Thursday, 15 November 2018

Politics A.M.: A White House aide picked a fight with Melania Trump. The first lady won.

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A White House aide picked a fight with Melania Trump. The first lady won.
The first lady's decision to publicly push for the ouster of a senior member of her husband's staff shows a new willingness to weigh in on White House operations.
Judge orders Florida to allow more time to clear up disputed signatures on some ballots
The ruling affects more than 4,000 mail-in and provisional ballots in 45 counties, according to U.S. District Judge Mark Walker. The order extends the deadline to Saturday at 5 p.m.
 
The dark, crazy heart of Florida is on full display — again — at the election recount
It's a spectacle thick with lawsuits, conspiracy theories and street theater — and a potential dry run for 2020.
 
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Whitaker's unusual path to Justice Department included owning day-care center, trailer maker and concrete supplier
Whitaker stands in vivid contrast to his predecessors, whose résumés typically boast judgeships, partnerships at prestigious firms and senior roles in the Justice Department.
 
Flake refuses to vote for Trump's judicial nominees until the Senate acts on bill to protect Mueller
The move could complicate Republicans' hope of confirming dozens of conservative judges this year.
 
Power Up: NAFTA 2.0 looks like a hard sell to new Congress
Even though some Democrats agree with Trump on trade.
 
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Tensions high between Kemp and Abrams teams as Georgia awaits final vote count in governor's race
Each campaign accused the other of trying to "steal" the election, which remains unresolved after more than a week.
 
Michael Avenatti speaks out after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence
Avenatti is known for his aggressive media presence as he represents Stormy Daniels in two lawsuits against Trump.
 
Fact Checker • Analysis
Gillibrand's cascade of misfired employment statistics
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), a potential 2020 presidential candidate, mangled three employment statistics while making the case the economy can do better.
 
 
Pelosi faces daunting challenge in speaker's bid as Democratic foes stand firm
In an electoral year marked by a record number of women joining the House, incoming female Democrats may help decide Nancy Pelosi's fate.
 
Rep. Mia Love sues to halt vote count in Salt Lake County
Love is trailing Democrat Ben McAdams in one of a handful of House contests that have yet to be called.
 
 
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