing Trump's tweets and negative statements about Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI director James Comey as part of the special counsel's investigation into potential obstruction of justice. Mueller is trying to determine whether Trump's statements and actions constitute attempts to obstruct the investigation via witness intimidation and pressuring senior law enforcement officials to impede …
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5/ Coca-Cola Company announced that it will raise prices in response to the financial strain caused by Trump's tariffs. Coca-Cola's CEO said they are increasing prices due to the rising costs of delivery and metal prices after the U.S. imposed $50 billion in duties on Chinese products earlier this year. (The Hill)
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5/ The Trump administration failed to document consent in the majority of cases where migrants were deported without their children. The new information contradicts repeated claims by the White House that migrant parents gave consent to leave their children behind, and has been a key talking point for Trump administration officials who have defended the separations and deportations. (Politico)
3/ The White House banned network pool reporter Kaitlan Collins from the Rose Garden because of the questions she asked Trump during a photo op. In a statement, Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the dis-invitation, claiming that Collins "shouted questions and refused to leave despite repeatedly being asked to do so." Sanders continued: "To be clear, we support a free press …
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3/ Robert Mueller is scrutinizing Trump's tweets and negative statements about Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI director James Comey as part of the special counsel's investigation into potential obstruction of justice. Mueller is trying to determine whether Trump's statements and actions constitute attempts to obstruct the investigation via witness intimidation and pressuring senior law enforcement officials to impede …
5. now: The U.S. and E.U. agreed to work on lowering tariffs with the Europeans agreeing to lower industrial tariffs and import more U.S. soybeans. Trump called the development a "new phase" in the relationship. (CNBC / New York Times) 6. Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee: "I think that … consumer and then bailing out U.S. farmers with welfare." (CNBC) now: 7. Trump wants to delay his planned follow-up meeting with Putin until after the Robert Mueller investigation concludes. Yesterday, the Kremlin said it wanted the "dust to settle" on a follow-up meeting given the current "atmosphere" in Washington. (New York Times / Washington Post)
… a lawsuit accusing him of improperly profiting from his Washington removed: hotel afternow: hotel. U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte denied the dismissal request. The … separate emoluments case in Washington, filed by about 200 Congressional removed: Democrats, which thenow: Democrats. The administration now: argued last month that this case should also removed: argued for dismissal last month.now: be dismissed. (Bloomberg / Washington Post)
… of that info regarding our friend David," a reference to removed: paynow: David Pecker, the head of American removed: Media head David Peckernow: Media, which publishes the National Enquirer and had paid McDougal $150,000 for the rights to removed: McDougal'snow: her story. removed: American Media publishes the National Enquirer. Trump then asked, removed: "whatnow: "What do we got to pay for this? One-fifty?" Cohen confirms …
… affair with Trump. Cohen created Resolution Consultants on Sept. 30, removed: 2016now: 2016, and then dissolved it on Oct. 17, 2016 – the …
Federal investigators are scrutinizing Cohen's relationship with David Pecker, removed: publishernow: head of now: American Media, which publishes the National Enquirer. The Justice Department is examining whether American …
… Fox News host Sean Hannity and former Republican National Committee removed: Deputy Finance Chairnow: deputy finance chair Elliott Broidy. Cohen's lawyer confirmed that "there are certainly more …
… channel and both channels. Regardless, it's unclear why the feed removed: switched andnow: switched. White House transcripts are considered the official record of the removed: President'snow: president's comments.] (The Atlantic / MSNBC / HuffPost)
… leaders in the last two weeks — one with Turkish removed: Presidentnow: president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli removed: Prime Ministernow: prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu — but he has declined to elaborate on …
… as May 2017 to "talk to someone about the census." now: A month later Ross started demanding that a citizenship question be removed: added a month later.now: added. The emails cast doubt on the administration's initial explanation that …
… we got to pay for this? One-fifty?" Cohen confirms the removed: amount, thennow: amount and says removed: and it's for "all the stuff." Trump muses that "maybe he …
… in Helsinki. During the press conference in Helsinki, a Reuters removed: reportersnow: reporter asks Putin, "Did you want President Trump to win the …
… in the last two weeks — one with Turkish President removed: Recipnow: Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — but …
… Jones' rant doesn't violate its community guidelines. The show was removed: live- streamednow: live-streamed on Jones' personal, verified Facebook page, which has nearly 1.7 million likes. now: Jones accused Mueller of participating in child rape and pantomimed shooting the special counsel. (BuzzFeed News)
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4/ The Trump administration deported as many as 463 parents without their children, who were taken from them at the border. Those parents may not be eligible to be reunited with their children. The report to U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw said the 463 cases do not represent the final tally of migrant parents who have been deported while …
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5/ Two top Trump donors paid Rick Gates more than $300,000 for help navigating the new administration. Tom Barrack, a friend and business associate of Trump's, paid the former Trump campaign aid $180,000 over nine months, while Elliott Broidy, a top donor for Trump, paid Gates at least $125,000 over five months. In the final months of 2017, Michael Cohen …
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2. Robert Mueller plans to call witnesses from the IRS, FBI and the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in Paul Manafort's trial. The trial on bank and tax fraud begins July 31st. (Politico)
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2. A federal appeals court upheld the right to openly carry a gun in public for self-defense – the sixth U.S. circuit court to interpret the Second Amendment this way. (Reuters)
4. now: Paul Ryan on Trump's threat to revoke security clearances of former top officials who have criticized him: He's just "trolling people." (Washington Post) 5. Ivanka Trump will close her fashion brand due to frustration … serving in the White House. (Wall Street Journal / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / New York Times) 6. States purged almost 16 million voters from the rolls between 2014 and 2016 – four million more voters than removed from 2006 to 2008. (Brennan Center for Justice / ABC News)
1. Jeff Sessions briefly joined high school students in chanting "Lock her up." The top law enforcement officer in the country was addressing a conservative group's high school leadership summit in Washington when he joined the student-led chant. (CNN)
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1. High school students broke out into a "lock her up" chant while Jeff Sessions was addressing a student leadership summit. The top law enforcement officer in the country stopped, chuckled, and repeated the words "lock her up." (CNN)
2/ Trump removed: tweet-feignednow: claimed in a tweet that he is "concerned" Russia "will be pushing very hard … Russia was still a threat. Trump capped his tweet off removed: with:now: with "They definitely don't want Trump!" He offered no evidence to …
… to an interview with Robert Mueller as long as there removed: arenow: were no questions about obstruction of justice, according to Rudy Giuliani. … Trump would be willing to answer, according to Giuliani, are removed: questions about potential collusion between removed: Russiannow: Russia and the Trump campaign. Mueller has not responded to Giuliani's …
… as many as 463 parents without their children, who were removed: separatednow: taken from them at the border. Those parents may not be eligible to be removed: reunifiednow: reunited with their children. The report to U.S. District Court Judge …
… highest level of support for the decision in the poll's removed: history datingnow: history, which dates back to 2005. 88% of Democrats, 76% of independents and …
… possible replacements for Sarah Huckabee Sanders is starting to emerge, removed: despite her sayingnow: although she says she has no plans to step down. At the top …
… frustration with restrictions required to avoid conflicts of interest while now: she is serving in the White House. (Wall Street Journal / Washington …
1. Jeff Sessions now: briefly joined high school students in chanting "Lock her up." The … high school leadership summit in Washington when he joined the now: student-led chant. (CNN)
… assistance to soybean farmers, dairy farmers, pork producers, and others. now: Hours before the announcement, Trump tweeted that "Tariffs are the greatest!" (Washington Post / …
… capped his tweet off with: "They definitely don't want Trump!" now: He offered no evidence to support his claims. (Reuters / The removed: Hill)now: Hill / Washington Post)
… believe Moscow has compromising information the president. Among Republicans, 70% now: don't believe there is compromising information. 52% of voters say Trump's …
… the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Russia tried to help removed: elect him.now: him get elected. Trump also told reporters "no," he doesn't believe Russia was …
… Trump. 35% of voters don't believe Moscow has compromising information now: on the president. Among Republicans, 70% believe there is compromising information. …
… possible replacements for Sarah Huckabee Sanders is starting to emerge, removed: who saysnow: despite her saying she has no plans to step down. At the top …
… released documents prove the Justice Department and FBI "misled the removed: courts"now: Court" as a "pretext to SPY on the Trump Team." Trump, …
… witnesses expected to testify in the Paul Manafort trial. Judge removed: T.S.now: T. S. Ellis approved Robert Mueller's request and ordered that the names …
The Senate Intelligence Committee now: last year requested now: details on any financial transactions removed: onnow: by Maria Butina and Alexander Torshin that banks deemed to be …
poll/ 56% of voters disapprove of removed: Trumpnow: Trump's doubting the U.S. intelligence community's conclusions that Russia tried to …
… former Playboy model who said she had an affair with removed: him.now: Trump. Trump tweeted that it's "inconceivable that a lawyer would tape …
… the taped conversation he had with Michael Cohen in September removed: 2016now: 2016, in which they discussed payments to an ex-Playboy model. (CNN)
… the former prostitution mogul who went to prison after being removed: tiednow: linked to former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. now: When Davis ran for New York governor in removed: 2010 andnow: 2010, her campaign manager was Andrew Miller, who was subpoenaed by …
… Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials removed: who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier …
… country is no longer a nuclear threat and that the removed: crisesnow: crisis had been "largely solved." North Koreans have canceled meetings, asked …
… Justice Department released a previously classified application to wiretap Carter removed: Page showingnow: Page, which shows that "the FBI believes Page has been the subject of … and influence the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election." removed: The government monitorednow: According to the removed: former Trump campaign adviser under thenow: October 2016 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act removed: and according to the October 2016 application, the FBI believed "the Russian government's efforts are being …
… claimed the released documents prove the Justice Department and FBI removed: "misleadnow: "misled the courts" as a "pretext to SPY on the Trump …
… position on whether he believes the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion removed: on Russian election meddling.now: that Russia interfered in the election. Instead, Trump deflected and placed blame on Obama, removed: askingnow: asking: "Why didn't he do something about it? Why didn't he …
removed: {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1021158915206152193 %} 4/ Trump renewed his call to end the Robert Mueller … being a Russian agent, as evidence that the investigation is now: both "a fraud and a hoax." (Politico / Washington Post)
… to testify in the Paul Manafort trial. Judge T.S. Ellis removed: grantednow: approved Robert Mueller's request and ordered that the names of removed: thosenow: the five prospective witnesses be made removed: public. Judge Ellis also ordered Mueller to provide Manafort's attorneys withnow: public, as well as the names of removed: thenow: all 30 prospective witnesses for the removed: trial, whichnow: trial. The trial was delayed until July 31. (ABC News / CNBC / …
… be released. Butina was charged in federal court last week removed: and accused of acting as a Russian agent "for the purpose of … Russian billionaire "with deep ties to the Russian Presidential Administration." now: While Nikolaev has never met Trump, removed: but his son, who is studying in the U.S., volunteered for … was spotted at the Trump International Hotel in Washington during removed: Trump'snow: the inauguration. (New York Times / Washington Post)
… Iran would result in the "mother of all wars." Trump removed: responded in kind,now: responded, informing Rouhani to "NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN" …
Removed: poll/ 50% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of his meeting with Putin, while 33% approve. (Washington Post)
1. Trump suggested that removed: there could be consequences for Michael Cohen now: could face consequences for recording a discussion they had two months before the …
2. Trump's removed: lawyers, however,now: lawyers waived his attorney-client privilege regarding the taped conversation he had … 2016 in which they discussed payments to an ex-Playboy model. removed: The government now has access to it as part of New York's probe into Cohen. (CNN)
4. Robert Mueller wants to subpoena Kristin Davis, removed: anow: the former prostitution mogul who went to prison after being tied … Roger Stone worked for her campaign pro bono. Miller is now: also a former Stone aide. (TMZ / New York Times)
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6. GOP lawmaker Jason Spencer screamed the n-word multiple times, portrayed a racist caricature of a Chinese tourist in order to take up-skirt photos of a suspected terrorist's burka, and threatened to cut off the penises of suspected terrorists during the latest episode of Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America?" In a post-credits scene titled, "A Message to Terrorists from …
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6. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke dismissed the benefits of national monuments, instead focusing on the value of logging, ranching and energy development that could be unlocked if their designations were changed. In April, President Trump signed an executive order instructing Zinke to review 27 national monuments established over a period of 21 years. (Washington Post)
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7. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke dismissed the benefits of national monuments, instead focusing on the value of logging, ranching and energy development that could be unlocked if their designations were changed. In April, President Trump signed an executive order instructing Zinke to review 27 national monuments established over a period of 21 years. (Washington Post)
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7. John Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier this month. The White House removed the trio, in what one administration official described as a "purge." (Daily Beast)
8. removed: John Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier this month. The White House removed the trio, in what one administration official described as a "purge." (Daily Beast) 9. Trump has complained privately about the lack of progress on … testing facility that Trump promised would be destroyed. (Washington Post) removed: 10. Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of James Comey, former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and other Obama-era national security officials who have criticized him. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump believed that the former officials "politicized" their positions by accusing him of inappropriate contact with Russia. (Bloomberg / Politico)
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Check back soon. More updates on the way, including news about Michael Cohen, Maria Butina, and Rand Paul.
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9. Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of James Comey, former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and other Obama-era national security officials who have criticized him. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump believed that the former officials "politicized" their positions by accusing him of inappropriate contact with Russia. (Bloomberg / Politico)
… claimed the released documents prove the Justice Department and FBI removed: "mislednow: "mislead the courts" as a "pretext to SPY on the Trump …
… least 12 audio tapes from Cohen were released to federal removed: investigators and prosecutors. The tapes were seized by the FBI in the … Karen McDougal violated federal campaign finance laws. (The Guardian / now: Politico / The Hill)
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7. John Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier this month. The White House removed the trio, in what one administration official described as a "purge." (Daily Beast)
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7. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke dismissed the benefits of national monuments, instead focusing on the value of logging, ranching and energy development that could be unlocked if their designations were changed. In April, President Trump signed an executive order instructing Zinke to review 27 national monuments established over a period of 21 years. (Washington Post)
8. now: John Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier this month. The White House removed the trio, in what one administration official described as a "purge." (Daily Beast) 9. Trump has complained privately about the lack of progress on North Korea, despite publicly declaring that the country is no longer a nuclear threat and that the crises had been "largely solved." North Koreans have canceled meetings, asked for more money, failed to maintain communication, and haven't demolished a missile-engine testing facility that Trump promised would be destroyed. (Washington Post) 10. Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of James Comey, …
… names of the 30 prospective witnesses for the trial, which removed: is scheduled to begin this week.now: was delayed until July 31. (ABC News / CNBC / removed: CNN)now: CNN / Washington Post)
1. Brett Kavanaugh suggested several years ago that the unanimous SCOTUS decision that forced Richard Nixon to turn over the Watergate tapes may have been wrongly decided. In a 1999 transcript, Kavanaugh asked, "Should U.S. v. Nixon be overruled on the ground that the case was a nonjusticiable intrabranch dispute? Maybe so." He also said, "Nixon took away the power …
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1. Trump suggested that there could be consequences for Michael Cohen for recording a discussion they had two months before the 2016 election about paying a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with him. Trump tweeted that it's "inconceivable that a lawyer would tape a client," calling it both "totally unheard of and perhaps illegal." New York …
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2. GOP lawmaker Jason Spencer screamed the n-word multiple times, portrayed a racist caricature of a Chinese tourist in order to take up-skirt photos of a suspected terrorist's burka, and threatened to cut off the penises of suspected terrorists during the latest episode of Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America?" In a post-credits scene titled, "A Message to Terrorists from …
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7. John Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier this month. The White House removed the trio, in what one administration official described as a "purge." (Daily Beast)
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3. John Kelly signed off on an effort to remove three officials who were loyal to Scott Pruitt after the EPA secretary resigned earlier this month. The White House removed the trio, in what one administration official described as a "purge." (Daily Beast)
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8. Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of James Comey, former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and other Obama-era national security officials who have criticized him. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump believed that the former officials "politicized" their positions by accusing him of inappropriate contact with Russia. (Bloomberg / Politico)
… discussed payments to Karen McDougal, the former Playboy model who removed: said she had an affair with Trump. removed: Prosecutors wantnow: In the September 2016 conversation at Trump Tower, Cohen told Trump that American Media Inc., the publisher of the National Enquirer, had bought the rights to removed: know if Cohen's effortsnow: McDougal's story about her affair with Trump for for $150,000 in August 2016. Cohen suggested that they acquire the rights to removed: limit negative stories aboutnow: McDougal's story themselves and Trump removed: during the campaign violated federal campaign finance laws.now: asked how to proceed and whether he should write a check. The FBI seized the recording during the raid on Cohen's … the tape, but said the payment was ultimately never made. now: Prosecutors want to know if Cohen's efforts to limit negative stories about Trump during the campaign violated federal campaign finance laws. When informed about the recording today, Trump responded: "I can't believe Michael would do this to me." (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Wall Street Journal / Washington Post / CNN)
⏪ WTF removed: Rewind:now: REWIND: Four days before the 2016 removed: election. Thenow: election, it was first reported that the company that owns the National Enquirer now: had paid McDougal $150,000 for her story about a Trump affair … an affair with Trump was "totally untrue." (Wall Street Journal) now: In April 2018, the FBI raided Cohen's office, seizing his computers and phones. Cohen was known to have sometimes recorded conversations and store them as digital files. (Washington Post)
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2. Starting August 1, Americans can legally download plans for 3-D printable guns. These "ghost guns" don't have serial numbers and are untraceable. (CNN)
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2. Republican lawmakers backed down from reinstating sanctions on Chinese telecom firm ZTE, allowing Trump's personal favor to Chinese President Xi Jinping to remain in place. ZTE was found guilty in 2016 of violating American sanctions on Iran and North Korea. (Bloomberg / Reuters / New York Times) 3. The Department of Defense estimated that between 5,000 to 7,000 service …
removed: 3.now: 5. A Russian company cited a decision by Trump's Supreme Court …
removed: 4.now: 6. Mitch McConnell threatened to delay Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until …
removed: 5.now: 7. Scott Pruitt's staff tried to protect him from formaldehyde exposure …
… a conversation with Trump two months before the presidential election removed: discussingnow: in which they discussed payments to Karen McDougal, the former Playboy model who said …
… the National Enquirer paid McDougal $150,000 for her story about removed: an withnow: a Trump affair a decade ago, but then didn't publish the … the remainder of the campaign. At the time, Hope Hicks removed: said,now: said of the agreement, "We have no knowledge of any of removed: this" agreement,now: this," adding that McDougal's claim removed: ofnow: that she had an affair with Trump was "totally untrue." (Wall Street Journal)
… FBI reopened the Hillary Clinton email investigation 11 days before now: the election because they were focused on investigating the Trump campaign's connections to Russia, according to the removed: FBI's Inspector General report.now: report of the Justice Department's inspector general. In late September 2016, FBI agents learned about a new batch of Clinton emails from the laptop of former removed: Congressmannow: congressman Anthony Weiner, who was under investigation for sexting a minor … was evidently overwhelmed with the urgency of the Trump-Russia investigation now: so that management lapses and communication breakdowns caused a monthlong delay in looking into the new Clinton removed: email.now: emails. Nine days after announcing he was reopening the probe, James Comey said the FBI found nothing in the new removed: emailnow: emails to change the original July decision against bringing charges. (The …
2. Starting August removed: 1st,now: 1, Americans can legally download plans for 3-D printable guns. These …
… 16 Russian individuals or companies indicted by Robert Mueller. It removed: paidnow: is charged with paying $1.25 million a month to the Internet Research Agency to removed: interferernow: interfere with the 2016 election. (Washington Post)
… health dangers from the same chemical. Staff at the EPA removed: organizednow: arranged for Pruitt's new office desk to be removed: airnow: aired out in a warehouse so he wouldn't have to breathe …
… After this suspicious meeting, he sang the Russian strongman's praises removed: atnow: during a news conference at which he said he viewed Putin’s …
2. Starting August 1st, Americans can legally download plans for 3-D printable guns. These "ghost guns" don't have serial numbers and are untraceable. (CNN)
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3. Starting August 1st, Americans can legally download plans for 3-D printable guns. These "ghost guns" don't have serial numbers and are untraceable. (CNN)
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3. A Russian company cited a decision by Trump's Supreme Court nominee arguing that the charges against the firm should be thrown out. The ruling by Brett Kavanaugh prohibited foreigners from contributing to candidates or political parties, but it did not rule out donations or expenditures on independent advocacy campaigns. Concord Management and Consulting is one of 16 Russian individuals …
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4. A Russian company cited a decision by Trump's Supreme Court nominee arguing that the charges against the firm should be thrown out. The ruling by Brett Kavanaugh prohibited foreigners from contributing to candidates or political parties, but it did not rule out donations or expenditures on independent advocacy campaigns. Concord Management and Consulting is one of 16 Russian individuals …
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4. Mitch McConnell threatened to delay Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until just before the midterms to keep vulnerable red-state Democrats off the campaign trail if Democrats keep pushing for access to related documents. (Politico)
5. removed: Mitch McConnell threatened to delay Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote until just before the midterms to keep vulnerable red-state Democrats off the campaign trail if Democrats keep pushing for access to related documents. (Politico) 6. Scott Pruitt's staff tried to protect him from formaldehyde exposure …
1. The Interior Department's internal watchdog is investigating whether Ryan Zinke violated conflict of interest laws for his role in a real estate deal with Halliburton chairman David Lesar. (Reuters / Politico)
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1. Robert Mueller released an itemized list of more than 500 pieces of evidence prosecutors are considering using against Paul Manafort, who has been charged with a number of financial crimes, including bank fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors are using the items to demonstrate expensive purchases Manafort made with money he attempted to hide from U.S. authorities after working for …
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2. The Trump administration plans to strip the Endangered Species Act of provisions that extend protections to species in decline regardless of whether they are listed as endangered or threatened. (Washington Post)
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2. The Interior Department's internal watchdog is investigating whether Ryan Zinke violated conflict of interest laws for his role in a real estate deal with Halliburton chairman David Lesar. (Reuters / Politico)
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3. The White House withdrew the nomination of Ryan Bounds to serve on the 9th Circuit appeals court after Republicans realized they didn't have the votes needed. As an undergraduate at Stanford, Bounds ridiculed multiculturalism and groups concerned with racial issues. (Politico / Washington Post)
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3. The Trump administration plans to strip the Endangered Species Act of provisions that extend protections to species in decline regardless of whether they are listed as endangered or threatened. (Washington Post)
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4. Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, saying he was "not thrilled" by the rate hikes, which he argues will put the U.S. at a "disadvantage" and implied that the moves could hurt his efforts to increase economic growth. (CNBC / New York Times)
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4. The White House withdrew the nomination of Ryan Bounds to serve on the 9th Circuit appeals court after Republicans realized they didn't have the votes needed. As an undergraduate at Stanford, Bounds ridiculed multiculturalism and groups concerned with racial issues. (Politico / Washington Post)
5. now: Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, saying he was "not thrilled" by the rate hikes, which he argues will put the U.S. at a "disadvantage" and implied that the moves could hurt his efforts to increase economic growth. (CNBC / New York Times) 6. Devin Nunes spent nearly $15,000 in political donations on Boston …
… verbal agreements" on issues in the Middle East and nuclear removed: proliferation, but seniornow: proliferation. Senior U.S. military now: leaders, however, have little to no information about what the two leaders discussed or agreed to. removed: Although details fromnow: (Washington Post / The Guardian) 4/ Trump invited Putin to visit the White House this fall for a second summit despite his removed: first summit withnow: advisers struggling to ascertain what Trump and Putin removed: remain unclear,now: agreed to. Earlier in the day, Trump removed: has already tweeted that he is now: already looking "forward to our second meeting so we can start implementing some of the many things discussed." Sarah Huckabee Sanders removed: confirmednow: then tweeted that Trump now: had asked now: National Security Adviser John removed: Bolton, national security advisor,now: Bolton to invite removed: Putin to Washington for a second summit this fall. (Washington Postnow: Putin, adding, the "discussions are already underway." (New York Times / removed: The Guardiannow: Bloomberg / removed: Bloomberg)now: Associated Press)
3. now: The White House withdrew the nomination of Ryan Bounds to serve on the 9th Circuit appeals court after Republicans realized they didn't have the votes needed. As an undergraduate at Stanford, Bounds ridiculed multiculturalism and groups concerned with racial issues. (Politico / Washington Post) 4. Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, saying …
removed: 4.now: 5. Devin Nunes spent nearly $15,000 in political donations on Boston …
… that the Robert Mueller investigation is a witch hunt, saying now: that "I see no evidence that it is" and that "I …
… could refer the findings to the state attorney general or now: to a district attorney. Trump's tax returns could possibly be revealed …
… intelligence community's conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 elections. removed: And,now: And 61% are very or somewhat concerned about Russia interfering in …
… for his role in a real estate deal with Halliburton removed: Chairmannow: chairman David Lesar. (Reuters / Politico)
… some of the same issues as the New York attorney removed: genera'snow: general's lawsuit: campaign finance violations, self-dealing, and illegal coordination with the …
… we can start implementing some of the many things discussed." now: Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that Trump asked John Bolton, national security advisor, to invite Putin to Washington for a second summit this fall. (Washington Post / The removed: Guardian)now: Guardian / Bloomberg)
… has been held only three times in the past 30 removed: days. In the past 30 days, there were on-camera briefingsnow: days: on June 18, June 25, and July 2. (CNN Money)
… Mueller's office spent almost 90 minutes in a sealed court removed: proceeding.now: proceeding. It is not clear what Wednesday's closed-door proceeding were about, …
… today, the "daily" White House press briefing has been held now: only three times removed: on-camera briefings in the past 30 days. In the past 30 days, there were now: on-camera briefings on June 18, June 25, and July 2. (CNN …
2. Lawyers for a former Roger Stone associate and at least five prosecutors from Mueller's office spent almost 90 minutes in a sealed court proceeding. It is not clear what Wednesday's closed-door proceeding were about, but Andrew Miller's attorneys have been fighting a grand jury subpoena. (Talking Points Memo / CNN)
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2. A federal judge denied Paul Manafort's to suppress evidence seized by the FBI from his home as part of Robert Mueller's ongoing Russia probe. Manafort's lawyers claimed the search warrant was overly broad and unconstitutional. (Reuters)
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3. Lawyers for a former Roger Stone associate and at least five prosecutors from Mueller's office spent almost 90 minutes in a sealed court proceeding. It is not clear what Wednesday's closed-door proceeding were about, but Andrew Miller's attorneys have been fighting a grand jury subpoena. (Talking Points Memo / CNN)
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4. Two American conservatives helped launch the Macedonia pro-Trump "fake news" websites sites in 2016 that used spammy misinformation techniques go viral on social media. (BuzzFeed News)
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4. Trump loyalists at the Department of Veterans Affairs are trying to purge or reassign staff perceived to be disloyal to Trump ahead of the confirmation of Robert Wilkie. More than a dozen career civil servants have been moved from the leadership group at VA headquarters and reassigned to lower-visibility roles. (Washington Post)
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5. Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from Russia. Cambridge Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of Americans. (CNN Money)
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5. Two American conservatives helped launch the Macedonia pro-Trump "fake news" websites sites in 2016 that used spammy misinformation techniques go viral on social media. (BuzzFeed News)
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6. Eric and Trump Jr. cost taxpayers nearly $250,000 in Secret Service protection for two business trips. In February 2017, the two traveled together to Dubai to open a golf club under the Trump brand. Eric also traveled to the Dominican Republic in February 2017 to potentially relaunch a Trump resort. (Politico)
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6. Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from Russia. Cambridge Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of Americans. (CNN Money)
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7. Trump's military parade will cost nearly as much as the "tremendously expensive" canceled military exercises with South Korea that Trump once said cost "a fortune." The parade is expected to cost approximately $12 million. (CNN)
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7. Eric and Trump Jr. cost taxpayers nearly $250,000 in Secret Service protection for two business trips. In February 2017, the two traveled together to Dubai to open a golf club under the Trump brand. Eric also traveled to the Dominican Republic in February 2017 to potentially relaunch a Trump resort. (Politico)
8. now: Trump's military parade will cost nearly as much as the "tremendously expensive" canceled military exercises with South Korea that Trump once said cost "a fortune." The parade is expected to cost approximately $12 million. (CNN) 9. Until today, the "daily" White House press briefing has been …
Removed: 3/ Democrats are calling for Trump's interpreter during his private meeting with Putin to testify before Congress. "I'm calling for a hearing with the U.S. interpreter who was present during President Trump's meeting with Putin to uncover what they discussed privately," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tweeted. Rep. Joe Kennedy echoed Shaheen's calls: "And that was only what we saw on live …
Removed: 4/ Trump questioned why NATO should come to the defense of smaller alliance members like Montenegro if it came under attack. "Montenegro is a tiny country with very strong people," Trump said when asked whether the U.S. would come to the country's defense. "They're very aggressive people. They may get aggressive, and congratulations you're in World War III." The only …
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2. Trump loyalists at the Department of Veterans Affairs are trying to purge or reassign staff perceived to be disloyal to Trump ahead of the confirmation of Robert Wilkie. More than a dozen career civil servants have been moved from the leadership group at VA headquarters and reassigned to lower-visibility roles. (Washington Post)
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2. Lawyers for a former Roger Stone associate and at least five prosecutors from Mueller's office spent almost 90 minutes in a sealed court proceeding. It is not clear what Wednesday's closed-door proceeding were about, but Andrew Miller's attorneys have been fighting a grand jury subpoena. (Talking Points Memo / CNN)
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3. Two American conservatives helped launch the Macedonia pro-Trump "fake news" websites sites in 2016 that used spammy misinformation techniques go viral on social media. (BuzzFeed News)
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3. Trump loyalists at the Department of Veterans Affairs are trying to purge or reassign staff perceived to be disloyal to Trump ahead of the confirmation of Robert Wilkie. More than a dozen career civil servants have been moved from the leadership group at VA headquarters and reassigned to lower-visibility roles. (Washington Post)
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4. Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from Russia. Cambridge Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of Americans. (CNN Money)
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4. Two American conservatives helped launch the Macedonia pro-Trump "fake news" websites sites in 2016 that used spammy misinformation techniques go viral on social media. (BuzzFeed News)
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5. Eric and Trump Jr. cost taxpayers nearly $250,000 in Secret Service protection for two business trips. In February 2017, the two traveled together to Dubai to open a golf club under the Trump brand. Eric also traveled to the Dominican Republic in February 2017 to potentially relaunch a Trump resort. (Politico)
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5. Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from Russia. Cambridge Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of Americans. (CNN Money)
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6. The "daily" White House press briefing has been held three times on-camera briefings in the past 30 days until today. In the past 30 days, there were briefings on June 18, June 25, and July 2. In between, there were also a few off-camera "gaggles," typically aboard Air Force One. (CNN Money)
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6. Eric and Trump Jr. cost taxpayers nearly $250,000 in Secret Service protection for two business trips. In February 2017, the two traveled together to Dubai to open a golf club under the Trump brand. Eric also traveled to the Dominican Republic in February 2017 to potentially relaunch a Trump resort. (Politico)
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8. Until today, the "daily" White House press briefing has been held three times on-camera briefings in the past 30 days. In the past 30 days, there were briefings on June 18, June 25, and July 2. (CNN Money)
1/ Trump said now: "no," he does not believe removed: that Russia is still targeting the U.S. with efforts to undermine … democracy." Coats described Russia as one of the "worst offenders." now: Sarah Sanders said the Russian "threat still exists" and that Trump was saying "no" to answering more questions. Intelligence officials in the U.S. and U.K. also believe Russia … the World Cup and the Trump-Putin Helsinki summit have ended. removed: Trump added: "No president has been as tough as I have been on Russia. I think President Putin knows that better than anyone. Better than the media." (Reuters / removed: CNN)now: CNN / New York Times / Los Angeles Times)
… Trump attempted to backtrack and spin his statements that he removed: had misspokennow: mispoke and meant to say "I don't see any reason why …
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5/ The Justice Department added a second charge against Russian national Maria Butina, who was charged on Monday with conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government. A federal grand jury indicted Butina on Tuesday on new charges of acting as an unregistered foreign agent of the Kremlin since at least 2015. Butina was arrested on Sunday because …
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5/ The woman charged with secretly acting as a Russian intelligence official offered "sex in exchange" for influence at "a special interest organization" the FBI referred to as a "gun rights organization." Prosecutors argue that Butina "engaged in a yearslong conspiracy to work covertly in the U.S. as an undeclared agent of the Russian federation to advance the interests of …
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poll/ 68% of Americans consider Russia either unfriendly or an enemy of the United States, a 9% increase from last year (59%). (NBC News / SurveyMonkey)
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poll/ 54% of voters from 48 Republican-held congressional districts said Republicans are "more corrupt" than Democrats, compared with 46% who said Democrats are "more corrupt." (Politico) poll/ 41% of adults overall think the Senate should confirm Trump's Supreme Court pick while 36% opposed it. 71% of Republicans, meanwhile, support the confirmation compared to 17% of Democrats. (Politico) poll/ 28% of …
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2. Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from Russia. Cambridge Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of Americans. (CNN Money)
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2. Trump loyalists at the Department of Veterans Affairs are trying to purge or reassign staff perceived to be disloyal to Trump ahead of the confirmation of Robert Wilkie. More than a dozen career civil servants have been moved from the leadership group at VA headquarters and reassigned to lower-visibility roles. (Washington Post) 3. Two American conservatives helped launch the …
removed: 3.now: 6. The "daily" White House press briefing has been held three now: times on-camera briefings in the past 30 removed: days. The most recent briefing wasnow: days until today. In the past 30 days, there were briefings on now: June 18, June 25, and July removed: 2, more than two weeks ago.now: 2. In between, there were also a few off-camera "gaggles," typically aboard Air Force One. (CNN Money)
2. Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from removed: Russia.now: Russia. Cambridge Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of …
… comes less than 24 hours after Trump attempted to backtrack now: and spin his statements that he had misspoken and meant to … it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the election. Trump removed: promised:now: promised "big results" and "many positive things." (Washington Post / New …
… for his meeting with congressional leaders yesterday, part of which removed: read,now: read "I have on numerous occasions noted our intelligence findings that …
3/ Democrats are calling for Trump's removed: translatornow: interpreter during his private meeting with Putin to testify before Congress. …
… National Committee has been trying and failing for months to removed: servenow: notify Jared Kushner removed: with a lawsuitnow: that it is suing him and others for removed: alleged collusionnow: allegedly colluding with the Russians to removed: alternow: meddle in the 2016 election. The Secret Service has turned away DNC …
… Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data set was accessed from Russia. Cambridge removed: Analyticnow: Analytica had gathered data on tens of millions of Americans. (CNN …
4. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said there's "a rising chorus of concern" from business over Trump's tariffs and that "countries that have gone in a more protectionist direction have done worse." (CNBC)
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4. The federal government spent more than $65,000 at Trump's Turnberry golf club and resort in Scotland during his visit to the UK. (The Scotsman)
5. now: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said there's "a rising chorus of concern" from business over Trump's tariffs and that "countries that have gone in a more protectionist direction have done worse." (CNBC) 6. The White House's mid-year budget projections see the federal deficit …
1/ Trump removed: callednow: backtracked and tried to spin his removed: meeting with Putin "even better" than his "great meeting with NATO" allies while blamingnow: Helsinki summit comments. Reading from prepared remarks, Trump claimed he misspoke yesterday and meant to say "I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the removed: media for being "rude" and "going Crazy!"now: election. Trump also said "I accept" the intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, but it "could be other people also." Trump asserted that "Russia's actions had no impact at all" on the election outcome. During yesterday's news conference, Trump said he doesn't "see any reason" why Russia would have meddled during the last removed: election, blamingnow: election. Prior to that, Trump blamed the U.S. for acting with "foolishness and stupidity" toward Russia … 2016 presidential election. Instead, Trump said he believed Putin's denial. now: (Bloomberg / CNBC / Wall Street Journal / New York Times / Washington Post) 2/ Trump tweeted that his meeting with Putin was "even better" than his "great meeting with NATO" allies while blaming the media for being "rude" and "going Crazy!" (Washington Post / Bloomberg / Reuters)
Removed: 2/ Trump tried to clarify his Helsinki summit comments, saying "I accept" the intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election but it "could be other people also." Reading from prepared remarks, Trump said he misspoke yesterday and meant to say "I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the election. He also …
1/ Trump removed: backtracked and tried to spin his Helsinki summit comments, saying he misspoke and meant to say "I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the election while he read from prepared remarks. Trump also said "I accept" the intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, but added that it "could be other people also" and claimed that "Russia's actions had no impact at all" on the outcome. Yesterday, Trump said he doesn't "see any reason" why Russia would meddle during the last election, blaming the U.S. for acting with "foolishness and stupidity" toward Russia in the past, and rejecting the consensus of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. Instead, Trump said he believed Putin's denial. (Bloomberg / CNBC / Wall Street Journal / New York Times / Washington Post) {% twitter https://twitter.com/ReutersPolitics/status/1019288124181139462 %} 2/ Trump tweeted thatnow: called his meeting with Putin "even better" than his "great meeting … while blaming the media for being "rude" and "going Crazy!" now: During yesterday's news conference, Trump said he doesn't "see any reason" why Russia would have meddled during the last election, blaming the U.S. for acting with "foolishness and stupidity" toward Russia in the past. Trump also rejected the consensus of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. Instead, Trump said he believed Putin's denial. (Washington Post / Bloomberg / Reuters)
Paul Ryan would consider additional sanctions on Russia, saying now: that "Russia is a menacing government that does not share our …
now: 2/ Trump tried to clarify his Helsinki summit comments, saying "I accept" the intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election but it "could be other people also." Reading from prepared remarks, Trump said he misspoke yesterday and meant to say "I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the election. He also claimed "Russia's actions had no impact at all" on the election outcome. (Bloomberg / CNBC / Wall Street Journal) {% twitter https://twitter.com/ReutersPolitics/status/1019288124181139462 %} 3/ Obama on Trump: "Those in power seek to undermine every institution or norm that gives democracy meaning." Obama, delivering removed: a speech to commemorate the now: 2018 Nelson removed: Mandela,now: Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg, warned that "strongman politics are ascending suddenly, whereby elections, some …
… who give them $5,000 or more. Critics said the measure removed: will increases the likelihood of illegal donations of "dark money" from …
… Baby" blimp is coming to America for a nationwide tour removed: with starting in August. (NBC News)
… in 2019. Previous estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office removed: forceastednow: forecasted the deficit to near $1 trillion in 2019, but not …
1/ Trump removed: callednow: backtracked and tried to spin his removed: meeting with Putin "even better" than his "great meeting with NATO" alliesnow: Helsinki summit comments, saying he misspoke and meant to say "I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the election while removed: blamingnow: he read from prepared remarks. Trump also said "I accept" the removed: media for being "rude"now: intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, but added that it "could be other people also" and removed: "going Crazy!" During yesterday's news conference,now: claimed that "Russia's actions had no impact at all" on the outcome. Yesterday, Trump said he doesn't "see any reason" why Russia would … for acting with "foolishness and stupidity" toward Russia in the removed: past. Trump also rejectednow: past, and rejecting the consensus of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. Instead, Trump said he believed Putin's denial. now: (Bloomberg / CNBC / Wall Street Journal) {% twitter https://twitter.com/ReutersPolitics/status/1019288124181139462 %} 2/ Trump tweeted that his meeting with Putin "even better" than his "great meeting with NATO" allies while blaming the media for being "rude" and "going Crazy!" (Washington Post / Bloomberg / Reuters)
removed: 2/ Trump tried to clarify his Helsinki summit comments, saying "I accept" the intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election but it "could be other people also." Reading from prepared remarks, Trump said he misspoke yesterday and meant to say "I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be Russia" that interfered in the election. He also claimed "Russia's actions had no impact at all" on the election outcome. (Bloomberg / CNBC / Wall Street Journal) {% twitter https://twitter.com/ReutersPolitics/status/1019288124181139462 %} 3/ Obama on Trump: "Those in power seek to undermine … that gives democracy meaning." Obama, delivering a speech to commemorate now: the Nelson Mandela, warned that "strongman politics are ascending suddenly, whereby …
… in 2019. Previous estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office removed: forecastednow: forceasted the deficit to near $1 trillion in 2019, but not …
… the intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 removed: election. He alsonow: election but it "could be other people also." Reading from prepared remarks, Trump said he now: misspoke yesterday and meant to say removed: he saw nonow: "I don't see any reason why it removed: would notnow: wouldn't be removed: Russianow: Russia" that interfered in the election. removed: (Bloomberg)now: He also claimed "Russia's actions had no impact at all" on the election outcome. (Bloomberg / CNBC / Wall Street Journal)
… that gives democracy meaning." Obama, delivering a speech to commemorate removed: the Nelson Mandela, warned that "strongman politics are ascending suddenly, whereby …
… in 2019. Previous estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office removed: forceastednow: forecasted the deficit to near $1 trillion in 2019, but not …
… fist-bumped Recep Erdogan and said he "does things the right removed: way."now: way." The Turkish president is a strongman, purging his critics while …
Removed: Paul Ryan: "Russia is not our ally" and the U.S. must be "focused on holding Russia accountable." (The Guardian)
… and objective intelligence in support of our national security." The now: comment from the director of national removed: intelligence's commentnow: intelligence came following Trump's refusal to back the U.S. intelligence community's … the U.S. 2016 election. Aboard Air Force One, Trump tweeted now: that he had confidence in his own intelligence officials, saying "I have GREAT …
… games, he gives Putin a propaganda win he desperately needs." now: And, John McCain called Trump's appearance "tragic" and "one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory." (CNN / ABC removed: News)now: News / Politico) Paul Ryan: "Russia is not our ally" and the U.S. must be "focused on holding Russia accountable." (The Guardian) Mitch McConnell: "The Russians are not our friends. And I entirely believe the assessment of our intelligence community." (The Hill)
Removed: 4/ Trump called Robert Mueller's probe "ridiculous" and "a disaster for our country" during his press conference with Putin. "Getting along with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing," Trump said. "I think the world wants to see us get along." Prior to meeting with Putin, Trump called Mueller's probe a "rigged witch hunt." On Friday, Dan Coats, …
… Democratic emails. Instead, he blamed blaming Democrats for "bad defenses" now: and for getting hacked during the 2016 campaign. (Washington Post)
Hannity will interview Trump following his summit with removed: Putin.now: Putin, and their discussion will air Monday night of Fox News. …
… "will continue to provide unvarnished and objective intelligence in support removed: offnow: of our national security." The director of national intelligence's comment removed: comenow: came following Trump's refusal to back the U.S. intelligence community's assessment removed: thenow: that Russia meddled in the U.S. 2016 election. Aboard Air Force …
… Americans to "vote out the sell-outs" in the GOP and removed: assertingnow: asserted that "the Russians have something on the president." (Associated Press …
… along." Prior to meeting with Putin, Trump called Mueller's probe removed: is a "rigged witch hunt." On Friday, Dan Coats, the director … red again" from cyberattacks by Russia and other nations" and removed: that "the digital infrastructure that serves this country is literally under …
… temporarily halted deportations of families who were recently reunited after removed: they being separated by the Trump administration. The ACLU asked that …
… Trump has already raised more than $88 million for his removed: re-electionnow: reelection campaign over the last year and a half. The sum …
… Russian relations. The Russian foreign ministry responded to Trump's tweet removed: with:now: with "We agree." (New York Times / Washington Post / Reuters …
… summit with Putin. and their discussion will air Monday night removed: ofnow: on Fox News. Trump will also sit down with Tucker Carlson, removed: whichnow: who will air now: the interview on his show Tuesday night. (The Hill / Fox News)
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2/ Dan Coats: "We have been clear in our assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election," saying the intelligence community "will continue to provide unvarnished and objective intelligence in support off our national security." The director of national intelligence's comment come following Trump's refusal to back the U.S. intelligence community's assessment the Russia meddled in the U.S. 2016 election. …
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2/ GOP senators called the Trump-Putin press conference "bizarre," "flat-out wrong," "shameful" and a "missed opportunity" to hold Russia accountable for 2016 election meddling. Jeff Flake tweeted: "I never thought I would see the day when our American President would stand on the stage with the Russian President and place blame on the United States for Russian aggression." Lindsey Graham …
Senate Democratic leader Charles Schumer called Trump's comments "thoughtless, dangerous, and weak." House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, meanwhile, called on Americans to "vote out the sell-outs" in the GOP and asserted that "the Russians have something on the president." (Associated Press / Reuters / The Hill)
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3/ GOP senators called the Trump-Putin press conference "bizarre," "flat-out wrong," "shameful" and a "missed opportunity" to not hold Russia accountable for 2016 election meddling. Jeff Flake tweeted: "I never thought I would see the day when our American President would stand on the stage with the Russian President and place blame on the United States for Russian aggression." Lindsey …
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Former U.S. intelligence chiefs condemned Trump's comments during his news conference with Putin. Former C.I.A. director John Brennan called Trump's performance "nothing short of treasonous." (CNN)
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Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer called Trump's comments "thoughtless, dangerous, and weak." House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, meanwhile, called on Americans to "vote out the sell-outs" in the GOP and asserting that "the Russians have something on the president." (Associated Press / Reuters / The Hill)
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3/ Trump called Robert Mueller's probe "ridiculous" and "a disaster for our country" during his press conference with Putin. "Getting along with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing," Trump said. "I think the world wants to see us get along." Prior to meeting with Putin, Trump called Mueller's probe a "rigged witch hunt." On Friday, Dan Coats, …
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Former U.S. intelligence chiefs condemned Trump's comments during his news conference with Putin. Former C.I.A. Director John Brennan called Trump's performance "nothing short of treasonous." (CNN) 4/ Trump called Robert Mueller's probe "ridiculous" and "a disaster for our country" during his press conference with Putin. "Getting along with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing," Trump said. "I …
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Mueller has charged 32 people, including 26 Russians, since his May 2017 appointment. It's unlikely that 25 of the Russians will be arrested anytime soon. (Washington Post)
… fist-bumped Recep Erdogan and said he "does things the right removed: way."now: way." The Turkish president is a strongman, purging his critics while …
removed: 6/now: 5/ A federal judge temporarily halted deportations of families who were recently reunited after removed: they being separated by the Trump administration. The ACLU asked that …
… than 250 rent-stabilized apartments over the last three years as now: the Kushner removed: Cos.now: Companies converted one of its buildings into luxury condominiums. The sales …
… consolidate nearly three-quarters of U.S. households, will now go through now: a lengthy administrative process now: often viewed as a deal-killer. (Politico)
… spent roughly $700 billion to repurchase their own stock. When removed: accounting for inflation,now: inflation is accounted for, the reduction in worker pay is even steeper. The drop …
… Trump has already raised more than $88 million for his removed: re-electionnow: reelection campaign over the last year and a half. The sum …
… fist-bumped Recep Erdogan and said he "does things the right removed: way."now: way." The Turkish president is a strongman, purging his critics while …
1/ Trump now: rejected the consensus of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, saying he doesn't "see any reason why" Russia would have removed: interfered in the 2016 election becausenow: interfered, and that Putin "was extremely strong and powerful" in denying it during their summit in Helsinki. Trump's refusal to condemn Moscow removed: clashnow: clashed with the conclusions of U.S. intelligence agencies, and comes days …
… and email accounts, which they later released to the public. removed: (Dailynow: (Washington Post / New York Times / Daily Beast / BuzzFeed News / USA Today / Law & removed: Crime)now: Crime / ABC News / Politico)
Removed: Page 6: "ANTONOV, BADIN, YERMAKOV, LUKASHEV, and their co-conspirators targeted victims using a technique known as spearphishing to steal victim's passwords or otherwise gain access to their computers. Beginning by at least March 2016, the Conspirators targeted over 300 individuals affiliated with the Clinton Campaign, and DNC."
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2/ The White House ordered the FBI to give lawmakers more access to classified information about the informant used in 2016 to investigate possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. The director of national intelligence and the director of the FBI have tried to keep access to the classified documents tightly limited, but the files will now be made …
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2/ Top Democrats are calling on Trump to cancel his planned one-on-one meeting with Putin next week in the wake of the indictments against 12 Russian intelligence officials. “President Trump should cancel his meeting with Vladimir Putin until Russia takes demonstrable and transparent steps to prove that they won’t interfere in future elections,” said Chuck Schumer. Mark Warner, Jack Reed, …
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3/ Jared Kushner doesn't have the necessary security clearance required to review some of the government's most sensitive secrets. Until late May, Kushner had nearly unfettered access to highly classified intelligence, even though he only had interim security clearance while he waited for his background check to clear. Now, he has "top secret" clearance, but that level of clearance doesn't …
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3/ Trump said he won't rule out ceasing NATO military exercises in the Baltic States if Putin requests it during their upcoming meeting in Helsinki. Joint exercises involving 17 nations, including hundreds of U.S. troops and several warships, are currently underway in the Black Sea. If Trump chooses to pull the U.S. out of the military exercises, NATO allies could …
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4/ Trump said he won't rule out ceasing NATO military exercises in the Baltic States if Putin requests it during their upcoming meeting in Helsinki. Joint exercises involving 17 nations, including hundreds of U.S. troops and several warships, are currently underway in the Black Sea. If Trump chooses to pull the U.S. out of the military exercises, NATO allies could …
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4/ The White House ordered the FBI to give lawmakers more access to classified information about the informant used in 2016 to investigate possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. The director of national intelligence and the director of the FBI have tried to keep access to the classified documents tightly limited, but the files will now be made …
… the Conspirators, in addition to their spearphishing efforts, researched the now: DCCC and DNC computer networks to identify technical specifications and vulnerabilities."
… and email accounts, which they later released to the public. removed: (Department of Justice / Dailynow: (Daily Beast / BuzzFeed News / USA Today / Law & Crime) now: / ABC News / Politico)
… with The Sun as "fake news." (The Sun / Fox now: News / ABC News / NBC News) now: Trump’s comments on European immigration mirror white nationalist rhetoric. That argument — that immigration changes existing “culture” for the worse — is a staple of white nationalist rhetoric in the United States. (Washington Post)
… a report urging the agency to recover at least $341,000 removed: fromnow: spent by its former secretary Tom removed: Price. Price removed: spent the money on 20 trips that did not comply with federal removed: requirements, the department's inspector general found.now: requirements. Price was forced out last year following media reports of …
… warning of "potential for a serious criminal violation." The letter removed: was sent by the Acting Director and General Counsel for the Office of Government Ethics, and faulted Ross for what it said were various omissions and inaccurate statements submitted by Ross to the OGE over the last year. The letter also faulted Ross for shorting certain positions that "appear to …
… 16: "The Conspirators, posing as Guccifer 2.0, also communicated with removed: US.now: U.S. persons about the
… "knowingly and intentionally" conspired to "hack into the computers of removed: US.now: U.S. persons and entities responsible for the administration of 2016 removed: US.now: U.S. elections, such as state boards of elections, secretaries of state, and removed: US.now: U.S. companies that supplied software and other technology related to the administration of removed: US.now: U.S. elections."
… names, addresses, partial social security numbers, dates of birth, and removed: driver?snow: driver's license
… retains the right to hold detainees at GTMO indefinitely. When removed: Judge Thomas Hogannow: the judge asked now: the Justice removed: Departmentnow: Department's attorney removed: Ronald Wiltsie if, innow: if the removed: government's view,now: government thought the war could last 100 years, now: Ronald Wiltsie said, "Yes, we could hold them for 100 years if the conflict lasts 100 years." There are still 26 prisoners removed: at GTMO who remain removed: therenow: in GTMO without charge or trial, including the eight men represented in court on Wednesday, removed: andnow: all of whom have been held at the facility for between 10 and …
… service known as the GRU. They used a tactic called removed: "spearfishing"now: "spearphishing" to trick users into revealing their account information. They used …
… ceasing NATO military exercises in the Baltic States if Putin removed: requestednow: requests it during their upcoming meeting in Helsinki. Joint exercises involving …
… accounts, which they later released to the public. (Department of removed: Justice)now: Justice / Daily Beast / BuzzFeed News / USA Today / Law & Crime)
… which they later released to the public. (Department of Justice) now: / BuzzFeed News / USA Today / Law & Crime) Read the full, searchable text of the indictment. (Document Cloud)
… and Russia investigations during a joint House Judiciary and Oversight removed: committeenow: Committee hearing. Strzok labeled the Republican attacks against him "another victory … general discovered text messages critical of Trump that he exchanged now: during the 2016 campaign with Lisa Page, a senior FBI lawyer he was having an affair removed: with, during the 2016 campaign.now: with. Republicans and Trump charge that Strzok's text messages undermine the …
2/ Trump threatened NATO allies with "grave removed: consequences," warning alliance members that the U.S. could "go our own way"now: consequences" if they don't boost their military spending by removed: January.now: January, warning alliance members that otherwise the U.S. could "go our own way." Trump arrived late, hijacked a meeting in progress, and delivered …
… calling his threat to withdraw from the alliance "unnecessary" after removed: pressuringnow: he pressured members to increase their defense budgets "like they never have before." He offered no removed: specificsnow: specifics, and some leaders rejected his claim. Trump called himself a … each spend 2% of GDP on defense by 2024. French removed: Presidentnow: president Emmanuel removed: Macron,now: Macron said now: that "Trump never at any moment, either in public or in …
… children were "ineligible" for reunification because their parents failed background removed: checks,now: checks or had criminal records, or because of logistical issues, like having …
… consider whether an asylum seeker crossed the border illegally and removed: to take that into consideration when weighing their claim. The new …
… men in the military should expect to be sexually harassed. removed: Billnow: Her husband was ousted from Fox News for mishandling reports of sexual …
4/ The Trump administration reunited 57 of the 103 children under age 5 who were "eligible" to be reunited with their families. The remaining 46 children were "ineligible" for reunification because their parents failed background checks, had criminal records, or because of logistical issues, like having already been deported. (New York Times / Politico)
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4/ NATO allies dispute Trump's claim that they pledged to "substantially" raise their defense budgets, saying they simply reaffirmed their commitment to a 2014 deal to reach the 2% of GDP target by 2024. (BBC)
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5/ Thousands of asylum seekers will be turned away before they have an opportunity to plead their case in court under a new Trump administration policy. The new guidance instructs officers to reject asylum claims based on fears of gang and domestic violence. Officers will also consider whether an asylum seeker crossed the border illegally and to take that into …
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5/ The Trump administration reunited 57 of the 103 children under age 5 who were "eligible" to be reunited with their families. The remaining 46 children were "ineligible" for reunification because their parents failed background checks, had criminal records, or because of logistical issues, like having already been deported. (New York Times / Politico)
… own way" if they don't boost their military spending by removed: Janaury.now: January. Trump arrived late, hijacked a meeting in progress, and delivered …
… administration reunited 57 of the 103 children under age 5 now: who were "eligible" to be reunited with their families. The remaining …
… under a new Trump administration policy. The new guidance instructs removed: offersnow: officers to reject asylum claims based on fears of gang and …
… – the day Manafort's trial is set to begin. Mueller removed: recently asked for 150 blank subpoenas about a month ago. (The …
… to help review the government documents related to Judge Brett removed: Kavanaughnow: Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing. Rosenstein's email to the nation's 93 United States …
… the U.S. of a "gangster-like mindset" following the denuclearization negotiations. removed: Pompeo'snow: Pompeo described the talks as "productive." (CNN)
2. now: The Senate confirmed Brian Benczkowski to lead the Justice Department's Criminal Division despite concerns about his ties to a Russian bank run by oligarchs with close ties to Putin, which was also referenced in the Steele dossier. The 51-48 vote ended an 18-month delay in which the criminal division operated without a permanent leader. (NPR / Washington Post / CNN) 3. Trump pardoned the two Oregon cattle ranchers who were sentenced …
removed: 3.now: 4. Pfizer said it would delay drug price increases for no …
removed: 4.now: 5. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to Pyongyang last week …
1. Paul Manafort now: will be moved from the jail where he says removed: he isnow: he's being treated like a "VIP" removed: in jail, where he hasnow: with access to a phone, computer, private bathroom and shower, and does not … Regional Jail left him without adequate time to prepare for removed: trial.now: trial, but resisted being moved to the Alexandria Detention Center. (Washington Post / The Hill)
… hit China with roughly $200 billion in additional tariffs. Beijing's removed: commerce ministrynow: Commerce Ministry said it was "shocked" by the U.S. action and that …
… members of Congress who are concerned that trade disputes with removed: China andnow: China, western European removed: nationsnow: nations, and removed: Canada,now: Canada could damage the U.S. economy by harming U.S. employers and …
Some children have been unable to recognize their removed: mother'snow: mothers when reunited with their families. Other children who had been …
2/ removed: Charlesnow: Chuck Schumer: "I will oppose [Brett Kavanaugh] with everything I've got." …
If the Supreme Court reverses Roe removed: V.now: v. Wade, 22 states will likely ban abortions. Reversing the case wouldn't automatically make abortion removed: illegal, insteadnow: illegal; instead, the decision about abortion legality would be returned to the … if and when the Supreme Court were to overturn Roe removed: V.now: v. Wade. (NPR)
… U.S. illegally with their parents. A 1997 consent decree limits now: the time children now: can be held in immigration detention to no more than 20 days. … the legal reasoning behind Trump's attempt to get out from now: under the legal agreement "tortured," and said it was "a cynical attempt" …
… Pentagon said it would not pay for housing some 32,000 now: immigrants detained removed: immigrants due to the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy. The Defense … Department of Health and Human Services would be responsible for removed: thenow: their care. (Foreign Policy)
4/ A senior European Union official told Trump that removed: "America does notnow: "US doesn't have and removed: will notnow: won't have a better ally than removed: Europe."now: EU." European Council President Donald Tusk's comment came shortly before Trump …
5/ Trump said his removed: sit downnow: sit-down with Putin will probably be easier than his meeting with …
Two Republican removed: Senatorsnow: senators are downplaying Russian election interference after their July 4th trip … but "not the greatest threat to our democracy" and that removed: it has been "blownnow: "we've blown it way out of proportion." Rep. Kay Granger, meanwhile, said …
2/ White House communications director Bill Shine will attend Trump's meeting with Putin in Helsinki on July 16. The West Wing delegation also includes John Kelly, deputy chief of staff Zach Fuentes, national security adviser John Bolton, Stephen Miller, social media director Dan Scavino, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Melania Trump, and other high-level staffers and their aides. (Politico)
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2/ The Trump administration will miss a court-ordered deadline to reunite immigrant children under age 5 who were separated from their parents at the U.S. border. About half of the children under 5 years old will be reunited by Tuesday's court-ordered deadline. The administration doesn't know when the rest will be reunified. The federal judge who set the deadline said …
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2. Steve Bannon was called a "piece of trash" by a woman at a bookstore in Richmond, Virginia. The owner of Black Swan Books called the police after the woman refused to leave. (CNN)
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6. Trump: "I have confidence" that Kim Jong Un will honor our "contract" and handshake agreement to denuclearize, but China may be working against it. (CNBC)
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3. Stephen Miller threw away $80 of takeout sushi after a bartender raised both middle fingers and cursed at him while he was picking up takeout in his DC neighborhood. (Washington Post)
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7. Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods don't apply to Ivanka Trump's foreign-made products for her fashion line. The goods to be levied with tariffs were apparently chosen based on what would disrupt the U.S. economy the least and have the least impact on consumers. (HuffPost / Fortune)
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4. A one-year-old child who was separated from his father at the southern U.S. border appeared in immigration court. The child is one of several toddlers who have had to appear in court without their parents present. (Associated Press / NPR)
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8. Members of Trump's Florida clubs appear to have been invited to tour Air Force One. Two separate tours were scheduled at the Atlantic Aviation FBO at Palm Beach International on Feb. 18, 2017. Those attending would have paid Trump's exclusive clubs thousands of dollars annually. (BuzzFeed News)
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5. The Trump administration is freezing billions of dollars in payments to Affordable Care Act insurers. The so-called risk adjustment payments are meant to protect insurers from incurring big losses from many unexpected high-cost patients. (Politico)
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9. Trump's personal driver for more than 25 years sued the Trump Organization for more than $200,000 in unpaid overtime wages over the past six years. Noel Cintron received two raises in 15 years, but had to give up his Trump Organization health insurance in order to get a $7,000 pay increase. (Bloomberg / Washington Post)
removed: 6.now: 10. The EPA granted "super polluting freight trucks" a loophole in …
… former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Trump has previously denied removed: askingnow: saying to Comey "I hope you can let this go." "He didn't …
1. removed: Protestorsnow: Protesters chased Mitch McConnell through a restaurant parking lot, calling him "turtle head," and removed: asking,now: asking "Where are the babies, Mitch?" – a reference to the …
… one-year-old child who was separated from his father at the now: southern U.S. removed: southern border appeared in immigration court. The child is one of …
… tenure as administrator. The move by the EPA will allow removed: certainnow: a significant increase in the production of a diesel freight removed: trucksnow: truck that produces as much as 55 times the air pollution removed: to skirtnow: of trucks with modern emissions controls. (New York Times)
… other countries with punitive trade measures if they didn't drop removed: supportednow: support for the resolution. The U.S., however, backed off when Russia …
… Trump told the crowd, referring to his upcoming meeting with removed: Putin.now: the Russian leader. "He's fine. We're all fine. We're people. Will I be …
Russia imposed tariffs removed: againstnow: on U.S. goods in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. Russia's removed: Economic Development Ministernow: economic development minister said that additional tariffs, ranging from removed: 25now: 25% to 40%, have been applied to some U.S. construction equipment, …
69% of Americans oppose the policy that removed: separatingnow: separates immigrant children from their parents, compared with 29% who support …
… America's long-term trading partners have taken advantage of this country. now: Only 41% of Americans, however, approve of Trump's handling of trade …
… 'I don't think so. I just don't think so,'" said removed: Cohen's friend.now: one friend of Cohen's. "[Cohen's] certain in his mind that he has been dismissed." …
… criticized for sending text messages critical of Trump during the now: 2016 presidential campaign. (CBS News)
5. Trump on Jim removed: Jordon:now: Jordan: "I don't believe [the accusations] at all; I believe him. …
2. Paul Manafort spends "at least 23 hours per day" in solitary confinement while he waits for his July 25 trial because "the facility cannot otherwise guarantee his safety." (Axios / New York Daily News)
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2. Peter Strzok will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week. The FBI agent was the subject of criticism in the Department of Justice inspector general's report on the handling of the Clinton probe. Strzok has been criticized for sending text messages critical of Trump during the campaign. (CBS News)
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3. A fourth Ohio State wrestler said Rep. Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse when he was an assistant coach, because he took part in locker-room conversations where athletes discussed the abuse. (NBC News)
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3. Paul Manafort spends "at least 23 hours per day" in solitary confinement while he waits for his July 25 trial because "the facility cannot otherwise guarantee his safety." (Axios / New York Daily News)
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4. Mike Pompeo brought Kim Jong-un an Elton John CD with the song "Rocket Man" on it. Trump called Kim "little rocket man" following a series of nuclear tests and missile launches by North Korea last year. (Chosun Ilbo / NBC News)
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4. A fourth Ohio State wrestler said Rep. Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse when he was an assistant coach, because he took part in locker-room conversations where athletes discussed the abuse. (NBC News)
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5. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4% after falling to 3.8% in May. The Labor Department reported 213,000 new jobs in June, down from 244,000 in May. (Politico)
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5. Trump on Jim Jordon: "I don't believe [the accusations] at all; I believe him. Jim Jordan is one of the most outstanding people I've met since I've been in Washington. I believe him 100 percent. No question in my mind. I believe Jim Jordan 100 percent. He's an outstanding man." (Washington Post)
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6. London's mayor gave activists permission to launch the "Trump Baby" blimp when Trump visits the U.K. starting on July 13. The blimp will be allowed to fly for two hours at a maximum height of about 100 feet from Parliament Square Garden. (NPR)
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6. Mike Pompeo brought Kim Jong-un an Elton John CD with the song "Rocket Man" on it. Trump called Kim "little rocket man" following a series of nuclear tests and missile launches by North Korea last year. (Chosun Ilbo / NBC News) 7. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4% after falling to 3.8% in May. The Labor Department reported …
… Native American ancestors, reviving his "Pocahontas" nickname for the Massachusetts removed: Democratnow: Democrat, who has claimed Native American ancestry. Trump taunted Warren with … be very gentle." He made a throwing motion and said: removed: "wenow: "We will very gently take that kit, and we will slowly …
… on each other's exports as Trump's trade war with China now: officially began today at 12:01 a.m. China's Ministry of Commerce accused …
… and aluminum tariffs. Russia's Economic Development Minister said that additional removed: tariffsnow: tariffs, ranging from 25 to removed: 40%now: 40%, have been applied to some U.S. construction equipment, oil and …
… Department of Defense had not completed their background checks. The removed: exact number of soldiers who have been discharged is unclear, but …
… force to revoke the citizenship of some naturalized immigrants and now: then eventually deport them. The removed: task force is within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration removed: Services agencynow: Services' new task force and will identify what it calls bad naturalization cases to refer removed: them to the Justice Department for denaturalization removed: proceedings against U.S. citizens.now: proceedings. The purported targets are people who had already been rejected by the U.S., but removed: whonow: then created a new identity now: in order to gain citizenship afterward. (WNYC / CNN) now: Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club applied for permission to hire 61 foreign workers to serve as waiters and cooks. The Florida resort requested H-2B visas, which are for temporary non-agricultural workers. In order to obtain H-2Bs, employers must prove that there are not enough US workers who are "able, willing, qualified, and available" to do the temporary work. (Washington Post / CNN / ABC News)
… think so. I just don't think so,'" said Cohen's friend. removed: "He'snow: "[Cohen's] certain in his mind that he has been dismissed." Cohen … crime, but is under criminal investigation in New York. (CNN) now: 2. Paul Manafort spends "at least 23 hours per day" in solitary confinement while he waits for his July 25 trial because "the facility cannot otherwise guarantee his safety." (Axios / New York Daily News)
removed: 2.now: 3. A fourth Ohio State wrestler said Rep. Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse when he was an assistant removed: coachnow: coach, because he took part in locker-room conversations where athletes discussed …
removed: 3.now: 4. Mike Pompeo brought Kim Jong-un an Elton John CD with removed: hisnow: the song "Rocket Man" on it. Trump called Kim removed: "rocketnow: "little rocket man" following a series of nuclear tests and missile launches …
removed: 4.now: 5. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4% after falling to …
removed: 5.now: 6. London's mayor gave activists permission to launch the "Trump Baby" …
… meetings from the official calendar. Madeline Morris was Pruitt's senior removed: schedulersnow: scheduler and was fired after she raised objections about the deletions, …
How removed: the Andrew Wheeler differs from Scott Pruitt. Wheeler is viewed as …
… the agency. Andrew Wheeler will take over as acting administrator. now: In his resignation letter, Pruitt blamed "unrelenting attacks" on himself and his family. (New York Times / Washington Post / The removed: Hill)now: Hill / Vox)
4. now: A federal judge rejected a Trump administration request to block three California sanctuary laws, allowing the state to counter Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration by limiting the kinds of immigration-related information state and local law enforcement can share with federal officials. (Politico / Associated Press) 5. Trump lied when he tweeted that Obama granted citizenship to …
removed: 5.now: 6. Trump's co-author for The Art of the Deal tweeted that …
… Justice Anthony Kennedy in a private phone call last week. removed: Garland wasnow: Garland, Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, removed: who was blocked by Senate Republicans in 2016. The conversation lasted …
… time. Aides, however, said they wouldn't be surprised if Trump removed: announcesnow: announced his nominee ahead of the scheduled prime-time event. (ABC News …
Trump wants the whole package in a Supreme Court removed: nomineenow: nominee, with the search process playing out like a political campaign …
… August why the U.S. couldn't invade Venezuela. Trump's aides, including removed: then-National Security Adviser H.R.now: then-national security adviser H. R. McMaster and removed: then-Secretarynow: then-secretary of removed: Statenow: state Rex Tillerson, warned against an invasion. One official said Trump …
1. Robert Mueller is utilizing additional career Justice Department removed: prosectorsnow: prosecutors, in a sign that he may soon hand off parts …
… now blank on Twitter with an image of an American removed: flag.(CNN)now: flag. (CNN)
4. Trump lied now: when he tweeted that Obama granted citizenship to 2,500 Iranians in an attempt … Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiations pushed back on the removed: claim.now: claim, which seems to have originated with a hard-line cleric in Iran's parliament. (Washington Post)
… Venezuela. Trump's aides, including then-National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and removed: Secretarynow: then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, warned against an invasion. One official …
5/ Trump's first tariffs removed: withnow: will hit $34 billion of Chinese imports starting tomorrow. China accused …
5/ ICE agents are forcing parents to choose between leaving the country with their children — or leaving the country without them. The new instructions from the Trump administration to agents don't allow parents separated under the "zero tolerance" policy to reunite with their children while they await a decision on asylum – effectively preventing them from making an asylum …
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5/ Scott Pruitt asked Trump this spring to fire Jeff Sessions and let him run the Department of Justice. Advisers shot down Pruitt's proposal to temporarily replace Sessions for 210 days under the Vacancies Reform Act, saying he would return to Oklahoma afterward to run for office. (CNN)
6. now: The Senate Intelligence Committee backed the intelligence community's assessment that Putin was trying to help Trump when Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, breaking with their House Republican counterparts. (Politico / CNN) 7. Trump plans to meet one-on-one with Putin during their July …
5/ removed: The Trump administration instructed ICE agents now: are forcing parents to removed: make parents choose between leaving the country with their children — or leaving the country without them. The new instructions now: from the Trump administration to agents don't allow parents separated under removed: Trump'snow: the "zero tolerance" policy to reunite with their children while they …
… The DOJ's previous third-in-command, Rachel Brand, resigned earlier this year. removed: (NPR) TALK: Who else has left the Trump administration. now: (NPR)
… loyalty to Trump, but rather his attorney's legal advice. Guy removed: Petrillonow: Petrillo, who is expected to take over as Cohen's lead counsel this removed: weeknow: week, once led the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's Office …
… its production of enriched uranium for nuclear weapons in recent removed: months. Leadingnow: months, leading U.S. intelligence officials to conclude that North Korea does not … Korea is finalizing the expansion of a ballistic missile manufacturing removed: site, whichnow: site; the expansion started after Kim Jong-un's summit with South Korean President Moon …
… half years – or around the time Trump's first term removed: would end.now: ends. (New York Times / Reuters)
… currently serves as acting deputy commissioner of Customs and Border removed: Protection, perviously servingnow: Protection; he previously served as the chief of the Border Patrol. Homan retired last … approve a full-time director for ICE, and Vitiello is considered removed: to be the leading candidate. (New York Times)
… to "increase oil production, maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels" per removed: daynow: day, to make up for decreases in production by Iran and …
… the US to withdraw from the World Trade Organization. "He's removed: (threatenednow: [threatened to removed: withdraw)now: withdraw] 100 times," a person who's discussed the subject with Trump. "It would totally removed: (screw)now: [screw] us as a country." Trump's economic advisers have pushed back when he raises the idea of withdrawing from the removed: organization thatnow: WTO. which regulates international trade. (Axios / CNN)
… were separated from their parents between October 2016 and February removed: 2018, in addition tonow: 2018; it is not known how many of these separations took place after Trump took office because the now: Department of Homeland Security will not release month-by-month figures. An additional 2,342 children removed: who werenow: have been separated since May removed: 5 —now: 5, bringing the total number of separated kids to more than …
… worked at Deutsche Bank for more than a decade, helping now: loan Trump removed: secure more than $1 billion removed: in loans at a time when other banks removed: wouldn't lend to Trump.now: wouldn't. Since 1998, Deutsche has helped loan Trump at least $2.5 removed: billion withnow: billion, of which at least $130 million now: is still owed to the bank. In 2017, Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay removed: a $425 million to New York's banking regulator over a money …
… Wade overturned, while 81% of Democrats and 73% of independents removed: wouldnow: do not. (Kaiser Family Foundation / Vox)
1. Rep. Maxine Waters cancelled multiple events after removed: receivenow: receiving what she described as a "very serious death threat" against … another event in Texas. Last week Waters encouraged protesters to removed: harassnow: confront Trump officials in public. (Washington Post / CNN)
… worked at Deutsche Bank for more than a decade, helping removed: loan Trump now: secure more than $1 billion now: in loans at a time when other banks removed: wouldn't.now: wouldn't lend to Trump. Since 1998, Deutsche has helped loan Trump at least $2.5 …
… interest rates. Trump owes Deutsche at least $130 million in removed: loans.now: loans that were originally worth $300 million. The German bank was also fined $425 million by New York State for laundering $10 billion out of Russia. (International Business removed: Times)now: Times / USA Today)
1/ Robert Mueller issued a subpoena for removed: Trump'snow: the banking removed: records.now: records of people affiliated with Trump. The move forced Deutsche Bank – Trump's biggest lender – … the Kremlin since Deutsche Bank may have sold some of removed: Trump’snow: Trump's mortgage or loans to Russian-owned banks, which could potentially give … Trump's personal lawyers, denied that a subpoena had been issued. now: Since 1998, Deutsche has helped loan at least $2.5 billion to companies affiliated with Trump, which he used to build or purchase highest-profile projects in Washington, New York, Chicago and Florida. (The Guardian / Bloomberg / removed: Reuters)now: Reuters / Wall Street Journal)
Related: People think Trump is treating his Supreme Court nomination like a reality show. Because he is. (BuzzFeed News)
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People think Trump is treating his Supreme Court nomination like a reality show. Because he is. (BuzzFeed News)
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Democrats shouldn’t go scorched-earth on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. (Washington Post)
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Democrats shouldn’t go scorched-earth on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. (Washington Post)
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6/ Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay $425 million to New York's banking regulator over a "mirror trading" scheme that helped Russian investors launder $10 billion between 2011 and 2015 through its branches in Moscow, London and New York. Clients would buy stocks in the Moscow branch in rubles and then related parties would sell the same stocks in Deutsche's …
## removed: _Newsnow: News of Lesser removed: Importance:_now: Importance:
… events typically reserved for top donors and close political allies. now: Robert Mueller's team has expressed interest in the Russian guests who had no obvious place in Trump's diplomatic orbit (ABC News)
… the Justice Department turn over documents related to the Russia removed: investigation andnow: investigation, potentially setting up Rod Rosenstein for impeachment if he doesn't comply within seven days. now: During a separate House Judiciary Committee meeting, Republicans accused Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray of withholding details about surveillance tactics during the Russia investigation. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post / NBC News)
… Paul Manafort owed $10 million to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, removed: according to an unsealed search warrant application from July 2017. Deripaska, who was sanctioned by the U.S. in April removed: 2018,now: 2018. The unsealed search warrant application from July 2017 shows that Deripaska financially backed Manafort's consulting work in Ukraine when it started …
2/ Trump and removed: Putinnow: Putin will meet on July 16 in Helsinki to discuss a …
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2. A former ICE spokesman turned whistleblower was interrupted at his home by Homeland Security officials during a television interview. James Schwab was explaining why he quit in March following pressure from the Trump administration "to flat-out lie" when DHS unexpectedly interrupted the interview. (CBS News)
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2. The House passed a resolution demanding that the Justice Department turn over documents related to the Russia investigation and potentially setting up Rod Rosenstein for impeachment if he doesn't comply within seven days. (New York Times)
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3. Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to make Puerto Rico the nation's 51st state by 2021. The Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 was authored by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, Jennifer González-Colón, a Republican nonvoting member of Congress. The bill is cosponsored by 22 Republicans and 14 Democrats, and calls for the creation of a task force of nine members …
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3. A former ICE spokesman turned whistleblower was interrupted at his home by Homeland Security officials during a television interview. James Schwab was explaining why he quit in March following pressure from the Trump administration "to flat-out lie" when DHS unexpectedly interrupted the interview. (CBS News)
4. now: Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to make Puerto Rico the nation's 51st state by 2021. The Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 was authored by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, Jennifer González-Colón, a Republican nonvoting member of Congress. The bill is cosponsored by 22 Republicans and 14 Democrats, and calls for the creation of a task force of nine members of Congress to look into the changes necessary to incorporate Puerto Rico as a state. (NBC News) 5. Trump's pick to run the IRS owns properties at the …
1/ Paul Manafort owed $10 million to removed: a Russian oligarch removed: who was sanctioned by the U.S. in April,now: Oleg Deripaska, according to an unsealed search warrant application from July 2017. removed: Oleg Deripaskanow: Deripaska, who was sanctioned by the U.S. in April 2018, financially backed Manafort's consulting work in Ukraine when it started …
… of Russian-American relations." Before the summit meeting was announced, Trump removed: repeated Moscow's denialnow: reported via Twitter that "Russia continues to say they had nothing to do with Meddling in our Election!" removed: via Twitter. He added: "Why isn't Hillary/Russia being looked at?" The Helsinki …
… clear that meddling in our elections is completely unacceptable," the removed: Secretarynow: secretary of removed: Statenow: state said. (Politico)
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2. The House passed a resolution demanding that the Justice Department turn over documents related to the Russia investigation and potentially setting up Rod Rosenstein for impeachment if he doesn't comply within seven days. (New York Times)
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2. A former ICE spokesman turned whistleblower was interrupted at his home by Homeland Security officials during a television interview. James Schwab was explaining why he quit in March following pressure from the Trump administration "to flat-out lie" when DHS unexpectedly interrupted the interview. (CBS News)
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3. A former ICE spokesman turned whistleblower was interrupted at his home by Homeland Security officials during a television interview. James Schwab was explaining why he quit in March following pressure from the Trump administration "to flat-out lie" when DHS unexpectedly interrupted the interview. (CBS News)
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3. Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to make Puerto Rico the nation's 51st state by 2021. The Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 was authored by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, Jennifer González-Colón, a Republican nonvoting member of Congress. The bill is cosponsored by 22 Republicans and 14 Democrats, and calls for the creation of a task force of nine members …
4. removed: Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to make Puerto Rico the nation's 51st state by 2021. The Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 was authored by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, Jennifer González-Colón, a Republican nonvoting member of Congress. The bill is cosponsored by 22 Republicans and 14 Democrats, and calls for the creation of a task force of nine members of Congress to look into the changes necessary to incorporate Puerto Rico as a state. (NBC News) 5. Trump's pick to run the IRS owns properties at the …
2. A former ICE spokesman turned whistleblower was interrupted at his home by Homeland Security officials during a television interview. James Schwab was explaining why he quit in March following pressure from the Trump administration "to flat-out lie" when DHS unexpectedly interrupted the interview. (CBS News)
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2. The House passed a resolution demanding that the Justice Department turn over documents related to the Russia investigation and potentially setting up Rod Rosenstein for impeachment if he doesn't comply within seven days. (New York Times)
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3. Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to make Puerto Rico the nation's 51st state by 2021. The Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 was authored by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, Jennifer González-Colón, a Republican nonvoting member of Congress. The bill is cosponsored by 22 Republicans and 14 Democrats, and calls for the creation of a task force of nine members …
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3. A former ICE spokesman turned whistleblower was interrupted at his home by Homeland Security officials during a television interview. James Schwab was explaining why he quit in March following pressure from the Trump administration "to flat-out lie" when DHS unexpectedly interrupted the interview. (CBS News)
4. now: Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to make Puerto Rico the nation's 51st state by 2021. The Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 was authored by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, Jennifer González-Colón, a Republican nonvoting member of Congress. The bill is cosponsored by 22 Republicans and 14 Democrats, and calls for the creation of a task force of nine members of Congress to look into the changes necessary to incorporate Puerto Rico as a state. (NBC News) 5. Trump's pick to run the IRS owns properties at the …
2/ A federal judge ordered the federal government to reunite migrant families separated under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy and to end most family separations. U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw issued a nationwide injunction requiring that all children under the age of five be reunited with their parents within 14 days and that older children be reunited within …
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Mitch McConnell promised a Senate vote on a new Supreme Court nominee by the fall. Trump added that the search for Kennedy's successor will begin "immediately." (The Hill / New York Times)
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Melania Trump will visit more immigration holding centers this week. [Editor's note: I really don't care, do u?] (Politico)
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Charles Schumer called McConnell's determination to vote a Supreme Court nominee before the November midterm elections the "height of hypocrisy" for Republicans. McConnell kept Justice Antonin Scalia's seat vacant for more than a year after he died, arguing that voters should weigh in during the 2016 presidential election on the ideological balance of the high court. (The Hill) 2/ The …
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3/ The Supreme Court ruled that non-union public-sector workers cannot be required to pay union fees despite being represented by the union in collective bargaining negotiations. A 1977 decision made the distinction that forcing nonmembers to pay for a union's political activities violated the First Amendment, but that it was constitutional to require nonmembers to help pay for the union's …
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Melania Trump will visit more immigration holding centers this week. [Editor's note: I really don't care, do u?] (Politico)
3. now: The man charged with murder of a woman at last year's "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, now faces federal hate crime charges. The Department of Justice indicted James Alex Fields Jr. with a hate crime resulting in death, 29 charges for hate crimes involving an attempt to kill dozens of people, and one charge of "racially motivated violent interference" with a federally protected activity. (Associated Press / Vox / New York Times) 4. Trump's voter fraud commission was ordered to hand over documents …
removed: 4.now: 5. North Korea continues to make upgrades to its nuclear reactor …
removed: 5.now: 6. Trump made 103 false statements last week, setting a new …
3/ A former Fox News executive is expected to be the next White House communications director. Bill Shine was forced out as Fox News co-president for how he handled sexual harassment claims at the network. Shine is good friends with Sean Hannity. (CNN / Washington Post / New York Times)
4/ Trump will meet Putin in the next few weeks, according to national security adviser John Bolton. The meeting is expected to take place in mid-July, when Trump will be in Europe for a previously scheduled NATO summit in Brussels on July 11-12. America's European allies are worried that Trump's meeting with Putin will undermine the NATO summit in the …
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5/ A former Fox News executive is expected to be the next White House communications director. Bill Shine was forced out as Fox News co-president for how he handled sexual harassment claims at the network. Shine is good friends with Sean Hannity. (CNN / Washington Post / New York Times)
3. now: Trump's voter fraud commission was ordered to hand over documents demanded by Democrats by July 18. The now-defunct Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity was set up after Trump's inauguration in order to investigate his unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 election. It was dissolved after some states refused to hand over voter information. (The Hill) 4. North Korea continues to make upgrades to its nuclear reactor …
removed: 4.now: 5. Trump made 103 false statements last week, setting a new …
… 14 days and that older children be reunited within 30 removed: days.now: days, and temporarily stopping the practice of separating children from their parents. The judge also ordered that all children now: who have been separated be allowed to talk to their parents within 10 removed: days, as well as to temporarily stop the practice of separating children from their parents.now: days. (Politico / New York Times / CNN / Washington Post)
… collective bargaining efforts. More than one-third of public employees are removed: unionizednow: unionized, and public-sector unions stand to lose tens of millions of …
… White House communications director. Bill Shine was forced out as now: Fox News co-president for how he handled sexual harassment claims at the …
… Joe Crowley in the Democratic primary for New York's 14th now: Congressional District on Tuesday. Ocasio-Cortez's grassroots victory is being called one …
… days after Sanders was asked to leave the Red Hen now: restaurant in Lexington, VA, over her role in the Trump administration. …
… climate change. Conservatives wanted Pruitt to "recall and replace" the removed: staffernow: staffer, who worked for the committee overseeing the congressionally mandated report. …
… decade due to recent changes to tax and spending laws. removed: (Politico)now: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said "the prospect of large and growing debt poses substantial risks" that include an increasing likelihood of a fiscal crisis. (Politico / Los Angeles Times)
… iteration of Trump's travel ban in a 5-4 ruling along removed: partisannow: ideological lines. The ban was issued last fall and prevented travelers … and educational institutions. Trump seemed surprised by the decision, tweeting removed: "UPREMEnow: "SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS TRUMP TRAVEL BAN. Wow!" (CNN / Washington Post …
… team plans to produce conclusions and possible indictments related to now: the Trump-Russia removed: collusionnow: investigation by fall. Mueller and investigators will then determine whether there …
… as part of their criminal investigation. Cohen claims the documents now: either are covered by removed: privileged attorney-client removed: communicationsnow: privilege or removed: they'renow: are part of legal work being done in preparation for litigation. …
… were witnessing on their platforms. However, neither the FBI nor now: the DHS provided the tech companies with information about specific threats, …
Reality Winner was removed: sentencenow: sentenced to 63 months in prison for leaking now: to the media a classified report about Russian interference in the 2016 removed: election with the media.now: election. The report described hacks by the removed: G.R.U.now: GRU against local election officials and a company that sold voter …
poll/ 55% of Americans see now: U.S. democracy as "weak" and 68% believe it's "getting weaker." 50% …
1. Sean Spicer seeks "Common Ground" in now: his new talk removed: shownow: show, where he plans to interview notable guests in an informal …
2. Trump threatened a "big tax" on removed: Harley-Davidsonnow: Harley-Davidson, "like never removed: before"now: before," for planning to relocate some of its production overseas in …
… Trump's former deputy campaign manager for telling a black Democratic removed: strategist,now: strategist "You're out of your cotton-picking mind" during a segment on Fox & Friends Weekend. David Bossie has been suspended now: for two weeks. (Daily Beast)
… and the Constitution, and harmed U.S. citizens and educational institutions. now: Trump seemed surprised by the decision, tweeting "UPREME COURT UPHOLDS TRUMP TRAVEL BAN. Wow!" (CNN / Washington Post / New York Times / CNBC) now: {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1011620271327989760 %}
4. now: The United Nations estimates 18.25 million Americans are living in "extreme poverty." The Trump administration called the estimate "exaggerated" and that only 250,000 Americans live in extreme poverty. (Washington Post) 5. Fox News suspended Trump's former deputy campaign manager for telling …
removed: 5.now: 6. A Chicago bar banned Make America Great Again hats in …
The Department of Homeland Security said it's reunited 522 children with parents. 2,053 separated children remain in the care of the Department of Health and Human Services. The government "knows the location of all children in its custody and is working to reunite them with their families," according to a DHS fact sheet. (Reuters / New York Times)
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2/ Sarah Huckabee Sanders claimed that "just because you don't see a judge doesn't mean you don't receive due process," as she defended Trump's statement that people who illegally cross the border should be removed "with no Judges or Court Cases." Trump tweeted that "hiring manythousands [sic] of judges, and going through a long and complicated legal process, is not …
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Jeff Sessions warned activists against "obstructing" ICE or Border Patrol, saying "free speech, assembly, and protest are and will be protected," but other crimes will not be tolerated." Activists online have threatened to dox ICE employees and publicly shame those who work for the agency. (Politico)
2/ Trump has sidelined James Mattis and is no longer listening to or including his defense secretary on several major foreign policy issues. Trump is relying on his own instincts or those of National Security Adviser John Bolton or Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over Mattis's advice. "They don't really see eye to eye," said a former senior White House …
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3/ The commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection will stop referring immigrants with children to the Justice Department for prosecution until CBP and the DOJ can "agree on a policy that would allow parents to be prosecuted without separating them from their children." Sarah Huckabee Sanders said there was no change to the administration's "zero tolerance" policy and that …
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3/ Trump ally and Blackwater founder Erik Prince provided Robert Mueller with "total access to his phone and computer." Mueller's team has been scrutinizing allegations that Prince tried to establish a backchannel between the Trump administration and the Kremlin during a January 2017 meeting in the Seychelles. In April 2017, it was reported that the United Arab Emirates had arranged …
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The Department of Homeland Security said it's reunited 522 children with parents. 2,053 separated children remain in the care of the Department of Health and Human Services. The government "knows the location of all children in its custody and is working to reunite them with their families," according to a DHS fact sheet. (Reuters / New York Times) Jeff Sessions …
… administration's "inhumane and unethical" policies. The Red Hen's owner, though removed: “notnow: "not a huge fan of removed: confrontation,”now: confrontation," said, "This feels like the moment in our democracy when people have to make uncomfortable actions and decisions to uphold their removed: morals.”now: morals." The owner's actions "say far more about her than about … the inside!" (The Guardian / New York Times / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Associated Press)
5/ now: Trump ally and Blackwater founder Erik Prince provided Robert Mueller with "total access to his phone and computer." Mueller's team has been scrutinizing allegations that Prince tried to establish a backchannel between the Trump administration and the Kremlin during a January 2017 meeting in the Seychelles. In April 2017, it was reported that the United Arab Emirates had arranged the meeting between Prince and a Russian close to Putin. The two-day meeting took place about nine days before Trump's inauguration. Last week, Prince said he had "spoken voluntarily to Congress" and has "cooperated with the special counsel." (ABC News) 6/ Trump plans to block Chinese companies from investing in U.S. … technologies that can be sold to China. The Dow dropped removed: 405now: more than 300 points in response to the aggressive restrictions favored by U.S. …
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1. Scott Pruitt considered hiring a friend of the lobbyist couple that owned the condominium he was renting in D.C. for $50 a night, according to previously undisclosed emails. The records also show communications about the lobbyist's client's interests, suggesting a closer relationship between Pruitt and the agency than previously acknowledged. (New York Times)
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1. Trump has sidelined James Mattis and is no longer listening to or including his defense secretary on several major foreign policy issues. Trump is relying on his own instincts or those of National Security Adviser John Bolton or Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over Mattis's advice. "They don't really see eye to eye," said a former senior White House …
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2. Pruitt is facing another probe from the Office of Special Counsel into claims that he retaliated against a handful of EPA employees who pushed back against his spending and management. At least six current and former agency officials were fired or reassigned for questioning Pruitt's need for 24-hour security protection, as well as for questioning his spending practices. The …
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6. The FBI turned over to House Republicans classified documents related to the Russia investigation, including the details about the FBI's justification to obtain a court-authorized warrant to spy on a former Trump campaign aide in October 2016. Lawmakers had threatened to hold Justice Department officials in contempt of Congress or impeach them if they didn't comply with the document …
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3. The FBI turned over to House Republicans classified documents related to the Russia investigation, including the details about the FBI's justification to obtain a court-authorized warrant to spy on a former Trump campaign aide in October 2016. Lawmakers had threatened to hold Justice Department officials in contempt of Congress or impeach them if they didn't comply with the document …
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7. Robert Mueller wants George Papadopoulos to be sentenced in September on the false-statement felony charge he pleaded guilty to last fall. Papadopoulos could be the second defendant sentenced in the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. (Politico)
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4. Robert Mueller wants George Papadopoulos to be sentenced in September on the false-statement felony charge he pleaded guilty to last fall. Papadopoulos could be the second defendant sentenced in the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. (Politico)
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8. Trump called Rep. Maxine Waters "an extraordinarily low IQ person" after the California Democrat called on her supporters to confront Trump officials in public spaces like restaurants to protest the administration's policies. (ABC News / Washington Times / CNN)
The Department of Homeland Security said removed: itsnow: it's reunited 522 children with parents. 2,053 separated children remain in …
2/ Trump has sidelined James removed: Mattis,now: Mattis and is no longer listening now: to or including his defense secretary on several major foreign policy … Adviser John Bolton or Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over removed: Mattis'now: Mattis's advice. "They don't really see eye to eye," said a …
… the Kremlin during a January 2017 meeting in the Seychelles. now: In April 2017, it was reported that the United Arab Emirates had arranged the meeting between Prince and a Russian close to Putin. The two-day meeting took place about nine days before Trump's inauguration. Last week, Prince said he had "spoken voluntarily to Congress" and has "cooperated with the special counsel." removed: In April 2017, it was reported that the United Arab Emirates arranged a meeting the January between Prince and a Russian close to Putin as part of an effort to establish a backchannel between Moscow and President-elect Trump. The meeting took place around January 11th — nine days before Trump's inauguration — in the Seychelles islands and spanned two days. (ABC News)
… because she publicly defends the Trump administration's "inhumane and unethical" removed: policiesnow: policies. The Red Hen's owner, though “not a huge fan of confrontation,” said, "This feels like the moment in our democracy when people have to make uncomfortable actions and removed: that the Red Hen believes in upholding "honesty, and compassion, and cooperation."now: decisions to uphold their morals.” The owner's actions "say far more about her than about me," Sanders tweeted. Trump criticized the restaurant on Twitter, saying now: that "the Red Hen Restaurant should focus more on cleaning its …
… questioning Pruitt's need for 24-hour security protection, as well as now: for questioning removed: Pruitt'snow: his spending practices. The OSC probe is the latest in the …
3. The FBI turned over removed: classified documents to House Republicans now: classified documents related to the Russia investigation, including the details about the …
Removed: The United Arab Emirates arranged a meeting in January between Blackwater founder Erik Prince and a Russian close to Putin as part of an effort to establish a backchannel between Moscow and President-elect Trump. The meeting took place around January 11th — nine days before Trump’s inauguration — in the Seychelles islands and spanned two days. (Washington Post
3/ About 500 of the more than 2,300 children who were separated from their parents have been reunited. The Department of Homeland Security said it has stopped referring members of detained families to the Department of Justice for prosecution. (ABC News)
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3/ Trump autographed photos of Americans who were killed by undocumented immigrants. Trump autographed 11 photos, which were held up by family members during a White House event. (CNBC)
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4/ The Pentagon will house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children at military bases "for occupancy as early as July through December 31, 2018." The Navy is also preparing plans to construct "temporary and austere" tent cities to house 25,000 migrants at abandoned airfields in Florida and Alabama. The proposed plans also call for camps near San Francisco and at …
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4/ About 500 of the more than 2,300 children who were separated from their parents have been reunited. The Department of Homeland Security said it has stopped referring members of detained families to the Department of Justice for prosecution. (ABC News)
5/ now: The Pentagon will house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children at military bases "for occupancy as early as July through December 31, 2018." The Navy is also preparing plans to construct "temporary and austere" tent cities to house 25,000 migrants at abandoned airfields in Florida and Alabama. The proposed plans also call for camps near San Francisco and at Camp Pendleton along the Southern California coast that would hold as many as 47,000 people each. (New York Times / Washington Post / Time) 6/ The National Enquirer removed: executives regularly sent Michael Cohen copies of stories removed: aboutnow: related to Trump in advance of publication during the 2016 presidential campaign. …
… to get 218 votes to pass the measure. The bill removed: that would provide $25 billion for Trump's border wall, offer a …
… sources say it continued even after Trump took office. If removed: "anow: "it was a story specifically about Trump," one person said, "then it was …
Robert Mueller's team is worried now: about whether "widespread media attention" has biased potential jurors for Paul …
… Corey Lewandowski was dropped by his speakers bureau following his removed: "whomp whomp"now: "womp womp" comment about a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who had …
… House passed a package of bills to address the opioid removed: epidemic thatnow: epidemic, which killed 42,000 people in 2016. (NBC News)
… Department was sued for refusing to disclose information about Trump's removed: handgunsnow: handgun licenses after a Freedom of Information Law request. Trump Jr. …
1/ Hundreds of separated children have been sent to New York even after Trump signed an executive order ending his administration's policy of separating parents and children who have illegally crossed the border. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Cayuga Centers in East Harlem is currently caring for 239 children separated from their parents at the border. The …
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1/ Melania Trump made an unannounced trip to the southern border to visit a detention center for immigrant children wearing a jacket that says "I really don't care, do u?" Ivanka was seen wearing the $39 jacket from Zara as she boarded her plane from Andrews Air Force Base where the temperature was 80 degrees, but was changed her outfit …
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What Trump's executive order on family separation does and doesn't do. (NPR)
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{% twitter https://twitter.com/tackettdc/status/1009895288570630144 %} {% twitter https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/1009871069694627842 %} {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1009916650622251009 %} 2/ The Trump administration has not provided a plan to reunite at least 2,300 undocumented children with their families. The executive order Trump signed yesterday temporarily stopped his policy of separating children from their parents at the border, but does not address the uniting of families already separated. …
removed: 4/now: The Defense Department will house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children on military bases starting "as early as July through December 31, 2018." (Washington Post) 5/ Trump questioned the "purpose" of two House immigration bills that … will likely fail in the Senate where Republicans hold 51 removed: seats. Republicans wouldnow: seats, but need removed: nine Democrats to supportnow: 60 votes. Hours later, the removed: measure in order to reach the 60-vote threshold to pass the legislation.now: House voted down its conservative immigration bill and then postponed a vote on a Republican compromise measure. Trump repeated his call to eliminate the filibuster, telling Republicans …
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2. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he was unaware of any steps taken by North Korea towards denuclearization since Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un, who pledged to dismantle one of his missile installations. (Reuters / The Guardian)
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2. A federal judge denied Paul Manafort's request to suppress evidence seized from a storage unit by Robert Mueller's investigators. Manafort argued that the evidence was improperly seized after an FBI agent convinced one of Manafort's employees to open the storage unit, instead of asking Manafort for permission or seeking a warrant. Judge Amy Berman Jackson rejected that argument, saying, …
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3. The "Unite the Right" organizer received initial approval to hold a "white civil rights" rally on the National Mall on August 12. The National Park Service approved Jason Kessler's request but has not issued a permit, yet. The "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville last year led to violence as white nationalist marchers clashed with counter-protesters. (Washington Post)
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6. Scott Pruitt spent more than $4.6 million in taxpayer money on security, including $2,749.62 on "tactical pants" and "tactical polos." The amount represents a $1.1 million increase in Pruitt's total security costs disclosures from last month. Pruitt's security expenditures also include $80,000 on radios, $700 on shoulder holsters for the radios, a kit to break down doors, and more. …
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4. Scott Pruitt spent more than $4.6 million in taxpayer money on security, including $2,749.62 on "tactical pants" and "tactical polos." The amount represents a $1.1 million increase in Pruitt's total security costs disclosures from last month. Pruitt's security expenditures also include $80,000 on radios, $700 on shoulder holsters for the radios, a kit to break down doors, and more. …
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7. The White House plans to merge the Education and Labor Departments. The new, combined agency will be announced as part of a broader government reorganization plan. Congress would likely have to approve the merger, but it remains unclear whether lawmakers would be in favor of such a major reorganization of the government so close to the midterm elections. (Politico …
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5. The White House plans to merge the Education and Labor Departments. The new, combined agency will be announced as part of a broader government reorganization plan. Congress would likely have to approve the merger, but it remains unclear whether lawmakers would be in favor of such a major reorganization of the government so close to the midterm elections. (Politico …
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8. The Supreme Court rules that states can charge people to pay sales tax when they make online purchases, overruling a pair of decades-old decisions that if a business was shipping to a state where the business didn't have a physical presence, the business didn't have to collect sales tax for the state. (Associated Press)
Corey Lewandowski replied "womp womp" removed: overnow: to mention of a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome being separated from her …
… by protesters who chanted "Shame!" and "End family separation!" while now: she was having dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Washington, D.C. Diners at the restaurant applauded the protesters. The Homeland removed: securitynow: Security secretary paid her check and was escorted out of the restaurant by Secret Service agents after removed: 15-minutesnow: 15 minutes of chanting. (Washington Post / Politico)
… rights to her story alleging an affair with Trump. Prosecutors removed: are examiningnow: want to know if Cohen coordinated with American Media to pay McDougal and …
… in East Harlem is currently caring for 239 children separated now: from their parents at the border. The center has cared for 350 children …
… the legislation. Trump repeated his call to eliminate the filibuster, removed: saying,now: telling Republicans that "it is killing you!" and that Senate Democrats "are only …
… practice of separating immigrant children from their parents, he says now: that "we're sending them the hell back" and that "the border …
… immigration. Last year, Trump appeared to have reached a deal now: with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer that would have addressed the removed: dreamersnow: "Dreamers'" situation. The White House later backed off, saying they wanted to take a removed: hard linenow: hard-line position on immigration. Trump also tweeted that "we should be …
… received initial approval to hold a "white civil rights" rally removed: innow: on the National Mall on August 12. The National Park Service … a permit, yet. The "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville now: last year led to removed: the violence removed: last year as white nationalist marchers clashed with counter-protesters. (Washington Post)
1/ Trump removed: will signnow: signed an executive order to removed: end the separationnow: reverse his administration's policy of now: separating families at the now: border. Trump said that while the order "will solve that problem" of children being separated from their parents, it wouldn't end his administration's "zero tolerance" policy of prosecuting everyone caught attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border removed: and keep parents and children together in federal custody while they wait prosecution for illegal border crossings.now: illegally. The plan potentially violates a 1997 consent decree that prohibits … than 20 days. (New York Times / Politico / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / NBC News)
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2/ Babies and young children separated from their families at the border are being sent to "tender age" shelters in South Texas. Doctors and lawyers who visited the shelters described the facilities as clean and safe, but that the kids were hysterical, crying and acting out. (Associated Press)
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2/ Separating migrant children from their parents costs the Trump administration more than keeping them with their parents. The "tent cities" to house children cost $775 per person per night, compared with $256 per person per night to hold the children in a permanent housing facility. To house children with their family costs $298 per person per night. The increased …
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Corey Lewandowski replied "womp womp" over a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome being separated from her parents by the Trump administration's immigration policy. Trump's former campaign manager later clarified his remark, saying he simply "mocked a liberal who attempted to politicize children as opposed to discussing the real issue which is fixing a broken immigration system." (Politico)
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Babies and young children separated from their families at the border are being sent to "tender age" shelters in South Texas. Doctors and lawyers who visited the shelters described the facilities as clean and safe, but that the kids were hysterical, crying and acting out. (Associated Press)
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3/ Separating migrant children from their parents costs the Trump administration more than keeping them with their parents. The "tent cities" to house children cost $775 per person per night, compared with $256 per person per night to hold the children in a permanent housing facility. To house children with their family costs $298 per person per night. The increased …
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Corey Lewandowski replied "womp womp" over a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome being separated from her parents by the Trump administration's immigration policy. Trump's former campaign manager later clarified his remark, saying he simply "mocked a liberal who attempted to politicize children as opposed to discussing the real issue which is fixing a broken immigration system." (Politico)
removed: 4/ Kirstjen Nielsen was heckled by protesters who chanted "Shame!" and …
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4/ Federal prosecutors subpoenaed the publisher of the National Enquirer as part of their Michael Cohen investigation. Investigators requested information regarding American Media Inc.'s August 2016 payment to former Playboy model Karen McDougal for the rights to her story alleging an affair with Trump. Prosecutors are examining if Cohen coordinated with American Media to pay McDougal and whether the payment …
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1. The Trump administration released its report on toxic water contamination, months after White House officials said they feared the findings would spark a "public relations nightmare." (Politico)
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5/ Michael Bloomberg will spend $80 million to support Democratic congressional candidates in the 2018 midterms in order to flip the House of Representatives. (New York Times)
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2. Michael Bloomberg will spend $80 million to support Democratic congressional candidates in the 2018 midterms in order to flip the House of Representatives. (New York Times)
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poll/ 51% of Americans say they are "more enthusiastic about voting than usual" in the midterm elections. In particular, 68% of voters are focused on which party controls Congress. 60% of voters say they consider their midterm vote either a vote either for Trump (26%) or against him (34%). (Pew Research Center)
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1. The Senate rejected a White House plan to cut $15 billion in previously approved spending from the budget. The House had approved the rescissions package earlier this month, but the measure failed after two Republicans joined all Democrats in voting no. (Washington Post / CNN)
2. A lobbyist for the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska visited Julian Assange nine times at the Ecuadorian embassy in London last year. Adam Waldman had more meetings with Assange in 2017 than almost anyone else. Deripaska is currently subject to U.S. sanctions. (The Guardian)
3. The Trump administration released its report on toxic water contamination, months after White House officials said they feared the findings would spark a "public relations nightmare." (Politico)
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4. Trump rescinded Obama's rules meant to protect the Great Lakes and the oceans bordering the U.S. The order encourages more drilling and other industrial uses of the oceans and Great Lakes. (The Hill)
A bipartisan group of former U.S. removed: Attorneysnow: attorneys called on Jeff Sessions to end the policy of separating families at the border. removed: Likenow: "Like a majority of removed: Americans,now: Americans," they wrote, "we are appalled that your Zero Tolerance policy has resulted …
… Bush because of criticism from the Bush family over immigration removed: criticism.now: policy. Yesterday, Jeb Bush tweeted: "Children shouldn't be used as a …
5. The Trump administration intentionally nominated now: a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director who might not be confirmed …
… hired New York lawyer Guy Petrillo to represent him in removed: anow: the federal investigation into his business dealings and wants Trump to …
… calling the plan to hire thousands of new immigration judges removed: "crazy,"now: "crazy" and suggesting the judges could be corrupt. Trump argued that undocumented …
… 300 points after Trump asked for $200 billion worth of now: additional tariffs on Chinese removed: goods for additional tariffs.now: goods. The index erased all of its gains for the year …
… up health insurance plans that are cheaper, but offer fewer removed: benefits.(Newnow: benefits. (New York Times)
… order to alleviate pressure on himself and his family. Cohen removed: is planning on hiring an experienced trialnow: has hired New York lawyer now: Guy Petrillo to removed: handlenow: represent him in a removed: possible indictment from federal removed: prosecutors. (CNN)now: investigation into his business dealings and wants Trump to pay his legal fees. (CNN / Wall Street Journal)
1/ The Trump administration has lost track of nearly 6,000 unaccompanied migrant children – thousands more than the Department of Health and Human Services had previously acknowledged. HHS placed more than 42,497 unaccompanied children with sponsors in fiscal year 2017. Officials tasked with reaching out to sponsors and children to check on their well-being said 14% of calls were not …
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1/ Michael Cohen has signaled that he is "willing to give" investigators information on Trump in order to alleviate pressure on himself and his family. Cohen is planning on hiring an experienced trial lawyer to handle a possible indictment from federal prosecutors. (CNN)
… plan to hire thousands of new immigration judges "crazy," suggesting removed: that the judges could be removed: corruptnow: corrupt. Trump argued that undocumented immigrants could "game the system" by taking counsel from immigration lawyers and removed: the lawyers representing detained immigrants were "bad people."now: reading statements prepared for them. (CNN / BuzzFeed News / New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post)
removed: 5/now: 6/ The U.S. removed: will withdraw fromnow: backed out of the United Nations Human Rights Council. removed: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo andnow: Nikki Haley, the U.S. removed: Ambassadornow: ambassador to the United removed: Nations Nikki Haley are scheduled to publicly discussnow: Nations, called the removed: decision today.now: council "a cesspool of political bias" that is a "hypocritical and self-serving organization that makes a mockery of human rights" and "is not worthy of its name." The removed: announcementnow: withdrawal comes a day after the U.N.'s human rights chief called … crossing the southern border illegally "unconscionable." (Bloomberg / Politico / removed: Reuters)now: Reuters / ABC News / Washington Post / CNN)
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1. Former CIA engineer Joshua Schulte was indicted on charges that he was responsible for providing classified documents to Wikileaks. Schulte faces a grand jury indictment for handing over a massive trove of U.S. government hacking tools known as "Vault 7" to Wikileaks, the details of which were published by the organization in March 2017. Schulte was already facing child …
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1. The Trump administration rolled back consumer protections mandated by the Affordable Care Act that health plans provide certain "essential health benefits" like mental health care, emergency services, maternity and newborn care and prescription drugs. The new rule will make it easier for small businesses to set up health insurance plans that are cheaper, but offer fewer benefits.(New York Times) …
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2. A foundation established by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and run by his wife is spearheading a real-estate deal backed by the chairman of the oil giant Halliburton, which stands to benefit directly from any decision by the Interior Department to open public lands for oil exploration. Zinke and his wife also own the property next door to the proposed …
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5. The Trump administration intentionally nominated Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director who might not be confirmed by the Senate, which would allow Mick Mulvaney to stay at the bureau for as long as two more years. (Wall Street Journal)
removed: 3.now: 6. The Senate passed a defense budget bill to reinstate penalties …
removed: 4.now: 7. Erik Prince has "spoken voluntarily to Congress" and has "cooperated …
removed: 5.now: 8. Rudy Giuliani said he was just posturing when he called …
removed: 6.now: 9. Trump's 2020 reelection campaign manager called on Trump to fire …
removed: 7.now: 10. John Kelly has given up hope of trying to control …
2. now: The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to overturn a nationwide injunction that blocks the government from punishing sanctuary cities for declining to help the federal government enforce immigration laws. (NBC News) 3. FBI Director Christopher Wray stands by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, saying "I do not believe Special Counsel Mueller is on a witch hunt." (Bloomberg) 4. Trump signed a space policy directive making it easier for …
removed: 3.now: 5. Trump directed the Department of Defense and the Pentagon to …
removed: 4.now: 6. The Trump Tower in Chicago has never followed EPA rules …
removed: 5.now: 7. Steve Bannon said Trump has never lied to the American …
Jeb Bush called on Trump to end the "heartless policy" of separating parents and children who cross the U.S. border illegally, saying "children shouldn't be used as a negotiating tool." (Politico)
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen defended the Trump administration's immigration policy, saying "we will not apologize for the job we do or for the job law enforcement does for doing the job that the American people expect us to do." Nielsen added: "Illegal actions have and must have consequences. No more free passes, no more get out of …
2. Trump removed: will signnow: signed a space policy directive making it easier for commercial companies …
… equal. It is going to be something, so important." (The removed: Verge)now: Verge / CNBC)
… tweet, Trump blamed Democrats for being "weak and ineffective with removed: Boardernow: Border Security and Crime" while urging them to agree to immigration …
1/ Hundreds of children separated from their parents are removed: waitingnow: living inside cages in an old warehouse in south Texas while … dog kennel. More than 1,100 people are being held inside now: the facility, which is divided into separate wings for unaccompanied children, now: solo adults, and mothers and fathers with children. (Associated Press / …
… deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." now: Nikki Haley, U.S. removed: Ambassadornow: ambassador to the removed: U.N. Nikki Haleynow: U.N., called al-Hussein's statement hypocritical, saying now: that "neither the United Nations nor anyone else will dictate how …
7/ Roger Stone met now: during the 2016 campaign with a Russian national removed: during the 2016 campaign who wanted Trump to pay $2 million for the political … up by Trump campaign aide Michael Caputo. Stone rejected the removed: offernow: offer, and soon after Caputo texted Stone asking if anything interesting …
poll/ 57% of Americans removed: side withnow: approve of how Canadian removed: Prime Ministernow: prime minister Justin Trudeau removed: and how he is handling Trump's personal attack and trade dispute. 37% approve …
… and be used in the midterm elections. The justices sidestepped now: the question of whether now: the the maps are legal. (New York Times / Washington Post …
poll/ 57% of Americans removed: sitenow: side with removed: how Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau now: and how he is handling Trump's personal attack and trade dispute. 37% approve …
… shelters funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. now: The cages were described as the the type you'd see at a batting cage or a dog kennel. More than 1,100 people are being held inside facility, which … unaccompanied children, adults, and mothers and fathers with children. (Associated removed: Press)now: Press / NBC News) Ann Coulter called the children crying at the border after being separated from parents "child actors." Trump Jr., meanwhile, liked a Breitbart tweet that quoted Coulter, who said the separated children had been "coached" by liberals and "given scripts to read." (The Hill / Newsweek)
… who also goes by the name Henry Oknyansky, to congressional removed: investigators, whichnow: investigators. The meeting was set up by Trump campaign aide Michael Caputo. Stone … during testimony before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. now: Caputo said he failed to disclose the encounter because he had "simply forgotten" about the meeting. Mueller is now investigating the previously undisclosed meeting. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / NBC News)
2/ Michael Cohen filed for a restraining order against Michael Avenatti to stop him from speaking to the media about the Stormy Daniels case. Cohen argued that Avenatti's "publicity tour" of more that 100 television interviews since March is unethical, and harms Cohen's ability to have a fair trial by turning the case into a "media circus." (Politico / CNN …
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2/ Rudy Giuliani on Mueller's investigation: "When the whole thing is over, things might get cleaned up with some presidential pardons." The comment came shortly after Manafort was sent to jail and his bail revoked following an attempt to tamper with two witnesses in the Russia investigation. Giuliani claimed he had seen no evidence to warrant Manafort being sent to …
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3/ Giuliani called on Jeff Sessions and Rod Rosenstein to "redeem themselves" by suspending the Robert Mueller investigation today. Giuliani also called for Peter Strzok to be put in jail over a series of text messages he exchanged with fellow FBI agent Lisa Page during the 2016 election campaign. "Mueller should be suspended and honest people should be brought in, …
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6/ Trump "certainly wouldn't sign" the Republican immigration proposal that would protect young undocumented migrants and end the policy of separating families at the southern border. Paul Ryan plans to bring up two immigration measures for a vote next week: a hard-line conservative bill, which will likely fail, and "a very good compromise" bill. Trump said he "wouldn't sign the …
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4/ Trump "certainly wouldn't sign" the Republican immigration proposal that would protect young undocumented migrants and end the policy of separating families at the southern border. Paul Ryan plans to bring up two immigration measures for a vote next week: a hard-line conservative bill, which will likely fail, and "a very good compromise" bill. Trump said he "wouldn't sign the …
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7/ Homeland Security has separated at least 2,000 children from parents at the border since the Justice Department implemented its "zero tolerance" policy. Under its new policy, the Justice Department charges every adult caught crossing the border illegally with federal crimes and separates them from their children, as opposed to referring those with children to immigration courts. (Associated Press / …
2/ Michael Cohen filed now: for a restraining order against Michael Avenatti to stop him from …
… be put in jail over a series of text messages removed: sentnow: he exchanged with fellow FBI agent Lisa Page during the 2016 removed: election.now: election campaign. "Mueller should be suspended and honest people should be brought …
… for a vote next week: a hard-line conservative bill, which now: will likely fail, and "a very good compromise" bill. Trump said …
… an escalation in the trade dispute between the U.S. and now: the European Union. Merkel warned that Europe's strategic interests are tied …
… he wants "my people" to "sit up at attention" like removed: how the North Koreans do when Kim Jong Un speaks. When asked now: by reporters to clarify removed: by reporters what he meant by removed: his "people,"now: "my people," he replied: "You don't understand sarcasm." (The Hill / CNN)
3. now: The Justice Department will not stop the AT&T-Time Warner merger, clearing the way for the deal to be completed as soon as Friday. (CNBC / Reuters) 4. Trump told G7 leaders that Crimea is Russian because everyone …
removed: 4.now: 5. Mike Pompeo said sanctions on North Korea will remain until …
removed: 5.now: 6. Representative Darrell Issa is a candidate to run the Consumer …
removed: 6.now: 7. The Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's law barring voters from …
removed: 7.now: 8. A construction company owned by the Chinese government was hired …
4/ White House Counsel Don McGahn recused his entire staff from Robert Mueller's investigation last summer because many staffers "had been significant participants" in the firings of Michael Flynn and James Comey. Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said McGahn's recusal was a key reason why he was hired last summer to manage Trump's response to the Russia investigation. (Politico)
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Marc Short, the White House's top liaison to Capitol Hill, will leave his job this summer citing "diminishing returns" of pushing Trump's agenda. (Wall Street Journal)
2. now: The New York Court Appeals denied Trump's motion to dismiss Summer Zervos' defamation lawsuit against him. This is the third time Trump has tried and failed to get the case tossed or delayed. (ABC News / Vox) 3. Trump told G7 leaders that Crimea is Russian because everyone …
removed: 3.now: 4. Mike Pompeo said sanctions on North Korea will remain until …
removed: 4.now: 5. Representative Darrell Issa is a candidate to run the Consumer …
removed: 5.now: 6. The Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's law barring voters from …
removed: 6.now: 7. A construction company owned by the Chinese government was hired …
1/ now: The New York State attorney general sued Trump and his three … in self-dealing to decorate one of his golf clubs, and removed: illegal coordinationnow: illegally coordinating with his presidential campaign to stage a removed: multimillion dollarnow: multimillion-dollar giveaway during a 2016 campaign event. The state asked to …
… press secretary Raj Shah are planning to leave the White removed: House.now: House,according to a CBS News report. Sanders plans to leave by the end of the year, while Shah hasn't settled on an exact date. Sanders denied the removed: rumor,now: report, tweeting: "Does @CBSNews know something I don't about my plans …
… if conservatives are "interested in a job at the White removed: House?"now: House." The email, advertising a job fair, promises "representatives from across …
… Russia invaded and annexed Crimea from Ukraine, leading to international removed: condemnation,now: condemnation and sanctions, and directly leading to Russia being kicked out of …
… Court struck down Minnesota's law barring voters from wearing political removed: apparelnow: badges, buttons and other insignia inside a polling place. The court's 7-2 removed: votenow: decision said Minnesota's removed: usenow: interpretation of the removed: termnow: word "political" removed: badges, buttons and insignia was too broad. (NPR)
… to work on the Trump golf club development in Dubai. removed: A Trump Organization partner, DAMAC Properties, awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corp. received a $19.6 million contract …
… Republican would replace Mick Mulvaney, the agency's interim leader. (Bloomberg) now: 5. The Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's law barring voters from wearing political apparel inside a polling place. The court's 7-2 vote said Minnesota's use of the term "political" badges, buttons and insignia was too broad. (NPR)
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5. The Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's law barring voters from wearing political apparel inside a polling place. The court's 7-2 vote said Minnesota's use of the term "political" badges, buttons and insignia was too broad. (NPR)
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6. A construction company owned by the Chinese government was hired to work on the Trump golf club development in Dubai. A Trump Organization partner, DAMAC Properties, awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corp. received a $19.6 million contract from DAMAC Properties, a Trump Organization partner. (McClatchy DC)
4. now: Representative Darrell Issa is a candidate to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The California Republican would replace Mick Mulvaney, the agency's interim leader. (Bloomberg) 5. The Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's law barring voters from …
now: The White House sent out a flyer asking if conservatives are "interested in a job at the White House?" The email, advertising a job fair, promises "representatives from across the Trump administration will be there to meet job seekers of every experience level." (Politico) 4/ White House Counsel Don McGahn recused his entire staff …
poll/ 36% of voters have an unfavorable view of Robert Mueller's probe – an all-time low. Mueller's unfavorable numbers have hit highs among Republicans (53%), Democrats (24%), and independents (33%). (Politico)
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poll/ 43% of Ohio voters approve of the job Trump is doing while 54% disapprove. In the 2016 election, 51% of Ohio voters voted for Trump, while 43% voted for Clinton. (Quinnipiac)
… general counsel to investigate the conduct of House Intelligence Committee removed: staff, including Devin Nunes.now: staff. Committee staffers claimed Rosenstein threatened to "subpoena" emails, phone records …
4/ Former FBI removed: Deputy Directornow: deputy director Andrew McCabe is suing the Justice Department and the FBI. … has been denied access to materials related to his firing removed: needednow: that he needs to defend himself in connection removed: tonow: with allegations of misconduct. McCabe was fired from the FBI in removed: Marchnow: March, less than two days shy of his removed: retirement.now: retirement date. (Politico / CNN)
… unregistered lobbying campaign in the U.S. on behalf of Ukrainian removed: Presidentnow: president Viktor Yanukovych. Mueller's team released two memos from 2013 that …
… agencies are trying to meddle in the 2018 U.S. midterm removed: elections as prosecutors trynow: elections. Prosecutors are trying to block now: foreign intelligence agencies and defendants from seeing evidence in the investigation of interference in the 2016 removed: election.now: election, lest this "result in the release of information that would assist foreign intelligence services" and others in future operations against the U.S. Last February, Mueller obtained a grand jury indictment of three …
… materials related to his firing needed to defend himself in removed: connectnow: connection to allegations of misconduct. McCabe was fired from the FBI …
… rehearsals for an invasion. (New York Times / Politico / removed: [Associated Press(https://apnews.com/c4c30dbcc81c458c9ea12b63716c1317))now: Associated Press)
4. Ted Cruz defended the Trump administration's policy of separating families at the border, saying it can be avoided if people stop crossing the border illegally. The separation happens regardless of whether a migrant is seeking asylum. (The Hill)
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4. A federal judge ruled that AT&T can move forward with its $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner. AT&T has agreed not to complete the acquisition for six days to allow time for an appeal from the Justice Department. (CNN) 5. Ted Cruz defended the Trump administration's policy of separating families at the border, saying it can be avoided if …
… the U.S. on Canada on national security grounds were insulting. now: Trump added the Trudeau "learned" his lesson for criticizing him. (CNBC / Globe and Mail)
2/ Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump earned at least $82 million in outside income while serving as Trump's advisers during 2017. Kushner reported more than $5 million in income from a Kushner Companies apartment complex in Plainsboro, N.J. (Washington Post)
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2/ Michael Cohen told friends he believes he will soon be indicted and arrested as part of Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump's campaign and Russia. Investigators are probing Cohen for bank fraud, wire fraud and campaign finance violations. (NY Daily News)
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3/ Ivanka Trump personally made $3.9 million last year from her stake in the Trump International Hotel. She made an additional $5 million from businesses connected to her personal brand, as well as roughly $2 million in 2017 in pay and severance from the Trump Payroll Corp. Her reported income in 2017 was up "substantially" from spring 2017, when she …
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Michael Avenatti claimed that the Russian government is trying to plant false stories about him in the press. Avenatti said people in the Russian government claimed that he traveled to Moscow and had questionable encounters with women there, and that he previously represented Russian and Ukrainian legal interests before the U.S. government. "I've never been to Moscow in my life," …
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4/ Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee want to interview Ivanka Trump as part of the investigation into Russian election interference. The committee wants to interview Ivanka about "two separate national security questions." Sen. Ron Wyden said investigators should ask about her role in connecting a Russian weightlifter, Dmitry Klokov, with Michael Cohen. Klokov offered to connect her father to …
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3/ Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump earned at least $82 million in outside income while serving as Trump's advisers during 2017. Kushner reported more than $5 million in income from a Kushner Companies apartment complex in Plainsboro, N.J. (Washington Post)
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5/ The Senate blocked Trump's deal with Chinese telecom giant ZTE. The Senate's move comes less than a week after Trump struck a deal with ZTE that would keep the company in business with U.S. companies and markets[^2]. The ZTE deal would have forced the company to pay $1 billion in penalties, reorganize itself, and insert U.S. compliance officers into …
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4/ Ivanka Trump personally made $3.9 million last year from her stake in the Trump International Hotel. She made an additional $5 million from businesses connected to her personal brand, as well as roughly $2 million in 2017 in pay and severance from the Trump Payroll Corp. Her reported income in 2017 was up "substantially" from spring 2017, when she …
… South Korea as part of his concessions to Kim Jong removed: Un.now: Un, contradicting Defense Secretary Jim Mattis's campaign to make U.S. troops more combat-ready. Trump described the decision as "very expensive" but also "very … them as rehearsals for an invasion. (New York Times / removed: Politico)now: Politico / [Associated Press(https://apnews.com/c4c30dbcc81c458c9ea12b63716c1317))
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8. Read the full text of the joint statement signed by Trump and Kim. (Politico)
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8. The White House made a Hollywood-style movie trailer to depict a story about "two men, two leaders and one destiny." The short video shows images of warplanes and artillery with a narrator suggesting that "a new world can begin today, one of friendship, respect and goodwill." Some journalists assumed they were watching a propaganda films by Pyongyang. (Associated Press …
… Putin in order to facilitate building a Trump Tower in removed: Moscow. [^1]now: Moscow[^1]. The other issue Wyden said investigators should ask about is …
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5/ The Senate blocked Trump's deal with Chinese telecom giant ZTE. The Senate's move comes less than a week after Trump struck a deal with ZTE that would keep the company in business with U.S. companies and markets. [^2] The ZTE deal would have forced the company to pay $1 billion in penalties, reorganize itself, and insert U.S. compliance officers …
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5/ The Senate blocked Trump's deal with Chinese telecom giant ZTE. The Senate's move comes less than a week after Trump struck a deal with ZTE that would keep the company in business with U.S. companies and markets[^2]. The ZTE deal would have forced the company to pay $1 billion in penalties, reorganize itself, and insert U.S. compliance officers into …
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## 🇰🇵🇺🇸 Dept. of USA vs DPRK.
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## 🇰🇵🇺🇸 Dept. of USA vs DPRK vs WTF. 1. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a joint statement agreeing to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. In the agreement, Kim vows to give up his nuclear weapons program in exchange for U.S. security guarantees, but fell short of outlining concrete measures. (NBC News)
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A quick collection of some of the top headlines following the Trump-Kim summit. I'll have a full summary in the Daily Update newsletter.
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2. Trump believes Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons because they have a "terrific relationship" and he's "developed a very special bond" with the North Korean leader. Trump said Kim "reaffirmed" his commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and that "we're ready to write a new chapter between our nations." (Washington Post / New York …
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1. Trump promised to order an end to regular war games that the U.S. conducts with South Korea as part of his concessions to North Korea at the nuclear summit with Kim Jong Un. Trump said he "developed a very special bond" with the North Korean leader, and said Kim had "reaffirmed" his commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean …
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3. Trump agreed to suspend regular military exercises with South Korea as part of his concessions to Kim Jong Un. Trump described the decision as "very expensive" but also "very provocative." Trump's decision caused consternation among some military experts, who believe the troops provide security for South Korea and Japan. Trump used the term "war games," a phrase preferred by …
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2. Winners and losers from the Trump-Kim summit. Many details remain unresolved, including the concrete steps that North Korea will take in the denuclearization process. Still, the summit was a historic moment with some clear winners and losers. (Washington Post)
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4. Trump claimed that Kim Jong Un "loves his people" and the imprisoned North Koreans are "going to be one of the great winners" of the denuclearization talks. Trump said life is "rough" in North Korea, but that "it's rough in a lot of places, by the way, not just there." Human Rights Watch describes North Korea as "one of …
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3. Trump and Kim see new chapter for nations after summit. In the statement they signed, Mr. Trump "committed to provide security guarantees" to North Korea, and Mr. Kim "reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." (New York Times)
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5. Trump didn't use notes for his meeting with Kim Jong Un because he has "one of the great memories of all time." Trump characterized his meeting with Kim as a "great conversation." (The Hill)
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4. Historic Trump-Kim summit ends with promise, light on substance. Several experts said the summit failed to secure any concrete commitments by Pyongyang for dismantling its nuclear arsenal. They also noted the statement did not refer to human rights in one of the world’s most repressive nations. (Reuters)
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6. Trump pitched Kim Jong Un that North Korea "could have the best hotels in the world." Trump showed Kim a "tape that was done on the highest level of future development." (ABC News)
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5. Trump's optimistic news conference after meeting with Kim Jong Un, annotated. Trump on Tuesday hailed a “comprehensive” agreement with North Korea at a news conference after meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore. (Washington Post)
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7. The White House restricted press access to parts of Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un. The Associated Press, Reuters and Bloomberg were kept out of the pool, as were the representatives for radio and the foreign press corps. (Associated Press)
removed: 6. Full text: Thenow: 8. Read the full text of the joint statement signed by Trump and Kim. (Politico)
2. removed: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro apologized for his "special place in hell" comments directed at Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. (Reuters) 3. Trump's economic adviser suffered a heart attack. Larry Kudlow is …
removed: 4.now: 3. The Department of Justice will likely issue a public report …
removed: 5.now: 4. Ted Cruz defended the Trump administration's policy of separating families …
… to profit from foreign governments visiting his hotel in Washington, removed: D.C.now: D.C., if he didn't explicitly provide something in return. A federal …
… reported more than $5 million in income from a Kushner removed: Cos.now: Companies apartment complex in Plainsboro, N.J. (Washington Post)
… and severance from the Trump Payroll Corp. Her reported income removed: from the hotel in 2017 was removed: much higher than it was last year,now: up "substantially" from spring 2017, when she reported about $2.4 million in income now: from the hotel since it opened in September 2016. (Politico)
3. Trump and Kim removed: See New Chapternow: see new chapter for removed: Nations After Summit.now: nations after summit. In the statement they signed, Mr. Trump "committed to provide …
… for his "special place in hell" comments directed at Canadian removed: Prime Ministernow: prime minister Justin Trudeau. (Reuters)
… cyber-digital task force in February, after facing criticism from Democrats removed: to do morenow: that not enough was being done to address future foreign interference. (The Hill)
… the border, saying it can be avoided if people stop removed: illegally crossing the removed: border.now: border illegally. The separation happens regardless of whether a migrant is seeking …
4/ Trump will leave the North Korea summit a day early because nuclear negotiations have moved "more quickly than expected." The White House said Trump and Kim Jong Un will hold a one-on-one meeting, accompanied only by translators, followed by a "working lunch" with an expanded group of officials. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lowered expectations, saying the summit might …
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4/ Jeff Sessions ordered immigration judges to stop granting asylum to most victims of domestic abuse and gang violence. The move effectively blocks tens of thousands of people – women in particular – from seeking refuge in America. Sessions ruled that a 2014 Board of Immigration Appeals decision protecting women from Central America from domestic violence was wrongly decided, saying …
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Trump is willing to consider establishing official relations with North Korea and eventually opening an embassy in Pyongyang. "It would all depend what he gets in return," said a source close to the White House. "Denuclearization would have to be happening." (Axios)
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5/ Trump will leave the North Korea summit a day early because nuclear negotiations have moved "more quickly than expected." The White House said Trump and Kim Jong Un will hold a one-on-one meeting, accompanied only by translators, followed by a "working lunch" with an expanded group of officials. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lowered expectations, saying the summit might …
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## ✏️ Notables.
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4. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on five Russian entities and three individuals, saying they worked with Moscow's intelligence service on ways to conduct cyber attacks against the U.S. and its allies. (Reuters / CNN)
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1. The millionaire businessman who bankrolled the Brexit campaign "met Russian officials multiple times before Brexit vote." Arron Banks gave about $16 million to the campaign, becoming the biggest donor in UK history. (The Guardian)
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5. The Supreme Court upheld Ohio's method of purging voters from its voting rolls. The court ruled that a state may kick people off the rolls if they don't vote in a few elections and fail to respond to notices from election officials. The vote was 5 to 4, with the more conservative justices in the majority. (Washington Post / …
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2. Several prominent Russians, including some in Putin's inner circle, met with NRA officials during the 2016 U.S. election campaign. The contacts have emerged as the Justice Department investigates whether Russian banker and lifetime NRA member Alexander Torshin illegally channeled money through the gun rights group to help Trump's 2016 presidential bid. (McClatchy DC)
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6. The FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules took effect today. The rules prohibited internet providers such as AT&T, Charter, Comcast and Verizon from charging more for certain content and required providers to treat all web traffic equally. (New York Times)
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3. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on five Russian entities and three individuals, saying they worked with Moscow's intelligence service on ways to conduct cyber attacks against the U.S. and its allies. (Reuters / CNN)
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7. A federal judge is set to rule on Tuesday on whether AT&T can buy Time Warner for $85 billion, which was announced in October 2016. AT&T is the country's second-largest wireless network and would gain content trove from Time Warner, which includes HBO and CNN. The Justice Department, which filed the lawsuit, argued that the consolidation could harm its …
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4. The Supreme Court upheld Ohio's method of purging voters from its voting rolls. The court ruled that a state may kick people off the rolls if they don't vote in a few elections and fail to respond to notices from election officials. The vote was 5 to 4, with the more conservative justices in the majority. (Washington Post / …
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8. Comcast plans to make an all-cash offer for Twenty-First Century Fox if AT&T's bid for Time Warner is approved. Comcast is preparing to raise $60 billion in a deal for Fox while simultaneously pursuing a $31 billion offer for the 61% of Sky that Fox doesn't already own. (CNBC)
removed: 5.now: 9. Betsy DeVos reinstated a for-profit college accreditor a month after …
removed: 6.now: 10. Nearly 1,800 immigrant families were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border …
removed: 7.now: 11. Trump routinely rips up papers that need to be preserved. …
removed: 8.now: 12. Several West Wing aides, including John Kelly, are said to …
… after Trump and European leaders had agreed on a joint removed: communique,now: communiqué, which included a pledge to engage in "free, fair, and …
German removed: Chancellornow: chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe will implement counter-measures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. Merkel characterized Trump's removed: twitternow: Twitter withdrawal as "sobering and a bit depressing." (Reuters)
In April, Trump told French removed: Presidentnow: president Emmanuel Macron that the European Union is "worse than China." …
France: Trump's "incoherence and inconsistency" would not upend international cooperation, removed: addingnow: said a statement released by French president Macron's office. It added that partnerships "cannot depend on fits of anger or little …
… North Korea." Kudlow went on to call Trudeau "amateurish" and removed: "sophomoric" because he "stabbed us in the back."now: "sophomoric." (New York Times / Reuters / CNN)
… antagonistic," Frank McKenna, a former Canadian ambassador to the United removed: Statesnow: States, said. "It was disrespectful and ill informed." (New York Times …
… what bad-faith Justin Trudeau did with that stunt press conference." now: When asked whether the president agreed, Navarro said the sentiment came "right from Air Force One." …
2. Several prominent removed: Russiansnow: Russians, including some in Putin's inner circle, met with NRA officials during the 2016 U.S. election removed: campaign, including some in Putin's inner circle.now: campaign. The contacts have emerged as the Justice Department investigates whether …
… of State Mike Pompeo lowered expectations, saying the summit might removed: might yield little in the way of concrete success. (Associated Press …
1. The millionaire businessman who bankrolled the removed: Bexitnow: Brexit campaign "met Russian officials multiple times before Brexit vote." Arron …
… accused of illegal foreign lobbying and lying to federal officials. now: It's the first time Kilimnik was named, who was referred to as "Person A" and described as having links to Russian spy agencies in previous court filings. (CNBC / Bloomberg / New York Times / Washington Post / removed: CNN)now: CNN / Reuters)
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3. Scott Pruitt had aides frequently fetch him protein bars, sweets, cookies, and Greek yogurt. Pruitt would often direct an aide to brew him pour-over coffee. (Daily Beast)
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3. Trump wants to ask NFL players and other athletes who kneel during the National Anthem to recommend people they think he should pardon due to unfair treatment by the justice system. (CNN)
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4. After both the Warriors and the Cavaliers said they don't want to be invited to the White House after the NBA finals, Trump says the Warriors and the Cavaliers won't be invited to the White House. (CNBC)
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4. Trump said he likely will support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, putting him at odds with Jeff Sessions on the issue. (Los Angeles Times)
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5. Mitt Romney predicted that Trump will win reelection in 2020, citing an improving economy and the likelihood that Democrats will choose an outside-the-mainstream candidate. (Politico)
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5. Scott Pruitt had aides frequently fetch him protein bars, sweets, cookies, and Greek yogurt. Pruitt would often direct an aide to brew him pour-over coffee. (Daily Beast) 6. After both the Warriors and the Cavaliers said they don't want to be invited to the White House after the NBA finals, Trump says the Warriors and the Cavaliers won't be …
1/ The Trump administration will not defend the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate from a legal challenge to its constitutionality brought by Texas and 19 other states. The Justice Department said the ACA provision requiring most Americans to buy health insurance has become unconstitutional. The Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate in 2012 as the government's power to tax. The …
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1/ Robert Mueller filed witness tampering criminal charges against Paul Manafort and Russian national Konstantin Kilimnik. The superseding indictment charges the two men with obstructing justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and witness tampering. Kilimnik was indicted as part of the existing money laundering case against Manafort, who is also accused of illegal foreign lobbying and lying to federal officials. (CNBC …
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4/ Stormy Daniels' former attorney filed a defamation claim against her and Michael Avenatti. Keith Davidson's lawsuit against Daniels and Avenatti is in response to Daniels' accusation that he colluded with Michael Cohen to help Trump. Davidson filed a separate claim against Cohen for allegedly illegally recording their phone calls. (CNN)
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4/ The Trump administration will not defend the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate from a legal challenge to its constitutionality brought by Texas and 19 other states. The Justice Department said the ACA provision requiring most Americans to buy health insurance has become unconstitutional. The Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate in 2012 as the government's power to tax. The …
… Ali's attorney called it "unnecessary." Ali is one of 3,000 removed: namesnow: individuals Trump is considering pardoning. (CNN)
4. After both the Warriors and now: the Cavaliers said they don't want to be invited to the White House after the NBA finals, Trump says now: the Warriors and now: the Cavaliers won't be invited to the White House. (CNBC)
… 2020, citing an improving economy and the likelihood that Democrats now: will choose an outside-the-mainstream candidate. (Politico)
… administration will not defend the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate removed: againstnow: from a legal challenge to its constitutionality brought by Texas and …
… repeatedly denied contacts with the reporters despite having been in now: a three-year relationship with New York Times reporter Ali Watkins. The …
Robert Mueller sees Giuliani as more of now: a spokesman than a lawyer with legal authority due to his …
7/ Trump complained to aides about removed: spendingnow: having to spend to days in Canada for the G7 summit, saying the now: Friday trip is a distraction from his upcoming meeting with North …
Removed: 6/ Trump's new national security adviser has not had a Cabinet-level National Security Council meeting on North Korea in his two months on the job. In April, Trump blamed John Bolton for derailing the upcoming summit with North Korea after Bolton said the U.S. would make no concessions unless North Korea denuclearized. Trump instead has driven the preparation for the …
… I respect a career woman or a woman of substance." now: He added that being a porn star "entitles you to no degree of giving your credibility any weight." Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, called Giuliani an "absolute, disgusting pig" … it by lying." (NBC News / ABC News / CNN) now: Trump has appeared in three softcore porn videos. (CNN)
now: Paul Ryan insisted that there was "no evidence of collusion" between Trump's campaign and Russia, but that there is "more digging to do." (Associated Press) The classified briefing comes a day after Paul Ryan disputed Trump's assertion that FBI "spies" had infiltrated his campaign, saying evidence suggested the Bureau had acted appropriately. (Wall Street Journal) Officials from the Justice Department and the FBI will brief the Republican and Democratic "Gang of Eight" leaders from the House and Senate and the intelligence committees. The documents won't be shared with other lawmakers. (Bloomberg) 3/ now: Adam Schiff called on Republicans to release the House Intelligence Committee interview transcripts related to the Russia investigation, saying they could shed "additional light on the issues of collusion and obstruction of justice." Schiff said some witnesses "may have testified untruthfully" and that Robert Mueller and his team "should consider whether perjury charges are warranted." (NBC News) 4/ Sean Hannity suggested that witnesses in removed: the Robert removed: Muellernow: Mueller's probe "follow Hillary Clinton's lead" by destroying their personal phones …
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4/ Colin Kaepernick's lawyers plan to subpoena Trump and Pence as part of his collusion case against the NFL in an attempt to gain information about Trump's political involvement with NFL owners. One of Kaepernick's attorneys recently claimed that an unnamed NFL owner admitted under oath during a deposition that he decided not to offer Kaepernick a contract after Trump …
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George Papadopoulos' Russian contact called him "unprofessional" and "unprepared," adding that "we did not close the door to the guy, but we did not take it seriously." (CNN)
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5/ Trump's new national security adviser has not had a Cabinet-level National Security Council meeting on North Korea in his two months on the job. In April, Trump blamed John Bolton for derailing the upcoming summit with North Korea after Bolton said the U.S. would make no concessions unless North Korea denuclearized. Trump instead has driven the preparation for the …
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5/ Colin Kaepernick's lawyers plan to subpoena Trump and Pence as part of his collusion case against the NFL in an attempt to gain information about Trump's political involvement with NFL owners. One of Kaepernick's attorneys recently claimed that an unnamed NFL owner admitted under oath during a deposition that he decided not to offer Kaepernick a contract after Trump …
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3. A U.S. district judge ordered the EPA to provide documents used by Scott Pruitt to claim that human behavior is not a "primary contributor" to climate change. (Scientific American / The Hill)
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3. The Trump administration will scale back how the federal government evaluates hundreds of potentially toxic chemicals. Instead of assessing the risk of potential chemical exposure in the air, ground or water, the EPA will focus on possible harm caused by direct contact. (New York Times) 4. A U.S. district judge ordered the EPA to provide documents used by Scott …
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4. The White House asked Scott Pruitt to stop visiting a West Wing restaurant. Pruitt has complained that EPA doesn't have a cafeteria of its own or private dining quarters. (Politico)
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6. Pruitt had his 24/7 security detail pick up his dry cleaning and help him find his favorite moisturizing lotion. The protective detail cost taxpayers nearly $3.5 million during Pruitt's first year on the job. (Washington Post)
… respect a porn star the way I respect a career removed: womennow: woman or a removed: womennow: woman of substance." Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, called Giuliani an "absolute, … him "immediately." He added that "it doesn't matter what a removed: women'snow: woman's profession is. It has nothing to do with their credibility …
… are concerned that the briefings could allow Trump's legal team removed: with access to sensitive details of the investigation. (Washington Post / …
… had a Cabinet-level National Security Council meeting on North Korea removed: afternow: in his two months on the job. In April, Trump blamed John …
… policy issues that all leaders of the G7 group agree removed: with.now: on. French president Emmanuel Macron urged the other members of the …
U.S. removed: Renewablenow: renewable energy companies shelved more than $2.5 billion in renewable energy …
… includes a $1 billion penalty against ZTE and requires that removed: U.S-chosennow: U.S.-chosen compliance officers be placed inside the company. ZTE will also …
1/ Giuliani claimed Mueller's team is "trying very, very hard to frame [Trump] to get him in trouble when he hasn't done anything wrong." He added that Mueller's team "can't emotionally come to grips with the fact that this whole thing with Russian collusion didn't happen. They are trying to invent theories of obstruction of justice." Giuliani also reiterated the …
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1/ Stormy Daniels filed a new lawsuit against her former attorney and Michael Cohen, saying the two men "colluded" and "acted in concert" to "manipulate" her in order to benefit Trump. The lawsuit alleges that as a part of the effort to deny Trump's affair with Daniels, her former attorney, Keith Davidson, and Cohen "hatched a plan to have Ms. …
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2/ Paul Ryan agreed that there is "no evidence" to support claims that the FBI spied on Trump's 2016 campaign for political purposes by using a confidential informant to contact members of the campaign while investigating its ties to Russia. Ryan added that Trump should not try to pardon himself, saying, "I don't know the technical answer to that question, …
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2/ Ivanka Trump connected Michael Cohen with a Russian who offered to introduce Trump to Putin during the campaign in 2015 in order to facilitate a 100-story Trump Tower in Moscow. Mueller's team and congressional investigators have reviewed emails and questioned witnesses about the interaction. There is no evidence that Ivanka's contact with former Olympic weightlifter Dmitry Klokov was illegal …
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3/ Ivanka Trump connected Michael Cohen with a Russian who offered to introduce Trump to Putin during the campaign in 2015 in order to facilitate a 100-story Trump Tower in Moscow. Mueller's team and congressional investigators have reviewed emails and questioned witnesses about the interaction. There is no evidence that Ivanka's contact with former Olympic weightlifter Dmitry Klokov was illegal …
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3/ Robert Mueller requested that witnesses turn in their personal phones so investigators can inspect their encrypted messages on WhatsApp, Confide, Signal and Dust. The revelation comes as the special counsel filed a claim that Paul Manafort tampered with witnesses through the same types of programs. (CNBC)
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4/ Jeff Sessions defended the Trump administration policy of separating migrant children from their families when they arrive at the southern U.S. border. "If people don't want to be separated from their children, they should not bring them with them," Sessions said. "We've got to get this message out. You're not given immunity." (Washington Post)
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4/ Giuliani claimed Mueller's team is "trying very, very hard to frame [Trump] to get him in trouble when he hasn't done anything wrong." He added that Mueller's team "can't emotionally come to grips with the fact that this whole thing with Russian collusion didn't happen. They are trying to invent theories of obstruction of justice." Giuliani also reiterated the …
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5/ The Trump communications aide who mocked John McCain's deteriorating health has left the White House. The White House said Kelly Sadler is "no longer employed within the executive office of the president," but two people familiar with Sadler's departure said she was not fired because of her comments about McCain. Instead, they suggested that Sadler was pushed out for …
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5/ Paul Ryan agreed that there is "no evidence" to support claims that the FBI spied on Trump's 2016 campaign for political purposes by using a confidential informant to contact members of the campaign while investigating its ties to Russia. Ryan added that Trump should not try to pardon himself, saying, "I don't know the technical answer to that question, …
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1. Mexico imposed new tariffs on roughly $3 billion worth of American pork, steel, cheese, and other goods in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, complicating efforts to renegotiate NAFTA with Mexico and Canada. Trump's chief economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, said the president's "preference now, and he asked me to convey this, is to actually negotiate with Mexico and …
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1. The Justice Department's internal watchdog has concluded that James Comey defied authority while FBI director and was "insubordinate" at times. (ABC News)
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2. Facebook has had data-sharing agreements with at least four Chinese electronics companies since 2010, including Huawei, which has close ties to the Chinese government and was flagged by U.S. intelligence agencies as a national security threat. The partnerships with Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo and TCL are all still active, but Facebook says it plans to wind down the deal with …
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2. Mexico imposed new tariffs on roughly $3 billion worth of American pork, steel, cheese, and other goods in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, complicating efforts to renegotiate NAFTA with Mexico and Canada. Trump's chief economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, said the president's "preference now, and he asked me to convey this, is to actually negotiate with Mexico and …
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3. Trump commuted Alice Marie Johnson's life sentence for a nonviolent drug crime after meeting with Kim Kardashian last week to discuss the case. A White House official said Trump is "obsessed" with his power to pardon people, describing pardons as Trump's new "favorite thing" to talk about. The administration has prepared the pardoning paperwork for at least 30 people. …
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3. Facebook has had data-sharing agreements with at least four Chinese electronics companies since 2010, including Huawei, which has close ties to the Chinese government and was flagged by U.S. intelligence agencies as a national security threat. The partnerships with Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo and TCL are all still active, but Facebook says it plans to wind down the deal with …
… using a confidential informant to contact members of the campaign removed: as it investigatednow: while investigating its ties to Russia. Ryan added that Trump should not try to pardon himself, removed: sayingnow: saying, "I don't know the technical answer to that question, but …
… migrant children from their families when they arrive at the now: southern U.S. removed: southern border. "If people don't want to be separated from their …
… to renegotiate NAFTA with Mexico and Canada. Trump's chief economic removed: advisernow: adviser, Larry removed: Kudlownow: Kudlow, said the president's "preference now, and he asked me to …
… power to pardon himself, but won't do so because "he's removed: innocentnow: innocent" and removed: "hasnow: "he hasn't done anything wrong." (Associated Press)
5/ Mitch McConnell removed: cancellednow: canceled most of the Senate's August recess due to "the historic …
… James said neither the Cleveland Cavaliers nor the Golden State removed: Warriors.now: Warriors want an invite to the White House. "I know no matter who wins this series, no one …
… to court" and that "our recollection keeps changing" about the now: 2016 Trump Tower meeting and that "this is the reason you don't let …
5. The Pentagon's removed: Inspector Generalnow: inspector general is investigating Ronny Jackson, Trump's one-time personal White House physician whose nomination as removed: veterans affairsnow: Veterans Affairs secretary was withdrawn amid allegations of misconduct and poor administration …
Removed: 1/ Trump dictated Trump Jr.'s statement about meeting with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower during the 2016 campaign. Trump and his advisers agreed that Trump Jr. should release a statement in order to get out in front of the story. The statement claimed that the meeting was "not a campaign issue at the time," but that they "primarily discussed …
removed: 3/now: 2/ Trump's lawyers sent a 20-page letter to Mueller's office asserting … that "if Mueller tries to subpoena us, we're going to removed: court."now: court" and that "our recollection keeps changing" about the meeting and that "this is the reason you don't let this president testify in the special counsel's Russia investigation." The letter confirms that Trump dictated a "short but accurate" statement issued by Trump Jr. about his 2016 Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer who an intermediary claimed had "dirt" on Hillary Clinton. (New York Times / ABC News)
… lack the proper security features required to protect his communications, removed: potentiallynow: thus leaving him open to now: potential hacking or surveillance. Trump uses at least two different iPhones — one for removed: making calls and one for Twitter and news — and has resisted now: staff efforts removed: from his staff to beef up removed: the security around his phone removed: use.now: security. Aides have urged Trump to swap out his Twitter phone on a monthly basis, but Trump removed: says it'snow: argues the disruption is "too inconvenient." Trump has gone as long as five months without removed: having his phone checked bynow: a Twitter-phone security removed: experts.now: check-up. (Politico)
2/ White House employees who draft removed: proposed tweets for Trump intentionally removed: use badnow: incorporate poor grammar and removed: incorporate spelling errors to removed: make it sound like Trump is the one tweeting. The overusenow: mimic their boss. Overuse of exclamation points, random capitalization of removed: words for emphasis,now: words, and use of fragmented sentences are all removed: partnow: elements of a process intended to make the tweets removed: seem like genuine Trump communications.now: appear genuine. (Boston Globe)
3/ The EPA removed: bannednow: barred the Associated Press and CNN from a national summit on harmful water removed: contaminants. The EPA also blocked the environmentally-focused E&E News from attending the meeting in Washington, which wasnow: contaminants convened by Scott Pruitt. One AP reporter was grabbed by the shoulders and forcibly removed from the removed: EPA building after removed: she askednow: asking to speak to removed: an EPAnow: a public affairs representative. "This was simply an issue of the room reaching capacity," said EPA spokesperson Jahan removed: Wilcox, "which reporters were aware of prior to the event."now: Wilcox. Wilcox later announced removed: that the afternoon session removed: of the meeting would be open to all press. (Associated Press / NBC …
4/ The Interior Department plans to reverse a 2015 ban removed: that prohibitsnow: prohibiting hunters on some public lands in Alaska from using removed: bacon and doughnuts as bait or usingnow: cruel hunting techniques, including the use of spotlights to shoot mother black bears and cubs removed: while hibernating in their dens. The proposed changes would allow hunters to huntnow: during hibernation, the hunting of black bears removed: by usingnow: with dogs, removed: killnow: the killing of wolves and pups in their dens, and now: the use now: of motor boats to kill swimming caribou. removed: These and other hunting methods have been condemned as cruel by wildlife protection advocates and were outlawed on federal lands under the Obama administration. The Interior Department will accept public comments on the proposed …
… billion plan to reduce government spending. The plan will likely removed: be able to avoid removed: any filibuster in the removed: GOP-controlled Senate,now: Senate and is expected to pass with a simple majority vote. The House version of the bill has removed: has already been drafted and is expected to head to the floor in removed: June for a vote.now: June. (Politico)
6/ Elliot removed: Broidynow: Broidy's company received removed: thenow: its largest U.S. government payout removed: in the history of his company while removed: henow: Broidy was selling access to Trump to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In now: 2017, in addition to securing nearly $1 billion in contracts from Saudi Arabia and the UAE removed: in 2017 innow: (in exchange for lobbying against removed: Qatar,now: Qatar), Broidy and George Nader locked down more than $4 million in contracts from the removed: Defense Department removed: in August and September of removed: the same year.now: Defense. The most Circinus LCC had received in defense contracts prior to Broidy's lobbying work in removed: Washingtonnow: Washington, D.C. was $7,501. (Daily Beast)
removed: Hey, Look: More evidence that Broidy may Have been covering for Trump …
… Trump from reducing penalties against ZTE, the Chinese telecom giant. removed: The proposed deal would lift a seven-year ban on the use or sale of ZTE components by U.S. chipmakers and other companies. In return, China would eliminate tariffs on U.S. agriculture or agree to buy more farm products from American companies. Republican and Democratic lawmakers are looking at ways to block any possible changes to the ban. "We will begin working on veto-proof congressional action," Marco Rubio …
… a market that has been a major target of the removed: U.S.now: United States in its ongoing trade battle with the world’s second-largest economy. removed: The reduction will be a boon to U.S. carmakers, but it will also end up benefiting European and Asian manufacturers from Daimler AG to Toyota Motor Corp. (Bloomberg)
8/ James Clapper said the FBI removed: was not, at any point, spyingnow: did not spy on the Trump removed: campaign. “Theynow: campaign at any point. "They were not," Clapper told The View. "They were spying — … don't particularly like — on what the Russians were doing." removed: Clapper said the FBI was simply interested in answer the question: "Were the Russians infiltrating, trying to gain access, trying to gain leverage and influence?" (Politico / The Hill)
James Clapper: Trump tweets are now: a 'disturbing assault' on now: the Justice Department's independence. removed: The former Director of National Intelligence accused Trump of leading "a very disturbing assault on the independence of the Department of Justice." (CNN)
… factory in Kansas City, and rewarded its shareholders with a removed: nearly $700 millionnow: $700-million stock buyback plan. removed: Four months after receiving a tax cut as a resultnow: Following the windfall of the removed: GOP federal tax bill, the company laid off 800 workers, moved its factory to Pennsylvania, and announced a dividend increase and removed: a stock buyback plan removed: to repurchasenow: for 15 million of its removed: shares, which are valued at around $696 million.now: shares. (Vox)
1. The Supreme Court ruled removed: for the first time in a removed: 5-4now: 5–4 decision that removed: private sectornow: private-sector workers may not band together to challenge violations of federal labor laws. In the majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch removed: said thatnow: argued the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act trumps the National Labor Relations removed: Act, meaning thatnow: Act. As such, employees who sign removed: employee agreements to arbitrate claims must waive their rights to join a class action lawsuit and now: instead go through arbitration on an individual basis. (NPR / Politico)
… to head off a federal investigation into its marketing of removed: OxyContin so it could continue selling the drug,now: OxyContin, which has been at the center of the national opioid … into a multibillion-dollar drug after its launch in 1996 and removed: launchednow: undertook an unprecedented marketing campaign to pitch the painkiller to doctors. …
3. Bob Corker turned down removed: thenow: an offer to become the next U.S. ambassador to Australia. "I … [Mike] Pompeo," Corker said. "At the end of the day removed: though…itnow: though … it just felt like it wasn't the right step." (The Tennessean)
… Clinton. "I don't believe that I have seen that conclusion removed: ...now: … that the specific intent was to help President Trump win," …
… ability to lead the party through the 2018 midterm elections. removed: No one is planning to remove him just yet, andnow: While Ryan continues to insist removed: that he is not planning removed: to stepnow: on stepping down as removed: speaker, butnow: Speaker, many removed: Republicans,now: Republicans — including removed: moderates,now: moderates — have become increasingly willing to defy Ryan, whom they view as removed: thenow: a lame-duck leader of the party. (Politico)
… commenting on jobs reports until "at least one hour" after removed: it'snow: its official release. (Washington Post / Politico / ABC News)
… strikes and ground combat operations. There were also 11,585 more removed: dronesnow: drone strikes in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan last year than there …
6/ Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. recently interviewed James Comey as part of a probe into whether Andrew McCabe broke the law by lying to federal agents. The decision to interview Comey suggests prosecutors are seriously considering whether to charge McCabe with a crime. The Inspector General accused McCabe of lying to investigators on four occasions about …
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6/ Jared Kushner's close friend Andrew Gerson has come under scrutiny from Robert Mueller's team. Mueller is interested in Gerson's supposed knowledge of meetings in January 2017 between Trump associates and foreign officials in the Seychelles. Gerson was in the Seychelles around the same time that Erik Prince secretly met with Russian and UAE officials, including Crown Prince Mohamed bin …
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7/ Jared Kushner's close friend Andrew Gerson has come under scrutiny from Robert Mueller's team. Mueller is interested in Gerson's supposed knowledge of meetings in January 2017 between Trump associates and foreign officials in the Seychelles. Gerson was in the Seychelles around the same time that Erik Prince secretly met with Russian and UAE officials, including Crown Prince Mohamed bin …
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7/ Trump announced that the June 12 nuclear summit with North Korea is now back on, less than a week after he canceled it via letter to Kim Jong Un. "We’re over that," Trump told reporters, "totally over that, and now we’re going to deal and we’re really going to start a process." (New York Times / CNN / ABC …
Removed: 9/ Scott Pruitt spent $1,560 on twelve custom fountain pens from a D.C. jewelry store called The Tiny Jewel Box. The exchange reveals that Pruitt's top aides were the ones signing off on such lavish purchases, contradicting Pruitt's previous claims. (Washington Post)
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1. A federal study found signs of sophisticated cellphone surveillance devices operating near the White House and other sensitive locations in the D.C. area last year. Authorities aren't sure who the culprit is or where it came from, but the breach is virtually unstoppable. (Washington Post)
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1. Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. recently interviewed James Comey as part of a probe into whether Andrew McCabe broke the law by lying to federal agents. The decision to interview Comey suggests prosecutors are seriously considering whether to charge McCabe with a crime. The Inspector General accused McCabe of lying to investigators on four occasions about …
removed: 2.now: 4. The price tag for the Mueller investigation so far is …
removed: 3.now: 5. Trump called for Samantha Bee to lose her job over …
removed: 4.now: 6. After receiving a full pardon from Trump for violating campaign …
removed: 5.now: 7. An independent candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District named Nathan …
removed: 6.now: 8. At least eight white nationalists are running in 2018 for …
… The advance info is sacrosanct – not to be shared." now: Labor Department rules state that executive branch employees are barred from publicly commenting on jobs reports until "at least one hour" after it's official release. (Washington Post / removed: Politico)now: Politico / ABC News)
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5/ Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. recently interviewed James Comey as part of a probe into whether Andrew McCabe broke the law by lying to federal agents. The decision to interview Comey suggests prosecutors are seriously considering whether to charge McCabe with a crime. The Inspector General accused McCabe of lying to investigators on four occasions about …
6/ Jared Kushner's close friend Andrew Gerson has come under scrutiny from Robert Mueller's team. Mueller is interested in Gerson's supposed knowledge of meetings in January 2017 between Trump associates and foreign officials in the Seychelles. Gerson was in the Seychelles around the same time that Erik Prince secretly met with Russian and UAE officials, including Crown Prince Mohamed bin …
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5/ The Pentagon says nearly 500 civilians were killed and 169 were injured in U.S. military operations during Trump's first year in office. The report also says that "more than 450 reports of civilian casualties from 2017 remained to be assessed," which suggests those numbers may be low. The report includes both air strikes and ground combat operations. There were …
2. now: The price tag for the Mueller investigation so far is about $16.7 million, while the security and travel costs for Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago have cost $17 million. (Washington Post) 3. Trump called for Samantha Bee to lose her job over …
removed: 3.now: 4. After receiving a full pardon from Trump for violating campaign …
removed: 4.now: 5. A candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District named Nathan Larson …
removed: 5.now: 6. At least eight white nationalists are running in 2018 for …
… interviewed James Comey as part of a probe into whether removed: former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe broke the law by lying to federal agents. …
1. Trump called for Samantha Bee to lose her job over her comments about Ivanka Trump. Trump claimed there was a "total double standard" when it comes to the reaction to Bee's comments versus the reaction to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet. "Why aren’t they firing no talent Samantha Bee for the horrible language used on her low ratings show?," Trump …
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1. A federal study found signs of sophisticated cellphone surveillance devices operating near the White House and other sensitive locations in the D.C. area last year. Authorities aren't sure who the culprit is or where it came from, but the breach is virtually unstoppable. (Washington Post)
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2. After receiving a full pardon from Trump for violating campaign finance laws, Dinesh D'Souza said his pardon is proof that Trump wants him to have "a bigger voice than ever" in the conservative movement. D'Souza on Fox and Friends: "The president said, 'Dinesh, you have been a great voice for freedom. And he said that 'I got to tell …
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2. Trump called for Samantha Bee to lose her job over her comments about Ivanka Trump. Trump claimed there was a "total double standard" when it comes to the reaction to Bee's comments versus the reaction to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet. "Why aren’t they firing no talent Samantha Bee for the horrible language used on her low ratings show?," Trump …
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3. A candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District named Nathan Larson admitted he's a pedophile. Larson ran multiple online forums for pedophiles and misogynists, including incels. Larson has also bragged online about raping his ex-wife and wanting to have sex with their 3-year-old daughter. (HuffPost)
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3. After receiving a full pardon from Trump for violating campaign finance laws, Dinesh D'Souza said his pardon is proof that Trump wants him to have "a bigger voice than ever" in the conservative movement. D'Souza on Fox and Friends: "The president said, 'Dinesh, you have been a great voice for freedom. And he said that 'I got to tell …
4. now: A candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District named Nathan Larson admitted he's a pedophile. Larson ran multiple online forums for pedophiles and misogynists, including incels. Larson has also bragged online about raping his ex-wife and wanting to have sex with their 3-year-old daughter. (HuffPost) 5. At least eight white nationalists are running in 2018 for …
… progress, but most employers have not suspended hiring yet. (Associated removed: Press)now: Press / CNN Money)
… so for a long time to come!" (ABC News / removed: CNN)now: CNN / Washington Post) 2. After receiving a full pardon from Trump for violating campaign finance laws, Dinesh D'Souza said his pardon is proof that Trump wants him to have "a bigger voice than ever" in the conservative movement. D'Souza on Fox and Friends: "The president said, 'Dinesh, you have been a great voice for freedom. And he said that 'I got to tell you man-to-man, you’ve been screwed.'" (The Hill)
… sentenced to five years of probation and a $30,000 fine. removed: “Willnow: "Will be giving a Full Pardon to Dinesh D’Souza removed: today,”now: today," Trump removed: tweeted on Thursday. “Henow: tweeted. "He was treated very unfairly by our removed: government!”now: government!" (Washington Post)
6/ Trump is also considering now: pardoning Martha Stewart commuting the sentence of former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod removed: Blagojevich and pardoning Martha Stewart.now: Blagojevich. Trump brought up the commutation and additional pardon while talking …
2/ The White House announced a new 10% tariff on metal imports from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, which supply nearly half of all U.S. metal imports. The steel and aluminum tariffs will go into effect at midnight on Thursday. The European Union immediately announced that it would impose countermeasures against the U.S. as a response. (New York Times …
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2/ Trump repeatedly pressured Jeff Sessions to reclaim control over the Russia investigation on at least four separate occasions. Three of those occasions were in-person, and the fourth was over the phone. The constant pressure made several other officials uncomfortable at the time, because they felt it was improper and could present its own legal and political problems. Two sources …
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3/ Trump is preparing to block German luxury carmakers from the United States. Trump told French president Emmanuel Macron last month that he planned to stop Mercedes-Benz from driving down Fifth Avenue in New York. No further details are currently available about the specific policies Trump might pursue in order to effectively prevent German automakers from selling in the U.S. …
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Trump once again claimed that he did not fire James Comey because of the Russia investigation, despite his earlier admissions that the investigation was at least part of his decision-making. "Not that it matters," Trump tweeted, "but I never fired James Comey because of Russia! The Corrupt Mainstream Media loves to keep pushing that narrative, but they know it is …
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4/ The FBI is reconstructing shredded documents seized last month in the raids on Michael Cohen's apartment, office, and hotel room. A small amount of shredded materials were seized, and agents are currently working to piece together the contents of at least one paper shredder that was recovered during the raid. (The Hill)
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3/ The White House announced a new 10% tariff on metal imports from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, which supply nearly half of all U.S. metal imports. The steel and aluminum tariffs will go into effect at midnight on Thursday. The European Union immediately announced that it would impose countermeasures against the U.S. as a response. (New York Times …
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6/ Newly-released voter registration data from California show the Republican party trailing behind both Democrats and "no party preference" voters. The California Republican Party has effectively been relegated to third-party status, falling behind independent voters by at least 73,000, leaving them with only 25.1 percent of registered California voters. (Politico)
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7/ Audio recordings of Michael Cohen making legal threats to a reporter have been released to the public for the first time. The recording features Cohen threatening a then-Daily Beast reporter with legal action in 2015 over an article the reporter wrote about one of Cohen's clients at the time. "Mark my words," Cohen warns, "I will make sure that …
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2. The White House has been sending its talking points about the Iran deal to foreign policy heavyweights on both sides of the aisle, including former Obama administration officials and advisers for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. White House communications aide Kelly Sadler forgot to BCC recipients of an email blast about Trump's Iran strategy, revealing the uncharacteristically inclusive email list …
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2. The White House once cited the FBI's informant in Trump's campaign in order to help advance Trump's trade agenda with China. A White House press release from August 14, 2017 features Stefan Halper as a prominent voice of support for Trump's call to investigate allegations that China was stealing U.S. intellectual property. (Politico) 3. Newly-released voter registration data from …
1. now: Mike Pompeo's meeting with a high-ranking North Korean official ended two hours earlier than planned because the talks "went well" and "made progress," according to a U.S. official. (Associated Press) 2. The White House has been sending its talking points about …
1. removed: Newly-released voter registration data from California show the Republican party trailing behind both Democrats and "no party preference" voters. The California Republican Party has effectively been relegated to third-party status, falling behind independent voters by at least 73,000, leaving them with only 25.1 percent of registered California voters. (Politico) 2. The White House has been sending its talking points about …
2/ Trump is preparing to block German luxury carmakers from the United States. Trump told French president Emmanuel Macron last month that he planned to stop Mercedes-Benz from driving down Fifth Avenue in New York. No further details are currently available about the specific policies Trump might pursue in order to effectively prevent German automakers from selling in the U.S. …
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2/ The White House announced a new 10% tariff on metal imports from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, which supply nearly half of all U.S. metal imports. The steel and aluminum tariffs will go into effect at midnight on Thursday. The European Union immediately announced that it would impose countermeasures against the U.S. as a response. (New York Times …
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3/ The FBI is reconstructing shredded documents seized last month in the raids on Michael Cohen's apartment, office, and hotel room. A small amount of shredded materials were seized, and agents are currently working to piece together the contents of at least one paper shredder that was recovered during the raid. (The Hill)
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3/ Trump is preparing to block German luxury carmakers from the United States. Trump told French president Emmanuel Macron last month that he planned to stop Mercedes-Benz from driving down Fifth Avenue in New York. No further details are currently available about the specific policies Trump might pursue in order to effectively prevent German automakers from selling in the U.S. …
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4/ Newly-released voter registration data from California show the Republican party trailing behind both Democrats and "no party preference" voters. The California Republican Party has effectively been relegated to third-party status, falling behind independent voters by at least 73,000, leaving them with only 25.1 percent of registered California voters. (Politico)
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4/ The FBI is reconstructing shredded documents seized last month in the raids on Michael Cohen's apartment, office, and hotel room. A small amount of shredded materials were seized, and agents are currently working to piece together the contents of at least one paper shredder that was recovered during the raid. (The Hill)
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5/ The White House has been sending its talking points about the Iran deal to foreign policy heavyweights on both sides of the aisle, including former Obama administration officials and advisers for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. White House communications aide Kelly Sadler forgot to BCC recipients of an email blast about Trump's Iran strategy, revealing the uncharacteristically inclusive email list …
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5/ Trump offered a full pardon to conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza for violating campaign finance laws. D'Souza illegally used straw donors to funnel additional money into the campaign of a GOP Senate candidate in 2012, and pleaded guilty to the charges in 2014. He was sentenced to five years of probation and a $30,000 fine. “Will be giving a Full …
… recipients of an email blast about Trump's Iran strategy, revealing removed: that the uncharacteristically inclusive email list and confusing frequent critics of …
… Federal bank regulators announced a plan to considerably weaken the removed: Lockernow: Volcker Rule, which was put in place after the financial crisis …
… crowd. “Animals!” they shouted back. Trump also called Marsha Blackburn's now: Democratic opponent removed: Democratic Phil Bredesen "an absolute, total tool" of Chuck Schumer, and …
… called Marsha Blackburn's opponent Democratic Phil Bredesen "an absolute, total removed: toolnow: tool" of Chuck removed: Schumer,"now: Schumer, and referred to the House Democratic leader as "the MS-13 …
… crowd. “Animals!” they shouted back. Trump also called Marsha Blackburn's now: opponent Democratic removed: opponentnow: Phil Bredesen "an absolute, total tool of Chuck Schumer," and referred to …
… to the crowd. “Animals!” they shouted back. Trump also called removed: Senatenow: Marsha Blackburn's Democratic removed: leader Chuck Schumernow: opponent "an absolute, total removed: tool,"now: tool of Chuck Schumer," and referred to the House Democratic leader as "the MS-13 …
… Paul Manafort's friends launched a legal defense fund to help removed: Manafort'snow: Manafort fight the charges brought against him by the special counsel. …
… committee also wants Stone's attorneys to hand over certain electronic removed: communications to the committee.now: communications. The email now: from the committee to Stone's lawyers removed: includednow: includes a list of search terms it wants removed: themnow: his attorneys to use to removed: determinenow: identify which communications to hand over. Stone says he hopes the …
… Locker Rule, which was put in place after the financial removed: crisis.now: crisis to prevent risky trading. The rule removed: prohibits banks from making certain risky trades and simultaneously deemsnow: also dictates that banks can't be the ones to make the rules about what constitutes a risky trade. removed: Under the new plan,now: The revisions make it so banks removed: will no longer have to prove that each trade serves a clear purpose removed: and isn'tnow: — that it's not just a speculative bet. (New York Times)
… last month should be protected under attorney-client privilege. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post)
… including Carter Page and George Papadopoulos. Contrary to Trump and removed: Guiliani'snow: Giuliani's "spygate" conspiracy claims, Gowdy said the effort to place an …
3/ Trump bragged about a classified battle between U.S. forces and Russian mercenaries in Syria while speaking to donors at a closed-door fundraiser. Trump said he was amazed by the actions of American F-18 pilots, suggested that the strikes lasted "10 minutes," and claimed they killed up to 300 Russians. The details of the battle remain classified. (Politico)
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3/ A federal judge in Manhattan ordered Michael Cohen's lawyers to complete their review of the huge trove of seized documents and data within two weeks. Judge Kimba Wood warned that she would allow the government to take control of the review process if Cohen's attorney's don't meet her June 15 deadline. The purpose of the review is to determine …
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4/ The Trump administration will impose restrictions on Chinese visas as part of its attempt to counter alleged theft of U.S. intellectual property by Beijing. Under the new policy, U.S. consular officers may limit how long the visas will be valid, instead of simply issuing them for the maximum possible length. Chinese graduate students studying robotics, aviation, and other high-tech …
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4/ The Senate Intelligence Committee wants to interview Roger Stone. The committee also wants Stone's attorneys to hand over certain electronic communications to the committee. The email to Stone's lawyers included a list of search terms it wants them to use to determine which communications to hand over. Stone says he hopes the interview with the committee will be public, …
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5/ Ivanka Trump abruptly left a conference call about an upcoming fitness event after reporters asked her about her company's trademarks in China. A White House official had previously said Ivanka would take a few questions before leaving for a meeting, but reporters immediately started asking questions about the trademarks. By the time someone asked a question about her father's …
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5/ Trump bragged about a classified battle between U.S. forces and Russian mercenaries in Syria while speaking to donors at a closed-door fundraiser. Trump said he was amazed by the actions of American F-18 pilots, suggested that the strikes lasted "10 minutes," and claimed they killed up to 300 Russians. The details of the battle remain classified. (Politico)
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6/ A new U.S. intelligence assessment concludes that North Korea does not intend to give up its nuclear arsenal any time soon. The CIA analysis is consistent with expert opinion on the subject, but it conflicts with Trump's recent claims that Kim intends to give up his nuclear stockpile in the near future. The assessment does note, however, that Kim …
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6/ The Trump administration will impose restrictions on Chinese visas as part of its attempt to counter alleged theft of U.S. intellectual property by Beijing. Under the new policy, U.S. consular officers may limit how long the visas will be valid, instead of simply issuing them for the maximum possible length. Chinese graduate students studying robotics, aviation, and other high-tech …
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7/ Senior House Republican Trey Gowdy said the "FBI did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got" from an informant inside Trump's 2016 campaign. Gowdy attended last week's highly classified Justice Department briefing about the FBI informant who approached multiple members of Trump's foreign policy team, including Carter Page and …
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7/ A new U.S. intelligence assessment concludes that North Korea does not intend to give up its nuclear arsenal any time soon. The CIA analysis is consistent with expert opinion on the subject, but it conflicts with Trump's recent claims that Kim intends to give up his nuclear stockpile in the near future. The assessment does note, however, that Kim …
… interactions with and subsequent firing of James Comey. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post) Trump again expresses regret for choosing Jeff Sessions as attorney general. Trump said Wednesday that he wishes he had picked someone else to be attorney general. (Washington Post)
… said Ivanka had already left for another meeting. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / CBS News)
… had "nothing to do with Donald Trump." (Politico / Daily removed: Beast)now: Beast / Washington Post)
… part of a sting operation by the Ukrainian Security Service. removed: (NPR)now: (NPR / Associated Press)
1/ removed: Trump askednow: Robert Mueller is investigating Trump's request to Jeff Sessions removed: tonow: that he reverse his decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation … his decision to step away, but Sessions refused Trump's request. removed: Robert Mueller is investigating the previously unreported confrontation as part of …
… be valid, instead of simply issuing them for the maximum removed: possiblynow: possible length. Chinese graduate students studying robotics, aviation, and other high-tech …
… they are in taking care of you." Trump also reiterated now: his claim that immigrants who commit crimes are removed: "animals" bynow: "animals," turning it into a chant for the removed: crowd.now: crowd: “What was the name?” Trump called to the crowd. “Animals!” …
… brief but defiant statement at the governor's office on Tuesday: removed: "“Inow: "I am not perfect, but I have not broken any removed: laws."now: laws," he said. Greiten's resignation will go into effect on Friday at 5 …
… Kim Kardashian will meet with Trump at the White House removed: tonow: and ask him to pardon a removed: womennow: woman serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense. The meeting removed: comes afternow: is the result of months of back-channel talks between Kardashian and Jared Kushner. (Vanity …
… "very specific, very political strategy to undermine [the Mueller] investigation" removed: bynow: and using political tactics to shape public opinion. "It is for …
… believe that, and 60% of Independents and 91% of Democrats removed: would agree.now: feel the same way. (CNN)
… Twitter, but ABC still cancelled the show "Roseanne" hours after now: the racist tweet and her now: subsequent apology. (Snopes / NPR / New York Times / ABC …
… result of Hurricane Maria. The official U.S. government death toll removed: is still removed: listed atnow: only lists 64 removed: total deaths.now: people. (Washington Post)
2/ A top North Korean official is headed to New York to discuss the possibility of reviving the canceled nuclear summit with Kim Jong Un. Kim Yong Chol is a vice chairman of the North Korean ruling party's central committee on inter-Korean relations, and is expected to meet with Mike Pompeo this week to try and dispel skepticism and develop …
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2/ The White House said it "continues to actively prepare" for the proposed-but-canceled summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12. White House officials have been characterizing the cancellation letter Trump sent to Kim as a negotiating tactic, one that is purportedly designed to bring the North back to the table. (Associated Press)
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3/ Rep. Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania will not seek reelection in November, because "all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump." Costello originally announced in March that he would not be running for Congress again this year. "No matter what I say or do," Costello said recently, "I feel all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump rather …
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3/ A top North Korean official is headed to New York to discuss the possibility of reviving the canceled nuclear summit with Kim Jong Un. Kim Yong Chol is a vice chairman of the North Korean ruling party's central committee on inter-Korean relations, and is expected to meet with Mike Pompeo this week to try and dispel skepticism and develop …
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5/ The Trump administration refused to acknowledge the conclusions of the scientific community when it comes to dealing with climate change. An internal White House memo revealed the three options the administration is considering when it comes to dealing with federal climate science reports. They are: (1) consider "debating" the established climate science; (2) cast doubt on scientists' conclusions; and …
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5/ Rep. Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania will not seek reelection in November, because "all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump." Costello is a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania who originally announced in March that he wasn't running. "No matter what I say or do," Costello said recently, "I feel all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump rather …
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3. The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to Arkansas' restrictive abortion law. The law requires providers of medication-based abortions, which use pills to induce abortions in the first nine weeks of pregnancy, to have contracts with doctors who have admitting privileges at a hospital in the state. (New York Times)
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3. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to Arkansas' restrictive abortion law. The law requires providers of medication-based abortions, which use pills to induce abortions in the first nine weeks of pregnancy, to have contracts with doctors who have admitting privileges at a hospital in the state. (New York Times) 4. The Supreme Court ruled that in …
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4. A new Harvard study estimates at least 4,645 of people died as a result of Hurricane Maria. The official U.S. government death toll is still listed at 64 total deaths. (Washington Post)
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8. A GOP Congresswoman from Tennessee said pornography was a "big part" of the reason for the recent spike in school shootings. Rep. Diane Black: “It’s available on the shelf when you walk in the grocery store. Yeah, you have to reach up to get it, but there’s pornography there,” she said. “All of this is available without parental guidance. …
… patrol beat, kicked and threatened migrant children with sexual abuse removed: undernow: during Obama administration. Migrant children under the care of United States …
6/ China awarded Ivanka Trump's company seven new trademarks removed: saysnow: just days before her father vowed to find a way to save …
removed: Ivanka Trump is facing backlash for the timing of a "tone deaf" tweet she posted showing a photo of herself holding her 2-year-old son as reports of families being separated and immigrant children going unaccounted continued to circulate. (CNN) ACLU: Border patrol beat, kicked and threatened migrant children with … under the care of United States Customs and Border Protection removed: (CBP) were allegedly beaten, threatened with sexual violence and repeatedly assaulted …
… warning that North Korea's sprawling atomic complex could take 15 removed: years,now: years to dismantle, and argues that the best the United States can hope …
{% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1001410457092218880 %} A nuclear weapons expert says North Korean disarmament could take up to 15 years to complete. Former director of the Los Alamos weapons laboratory in New Mexico, Siegfried S. Hecker, is warning that North Korea's sprawling atomic complex could take 15 years, and argues that the best the United States can hope for is a phased …
… in Polls. There was no Collusion, except by the Democrats!" removed: (CNN)now: (CNN / Washington Post)
… because "all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump." removed: Costellonow: Costello, a Republican from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district, originally announced in March that he would not be running …
6/ China awarded Ivanka Trump's company seven new trademarks removed: saysnow: days before her father vowed to find a way to save …
… Border patrol beat, kicked and threatened migrant children with sexual removed: abuse.now: abuse under Obama administration. Migrant children under the care of United States Customs and …
… mental health reporting, preventing people with temporary domestic violence restraining removed: ordernow: orders from obtaining guns, and a civil process that removed: allownow: allows families to petition removed: anow: the court to remove a firearm from someone deemed to be …
… met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower 11 days before removed: the 2016 election.now: Trump's inauguration. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen to discuss their mutual desire …
… North Korea covering the demolition of a nuclear test site. removed: "He's not taking the guy's shit," said a friend of Trump, who described the move as just another exercise in "the art of the deal." (NBC News / Politico)
… has been investigating Roger Stone's finances as part of the removed: investigationnow: probe into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians during the 2016 removed: presidential election. Mueller has questioned Stone's associates about his finances, including …
… Hillary Clinton from Julian Assange during the 2016 campaign. Emails removed: revealnow: revealed that Stone used a mutual acquaintance as an intermediary between … purported peace deal in Libya while she was serving as removed: Obama's secretary of state in 2011. Stone testified last year that …
… to the Kremlin met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower removed: elevennow: 11 days before the 2016 election. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen … money on behalf of Vekselberg and was present at the removed: Trump Tower meeting in question. A few days after Trump's inauguration, Intrater’s …
… deal to keep Chinese telecom giant ZTE alive. The deal removed: was brokered by the Commerce Department and would allow ZTE to pay a fine as punishment for violating international removed: trade sanctions against Iran and North Korea. ZTE would also removed: be requirednow: have to make changes to its removed: current management removed: team and tonow: team, hire American compliance officers removed: who would be placednow: and place them at the firm. In exchange, ZTE would removed: oncenow: be again removed: be permittednow: able to do business with American removed: companies like Qualcomm, a major supplier of ZTE's computer chip technology.now: companies. The deal is expected to face considerable resistance from Congress. …
9/ Internal documents from now: inside a shadowy Israeli firm reveal removed: the details of a plot to discredit Obama removed: administration officials involved in the Iran deal and, ultimately, the deal itself. Black Cube operatives befriended architects of the deal and their associates removed: in an attemptnow: and tried to obtain evidence of removed: nefariousnow: improper behavior, including financial or sexual impropriety. Black Cube has two … investigation firm hired by Harvey Weinstein to intimidate and disparage removed: Weinstein'snow: his accusers. The plan to sabotage the Iran deal is the first public example of the firm’s removed: attemptnow: attempts to meddle in U.S. removed: politics or government affairs.now: politics. (NBC News)
Removed: Don't miss what Donald Trump is doing with his 'spy' allegations: "The fact that this is what Trump does shouldn't distract us from the allegations here: Donald Trump is saying his predecessor as president used the leading law enforcement entity in the country to spy on him because Obama/the 'deep state' didn't want someone as unconventional as Trump to be …
7/ A turf war between Jared Kushner and Jeff Sessions drove the director of the federal prison system to resign. Mark Inch told Rod Rosenstein that he was tired of administration officials flouting "departmental norms," and complained that Sessions had excluded him from major staffing, budget, and policy decisions. Inch also felt excluded by Kushner when it came to drafting …
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7/ The Trump administration told lawmakers that it has reached a deal to keep Chinese telecom giant ZTE alive. The deal was brokered by the Commerce Department and would allow ZTE to pay a fine as punishment for violating international trade sanctions against Iran and North Korea. ZTE would also be required to make changes to its current management team …
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"We're closed!" Trump vented his anger over immigration at DHS secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. (Washington Post)
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8/ Someone has been circulating letters to dozens of wealthy entrepreneurs in China and offering access to the Trump administration in exchange for a $100,000 contribution to Trump's reelection campaign. Republican Party officials say they had nothing to do with the letter, which is one of at least three such offers that have been circulated in the past week. The …
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9/ A group of Republican lawmakers and advocacy groups plan to release a new proposal in yet another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a different plan. The replacement plan is aimed at giving individual states more control over healthcare policy and is the product of eight months of behind-the-scenes planning by a coalition of …
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9/ Internal documents from a shadowy Israeli firm reveal the details of a plot to discredit Obama administration officials involved in the Iran deal and, ultimately, the deal itself. Black Cube operatives befriended architects of the deal and their associates in an attempt to obtain evidence of nefarious behavior, including financial or sexual impropriety. Black Cube has two arms, one …
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2. Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to police and was arrested by the NYPD on charges of rape, criminal sex acts, and other lower level sex abuse and sexual misconduct charges. The charges stem from his 2004 encounters with actress Lucia Evans and another woman who has not been identified or spoken publicly. Evans confirmed that she was pressing charges. …
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2. A group of Republican lawmakers and advocacy groups plan to release a new proposal in yet another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a different plan. The replacement plan is aimed at giving individual states more control over healthcare policy and is the product of eight months of behind-the-scenes planning by a coalition of …
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3. Former staffers for Republican Congressman Tom Garrett say Garrett and his wife made them their personal servants, often ordering them to pick up groceries, clothes, and even dog poop — all during work hours. Garrett and his wife are both known to have explosive tempers, and the aides say they were afraid that Garrett might prevent them from advancing …
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8. A turf war between Jared Kushner and Jeff Sessions drove the director of the federal prison system to resign. Mark Inch told Rod Rosenstein that he was tired of administration officials flouting "departmental norms," and complained that Sessions had excluded him from major staffing, budget, and policy decisions. Inch also felt excluded by Kushner when it came to drafting …
… improve Russia's relationship with the U.S. under the incoming Trump removed: administration.now: administration, according to Andrew Intrater. Intrater is an American businessman who invests money on behalf of Vekselberg and was present at the Trump Tower meeting in question. A few days after Trump's inauguration, Intrater’s private equity firm, Columbus Nova, signed a $1 million consulting contract with Cohen. (New York Times)
6/ A turf war between Jared Kushner and Jeff Sessions drove the director of the federal prison system to resign. Mark Inch told Rod Rosenstein that he was tired of administration officials flouting "departmental norms," and complained that Sessions had excluded him from major staffing, budget, and policy decisions. Inch also felt excluded by Kushner when it came to drafting …
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6/ A Russian billionaire with ties to the Kremlin met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower eleven days before the 2016 election. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen to discuss their mutual desire to improve Russia's relationship with the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration. (New York Times)
2. removed: A Russian billionaire with ties to the Kremlin met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower eleven days before the 2016 election. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen to discuss their mutual desire to improve Russia's relationship with the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration. (New York Times) 3. Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to police and was arrested …
removed: 4.now: 3. Former staffers for Republican Congressman Tom Garrett say Garrett and …
1. A Russian billionaire with ties to the Kremlin met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower eleven days before the 2016 election. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen to discuss their mutual desire to improve Russia's relationship with the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration. (New York Times)
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1. The suspect in the shooting that injured three people at an Indiana middle school is now in custody. At least three people, including a teacher and a student, were injured in the shooting. (CNN)
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2. Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to police and was arrested by the NYPD on charges of rape, criminal sex acts, and other lower level sex abuse and sexual misconduct charges. The charges stem from his 2004 encounters with actress Lucia Evans and another woman who has not been identified or spoken publicly. Evans confirmed that she was pressing charges. …
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2. A Russian billionaire with ties to the Kremlin met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower eleven days before the 2016 election. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen to discuss their mutual desire to improve Russia's relationship with the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration. (New York Times)
3. now: Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to police and was arrested by the NYPD on charges of rape, criminal sex acts, and other lower level sex abuse and sexual misconduct charges. The charges stem from his 2004 encounters with actress Lucia Evans and another woman who has not been identified or spoken publicly. Evans confirmed that she was pressing charges. "At a certain point," Evans said, "you have to think about the greater good of humanity, of womankind." (NBC News / CBS News / CNN) 4. Former staffers for Republican Congressman Tom Garrett say Garrett and …
removed: 8/now: --- ### NOTABLES. 1. A Russian billionaire with ties to the Kremlin met with Michael Cohen at Trump Tower eleven days before the 2016 election. Viktor Vekselberg met with Cohen to discuss their mutual desire to improve Russia's relationship with the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration. (New York Times) 2. Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to police and was arrested …
6/ Trump said removed: NFL playersnow: athletes who refuse to stand for the national anthem shouldn't be allowed to play and suggested that now: maybe they "shouldn't be in the country." Trump said he doesn't …
… including whether or not to provide permanent legal status for removed: "dreamers" and those coverednow: "Dreamers" under removed: DACA.now: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (Washington Post)
8/ removed: **Trumpnow: Trump signed the largest rollback of federal banking regulations since the 2008 financial crisis. removed: **Thenow: The legislation exempts scores of banks from strict federal regulations put …
North Korea demolished its nuclear test site removed: ahead of a planned summit betweennow: just hours before Trump removed: and Kim Jong Un.now: announced that he was canceling the proposed nuclear summit. North Korea officially closed down the site with a series …
… to respond in the event that Kim Jong Un commits removed: a "reckless and foolish act"now: any "foolish or reckless acts" in response to Trump calling off the summit. (NBC News)
8/ removed: Trumpnow: **Trump signed the largest rollback of federal banking regulations since the 2008 financial crisis. removed: Thenow: **The legislation exempts scores of banks from strict federal regulations put …
… he was "very perplexed" by Trump's decision to cancel the removed: summit/now: summit. Moon called the cancellation "very regrettable." He continued: "Denuclearization of …
Removed: 6/ Jared Kushner spent nearly seven hours with Mueller's team in April for his second interview with the special counsel. Both times, Kushner met with investigators as a witness, not a target, of the investigation. The second interview focused on the 2016 campaign, the transition, the firing of James Comey, and other topics. Kushner's financial dealings and family business were …
8/ Trump removed: will sign legislation today to loosennow: signed the largest rollback of federal banking removed: regulations.now: regulations since the 2008 financial crisis. The removed: bill will exemptnow: legislation exempts scores of banks from strict federal regulations now: put in place under the Dodd-Frank Act. now: The bill eases restrictions on all but the largest banks and raises the standard by which banks are designated too important to fail by $250 billion, up from $50 billion. It also eases the reporting requirements for mortgage loan data for the overwhelming majority of banks. The bill was co-authored by three Senate Democrats and passed … the House on Tuesday. (The Hill / CNN / Chicago removed: Tribune)now: Tribune / CNBC)
… is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting." now: Trump was apparently referring to North Korea's recent statement, in which it called Mike Pence a "political dummy." Most of the letter uses seemingly friendly language, but Trump …
… is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting." now: Most of the letter uses seemingly friendly language, but Trump also appeared to include a veiled threat that the U.S. might someday use its nuclear weapons against North Korea, if necessary: "You talk about your nuclear capabilities," Trump wrote, "but ours are so massive and powerful that I pray to God they will never have to be used." (CNBC)
Removed: 4/North Korea demolished its nuclear test site ahead of a planned summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un. North Korea officially closed down the site with a series of explosions that caused landslides near the tunnel entrances to the facility. The closure of the site is not irreversible, and several follow-up measures would be required in order to ensure the …
1/ The FBI seized control of a key server in Russia's global botnet of 500,000 hacked routers. One of the goals of the operation was to use the information from the seized server to build a comprehensive list of victims in order to short-circuit the Kremlin's ability to reinfect targets. The FBI went after a complicated malware program called "VPN …
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1/ Trump said migrant children entering the country at the southern border are "not innocent," and warned that letting them in exposes the nation to increased gang crime. "They look so innocent," Trump said at a roundtable meeting at the Morrelly Homeland Security Center. He added: "They're not innocent." (Washington Post)
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2/ Jared Kushner spent nearly seven hours with Mueller's team in April for his second interview with the special counsel. Both times, Kushner met with investigators as a witness, not a target, of the investigation. The second interview focused on the 2016 campaign, the transition, the firing of James Comey, and other topics. Kushner's financial dealings and family business were …
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2/ Trump insisted that he will not sign any immigration bill that emerges from Congress unless it includes "a real wall" on the southern border. Trump was responding to an ongoing effort in the House to force a vote on certain bills aimed at protecting young undocumented immigrants from deportation. Factions of the House GOP are at odds over certain …
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3/ Trump said NFL players who refuse to stand for the national anthem shouldn't be allowed to play and suggested that they "shouldn't be in the country." Trump said he doesn't like the provision in the NFL's new policy that allows players to remain in the locker room while the anthem is played. "I don't think people should be staying …
4/ Trump said migrant children entering the country at the southern border are "not innocent," and warned that letting them in exposes the nation to increased gang crime. "They look so innocent," Trump said at a roundtable meeting at the Morrelly Homeland Security Center. He added: "They're not innocent." (Washington Post)
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House Republicans holds last-ditch immigration talks as internal showdown looms. House GOP leaders have temporarily halted an internal rebellion to force votes next month on protecting young undocumented immigrants from deportation while they negotiate with the GOP renegades to find a different path forward. (Washington Post)
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5/ Trump insisted that he will not sign any immigration bill that emerges from Congress unless it includes "a real wall" on the southern border. Trump was responding to an ongoing effort in the House to force a vote on certain bills aimed at protecting young undocumented immigrants from deportation. Factions of the House GOP are at odds over certain …
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3/ Trump said NFL players who refuse to stand for the national anthem shouldn't be allowed to play and suggested that they "shouldn't be in the country." Trump said he doesn't like the provision in the NFL's new policy that allows players to remain in the locker room while the anthem is played. "I don't think people should be staying …
4/North Korea demolished its nuclear test site ahead of a planned summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un. North Korea officially closed down the site with a series of explosions that caused landslides near the tunnel entrances to the facility. The closure of the site is not irreversible, and several follow-up measures would be required in order to ensure the …
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House Republicans holds last-ditch immigration talks as internal showdown looms. House GOP leaders have temporarily halted an internal rebellion to force votes next month on protecting young undocumented immigrants from deportation while they negotiate with the GOP renegades to find a different path forward. (Washington Post)
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5/ Jared Kushner spent nearly seven hours with Mueller's team in April for his second interview with the special counsel. Both times, Kushner met with investigators as a witness, not a target, of the investigation. The second interview focused on the 2016 campaign, the transition, the firing of James Comey, and other topics. Kushner's financial dealings and family business were …
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6/ North Korea demolished its nuclear test site ahead of a planned summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un. North Korea officially closed down the site with a series of explosions that caused landslides near the tunnel entrances to the facility. The closure of the site is not irreversible, and several follow-up measures would be required in order to ensure …
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6/ The FBI seized control of a key server in Russia's global botnet of 500,000 hacked routers. One of the goals of the operation was to use the information from the seized server to build a comprehensive list of victims in order to short-circuit the Kremlin's ability to reinfect targets. The FBI went after a complicated malware program called "VPN …
… Jared Kushner’s prison reform plan passed in the House of removed: Representatives.now: Representatives with bipartisan support. The removed: bipartisan "First Step Act," which has Trump's support, passed with a …
Removed: Michael Cohen insists he's 'not partners' with 'Taxi King' Evgeny Freidman day after guilty plea. (NY Daily News)
removed: Michael Cohen's business partner may flip under plea deal. (Fox News) 2/ removed: Michael Cohen received a secret payment of at least $400,000 to …
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4/ Scott Pruitt spent at least $9,600 on decorations and furniture for his personal office. Pruitt bought Smithsonian artwork, a refurbished desk, and other framed items. He paid the Smithsonian Institution $1,950 in labor and delivery charges to rent out three art pieces for his executive suite, and spent more than $2,500 on frames for various items, including a photo …
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4/ A federal district court judge ruled that Trump can't block people on Twitter over their political views. Judge Buchwald of the Southern District of New York said Trump's Twitter account is a public forum and blocking people based on their political opinions amounts to viewpoint discrimination and a violation of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (The Hill)
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6/ Mike Pompeo says the U.S. will fight back against what he called "continued efforts" by Russia to interfere in the 2018 midterm elections. Pompeo did not provide any details as to what the "appropriate measures" would entail, but he said the U.S. has so far been unable to establish "effective deterrence" to halt Russia's efforts. (Associated Press)
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6/ The White House did not invite Democrats to a private briefing on the FBI informant involved in the investigation into the Trump campaign's contacts with Russians during and after the 2016 election. Two senior House Republicans were invited to the briefing, which was coordinated by John Kelly and will be held on Thursday. Democrats are demanding that Democratic lawmakers …
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Trump-backed prison reform bill DOA in the Senate. While Trump has shown interest in prison reform, fractures within the Republican party have left little room for a win when it comes to bringing any criminal justice bill to the Senate floor. (Politico) 9/ A federal district court judge ruled that Trump can't block people on Twitter over their political views. …
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9/ Scott Pruitt spent at least $9,600 on decorations and furniture for his personal office. Pruitt bought Smithsonian artwork, a refurbished desk, and other framed items. He paid the Smithsonian Institution $1,950 in labor and delivery charges to rent out three art pieces for his executive suite, and spent more than $2,500 on frames for various items, including a photo …
3. now: Mike Pompeo says the U.S. will fight back against what he called "continued efforts" by Russia to interfere in the 2018 midterm elections. Pompeo did not provide any details as to what the "appropriate measures" would entail, but he said the U.S. has so far been unable to establish "effective deterrence" to halt Russia's efforts. (Associated Press) 4. Senate negotiators have released legislation to overhaul policies for handling …
removed: 4.now: 5. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready …
removed: 5.now: 6. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the …
removed: 6.now: 7. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment …
removed: 7.now: 8. Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw …
removed: 8.now: 9. Stacey Abrams won the Democratic nomination to become the next …
2. Senate negotiators have released legislation to overhaul policies for handling sexual harassment complaints in Congress. The deal includes requirements that lawmakers be held personally liable for some financial settlements, and requires lawmakers to repay any awards and settlements stemming from acts of harassment that they personally commit. (NPR)
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2. NFL teams will be fined if players kneel during the national anthem. Players will be allowed to remain in the locker room during the anthem, but their teams will be fined by the NFL if they go out and kneel on the field. (New York Times)
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3. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
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3. Senate negotiators have released legislation to overhaul policies for handling sexual harassment complaints in Congress. The deal includes requirements that lawmakers be held personally liable for some financial settlements, and requires lawmakers to repay any awards and settlements stemming from acts of harassment that they personally commit. (NPR)
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4. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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4. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
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5. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
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5. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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6. Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw a drink at the Fox News pundit while she was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis over the weekend. (Washington Post)
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6. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
7. now: Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw a drink at the Fox News pundit while she was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis over the weekend. (Washington Post) 8. Stacey Abrams won the Democratic nomination to become the next …
removed: Earlier reporting (March 14):now: March 14: Scott Pruitt’s $25,000 soundproof phone booth? It actually cost around …
Removed: Trump’s FBI spy theory is completely insane. "The spy theory holds that the FBI, working on orders from the Obama administration, implanted a spy into the Trump campaign in order to help Hillary Clinton’s campaign. . . . This does not explain why the FBI failed to announce either the results of its spying campaign, or even the existence of …
1. Senate negotiators have released legislation to overhaul policies for handling sexual harassment complaints in Congress. The deal includes requirements that lawmakers be held personally liable for some financial settlements, and requires lawmakers to repay any awards and settlements stemming from acts of harassment that they personally commit. (NPR)
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1. Jared Kushner received his security clearance after a year of background checks conducted by the FBI. (New York Times)
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2. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
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2. Senate negotiators have released legislation to overhaul policies for handling sexual harassment complaints in Congress. The deal includes requirements that lawmakers be held personally liable for some financial settlements, and requires lawmakers to repay any awards and settlements stemming from acts of harassment that they personally commit. (NPR)
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3. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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3. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
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4. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
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4. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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5. Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw a drink at the Fox News pundit while she was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis over the weekend. (Washington Post)
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5. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
6. now: Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw a drink at the Fox News pundit while she was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis over the weekend. (Washington Post) 7. Stacey Abrams won the Democratic nomination to become the next …
… based on their political opinions amounts to viewpoint discrimination and removed: violatesnow: a violation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (The Hill)
5. removed: **Trumpnow: Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw a drink at the Fox News pundit removed: **whilenow: while she was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis over the …
1/ Michael Cohen's business partner removed: agreednow: took a plea deal that requires him to cooperate with the government as a potential witness removed: as part of a plea deal.now: in state and federal investigations. Evgeny Freidman is a Russian immigrant known as the "Taxi …
… the 2016 elections. (New York Times / Washington Post / removed: Politico)now: Politico / CNBC / Vox) Cohen distances himself from business associate who struck plea deal (The Hill) Michael Cohen insists he's 'not partners' with taxi big Evgeny Freidman day after guilty plea (NY Daily News) Who is Evgeny Freidman? Michael Cohen's "Taxi King" business partner may be key to Russia investigation (Newsweek) Michael Cohen's business partner may flip under plea deal (Fox News)
… Pruitt’s $25,000 soundproof phone booth? It actually cost around $43,000. removed: Innow: "In addition to the soundproof booth, invoices released by the EPA … a government warehouse, as well as $2,963 for a new removed: “captain’s desk”now: 'captain’s desk' in his removed: office.now: office." (Washington Post)
Earlier removed: reporting:now: reporting (March 14): Scott Pruitt’s $25,000 soundproof phone booth? It actually cost around $43,000. now: In addition to the soundproof booth, invoices released by the EPA show Pruitt paid $2,075 to refinish a desk that had been stored in a government warehouse, as well as $2,963 for a new “captain’s desk” in his office. (Washington Post)
6/ John Kelly signed off on a plan to fire a handful of mid-level and junior aides after Trump demanded changes to the White House communications team in order to limit the leaks coming out of his administration. The plan would remove some of the department's low-level employees, while keeping high-level staffers such as Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and other officials on …
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6/ John Kelly signed off on a plan to fire a handful of mid-level and junior aides after Trump demanded changes to the White House communications team in order to limit the leaks coming out of his administration. The plan would remove some of the department's low-level employees, while keeping high-level staffers such as Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and other officials on …
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4. Jared Kushner’s prison reform plan passed in the House of Representatives. (Mother Jones)
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4. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
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5. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
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5. **Trump offered his support to Tomi Lahren after someone threw a drink at the Fox News pundit **while she was eating at a restaurant in Minneapolis over the weekend. (Washington Post)
… rumor about the FBI's use of a confidential source to removed: claimingnow: ckaiming that it was an intentional and political attempt to install …
now: 6/ John Kelly signed off on a plan to fire a handful of mid-level and junior aides after Trump demanded changes to the White House communications team in order to limit the leaks coming out of his administration. The plan would remove some of the department's low-level employees, while keeping high-level staffers such as Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and other officials on board. poll/ Thirty-six percent of voters say they would vote for … candidate in 2020. Forty-four percent would choose the generic Democrat, removed: whilenow: and 20 percent now: of voters remain undecided. (Politico)
… rumor about the FBI's use of a confidential source to removed: ckaimingnow: claiming that it was an intentional and political attempt to install …
… candidate in 2020. Forty-four percent would choose the generic Democrat, removed: andnow: while 20 percent removed: of voters remain undecided. (Politico)
1. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
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1. Senate negotiators have released legislation to overhaul policies for handling sexual harassment complaints in Congress. The deal includes requirements that lawmakers be held personally liable for some financial settlements, and requires lawmakers to repay any awards and settlements stemming from acts of harassment that they personally commit. (NPR)
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2. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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2. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
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3. Jared Kushner’s prison reform plan passed in the House of Representatives. (Mother Jones)
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3. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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4. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
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4. Jared Kushner’s prison reform plan passed in the House of Representatives. (Mother Jones)
5. now: Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times) 6. Stacey Abrams won the Democratic nomination to become the next …
1. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal removed: has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties and says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. now: Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties. (Politico)
… "appropriate measures" would entail, but he said the U.S. has removed: not yetnow: so far been removed: ablenow: unable to establish "effective deterrence" to halt Russia's efforts. (Associated Press)
1. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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1. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has jurisdiction over 20 Trump properties and says he is ready to fill the prosecutorial void left in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s sudden resignation earlier this month. (Politico)
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2. Jared Kushner’s prison reform plan passed in the House of Representatives. (Mother Jones)
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2. A sinkhole appeared on the White House lawn near the office of White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gridley. (CBS News)
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3. Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times)
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3. Jared Kushner’s prison reform plan passed in the House of Representatives. (Mother Jones)
4. now: Michael Avenatti's law firm was hit with a $10-million judgment in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Los Angeles Times) 5. Stacey Abrams won the Democratic nomination to become the next …
… with the list of expenditures also confirmed earlier reports that removed: agency officialsnow: Pruitt spent $2,963 on a standing "captain's" desk and $2,075 on a different removed: desk, both of which belonged to Pruitt.now: desk. (The Hill)
… deal. Evgeny Freidman is a Russian immigrant known as the removed: Taxi King,now: "Taxi King," and he specifically agreed to assist government prosecutors in state or federal investigations, according to a person briefed on the matter. now: Freidman was disbarred earlier this month, has been accused of failing to pay $5 million in taxes, and is facing multiple counts of criminal tax fraud and one of grand larceny. Freidman's cooperation is seen as potential leverage to pressure Cohen …
1. removed: Harley-Davidson took a tax cut, closed a factory in Kansas City, and rewarded shareholders with a nearly $700 million stock buyback plan. Four months after receiving a tax cut as a result of the GOP federal tax bill, the company laid off 800 workers, moved its factory to Pennsylvania, and announced a dividend increase and a stock buyback plan to repurchase 15 million of its shares, which are valued at around $696 million. (Vox) 2. The Supreme Court ruled for the first time in a …
removed: 3.now: 2. Purdue Pharma hired Giuliani in the mid-2000s to head off …
removed: 4.now: 3. Bob Corker turned down the offer to become the next …
removed: 5.now: 4. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen pushed back on the intelligence …
removed: 6.now: 5. Senior GOP lawmakers are questioning Paul Ryan's ability to lead …
Removed: James Clapper: Trump tweets are 'disturbing assault' on Justice Department's independence. The former Director of National Intelligence accused Trump of leading "a very disturbing assault on the independence of the Department of Justice." (CNN)
… Vladimir Putin intervened in the 2016 presidential elections in an removed: attemtpnow: attempt to help Trump and hurt Clinton. "I don't believe that … intent was to help President Trump win," Nielsen said. (CNN) now: 6. Senior GOP lawmakers are questioning Paul Ryan's ability to lead the party through the 2018 midterm elections. No one is planning to remove him just yet, and Ryan continues to insist that he is not planning to step down as speaker, but many Republicans, including moderates, have become increasingly willing to defy Ryan, whom they view as the lame-duck leader of the party. (Politico)
… has been a major target of the U.S. in its now: ongoing trade removed: ongoing battle with the world’s second-largest economy. The reduction will be …
… shareholders with a nearly $700 million stock buyback plan. Four removed: mothsnow: months after receiving a tax cut as a result of the …
… to challenge violations of federal labor laws. In the majority removed: opinionnow: opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch said that the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act …
… its import tariff on passenger cars from 25% to 15% removed: follwingnow: following a truce between Trump and Chinese officials. The move opens … Asian manufacturers from Daimler AG to Toyota Motor Corp. (Bloomberg) now: How China acquires ‘the crown jewels’ of U.S. technology: The U.S. frequently fails to police foreign deals over the cutting-edge software that powers the military and American economic strength. (Politico)
… say they will try to stop Trump from reducing penalties removed: onnow: against ZTE, the Chinese telecom giant. The proposed deal would life …
… has been at the center of the national opioid crisis. now: Purdue turned OxyContin into a multibillion-dollar drug after its launch in 1996 and launched an unprecedented marketing campaign to pitch the painkiller to doctors. (The Guardian)
4/ The Supreme Court ruled for the first time in a 5-4 decision that private sector workers may not band together to challenge violations of federal labor laws. In the majority opinion Justice Neil Gorsuch said that the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act trumps the National Labor Relations Act, meaning that employees who sign employee agreements to arbitrate claims must go …
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5. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen pushed back on the intelligence community's assessment that Vladimir Putin intervened in the 2016 presidential elections in an attemtp to help Trump and hurt Clinton. "I don't believe that I have seen that conclusion ... that the specific intent was to help President Trump win," Nielsen said. (CNN)
… "crush" Iran with economic and military pressure if it doesn't removed: changesnow: change its behavior in the Middle East. Pompeo demanded that Iran …
4. removed: **Anow: A border patrol agent detained two U.S. citizens after overhearing them speaking Spanish removed: **atnow: at a gas station in Montana last week. (Slate)
… young boys who have "been on Ritalin" since early childhood. removed: "They’venow: "They've been drugged in many cases," North said. North, who is …
4. removed: Anow: **A border patrol agent detained two U.S. citizens after overhearing them speaking Spanish removed: atnow: **at a gas station in Montana last week. (Slate)
… University of Cambridge until 2015. (Washington Post / New York removed: Times)now: Times / Wall Street Journal)
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3/ Rudy Giuliani: Robert Mueller will end his investigation into possible obstruction of justice by Sept. 1 if Trump agrees to sit down with investigators for an interview. A source familiar with the probe called the deadline "entirely made-up" and "another apparent effort to pressure the special counsel to hasten the end of his work." Giuliani added that questions about …
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3/ Rod Rosenstein, FBI Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats met with Trump at the White House. The meeting comes a day after he tweeted that he would "demand" the Justice Department investigate whether his campaign was improperly "infiltrated or surveilled" for political purposes. Rosenstein agreed that John Kelly would set up a meeting where congressional …
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4/ Three months before the 2016 election, Trump Jr. met with a Gulf envoy who proposed a multimillion-dollar social media manipulation campaign to help elect Trump. The group comprised Joel Zamel, an Israeli specialist in social media manipulation; George Nader, an emissary for two wealthy Arab princes; and Erik Prince, the former head of Blackwater. Following the meeting, Nader became …
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4/ Rudy Giuliani: Robert Mueller will end his investigation into possible obstruction of justice by Sept. 1 if Trump agrees to sit down with investigators for an interview. A source familiar with the probe called the deadline "entirely made-up" and "another apparent effort to pressure the special counsel to hasten the end of his work." Giuliani added that questions about …
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3. The Trump administration suspended its plan to impose tariffs on China. Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, said: "We're putting the trade war on hold." (New York Times)
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3. Trump signed a bill that will undo efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to discourage discrimination in auto lending. CFPB acting Director Mick Mulvaney called the guidelines "misguided" while praising the rollback. (Politico) 4. A border patrol agent detained two U.S. citizens after overhearing them speaking Spanish at a gas station in Montana last week. (Slate) 5. Secretary …
removed: 4.now: 7. The RNC paid roughly half a million dollars to a …
… his presidential campaign under Obama's orders. After accusing the FBI now: on Friday of sending a "spy" to infiltrate his removed: campaign on Friday,now: campaign, Trump tweeted Sunday afternoon: "I hereby demand, and will do …
… counsel to hasten the end of his work." Giuliani added removed: informationnow: that questions about the FBI informant who approached campaign aides in 2016 removed: needsnow: need "to be cleared up before we even approach the idea …
… the 2016 election, Trump Jr. met with a Gulf envoy removed: thatnow: who proposed a multimillion-dollar social media manipulation campaign to help elect Trump. The group removed: was comprised removed: of Joel Zamel, an Israeli specialist in social media removed: manipulation,now: manipulation; George Nader, an emissary for two wealthy Arab removed: princes,now: princes; and Erik Prince, the former head of Blackwater. Following the …
4. The RNC paid roughly removed: half-a-millionnow: half a million dollars to a law firm representing former White House communications …
… the Postal Service charges Amazon.com. Megan Brennan has resisted, explaining removed: in multiple times that the rates are bound by contracts and must be reviewed by a regulatory commission. Brennan now: also told Trump that the Amazon relationship is beneficial for the …
2. Senate Democrats called for now: a multi-agency inspector general removed: investigationsnow: investigation into the Trump administration's failure to implement mandated sanctions against …
3. Trump tapped Robert Wilkie as next Veterans Affairs secretary after conduct issues sank Ronny Jackson's nomination. Wilkie has been leading the VA in an acting capacity since March. (Politico)
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3. Cambridge Analytica and SCL Group filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Emerdata, a company that was registered in August with Jennifer and Rebekah Mercer on the board, is footing the legal bills for the two companies. (BuzzFeed News / CNN) 4. Trump tapped Robert Wilkie as next Veterans Affairs secretary after conduct issues sank Ronny Jackson's nomination. Wilkie has been …
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4. White House is considering shrinking its communications team in part to reduce the number of leaks. While most staffers are not expected to be fired outright, there's a sense that a few staffers will pay a price for the leaked comment about John McCain's brain cancer – even if there's no evidence they were involved in the leak. (Politico …
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6. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tried to demonstrate how benign the effects of a 25% levy on steel imports and 10% tariff on aluminum would be by holding up a can of Campbell's Soup. Today, Campbell said it expects profits to decline by 5% to 6% this year – worse than earlier projections of between 1% and 3%. (CNBC)
removed: 5.now: 7. The House failed to pass the Republican-written farm bill. The …
3/ Rudy Giuliani said Robert Mueller agreed to limit the scope of a potential interview with Trump to two topics instead of five. Mueller, according to Giuliani, is not interested in Michael Cohen or his business dealings. "The main focus we want is Russia," Giuliani said, adding: "The President would testify tomorrow if it was about the truth. The truth …
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3/ Trump Jr. called a blocked number before and after the June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower. On June 6, Trump Jr. was in contact with a blocked number for three to four minutes. Immediately after ending that call, Trump Jr. called Emin Agalarov, the pop star son of Russian oligarch Aras Agalarov. Two hours after the Trump Tower meeting …
4/ now: Rudy Giuliani: removed: Mueller's appointment was "really about the firing of Comey." He added that anow: A president can commit obstruction of justice, contradicting Trump's now-former lawyer … obstruct justice because he is the chief law enforcement officer." removed: But, accordingnow: According to Giuliani, removed: Comey'snow: Mueller's appointment was "really about the firing now: of Comey," which wouldn't count as obstruction – regardless of Trump's reason for …
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5/ Summer School: Trump's lawyers are planning a series of summer prep sessions to get the president ready for a possible sit-down interview with Mueller. The planning meetings will be held during off-hours at the White House and will mirror his 2016 debate preparation, where aides briefed Trump in short sessions over many weeks. (Politico)
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5/ Giuliani said Robert Mueller agreed to limit the scope of a potential interview with Trump to two topics instead of five. Mueller, according to Giuliani, is not interested in Michael Cohen or his business dealings. "The main focus we want is Russia," Giuliani said, adding: "The President would testify tomorrow if it was about the truth. The truth is …
Before
1. Trump tapped Robert Wilkie as next Veterans Affairs secretary after conduct issues sank Ronny Jackson's nomination. Wilkie has been leading the VA in an acting capacity since March. (Politico)
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1. Trump personally asked the postmaster general to double the rate the Postal Service charges Amazon.com. Megan Brennan has resisted, explaining in multiple times that the rates are bound by contracts and must be reviewed by a regulatory commission. Brennan told Trump that the Amazon relationship is beneficial for the Postal Service. (Washington Post) 2. Senate Democrats called for multi-agency …
removed: 2.now: 4. White House is considering shrinking its communications team in part …
removed: 3.now: 5. The House failed to pass the Republican-written farm bill. The … 198 to 213 vote that saw 30 House Republicans join removed: every Democratnow: 183 Democrats in voting against the legislation. The House Freedom Caucus wanted … plan in exchange for their votes, which they didn't receive. removed: (CNBC)now: (CNBC / Washington Post)
… of justice, contradicting Trump's now-former lawyer John Dowd, who said now: that "the president cannot obstruct justice because he is the chief …
… Trump's lawyers are planning a series of summer prep sessions now: to get the president ready for a possible sit-down interview with Mueller. The planning meetings …
6/ Michael Cohen's suspicious activity reports now: (SARs) aren't missing – the Treasury Department has restricted access to …
… Reagan-era policy that requires abortion services to have "separate personnel" removed: for and require a "bright line" of "physical separation" from other …
… mirror his 2016 debate preparation, where aides briefed Trump in removed: briefnow: short sessions over many weeks. (Politico)
… removed from a Treasury Department database as part of a removed: covered up.now: cover-up. The official could only access one SAR related to Cohen, …
Removed: One year into investigation, Mueller shows no signs of letting up. The president calls it a “witch hunt” on Twitter, the White House calls it “Russia fever” – but Robert Mueller, who has now spent exactly one year looking into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential campaign, shows no signs of slowing down in his secretive investigation that looms over …
… of the Qatari sovereign wealth fund at the time. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Reuters)
1. North Korea called the South Korean government "ignorant and incompetent" and threatened to break off peace talks with the South if they don't halt U.S.-South Korean air combat drills. (Reuters)
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1. The Senate confirmed Gina Haspel as the next CIA director, approving her nomination in a 54 to 45 vote despite bipartisan concerns about her role in the agency's detention and interrogation programs. (Washington Post / New York Times)
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2. Scott Pruitt hired a white-collar defense lawyer to help him navigate a dozen federal investigations into his activity and behavior as EPA administrator. (Politico)
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2. North Korea called the South Korean government "ignorant and incompetent" and threatened to break off peace talks with the South if they don't halt U.S.-South Korean air combat drills. (Reuters)
3. now: Scott Pruitt hired a white-collar defense lawyer to help him navigate a dozen federal investigations into his activity and behavior as EPA administrator. (Politico) 4. Trump blamed Democrats for immigration laws that force federal immigration … and they don't want to do anything about it." (CNN) now: 5. The White House canceled its daily communications morning meeting in response to the leak of a joke about John McCain being close to death. (New York Times)
… Bob Mueller to oversee the investigation of Russian interference in now: the 2016 election. (WTF Just Happened Today)
… are animals." Trump also suggested that the mayor of Oakland, removed: Californianow: California, should be charged with obstruction of justice for warning her …
… Qatar declined the offer, which came following a Dec. 12, removed: 2016now: 2016, meeting at Trump Tower between Qatar's foreign minister and Michael …
Paul Ryan postponed a removed: Congressionalnow: congressional briefing on election security. Democrats pressed GOP leadership to make …
… one year anniversary as special counsel by offering "congratulations" to removed: America, tweeting "we are now into the second year of thenow: America on "the greatest Witch Hunt in American History." Trump charged that the …
4/ The unnamed law enforcement official who leaked confidential financial records about Michael Cohen and his shell company last week did so because the official was worried that information was being withheld from law enforcement. Two suspicious activity reports filed by Cohen's bank were missing from the database managed by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. "I have never …
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6/ Michael Cohen solicited a payment of at least $1 million from the Qatari government in late 2016. Cohen offered to provide access and advice about the then-incoming Trump administration in exchange. Qatar declined the offer, which came following a Dec. 12, 2016 meeting at Trump Tower between Qatar's foreign minister and Michael Flynn. Cohen didn't attend the meeting, but …
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5/ Michael Cohen solicited a payment of at least $1 million from the Qatari government in late 2016. Cohen offered to provide access and advice about the then-incoming Trump administration in exchange. Qatar declined the offer, which came following a Dec. 12, 2016 meeting at Trump Tower between Qatar's foreign minister and Michael Flynn. Cohen didn't attend the meeting, but …
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Jared Kushner's family company is close to a deal with the Qatar government to bailout the family's financially troubled tower in New York City. The building generates about half its annual mortgage payment, and 30% of the 41-story tower is vacant. (New York Times)
… didn't attend the meeting, but did speak separately to Ahmed removed: al-Rumaihi,now: al-Rumaihi, who was head of the Qatari sovereign wealth fund at …
… the company's "voter disengagement tactics." He also said that political removed: actionsnow: action committees requested such voter suppression services from Cambridge Analytica. (CNN)
… and $250,000 in 2017 for an unspecified payment to a removed: third-partynow: third party in 2016, according to Trump's financial disclosure report. The disclosure …
… the White House misled the public about the June 9, removed: 2016now: 2016, meeting with Russians at Trump Tower, and that Trump Jr., …
5/ Former removed: Secretarynow: secretary of removed: Statenow: state Rex Tillerson warned of a "growing crisis in ethics and …
… threat to cancel the summit meeting between Trump and Kim removed: Jong-un,now: Jong Un, saying now: that "this is something that we fully expected," and Trump remains …
poll/ 50% of voters now: have either removed: have "a lot" or "some" confidence in Trump's ability to handle …
… of a "growing crisis in ethics and integrity" among U.S. removed: leaders,now: leaders during a commencement address at the Virginia Military Institute. Tillerson … by name, but insisted that "a common set of facts" removed: wasnow: are essential to maintaining a free society. (Politico)
… know if Stone had advance knowledge of the hacked emails. removed: (Reuters)now: Mueller has also been requesting interviews with former employees and friends of Stone in recent weeks, asking them about Stone's ties to Russia and Assange. (Reuters / Bloomberg)
6/ The FBI and Justice Department are investigating Cambridge Analytica and are looking to question former employees and banks that did business with the data firm. Few details about the investigation are available as investigators work to get an overview of the company and its business dealings. (New York Times)
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6/ Robert Mueller issued two subpoenas to Roger Stone's social media consultant. Mueller has been probing whether anyone associated with the Trump campaign may have helped WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange or the Russians with the release of the hacked DNC emails. In particular, Mueller wants to know if Stone had advance knowledge of the hacked emails. (Reuters)
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7/ Robert Mueller issued two subpoenas to Roger Stone's social media consultant. Mueller has been probing whether anyone associated with the Trump campaign may have helped WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange or the Russians with the release of the hacked DNC emails. In particular, Mueller wants to know if Stone had advance knowledge of the hacked emails. (Reuters)
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7/ Mueller's team told Trump's attorneys they can't indict a president, according to Rudy Giuliani. "All they get to do is write a report," Giuliani said. "They can't indict. At least they acknowledged that to us after some battling, they acknowledged that to us." Mueller's conclusion is likely based on Justice Department guidelines and is not an assessment of the …
Removed: 8/ Trump demanded that Congress make progress on the southern border wall and crack down on sanctuary cities during an event outside the Capitol honoring police officers. He also called for an end to so-called "catch and release" immigration laws. Trump reiterated his calls for the border wall during a private lunch with Senate Republicans. (The Hill)
Removed: The top lawyer for the Swiss drugmaker Novartis has resigned in connection with the $1.2 million deal he co-signed with Michael Cohen, calling the deal a mistake. "Although the contract was legally in order," Felix Ehrat said, "it was an error." He continued: "As a co-signatory with our former CEO, I take personal responsibility to bring the public debate on …
removed: 4/ The Senate Judiciary Committee released more than 2,500 pages of … used in the campaign. (New York Times / Washington Post) removed: > "A music promoter who promised Donald Trump Jr. over email that a Russian lawyer would provide dirt about Hillary Clinton in June 2016 made the offer because he had been assured the Moscow attorney was “well connected” and had “damaging material,” the promoter testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee. > > Rob Goldstone told the committee that his client, the Russian pop star and developer Emin Agalarov, had insisted he help set up the meeting between President Trump’s son and the lawyer during the campaign to pass along material on Clinton, overriding Goldstone’s own warnings that the meeting would be a bad idea. > > “He said, ‘it doesn’t matter. You just have to get the meeting,’ ” Goldstone, a British citizen, testified." (Washington Post)
… top cybersecurity policy role. In an email to National Security removed: Counselnow: Council staff, John Bolton, Trump's new national security adviser, said the …
2/ North Korea threatened to cancel the summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un, citing joint U.S.-South Korean military drills as a "provocation" and a preparation for an invasion. North Korea also cancelled scheduled talks with South Korea today. (Axios / CNBC / Yonhap)
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2/ The Trump administration eliminated the White House's top cybersecurity policy role. In an email to National Security Counsel staff, John Bolton, Trump's new national security adviser, said the decision is part of an effort to "streamline authority" for the senior directors who lead most NSC teams. (Politico)
3/ now: A federal judge rejected Paul Manafort's request to dismiss criminal charges brought by Robert Mueller. Manafort claimed that Mueller's charges of money laundering and failing to register as a foreign agent for a Ukrainian political party had exceeded his prosecutorial powers. Manafort has also filed a motion to dismiss another criminal case involving tax and bank-fraud charges. (Reuters / Politico) 4/ Michael Cohen claimed in a January 2017 interview that the Trump Organization had no recent relationship or business dealings with Russia. Cohen, however, sent emails during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign seeking the assistance of the Kremlin in an effort to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. Trump launched his presidential campaign on June 16, 2015. The Moscow project was dropped in January 2016. (CNN) 5/ Obama's ethics chief accused Trump of violating the emoluments clause … the firm violated American sanctions on Iran. (The Hill / now: New York Times / South China Morning Post)
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4/ The Trump administration is preparing to shelter migrant children on military bases as part of its effort to split up families who cross the border illegally. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to visit four military installations in Texas and Arkansas in the next two weeks to evaluate their suitability for child shelters. (Washington Post)
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6/ A Qatari investor confirmed that he attended meetings at Trump Tower in December 2016 with Trump transition officials. Ahmed Al-Rumaihi's statement comes after Michael Avenatti tweeted: "Why was Ahmed Al-Rumaihi meeting with Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn in December 2016 and why did Mr. Al-Rumaihi later brag about bribing administration officials according to a sworn declaration filed in court?" …
now: 8/ The Trump administration is preparing to shelter migrant children on military bases as part of its effort to split up families who cross the border illegally. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to visit four military installations in Texas and Arkansas in the next two weeks to evaluate their suitability for child shelters. (Washington Post) poll/ 52% of Americans disapprove of Trump's job performance, which … job performance, which is his highest point in 14 months. now: Trump added: "The People truly get it!" (The Hill / Fox News)
3. now: The U.S. blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an investigation into the 58 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops during protests along the Gaza border. (Axios / The Hill) 4. A Ukrainian politician involved in the controversial plan to resolve … to cooperate with the subpoena and appear in person. (Politico) now: 5. California and 18 other states filed papers to block the Trump administration from changing the requirements for Title X, which provides family planning services for more than four million uninsured and under-insured people. The Trump administration action threatens funding for birth control, sexually transmitted disease testing, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and infertility treatment. (Los Angeles Times)
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4. California and 18 other states filed papers to block the Trump administration from changing the requirements for Title X, which provides family planning services for more than four million uninsured and under-insured people. The Trump administration action threatens funding for birth control, sexually transmitted disease testing, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and infertility treatment. (Los Angeles Times)
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6. Seven Republican governors signed onto a letter in support of Trump's nomination to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his "unprecedented victory for global peace and security" in negotiations with North Korea. (The Hill)
… The committee will vote on her nomination on Wednesday. She removed: appearsnow: appeared to have secured enough votes to be confirmed as the …
… threatened to cancel the summit between Trump and Kim Jong removed: Unnow: Un, citing joint U.S.-South Korean military drills as a "provocation" and …
3/ Obama's ethics chief accused Trump of violating now: the emoluments clause for a Trump-branded golf course and hotel in … companies from selling to ZTE because the firm violated American removed: sanctions.now: sanctions on Iran. (The Hill / South China Morning Post)
… the border illegally. The Department of Health and Human Services removed: plannow: plans to visit four military installations in Texas and Arkansas in …
poll/ 52% of Americans disapprove now: of Trump's job performance, which Trump called his "best poll numbers in a year." 44% approve of his job performance, which removed: arenow: is his highest point in 14 months. (The Hill / Fox …
… the new American embassy in Jerusalem, White House spokesperson Raj removed: Sahnow: Shah said, adding that the clashes were "a gruesome and unfortunate propaganda attempt" by removed: Hamas'now: the Hamas leadership. (HuffPost)
… give any details about his upcoming grand jury appearance, but now: he said he removed: expects tonow: assumes he will be asked about his communications with Michael Cohen from early …
… give any details about his upcoming grand jury appearance, but removed: he said he removed: assumes he willnow: expects to be asked about his communications with Michael Cohen from early …
… "make-believe crime" in order "to justify his own existence." Concord removed: Management, owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin who is known as Putin's chef,now: Management is challenging the legal basis of Mueller's charge that the …
5/ Trump's first campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is going to work for Mike Pence's political action committee. Trump asked Lewandowski to join Pence's Great America Committee PAC, which is aimed at helping the Trump re-election effort as well as enhancing Pence's profile with both Republicans and Trump's base. Some Republicans, however, see Pence's moves as an attempt to take control …
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5/ A Russian company indicted by Robert Mueller accused the special counsel of inventing a "make-believe crime" in order "to justify his own existence." Concord Management, owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin who is known as Putin's chef, is challenging the legal basis of Mueller's charge that the company funded Moscow's effort to disrupt the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Concord is one …
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### ✏️ Notables. 1. At least 43 Palestinians were killed in Gaza as protests broke out over the US relocating its Embassy to Jerusalem – making it the deadliest day there since the 2014 Gaza war. (CNN / New York Times)
removed: 1.now: 2. Trump is required to disclose all liabilities that exceeded $10,000 …
removed: 2.now: 3. Scott Pruitt and the White House blocked the publication of …
removed: 3.now: 4. Melania Trump underwent kidney surgery for a "benign kidney condition" …
removed: 4.now: 5. In December 2016, members of the Trump transition team met …
removed: 5.now: 6. Top Republican donors have withheld their support for Senate and …
removed: 6.now: 7. National security adviser John Bolton doubled down on Trump's threat …
removed: 7.now: 8. Trump instructed the Commerce Department to help ZTE – the …
… help Trump "decompress" at the end of the day since removed: "Henow: "he doesn't live with his wife." One former White House official …
… and analyzing the communications of White House staff in order removed: to to identify leakers last year. Ezra Cohen-Watnick wanted to implement …
… aimed at helping the Trump re-election effort as well as removed: enhance hisnow: enhancing Pence's profile with both Republicans and Trump's base. Some Republicans, however, …
6/ Betsy DeVos scaled back the removed: team at the Education Department now: team responsible for investigating for-profit colleges accused of widespread fraud. The …
… Human Services says it has no scheduled date to release now: for public comment the study on a class of toxic chemicals that have contaminated water removed: supplies for public comment.now: supplies. (Politico)
… team met with a Qatari diplomat who was recently accused now: in a lawsuit of attempting to bribe Trump removed: officials in a lawsuit.now: officials. Michael Avenatti shared photos of Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn …
… Republican donors have withheld their support for Senate and House removed: Republicannow: Republicans over frustration with the new tax law. While the corporate … funds are largely taxed at the top individual rate, which removed: ticked downnow: dropped from 39.6% to 37%. (CNN)
… Trump's threat that European countries could be sanctioned by the removed: U.S.now: US if they continue to be involved with Iran. (Politico)
… maker of cellphones – get "back into business" after the now: Chinese company now: was penalized for removed: violatednow: violating U.S. sanctions against North Korea and Iran. Trump said he …
3. now: Melania Trump underwent kidney surgery for a "benign kidney condition" and is reportedly recovering without trouble at a military hospital outside the capital. (New York Times) 4. In December 2016, members of the Trump transition team met …
removed: 4.now: 5. Top Republican donors have withheld their support for Senate and …
removed: 5.now: 6. National security adviser John Bolton doubled down on Trump's threat …
removed: 6.now: 7. Trump instructed the Commerce Department to help ZTE – the …
… Betsy DeVos scaled back the team at the Education Department now: responsible for investigating for-profit colleges accused of widespread fraud. The rollback "effectively …
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1. In December 2016, members of the Trump transition team met with a Qatari diplomat who was recently accused of attempting to bribe Trump officials in a lawsuit. Michael Avenatti shared photos of Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn meeting with a person who appears to be Ahmed Al-Rumaihi, the man in charge of a division of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund. …
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1. Trump is required to disclose all liabilities that exceeded $10,000 at any time during calendar year 2017, even if he repaid them later that year, under the Ethics in Government Act. This includes his debt to Michael Cohen for the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels and any others he may have left out on the financial disclosure report he …
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2. National security adviser John Bolton doubled down on Trump's threat that European countries could be sanctioned by the U.S. if they continue to be involved with Iran. (Politico)
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2. Scott Pruitt and the White House blocked the publication of a federal health study on a nationwide water-contamination crisis, because it would cause a "public relations nightmare." The draft study remains unpublished three months later, and the Department of Health and Human Services says it has no scheduled date to release the study on a class of toxic chemicals …
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3. Trump instructed the Commerce Department to help ZTE – the world's fourth-largest maker of cellphones – get "back into business" after the company for violated U.S. sanctions against North Korea and Iran. Trump said he was working with President Xi to end a ban on export privileges, because "too many jobs in China lost." (NPR)
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3. In December 2016, members of the Trump transition team met with a Qatari diplomat who was recently accused of attempting to bribe Trump officials in a lawsuit. Michael Avenatti shared photos of Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn meeting with a person who appears to be Ahmed Al-Rumaihi, the man in charge of a division of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund. …
… he called her failure to secure the nation's borders after removed: illegallynow: illegal crossings along the Mexico border topped 50,000 for the second …
… Tim Ziemer, head of global health security and biodefense, to removed: resigned.now: resign. Ziemer was responsible for leading the U.S. response to global …
… to provide advice about the company's proposed merger with Time removed: Warner.now: Warner, which required the approval from antitrust regulators. Trump had voiced opposition to the $85 billion merger on …
… security and biodefense, to resigned. Ziemer was responsible for leading now: the U.S. removed: the response to global pandemic removed: disease.now: diseases. Nobody is taking over his role. (Washington Post / The …
… fired or other political interference is undertaken by the president," now: Senator Richard Blumenthal said. Mitch McConnell refused to bring a Senate …
2. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley encouraged Supreme Court justices to immediately step down if they're considering retirement so Republicans can push through a nominee before the midterm elections. "If you're thinking about quitting this year," Grassley said, "do it yesterday." (Politico)
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2. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe can no longer count on the U.S. for military protection and must "take its destiny into its own hands" following the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear accord. (Bloomberg)
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3. Rudy Giuliani resigned from his law firm in order to concentrate on his legal work for Trump. In a statement, Giuliani said "a permanent resignation" would be in the best interest of the country due to "the pressing demands of the Mueller investigation." (CNN)
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3. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley encouraged Supreme Court justices to immediately step down if they're considering retirement so Republicans can push through a nominee before the midterm elections. "If you're thinking about quitting this year," Grassley said, "do it yesterday." (Politico)
4. now: Rudy Giuliani resigned from his law firm in order to concentrate on his legal work for Trump. In a statement, Giuliani said "a permanent resignation" would be in the best interest of the country due to "the pressing demands of the Mueller investigation." (CNN) 5. Giuliani's law firm disputes that Michael Cohen's $130,000 hush money …
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3. Rudy Giuliani resigned from his law firm in order to concentrate on his legal work for Trump. In a statement, Giuliani said "a permanent resignation" would be in the best interest of the country due to "the pressing demands of the Mueller investigation." (CNN)
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4. Giuliani's law firm disputes that Michael Cohen's $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels was just business as usual. A spokeswoman for Greenberg Traurig said: "Speaking for ourselves, we would not condone payments of the nature alleged to have been made or otherwise without the knowledge and direction of a client." (New York Times / Washington Post)
… tools allowed the Russian agents to deliver their disinformation to removed: targeted groups of users removed: with specific geographic, age range,now: according to their location, age, gender, and interests. (NBC News / USA Today / Washington …
… who deal with federal cyber strategy on everything from encryption removed: policies,now: policies to election removed: security,now: security to digital warfare. (Politico)
… Haspel's defense, saying Haspel meant that the CIA "did not removed: have...anow: have ... a detention and interrogation program" before 9/11. Senators were visibly frustrated …
… meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June removed: 12thnow: 12 in Singapore. The summit will be the first face-to-face meeting …
… praised Mr. Kim and said he was "nice in letting removed: themnow: [the U.S. hostages] go before the meeting." Last year Mr. Trump and Mr. …
> The Senate Democratic leader, Chuck removed: Schumer,now: Schumer of New York, said he could not understand the praise …
… been held prisoner in North Korea back home and thanked now: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for their release. Kim Hak-song, Kim …
… as the registrant behind a handful of website domains named removed: them after the alt-right movement, including Alt-right.co, Alternate-right.com, Alternate-rt.com, Alt-rite.com, and …
… Council staffers who deal with federal cyber strategy on everything now: from encryption policies, to election security, to digital warfare. (Politico)
Removed: > "Hopefully everything is going to work out at the highest level," Mr. Trump said earlier on Thursday. "We want to thank Kim Jong-un, who really was excellent to these three incredible people."
… oligarch Viktor Vekselberg made eight payments to Essential Consultants, one now: of Cohen's shell companies, between January 2017 and August 2017. Avenatti …
… that the information could endanger a top-secret intelligence source. The removed: decision marksnow: Justice Department, however, invited Devin Nunes and Trey Gowdy for a removed: rare moment of agreement betweennow: classified briefing about their document request related to the removed: White House and the Justice Department. After the White House and the Justice Department refused the request,now: Russia investigation after Nunes publicly suggested that he may try to hold Jeff … a right and a duty to get this information." (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / CNN)
3/ One of the women who accused Trump of sexual removed: misconduct hasnow: assault won her now: uncontested primary bid for now: a seat in the Ohio state removed: office in Ohio.now: House of Representatives. Rachel Crooks accused Trump of kissing her without her consent … nominee for a seat in the Ohio state legislature. (CNN) now: / Washington Post) Don Blankenship lost in the West Virginia Republican U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday following the coordinated effort by Mitch McConnell and Republican leaders to sink his bid. Blankenship called himself "Trumpier Than Trump." (New York Times)
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1. North Korea handed over three American prisoners to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and they are now on the way home from Pyongyang. Trump plans to greet the three men when they arrive at Andrews Air Force Base. North Korean state media said the men were detained for either subversion or committing "hostile acts" against the government. (CNBC …
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1. Senate Democrats filed a petition to force a net neutrality vote by June 12th. All 49 Senate Democrats and one Republican have pledged to support the pro-net neutrality bill. The prolonged absence of John McCain gives proponents a 50-49 vote edge in the Senate. However, the measure is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled House or survive a veto by …
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2. Don Blankenship lost in the West Virginia Republican U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday following the coordinated effort by Mitch McConnell and Republican leaders to sink his bid. Blankenship called himself "Trumpier Than Trump." (New York Times)
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5. A group of Republicans are trying to force a vote to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in defiance of Paul Ryan. House GOP moderates filed a discharge petition that would trigger a series of votes on four immigration bills if 218 members sign on. They need every Democrat to support the petition and 20 Republicans to …
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3. A group of Republicans are trying to force a vote to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in defiance of Paul Ryan. House GOP moderates filed a discharge petition that would trigger a series of votes on four immigration bills if 218 members sign on. They need every Democrat to support the petition and 20 Republicans to …
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6. Trump: "Everyone thinks" I deserve the Nobel Prize for improving relations with North Korea. Trump was asked by a reporter whether he deserved the honor, to which he replied: "Everyone thinks so, but I would never say it." (CNN)
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### That Michael Cohen x Russian x Stormy Daniels Thing. Let's try to untangle the latest news surrounding Michael Cohen, Russian oligarchs, and Stormy Daniels... 1. Michael Avenatti released an "executive summary" yesterday of material he says connects Trump's payment to Stormy Daniels to a Russian oligarch. Avenatti represents Daniels in her lawsuit against Trump and Michael Cohen. (NPR) 2. …
5. AT&T paid Essential Consultants $200,000 in four separate installments for "insights" on the Trump administration between October 2017 and January 2018. Net neutrality was repealed in December 2017. Two of those payments came before the Justice Department filed a November 20th antitrust lawsuit to block AT&T's $85 billion deal for Time Warner. Two payments came after that. (CNBC / …
6. Drug giant Novartis paid Essential Consultants $1.2 million for health care policy consulting work that Cohen was "unable" to do. Novartis signed a one-year contract with Cohen's shell company for $100,000 per month in February 2017 – days after Trump's inauguration – for advice on "how the Trump administration might approach certain U.S. health-care policy matters, including the Affordable …
7. Mueller's investigators questioned Novartis last year about its relationship with Cohen and Essential Consultants. "Novartis cooperated fully with the Special Counsel's office and provided all the information requested," a Novartis spokeswoman said in a statement. (Politico)
8. Korean Aerospace Industries confirmed that it paid $150,000 to Essential Consultants. The company is in contention for a multibillion joint U.S. contract with Lockheed Martin for jet trainers. (Washington Post)
9. The Treasury Department's inspector general is investigating whether Essential Consultants banking information was leaked. Banks are required to file a Suspicious Activity Report on any unusual transactions over $10,000, which experts say could be the source of the information that Avenatti released yesterday. Rich Delmar, counsel to the inspector general, said that the office is "inquiring into allegations" that …
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… confidence in U.S. voting systems starting as early as 2014 now: and continuing through Election Day 2016. Senators report that the Russians targeted …
… House and the Justice Department. After the White House and now: the Justice Department refused the request, Nunes publicly suggested that he …
… won her primary bid for state office in Ohio. Rachel removed: Crooksnow: Cooks accused Trump of kissing her without her consent in 2005 … the Democratic nominee for a seat in the Ohio state removed: Legislature.now: legislature. (CNN)
… three American prisoners to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, removed: whonow: and they are now on the way home from Pyongyang. Trump plans …
2. Don Blankenship lost in the West Virginia Republican now: U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday following the coordinated effort by Mitch …
… him twice last year not to withdraw. Trump called the removed: dealnow: accord "a horrible one-sided deal that should have never, ever been … the 2015 pact was "a great embarrassment." Following Trump’s announcement, removed: the leaders of Britain, France and Germany issued a removed: joinnow: joint statement expressing "regret and concern" while pledging their "continuing commitment" …
5/ now: The shell company Michael Cohen used to pay Stormy Daniels received more than $1 million in payments from an American company linked to a Russian oligarch and Fortune 500 companies with business before the Trump administration. At least $4.4 million flowed through the shell company Cohen used, Essential Consultants, starting shortly before Trump was elected president and continuing to this January. Essential Consultants received about $500,000 from Columbus Nova, an investment firm in New York whose biggest client is a company controlled by Viktor Vekselberg, the Russian oligarch. (New York Times) AT&T confirmed it paid Cohen for "insights" about the Trump administration. According to Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti, AT&T made four payments to Cohen's company totaling $200,000 in late 2017 and into early 2018. (CNBC) 6/ Mueller's investigators questioned a Russian oligarch about $500,000 in payments … placed on a list of sanctioned Russians related to election removed: interference last month.now: interference. According to a dossier published by Avenatti, "Vekselberg and his … this year after their private jets landed in New York-area removed: airports as part of Mueller's investigation.now: airports. (CNN / Daily Beast / NBC News)
Removed: 6/ AT&T said confirmed it paid Cohen for "insights" about the Trump administration. According to Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti, AT&T made four payments to Cohen's company totaling $200,000 in late 2017 and into early 2018. (CNBC)
5/ Mueller's investigators questioned a Russian oligarch about removed: hundreds of thousands of dollarsnow: $500,000 in payments made to Michael Cohen after the election. Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for Stormy Daniels, removed: allegednow: alleges that Cohen received about $500,000 from Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian … list of sanctioned Russians related to election interference last month. now: According to a dossier published by Avenatti, "Vekselberg and his cousin Mr. Andrew Intrater routed eight payments to Mr. Cohen through a company named Columbus Nova LLC beginning in January 2017 and continuing until at least August 2017." Vekselberg is also one of two Russian oligarchs the FBI … landed in New York-area airports as part of Mueller's investigation. removed: (CNN)now: (CNN / Daily Beast / NBC News)
1/ Trump removed: will announce the withdrawal ofnow: pulled the U.S. removed: fromnow: out of the Iran nuclear deal, removed: reinstatenow: reinstating all sanctions it had waived removed: as part of the accord, and removed: imposenow: imposing additional economic penalties. Trump's aides persuaded him twice last year not to withdraw. Trump removed: will formally announce his decision at 2 p.m. today atnow: called the removed: White House.now: deal "a horrible one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made," adding that the 2015 pact was "a great embarrassment." Following Trump’s announcement, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany issued a join statement expressing "regret and concern" while pledging their "continuing commitment" to the terms of the agreement. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post)
3. now: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flew to North Korea to prepare for Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un. "The location is picked, the time and date, everything is picked and we look forward to having a great success," Trump said of the upcoming summit. It's Pompeo's second trip to North Korea in recent months. (CNN / Politico) 4. Oliver North was named the National Rifle Association's new president. …
removed: 4.now: 5. Melania Trump's "Be Best" campaign plagiarized a document from the …
removed: 5.now: 6. Melania's office blamed "opposition media" for "lob[bing] baseless accusations" that …
… "be benched" from TV appearances temporarily if he can't stay removed: on-message.now: on message. Giuliani, however, said that Trump "is encouraging me to do …
4/ Trump's lawyers hope to decide now: by May 17 whether he will removed: testify bynow: testify. May removed: 17th –now: 17 is the one-year anniversary of the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump's lawyers contend that testifying would be a distraction removed: tonow: from his work as president. However, in an informal, four-hour practice …
… of 11 federal investigations. Some Republicans are also calling for removed: hisnow: Pruitt's resignation. Trump has championed Pruitt up to this point, but support from the president appears to be waning as Pruitt's removed: mounting legal and ethical issues continue to pile up. (New York …
… and gas drilling off coastal states. 70% of respondents supported removed: state'snow: states' rights to request a drilling exemption through a waiver. (The …
… for "lob[bing] baseless accusations" that her "Be Best" pamphlet plagiarized removed: the FTC,now: an FTC pamphlet, saying Melania received a "standing ovation" for her "strong speech." …
8/ Trump's aides hired an Israeli spy firm to find incriminating material on diplomats in the Obama administration who helped negotiate the Iran nuclear deal. People inside the Trump administration reached out to investigators at an Israeli private intelligence agency last May to "get dirt" on Ben Rhodes, one of Obama's top national security advisers, and Colin Kahl, deputy assistant …
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{% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/993562242124865536 %} poll/ 57% of Americans hold a favorable view of Melania Trump – up from 47% in January. (CNN) poll/ 41% of Americans approve of Trump's job as president – 53% disapprove. (CNN)
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2. John McCain told friends that he does not want Trump to attend his funeral and would like Mike Pence to come instead. During the 2016 presidential primary, Trump said McCain was considered a war hero only "because he was captured" during the Vietnam War and that he prefers military figures weren't taken prisoner by the enemy. (New York Times …
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2. Melania Trump revealed her formal platform: "Be Best." The program will focus on well-being, fighting opioid abuse, and positivity on social media. The program will encourage children to "be best" in their emotional, social, and physical health. (CNN) 3. John McCain told friends that he does not want Trump to attend his funeral and would like Mike Pence to …
removed: 3.now: 6. Trump urged voters in West Virginia to vote against Don …
… coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 removed: election.now: election campaign and afterwards. The questioning focused on Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, financial …
… Former prosecutors expect Robert Mueller's investigation to either wrap up now: before or "go dark" for November's midterm elections, which are six …
… midterm strategy: Raise the possibility of impeachment to caution Republicans removed: fromnow: against letting the House and Senate fall into Democratic control. "We …
… information on a "specific individual" could harm national security. Nunes now: has previously threatened now: on several occasions to hold removed: Rod Rosensteinnow: Justice Department officials in contempt of Congress removed: on several occasions for failing to turn over removed: documentsnow: documents, only to not read the materials once they were made …
… Three years later she was involved in the destruction of removed: roughlynow: almost 100 removed: tapes of video recordingsnow: videotapes of the interrogations. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Marc Short, the …
3. House Republicans plan to support Trump's military parade in the nation's capital, saying it will honor "a century of military service" and focus on those "who sacrificed to secure America's freedoms." The proposal is scheduled to be taken up by the House Armed Services Committee on May 9th. (Bloomberg)
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3. The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans, leaving potentially 57,000 people vulnerable to deportation. (McClatchy DC / Reuters)
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4. Qatar purchased a $6.5m apartment in one of Trump's New York towers after a federal judge tossed out a lawsuit alleging that Trump was breaching the emoluments clause by collecting $3,151 a month from Qatar for the three apartments it already owned in the building. (The Guardian)
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4. House Republicans plan to support Trump's military parade in the nation's capital, saying it will honor "a century of military service" and focus on those "who sacrificed to secure America's freedoms." The proposal is scheduled to be taken up by the House Armed Services Committee on May 9th. (Bloomberg)
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5. Mike Pence's physician resigned following the collapse of Ronny Jackson's nomination for secretary of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Jennifer Peña was among those who detailed Jackson's professional misconduct to senators considering his nomination. (Politico)
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5. Qatar purchased a $6.5m apartment in one of Trump's New York towers after a federal judge tossed out a lawsuit alleging that Trump was breaching the emoluments clause by collecting $3,151 a month from Qatar for the three apartments it already owned in the building. (The Guardian)
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6. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9%, falling below 4% for the first time since 2000. (CNN Money)
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6. Mike Pence's physician resigned following the collapse of Ronny Jackson's nomination for secretary of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Jennifer Peña was among those who detailed Jackson's professional misconduct to senators considering his nomination. (Politico)
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7. Trump plans to appoint Dr. Mehmet Oz to the Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition council. Doctors and lawmakers have criticized Oz for promoting unscientific medical approaches on his show. (Washington Examiner)
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7. Devin Nunes opted not to read Justice Department records after publicly demanding a fully uncensored version of the documents that explain how the Russia investigation began in 2016. Nunes threatened Rod Rosenstein with contempt of Congress if he didn't comply. (CNN) 8. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9%, falling below 4% for the first time since 2000. (CNN Money) …
… questioned whether Mueller exceeded his prosecutorial powers. U.S. District Judge removed: T.S.now: T. S. Ellis said he believes that Mueller's motivation is to oust …
… Thursday night that Trump only recently found out that he now: had reimbursed Michael Cohen for removed: anow: the $130,000 removed: nondisclosure agreement withnow: paid to Stormy Daniels days before the 2016 removed: election.now: election in return for a nondisclosure agreement. Giuliani said he shared details of the payment with Trump …
… $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels as well as now: about Trump's reason for firing James Comey. Giuliani maintained that the …
6/ Rudy Giuliani "think[s] it's 50/50" that Mueller removed: subpoenasnow: will subpoena Trump to testify before a grand jury, "but I got …
1. Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a removed: draw downnow: drawdown of American troops in South Korea. The move comes weeks …
… The State Department froze all funding for a Syrian humanitarian removed: group,now: group known as the White Helmets. State Department support for the …
… a lawsuit alleging that Trump was breaching the emoluments clause now: of the U.S. Constitution by collecting $3,151 a month from Qatar for the three …
… appoint Dr. Mehmet Oz to the Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition removed: council.now: Council. Doctors and lawmakers have criticized Oz for promoting unscientific medical …
… it. Trump tweeted that he paid Cohen a monthly retainer, removed: which meansnow: suggesting that the payment by Cohen to Daniels could not be …
… which he supposedly colluded with the Russians but there's no removed: evidence" and thatnow: evidence." He called on Jeff Sessions removed: "should stepnow: to "step in and close it and say enough is enough." (Washington …
… log of calls – known as a pen register – now: and was in place before the April 9th raid on Cohen's … arguing that monitoring Cohen is a transgression of attorney-client privilege. now: (NBC News / CNBC / The Hill / Daily Beast) [Editor's Note: NBC News originally reported that Cohen's phones were … one has suggested that Trump was involved in that investigation."] removed: (NBC News / CNBC / The Hill / Daily Beast)
… involving Paul Manafort. The two-page filing reveals little, but says removed: that that each subpoena recipient must appear in the Alexandria, Va., …
5. The House chaplain rescinded his forced removed: decision to resign,now: resignation, saying he would like to serve out his full two-year …
5/ The FBI removed: wiretappednow: monitored Michael Cohen's phone lines and removed: intercepted at least one call between a Cohen line and the White removed: House.now: House was logged. The removed: wiretapnow: monitoring was limited to a log of calls – known as a pen register – was in place before the April 9th raid on Cohen's … to step in, in his role as defender of justice," removed: and intervene in the Cohen case, arguing that removed: the reported wiretapping ofnow: monitoring Cohen removed: wasnow: is a transgression of attorney-client privilege. now: [Editor's Note: NBC News originally reported that Cohen's phones were wiretapped, citing two sources. Later, three senior U.S. officials disputed that, saying that monitoring of Cohen's phones was limited to a log of calls made from a specific phone line or lines. Following the wiretapping news, Giuliani said: "We don't believe it's true" that Cohen was wiretapped. "You can't wiretap a lawyer, you certainly can't wiretap his client who's not involved in the investigation. No one has suggested that Trump was involved in that investigation."] (NBC News / CNBC / The removed: Hill)now: Hill / Daily Beast)
5. Trump doesn't believe John Kelly called him an "idiot," concluding that it was "fake news." (New York Times)
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5. The House chaplain rescinded his forced decision to resign, saying he would like to serve out his full two-year term, "and possibly beyond," unless he is officially terminated. Paul Ryan does not have the authority to fire him. (New York Times) 6. Trump doesn't believe John Kelly called him an "idiot," concluding that it was "fake news." (New York …
… April 9th raid on Cohen's home, hotel room, and office. now: Giuliani called for "the Attorney General to step in, in his role as defender of justice," and intervene in the Cohen case, arguing that the reported wiretapping of Cohen was a transgression of attorney-client privilege. (NBC News / removed: CNBC)now: CNBC / The Hill)
2/ Giuliani's comments directly contradicted Trump's earlier statement now: to reporters that he didn't know of any payments to Stormy Daniels or where Cohen got the removed: money whennow: money. Reporters asked removed: by reportersnow: him about both issues last month aboard Air Force One. (New York Times)
… Daniels money came from Trump's personal funds. Legal experts say now: that since it came right before the election, the transaction could be considered an in-kind campaign political removed: contribution since it came right before the election – which the Trump team never reported –now: contribution, making it subject to campaign finance laws. now: The Trump team never reported it. Trump tweeted that he paid Cohen a monthly retainer, which …
Kellyanne Conway's removed: husbandnow: husband, George Conway, tweeted the Federal Election Commission's personal gifts and loans rules, which removed: statesnow: state that "If any person, including a relative or friend of …
… "trap" Trump "into perjury, and we're not suckers." Giuliani added removed: thenow: that Robert Mueller's "silly deposition is about a case in which …
… Trump, saying "the whole country will turn on" the special removed: counsel.now: counsel if he doesn't. (CNBC)
5/ The FBI wiretapped now: Michael Cohen's phone lines and intercepted at least one call between …
… Stone goes back to their work at a D.C. lobbying removed: firm,now: firm which was founded by Stone and Paul Manafort. (CNBC)
… The administration wants to withdraw from the deal on May removed: 12thnow: 12th, and the only question that remains is how Trump will …
7/ Trump has all but decided to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. The administration wants to withdraw from the deal on May 12th and the only question that remains is how Trump will go about announcing it. There is still a chance that the U.S. will remain a party to the deal by taking actions that don't …
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--- ### Notables. 1. Executives at Cambridge Analytica, SCL Group, and the Mercer family created a new data firm last year called Emerdata. An executive and a part owner of SCL Group, Nigel Oakes, publicly described Emerdata as a way of rolling up the two companies under a new banner. (New York Times / Business Insider) 2. Trump has all …
… with Mueller is "certainly not off the table." Rudy Giuliani removed: saidnow: added Trump's legal team was still "several weeks away" from determining whether Trump would sit for an interview with Mueller. He removed: addednow: also said that the White House needs to be "more aggressive" with …
2. Ukraine stopped cooperating with Mueller regarding Paul Manafort removed: asnow: at the same time the Trump administration was finalizing plans to sell the country …
… a Trump interview with Mueller is "certainly not off the removed: table" andnow: table." Rudy Giuliani said Trump's legal team was still "several weeks away" from determining whether Trump would sit for an interview with Mueller. He added that removed: they're working "to make decisions and work towards an interview."now: the White House needs to be "more aggressive" with the special counsel, saying that a potential interview would be "max, two to three hours around a narrow set of questions." Cobb removed: also saidnow: added that he has "no doubt" Mueller didn't leak the list of 49 questions for Trump. (ABC removed: News)now: News / Washington Post / The Hill)
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2. Iowa lawmakers passed the nation's most restrictive abortion legislation, which would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected – before some women even know they're pregnant. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is anti-abortion but hasn't said publicly if she will sign it into law. (NBC News)
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2. Ukraine stopped cooperating with Mueller regarding Paul Manafort as the Trump administration was finalizing plans to sell the country anti-tank missiles. Ukrainian law enforcement also allowed Konstantin Kilimnika, a potential witness to possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, to leave for Russia, putting him out of reach for questioning. (New York Times)
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3. Planned Parenthood and two other reproductive rights groups are suing the Trump administration to block a "radical shift" in the federal Title X program. The changes would put the health of millions of low-income patients at risk by prioritizing practices such as the rhythm method over comprehensive sexual health services. (NPR)
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3. Iowa lawmakers passed the nation's most restrictive abortion legislation, which would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected – before some women even know they're pregnant. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is anti-abortion but hasn't said publicly if she will sign it into law. (NBC News)
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4. Pence called Joe Arpaio a champion of "the rule of law." Trump pardoned Arpaio last year after his contempt of court conviction for ignoring a federal judge's order to stop detaining people because he merely suspected them of being undocumented immigrants. (Washington Post)
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4. Planned Parenthood and two other reproductive rights groups are suing the Trump administration to block a "radical shift" in the federal Title X program. The changes would put the health of millions of low-income patients at risk by prioritizing practices such as the rhythm method over comprehensive sexual health services. (NPR)
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8. A group of House of Representatives formally nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end the Korean War and bring peace to the peninsula. (CNN)
1/ Robert Mueller warned Trump's legal team that he removed: willnow: could subpoena the president to appear before a grand jury if …
3/ Trump plans to add Bill Clinton's impeachment lawyer now: to his legal team and replace Ty Cobb, who will leave …
… there is no Obstruction of Justice (that is a setup removed: andnow: & trap)." (Bloomberg / Washington Post / CNN)
… other things, that Trump's "physical strength and stamina are extraordinary" removed: and,now: and "If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be …
… to ask Trump regarding his ties to Russia and alleged removed: obstruction.now: obstruction of justice. The questions deal primarily with Trump's firing of James Comey …
removed: Thenow: Read the questions Mueller wants to ask Trump about obstruction of justice …
2/ Trump removed: tweets:now: tweeted that it was "So disgraceful that the questions concerning the Russian Witch Hunt …
3/ A former Mueller assistant believes Trump was the source removed: whonow: of the leaked removed: the questions. "Lawyers wouldn't write questions this way, in my estimation," …
… against Rod Rosenstein. House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows said removed: referred to the draft articles removed: as anow: are "a last resort option, if the Department of Justice fails …
3/ removed: Grammatical errors point tonow: A former Mueller assistant believes Trump removed: asnow: was the source who leaked the removed: list of Mueller's questions. "Lawyers wouldn't write questions this way, in my estimation," … expanded upon the conversation to write out these as questions." now: Zeldin worked with Mueller in the early 1990s. (The Hill)
… the House have drafted articles of impeachment against Rod Rosenstein. removed: One author ofnow: House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows said referred to the draft articles removed: referred to them as a removed: "last resort." Theynow: "a last resort option, if the Department of Justice fails to respond" to his requests for more information. The draft articles are not expected to garner much support. removed: The last federal official to be impeached by the House was federal judge G. Thomas Porteous Jr., who was convicted on bribery allegations by the Senate in 2010. (Washington Post)
5/ now: Rod Rosenstein to the House Freedom Caucus: "The Department of Justice is not going to be extorted," adding "[t]hey can't even resist leaking their own drafts." A Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee said the Republican effort to impeach Rosenstein would send a "terrible message" and that "We should protect our democracy, protect this process, protect the rule of law." (Axios / CNN) 6/ Trump's bodyguard and a Trump Organization lawyer took the original … the records, which is a violation of patient privacy law. now: Sarah Huckabee Sanders called taking possession of medical records "standard operating procedure for a new president." (NBC News)
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3. Michael Cohen was hit with more than $185,000 in new state warrants for unpaid taxes on his taxicab companies, bringing the total he owes New York state to $282,000. (Bloomberg)
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3. Scott Pruitt's December trip to Morocco was arranged by a lobbyist who later won a $40,000-a-month contract from the Moroccan government for promoting the kingdom's cultural and economic interests. The cost of Pruitt's visit cost the EPA more than $100,000. (Washington Post) 4. Pruitt's former head of security will meet with the House Oversight Committee tomorrow. Pasquale Perrotta, who …
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4. Former Trump campaign aide Michael Caputo met with the Senate Intelligence Committee investigators as part of the panel's probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. (ABC News)
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7. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price said the GOP's decision to repeal the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate will likely increase the cost of health insurance for consumers. The mandate required most Americans to have health coverage or face a financial penalty. (Washington Times / Washington Post)
… Trump campaign and Russia. Trump followed up with another tweet removed: 45-minutesnow: 45 minutes later: "It would seem very hard to obstruct justice for …
… questions. "Lawyers wouldn't write questions this way, in my estimation," now: said Michael removed: Zeldin said,now: Zeldin, a CNN analyst and former assistant to Robert Mueller. "Some …
… of the draft articles referred to them as a "last removed: resort" andnow: resort." They are not expected to garner much support. The last federal official to be impeached by the House was federal removed: Judgenow: judge G. Thomas Porteous Jr., who was convicted on bribery allegations …
The White House pushed back now: on claims that Dr. Ronny Jackson is no longer Trump's personal physician, … return to his previous role as physician to the president removed: after withdrawingnow: now that he has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. (The …
… the federal privacy protections of Karen Pence and intimidated the removed: Vice President'snow: vice president's doctor. The previously unreported incident is the first sign that … medical misconduct by Jackson, adding to a long line of now: other allegations against the former White House physician. (CNN)
… the EPA says that Scott Pruitt was "bold-faced" lying when now: he testified to Congress that no EPA employees were retaliated against …
5. now: U.S. Customs and Border Protection doesn't plan to increase its capacity to process or temporarily house the roughly 150 Central Americans waiting in Tijuana. (NBC News) 6. The EPA granted a financial hardship waiver to an oil …
1/ Trump threatened to shut down the federal government in September if Congress doesn't agree to include more funding for his border wall in the next spending bill. "We come up again on September 28th," Trump said during a rally in Michigan on Saturday, "and if we don't get border security we will have no choice, we will close down …
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1/ Michael Avenatti: Trump is in "panic mode" and expects Michael Cohen to cooperate with investigators. "We're going to be able to prove that the president knew about the agreement," Stormy Daniels' attorney said, "and knew about the $130,000." Trump has denied a relationship with Daniels or knowledge of the payment to her, but told Fox and Friends that Cohen …
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2/ Ronny Jackson will not return to his former job as the president's personal physician. A series of allegations caused Jackson to withdraw from consideration to become the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sean Conley took over for Jackson last month and will continue in that role. (Politico / Washington Post)
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2/ The Trump campaign spent nearly $228,000 to pay for part of Michael Cohen's legal fees. Federal Election Commission records show three "legal consulting" payments made from the Trump campaign to a firm representing Cohen between October 2017 and January 2018. Cohen did not have a formal role in the Trump campaign and it's illegal to spend campaign funds for …
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✌️ Who the f*ck has left the Trump administration: A timeline of all the departures so far... (WTFJHT Community)
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3/ A federal judge granted a 90-day delay in Stormy Daniels' suit against Trump, saying it appeared "likely" that Michael Cohen would be indicted in a related criminal investigation. The judge called Cohen "the alleged mastermind" of the deal, which makes his testimony "indispensable." Cohen plans to assert his Fifth Amendment rights if asked to answer any further questions about …
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3/ Trump called on Montana Senator Jon Tester to resign and threatened to spread allegations about him in retaliation for releasing a document summarizing the allegations against Ronny Jackson. Trump said the allegations against Jackson were fabricated. "Tester started throwing out things that he's heard," Trump told the crowd. "Well, I know things about Tester that I could say, too. …
4/ The Justice Department removed language from its manual related to gerrymandering, freedom of the press, and limits on prosecutorial power. Jeff Sessions' tough-on-crime policies were added to the manual, as well as language that underscores his focus on religious liberty, and Trump's attempts to crack down on government leaks. The last significant update to the manual happened in 1997. …
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5/ Trump threatened to shut down the federal government in September if Congress doesn't agree to include more funding for his border wall in the next spending bill. "We come up again on September 28th," Trump said during a rally in Michigan on Saturday, "and if we don't get border security we will have no choice, we will close down …
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5/ Trump Jr. and Emin Agalarov maintained a direct line of communication before and after the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. The two continued to communicate via a series of text messages until at least December 2016. (BuzzFeed News)
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6/ Ronny Jackson will not return to his former job as the president's personal physician. A series of allegations caused Jackson to withdraw from consideration to become the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sean Conley took over for Jackson last month and will continue in that role. (Politico / Washington Post) ✌️ Who the f*ck has left …
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6/ Natalia Veselnitskaya also followed up with the Trump campaign in the wake of the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. Veselnitskaya reached out to the Trump family after the election and continued to lobby for the repeal of the Magnitsky Act. (CNN)
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7/ Trump called on Montana Senator Jon Tester to resign and threatened to spread allegations about him in retaliation for releasing a document summarizing the allegations against Ronny Jackson. Trump said the allegations against Jackson were fabricated. "Tester started throwing out things that he's heard," Trump told the crowd. "Well, I know things about Tester that I could say, too. …
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7/ The FBI questioned a Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter linked to Putin, Trump, and Michael Cohen. The FBI showed up unannounced at Fedor Emelianenko's hotel room in Chicago. "All I can say is that, yeah, they showed up unannounced, knocking on our doors," Emelianenko's manager Jerry Millen said. Trump announced a joint venture involving MMA and Emelianenko in …
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8/ The Justice Department removed language from its manual related to gerrymandering, freedom of the press, and limits on prosecutorial power. Jeff Sessions' tough-on-crime policies were added to the manual, as well as language that underscores his focus on religious liberty, and Trump's attempts to crack down on government leaks. The last significant update to the manual happened in 1997. …
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8/ Michael Avenatti: Trump is in "panic mode" and expects Michael Cohen to cooperate with investigators. "We're going to be able to prove that the president knew about the agreement," Stormy Daniels' attorney said, "and knew about the $130,000." Trump has denied a relationship with Daniels or knowledge of the payment to her, but told Fox and Friends that Cohen …
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9/ Trump Jr. and Emin Agalarov maintained a direct line of communication before and after the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. The two continued to communicate via a series of text messages until at least December 2016. (BuzzFeed News)
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9/ A federal judge granted a 90-day delay in Stormy Daniels' suit against Trump, saying it appeared "likely" that Michael Cohen would be indicted in a related criminal investigation. The judge called Cohen "the alleged mastermind" of the deal, which makes his testimony "indispensable." Cohen plans to assert his Fifth Amendment rights if asked to answer any further questions about …
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10/ Natalia Veselnitskaya also followed up with the Trump campaign in the wake of the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. Veselnitskaya reached out to the Trump family after the election and continued to lobby for the repeal of the Magnitsky Act. (CNN) 11/ The FBI questioned a Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter linked to Putin, Trump, and Michael Cohen. The …
… Ronny Jackson will not return to his former job as removed: the the president's personal physician. A series of allegations caused Jackson …
7/ The FBI questioned a Russian removed: MMAnow: mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter linked to Putin, Trump, and Michael Cohen. The FBI … venture involving MMA and Emelianenko in 2008. Cohen was the removed: league'snow: project's chief operating officer. (Associated Press / The Telegraph / NY …
… Trump, saying it appeared "likely" that Michael Cohen would be removed: indicatednow: indicted in a related criminal investigation. The judge called Cohen "the …
… muddy the waters and to deflect attention away from the removed: President" and assertednow: President," asserting that Trump associates' willingness to accept Russian assistance suggests "a …
… private capacity – not as a representative of the Russian removed: government.now: government – despite an intermediary promising that Veselnitskaya had documents that would incriminate Clinton. (New York Times)
6/ Trump removed: has asked aides if he should invite Kanye West to the …
2. Federal prosecutors seized as many as 16 cell phones during the raids on Michael Cohen's office, home, and hotel room. Prosecutor Thomas McKay intends to hand over the seized materials to Cohen's attorneys by May 11. (New York Post)
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2. The Trump administration plans to freeze EPA fuel economy standards at 2020 levels through 2026, while revoking California's authority to enforce its own rules on tailpipe emissions. The draft proposal is not final. (Washington Post / Los Angeles Times)
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3. A federal judge dismissed Paul Manafort's civil suit challenging Robert Mueller's authority. Manafort's attorneys asked the judge to throw out all charges against Manafort, arguing that Mueller had exceeded his authority by bringing charges unrelated to Russian election interference. (CBS News / Politico)
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3. Federal prosecutors seized as many as 16 cell phones during the raids on Michael Cohen's office, home, and hotel room. Prosecutor Thomas McKay intends to hand over the seized materials to Cohen's attorneys by May 11. (New York Post)
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4. Paul Ryan said he fired Chaplain Patrick Conroy because members felt like House members' "pastoral needs" were not being met. Conroy said Ryan asked him to resign two weeks ago, a request that he complied with but was never given a reason for. (The Hill / New York Times)
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4. A federal judge dismissed Paul Manafort's civil suit challenging Robert Mueller's authority. Manafort's attorneys asked the judge to throw out all charges against Manafort, arguing that Mueller had exceeded his authority by bringing charges unrelated to Russian election interference. (CBS News / Politico)
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5. Scores of vacant positions in the Trump administration are causing problems for the federal government. The number of unfilled positions is at an all-time high and the staff shortages have halted pay raises for thousands of federal workers, stalled legislation to help home buyers with their mortgages, and prevented the IRS from pushing out regulations related to the new …
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5. Paul Ryan said he fired Chaplain Patrick Conroy because members felt like House members' "pastoral needs" were not being met. Conroy said Ryan asked him to resign two weeks ago, a request that he complied with but was never given a reason for. (The Hill / New York Times)
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6. Trump warned countries to not oppose the U.S.'s bid to host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. "It would be a shame if countries that we always support were to lobby against the U.S. bid. Why should we be supporting these countries when they don't support us (including at the United Nations)?," Trump tweeted. (The Hill)
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6. Scores of vacant positions in the Trump administration are causing problems for the federal government. The number of unfilled positions is at an all-time high and the staff shortages have halted pay raises for thousands of federal workers, stalled legislation to help home buyers with their mortgages, and prevented the IRS from pushing out regulations related to the new …
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7. The White House medical unit served senior officials as a "grab and go" clinic for prescription drugs. "You need to just give people these meds when they ask for it," multiple former medical unit employees said. (CNN)
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7. Trump warned countries to not oppose the U.S.'s bid to host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. "It would be a shame if countries that we always support were to lobby against the U.S. bid. Why should we be supporting these countries when they don't support us (including at the United Nations)?," Trump tweeted. (The Hill)
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8. Trump will visit the UK on July 13th. The trip is being billed as a "flying visit" rather than an official state one, in which Trump would have been hosted by the queen. (BBC / Sky News)
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8. The White House medical unit served senior officials as a "grab and go" clinic for prescription drugs. "You need to just give people these meds when they ask for it," multiple former medical unit employees said. (CNN)
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9. The US economy grew at a rate of 2.3% in the first quarter, slower than the 2.9% pace in the fourth quarter of 2017, but above Wall Street analysts' forecasts of 2%. (CNN Money / Washington Post)
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9. Trump will visit the UK on July 13th. The trip is being billed as a "flying visit" rather than an official state one, in which Trump would have been hosted by the queen. (BBC / Sky News)
10. now: The US economy grew at a rate of 2.3% in the first quarter, slower than the 2.9% pace in the fourth quarter of 2017, but above Wall Street analysts' forecasts of 2%. (CNN Money / Washington Post) 11. The conservative site RedState fired writers critical of Trump for being "insufficiently partisan." (CNN Money) 12. Trump would like to appear regularly on "Fox and Friends," …
… that "Black people don't have to be democrats." Trump Jr. removed: also thankednow: took the opportunity to thank Chance for "breaking with removed: convention," but thennow: convention." He confusingly included basketball emojis in his tweet. Chance now: the Rapper released a statement distancing himself from Trump, saying, "I'd never …
… committee accused the Republicans of prematurely closing the investigation in removed: a "a systematic effort to muddy the waters and to deflect …
… his tweet. Chance released a statement distancing himself from Trump, removed: sayingnow: saying, "I'd never support anyone who has made a career out …
… Manafort's civil suit challenging Robert Mueller's authority. Manafort's attorneys asked now: the judge to throw out all charges against Manafort, arguing that Mueller …
7. The White House medical unit removed: allowednow: served senior officials removed: tonow: as a "grab and go" now: clinic for prescription drugs. "You need to just give people these meds …
… as a "flying visit" rather than an official state one, now: in which now: Trump would have removed: seen Trumpnow: been hosted by the removed: Queen.now: queen. (BBC / Sky News)
10. Trump would like to now: appear regularly removed: appear on "Fox and Friends," according to Kellyanne Conway. "The president … and as news breaks," which caught the show's hosts off removed: guard, whonow: guard. They asked removed: hernow: Conway to clarify removed: thatnow: what she meant. (The Hill)
… deflect attention away from the President" and asserted that Trump removed: associatesnow: associates' willingness to accept Russian assistance removed: suggestnow: suggests "a consciousness of wrongfulness, if not illegality." The report accused …
… of the Russian prosecutor general." Veselnitskaya insists that she met removed: withTrumpnow: with Trump Jr., Jared Kushner, Paul Manafort, and others in a private …
2/ Trump: I try now: to "stay away from" intervening in the Justice Department, "but at …
… ethical lapses and excessive spending. The ranking member on the removed: committee,now: committee called Pruitt an "embarrassment to President Trump" and said that …
3. The House Energy and Commerce Committee questioned Scott Pruitt over allegations of ethical lapses and excessive spending. The ranking member on the committee, called Pruitt an "embarrassment to President Trump" and said that if he were president, "I'd just get rid of you." (New York Times / NBC News)
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3. Paul Ryan pushed out the House chaplain. "As you have requested," Patrick Conroy wrote to Ryan, "I hereby offer my resignation as the 60th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives." (The Hill) 4. Trump said he would support swapping the Electoral College for the popular vote, because the latter would make the presidency "much easier to win." …
… His willingness to meet with the special counsel has cooled removed: afternow: since Dowd resigned in March and investigators raided Michael Cohen's office …
… is a "hugely damaging admission," Michael Avenatti, Daniels' attorney, said, removed: whichnow: and one he plans to use in his case against Trump and …
… Foz family, which has close ties to the Assad government. removed: "We’renow: "We're going to do more due diligence,” Ballard said. removed: "We’renow: "We're not the CIA, but if it were to turn out …
4/ Michael Cohen will plead the Fifth Amendment in the lawsuit filed against Trump by Stormy Daniels, allowing Cohen to avoid being deposed and potentially revealing information about the payments Cohen made or helped arrange to Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. "I will assert my 5th Amendment rights in connection with all proceedings in this case due to …
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Trump told the federal judge overseeing the Cohen investigation that he wants to personally review records seized during raids on Cohen's home and residences earlier this month in order to prevent prosecutors or the FBI from seeing privileged information. The judge already ruled against Trump and Cohen's original request, but said she would be willing to consider their request to …
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5/ Trump told the federal judge overseeing the Cohen investigation that he wants to personally review records seized during raids on Cohen's home and residences earlier this month in order to prevent prosecutors or the FBI from seeing privileged information. The judge already ruled against Trump and Cohen's original request, but said she would be willing to consider their request …
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A former Manhattan federal judge will determine what materials seized in the Cohen raids are protected by attorney-client privilege. (Politico)
removed: 6/now: 7/ Trump confirmed that he spent the night in Moscow during … on two separate occasions that he never stayed the night now: at the Ritz-Carlton during the trip, which is why – he claims – … thing" happened. Flight records also confirm that Trump stayed overnight removed: at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. (The Hill / Bloomberg)
… and drank on the job. Jackson denied the allegations, including now: one that he "wrecked a government vehicle" after getting drunk at …
… His willingness to meet with the special counsel has cooled removed: afternow: since Dowd resigned in March and investigators raided Michael Cohen's office …
… is a "hugely damaging admission," Michael Avenatti, Daniels' attorney, said, removed: whichnow: and one he plans to use in his case against Trump and …
… him as part of a $130,000 hush-money payment to Daniels. removed: Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, said thenow: The statement by Trump is a "hugely damaging removed: admission" thatnow: admission," Michael Avenatti, Daniels' attorney, said, which he plans to use in his case against Trump and …
… require that three federal judges review the decision. Mitch McConnell removed: has said he would not bring the bill to the floor. …
… out medication with no patient history, wrote himself prescriptions, and removed: drinkingnow: drank on the job. Jackson denied the allegations, including that he "wrecked a government vehicle" after getting drunk now: at a Secret Service party, and said they were "completely false …
… him as part of a $130,000 hush-money payment to Daniels. removed: Thenow: Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, said the statement by Trump is a "hugely damaging admission" that he plans to use in his case against Trump and removed: Cohen, Michael Avenatti, Daniels' attorney, said.now: Cohen. Earlier this month, Trump told reporters on Air Force One …
… contributed to his campaign during his time as a congressman. removed: “Ifnow: "If you’re a lobbyist who never gave us money, I removed: didn’tnow: didn't talk to removed: you,”now: you," Mulvaney explained. removed: “If you’renow: "If you're a lobbyist who gave us money, I might talk to removed: you.”now: you." (New York Times / Washington Post)
3/ Ben Carson proposed now: tripling rent increases for low-income Americans receiving federal housing subsidies, which would affect more than 4.5 million families. The proposed removed: legislation, which would requirenow: legislation requires congressional removed: approval, would increase the amount low-income households are expected to pay for rent by three times.now: approval. (Washington Post)
5/ Trump praised Kim Jong Un as a "very honorable" person and expressed hope their meeting will occur "as soon as possible." Trump sidestepped the question when asked to explain his comment that Kim, whom he once mocked as "Little Rocket Man," is an "honorable" person. (CNN / The Hill)
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7/ Don Blankenship is running for the U.S. Senate in West Virginia while living in a $2.4 million villa in Nevada. Blankenship refers to himself as an "American competitionist," despite admiring China's state-controlled economy and expressing interest in obtaining Chinese citizenship. Blankenship spent a year in prison for his involvement in a coal mining explosion that killed 29 people during …
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6/ Don Blankenship is running for the U.S. Senate in West Virginia while living in a $2.4 million villa in Nevada. Blankenship refers to himself as an "American competitionist," despite admiring China's state-controlled economy and expressing interest in obtaining Chinese citizenship. Blankenship spent a year in prison for his involvement in a coal mining explosion that killed 29 people during …
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poll/ 22% of voters reported seeing paycheck increases in April due to the new tax law, down from 27% the month prior. 55% of voters said they hadn't noticed a bump in April, compared to 50% in March. (Morning Consult–Politico)
4/ Scott Pruitt's head of security, Pasquale removed: Perrrotta,now: Perrotta, moonlighted for American Media Inc. during the 2016 presidential campaign. …
… the list when it comes to Trump’s next pick for removed: Chiefnow: chief of removed: Staff,now: staff, also revealed that he would only meet with lobbyists who contributed to his campaign during his time as a removed: Congressman.now: congressman. “If you’re a lobbyist who never gave us money, I …
… Service stopped him out of concern that he would wake removed: then-Presidentnow: then-president Barack Obama. (CNN)
4/ Scott Pruitt's head of removed: securitynow: security, Pasquale Perrrotta, moonlighted for American Media Inc. during the 2016 presidential campaign. … A.M.I.'s chairman, David Pecker, is a close friend of Trump's. removed: Pasquale Perrotta received a waiver from the EPA under the Obama …
… sidestepped the question when asked to explain his comment that removed: Kim is an "honorable" person,now: Kim, whom he once mocked as "Little Rocket removed: Man."now: Man," is an "honorable" person. (CNN / The Hill)
… was one of the "fundamental underpinnings of our representative democracy." now: Mulvaney, who is rumored to be at the top of the list when it comes to Trump’s next pick for Chief of Staff, also revealed that he would only meet with lobbyists who contributed to his campaign during his time as a Congressman. “If you’re a lobbyist who never gave us money, I didn’t talk to you,” Mulvaney explained. “If you’re a lobbyist who gave us money, I might talk to you.” (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post)
… process is "too ugly, and it's too disgusting." Trump said now: he doesn't want to "put a man through a process like …
… restore economic sanctions unless European allies fix what he has removed: callsnow: called a "terrible deal" by May 12. "If they restart their … will have bigger problems than they ever had before." French removed: Presidentnow: president Emmanuel Macron, German removed: Chancellornow: chancellor Angela Merkel and U.K. removed: Prime Ministernow: prime minister Theresa May have been coordinating potential side agreements they hope …
No Democrats or now: members of the press were invited to the state dinner – a departure …
… guilty to conspiracy and lying to the FBI in February now: of this year and is cooperating with Robert Mueller's investigation. (Washington Post)
7/ Mueller's raid on Paul removed: Manafortnow: Manafort's condo and storage locker last July was to gather documents related to the Trump Tower meeting between Russian lobbyists and Manafort, Trump removed: Jr,now: Jr., and Jared Kushner. A new court filing by the special …
… off-year," and that "this anti-Trump mood has reached new a removed: stratosphere."now: stratosphere [sic]." (Politico / NPR)
… the state fills vacant Senate seats. The GOP measure would removed: ensurenow: have ensured that John McCain's seat wouldn't be on the November ballot if he leaves office now: early for reasons related to his ongoing treatment for brain cancer. The measure would have allowed the removed: Governornow: governor to appoint individuals to open seats – and hold them …
4. Pruitt proposed a "transparency" rule that would limit now: the EPA's ability to use the best science to write new …
3/ The White House stands by Ronny Jackson, but Trump said Jackson should drop out because the process is "too ugly, and it's too disgusting." Trump said doesn't want to "put a man through a process like this" over "ugly allegations." The White House said "Jackson's record of strong, decisive leadership is exactly what's needed at VA to ensure our …
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A 2012 inspector general report suggested removing Ronny Jackson and a rival physician from their White House roles after finding a "lack of trust in the leadership" and the two having exhibited "unprofessional behaviors" as part of a power struggle over the White House medical unit. (Associated Press)
now: 3/ The White House stands by Ronny Jackson, but Trump hinted that Jackson might withdraw from consideration because the process is "too ugly, and it's too disgusting." Trump said doesn't want to "put a man through a process like this" over "ugly allegations." (Washington Post / New York Times) 4/ Iran removed: threatened tonow: warned that it could withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty after Trump threatened to …
6/ now: The FBI interviewed Paul Manafort in March 2013 and July 2014 while he was working as a political consultant for a Ukrainian political party. Manafort's deputy, Rick Gates, who also held a top role with Trump's campaign, was interviewed by the FBI in July 2014. Gates pleaded guilty to conspiracy and lying to the FBI in February and is cooperating with Robert now: Mueller's investigation. (Washington Post) 7/ Mueller's raid on Paul Manafort last July was to gather …
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4. Russian hackers likely targeted more than 21 states before the 2016 election, a top Department of Homeland Security official said. (The Hill)
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4. Pruitt proposed a "transparency" rule that would limit EPA's ability to use the best science to write new regulations. Under the rule, only studies where the raw, underlying data – including participants' personal health data – is made publicly available would qualify. (Washington Post) 5. Russian hackers likely targeted more than 21 states before the 2016 election, a top …
1/ The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee postponed Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing following reports that Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs oversaw a hostile work environment as the White House physician, allowed the overprescribing of drugs, and drank on the job. Jackson administered Trump's annual physical in January, reporting that there is "no reason whatsoever to think the …
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1/ Jeff Sessions will not to recuse himself from the ongoing criminal investigation of Michael Cohen. By staying involved in the Cohen case, Sessions will receive briefings on the investigation, which puts Sessions in the position of being asked by Trump for information about the Cohen investigation. Trump condemned the FBI raid on his longtime lawyer and has called Sessions …
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2/ The White House stands by Ronny Jackson, saying "Jackson's record of strong, decisive leadership is exactly what's needed at VA to ensure our veterans receive the benefits they deserve." (Washington Post)
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2/ The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee postponed Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing following reports that Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs oversaw a hostile work environment as the White House physician, allowed the overprescribing of drugs, and drank on the job. Jackson administered Trump's annual physical in January, reporting that there is "no reason whatsoever to think the …
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3/ Iran threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty after Trump threatened to restore economic sanctions unless European allies fix what he has calls a "terrible deal" by May 12. "If they restart their nuclear program," Trump said, "they will have bigger problems than they ever had before." French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.K. Prime …
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3/ The White House stands by Ronny Jackson, but Trump said Jackson should drop out because the process is "too ugly, and it's too disgusting." Trump said doesn't want to "put a man through a process like this" over "ugly allegations." The White House said "Jackson's record of strong, decisive leadership is exactly what's needed at VA to ensure our …
… and called Jeff Sessions "Mr. Magoo" and Rod Rosenstein "Mr. removed: Peppers."now: Peepers." Melania Trump, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, …
… voted in favor of Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of removed: state today,now: state, after Rand Paul flipped from opposing to supporting. The committee …
… that there is no way the "golden showers thing" happened removed: because,now: because he removed: claims,now: claims he arrived on the morning of the event and left …
… state today, after Rand Paul flipped from opposing to supporting. now: The committee approved Pompeo removed: was approved by the Foreign Relations Committee by an 11-to-10 vote along party lines and is expected …
… which is on par with Clinton (38%) and Obama (37%) now: who had similar figures at the time of the 1994 and …
… Pruitt. Four Republicans and 170 Democrats have called on Pruitt removed: to.now: to step down. (Bloomberg)
1/ Trump's new national security adviser chaired a nonprofit that promoted misleading and anti-Muslim news. Bolton was chairman of the Gatestone Institute from 2013 until last month. The advocacy group claims that a "jihadist takeover" of Europe is leading to a "Great White Death," which was amplified by a Russian troll factory that sought to portray Western society as at …
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1/ Flight records contradict Trump's claim he never spent the night in Moscow during the 2013 Miss Universe pageant. According to James Comey's memos, Trump twice told the now-former FBI director that there is no way the "golden showers thing" happened because, he claims, he arrived on the morning of the event and left shortly after it ended in the …
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2/ The Trump administration is challenging Native Americans' exemption from new Medicaid work rules because it would be illegal preferential treatment. Meaning Native Americans would need to get a job if they want to keep their health care in states that institute work requirements for Medicaid. The administration has allowed three states – Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana – to begin …
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Trump's false claims to Comey about Moscow stay could aid Mueller. James Comey says the president told him that he never spent the night in Moscow in 2013, but flight records, social media and his bodyguard's testimony show otherwise. (Politico)
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3/ The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will vote on Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of state today. All 10 Democrats and Rand Paul have announced their opposition to Pompeo's nomination. Mitch McConnell is expected to bring up Pompeo's nomination for a floor vote later in the week; the vote is expected to be close. Pompeo can receive at most 49 …
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TIMELINE: An hour-by-hour recap of Trump's 2013 visit to Moscow. (Bloomberg) Trump flew to Moscow on November 7th, 2013, landing Friday, November 8th. The next day, Trump was at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, did a tour of Moscow, and attended the Miss Universe pageant, followed by an afterparty that started at 1am. Keith Schiller, Trump's bodyguard, testified before Congress that "a …
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7/ During Barbara Bush's funeral, Trump tweeted about the DNC's lawsuit over hacked emails, accused James Comey of leaking classified memos, and called Jeff Sessions "Mr. Magoo" and Rod Rosenstein "Mr. Peppers." Melania Trump, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama, meanwhile, attended the service. On MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Mika …
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poll/ 78% of Americans believe teachers are underpaid, but only 52% support the teacher walkouts protesting low teacher pay and school funding cuts. (Associated Press)
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8/ Trump's legislative affairs director won't rule out Trump firing Robert Mueller or Rod Rosenstein, saying the special counsel has moved outside his original mandate. Marc Short said: "We believe the scope has gone well beyond what was intended to be Russian meddling in the election," adding, "We don't know how far off the investigation is going to veer." (Politico)
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poll/ 59% of registered voters believe that Trump does not deserve to be re-elected. 37% of voters say Trump deserves re-election, which is on par with Clinton (38%) and Obama (37%) had similar figures at the time of the 1994 and 2010 midterm elections, respectively. (Gallup)
… in seven states over the past decade through foreclosures and removed: thenow: a Department of Housing and Urban removed: Development.now: Development assistance program. For some of the mortgages, Hannity obtained funding from HUD … secretary Ben Carson on his show last June. (The Guardian) now: 6. Hannity called it "ironic" that he's "being attacked for investing my personal money in communities that badly need such investment." In 2014, Hannity bought two apartment complexes in Georgia for $22.7 million, but funded the purchases with $17.9 million in mortgages through HUD's National Housing Act program. (Politico) 7. The White House is cautioning Republicans and conservative allies to temper their defense of Scott Pruitt. Four Republicans and 170 Democrats have called on Pruitt to. (Bloomberg)
removed: 6.now: 8. The RNC spent nearly $225,000 at Mar-a-Lago in March, according …
removed: 7.now: 9. Ivana Trump: Donald "should just go and play golf" instead …
2/ The Trump administration removed: challenges thatnow: is challenging Native removed: Americans are not exemptnow: Americans' exemption from new Medicaid work rules because it would be illegal preferential treatment. removed: Meaning,now: Meaning Native Americans would need to get a job if they want to keep their health removed: care.now: care in states that institute work requirements for Medicaid. The administration has allowed three states – Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana – to begin instituting removed: Medicaid worknow: such requirements, and at least 10 other states have submitted or …
… up Pompeo's nomination for a floor vote later in the removed: week, whichnow: week; the vote is expected to be close. Pompeo can receive at most …
… hate this president" more. The press secretary's comments came while now: she was appearing on Fox & Friends. (Daily Beast)
… her to stay silent about her affair with Trump, according now: to her friend and fellow porn star. Jessica Drake is named …
… has been tweeting and retweeting critical comments about Trump, but removed: recently deleted a handful of tweets last month. (The Hill / …
… what was intended to be Russian meddling in the election," removed: adding thatnow: adding, "We don't know how far off the investigation is going …
… tied to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is close removed: withnow: to Putin. (Politico)
… July 2017, the Department of Transportation indefinitely postponed a scheduled removed: increasednow: increase in penalties for automakers while it reviewed the Corporate Average …
… third iteration of his travel ban on Wednesday, which bars now: most nationals from a small group of mostly Muslim removed: nations andnow: nations. This is the first time the court has considered the merits …
… the Fox News host didn't disclose when he interviewed HUD removed: Secretarynow: secretary Ben Carson on his show last June. (The Guardian)
… for asking about her husband's critical Trump tweets. Conway said now: the question by CNN's Dana removed: Bash's questionnow: Bash "was meant to harass and embarrass," which was inappropriate and …
… confidentiality agreements he negotiated between Cohen and the two women removed: aboutnow: regarding their alleged affairs with Trump. (CNN)
… the nondisclosure agreement Daniels signed as somebody with whom she removed: told aboutnow: discussed her alleged affair with Trump. Drake claims she refused a …
… about her husband's critical Trump tweets. Conway said CNN's Dana removed: Bashnow: Bash's question "was meant to harass and embarrass," which was inappropriate and created a "double standard." Conway's husband, George Conway, has been removed: by tweeting and retweeting critical comments about Trump, but recently deleted …
… could end up cooperating with federal officials investigating him for removed: related to the work he did for Trump. A half-dozen people familiar … Cohen, who once said he would "take a bullet" for removed: Trump.now: Trump, tried to apologize to Melania Trump for the news about …
… appointments this year, in part out of concern that Democrats now: may take back the Senate. Trump has already nominated 69 judges, …
… could end up cooperating with federal officials investigating him for removed: activity related to the work he did for Trump. A half-dozen people familiar with removed: theirnow: the relationship, say removed: that Trump had treated Cohen poorly for years, with insults, dismissive statements and, at least twice, threats of being fired. removed: Cohennow: Cohen, who once said he would "take a bullet" for removed: Trump, and at a Republican fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago earlier this year, Cohennow: Trump. tried to apologize to Melania Trump for the news about …
… The judge gave Cohen until next Wednesday to do so. now: Cohen wanted the judge to grant a stay for at least 90 days. (NBC News)
4. now: Andrew McCabe plans to sue the Trump administration for defamation and wrongful termination and other possible civil claims. (Axios / The Hill) 5. Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp will support Mike Pompeo's nomination for …
removed: 5.now: 6. A man linked to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks was …
removed: 6.now: 7. Jared Kushner's family business received a federal subpoena. Investigators are …
removed: 7.now: 8. Wall Street banks saved at least $3.59 billion combined in …
7. removed: **Wallnow: Wall Street banks saved at least $3.59 billion combined in taxes last quarter under Trump's new tax removed: **law.now: law. (Associated Press)
… a conspiracy to help Trump win the 2016 election. The now: 66-page lawsuit claims that Russian removed: hacking andnow: hacking, the Trump removed: campaign'snow: associates' contacts with removed: Russianow: Russia, and the public cheerleading now: by the campaign of the hacks amounted to conspiracy to interfere in the … power to bolster its own chance to win the presidency." now: If the lawsuit proceeds, Trump and his campaign aides could be forced to submit to depositions that require them to answer questions under oath. (Washington Post / Reuters / New York Times / CNN)
7. removed: Wallnow: **Wall Street banks saved at least $3.59 billion combined in taxes last quarter under Trump's new tax removed: law.now: **law. (Associated Press)
Removed: 3/ Trump was annoyed with Michael Flynn for making Putin wait six days for a return congratulatory phone call. Trump complained that Flynn "has serious judgment issues" as a result. Days before Michael Flynn was fired, then-White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus asked Comey if Flynn's communications were being monitored under a FISA surveillance warrant. (Reuters / The Guardian)
… to bolster its own chance to win the presidency." (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Reuters / New York Times / CNN)
3. now: Mitch McConnell is intent on confirming as many conservative judges as possible to lifetime appointments this year, in part out of concern that Democrats take back the Senate. Trump has already nominated 69 judges, but there are still 149 total vacancies. (Politico) 4. Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp will support Mike Pompeo's nomination for … floor anyway late next week. (CNN / New York Times) now: 5. A man linked to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks was captured in Syria by U.S.-backed forces more than a month ago. The 9/11 Commission report, a Congressional account on the 2001 attacks, said Mohammad Haydar Zammar was an "outspoken, flamboyant Islamist" who extolled "the virtues of violent jihad." (Reuters)
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4. A man linked to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks was captured in Syria by U.S.-backed forces more than a month ago. The 9/11 Commission report, a Congressional account on the 2001 attacks, said Mohammad Haydar Zammar was an "outspoken, flamboyant Islamist" who extolled "the virtues of violent jihad." (Reuters)
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6. Jared Kushner's family business received a federal subpoena. Investigators are looking into whether the real estate company repeatedly filed false paperwork that claimed it had zero rent-regulated tenants, when it had hundreds. (Wall Street Journal / The Hill)
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5. Jared Kushner's family business received a federal subpoena. Investigators are looking into whether the real estate company repeatedly filed false paperwork that claimed it had zero rent-regulated tenants, when it had hundreds. (Wall Street Journal / The Hill)
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7. Wall Street banks saved at least $3.59 billion combined in taxes last quarter under Trump's new tax law. (Associated Press)
… help Trump win the 2016 election. The lawsuit claims that removed: between Russian hacking and the Trump campaign's contacts with Russia and …
3/ now: [Memos] Trump was annoyed with Michael Flynn for making Putin wait …
4/ Trump removed: tweetsnow: tweeted that Michael Flynn's life is now "totally destroyed" while "Shadey …
5/ now: [Memos] Putin once told Trump that Russia has "some of the …
6/ now: [Memos] Comey explained why he thinks "it's possible" that Russia has …
… the Trump campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential removed: election.now: campaign.
… special counsel," Cobb said, referring to recent raids on the removed: homenow: home, hotel room and workplace of Michael Cohen. At the time, it was …
… the Forbes 400 list. Trump, posing as "John Barron," called removed: the Jonathan Greenberg and claimed he was worth $100 million. At …
… Democrat to say she'll vote for the current CIA director. removed: Pompeo'snow: Pompeo is expected to receive an unfavorable recommendation from the Senate …
… a month ago. The 9/11 Commission report, a Congressional account removed: onnow: of the 2001 attacks, said Mohammad Haydar Zammar was an "outspoken, …
2/ The Justice Department sent removed: partially-redactednow: partially redacted copies of James Comey's memos – 15 pages in total …
… possible" that Russia has compromising information on Trump. First, he removed: saysnow: says, is that "the President is constantly bringing it up with me to …
… a lawsuit against the Russian government, the Trump campaign and removed: the WikiLeaks alleging a conspiracy to help Trump win the 2016 …
2/ The Justice Department sent removed: partially redactednow: partially-redacted copies removed: ofJamesnow: of James Comey's memos – 15 pages in total – to Congress, …
… a result. Days before Michael Flynn was fired, then-White House removed: chiefnow: Chief of removed: staffnow: Staff Reince Priebus asked Comey if Flynn's communications were being monitored …
… guilty in December to lying to federal agents and is removed: cooperationnow: cooperating with Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 …
… possible" that Russia has compromising information on Trump. First, he removed: says, is thatnow: says "the President is constantly bringing it up with me to …
… investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia during now: the 2016 presidential election.
… time, it was reported that Trump was "less inclined" to removed: sitenow: sit for an interview with Mueller. (Daily Beast)
… voted against the administration on an immigration case, renewing Trump's removed: his doubts that Gorsuch would be a reliable conservative. (Washington Post …
… memos cover the first three months of the Trump administration. now: Following the release, Trump tweeted that the memos "show clearly that there was NO COLLUSION and NO OBSTRUCTION." (Associated Press / New York Times / Washington Post) now: {% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/987173366401585155 %}
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4/ [Memos] Putin once told Trump that Russia has "some of the most beautiful hookers in the world," according to Comey. In a memo dated Feb. 8, 2017, Comey writes that Trump "brought up the 'Golden Showers thing,'" saying that "'the hookers thing' is nonsense." (The Hill)
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4/ Trump tweets that Michael Flynn's life is now "totally destroyed" while "Shadey James Comey can Leak and Lie and make lots of money from a third rate book." Flynn pleaded guilty in December to lying to federal agents and is cooperation with Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and whether the Trump campaign was …
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5/ [Memos] Comey explained why he thinks "it's possible" that Russia has compromising information on Trump. First, he says, is that "the President is constantly bringing it up with me to deny it." And, second, Trump "wouldn't criticize Vladimir Putin even in private, which struck me as odd." (CNN)
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5/ [Memos] Putin once told Trump that Russia has "some of the most beautiful hookers in the world," according to Comey. In a memo dated Feb. 8, 2017, Comey writes that Trump "brought up the 'Golden Showers thing,'" saying that "'the hookers thing' is nonsense." (The Hill)
… is joining Trump's personal legal team to "negotiate an end" removed: ofnow: to the special counsel's investigation "for the good of the removed: country,"now: country." Giuliani removed: said. Adding:now: added: "I have high regard for the president and for Bob …
1/ now: Rod Rosenstein told Trump last week that he isn't a target …
2/ Trump's now: congressional allies threatened to impeach Rod Rosenstein if he didn't provide … Russia probe and the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. now: Representatives Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan said Rosenstein could also be … Republicans are attempting to build a case against Rosenstein in removed: the hopes of closing the Mueller investigation. (Washington Post)
… and try to turn him into a canary that sings," now: said lawyer Alan removed: Dershowitz said,now: Dershowitz, who met with Trump and his staff over two days …
9/ Rudy Giuliani is joining Trump's personal legal team to removed: help represent withnow: "negotiate an end" of the special counsel's removed: investigation. "I'm doing it because I hope we can negotiate an end to this fornow: investigation "for the good of the removed: country and because Inow: country," Giuliani said. Adding: "I have high regard for the president and for Bob removed: Mueller," Giuliani said.now: Mueller." (CNBC / Washington Post)
… Republicans have refused to endorse Trump's bid for re-election. Trump removed: immediately announced his removed: reelectionnow: re-election bid now: immediately after taking office. (CNN)
8. Trump removed: tweetsnow: tweeted that he will not pay for California's new deployment of …
… four months, five months." He added: "And they're still here." now: While Trump may not officially be a target now, he could become one in the future. (Bloomberg)
4/ The special counsel suspects now: that Paul Manafort served as a "back channel" between the Trump …
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9/ Rudy Giuliani is in talks to join the Trump's personal legal team. No decisions have been made, but it was reported last summer that Trump considered replacing Jeff Sessions with Giuliani. (Daily Beast)
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9/ Rudy Giuliani is joining Trump's personal legal team to help represent with the special counsel's investigation. "I'm doing it because I hope we can negotiate an end to this for the good of the country and because I have high regard for the president and for Bob Mueller," Giuliani said. (CNBC / Washington Post)
2. More than two dozen House and Senate Republicans have refused to endorse Trump's bid for re-election. Trump immediately announced his reelection bid after taking office. (CNN)
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2. North Korea said it no longer demands that the U.S. remove troops from South Korea as a condition for denuclearization. For decades, North Korea demanded the withdrawal of 28,500 American troops, citing their presence as a pretext to justify its development of nuclear weapons. (New York Times) 3. A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's cuts to the …
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3. 43 House Republican incumbents have raised less money than their Democratic challengers in the first three months of 2018, and 16 Republican incumbents have less cash on hand than their Democratic challengers. (Politico)
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6. The Senate confirmed Trump's pick for NASA administrator, despite deep concerns from Democrats that he lacks the scientific and management expertise to lead the space agency. (Washington Post)
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4. The Senate confirmed Trump's pick for NASA administrator, despite deep concerns from Democrats that he lacks the scientific and management expertise to lead the space agency. (Washington Post)
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7. A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from making federal grant funding contingent on cooperation with immigration enforcement. A three-judge panel on the Chicago-based 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that the administration exceeded its legal authority in trying to implement the conditions without approval from Congress. (Politico / The Hill)
removed: 5.now: 8. Trump tweets that he will not pay for California's new …
1/ Michael Cohen dropped a pair of libel suits against BuzzFeed and Fusion GPS over the publication of the dossier that details alleged ties between Trump and Russia. The dossier claims Cohen met with Russian operatives somewhere in Europe to "clean up the mess" created by the public disclosures of Trump associates' ties to Russia. Pursuing the suit would require …
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1/ Rosenstein told Trump last week that he isn't a target of any part of Robert Mueller's investigation. Following the meeting, Trump told his advisers that it's not the right time to remove Rosenstein or Mueller since he's not a target of the probe. Yesterday, at Mar-a-Lago, Trump told reporters "they've been saying I'm going to get rid of [Rosenstein …
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2/ Trump's legal advisers warned that Michael Cohen would flip and cooperate with federal prosecutors if faced with criminal charges. "They're going to threaten him with a long prison term and try to turn him into a canary that sings," said lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who met with Trump and his staff over two days at the White House last week. …
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2/ Trump's allies threatened to impeach Rod Rosenstein if he didn't provide them with documents about the FBI's conduct related to the Russia probe and the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan said Rosenstein could also be held in contempt of Congress if he doesn't satisfy their demands for documents. Critics say the two Republicans …
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3/ Trump's congressional allies threatened to impeach Rod Rosenstein if he didn't provide them with documents about the FBI's conduct related to the Russia probe and the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. Representatives Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan said Rosenstein could also be held in contempt of Congress if he doesn't satisfy their demands for documents. Critics say the …
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3/ The Justice Department will send James Comey's memos to three congressional committees, which document the former FBI director's interactions with Trump. It's unclear if the memos will be redacted, but the House Intelligence, Oversight and Judiciary committees requested copies of the memos in both redacted and de-classified/un-redacted form last week. The memos are believed to be central to Mueller's …
… Republicans have refused to endorse Trump's bid for re-election. Trump now: immediately announced his removed: re-electionnow: reelection bid removed: immediately after taking office. (CNN)
4. now: The Senate confirmed Trump's pick for NASA administrator, despite deep concerns from Democrats that he lacks the scientific and management expertise to lead the space agency. (Washington Post) 5. Trump removed: tweetednow: tweets that he will not pay for California's new deployment of …
… and try to turn him into a canary that sings," now: said lawyer Alan removed: Dershowitz said,now: Dershowitz, who met with Trump and his staff over two days …
3/ Trump's now: congressional allies threatened to impeach Rod Rosenstein if he didn't provide … Russia probe and the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. now: Representatives Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan said Rosenstein could also be … Republicans are attempting to build a case against Rosenstein in removed: the hopes of closing the Mueller investigation. (Washington Post)
… Republicans have refused to endorse Trump's bid for re-election. Trump removed: immediately announced his removed: reelectionnow: re-election bid now: immediately after taking office. (CNN)
4. Trump removed: tweetsnow: tweeted that he will not pay for California's new deployment of …
6. removed: Democratic Senatorsnow: A group of 131 representatives and 39 senators introduced a resolution calling for Scott Pruitt to resign for ethics lapses. The resolution removed: was signed by 39 senators. (Reuters)now: states that the co-signers have "no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and [are] calling for the immediate resignation of the Administrator." (The Hill / Reuters)
3. New York's attorney general is trying change a state law so he can bring criminal charges against aides Trump pardons. Eric Schneiderman wants to exempt New York's double jeopardy law from cases involving presidential pardons. (New York Times)
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3. Puerto Rico hit with an island-wide blackout after an excavator accidentally downed a transmission line. Officials said it could take 24 to 36 hours to fully restore power to more than 1.4 million customers. (Associated Press)
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4. Mick Mulvaney said the Office of Management and Budget is opening a probe into Scott Pruitt's spending since he took over the EPA. The OMB will look into the $43,000 spent on a "secure phone booth" for Pruitt's office at EPA headquarters. (ABC News)
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4. New York's attorney general is trying change a state law so he can bring criminal charges against aides Trump pardons. Eric Schneiderman wants to exempt New York's double jeopardy law from cases involving presidential pardons. (New York Times)
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5. Democratic Senators introduced a resolution calling for Scott Pruitt to resign for ethics lapses. The resolution was signed by 39 senators. (Reuters)
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5. Mick Mulvaney said the Office of Management and Budget is opening a probe into Scott Pruitt's spending since he took over the EPA. The OMB will look into the $43,000 spent on a "secure phone booth" for Pruitt's office at EPA headquarters. (ABC News)
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6. Trump's trade representative Robert Lighthizer is spending nearly $1 million on new furniture. He blamed the Obama administration for the costs. (New York Post)
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6. Democratic Senators introduced a resolution calling for Scott Pruitt to resign for ethics lapses. The resolution was signed by 39 senators. (Reuters)
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7. Trump tweeted that sanctuary cities are where undocumented immigrants go for "breeding." (CNN)
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7. Trump's trade representative Robert Lighthizer is spending nearly $1 million on new furniture. He blamed the Obama administration for the costs. (New York Post)
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8. Bob Corker said Trump governs in a state of "constant chaos" and denounced his attacks on the FBI and the media. The Republican senator once described the White House as an "adult day-care center." (Washington Post)
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8. Trump tweeted that sanctuary cities are where undocumented immigrants go for "breeding." (CNN)
9. now: Bob Corker said Trump governs in a state of "constant chaos" and denounced his attacks on the FBI and the media. The Republican senator once described the White House as an "adult day-care center." (Washington Post) 10. Madeleine Albright: Trump is "the least democratic president of modern …
1/ Defense Secretary James Mattis wanted to removed: seeknow: get Congressional approval before bombing Syria last removed: week butnow: week. Trump overruled removed: him. Trumpnow: him because he wanted his tweets to be supported by action, despite warnings …
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4/ Nikki Haley: "I don't get confused." The comment by the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations comes in response to a White House official attributing her statement that Trump would impose sanctions on Russia to "momentary confusion." Larry Kudlow, the president's national economics adviser, said Haley "got ahead of the curve." Later, Kudlow called Haley to apologize, saying "she …
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4/ Two Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will vote against Mike Pompeo, Trump's nominee for secretary of state. Pompeo can still be confirmed by the full Senate without the committee's support. Republicans hold a 11-10 majority on the committee and Republican Rand Paul has already said he's also "no." (Reuters / CNN)
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2. Bob Corker said Trump governs in a state of "constant chaos" and denounced his attacks on the FBI and the media. The Republican senator once described the White House as an "adult day-care center." (Washington Post)
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2. The Senate Judiciary Committee will take up legislation to protect Robert Mueller despite opposition from Mitch McConnell. The legislation is on the agenda for a committee business meeting on Thursday, but an actual vote is expected to be delayed until next week. (The Hill) 3. New York's attorney general is trying change a state law so he can bring …
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3. Trump's trade representative Robert Lighthizer is spending nearly $1 million on new furniture. He blamed the Obama administration for the costs. (New York Post)
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8. Bob Corker said Trump governs in a state of "constant chaos" and denounced his attacks on the FBI and the media. The Republican senator once described the White House as an "adult day-care center." (Washington Post)
removed: 4.now: 9. Madeleine Albright: Trump is "the least democratic president of modern …
… United Nations comes in response to a White House official removed: blamingnow: attributing her statement that Trump would impose sanctions on Russia removed: asnow: to "momentary confusion." Larry Kudlow, the president's national economics adviser, said …
… Holt that his decision to fire Comey was "this Russia removed: thing" thatnow: thing," which he called "a made up story" and "an excuse by the Democrats for having lost an election that they should have removed: won.'"now: won." Today, Trump tweeted that "Slippery James Comey, the worst FBI …
… Michael Cohen's hotel room, office and home, a source close now: to the president said. Trump's concerned that the FBI has everything, including everything … protected by the FBI "taint team" that's supposed to separate now: out information subject to attorney client-privilege. (CNN)
… Trump governs in a state of "constant chaos" and denounced removed: thenow: his attacks on the FBI and the media. The removed: Senate Republican now: senator once described the White House as an "adult day-care center." …
2/ Trump rejected a new round of sanctions that would have been imposed against Russia on Monday. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that "a decision will be made in the near future," and Trump has now decided to not move forward with the sanctions. She added that Trump "has been clear that he's going to be tough on Russia, but …
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2/ The Senate will not take up legislation limiting Trump's ability to fire Robert Mueller. "I'm the one who decides what we take to the floor," Mitch McConnell said, "that's my responsibility as the majority leader and we will not be having this on the floor of the Senate." McConnell's statement comes about a week after Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman …
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3/ A broadband adviser chosen by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was arrested last week and charged with fraud for tricking investors into pouring more than $250 million into an Alaska-based fiber optic cable company. Elizabeth Pierce used forged contracts with other companies to guarantee investors hundreds of millions of dollars in future revenue. Pierce stepped down from her role as …
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3/ Trump rejected a new round of sanctions that would have been imposed against Russia on Monday. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that "a decision will be made in the near future," and Trump has now decided to not move forward with the sanctions. She added that Trump "has been clear that he's going to be tough on Russia, but …
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4/ Scott Pruitt upgraded his official car to a larger, customized SUV with bullet-resistant seat covers. The first year's lease of the Chevy Suburban cost $10,200. (Washington Post)
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4/ Trump's National Economic Council chairman said Nikki Haley "got ahead" of herself in announcing new sanctions on Russia. Larry Kudlow insisted there was no confusion within the administration about the sanctions. Trump signed off on the sanctions package, but changed his mind following the airstrikes in Syria. "Russia sanctions were a part of the agreed-upon plan going into the …
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4. North and South Korea are reportedly set to announce an official end to their 68-year war. Pyongyang and Seoul have technically been at war since the 1950-1953 Korean conflict ended with a truce – and not a peace treaty. (CNBC)
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4. The IRS Direct Pay system went down on tax day and is still down. Direct Pay is the service that allows taxpayers to make their payments online. "This service is currently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience," the website reads. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said online tax filers will get extension after the website outage. (USA Today / Fortune)
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5. The IRS Direct Pay system went down on tax day and is still down as of noon Eastern Time. Direct Pay is the service that allows taxpayers to make their payments online. "This service is currently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience," the website reads, noting that "Direct Pay availability has no bearing on your due date." (USA Today …
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5. Trump requested an extension to file his 2017 taxes, as so "many Americans with complex returns" do, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. Trumps returns will be filed by the Oct. 15 extension deadline. (New York Times)
… about 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall, and in his 30s removed: andnow: or 40s. (USA Today / The Daily Beast)
… to making decisions regarding coal revenue, seismic activity, climate change, now: and endangered species, as well as fracking and drilling. (CNN)
… on until the end of his term, but has now removed: decidednow: decided, "after discussions with my family and careful reflection," that he will instead leave office next removed: month "after discussions with my family and careful reflection."now: month. (The Hill)
… on tax day and is still down as of noon removed: eastern time.now: Eastern Time. Direct Pay is the service that allows taxpayers to make …
… he represented Trump and Elliott Broidy in legal matters, but removed: avoidingnow: avoided naming the third client. Under pressure from the judge, Cohen's …
… the evidence seized should first be reviewed by Trump, because removed: some of the materialsnow: it may be covered by attorney-client privilege. (New York Times / …
4/ Trump asked a federal judge to block the Justice Department from viewing evidence seized during raids on Michael Cohen's office, home, and hotel. Trump's attorneys argued that some of the evidence seized from Cohen should first be reviewed by Trump, not federal prosecutors in New York who are investigating Cohen, because some of the materials may be covered by …
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Obama's ethics lawyer believes Comey could sue Trump for libel and win. (The Hill)
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5/ Trump wants the power to hire and fire all "officers of the United States" who "exercise significant authority" under the law. Trump's solicitor general, Noel Francisco, intervened in a minor SEC case to urge the Supreme Court to clarify the president's constitutional "power to oversee executive officers through removal." The move comes as Trump has repeatedly claimed that he …
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4/ A federal judge rejected an attempt by Trump and Michael Cohen to block prosecutors from reviewing the materials seized in the FBI raids last week on Cohen's office, home, hotel room, and safe deposit box. Trump had asked a federal judge to block the Justice Department from viewing evidence, arguing that some of the evidence seized should first be …
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6/ Paul Ryan: "I don't think it's necessary" to pass a bill to protect Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump. "I don't think he's going to fire Mueller." Hundreds of former Justice Department employees, meanwhile, are urging Congress to "swiftly and forcefully respond" should Trump fire Mueller. (NBC News / Washington Post)
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5/ Michael Cohen also represents Sean Hannity, one of Trump's outspoken advocates on cable TV. The revelation comes as part of a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop federal investigators from reviewing materials seized last week. The judge ordered Cohen to attend and provide information about his clients as she weighs the emergency action. Cohen's attorneys acknowledged that …
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7/ Michael Cohen used the same Delaware LLC to handle the payoffs to Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model who alleged Elliott Broidy impregnated her. Federal prosecutors are examining money flowing in and out of Essential Consultants as part of a broad investigation into Cohen's activities to silence women with allegations against Trump or those near him. Separately, Cohen …
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Sean Hannity responds: "Michael Cohen has never represented me in any matter. I never retained him, received an invoice, or paid legal fees." (Talking Points Memo)
5. now: Trump was "furious" that his administration was being portrayed in the media for taking the toughest stance on Russia following the announcement that the U.S. planned to expel 60 Russian diplomats and suspected spies. Trump believed that France and Germany would match the United States' response. Instead, they each expelled four Russian officials. (Washington Post) 6. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke invited a self-professed "birther" on his radio show in 2013 and raised questions about then-President Obama's college records. (CNN) 7. Scott Pruitt's $43,000 secure "privacy booth" violated spending laws, the …
… who are investigating Cohen, because some of the materials may removed: involvenow: be covered by attorney-client privilege. (Bloomberg / Washington Post)
… United States" who "exercise significant authority" under the law. Trump's removed: Solicitor Generalnow: solicitor general, Noel removed: Francisconow: Francisco, intervened in a minor SEC case to urge the Supreme …
… or those near him. Separately, Cohen also killed a 2013 removed: story where Us Weekly removed: was going to report a story now: that would have reported about Donald Trump Jr. having an affair with one of the singers in the group removed: "Dumblonde."now: Dumblonde. (Wall Street Journal)
… Trump's 2020 reelection campaign has spent about 22% of its removed: fundraisingnow: funds raised on legal fees related to the ongoing special counsel investigation and a legal challenge by Stormy Daniels. The campaign now: has also spent about $125,000 at Trump businesses, including Trump International …
3/ Trump declared "mission accomplished" following the removed: airstrikenow: airstrikes on three Syria targets, drawing comparisons to George W. Bush's …
… with an ally of Putin. Cohen has denied that he now: has ever removed: has been in Prague removed: ornow: and that he colluded with Russia during the campaign. (McClatchy DC)
… time. The former Russian spy also passed intelligence to the removed: U.S.now: US on key national security matters, including al-Qaeda's weapons caches and …
7/ The FBI seized recordings now: of conversations between Michael Cohen and the lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels …
… advantage." Trump, as president-elect, disputed the Steele dossier allegations that removed: Trumpnow: he watched sex workers urinate on each other. Comey writes that …
… than Robert Mueller's investigation. Cohen and Trump, through their lawyers, removed: arguednow: argue that the seized records were protected by attorney-client privilege. now: Trump called Cohen to "check in" as lawyers for the two men went to court to block the Justice Department from reading the seized documents. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, meanwhile, said she wasn't sure if Cohen …
7/ removed: Michael Cohen and a lawyer for Trump requested an emergency temporary … because some of the materials are protected by attorney-client privilege. removed: Trump, meanwhile, called Cohen to "check in" as lawyers for the two men went to court to block the Justice Department from reading the seized documents. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that she wasn't sure whether Cohen was still Trump's personal attorney. (CNBC removed: / New York Times / Reuters / NBC News)
… FBI officially filled McCabe's roll with Associate Deputy Director David removed: Bowdich.now: Bowdich today. (CNN / New York Times / Politico)
6/ Michael Cohen and a lawyer for Trump requested an emergency temporary restraining order to prevent prosecutors from looking at the materials seized in the FBI raids on Cohen's office, home, and hotel room earlier this week. Cohen and the lawyer argued that the president has "an acute interest in this matter" because some of the materials are protected by …
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6/ Trump's advisers believe the investigation into Michael Cohen poses a greater and more imminent threat to his presidency than Robert Mueller's investigation. Cohen and Trump, through their lawyers, argued that the seized records were protected by attorney-client privilege. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, meanwhile, said she wasn't sure if Cohen was still Trump's personal attorney. (New York Times / Bloomberg)
… on each other around me" because he is a self-professed removed: germophobe. "No way."now: germaphobe. "I don't know," Comey told ABC News, if Trump "was with prostitutes peeing on each other in Moscow in 2013." (NBC News / New York removed: Times)now: Times / CNN)
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6/ Michael Cohen negotiated a deal in late 2017 to pay $1.6 million to a former Playboy model who said she was impregnated by a top Republican fundraiser. Cohen arranged the payments to the woman on behalf of Elliott Broidy, a deputy finance chairman of the Republican National Committee with ties to Trump. In a statement, Broidy acknowledged that he …
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6/ Michael Cohen and a lawyer for Trump requested an emergency temporary restraining order to prevent prosecutors from looking at the materials seized in the FBI raids on Cohen's office, home, and hotel room earlier this week. Cohen and the lawyer argued that the president has "an acute interest in this matter" because some of the materials are protected by …
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7/ Elliott Broidy resigned as Republican National Committee deputy finance chair following reports that Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, had negotiated a $1.6 million payment on his behalf to a Playboy Playmate who said that Broidy had impregnated her. (Politico / Wall Street Journal) 8/ Michael Cohen requested a temporary restraining order to limit what seized material the FBI can use …
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7/ Cohen has been "under criminal investigation" for months in New York for his business dealings, federal prosecutors said in court documents. The revelation came as Cohen and Trump sought a court order barring federal prosecutors from accessing the records they took during raids on Cohen's home and office Monday morning. (ABC News / NPR / CNN)
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2. The FBI officially replaced Andrew McCabe with Associate Deputy Director David Bowdich. McCabe was fired by Attorney General Jeff Sessions just hours before his retirement. (Politico)
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2. A Health and Human Services appointee shared an image in 2017 that said "our forefathers would have hung" Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for treason. (CNN)
… unconcerned with whether Russia meddled in the election, but rather removed: "debat{ing}now: "debat[ing] how to position these findings for maximum political advantage." Trump, …
… chairman of the Republican National Committee with ties to Trump. now: In a statement, Broidy acknowledged that he "had a consensual relationship with a Playboy Playmate" who got pregnant. (Wall Street Journal / Washington Post)
… the Republican National Committee with ties to Trump. (Wall Street now: Journal / Washington Post) 7/ Elliott Broidy resigned as Republican National Committee deputy finance chair following reports that Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, had negotiated a $1.6 million payment on his behalf to a Playboy Playmate who said that Broidy had impregnated her. (Politico / Wall Street Journal)
… Rod Rosenstein is prepared to be fired by Trump, telling removed: confidantesnow: confidants he has done his job with integrity and repeating the removed: phrase,now: phrase "Here I stand." In recent private conversations, Rosenstein said history …
… unconcerned with whether Russia meddled in the election, but rather removed: "debatednow: "debat{ing} how to position these findings for maximum political advantage." Trump, …
… former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, alleges that Trump watched removed: prostitutesnow: sex workers urinate on themselves in the same Moscow suite that the … soiling the bed." Comey said Trump was obsessed with the removed: prostitutesnow: sex workers portion of the dossier, asking about it at least four …
… Pruitt to provide documents regarding allegations made by Kevin Chmielewski removed: regarding Pruitt'snow: about his "unethical and potentially illegal" behavior. (BuzzFeed News / ABC News …
… White House aides and Congressional allies on a plan to removed: cripplenow: undermine Robert Mueller's probe. The plan involves firing Rod Rosenstein, refusing …
2/ Trump's allies plan to discredit James Comey's book tour with digital advertising labeling him "Lyin' Comey" in an effort to undermine the credibility of the former FBI director. Talking points will also be sent to Republicans before Comey's memoir is released next week, which will attack his credibility, conduct, and point out contradictions. (CNN)
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2/ A Trump interview with Robert Mueller is now unlikely to take place following Monday's FBI raid of Michael Cohen's home, office, and hotel room, which has "significantly complicated" negotiations for a presidential interview, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Trump's lawyers wanted a potential interview to last only a few hours, as well as force Mueller to …
3. now: Federal judges indicated they have a problem with Mick Mulvaney's dual role as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau because he also heads the White House Office of Management and Budget. (Los Angeles Times) 4. Trump's federal judicial nominee refused to say whether she agreed … Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights. (HuffPost / NPR) now: 5. Trump wants to roll back billions in spending from the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill he signed into law last month. Republicans who helped craft the legislation are skeptical. (Politico)
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4. Trump wants to roll back billions in spending from the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill he signed into law last month. Republicans who helped craft the legislation are skeptical. (Politico)
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6. Trump asked officials to look at rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the multination trade agreement he pulled the U.S. out of shortly after taking office. (Washington Post)
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5. Trump asked officials to look at rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the multination trade agreement he pulled the U.S. out of shortly after taking office. (Washington Post)
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7. A fired EPA staffer gave congressional investigators a detailed list of what he describes as Scott Pruitt's wasteful spending and unethical behavior. Democrats in turn asked Pruitt to provide documents regarding allegations made by Kevin Chmielewski regarding Pruitt's "unethical and potentially illegal" behavior. (BuzzFeed News / ABC News / Washington Post)
… also said "Ty Cobb should be fired immediately." Trump, however, removed: tweetnow: tweeted that he has "full confidence in Ty Cobb." (Washington Post)
… administration is considering a plan to allow states to require removed: comenow: some food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing. Roughly 5% of …
… Comey sat down for a five-hour interview with George Stephanopoulos. removed: Henow: In the interivew, Comey compared Trump to a mob boss. Comey's book, "A Higher …
… governor agreed to deploy 400 National Guard troops at Trump's removed: request to add more troops for border security,now: request, but they won't used for "enforcing federal immigration laws." Gov. …
… January, which will mark 20 years in Congress for him. now: He said that he won't run for public office again. (Axios / Politico / New York Times)
… designed to protect Robert Mueller's job is on track for removed: anow: an an April 19 vote in the Judiciary removed: Committee on Thursday.now: Committee. If removed: passed,now: the bill passes out of committee, the legislation would allow the special counsel to be fired … also require that materials be saved from the pending investigation. removed: If the bill passes out of committee it would require Mitch McConnell removed: allowingnow: said that he is not convinced that a Mueller protection bill merits floor time in the removed: legislationnow: chamber. "I haven't seen a clear indication yet that we need to removed: come up for a vote.now: pass something to keep him from being removed," he said. (Reuters / The Hill / Politico)
5. now: The Trump administration is considering a plan to allow states to require come food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing. Roughly 5% of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be affected. (Associated Press) 6. James Comey sat down for a five-hour interview with George …
removed: 6.now: 7. Former House Speaker John Boehner will join the board of …
… is on track for a vote in the Judiciary Committee removed: today.now: on Thursday. If passed, the legislation would allow the special counsel to … also require that materials be saved from the pending investigation. now: If the bill passes out of committee it would require Mitch McConnell allowing the legislation to come up for a vote. (Reuters / now: The Hill / Politico)
6/ Rebekah Mercer asked Facebook for an independent investigation into Cambridge Analytica, data collection, and the 2016 election in an attempt to get the data platform's ban lifted. The meeting came four days after Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica, and a day after Cambridge agreed to let Facebook audit the firm's servers. Facebook initially considered the independent investigation, but then declined. …
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6. Former House Speaker John Boehner will join the board of directors of a marijuana holdings corporation, nine years after he said he was "unalterably opposed" to legalization. (Bloomberg)
Trump's tweets broke national security policy, known as removed: Operations Security.now: operations security. The objective is to not publicly announce information that can … mapping, newsletters" as a few of the ways in which removed: Operations Securitynow: operations security can be compromised. (CNBC)
… November, ending what will be a three-year run as the removed: Republican leader.now: leader of House Republicans. Ryan will serve until the end of this Congress in January, which will mark 20 years in removed: Congress.now: Congress for him. (Axios / Politico / New York Times)
… firing Rod Rosenstein following the FBI raid on Michael Cohen's removed: officenow: office, in order to limit Robert Mueller's investigation through a new deputy attorney general. Rosenstein removed: isnow: has been in charge of the Mueller probe removed: afternow: since Jeff Sessions recused himself last year from all investigations involving …
… Justice Department official, with a reason given in writing, and now: it would provide recourse if Mueller is fired without good cause. The …
… the data platform's ban lifted. The meeting came four days removed: day after Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica, and a day after Cambridge …
… all investigations involving the 2016 election. Trump is also weighing removed: wherenow: whether to now: fire Jeff Sessions and install a new attorney general. (CNN)
2. Trump won't attend the Summit of the Americas in Lima, Peru, this week as planned. He will, instead, stay in the U.S. and "oversee the American response to Syria." Pence will take Trump's place at the meetings. (Politico / New York Times)
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2. Mitch McConnell opened the door to a vote on cutting federal spending and a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. Republicans would then need just 50 votes to rescind billions in spending under Senate rules. (Politico)
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3. Mike Pompeo asked Hillary Clinton for guidance on how to prepare for the secretary of state confirmation process. Pompeo once called Clinton's response to the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, "morally reprehensible." (Politico)
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3. Trump won't attend the Summit of the Americas in Lima, Peru, this week as planned. He will, instead, stay in the U.S. and "oversee the American response to Syria." Pence will take Trump's place at the meetings. (Politico / New York Times)
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4. The chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group met with Trump at the White House to pitch a new broadcasting standard the company is heavily invested in, which would allow authorities to broadcast directly to any American's phone. During the 2016 campaign, David Smith told Trump: "We are here to deliver your message." (The Guardian)
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4. Mike Pompeo asked Hillary Clinton for guidance on how to prepare for the secretary of state confirmation process. Pompeo once called Clinton's response to the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, "morally reprehensible." (Politico)
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5. The Russian military has been jamming the GPS systems of U.S. military drones operating in Syria. The Defense Department did not say whether the jamming is causing drones to crash. (NBC News)
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5. The chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group met with Trump at the White House to pitch a new broadcasting standard the company is heavily invested in, which would allow authorities to broadcast directly to any American's phone. During the 2016 campaign, David Smith told Trump: "We are here to deliver your message." (The Guardian)
6. now: The Russian military has been jamming the GPS systems of U.S. military drones operating in Syria. The Defense Department did not say whether the jamming is causing drones to crash. (NBC News) 7. The EPA's chief of staff, Ryan Jackson, claimed responsibility for …
Trump is "less inclined" to sit down for an interview with Robert Mueller after the raid on Michael Cohen's office. One source said Trump is "understandably less trusting" of Mueller and his team. (ABC News)
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The White House is "not sure" if Cohen still represents Trump. (The Guardian)
… was picked by Trump to serve as deputy attorney general. now: The interest in both Daniels and McDougal indicates that federal investigators are trying to determine whether any crimes were committed in the course of buying their silence. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Washington Post)
… bank fraud, wire fraud, and violations of campaign finance law. removed: Thenow: Two potential crimes – bank and wire fraud removed: chargesnow: – suggest prosecutors believe Cohen may have misled bankers about his …
… bank fraud, wire fraud, and violations of campaign finance law. removed: Two potential crimes –now: The bank and wire fraud removed: –now: charges suggest prosecutors believe Cohen may have misled bankers about his … improperly used banks to transfer funds. Among the documents taken now: in Monday's FBI raids on Cohen's office, home and hotel room were those related to a 2016 payment Cohen made to …
… "it would be suicide for the President to fire" Mueller. removed: Inow: "I think the less the President says about this whole thing, …
… an interview with Robert Mueller after the raid on Michael removed: Cohen.now: Cohen's office. One source said Trump is "understandably less trusting" of Mueller …
… Ukrainian steel magnate was made in return for a 20-minute now: video appearance by Trump removed: during the campaign,now: at a conference in Kiev, and is being investigated as part of Mueller's efforts to …
… compared to 23% who said the same thing in 2014. removed: And,now: And 69% said they want to see Democrats in control, compared …
2. Trump won't attend the Summit of now: the Americas now: in Lima, Peru, this week as planned. He will, instead, stay in the …
6. The EPA's chief of removed: staffnow: staff, Ryan Jackson, claimed responsibility for the pay raises given to two of Scott Pruitt's top aides. removed: Ryan Jackson also said that the pay raises had been reversed. …
… bank fraud, wire fraud, and violations of campaign finance law. removed: Thenow: Two potential crimes – bank and wire fraud removed: chargesnow: – suggest prosecutors believe Cohen may have misled bankers about his …
… New York and are "in part" related to Mueller's investigation. removed: The referral likely resulted from information Mueller had uncoverednow: Trump characterized the FBI raid on his longtime personal attorney as a "disgraceful situation" that has reached a "new level of unfairness" and removed: gave to prosecutorsnow: "an attack on our country in removed: New York.now: a true sense." (New York Times now: / Politico / Los Angeles Times / Wall Street Journal)
1/ The FBI raided Michael Cohen's removed: the office, home, and Manhattan hotel room seizing records related to …
… emailed HR to confirm that her pay raise was being removed: processed, sayingnow: processed. According to an administration official who saw the email chain: Greenwalt "definitively stated that Pruitt approves and was supportive of her …
1/ The FBI raided Michael Cohen's now: the office, now: home, and Manhattan hotel room seizing records related to Stormy Daniels and several other topics. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan obtained the search removed: warrantnow: warrants after receiving a referral from Robert Mueller. The search warrants … prosecutors in New York. (New York Times / Los Angeles removed: Times)now: Times / Wall Street Journal)
… and "barbaric act." Trump directly criticized Putin, Russia, and Iran removed: in a tweet for backing "Animal removed: Assad."now: Assad" in a tweet. Later, Trump removed: said,now: said "Everybody's going to pay a price. [Putin] will, everybody will." …
… take "appropriate actions to address any violations." In a letter removed: to Kevin Minoli, the EPA's top ethics official,now: from David Apol, the acting director and general counsel of the Office of Government Ethics, now: to Kevin Minoli, the EPA's top ethics official, Apol summarizes reports of Pruitt's conduct, including a rental agreement with …
… with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in May or removed: June. Henow: June, and expressed hope they'd reach a deal on "de-nuking" the Korean …
… the initial entry was illegal because the employee did not now: not have authority to let the FBI into the locker. (Politico)
7. now: The Trump Organization asked the Panamanian president to intervene in a dispute over the control of a luxury hotel. Trump's business invoked a treaty between the two countries. (Associated Press) 8. Senator Tammy Duckworth became the first sitting senator to have …
4/ The U.S. budget deficit will surpass $1 trillion by 2020 – two years sooner than previously estimated. The Congressional Budget Office forecasts 2% less revenue and 1% more spending from 2018 to 2027. The Trump administration promised that tax cuts will lead to faster economic growth, which would offset deficit expansion. (Bloomberg / New York Times)
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7/ White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow blamed threats of a trade war on China's "decades of misdeeds," saying "This president's got some backbone, others didn't and he's raising the issue in full public view, setting up a process that may include tariffs." (CNBC)
… and "barbaric act." Trump directly criticized Putin, Russia, and Iran now: in a tweet for backing "Animal removed: Assad" in a tweet.now: Assad." Later, Trump removed: saidnow: said, "Everybody's going to pay a price. [Putin] will, everybody will." …
… take "appropriate actions to address any violations." In a letter removed: fromnow: to Kevin Minoli, the EPA's top ethics official, David Apol, the acting director and general counsel of the Office of Government Ethics, removed: to Kevin Minoli, the EPA's top ethics official, Apol summarizes reports of Pruitt's conduct, including a rental agreement with …
… with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in May or removed: June, andnow: June. He expressed hope they'd reach a deal on "de-nuking" the Korean …
… the initial entry was illegal because the employee did not removed: not have authority to let the FBI into the locker. (Politico)
1/ Robert Mueller has evidence that questions Erik Prince's congressional testimony about a chance meeting last year in the Seychelles with Kirill Dmitriev, the manager of a state-run Russian investment fund close to Putin. George Nader, a cooperating witness with limited immunity, told investigators that he facilitated and personally attended a meeting between Prince and Dmitriev days before Trump was …
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1/ Trump has been informally preparing for a potential interview with Robert Mueller. The preparation efforts were described as "in its infancy" and include going over potential topics with Trump that Mueller would likely ask in an interview. Trump has not formally agreed to sit for an interview with Mueller. (CNN)
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4/ Trump proposed an additional $100 billion in tariffs on Chinese products beyond the $50 billion in tariffs the White House announced earlier this week. China responded by announcing $50 billion in tariffs on American goods. Trump said the move was a direct response to "unfair retaliation" by China. (CNBC / New York Times / NBC News)
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7/ Trump's top economic adviser learned about the president's latest tariffs last night. The White House announced the move at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said he found out about Trump's decision to impose to an additional $100 billion in tariffs "last evening." (Politico)
removed: 5/now: 8/ John Kelly urged Trump to remove Scott Pruitt last week … Trump, however, is not ready to fire the EPA chief, removed: tweeting todaynow: who he sees him as an ally in his effort to roll back environmental protections. Trump tweeted that Pruitt is doing "a great job," and that he … House aides believe that Pruitt's position is untenable. (Wall Street removed: Journal)now: Journal / New York Times)
4. now: Blake Farenthold abruptly resigned from the House of Representatives today following news that he used $84,000 in taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment suit. He had promised to repay those funds but apparently has not done so. (Dallas Morning News / Texas Tribune / CNN) 5. A group of "concerned" evangelical leaders plan to meet with …
1/ Robert Mueller has evidence that questions Erik Prince's removed: Congressionalnow: congressional testimony about a chance meeting last year in now: the Seychelles with Kirill Dmitriev, the manager of a state-run Russian … to meet any Russian guy," and the meeting with Dmitriev removed: asnow: was unexpected. Prince founded the private military contractor Blackwater USA and is the brother of Betsy DeVos, who serves as Trump's removed: Secretarynow: secretary of removed: Education.now: education. As of late March, Mueller's team has not asked Prince …
2/ Mueller's investigators questioned a Trump Organization removed: associatednow: associate about Michael Cohen's involvement in business deals in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The special removed: counselnow: counsel's team showed up unannounced at the home of the business associate …
… indicted. The previously unknown move was revealed in a list now: of warrants prosecutors submitted to a federal court in Washington after …
… average hourly pay grew 2.7% from March 2017. March's figures removed: missednow: were below analysts' expectations. (Washington Post / NBC News)
… campaign manager, was the final witness in the yearlong House removed: investigation thatnow: investigation, which resulted in two separate partisan reports. (CNN)
… and that "caravans" of immigrants are headed for the U.S.-Mexico removed: boarder,now: border, bringing drugs and crime with them. Trump didn't provide evidence …
1/ The EPA's top ethics official said he lacked key facts when he concluded that Scott Pruitt's lease with a lobbyist last year didn't violate federal gift rules. Kevin Minoli said Pruitt's lease was predicated on the use of a single room, but Pruitt's daughter stayed in the apartment's second bedroom while she was a White House intern. (Washington Post …
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1/ Trump denied knowing about the $130,000 payment his lawyer made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election to buy her silence. Trump said he didn't know where Michael Cohen got the money from and he declined to say if he ever set up a fund for Cohen to cover expenses like that. "You'll have to ask Michael Cohen. Michael …
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2/ John Kelly to Scott Pruitt: The negative stories need to stop. Kelly called Pruitt a day after Trump told the EPA administrator that "we've got your back" to ask if there is anything else that "hasn't come out" yet. Kelly impressed upon Pruitt that, even though he has the full public confidence of Trump for now, the flow of …
3/ A White House spokesman: "I can't speak to the future of Scott Pruitt." The comment by deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley came during a Fox News interview following revelations about Pruitt's travel expenses and ties to lobbyists, which has thrown his job security into question. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that "the president's not" OK with reports the agency …
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2/ Trump considered replacing Jeff Sessions with Scott Pruitt as recently as this week. "He was 100% still trying to protect Pruitt because Pruitt is his fill-in for Sessions," a person familiar with Trump's thinking said. Trump remains frustrated that Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation more than a year ago. (CNN)
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Who The Fuck Has Left The Trump Administration. A timeline of all the departures so far.
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3/ The EPA's top ethics official said he lacked key facts when he concluded that Scott Pruitt's lease with a lobbyist last year didn't violate federal gift rules. Kevin Minoli said Pruitt's lease was predicated on the use of a single room, but Pruitt's daughter stayed in the apartment's second bedroom while she was a White House intern. (Washington Post …
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4/ Samantha Dravis, a top Pruitt aide, resigned to work in the private sector. Separately, Pruitt's chief of staff, Ryan Jackson, has grown frustrated enough with his boss that he has considered resigning. (CNN / Politico / New York Times)
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4/ At least five EPA officials were reassigned, demoted, or requested new jobs after raising concerns about Scott Pruitt's spending and management of the agency. Officials were concerned about Pruitt's unusually large spending on office furniture, first-class travel, as well as requests for a bulletproof vehicle and a 20-person security detail. (New York Times)
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5/ A cooperating witness in Robert Mueller investigation may have information linking the United Arab Emirates to Russia. George Nader has received at least partial immunity for his cooperation. Nader's international connections helped him arrange several meetings that have drawn the attention of the special counsel, including a meeting in the Seychelles between Kirill Dmitriev, the manager of a state-run …
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Samantha Dravis, a top Pruitt aide, resigned to work in the private sector. Separately, Pruitt's chief of staff, Ryan Jackson, has grown frustrated enough with his boss that he has considered resigning. (CNN / Politico / New York Times)
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6/ Robert Mercer spent $2 million to back a far-right organization that purchased anti-Muslim ads on Facebook and Google targeted at voters in swing states in 2016 who were most likely to be receptive to them. Secure America Now, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, promoted travel ads meant to stoke fears of Muslims. (OpenSecrets)
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5/ John Kelly to Scott Pruitt: The negative stories need to stop. Kelly called Pruitt a day after Trump told the EPA administrator that "we've got your back" to ask if there is anything else that "hasn't come out" yet. Kelly impressed upon Pruitt that, even though he has the full public confidence of Trump for now, the flow of …
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7/ The National Guard troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border will not have physical contact with immigrants, and they will not be responsible for processing them at the border. The exact number of troops and the length of their deployment is still unknown. (NBC News)
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6/ A White House spokesman: "I can't speak to the future of Scott Pruitt." The comment by deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley came during a Fox News interview following revelations about Pruitt's travel expenses and ties to lobbyists, which has thrown his job security into question. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that "the president's not" OK with reports the agency …
… the apartment's second bedroom while she was a White House removed: Intern.now: intern. (Washington Post / New York Times)
2/ John Kelly to Scott Pruitt: The negative stories removed: needednow: need to stop. Kelly called Pruitt a day after Trump told …
… came during a Fox News interview following revelations about Pruitt's removed: travelsnow: travel expenses and ties to lobbyists, which has thrown his job …
… to the U.S.-Mexico border will not have physical contact with removed: immigrantsnow: immigrants, and they will not be responsible for processing them at …
2/ Mueller's team has been questioning Russian oligarchs who travel removed: intonow: to the US. Investigators want to know if wealthy Russians illegally … campaigns. Mueller's team has stopped at least three Russian oligarchs now: for questioning in recent weeks. (CNN)
3/ removed: H.R.now: H. R. McMaster denounced Russia and said "we have failed to impose …
4/ Trump is expected now: this week to impose additional sanctions against removed: Russia this week,now: Russia, which are designed to target oligarchs with ties to Putin. …
… 2016. Stone sent an email to Sam Nunberg on August removed: 4th, 2016now: 4, 2016, about a dinner with Assange the night before. He also … that he spoke with then-Republican nominee Donald Trump on August removed: 3rd.now: 3. (CNN)
… get out — I want to bring our troops back removed: home.now: home." Meanwhile, Sarah Huckabee removed: Sanders, meanwhilenow: Sanders said now: that "the United States and our partners remain committed to eliminating …
8/ China proposed tariffs on $50 billion worth of American removed: hoursnow: goods after the Trump administration proposed similar tariffs on Chinese goods. …
… of dollars from the bipartisan funding deal they passed last removed: month, following pressure from conservatives.now: month. They are being pressured by conservatives who don't like the deal. (Politico)
5. removed: 17now: Seventeen states, removed: Washington D.C.now: Washington, D.C., and six cities are suing the Trump administration to stop …
… whether to release the information publicly. Mueller's investigators plan to removed: reportsnow: report on their findings in stages, starting with the obstruction issue. …
2/ Mueller's team has been questioning Russian oligarchs who removed: travelednow: travel into the US. Investigators want to know if wealthy Russians …
… Stone sent an email to Sam Nunberg on August 4th, removed: 2016, where henow: 2016 about a dinner with Assange the night before. He also mentioned now: in the email that he spoke with then-Republican nominee Donald Trump on August …
5. removed: A lawsuit by 17 states, Washington D.C. and six cities are suing the …
… the National Guard to protect the southern U.S. border. Trump removed: will signnow: signed a proclamation directing the Department of Defense and the Department …
1. A senior leader in Russia's spy agency has agreed to plead partially guilty to sharing information with foreign intelligence. Dmitry Dokuchaev is wanted by the FBI and suspected to be linked to Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. (McClatchy DC)
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1. The Department of Homeland Security acknowledged that it identified cellphone spying devices in Washington, DC last year. The unauthorized cell-site simulators are known as Stingrays and often used by foreign powers to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages. (Associated Press) 2. A senior leader in Russia's spy agency has agreed to plead partially guilty to sharing information …
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2. Trump's lawyers are asking a federal judge to order that an arbitrator resolve a dispute with Stormy Daniels over the alleged "hush money" agreement she signed just before the 2016 presidential election. (Politico)
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5. Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6.7 million in the first quarter of 2018 to take on Ted Cruz. The $6.7 million came from more than 141,000 contributions. O'Rourke has outraised Cruz for three of the last four reporting periods. (Texas Tribune)
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3. Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6.7 million in the first quarter of 2018 to take on Ted Cruz. The $6.7 million came from more than 141,000 contributions. O'Rourke has outraised Cruz for three of the last four reporting periods. (Texas Tribune)
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6. An Ohio State University study suggests that fake news stories dissuaded 4.2% of Obama voters from voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016. Hypothetical, fake news cost Clinton about 2.2 or 2.3 points apiece in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Clinton lost Michigan by 0.2 points and Pennsylvania and Wisconsin by 0.72 and 0.76 points, respectively. (Washington Post)
… government officials" in a classified August 2017 memo. Mueller was now: also given authority to removed: also probe Manafort's work for the Ukrainian government. The memo was …
… the White House in order to give substantial pay raises removed: fornow: to two of his closest aides. After the Presidential Personnel Office …
… support among women fell from 41% to 35% this month. removed: Tump'snow: Trump's support among men rose 3 points to 53%. (The Hill)
… Rod Rosenstein authorized Robert Mueller to investigate Paul Manafort for removed: allegednow: allegedly "colluding with Russian government officials" in a classified August 2017 …
… the outcome of an EPA inspector general's report into Pruitt's removed: travelsnow: travel expenses. (Associated Press / Politico)
5. A new book claims that Kellyanne Conway is the "number one leaker" in Trump's White House, and that she leaks more information to the press than any other individual. (CNN)
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5. Trump called the FBI and Justice Department "an embarrassment to our country!" in a tweet. House Republicans recently subpoenaed the Justice Department for its records relating to the probe of Hillary Clinton's private email server. (Politico) 6. A new book claims that Kellyanne Conway is the "number one leaker" in Trump's White House, and that she leaks more information …
… Trump suggested having the meeting in Washington at the White removed: House."now: House," Ushakov said. "This is quite an interesting, positive idea." During …
6/ Trump demanded that removed: Thenow: the Washington Post register as a "lobbyist" for Amazon while accusing …
… suggested that Amazon does not pay its fair share of removed: tax.now: taxes. (CNN Money)
… Scott Pruitt's daughter also stayed in the Capitol Hill condo removed: henow: where Pruitt rented now: a bedroom from a lobbyist. Ethics officials at the EPA signed off on the arrangement, which allowed Pruitt to pay roughly removed: $2150now: $2,150 less than other tenants would have paid during the same …
… "biased and false news" and "the troubling trend of irresponsible, removed: one sidednow: one-sided news stories" that have been plaguing the country. Local news …
… Amazon after the election, spending more than $2,000 in 2017. removed: (CBSnow: (CBC News)
… drinking. On the campaign trail, Trump pledged to surround himself removed: with"onlynow: with "only with the best and most serious people." (Washington Post)
… he had ever visited the Ecuadorian embassy in London, where removed: Wikileaksnow: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange resides. Malloch is reportedly close to Trump, …
… August 2016 flight from Moscow to New Jersey in connection removed: tonow: with a meeting between Paul Manafort and Konstantin Kilimnik. The jet, …
2. The FBI detained Ted Malloch and issued him a subpoena to testify before Robert Mueller about potential collusion between Trump's campaign and the Russian government. FBI asked Malloch about his relationship with Roger Stone and if he had ever visited the Ecuadorian embassy in London, where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange resides. Malloch is reportedly close to Trump, Steve Bannon, …
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2. Trump wants the U.S. to end its military presence in Syria "very soon." The comment comes hours after the Pentagon highlighted the need for US troops to remain in the country for the immediate future. (Politico / CNN) 3. The Trump administration will require nearly all visa applicants to submit five years of social media history. The move will …
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3. Trump wants the U.S. to end its military presence in Syria "very soon." The comment comes hours after the Pentagon highlighted the need for US troops to remain in the country for the immediate future. (Politico / CNN)
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4. Congress is investigating an August 2016 flight from Moscow to New Jersey in connection to a meeting between Paul Manafort and Konstantin Kilimnik. The jet, which is linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who has close ties with the Kremlin, landed in the U.S. shortly before Manafort and Kilimnik met in Manhattan. Kilimnik is the unnamed person with "ties …
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4. The Trump administration will require nearly all visa applicants to submit five years of social media history. The move will affect nearly 15 million would-be immigrants to the U.S. (CNN)
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5. More than 10,000 people have donated more than $460,000 to Andrew McCabe's legal defense fund. The original goal was $150,000. (ABC News)
… an energy industry lobbyist. The EPA administrator worked directly with removed: Mr. Hart to set up the $50-a-night rental room in a … even though the other bedrooms in the unit were unoccupied. removed: Mr. Hart's firm represents clients in the industries that are regulated …
1/ Scott Pruitt's lease of a D.C. apartment removed: – co-owned by lobbyists – cost him $50 a night but only when he slept there. Vicki Hart, removed: anow: the healthcare removed: lobbyist, and her husbandnow: lobbyist who co-owns the building the apartment is in, is the wife of J. Steven Hart, an energy industry lobbyist. removed: co-own the apartment. The EPA administrator worked directly with now: Mr. Hart to set up the $50-a-night rental room in a prime Capitol Hill removed: building, requiringnow: building. The arrangement required him to pay rent for just a single bedroom, even though the other bedrooms in the unit were unoccupied. now: Mr. Hart's firm represents clients in the industries that are regulated …
3/ The EPA is expected to removed: rollbacknow: roll back greenhouse gas removed: emissionsnow: emission and fuel economy standards for automobiles. Pruitt and the Trump …
… responsible for recruiting and vetting political appointees is inexperienced and removed: understaffednow: understaffed, with less than a third of the staffing than now: in previous removed: administration.now: administrations. The Presidential Personnel Office is removed: leadnow: led by a college dropout with arrests for drunken driving and …
… Yevgeniy Nikulin, who denies that he is a hacker, was removed: was arrested by Czech officials in Prague in cooperation with the …
2. The FBI detained Ted Malloch and issued now: him a subpoena to testify before Robert Mueller about potential collusion … founder Julian Assange resides. Malloch is reportedly close to Trump, removed: Stevennow: Steve Bannon, UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage, and Stone. (The …
… to end its military presence in Syria "very soon." The removed: commentsnow: comment comes hours after the Pentagon highlighted the need for US …
… Mueller's team plans to use information from Gates to tie removed: Paylnow: Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, directly to a Russian … he earned a reduced potential sentence and had several charges removed: dropped against removed: him.now: him dropped. (CNN)
… about an event attended by both Jeff Sessions and Sergei removed: Kislyak, the now former Russian Ambassador to the United States,now: Kislyak during the 2016 Republican National Convention. The team also has been asking if Sessions had private discussions with removed: Kislyaknow: the now former Russian Ambassador to the United States on the sidelines of a Trump campaign speech at removed: Washington'snow: the Washington Mayflower Hotel in April 2016. (Reuters)
1/ Robert Mueller's team has been have been questioning witnesses about an event attended by both Jeff Sessions and Sergei Kislyak, the now former Russian Ambassador to the United States, during the 2016 Republican National Convention. The team also has been asking if Sessions had private discussions with Kislyak on the sidelines of a Trump campaign speech at Washington's Mayflower …
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1/ Robert Mueller's team pushed Rick Gates last year to help them connect the Trump campaign to the Russians. Mueller's team plans to use information from Gates to tie Payl Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, directly to a Russian intelligence agency. As part of Gates' agreement to cooperate with the special counsel last month, he earned a reduced potential …
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2/ Robert Mueller's team pushed Rick Gates last year to help them connect the Trump campaign to the Russians. Mueller's team plans to use information from Gates to tie Payl Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, directly to a Russian intelligence agency. As part of Gates' agreement to cooperate with the special counsel last month, he earned a reduced potential …
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2/ Robert Mueller's team has been have been questioning witnesses about an event attended by both Jeff Sessions and Sergei Kislyak, the now former Russian Ambassador to the United States, during the 2016 Republican National Convention. The team also has been asking if Sessions had private discussions with Kislyak on the sidelines of a Trump campaign speech at Washington's Mayflower …
1/ Trump's outside advisers told him he doesn't need a chief of staff or a communications director. While John Kelly has tried to bring order to the policymaking process, Trump has grown frustrated by the long-established West Wing management structure, because it doesn't fit his freewheeling style. Since Hope Hicks' departure, Trump has been open to rethinking the traditional communications …
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1/ Robert Mueller's team has been have been questioning witnesses about an event attended by both Jeff Sessions and Sergei Kislyak, the now former Russian Ambassador to the United States, during the 2016 Republican National Convention. The team also has been asking if Sessions had private discussions with Kislyak on the sidelines of a Trump campaign speech at Washington's Mayflower …
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2/ EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt lived in a condo tied to an energy industry lobbyist. The townhouse near the U.S. Capitol is co-owned by J. Steven Hart, who wouldn't say how much Pruitt paid to live there. Hart's firm has lobbied on "issues related to the export of liquefied natural gas." During a December 2017 trip to Morocco, Pruitt pitched …
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2/ Robert Mueller's team pushed Rick Gates last year to help them connect the Trump campaign to the Russians. Mueller's team plans to use information from Gates to tie Payl Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, directly to a Russian intelligence agency. As part of Gates' agreement to cooperate with the special counsel last month, he earned a reduced potential …
4. now: Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is raising funds to help cover costs defending against ongoing government probes. McCabe was fired by Jeff Sessions but says he was terminated because he is a witness in the Russia investigation. (Reuters) 5. Mike Pence's hometown will host its first gay pride parade …
removed: 5.now: 6. Trump tweeted photos taken in 2009 and tried to claim …
removed: 6.now: 7. Trump took time out of his busy presidential schedule to …
… Wing management structure, because it doesn't fit his freewheeling style. removed: Followingnow: Since Hope Hicks' departure, Trump has been open to rethinking the …
… knew about the $130,000 hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, saying now: that "the president was not aware of the agreement." David Schwartz …
… for an expedited trial and discovery process because Trump and now: Essential Consultants LLC have not yet filed a petition to compel arbitration, which they have stated they're going to do. Essential Consultants LLC is the company established by Cohen to pay Daniels the $130,000 to keep quiet about an alleged affair between her and removed: Trump, have not yet filed a petition to compel arbitration, which they have stated they're going to do.now: Trump. (CNN)
… Shulkin said he was fired as the Secretary of Veterans removed: Affairs,now: Affairs because he was standing in the way of the Trump …
… has faced increasing political pressure from Republicans in Congress and now: Attorney General Jeff Sessions to examine whether law enforcement officials complied with the law and now: DoJ policies while seeking approval from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court …
… whether Jared Kushner leaked classified information to Saudi Crown Prince removed: Mohammednow: Mohammad bin Salman. The Intercept reported that the Saudi prince told removed: confidantesnow: confidants last year that Kushner had discussed Saudi leaders who are …
… investigated Trump's plans to build a hotel in Latvia following removed: a 2010 meetingnow: Latvia's request for assistance with now: an anti-corruption investigation. The investigation targeted Igor Krutoy, a wealthy removed: Russiannow: Putin supporter removed: of Putin.now: who was in on the plans and with whom Trump and daughter Ivanka met for several hours at Trump Tower in 2010. The hotel plan was abandoned after the removed: Latvian government's anti-corruption bureau began investigating Igor Krutoy.now: investigation began. (The Guardian)
… in response to the coordinated expulsion of Russian diplomats from now: the U.S. and now: several European countries. (Washington Post)
… its first gay pride parade next month. A high school removed: student,now: student who is hosting the removed: parade,now: parade said that just because Pence is "openly anti-LGBT, it doesn't …
5. Trump tweeted removed: photos,now: photos taken in removed: 2009,now: 2009 and tried to claim that they were "the start of our Southern Border removed: WALL."now: WALL". The photos were from an ongoing project to replace sections …
… two decades after it ended its run. The first episode removed: receivednow: attracted 18.2 million viewers. (New York Times)
… whether Jared Kushner leaked classified information to Saudi Crown Prince removed: Mohammadnow: Mohammed bin Salman. The Intercept reported that the Saudi prince told …
3. now: Russia will close the American consulate in St. Petersburg and kick out 60 U.S. diplomats. The move comes in response to the coordinated expulsion of Russian diplomats from U.S. and European countries expelling. (Washington Post) 4. Mike Pence's hometown will host its first gay pride parade …
removed: 4.now: 5. Trump tweeted photos, taken in 2009, and tried to claim …
removed: 5.now: 6. Trump took time out of his busy presidential schedule to …
3/ Trump discussed the idea of pardoning both now: Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn with his lawyers last year as …
… A federal judge will allow an emoluments lawsuit against Trump now: to proceed. The ruling from the US District Court of Maryland …
3. Trump fired David Shulkin via tweet, announcing that removed: he's nominatingnow: he'll nominate his personal physician, Ronny Jackson, for removed: thenow: Secretary of Veterans removed: Affairs Secretary role.now: Affairs. (Axios / New York Times)
3/ Paul Manafort expects Trump to pardon him. Manafort doesn't plan to cooperate with Robert Mueller and will fight the charges of conspiracy, money laundering, tax and bank fraud, and making false statements to investigators. Manafort's co-defendant, Rick Gates, has agreed to work with the special counsel. (CBS News)
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3/ Trump discussed the idea of pardoning both Manafort and Michael Flynn with his lawyers last year as Robert Mueller was building cases against both men. John Dowd, who resigned last week, was hired last year to defend Trump during the Mueller inquiry. Dowd told Flynn's lawyer last summer that Trump was prepared to pardon Flynn. Dowd also discussed a …
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Paul Manafort asked a federal judge in Virginia to dismiss an indictment brought by Robert Mueller, saying the case falls outside the scope of Mueller's authority and is unrelated to Trump’s 2016 election campaign. The motion to dismiss was similar to one filed this month in another federal court in Washington, DC, where Manafort is facing a separate but related …
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4/ Paul Manafort expects Trump to pardon him. Manafort doesn't plan to cooperate with Robert Mueller and will fight the charges of conspiracy, money laundering, tax and bank fraud, and making false statements to investigators. Manafort's co-defendant, Rick Gates, has agreed to work with the special counsel. (CBS News)
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4/ Trump discussed the idea of pardoning both Manafort and Michael Flynn with his lawyers last year as Robert Mueller was building cases against both men. John Dowd, who resigned last week, was hired last year to defend Trump during the Mueller inquiry. Dowd told Flynn's lawyer last summer that Trump was prepared to pardon Flynn. Dowd also discussed a …
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Paul Manafort asked a federal judge in Virginia to dismiss an indictment brought by Robert Mueller, saying the case falls outside the scope of Mueller's authority and is unrelated to Trump’s 2016 election campaign. The motion to dismiss was similar to one filed this month in another federal court in Washington, DC, where Manafort is facing a separate but related …
… ruling from the US District Court of Maryland said the now: District of Columbia and Maryland may proceed with an unprecedented lawsuit against Trump alleging that Trump's business dealings have violated the Constitution's ban on improper payments from individual states and foreign governments. The case removed: will havenow: is required to focus now: on payments made by foreign officials for services at the Trump … include visits to Mar-a-Lago in Florida or other Trump properties. removed: (CNN)now: (CNN / Washington Post)
3. now: Trump fired David Shulkin via tweet, announcing that he's nominating his personal physician, Ronny Jackson, for the Veterans Affairs Secretary role. (Axios / New York Times) 4. A Democratic candidate challenging House Intelligence Committee chair Devin Nunes …
removed: 4.now: 5. A former Disney Channel star will join the Trump administration …
removed: 5.now: 6. James Comey will sit down with Anderson Cooper for a …
… – during the time he worked for Trump's campaign, including removed: in September and October 2016. The documents Mueller filed indicate that …
… officer with Russia's foreign intelligence service. The London-based lawyer, who now: previously worked with Gates and removed: Manafort previously,now: Manafort, pleaded guilty last month to lying to special counsel Robert …
Mueller's office is asking for jail time for removed: Alexnow: Alexander van der Zwaan, who pleaded guilty to lying to special …
… Mueller and will fight the charges of conspiracy, money laundering, removed: and tax and bank removed: fraud charges,now: fraud, and making false statements to investigators. Manafort's co-defendant, Rick Gates, …
… one filed this month in another federal court in Washington, now: DC, where Manafort is facing a separate but related indictment also …
… critical of Robert Mueller's investigation in an effort to undermine removed: the special counsel's investigation.now: it. "It looks like the beginnings of a campaign," a person …
6/ A pair of removed: Senatorsnow: senators called on Trump to let Robert Mueller's investigation proceed "without …
… services at the Trump International Hotel in Washington. It cannot removed: not include visits to Mar-a-Lago in Florida or other Trump properties. …
… South Korean truck exports, and restricts the amount of steel removed: the South now: Korea can export to the United States by nearly a third. …
… response to retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens calling now: yesterday for the Second Amendment to be removed: repealed yesterday,now: repealed, citing the right to bear arms is outdated and misunderstood. …
… fraud charges, and making false statements to investigators. Manafort's co-defendant, removed: Richardnow: Rick Gates, has agreed to work with the special counsel. (CBS …
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4/ Pro-Trump media outlets have been circulating tweets and videos critical of Robert Mueller's investigation in an effort to undermine the special counsel's investigation. "It looks like the beginnings of a campaign," a person familiar with Trump's legal strategy said. "It looks like they are trying to seed the ground. Ultimately, if the president determines he wants to fire Mueller, …
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4/ Trump discussed the idea of pardoning both Manafort and Michael Flynn with his lawyers last year as Robert Mueller was building cases against both men. John Dowd, who resigned last week, was hired last year to defend Trump during the Mueller inquiry. Dowd told Flynn's lawyer last summer that Trump was prepared to pardon Flynn. Dowd also discussed a …
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5/ A pair of Senators called on Trump to let Robert Mueller's investigation proceed "without impediment." In a bipartisan bill, Senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons "urge President Trump to allow the Special Counsel to complete his work without impediment, which is in the best interest of the American people, the President, and our nation." (Politico)
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5/ Pro-Trump media outlets have been circulating tweets and videos critical of Robert Mueller's investigation in an effort to undermine the special counsel's investigation. "It looks like the beginnings of a campaign," a person familiar with Trump's legal strategy said. "It looks like they are trying to seed the ground. Ultimately, if the president determines he wants to fire Mueller, …
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6/ Stormy Daniels' attorney filed a motion to depose Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, about their knowledge of an agreement to pay the porn star $130,000 a week and a half before the 2016 election. In the court filing, Michael Avenatti said each deposition would last for no more than two hours. He also filed a motion seeking a …
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6/ A pair of Senators called on Trump to let Robert Mueller's investigation proceed "without impediment." In a bipartisan bill, Senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons "urge President Trump to allow the Special Counsel to complete his work without impediment, which is in the best interest of the American people, the President, and our nation." (Politico)
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7/ At least 12 states plan to sue the Trump administration over the proposed addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington will join New York State attorney general Eric Schneiderman in a multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from including the question on …
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7/ A federal judge will allow an emoluments lawsuit against Trump to proceed. The ruling from the US District Court of Maryland said the case will have to focus payments made by foreign officials for services at the Trump International Hotel in Washington. It cannot not include visits to Mar-a-Lago in Florida or other Trump properties. (CNN)
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8/ Trump: "THE SECOND AMENDMENT WILL NEVER BE REPEALED!" Trump tweeted the all-caps statement in response to retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens calling for the Second Amendment to be repealed yesterday, citing the right to bear arms is outdated and misunderstood. (New York Times)
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8/ Stormy Daniels' attorney filed a motion to depose Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, about their knowledge of an agreement to pay the porn star $130,000 a week and a half before the 2016 election. In the court filing, Michael Avenatti said each deposition would last for no more than two hours. He also filed a motion seeking a …
9/ At least 12 states plan to sue the Trump administration over the proposed addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington will join New York State attorney general Eric Schneiderman in a multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from including the question on …
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2. A former Disney Channel star will join the Trump administration as a White House press aide. Caroline Sunshine is known for her role as Tinka Hesssenheffer in "Shake It Up," a 2010 show about teen dancers. (CNN)
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2. Trump: "THE SECOND AMENDMENT WILL NEVER BE REPEALED!" Trump tweeted the all-caps statement in response to retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens calling for the Second Amendment to be repealed yesterday, citing the right to bear arms is outdated and misunderstood. (New York Times) 3. A Democratic candidate challenging House Intelligence Committee chair Devin Nunes raised more than …
removed: 3.now: 5. James Comey will sit down with Anderson Cooper for a …
… fraud charges, and making false statements to investigators. Manafort's co-defendant, removed: Richardnow: Rick Gates, has agreed to work with the special counsel. (CBS …
2/ California has sued the Trump administration, arguing that the question about citizenship in the 2020 Census violates the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution requires a census every 10 years to count the "number of free persons" in each state. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra alleges the change violates the constitutional requirement of "actual Enumeration" of every person in every state, …
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Why putting a citizenship question on the census is a big deal. (CNN)
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3/ The White House is investigating whether two loans – totaling more than $500 million – to Jared Kushner's family business violated federal ethics regulations. A letter from the Office of Government Ethics, made public Monday, revealed that White House attorneys are looking into whether a $184 million loan from Apollo Global and a $325 million loan from Citigroup Inc. …
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2/ California has sued the Trump administration, arguing that the question about citizenship in the 2020 Census violates the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution requires a census every 10 years to count the "number of free persons" in each state. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra alleges the change violates the constitutional requirement of "actual Enumeration" of every person in every state, …
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4/ Trump has been telling some of his advisers that he hopes Rob Porter will return to the West Wing. Porter stepped down after allegations surfaced that he had abused both of his ex-wives, but Trump has stayed in touch with Porter since his departure. (New York Times)
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3/ Trump has privately suggested that the US military could pay for the construction of his border wall. Trump told advisers and discussed the idea in a private meeting last week with House Speaker Paul Ryan, saying the Pentagon could fund his wall by citing a "national security" risk. The latest reports echo Trump's tweet last week: "Build a WALL …
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5. Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress. Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley has invited Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to a hearing on data privacy on April 10. (CNN)
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5. The FBI arrested a man near Seattle after suspicious packages were found at military bases and CIA headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area. The packages contained potential destructive devices. (ABC News) 6. Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress. Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley has invited Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to a hearing on data …
removed: 6.now: 9. The author of the Trump dossier provided a report to …
… respond, resulting in an undercount of the population, which would removed: effectnow: affect government agencies and groups that rely on the census data. …
… is reportedly planning to fire Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin removed: admitnow: amid several investigations into Shulkin's alleged spending abuses. An unnamed White …
… respondents if they are United States citizens, despite concerns from now: the Census Bureau. Inclusion of a citizenship question could prompt immigrants …
2. Kim Jong-Un made a surprise visit to Beijing. It was his first known trip outside North Korea since taking power in 2011. (Bloomberg)
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6. Ryan Zinke told Interior Department employees that diversity isn't important and won't be a department focus. Instead, Zinke has told employees that he's looking for "the right person for the right job." (CNN)
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3. Ryan Zinke told Interior Department employees that diversity isn't important and won't be a department focus. Instead, Zinke has told employees that he's looking for "the right person for the right job." (CNN)
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7. Zinke has appointed 15 representatives of the outdoor recreation industry to advise him on how to operate public lands, including three people who were flagged as potentially having a conflict of interest. (Washington Post)
removed: 4.now: 8. Hundreds of thousands of people joined the Parkland survivors in …
removed: 5.now: 9. An NRA representative to the Parkland students: "No one would …
removed: 6.now: 10. Rick Santorum said kids calling for stricter gun control measures …
removed: 7.now: 11. Remington, the oldest gun manufacturer in the US, filed for …
removed: 8.now: 12. Trump issued orders to ban transgender troops who require surgery …
5/ A government watchdog group accused Cambridge Analytica of violating federal election laws in a pair of legal complaints filed with the Federal Election Commission and the Department of Justice. The laws prohibit foreigners from participating directly or indirectly in the decision-making process of U.S. political campaigns. Cambridge Analytica sent dozens of non-U.S. citizens to provide campaign strategy and messaging …
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5/ Trump "does not" believe Stormy Daniels was threatened and that "there is nothing to corroborate her claim," according to White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah. "The president doesn't believe any of the claims Ms. Daniels made in the interview last night were accurate." (Bloomberg / Politico)
2. now: Kim Jong-Un made a surprise visit to Beijing. It was his first known trip outside North Korea since taking power in 2011. (Bloomberg) 3. Ryan Zinke told Interior Department employees that diversity isn't important and won't be a department focus. Instead, Zinke has told employees that he's looking for "the right person for the right job." (CNN) 4. Hundreds of thousands of people joined the Parkland survivors in … power in the midterm elections this fall. (New York Times) now: 5. An NRA representative to the Parkland students: "No one would know your names" if a gunman hadn't killed three staff members and 14 students at their school. The comment came on the eve of the March for Our Lives protest. (Washington Post)
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3. An NRA representative to the Parkland students: "No one would know your names" if a gunman hadn't killed three staff members and 14 students at their school. The comment came on the eve of the March for Our Lives protest. (Washington Post)
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6. Rick Santorum said kids calling for stricter gun control measures should take CPR classes instead of protesting. "How about kids instead of looking to someone else to solve their problem," Santorum said, "do something about maybe taking CPR classes or trying to deal with situations that when there is a violent shooter that you can actually respond to that." …
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4. Rick Santorum said kids calling for stricter gun control measures should take CPR classes instead of protesting. "How about kids instead of looking to someone else to solve their problem," Santorum said, "do something about maybe taking CPR classes or trying to deal with situations that when there is a violent shooter that you can actually respond to that." …
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7. Remington, the oldest gun manufacturer in the US, filed for bankruptcy in the wake of slumping sales in order to cut a deal with its creditors. (BBC)
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… rather than Trump personally. John Dowd, who had been leading now: team handling the Russia inquiry, resigned last week after strategy disputes with Trump, while Marc Kasowitz's role removed: has beennow: was reduced after a series of clashes with Trump over the …
4/ Stormy Daniels said she was threatened now: not to removed: not speak about her affair with Trump, Daniels told Anderson Cooper …
… non-U.S. citizens to provide campaign strategy and messaging advice to removed: Republicannow: Republican candidates in 2014. (ABC News / Washington Post)
… legally obtain a gun would result in fewer mass shootings, now: only 42% expect elected officials to take action. (Associated Press)
… thousands of people joined the Parkland survivors in Washington to removed: March For Their Livesnow: "March for Our Lives" while Trump spent the day at the Trump International Golf Club. The White House released a statement removed: saying,now: saying "We applaud the many courageous young Americans exercising their First …
… if a gunman hadn't killed three staff members and 14 removed: students.now: students at their school. The comment came on the eve of the March removed: Fornow: for Our Lives protest. (Washington Post)
… issued orders to ban transgender troops who require surgery or now: "substantial" medical treatment from serving in the military except in select cases. removed: LGBTnow: LGBTQ advocates called the decision "appalling, reckless and unpatriotic." (Politico)
6/ Trump has reportedly considered firing removed: John Kelly and not replacing removed: him,now: John Kelly, leaving Trump to essentially serve as his own chief of …
… spending package because it doesn't provide funding for his border removed: wall ornow: wall, but signed it anyway. He was "unhappy" about it. The bill also doesn't address the fate of young undocumented removed: immigrants. Thenow: immigrants and bill adds nearly $1.6 billion for border security, including $641 …
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… $1.3 trillion spending bill late last night, avoiding another government removed: shut downnow: shutdown with less than a day before the deadline. The bill …
… this year, contingent on Trump finding a replacement. White House removed: Counselnow: counsel Don McGahn has told associates he'd like to leave the White House by the summer, but removed: it couldnow: his departure might be put on hold removed: on through the 2018 midterms. Trump personal lawyer John Dowd resigned on Thursday. Trump wants to have now: in place a new White House counsel removed: in place whonow: with whom he's comfortable removed: with before McGahn exits. (Politico)
… Cambridge Analytica claims it won the White House for Trump now: has been leaked. The 27-page presentation, produced by the Cambridge Analytica officials who worked closely on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, removed: shownow: shows how they used Google, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. (The …
… name is Stephanie Clifford. Michael Avenatti tweeted a photo of removed: a what appears to be a CD in a safe, with …
… the military ($66 billion more than last year) and $591 removed: millionnow: billion for domestic agencies ($52 billion more than last year). (Washington …
… McMaster, a three-star Army general, also announced that he would removed: also retire from the military. Bolton will be Trump's third national security adviser in 14 months. Bolton now: was also removed: was passed over for a State Department job last year, because Trump didn't like now: his mustache. (New York Times / Washington Post / Bloomberg / …
… meeting; and the firings of James Comey and Michael Flynn. removed: (CNN)now: Mueller's team is also looking at connections between Trump's campaign and Cambridge Analytica and how the data firm collected and utilized voter data in battleground states. (CNN / Associated Press)
3/ removed: Robert Mueller's team has discussed four main topics with Trump's lawyers …
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5/ Trump signed an executive memorandum to impose about $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports, saying "this is the first of many." The Trump administration said the tariffs are designed to penalize China for trade practices that involve stealing American companies' intellectual property. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer now has 15-days to come up with a proposed list of …
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4/ Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee voted to end their investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, concluding that the evidence failed to amount to collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. (Politico) 5/ The House passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September. The budget boosts military and domestic spending, …
3. now: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and his wife took a security detail on their vacation to Greece and Turkey last year, in what one watchdog group said could be a "questionable" use of taxpayer resources. (Politico) 4. Kellyanne Conway is poised to take over as the White … have recently encouraged her to take the job. (The Atlantic) now: 5. The FEC is investigating whether Devin Nunes violated campaign finance laws. Nunes has until April 24 to respond to the FEC. (The Daily Beast)
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4. The FEC is investigating whether Devin Nunes violated campaign finance laws. Nunes has until April 24 to respond to the FEC. (The Daily Beast)
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6. New York City's buildings regulator is investigating possible "illegal activity" at more than a dozen Kushner Cos. properties following a report that the real estate developer routinely filed false paperwork claiming it had zero rent-regulated tenants in its buildings across the city. (Associated Press)
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2/ Robert Mueller's team has discussed four main topics with Trump's lawyers for a potential Trump interview. Specifically, the special counsel wants to know about Trump's role in crafting a statement aboard Air Force One about Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting with Russians at Trump Tower; the circumstances surrounding the Trump Tower meeting; and the firings of James Comey and …
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2/ Trump: "Yes, I would like to" testify before Robert Mueller. His comment came shortly after John Dowd resigned from his personal legal team. (CBS News / CNN)
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3/ House Democrats are attempting to force a vote on a bill that would protect Robert Mueller in the event that Trump tries to fire the special counsel. Steve Cohen, a member of the House Ethics Committee, filed a petition to call for a vote on a bill called the Special Counsel Integrity Act, which would prevent anyone from firing …
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3/ Robert Mueller's team has discussed four main topics with Trump's lawyers for a potential Trump interview. Specifically, the special counsel wants to know about Trump's role in crafting a statement aboard Air Force One about Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting with Russians at Trump Tower; the circumstances surrounding the Trump Tower meeting; and the firings of James Comey and …
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4/ Trump signed an executive memorandum to impose about $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports, saying "this is the first of many." The Trump administration said the tariffs are designed to penalize China for trade practices that involve stealing American companies' intellectual property. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer now has 15-days to come up with a proposed list of …
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4/ House Democrats are attempting to force a vote on a bill that would protect Robert Mueller in the event that Trump tries to fire the special counsel. Steve Cohen, a member of the House Ethics Committee, filed a petition to call for a vote on a bill called the Special Counsel Integrity Act, which would prevent anyone from firing …
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The Dow dropped 355 points over concerns from investors about Trump's tariffs on China and the threat of a global trade war. Earlier in the session, the Dow dropped more than 500 points. (CNN Money / CNBC / Bloomberg)
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5/ Trump signed an executive memorandum to impose about $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports, saying "this is the first of many." The Trump administration said the tariffs are designed to penalize China for trade practices that involve stealing American companies' intellectual property. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer now has 15-days to come up with a proposed list of …
2. now: Rex Tillerson called D.C. "a very mean-spirited town" in his farewell address to State Department employees. He didn't mention Trump by name, said he hopes the department will "continue to treat each other with respect." (CBS News) 3. Kellyanne Conway is poised to take over as the White …
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4/ Jeff Sessions wants prosecutors to seek the death penalty in drug-related cases whenever it's "appropriate." The move comes less than a week after Trump called for the execution of opioid dealers and traffickers. "In the face of all of this death, we cannot continue with business as usual," Sessions wrote in a memo to U.S. Attorneys offices. (Reuters)
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4/ Trump signed an executive memorandum to impose about $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports, saying "this is the first of many." The Trump administration said the tariffs are designed to penalize China for trade practices that involve stealing American companies' intellectual property. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer now has 15-days to come up with a proposed list of …
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3. The Dow dropped more than 400 points, or 1.6%, over growing concerns among investors about looming tariffs on China. (CNN Money)
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3. The FEC is investigating whether Devin Nunes violated campaign finance laws. Nunes has until April 24 to respond to the FEC. (The Daily Beast)
1/ Trump's lead attorney removed: innow: dealing with the special counsel investigation resigned. John Dowd's departure comes days … Trump. It is not clear who will take over the now: president's legal team. (New York Times / Washington Post / CNN)
… about Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting with Russians at Trump removed: Tower,now: Tower; the circumstances surrounding the Trump Tower removed: meeting, as well asnow: meeting; and the firings of James Comey and Michael Flynn. (CNN)
1. removed: Washington D.C.now: Washington, D.C., and Maryland filed a lawsuit against Trump for violating the …
… its 60 Minutes interview with Stormy Daniels on Sunday, March removed: 25now: 25, at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. The adult-film star says she had …
… meddling in the midterms, called on Congress to "urgently" make now: funds available removed: funds for states to update their voting systems, institute vote audits, …
A senior White House official now: who is not authorized to discuss the leak publicly commented that "leaking …
3. Texas GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold is considering stepping down from Congress before the end of his term, which would allow him to dodge an Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of inappropriate office behavior. (Politico)
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3. Andrew McCabe oversaw a federal criminal investigation into whether Jeff Sessions lacked candor when testifying before Congress about contacts with Russians. McCabe authorized the investigation nearly a year before he was fired by Sessions for a "lack of candor." (ABC News)
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4. A Holocaust denier won the Illinois Republican primary in the state's Third Congressional District. The Illinois Republican Party tried to distance itself from Arthur Jones, blanketing the district with campaign fliers and robocalls urging voters to "stop Illinois Nazis." (New York Times)
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4. Texas GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold is considering stepping down from Congress before the end of his term, which would allow him to dodge an Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of inappropriate office behavior. (Politico)
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5. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $163,000 on first-class flights, military aircraft, and charter flights in his first year in office. The agency has said the expensive flights were necessary because of the high number of security threats Pruitt has received. (Politico)
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5. A Holocaust denier won the Illinois Republican primary in the state's Third Congressional District. The Illinois Republican Party tried to distance itself from Arthur Jones, blanketing the district with campaign fliers and robocalls urging voters to "stop Illinois Nazis." (New York Times)
6. now: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $163,000 on first-class flights, military aircraft, and charter flights in his first year in office. The agency has said the expensive flights were necessary because of the high number of security threats Pruitt has received. (Politico) 7. The Republican National Committee spent at least $271,000 at Trump's …
4/ Trump and John Kelly are reportedly furious over the leak that Trump congratulated Putin despite warnings from multiple national security advisers and briefing materials that said "DO NOT CONGRATULATE." It is still unclear if Trump read the guidance that was given to him by his advisers. (CNN)
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4/ Trump and John Kelly are reportedly furious over the leak that Trump congratulated Putin despite warnings from multiple national security advisers and briefing materials that said "DO NOT CONGRATULATE." It's still unclear if Trump read the guidance that was given to him by his advisers, but Trump defended his congratulatory call, tweeting that "Getting along with Russia... is a …
2. now: Mark Zuckerberg on Cambridge Analytica: "We have a responsibility to protect your data, and if we can't then we don't deserve to serve you." Zuckerberg said Facebook will investigate all apps with access to Facebook data, limit access to data to prevent other kinds of abuse, and release a tool to help users understand who has access to their data. (Bloomberg / CNBC) 3. Texas GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold is considering stepping down from …
removed: 3.now: 4. A Holocaust denier won the Illinois Republican primary in the …
removed: 4.now: 5. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $163,000 on first-class …
removed: 5.now: 6. The Republican National Committee spent at least $271,000 at Trump's …
… that states buy voting machines that produce paper ballots and removed: tonow: that they secure voter databases ahead of November's midterm elections. Senators, concerned …
… this issue," Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, said. Homeland removed: securitynow: Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified before the committee, saying the 2018 …
… more difficult." John Brennan, the CIA director under Obama, said now: the fact that Trump "had this fawning attitude toward Mr. Putin, has not … something very serious to fear." Brennan was the CIA director now: in 2016 when the dossier surfaced removed: in 2016 that claimed the Russians had compromising information on removed: Mr. Trump. (CNN / New York Times)
… positively. the first time since before 2000 that more people now: in the poll have viewed the NRA in a negative light than in a positive removed: light in the poll.now: light. (NBC News)
… side of a highway. Mark Anthony Conditt is believed to removed: benow: have been responsible for at least six bombs that killed at least two people and wounded five. Police removed: pulled overnow: were closing in on Conditt's vehicle on Interstate 35 when "the suspect detonated a …
… ignored specific warnings from his national security advisers not to removed: congratulate him congratulate Putin on his recent election win. Instead, Trump called …
4. now: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $163,000 on first-class flights, military aircraft, and charter flights in his first year in office. The agency has said the expensive flights were necessary because of the high number of security threats Pruitt has received. (Politico) 5. The Republican National Committee spent at least $271,000 at Trump's …
… of unelected government officials is probably manipulating national policy. 27% removed: belivenow: believe a deep state definitely exists, 47% removed: thinksnow: think it probably exists, 21% don't believe a deep state exists, and 5% don't know. 31% of Republicans and 33% of removed: independentsnow: Independents said they now: definitely believe in the existence of a deep state. 19% of …
removed: 2/ Trump asked anow: A seasoned, high-profile litigator now: declined to join removed: thenow: Trump's legal team. Theodore Olson served as solicitor general in the George … experience on landmark cases than any of Trump's current lawyers. removed: Olson, who previously declined an offer to join the team, is said to be reviewing a new offer. (Washington Post)
removed: 3/now: 2/ Paul Ryan says he received "assurances" that firing Robert Mueller … consideration." The House Speaker did not elaborate on the assurances. removed: Mitch McConnell, meanwhile, has yet to comment on Trump's Twitter attack on Mueller. In January, now: Mitch McConnell declined to take up proposed legislation to protect Mueller because he knew of no "official" White House effort to undermine him. now: Today, McConnell said legislation was "not necessary" to protect Mueller against the threat of being fired by Trump. (CNN) now: 3/ Stormy Daniels passed a polygraph exam in 2011 about her relationship with Trump. The examiner found there was a 99% probability Daniels was telling the truth when she said she had unprotected sex with Trump in 2006. The White House and Trump's attorney have denied that the president had a sexual relationship with Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford. (NBC News)
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5/ Trump called Putin to congratulate him on his recent re-election. The call comes days after the White House imposed sanctions on Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and "malicious cyberattacks." The Trump administration has also recently criticized Russia for its apparent role in a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in the …
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5/ A Manhattan Supreme Court judge ruled that Trump must face a defamation lawsuit by a former "Apprentice" contestant and that his job as commander-in-chief does not give him immunity from the lawsuit. Trump had argued that presidents are shielded from civil litigation in state courts under the US Constitution's supremacy clause. The assertion has never been fully tested by …
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5. Cambridge Analytica suspended CEO Alexander Nix and is launching an independent investigation to determine if the company engaged in any wrongdoing. (Wall Street Journal)
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5. Cambridge Analytica claimed it "ran all the digital campaign, the television campaign and our data informed all the strategy" for Trump, according the undercover investigation by Channel 4 News. (Channel 4) 6. Cambridge Analytica suspended CEO Alexander Nix and is launching an independent investigation to determine if the company engaged in any wrongdoing. (Wall Street Journal) 7. Mark Zuckerberg …
removed: 6.now: 8. Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 …
removed: 7.now: 9. How to delete Facebook. First, download your archive by going …
5. Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal)
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5. Cambridge Analytica suspended CEO Alexander Nix and is launching an independent investigation to determine if the company engaged in any wrongdoing. (Wall Street Journal)
6. now: Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal) 7. How to delete Facebook. First, download your archive by going …
… with my lawyers, John Dowd, Ty Cobb and Jay Sekulow," removed: despitenow: although he recently removed: meetingnow: met with Emmet Flood, the lawyer who represented Bill Clinton during now: his impeachment proceedings. Trump also added Joseph E. diGenova to his legal team on removed: Monday,now: Monday. DiGenova is a regular Fox News commentator who has suggested that the FBI and now: the Justice Department conspired to deny Trump his "civil rights." (New …
2/ removed: Trump hasnow: Trump's asked a now: high-profile and seasoned removed: high-profile litigator to join the team. Theodore Olson served as solicitor …
5/ Trump called Putin to congratulate him removed: fornow: on his recent re-election. The call comes days after the White House imposed sanctions on Russia for meddling in the 2016 now: U.S. election and "malicious cyberattacks." The Trump administration has also recently …
… profiles and those of their friends. Users participated under the removed: premisenow: impression that the company was collecting information for academic purposes. (New …
… campaigns in elections across the world using front companies, former removed: spies on behalf of political clients,now: spies, and contractors. (Channel 4 / New York Times / Washington …
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5. Cambridge Analytica suspended CEO Alexander Nix and is launching an independent investigation to determine if the company engaged in any wrongdoing. (Wall Street Journal)
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5. Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal)
6. removed: Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal) 7. How to delete Facebook. First, download your archive by going …
… process to end a federal teen pregnancy prevention program last removed: yearnow: year, over the objections of career experts in the Department of …
… only exceptions are if a fetus has health issues that removed: makenow: are "incompatible with life" outside of the womb, or if a pregnant woman's life is threatened by now: the pregnancy. (NBC News)
2/ removed: Trump'snow: Trump has asked a now: seasoned high-profile removed: and seasoned litigator to join the team. Theodore Olson served as solicitor …
… Steve Bannon at the time – hired Aleksandr Kogan, who removed: "built his own (Facebook)now: built "a very standard vanilla Facebook app," which would scrape information from participants' profiles and those of their removed: friends. Users participatednow: friends under the premise that the company was collecting information for …
… is rooted in how much Facebook should publicly share about now: the ways in which their platform was misused in the run-up to the 2018 …
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5. Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal)
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5. Cambridge Analytica suspended CEO Alexander Nix and is launching an independent investigation to determine if the company engaged in any wrongdoing. (Wall Street Journal)
6. now: Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal) 7. How to delete Facebook. First, download your archive by going …
5. Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal)
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5. Cambridge Analytica suspended CEO Alexander Nix and is launching an independent investigation to determine if the company engaged in any wrongdoing. (Wall Street Journal)
6. now: Facebook's stock fell about 7% on Monday, cutting about $37 billion off the value of the company. Mark Zuckerberg personally lost about $5 billion in net worth. (CNN Money / Wall Street Journal) 7. How to delete Facebook. First, download your archive by going …
… Mercer and headed by Steve Bannon at the time – removed: built "a very standard vanilla Facebooknow: hired Aleksandr Kogan, who "built his own (Facebook) app," which would scrape information from removed: theirnow: participants' profiles and those of their friends. Users participated under the …
… is rooted in how much Facebook should publicly share about removed: the ways in which their platform was misused in the run-up to the 2018 …
… and headed by Steve Bannon at the time – built removed: a system to profile individuals by paying users to take a personality quiz and download an app,now: "a very standard vanilla Facebook app," which would removed: then scrape information from their profiles and those of their friends. …
2/ removed: Trump'snow: Trump has asked a now: seasoned high-profile removed: and seasoned litigator to join the team. Theodore Olson served as solicitor …
poll/ 74% of Americans feel that removed: the national policy is being manipulated by a "deep state" of unelected government removed: officials.now: officials is probably manipulating national policy. 27% belive a deep state definitely exists, 47% thinks it probably exists, 21% don't believe a deep state exists, and 5% don't know. 31% of Republicans and 33% of independents said they believe …
removed: There'snow: *There's a huge story here, but I haven't had time to … stories making the rounds. I'll have a summary update tomorrow. now: *
… information from their profiles and those of their friends. Users removed: werenow: participated under the premise that the company was collecting information for …
… lawyers, John Dowd, Ty Cobb and Jay Sekulow," despite recently removed: metnow: meeting with Emmet Flood, the lawyer who represented Bill Clinton during …
… of limiting the scope of a possible presidential interview and removed: minimize hisnow: minimizing Trump's exposure to the special counsel. The documents include summaries of …
2/ Trump hired a lawyer removed: who's promoted the theory that the FBI and Justice Department framed …
1/ Trump has hired the lawyer who's promoted the theory that the FBI and Justice Department framed Trump in order to keep him from becoming president. On Fox News in January, Joseph diGenova said: "There was a brazen plot to illegally exonerate Hillary Clinton and, if she didn't win the election, to then frame Donald Trump with a falsely created …
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1/ Trump's legal team recently turned over documents to Robert Mueller in hopes of limiting the scope of a possible presidential interview and minimize his exposure to the special counsel. The documents include summaries of internal White House memos and communication about key moments, including the firings of Michael Flynn and James Comey. (Washington Post)
2/ now: Trump hired a lawyer who's promoted the theory that the FBI and Justice Department framed Trump in order to keep him from becoming president. On Fox News in January, Joseph diGenova said: "There was a brazen plot to illegally exonerate Hillary Clinton and, if she didn't win the election, to then frame Donald Trump with a falsely created crime." He added, "Make no mistake about it: A group of FBI and DOJ people were trying to frame Donald Trump of a falsely created crime." (New York Times) 3/ Jeff Sessions fired Andrew removed: McCabe, the now-former deputy director of the FBI,now: McCabe 24 hours before he was set to retire. Sessions announced the decision to fire removed: McCabenow: the now-former deputy director of the FBI just before 10 pm ET on Friday, saying McCabe was …
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3/ McCabe met with Mueller and turned over memos detailing his interactions with Trump, similar to the notes compiled by James Comey. The memos apparently include corroborating details about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. It's unclear when McCabe's interview took place. (Axios / Associated Press / CNN)
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4/ Three sources contradicted Jeff Sessions' claims that he "pushed back" against a George Papadopoulos proposal for Trump's campaign to meet with Russians in 2016. Some Democrats think the discrepancies in Sessions' testimony suggest the attorney general may have committed perjury. (Reuters) 5/ Trump's personal lawyer wants Rod Rosenstein to end Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential …
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4/ Trump's personal lawyer wants Rod Rosenstein to end Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. "I pray that Acting Attorney General Rosenstein will follow the brilliant and courageous example of the FBI Office of Professional Responsibility and Attorney General Jeff Sessions and bring an end to alleged Russia Collusion investigation manufactured by McCabe's boss James Comey …
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6/ McCabe met with Mueller and turned over memos detailing his interactions with Trump, similar to the notes compiled by James Comey. The memos apparently include corroborating details about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. It's unclear when McCabe's interview took place. (Axios / Associated Press / CNN)
removed: 5/now: 7/ Trump attacked Mueller by name for the first time on Twitter, calling the special counsel's investigation now: a "WITCH HUNT!" in a tweet. Trump also charged that the …
1. Three sources contradicted Jeff Sessions' claims that he "pushed back" against a George Papadopoulos proposal for Trump's campaign to meet with Russians in 2016. Some Democrats think the discrepancies in Sessions' testimony suggest the attorney general may have committed perjury. (Reuters)
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1. Jared Kushner's family real estate company routinely filed false documents with the New York City housing department. Kushner Companies claimed that it had zero rent-regulated tenants, even though there were actually hundreds of such tenants living in dozens of buildings it owned throughout the city. The move allowed the company to circumvent rules that would have prevented developers from …
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2. Jared Kushner's family real estate company routinely filed false documents with the New York City housing department. Kushner Companies claimed that it had zero rent-regulated tenants, even though there were actually hundreds of such tenants living in dozens of buildings it owned throughout the city. The move allowed the company to circumvent rules that would have prevented developers from …
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5. Ted Cruz under fire in Cambridge Analytica scandal (Dallas News)
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3. Senior White House officials are considering whether to re-hire Trump's personal aide John McEntee, days after he was abruptly fired and escorted off the property. The reasons for McEntee's firing are still unclear, but they are believed to be related to his gambling habits. (Politico)
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6. Facebook's value plunges $37 billion on data controversy (CNN Money)
1/ Trump now: has hired the lawyer who's promoted the theory that the removed: F.B.I.now: FBI and Justice Department framed Trump in order to keep him … He added, "Make no mistake about it: A group of removed: F.B.I.now: FBI and removed: D.O.J.now: DOJ people were trying to frame Donald Trump of a falsely …
2/ Jeff Sessions removed: firenow: fired Andrew McCabe, the now-former deputy director of the FBI, 24 … of an effort to discredit me as a witness" and now: to undermine Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump campaign. (New York …
… Trump, similar to the notes compiled by James Comey. The removed: memos, apparently,now: memos apparently include corroborating details about the firing of former FBI Director …
… it" and leave Mueller alone. Paul Ryan issued a statement removed: urgingnow: advising Trump that "Mueller and his team should be able to …
… false documents with the New York City housing department. Kushner removed: Cos.now: Companies claimed that it had zero rent-regulated tenants, even though there were actually hundreds of removed: saidnow: such tenants living in dozens of buildings it owned throughout the …
… property. The reasons for McEntee's firing are still unclear, but removed: it isnow: they are believed to be related to removed: issues surrounding his gambling habits. (Politico)
… up for the moment. "I'm in," Kelly told his staff. now: Later, Kelly speculated that all the recent news about possible staffing changes is because Trump has been talking with people outside of the White House when he's not around. (Wall Street removed: Journal)now: Journal / Axios)
… or whether Trump was the one who personally threatened her. now: During a CNN interview later in the day, Daniels' lawyer confirmed that some of the threats have taken place during the Trump presidency. Daniels' interview with 60 Minutes is set to air on March 25. (MSNBC / removed: The Weeknow: CNN / Washington Post)
… security adviser H.R. McMaster and is currently considering potential replacements. removed: Trump'snow: Trump plans to take his time with the transition in order … he has a strong replacement. Other Trump officials, like Ben removed: Carson,now: Carson and Mick removed: Mulvaneynow: Mulvaney, are also rumored to be on the chopping block. "There … to also see different ideas." Sarah Huckabee Sanders, meanwhile, disputed now: the story that Trump had decided to fire McMaster, tweeting: "Just spoke …
2/ Trump is removed: on-tracknow: on track to hire multiple cable news personalities to fill out his cabinet. removed: Trump'snow: Trump has discussed having Fox News contributor John Bolton succeed McMaster as national security removed: advisor.now: adviser. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin could be replaced with Pete Hegseth, the co-host of removed: "Foxnow: Fox and Friends removed: Weekend." Trump'snow: Weekend. Trump has already named Larry Kudlow to replace Gary Cohn as his …
3/ John Kelly, removed: who'snow: whose departure has been rumored to be imminent, has settled on a temporary truce with Trump. now: After a meeting with Kelly, Trump told advisers removed: after a meeting with Kelly that his chief of staff was "100% safe." Kelly told …
… claims that she had an affair with Trump in 2006. removed: Daniels' lawyer confirmed tonow: When Mika Brzezinski now: asked on MSNBC's Morning Joe removed: that she "wasnow: "Was she threatened [with] physical removed: harm,"now: harm?," Daniels' lawyer said yes but didn't say what the specific threats were, or whether …
1. Ivanka Trump will meet with removed: the South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in the U.S. in …
… crash is currently under investigation, but U.S. officials do not removed: believednow: believe it was downed as a result of enemy action. (New …
… to turn over documents related to Russia and other topics removed: he isnow: he's investigating. The subpoena was delivered in "recent weeks" and is …
… terms of the interview. Trump's lawyers argue that Mueller must now: first show that his investigation can't be completed without an interview …
1/ Trump imposed sanctions on Russian organizations and individuals in retaliation for interference in the 2016 presidential election and other "malicious" cyberattacks. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called the cyberattacks "the most destructive and costly cyberattack in history," having caused billions of dollars in damage in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. (New York Times / Washington Post / Bloomberg)
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1/ Robert Mueller subpoenaed the Trump Organization to turn over documents related to Russia and other topics he is investigating. The subpoena was delivered in "recent weeks" and is the first known order directly related to Trump's businesses. (New York Times)
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BuzzFeed could free Stormy Daniels to speak on Trump. (Politico)
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3/ BuzzFeed wants to use Michael Cohen's libel suit against them to demand that Stormy Daniels preserve all records related to her relationship with Trump, including all negotiations, agreements, and payments involving Cohen and the $130,000 payment she received before the 2016 election as part of a nondisclosure agreement she is now trying to void. Cohen filed a libel suit …
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4/ Conor Lamb officially won the special House election in Pennsylvania. Lamb won by a very small margin, securing his victory after just a few thousand absentee ballots came in. Rick Saccone may still contest the outcome of the election. (New York Times)
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2. now: Conor Lamb officially won the special House election in Pennsylvania. Lamb won by a very small margin, securing his victory after just a few thousand absentee ballots came in. Rick Saccone may still contest the outcome of the election. (New York Times) 3. Paul Manafort asked a federal judge to dismiss five criminal …
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3. John Kelly may also be on the way out, according to congressional and administration sources. (CBS News)
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4. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes Trump will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal in May. Israeli officials say that the departure of Rex Tillerson is another sign that Trump is headed towards withdrawing from the Iran deal. (Axios)
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5. John Kelly may also be on the way out, according to congressional and administration sources. (CBS News)
… Steven Mnuchin called the cyberattacks "the most destructive and costly now: cyberattack in history," having caused billions of dollars in damage in …
… interference in the 2016 presidential election and other "malicious" cyberattacks. removed: Officialsnow: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called the cyberattacks removed: are "the most destructive and costly in history," having caused billions …
… interference in the 2016 presidential election and other "malicious" cyberattacks. removed: The Treasury Department saidnow: Officials called the cyberattacks are "the most destructive and costly removed: cyberattack in history," having caused billions of dollars in damage in …
… Trump campaign was a party to the transaction with Ms. removed: Clifford,"now: Clifford." Stormy Daniels' real name is Stephanie Clifford. (Wall Street Journal / CNN)
… surplus, while the U.S. Commerce Department reports a $12.5 billion now: U.S. surplus. Regardless, Trump removed: doubled-downnow: doubled down on his claim of a deficit, tweeting: "We do have …
… operations in the country. No American or Nigerien forces were removed: harmednow: injured during the firefight. (New York Times)
6. now: Nikki Haley said U.S. believes Russia was responsible for the attempted assassination of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. Haley told the U.N. Security Council it should hold the Kremlin "accountable." (NBC News) 7. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, …
3/ Democrat Conor Lamb is narrowly leading Republican Rick Saccone in a Pennsylvania special election that's still too close to call. With 100% of votes counted, Lamb has a 641-vote lead over Saccone in a district that Trump won by nearly 20 percentage points and that was once considered an easy win for Republicans. The district will not exist in …
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3/ In a separate incident, a school resource officer with the Alexandria, Virginia, Police Department accidentally fired his weapon at George Washington Middle School. The officer was inside his office at the time, and a department representative declined to say whether the officer had taken his gun out of his holster. No one, including the officer, was injured. (WTOP / …
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4/ Emails show Ben Carson and his wife selected the $31,000 furniture set for his Department of Housing and Urban Development dining room, undercutting claims by his spokesman that he had little or no involvement in the purchase. An August email, with the subject line "Secretary's dining room set needed," refers to "printouts of the furniture the Secretary and Mrs. …
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4/ The House of Representatives passed a school safety bill by a vote of 407-10 to help schools and local law enforcement prevent gun violence. The bill provides training for school officials and local law enforcement to respond to mental health crises, as well as money to develop systems for reporting threats. The bill now heads to the Senate for …
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5/ The family of a slain DNC staffer has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, an investigative reporter, and one of the network's frequent guests over a story about Seth Rich and their allegations that he was involved in a conspiracy. (ABC News)
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5/ Democrat Conor Lamb is narrowly leading Republican Rick Saccone in a Pennsylvania special election that's still too close to call. With 100% of votes counted, Lamb has a 627-vote lead over Saccone in a district that Trump won by nearly 20 percentage points and that was once considered an easy win for Republicans. The district will not exist in …
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3. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Snap next week to discuss cyberbullying and ways to combat online harassment and promote Internet safety. (Washington Post)
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3. Rand Paul opposes Mike Pompeo's nomination to replace Rex Tillerson, and is vowing to do everything he can to stop Pompeo from becoming secretary of state. (Politico) 4. Trump will name economist and CNBC senior contributor Larry Kudlow to head the White House's National Economic Council. Kudlow will replace Gary Cohn, who resigned over disagreements with Trump's decision to …
… his pension as a 21-year F.B.I. veteran. (New York Times) removed: +2. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Snap next week to discuss cyberbullying and ways to combat online harassment and promote Internet safety. (Washington Post)
2. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Snap next week to discuss cyberbullying and ways to combat online harassment and promote Internet safety. (Washington Post)
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2. Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation to fire former F.B.I. deputy director Andrew McCabe days before he retires on Sunday. Justice Department officials expect McCabe to be fired before Friday, which would jeopardize his pension as a 21-year F.B.I. veteran. (New York Times) +2. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Snap next week to …
… district that Trump won by nearly 20 percentage points and now: that was once considered an easy win for Republicans. The district will not exist in 2019, however, removed: afternow: because the State Supreme Court ruled in January that Pennsylvania's House map was gerrymandered removed: unlawfully.now: unlawfully and district lines have been redrawn. Whoever wins will be forced to run in a new …
5/ The family of a removed: killednow: slain DNC staffer has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, an …
poll/ 51% of Trump voters think his now: alleged affair with Stormy Daniels removed: is immoralnow: was immoral, and 75% think the allegations are not relevant to Trump's …
poll/ 41% of voters think Trump should meet with Kim removed: Jong-Unnow: Jong Un without preconditions. 36% want Trump to meet with Kim only …
2. removed: Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation to fire former F.B.I. deputy director Andrew McCabe days before he retires on Sunday. Justice Department officials expect McCabe to be fired before Friday, which would jeopardize his pension as a 21-year F.B.I. veteran. (New York Times) 3. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, …
2. now: Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation to fire former F.B.I. deputy director Andrew McCabe days before he retires on Sunday. Justice Department officials expect McCabe to be fired before Friday, which would jeopardize his pension as a 21-year F.B.I. veteran. (New York Times) 3. Melania Trump plans to meet with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter, …
3. Trump removed: told Cabinet secretaries and top advisers that he wants to removed: soon hit China withnow: impose tariffs now: on $60 billion of Chinese imports, targeting the technology and now: telecommunications sectors, as well as imposing investment restrictions in response to allegations of intellectual property theft. removed: (Politico)now: (Politico / Reuters)
… Director Mike Pompeo will replace Tillerson as Secretary of State. now: John Kelly told Tillerson that Trump removed: asked Tillersonnow: wanted to removed: step asidenow: replace him last Friday. now: Tillerson received a call from Trump more than three hours after he'd been fired. A spokesman said Tillerson "had every intention of staying" in …
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2. Trump has been seeking counsel on how to handle the Stormy Daniels situation. Confidants have advised Trump not to fight Daniels' decision to break a confidentiality agreement because it would make him look guilty, which is the only reason Trump has stayed quiet on the issue and hasn't tweeted about it. (CNN)
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2. Paul Manafort could face the "rest of his life in prison," a federal judge said. Manafort was ordered to "home incarceration" and "24-hour-a-day lockdown at his residence" while he awaits trial. (Politico) 3. Trump told Cabinet secretaries and top advisers that he wants to soon hit China with tariffs and investment restrictions in response to allegations of intellectual property …
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3. Stormy Daniels' lawyer gives Trump an ultimatum: Take the money back by noon, or else. "If the deadline passes then the offer is going to be automatically withdrawn and we're going to gear up," Daniels' attorney Michael Aventatti said. The deadline was set for today at 12:01 p.m. Eastern. (ABC News)
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7. Trump is in San Diego personally examining eight prototypes for his border wall to, as he has put it, "pick the right one." (NBC News)
… from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that the organization had obtained removed: emails the emails of John Podesta and of the Democratic National …
… seeking counsel on how to handle the Stormy Daniels situation. removed: Confidantesnow: Confidants have advised Trump not to fight Daniels' decision to break …
Removed: Trump's personal assistant, John McEntee, was fired. The cause of the firing was an unspecified security issue. McEntee will rejoin Trump's reelection campaign as a senior adviser of operations. (Wall Street Journal / Washington Post)
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3/ Gina Haspel, currently the deputy director of the CIA, will replace Pompeo as the head of the CIA, if confirmed. Haspel oversaw the torture of two terrorism suspects and later took part in an order to destroy videotapes documenting their interrogations at a secret prison in Thailand. (New York Times)
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Russian exile Nikolai Glushkov was found dead at his home in London. The Metropolitan police said there was no evidence at present to suggest a link to the incident in Salisbury, where Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition. (The Guardian) 3/ Gina Haspel, currently the deputy director of the CIA, will replace Pompeo as the head of …
… The cause of the firing was an unspecified security issue. now: McEntee will rejoin Trump's reelection campaign as a senior adviser of operations. (Wall Street removed: Journal)now: Journal / Washington Post)
… of State. Trump asked Tillerson to step aside last Friday. removed: Gina Haspel, deputy director of the CIA, will replace Pompeo as the head of the CIA, if confirmed. A spokesman said Tillerson "had every intention of staying" in …
… to gear up," Daniels' attorney Michael Aventatti said. The deadline removed: isnow: was set for now: today at 12:01 p.m. removed: on Tuesday.now: Eastern. (ABC News)
… in late July and October. U.S. intelligence concluded the hackers now: who obtained the emails were working for Russia. Stone has since denied any communication …
… the obstruction of justice case might undercut the broader investigation. removed: (Bloomberg)now: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said Mueller "is not an unguided missile. I don't believe there is any justification at this point for terminating the special counsel." (Bloomberg / USA Today)
… counsel Robert Mueller. "Maybe they are not even Russians," Putin removed: asked,now: mused, "but Ukrainians, Tatars or Jews, but with Russian citizenship, which …
… either engaged in an "indiscriminate and reckless" attack against Britain removed: oritnow: or it lost control of the nerve agent it developed. Russian officials …
… argument behind the move to suppress the footage remains unclear. now: To stop the interview from airing, Trump would need to secure a restraining order against CBS, which makes it almost certainly too late for Trump to disrupt the telecast. The interview is slated to air on Sunday, March 18, on CBS. (BuzzFeed removed: News)now: News / Washington Post)
… into an account of Trump's choosing by Friday. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Reuters)
4. now: The White House "scolded" four Cabinet-level officials last month for embarrassing stories about questionable ethical behavior at their respective agencies. (CNN) 5. The Trump administration is studying a new policy that could …
2/ Robert Mueller's obstruction of justice investigation is now: said to be near completion, but the special counsel may wait until other parts of his probe are completed. The calculus: Any removed: outcomenow: clear outcomes in the obstruction of justice case removed: couldnow: might undercut removed: Mueller and the broader investigation. (Bloomberg)
3/ Trump is removed: discussingnow: considering whether to add Bill Clinton's impeachment lawyer to his legal …
4/ The Qatari government chose not to provide now: information to Robert Mueller removed: with information for fear of hurting their relationship with the Trump administration. …
… in 2017 from three companies affiliated with the Trump Organization. removed: Trump'snow: Ivanka's continued ties to the family business and work as a … been accused of violating the emoluments clause of the U.S. removed: Constitution thatnow: Constitution, which forbids government officials removed: from acceptingnow: to accept gifts from foreign governments without the approval of Congress. (McClatchy …
… formally endorsed a bill to improve the federal background check removed: systemnow: system, and Trump plans to establish a Federal Commission on School …
… at a Florida high school mocked DeVos on Twitter, saying removed: it's "It's unfair to put the United States Secretary of Education …
… unclear. The interview is slated to air on Sunday, March removed: 18thnow: 18, on CBS. (BuzzFeed News)
… is deliberating over the logistics and location of the meeting removed: despite not establishingnow: although it hasn't established direct contact with North Korea. (New York Times)
4. The Trump administration is studying now: a new policy that could allow prosecutors to seek the death …
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3. Some White House officials believe the chances of a Trump-Kim Jong-un meeting happening are less than 50%. The administration is deliberating over the logistics and location of the meeting despite not establishing direct contact with North Korea. (New York Times)
4. removed: Some White House officials believe the chances of a Trump-Kim Jong-un meeting happening are less than 50%. The administration is deliberating over the logistics and location of the meeting despite not establishing direct contact with North Korea. (New York Times) 5. The Trump administration is studying new policy that could allow …
… election law. Corporations and labor organizations are prohibited from making removed: of contributions to candidates or political committees. Daniels alleges that the …
… a "pit bull," will join Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, removed: to respondsnow: in responding to the growing legal issues surrounding reports that Cohen paid the adult-film star to keep quiet about her affair removed: between the two.now: with Trump. (ABC News / The Hill)
… the probe 60 days after the interview, as well as removed: limitednow: limiting the scope of the questioning. (Wall Street Journal / CNBC)
… Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation to tighten gun restrictions, which removed: raisenow: raises the legal age for gun purchases to 21, institutes a …
… debate to challenge climate change science. The EPA administrator wanted now: to hold military-style exercises known as red team, blue team debates …
6/ Sam Nunberg appeared at a federal courthouse in Washington to deliver federal grand jury testimony as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Nunberg made no comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse, other than to say that he would not make a statement after his grand jury testimony. Last week Nunberg gave a series of interviews in …
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6/ Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation to tighten gun restrictions, which raise the legal age for gun purchases to 21, institutes a three-day waiting period, and establishes a program to arm some school personnel. The NRA's Florida lobbyist denounced the bill as an unconstitutional infringement on the Second Amendment and said it passed the state House in "a display …
5/ Sen. Dean Heller believes Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire this summer, which would set up Trump to fill a second Supreme Court seat. Last year he nominated Neil Gorsuch to replace Antonin Scalia, who died in 2016. Heller is one of the most vulnerable Republican senators up for re-election in 2018, and he's hoping a Supreme Court …
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5/ Trump's lawyers want to trade a Trump interview with Robert Mueller in exchange for ending the Trump-related portion of the special counsel's Russia investigation. Trump's legal team wants Mueller to commit to ending the probe 60 days after the interview, as well as limited the scope of the questioning. (Wall Street Journal / CNBC)
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7/ The Interior Department spent almost $139,000 on new doors for Ryan Zinke's office. Zinke was apparently unaware of the expenditure until a reporter from the Associated Press reached out to him to confirm the cost. According to a department spokesperson, the doors to Zinke's office required a security upgrade because they would not lock. (Associated Press / Politico)
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7/ Sen. Dean Heller believes Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire this summer, which would set up Trump to fill a second Supreme Court seat. Last year he nominated Neil Gorsuch to replace Antonin Scalia, who died in 2016. Heller is one of the most vulnerable Republican senators up for re-election in 2018, and he's hoping a Supreme Court …
5. now: The Interior Department spent almost $139,000 on new doors for Ryan Zinke's office. Zinke was apparently unaware of the expenditure until a reporter from the Associated Press reached out to him to confirm the cost. (Associated Press / Politico) 6. The White House rejected a House Oversight Committee request for …
… The two leaders are expected to meet in the next removed: 60-days.now: 60 days. News of a potential meeting has been met with positive …
… would set up Trump to fill a second Supreme Court removed: seat afternow: seat. Last year he nominated Neil Gorsuch removed: last year to replace Antonin Scalia, who died in 2016. Heller is one of the most vulnerable Republican removed: senators,now: senators up for re-election in 2018, and he's hoping a Supreme Court vacancy "will get our …
… grand jury testimony. Last week Nunberg gave a series of removed: interviews, wherenow: interviews in which he offered speculation removed: onnow: about some people now: involved in the Russian investigation and said he would not comply …
… out to him to confirm the cost. According to a removed: Zinkenow: department spokesperson, the doors to removed: hisnow: Zinke's office required a security upgrade because they would not lock. …
… Veterans Affairs now has an armed guard standing outside his removed: office and henow: office. He has now: also revoked access to his 10th-floor executive suite for several people he removed: has believes removed: to have lobbied the White House to oust him. David Shulkin …
… the White House with pending security clearances or clearances that removed: hadnow: have been resolved since Trump's inauguration. The panel's senior Democrat called …
… with Kim Jong-un to negotiate "permanent denuclearization" of North Korea, now: which will cease all missile testing while the negotiations are being …
3/ White House counsel Don McGahn removed: has issued removed: 24 ethics waivers to removed: allownow: 24 ex-lobbyists and corporate lawyers now: allowing them to removed: help regulate the industries in which they previously worked. Trump signed …
… imports, exempting Canada and Mexico, and leaving the door open now: for other countries to removed: other countries.now: be excluded. The moves will impose a 25% levy on steel and …
… Gov. Jerry Brown shot back at Jeff Sessions and Trump removed: after the administration suednow: for suing the state over its immigration laws. Brown called the administration …
1/ White House counsel Don McGahn has issued 24 ethics waivers to allow ex-lobbyists and corporate lawyers to help regulate the industries in which they previously worked. Trump signed an executive order a week into his presidency that barred former lobbyists and lawyers from participating in matters that they previously lobbied for or worked on for private clients, purportedly as …
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1/ Trump authorized tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, exempting Canada and Mexico, and leaving the door open to other countries. The moves will impose a 25% levy on steel and 10% charge on aluminum. The tariffs will take effect in 15 days. (New York Times / CNBC)
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2/ Trump asked Don McGahn and Reince Priebus about their discussions with Robert Mueller's investigators. In one episode, Trump wanted McGahn to issue a statement denying that McGahn told investigators that Trump once asked him to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. McGahn had to remind Trump that he did ask him to have Mueller fired. In the other, Trump asked …
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2/ Trump said he still likes "globalist" Gary Cohn and he has a "feeling" he'll come back to the White House. Trump's economic advisor resigned Tuesday after losing his fight against stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum. (CNBC)
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3/ Jared Kushner met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Wednesday in an attempt to reduce tensions between the U.S. and Mexico in the wake of a contentious phone call about Trump's proposed wall on the southern U.S. border. Kushner, however, did not invite the U.S. ambassador to Mexico to accompany him on the trip. Ambassador Roberta Jacobson is …
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3/ White House counsel Don McGahn has issued 24 ethics waivers to allow ex-lobbyists and corporate lawyers to help regulate the industries in which they previously worked. Trump signed an executive order a week into his presidency that barred former lobbyists and lawyers from participating in matters that they previously lobbied for or worked on for private clients, purportedly as …
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3. The head of the U.S. Forest Service resigned following reports of sexual harassment and retaliation at the agency. (Politico)
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3. Kellyanne Conway declined to say whether Trump would discipline her for violating the Hatch Act. "The president and I have spoken about this," Conway said, adding: "I won't reveal my private conversations with the president about anything except that he would like me to speak about publicly, including steel and aluminum." (Politico) 4. The head of the U.S. Forest …
removed: 4.now: 7. Eleven countries removed: will signnow: signed a revised Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, which spans a market of …
… week into his presidency that barred former lobbyists and lawyers now: from participating in matters that they previously lobbied for or worked …
… southern U.S. border. Kushner, however, did not invite the U.S. removed: Ambassadornow: ambassador to Mexico to accompany him on the trip. Ambassador Roberta …
… allow ex-lobbyists and corporate lawyers to help regulate the industries now: in which they previously removed: worked in.now: worked. Trump signed an executive order a week into his presidency …
… Sessions and Trump after the administration sued the state over removed: it'snow: its immigration laws. Brown called the administration "full of liars" and …
… met with a Russian official close to Putin in January, removed: 2016.now: 2017. Prince described the meeting to congressional investigators as a chance …
… company Blackwater, met with a Russian official close to Putin removed: took place in January, 2016. Prince described the meeting to congressional investigators …
2/ Michael Cohen, meanwhile, obtained a restraining to prevent removed: a Stormy Daniels from speaking out about her affair with Trump. … and Cohen have been trying to keep the affair and removed: a payoff involving the porn star quiet for well over a …
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4/ Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee last week that one of her email accounts had been hacked and that she could no longer access two of her email accounts: a personal account and the one she used during Trump's campaign. She indicated one of the accounts was hacked. It's unclear which email account she was referring to. (NBC …
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4/ Robert Mueller has evidence about an effort to establish a back-channel between the incoming Trump administration and the Kremlin. Erik Prince, the founder of the private military company Blackwater, met with a Russian official close to Putin took place in January, 2016. Prince described the meeting to congressional investigators as a chance encounter. A cooperating witness told Mueller's investigators …
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5/ The Trump administration is suing California over the state's so-called sanctuary laws. The Justice Department claims California's immigration policies are unconstitutional and make it impossible for federal immigration authorities to do their jobs, which include deporting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Justice Department officials have asked a judge to block California's sanctuary laws. (New York Times)
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5/ Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee last week that one of her email accounts had been hacked and that she could no longer access it and another account. It's unclear which email account she was referring to: her personal account or the one she used Trump's campaign. (NBC News)
6/ now: The Trump administration is suing California over the state's so-called sanctuary laws. The Justice Department claims California's immigration policies are unconstitutional and make it impossible for federal immigration authorities to do their jobs, which include deporting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Justice Department officials have asked a judge to block California's sanctuary laws. (New York Times) 7/ The Florida House approved gun control legislation that would impose a 3-day waiting period on most gun purchases, raise the minimum age removed: for purchasing those weapons to 21, and create a "school marshal" program to arm …
2/ George Nader, former Trump aide and adviser to the United Arab Emirates, is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller. Mueller is looking at how foreign money may have influenced Trump's political activities and whether Nader funneled money from the UAE to support Trump's political efforts. Nader testified last week to a grand jury. (New York Times)
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2/ Michael Cohen, meanwhile, obtained a restraining to prevent a Stormy Daniels from speaking out about her affair with Trump. Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that Trump's lawyer had won an arbitration proceeding against the actress, Stephanie Clifford. Trump and Cohen have been trying to keep the affair and a payoff involving the porn star quiet for well over a year. …
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3/ The Trump administration is suing California over the state's so-called sanctuary laws. The Justice Department claims California's immigration policies are unconstitutional and make it impossible for federal immigration authorities to do their jobs, which include deporting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Justice Department officials have asked a judge to block California's sanctuary laws. (New York Times)
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3/ George Nader, former Trump aide and adviser to the United Arab Emirates, is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller. Mueller is looking at how foreign money may have influenced Trump's political activities and whether Nader funneled money from the UAE to support Trump's political efforts. Nader testified last week to a grand jury. (New York Times)
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4/ Trump tweet-blamed presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama for the U.S. trade deficits and the loss of manufacturing jobs over the last 30 years. "From Bush 1 to present," Trump tweeted, "our Country has lost more than 55,000 factories, 6,000,000 manufacturing jobs and accumulated Trade Deficits of more than 12 Trillion Dollars." A …
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4/ Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee last week that one of her email accounts had been hacked and that she could no longer access two of her email accounts: a personal account and the one she used during Trump's campaign. She indicated one of the accounts was hacked. It's unclear which email account she was referring to. (NBC …
5/ The Trump administration is suing California over the state's so-called sanctuary laws. The Justice Department claims California's immigration policies are unconstitutional and make it impossible for federal immigration authorities to do their jobs, which include deporting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Justice Department officials have asked a judge to block California's sanctuary laws. (New York Times)
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5/ Trump is telling staff he wants to sign a presidential proclamation tomorrow to set his steel and aluminum tariffs in motion. Sarah Huckabee Sanders clarified that the White House plans to announce tariffs by the end of this week. European Union officials, meanwhile, pledged to place tariffs on an array of American-made goods if Trump follows through on his …
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6/ The Florida House approved gun control legislation that would impose a 3-day waiting period on most gun purchases, raise the minimum age for purchasing those weapons to 21, and create a "school marshal" program to arm some classroom teachers. The bipartisan vote passed 67-50. The Hillsborough County School Board in Florida on Tuesday unanimously opposed a motion to arm …
2. now: Trump tweet-blamed presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama for the U.S. trade deficits and the loss of manufacturing jobs over the last 30 years. "From Bush 1 to present," Trump tweeted, "our Country has lost more than 55,000 factories, 6,000,000 manufacturing jobs and accumulated Trade Deficits of more than 12 Trillion Dollars." (Politico) 3. Ben Carson removed the promise of inclusive and discrimination-free communities … with the Secretary's priorities and that of the Administration." (HuffPost) now: 4. Several White House staffers have been terminated or reassigned for issues related to their security clearances. Several more are under consideration for possible termination or reassignment in the coming days. (ABC News)
2/ removed: Formernow: George Nader, former Trump aide and adviser to the United Arab Emirates, removed: George Nader, is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller. Mueller is looking at how foreign money may have influenced Trump's political activities and removed: the whether Nader funneled money from the UAE to support Trump's …
… impossible for federal immigration authorities to do their jobs, which removed: includesnow: include deporting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Justice Department …
… Trillion Dollars." A Ball State University study suggests that automation removed: has been the major driver of job loss – not moving jobs to China or Mexico – now: has been the major driver of job loss and that the decade between 2000 to 2010 marked the …
… goods if Trump follows through on his plan to impose removed: tariffnow: tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. (Axios / Politico / New …
… will see what happens!" Later, Trump attributed the progress to removed: thenow: his administration's sanctions removed: from his administration,now: against North Korea, but warned that he is "prepared to go whichever path …
… the estimated aggregate annual costs were between $78 and $115 removed: billion. Reportednow: billion, as reported in 2015 dollars. The regulations offered a net benefit of …
… war would be good for the U.S. and easy to removed: win, whilenow: win. 28% said they agreed with Trump's position. (Quinnipiac)
1/ Trump's personal attorney received leaked removed: closed-door witness testimony from within the House Intelligence Committee. removed: Stephen Ryan, anow: The lawyer representing Michael removed: Cohen,now: Cohen contacted the lawyer of removed: David Kramer, a former John McCain removed: staffer,now: staffer after someone from the House Committee told Cohen's lawyer that the former staffer had information about removed: information in the Steele dossier that could help Cohen. The now: information came from closed-door, committee-sensitive testimony. The dossier alleges that Cohen met with Kremlin removed: officials. Kramer's lawyer, Larry Robbins, declined to help Ryan andnow: officials, which Cohen denies. The conversation was reported removed: the conversation to the House Intelligence Committee. Robert Mueller, meanwhile, has requested …
… to cause a global trade war, which Paul Ryan said removed: said he was "extremely worried about." Cohn is expected to leave …
… its nuclear weapons. Trump tweeted: "We will see what happens!" now: Later, Trump attributed the progress to the sanctions from his administration, but warned that he is "prepared to go whichever path is necessary." (New York removed: Times)now: Times / Politico)
2/ Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act on two occasions, the Office of Special Counsel said as it referred its findings to Trump "for appropriate disciplinary action." In her official capacity, Conway endorsed and advocated against political candidates during two television appearances in 2017. The Hatch Act prohibits government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is not affiliated …
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2/ Gary Cohn will resign over Trump's plan to impose large tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, although officials insist there was no single factor behind the departure. Trump's top economic advisor had been working to stop the tariffs that threaten to cause a global trade war, which Paul Ryan said said he was "extremely worried about." Cohn is expected …
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3/ Trump tweets "there is no chaos" in the White House, but there are "some people that I want to change" because he is "always seeking perfection." The tweet comes a week after Trump called Jeff Sessions "disgraceful," Hope Hicks resigned, and Jared Kushner's security clearance was downgraded. (Washington Post / CNBC)
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3/ Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act on two occasions, the Office of Special Counsel said as it referred its findings to Trump "for appropriate disciplinary action." In her official capacity, Conway endorsed and advocated against political candidates during two television appearances in 2017. The Hatch Act prohibits government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is not affiliated …
4/ Trump tweets "there is no chaos" in the White House, but there are "some people that I want to change" because he is "always seeking perfection." The tweet comes a week after Trump called Jeff Sessions "disgraceful," Hope Hicks resigned, and Jared Kushner's security clearance was downgraded. (Washington Post / CNBC)
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4/ Trump believes Gary Cohn will resign if the administration follows through with tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Trump's top economic advisor has been working to stop the tariffs that threaten to cause a global trade war. Yesterday, Paul Ryan said he is "extremely worried about the consequences of a trade war" while urging "the White House to not …
1/ Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act on two occasions, the Office of Special Counsel said as it referred its findings to Trump "for appropriate disciplinary action." In her official capacity, Conway endorsed and advocated against political candidates during two television appearances in 2017. The Hatch Act prohibits government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is not affiliated …
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1/ Trump's personal attorney received leaked closed-door witness testimony from within the House Intelligence Committee. Stephen Ryan, a lawyer representing Michael Cohen, contacted the lawyer of David Kramer, a former John McCain staffer, about information in the Steele dossier that could help Cohen. The dossier alleges that Cohen met with Kremlin officials. Kramer's lawyer, Larry Robbins, declined to help Ryan …
2. now: House Democrats are calling for an ethics investigation into the practice of lawmakers sleeping in their offices. They argue it's an abuse of taxpayer funds. (Politico) 3. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigned after pleading guilty to felony … police bodyguard. Barry agreed to reimburse the city. (The Tennessean) now: 4. West Virginia lawmakers reached a deal intended to end a teachers' strike by raising their pay by 5%. The strike has canceled nine consecutive school days across the state. (CNN)
removed: 3.now: 5. The 2018 congressional midterms begin today in Texas. These are …
Removed: 1/ Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act on two occasions, the Office of Special Counsel said as it referred its findings to Trump "for appropriate disciplinary action." In her official capacity, Conway endorsed and advocated against political candidates during two television appearances in 2017. The Hatch Act prohibits government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is in not …
removed: 3/now: 2/ Trump believes Gary Cohn will resign if removed: hisnow: the administration follows through with tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. …
removed: 5/now: 4/ The ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee wants to … Trump Tower meeting before it occurred is an area that now: the committee needs to explore. Nunberg said he would be willing to removed: testify before the Committee.now: testify. "I would go there, sure." (CNN / The Hill)
removed: 6/now: 5/ Kim Jong-un may be willing to negotiate with the U.S. on abandoning its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees, according now: to South Korean president Moon Jae-in. North Korea would suspend all … progress. It's the first time North Korea has indicated that removed: itsnow: it's willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons. Trump tweeted: "We …
removed: 7/now: 6/ The Trump administration will allow hunters to import elephant trophies on a "case-by-case" basis, breaking removed: the Trump's now: earlier pledge to maintain the Obama-era protections. The Fish and Wildlife Service issued a memorandum last removed: week, which saidnow: week withdrawing its 2007 Endangered Species Act findings for elephants from Zimbabwe and Zambia, saying that "the findings are no longer effective for making individual permit …
… government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is removed: in not affiliated with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. (The …
… meeting before it occurred is an area that needs to removed: explore.now: be explored. Nunberg said he would be willing to testify before the …
… progress. It's the first time North Korea has indicated that removed: itsnow: it's willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons. Trump tweeted: "We …
… government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is removed: in not affiliated with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. (The …
… not provide the testimony or documents requested and that he removed: was refuses to cooperate with the subpoena because he believes investigators will make him testify against his mentor Roger Stone. Nunberg now: then went on MSNBC and said he thought Trump "may have …
… "I definitely think he doesn't know that for sure, because removed: he’snow: he's incorrect. He hasn't worked at the White House, so I …
… that's not relevant. The person she works for has a removed: 30 percentnow: 30% approval rating, okay?" (Mediaite)
Following the NY1 appearance, Nunberg went back removed: onnow: to MSNBC, this time with Ari Melber, to say: "Sarah should …
… the planned tariffs on steel and aluminum. Canada and Mexico removed: sendnow: export more than 75% of their goods removed: exports to the United States. (Reuters)
5/ now: 12 days before the election, Stormy Daniels threatened to cancel the nondisclosure agreement about her alleged affair with Trump removed: 12 days before the election after Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, missed the deadline to pay … as suspicious and reported it to the Treasury Department. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Wall Street Journal)
… fact that we have family members in the White House," removed: added Chris Christie added. (ABC News / NY Post)
… role in the Qatar blockade are true, said Senator Chris removed: Murphy said,now: Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "The situation …
… grand jury. The former Trump aide said he will not now: provide the removed: provide testimony or documents requested and that he was removed: refusingnow: refuses to cooperate with the subpoena because he believes investigators will … he thought Trump "may have done something" illegal during the removed: election campaign and that it would be "really funny" if he were arrested.now: presidential campaign. Soon after, Nunberg appeared on CNN for a pair of …
Removed: 7/ The Trump Organization ordered a set of Presidential Seal replicas for its golf course tee markers. Under federal law, the seal's use is permitted only for official government business. (ProPublica)
… Mueller's grand jury issued a subpoena requesting all communications involving removed: Trump and hisnow: Trump's associates, including Carter Page, Corey Lewandowski, Hope Hicks, Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, Roger Stone, Steve Bannon, Keith Schiller, now: Michael Cohen, and removed: Michael Cohen.now: Sam Nunberg. Investigators are asking for emails, texts, working papers, telephone records, …
… aide said he will not the provide testimony or documents removed: requested,now: requested and that he was removed: planningnow: refusing to removed: go on Bloomberg TV and tear upnow: cooperate with the removed: subpoena. Instead,now: subpoena because he believes investigators will make him testify against his mentor Roger Stone. Nunberg went on MSNBC and said he thought Trump "may … that it would be "really funny" if he were arrested. now: Soon after, Nunberg appeared on CNN for a pair of interviews where he challenged Mueller to arrest him, saying "I'm not cooperating. Arrest me." He added that Mueller has "something" on Trump. "Perhaps I'm wrong, but he did something." (Washington Post / NBC News / removed: New York Times)now: CNN)
Removed: Sam Nunberg will not plan to comply with a subpoena to appear in front of Mueller's grand jury. The former Trump aide said he will not the provide testimony or documents requested. He is planning to go on Bloomberg TV and tear up the subpoena. (Washington Post)
Former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Mitch McConnell "watered down" a warning about Russia's attempts to interfere in the 2016 election. McDonough defended the Obama administration's response to foreign meddling in the campaign. (NBC News)
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Sam Nunberg will not plan to comply with a subpoena to appear in front of Mueller's grand jury. The former Trump aide said he will not the provide testimony or documents requested. He is planning to go on Bloomberg TV and tear up the subpoena. (Washington Post)
removed: 4/ 12 days before the election, Stormy Daniels threatened to cancel the nondisclosure agreement about her alleged affair with removed: Trump,now: Trump 12 days before the election after Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, missed the deadline to pay her $130,000. The payment arrived removed: tennow: 10 days removed: later.now: later on October 27th, 2016 – 13 days after the initial deadline – because First Republic Bank flagged the transaction as suspicious and reported it to the Treasury Department. (Washington Post) now: / Wall Street Journal)
3. now: Canada and Mexico pushed back against Trump's suggestion that tariffs could be waived if they signed a new and "fair" NAFTA deal, threatening to retaliate unless they are exempted from the planned tariffs on steel and aluminum. Canada and Mexico send more than 75% of their goods exports to the United States. (Reuters) 4. Jared Kushner has "got to go" if reports about his role in the Qatar blockade are true, said Senator Chris removed: Murphy,now: Murphy said, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "The situation … we have family members in the White House," added Chris removed: Christie.now: Christie added. (ABC News / NY Post)
… texts, working papers, telephone records, and more from November 1st, removed: 2015now: 2015, to now: the present. (NBC News / Axios)
… asked Trump not to hire Mitt Romney as secretary of removed: State, insteadnow: state. Instead Russia advised Trump to pick someone who would ease sanctions …
4/ now: 12 days before the election, Stormy Daniels threatened to cancel the nondisclosure agreement about her alleged affair with removed: Trump 12 days before the electionnow: Trump, after Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, missed the deadline to pay her $130,000. The payment arrived removed: 10now: ten days removed: later on October 27th, 2016 – 13 days after the initial deadline – because First Republic Bank flagged the transaction as suspicious and reported it to the Treasury Department.now: later. (Washington Post) removed: / Wall Street Journal)
… Trump praised President Xi's consolidation of power in China and removed: saidnow: joked that he wouldn't mind doing the same for himself. "He's …
… said he is "extremely worried" about the tariffs. Trump replied, removed: "we'renow: "We're not backing down." (Reuters / CNBC)
3. removed: Canada and Mexico pushed back against Trump's suggestion that tariffs could be waived if they signed a new and "fair" NAFTA deal, threatening to retaliate unless they are exempted from the planned tariffs on steel and aluminum. Canada and Mexico send more than 75% of their goods exports to the United States. (Reuters) 4. Jared Kushner has "got to go" if reports about his role in the Qatar blockade now: are true, now: said Senator Chris removed: Murphy said,now: Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "The situation … fact that we have family members in the White House," now: added Chris removed: Christie added.now: Christie. (ABC News / NY Post)
… missed the deadline to pay her $130,000. The payment arrived removed: tennow: 10 days removed: later.now: later on October 27th, 2016 – 13 days after the initial deadline – because First Republic Bank flagged the transaction as suspicious and reported it to the Treasury Department. (Washington Post) now: / Wall Street Journal)
… Trump praised President Xi's consolidation of power in China and removed: jokednow: said that he wouldn't mind doing the same for himself. "He's …
3. now: Canada and Mexico pushed back against Trump's suggestion that tariffs could be waived if they signed a new and "fair" NAFTA deal, threatening to retaliate unless they are exempted from the planned tariffs on steel and aluminum. Canada and Mexico send more than 75% of their goods exports to the United States. (Reuters) 4. Jared Kushner has "got to go" if reports about his …
… Georgia House and Senate had previously approved the tax break. now: The Atlanta-based airline said only 13 passengers have ever bought tickets with the NRA discount. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / USA Today)
… million sales tax exemption on jet fuel in retaliation for removed: Delta'snow: Delta ending its NRA member discount. The Georgia House and Senate …
… born out of his frustration with an internal process that removed: has failed tonow: didn't provide him with consensus advice from his team. As one …
… tweeting that "trade wars are good, and easy to win." now: According to two officials, however, Trump's decision was born out of his frustration with an internal process that has failed to provide him with consensus advice from his team. As one official familiar with Trump's state of mind said: the president became "unglued." Investors are concerned that the tariffs could invite removed: China and other major U.S. removed: tradingnow: trade partners to retaliate. Paul Ryan and Trump's economic advisors asked the president to reconsider the tariffs in order to avoid "unintended consequences." removed: (CNN)now: (CNN / NBC News)
… politician spent six years building leverage and connections in order now: to influence the NRA and gain access removed: intonow: to American politics. Alexander Torshin, a Putin ally, also claimed that …
… million sales tax exemption on jet fuel in retaliation for now: Delta's ending removed: theirnow: its NRA member discount. The Georgia House and Senate had previously …
… large cache of internal documents from a Russian troll farm now: were leaked and removed: were put up for auction on now: a Russian "information exchange" in February 2017. The auction received no bids for the removed: documents from the Internet Research Agency now: documents, which promised removed: of "working data from the department focused on the United States." …
… partners to retaliate. Paul Ryan and Trump's economic advisors asked removed: himnow: the president to reconsider the tariffs in order to avoid "unintended consequences." …
… intention to impose tariffs on steel imports, his friend and removed: one-timenow: former adviser Carl Icahn sold almost 1 million shares of Manitowoc …
… 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City. The deal fell removed: throughnow: through, and a month later Kushner supported Saudi Arabia and the …
1. The possibility of oil and gas exploration in removed: Bearnow: Bears Ears National Monument removed: werenow: in Utah was central to the Interior removed: Departmentnow: Department's shrinking the monument by 85%, according to internal documents. now: Utah's senator Orrin Hatch asked a senior Interior Department official to consider … Zinke started his review of national monuments. Bears Ears was removed: reduced was subsequently reduced to conform to a map Hatch had provided. …
… Rick Gates canceled a planned trip after an online commenter removed: who invoked the Russian mafia. Gates told a federal court that …
4. Trump's pick for the Sentencing Commission has publicly called removed: to abolishnow: for the commission now: to be abolished and has a history of making racially charged remarks about …
… gun legislation and instead turn to a banking bill next removed: week instead,now: week, reflecting the reality that negotiators have not settled on legislation …
… Senate Intelligence Committee and a Russian-connected lawyer. The text messages now: between Senator Mark Warner and Adam Waldman, a Washington lawyer with …
1/ Putin warned that Russia has developed nuclear weapons that can't be intercepted by missile-defense systems and that they're planning to add nuclear-powered cruise missiles to their arsenal, which would allow them to strike any target on the globe. Putin added that Russia would consider any nuclear attack against itself or any of its allies an attack on Russia, warning …
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1/ The White House is preparing to replace H.R. McMaster as national security adviser as early as next month. The move, orchestrated by John Kelly and Defense Secretary James Mattis, comes after months of strained relations between Trump and McMaster. (NBC News)
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2/ Jared Kushner's family real estate business received a total of $509 million in loans from two lenders shortly after White House meetings. Chief executives from Apollo Global Management and Citigroup had multiple meetings with Kushner at the White House and, following those meetings, Kushner Companies received $184 million in loans from Apollo – triple Apollo's average loan size – …
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2/ Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee were behind the leak of text messages between the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee and a Russian-connected lawyer. The text messages Senator Mark Warner and Adam Waldman, a Washington lawyer with Russian connections, were leaked to Fox News. They show that the senator tried to arrange a meeting with Christopher Steele, …
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A New York regulator asked Deutsche Bank AG and two other banks to provide information about their relationships with Jared Kushner, his family, and Kushner Companies. All three banks are chartered in New York, placing them under the regulatory eye of the state's Department of Financial Services. (Bloomberg)
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3/ Putin warned that Russia has developed nuclear weapons that can't be intercepted by missile-defense systems and that they're planning to add nuclear-powered cruise missiles to their arsenal, which would allow them to strike any target on the globe. Putin added that Russia would consider any nuclear attack against itself or any of its allies an attack on Russia, warning …
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3/ Robert Mueller's team is looking into Trump's attempts to fire Jeff Sessions last July, in order to determine whether those alleged efforts to oust Sessions were part of a larger pattern of attempted obstruction of justice by Trump and the administration. Mueller wants to know if Trump attempted to remove Sessions in order to install a loyal attorney general …
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A New York regulator asked Deutsche Bank AG and two other banks to provide information about their relationships with Jared Kushner, his family, and Kushner Companies. All three banks are chartered in New York, placing them under the regulatory eye of the state's Department of Financial Services. (Bloomberg)
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4/ The White House is reportedly "furious" over the stories about excessive spending at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Aides have been trying to manage the negative publicity, which includes Ben Carson spending $31,000 to replace a dining room set and demoting an administrative officer for refusing the spend more than the $5,000 legal limit on office decorations. …
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5/ Robert Mueller's team is looking into Trump's attempts to fire Jeff Sessions last July, in order to determine whether those alleged efforts to oust Sessions were part of a larger pattern of attempted obstruction of justice by Trump and the administration. Mueller wants to know if Trump attempted to remove Sessions in order to install a loyal attorney general …
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> UPDATE: > > Ben Carson wants the order for a $31,000 dining set canceled. "I was as surprised as anyone to find out that a $31,000 dining set had been ordered," Carson said in the statement. "I have requested that the order be canceled. We will find another solution for the furniture replacement." (CNN)
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6/ The White House is reportedly "furious" over the stories about excessive spending at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Aides have been trying to manage the negative publicity, which includes Ben Carson spending $31,000 to replace a dining room set and demoting an administrative officer for refusing the spend more than the $5,000 legal limit on office decorations. …
4. now: The Dow closed 420 points lower after Trump said the U.S. will implement tariffs on steel and aluminum imports next week. Before the announcement, the Dow was up more than 150 points. (CNBC) 5. Melania Trump was granted a green card in 2001 under … the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. (Washington Post / Axios) now: 6. Somebody forged a nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize – twice. While identities of the candidates are kept secret, the committee announced that it had uncovered what appeared to be a forged nomination of Trump for the prize. A forged nomination of Trump was also submitted last year. (New York Times)
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5. Somebody forged a nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize – twice. While identities of the candidates are kept secret, the committee announced that it had uncovered what appeared to be a forged nomination of Trump for the prize. A forged nomination of Trump was also submitted last year. (New York Times)
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7. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin blocked UCLA from releasing a video of him being heckled by students during a lecture and moderated discussion. The official video footage has not been posted because Mnuchin revoked his consent for it to be released. (New York Times)
removed: 6.now: 8. John Kelly joked (?) that his job at the White …
… and that they're planning to add nuclear-powered cruise missiles to removed: itsnow: their arsenal, which would allow them to strike any target on …
2/ Jared Kushner's family real estate business received now: a total of $509 million removed: dollars in loans now: from two lenders shortly after White House meetings. Chief executives from Apollo Global …
now: A New York regulator asked Deutsche Bank AG and two other …
… is looking into Trump's attempts to fire Jeff Sessions last removed: July andnow: July, in order to determine whether those alleged efforts to oust Sessions were part … coordination between Trump associates and Russia during the 2016 presidential removed: election. (Washington Post)now: election campaign. (New York Times)
… of forgoing due process in order to confiscate guns from removed: thosenow: people who are deemed to be dangerous. "I like taking the … court would have taken a long time," Trump said during now: a bipartisan meeting on community and school safety, interrupting Mike Pence. …
… Department met for dinner on the same day Trump called removed: hisnow: one of them, attorney general Jeff removed: Sessionsnow: Sessions, "disgraceful." Solicitor General Noel Francisco said the dinner was "in … as pushback or an act of solidarity against the president." now: Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein was the third member of the party. (Axios)
5. Somebody forged removed: thenow: a nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize – twice. … nomination of Trump for the prize. A forged nomination of removed: Tump for the prizenow: Trump was also submitted last year. (New York Times) removed: 6. John Kelly joked (?) that his job at the White House is a punishment from God. Speaking at an event in Washington honoring former leaders of the Department of Homeland Security, Kelly said he didn't want to leave his job running the department, adding, "but I did something wrong and God punished me, I guess." (ABC News)
… told the House Intelligence Committee that she sometimes has to removed: liesnow: lie for Trump. After an extended conversation with her lawyers, however, …
Removed: 5/ Robert Mueller's investigators have been asking witnesses about Trump's business activities in Russia prior to the 2016 campaign. Mueller's team has been asking about the timing of Trump's decision to run, any potentially compromising information the Russians may have, and why a deal for a Trump Tower in Moscow fell through. (CNN)
Removed: A judge in Washington, D.C., set a September 17th trial date for Paul Manafort, putting the former Trump campaign chairman on trial at the height of midterm election season. (Politico)
1/ ICE arrested more than 150 suspected undocumented immigrants in the Bay Area, two days after Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf publicly warned of imminent ICE raids in Northern California. ICE Deputy Director Thomas Homan called Schaaf's decision "reckless" and that "864 criminal aliens and public safety threats remain at large." Schaaf said she didn't regret sharing the information, calling it …
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1/ Hope Hicks will resign as White House communications director. Hicks, one of Trump's longest-serving advisers, had been considering leaving for several months. Her resignation came a day after she testified for more than eight hours before the House Intelligence Committee. She declined to answer many questions during her appearance. (New York Times / Bloomberg / Politico)
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After a U.S. judge rejected an attempt by California to stop Trump from building a border wall, Trump "decided" that the California wall will not be built until the entire southern wall is approved. "I have decided that sections of the Wall that California wants built NOW will not be built until the whole Wall is approved," Trump tweeted. It …
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2/ Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee that she sometimes has to lies for Trump. After an extended conversation with her lawyers, however, the White House communications director insisted that she has never lied about matters related to Russian interference or possible collusion with Trump associates. (New York Times)
3/ Robert Mueller's investigators have been asking witnesses about Trump's business activities in Russia prior to the 2016 campaign. Mueller's team has been asking about the timing of Trump's decision to run, any potentially compromising information the Russians may have, and why a deal for a Trump Tower in Moscow fell through. (CNN)
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4/ ICE arrested more than 150 suspected undocumented immigrants in the Bay Area, two days after Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf publicly warned of imminent ICE raids in Northern California. ICE Deputy Director Thomas Homan called Schaaf's decision "reckless" and that "864 criminal aliens and public safety threats remain at large." Schaaf said she didn't regret sharing the information, calling it …
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A judge in Washington, D.C., set a September 17th trial date for Paul Manafort, putting the former Trump campaign chairman on trial at the height of midterm election season. (Politico)
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After a U.S. judge rejected an attempt by California to stop Trump from building a border wall, Trump "decided" that the California wall will not be built until the entire southern wall is approved. "I have decided that sections of the Wall that California wants built NOW will not be built until the whole Wall is approved," Trump tweeted. It …
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4/ Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee that she sometimes has to lies for Trump. After an extended conversation with her lawyers, however, the White House communications director insisted that she has never lied about matters related to Russian interference or possible collusion with Trump associates. (New York Times)
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{% twitter https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/968825596133478400 %} 5/ Robert Mueller's investigators have been asking witnesses about Trump's business activities in Russia prior to the 2016 campaign. Mueller's team has been asking about the timing of Trump's decision to run, any potentially compromising information the Russians may have, and why a deal for a Trump Tower in Moscow fell through. (CNN) A judge in …
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… was unclear what Trump meant about parts of the wall removed: "Californianow: "that California wants built." (Reuters)
… the FBI properly handled FISA applications to monitor members of removed: hisnow: Trump's transition team. (CNN / The Hill)
A judge in Washington, removed: D.C.now: D.C., set a September 17th trial date for Paul Manafort, putting the former Trump campaign chairman on trial at now: the height of midterm election season. (Politico)
… Intelligence Committee that she sometimes has to lies for Trump. removed: Thenow: After an extended conversation with her lawyers, however, the White House communications director removed: insisted, however,now: insisted that she has never lied about matters related to Russian interference or possible collusion with Trump removed: associates after an extended conversation with her lawyers.now: associates. (New York Times)
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6/ United Nations investigators accused North Korea of supplying Syrian with materials used in the production of chemical weapons. North Korean missile technicians have also been spotted working at known chemical weapons and missile facilities inside Syria. (New York Times)
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6/ United Nations investigators accused North Korea of supplying Syria with materials used in the production of chemical weapons. North Korean missile technicians have also been spotted working at known chemical weapons and missile facilities inside Syria. (New York Times) poll/ 83% of Americans are in favor of continuing DACA. The program has support from 94% of Democrats, 83% of …
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2. The NRA asked Trump not to raise the age limit for buying firearms. Instead, the NRA asked Trump to pursue school safety programs, which the White House plans to unveil on Thursday. (CNN)
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2. Reigning NBA champs the Golden State Warriors traded a White House visit for a trip to the Museum of African-American History with a group of students.💛💙 (CNN) 3. The NRA asked Trump not to raise the age limit for buying firearms. Instead, the NRA asked Trump to pursue school safety programs, which the White House plans to unveil on …
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… Officials in the White House were concerned that Kushner was removed: “naivenow: "naive and being removed: tricked”now: tricked" in conversations with foreign officials. (Washington Post)
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9/ Russian operatives "compromised" election systems now: in seven states prior to 2016 election, from hacking state websites … were told the Russian government was behind it. (NBC News) removed: What they've been telling us: A short timeline of Russian hacking.
… has not received orders from Trump to stop Russian hacking removed: operations targeting U.S. elections. US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers …
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4. Melania Trump parted ways with her senior adviser and friend, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, after news surfaced that Wolkoff's firm had received $26 million to plan Trump's inauguration and surrounding events in January 2017. Wolkoff was terminated last week because the Trumps were unhappy with the news reports about the contract. (New York Times)
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4. The Justice Department is investigating allegations from the House Republican memo that a FISA court was misled by prosecutors and FBI agents when applying for warrants to surveil a Trump campaign adviser with ties to Moscow. (Politico)
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5. The lieutenant governor in Georgia threatened to kill a tax cut for Delta after the airline eliminated its discount for NRA members. In a tweet, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle added: "Corporations cannot attack conservatives and expect us not to fight back." (USA Today / New York Times)
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5. Melania Trump parted ways with her senior adviser and friend, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, after news surfaced that Wolkoff's firm had received $26 million to plan Trump's inauguration and surrounding events in January 2017. Wolkoff was terminated last week because the Trumps were unhappy with the news reports about the contract. (New York Times)
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6. Obama: "We didn't have a scandal that embarrassed us. I know that seems like a low bar." (Reason)
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6. The lieutenant governor in Georgia threatened to kill a tax cut for Delta after the airline eliminated its discount for NRA members. In a tweet, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle added: "Corporations cannot attack conservatives and expect us not to fight back." (USA Today / New York Times) 7. Obama: "We didn't have a scandal that embarrassed us. I know …
1/ Robert Mueller moved to dismiss 22 tax and bank fraud charges against Rick Gates, a former Trump campaign official. Gates pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy against the U.S. and lying to federal investigators. As part of his plea, Gates agreed to cooperate with Mueller's probe regarding "any and all matters" deemed relevant to his investigation. (Washington Post / …
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1/ Jared Kushner's security clearance was downgraded from "Interim Top Secret" to "Interim Secret." The Interim Top Secret clearance, which Kushner has been operating under for about a year, allowed him to attend classified briefings and read the President's Daily Brief, among other things. (Politico / Reuters / Axios)
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2/ Trump tapped Brad Parscale to manage his 2020 presidential re-election campaign. Parscale was the digital director for Trump's 2016 campaign. Trump filed a letter of intent to run for re-election with the FEC on January 20th, 2017 – the day he took office. (CNBC / Reuters)
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2/ Robert Mueller moved to dismiss 22 tax and bank fraud charges against Rick Gates, a former Trump campaign official. Gates pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy against the U.S. and lying to federal investigators. As part of his plea, Gates agreed to cooperate with Mueller's probe regarding "any and all matters" deemed relevant to his investigation. (Washington Post / …
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3/ Hope Hicks appeared at a closed-door session of the House Intelligence Committee today for an interview about Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Hicks is one of Trump's closest confidants and advisers. She was originally expected to appear before the committee in January, but her interview was cancelled due to concerns about the scope of questioning and conflicts …
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3/ Trump tapped Brad Parscale to manage his 2020 presidential re-election campaign. Parscale was the digital director for Trump's 2016 campaign. Trump filed a letter of intent to run for re-election with the FEC on January 20th, 2017 – the day he took office. (CNBC / Reuters)
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4/ A former officer at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development was demoted and replaced with a Trump appointee after she refused to illegally fund an expensive redecoration of Ben Carson's office. Helen Foster said she was told "$5,000 will not even buy a decent chair" after she reminded her superiors that $5,000 was the legal limit for …
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4/ Hope Hicks refused to answer questions under instructions from the White House during a closed-door House Intelligence Committee session today on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. "We got Bannoned," a member of the House intelligence committee said, in reference Steve Bannon's earlier refusal to answer committee questions. The White House communications director is one of Trump's closest …
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5/ The Supreme Court ruled that immigrants facing deportation are not entitled to periodic bond hearings. The 5-3 decision reversed a Ninth Circuit ruling that immigrant detainees and asylum seekers can't be detained indefinitely must be given a bond hearing every six months and that detention beyond the initial six-month period is permitted only if the government proved that further …
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5/ A Department of Housing and Urban Development offer was demoted and replaced after she refused to illegally fund a redecoration of Ben Carson's office. Helen Foster said she was told "$5,000 will not even buy a decent chair" after she reminded her superiors that $5,000 was the legal limit for improvements to Ben Carson's suite in Washington. (The Guardian)
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6/ Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation in both chambers of Congress to reverse the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules. Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can strike down new rules with a simple majority vote. The bill currently has 50 supporters in the Senate, putting it one vote shy of the 51 needed to ensure passage. Even if the measure …
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6/ The Supreme Court ruled that immigrants facing deportation are not entitled to periodic bond hearings. The 5-3 decision reversed a Ninth Circuit ruling that immigrant detainees and asylum seekers can't be detained indefinitely must be given a bond hearing every six months and that detention beyond the initial six-month period is permitted only if the government proved that further …
4. Melania Trump parted now: ways with now: her senior adviser and removed: longtime friendnow: friend, Stephanie Winston removed: Wolkoffnow: Wolkoff, after news removed: brokenow: surfaced that Wolkoff's firm had removed: been given anow: received $26 million removed: contract to plan Trump's removed: inauguration. The contractnow: inauguration and surrounding events in January 2017. Wolkoff was terminated last week because the Trumps were unhappy with …
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1/ Trump tapped Brad Parscale to manage his 2020 presidential re-election campaign. Parscale was the digital director for Trump's the 2016 campaign. Trump filed a letter of intent to run for re-election with the FEC on January 20th, 2017 – the day he took office. (CNBC / Reuters)
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1/ Robert Mueller moved to dismiss 22 tax and bank fraud charges against Rick Gates, a former Trump campaign official. Gates pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy against the U.S. and lying to federal investigators. As part of his plea, Gates agreed to cooperate with Mueller's probe regarding "any and all matters" deemed relevant to his investigation. (Washington Post / …
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2/ Hope Hicks appeared at a closed-door session of the House Intelligence Committee today for an interview about Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Hicks is one of Trump's closest confidants and advisers. She was originally expected to appear before the committee in January, but her interview was cancelled due to concerns about the scope of questioning and conflicts …
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2/ Trump tapped Brad Parscale to manage his 2020 presidential re-election campaign. Parscale was the digital director for Trump's the 2016 campaign. Trump filed a letter of intent to run for re-election with the FCC on January 20th, 2017 – the day he took office. (CNBC / Reuters)
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3/ Melania Trump parted with adviser and longtime friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff after news broke that Wolkoff's firm had been given a $26 million contract to plan Trump's inauguration. The contract was terminated last week because the Trumps were unhappy with the news reports about the contract. (New York Times)
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3/ Hope Hicks appeared at a closed-door session of the House Intelligence Committee today for an interview about Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Hicks is one of Trump's closest confidants and advisers. She was originally expected to appear before the committee in January, but her interview was cancelled due to concerns about the scope of questioning and conflicts …
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5/ The NSA director told lawmakers that he has not received orders from Trump to stop Russian hacking operations targeting U.S. elections. US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told the Senate Armed Services Committee: "I haven't been granted any additional authorities," adding, "I need a policy decision that indicates there is specific direction to [disrupt Russian election hacking]. The …
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5/ The Supreme Court ruled that immigrants facing deportation are not entitled to periodic bond hearings. The 5-3 decision reversed a Ninth Circuit ruling that immigrant detainees and asylum seekers can't be detained indefinitely must be given a bond hearing every six months and that detention beyond the initial six-month period is permitted only if the government proved that further …
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poll/ 58% of Americans don't think Trump is taking the Russia investigation seriously enough, and 60% say they are not confident Trump is doing enough to prevent foreign countries from influencing future American elections. Meanwhile, 55% believe Trump attempted to interfere with the Russia investigation, up from 51% in January. (CNN)
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6/ Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation in both chambers of Congress to reverse the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules. Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can strike down new rules with a simple majority vote. The bill currently has 50 supporters in the Senate, putting it one vote shy of the 51 needed to ensure passage. Even if the measure …
… Armed Services Committee: "I haven't been granted any additional authorities," removed: addingnow: adding, "I need a policy decision that indicates there is specific …
… enough to prevent foreign countries from influencing future American elections. removed: 55%, meanwhile,now: Meanwhile, 55% believe Trump attempted to interfere with the Russia investigation, up …
… "Don't worry about the NRA. They're on our side." (The removed: Hill)now: Hill / NBC News)
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7/ Trump's personal pilot is in the running to become the next leader of the Federal Aviation Administration. John Dunkin flew Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign, and is now on the shortlist to head the FAA, which sets civil aviation policies and regulations for the entire country. (Washington Post)
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7/ The White House declined to say if any interim security clearances have been revoked. In a memo earlier this month, John Kelly directed aides to "discontinue" interim security clearances for individuals whose security clearance applications have been pending since June 1 or earlier. Jared Kushner has been unable to obtain a permanent security clearance. (CNN / Politico)
… court judge's ruling requiring the administration to resume renewals of now: protected status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. In September, Trump …
… a planned White House visit by President Enrique Peña Nieto. removed: After anow: A contentious phone call now: between the two presidents led to an impasse over the promised border removed: wall,now: wall, which Mexico considers offensive and has no intention of paying …
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… obtained for their lobbying and consulting work related to Ukraine. removed: Gates could offer incriminating information against Manafort or other members of the Trump campaign in exchange for a lighter punishment. (New York Times / Politico / Washington Post / ABC …
… a letter Gates gave to family and close friends. Gates' removed: plea indicates he plans to admitnow: admitted to taking part in a conspiracy to hide tens of …
… the "largest-ever set of new sanctions on the North Korean removed: regime," whichnow: regime." They are intended to increase pressure on Kim Jong Un's nuclear …
… the money to arm and train up to a million removed: teachers with guns.now: teachers. Trump said arming teachers would be a "great deterrent" to …
… woman he was having an extramarital affair with, and then removed: threateningnow: threatened to blackmail her by publishing it if she revealed their relationship. Missouri removed: holdsnow: is holding one of the most competitive Senate races in the removed: countrynow: country, between the Democrat incumbent, Claire McCaskill, and her GOP opponent, …
3/ Melania Trump's parents may have relied on "chain migration" – the same process that Trump has publicly called on Congress to end. Melania's parents are lawful permanent residents of the United States and are reportedly close to obtaining their citizenship. (Washington Post)
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3/ Robert Mueller filed additional criminal charges against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates. The 32-count indictment adds new tax and bank fraud changes to the one filed on October 27th, which charged the two with failing to disclose their political consulting work in Ukraine and laundering millions of dollars. (Washington Post / Bloomberg / Associated Press) Michael Flynn will not …
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4. Trump is considering pulling Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from California as punishment for what he claimed was a "lousy management job" in patrolling illegal immigration. (CNN)
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4. Melania Trump's parents may have relied on "chain migration" – the same process that Trump has publicly called on Congress to end. Melania's parents are lawful permanent residents of the United States and are reportedly close to obtaining their citizenship. (Washington Post) 5. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner drank chocolate milk to demonstrate his commitment to diversity. The Republican governor …
… for McMaster." This is not the first time that speculation now: has been floated over the future of McMaster's role in the Trump removed: administration has been floated.now: administration. (CNN)
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1. A Republican removed: Congresswomannow: congresswoman claimed that "so many" people who commit mass murders "end …
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… of family." Wayne LaPierre, CEO and vice president of the removed: NPR,now: NRA, accused Democrats of "exploit[ing] tragedy for political gain," blamed "rogue" …
5. now: Former Trump political adviser Sam Nunberg will be interviewed by Robert Mueller's investigators Thursday. Mueller’s office has informed him that he’s not a target of the probe and won’t be prosecuted unless he’s found to have lied to investigators (Bloomberg) 6. The Republican National Committee is paying Trump's former bodyguard $15,000 …
3/ Alex van der Zwaan pleads guilty in Robert Mueller's probe. The son-in-law of a Russia-based billionaire admitted to lying to investigators about his communications with Rick Gates, the former Trump campaign aide. Van der Zwaan also admitted that he deleted records of emails that prosecutors had requested. It's the fourth guilty plea Mueller has secured, but van der Zwaan …
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3/ Mueller is investigating whether Paul Manafort promised a Chicago banker a job in the Trump White House in return for $16 million in home loans. Manafort received three separate loans in December 2016 and January 2017 from Federal Savings Bank for homes in New York City and the Hamptons. (NBC News)
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4/ Mueller's decision to charge van der Zwaan puts additional pressure on Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, both of whom worked with van der Zwaan on a report supporting the legitimacy of the criminal prosecution of a former Ukrainian prime minister. Prosecutors have also accused Manafort and Gates of laundering millions of dollars and concealing their lobbying efforts in Ukraine. …
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4/ Mueller filed new charges against former Trump aides Paul Manafort and Rick Gates. The sealed, single-page document does not shed light on the charges, but the new charges signal that Mueller may have filed a superseding indictment that replaces the one from October last year. (The Guardian / Politico)
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5/ The White House has given David Shulkin permission to purge "subversion" at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The cabinet head said that those who have defied his authority "won’t be working in my operation" and "those who crossed the line in the past are going to have to be accountable for those decisions." The move comes after a recent …
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5/ Alex van der Zwaan pleads guilty in Robert Mueller's probe. The son-in-law of a Russia-based billionaire admitted to lying to investigators about his communications with Rick Gates, the former Trump campaign aide. Van der Zwaan also admitted that he deleted records of emails that prosecutors had requested. It's the fourth guilty plea Mueller has secured, but van der Zwaan …
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6/ Democrats flipped a Kentucky state legislature seat in a district that Trump won by 49 points in 2016. Linda Belcher won the special election in Kentucky's House District 49 by a 68-32 margin. Trump carried the district by a 72-23 margin in 2016, which also went 66-33 for Mitt Romney in 2012. (Vox)
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Mueller's decision to charge van der Zwaan puts additional pressure on Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, both of whom worked with van der Zwaan on a report supporting the legitimacy of the criminal prosecution of a former Ukrainian prime minister. Prosecutors have also accused Manafort and Gates of laundering millions of dollars and concealing their lobbying efforts in Ukraine. (Bloomberg)
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… voters say they have not noticed an increase in their removed: paychecknow: paychecks under the new tax law. 25% say they have. (Politico)
4/ The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Trump's decision to end transgender military service "was unexpected" and that he was "not consulted." Less than 24 hours after Trump tweeted that "after consultation with my Generals and military experts" he was ending transgender service in the military, Gen. Joseph Dunford, the highest-ranking military general, emailed the generals of …
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4/ Trump recommended that Jeff Sessions declare so-called bump stocks illegal. Bump stocks are a device that enable semi-automatic rifles capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute. Trump's directive does not address restrictions on the purchase of AR-15-style rifles, like the one used in the Florida school shooting last week that killed 17 people. The gunman who killed 58 …
5/ The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Trump's decision to end transgender military service "was unexpected" and that he was "not consulted." Less than 24 hours after Trump tweeted that "after consultation with my Generals and military experts" he was ending transgender service in the military, Gen. Joseph Dunford, the highest-ranking military general, emailed the generals of …
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5/ More than twice as many women are running for Congress in 2018 compared to 2016. At latest count, 431 women were running for or were likely to run for the House nationwide — 339 Democrats and 92 Republicans. At this point in 2016, there were fewer than half that: 212. Likewise, 50 women are running for or likely to …
6/ The Trump administration proposed regulations that would allow health insurers to sell so-called "short-term" policies that could last up to 12 months. The plans don't have to meet the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections, or offer a comprehensive benefit package. The proposal would reverse an Obama administration decision to limit the duration of short-term health plans to no more …
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6/ More than twice as many women are running for Congress in 2018 compared to 2016. At latest count, 431 women were running for or were likely to run for the House nationwide — 339 Democrats and 92 Republicans. At this point in 2016, there were fewer than half that: 212. Likewise, 50 women are running for or likely to …
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7/ Trump recommended that Jeff Sessions declare so-called bump stocks illegal. Bump stocks are a device that enable semi-automatic rifles capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute. Trump's directive does not address restrictions on the purchase of AR-15-style rifles, like the one used in the Florida school shooting last week that killed 17 people. The gunman who killed 58 …
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7/ The Trump administration proposed regulations that would allow health insurers to sell so-called "short-term" policies that could last up to 12 months. The plans don't have to meet the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections, or offer a comprehensive benefit package. The proposal would reverse an Obama administration decision to limit the duration of short-term health plans to no more …
5. now: A Texas couple is suing the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops alleging that weren't allowed to foster a refugee child because they don't "mirror the Holy Family." (Dallas News) 6. A dating site for Trump supporters featured a man who …
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… Trump's infrastructure plan no longer includes the requirement that energy removed: company'snow: companies use American-made steel to build their pipelines. (CNBC)
2/ Trump endorsed Mitt Romney's run for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah. Romney accepted the endorsement despite his frequent criticism of Trump and his policies. (Reuters / ABC News)
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2/ Trump endorsed Mitt Romney's run for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah. Romney accepted the endorsement 45-minutes later despite his frequent criticism of Trump and his policies. During the 2016 campaign, Romney tweeted that he would never have accepted Trump's endorsement for his 2012 presidential bid had the former reality TV star publicly said the offensive things he did …
2. now: Trump's infrastructure plan no longer includes the requirement that energy company's use American-made steel to build their pipelines. (CNBC) 3. Pennsylvania's new congressional district map will give Democrats a better … steps closer to securing a majority in the House. (Politico) now: 4. Fox News is launching a new subscription-based streaming service for Fox super fans. It's called "Fox Nation." The stand-alone subscription service will focus on right-leaning commentary and feature original shows and appearances by right-wing personalities, like Sean Hannity. Fox Nation is expected to launch by the end of the year. (New York Times) 5. A dating site for Trump supporters featured a man who was convicted for having sex with a minor on its homepage. In 1995, Barrett Riddleberger was convicted of videotaping himself having sex with a 15-year-old girl. He was 25. (Gizmodo / CBS News)
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3. Fox News is launching a new subscription-based streaming service for Fox super fans. It's called "Fox Nation." The stand-alone subscription service will focus on right-leaning commentary and feature original shows and appearances by right-wing personalities, like Sean Hannity. Fox Nation is expected to launch by the end of the year. (New York Times)
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6. Trump denied a woman's accusation that he forcibly kissed her when she worked at Trump Tower in 2006. Rachel Crooks is one of the 19 women who have accused Trump of sexual assault. (CNBC)
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5/ Robert Mueller's interest in Jared Kushner has expanded beyond his contacts with Russia and now includes his efforts to secure financing for his company from foreign investors during the presidential transition. Mueller's investigators have been asking about Kushner's conversations during the transition to finance a Kushner Companies-backed New York City office building facing financial troubles. (CNN)
… very important work he has been assigned by the president." now: Kushner requests more information from the intelligence community than any White House employee. (Washington Post)
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… of then-candidate Donald J. Trump ... and disparaging Hillary Clinton." now: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said this "information warfare" didn’t affect the outcome of the presidential election. (CNBC / ABC News / Washington removed: Post)now: Post / New York Times / Bloomberg)
🔗 Read the Internet Research Agency indictment. (Justice Department)
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A California man charged with identity theft pleaded guilty in Mueller's probe. Richard Pinedo is cooperating with prosecutors. (Bloomberg)
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2/ Mueller's investigation into collusion and potential obstruction of justice by Trump and his campaign is expected to continue for months. Trump, meanwhile, tweeted that the Russian indictments are vindication that there was "No collusion!" Rod Rosenstein said during his press conference today that there is "no allegation in this indictment that any American was a knowing participant" in the …
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2/ Rick Gates is close to a plea deal with Robert Mueller. The former Trump campaign adviser has been involved in plea negotiations for about a month, and people familiar with the case say he is poised to cooperate with the investigation. If Gates agrees to a plea deal, he will be the third known cooperator in the special counsel's …
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4/ The FCC is investigating whether its chairman "improperly coordinated with Sinclair" on rule changes that benefited the broadcaster. Ajit Pai is under investigation by the agency's independent watchdog for his role in the FCC's adopting new rules that allowed television broadcasters to increase the number of stations they own. The rules were adopted weeks before Sinclair announced a $3.9 …
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3/ The FCC is investigating whether its chairman "improperly coordinated with Sinclair" on rule changes that benefited the broadcaster. Ajit Pai is under investigation by the agency's independent watchdog for his role in the FCC's adopting new rules that allowed television broadcasters to increase the number of stations they own. The rules were adopted weeks before Sinclair announced a $3.9 …
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The Justice Department wants to prevent AT&T from using Trump's criticism of its merger with Time Warner in its arguments. AT&T intends to argue that politics played a role in government's decision to stop the merger. (Reuters)
2. now: Mitt Romney announced that he is running for the Senate seat being vacated by seven-term GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. During the 2016 campaign, Romney called Trump a "phony" and a "fraud." (NPR) 3. Trump set the record for the longest period of time … press conferences; George W. Bush had held five.(The Daily Beast) now: 4. Jared Kushner filed a new addendum to his personal financial disclosure form last month, revealing previously undisclosed business interests. (Talking Points Memo)
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3. Jared Kushner filed a new addendum to his personal financial disclosure form last month, revealing previously undisclosed business interests. (Talking Points Memo)
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5. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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4. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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6. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
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5. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
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7. 40% of Trump's first Cabinet-level picks have faced ethical or other controversies. Nine out of the 22 people Trump initially picked for Cabinet-level posts have found themselves facing scrutiny over their actions. (Washington Post)
… grand jury indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities now: for violating criminal laws with the intent to interfere "with U.S. elections and political … Research Agency, waged "information warfare" against the U.S. by using now: social media platforms and fictitious American personas removed: and social media platforms for "supporting the presidential campaign of then-candidate Donald J. Trump …
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A California man charged with identity theft pleaded guilty in Mueller's probe. Richard Pinedo is cooperating with prosecutors. (Bloomberg)
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🔗 Read the Internet Research Agency indictment. (Justice Department)
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🔗 Read the Internet Research Agency indictment. (Justice Department)
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2/ Rick Gates is close to a plea deal with Robert Mueller. The former Trump campaign adviser has been involved in plea negotiations for about a month, and people familiar with the case say he is poised to cooperate with the investigation. If Gates agrees to a plea deal, he will be the third known cooperator in the special counsel's …
removed: 2/ Rick Gates is close to a plea deal with Robert Mueller. The former Trump campaign adviser has been involved in plea negotiations for about a month and people familiar with the case say he is poised to cooperate with the investigation. If Gates agrees to a plea deal, he will be the third known cooperator in the special counsel's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (CNN) 3/ The FCC is investigating whether its chairman "improperly coordinated … by the agency's independent watchdog for his role in the removed: FCCnow: FCC's adopting new rules that allowed television broadcasters to increase the number of stations they removed: ownnow: own. The rules were adopted weeks before Sinclair announced a $3.9 billion deal to buy …
Removed: Russia-linked bots are promoting pro-gun messages on Twitter in an attempt to sow discord in the aftermath of the Florida school shooting. (CNN)
… The bill would reduce some federal sentencing rules along with now: implementing reforms removed: fornow: in the federal prison system. (CNN) removed: 2. Mitt Romney announced that he is running for the Senate seat being vacated by seven-term GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. During the 2016 campaign, Romney called Trump a "phony" and a "fraud." (NPR) 3. Trump set the record for the longest time period of time without a formal press conference in the last 50 years. The last time a president went more than a year between press conferences was during the Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. By the end of his first year in office, Obama had held 11 solo press conferences; George W. Bush had held five.(The Daily Beast)
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4. Jared Kushner filed a new addendum to his personal financial disclosure form last month, revealing previously undisclosed business interests. (Talking Points Memo)
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2. Trump set the record for the longest period of time without a formal press conference in the last 50 years. The last time a president went more than a year between press conferences was during Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. By the end of his first year in office, Obama had held 11 solo press conferences; George W. Bush had …
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5. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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3. Jared Kushner filed a new addendum to his personal financial disclosure form last month, revealing previously undisclosed business interests. (Talking Points Memo)
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6. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
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4. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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7. 40% of Trump's first Cabinet-level picks have faced ethical or other controversies. Nine out of the 22 people Trump initially picked for Cabinet-level posts have found themselves facing scrutiny over their actions. (Washington Post)
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5. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
2. now: Mitt Romney announced that he is running for the Senate seat being vacated by seven-term GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. During the 2016 campaign, Romney called Trump a "phony" and a "fraud." (NPR) 3. Trump set the record for the longest time period of … press conferences; George W. Bush had held five.(The Daily Beast) now: 4. Jared Kushner filed a new addendum to his personal financial disclosure form last month, revealing previously undisclosed business interests. (Talking Points Memo)
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3. Jared Kushner filed a new addendum to his personal financial disclosure form last month, revealing previously undisclosed business interests. (Talking Points Memo)
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5. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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4. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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6. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
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5. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
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7. 40% of Trump's first Cabinet-level picks have faced ethical or other controversies. Nine out of the 22 people Trump initially picked for Cabinet-level posts have found themselves facing scrutiny over their actions. (Washington Post)
1. Paul Ryan doesn't think the time is right to wage political battles over the issue of guns in America. "This is one of those moments where we just need to step back and count our blessings," Ryan said, adding: "We need to think less about taking sides and fighting each other politically, and just pulling together." (CNN)
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1. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 16-5 in favor of the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, despite protests from Jeff Sessions that the bill would increase violent crime and hamstring federal law enforcement. The bill would reduce some federal sentencing rules along with reforms for the federal prison system. (CNN) 2. Trump set the record for the longest time period …
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2. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 16-5 in favor of the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, despite protests from Jeff Sessions that the bill would increase violent crime and hamstring federal law enforcement. The bill would reduce some federal sentencing rules along with reforms for the federal prison system. (CNN)
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4. Scott Pruitt's security team recommended he fly first class because somebody yelled at him: "You're f---ing up the environment." (Politico)
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3. Trump set the record for the longest time period of time without a formal press conference in the last 50 years. The last time a president went more than a year between press conferences was during the Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. By the end of his first year in office, Obama had held 11 solo press conferences; George W. …
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5. Steve Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee yesterday that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege on behalf of Trump and declined to answer questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. Lawmakers are considering whether to hold him in contempt. (CNN)
1/ Trump, in a tweet, suggested that students and neighbors should have reported the Florida shooter to authorities, because there were "so many signs" that the shooter "was mentally disturbed." One of Trump's first actions as president was to undo a regulation that would have made it more difficult for people with a known mental illness to buy guns by …
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1/ Trump, in a tweet, suggested that students and neighbors should have reported the Florida shooter to authorities, because there were "so many signs" that the shooter "was mentally disturbed." The FBI was warned in September about a possible school shooting after a YouTube user named Nikolas Cruz – the same name as the shooter who killed 17 people at …
… to resign shortly after Trump fired James Comey in May removed: 2007.now: 2017. Trump berated Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation …
5. now: The Department of Defense has five options for Trump's military parade, ranging from $3 million to as much as $50 million. (NPR) 6. A week after Rob Porter resigned following allegations of domestic …
… and neighbors should have reported the Florida shooter to authorities, removed: sayingnow: because there were "so many signs" that the shooter "was mentally disturbed." now: One of Trump's first actions as president was to undo a regulation that would have made it more difficult for people with a known mental illness to buy guns by requiring their names to be entered into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Nikolas Cruz legally purchased the AR-15. (NBC now: News / ABC News)
6/ removed: Trump will veto anow: The bipartisan immigration removed: deal thatnow: bill failed in the Senate after Trump threatened to veto the deal, which would removed: createnow: have created a pathway to citizenship for nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants and allot $25 billion for border removed: security, according to the White House. While negotiatorsnow: security. Negotiators in both parties reached a tentative agreement yesterday, now: but the measure removed: appears to be several votesnow: fell short of the removed: required 60-vote threshold removed: in the Senate. (CNNnow: needed today. The final vote was 54-45. (Bloomberg / CNN / Politico)
4. now: Trump's 25-cent per gallon gas tax would wipe out 60% of tax cut benefit for individuals. The increased cost of gas at the pump would be about nine times larger than the estimated $4 billion companies are handing to workers in the form of bonuses, due to corporate tax cuts. (CNBC) 5. A week after Rob Porter resigned following allegations of domestic …
… official to call for a congressional review of gun violence. now: According to a Treasury official, however, says Mnuchin doesn't support Congress examining new gun laws. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Politico)
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5/ Trump will veto a bipartisan immigration deal that would create a pathway to citizenship for nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants and allot $25 billion for border security, according to the White House. While negotiators in both parties reached a tentative agreement yesterday, the measure appears to be several votes short of the required 60-vote threshold in the Senate. (CNN …
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7/ At least 130 White House officials did not have permanent security clearances as of November 2017, including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino, and Rob Porter. 47 of them report directly to Trump. (CNN / NBC News)
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6/ At least 130 White House officials did not have permanent security clearances as of November 2017, including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino, and Rob Porter. 47 of them report directly to Trump. (CNN / NBC News)
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Rob Porter was informed in September that his security clearance check was "delayed" in part because of concerns that he was "violent," according to one of his ex-wives. (CNN) 8/ Steve Bannon was interviewed by Robert Mueller over several days this week, spending more than 20 hours in conversation with the team investigating possible collusion between the Trump campaign and …
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1. Steve Bannon and his legal team appeared for a closed-door meeting with the House Intelligence Committee, despite the White House telling lawmakers Bannon would not be answering questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. (ABC News / CNN)
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1. The IRS and the Justice Department issued subpoenas for documents from lenders and investors related to projects managed by Jared Kushner's family. The projects in question date back to at least 2010 and are reportedly unrelated to the Mueller investigation. (Bloomberg)
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2. The IRS and the Justice Department issued subpoenas for documents from lenders and investors related to projects managed by Jared Kushner's family. The projects in question date back to at least 2010 and are reportedly unrelated to the Mueller investigation. (Bloomberg)
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2. Reince Priebus convinced Jeff Sessions not to resign shortly after Trump fired James Comey in May 2007. Trump berated Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation in a meeting in the Oval Office, which lead to Sessions offering his resignation. (New York Times / Vanity Fair)
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3. Reince Priebus convinced Jeff Sessions not to resign shortly after Trump fired James Comey in May 2007. Trump berated Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation in a meeting in the Oval Office, which lead to Sessions offering his resignation. (New York Times / Vanity Fair)
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3. Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by Melania's adviser and longtime friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. The firm was created in December 2016. (New York Times)
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4. Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by Melania's adviser and longtime friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. The firm was created in December 2016. (New York Times)
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4. A week after Rob Porter resigned following allegations of domestic violence, Trump said that he is "totally opposed to domestic violence." It was his first condemnation of the conduct behind the allegations. (New York Times)
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5. A week after Rob Porter resigned following allegations of domestic violence, Trump said that he is "totally opposed to domestic violence." It was his first condemnation of the conduct behind the allegations. (New York Times)
… were "so many signs" that the shooter "was mentally disturbed." removed: A student who witnessed the shooting called out lawmakers on TV, looking directly into the camera and saying: "We're children. You guys are the adults. You need to take some action and play a role. Work together, come over your politics, and get something done." He added: "Ideas are great but without action, ideas stay ideas and children die." (NBC removed: News / CNN)now: News)
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2/ The admission that Michael Cohen facilitated a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels is raising legal and ethical questions. In particular, Cohen declined to say whether Trump or another party later reimbursed him for the payment. He insisted that the payment was a legal, personal gift by him to Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. A lawyer who represented …
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Trump's budget would cut millions of dollars from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which gun dealers use to verify if someone is banned from buying a gun before selling it to them. (HuffPost)
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3/ Trump's travel ban unlawfully discriminates against Muslims, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 9-4 vote. The court ruled that the ban, which targeted people from six Muslim-majority countries, violated the U.S. Constitution by discriminating on the basis of religion. (Reuters)
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2/ A student who witnessed the shooting called out lawmakers on TV, looking directly into the camera and saying: "We're children. You guys are the adults. You need to take some action and play a role. Work together, come over your politics, and get something done." He added: "Ideas are great but without action, ideas stay ideas and children die." …
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4/ The IRS and the Justice Department issued subpoenas for documents from lenders and investors related to projects managed by Jared Kushner's family. The projects in question date back to at least 2010 and are reportedly unrelated to the Mueller investigation. (Bloomberg)
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3/ The admission that Michael Cohen facilitated a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels is raising legal and ethical questions. In particular, Cohen declined to say whether Trump or another party later reimbursed him for the payment. He insisted that the payment was a legal, personal gift by him to Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. A lawyer who represented …
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2. Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by Melania's adviser and longtime friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. The firm was created in December 2016. (New York Times)
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2. The IRS and the Justice Department issued subpoenas for documents from lenders and investors related to projects managed by Jared Kushner's family. The projects in question date back to at least 2010 and are reportedly unrelated to the Mueller investigation. (Bloomberg) 3. Reince Priebus convinced Jeff Sessions not to resign shortly after Trump fired James Comey in May 2007. …
removed: 3.now: 5. A week after Rob Porter resigned following allegations of domestic …
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… Stephanie Clifford. A lawyer who represented Clifford in the 2016 removed: transaction,now: transaction issued a statement that said Cohen told him that the …
3/ Trump's travel ban unlawfully discriminates against removed: Muslimsnow: Muslims, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a …
… the House Intelligence Committee, despite the White House telling lawmakers removed: henow: Bannon would not be answering questions pertinent to the Russia investigation. …
… an event planning firm started by Melania's adviser and longtime removed: friend.now: friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. The firm was created in December 2016. (New York Times)
… to domestic violence." It was his first condemnation of the removed: spousal abusenow: conduct behind the allegations. (New York Times)
… 2016 payment through his LLC in exchange for the adult-movie removed: star'snow: star signing a nondisclosure agreement about her allegations of an affair …
… handling of the Rob Porter scandal and who knew what now: and when about the accusations of domestic violence. "I'm troubled by …
… "blanket waiver" to book first-class flights using taxpayer funds because removed: of past interactions that have "not been the best." The EPA …
5/ A bipartisan group of senators removed: said they have reached an immigration deal now: that would removed: providenow: include $25 billion for border security, provide a path to citizenship …
6. now: Trump wants a 25-cent hike to the federal gas tax in order to pay for the White House infrastructure plan. The current federal levy is 18.4 cents a gallon on retail gasoline and 24.4 cents a gallon for diesel. The increase floated by the president would presumably put the gasoline tax at 43.4 cents and diesel tax at just under 50 cents. (CNBC) 7. Democrats flipped a Republican seat in Florida's special election. Margaret …
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats doesn't think Jared Kushner should have full access to classified information. (Washington Post)
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Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats doesn't think Jared Kushner should have full access to classified information. The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, meanwhile, accused the White House of "showing a blatant disregard for national security." (Washington Post / ABC News) A former senior FBI official is leading BuzzFeed's effort to verify the Trump dossier and defend itself …
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1. The Veterans Affairs secretary had his chief of staff doctor an email and make false statements in order to justify the cost of his wife's travel on a 10-day trip to Europe last summer. David Shulkin ordered the VA's third-most-senior official to alter an email to make it appear that he was receiving an award from the Danish government. …
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4. Trump's military parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million. The White House hasn't budgeted for the parade, which would require Congress to appropriate the funds, or use money that already has been approved. (Washington Post)
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2. Refugee resettlement agencies are preparing to close more than 20 offices across the U.S. and cut back operations in more than 40 other offices after the State Department told them to pare down their operations. (Reuters)
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5. A third White House official resigned after being informed that he would not receive a permanent security clearance due to his past use of marijuana. (Politico)
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3. Trump's military parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million. The White House hasn't budgeted for the parade, which would require Congress to appropriate the funds, or use money that already has been approved. (Washington Post)
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6. Democrats flipped a Republican seat in Florida's special election. Margaret Good beat the Republican by 7 percentage points in a district that President Trump won two years ago by a 5-point margin. (NPR)
… 2016 payment through his LLC in exchange for the adult-movie removed: starnow: star's signing a nondisclosure agreement about her allegations of an affair …
2/ Trump doesn't believe Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential removed: electionnow: election, even removed: asnow: though the heads of U.S. intelligence now: agencies testified to now: the Senate Intelligence Committee that Russia meddled in 2016 and is …
… of this," House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Trey removed: Gowdy,now: Gowdy said. "How in the hell was he still employed?" (NPR …
… "blanket waiver" to book first-class flights using taxpayer funds because now: of past interactions that have "not been the best." The EPA …
1. The Veterans Affairs removed: Secretarynow: secretary had his chief of staff doctor an email and make … trip to Europe last summer. David Shulkin ordered the VA's removed: third-most seniornow: third-most-senior official now: to alter an email to make it appear that he was … the Danish government. The VA paid more than $4,300 for removed: hernow: his wife's airfare. (Washington Post)
… the U.S. and cut back operations in more than 40 removed: othersnow: other offices after the State Department told them to pare now: down their operations. (Reuters)
6/ More than 200 Russian mercenaries were killed in a clash with U.S. forces in Syria last week. The fighters attacked a base and refinery held by the U.S. and were defeated. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis called the situation "perplexing," because it's not clear whether the attack was a rogue operation or if it was ordered by Russia. (Bloomberg)
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6/ A second U.S. judge blocked Trump's decision to end DACA in March while litigation plays out in the courts. The Supreme Court is due to consider whether to take up the administration's appeal to the first ruling as Friday. (Reuters / The Hill)
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2. Kirsten Gillibrand pledged to stop accepting donations from corporate PACs. She joins Democrats Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Maria Cantwell who have pledged to reject corporate money. (BuzzFeed News)
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2. More than 200 Russian mercenaries were killed in a clash with U.S. forces in Syria last week. The fighters attacked a base and refinery held by the U.S. and were defeated. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis called the situation "perplexing," because it's not clear whether the attack was a rogue operation or if it was ordered by Russia. (Bloomberg)
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3. America First: Of the 144 job openings for seasonal work from across three Trump properties, one went to a US worker. (Vox)
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3. Kirsten Gillibrand pledged to stop accepting donations from corporate PACs. She joins Democrats Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Maria Cantwell who have pledged to reject corporate money. (BuzzFeed News) 4. Of Trump's 87 picks for federal judges, 92% are white. There is one African American and one is Hispanic nominee. (USA Today) 5. America First: Of the 144 job …
3/ The system used to issue security clearances for top officials is "broken," according to Dan Coats. "We have a broken system and I think everybody's come to agree with that now." (Associated Press)
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The system used to issue security clearances for top officials is "broken," according to Dan Coats. "We have a broken system and I think everybody's come to agree with that now." (Associated Press) The Porter Timeline: 1. March 2017: The FBI submitted a "partial report" on Rob Porter to the White House. 2. July: The FBI submitted a completed review …
… file in January 2018, but received additional information in February, removed: whichnow: and "we passed that on as well." (Axios / Washington Post …
2/ The White House proposed a $4.4 trillion federal removed: budget, whichnow: budget that would add $7 trillion to the deficit over ten years. The plan calls for cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps and other social programs in favor of higher spending on removed: the military and immigration enforcement. The plan calls for a "ready, larger, and more lethal military," $23 billion for … last week. (Bloomberg / New York Times / Washington Post) now: Here are the 22 agencies and programs Trump's budget would eliminate. (The Hill)
3. now: Trump's pick to run the 2020 census withdrew from consideration after Democrats in Congress pushed back against the appointment. Thomas Brunell is a political science professor who has defended Republican redistricting efforts in more than a dozen states. (Mother Jones) 4. Trump Jr.'s wife was taken to the hospital after opening a letter containing an unidentified white powder that was later determined to be non-hazardous. (Reuters) 5. Devin Nunes' "news" site went down after a distributed denial …
removed: 4.now: 6. Kirsten Gillibrand wants Congress to hold Trump accountable for the …
… Led by Trump appointee Mick Mulvaney, the CFPB will operate now: for the years 2018 through 2022 under a "revised mission and vision of the bureau" removed: for the years 2018 through 2022now: that will call upon the agency to "fulfill its statutory responsibilities …
… using unspecified security concerns as justification. The Environmental Protection Agency removed: Administratornow: administrator typically brings a large group of aides with him on …
… House. Rippon also refused a meeting with Pence before the removed: competitionnow: competition, citing the Trump administration's removed: valuenow: values and removed: that Pence's support of "gay conversion therapy." (The Hill)
1. The U.S. and South Korea have agreed on terms removed: to talknow: of further engagement with North Korea – first by the South Koreans and then removed: withnow: by the U.S. The U.S. will not stop imposing sanctions on Pyongyang until it begins removed: to denuclearization, but the Trump administration is now willing to sit …
2. Trump's inaugural committee won't removed: revealednow: reveal what it's doing with tens of millions of dollars it …
removed: 4/now: 5/ Trump has recently asked advisers what they think of Mick … Trump in the last 24 hours that he's willing to removed: resign.now: resign, but has not offered his resignation. (New York Times / ABC News)
… White House budget office and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. now: Kelly has told Trump in the last 24 hours that he's willing to resign. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / ABC News)
… ex-wives could threaten his security clearance. John Kelly learned this now: past fall that the domestic violence claims were delaying Porter's security …
… Hicks put her romantic relationship with Porter ahead of his now: own priorities. Trump was not consulted on the White House statement, …
… has a wonderful career ahead of him." Trump added that now: he believes Porter is innocent, because Porter said "very strongly" that …
… John Kelly as chief of staff. Mulvaney currently holds two removed: postsnow: posts, as director of now: both the White House budget office and the Consumer Financial Protection …
… from around the world. Instead, he receives an oral briefing removed: ofnow: on select intelligence issues, because reading is not Trump's preferred "style …
6/ The government shut down for five hours last removed: night fornow: night, the second removed: timenow: shutdown in three weeks. The House passed a spending bill late … March 23. The bill also increases federal spending for the removed: military, domestic,now: military and domestic and disaster relief programs by hundreds of billions of dollars. …
3. Tim Kaine wants Trump now: to release a secret memo outlining his interpretation of his legal …
… could weigh against an applicant if they received non-cash benefits, removed: likenow: such as government food assistance programs or preschool programs – even …
… by more than $300 billion over two years and avert removed: off another shutdown. The Senate is expected to pass its bill, …
removed: 2/ George W. Bush: "Clear evidence that the Russians meddled" in …
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3/ Senior Trump aides knew for months about the allegations of domestic abuse against top White House staffer Rob Porter by his two ex-wives. Porter continues to deny the allegations and the White House continues to defend Porter, even after his resignation on Wednesday. (CNN)
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2/ The Trump administration may target immigrants who use certain taxpayer-funded benefits to make it harder for them to gain permanent residency. The Department of Homeland Security has drafted rules that could weigh against an applicant if they received non-cash benefits, like as government food assistance programs or preschool programs – even if they were for the immigrant's U.S. citizen …
1. now: The Dow dropped more than 1,000 points, closing down 4.15%. The S&P 500 closed at 3.75% down – a two-month low – erasing its gain for the year and putting it on track for its worst week since the financial crisis. (Bloomberg) 2. Trump has decided to focus on opioid law enforcement instead … mean with the drug pushers and the drug dealers." (NPR) now: 3. Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter of California has been accused of misusing campaign funds. A grand jury in San Diego is in the process of questioning several former aides to find out whether Rep. Hunter diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from his campaign and spent the money on his family and friends. (Politico)
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2. Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter of California has been accused of misusing campaign funds. A grand jury in San Diego is in the process of questioning several former aides to find out whether Rep. Hunter diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from his campaign and spent the money on his family and friends. (Politico)
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4. Senior Trump aides knew for months about the allegations of domestic abuse against top White House staffer Rob Porter by his two ex-wives. Porter continues to deny the allegations and the White House continues to defend Porter, even after his resignation on Wednesday. Democrats have requested an investigation into the White House's "apparent low and inconsistent threshold" for granting …
… staff secretary resigned following allegations that he physically assaulted and removed: emotionalnow: emotionally abused his two ex-wives. Rob Porter, who is dating White …
… Congress approved last month. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the White removed: . House supported the removed: packing,now: deal, calling it "steps forward." A vote on the plan in …
… stories about Dreamers who aspire to become U.S. citizens from removed: on the House floor at 10:04 a.m. and she hasn't stopped. …
… to talk to Mueller, despite lawyers, friends and lawmakers urging now: him to avoid a sit-down. Trump reportedly believes that he is …
1. Democrats are contemplating a post-Pelosi removed: party,now: Democratic Party, which would likely trigger "an intraparty war," according to Rep. …
2. Democrats flipped a Missouri state House of Representatives seat now: in a district that went for Trump in 2016. Mike Revis, a 27-year-old …
2. Jeff Sessions called for a "fresh start" at the FBI following Andrew McCabe's decision to step down. Sessions added that there has been an "erosion" of public trust in the Justice Department and that "we need to go the extra mile to make sure that everything we do is not political." (CNN)
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2. Trump will be briefed on the Democratic memo. John Kelly that Trump has the 10-page document, but has not yet read it, telling reporters that "it's pretty lengthy." (The Hill) 3. Jeff Sessions called for a "fresh start" at the FBI following Andrew McCabe's decision to step down. Sessions added that there has been an "erosion" of public trust …
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3. Kellyanne Conway's "opioid cabinet" has been relying on political staff to address the crisis instead of drug policy professionals. Trump hasn't named a permanent director for the office and the acting director hasn't been invited to Conway's opioid cabinet meetings. (Politico)
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6. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump as "clearly joking" when he accused Democrats of treason for not standing and applauding during his State of the Union address. (CNN)
removed: 4.now: 7. A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to impeach five Democratic state justices …
… Bannon will not testify before the House Intelligence Committee today, now: thus risking being held in contempt for failing to comply with … wants Bannon to testify a second time in its investigation removed: onnow: of Russian election meddling. Bannon's January 16th appearance failed to satisfy …
… and domestic spending. Senate Democrats have promised to block the removed: bill, whonow: bill. They want to pair an increase in military spending with a …
… FBI actually did disclose the political backing of the Steele removed: Dossiernow: dossier in its FISA application to surveil Carter Page. The Republican …
… office and the acting director hasn't been invited to Conway's now: opioid cabinet meetings. (Politico)
… congressional districts map to be in violation of the Pennsylvania removed: Constitution.now: constitution. (New York Magazine)
… Trump is not expected to extend the DACA deadline past removed: the the March removed: 5th deadline.now: 5th. John Kelly said "Dreamers," however, would not be a priority …
7/ The House Intelligence Committee removed: will likely votenow: voted to removed: makenow: release the Democratic memo public, which rebuts allegations that the FBI abused surveillance laws. removed: Republicans are expectednow: Trump has five days to removed: approvenow: review the removed: release, which would sendnow: request to release the removed: memo to Trump's desk this week for approval. (CNN)now: memo. (Politico)
1/ Senators John McCain and Christopher Coons will introduce a bipartisan immigration deal aimed at reaching a budget deal before the federal government's current funding expires on Friday. The legislation does not contain funding for the border wall. (Wall Street Journal)
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1/ Trump accused Democrats of being un-American and treasonous because they didn't clap for him during his State of the Union address. "Can we call that treason?" Trump asked during a speech at a factory in Ohio. "Why not? I mean, they certainly didn't seem to love our country very much." He added: "Your paychecks are going way up" and …
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4/ Paul Ryan celebrated a secretary's $1.50 weekly increase on Twitter as a sign of the Republican tax plan's success. He deleted the tweet after lawmakers and social media users criticized him. "A secretary at a public high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, said she was pleasantly surprised her pay went up $1.50 a week ... she said [that] will more …
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Trump's lawyers want to appoint a second special counsel to investigate the FBI and Justice Department's actions during the 2016 presidential campaign. (Axios)
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5/ The House Intelligence Committee will likely vote to make the Democratic memo public, which rebuts allegations that the FBI abused surveillance laws. Republicans are expected to approve the release, which would send the memo to Trump's desk this week for approval. (CNN)
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The New York Times asked the FISA court to unseal documents related to the wiretapping of Carter Page. Trump's decision to declassify the Republican memo signifies that the public interest in the documents outweighs the need to protect the information. The Times argues that there is no longer a justification "for the Page warrant orders and application materials to be …
4. now: The former leader of the American Nazi Party is running unopposed in the Republican primary for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. Arthur Jones is a Holocaust denier and also oversees the America First Committee, whose membership "is open to any white American citizen of European, non-Jewish descent." (Washington Post) 5. The Justice Department sided with Robert Mueller in a lawsuit …
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… be used to respond to "extreme circumstances," including non-nuclear attacks. now: The White House also publicly acknowledged for the first time that Russia is "developing" a "new intercontinental, nuclear armed, nuclear-powered, undersea autonomous torpedo." (Politico)
2. now: K.T. McFarland asked to withdraw her stalled nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to Singapore. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee was concerned about her testimony to Congress over communications with Russia. (Reuters) 3. CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with the head of Russia's …
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4/ CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with the head of Russia's foreign intelligence agency, even though the head of the GRU was barred from entering the US under sanctions put in place in 2014. Pompeo defended the meeting and claimed that he and other officials only met with the Russian operatives "to keep Americans safe." The Russian Embassy in Washington …
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5/ The Trump administration called for the development of two new, "lower-yield" types of nuclear weapons for ballistic and cruise missiles launched from submarines. The weapons could be used to respond to "extreme circumstances," including non-nuclear attacks. (Politico)
6/ The White House wants to see more options for a military strike against North Korea, and is frustrated by what they consider to be the Pentagon's unwillingness to provide them. The national security adviser, Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster ,believes threats are only credible if they are backed by well-developed military plans, but sources say the Pentagon is worried …
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2. CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with the head of Russia's foreign intelligence agency, even though the head of the GRU was barred from entering the US under sanctions put in place in 2014. Pompeo defended the meeting and claimed that he and other officials only met with the Russian operatives "to keep Americans safe." The Russian Embassy in Washington …
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3. 5/ The White House wants to see more options for a military strike against North Korea, and is frustrated by what they consider to be the Pentagon's unwillingness to provide them. The national security adviser, Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster ,believes threats are only credible if they are backed by well-developed military plans, but sources say the Pentagon is …
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3. 5/ The White House wants to see more options for a military strike against North Korea, and is frustrated by what they consider to be the Pentagon's unwillingness to provide them. The national security adviser, Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster ,believes threats are only credible if they are backed by well-developed military plans, but sources say the Pentagon is …
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3/ Adam Schiff accused Devin Nunes of giving Trump a "secretly altered" version of The Memo™ which contained "substantive" changes that had not been approved by the House Intelligence Committee. A spokesperson for Nunes denied Schiff's allegations, referring to them as another "strange attempt to thwart publication of the memo." (The Hill)
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3/ Trump Jr. tweeted that Andrew McCabe was "fired" because of the contents of The Memo™. Trump Jr. claimed that the information in the memo was "good enough" for the administration to "fire McCabe." On Monday, the White House specifically denied involvement in McCabe's decision to resign. (The Hill)
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7/ Robert Mueller's office isn't ready to schedule a sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in December to lying to the FBI. George Papadopolous' case was also delayed, signaling that Mueller doesn't plan on wrapping up his investigation before the spring. (CNN)
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poll/ 71% of Americans think Trump should agree to an interview with Robert Mueller if asked. 82% think the interview should be under oath. (Politico)
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Carter Page was on the radar of U.S. intelligence agencies several years before he became a member of Trump's campaign. Page had his first brush with a U.S. intelligence official back in 2013, when he was interviewed by FBI counterintelligence agent Gregory Monaghan about his contacts with Victor Podobnyy, who was serving as a junior attaché at the Russian consulate …
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Robert Mueller's office isn't ready to schedule a sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in December to lying to the FBI. George Papadopolous' case was also delayed, signaling that Mueller doesn't plan on wrapping up his investigation before the spring. (CNN)
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Three attorneys representing Rick Gates are immediately withdrawing as counsel for the former Trump campaign aide. "The document speaks for itself." (Politico)
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Carter Page was on the radar of U.S. intelligence agencies several years before he became a member of Trump's campaign. Page had his first brush with a U.S. intelligence official back in 2013, when he was interviewed by FBI counterintelligence agent Gregory Monaghan about his contacts with Victor Podobnyy, who was serving as a junior attaché at the Russian consulate …
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2/ Adam Schiff accused Devin Nunes of giving Trump a "secretly altered" version of The Memo™ which contained "substantive" changes that had not been approved by the House Intelligence Committee. A spokesperson for Nunes denied Schiff's allegations, referring to them as another "strange attempt to thwart publication of the memo." (The Hill)
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2/ The White House is worried that FBI Director Christopher Wray will quit if The Memo™ is released. Wray has "grave concerns" that "material omissions of fact" make the document inaccurate. Trump is expected to approve the release of memo, which alleges surveillance abuse by the FBI, after the White House redacts some information at the bureau's request. (CNN / …
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3/ Trump signed an executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay open, prior to the start of his first State of the Union address. During the speech, Trump reiterated the Bush-era notion that suspected terrorists should be treated as "unlawful enemy combatants" instead of criminals. The majority of detainees held in the facility were never charged with a crime. Of the …
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3/ Trump asked Rod Rosenstein is he was "on my team" during a December meeting at the White House. "Of course, we're all on your team, Mr. President," Rosenstein, who wanted Trump to push back on the Nunes memo, told Trump. Trump, however, wanted to know where Robert Mueller's Russia investigation was going. It's Trump's fourth loyalty request from a …
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4/ The director of the CDC resigned following a report that she purchased shares of tobacco stock after taking charge of the agency. Brenda Fitzgerald bought the shares a month into her tenure as CDC director, where her mission was to convince smokers to quit and keep children from becoming addicted. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease …
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4/ The FBI agent Trump accused of "treason" wrote the first draft of the James Comey letter reopening the Hillary Clinton's email probe. Republicans have accused Peter Strzok of being a Clinton supporter, charging that the text messages between him and FBI lawyer Lisa Page prove that Mueller's investigation is biased against Trump. (CNN)
3. now: The Trump administration is seeking a 72% budget cut to the Energy Department's renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, underscoring the administration's focus on "beautiful clean coal." (Washington Post) 4. Secretary of Defense James Mattis wants to ban personal cell …
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1/ The Justice Department turned over documents on a proposed Jeff Sessions resignation prior to his interview with Robert Mueller's team. The documents also included emails with the White House about Michael Flynn. (ABC News)
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1/ The FBI said in a statement that it has "grave concerns about material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo's accuracy." FBI Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein went to the White House on Monday in hopes of preventing the release of the memo, which was written by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. Wray …
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2/ Christopher Wray told the White House not to release The Memo™ because it contains inaccurate information and paints a false narrative. The FBI Director isn't officially part of the White House review process, which will decide how much of the memo can be made public, but he was allowed to read the memo on Sunday. (Bloomberg)
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Devin Nunes refused to say whether he worked with Trump's team on The Memo™. "I'm not answering," Nunes said during a contentious closed-door meeting of the House Intelligence Committee. (The Daily Beast)
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3/ The FBI said it had "grave concerns about material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo's accuracy." (Washington Post / The Daily Beast)
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2/ Trump promised "100 percent" to release The Memo™ as he was leaving the House chamber following his first State of the Union address. C-SPAN cameras captured Rep. Jeff Duncan on a hot mic asking Trump to "release the memo." Trump replied: "Oh yeah, oh, don’t worry. 100 percent." This morning, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said: "There are no current plans …
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3/ Trump signed an executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay open, prior to the start of his first State of the Union address. During the speech, Trump reiterated the Bush-era notion that suspected terrorists should be treated as "unlawful enemy combatants" instead of criminals. The majority of detainees held in the facility were never charged with a crime. Of the …
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4/ Devin Nunes refused to say whether he worked with Trump's team on The Memo™. "I'm not answering," Nunes said during a contentious closed-door meeting of the House Intelligence Committee. (The Daily Beast)
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4/ The director of the CDC resigned following a report that she purchased shares of tobacco stock after taking charge of the agency. Brenda Fitzgerald bought the shares a month into her tenure as CDC director, where her mission was to convince smokers to quit and keep children from becoming addicted. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease …
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5/ Trump promised "100 percent" to release The Memo™ as he was leaving the House chamber following his first State of the Union address. C-SPAN cameras captured Rep. Jeff Duncan asking Trump to "release the memo." Trump replied: "Oh yeah, oh, don’t worry. 100 percent." This morning, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said: "There are no current plans to release the House …
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5/ The Justice Department turned over documents on a proposed Jeff Sessions resignation prior to his interview with Robert Mueller's team. The documents also included emails with the White House about Michael Flynn. (ABC News)
… Congress to their legislative retreat in West Virginia hit a removed: truck. There were no serious injuries to members of Congress – only "bumps and bruises" for those on the train.now: truck, leaving at least one person dead. (CNN)
3/ Devin Nunes refused to say whether he worked with Trump's team on The Memo™. "I'm not answering," Nunes said during a contentious closed-door meeting of the House intelligence committee. (The Daily Beast)
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3/ The FBI said it had "grave concerns about material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo's accuracy." (Washington Post / The Daily Beast)
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4/ Trump promised "100 percent" to release The Memo™ as he was leaving the House chamber following his first State of the Union address. C-SPAN cameras captured Rep. Jeff Duncan asking Trump to "release the memo." Trump replied: "Oh yeah, oh, don’t worry. 100 percent." This morning, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said: "There are no current plans to release the House …
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5/ Trump signed an executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay open, prior to the start of his first State of the Union address. During the speech, Trump reiterated the Bush-era notion that suspected terrorists should be treated as "unlawful enemy combatants" instead of criminals. The majority of detainees held in the facility were never charged with a crime. Of the …
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4/ Devin Nunes refused to say whether he worked with Trump's team on The Memo™. "I'm not answering," Nunes said during a contentious closed-door meeting of the House intelligence committee. (The Daily Beast)
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2/ Trump will not impose new sanctions on Russia because the threat is already "serving as a deterrent," a State Department official said. A bipartisan bill overwhelmingly passed in July imposes penalties on companies doing "significant" business with Russian defense and intelligence entities. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said: "We estimate that foreign governments have abandoned planned or announced purchases …
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2/ Paul Ryan called for a "cleanse" of the FBI as he defended the way that Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes handled a vote to declassify The Memo™ of alleged surveillance abuses by federal law enforcement agencies. Ryan, however, warned against trying to use it to discredit Robert Mueller's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. "Let it all …
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3/ The US Treasury published a list of Russian oligarchs and senior officials at the Kremlin as part of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. The report includes 114 senior political figures with close ties to Putin and 96 oligarchs with a net worth of $1 billion or more. The list is designed to shame individuals and put them …
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6/ Trump will not impose new sanctions on Russia because the threat is already "serving as a deterrent," a State Department official said. A bipartisan bill overwhelmingly passed in July imposes penalties on companies doing "significant" business with Russian defense and intelligence entities. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said: "We estimate that foreign governments have abandoned planned or announced purchases …
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4/ The Congress-mandated sanctions report was lifted from the Forbes "200 richest businessmen in Russia 2017" list, a Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed. Almost all 96 oligarchs listed in the government-issued report appear in the Forbes' ranking. (BuzzFeed News)
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7/ The US Treasury published a list of Russian oligarchs and senior officials at the Kremlin as part of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. The report includes 114 senior political figures with close ties to Putin and 96 oligarchs with a net worth of $1 billion or more. The list is designed to shame individuals and put them …
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5/ Betsy DeVos wants to put student loan money onto prepaid debit cards. The move would allow the Education Department to monitor, and potentially control, how and when students spend excess federal student loan and grant money. (BuzzFeed News)
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8/ The Congress-mandated sanctions report was lifted from the Forbes "200 richest businessmen in Russia 2017" list, a Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed. Almost all 96 oligarchs listed in the government-issued report appear in the Forbes' ranking. (BuzzFeed News)
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poll/ Trump's approval rating was above 50% in 12 states for the entirety of 2017. By comparison, Obama had an approval rate of 50% or greater in 41 states in his first year in office. (CNN)
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9/ CIA Director Mike Pompeo has "every expectation" that Russia will attempt to influence this year's midterm elections. Pompeo said he still sees Russia primarily as an adversary and he hasn't "seen a significant decrease in their activity." (BBC) 10/ Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's decision to step aside was likely the result of a forthcoming inspector general report focused on …
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2. A procedural vote to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy failed in the Senate, which voted 51-46 against advancing the bill. (Politico)
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4. FEMA will end food and water aid for Puerto Rico. A third of Puerto Ricans are still without power, but "the reality is that we just need to look around. Supermarkets are open, and things are going back to normal." (NPR)
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3. FEMA will end food and water aid for Puerto Rico. A third of Puerto Ricans are still without power, but "the reality is that we just need to look around. Supermarkets are open, and things are going back to normal." (NPR)
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5. The person responsible for sending a false missile alert to people in Hawaii was fired despite investigators determining that the worker believed the U.S. was under attack when he sent the alert. The worker sent the alert after mishearing a recorded message that was part of an unscheduled drill. (HuffPost)
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4/ Betsy DeVos wants to put student loan money onto prepaid debit cards. The move would allow the Education Department to monitor, and potentially control, how and when students spend excess federal student loan and grant money. (BuzzFeed News)
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4/ The Congress-mandated sanctions report was lifted from the Forbes "200 richest businessmen in Russia 2017" list, a Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed. Almost all 96 oligarchs listed in the government-issued report appear in the Forbes' ranking. (BuzzFeed News)
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1/ Lawmakers in both parties are calling on Trump to drop his demands to slash legal immigration and focus more narrowly on DREAMers and border security. Many lawmakers are worried that Trump's positions on legal immigration will sink a bipartisan deal. The White House's DACA plan proposes a path to citizenship for 1.8 million DREAMers in exchange for $25 billion …
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1/ Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee voted to release The Memo™ that accuses the Justice Department and FBI of misusing their authority to obtain a secret surveillance order on Carter Page. The vote effectively declassifies the memo, which was written by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. Trump now has five days to review the document and decide whether …
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5/ Trump joined Republicans and called for the release of The Memo™, despite his own Justice Department warning that releasing the memo to the public without an official review would be "extraordinarily reckless." Trump reportedly erupted in anger aboard Air Force One after Associate Attorney General Stephen Boyd warned against releasing the memo, which was written by House Intelligence Committee …
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5/ The deadline to implement the Russia sanctions is today. In August Trump reluctantly signed the sanctions, which are designed to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election, into law. The Treasury Department is required to produce a report on Putin-linked oligarchs and impose sanctions on entities doing business with Russia's defense and intelligence sectors. (Politico)
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6/ The deadline to implement the Russia sanctions is today. In August Trump reluctantly signed the sanctions, which are designed to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election, into law. The Treasury Department is required to produce a report on Putin-linked oligarchs and impose sanctions on entities doing business with Russia's defense and intelligence sectors. (Politico)
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6/ Russia accused the US of meddling in its upcoming presidential election. Moscow called the timing of the US Treasury report on Russian sanctions "a direct and obvious attempt" to interfere with the upcoming vote. (CNN)
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7/ Russia accused the US of meddling in its upcoming presidential election. Moscow called the timing of the US Treasury report on Russian sanctions "a direct and obvious attempt" to interfere with the upcoming vote. (CNN)
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7/ Sarah Huckabee Sanders claimed that "poll after poll" says that nobody cares about the Trump-Russia investigation. She did not cite a specific poll. However, poll, after poll, after poll, after poll, after poll, after poll, after poll suggest Americans do care about the issue. (Washington Post)
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8/ Sarah Huckabee Sanders claimed that "poll after poll" says that nobody cares about the Trump-Russia investigation. She did not cite a specific poll. However, poll, after poll, after poll, after poll, after poll, after poll, after poll suggest Americans do care about the issue. (Washington Post)
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8/ Lawmakers in both parties are calling on Trump to drop his demands to slash legal immigration and focus more narrowly on DREAMers and border security. Many lawmakers are worried that Trump's positions on legal immigration will sink a bipartisan deal. The White House's DACA plan proposes a path to citizenship for 1.8 million DREAMers in exchange for $25 billion …
1/ Republicans won't advance bills to protect Robert Mueller and future special counsels, despite a report that Trump tried to fire Mueller last June. Two bipartisan bills under consideration would empower a panel of federal judges to review the case for firing the special counsel and determine whether there was good cause to do so. "It's pretty clear to me …
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1/ Lawmakers in both parties are calling on Trump to drop his demands to slash legal immigration and focus more narrowly on DREAMers and border security. Many lawmakers are worried that Trump's positions on legal immigration will sink a bipartisan deal. The White House's DACA plan proposes a path to citizenship for 1.8 million DREAMers in exchange for $25 billion …
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2/ FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is "stepping aside," but will remain on the FBI payroll until he is eligible to retire with full benefits in mid-March. Trump has accused McCabe of political bias and has repeatedly pressured him to step down. (NBC News)
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2/ Republicans won't advance bills to protect Robert Mueller and future special counsels, despite a report that Trump tried to fire Mueller last June. Two bipartisan bills under consideration would empower a panel of federal judges to review the case for firing the special counsel and determine whether there was good cause to do so. "It's pretty clear to me …
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3/ Lawmakers in both parties are calling on Trump to drop his demands to slash legal immigration and focus more narrowly on DREAMers and border security. Many lawmakers are worried that Trump's positions on legal immigration will sink a bipartisan deal. The White House's DACA plan proposes a path to citizenship for 1.8 million DREAMers in exchange for $25 billion …
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3/ FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is "stepping aside," but will remain on the FBI payroll until he is eligible to retire with full benefits in mid-March. Trump has accused McCabe of political bias and has repeatedly pressured him to step down. McCabe's retirement was widely expected, but the decision to immediately go on leave was sudden. (NBC News / …
now: 4/ Trump demanded to know why James Comey was allowed to fly on an FBI plane after he had been fired in a phone call to then-acting director Andrew McCabe. McCabe hadn’t been asked to authorize the flight, but said he would have approved it anyway. Trump then suggested McCabe ask his wife how it feels to be a loser, referencing her failed 2015 campaign for state office in Virginia. In the past, Trump also asked McCabe how he voted in the 2016 election. (NBC News) 4/ Trump joined Republicans and called for the release of … the public without an official review would be "extraordinarily reckless." removed: Thenow: Trump reportedly erupted in anger aboard Air Force One after Associate Attorney General Stephen Boyd warned against releasing the memo, now: which was written by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin removed: Nunes,now: Nunes. It suggests that the FBI was politically motivated or used questionable … investigative materials and was designed to smear the FBI. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / Bloomberg) The Memo™ claims Rod Rosenstein approved an application to extend surveillance of Carter Page, a former Trump campaign associate, which relied on research by Christopher Steele, the author behind the dossier containing claims about Trump's ties to Russia. Republicans argue that the FBI and Justice Department didn't adequately explain this when initially seeking a warrant for surveillance from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. (New York Times)
5. now: The Russian lawyer from the Trump Tower meeting has been named in a Swiss court case involving bribery, corruption, and "unauthorized clandestine behavior." (The Daily Beast) 6. Scott Pruitt was personally involved in erasing climate data from EPA website and directed staff to manipulate search results on the site, according to a Freedom of Information Act request. (Think Progress / Environmental Defense Fund) 7. Trump says he sometimes tweets from bed, because he is …
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2. The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee will not seek reelection. Rodney Frelinghuysen, a 12-term congressman, is the eighth Republican committee chairman to forego reelection in the House ahead of a midterm cycle. (Politico) 3. Melania Trump took 21 flights in a three-month period on Air Force jets at a cost of more than $675,000 before she moved to …
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3. Jeb Bush warned Republicans that Trump's leadership, tweeting, and "racist" comments could cost the party control of Congress in November if they don't distance themselves from the former reality TV star. (USA Today) 4. Several State Department employees have retained attorneys, charging that they have been put in career purgatory because of their previous work for Obama. (CNN) 5. …
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… AIVD provided information about the Moscow-based group known as Cozy removed: Bearnow: Bear, who are believed to be linked to the Russian government to the …
1/ Trump now: proposed immigration legislation that could provide a path to citizenship for an estimated 1.8 million DREAMers in exchange for a $25 billion "trust fund" to build a border wall and assorted border security upgrades. The plan will be sent to the Senate on Monday, which White House officials called an "extremely generous" take-it-or-leave-it proposal. Yesterday, Trump said removed: he'snow: he'd be willing to consider a path to citizenship for removed: DREAMers, undercutting his administration's messaging. Trump's off-the-cuff comment – tonow: DREAMers that would allow young undocumented immigrants to "morph" into citizens after 10 to 12 removed: years –now: years. The off-the-cuff comment sent White House staffers scrambling in what one official called a "fire drill." removed: (Newnow: (Washington Post / New York removed: Times / Washington Post)now: Times)
4/ removed: Democrats on thenow: The Senate Judiciary Committee removed: wantnow: intends to share Trump Jr.'s testimony with Robert Mueller. Democrats suggested … the panel's interviews with key witnesses in the Russia probe. removed: (Politico)now: Chairman Chuck Grassley said he wants to release the transcripts the committee has done about the meeting at Trump Tower. (Politico / Reuters)
3. now: Trump said he'd be willing to re-enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership if it were renegotiated into a "substantially better deal" for the U.S. Last January Trump signed an executive withdrawing the U.S. from the trade pact. (Politico) 4. A one-page memo from Paul Manafort suggests that federal investigators … in court as part of a routine scheduling motion. (Politico) now: 5. The missing texts between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page have been recovered, the Justice Department said. (Axios / Twitter)
removed: 4.now: 6. The Doomsday Clock moved forward 30 seconds as the Bulletin …
… move is part of the ongoing negotiations surrounding an interview removed: betweennow: involving Trump and the special counsel. The topics are focused primarily …
… Station program by 2025. The ISS costs NASA between $3 removed: tonow: and $4 billion each year, and represents a more than $87 billion investment removed: fromnow: by the US government. (The Verge)
… A one-page memo from Paul Manafort suggests that federal investigators removed: havenow: had an informant inside removed: of Manafort's consulting firm. Manafort's attorneys appear to have accidentally filed …
… counsel. The topics are focused primarily on obstruction of justice removed: issues surrounding,now: issues, including the firings of Michael Flynn and James Comey. (CNN)
… negotiations surrounding an interview between Trump and the special counsel. removed: thenow: The topics are focused primarily on obstruction of justice issues surrounding, …
… 2016 presidential campaign, as well as possible obstruction of justice. now: "I would love to do it, and I would like to do it as soon as possible," Trump said. "I would do it under oath, absolutely." He is expected to talk to Mueller's team in two or three weeks. (CNBC / New York Times / removed: Bloomberg)now: Washington Post)
1/ Trump said he was "looking forward" to removed: being interviewed bynow: speaking with Robert Mueller's team of prosecutors now: under oath as they investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, …
1/ Michael Flynn didn't tell the White House about his 2017 interview with the FBI. Flynn met privately with FBI investigators a year ago today to discuss his communications with Russia's ambassador. The meeting took place without a lawyer present and without the knowledge of the president or top White House officials. (NBC News)
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1/ Trump said he was "looking forward" to being interviewed by Robert Mueller's team of prosecutors as they investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, as well as possible obstruction of justice. He is expected to talk to Mueller's team in two or three weeks. (CNBC / New York Times / Bloomberg)
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2/ Robert Mueller's team has interviewed Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, National Security Agency director Mike Rogers, and CIA director Mike Pompeo. The three have been described as "peripheral witnesses" to the James Comey firing. Of note: Pompeo "was allegedly asked by Trump to lean on Comey to drop his investigation." (NBC News)
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2/ Michael Flynn didn't tell the White House about his 2017 interview with the FBI. Flynn met privately with FBI investigators a year ago today to discuss his communications with Russia's ambassador. The meeting took place without a lawyer present and without the knowledge of the president or top White House officials. (NBC News)
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3/ Trump asked the acting director of the FBI how he voted in the 2016 election shortly after the president fired James Comey in May 2017. Andrew McCabe said he didn't vote. Trump then "vented his anger at McCabe over the several hundred thousand dollars in donations that his wife, a Democrat, received for her failed 2015 Virginia state Senate …
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3/ Robert Mueller's team has interviewed Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, National Security Agency director Mike Rogers, and CIA director Mike Pompeo. The three have been described as "peripheral witnesses" to the James Comey firing. Of note: Pompeo "was allegedly asked by Trump to lean on Comey to drop his investigation." (NBC News)
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4/ Sarah Sanders: Trump hasn't fired Robert Mueller partly because of how the press would react. Sanders told reporters that "I think we all know what everybody in this room would do if the President did that, and I don't think that is helpful to the process." (CNN)
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4/ Trump asked the acting director of the FBI how he voted in the 2016 election shortly after the president fired James Comey in May 2017. Andrew McCabe said he didn't vote. Trump then "vented his anger at McCabe over the several hundred thousand dollars in donations that his wife, a Democrat, received for her failed 2015 Virginia state Senate …
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5/ Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates added an attorney to his legal team. The move to hire Tom Green suggests there is an ongoing negotiation between Gates and Robert Mueller's office. Gates pleaded not guilty in October to eight charges of money laundering and failure to register foreign lobbying and businesses. (CNN)
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5/ Steve Bannon will meet with Robert Mueller by the end of the month, where he'll asked about the firings of Michael Flynn and James Comey. Bannon's attorney has said that his client will not be able to use the protections of executive privilege, like he did when he refused to answer questions from the House Intelligence Committee about his …
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2. The Justice Department wants to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census. Noncitizens are counted for the purposes of distributing federal funding, assigning congressional seats, and drawing district maps for elections. (Washington Post)
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2. A group of mayors canceled their meeting with Trump after the administration threatened to withhold funding from local governments they claimed aren't following immigration laws. (NBC News) 3. The Justice Department wants to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census. Noncitizens are counted for the purposes of distributing federal funding, assigning congressional seats, and drawing district maps …
… FBI how he voted in the 2016 election shortly after removed: henow: the president fired James Comey in May 2017. Andrew McCabe said he …
… The move to hire Tom Green suggests there is an removed: on-goingnow: ongoing negotiation between Gates and Robert Mueller's office. Gates pleaded not …
1/ Jeff Sessions was questioned by Robert Mueller's team last week as part of the investigation into Russia's meddling in the election and whether Trump had obstructed justice since taking office. As attorney general, Sessions was involved in the firing of James Comey and it's the first time that special counsel investigators have interviewed a member of Trump's cabinet. Sessions …
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1/ Robert Mueller wants to interview Trump in the coming weeks about his decisions to fire Michael Flynn and James Comey. Trump's legal team wants his testimony to be part face-to-face interview and parts written statement. (Washington Post)
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2/ Mueller's team interviewed Comey last year. The interview focused on a series of memos Comey wrote about his meetings with Trump, documenting what he perceived as improper efforts to influence an investigation. In one memo, Comey said that Trump had asked him to end the FBI's investigation into Michael Flynn. (New York Times)
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2/ Jeff Sessions was questioned by Mueller's team last week as part of the investigation into Russia's meddling in the election and whether Trump had obstructed justice since taking office. As attorney general, Sessions was involved in the firing of James Comey and it's the first time that special counsel investigators have interviewed a member of Trump's cabinet. Sessions was …
… election and whether Trump had obstructed justice since taking office. removed: It'snow: As attorney general, Sessions was involved in the firing of James Comey and it's the first time that special counsel investigators have interviewed a member of Trump's cabinet. Sessions was not under removed: subpoena.now: subpoena and was questioned for several hours. (New York Times / CNN)
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2/ The head of the FBI threatened to resign after Jeff Sessions pressured him to fire Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Christopher Wray told Sessions that he would resign if McCabe was removed from his position. Sessions and White House Counsel Don McGahn agreed that the issue wasn't worth losing the FBI director over. Trump and other Republicans have repeatedly attacked …
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2/ Mueller's team interviewed Comey last year. The interview focused on a series of memos Comey wrote about his meetings with Trump, documenting what he perceived as improper efforts to influence an investigation. In one memo, Comey said that Trump had asked him to end the FBI's investigation into Michael Flynn. (New York Times)
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3/ A Michigan man was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot and kill CNN employees. The FBI launched an investigation after the man reportedly called CNN 22 times about a week ago and said, among other things, "Fake news. I'm coming to gun you all down." (WGCL-TV / The Hill)
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3/ The head of the FBI threatened to resign after Jeff Sessions pressured him to fire Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Christopher Wray told Sessions that he would resign if McCabe was removed from his position. Sessions and White House Counsel Don McGahn agreed that the issue wasn't worth losing the FBI director over. Trump and other Republicans have repeatedly attacked …
3. now: Floridians will decide in November to amend the state constitution and restore voting rights to felons once they complete their sentences. The move that could expand voting rights to more than 1.5 million people. (HuffPost) 4. The Trump administration is waiving dozens of environmental regulations to …
removed: 4.now: 5. A 7.9 magnitude earthquake occurred roughly 167 miles off the …
removed: 5.now: 6. One person was killed and multiple others wounded after a …
… special counsel investigators have interviewed a member of Trump's cabinet. removed: Henow: Sessions was not under subpoena. (New York Times / CNN)
… McGahn agreed that the issue wasn't worth losing the FBI removed: Directornow: director over. Trump and other Republicans have repeatedly attacked McCabe – …
… of Trump while 54% disapprove. In addition, a majority of removed: 54% of those polled said they don't believe Trump is qualified to …
1. A Republican now: U.S. senator from Mississippi was caught on a hot mic making comments about "beautiful" removed: high-school agednow: high-school-age girls. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) made the comments as the …
… a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February removed: 8th, whichnow: 8th. The bill will also reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program for six years and roll back several removed: health-carenow: health care taxes. Democrats received assurances from Mitch McConnell that the Senate … 81-18 to move forward on a bill to fund the removed: government. Thenow: government, which the House removed: still must vote onnow: passed, sending the removed: measure later, but its considered a formality.now: bill to Trump to sign. (Washington Post / New York Times / Politico)
6/ Trump's removed: votingnow: voter fraud commission asked Texas to identify all voters with Hispanic surnames as part of their request now: for detailed voter registration data. The voter data was never delivered because a lawsuit stopped the data handoff. The voting commission was now: then disbanded on January 3rd. (Washington Post)
… a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February removed: 8th.now: 8th, which will also reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program for six years and roll back several health-care taxes. Democrats received assurances from Mitch McConnell that the Senate will vote on a now: bipartisan DACA bill in the coming weeks in exchange for reopening the government. The removed: proceduralnow: Senate voted 81-18 to move forward on a bill to fund the government. The House still must vote removed: does not immediately endnow: on the removed: shutdown. The Senate must still approve the bill, which must also be approved by the House.now: measure later, but its considered a formality. (Washington Post / removed: CNBC / New York removed: Times)now: Times / Politico)
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Trump has privately told lawmakers twice that he is ready to strike a deal to extend legal status to young undocumented immigrants, only to have aides pull him back from such a compromise. (New York Times)
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How every Senator voted on ending the government shutdown. The vote passed 81-18-1. (New York Times)
… White House changed its public comment line to blame Democrats now: over the weekend for "holding government funding, including funding for our troops and …
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2/ Paul Ryan received $500,000 in campaign contributions from one of the Koch brothers after the House passed the federal tax bill. The Koch brothers spent millions of dollars lobbying to get the tax bill passed, and are currently spending millions more on a PR campaign to boost public support for the bill. (HuffPost)
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2/ The deal to end the government shutdown included $31 billion in tax cuts. The deal includes a temporary delay in implementing three Affordable Care Act taxes that will add to the federal budget deficit. (New York Times)
… that alleges abuses by the intelligence community. Democrats say the removed: Republicansnow: Republican's refusal to show the memo has them concerned, and that …
… of the House Ethics Committee used taxpayer money to settle removed: hisnow: a sexual harassment complaint against him. Patrick Meehan had been tasked …
… is set to publish on Jan. 29. The book is removed: titled,now: titled "Media Madness: Donald Trump, removed: Thenow: the Press, removed: And Thenow: and the War Over removed: Thenow: the Truth," and it paints yet another picture of a White …
… said it was willing to provide the information to special removed: prosecutornow: counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators. (Mother Jones)
… is preparing to send 1,000 more troops to Afghanistan this removed: springnow: spring, beyond the 14,000 already in the country. (Washington Post)
… in the coming weeks in exchange for reopening the government. now: The procedural vote does not immediately end the shutdown. The Senate must still approve the bill, which must also be approved by the House. (Washington Post / CNBC / New York Times)
… of the House Ethics Committee used taxpayer money to settle removed: anow: his sexual harassment complaint against him. Patrick Meehan had been tasked …
> BREAKING. > > Senators believe they have reached a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown and allow Congress to pass a short-term funding bill. (CNBC) 1/ The Senate will vote today at noon on a plan to reopen the federal government. Democrats say there is still no concrete deal on the table, even as Mitch McConnell pleaded with …
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1/ Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February 8th. Democrats received assurances from Mitch McConnell that the Senate will vote on a DACA bill in the coming weeks in exchange for reopening the government. (Washington Post / CNBC / New York Times)
Removed: 3. The Trump administration cited a Department of Homeland Security report
removed: 4.now: 3. Deutsche Bank reported "suspicious transactions" related to Kushner family accounts …
removed: 5.now: 4. The Army is preparing to send 1,000 more troops to …
1. Live: Tracking the second Senate shutdown vote. (New York removed: Times)now: Times / CNN)
3. now: The Trump administration cited a Department of Homeland Security report 4. Deutsche Bank reported "suspicious transactions" related to Kushner family accounts …
removed: 4.now: 5. The Army is preparing to send 1,000 more troops to …
… Trump administration will protect health workers who oppose abortions or removed: sex-change operationsnow: gender confirmation surgery based on religious or moral objections. Officials want people to … the Department of Health and Human Services. (New York Times) now: [Editor's note: I originally used the term "sex-change operation" but changed it to "gender confirmation surgery," the correct term. More here.]
… progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements." now: Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn said the Senate would vote on the House-passed spending bill, but didn't offer any details. (Washington Post / New York Times)
2/ removed: President Trump invited Chuck Schumer to the White House to discuss … nor Paul Ryan plans to attend the White House meeting. now: Schumer left the closed-door meeting with Trump at the White House, saying, "We made some progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements." (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / New York Times)
2/ now: President Trump invited Chuck Schumer to the White House to discuss a deal with less than 12 hours now: to go before a possible government shutdown. Neither Mitch McConnell nor Paul Ryan removed: plannow: plans to attend the White House meeting. (Washington Post)
… avoid a shutdown. Trump had been planning to celebrate the removed: one-yearnow: first anniversary of his inauguration at the Florida resort. He's hosting …
… disapprove of Trump's job performance, the lowest mark for any removed: modern daynow: modern-day president ending his first year. 51% strongly disapprove with 26% …
poll/ 48% of Americans blame Trump and congressional Republicans for removed: anow: the potential government shutdown. 28% fault Democrats. (Washington Post)
2/ In the event of a shutdown, Mitch McConnell plans to keep the Senate in session and stage a series of votes. They're intended to place blame for the shutdown on 10 Democratic senators, who are up for reelection this fall in states won by Donald Trump in 2016. McConnell called the Senate Democrats' plan "irresponsible" for being "willing to …
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2/ Senate Democrats have the votes needed to block the stop-gap spending bill that the House is taking up, raising the likelihood the government will close. At least nine members of the Senate Democratic Caucus said they will oppose the latest short-term spending bill, which would keep the government open through February 16th, extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program for …
Removed: 4/ The Trump administration is finalizing its infrastructure plan, which it hopes will encourage more than $1 trillion in state, local, and private financing to build and repair bridges, highways, and other infrastructure. Trump is expected to preview parts of the plan on January 30th during his State of the Union address. (Reuters)
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3. Haitians will no longer be eligible to receive temporary agricultural and seasonal work visas. The decision by the White House removes Haiti from the list of countries that are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas. (CNN)
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3. The Trump administration is finalizing its infrastructure plan, which it hopes will encourage more than $1 trillion in state, local, and private financing to build and repair bridges, highways, and other infrastructure. Trump is expected to preview parts of the plan on January 30th during his State of the Union address. (Reuters) 4. The past four years were the …
removed: 4.now: 7. Mick Mulvaney requested no additional funding for the Consumer Financial …
removed: 5.now: 8. The Trump administration will protect health workers who oppose abortions …
… Cobb said Trump is "very eager" to talk to Robert removed: Mueller. Trump's personal lawyer hopes tonow: Mueller in the hope that this will help wrap up the Russia investigation as quickly as removed: possible andnow: possible. Trump's personal lawyer expects the investigation to end in the next four to …
… Cobb said Trump is "very eager" to talk to Robert removed: Mueller in the hope that this will helpnow: Mueller. Trump's personal lawyer hopes to wrap up the Russia investigation as quickly as removed: possible. Trump's personal lawyernow: possible and expects the investigation to end in the next four to …
… Cobb said Trump is "very eager" to talk to Robert removed: Mueller. Trump's personal lawyer hopes tonow: Mueller in the hope that this will help wrap up the Russia investigation as quickly as removed: possible andnow: possible. Trump's personal lawyer expects the investigation to end in the next four to …
… term solution, not a 30 Day, or short term, extension!" removed: Bynow: Trump contradicted the Republican legislative strategy by calling for a separate, long-term extension of the Children's Health Insurance removed: Program, Trump contradicted the Republican legislative strategynow: Program with less than 48 hours before a shutdown. The Republican …
… won by Donald Trump in 2016. McConnell called the Senate removed: Democratsnow: Democrats' plan "irresponsible" for being "willing to shut down the government …
… Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea evade sanctions and now: claimed that Pyongyang is getting "closer every day" to being able to deliver a removed: long-rangnow: long-range missile to the United States. Russian tankers were caught supplying …
1/ Steve Bannon cited executive privilege and refused to answer questions from the House Intelligence Committee yesterday. House investigators in both parties were outraged by his refusal, leading the committee to subpoena Bannon on the spot, vowing to force him to answer their questions about Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Politico)
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1/ Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea evade sanctions and that Pyongyang is getting "closer every day" to being able to deliver a long-rang missile to the United States. Russian tankers were caught supplying fuel to North Korea on at least three occasions in recent months. North Korea requires imported fuel to keep its intercontinental ballistic missile and nuclear …
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2/ Bannon didn't respond to House Intelligence Committee questions because the White House directed him not to. During Bannon's testimony, his attorney relayed questions in real time to the White House asking if his client could answer the questions. Bannon was instructed not to discuss his work on the transition or in the White House. White House officials believed they …
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2/ The Pentagon wants to allow nuclear retaliation in response to cyberattacks against the United States. The latest draft of U.S. nuclear strategy, which was sent to Trump's desk for approval, is the first to expand the list of justifications for "first use" nuclear strikes. It includes attempts to destroy national infrastructure via cyberattack. (New York Times / HuffPost)
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3/ Bannon struck a deal with Robert Mueller to be interviewed by prosecutors instead of testifying before the grand jury. A source close to Bannon said he will cooperate with the special counsel and that "Mueller will hear everything Bannon has to say." (The Daily Beast / CNN)
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3/ Steve Bannon cited executive privilege and refused to answer questions from the House Intelligence Committee yesterday. House investigators in both parties were outraged by his refusal, leading the committee to subpoena Bannon on the spot, vowing to force him to answer their questions about Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Politico)
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4/ Robert Mueller's probe would continue in the event of a government shutdown. Employees in the special counsel's office are exempt from furlough and would continue their work, despite a potential lack of appropriations. The government is set to shut down Friday night if lawmakers are unable to agree on a spending bill. (CNN)
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What Steve Bannon told Congress yesterday. Bannon admitted that he'd had conversations with Reince Priebus, Sean Spicer and legal spokesman Mark Corallo about Don Junior's infamous meeting with the Russians in Trump Tower in June 2016. (Axios)
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1. The Pentagon wants to allow nuclear retaliation in response to cyberattacks against the United States. The latest draft of U.S. nuclear strategy, which was sent to Trump's desk for approval, is the first to expand the list of justifications for "first use" nuclear strikes. It includes attempts to destroy national infrastructure via cyberattack. (New York Times / HuffPost)
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1. Robert Mueller's team is investigating newly uncovered financial transactions from Russian diplomatic accounts and people or businesses inside the United States. Among them are transactions by former ambassador Sergey Kislyak 10 days after the 2016 presidential election and a blocked $150,000 cash withdrawal five days after the inauguration. (BuzzFeed News) 2. Trump's alleged affair with a porn star and …
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2. Three-quarters of the National Parks Service advisory panel resigned in frustration. Nine out of 12 members abruptly quit, citing frustration that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke had refused to meet with them or hold a single meeting last year. All of the members who resigned had terms that were set to expire in May. (Washington Post)
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5. Jeff Flake delivered a speech from the Senate floor comparing Trump's anti-press rhetoric to former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin that Trump inspires modern-day authoritarians. Trump promised to announce his "Fake News Awards" today. (Los Angeles Times / Reuters)
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3. Wisconsin Democrats flipped a state senate seat in a special election. The district voted for Trump and Mitt Romney in the past two presidential elections. (The Hill)
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6. John Kelly told Democratic lawmakers that the U.S. will never construct a physical wall along the entire stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and that some of Trump's campaign promises on immigration were "uninformed." (Washington Post)
removed: 4.now: 7. Border patrol agents routinely vandalize containers of water and supplies …
2/ Bannon didn't respond to House Intelligence now: Committee questions because the White House directed him not to. During now: Bannon's testimony, his removed: testimony, Bannon's attorney relayed questions in real time to the White House … White House officials believed they had an agreement with the removed: Committeenow: committee to limit questions to the presidential campaign. Adam Schiff, the …
… the event of a government shutdown. Employees in the special removed: counselnow: counsel's office are exempt from furlough and would continue their work, despite a potential lack of appropriations. The government is set to removed: shutdownnow: shut down Friday night if lawmakers are unable to agree on a …
… their status in the program, but the government is not removed: be required to accept new applications. The Justice Department also appealed …
3. Wisconsin Democrats flipped a state removed: Senatenow: senate seat in a special election. The district voted for Trump …
… respond to House Intelligence questions because the White House directed now: him not to. During his testimony, Bannon's attorney relayed questions in …
… that may have occurred between Trump associates and the Russians. removed: (CNN)now: (CNN / NBC News)
… to reverse the FCC's decision to deregulate the broadband industry. now: The attorneys general from 22 states have filed a lawsuit to block the net neutrality repeal. (Washington removed: Post)now: Post / New York Times)
4. now: Paul Manafort's trial will likely to start in September at the earliest after a federal judge rejected Robert Mueller's bid to kick off the trial in May. (Politico) 5. Sixty-four trade groups, foreign governments, Republican candidates and more stayed …
… testify in front of a grand jury as part of now: special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. It's the first time Mueller has used …
… Bannon met with the House Intelligence Committee this morning behind removed: closed-doors.now: closed doors. Lawmakers are sure to question Bannon on what he knew …
… House Communications Director will be one of the closest Trump removed: confidantesnow: confidants to be privately interviewed as part of the Russia probe. …
3/ The government could removed: shutdownnow: shut down if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill by Friday. … support any deal that doesn't include protections for young undocumented removed: immigrants.now: immigrants who were brought to this country as children. (The Washington Post)
4/ Trump preemptively blamed removed: democratsnow: Democrats for a shutdown, tweeting "The Democrats want to shut down … Military, at a time we need it more than ever." removed: Democratnow: Democrats presented Trump with a bipartisan immigration bill last week, and said Trump and now: the Republicans would be to blame for a government shutdown. Current …
… be racist because he was on "The Apprentice." Sanders said removed: it was "outrageous"now: claims that Trump is removed: racist, addingnow: racist were "outrageous," adding, "Frankly, if the critics of the president were who he …
… Trump's first year in office. The uninsured rate increased 1.3 now: percentage points since now: the last quarter of 2016, leaving 12.2% of Americans without health …
… to his sons Donald Jr. and Eric. He didn't, however, now: divest himself of assets that could cause a conflict of interest. (Reuters)
… The Education Department awarded a debt-collection contract to a company removed: Bestynow: Betsy DeVos invested in before becoming education secretary. (Washington Post)
… Michael Cohen, the top attorney at the Trump Organization, arranged now: the payment to Stephanie Clifford. (Wall Street Journal)
2. Jeff Bezos donated $33 million to a scholarship fund for young "dreamers," which will help fund 1,000 college scholarships. (Washington Post)
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2. The US ambassador to Panama resigned over differences with the Trump administration. (CNN)
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3. Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to testify before the House Intelligence Committee next week. Lewandowski said he won't plead the fifth as other witnesses have done. (The Daily Beast)
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3. Jeff Bezos donated $33 million to a scholarship fund for young "dreamers," which will help fund 1,000 college scholarships. (Washington Post)
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4. Trump extended the Iran nuclear deal, but said he will "terminate" the agreement unless Congress and European allies agree to improve it. (Politico)
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4. Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to testify before the House Intelligence Committee next week. Lewandowski said he won't plead the fifth as other witnesses have done. (The Daily Beast)
5. now: Trump extended the Iran nuclear deal, but said he will "terminate" the agreement unless Congress and European allies agree to improve it. (Politico) 6. The Education Department awarded a debt-collection contract to a company Besty DeVos invested in before becoming education secretary. (Washington Post) 7. Trump paid a former porn star $130,000 one month before …
… then blamed Democrats for the "outlandish proposal," which he called removed: a "a big setback for DACA!" He did not, however, deny …
2/ Senator now: Richard Durbin contradicted Trump, saying the comments were "hate-filled, vile and … to African countries as "shitholes" during the private immigration meeting. removed: Richard Durbin removed: saidnow: said, "The most disheartening thing to me is my belief that …
… of the United States is racist." The CNN Tonight host removed: addingnow: added that "A lot of us already knew that," and that …
… we are all created equal." He then signed a proclamation now: on Friday declaring now: Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which every president since Ronald …
… originally scheduled to open a new U.S. embassy, but will removed: instead send Rex Tillerson to do it instead. Trump tweeted that the "reason" he canceled his removed: " tripnow: "trip to London is that I am not a big fan …
3. Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to testify before now: the House Intelligence Committee next week. Lewandowski said he won't plead …
1/ Trump vaguely denied removed: that he callednow: calling Haiti a "shithole country," tweeting that "the language used by …
poll/ removed: 55**%now: 55% of Americans think Trump's mental fitness is an removed: issue**.now: issue. Republicans called the question "unfair and politically motivated." (Axios)
2/ Senator Durbin contradicted Trump, saying removed: Trump'snow: the comments were "hate-filled, vile and racist" and that he repeatedly …
poll/ removed: 55%now: 55**% of Americans think Trump's mental fitness is an removed: issue.now: issue**. Republicans called the question "unfair and politically motivated." (Axios)
1/ Trump removed: referred to Haiti and African nations asnow: questioned why the US would admit people from "shithole countries" now: like Haiti or African after lawmakers floated the idea of restoring protections for immigrants …
1/ The Trump administration will let states require people to work for Medicaid. Under the new guidance, states can now require Medicaid beneficiaries to work, volunteer or participate in job training. The elderly, disabled, pregnant women, and children are excluded. It's the first time in the fifty-year history of the program that Medicaid recipients may be required to hold down …
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1/ Trump referred to Haiti and African nations as "shithole countries" after lawmakers floated the idea of restoring protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries as part of a bipartisan immigration deal. "Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?" Trump said, suggesting that the U.S. should instead bring more people from countries …
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2/ The House reauthorized the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the US intelligence community to collect Americans' email, text messages, photos, and other electronic communication without a warrant. The legislation, which passed 256 to 164, renews the program for six years and will now head to the Senate. (New York Times)
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2/ The Trump administration will let states require people to work for Medicaid. Under the new guidance, states can now require Medicaid beneficiaries to work, volunteer or participate in job training. The elderly, disabled, pregnant women, and children are excluded. It's the first time in the fifty-year history of the program that Medicaid recipients may be required to hold down …
3. now: Trump has not formally proposed any new resources or spending to tackle the opioid epidemic. The 90-day public health emergency declaration ends on January 23rd. (Politico) 4. The FBI will notify U.S. companies and the public about … the relationship between the government and social media companies. (Bloomberg) now: 5. Ryan Zinke announced a massive overhaul of the Interior Department that would move tens of thousands of government employees to new locations across the country and reorganize the management of federal lands. (The Hill)
removed: 4.now: 6. Kellyanne Conway said Trump "discovered" there doesn't need to be …
… in the fifty-year history of the program that Medicaid recipients removed: willnow: may be required to hold down a job in order to …
… the Trump Campaign by the previous administration and others?" About removed: 90-minutesnow: 90 minutes later, Trump reversed course, tweeting that "today's vote is about …
… later this month to highlight the issue of sexual misconduct. removed: There had been no discussionnow: The idea of inviting victims of Trump's alleged harassment to the removed: State of the Union.now: speech has been scrapped. (NBC News)
2. Republicans have four convicted criminals running for removed: congressnow: Congress in 2018. Three of the men have suggested that their convictions show they were persecuted by the Obama administration for their political removed: beliefs and they're being held "political prisoner."now: beliefs. (HuffPost)
… a "physical wall" along the country's entire southern border. Trump now: has said he will not sign an immigration deal that doesn't …
… flawed legal premise," and ordered the administration to resume accepting removed: new DACA now: renewal applications. Trump responded, calling the court system "broken and unfair." …
… the country as children to remain in the United States. now: A San Francisco-based U.S. District Court judge said Jeff Sessions' claim … ordered the administration to resume accepting new DACA applications. Trump removed: callednow: responded, calling the removed: courtsnow: court system "broken and removed: unfair" whilenow: unfair." Sarah Huckabee Sanders added that the decision was "outrageous." (Politico …
… asked at a news conference today. He said it "seems removed: unlikely" andnow: unlikely," but that "we'll see what happens." Trump repeatedly argued there has …
3/ Trump's personal attorney filed lawsuits against Fusion GPS and removed: Buzzfeednow: BuzzFeed over the Steele dossier. The lawsuits, one in federal and …
… to destroy the data collected for Trump's voter fraud commission removed: instead ofnow: rather than giving it to the Department of Homeland Security. White House …
9/ Canada removed: is believes Trump intends to pull the United States out of …
… remain in the United States. San Francisco-based U.S. District Court removed: Judge William Alsupnow: judge said Jeff Sessions' claim that the program is illegal was … and ordered the administration to resume accepting new DACA applications. now: Trump called the courts system "broken and unfair" while Sarah Huckabee Sanders added that the decision was "outrageous." (Politico / removed: Reuters)now: Reuters / New York Times)
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2/ Trump's personal attorney filed lawsuits against Fusion GPS and Buzzfeed over the Steele dossier. The lawsuits, one in federal and the other in state court, both claim that the dossier contained "false and defamatory" allegations against Trump that resulted in "harm to his personal and professional reputation, current business interests, and the impairment of business opportunities." (ABC News / …
3/ A panel of federal judges ruled that North Carolina's congressional map was unconstitutional on the grounds that Republicans drew the map with the intention of gaining a political advantage. The ruling, which imperils Republican seats in the upcoming election, marks the first time a federal court has blocked a congressional map on partisan gerrymandering grounds. (The New York Times)
4/ A member of Trump's National Security Council proposed withdrawing U.S. forces from Eastern Europe as a way to please Putin during the first months of the Trump presidency. Kevin Harrington's proposal, which was rejected, is the first known instance of senior Trump aides attempting to alter U.S. military actions to please Putin. (The Daily Beast)
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2/ Trump declined to commit to an interview with Robert Mueller when asked at a news conference today. He said it "seems unlikely" and that "we'll see what happens." Trump repeatedly argued there has been "no collusion" between his campaign and Russia, and questioned why he would need to be interviewed. (NBC News / Washington Post / New York Times)
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5/ The Trump administration waived fines for Deutsche Bank and four other multinational banks convicted of manipulating global interest rates. Trump owes Deutsche at least $130 million in loans. The German bank was also fined $425 million by New York State for laundering $10 billion out of Russia. (International Business Times)
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3/ Trump's personal attorney filed lawsuits against Fusion GPS and Buzzfeed over the Steele dossier. The lawsuits, one in federal and the other in state court, both claim that the dossier contained "false and defamatory" allegations against Trump that resulted in "harm to his personal and professional reputation, current business interests, and the impairment of business opportunities." (ABC News / …
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3. Trump's companies sold more than $35 million in real estate in 2017, primarily to shell companies that obscure the buyers' identities. (USA Today)
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3. Robert Mueller has added a veteran cyber prosecutor to his team, signaling a recent focus on possible computer crimes. (Washington Post) 4. Trump's companies sold more than $35 million in real estate in 2017, primarily to shell companies that obscure the buyers' identities. (USA Today) 5. White House aides must decide before the end of January if they plan …
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4. White House aides must decide before the end of January if they plan to stay through the November midterm elections or leave the administration. The deadline is intended to bring a sense of order to an anticipated staffing exodus. (CNN)
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6. Vermont's Senate approved a bill legalizing adult consumption and cultivation of marijuana, defying Jeff Sessions' escalating war on weed. (Vice News)
4/ A member of Trump's National Security Council removed: official proposed withdrawing U.S. forces from Eastern Europe as a way …
… waters. The move, following pressure from Republican Gov. Rick Scott, removed: reversesnow: exempts Florida from the Trump administration's removed: movenow: plan to open up offshore drilling removed: alongnow: in coastal waters. (NBC News)
… must decide before the end of January if they plan now: to stay through the November midterm elections or leave the administration. …
… 2016 presidential election. The head of the research firm behind removed: anow: the dossier of allegations against then-candidate Trump told congressional investigators that … had also provided the FBI with corroborating information during the removed: 2016 campaign. Simpson had asked the committee last week for the …
2/ Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript from Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (CNBC)
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The Trump administration plans to loosen constraints on the use of nuclear weapons and develop a new low-yield nuclear warhead for US Trident missiles. (The Guardian)
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Fusion GPS head Glenn Simpson told the Senate Judiciary Committee staffers that the FBI had independently received information from an Trump campaign insider that led them to find some of the allegations in former MI6 agent Christopher Steele's Trump-Russia dossier credible. (Axios)
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2/ Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The head of the research firm behind a dossier of allegations against then-candidate Trump told congressional investigators that someone from inside Trump's network had also provided the FBI with corroborating information during the …
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Fusion GPS founder told Senate investigators the FBI had a whistleblower in Trump's network providing agents with information. (Washington Post)
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📄 Excerpts from the Fusion GPS testimony.
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READ: Transcript Of Dossier Firm’s Senate Judiciary Interview Released By Feinstein. (Talking Points Memo)
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Read the full transcript of Glenn Simpson's Senate testimony. (Senate.gov)
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6/ Trump was named the world's most oppressive leader for "overall achievement in undermining global press freedom" by the Committee to Protect Journalists, beating out Erdoğan and Putin. Trump plans to announce his "MOST DISHONEST AND CORRUPT MEDIA AWARDS OF THE YEAR" on Wednesday. (HuffPost)
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6/ Steve Bannon stepped down as executive chairman of Breitbart News. The moves comes after Rebekah Mercer cut financial ties with Bannon over his unflattering comments about Trump and his family in the Michael Wolff book. (New York Times / Politico) 7/ Trump said he would support a two-phase, bipartisan immigration deal in order to avoid a government shutdown. A …
… a new role for Andrew Puzder, the former head of removed: Carl’snow: Carl's Jr. who declined the nomination to become labor secretary after …
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6. Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos – an event synonymous with wealth and elite prestige. (New York Times)
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6. Trump was named the world's most oppressive leader for "overall achievement in undermining global press freedom" by the Committee to Protect Journalists, beating out Erdoğan and Putin. Trump plans to announce his "MOST DISHONEST AND CORRUPT MEDIA AWARDS OF THE YEAR" on Wednesday. (HuffPost) 7. Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos – an event synonymous with …
2/ Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript from Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (CNBC)
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Fusion GPS founder told Senate investigators the FBI had a whistleblower in Trump's network providing agents with information. (Washington Post)
2/ Robert Mueller could interview Trump in the next few weeks on a limited set of questions. Mueller told Trump's lawyers in late December that he'd likely request an interview with Trump. A person familiar with the discussions said Mueller is most interested in whether Trump tried to obstruct justice. (The Washington Post / New York Times)
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Fusion GPS head Glenn Simpson told the Senate Judiciary Committee staffers that the FBI had independently received information from an Trump campaign insider that led them to find some of the allegations in former MI6 agent Christopher Steele's Trump-Russia dossier credible. (Axios)
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3/ White House officials believe that Trump will be "sunk" if Robert Mueller looks into Trump's finances as part of the Russia probe. "People don't think in the White House — don't think that he colluded with Russia," Michael Wolff said, author of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House. "They do think that if the investigation goes near …
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2/ Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript from Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (CNBC)
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4/ The Russian lawyer met Ivanka Trump after the Trump Tower meeting with Trump Jr., Paul Manafort, and Jared Kushner in June 2016. Natalia Veselnitskaya said that as she was leaving the building and waiting for an elevator, she exchanged pleasantries with a blond-haired woman whom she believed was Trump. (NBC News)
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3/ Robert Mueller could interview Trump in the next few weeks on a limited set of questions. Mueller told Trump's lawyers in late December that he'd likely request an interview with Trump. A person familiar with the discussions said Mueller is most interested in whether Trump tried to obstruct justice. (The Washington Post / New York Times)
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5/ Trump renominated two judicial nominees that the American Bar Association rated as "not qualified" to serve. The ABA said one was unqualified for a lifetime seat on the bench due to his "work habits," while the other wasn't qualified due to her lack of trial court experience. In total, Trump resubmitted 21 judicial nominees to the Senate after their …
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Trump's Russia ambassador warned lawmakers that the U.S.-Russia relationship would be "done" if the Kremlin interferes in the 2018 midterm elections. Jon Huntsman warned the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a closed-door meeting that "I don't think Russia is going to quit," and that "Putin probably has never been stronger." (The Daily Beast) 4/ White House officials believe that Trump …
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2. Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript from Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (CNBC)
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2. Trump renominated two judicial nominees that the American Bar Association rated as "not qualified" to serve. The ABA said one was unqualified for a lifetime seat on the bench due to his "work habits," while the other wasn't qualified due to her lack of trial court experience. In total, Trump resubmitted 21 judicial nominees to the Senate after their …
… for his wall along the Mexican border. (New York Times) now: 2. Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript from Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (CNBC)
removed: 2.now: 3. Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff known for his hard-line …
removed: 3.now: 4. The White House wants to find a new role for …
removed: 4.now: 5. Ahead of his first diplomatic trip to Israel, Jared Kushner's …
removed: 5.now: 6. Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos – …
… head of Carl’s Jr. who declined the nomination to become removed: Labornow: labor secretary after old domestic abuse allegations resurfaced. The White House, …
… family real estate company received roughly $30 million in investment now: from one of Israel's largest financial institutions. (New York Times)
3/ White House removed: aidesnow: officials believe that Trump will be "sunk" if Robert Mueller looks …
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1. Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff known for his hard-line immigration tactics, says he's running for Senate. Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt for defying a court order to stop racially profiling Latinos. He was pardoned by Trump. (CNN)
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1. The Trump administration spending plan calls for cut to proven security measures in order to pay for his wall along the Mexican border. (New York Times)
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2. The White House wants to find a new role for Andrew Puzder, the former head of Carl’s Jr. who declined the nomination to become Labor secretary after old domestic abuse allegations resurfaced. The White House, however, is apparently considering finding another role for Puzder inside the Trump administration. (Politico)
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2. Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff known for his hard-line immigration tactics, says he's running for Senate. Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt for defying a court order to stop racially profiling Latinos. He was pardoned by Trump. (CNN)
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3. Ahead of his first diplomatic trip to Israel, Jared Kushner's family real estate company received roughly $30 million in investment one of Israel's largest financial institutions. (New York Times)
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3. The White House wants to find a new role for Andrew Puzder, the former head of Carl’s Jr. who declined the nomination to become Labor secretary after old domestic abuse allegations resurfaced. The White House, however, is apparently considering finding another role for Puzder inside the Trump administration. (Politico) 4. Ahead of his first diplomatic trip to Israel, Jared …
… throughout his schedule. All told, Trump spends roughly 5 hours removed: ofnow: on executive time over the course of an 8-hour workday. (Axios)
… genius" in response to details in Michael Wolff's book that removed: Trumpnow: he is mentally unfit to serve. He insisted that opponents and …
6. A Senate bill that removed: tonow: would reverse the FCC's decision to repeal net neutrality received its … will receive a vote on the Senate floor. (The Hill) now: 7. Federal regulators rejected a proposal by Energy Secretary Rick Perry to subsidize coal and nuclear plants. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sided with critics, who argued that Perry’s proposal would upend competition in the nation’s electricity markets, which favors lowest-cost power sources. (New York Times)
… Trump's legal team anticipates that Special Counsel Robert Mueller will removed: asknow: try to now: directly interview Trump as part of the Russia probe. The team … instead of having Trump appear for a formal, one-on-one sit-down. removed: Onenow: Mueller informed Trump's lawyers last month that he may want to interview Trump "soon." A person with direct knowledge of the discussions described them as "preliminary and ongoing." (NBC removed: News)now: News / Wall Street Journal / Washington Post)
removed: 5/now: 6/ Steve Bannon removed: apologized fornow: walked back his critical comments of Trump Jr. He said he removed: regrets not walking backnow: "regrets" his "delay in responding to the removed: commentsnow: inaccurate reporting" that the Trump Jr. meeting with Russians at Trump Tower …
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3. Trump tweeted about his "consensual presidency," misquoting a New York Post column that had said Trump's presidency has been "enormously consequential." (The Hill)
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3. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg signaled that she intends to outlast Trump by hiring law clerks for at least two more terms. (CNN) 4. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said there was already evidence of Russian meddling in Mexico's election, which is set for July. (Reuters) 5. The US Army's official Twitter account liked a tweet critical of Trump by …
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4. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said there was already evidence of Russian meddling in Mexico's election, which is set for July. (Reuters)
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6. A Senate bill that to reverse the FCC's decision to repeal net neutrality received its 30th co-sponsor, ensuring it will receive a vote on the Senate floor. (The Hill)
… he expected his attorney general to protect him. Don McGahn now: unsuccessfully lobbied Sessions to remain in charge in March removed: 2017, but was unsuccessful.now: 2017. Trump reportedly erupted in anger in front of several White …
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2/ Paul Ryan supported House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes' threat to hold officials at Justice and the FBI in contempt of Congress if they didn't meet Nunes' subpoena demands. Over the summer, Nunes subpoenaed the Justice Department and FBI for documents related to the dossier about Trump's connections to the Kremlin and whether the FBI used information from the …
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2/ A third Republican called on Jeff Sessions to resign, saying he "is not able to take the reins and direct" the Russia probe because of his recusal. Chris Stewart, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, joins Mark Meadows, Freedom Caucus chair, and Jim Jordan, a member who sits on the oversight and judiciary committees in the US House …
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3/ Republican senators recommended possible criminal charges for the author of the Trump-Russia dossier. Charles Grassley and Lindsey Graham suggested that the Justice Department investigate Christopher Steele for possibly lying to the FBI. (Washington Post / New York Times)
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3/ Paul Ryan supported House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes' threat to hold officials at Justice and the FBI in contempt of Congress if they didn't meet Nunes' subpoena demands. Over the summer, Nunes subpoenaed the Justice Department and FBI for documents related to the dossier about Trump's connections to the Kremlin and whether the FBI used information from the …
2. now: The Trump administration froze $125 million in funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency – about a third of the annual US donation to the agency. (Axios) 3. Scott Pruitt told friends and associates that he'd like to be attorney general if Jeff Sessions leaves the administration. (Politico) now: 4. Pence's chief lawyer and domestic policy director are leaving his office. (CNN)
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3. Pence's chief lawyer and domestic policy director are leaving his office. (CNN)
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5. The home of Roy Moore accuser's burns in a fire that is now under investigation by the Etowah County Arson Task Force. (Al.com)
removed: 4.now: 6. The White House asked to screen "The Post," a recently …
removed: 5.now: 7. Comcast fired about 500 salespeople, despite saying that the company …
removed: 6.now: 8. The economy added 148,000 jobs in December, which means 2017 …
2/ Paul Ryan supported House Intelligence removed: Chairmannow: Committee chairman Devin Nunes' threat to hold officials at Justice and the … FBI used information from the dossier to apply for warrants removed: to conduct surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act now: to conduct surveillance on Trump associates. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI …
3/ Republican removed: Senatorsnow: senators recommended possible criminal charges for the author of the Trump-Russia …
… due to lack of evidence. FBI agents from Little Rock, removed: Arkansasnow: Arkansas, are looking into whether Hillary Clinton promised or performed policy …
4. The White House asked to screen "The Post," a removed: 1971now: recently released political drama about the Washington Post's now: 1971 decision to publish the top-secret Pentagon Papers and the newspaper's …
6. The economy added 148,000 jobs in December, which removed: makesnow: means 2017 now: had the slowest rate of job growth in six years. The …
2. now: Scott Pruitt told friends and associates that he'd like to be attorney general if Jeff Sessions leaves the administration. (Politico) 3. Pence's chief lawyer and domestic policy director are leaving his office. (CNN) 4. The White House asked to screen "The Post," a 1971 …
removed: 3.now: 5. Comcast fired about 500 salespeople, despite saying that the company …
removed: 4.now: 6. The economy added 148,000 jobs in December, which makes 2017 …
… suggested that Breitbart News should consider removing its executive chairman. now: But that's not all, Bannon's billionaire benefactors, Robert Mercer and his daughter Rebekah Mercer, removed: have been distancing themselves in recent months.now: formally cut financial ties with Bannon today. (Wall Street Journal / Politico)
2/ Trump's lawyer also demanded that Michael Wolff and his publisher immediately "cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination" of the forthcoming book. Trump's lawyers are pursuing possible charges, including libel, in connection with the book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," which is scheduled to be released Friday – four days earlier than planned. …
3/ Michael Wolff has tapes to back up the quotes in his book, including conversations with Steve Bannon and former White House deputy chief of staff Katie Walsh. On Twitter, Wolff thanked Trump for making his book the current best seller on Amazon. (Axios)
2/ Trump's lawyer also demanded that Michael Wolff and his publisher immediately "cease and desist from any further publication, release or dissemination" of the forthcoming book. Trump's lawyers are pursuing possible charges, including libel, in connection with the book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," which is scheduled to be released next week. (Washington Post / ABC News)
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Senior White House officials are debating whether Katie Walsh should be fired from America First after she was quoted as reportedly saying that dealing with Trump is "like trying to figure out what a child wants." Walsh, a former White House adviser, has disputed the comment. (Axios)
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3/ Michael Wolff has tapes to back up the quotes in his book, including conversations with Steve Bannon and former White House deputy chief of staff Katie Walsh. (Axios)
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4/ Breitbart board members are debating whether to fire Steve Bannon. Earlier in the day, Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggested that Breitbart News should consider removing its executive chairman. Bannon's billionaire benefactors, Robert Mercer and his daughter Rebekah Mercer, have been distancing themselves in recent months. (Wall Street Journal / Politico)
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Senior White House officials are debating whether Katie Walsh should be fired from America First after she was quoted as reportedly saying that dealing with Trump is "like trying to figure out what a child wants." Walsh, a former White House adviser, has disputed the comment. (Axios)
… states for refusing to comply with the panel's requests for removed: votenow: voter information, including birth dates and partial Social Security numbers. The …
… crimes or from interfering with marijuana sales in states that removed: hadnow: have legalized sales of the drug. In February, Sessions said that …
… The meeting was related to a document request by House removed: intelligence committeenow: Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes this summer. (Politico)
3. Democrats Doug Jones and Tina Smith will both be sworn into the Senate today, narrowing the GOP majority. (NPR)
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3. Rupert Murdoch called Trump a "fucking idiot" after a conversation about immigration. "Murdoch suggested [in a Dec. 2016 phone call] that taking a liberal approach to H-1B visas, which open America's doors to select immigrants, might be hard to square with his promises to build a wall and close the borders. But Trump seemed unconcerned, assuring Murdoch, 'We'll figure …
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4. North Korea and South Korea established contact on a hotline that's been dormant for almost two years. (CNN)
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4. Democrats Doug Jones and Tina Smith will both be sworn into the Senate today, narrowing the GOP majority. (NPR)
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5. Sheriff David Clarke was temporarily blocked from tweeting after Twitter users' complained that three of his messages violated the terms of service. Clarke was placed in read-only mode until he deleted three tweets that called for violence against members of the media. (CNN)
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5. North Korea and South Korea established contact on a hotline that's been dormant for almost two years. (CNN)
6. now: Sheriff David Clarke was temporarily blocked from tweeting after Twitter users' complained that three of his messages violated the terms of service. Clarke was placed in read-only mode until he deleted three tweets that called for violence against members of the media. (CNN) 7. The National Security Agency is losing its top talent because …
… with a foreign government inside Trump Tower ... with no removed: lawyers...now: lawyers ... You should have called the FBI immediately." Bannon's comments come …
2/ removed: Trump responds: "Steve Bannon has nothing to do with me or my Presidency. When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind." Trump's statement added: "Steve was rarely in a one-on-one meeting with me and only pretends to have had influence to fool a few people with no access and no clue, whom he helped write phony books." (Bloomberg / Politico) {% twitter https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/948620629678460928 %} 3/ Trump taunts North Korea: My "Nuclear Button" is "much bigger and more powerful" now: than Kim removed: Jong Un'snow: Jong-un's – and "my Button works!" Trump's tweet came after Kim …
removed: 4/now: 3/ Fusion GPS defended the dossier of alleged Trump-Russia ties and … one inside the Trump camp," referring to a drunk George removed: Papadopoulosnow: Papadopoulos, who bragged about Russia having political dirt on Hillary Clinton …
1. now: In 2017 US manufacturing had its strongest year since 2004. (Bloomberg)
… Department of Justice needs "to file charges against the sanctuary removed: cities,"now: cities" and "hold back their funding," and the politicians enforcing sanctuary city …
… Sheriff David Clarke was temporarily blocked from tweeting after Twitter removed: users'now: users complained that three of his messages violated the terms of …
3/ 2017 was the safest year on record for commercial passenger air travel with airlines recording no commercial passenger jet deaths. Trump took credit for the record, tweeting: "Since taking office I have been very strict on Commercial Aviation. Good news - it was just reported that there were Zero deaths in 2017, the best and safest year on record!" …
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3/ Orrin Hatch will retire at the end of the year, resisting pressure from Trump to seek an eighth term. The move opens the door for Mitt Romney to run for the seat. During the 2016 campaign, Romney called then-candidate Trump a "fraud" and "phony" who was unfit to serve. Hatch is 83-years-old and the longest-serving Senate Republican. (New York …
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2. Anthony Scaramucci is telling friends that Trump misses him and want him back in the West Wing. (The Daily Beast)
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4. The Interior Department won't criminally prosecute energy companies and other businesses that accidentally kill migratory birds, reversing a longstanding practice at the agency. (Reuters)
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3. Trump rescinded proposed rules that would have required companies to disclose the chemicals used in fracking. (Associated Press)
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5. Trump renewed leases for a copper and nickel mining operation on the border of Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which reversed an Obama-era decision. (Washington Post)
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4. The Interior Department won't criminally prosecute energy companies and other businesses that accidentally kill migratory birds, reversing a longstanding practice at the agency. (Reuters)
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6. Trump scrapped Obama's proposal for the federal government to underwrite half the cost of an Amtrak tunnel connecting New Jersey to Penn Station. (Crain's New York)
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5. Trump renewed leases for a copper and nickel mining operation on the border of Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which reversed an Obama-era decision. (Washington Post)
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7. The Justice Department wants a question about citizenship to be added to the 2020 census. Critics say the move could limit participation by immigrants who fear that the government could use the information against them. (ProPublica)
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6. Trump scrapped Obama's proposal for the federal government to underwrite half the cost of an Amtrak tunnel connecting New Jersey to Penn Station. (Crain's New York)
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8. South Korea proposed holding high-level talks with North Korea, a day after Kim Jong-un suggested inter-Korean dialogue to discuss easing military tensions and his country's participation in the Winter Olympics in the South. (New York Times)
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7. The Justice Department wants a question about citizenship to be added to the 2020 census. Critics say the move could limit participation by immigrants who fear that the government could use the information against them. (ProPublica)
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9. Trump tweeted that the US is watching the "brutal and corrupt Iranian regime" amid deadly protests in the country. The State Department lists Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. (CNN)
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8. South Korea proposed holding high-level talks with North Korea, a day after Kim Jong-un suggested inter-Korean dialogue to discuss easing military tensions and his country's participation in the Winter Olympics in the South. (New York Times)
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10. Trump tweets the US "foolishly" handed Pakistan more than $33 billion in aid over the last 15 years while getting "nothing but lies and deceit" in return. He's pledged to put a stop to it. (Reuters)
… had forwarded State Department passwords to her personal Yahoo account. now: In a tweet, Trump called on the "deep state" Justice Department to prosecute both Abedin and James removed: Comey in a tweet.now: Comey. (Washington Post)
… no commercial passenger jet deaths. Trump took credit for the removed: recordnow: record, tweeting: "Since taking office I have been very strict on …
… Washington this year as they head into a contentious midterm removed: election.now: election season. (Politico)
5. Trump renewed leases for a copper and nickel mining now: operation on the border of Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, …