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Beto O'Rourke picks up three endorsements for 2020 campaign – live Beto O'Rourke picks up three endorsements for 2020 campaign – live
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Rob Portman of Ohio just became the latest Republican senator to announce that he was voting to disapprove Trump’s national emergency.
Sen. Rob Portman on Senate floor argues that Trump doesn't need a national emergency to build a border wall and that making the emergency declaration sets a "dangerous precedent." Says he will support disapproval resolution.
The campaign of new age author Marianne Williamson has bought a billboard in Des Moines to demand CNN host a town hall for Williamson.
CNN has hosted events for number of candidates including three back to back last week with John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Buttigieg.
2020 Dem candidate Marianne Williamson with a message for CNN on scheduling a town hall with her: pic.twitter.com/SRAdApvWjM
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas just became the 8th Republican senator to support the resolution of disapproval on the declaration of a national emergency on the southern border.Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas just became the 8th Republican senator to support the resolution of disapproval on the declaration of a national emergency on the southern border.
Moran makes eight Senate GOP for disapproval resolution https://t.co/Y7vZxIjNUmMoran makes eight Senate GOP for disapproval resolution https://t.co/Y7vZxIjNUm
A town hall that Elizabeth Warren is holding in Mississippi will be closed to the public and the media. The town hall, televised by CNN, is now invite only and members of the press will not be allowed to attend.A town hall that Elizabeth Warren is holding in Mississippi will be closed to the public and the media. The town hall, televised by CNN, is now invite only and members of the press will not be allowed to attend.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is meeting with Stacey Abrams, the losing Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Georgia in 2018.Former Vice President Joe Biden is meeting with Stacey Abrams, the losing Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Georgia in 2018.
Biden is moving closer to a presidential bid while Abrams has expressed openness both to running for Senate and running for the White House.Biden is moving closer to a presidential bid while Abrams has expressed openness both to running for Senate and running for the White House.
Beto O’Rourke just received his third congressional endorsement from Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy from Florida. She joins Kathleen Rice of New York and Veronica Escobar of Texas in supporting his campaign.Beto O’Rourke just received his third congressional endorsement from Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy from Florida. She joins Kathleen Rice of New York and Veronica Escobar of Texas in supporting his campaign.
I proudly endorse my friend & former colleague @BetoORourke for President. Our party will benefit from his ideas, energy & pragmatism. Our country would benefit from his compassion, authenticity & unifying vision. He’s the candidate I trust with our nation’s future. Count me in! https://t.co/WPI4iWUJuVI proudly endorse my friend & former colleague @BetoORourke for President. Our party will benefit from his ideas, energy & pragmatism. Our country would benefit from his compassion, authenticity & unifying vision. He’s the candidate I trust with our nation’s future. Count me in! https://t.co/WPI4iWUJuV
Donald Trump seemed to hint at armed pushback towards political opponents in an interview with Breitbart published today.Donald Trump seemed to hint at armed pushback towards political opponents in an interview with Breitbart published today.
You know, the left plays a tougher game, it’s very funny. I actually think that the people on the right are tougher, but they don’t play it tougher. Okay? I can tell you I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump – I have the tough people, but they don’t play it tough — until they go to a certain point, and then it would be very bad, very bad.You know, the left plays a tougher game, it’s very funny. I actually think that the people on the right are tougher, but they don’t play it tougher. Okay? I can tell you I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump – I have the tough people, but they don’t play it tough — until they go to a certain point, and then it would be very bad, very bad.
Beto O’Rourke has just started his second event of his nascent campaign at sub shop in Fort Madison, Iowa.Beto O’Rourke has just started his second event of his nascent campaign at sub shop in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Beto O’Rourke enters a sub shop in southeastern Iowa and shouts “Hola!” Then launches into a no-notes pitch he’s continuing to develop. pic.twitter.com/X6Wu8GP8EOBeto O’Rourke enters a sub shop in southeastern Iowa and shouts “Hola!” Then launches into a no-notes pitch he’s continuing to develop. pic.twitter.com/X6Wu8GP8EO
Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania became the latest Senate Republican to announce that he would break Trump and vote to disapprove the declaration of a national emergency.Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania became the latest Senate Republican to announce that he would break Trump and vote to disapprove the declaration of a national emergency.
News: PAs @SenToomey says he will vote for the resolution to reject Trump’s emergency.News: PAs @SenToomey says he will vote for the resolution to reject Trump’s emergency.
In the Oval Office, Trump reiterated his threat to veto the resolution to disapprove the national emergency.In the Oval Office, Trump reiterated his threat to veto the resolution to disapprove the national emergency.
“I don’t know what the vote will be. I’ll probably have to veto it. It’s not going to be overturned ... The legal scholars all say it’s totally constitutional. ... It’s pure and simple, it’s a vote for border security, it’s a vote for no crime.”“I don’t know what the vote will be. I’ll probably have to veto it. It’s not going to be overturned ... The legal scholars all say it’s totally constitutional. ... It’s pure and simple, it’s a vote for border security, it’s a vote for no crime.”
A New York court ruled that a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump can proceed.
The lawsuit was filed by former Apprentice contestant Summer Zervos who accused Trump of sexual misconduct. He called her a liar which she said is defamatory.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York court rules President Donald Trump isn't immune from defamation lawsuit filed by former "Apprentice" contestant.
Beto O’Rourke was just endorsed by former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley who ran for President himself in 2016.
You bet! We’re all in for Beto here in Maryland and I look forward to doing everything in my power to help him beat Donald Trump. https://t.co/7oCoA0mAzg
Trump commented on Brexit in the Oval Office earlier today:
“I’m not going to comment on Brexit. I can tell you it’s a very complex thing that’s going on right now … It’s tearing a lot of countries apart. And it’s a shame it has to be that way. I think we will stay right in our lane. We’re doing fantastically as a country. Our economy is booming. We’re the envy of the world. Other economies are not doing well.”
“It wasn’t that I was a supporter. I predicted that it was going to happen. I was right and people laughed when I predicted it. …”
Donald Trump criticizes Theresa May for 'how badly' Brexit talks have gone
Lamar Alexander became the sixth Republican senator to announce that he will vote for the resolution to disapprove Trump’s national emergency today. There are more enough Republican votes to force a veto by Trump. It is unlikely that there are enough to override a veto though.
And Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) sets up his resolution vote. "His declaration to take an additional $3.6 billion that Congress has appropriated for military hospitals, barracks and schools is inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution that I swore an oath to support and defend." https://t.co/tBRu4NcQe3
In a statement, Veronica Escobar, Beto O’Rourke’s successor as the member of Congress representing El Paso, became the second member of Congress to endorse him.
We have not had a presidential election this important in my lifetime. Our country is at an historic crossroads, and if we continue on this reckless path, we all have much to lose. I have endorsed Beto O’Rourke in every election he’s run — including this exciting run for President of the United States — because he is an extraordinary public servant, driven by compassion and a desire to unify. He is a son of the border, and during an era of unprecedented racist attacks on safe, secure communities like ours, I am grateful that he consistently stands up to the xenophobia and bigotry that has driven the ugliest of political debates. It is that kind of courage that we need today, now more than ever.”
Speaking to reporters in the White House, Donald Trump wondered if Beto O’Rourke was crazy because of the amount of hand movement he used.
Trump says Beto had a lot of hand movement, wonders if he is crazy pic.twitter.com/i3Q2SloJD8
The House passed a measure unanimously to ask the Justice Department to release Robert Mueller’s report in full.
The nonbinding resolution passed 420-0 with four Republicans voting present.
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will vote to disapprove Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the southern border today.
My statement on today’s emergency declaration vote→ pic.twitter.com/QbP7VCL81S
Julián Castro has used Beto O’Rourke’s announcement to roll out a number of local endorsements in Texas. O’Rourke joins Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio and HUD Secretary, as the second Texan running for the Democratic presidential nomination.
An hour or so after @BetoORourke announces his 2020 bid, @JulianCastro announces a long list of endorsements from texas dems. pic.twitter.com/8teioz6UEX
Roger Stone is currently in federal court for a hearing and its been announced that his trial will begin in November.
Roger Stone trial will start on November 5th in DC federal court-- Judge said she expects the trial will take about two weeks.