Thursday, 8 November 2018

Politics A.M.: Washington plunges into political war as Jeff Sessions is forced out

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Washington in battle mode as Trump vows retaliation against Democratic probes
President Trump is forced to navigate divided government for the first time as House Democrats pledge to serve as a check on his power.
White House suspends press pass of CNN's Jim Acosta after his testy exchange with Trump
The White House accused Acosta of "placing his hands" on an intern who was trying to take the mic away. Video shows otherwise.
 
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Fact-checking President Trump's post-election news conference
Here's a look at ten claims made by President Trump at his post-election news conference.
 
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Trump's firing of Jeff Sessions is another Comey-esque moment
We're just desensitized to it now.
 
In Matthew Whitaker, Trump has a loyalist at the helm of the Justice Department
As a legal commentator, Whitaker was critical of the special counsel's reach.
 
Acting attorney general could curtail Mueller's authority, cut his budget
Within hours of his appointment, there were mounting calls by congressional Democrats and government watchdog groups for Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself.
 
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Brian Kemp's lead over Stacey Abrams narrows amid voting complaints in Georgia governor's race
Kemp declared victory Wednesday, even as election officials continued counting thousands of absentee and provisional ballots.
 
Election results in Florida and Georgia prompt soul-searching for African Americans
Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams were angling to make history. Now their supporters wonder what could have been.
 
Election Day in Georgia reveals voters who trust neither their government nor the other party
For two voters, the election wasn't about ideology or policy but saving the country.
 
 
Democrats gain hundreds of legislative seats and secure majority of state attorneys general
The Democratic gains mark a significant turnaround for a party that has been losing clout in state legislatures for nearly a decade.
 
Kellyanne Conway defends Trump after he calls black reporter's question 'racist'
"There's a difference between nationalism and white nationalism," the White House counselor said.
 
Today's WorldView • Analysis
The party of Trump goes fully far-right
Tuesday's elections reinforced the dramatic realignment that has turned the GOP into the faction of white nationalist rage.
 
 
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