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Where Else has Russia Allegedly Meddled? – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon breaks down Russia’s suspected interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum and across Europe.
Ethics Questions Mount for White House Cabinet – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon examines the mounting ethics questions surrounding the White House after another cabinet secretary announces an exit.
Nixon’s resignation 44 years later – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon looks at the similarities between President Donald Trump and former President Richard Nixon as some Democrats, and even Republicans, call for President Trump’s impeachment.
The Dark History Behind Trump’s Heated Rhetoric – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon dives into the history behind much of President Trump’s heated campaign trail rhetoric.
The Truth About Voter Fraud Claims – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon breaks down President Trump’s claims of voter fraud in elections.
Trump’s Lies About Separations – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon looks at the Trump administration’s claims about families separated at the border, pointing out that there is no law saying families must be separated.
Trump Benefits from GOP Groups – Reality Check with John Avlon – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon breaks down the CNN report that shows Trump properties have raked in big money from GOP-aligned political groups.
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.
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.
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.