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Finnish president denies ever discussing ‘raking’ with Trump
POLITICO - By QUINT FORGEY
The leader of Finland denied on Sunday that he’d ever told President Donald Trump that the small Nordic nation relies upon “raking” its forests to prevent wildfires — even though Trump promoted the dubious
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Fox News host Chris Wallace tells Trump world sees him as ‘beacon for repression’
USA TODAY - William Cummings
WASHINGTON – Fox News host Chris Wallace went after President Donald Trump for his attacks on the news media in an interview that aired Sunday, telling the president he is “seen around the world as a for
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Trump says Whitaker is right about Russia probe and won't sit with Mueller for interview
NBC News - By Allan Smith
Russia Investigation President Donald Trump said acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is "right" about his criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and defended his appointment Whitaker
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Trump blasts 'little Adam Schitt' on Twitter
POLITICO - By QUINT FORGEY
Rep. Adam Schiff — along with “Crooked Hillary Clinton,” “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer” and “Crazy Maxine Waters” — has long been a target of mockery on Donald Trump’s Twitter feed. But in a post Sunday, the may
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Trump, in exclusive interview, suggests turning off Acosta's camera, reveals Obama's private guidance on greatest threat
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Video Trump on Acosta Lawsuit Ruling President Trump, speaking exclusively to Fox News' Chris Wallace in a wide-ranging interview, revealed what President Obama told him was the biggest challenge facing
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Trump: ‘I Don’t Want to Hear’ Khashoggi Tape
The Daily Beast - Andrew Desiderio
President Donald Trump says he is not interested in hearing the audio that allegedly depicts the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi …
TIMEadded this to Top Stories
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'The Entire World Is Worried.' Pacific Summit Ends Without World Leaders Reaching Final Communique Agreement
TIME - By STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP
(PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea) — An acrimonious meeting of world leaders in Papua New Guinea failed to agree Sunday on a final communique, …
The Inquisitr
Donald Trump
Donald And Melania Trump Are ‘Most Shockingly Cruelest’ Couple Ever To Occupy White House, Columnist Claims
The Inquisitr - Nathan Francis
'New York Daily News' columnist Linda Stasi attacked the First Couple for what she said is rampant cruelty. Donald and Melania Trump are being slammed …
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Forestry
Wildfire Evacuees Not Impressed With Trump’s Rake Remarks During California Visit
Rolling Stone - Peter Wade
President Donald Trump visited California this weekend to tour areas devastated by wildfires that burned out of control across the state and once …
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Graham on criminal justice reform: 'The Republicans are the problem here, not the Democrats.'
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Compressed: Fallout from Khashoggi killing and lame-duck Congress take shape 01:05 Full Panel: Government shutdown looms over Mueller probe 07:53 Sherrod Brown: Democrats could win in Ohio with the right
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California Democrat Harley Rouda defeats longtime Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
CNN - By Devan Cole, CNN
Washington (CNN) — Democrat Harley Rouda has defeated California Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher with a current lead of about 17,000 votes, securing another seat for the new Democratic majority in the
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Man who yelled 'Heil Hitler, Heil Trump' at 'Fiddler on the Roof': 'I'm so embarrassed'
USA TODAY - Cydney Henderson
A man who interrupted a Wednesday night performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" in Baltimore with cries of "Heil Hitler" and "Heil Trump" is now apologizing for his behavior. Anthony Derlunas, 58, was removed
The Washington Post
World Politics
Is Trump country really better off under Trump? No. It’s falling further behind.
The Washington Post
By Anthony W. Orlando Two years have passed since Donald Trump made his famous campaign promise in disaffected regions across the country: “We are going to start winning again!” For many voters who felt
Forestry
Trump’s old tweet bashing funding for Smokey Bear forest fire prevention PSAs is actually perfect:
slate.com - Elliot Hannon
Who's anti-Smokey Bear?
Bustle
Joe Biden
Joe Biden Adopted A Dog, And The Photos Of Them Together Will Melt Your Heart
Bustle - Morgan Brinlee
Move over Barack Obama, because Joe Biden's got a new best friend. Former Vice President Biden has adopted a seriously cute dog named Major from the …
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Weekend midterms update: Democrats concede Florida and Georgia but complete their Orange County sweep
Vox - Rachel Withers
Plus, where the rest of the outstanding races stand. After a weekend full of midterm results, many of the most contentious outstanding 2018 elections have now been called. A number of high-profile Democrats
Axios
World Politics
The takeaways from President Trump's sit down with "Fox News Sunday"
Axios
In an interview with Chris Wallace for "Fox News Sunday," President Trump talked some of the biggest topics of the day — from the murder of …
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Trump uses derisive nickname for Rep. Adam Schiff in tweet
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is name-calling Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for saying Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general is unconstitutional. Trump says Schiff shouldn't
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Opinion
The Oil Price Is Now Controlled By Just Three Men
Bloomberg - Julian Lee
OPEC has lost what control of the oil market it ever had. The actions (or tweets) of three men — Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and Crown …
Conservative View
WATCH: Pence Stares Putin Down For 20 Seconds As He Confronts Russian Leader Over Election Meddling
dailywire.com - Joseph Curl
Liberals have relentlessly mocked President Trump for being too easy on Vladimir Putin, for accepting the Russian president's assertion that he had …
Liberal View
'His 3-hour workday is about to go bye-bye': CNN conservative reveals how Trump prepping for 'rectal exam' from House Dems
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In the immediate aftermath of the election, President Donald Trump was predictably petty and given to lashing out, conservative CNN host S.E. Cupp on …
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Adam Schiff Owns Trump As Twitter Taunt Backfires
politicususa.com - Jason Easley
Trump tried to insult Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), but the incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee turned it around into a total backfire …
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Michelle Obama reveals key difference between her husband and Trump
CNN - By Dean Obeidallah
(CNN) — You could write an encyclopedia about the ways in which Barack Obama is different from his successor, Donald Trump. On Saturday, Michelle Obama provided a more concise explanation for what distinguishes
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Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama's book show
Associated Press - By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama practically brought the house down at Michelle Obama's book show in Washington. The former first lady is currently touring the country promoting her memoir,
Politics
GOP Legislatures try to curb Democratic governors’ power
pbs.org - David Eggert, Associated Press
LANSING, Mich. — With their grip on power set to loosen come January, Republicans in several states are considering last-ditch laws that would weaken …
Elite Daily
Donald Trump
These Tweets About Trump Grading His Presidency With An 'A-Plus' Are Not Here For It
Elite Daily - Lizzy Rosenberg
Back when you were in grade school, you most likely knew someone who thought they were way smarter, more athletic, or exponentially cooler than they …
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Condoleezza Rice reportedly considered as Cleveland Browns head coach
Axios
The NFL's Cleveland Browns want to interview former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for their vacant head coaching position, reports ESPN's Adam …
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Pamela Anderson accuses 'smutty' Scott Morrison of abandoning Assange
The Guardian - Michael McGowan
Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has penned a furious open letter to the Australian prime minister Scott Morrison, calling him “smutty”, “lewd” and questioning his “strength and conviction”. Writing
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Casey Anthony I'm At Dollar Tree with RBG
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Casey Anthony feels a connection to, of all people, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ... seriously. Anthony picked up a few …
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New election map: Ohio, Colorado no longer swing states
NBC News - By Dante Chinni
Decision 2018 WASHINGTON — The 2018 midterms remade Congress for the next two years, but they also hinted at a changing electoral map for the next presidential race. Broad gaps in exit poll numbers combined