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| Trump says he will soon impose sanctions on Turkey – live | |
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| Trump’s statement mentions that the executive order authorizing sanctions on Turkey could bar Turkish officials from entering the United States. | |
| But Trump has already invited the Turkish president to the White House next month, as a CNN reporter noted. | |
| Trump's statement says possible sanctions against Turkish officials will include "barring entry into the United States" -- yet shortly after the phone call where Erdogan told him he'd be invading Syria, Trump invited him to the White House in November. Unclear if that's still on. | |
| Trump added in his statement that a “small footprint” of US troops would remain in southern Syria to “continue to disrupt remnants of ISIS.” | |
| A number of national security experts have warned that the group could regain strength if the Kurds are forced to abandon ISIS prisons in Syria, which has reportedly already started. | |
| Jim Mattis, Trump’s former defense secretary, said in an interview that the resurgence of ISIS is “absolutely a given” if US forces do not maintain pressure on the group. | |
| Trump has released a statement saying he intends to soon sign an executive order imposing sanctions on Turkey for launching a military operation in northern Syria after the withdrawal of US troops from the region. | |
| Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding Turkey’s Actions in Northeast Syria pic.twitter.com/ZCQC7nzmME | |
| Senator Lindsey Graham immediately jumped to criticize Trump’s argument about focusing on the US-Mexico border as fears mount about escapes from ISIS prisons in Syria. | Senator Lindsey Graham immediately jumped to criticize Trump’s argument about focusing on the US-Mexico border as fears mount about escapes from ISIS prisons in Syria. |
| To those who believe radical Islam is not a threat to our homeland after 9/11 and the rise of ISIS: you are sadly mistaken and ignoring all military advice. | To those who believe radical Islam is not a threat to our homeland after 9/11 and the rise of ISIS: you are sadly mistaken and ignoring all military advice. |
| This is the exact thinking of the previous Administration — leave them alone and let others do our work. It led to the rise of ISIS! Didn’t work then. Won’t work now. | This is the exact thinking of the previous Administration — leave them alone and let others do our work. It led to the rise of ISIS! Didn’t work then. Won’t work now. |
| The South Carolina Republican is set to meet with Trump any minute to discuss the situation in Syria. | The South Carolina Republican is set to meet with Trump any minute to discuss the situation in Syria. |
| Almost simultaneously as Mitch McConnell issued a statement criticizing the withdrawal of US troops from northern Syria, Trump sent this rambling tweet thread defending the decision. | Almost simultaneously as Mitch McConnell issued a statement criticizing the withdrawal of US troops from northern Syria, Trump sent this rambling tweet thread defending the decision. |
| ....and Assad to protect the land of our enemy? Anyone who wants to assist Syria in protecting the Kurds is good with me, whether it is Russia, China, or Napoleon Bonaparte. I hope they all do great, we are 7,000 miles away! | ....and Assad to protect the land of our enemy? Anyone who wants to assist Syria in protecting the Kurds is good with me, whether it is Russia, China, or Napoleon Bonaparte. I hope they all do great, we are 7,000 miles away! |
| ....I would much rather focus on our Southern Border which abuts and is part of the United States of America. And by the way, numbers are way down and the WALL is being built! | ....I would much rather focus on our Southern Border which abuts and is part of the United States of America. And by the way, numbers are way down and the WALL is being built! |
| A number of national security experts have warned that the withdrawal of US troops could allow ISIS to regain strength, as Kurds are forced to abandon prisons holding those with ties to the group. | A number of national security experts have warned that the withdrawal of US troops could allow ISIS to regain strength, as Kurds are forced to abandon prisons holding those with ties to the group. |
| Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has released a statement warning that the withdrawal of US troops from northern Syria could “invite the resurgence of ISIS.” | Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has released a statement warning that the withdrawal of US troops from northern Syria could “invite the resurgence of ISIS.” |
| New McConnell statement on Trump's Syria decision: “Abandoning this fight now and withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria would re-create the very conditions that we have worked hard to destroy and invite the resurgence of ISIS." pic.twitter.com/pbfTBPMgWZ | New McConnell statement on Trump's Syria decision: “Abandoning this fight now and withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria would re-create the very conditions that we have worked hard to destroy and invite the resurgence of ISIS." pic.twitter.com/pbfTBPMgWZ |
| The Kentucky Republican said he looked forward to working with fellow senators and senior administration officials to address the situation. | The Kentucky Republican said he looked forward to working with fellow senators and senior administration officials to address the situation. |
| But he made no specific mention of the bipartisan sanctions package that House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican senator Lindsey Graham said they were working on earlier today. | But he made no specific mention of the bipartisan sanctions package that House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican senator Lindsey Graham said they were working on earlier today. |
| Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke appeared to slightly walk back his comment last week that his administration would strip tax-exempt status from religious organizations who are opposed to same-sex marriage. | Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke appeared to slightly walk back his comment last week that his administration would strip tax-exempt status from religious organizations who are opposed to same-sex marriage. |
| The former Texas congressman said he would only support stripping religious organizations’ tax-exempt status if they discriminate in offering public services. | The former Texas congressman said he would only support stripping religious organizations’ tax-exempt status if they discriminate in offering public services. |
| O’Rourke’s campaign cited the example of a tax-exempt religious school that refuses to educate a child because the person identifies as LGBT. But a church would not lose its tax-exempt status solely for refusing to perform a wedding for a same-sex couple, O’Rourle’s campaign said. | O’Rourke’s campaign cited the example of a tax-exempt religious school that refuses to educate a child because the person identifies as LGBT. But a church would not lose its tax-exempt status solely for refusing to perform a wedding for a same-sex couple, O’Rourle’s campaign said. |
| The way you practice your faith within your place of worship is your business. But when you are providing services in the public sphere—and you deny equal treatment under the law based on someone's skin color or sexual orientation—then we have a problem. pic.twitter.com/kvE6XgjzjW | The way you practice your faith within your place of worship is your business. But when you are providing services in the public sphere—and you deny equal treatment under the law based on someone's skin color or sexual orientation—then we have a problem. pic.twitter.com/kvE6XgjzjW |
| O’Rourke’s clarification came after widespread criticism of his initial stance, including from two of his fellow Democratic presidential candidates. | O’Rourke’s clarification came after widespread criticism of his initial stance, including from two of his fellow Democratic presidential candidates. |
| Pete Buttigieg warned yesterday that such a proposal would “deepen the divisions that we’re already experiencing,” and Elizabeth Warren’s campaign said in a statement that she does not support the idea. | Pete Buttigieg warned yesterday that such a proposal would “deepen the divisions that we’re already experiencing,” and Elizabeth Warren’s campaign said in a statement that she does not support the idea. |
| Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar appeared to tease one of her opponents, Tulsi Gabbard, after the Hawaii congresswoman reconsidered her potential boycott of the next presidential debate. | Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar appeared to tease one of her opponents, Tulsi Gabbard, after the Hawaii congresswoman reconsidered her potential boycott of the next presidential debate. |
| Same. https://t.co/3KgU1KXvFT | Same. https://t.co/3KgU1KXvFT |
| Gabbard confirmed earlier today that she would indeed attend the Ohio debate, despite her previous threat of boycotting the event to draw attention to the Democratic National Committee allegedly “rigging” the primary race. | Gabbard confirmed earlier today that she would indeed attend the Ohio debate, despite her previous threat of boycotting the event to draw attention to the Democratic National Committee allegedly “rigging” the primary race. |
| Gabbard has complained that the DNC is not considering certain polls that would help her qualify for the November debate. | Gabbard has complained that the DNC is not considering certain polls that would help her qualify for the November debate. |
| Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is reportedly still toying with the idea of launching a Democratic presidential bid, despite previously saying that he would stay out of the race. | Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is reportedly still toying with the idea of launching a Democratic presidential bid, despite previously saying that he would stay out of the race. |
| CNBC reports: | CNBC reports: |
| Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York, has indicated to associates in recent weeks that Joe Biden’s recent struggles against Sen. Elizabeth Warren are making him rethink his decision to stay out of the 2020 Democratic primary, according to people familiar with the discussions. ... | Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York, has indicated to associates in recent weeks that Joe Biden’s recent struggles against Sen. Elizabeth Warren are making him rethink his decision to stay out of the 2020 Democratic primary, according to people familiar with the discussions. ... |
| Bloomberg has signaled he’s ‘still looking at’ running for president, but people close him say that the only way he could even go down that path is if Biden’s fortunes suffer so much that he drops out before or during the early stages of the primary. Bloomberg could then enter the race as one of the rare moderates with enough name recognition and campaign funding to make a run. | Bloomberg has signaled he’s ‘still looking at’ running for president, but people close him say that the only way he could even go down that path is if Biden’s fortunes suffer so much that he drops out before or during the early stages of the primary. Bloomberg could then enter the race as one of the rare moderates with enough name recognition and campaign funding to make a run. |
| If he were to enter the race, Bloomberg would become the second billionaire to reconsider his previous pledge not to launch a presidential campaign. | If he were to enter the race, Bloomberg would become the second billionaire to reconsider his previous pledge not to launch a presidential campaign. |
| Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who is making his debate debut in Ohio tomorrow, similarly announced he would not jump into the race months before doing just that. | Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who is making his debate debut in Ohio tomorrow, similarly announced he would not jump into the race months before doing just that. |
| Multiple senior Trump officials face deadlines this week to turn over documents related to the impeachment inquiry, but there is significant doubt that they will comply with the requests. | Multiple senior Trump officials face deadlines this week to turn over documents related to the impeachment inquiry, but there is significant doubt that they will comply with the requests. |
| The vice president, Mike Pence, has been asked to turn over Ukraine-related documents by tomorrow, and defense secretary Mark Esper and acting director of Office of Management and Budget Russ Vought have been issued subpoenas to return requested materials related to the inquiry by tomorrow. | The vice president, Mike Pence, has been asked to turn over Ukraine-related documents by tomorrow, and defense secretary Mark Esper and acting director of Office of Management and Budget Russ Vought have been issued subpoenas to return requested materials related to the inquiry by tomorrow. |
| Meanwhile, energy secretary Rick Perry and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney face a Friday deadline to provide subpoenaed documents. | Meanwhile, energy secretary Rick Perry and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney face a Friday deadline to provide subpoenaed documents. |
| But given the White House’s refusal to cooperate with House Democrats’ investigation, it seems unlikely that any of these men will honor the deadlines set by lawmakers. | But given the White House’s refusal to cooperate with House Democrats’ investigation, it seems unlikely that any of these men will honor the deadlines set by lawmakers. |
| A conservative group has put out a statement backing the potential nomination of Ken Cuccinelli, currently serving as acting director of US citizenship and immigration services, to lead the department of homeland security. | A conservative group has put out a statement backing the potential nomination of Ken Cuccinelli, currently serving as acting director of US citizenship and immigration services, to lead the department of homeland security. |
| The Conservative Action Project said: “Cuccinelli is a champion of conservative policies, and a man of unimpeachable character. We have no doubt that he will execute the president’s agenda with the integrity, commitment, and excellence that we have known him to bring to every other position. He has our strongest support.” | The Conservative Action Project said: “Cuccinelli is a champion of conservative policies, and a man of unimpeachable character. We have no doubt that he will execute the president’s agenda with the integrity, commitment, and excellence that we have known him to bring to every other position. He has our strongest support.” |
| Trump said he would choose a new acting secretary this week following the Friday announcement that Kevin McAleenan was stepping down from the post. | Trump said he would choose a new acting secretary this week following the Friday announcement that Kevin McAleenan was stepping down from the post. |
| A former chief of staff to Mitch McConnell, who would oversee Cuccinelli’s potential nomination in his role as Senate majority leader, was much less enthusiastic about the idea. | A former chief of staff to Mitch McConnell, who would oversee Cuccinelli’s potential nomination in his role as Senate majority leader, was much less enthusiastic about the idea. |
| https://t.co/kv3COAcBjf pic.twitter.com/3GdDjVgn4G | https://t.co/kv3COAcBjf pic.twitter.com/3GdDjVgn4G |
| Joe Biden is using every tool at his disposal to push back against Trump’s false claims that the former vice president used his influence to advance his son’s business interests. | Joe Biden is using every tool at his disposal to push back against Trump’s false claims that the former vice president used his influence to advance his son’s business interests. |
| Most recently, the Democratic presidential candidate has released his plan to “ensure that no future president can ever again abuse the office for personal gain.” | Most recently, the Democratic presidential candidate has released his plan to “ensure that no future president can ever again abuse the office for personal gain.” |
| CNN has more: | CNN has more: |
| In a rebuke of the Trump administration, Biden pledges to ‘restore’ ethics in government, ‘rein in executive branch financial conflicts of interest,’ and ‘return integrity’ to decision making in his administration. ... | In a rebuke of the Trump administration, Biden pledges to ‘restore’ ethics in government, ‘rein in executive branch financial conflicts of interest,’ and ‘return integrity’ to decision making in his administration. ... |
| According to the plan, if elected, the former vice president would issue an executive order prohibiting members of his administration or White House staff from getting involved in investigations by the Justice Department, saying that those who do would be fired. He would also work to pass laws that say the department can investigate ‘any allegation of improper partisan influence on DOJ investigations and prosecutions.’ ... | According to the plan, if elected, the former vice president would issue an executive order prohibiting members of his administration or White House staff from getting involved in investigations by the Justice Department, saying that those who do would be fired. He would also work to pass laws that say the department can investigate ‘any allegation of improper partisan influence on DOJ investigations and prosecutions.’ ... |
| The ethics plan also says Biden would work to make sure candidates for federal offices are required to release tax returns ‘dating back 10 years prior to the date they declared candidacy for their first federal office.’ | The ethics plan also says Biden would work to make sure candidates for federal offices are required to release tax returns ‘dating back 10 years prior to the date they declared candidacy for their first federal office.’ |