Friday, 10 August 2018

Politics A.M.: Judge in Manafort trial concedes mistake after berating Mueller’s prosecutors

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Judge in Manafort trial concedes mistake after berating Mueller's prosecutors
T.S. Ellis III's daily spats with the government's attorneys subsided Thursday as he asked jury members to ignore his outburst the day prior.
Fact Checker • Analysis
Fact-checking Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's media blitz
The self-described "democratic socialist" keeps making statements that are false, misleading or incorrect
 
Pelosi is the star of GOP attack ads, worrying Democrats upbeat about midterms
At least 27 Democratic House candidates have declined to say whether they would support her, with many adamant about the need for a new generation of leaders.
 
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Inside Brett Kavanaugh's finances: Nominee dwells among elite but hasn't chased riches
The judge would be the least wealthy person on the Supreme Court, by a considerable margin.
 
A sliver of Kavanaugh's White House record released amid partisan battle
The files include inconclusive emails about what role, in any, the Supreme Court nominee played in discussions about legal issues after 9/11.
 
Kris Kobach's lead narrows in Kansas GOP primary after voting errors
Kris Kobach, a staunch ally of President Trump and the Kansas Secretary of State, said he would recuse himself from vote counting if a recount is called in his race against incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer.
 
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If we didn't know better, we'd think Sarah Huckabee Sanders wasn't interested in holding press briefings
Sanders's every-three-day press briefings are less than half the length of the 2016 average.
 
Melania Trump's parents become naturalized U.S. citizens despite the president's hostility toward 'chain migration'
Critics have raised questions about the immigration path the first lady's parents have followed given the administration's hard-line stance.
 
Judge halts mother-daughter deportation, threatens to hold Sessions in contempt
"Someone seeking justice in U.S. court is spirited away while her attorneys are arguing for justice for her?"
 
 
Trump administration proposes further dismantling of Affordable Care Act through Medicare
Health officials say ACA care-coordination program is driving up Medicare expenses.
 
Trump huddles with governors, other officials on prison overhaul
Behind the scenes, the administration is working with Congress on an overhaul of the criminal justice system with potential changes that could rile conservatives.
 
Monkey Cage • Analysis
Are drones the new terrorist weapon? Someone just tried to kill Venezuela's president with a drone.
4 things to know about drones, and why they may become the "poor man's smart bomb.'
 
 
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