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Pulling Troops Out of Syria and Approaching the Shutdown – New Day – CNN
President Trump is ordering US military forces out of Syria, claiming they’ve defeated ISIS and their work is done. He made the announcement on Twitter, saying, “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the … Continue reading
President Trumps Withdraw from Syria – New Day – CNN
President Donald Trump has ordered staff to execute the “full” and “rapid” withdrawal of US military from Syria, declaring that the US has defeated ISIS.
An 8 Year Old Boy Dies in the Custody of the Border Patrol – New Day CNN
An 8 year old boy dies in the custody of Customs and Boarder Protections on Christmas Eve. Also, the markets are showing volatility in the face of the government brinkmanship and the president’s talk of controlling the Fed.
Countdown to the Shutdown – New Day – CNN
Negotiations up to the government shutdown seem to stall and Trump forces out defense secretary James Mattis two months early.
Poliwood: The Ups and Downs of Combining Celebrities and Politics – CNN
Poliwood — the intersection of politics and Hollywood — can be a powerful combination, capable of elevating policy debates and inspiring broad audiences. Unfortunately, it can also dumb us down to a nation of slack-jawed spectators. This past week, we … Continue reading
Trump’s McCarthyism Charge is Deeply Ironic – CNN
“Study the late Joseph McCarthy, because we are now in period with Mueller and his gang that make Joseph McCarthy look like a baby!” President Donald Trump tweeted from the final days of his golfing vacation at Bedminster, New Jersey. … Continue reading
Trump, the Saudis, and America’s Disastrous ‘Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend’ Strategy – CNN
“He’s a son of a bitch, but he’s our son of a bitch.” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is said to have been talking about Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza. It was 1939, and you can imagine him, cigarette and martini in … Continue reading
Independent Voters are Trump’s Judge and Jury – CNN
It’s the best of times and the worst of times for independent voters and candidates. With Washington bitterly polarized, the need to break out of the divisive duopoly of Republican and Democrat has never been clearer — especially for those … Continue reading
Trump Administration Convictions Could Surpass Nixon – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon does a reality check on the “swampiness” of present and past presidential administrations. He notes that President Trump’s administration is on course to equal or surpass Nixon’s dozens of convictions.
Debunking the Myths Surrounding George Soros – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon explains some of the theories surrounding 88-year-old George Soros after an explosive device was sent to his house in New York.
John Avlon Clears Up the Confusion Over Collusion – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon joins New Day with a “Reality Check” to clear up the conflicting messages from President Trump and his lawyers on collusion.
Deadline Artists Celebrates Newspaper Columns on – CNN OutFront
Our own John Avlon has a new book out that explores how these scandals unfolded through influential newspaper columns at the time called Deadline Artists: Scandals, Tragedies, and Triumphs.
CNN’s John Avlon on His New Anthology, “Scandals, Tragedies & Triumphs”
With the rise of digital media, the printed newspaper column has transitioned and found a new home online. But for generations, those black and white pages were the weapon of choice for writers voicing their opinions and giving their take … Continue reading
Sen. Jack Reed: Trump lying about CIA report – New Day – CNN
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) said that he thinks President Trump is lying after Trump dismissed the CIA report finding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.