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Donald Trump Just Doubled Down on His Support of Brett Kavanaugh, and He Is Getting Dragged All the Way Down
On his way to deliver a speech before the United Nations in New York, President Donald Trump stopped to answer a reporter’s question about his …
Donald TrumpTrump's Overconfidence May Bring 'Major Miscalculation': JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists are starting to make forecast and strategy changes around the potential that President Donald Trump gets so …
Stock MarketsRepublicans Fret That Kavanaugh Push Will Crush Them in Midterm Elections
In public, Republicans have been growing more defiant by the day about Brett Kavanaugh’s prospects to reach the Supreme Court. But as Christine …
Me Too movementBloomberg sees ‘lack of civility and openness and honesty’ in Trump administration
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sunday that there has been a "lack of civility and openness and honesty" in President TrumpDonald …
Donald TrumpMichael Avenatti claims to represent a women with credible information about Brett Kavanaugh
<b>(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</b><p>Michael Avenatti may have the goods on Brett Kavanaugh<p>Taylor Link<p>September 23, 2018 11:56pm (UTC)<p>As Brett Kavanaugh's integrity continues to be questioned, Michael Avenatti, the attorney representing Stormy Daniels, announced on Twitter that he represents a women with …
Michael AvenattiSenate Republicans learned of a second Kavanaugh accuser, then they tried to speed up his vote
The new accuser claims Kavanuagh exposed himself to her at a college party.<p>A second woman says that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh violated …
RepublicansAccused pedophile Roy Moore has come to Brett Kavanaugh’s defense
Just to remind you of what the modern GOP has become: a Republican Supreme Court nominee accused of attempted rape is now being defended by a …
Roy MooreTrump's no-win trade war
We are now, officially, in a full-fledged trade war. Effective Monday morning, President Trump will be taxing half of China’s imports into the US, …
Donald TrumpMSNBC panel trashes 'phony' Lindsey Graham for attacking Kavanaugh accuser while expressing sympathy for her
An MSNBC panel jumped all over Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Sunday morning after his passive-aggressive performance on Fox News where he both …
Lindsey GrahamTrump stands up for men accused of abusing women
<b>(CNN) —</b> Donald Trump may be unpredictable, but he's been pretty consistent in one way: Standing up for men accused of being abusive to women, while at the same time seeking to undermine their female accusers. This November, in the first national election since the start of the #MeToo movement, …
Bill ClintonEx-Assistant FBI Director Details How Trump's Treatment of AG Sessions Is 'An Extension of the Mob Family Mentality'
Click here for reuse options! "We are clearly headed toward a firing of the attorney general and likely [Rod] Rosenstein."Frank Figliuzzi, the former …
Donald TrumpBernie Sanders: Donald Trump and GOP want to cut Social Security. We should expand it instead.
Donald Trump is shredding the safety net while claiming Democrats want to destroy Social Security. All Americans should be able to retire with dignity.<p>For too long, Congress and the media have ignored the pressing concerns of seniors in our country. At a time when millions of elderly Americans are …
Social SecurityJudiciary chair Grassley tweets apology to Kavanaugh for slightly delaying his confirmation
The Iowa Republican pretends they want to hear from Dr. Ford, while Mitch McConnell proves they don't care what she says.<p>The Senate Judiciary …
Chuck GrassleyTrump's trade war with China just got a whole lot bigger
<b>(CNN) —</b> The trade fight between the United States and China intensified Monday as the two economic superpowers hit each other with their biggest round of tariffs yet.<p>The Trump administration imposed new 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods just after midnight ET (noon in Beijing), spanning …
Tariffs19 Pairs of Running Socks Marathon Runners Swear By
One of the first tips seasoned runners give beginners is to invest in a good pair of shoes to help you stay comfortable avoid getting hurt while …
Report: McConnell Scolded Trump for Remarks on Ford
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly called President Trump to warn him about his public criticism of Christine Blasey-Ford, the woman …
U.S. Supreme CourtTrump’s dramatic new plan to label immigrants a ‘public charge,’ explained
The White House continues its crackdown on documented immigration — this time, denying residency status to those who rely on public …
Trump AdministrationFormer Florida House Candidate On Kavanaugh Accusation: 'What Boy Hasn't Done This?'
Twitter goes stark raving mad.<p>Former Florida GOP congressional candidate Gina Sosa has completely dismissed a sexual assault accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “Tell me, what boy hasn’t done this in high school?” she asked on camera on CNN.<p>Sosa made the starling comment in a …
FloridaTrump is planning yet another massive tax windfall for the rich
Hard to believe, but the Trump administration is proposing yet another massive tax windfall for the rich. It would be to reduce their capital gains …
University of PennsylvaniaNike's deal with Kaepernick adds almost $6 billion to company's market value
Nike reportedly added nearly $6 billion to its company’s market value since announcing its deal with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, CBS News …
Donald TrumpDonald Trump’s self-preserving War on Justice
<b>(AP/Alex Brandon)</b><p>Fearing what the Russia conspiracy probe has uncovered, he’s ordered the Department to release secret documents<p>Terry H. Schwadron<p>September 21, 2018 8:06pm (UTC)<p>Read more articles from the DC Report here.<p>The presidential order for the Justice Department to declassify significant …
Donald TrumpNew emails show NRA’s sway over Florida government officials
Marion Hammer had a lot of influence over the agency in charge of regulating concealed weapons permits.<p>The Tampa Bay Times released hundreds of …
FloridaTrump’s “all-out effort” on climate is derelict and risky
<b>(AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta/Twitter/realDonaldTrump)</b><p>Trump’s climate claims are far from the truth, according to experts<p>Sameer shah • Devyani Singh • Scott McKenzie<p>September 23, 2018 10:59am (UTC)<p>This article was originally published on The Conversation.<p>As Hurricane Florence made landfall, we could not …
British ColumbiaAs the Trump Scandals Grow, Believe What You’re Seeing
Robert Mueller and Donald Trump. Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by SaulLoeb/AFP/Getty Images and Win McNamee/Getty Images.The human mind is a …
Robert MuellerCreepy stories from Kavanaugh’s Yale days further taint SCOTUS nominee’s public image
<b>Brett Kavanaugh (Getty/Alex Wong)</b><p>New stories are emerging about Kavanaugh’s Yale fraternity and his unseemly expectations for female clerks<p>Matthew Rozsa<p>September 20, 2018 10:22pm (UTC)<p>President Donald Trump's recent pick for the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is facing increased scrutiny …
Brett KavanaughWe Know Brett Kavanaugh Has Lied Already
This nation is suffering a significant breakdown of civility, bipartisanship and ethical behavior. For the Trump administration and the Republican leaders who enable it, truth is no longer a cherished value. To them, lying seems to be part of the strategy, a cynical weapon to be used against their …
Brett KavanaughAmerica Is Not a Democracy
How the United States lost the faith of its citizens—and what it can do to win them back<p>For years, the residents of Oxford, Massachusetts, seethed with anger at the company that controlled the local water supply. The company, locals complained, charged inflated prices and provided terrible service. …
Political ScienceWatergate prosecutor says Mueller has Trump cornered
<b>(AP/Getty/Salon)</b><p>Nicker Akerman calls Mueller’s indictments “prosecutorial masterpieces”<p>Cody Fenwick<p>September 23, 2018 8:00am (UTC)<p>This article originally appeared on AlterNet.<p>Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman argued in a Thursday op-ed for NBC News that special counsel Robert Mueller's work …
Donald TrumpTaxing Americans to reform the Chinese
<b>Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (Getty/Thomas Peter)</b><p>Consumers and workers pay the price as Trump escalates his trade war<p>Terry H. Schwadron<p>September 23, 2018 9:00am (UTC)<p>Read more articles from the DC Report here.<p>Convinced that only he knows the right path, President Trump made clear …
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