Trump expected to commute Roger Stone sentence, days before prison term set to begin

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“President Trump is expected to announce that he will commute Roger Stone's sentence, just days before the longtime political operative is slated to...”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott needs your help to beat the coronavirus: Wear a mask

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  136 Comments  •  9 Likes  •  6 years ago

“As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in Texas and much of the nation, President Donald Trump says he hopes the virus will simply vanish. That would be...”

Mexico closes border in Arizona as coronavirus cases in both countries surge

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“The Northern Mexican state of Sonora — which borders Arizona and a small portion of New Mexico — is toughening border restrictions this weekend as...”

Pence's Arizona trip was delayed by Secret Service agents getting COVID-19

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“The vice president ended up taking the trip the following day.”

EU May Ban Travel from US as it Reopens Borders, Citing Coronavirus Failures

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“BRUSSELS — European Union countries rushing to revive their economies and reopen their borders after months of coronavirus restrictions are...”

Laney College professor put on leave after demanding student named 'Phuc Bui' 'anglicize' her name

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“Matthew Hubbard, a mathematics professor at Oakland's Laney College, has been placed on administrative leave after emailing a Vietnamese student...”

North Korea demolishes liaison office as tensions rise

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“Earlier this month, North Korea threatened to permanently shut the liaison office with South Korea.”

Trump's niece is publishing a tell-all book that says she leaked tax documents to help The New York Times investigate the president's finances

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  19 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Mary Trump's book, "Too Much and Never Enough," will also accuse her uncle of playing a role in her father's death, The Daily Beast reported.”

Trump snubs Dallas' top law enforcement officials, all black, for talk about policing and race in Dallas

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“Check back for updates. Last update at 11:10 a.m. WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump heads to Dallas on Thursday for a discussion on race and...”

Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

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“Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, said he was wrong to have accompanied President Donald Trump on a walk to a church...”