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Missouri senate challenger assembles rifle blindfolded in ad
In his bid to unseat incumbent Republican senator Roy Blunt, Missouri secretary of state Jason Kander, a former army captain who served in Afghanistan, has released a video ad in which he assembles a rifle blindfolded while calling for background checks “so terrorists can’t get their hands on one of these.”
“I approved this message because I’d like to see senator Blunt do this,” Kander says:
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She’s back. Clinton boards a plane for her rally in Greensboro, NC:
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Trump proposes to pay for his tax plan by cutting discretionary spending every year. While he builds a border wall with Mexico. And raises a force to deport millions of Americans. And undertakes a massive upgrade and expansion of the military. And rebuilds the national infrastructure. And ..
To partially pay for his tax cuts, Trump proposes cutting domestic discretionary spending by 1% every year. Not counting inflation.
Reminder: Trump's 1st tax proposal would have created $10-12 trillion deficits
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Trump, 70, feels half his age, he saysTrump, 70, feels half his age, he says
Adam GabbattAdam Gabbatt
On the day that Donald Trump told TV show host Dr Oz he feels “as good today as I did at 30”, the 70-year-old Republican presidential nominee released the most detailed assessment yet of his physical condition.On the day that Donald Trump told TV show host Dr Oz he feels “as good today as I did at 30”, the 70-year-old Republican presidential nominee released the most detailed assessment yet of his physical condition.
The Trump campaign used the positive results to take a swipe at Hillary Clinton, lauding the billionaire’s ability to “endure – uninterrupted – the rigors of a punishing and unprecedented presidential campaign”.The Trump campaign used the positive results to take a swipe at Hillary Clinton, lauding the billionaire’s ability to “endure – uninterrupted – the rigors of a punishing and unprecedented presidential campaign”.
Clinton temporarily withdrew from the campaign trail after stumbling as she left a September 11 memorial service in New York City on Sunday. Her campaign subsequently admitted she had been given a diagnosis of pneumonia.Clinton temporarily withdrew from the campaign trail after stumbling as she left a September 11 memorial service in New York City on Sunday. Her campaign subsequently admitted she had been given a diagnosis of pneumonia.
In a taped interview with Dr Oz which was scheduled to be aired later on Thursday, Trump admitted that at 236lbs he is overweight, but said he had bolstered his physical condition by giving speeches on the campaign trail.In a taped interview with Dr Oz which was scheduled to be aired later on Thursday, Trump admitted that at 236lbs he is overweight, but said he had bolstered his physical condition by giving speeches on the campaign trail.
“It’s a lot of work,” he said. “You know, when I’m speaking in front of 15, 20,000 people and I’m up there using a lot of motion, I guess in its own way it’s a pretty healthy act.“It’s a lot of work,” he said. “You know, when I’m speaking in front of 15, 20,000 people and I’m up there using a lot of motion, I guess in its own way it’s a pretty healthy act.
“A lot of times these rooms are really hot, like saunas and I guess that’s a form of exercise.”“A lot of times these rooms are really hot, like saunas and I guess that’s a form of exercise.”
The 70-year-old also plays golf.The 70-year-old also plays golf.
Ahead of Trump’s Oz interview, his campaign released a statement from Dr Harold Bornstein, the same physician who in December said in a shorter note he could “state unequivocally, [Trump] will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency”. Bornstein later admitted that the note had been “rushed”, while a limo from the campaign waited outside his office.Ahead of Trump’s Oz interview, his campaign released a statement from Dr Harold Bornstein, the same physician who in December said in a shorter note he could “state unequivocally, [Trump] will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency”. Bornstein later admitted that the note had been “rushed”, while a limo from the campaign waited outside his office.
On Thursday, the Guardian reported that according to court papers, in April 2002 Bornstein agreed to pay $86,250 to the family of a patient, Janet Levin, who died allegedly after falling when she took “unhealthy amounts” of prescription drugs Bornstein had given her unnecessarilyOn Thursday, the Guardian reported that according to court papers, in April 2002 Bornstein agreed to pay $86,250 to the family of a patient, Janet Levin, who died allegedly after falling when she took “unhealthy amounts” of prescription drugs Bornstein had given her unnecessarily
Thursday’s report, based on an examination conducted on Friday 9 September, was less hyperbolic but still glowing.Thursday’s report, based on an examination conducted on Friday 9 September, was less hyperbolic but still glowing.
“Mr Trump is in excellent physical health,” Bornstein wrote, adding that Trump’s liver and thyroid function were within the normal range and a cardiac evaluation was normal. The Republican presidential candidate does take medication to lower cholesterol.“Mr Trump is in excellent physical health,” Bornstein wrote, adding that Trump’s liver and thyroid function were within the normal range and a cardiac evaluation was normal. The Republican presidential candidate does take medication to lower cholesterol.
Trump’s most recent colonoscopy was conducted on 10 July 2013, Bornstein said. It revealed no polyps.Trump’s most recent colonoscopy was conducted on 10 July 2013, Bornstein said. It revealed no polyps.
On the Dr Oz Show, Trump said that when he looks in the mirror he does not see a 70-year-old man.On the Dr Oz Show, Trump said that when he looks in the mirror he does not see a 70-year-old man.
“I would say I see a person that’s 35 years old,” Trump said.“I would say I see a person that’s 35 years old,” Trump said.
The campaign did not release any ophthalmic results.The campaign did not release any ophthalmic results.
Trump told Oz he sometimes plays golf with 39-year-old New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. “I feel I’m the same age as him. It’s crazy,” Trump said.Trump told Oz he sometimes plays golf with 39-year-old New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. “I feel I’m the same age as him. It’s crazy,” Trump said.
Clips released in advance of the show’s broadcast saw Oz noting that Trump would be the oldest person ever to be elected president. Trump said that 70 was not that much older than a previous Republican commander-in-chief.Clips released in advance of the show’s broadcast saw Oz noting that Trump would be the oldest person ever to be elected president. Trump said that 70 was not that much older than a previous Republican commander-in-chief.
“Just about the same age as Ronald Reagan,” he said. “And Hillary’s a year behind me. I actually feel as good today as I did at 30.”“Just about the same age as Ronald Reagan,” he said. “And Hillary’s a year behind me. I actually feel as good today as I did at 30.”
Ronald Reagan was 69 when he was elected president, in 1979. Hillary Clinton will turn 69 on 26 October.Ronald Reagan was 69 when he was elected president, in 1979. Hillary Clinton will turn 69 on 26 October.
Trump’s physical states he is is 6ft 3in and 236lbs, giving him a body mass of 29.5, which is overweight. The businessman, who is known for eating McDonalds, KFC and on at least one occasion a taco bowl, told Oz he would like to lose 15lbs.Trump’s physical states he is is 6ft 3in and 236lbs, giving him a body mass of 29.5, which is overweight. The businessman, who is known for eating McDonalds, KFC and on at least one occasion a taco bowl, told Oz he would like to lose 15lbs.
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Trump's latest tax planTrump's latest tax plan
We’re digging into the details of the tax plan Trump just laid out. It’s at least the second such plan he has rolled out. Here’s a link to the latest plan.We’re digging into the details of the tax plan Trump just laid out. It’s at least the second such plan he has rolled out. Here’s a link to the latest plan.
The plan has three income brackets, with tax rates of 12%, 25% and 33%. Business Insider’s Josh Barro points out that Trump’s 33% bracket kicks in for single filers at $112,500 – well below the current $190,000.The plan has three income brackets, with tax rates of 12%, 25% and 33%. Business Insider’s Josh Barro points out that Trump’s 33% bracket kicks in for single filers at $112,500 – well below the current $190,000.
New version of Trump tax plan raises marginal rates for affluent singles. https://t.co/u8g5xz6eXRNew version of Trump tax plan raises marginal rates for affluent singles. https://t.co/u8g5xz6eXR
Trump plan would charge single filers 33% on income above $112,500. Current law 33% bracket doesn't apply until $190k.Trump plan would charge single filers 33% on income above $112,500. Current law 33% bracket doesn't apply until $190k.
What Trump is doing here is not *that* different from Jeb, other Rs: promise huge tax cuts, say the math will add up due to rapid growth.What Trump is doing here is not *that* different from Jeb, other Rs: promise huge tax cuts, say the math will add up due to rapid growth.
Also new Trump plan does tax unrealized capital gains in large estates, closing another loophole from earlier plan. pic.twitter.com/EEfwU3aTQ6Also new Trump plan does tax unrealized capital gains in large estates, closing another loophole from earlier plan. pic.twitter.com/EEfwU3aTQ6
Old plan had a 15 percent rate for pass throughs, but 15 percent is only mentioned as a corporate rate here: https://t.co/OodUSDCgtrOld plan had a 15 percent rate for pass throughs, but 15 percent is only mentioned as a corporate rate here: https://t.co/OodUSDCgtr
If this change is for real, Trump plan is now significantly more responsible than your usual GOP tax plan. https://t.co/C7OuUZ4S2PIf this change is for real, Trump plan is now significantly more responsible than your usual GOP tax plan. https://t.co/C7OuUZ4S2P
Also, everyone who said "hiring Steve Bannon will inaugurate a new era of Trump discipline," collect your winnings.Also, everyone who said "hiring Steve Bannon will inaugurate a new era of Trump discipline," collect your winnings.
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Trump has wrapped his speech and he’s being interviewed now by an economic adviser.Trump has wrapped his speech and he’s being interviewed now by an economic adviser.
“I think many of us found your economic plan very bold and ambitious,” the conversation begins.“I think many of us found your economic plan very bold and ambitious,” the conversation begins.
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This speech is literally sickening economists:This speech is literally sickening economists:
...feeling very, very ill https://t.co/vm5metfH3s...feeling very, very ill https://t.co/vm5metfH3s
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Trump now ties sluggish American growth to China’s joining the world trade organization. No mention of the housing debt bubble and 2008 recession. It was all China entering new trade agreements. Well that sounds simple to fix.Trump now ties sluggish American growth to China’s joining the world trade organization. No mention of the housing debt bubble and 2008 recession. It was all China entering new trade agreements. Well that sounds simple to fix.
“Our politicians were not watching. It is no great secret that many of the special interests funding my opponent’s campaign are the ones profiting from these” trade deals, Trump says”“Our politicians were not watching. It is no great secret that many of the special interests funding my opponent’s campaign are the ones profiting from these” trade deals, Trump says”
The verdict is in, all of the special interests... have been proven wrong over such a long period of time. Every single deal they’ve promoted... has just crashed. They’ve been so absolutely wrong. Our manufacturing base has crumbled... and households are making less today than they were in the year 2000.The verdict is in, all of the special interests... have been proven wrong over such a long period of time. Every single deal they’ve promoted... has just crashed. They’ve been so absolutely wrong. Our manufacturing base has crumbled... and households are making less today than they were in the year 2000.
That’s true, despite last year’s record growth in household income.That’s true, despite last year’s record growth in household income.
I like China. They’re my tenant. They buy condos all the time. They’re just fine. But you know what? They’re a currency manipulator.I like China. They’re my tenant. They buy condos all the time. They’re just fine. But you know what? They’re a currency manipulator.
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Trump now promises “bold, new tax reform”:Trump now promises “bold, new tax reform”:
Don’t worry, they’re going down, not up. I think you were worried they’re going up.Don’t worry, they’re going down, not up. I think you were worried they’re going up.
His latest plan – he’s switched a couple times – has three brackets: 12%, 25% and 33%. He says there will be “no income tax for low-income Americans” and his plan will “remove millions and millions of workers from the income tax rolls entirely.”His latest plan – he’s switched a couple times – has three brackets: 12%, 25% and 33%. He says there will be “no income tax for low-income Americans” and his plan will “remove millions and millions of workers from the income tax rolls entirely.”
That should work nicely as long as the government does not require revenue.That should work nicely as long as the government does not require revenue.
Here now is Trump as class warrior:Here now is Trump as class warrior:
“We have strongly capped deductions for the wealthy.. the tax relief will be concentrated on the middle class... it’s not even close...they have built our country and we will not forget.”“We have strongly capped deductions for the wealthy.. the tax relief will be concentrated on the middle class... it’s not even close...they have built our country and we will not forget.”
Reminder: Trump personally does not provide employees with family care programs he now proposes and he will not disclose tax records that could indicate whether he believes this stuff with his checkbook.Reminder: Trump personally does not provide employees with family care programs he now proposes and he will not disclose tax records that could indicate whether he believes this stuff with his checkbook.
Trump:Trump:
The tax relief will be expanded by my child care proposals that I have worked on with my daughter Ivanka.The tax relief will be expanded by my child care proposals that I have worked on with my daughter Ivanka.
Trump predicts a windfall of trillions from taxing corporate inversions, with trillions in wealth “parked overseas”:Trump predicts a windfall of trillions from taxing corporate inversions, with trillions in wealth “parked overseas”:
We’ll bring them back and it will taxed only at the rate of 10% instead of 35%... I think it’s going to be something that will be so phenomenal, far beyond what people even think.’We’ll bring them back and it will taxed only at the rate of 10% instead of 35%... I think it’s going to be something that will be so phenomenal, far beyond what people even think.’
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Trump: 'I’m not running to be the president of the world'Trump: 'I’m not running to be the president of the world'
“Too many of our leaders have forgotten that it’s their duty to protect the jobs.. and well-being from any consideration,” Trump says.“Too many of our leaders have forgotten that it’s their duty to protect the jobs.. and well-being from any consideration,” Trump says.
I’m not running to be the president of the world. I’m running to be the president of the United States of America. And as your president, I will fight for every last American job and every American company.I’m not running to be the president of the world. I’m running to be the president of the United States of America. And as your president, I will fight for every last American job and every American company.
Trump does a shtick where he knows he upset his “economists” by secretly disclosing that he personally thinks their growth targets are low: “Now they’re upset. They’ll be very upset. But I think we can do even better than that.”Trump does a shtick where he knows he upset his “economists” by secretly disclosing that he personally thinks their growth targets are low: “Now they’re upset. They’ll be very upset. But I think we can do even better than that.”
That’s a move known as the Full QVC.That’s a move known as the Full QVC.
“Just look at the math, it works,” Trump says. “It will be deficit neutral.”“Just look at the math, it works,” Trump says. “It will be deficit neutral.”
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Trump asserts that Hillary Clinton’s detailed plan for infrastructure spending, education, job training, tuition debt relief and more would not create jobs, while his vague plan to make US infrastructure “golden” again – he just used the word “gold” to describe the bridges he would build – would pump up the economy:Trump asserts that Hillary Clinton’s detailed plan for infrastructure spending, education, job training, tuition debt relief and more would not create jobs, while his vague plan to make US infrastructure “golden” again – he just used the word “gold” to describe the bridges he would build – would pump up the economy:
Not one single idea she’s got would create... one new dollar of American wealth for our workers. The only thing she can offer is a welfare check, that’s it. Our plan will produce paychecks...Not one single idea she’s got would create... one new dollar of American wealth for our workers. The only thing she can offer is a welfare check, that’s it. Our plan will produce paychecks...
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Trump: 'disgraceful' that companies can manufacture overseasTrump: 'disgraceful' that companies can manufacture overseas
Trump says, as he has before, that as president he would stop US companies from conducting manufacturing overseas. Have the companies heard about this? Do they take it seriously?Trump says, as he has before, that as president he would stop US companies from conducting manufacturing overseas. Have the companies heard about this? Do they take it seriously?
Trump’s hook is Ford’s announcement that it was moving small car manufacturing overseas.Trump’s hook is Ford’s announcement that it was moving small car manufacturing overseas.
“To think that Ford is moving its small car division is a disgrace... it’s disgraceful that politicians are allowing them to get away with it,” Trump says.“To think that Ford is moving its small car division is a disgrace... it’s disgraceful that politicians are allowing them to get away with it,” Trump says.
Then there’s some snafu with his Teleprompter which he navigates and then congratulates himself for navigating:Then there’s some snafu with his Teleprompter which he navigates and then congratulates himself for navigating:
Just look at the way I just melded into the Teleprompter. It just went off. Who else could have pulled that off? Who else?Just look at the way I just melded into the Teleprompter. It just went off. Who else could have pulled that off? Who else?
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Trump touts his experience on the ground in Flint, Michigan:Trump touts his experience on the ground in Flint, Michigan:
It’s a silent nation of jobless Americans, and look no further. All you have to do is look at Flint, where I spent a lot of time. The city of Flint. And what a disaster has taken place.It’s a silent nation of jobless Americans, and look no further. All you have to do is look at Flint, where I spent a lot of time. The city of Flint. And what a disaster has taken place.
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Donald Trump is delivering a speech on economic policy. The Guardian’s Ed Pilkington is there. Here’s a live video stream:Donald Trump is delivering a speech on economic policy. The Guardian’s Ed Pilkington is there. Here’s a live video stream:
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Trump Jr uses 'gas chamber' metaphorTrump Jr uses 'gas chamber' metaphor
Trump’s elder son, who told a Pittsburgh paper that his father’s taxes are too long to release, is on something of an interview tear.Trump’s elder son, who told a Pittsburgh paper that his father’s taxes are too long to release, is on something of an interview tear.
Donald Trump Jr told a Philadelphia-area talk radio station that if the Republican national party favored a candidate as the Democratic national committee was revealed to favor Clinton, “they’d be warming up the gas chamber right now”.Donald Trump Jr told a Philadelphia-area talk radio station that if the Republican national party favored a candidate as the Democratic national committee was revealed to favor Clinton, “they’d be warming up the gas chamber right now”.
Trump Jr said, according to a local CBS report:Trump Jr said, according to a local CBS report:
The media has been her number one surrogate in this. Without the media, this wouldn’t even be a contest, but the media has built her up. They’ve let her slide on every indiscrepancy, [sic] on every lie, on every DNC game trying to get Bernie Sanders out of this thing. If Republicans were doing that, they’d be warming up the gas chamber right now.The media has been her number one surrogate in this. Without the media, this wouldn’t even be a contest, but the media has built her up. They’ve let her slide on every indiscrepancy, [sic] on every lie, on every DNC game trying to get Bernie Sanders out of this thing. If Republicans were doing that, they’d be warming up the gas chamber right now.
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Trump attacks Flint, Michigan, pastor who reined him inTrump attacks Flint, Michigan, pastor who reined him in
Donald Trump has called a pastor who interrupted him in a Flint, Michigan, church Wednesday “a nervous mess”, saying “she had [it] in mind” to interrupt him before she spoke.Donald Trump has called a pastor who interrupted him in a Flint, Michigan, church Wednesday “a nervous mess”, saying “she had [it] in mind” to interrupt him before she spoke.
Reverend Faith Green Timmons of Bethel United Methodist church interrupted Trump after he pivoted abruptly from a mention of “what’s happened with the water” to an attack on Clinton.Reverend Faith Green Timmons of Bethel United Methodist church interrupted Trump after he pivoted abruptly from a mention of “what’s happened with the water” to an attack on Clinton.
“Mr. Trump,” Timmons said, “I invited you here to thank us for what we’ve done in Flint. Not to give a political speech.”“Mr. Trump,” Timmons said, “I invited you here to thank us for what we’ve done in Flint. Not to give a political speech.”
“Oh oh oh OK,” Trump said. “OK. OK. That’s good. I’m going to go back into Flint.”“Oh oh oh OK,” Trump said. “OK. OK. That’s good. I’m going to go back into Flint.”
the chastened grin at the end pic.twitter.com/bUYAgIGo9Wthe chastened grin at the end pic.twitter.com/bUYAgIGo9W
On Thursday morning, Trump hit Timmons on national television.On Thursday morning, Trump hit Timmons on national television.
“Something was up because I noticed she was so nervous when she introduced me,” Trump said on Fox News. “And she called NBC, ABC – When she got up to introduce me she was so nervous, she was shaking, and I said: ‘Wow, this is sort of strange.’ And then she came up. So she had that in mind, there’s no question about it.“Something was up because I noticed she was so nervous when she introduced me,” Trump said on Fox News. “And she called NBC, ABC – When she got up to introduce me she was so nervous, she was shaking, and I said: ‘Wow, this is sort of strange.’ And then she came up. So she had that in mind, there’s no question about it.
“She was so nervous. She was like a nervous mess, and so I figured something was up.”“She was so nervous. She was like a nervous mess, and so I figured something was up.”
Timmons invited Trump to speak at the church during a visit to the city that the candidate billed as a chance to spotlight the tap water crisis. “We welcome all people,” Timmons said in a statement beforehand, but “Trump’s presence at Bethel United Methodist in no way represents an endorsement of his candidacy.”Timmons invited Trump to speak at the church during a visit to the city that the candidate billed as a chance to spotlight the tap water crisis. “We welcome all people,” Timmons said in a statement beforehand, but “Trump’s presence at Bethel United Methodist in no way represents an endorsement of his candidacy.”
Ryan Felton for the Guardian interviewed attendees afterward. “The estimated 50 people in the room on Wednesday didn’t appear to give Trump nearly as warm of a welcoming as he portrayed,” Ryan writes:Ryan Felton for the Guardian interviewed attendees afterward. “The estimated 50 people in the room on Wednesday didn’t appear to give Trump nearly as warm of a welcoming as he portrayed,” Ryan writes:
Few applauded during his remarks, attendees told the Guardian afterward, and it was Timmons who actually requested members in the audience to refrain from heckling the Republican nominee.Few applauded during his remarks, attendees told the Guardian afterward, and it was Timmons who actually requested members in the audience to refrain from heckling the Republican nominee.
Late Wednesday, the reverend suggested there wouldn’t have been an issue had Trump refrained from delivering a political speech. “Had he stuck to what his camp claimed he came to do, we would not have had a problem,” she wrote on Facebook.Late Wednesday, the reverend suggested there wouldn’t have been an issue had Trump refrained from delivering a political speech. “Had he stuck to what his camp claimed he came to do, we would not have had a problem,” she wrote on Facebook.
This amazing photo of Trump and "Little Miss Flint" has gone viral on Flint Facebook. pic.twitter.com/0exFO0MCZwThis amazing photo of Trump and "Little Miss Flint" has gone viral on Flint Facebook. pic.twitter.com/0exFO0MCZw
Here’s a transcript of the episode:Here’s a transcript of the episode:
Trump interrupted by pastor just now for politicizing speech while talking at a Flint church: pic.twitter.com/6sDDL31u8uTrump interrupted by pastor just now for politicizing speech while talking at a Flint church: pic.twitter.com/6sDDL31u8u
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Vice sues IRS for Trump auditsVice sues IRS for Trump audits
This news emerged yesterday, but we’re re-featuring it because, in light of Donald Trump Jr’s admission that his father is not releasing his tax returns for political reasons, the sense that Trump’s taxes are a hellscape of grotesque revelations about how Trump has lied to the public about his finances and bilked the government he now would run is... freshly piquant.This news emerged yesterday, but we’re re-featuring it because, in light of Donald Trump Jr’s admission that his father is not releasing his tax returns for political reasons, the sense that Trump’s taxes are a hellscape of grotesque revelations about how Trump has lied to the public about his finances and bilked the government he now would run is... freshly piquant.
In a post appropriately headlined “We’re suing the IRS for audits of Donald Trump’s tax returns,” Vice News has announced that it has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit in against the IRS for the audits of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s tax returns from 2002 onward:In a post appropriately headlined “We’re suing the IRS for audits of Donald Trump’s tax returns,” Vice News has announced that it has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit in against the IRS for the audits of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s tax returns from 2002 onward:
This week, VICE News filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit in US District Court in Washington, DC against the IRS demanding that the agency turn over all audits of Trump’s tax returns from 2002 onward. In the suit, filed jointly with Ryan Shapiro, a doctoral candidate at MIT and research affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, we asked the IRS for “any and all requests by law enforcement agencies for copies of... Trump’s individual tax returns” and “any and all records mentioning or referring to requests by law enforcement agencies for copies of individual tax returns.”This week, VICE News filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit in US District Court in Washington, DC against the IRS demanding that the agency turn over all audits of Trump’s tax returns from 2002 onward. In the suit, filed jointly with Ryan Shapiro, a doctoral candidate at MIT and research affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, we asked the IRS for “any and all requests by law enforcement agencies for copies of... Trump’s individual tax returns” and “any and all records mentioning or referring to requests by law enforcement agencies for copies of individual tax returns.”
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Sanders and Warren to deploy in Ohio for ClintonSanders and Warren to deploy in Ohio for Clinton
Sens Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will campaign separately for Clinton in Ohio Saturday, the Clinton campaign has announced. Sanders will appear in three cities and Warren will appear in two.Sens Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will campaign separately for Clinton in Ohio Saturday, the Clinton campaign has announced. Sanders will appear in three cities and Warren will appear in two.
NBC’s Mark Murray points out that both Sanders and Warren are popular with millennial voters, a group with whom Clinton has struggled to gain traction.NBC’s Mark Murray points out that both Sanders and Warren are popular with millennial voters, a group with whom Clinton has struggled to gain traction.
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are barnstorming Ohio this weekend for Clinton-Kaine. 5 events total. pic.twitter.com/KZC1F5Si1gBernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are barnstorming Ohio this weekend for Clinton-Kaine. 5 events total. pic.twitter.com/KZC1F5Si1g
Sanders turned 75 a week ago today, and Warren is 67.Sanders turned 75 a week ago today, and Warren is 67.
Two seniors racing across Ohio in a desperate attempt to engage millennials. Can't make this election up. https://t.co/j0BKulA4lfTwo seniors racing across Ohio in a desperate attempt to engage millennials. Can't make this election up. https://t.co/j0BKulA4lf
Here’s some background on Ohio’s voting history and demographics:Here’s some background on Ohio’s voting history and demographics:
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Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 race for the White House. Hillary Clinton is to return to the campaign trail today with a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, after a three-day rest at home following her stumble last Sunday. Donald Trump will appear with running mate Mike Pence in New York City today and he has a later rally scheduled in New Hampshire.Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 race for the White House. Hillary Clinton is to return to the campaign trail today with a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, after a three-day rest at home following her stumble last Sunday. Donald Trump will appear with running mate Mike Pence in New York City today and he has a later rally scheduled in New Hampshire.
Trump Jr says father’s tax returns too long to releaseTrump Jr says father’s tax returns too long to release
Donald Trump’s elder son has dispensed with his father’s thin fiction that Trump is not releasing his tax returns because of some sort of made-up ongoing IRS audit of eight years. Instead Trump’s not releasing his returns because they’re so huge, the son told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:Donald Trump’s elder son has dispensed with his father’s thin fiction that Trump is not releasing his tax returns because of some sort of made-up ongoing IRS audit of eight years. Instead Trump’s not releasing his returns because they’re so huge, the son told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Because he’s got a 12,000-page tax return that would create … financial auditors out of every person in the country asking questions that would detract from [his father’s] main message.Because he’s got a 12,000-page tax return that would create … financial auditors out of every person in the country asking questions that would detract from [his father’s] main message.
It’s quite an interview. Trump Jr also calls Politifact a lefty organization, says Colin Powell does not know his father, whom Powell called a “national disgrace”, and said as president his father would turn over control of the Trump Organization to his children and just let them run it without his knowing or hearing anything about it.It’s quite an interview. Trump Jr also calls Politifact a lefty organization, says Colin Powell does not know his father, whom Powell called a “national disgrace”, and said as president his father would turn over control of the Trump Organization to his children and just let them run it without his knowing or hearing anything about it.
“My father is going to be a government official, and he’s going to separate himself” from the Trump Organization, Trump Jr. said.“My father is going to be a government official, and he’s going to separate himself” from the Trump Organization, Trump Jr. said.
The new aristocrats are in DC. They steal, lie, and take from hardworking Americans. Clinton part of the ruling class. Trump for the peopleThe new aristocrats are in DC. They steal, lie, and take from hardworking Americans. Clinton part of the ruling class. Trump for the people
Says the third generation real estate mogul. https://t.co/eF3PJOp5XGSays the third generation real estate mogul. https://t.co/eF3PJOp5XG
Ivanka Trump gets testy at questions about family leaveIvanka Trump gets testy at questions about family leave
Cosmopolitan tried to interview Ivanka Trump about the fact that in 2004 her father called pregnancy an “inconvenience” for business. Trump expressed ignorance that her father had ever said such a thing, then attacked the interviewer for “editorializing”. Here’s part of the Q&A:Cosmopolitan tried to interview Ivanka Trump about the fact that in 2004 her father called pregnancy an “inconvenience” for business. Trump expressed ignorance that her father had ever said such a thing, then attacked the interviewer for “editorializing”. Here’s part of the Q&A:
Cosmopolitan: OK, I just wanted to make sure I understood. In 2004, Donald Trump said that pregnancy is an inconvenient thing for a business. It’s surprising to see this policy from him today. Can you talk a little bit about those comments, and perhaps what has changed?Cosmopolitan: OK, I just wanted to make sure I understood. In 2004, Donald Trump said that pregnancy is an inconvenient thing for a business. It’s surprising to see this policy from him today. Can you talk a little bit about those comments, and perhaps what has changed?
Ivanka Trump: So I think that you have a lot of negativity in these questions, and I think my father has put forth a very comprehensive and really revolutionary plan to deal with a lot of issues. So I don’t know how useful it is to spend too much time with you on this if you’re going to make a comment like that.Ivanka Trump: So I think that you have a lot of negativity in these questions, and I think my father has put forth a very comprehensive and really revolutionary plan to deal with a lot of issues. So I don’t know how useful it is to spend too much time with you on this if you’re going to make a comment like that.
Read the full piece here.Read the full piece here.
Trump hits PowellTrump hits Powell
After retired four-star general and former defense secretary Colin Powell called him a “national disgrace”, Trump said he didn’t think that much of Powell either:After retired four-star general and former defense secretary Colin Powell called him a “national disgrace”, Trump said he didn’t think that much of Powell either:
I was never a fan of Colin Powell after his weak understanding of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq = disaster. We can do much better!I was never a fan of Colin Powell after his weak understanding of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq = disaster. We can do much better!
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