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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hurricane Irma Linked to Climate Change? For Some, a Very ‘Insensitive’ Question
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Times of San Diego, Axios, NewsBusters and Washington Post


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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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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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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Republican Sen. Bob Corker weighs whether to retire in 2018 — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — (CNN)Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, the influential chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee who was once considered for a spot in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, is weighing whether to call it quits next year.
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Mnuchin, Cohn head to Congress Tuesday for tax talks
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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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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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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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‘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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McCarthy wins Emmy for Spicer impression
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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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Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on Trump travel ban
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Mexico rescinds Texas aid offer after huge quake — Mexico has withdrawn its offer to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas due to demands on its emergency services from a massive earthquake that struck late last week, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday.
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Pope Francis says rescinding DACA is not ‘pro-life’ — Things Donald Trump has said about the Pope — Aboard the papal plane (CNN)If US President Donald Trump considers himself “pro-life,” he should reconsider his decision to end a program that allows the children of undocumented immigrants …
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Pope Francis questions Trump's pro-life values over decision to end DACA
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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 …


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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7 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Plano home; gunman killed by police — Seven people were fatally shot at a Plano home Sunday evening, and their attacker was killed by a police officer. — Authorities were called to the home in the 1700 block of West Spring Creek Parkway, near Custer Road, about 8 p.m. after gunshots were reported.
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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