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President Trump is considering removing the security clearances of former officials who have criticized his performance. Why this is so newsy: This move would be wildly unprecedented. Who Trump is considering removing clearances from: Former CIA Director John Brennan, former national security adviser Susan Rice, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, former CIA Director Michael Hayden and former FBI Director Andrew McCabe. https://nbcnews.to/2ObPFPG What started this: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) tweeted yesterday that he planned to ask Trump to revoke Brennan's security clearance. Brennan has been a sharp critic of Trump's handling of Russia. Paul's reasoning: Paul accused former officials of leveraging their power and access to get media appearances and speaking engagements. http://bit.ly/2mGw3XK How Washington handled the news: http://bit.ly/2Llzodl ;) |
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Late this morning -- here's Paul Ryan's explanation of the situation: |
| Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) says he thinks President Trump is "trolling" former intelligence chiefs by threatening to take away their security clearances. Ryan told reporters: "I think he's trolling people honestly." He then elaborated: "This is something that is in the purview of the executive branch. I think some of these people have lost their clearance already; some people keep their clearances." Watch Ryan handle the question: http://bit.ly/2ND85rJ |
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| It's Tuesday -- one year ago, Anthony Scaramucci was White House communications director. Oh how I will cherish those 10 days. I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook. |
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| GETTING TRACTION -- TRUMP'S APPROVAL RATINGS | |
I picture Democrats huddled in a room staring at complicated math equations on a giant chalkboard.
How does a limit not exist?: |
| --> http://bit.ly/2A8qIlo ;) Via The Hill's Niall Stanage, Democrats are scratching their heads wondering how President Trump's poll numbers are basically unchanged since his controversial press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. How Democrats hope to overcome that in November and in 2020: http://bit.ly/2mGwktm |
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| RECORD-HIGH POLL FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP: |
| A new Gallup poll shows that President Trump's approval average is the highest since he took office. Approval from April through July: 41.9 percent. http://bit.ly/2Od8an1 |
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| AND ANOTHER RECORD-HIGH POLL FOR THE PRESIDENT: |
| An NBC News–Wall Street Journal poll shows President Trump's approval has risen to 45 percent, his all-time high. http://bit.ly/2mGwktm |
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| HOW DEMOCRATS EXPLAIN TRUMP'S RESILIENCY: |
| "The strength of the economy; his voters' tendency to discount negative press coverage as a product of the 'fake news media'; and the visceral connection he enjoys with his base, partly because of his willingness to press cultural hot buttons relating to race, immigration and related issues." http://bit.ly/2mGwktm |
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| JUST NOW -- TRUMP THINKS RUSSIA WILL HELP THE DEMS: |
| The president just tweeted, "I'm very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don't want Trump!" Yeah, but: Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin stood next to Trump and told reporters he wanted Trump to win the 2016 election. http://bit.ly/2JQyOyO |
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Trump: 'Tariffs are the greatest!'
It's not that I'm mad this tweet wasn't in all-caps, it's just that I'm disappointed: |
| This morning, President Trump defended his actions on trade, tweeting, "All will be Great!" He also criticized other countries for treating the United States like a "'piggy bank' that's being robbed." http://bit.ly/2OeYng7 Full tweets: "Countries that have treated us unfairly on trade for years are all coming to Washington to negotiate. This should have taken place many years ago but, as the saying goes, better late than never! Tariffs are the greatest! Either a country which has treated the United States unfairly on Trade negotiates a fair deal, or it gets hit with Tariffs. It's as simple as that - and everybody's talking! Remember, we are the 'piggy bank' that's being robbed. All will be Great!" http://bit.ly/2uL71Lk |
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This kind of irony makes my job easy: |
| Via Syracuse.com, the White House used silverware that was made in China during its annual Made in America Product Showcase yesterday. The brand: Oneida Ltd. flatware, which is made overseas. Photo: http://bit.ly/2LlV3Cj |
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Released today -- just think of this book as an artistic representation, not a textbook: |
| Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer released his memoir today. In The Wall Street Journal, ABC's Jonathan Karl wrote a scathing review of the book. The $$ line of Karl's review: "Mr. Spicer's book is much like his tenure as press secretary: short, littered with inaccuracies and offering up one consistent theme: Mr. Trump can do no wrong." Karl's full review: https://on.wsj.com/2LB3Yz4 How to buy the book: https://amzn.to/2JQOPEZ Have $250 burning a hole in your pocket?: You can attend Spicer's book party. Why this is unusual: Book parties are usually for friends, not for paid guests. That's not all!: Spicer is also hosting a few other ticketed book events. Details from The New York Times: https://nyti.ms/2Lgis7Y |
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Not happening tomorrow -- Paul Manafort has a few extra days: |
| A federal judge agreed to delay the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort until July 31. Why the delay: Manafort's lawyers say they need more time to go through the 120,000 pages of documents recently provided by the prosecution. http://bit.ly/2JRP3vh |
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Me too, Smokey. Meee too: |
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| The House and Senate are in. President Trump is in Kansas City, Mo., and Vice President Pence is heading to Billings, Mont., this afternoon. 1 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence participates in swearing-in ceremonies for two U.S. ambassadors. 1:55 p.m. EDT: President Trump holds a roundtable with supporters in Kansas City, Mo. 2:15 p.m. EDT: First votes in the House. The House's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2jYhqPv 2:25 p.m. EDT: President Trump speaks at a fundraising luncheon in Kansas City, Mo. He then heads back to Washington, D.C. 2:40 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence leave Washington, D.C., for Billings, Mont. 5:30 p.m. EDT: Last votes in the House. 6:05 p.m. EDT: President Trump arrives back at the White House. 7 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence campaigns for Montana Senate candidate Matt Rosendale. |
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| 12:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump speaks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. 2:30 p.m. EDT: "Former Governor John Engler, the interim president of Michigan State University, U.S. Olympic Committee Acting CEO Susanne Lyons, and USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kerry Perry testify at a hearing on protecting athletes from abuse." Livestream: https://cs.pn/2v0swah 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Details and livestream: http://bit.ly/2LF9gK1 Monday: Linda Tripp, who exposed former President Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, will speak publicly for the first time in almost 20 years. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2LmFRoB |
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| Today is National Tequila Day! Here's a list of tequila deals around the country today: https://usat.ly/2JS8JPF |
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I thought you should know: |
| In honor of Krispy Kreme's 81st birthday, if you buy a dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme this Friday, you can get another dozen doughnuts for $1. Details: https://on.wusa9.com/2LttXIL |
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| RELATED: |
| Auntie Anne's is offering buy one, get one free pretzels through July 30. Why: Thursday is National Aunts and Uncles Day. Details: http://bit.ly/2JUUDgq |
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This video is insanely cute: |
| Cheetahs Erin and Rico gave birth to seven cubs at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va. Video of the new cubs: http://bit.ly/2LHAHzy |
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| And because you made it this far, here's a dog and a toddler playing long-distance fetch. I totally understand why this video has gone viral: https://abcn.ws/2uMICVF |
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