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Trump warns of a ‘market crash the likes of which has not been seen before’ if he loses 2020 election — but economists are worried he’s causing a recession on his own – Business Insider
United States President Donald Trump on Saturday warned without evidence of a massive market crash if he’s not re-elected in 2020. “The Trump Economy is setting records, and has a long way up to go,” he said. “However, if anyone but me takes over in 2020 (I know the competition very well), there will be a Market Crash the likes of which has not been seen before! KEEP AMERICA GREAT).”…
Trump highlights polls that showed Clinton beating him by double digits | TheHill – The Hill
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDC board rejects Trump Hotel effort to dismiss complaint seeking removal of liquor license on basis of Trump’s ‘character’ DC board rejects Trump Hotel effort to dismiss complaint seeking removal of liquor license on basis of Trump’s ‘character’ Mexico’s immigration chief resigns amid US pressure over migrants MORE mocked news reports of his campaign’s internal polling on Friday with a tweet highlighting numerous polls taken in 2016 that…
Jennifer Rubin: What to do about a disloyal president and a party that supports him – Salt Lake Tribune
Second, without precluding impeachment for this or other conduct, the House should pass a resolution condemning the welcoming of interference, reaffirming the obligation to report such conduct, explaining the necessity of protecting the American people’s right to pick their own leaders (can you believe such a statement is needed?) and setting forth the danger of such influence-peddling schemes that reduce anyone stupid enough to take such a meeting as a…
For now, Hong Kong leader backs off bill allowing extraditions to mainland China – The Washington Post
Shibani Mahtani June 15 at 9:05 AM HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s government has suspended, but will not withdraw, a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China, the territory’s chief executive said Saturday, an apparent compromise after days of massive protests that saw violence between police and young demonstrators in the global financial hub. But protest organizers insisted the government’s decision is not enough and said they will go…
Trump erases line between political events and official business – CNN
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When America heard Sudan: Why people are turning their social media profiles blue – Washington Examiner
If you lived in Sudan, you wouldn’t be able to read this. The country is under a “near total” internet blackout now as its military government attempts to quell protests that have been rumbling since December. The country’s longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir was forced out in April, but Sudan has struggled to gain stability in the time since. Recently, things got violent. Celebrities and citizens have been turning their social…
What’s the matter with moving these federal workers to Kansas City? – CNN
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Arkansas authorities arrest woman in killing of former state senator | TheHill – The Hill
Arkansas authorities have arrested a woman in connection with the murder of former state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith (R), State Police and Randolph County Sheriff’s deputies announced Friday. Special agents have taken Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, 48, into custody and criminal charges against her are pending, police said in a statement. Police said the investigation is currently at a “critical juncture,” and they are not releasing any further information to maintain the case’s integrity. Collins-Smith, 57, was reportedly…
How to answer Iran’s deadly Gulf games – New York Post
It’s clear that President Trump had good reason to send the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln, flanked by destroyers and cruisers, to the Persian Gulf to protect shipping lanes from Iranian aggression. Then again, if American military power is merely political performance art, rather than a tool of genuine deterrence, what’s the point? Even as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in Tehran trying to calm tensions between the United States and…
Ash Carter: Iran ‘feeling the pressure’ of Trump sanctions – Fox News
Video Ash Carter on Iran sanctions, oil tanker incident Ash Carter on Iran sanctions, oil tanker incident Iran’s government is feeling the pressure of sanctions, though relations are still tense between Washington and Tehran, according to former Defense Secretary Ash Carter. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was correct to claim Iran is to blame for an attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman this week, Carter told Bret Baier on “Special…
Sanders’ departure means a new voice for the White House. Only Trump knows who it will be. – USA TODAY
CLOSE Sarah Sanders is stepping down after serving as the public face of the White House during some of the administration’s most contentious chapters. USA TODAY Sarah Sanders stepped down as White House press secretary this week, leaving a new task for President Donald Trump: finding a new voice of the administration. Sanders has been a key member that the president has turned to and has often bucked tradition under her tenure. She stopped hosting press…
The internal poll that Donald Trump said didn’t exist was just leaked – ThinkProgress
ABC News on Friday published the results of an internal poll conducted by President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign in March, a survey that Trump himself denied even existed. The poll found Trump trailing Joe Biden by huge margins in states he carried in 2016, including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In Texas, which has voted for Republican presidents by wide margins for the last 43 years, Trump holds just a two point…
Another American dies while staying at Dominican Republic resort – AOL
A woman died earlier this week in the Dominican Republic, the latest in a spate of reported illnesses and deaths at resorts in the Caribbean country, according to the U.S. State Department. Leyla Cox, 53, was staying at the Excellence resort in Punta Cana when she died on Tuesday, her son Will, told NBC News. Meanwhile, another family has reported that their loved one died in the Dominican Republic in…
Iranians fired missile at US drone prior to tanker attack, US official says – CNN
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DNC, NBC announce first debate lineups – POLITICO
The debates will air June 26 and 27 on NBC and Telemundo affiliates across the country, along with MSNBC on cable. | POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images 2020 Elections The field of 20 candidates has been randomly split into two groups of 10 debaters on back-to-back nights later this month. By ZACH MONTELLARO and CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO 06/14/2019 12:41 PM EDT Updated 06/14/2019 04:03 PM EDT 2019-06-14T04:03-0400 The Democratic National Committee announced the…
NBC announces lineup of Democrats for each night of first 2020 debate – NBC News
NBC News on Friday announced the lineups of Democratic presidential candidates who are appearing on stage this month on each night of the first debate of the 2020 race. The first group of 10 appearing on Wednesday, June 26: Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota Former Rep. John Delaney of Maryland Rep. Tulsi Gabbard…
‘Happy National Flip-Flop Day’: Trump mocks Biden’s policy shifts on Facebook: – Fox News
Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 14 Fox News Flash top headlines for June 14 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com President Trump had some fun at the expense of former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday over his drastic policy shifts on abortion and immigration. Biden had a turbulent 24 hours earlier this month after his campaign confirmed he still supported the Hyde Amendment, which…
Tennessee preacher-cop calls for execution of LGBTQ people – CNN
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Trump dismisses Biden’s 2020 chances, knocks his ‘mental capacity’: ‘Everybody knows he doesn’t have it’ – Fox News
Video Trump dismisses Biden’s 2020 chances, knocks his ‘mental capacity’ President Trump dismissed Joe Biden’s chances of becoming president in 2020, knocking the former vice president’s “mental capacity” and hoping Sen. Elizabeth Warren emerges as the Democratic nominee. President Trump dismissed Joe Biden’s chances of becoming president in 2020, knocking the former vice president’s “mental capacity” and claiming Biden “doesn’t have what it takes.” Speaking in a live “Fox &…
Trump dismisses Biden’s 2020 chances, knocks his ‘mental capacity’: ‘Everybody knows he doesn’t have it’ – Fox News
Video Trump dismisses Biden’s 2020 chances, knocks his ‘mental capacity’ President Trump dismissed Joe Biden’s chances of becoming president in 2020, knocking the former vice president’s “mental capacity” and hoping Sen. Elizabeth Warren emerges as the Democratic nominee. President Trump dismissed Joe Biden’s chances of becoming president in 2020, knocking the former vice president’s “mental capacity” and claiming Biden “doesn’t have what it takes.” Speaking in a live “Fox &…