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John Kelly fires back at Democrat who called him ‘disgrace to the uniform’ — EXCLUSIVE: White House Chief of Staff John Kelly fired back at a prominent House Democrat who called him a “disgrace to the uniform,” in the Gold Star father and retired Marine Corps general's first public response to the personal attack on his service.
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Laura Ingraham set to take over Fox News' 10 p.m. slot — Laura Ingraham, the radio host and Fox News commentator, is about to become a prime time host on the conservative cable network. — Ingraham is expected to take over the 10 p.m. hour on Fox News, according to people who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Daily Wire, Mediaite, Washington Free Beacon and The Daily Caller


Some Trump Lawyers Wanted Kushner Out — Aides, worried about complications arising from Russia probe, drafted statement explaining departure — Some of President Donald Trump's lawyers earlier this summer concluded that Jared Kushner should step down as senior White House adviser …
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The Gateway Pundit and Raw Story


Russian politician says on live TV that Russia stole U.S. presidency — Russian politician Vyacheslav Nikonov, a member of the Duma, said U.S. “intelligence missed it when Russian intelligence stole the president of the United States.” He made the remarks on a Russian panel show, “Sunday Evening with Vladimir Solovyov.”
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Russian pol: US intel missed ‘Russian intelligence’ stealing ‘the president of the United States’ — On a Sunday panel show, a Russian politician said U.S. “intelligence missed it when Russian intelligence stole the president of the United States.” — Vyacheslav Nikonov …
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Boing Boing and Political Wire


Why does Steve Bannon wear all his shirts at once? — The former White House chief strategist appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday in his favourite look - two shirts on top of each other, plus a blazer for added warmth … teve Bannon may have left the White House, but his wardrobe - much like his politics - continues to trouble us.
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Exclusive: Mitt Romney planning to run for Senate if Orrin Hatch retires — Sources tell UtahPolicy.com that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is preparing to run for Senate in 2018 if Sen. Orrin Hatch decides to retire. — Sources close to Romney say the two-time presidential candidate …
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Sen. Booker co-sponsoring Bernie Sanders' ‘Medicare for all’ bill — Sen. Cory Booker announced first on NJTV News that he is co-sponsoring Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' single-payer health care bill. — The plan, called “Medicare for All,” would expand the federal health care program that covers those over 65 to all Americans.
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Public university washes away conservative group's 9/11 chalk memorial — Like many, Cleveland State University's Turning Point USA chapter wanted to recognize the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. So members of the pro-capitalist student group gathered Sunday evening …
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The Daily Caller


Trump asks Supreme Court to lift restrictions on refugees in travel ban — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift restrictions on the president's travel ban. — The Department of Justice on Monday asked the Supreme Court to stay the part of last week's 9th Circuit Court …
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Justice Kennedy's Order Temporarily Leaves in Place Trump Travel Ban on Refugees
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Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on Trump travel ban
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Trump promised not to work with foreign entities. His company just did — WASHINGTON — A major construction company owned by the Chinese government was hired to work on the latest Trump golf club development in Dubai despite a pledge from Donald Trump that his family business …
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Conspiracies, Corruption and Climate — After the devastation wreaked by Harvey on Houston — devastation that was right in line with meteorologists' predictions — you might have expected everyone to take heed when the same experts warned about the danger posed by Hurricane Irma.
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Trump aide: Climate link to hurricane ‘outside my ability to analyze’
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Axios and The Daily Caller

Hurricane Irma Linked to Climate Change? For Some, a Very ‘Insensitive’ Question
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People! Pay NO attention to the garbage the extreme left is trying to create! — They are trying to use the old confederate flag BS, etc. to stir the pot, when we all know none of this would be going on if I were not thinking of running for office. Pretty funny how scared …
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5 false statistics Trump's voter fraud panel will use to restrict voting — President Trump's “election integrity” commission is scheduled to hold its second public meeting on Tuesday when a series of alleged experts will present questionable data and debunked studies in order to argue …
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Toronto Film Review: ‘Chappaquiddick’ — A meticulous docudrama rivetingly recounts the tragic car accident and its aftermath — an event of criminal negligence and cover-up — that defined the life of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. — Over the years, a great many actors have taken a turn …
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Power Line and Daily Wire


The Justice Department Is Supporting Joe Arpaio's Bid To Get His Conviction Dismissed — Joe Arpaio, who was found guilty of criminal contempt but was never sentenced, has argued that President Trump's pardon means his criminal case is moot. — Reporting From Washington, DC
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DOJ Asks Federal Judge To Toss Arpaio Case After Trump Pardon
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Incredible flooding going on in Downtown Charleston. Rounds of heavy rain will continue to move through, do not travel. #scwx #Irma https://t.co/pYtNPr2YT0 — NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) September 11, 2017 — Surging waters also poured over dunes on Edisto Beach and the state's other barrier islands.
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Alex Jones: Sources tell me Trump is being “covertly drugged” and is now slurring his words by 6 or 7 p.m. each night — ALEX JONES (HOST): Ladies and gentlemen, I was told this by high level sources and it was evident and especially after [Ronald] Reagan was shot in his first year in office …
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Raw Story


Sputnik, the Russian news agency, is under investigation by the FBI … WASHINGTON — The FBI recently questioned a former White House correspondent for Sputnik, the Russian-government-funded news agency, as part of an investigation into whether it is acting as an undeclared propaganda arm …
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Tillerson State Dept. Demanding Israel Hand Back Millions in U.S. Military Aid — State Dept., White House at odds over demand — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has been pushing the Trump White House to demand that Israel give back to the United States millions of dollars in military aid …


An Ousted NSC Official Is Joining the House Intelligence Committee Staff — A former National Security Council official, forced out by National-Security Adviser H.R. McMaster in July, is set to join the staff of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, according to two sources familiar with his move.


Parents remove son from school in pupil gender row — The parents of a six-year-old boy have removed him from his primary school in a row over whether another pupil should be allowed to wear a dress. — Nigel and Sally Rowe said their son was confused as to why the child at the Church …
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Daily Wire and The Daily Caller


Alabama senate candidate repeatedly appeared on radio with pastor who preaches penalty for homosexuality is death — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — (CNN)Roy Moore, a Republican candidate for US Senate in Alabama, has appeared multiple times on a radio show hosted by a controversial pastor who preaches …
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Raw Story and Friendly Atheist


‘SNL’ hosts Dave Chappelle, Melissa McCarthy win Emmy Awards — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Chappelle and Melissa McCarthy are Emmy winners, earning trophies for their appearances on Saturday Night Live. — Chappelle and McCarthy were announced as best guest actor and actress on a comedy series …
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Clinton Blames Herself, and Many Others — It's not really her fault. — That's the underlying theme of Hillary Clinton's new book, What Happened, in which the former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state blames a long list of characters for her defeat at the hands of Donald Trump in last year's presidential election.
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Liberal Values and Deadline


An expensive grill and a Brazilian actress: Day 3 of the Menendez trial — Here are the highlights from Day 3 of U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez's federal corruption trial in Newark. — Menendez, a Democrat and New Jersey's senior senator, is charged with doing official favors for his friend and co-defendant …
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