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Beto O’Rourke: Trump’s rhetoric ‘is something that we might have expected to hear in Nazi Germany’ – CNN

Saturday, April 06, 2019

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Trump’s threat to close the border was just a trap for Democrats – Washington Examiner

Saturday, April 06, 2019

President Trump had been vocally considering shutting down the southern border until he scaled back slightly on Thursday, giving Mexico one year to decide whether or not they’ll comply with his demands. His White House team probably talked him back from the ledge, since it seems he’s the only one in his own administration willing to take such a drastic step. Indeed, senior staffers and Department of Homeland Security officials…

Democrats face minefield if they get Trump’s tax returns – POLITICO

Saturday, April 06, 2019

Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal demanded that the administration turn over over six years’ worth of President Donald Trump’s tax returns — but Democrats may face a tougher-than-normal situation with taxpayer secrecy rules. | Andrew Harnik/AP Photo Congress There will be a period, possibly lasting months, when Democrats will have seen the president’s taxes, but they won’t be able to talk about them. By BRIAN FALER 04/05/2019 06:28 PM…

Trump won’t attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for third year in a row – AOL

Saturday, April 06, 2019

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he would not attend this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, and will instead hold a rally the evening of April 27. Trump said the event was “too negative,” perhaps a reference to the scathing humor by last year’s featured comic, Michelle Wolf. Trump did not attend that dinner, either, but some members of his administration were there, including Press…

Beto O’Rourke: Trump’s rhetoric ‘is something that we might have expected to hear in Nazi Germany’ – CNN

Saturday, April 06, 2019

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Boeing To Slow Production Of 737 Max Jets As It Works On Flight Control Software Fix – NPR

Saturday, April 06, 2019

A Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane sits on the assembly line on March 27, in Renton, Wash. Boeing is slowing production of its grounded Max airliner while it works on fixing flight-control software in the wake of fatal crashes. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP A Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane sits on the assembly line on March 27, in Renton, Wash. Boeing is slowing production…

Trump’s threat to close the border was just a trap for Democrats – Washington Examiner

Saturday, April 06, 2019

President Trump had been vocally considering shutting down the southern border until he scaled back slightly on Thursday, giving Mexico one year to decide whether or not they’ll comply with his demands. His White House team probably talked him back from the ledge, since it seems he’s the only one in his own administration willing to take such a drastic step. Indeed, senior staffers and Department of Homeland Security officials…

Trump’s threat to close the border was just a trap for Democrats – Washington Examiner

Saturday, April 06, 2019

President Trump had been vocally considering shutting down the southern border until he scaled back slightly on Thursday, giving Mexico one year to decide whether or not they’ll comply with his demands. His White House team probably talked him back from the ledge, since it seems he’s the only one in his own administration willing to take such a drastic step. Indeed, senior staffers and Department of Homeland Security officials…

Trump’s threat to close the border was just a trap for Democrats – Washington Examiner

Saturday, April 06, 2019

President Trump had been vocally considering shutting down the southern border until he scaled back slightly on Thursday, giving Mexico one year to decide whether or not they’ll comply with his demands. His White House team probably talked him back from the ledge, since it seems he’s the only one in his own administration willing to take such a drastic step. Indeed, senior staffers and Department of Homeland Security officials…

Boeing to Cut Production of 737 Max After 2 Fatal Crashes – The New York Times

Saturday, April 06, 2019

“Teams are working tirelessly, advancing and testing the software, conducting non-advocate reviews and engaging regulators and customers worldwide as we proceed to final certification,” Mr. Muilenburg said. “We’re also finalizing new pilot training courses and supplementary educational material for our global Max customers.” Boeing is now under pressure from some airlines to compensate them for the cost of the grounded jets. Norwegian Air’s chief executive said previously that he expected…

Trump lawyers issue letter fighting tax return request – CNN

Saturday, April 06, 2019

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Trump calls on Fed to turn U.S. economy into ‘rocket ship’ – POLITICO

Saturday, April 06, 2019

“There’s no inflation,” Trump said. “I would say in terms of quantitative tightening, it should actually now be quantitative easing. … You would see a rocket ship.” | Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Economy By VICTORIA GUIDA 04/05/2019 11:32 AM EDT President Donald Trump on Friday called on the Federal Reserve to take drastic action to support the U.S. economy, about an hour after new data showed strong jobs numbers and healthy…

Pompeo suggests Mar-a-Lago breach tied to Chinese espionage – CNN

Saturday, April 06, 2019

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Mika Brzezinski recalls ‘unbelievably inappropriate hug’ from Donald Trump on set – AOL

Friday, April 05, 2019

“Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski criticized President Trump on Friday for a viral video the billionaire made mocking Joe Biden’s penchants for hugging — hinting ominously of an inappropriate moment Trump had on set. “Talk about somebody with boundary issues,” Brzezinski said. “Kind of makes me want to share the story about Trump’s unbelievably inappropriate hug in our studio.” Brzezinski’s co-host (and husband) Joe Scarborough seemed less keen on sharing,…

Mika Brzezinski recalls ‘unbelievably inappropriate hug’ from Donald Trump on set – AOL

Friday, April 05, 2019

“Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski criticized President Trump on Friday for a viral video the billionaire made mocking Joe Biden’s penchants for hugging — hinting ominously of an inappropriate moment Trump had on set. “Talk about somebody with boundary issues,” Brzezinski said. “Kind of makes me want to share the story about Trump’s unbelievably inappropriate hug in our studio.” Brzezinski’s co-host (and husband) Joe Scarborough seemed less keen on sharing,…

Mika Brzezinski recalls ‘unbelievably inappropriate hug’ from Donald Trump on set – AOL

Friday, April 05, 2019

“Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski criticized President Trump on Friday for a viral video the billionaire made mocking Joe Biden’s penchants for hugging — hinting ominously of an inappropriate moment Trump had on set. “Talk about somebody with boundary issues,” Brzezinski said. “Kind of makes me want to share the story about Trump’s unbelievably inappropriate hug in our studio.” Brzezinski’s co-host (and husband) Joe Scarborough seemed less keen on sharing,…

Trump, the make-a-deal president, undermines own deal with USMCA tweet – Washington Examiner

Friday, April 05, 2019

On Friday morning, President Trump took to his favorite soapbox, Twitter, and announced his latest plans for the southern border. In a series of tweets that started off with praise for Mexico’s cooperation with the U.S. to apprehend illegal immigrants, the president’s line swerved toward the absurd as he threatened new tariffs on cars, closing the border, and ended with a call for economic penalties for drugs smuggled across the…

The Man Who Said He Was Missing Child Timmothy Pitzen Has Been Charged With Lying To The FBI – BuzzFeed News

Friday, April 05, 2019

According to the criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Ohio, Rini only admitted that he was not Pitzen after FBI agents confronted him with the results of a DNA test. Soon after being taken into custody by Kentucky police, Rini complained of stomach pain and was taken to the emergency room at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, FBI Task Force Officer Mary Braun wrote in the complaint. While in the…

Two U.S. citizens arrested in Saudi Arabia for supporting women’s rights, sources say – NBC News

Friday, April 05, 2019

DUBAI — Saudi Arabia has arrested eight people, including two dual U.S.-Saudi citizens, in an apparent crackdown on supporters of women activists whose trial has drawn Western condemnation, an associate and a rights group said on Friday. The 11 women on trial had campaigned for the right to drive and an end to the kingdom’s male guardianship system. Their case has intensified criticism of Riyadh’s rights record, already in the…

Trump Administration’s Census Citizenship Question Plans Halted By Third Judge – NPR

Friday, April 05, 2019

President Trump listens as Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who oversees the census, speaks at the White House. Ross approved including on the 2020 census the question, “Is this person a citizen of the United States?” Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images President Trump listens as Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who oversees the census, speaks at the White House. Ross approved including on the 2020 census the…