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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
George W. Bush's unmistakable takedown of Trumpism — and Trump — For the past nine years, George W. Bush has largely stayed out of presidential politics; he declined to criticize his successor, Barack Obama, and he chose not to endorse but largely ignored President Trump.
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Politico:
Full text: George W. Bush speech on Trumpism — Below is a transcript of George W. Bush's speech delivered Oct. 19, 2017 at the at the “Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In The World” event in New York. — Thank you all. Thank you. Ok, Padilla gracias. So, I painted Ramon. I wish you were still standing here.
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Vox, ABC News and Mother Jones
Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
George W. Bush slams Trumpism, without mentioning president by name — Former President George W. Bush offered an unmistakable denunciation of Trumpism on Thursday without mentioning the president by name, urging citizens to oppose threats to American democracy. — “Bigotry seems emboldened.
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No More Mister Nice Blog and New York Magazine
Arlette Saenz / ABC News:
Bush blasts bigotry and white supremacy, says US politics ‘vulnerable’ to ‘outright fabrication’ — In a rare public speech today, former President George W. Bush blasted the divisive state of American politics, rejecting nativism and warning of a “crisis of confidence.” — “Bigotry seems emboldened.
Ashley Killough / CNN:
McCain: Administration not being up front about Niger attack — McCain reacts to Trump comment on Kelly's son — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — (CNN)Sen. John McCain argued Wednesday that the Trump administration is not being forthcoming about the attack in Niger that left four US soldiers dead and two wounded.
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John Haltiwanger / Newsweek:
IS NIGER TRUMP'S BENGHAZI? FOUR U.S. SOLDIERS DIED AND IT TOOK HIM 12 DAYS TO RESPOND
IS NIGER TRUMP'S BENGHAZI? FOUR U.S. SOLDIERS DIED AND IT TOOK HIM 12 DAYS TO RESPOND
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CBS News and Jamie Dupree - PBP
CNN:
What we know and don't know about the deadly Niger attack
What we know and don't know about the deadly Niger attack
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Vox, The Hill, Axios, Daily Kos and Daily Wire
Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
Kelly Speaks About Son's Death and Criticizes Congresswoman Wilson — WASHINGTON — John F. Kelly, the White House chief of staff, delivered an emotional, personal defense of President Trump's call this week to the widow of a slain soldier, describing the trauma of learning about his own son's death …
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Jacqueline Thomsen / The Hill:
Dem rep threatened after sharing account of Trump's call to soldier's widow: report
Dem rep threatened after sharing account of Trump's call to soldier's widow: report
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Trump is thrashing around in a straitjacket of GOP lies — THE MORNING PLUM: — It is common enough for lawmakers to set policy goals and devise talking points that are designed to build a case for them. But in the battle over President Trump's ongoing sabotage of Obamacare …
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Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
GOP to Trump: Stop flip-flopping on Obamacare deal
GOP to Trump: Stop flip-flopping on Obamacare deal
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Political Wire, Axios and Business Insider
New York Times:
Senators Demand Online Ad Disclosures as Tech Lobby Mobilizes — WASHINGTON — Senator John McCain and two Democratic senators will move on Thursday to force Facebook, Google and other internet companies to disclose who is purchasing online political advertising, after revelations …
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New York Times:
Signaling Frustration, Senior House Republican Plans to Quit Early — In a sign of mounting frustration among Republicans in Washington, Representative Pat Tiberi of Ohio, a senior lawmaker with close ties to his party's leaders, is expected to resign and take up an executive post …
Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
Trump just publicly accused the FBI of having conspired against him — The tweet is not only false, but creepily authoritarian. — As president, Donald Trump is in charge of the FBI. Which makes it incredibly striking that, in a Thursday morning tweet, Trump accused the bureau …
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Louis Nelson / Politico:
Trump questions if Russia, FBI or Democrats paid for dossier
Trump questions if Russia, FBI or Democrats paid for dossier
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Trump gives his team a ‘10’ for its Puerto Rico hurricane response — President Donald Trump on Thursday gave the federal government the highest marks for its response to the hurricane devastation in Puerto Rico. — “I'd say it was a 10,” the president, who sat beside Puerto Rico …
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Brennan: Trump Aides May Need to Talk Him Out of War — Former CIA Director John Brennan, noting that President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with North Korea to a dangerous level, said Thursday that Cabinet members and other senior officials may need to step in as “governors” over the president to prevent war.
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Kieran Nicholson / Denver Post:
A Cub Scout questioned a Colorado state senator at a meeting. Now he's been kicked out of his den. — Sen. Vicki Marble spoke to Broomfield scouts last week — A Cub Scout in Broomfield has been kicked out of his den, allegedly for asking pointed questions of a Colorado state senator at meeting organized by the Boy Scouts.
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Raw Story
Brian Beutler / Crooked Media:
LEAKED MEMO REVEALS WHITE HOUSE WISH LIST — Since federal courts first enjoined President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban, lawyers for his administration have been at pains to insist that anti-Muslim animus is not a driving force of policymaking in his government.
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The American Conservative, CNN and FOX6Now.com
Karl Rove / Wall Street Journal:
Steve Bannon's Motley Crew of Challengers — One is fresh out of prison. Another held a town hall to discuss ‘chemtrail’ theories. — Steve Bannon, the failed presidential adviser and alt-right sympathizer, has declared war on incumbent Republicans, particularly Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Mark Joseph Stern / Slate:
Why rumors of a Gorsuch-Kagan clash at the Supreme Court are such a bombshell. — Following his nomination to the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch was packaged by his wealthy benefactors as the judicial equivalent of a carrot cake: mild and wholesome with the occasional hint of spice.
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Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
Harvey Weinstein is done. But what about Lisa Bloom? — Attorney Lisa Bloom said last year that one of her clients would make charges against then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. — “Let's talk about how I can do better,” Lisa Bloom said. — It was a Friday morning …
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Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
Trump Isn't Hitler. But the Lying ... It is a commonly accepted rule among those who are in the business of argument, especially online, that he or she who invokes Adolf Hitler, either in oratory or essays, automatically forfeits the argument. — The reference is deemed far too extreme …
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Daily Wire and twitchy.com
Lukas Mikelionis / Fox News:
Florida Democrat Wilson no friend of veterans, vote record shows — The Florida Democrat who criticized President Donald Trump this week for being “insensitive” toward the widow of a U.S. soldier slain in Africa might be facing similar criticism herself. — It turns out that U.S …
Craig Whitlock / Washington Post:
In the military, trusted officers have become alleged assailants in sex crimes — The Army is grappling with a resurgence of cases in which troops responsible for preventing sexual assault have been accused of rape and related crimes, undercutting the Pentagon's claims that it is making progress against sexual violence in the ranks.
Albert Breer / SI.com:
Declining NFL Television Ratings Presented at Meetings Grabbed Attention of Owners — In the background of the meeting with players about the anthem protests was the issue of a potentially shrinking audience and what could be done to solve it - Other sections include: Adrian Peterson's fit in Arizona …
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TIME:
Roy Moore Is Rising in Alabama. Here's How He Could Disrupt Trump's GOP — Roy Moore has been talking with God. It's a brilliant October afternoon in downtown Montgomery, Ala., and inside the weathered brick home serving as the headquarters for Moore's Senate campaign …
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Washington Monthly
Associated Press:
Families of fallen have mixed experiences with Trump, if any — https://apnews.com/9a2e24f4304c44a7b3e5 dc29c502a8e2 — Link copied! — WASHINGTON (AP) — Some got sympathy and solace. Some got silence. One got a promise of cash. — Relatives of people who died in military service …