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Kimmel Explains Trump With 'Schoolhouse Rock'

White House scandals still hot topic among late-night hosts

(Newser) - President Trump continues to keep late-night hosts busy. Here's a sampling from Tuesday night:
  • Jimmy Kimmel: He did his own version of a "Schoolhouse Rock" explainer video, except instead of the classic "I'm Just a Bill," his parody video is "I'm Just a
...

Putin: 'Political Schizophrenia' Gripping US

Defends Trump, says he'll hand over transcript of the White House meeting

(Newser) - Vladimir Putin says President Trump did not reveal classified information during his White House meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and that a transcript can prove it, reports the Hill . The Russian president said Wednesday that he would be willing to provide the transcript of the meeting to Congress...

After Trump-Erdogan Meeting, DC Protests Turn Violent

9 injured outside residence of Turkish ambassador

(Newser) - Authorities say nine people were hurt and two arrested during an altercation Tuesday outside the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington, DC. Two of those hurt were seriously injured and taken to hospitals, reports the AP . Police say the altercation broke out about 4:30pm between two groups, but didn'...

Trump Accused of Obstructing Justice
Comey Memo Shakes GOP
THE RUNDOWN
May 17, 2017 6:21 AM CDT

Comey Memo Shakes GOP

Trump could face obstruction of justice case

(Newser) - President Trump is no stranger to scandal, but reports that he asked former FBI director James Comey to halt the investigation of Michael Flynn may have taken things to the next level. The report may have been the last straw for congressional Republicans, who appeared to be shifting against Trump...

Michael Moore Has Been Secretly Making Trump Film

He says 'Fahrenheit 11/9' will help bring president down

(Newser) - Michael Moore has been secretly making an anti-Trump documentary that he says will be powerful enough to bring down the president. The documentary, titled Fahrenheit 11/9 in reference to the day Trump's election win was confirmed, has been acquired by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the Los Angeles Times reports....

Sources: Info Trump Gave to Russia Came From Israeli Spy

And those sources say the intelligence wasn't supposed to be shared

(Newser) - President Trump won't be in Israel until next week, but he may have already angered his hosts: The classified information that he shared with Russian diplomats was provided by Israel, which is unlikely to be thrilled about information gathered by its spy network being given to a country with...

McCain Compares Trump Scandals to Watergate

'The shoes continue to drop,' he says

(Newser) - Sen. John McCain says the latest revelations out of the Trump White House are "at a point where it's of Watergate size and scale." The Arizona Republican, speaking Tuesday night at a dinner where he was receiving the International Republican Institute's Freedom Award, said, "We'...

McMaster: The Real Problem Isn't What Trump Said

It's the leak, says the national security adviser

(Newser) - National Security Adviser HR McMaster stepped up his defense of President Trump Tuesday and sought to change the narrative of the classified-info flap : The problem isn't what Trump said, he argued, it's the leak. In a White House briefing, McMaster said that what Trump told visiting Russian diplomats...

Trump Abortion-Linked Aid Cuts Deepen to $8.8B Globally

President is expanding 'Mexico City policy' against groups offering abortion services, info

(Newser) - In April, the UN Population Fund was one of the first under the "Mexico City policy" to lose US funds for allegedly participating in or supporting "coercive" abortions in China. Now that policy is being extended, with an announcement Monday from the State Department that more US funds...

Colbert to Trump on Russia Leak: 'Please Resign'

Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah also weigh in

(Newser) - A high-profile Washington Post story Monday alleged President Trump leaked classified info to the Russian officials who visited the Oval Office last week, sending DC, the internet, and late-night TV into a new tizzy. Highlights from Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah, and Stephen Colbert, via the Week , the New York Daily ...

In 2 Tweets, Trump Defends Sharing Info With Russians

President says he gave details to Russians to help fight ISIS

(Newser) - President Trump on Tuesday defended his decision to share information with two visiting Russian diplomats, asserting that he has the "absolute right" to do so. Trump did not address allegations that the information he shared was classified , though as president he has the power to declassify anything he wants....

GOP Senator on Alleged Leak: Trump in 'Downward Spiral'

Story claiming Trump disclosed classified info to Russians leads to a dramatic night

(Newser) - The news that President Trump had allegedly shared highly classified information with Russian officials led to a dramatic night in Washington, DC, Monday, with lawmakers from both parties expressing shock and White House officials issuing denials. In what the AP calls one of the most bizarre moments, National Security Adviser...

Washington Post: Trump Leaked Classified Info to Russia

HR McMaster says the story as reported is 'false'

(Newser) - The Washington Post is out with what it's calling a bombshell Monday night: According to anonymous officials, President Trump revealed highly classified information during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak last week. The officials say the information had to do with an ISIS...

Disillusioned Coulter on Trump: 'Things Don't Look Good'

She's upset the wall isn't moving along as she'd hoped

(Newser) - Ann Coulter once said she'd "walk across glass" for Donald Trump and that her "worship for him is like the people of North Korea worship their Dear Leader—blind loyalty." But the ultra-conservative pundit may be slipping on a pair of sneakers before her next stroll...

Trumps Break With Tradition on Barron's New School

He'll go to St. Andrew's, the first modern-day first kid to not attend Sidwell Friends

(Newser) - Melania and Barron Trump are prepping for their big move to the nation's capital from New York City, where they remained after President Trump's inauguration so the 11-year-old could finish out the school year. And the Washington Post reports Barron's new school has been chosen: St. Andrew’...

Report: Trump's Staffers Drop Fake News on His Desk

Politico talks to White House officials who describe unconventional 'free flow' of ideas

(Newser) - Politico says there's a "seemingly endless Game of Thrones" taking place inside the West Wing, with aides vying to get information furthering their own agenda in front of President Trump—even if that is an internet hoax, from an iffy source, or "fake news," per...

Senate Republicans Have a 'Lot Less Fear' of Trump Now

Stories sound a similar theme about president, senators

(Newser) - President Trump's controversies may be wearing thin on both sides of the aisle in the Senate. Two different outlets on Monday have posts with a similar theme:
  • New York Times : "Senate Republicans, increasingly unnerved by President Trump’s volatility and unpopularity, are starting to show signs of breaking
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Clapper: US Institutions &#39;Under Assault&#39;
Clapper:
US Institutions
'Under Assault' 
TALK SHOW ROUNDUP
May 14, 2017 12:45 PM CDT

Clapper: US Institutions 'Under Assault'

Former DNI has dire words about Trump's firing of Comey

(Newser) - The former director of national intelligence minced no words Sunday in describing "our institutions" as being "under assault, both externally—and that's the big news here, is the Russian interference in our election system," Clapper told CNN in addressing James Comey's firing as he investigated...

Trump Lawyers&#39; Letter on Russia Income Draws Snickers
'With Few Exceptions' Surges
as Latest Trump Meme
the rundown
May 12, 2017 1:22 PM CDT

'With Few Exceptions' Surges as Latest Trump Meme

His lawyers say 10 years of returns show no Russian income, mostly

(Newser) - Lawyers for President Trump said Friday that a review of his last 10 years of tax returns do not reflect "any income of any type from Russian sources," with some exceptions. It's the latest attempt by the president to tamp down concerns about any Russian ties amid...

Trump Throws More Shade at Comey in New Tweet

He 'better hope that there are no 'tapes' of our conversations'

(Newser) - President Trump and James Comey (or at least Comey's surrogates) have different versions of a private dinner back in January. For one thing, the White House denies claims the president sought and failed to get a pledge of personal loyalty from the then-FBI chief. Now Trump is firing back...

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