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Trump and the GOP ambushed American democracy — but Democrats won’t fight back – Salon

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Donald Trump, the Republican Party and their Russian allies ambushed American democracy during the 2016 presidential election. When caught in an ambush there are three viable options. Hunker down and do nothing. This is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Retreat and run away. This too is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Attack. This is the only way to defeat the ambushers. It would seem that the…

Napolitano: Don McGahn in ‘awkward position’ after White House directed him to defy Democrats’ subpoena – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video McGahn to skip House hearing at Trump’s direction; subpoena battle could head to court President Trump directs former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a House subpoena to testify before the Judiciary Committee. Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down how it could all play out. Former White House Counsel Don McGahn is caught in an “awkward position” after the White House directed him not to appear before the House Judiciary…

Trump and the GOP ambushed American democracy — but Democrats won’t fight back – Salon

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Donald Trump, the Republican Party and their Russian allies ambushed American democracy during the 2016 presidential election. When caught in an ambush there are three viable options. Hunker down and do nothing. This is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Retreat and run away. This too is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Attack. This is the only way to defeat the ambushers. It would seem that the…

Napolitano: Don McGahn in ‘awkward position’ after White House directed him to defy Democrats’ subpoena – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video McGahn to skip House hearing at Trump’s direction; subpoena battle could head to court President Trump directs former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a House subpoena to testify before the Judiciary Committee. Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down how it could all play out. Former White House Counsel Don McGahn is caught in an “awkward position” after the White House directed him not to appear before the House Judiciary…

Trump and the GOP ambushed American democracy — but Democrats won’t fight back – Salon

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Donald Trump, the Republican Party and their Russian allies ambushed American democracy during the 2016 presidential election. When caught in an ambush there are three viable options. Hunker down and do nothing. This is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Retreat and run away. This too is a losing tactic. The ambushers still win. Attack. This is the only way to defeat the ambushers. It would seem that the…

Day-To-Day Financial Insecurity A Burden For People In Rural Communities : Shots – Health News – NPR

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Leitha Dollarhyde, a retired caregiver who lives in a rural town near Whitesburg, Ky., says she could not afford an unexpected $1,000 expense. Sydney Boles for NPR hide caption toggle caption Sydney Boles for NPR Leitha Dollarhyde, a retired caregiver who lives in a rural town near Whitesburg, Ky., says she could not afford an unexpected $1,000 expense. Sydney Boles for NPR Polling by NPR finds that while rural Americans…

Fox News Welcomes Pete Buttigieg. Trump and ‘Fox & Friends’ Aren’t Pleased. – The New York Times

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

“Gee,” Mr. Trump wrote, “he never speaks well of me.” That prompted a rare rebuke from Brit Hume, the Fox News senior political analyst. “Say this for Buttigieg,” Mr. Hume tweeted at the president. “He’s willing to be questioned by Chris Wallace, something you’ve barely done since you’ve been president.” Mr. Hume added, “Oh, and covering candidates of both parties is part of the job of a news channel.” Viewers…

Iran refuses Trump’s offer of talks unless US shows ‘respect’ – CNN

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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Court ruling undermines Trump’s congressional blockade – CNN

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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House Judiciary Chairman Nadler: Trump is making it ‘more difficult’ not to consider impeachment – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, accused the White House of “intimidating” former White House Counselor Don McGahn from testifying on Capitol Hill and said it was becoming “more and more difficult” to not consider President Trump‘s impeachment on Monday night. Nadler told CNN anchor Chris…

‘God has smiled on me’: Morehouse grad had $100K in student loans, billionaire will pay it off – USA TODAY

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Elijah Dormeus was sitting Sunday among the throngs of graduating students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, trying to focus on the commencement speaker, but mostly basking in the glow of finishing four years of college.  Then the speaker, billionaire Robert Smith, told the graduates he and his family will be taking care of their student loans. Just like that, Dormeus’ $100,000 in student loans vanished.  Dormeus dropped his head into his heads, cried…

So maybe Trump and John Bolton aren’t so far apart on Iran after all – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Last week, we saw a spate of articles, tweets, and opinion pieces making the case that national security adviser John Bolton was manipulating President Trump into a war with Iran. The arguments were basically that Bolton was eager for war, which Trump opposed, but Bolton is pushing him into making decisions that are escalating tensions and that could then lead to war. The narrative of a split between Trump and…

Court ruling undermines Trump’s congressional blockade – CNN

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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House Judiciary Chairman Nadler: Trump is making it ‘more difficult’ not to consider impeachment – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, accused the White House of “intimidating” former White House Counselor Don McGahn from testifying on Capitol Hill and said it was becoming “more and more difficult” to not consider President Trump‘s impeachment on Monday night. Nadler told CNN anchor Chris…

‘God has smiled on me’: Morehouse grad had $100K in student loans, billionaire will pay it off – USA TODAY

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Elijah Dormeus was sitting Sunday among the throngs of graduating students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, trying to focus on the commencement speaker, but mostly basking in the glow of finishing four years of college.  Then the speaker, billionaire Robert Smith, told the graduates he and his family will be taking care of their student loans. Just like that, Dormeus’ $100,000 in student loans vanished.  Dormeus dropped his head into his heads, cried…

So maybe Trump and John Bolton aren’t so far apart on Iran after all – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Last week, we saw a spate of articles, tweets, and opinion pieces making the case that national security adviser John Bolton was manipulating President Trump into a war with Iran. The arguments were basically that Bolton was eager for war, which Trump opposed, but Bolton is pushing him into making decisions that are escalating tensions and that could then lead to war. The narrative of a split between Trump and…

Court ruling undermines Trump’s congressional blockade – CNN

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what’s happening in the world as it unfolds.

House Judiciary Chairman Nadler: Trump is making it ‘more difficult’ not to consider impeachment – Fox News

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, accused the White House of “intimidating” former White House Counselor Don McGahn from testifying on Capitol Hill and said it was becoming “more and more difficult” to not consider President Trump‘s impeachment on Monday night. Nadler told CNN anchor Chris…

‘God has smiled on me’: Morehouse grad had $100K in student loans, billionaire will pay it off – USA TODAY

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Elijah Dormeus was sitting Sunday among the throngs of graduating students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, trying to focus on the commencement speaker, but mostly basking in the glow of finishing four years of college.  Then the speaker, billionaire Robert Smith, told the graduates he and his family will be taking care of their student loans. Just like that, Dormeus’ $100,000 in student loans vanished.  Dormeus dropped his head into his heads, cried…

So maybe Trump and John Bolton aren’t so far apart on Iran after all – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Last week, we saw a spate of articles, tweets, and opinion pieces making the case that national security adviser John Bolton was manipulating President Trump into a war with Iran. The arguments were basically that Bolton was eager for war, which Trump opposed, but Bolton is pushing him into making decisions that are escalating tensions and that could then lead to war. The narrative of a split between Trump and…