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Getting traction -- this photo breaks my heart: |
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© Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia King Salman of Saudi Arabia and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi's family to "share their deepest condolences and sympathy." Keep in mind: The crown prince is suspected of being involved in the death of Khashoggi. The Saudi Foreign Ministry tweeted several shots from the photo-op: http://bit.ly/2PfbQIq I can't imagine how Khashoggi's son must feel -- some context: Khashoggi's son Salah has been banned from leaving Saudi Arabia because of his father's criticism of the government. http://bit.ly/2CBdL2X "Look at his face. It's important to note that Salah has been banned for over a year from leaving the Kingdom, he has not been able to mourn with his siblings who are US citizens." (Tweet from journalist Yashar Ali) http://bit.ly/2SeHUKO
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This morning -- the Saudi crown prince got a standing ovation: |
| Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is suspected to have been involved with Khashoggi's killing, made an unannounced appeared at an investment conference in Riyadh and received a standing ovation. Did he say anything?: He didn't speak during the conference, just made an appearance. https://nyti.ms/2JaqISJ |
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Also today -- Turkey lays out its findings: |
| Via The New York Times's Richard Pérez-Peña, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing as a "premeditated murder" by the Saudis. The gist from Erdoğan: "It is clear that this savage murder did not happen at the drop of a dime but was a planned affair." https://nyti.ms/2PheWeO Erdoğan elaborated while explaining the results of his country's investigation: "Why was the 15-man Saudi team in Istanbul on the day of the murder? On whose orders? We are seeking answers. Why was the consulate not opened to investigators immediately? When the murder was so clear, why were there so many different statements given by Saudis? Why has the body of someone, the killing of whom has been officially admitted, not been found? Who is the local collaborator who disposed of Khashoggi's body? Saudi must answer all these questions." https://nyti.ms/2PheWeO |
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| THIS A.M. -- PENCE WEIGHS IN: |
| During an event at The Washington Post, Vice President Pence vowed the U.S. would respond to the "brutal murder" of Jamal Khashoggi, calling it an "assault on a free and independent press." Pence also said: "We're going to follow the facts," Pence said. "We're going to demand that those responsible are held accountable." http://bit.ly/2OH7KJF |
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| It's Tuesday -- the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers kicks off tonight at 8:09 p.m.! LET'S. GO. SOX. 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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Best wishes, Justice O'Connor: |
| Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced that she has been diagnosed with dementia and will be withdrawing from public life. From her letter: "Since many people have asked about my current status and activities, I want to be open about these changes, and while I am still able, share some personal thoughts." http://bit.ly/2PhskzH Read her letter released by the court: http://bit.ly/2Sau9gk Watch: Here's one of O'Connor's last public events (h/t C-SPAN's Nicole Ninh): http://bit.ly/2Sc0d3t |
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Hey, it worked two years ago…: |
| Via The Hill's Niall Stanage, "President Trump is hitting the same fiery rhetorical notes that helped get him elected in 2016 -- and it might just be working, with the midterm elections two weeks away." http://bit.ly/2ECdpfq The tone of his rallies lately -- this should sound familiar: "At rallies, Trump has blasted the Democratic Party as a 'mob' and 'the party of crime'; has suggested, without evidence, that members of a migrant caravan coming toward the United States from Honduras are being paid; and has called for more money for his proposed southern border wall." |
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| ALSO DURING THE RALLY -- GOOOOD TIMES: |
| During President Trump's rally for Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Trump recounted his feud with Cruz during the 2016 election. In Trump's words: "You know we had our little difficulties, right? But actually if you remember, the beginning, it was a love fest." Watch: http://bit.ly/2JdiB84 |
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To the left, to the left: |
| This morning, the nonpartisan election forecaster the Cook Political Report shifted eight House races toward Democrats and two toward Republicans. http://bit.ly/2yv7Dqq Graphic of the changes: http://bit.ly/2yY58wb |
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Found in George Soros's mailbox: |
| An explosive device was found in the mailbox of liberal billionaire philanthropist George Soros's mailbox yesterday in northern Westchester County of New York. From an official: The device did not explode on its own, but a law enforcement bomb squad detonated it as a precaution. Keep in mind: Soros, who was not home at the time, is often a target of right-wing groups. https://nyti.ms/2CBiUs8 |
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| NEW UPDATE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT: |
| A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the device had components of an actual bomb. The official said: "the components were there for an explosive device" and said it was "not a hoax device." http://bit.ly/2AoC4Qj |
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Call me Donald. Donald 'nationalist' Trump: |
| Last night, President Trump declared himself a "nationalist." The full quote: "You know what a globalist is? A globalist is a person that wants the globe to do well, frankly, not caring about our country so much. And you know what, we can't have that. You know, they have a word. It sort of became old-fashioned. It's called a nationalist. And I say, 'Really, we're not supposed to use that word?' You know what I am? I'm a nationalist, OK? … Use that word." Watch: http://bit.ly/2OFnYCV |
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Amazing.: |
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| Today: White House national security adviser John Bolton is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. https://wapo.st/2CxVP9C News from Bolton: Via AFP, Bolton said that President Trump wants to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Paris on Nov. 11. http://bit.ly/2PhwRC6 10 a.m. EDT: Vice President Pence participated in The Washington Post's Space Summit. 2 p.m. EDT: President Trump speaks at the White House State Leadership Day Conference. Which states are involved: Alaska, California and Hawaii. 3 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence meets with Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was freed from a Turkish prison, and his wife Norine Brunson. 3 p.m. EDT: President Trump signs a water infrastructure bill into law. 6 p.m. EDT: President Trump receives a briefing from senior military leaders. 7:35 p.m. EDT: President Trump has dinner with senior military leaders in the State Dining Room. |
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| 11:35 a.m. EDT: Vice President Pence, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao speak at a National Space Council meeting. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2q6zcBD 3 p.m. EDT: First lady Melania Trump holds an event on cyber bullying. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2OJgO0A 8:09 p.m. EDT: Game one of the World Series. Predictions from Sports Illustrated experts: https://on.si.com/2ScCkJa |
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| Today is National Boston Cream Pie Day. |
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| The Titanic II will make its first trip in 2022, using the same route and cabin layout as the original Titanic. Oh good: "It will boast modern navigation and safety technology -- including plenty of lifeboats." Details: http://bit.ly/2Ao6VfP |
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| And to speed up your Tuesday afternoon, here are twin babies recreating a scene from "Frozen." It has 28 million views so far: http://bit.ly/2RaF2xr |
