Donald Trump’s 17-day break ‘not a vacation’, US President insists – The Independent

The Independent Donald Trump's 17-day break 'not a vacation', US President insistsThe IndependentDonald Trump has insisted he is not on holiday as he takes a 17-day break from the White House. Mr Trump tweeted on Friday night that he was away, at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club, because the nation's most famous residence was undergoing …US President Donald Trump takes break from White House with working vacationFinancial Express Donald Trump takes a 17-day holiday, critics cry hypocrisyStuff.co.nzall 339 news articles » us president – Google News

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Trump Blames Congress for Poor US Relations With Russia – New York Times

New York Times Trump Blames Congress for Poor US Relations With RussiaNew York TimesPresident Trump at the White House on Wednesday. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times. WASHINGTON — President Trump blamed Congress on Thursday for the United States' poor relationship with Russia, a day after he signed sanctions legislation …Trump: 'Thank Congress' for 'all-time' low in US-Russia tiesThe Hill Trump accuses US Congress of taking relations with Russia to all-time lowTASSTrump slams Congress for 'dangerous low' in US-Russia relations and failure on health careABC NewsBloomberg –Washington Examiner –AOL –Washington Postall 4,582 news articles »…

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Republican Shadow Campaign for 2020 Takes Shape as Trump … – New York Times

New York Times Republican Shadow Campaign for 2020 Takes Shape as Trump …New York TimesDonald J. Trump's presidency may only be warming up, but in public and private, Republicans are maneuvering for his job, whether or not he runs for …Mike Pence Preparing 2020 Election Run Against 'Weak' Trump? Vice-President's Team Denies Explosive ClaimNewsweek all 12 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Trump’s continued attacks on Clinton tell us why the Democrats lost … – Washington Post

Washington Post Trump's continued attacks on Clinton tell us why the Democrats lost …Washington PostWinners, when they reach the end zone, are supposed to act like they've been there before. So why is President Trump still waging war on Hillary Clinton?FBI Affirms July Decision Not To Charge Clinton, After Review Of Weiner EmailsNPR Who Is Robert Mueller, Special Counsel Overseeing Russia Investigation?NPRall 102 news articles » us democrats – Google News

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John Oliver Votier ID Laws Voting 

John Oliver on Photo ID for Voting

It can be understandable to require a form of identification when voting, but not everyone has access to a driver’s license. And yet that is what many states are trying to impose. Requiring citizens to have a photo ID hinders the ability for everyone to have the chance to vote at the polls. Why is it so complicated to get an ID? In John Oliver’s show Last Week Tonight, he told us about Doris Clark, a 68-year-old, who wishes to vote, but needs a photo ID to do that. She…

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Voter Suppression Voting 

We Must Stop Voter Suppression

By Robert Reich A crowning achievement of the historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “I have a dream” speech, was pushing through the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Recognizing the history of racist attempts to prevent Black people from voting, that federal law forced a number of southern states and districts to adhere to federal guidelines allowing citizens access to the polls. But in 2013 the Supreme Court effectively gutted many of these protections. As a result, states are finding new ways to stop…

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