Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Evening Edition: Trump’s demand on border wall could upend sensitive talks on Capitol Hill

 
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Trump's demand on border wall could upend sensitive talks on Capitol Hill
President Trump's threat to shut down the federal government over his demand for $1.6 billion in border wall money could upend delicate negotiations to keep the government open and funded past Sept. 30, further entrenching Democrats against what they see as an unpopular president scrambling to appeal to his base of supporters.
President calls for 'unity' at veterans' convention, hours after raucous Ariz. rally
In his address to the American Legion, President Trump touted "shared humanity," along with "citizenship" and patriotism, as ways to bridge the nation's political and racial divides.
 
The Fix: Trump blames the media for most of his problems as president
At a rally in Phoenix, about the only time he mentioned the racial tensions and violence from Charlottesville was in the context of defending himself.
 
Analysis: Why Ben Carson's appearance in Phoenix was likely a violation of federal law
Carson was introduced with his government title. He shouldn't have been.
 
As Trump ranted and rambled, his crowd slowly thinned
Although President Trump has long been the master of reading the mood of a room and quickly adjusting his message to satisfy as many of his fans as possible, his rage last night seemed to cloud his senses.
 
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Perspective: Trump's vicious attack on the media shows one thing clearly: He's running scared
Aggressive as last night's attack was, it had more than a whiff of desperation about it.
 
Trump's science envoy quits in scathing letter with an embedded message: I-M-P-E-A-C-H
Daniel Kammen cited Trump's response to Charlottesville as the final straw that led to his departure.
 
Kushner already had his work cut out in the Middle East. But it just got harder. 
Any optimism that an unconventional Trump administration might be able to jump-start meaningful talks has been complicated by Israeli and Palestinian political crises.
 
Army suspends drill sergeants at Fort Benning amid allegation of sexual assault
The investigation began with a single report of sexual assault. The Army declined to say how many drill sergeants were sidelined.
 
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Here's how Louise Linton could change the tax debate
The flap over Linton's "let them eat cake" moment on Instagram could make it even harder for her husband, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and the administration in which he serves, to overhaul the tax code this fall.
 
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Hurricane watch issued for Texas as Harvey re-forms; tremendous rainfall possible
Dangerous flooding is possible with at least 10 to 15 inches of rain forecast, according to the Hurricane Center.
 
Early look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 reveals striking screen, but battery life will have to be tested
If you need a huge screen, stylus or multitasking features in your smartphone, this is the best option on the market. 
 
Racial conflict sells boxing matches. Mayweather and McGregor are its latest pitchmen.
Playing up a black-white divide has been a hallmark of boxing promotion for more than 100 years, and the protagonists of this weekend's megafight have proved the durability of the tactic.
 
Hillary Clinton calls Donald Trump a 'creep,' says her 'skin crawled' during debate
Clinton's new book "What Happened" includes moments from the campaign she wishes she could "go back and do over."
 
 
     
 
 
 
 

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