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| Trump says US is 'standing with Saudi Arabia' despite Khashoggi murder – live | Trump says US is 'standing with Saudi Arabia' despite Khashoggi murder – live |
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| Quinnipiac University has a poll of Democrats that has a majority of Democrats and Democrat leaners supporting Pelosi to be Speaker. | |
| Quinnipiac University poll of Democrats and Democrat-leaning voters53% want Pelosi to be the next speaker27% do not want Pelosi to be the next speakerhttps://t.co/9xlcpULvYM pic.twitter.com/oF6WCbCztd | |
| The Guardian has a live stream of Trump’s forthcoming turkey pardoning which is available below. | |
| A Facebook post has surfaced of Cindy Hyde-Smith, the appointed incumbent in the Mississippi Senate runoff, wearing a Confederate hat. The picture was taken during a 2014 visit to the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library in the state with the caption “Mississippi history at its best” | |
| Hyde-Smith has faced controversy in recent days over comments about public hanging that have been seen as racially loaded in light of Mississippi’s fraught history. | |
| She faces off against Democrat Mike Espy next week | |
| In the aftermath of the murder of the Washington Post’s Jamal Khashoggi, the White House has released a statement from the president where he expresses his support for continued close ties with the Saudis. | In the aftermath of the murder of the Washington Post’s Jamal Khashoggi, the White House has released a statement from the president where he expresses his support for continued close ties with the Saudis. |
| The full letter which starts “the world is a very dangerous place” is below. This is a key excerpt. | The full letter which starts “the world is a very dangerous place” is below. This is a key excerpt. |
| The crime against Jamal Khashoggi was a terrible one, and one that our country does not condone. Indeed, we have taken strong action against those already known to have participated in the murder. After great independent research, we now know many details of this horrible crime. We have already sanctioned 17 Saudis known to have been involved in the murder of Mr Khashoggi, and the disposal of his body. | The crime against Jamal Khashoggi was a terrible one, and one that our country does not condone. Indeed, we have taken strong action against those already known to have participated in the murder. After great independent research, we now know many details of this horrible crime. We have already sanctioned 17 Saudis known to have been involved in the murder of Mr Khashoggi, and the disposal of his body. |
| Representatives of Saudi Arabia say that Jamal Khashoggi was an “enemy of the state” and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, but my decision is in no way based on that – this is an unacceptable and horrible crime. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman vigorously deny any knowledge of the planning or execution of the murder of Mr Khashoggi. Our intelligence agencies continue to assess all information, but it could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event – maybe he did and maybe he didn’t! | Representatives of Saudi Arabia say that Jamal Khashoggi was an “enemy of the state” and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, but my decision is in no way based on that – this is an unacceptable and horrible crime. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman vigorously deny any knowledge of the planning or execution of the murder of Mr Khashoggi. Our intelligence agencies continue to assess all information, but it could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event – maybe he did and maybe he didn’t! |
| That being said, we may never know all of the facts surrounding the murder of Mr Jamal Khashoggi. In any case, our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran. The United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel and all other partners in the region. It is our paramount goal to fully eliminate the threat of terrorism throughout the world! | That being said, we may never know all of the facts surrounding the murder of Mr Jamal Khashoggi. In any case, our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran. The United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of our country, Israel and all other partners in the region. It is our paramount goal to fully eliminate the threat of terrorism throughout the world! |
| INBOX: Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Standing with Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/kqpbzhzuiH | INBOX: Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Standing with Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/kqpbzhzuiH |
| Jerry Nadler of New York, who will lead the House Judiciary Committee next year, has written several cabinet members to notify them that his committee will investigate the Trump administration’s immigration and family detention policies next year. | Jerry Nadler of New York, who will lead the House Judiciary Committee next year, has written several cabinet members to notify them that his committee will investigate the Trump administration’s immigration and family detention policies next year. |
| JUST IN: Nadler tells Whitaker, Nielsen, and Azar that House Judiciary will be looking into immigration, detention, family separation issues come January: https://t.co/WdQj7LI91Q pic.twitter.com/STUyQ1dr8s | JUST IN: Nadler tells Whitaker, Nielsen, and Azar that House Judiciary will be looking into immigration, detention, family separation issues come January: https://t.co/WdQj7LI91Q pic.twitter.com/STUyQ1dr8s |
| Conservatives are pressuring Mitch McConnell to allow a vote on the criminal justice reform bill backed by President Donald Trump before the end of the lame duck session of Congress. | Conservatives are pressuring Mitch McConnell to allow a vote on the criminal justice reform bill backed by President Donald Trump before the end of the lame duck session of Congress. |
| The bill has bipartisan backing but is strongly opposed by a cadre of Republicans led by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas. | The bill has bipartisan backing but is strongly opposed by a cadre of Republicans led by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas. |
| Acting attorney general Matt Whitaker’s financial disclosure forms are expected to be released as soon as today. | Acting attorney general Matt Whitaker’s financial disclosure forms are expected to be released as soon as today. |
| Acting AG Whitaker’s financial disclosure forms expected to be made public as soon as today; am told that Whitaker did, in fact, file an initial disclosure form, but it has undergone revisions | Acting AG Whitaker’s financial disclosure forms expected to be made public as soon as today; am told that Whitaker did, in fact, file an initial disclosure form, but it has undergone revisions |
| The House Ethics Committee has just sent out a letter urging action on legislation on sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. If no bill is passed during the lame duck, the legislative process will have to start over. | The House Ethics Committee has just sent out a letter urging action on legislation on sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. If no bill is passed during the lame duck, the legislative process will have to start over. |
| House Ethics Committee releases a letter from all 10 members of the panel (5 Dems, 5 GOPers) saying laws covering sexual harassment cases in Congress should be overhauled. House & Senate have separately passed bills, but NO action on this issue. Maybe in lame duck session... | House Ethics Committee releases a letter from all 10 members of the panel (5 Dems, 5 GOPers) saying laws covering sexual harassment cases in Congress should be overhauled. House & Senate have separately passed bills, but NO action on this issue. Maybe in lame duck session... |
| Per British reporter David Martosko who is the pool reporter at the White House today, the White House will not identify the turkey that just visited the briefing room. | Per British reporter David Martosko who is the pool reporter at the White House today, the White House will not identify the turkey that just visited the briefing room. |
| White House Deputy Press Secretary Lindsay Walters declined to say whether the bird was “Peas” or “Carrots.” She noted that online voting had just concluded to determine which bird President Trump will “pardon” at 1:00 p.m. in the Rose Garden. | White House Deputy Press Secretary Lindsay Walters declined to say whether the bird was “Peas” or “Carrots.” She noted that online voting had just concluded to determine which bird President Trump will “pardon” at 1:00 p.m. in the Rose Garden. |
| “We’re not telling you which one this is,” Walters said. | “We’re not telling you which one this is,” Walters said. |
| Both Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams had issues at their polling places on Election Day in Georgia. This is something that doesn’t bode all for the election process in the Peach State. | Both Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams had issues at their polling places on Election Day in Georgia. This is something that doesn’t bode all for the election process in the Peach State. |
| so BOTH gubernatorial candidates in Georgia had trouble casting their ballots on Election Day...? https://t.co/iNQBzouEXQ | so BOTH gubernatorial candidates in Georgia had trouble casting their ballots on Election Day...? https://t.co/iNQBzouEXQ |
| There may not be press briefings any more at the White House but there is now poultry instead. | There may not be press briefings any more at the White House but there is now poultry instead. |
| 🦃🚨🦃🚨🦃TURKEY IN THE BRIEFING ROOM. This is not a drill. pic.twitter.com/xpniQ6Lbdg | 🦃🚨🦃🚨🦃TURKEY IN THE BRIEFING ROOM. This is not a drill. pic.twitter.com/xpniQ6Lbdg |
| Another newly elected Democrat from a traditionally Republican district is committing to vote for Pelosi in January. | Another newly elected Democrat from a traditionally Republican district is committing to vote for Pelosi in January. |
| Read my full statement on my decision to vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. pic.twitter.com/drqT3TGqy0 | Read my full statement on my decision to vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. pic.twitter.com/drqT3TGqy0 |
| The banquet business at Mar-a-Lago has still not recovered from Trump’s comments on Charlottesville. | The banquet business at Mar-a-Lago has still not recovered from Trump’s comments on Charlottesville. |
| Only two of the 22 groups that cancelled their events at Trump’s private club last year are holding them this year. | Only two of the 22 groups that cancelled their events at Trump’s private club last year are holding them this year. |
| David Farenthold at the Washington Post reports that the gala business there has not recovered. | David Farenthold at the Washington Post reports that the gala business there has not recovered. |
| A survey by the Washington Post could only find six groups planning big-money evening banquets this winter at the club, where Trump is scheduled to arrive Tuesday for Thanksgiving. Several are new clients, aligned with Trump’s politics, including a group of young conservatives and a gathering of superfans called Trumpettes USA. | A survey by the Washington Post could only find six groups planning big-money evening banquets this winter at the club, where Trump is scheduled to arrive Tuesday for Thanksgiving. Several are new clients, aligned with Trump’s politics, including a group of young conservatives and a gathering of superfans called Trumpettes USA. |
| Chuck Schumer has asked the Department of Justice to formally investigate acting attorney general Matt Whitaker’s communications with the White House and, in particular, whether he has shared information about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation with President Donald Trump. | Chuck Schumer has asked the Department of Justice to formally investigate acting attorney general Matt Whitaker’s communications with the White House and, in particular, whether he has shared information about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation with President Donald Trump. |
| Democrats swept local elections in Harris County, Texas, home to Houston in the midterm elections. The strong turnout for Beto O’Rourke and prevalence of straight ticket voting ensured a clean sweep for Democrats and may have permanently changed the complexion of governance in one of the most populous jurisdictions in the country. | Democrats swept local elections in Harris County, Texas, home to Houston in the midterm elections. The strong turnout for Beto O’Rourke and prevalence of straight ticket voting ensured a clean sweep for Democrats and may have permanently changed the complexion of governance in one of the most populous jurisdictions in the country. |
| Democrat Ben McAdams has declared victory in Utah’s 4th Congressional District, one of four remaining races in the country that have yet to be called. | Democrat Ben McAdams has declared victory in Utah’s 4th Congressional District, one of four remaining races in the country that have yet to be called. |
| McAdams currently has a 724 vote lead over incumbent Republican Mia Love in the suburban Salt Lake City district. | McAdams currently has a 724 vote lead over incumbent Republican Mia Love in the suburban Salt Lake City district. |
| Marcia Fudge, who has been mooted as a possible Pelosi replacement by her opponents in the Democratic caucus, has her own skeletons in the closet. | Marcia Fudge, who has been mooted as a possible Pelosi replacement by her opponents in the Democratic caucus, has her own skeletons in the closet. |
| CBS affiliate in Cleveland tracks down a letter @RepMarciaFudge, mulling a challenge to @NancyPelosi, once wrote on behalf a friend who's now suspected of murdering his wife. https://t.co/w0KWmCLIxw | CBS affiliate in Cleveland tracks down a letter @RepMarciaFudge, mulling a challenge to @NancyPelosi, once wrote on behalf a friend who's now suspected of murdering his wife. https://t.co/w0KWmCLIxw |