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Jared Kushner Dismisses Russian Election Interference as ‘Couple of Facebook Ads’
His comments seem to contradict Facebook’s own estimates that Russian ads
and social-media posts reached 126 million Americans during the election.
Jared Kushner has not been paying attention.
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Did Trump Obstruct Justice? Mueller Didn’t Say, but Left a Trail to the Answer
The special counsel stopped short of declaring whether acts by the
president were illegal attempts to impede the investigation. But his report
is a detailed map to conclusions.
Trump obstructed justice.
Mueler had a limited brief.
Mueller was acting as an investigator.
Action is left to congress.
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Excerpts of Stephen Moore’s Writing: Bashing Women, Gay Rights and More
President Trump’s presumptive nominee for the Federal Reserve has written
numerous pieces over the years that include disparaging statements about
women and gender equity.
Trump choses people he can control.
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Trump Tax Returns Won’t Be Released Until May 6 After Another Deadline Is Missed
Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, said in a letter that the Treasury
Department needed more time to consult with the Justice Department on the
legality of the request.
There is no limit to the supoena power of congress.
The Treasury Department is being intentionally slow at Trump's request.
Contempt of Congress is another problem.
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Joe Biden Plans to Ener the 2020 Race on Thursday. He’s Starting With $0.
Mr. Biden, ahead in the polls but behind financially, is seeking out top
money bundlers, but that risks a backlash among grass-roots Democrats.
Joe Biden thinks compromise is possible with Republicans.
Republicans do not change.
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Bill Weld on Nixon, Mueller and How He Plans to Beat Trump in the Primary
The former Massachusetts governor talks about his long-shot bid for the
Republican nomination and what his high school production of “Julius
Caesar” taught him about Donald Trump and power.
no.
The Republicans in Washington have drunk the KoolAid.
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Where 2020 Candidates Stand on Impeachment
NYT > Politics - 2 hours ago
Since the release of the Mueller report, several candidates seeking the
Democratic nomination for president in 2020 have weighed in on whether
Congress should start impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Nancy Pelosi will decide.
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Is Obstruction an Impeachable Offense? History Says Yes
In 1974 and 1998, articles of impeachment against Presidents Richard M.
Nixon and Bill Clinton focused on the corrupt use of power to frustrate
lawful investigations.
The senate will not convict.
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White House Escalates Clash With House Committee Over Security Clearances
The administration directed the former head of personnel security to defy a
subpoena ordering him to appear for a deposition by the House Oversight
Committee.
More contempt of congress.
10
Netanyahu Seeks to Name a Golan Heights Settlement for President Trump
The name on things is easily changed.
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Interior Department Launches Investigation of Potential Ethics Violations Among Staff
The probe, the second in as many weeks, looks into a complaint that
Interior Department staff offered agency access to former employers or
lobbying clients.
I will be interested in the result.
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Stephen Moore’s Paper Trail: Bashing Women, Gay Rights and More
President Trump’s presumptive nominee for the Federal Reserve has written
numerous pieces over the years that include disparaging statements about
women and gender equity.
The Federal Reserve is supposed to be politically independent.
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Earlier Richmond Fed: "Fifth District Manufacturing Activity Moderated in April"
From the Richmond Fed: Fifth District Manufacturing Activity Moderated in
April
Fifth District manufacturing activity moderated in April, according to the
latest survey from the Richmond Fed. *The composite index fell from 10 in
March to 3 in April*, weighed down by slightly negative readings in the
indexes for both shipments and new orders but buoyed by a positive reading
for the third component index, employment. Firms were optimistic, expecting
conditions to improve in the next six months.
*Survey results suggested continued positive growth in both employment and
wages, although... more »
A down number.
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Trump Will Not Release Tax Returns to Congress, Spokesman Says
A spokesman for the president signaled a deadline set by House Democrats to
release six years’ worth of returns would not be met.
Contempt of congress.
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M.J. Hegar, Veteran Armed With Viral Ads, Is Running for Senate in Texas
A former Air Force helicopter pilot who narrowly lost a bid for the House
in November will challenge Senator John Cornyn, a Republican, in 2020.
Good luck.
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Political Memo: Joe Biden Looms, but Bernie Sanders Is Running His Own Race
The Vermont senator has been the front-runner in early campaigning, but Mr.
Biden’s expected entry could change that. Mr. Sanders is not likely to care.
Joe Biden is a distraction.
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Trump Will Leave And Will Not Launch A Coup
I keep seeing this talking point that “Trump will not leave voluntarily.”
How exactly would he stay? Trump has not taken the steps necessary for a
military coup: the man hasn’t even been filling all vacancies properly The
military will not support him if he tries to stay after losing an election.
Trump doesn’t have […]
Probably correct.
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A few Comments on March New Home Sales
Last month.
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