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Trump says he's answered Mueller's Russia inquiry questions – live Trump-Russia: president says he has answered Mueller's questions – live
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Even though Fox News submitted a brief in support of Jim Acosta, one personality in the Fox orbit is unhappy with the decision.
Lou Dobbs, who hosts a show on Fox Business Network, condemned the decision on Twitter today. Dobbs spent nearly three decades at CNN
Outrageously puerile reasoning and ruling: Our district courts are filled with farcical excuses for judges: Judge orders White House to return press pass to CNN's Jim Acosta https://t.co/qt2cze4t3P #FoxNews #MAGA #AmericaFirst #Dobbs
Turnout in the midterm elections is now estimated at 116.2 million, making it the first midterm in American history where over 100 million people voted.
Turnout update: Now at estimated 116.2 million votes cast in the 2018 general election or a turnout rate of 49.3%. This is the highest midterm turnout rate since 1914's 50.4% and the first midterm election to top 100 million votes https://t.co/uab97udAQr
Trump now reminisces about when he once saw Elvis Presley perform live in Las Vegas at the Hilton there
As the ceremony goes on for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump gets to Elvis Presley, the last honoree and pauses as a clip of Elvis singing fills the East Room.
Trump then says “that was my idea.”
As Trump honors Miriam Adelson, philanthropist and wife of GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson, he makes a joke at Adelson’s expense.
"Where is Sheldon," Trump says, as he recognizes the GOP donor's wife, Miriam. "You didn't make the front row. He's probably angry."
Trump welcomes the attending Supreme Court justices as he pays tribute to Scalia. When he sees Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently broke her ribs, Trump says “glad to see you’re feeling great.”
Trump just casually announced that Andrew Wheeler, the acting EPA Administrator, will be formally nominated to replace Scott Pruitt to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
Interesting update here on the House leadership election where Nancy Pelosi continues to woo members to support her bid to be Speaker.Interesting update here on the House leadership election where Nancy Pelosi continues to woo members to support her bid to be Speaker.
I am outside @NancyPelosi’s ofc as she meets with DsMost every frosh d signals some openness to voting for her. Even ones who previously said no. Haley Stevens said she hasn’t said no. Sherril said nothing. Houlahan says she’s very much open to itStill no “rebel” letter.....I am outside @NancyPelosi’s ofc as she meets with DsMost every frosh d signals some openness to voting for her. Even ones who previously said no. Haley Stevens said she hasn’t said no. Sherril said nothing. Houlahan says she’s very much open to itStill no “rebel” letter.....
The ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom is beginning at the White House.The ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom is beginning at the White House.
One of the honorees is the late Antonin Scalia so six Supreme Court Justices are attending.One of the honorees is the late Antonin Scalia so six Supreme Court Justices are attending.
Quite a sighting at the White House — six Supreme Court justices. pic.twitter.com/1LqBueAt0FQuite a sighting at the White House — six Supreme Court justices. pic.twitter.com/1LqBueAt0F
The New York Times is reporting that Trump is asking people “Is Mike Pence loyal?”The New York Times is reporting that Trump is asking people “Is Mike Pence loyal?”
Only last week he pledged that Pence would be on the ticket in 2020.Only last week he pledged that Pence would be on the ticket in 2020.
Trump is insisting he answering the questions from Mueller.Trump is insisting he answering the questions from Mueller.
“My lawyers aren’t working on it. I’m working on it. My lawyers don’t write the answers. I write the answers” said Trump. He added “The questions were answered by me.” Trump went on to describe what he was asked as “not very difficult questions.”“My lawyers aren’t working on it. I’m working on it. My lawyers don’t write the answers. I write the answers” said Trump. He added “The questions were answered by me.” Trump went on to describe what he was asked as “not very difficult questions.”
However, he did say “I haven’t submitted them yet. As you know, I’ve been a bit busy.”However, he did say “I haven’t submitted them yet. As you know, I’ve been a bit busy.”
White House Correspondents Association President Olivier Knox has issued a statement on the Acosta rulingWhite House Correspondents Association President Olivier Knox has issued a statement on the Acosta ruling
Statement from @whca. pic.twitter.com/EuR08enRfxStatement from @whca. pic.twitter.com/EuR08enRfx
More news from White House pool reporter Tarini Parti:More news from White House pool reporter Tarini Parti:
Trump said he’s answered the questions sent by Mueller’s team. “I’ve answered them very easily. I’m working on them,” he said, stressing his lawyers aren’t the ones writing.Trump said he’s answered the questions sent by Mueller’s team. “I’ve answered them very easily. I’m working on them,” he said, stressing his lawyers aren’t the ones writing.
“You always have to be careful answering questions for people who have bad intentions.” “ I haven’t submitted them. I just finished them.”“You always have to be careful answering questions for people who have bad intentions.” “ I haven’t submitted them. I just finished them.”
Per White House pool reporter Tarini Parti:
“We’re writing up rules and regulations.”
“We have to practice decorum. We want total freedom of the press … we’re setting up a certain standard which is what the court is requesting.”
This is an interesting data point between the Democratic freshmen elected in the wave of 2006 and those elected last wee.
Genuinely wild to compare the demographics of Democrats who flipped seats in the 2006 wave vs. the 2018 wave. ...in 2006- 3% POC- 13% Women- 23% Under 45- 83% White men...in 2018- 21% POC- 68% Women- 53% Under 45- 24% White Men pic.twitter.com/HlfkBS21EK
Jim Acosta is back inside the White House. He was greeted by a scrum of reporters.
.@Acosta. "I would like to get back to work." #acostaisback pic.twitter.com/Pw5saWPvUm
New Age guru Marianne Williamson is throwing her hat into the ring.
The New York Times best selling author announced she is forming an exploratory committee for the Democratic nomination in 2020. Williamson has been making trips to Iowa.
The Guardian scooped her first trip to the state in August when she was still considering a bid.
President Donald Trump had a long interview with the Daily Caller this week where he made unusual comments like “If you buy, you know, a box of cereal, if you do anything, you have a voter ID.”
The Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler has fact checked the interview here.
Another inside the White House memoir is coming.
Cliff Sims, a former Trump communications aide both on the campaign and in the administration, is writing a book.
It will reportedly be modeled on George Stephanopoulos’ book All Too Human about his stint in the Clinton Administration.
The White House issued a statement on the court ruling today and says it will allow Jim Acosta to return to work.
“Today, the court made clear that there is no absolute First Amendment right to access the White House. In response to the court, we will temporarily reinstate the reporter’s hard pass. We will also further develop rules and processes to ensure fair and orderly press conferences in the future.
There must be decorum at the White House.”
Turnout set records for a midterm across the country last week including in Polk County, Iowa which is the biggest jurisdiction in that swing state. Turnout almost reached 70% there. Polk County includes the state capitol of Des Moines and much of the city’s suburbs.
The official turnout percentage for the 2018 General Election for Polk County is 66.95%.Polk had 207,423 voters which is the 4th largest turnout ever - and the highest non-presidential turnout.
In both 2018 and 2020 news, Kamala Harris, considered a likely Democratic presidential contender, will be in Mississippi this weekend to campaign for Mike Espy in the special election runoff for the Senate.
Inbox: @KamalaHarris to campaign with Mike Espy in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday ahead of the Nov. 27 runoff. #MSSen
Lindsey Graham will likely be the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The current chairman, Chuck Grassley, will step down to lead the Senate Finance Committee. Graham is the next in line to succeed him on the Judiciary Committee.
New — Grassley says he will leave Judiciary, chair Finance