**Outrage at George Lopez's joke is a missed Republican opportunity about Mexicans stealing jobs because they work for 1/2 the money. /s**
*by dutchbone (<https://redd.it/elcze1>)*
https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-george-lopez-trump-20200107-fl2tjdhmlzbl5bgxzcvpbjh7cu-story.html

**Why Aren’t All the President’s Men Testifying? - Their contempt for Congress should be met with a legal and political fusillade**
*by News2016 (<https://redd.it/elczg8>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/opinion/trump-impeachment-congress.html

**Trump has created his biggest foreign policy crisis yet**
*by HereForTheMemes2019 (<https://redd.it/eld0sg>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/03/opinions/trump-biggest-foreign-policy-crisis-yet-bergen/index.html

**Top US allies are abandoning Trump and warning ISIS will benefit following the assassination of an Iranian general**
*by Dogwise (<https://redd.it/eld17r>)*
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-allies-are-abandoning-trump-as-he-escalates-threats-iran-2020-1

**Stop saying Biden is the 'most electable'. Trump will run rings round him**
*by hugeposuer (<https://redd.it/eld1ap>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/04/joe-biden-electable-trump-2020-election

**Elizabeth Warren unveils plan to overhaul bankruptcy laws, spotlighting disagreements with Biden**
*by sarkanyfarok (<https://redd.it/eld1qv>)*
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/07/elizabeth-warren-unveils-bankruptcy-agenda-targeting-joe-biden.html

**Elizabeth Warren’s new plan to reform bankruptcy law, explained**
*by Lillyhope777 (<https://redd.it/eld249>)*
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/1/7/21051906/elizabeth-warren-bankruptcy-reform

**Pompeo again declines to present evidence of 'imminent' threat that led to strike against Iranian genera**
*by Baarney23 (<https://redd.it/eld2w0>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/pompeo-iran-briefing/index.html

**If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’**
*by nnnarbz (<https://redd.it/eld3io>)*
https://www.thenation.com/article/mike-pompeo-iran-assassination/

**Trump the Intimidator Fails Again**
*by 6p6ss6 (<https://redd.it/eld3x1>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/opinion/trump-iran-trade.html

**Meet Brittany Kaiser, Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Releasing Troves of New Files From Data Firm**
*by IntnsRed (<https://redd.it/eld4u4>)*
https://www.democracynow.org/2020/1/7/the_great_hack_cambridge_analytica

**Pentagon Rules Out Striking Iranian Cultural Sites, Contradicting Trump**
*by futuredude (<https://redd.it/eld4v0>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/us/politics/trump-esper-iran-cultural-sites.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

**Former Castro supporters in Texas switch to Biden after Castro drops out**
*by TerryTwoOh (<https://redd.it/eld5mi>)*
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/01/07/julian-castros-former-supporters-switch-endorsements-joe-biden/

**Authorities prepared to hand over Roger Stone records to media**
*by StevenSanders90210 (<https://redd.it/eld5rl>)*
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/477090-authorities-prepared-to-hand-over-roger-stone-records-to-media?amp&__twitter_impression=true

**Welch to discuss War Powers Resolution vote as tensions with Iran rise**
*by TheRealDL (<https://redd.it/eld6ku>)*
https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Rep-Welch-to-discuss-upcoming-war-powers-resolution-vote-566774961.html

**Pompeo again declines to present evidence of 'imminent' threat that led to strike against Iranian general**
*by KAGsniper (<https://redd.it/eld70n>)*
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/6CpFI0DU8UA/index.html

**Biden Beats Trump in Hypothetical 2020 Election Matchup, Outperforms Other 2020 Dems**
*by black-thorne (<https://redd.it/eld8iw>)*
https://ijr.com/biden-beats-trump-matchup-outperforms-dems/

**Warren Rolls Out a Bankruptcy Plan, Reviving an Old Clash With Biden**
*by 6p6ss6 (<https://redd.it/eld95m>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-bankruptcy-plan-biden.html

**Ex-Defense Secretary Cohen sees Putin trying to step in to defuse escalating US-Iran tensions**
*by Baarney23 (<https://redd.it/elda4x>)*
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/07/william-cohen-sees-putin-trying-to-step-in-to-defuse-us-iran-tensions.html

**Iranian-Americans Questioned at the Border: ‘My Kids Shouldn’t Experience Such Things’**
*by futuredude (<https://redd.it/eldawe>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/us/border-iranians-washington-patrol.html

**Pentagon won't target Iranian cultural sites, contradicting President Trump’s repeated threats. Kellyanne Conway now claims Trump never said "he’s targeting cultural sites" after he tweeted exactly that.**
*by chelsea707 (<https://redd.it/eldb2s>)*
https://www.salon.com/2020/01/07/pentagon-wont-target-iranian-cultural-sites-contradicting-president-trumps-repeated-threats/

**At least 50 killed in stampede at Iranian general's funeral, Tehran weighs response to U.S. attack**
*by Nawaao (<https://redd.it/elddaw>)*
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-security/at-least-50-killed-in-stampede-at-iranian-generals-funeral-tehran-weighs-response-to-u-s-attack-idUSKBN1Z60NL

**Bernie Sanders can unify Democrats and beat Trump in 2020**
*by Bernie-Standards (<https://redd.it/elddvm>)*
https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/policy-and-politics/2020/1/7/21002895/bernie-sanders-2020-electability?

**Iran - Now What? - Frontpagemag**
*by randyjm (<https://redd.it/eldej4>)*
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2020/01/iran-now-what-michael-ledeen/#.XhSq4OpgzkU.reddit

**Pompeo Aligns U.S. Foreign Policy With Christian Zionists. They believe that events in the Middle East align with Biblical prophecy about the end times.**
*by DaFunkJunkie (<https://redd.it/eldet1>)*
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/01/07/pompeo-aligns-u-s-foreign-policy-with-the-christian-zionists/

**NJ Democrats gave thousands to Jeff Van Drew before he switched parties. Now they're mad.**
*by BanksOfTheBassRiver (<https://redd.it/eldf92>)*
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/charles-stile/2020/01/07/nj-democrats-who-gave-jeff-van-drew-money-furious-about-party-switch/2824171001/

**Trump meets with Saudi defense official amid Iran tensions**
*by Whoshabooboo (<https://redd.it/eldf9a>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/477112-trump-meets-with-saudi-defense-official-amid-iran-tensions

**“The Great Hack”: Big Data Firms Helped Sway the 2016 Election. Could It Happen Again in 2020?**
*by IntnsRed (<https://redd.it/eldfa3>)*
https://www.democracynow.org/2020/1/7/the_great_hack_documentary_cambridge_analytica

**Pompeo again declines to present evidence of 'imminent' threat that led to strike against Iranian general**
*by kilgreen (<https://redd.it/eldfnf>)*
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/pompeo-iran-briefing/index.html

**Elizabeth Warren: Michael Bloomberg is ‘skipping the democracy part’ of the primary**
*by sarkanyfarok (<https://redd.it/eldgfj>)*
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/7/elizabeth-warren-michael-bloomberg-skipping-democr/

**‘Restoration of Gray Wolves’ initiative qualifies for 2020 ballot**
*by zsreport (<https://redd.it/eldhcl>)*
https://kdvr.com/2020/01/06/restoration-of-gray-wolves-initiative-qualifies-for-2020-ballot/

**Democrats Accuse Texas of Voter Suppression**
*by PLZ-PM-ME-DAD-JOKES (<https://redd.it/eldk6a>)*
https://www.courthousenews.com/democrats-accuse-texas-of-voter-suppression/

**Deceased GOP Strategist's Daughter Makes Files Public That Republicans Wanted Sealed**
*by addpulp (<https://redd.it/eldkfu>)*
https://www.npr.org/2020/01/05/785672201/deceased-gop-strategists-daughter-makes-files-public-that-republicans-wanted-sea?fbclid=IwAR1zTltrq2STir5PCgayoe0tX1mGJQj0V3yV59oS4b8CAQFBP5JkJ4ihlEc

**Judge Judy dismisses Biden: 'Do you see greatness?'**
*by johntempleton (<https://redd.it/eldkl9>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/477106-judge-judy-dismisses-biden-do-you-see-greatness

**Media leaders agonize over amplifying Trump lies as 2020 election year begins**
*by Vaws (<https://redd.it/eldmaj>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jan/06/media-leaders-agonize-amplifying-donald-trump-lies-2020-election

**Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution. Block war funding, revoke AUMFs, move to renew the Iran nuclear deal, and hold Trump to account.**
*by Bitcoinly (<https://redd.it/eldmc5>)*
https://www.thenation.com/article/congress-aumf-war-iran/

**CBS/YouGov poll: Bernie Sanders shows 2020 strength in Iowa and New Hampshire**
*by wizardofthefuture (<https://redd.it/eldmjl>)*
https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/articles-reports/2020/01/07/cbs-yougov-poll

**Facebook just banned deepfakes, but the policy has loopholes — and a widely-circulated deepfake of Mark Zuckerberg is allowed to stay up**
*by missmegz1492 (<https://redd.it/eldmsa>)*
https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-just-banned-deepfakes-but-the-policy-has-loopholes-2020-1

**Ambassador: Iran vows revenge, but has nothing against Americans**
*by prohb (<https://redd.it/eldn2d>)*
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ambassador-iran-vows-revenge-but-has-nothing-against-americans

**Elizabeth Warren’s New Bankruptcy Plan Is a Big Dig at Joe Biden**
*by berni4pope (<https://redd.it/eldnua>)*
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/01/elizabeth-warrens-new-bankruptcy-plan-is-a-big-dig-at-joe-biden/

**Iran Mourns Soleimani and Vows Retaliation Against US**
*by ccorrall29 (<https://redd.it/eldnyr>)*
https://to.wttw.com/2QtDIbg

**National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien: Iran underestimated President Trump's 'restraint'**
*by buzzboyle (<https://redd.it/eldnzq>)*
https://www.foxnews.com/media/robert-obrien-iran-national-security-united-nations

**Judge dismisses felony charge related to pipeline protest | A judge in North Dakota has dismissed a felony conspiracy charge against a South Dakota man who prosecutors say was part of the 2016 riot at the Dakota Access pipeline construction site**
*by Majnum (<https://redd.it/eldo1l>)*
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judge-dismisses-felony-charge-related-pipeline-protest-68114683

**Trump's Twitter threats against Iran cultural sites borrow from the ISIS playbook**
*by viva_la_vinyl (<https://redd.it/eldp9w>)*
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/after-killing-iran-s-quassem-soleimani-trump-borrows-isis-illegal-ncna1111531

**QAnon Believer Teamed Up With Conspiracy Theorists to Plot Kidnapping, Police Say**
*by DJTHatesPuertoRicans (<https://redd.it/eldqdx>)*
https://www.thedailybeast.com/cynthia-abcug-qanon-conspiracy-theorist-charged-in-kidnapping-plot

**Schumer vows to force votes on impeachment witnesses**
*by johntempleton (<https://redd.it/eldqro>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/477123-schumer-vows-to-force-votes-on-impeachment-witnesses

**Pompeo again declines to present evidence of 'imminent' threat that led to strike against Iranian general**
*by Creddit999 (<https://redd.it/eldr7k>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/pompeo-iran-briefing/index.html

**GOP Congressman Freaks After People Call Out His Fake Obama Photo**
*by missmegz1492 (<https://redd.it/eldstd>)*
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/paul-gosar-fake-obama-pic_n_5e13ac75c5b6b5a713bf380b

**Trump's China deal is a gift to Wall Street and Beijing**
*by louisamarisa (<https://redd.it/eldvri>)*
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/476985-trumps-china-deal-is-a-gift-to-wall-street-and-beijing

**Judge dismisses felony charge related to pipeline protest**
*by PLZ-PM-ME-DAD-JOKES (<https://redd.it/eldyf4>)*
https://apnews.com/663dc4b95a29c35bb4ff2e334d76a138

**Trump Calls Omar, Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez Anti-Semites at Evangelical Rally: 'Where Do These People Come From?'**
*by EssoEssex (<https://redd.it/eldyfx>)*
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-calls-omar-tlaib-ocasio-cortez-anti-semites-evangelical-rally-where-do-these-people-come-1480357

**Nikki Haley claims Democrats the ‘only ones mourning loss’ of Suleimani**
*by NedScneebly (<https://redd.it/ele0hz>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/07/nikki-haley-iran-qassem-suleimani-democrats

**Susan Collins Has Once Again Decided She Is a Republican and, Therefore, Crazy**
*by chets_meow (<https://redd.it/ele116>)*
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a30430239/susan-collins-impeachment-witnesses-mitch-mcconnell/?fbclid=IwAR3Dewe60dpvmwBGgi9TfpTHC49Os8o8qr4NRYGk6FUcdrexzyQ-I2eBRCU

**Pete Buttigieg Fails To Secure Delegates In Illinois’ Most Diverse Districts**
*by Mapleyy (<https://redd.it/ele23u>)*
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-buttigieg-failed-to-secure-delegates-in-illinois-most-diverse-districts_n_5e13a618e4b0b2520d26530c

**Sanders calls for vaping industry shutdown, then walks it back**
*by trampster12 (<https://redd.it/ele2j9>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/04/bernie-sanders-vaping-shutdown-093780

**Joe Biden beats Democratic primary contenders in head-to-head with Donald Trump: Poll**
*by donut_vote (<https://redd.it/ele2mr>)*
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-beats-primary-candidates-donald-trump-head-head-poll-1480784

**Sanders calls for vaping industry shutdown, then walks it back**
*by Kalevra9670 (<https://redd.it/ele2vo>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/04/bernie-sanders-vaping-shutdown-093780

**Opinion | Why Are Young Americans Killing Themselves?**
*by little_Italian_fox (<https://redd.it/ele40t>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/opinion/suicide-young-people.html?action=click&module=MoreIn&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&action=click&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&contentCollection=David%20Leonhardt#commentsContainer

**‘Approximately 100 Percent’ of Trump’s Tariffs Were Paid by American Buyers: Report**
*by Arrest_The_President (<https://redd.it/ele4c8>)*
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/approximately-100-percent-of-trumps-tariffs-were-paid-by-american-buyers-report/

**Can Elizabeth Warren’s Selfie-Taking, Plan-For-That Campaign Win Her the Nomination?**
*by throwaway5272 (<https://redd.it/ele4t4>)*
https://www.vogue.com/article/elizabeth-warren-presidential-campaign-journey

**Are We Dumber Now Than We Were in 2003? - This time, let’s not do the even stupider thing.**
*by EssoEssex (<https://redd.it/ele4xm>)*
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/01/iran-war-iraq-but-worse-more-obviously-unnecessary.html

**Noam Chomsky: US Is a Rogue State and Suleimani’s Assassination Confirms It**
*by democracy101 (<https://redd.it/ele567>)*
https://truthout.org/articles/noam-chomsky-us-is-a-rogue-state-and-suleimanis-assassination-confirms-it/

**Study: Medicaid expansion improved health in Southern states**
*by Gambit08 (<https://redd.it/ele65t>)*
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/477133-study-medicaid-expansion-improved-health-in-southern-states

**President Trump’s climate change skepticism hurts us all**
*by mafco (<https://redd.it/ele6pi>)*
https://www.courant.com/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-latimes-trump-climate-change-0102-20200102-754db37hnzbrhkwcjwmjacds5e-story.html?outputType=amp

**How do they support a president who cheers for war crimes?**
*by mepper (<https://redd.it/ele6rm>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/01/07/how-do-they-support-president-who-cheers-war-crimes/

**Susan Collins Has Once Again Decided She Is a Republican and, Therefore, Crazy**
*by Mateony (<https://redd.it/ele7gc>)*
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a30430239/susan-collins-impeachment-witnesses-mitch-mcconnell/

**The largest single beneficiary of Trump’s tariff payments? An alternative farm lender.**
*by jms1225 (<https://redd.it/ele7hc>)*
https://investigatemidwest.org/2019/12/26/the-largest-single-beneficiary-of-trumps-tariff-payments-an-alternative-farm-lender/

**US air force says fighter jet test is 'coincidence' after Trump's Iran threat**
*by Nihilist911 (<https://redd.it/ele8pk>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/07/us-air-force-test-52-fighter-jets-coincidence-trump-iran-threat

**OLITICS Tech firm helping Bloomberg campaign lands former Goldman Sachs executive, ex-Facebook employees in hiring blitz**
*by Tcrlaf1 (<https://redd.it/ele9s6>)*
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/06/bloombergs-hawkfish-hires-50-employees-including-ex-goldman-sachs-exec.html

**McConnell prepares to move forward on impeachment trial rules without Democrats**
*by thoughtful_human (<https://redd.it/elebdn>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/07/mcconnell-prepares-to-move-forward-on-impeachment-trial-rules-without-democrats-095537

**Trump Is Congratulating Himself in Facebook Ads for Killing Soleimani**
*by sapientia-maxima (<https://redd.it/elebpm>)*
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/n7jv8w/trump-is-congratulating-himself-in-facebook-ads-for-killing-soleimani

**GOP leader now straight up arguing wag dog theory**
*by Balmerhippie (<https://redd.it/eled03>)*
https://theweek.com/speedreads/887966/gop-leader-kevin-mccarthy-now-straightup-arguing-wag-dog-theory-iran-crisis

**McConnell prepares to move forward on impeachment trial rules without Democrats**
*by Der_Bar_Jew (<https://redd.it/eledkp>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/07/mcconnell-prepares-to-move-forward-on-impeachment-trial-rules-without-democrats-095537

**Georgia’s Got A New Senator While Other Candidates Are Deciding Whether To Run. The latest in the 2020 Senate races.**
*by easyone (<https://redd.it/eledxr>)*
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/georgias-got-a-new-senator-while-other-candidates-are-deciding-whether-to-run/

**Perspective | Donald Trump Jr.’s rifle shows how obsessed the right still is with the Crusades**
*by lightninhopkins (<https://redd.it/eleevw>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/01/07/donald-trump-jrs-rifle-shows-how-obsessed-right-still-is-with-crusades/

**Trump Lackey Lou Dobbs Says the Quiet Part Out Loud: Americans Have 'Obligations to The Leader'**
*by zer0xygen (<https://redd.it/elefht>)*
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/amp30428924/lou-dobbs-obligations-to-the-leader-trump/?__twitter_impression=true

**U.S. factory orders fall 0.7% in November, 3rd drop in 4 months**
*by RuprechtOptigrab (<https://redd.it/elefjz>)*
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-factory-orders-fall-07-in-november-3rd-drop-in-4-months-2020-01-07?mod=home-page

**Bernie Surges to 1st Place in Iowa & New Hampshire**
*by Bakedschwarzenbach (<https://redd.it/elefti>)*
https://freespeech.org/stories/bernie-surges-to-1st-place-in-iowa-new-hampshire/

**Bloomberg meets polling threshold for next debate but unlikely to appear**
*by Tcrlaf1 (<https://redd.it/elegy1>)*
https://nypost.com/2020/01/07/bloomberg-meets-polling-threshold-for-next-debate-but-unlikely-to-appear/amp/

**New Jersey Democrats gave thousands to Jeff Van Drew before he switched parties. Now they're mad.**
*by ShowerCurtainRings (<https://redd.it/eleh3q>)*
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/07/new-jersey-democrats-who-gave-jeff-van-drew-money-furious-about-party-switch/2832013001/

**Joe Biden Pushed For Saddam Hussein To Be Taken Down Five Years Before Iraq War**
*by VoteBernieFor2020 (<https://redd.it/elehp2>)*
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-pushed-saddam-hussein-taken-down-before-iraq-war-1480860

**Donald Trump Says Mark Zuckerberg Called Him 'Number One on Facebook.' Nobody Knows What He's Talking About**
*by oliviazeo (<https://redd.it/elel77>)*
https://www.inc.com/don-reisinger/donald-trump-says-mark-zuckerberg-called-him-number-one-on-facebook-nobody-knows-what-hes-talking-about.html

**Fox News Host Is All-in on Trump's War Crimes Threats - “I don’t care about Iranian cultural sites,” said Pete Hegseth**
*by Pomp_N_Circumstance (<https://redd.it/elelsb>)*
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/fox-news-host-pete-hegseth-is-all-in-on-trumps-war-crimes-threats-934449/

**Farmer: Trump's $28 billion bailout isn't worth the trade war**
*by TheGamerDanYT (<https://redd.it/eleml0>)*
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-farmer-bailout-trade-war-125117923.html

**Elizabeth Warren Shuts Down Meghan McCain’s Defense of Trump on Iran**
*by OldFashionedJizz (<https://redd.it/elems8>)*
https://www.thedailybeast.com/elizabeth-warren-shuts-down-the-view-host-meghan-mccains-defense-of-trump-on-iran?ref=home

**The Americans dying because they can't afford medical care: Millions of Americans – as many as 25% of the population – are delaying getting medical help because of skyrocketing costs**
*by VoteBernieFor2020 (<https://redd.it/elenx4>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/07/americans-healthcare-medical-costs

**GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy blames Adam Schiff for Trump's ordering of Soleimani strike**
*by MainEchidna0 (<https://redd.it/eleonc>)*
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-house-leader-kevin-mccarthy-accuses-adam-schiff-forcing-trump-soleimani-bombing-1480850

**Robert Maginnis: Christians Will Be Jailed and Killed if Trump Loses Reelection**
*by Jonny43 (<https://redd.it/eleorw>)*
https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/robert-maginnis-christians-will-be-jailed-and-killed-if-trump-loses-reelection/

**Michael Bloomberg set to visit Minnesota Wednesday**
*by ClementineChime (<https://redd.it/eleoto>)*
http://m.startribune.com/michael-bloomberg-set-to-visit-minnesota-wednesday/566778592/

**Lincoln Chafee files to run for president as a Libertarian**
*by ObviousGG (<https://redd.it/elepyx>)*
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/476922-lincoln-chafee-to-run-for-president-as-a-libertarian

**Facebook bans 'deepfake' videos in run-up to US election. Critics say policy does not cover ‘shallow fakes’ – videos made using conventional editing tools**
*by easyone (<https://redd.it/eleqcb>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/07/facebook-bans-deepfake-videos-in-run-up-to-us-election

**Warren: 'It would be a war crime' for Trump to strike Iranian cultural sites**
*by Lixard52 (<https://redd.it/eleqcc>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/477139-warren-it-would-be-a-war-crime-for-trump-to-strike-iranian-cultural-sites

**Sanders Targets Biden Over Iraq War Vote, Repeated Attacks on Social Security**
*by Sptsjunkie (<https://redd.it/eler3x>)*
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/07/sanders-targets-biden-over-iraq-war-vote-repeated-attacks-social-security

**Swalwell: Why Trump can't be trusted on Iran**
*by AggressiveVacuuming (<https://redd.it/eleri3>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/06/opinions/trump-iran-american-public-trust-swalwell/index.html

**Adriana Cohen: Trump Derangement Syndrome is best treated with this**
*by nimobo (<https://redd.it/elerqi>)*
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-derangement-syndrome-adriana-cohen

**Propaganda Machine: The Military Roots of Cambridge Analytica’s Psychological Manipulation of Voters**
*by speakhyroglyphically (<https://redd.it/elervz>)*
https://www.democracynow.org/2020/1/7/cambridge_analytica_data_manipulation_john_bolton

**The Nightmare Stage of Trump’s Rule Is Here**
*by bluestblue (<https://redd.it/elesco>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/opinion/trump-iran.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

**LAPD: Cops falsely portrayed people as gang members, falsified records**
*by asminaut (<https://redd.it/elesgw>)*
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-06/dozens-of-lapd-officers-accused-of-portrayed-innocent-people-as-gang-members-falsifying-records

**Farmer: Trump's $28 billion bailout isn't worth the trade war**
*by LJ_909 (<https://redd.it/elesqd>)*
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-farmer-bailout-trade-war-125117923.html

**McConnell prepares to move forward on impeachment trial rules without Democrats. GOP leaders have enough votes to ignore Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s demands for witnesses and new evidence.**
*by DaFunkJunkie (<https://redd.it/eleszf>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/07/mcconnell-prepares-to-move-forward-on-impeachment-trial-rules-without-democrats-095537

**Giving corporations free money doesn't work**
*by ZachAndTired (<https://redd.it/elet9e>)*
https://theoutline.com/post/8502/stop-giving-companies-free-money

**The Other Swing Voter**
*by decidarius (<https://redd.it/eletqa>)*
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/01/other-swing-voter/604474/

**Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign coming to Chicago: What to know**
*by ClementineChime (<https://redd.it/eletse>)*
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/1/7/21054903/mike-bloomberg-presidential-campaign-chicago-illinois-march-primary

**The US Is Sending B-52 Bombers To A Strategic Middle East Hub Amid Tensions With Iran**
*by AfraidFisherman9 (<https://redd.it/eleu0f>)*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXCp1pFxvic

**Trump has phone call (first since July) with Putin discussing counter-terrorism efforts and “matters of mutual interest” 5 days before the assassination of Qasem Soleimani.**
*by deev32 (<https://redd.it/eleu7l>)*
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/12/29/politics/putin-trump-phone-call-counter-terrorism/index.html

**Michael Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison, U.S. says in reversal for former Trump national security adviser**
*by Bloodbath-McGrath (<https://redd.it/eleuce>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2020/01/07/michael-flynn-deserves-up-to-6-months-in-prison-u-s-says-in-reversal-for-former-trump-national-security-adviser/

**The Inclusive Case for 1776, Not 1619 - The Atlantic**
*by steve42089 (<https://redd.it/eleudf>)*
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/01/inclusive-case-1776-not-1619/604435/

**Pompeo’s shifting reasons for killing Soleimani puts the strike on shaky legal ground - It was initially about an “imminent” threat. But now Pompeo is talking about attacks that took place in the past.**
*by LolAtAllOfThis (<https://redd.it/eleufz>)*
https://www.vox.com/2020/1/7/21054913/pompeo-soleimani-strike-imminent-threat-shifting-rationale

**Elizabeth Warren Shuts Down Meghan McCain’s Defense of Trump on Iran**
*by greenblue98 (<https://redd.it/eleum0>)*
https://www.thedailybeast.com/elizabeth-warren-shuts-down-the-view-host-meghan-mccains-defense-of-trump-on-iran

**In reversal, US prosecutors no longer oppose prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn**
*by slakmehl (<https://redd.it/elev9n>)*
https://kyma.com/news/politics/2020/01/07/in-reversal-us-prosecutors-no-longer-oppose-prison-time-for-former-trump-national-security-adviser-michael-flynn/

**POTUS Shield: ‘God is a Man of War’ Who Will ‘Bring Disaster’ on Trump’s Opponents**
*by Jonny43 (<https://redd.it/elevfa>)*
https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/potus-shield-god-is-a-man-of-war-who-will-bring-disaster-on-trumps-opponents/

**Republicans preach fiscal conservatism, yet they always find money for war | Kate Aronoff**
*by Shr3kk_Wpg (<https://redd.it/elevsx>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/07/republicans-climate-crisis-wars-spending

**The most current polisci book on the market. Topics like the Yellow Vest and Hong Kong protests to the impeachment coup of #Trump rodericke.com/revolution**
*by Roderickedotcom (<https://redd.it/elew7z>)*
http://rodericke.com/revolution

**New bill wants to force student-athletes in Tennessee to play as gender identified at birth**
*by breakbeats573 (<https://redd.it/elew8c>)*
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bill-force-student-athletes-tennessee-play-gender-identified/story?id=68116109

**In reversal, US prosecutors no longer oppose prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn**
*by SotaSkoldier (<https://redd.it/elewjp>)*
https://apnews.com/e1b55a43c8640334511a54820de7ab04

**DOJ Opens Door To Flynn Prison Sentence For ‘Failure To Accept Responsibility’**
*by wonderingsocrates (<https://redd.it/elewmh>)*
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/flynn-government-sentencing-memo

**USA federal spending**
*by moldovan0731 (<https://redd.it/elewpa>)*
https://www.garynorth.com/members/images/15889a.png?cb=20191019153524

**2024 lookahead poll: GOP voters eye Trump dynasty**
*by hogua (<https://redd.it/elexez>)*
https://www.axios.com/2024-election-polls-republicans-60f37160-a4fb-48e6-b054-22bd303604a6.html

**Iran threatens to hit US bases with medium- and long-range missiles**
*by classyshepard (<https://redd.it/elexgz>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/07/iran-threatens-us-bases-missiles-retaliation-suleimani

**Jim Bakker To Christians: You Must Love Trump To Prove You're 'Saved'**
*by AggressiveVacuuming (<https://redd.it/elexom>)*
https://www.yahoo.com/news/jim-bakker-trump-saved-054130880.html

**Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing**
*by Bakedschwarzenbach (<https://redd.it/elexxy>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/bernie-sanders-joe-biden-2020-democratic-primary/

**VVA Investigative Report**
*by nobody-knows2018 (<https://redd.it/eleye7>)*
https://vva.org/trollreport/

**How To Avoid Swallowing War Propaganda**
*by abudabu (<https://redd.it/eleyhq>)*
https://www.currentaffairs.org/2020/01/how-to-avoid-swallowing-war-propaganda

**Iran targets Trump properties to get revenge**
*by couch_swipe_surfer (<https://redd.it/eleyk1>)*
https://anewspost.com/iranian-presidential-adviser-posted-a-list-showing-locations-for-all-trumps-properties/

**Civilians see no future in Idlib as Syrian forces tighten grip**
*by Person21323231213242 (<https://redd.it/elez27>)*
https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2020/1/6/Civilians-displacement-Idlib-Syrian-forces

**Trump Wavers Over Impeachment Trial With Bolton Offer Now in Mix**
*by CremasterFlash (<https://redd.it/elf0b1>)*
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-07/trump-wavers-over-impeachment-trial-with-bolton-offer-now-in-mix

**Prosecutors recommend Michael Flynn serve up to 6 months in prison**
*by Idiomaticphrase (<https://redd.it/elf0es>)*
https://www.axios.com/michael-flynn-sentencing-memo-russia-investigation-65254f39-e9a8-46ba-8b89-209d482ce7ec.html

**Bloomberg to appear on 'The Late Show' following next week's Dem debate**
*by ClementineChime (<https://redd.it/elf0tf>)*
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/477137-bloomberg-to-appear-on-the-late-show-following-next-weeks-dem

**Top Sanders adviser on Biden: Voters don't need 'pathological lies about the Iraq War'**
*by berni4pope (<https://redd.it/elf0y2>)*
https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/477103-top-sanders-adviser-on-biden-voters-dont-need-pathological-lies-about-the-iraq

**Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing**
*by sketch24 (<https://redd.it/elf26l>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/bernie-sanders-joe-biden-2020-democratic-primary/index.html

**Cambridge analytica documents exposing major manipulation campaigns.**
*by davidco94 (<https://redd.it/elf2d9>)*
http://www.democracynow.org/shows/2020/01/07

**Giuliani Associate Lev Parnas Can Share New Batch of Files With House**
*by black-thorne (<https://redd.it/elf412>)*
https://www.courthousenews.com/giuliani-associate-lev-parnas-can-share-new-batch-of-files-with-house/

**Michael Flynn deserves up to six months in prison, U.S. Justice Department says in reversal for former Trump national security adviser**
*by chrasstopher (<https://redd.it/elf41p>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/michael-flynn-deserves-up-to-six-months-in-prison-us-justice-department-says-in-reversal-for-former-trump-national-security-adviser/2020/01/07/e87fcf4a-0c94-11ea-8397-a955cd542d00_story.html?outputType=amp

**Saudis Tweet About Monday Meeting That White House Never Disclosed**
*by dadsamugglemumawitch (<https://redd.it/elf4hv>)*
https://ijr.com/donald-trump-saudi-arabia-oval-office-meeting/

**US: Ex-Trump aide Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison**
*by GeorgeWhat (<https://redd.it/elf5r0>)*
https://apnews.com/cb956e94ca59398bd43c2ce092fa9c91

**Bots Are Destroying Political Discourse As We Know It. They’re mouthpieces for foreign actors, domestic political groups, even the candidates themselves. And soon you won’t be able to tell they’re bots.**
*by DaFunkJunkie (<https://redd.it/elf5vg>)*
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/01/future-politics-bots-drowning-out-humans/604489/

**Propaganda Machine: The Military Roots of Cambridge Analytica’s Psychological Manipulation of Voters**
*by davidco94 (<https://redd.it/elf6s5>)*
http://www.democracynow.org/shows/2020/01/07

**Senate committee approves U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreeement, paving way for full Senate vote**
*by louisamarisa (<https://redd.it/elf7ce>)*
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-committee-approves-usmca-paving-the-way-for-full-senate-vote/

**Feds recommend six-month prison term for Michael Flynn**
*by zsreport (<https://redd.it/elf7iz>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/477151-feds-recommend-six-month-prison-term-for-michael-flynn

**Michael Flynn Should Get up to 6-Month Jail Sentence for Lying to FBI, Prosecutors Say**
*by Ryan_Holman (<https://redd.it/elf7rk>)*
https://ktla.com/2020/01/07/michael-flynn-should-get-up-to-6-month-jail-sentence-for-lying-to-fbi-prosecutors-say/

**Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg congratulated Donald Trump for being 'number one on Facebook', according to Donald Trump**
*by lightninhopkins (<https://redd.it/elf7zt>)*
https://amp.businessinsider.com/trump-mark-zuckerberg-dinner-number-one-facebook-2020-1?__twitter_impression=true

**Ex-Trump aide Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison**
*by lurker_bee (<https://redd.it/elf88g>)*
https://apnews.com/cb956e94ca59398bd43c2ce092fa9c91?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=AP_Politics

**Senate panel advances Trump's new NAFTA despite GOP gripes**
*by Koing111 (<https://redd.it/elf92c>)*
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/477146-senate-panel-advances-trumps-new-nafta-despite-gop-gripes

**New ballot initiative would protect LGBT Michiganders from housing, employment discrimination**
*by MiltonsRedStapler (<https://redd.it/elf9b2>)*
https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/01/new-ballot-initiative-would-protect-lgbt-michiganders-from-housing-employment-discrimination.html

**Trump Lackey Lou Dobbs Says the Quiet Part Out Loud: Americans Have 'Obligations to The Leader'**
*by xzaszx (<https://redd.it/elf9qn>)*
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a30428924/lou-dobbs-obligations-to-the-leader-trump/

**California Democrat Rolls Out Green New Deal to Fight Climate Change, Poverty**
*by PLZ-PM-ME-DAD-JOKES (<https://redd.it/elf9w9>)*
https://www.courthousenews.com/california-democrat-rolls-out-green-new-deal-to-fight-climate-change-poverty/

**Bloomberg Will Target Trump in a Super Bowl Ad, Spending About $10 Million**
*by Mateony (<https://redd.it/elf9zz>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/us/politics/bloomberg-trump-super-bowl-ad.html

**By killing Qassem Suleimani, Trump has achieved the impossible: uniting Iran**
*by Pomp_N_Circumstance (<https://redd.it/elfa7s>)*
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/07/qassem-suleimani-trump-uniting-iran-assassination-government

**Michael Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison, Justice Department now says**
*by Exastiken (<https://redd.it/elfam3>)*
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-01-07/michael-flynn-deserves-up-to-6-months-in-prison-justice-department-now-says

**Nikki Haley: Democratic leadership, 2020 Dems are the only people mourning Soleimani death**
*by slim_scsi (<https://redd.it/elfaw1>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/477082-nikki-haley-democratic-leadership-2020-dems-are-the-only-people

**Elizabeth Warren Shuts Down Meghan McCain’s Defense of Trump on Iran**
*by throwaway5272 (<https://redd.it/elfazv>)*
https://www.thedailybeast.com/elizabeth-warren-shuts-down-the-view-host-meghan-mccains-defense-of-trump-on-iran

**South Dakotans to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana on November ballot**
*by Wingstop123 (<https://redd.it/elfbn8>)*
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/06/south-dakota-2020-election-legalize-recreational-marijuana-ballot/2829008001/

**Human Trafficking Courts Are Not a Criminal Justice “Innovation” | Anti-prostitution policing and these intervention courts believe they can racially profile and arrest their way to women's liberation.**
*by isaac-get-the-golem (<https://redd.it/elfbr0>)*
https://newrepublic.com/article/156135/human-trafficking-courts-not-criminal-justice-innovation

**Emergency Declared as Deadly New Quake Terrifies Puerto Rico**
*by javi2591 (<https://redd.it/elfbya>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/us/puerto-rico-earthquake.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

**Jim Bakker To Christians: You Must Love Trump To Prove You're 'Saved'**
*by TrixyUkulele (<https://redd.it/elfdae>)*
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jim-bakker-trump-saved_n_5e1401f8e4b0b2520d26d35e

**Prosecutors want ex-Trump advisor Michael Flynn sentenced to up to 6 months in jail**
*by TheGamerDanYT (<https://redd.it/elfdbf>)*
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/07/prosecutors-recommend-ex-trump-advisor-michael-flynn-serve-jail-time.html

**Pompeo says U.S. will abide by laws of war after Trump suggests targeting Iranian cultural sites**
*by PayTheBoardMan (<https://redd.it/elfdxo>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/07/pompeo-us-abide-laws-of-war-targeting-cultural-sites-095525

**US forces on high alert for possible Iranian drone attacks, and intelligence shows Iran moving military equipment**
*by sublimeGH0ST (<https://redd.it/elfe4a>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/us-iran-high-alert-drone-attacks/index.html

**Iran moving drones, missile batteries as US forces placed on alert: report**
*by Koing111 (<https://redd.it/elfemv>)*
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/intelligence/477153-iran-moving-drones-missile-batteries-as-us-forces#bottom-story-socials

**Bernie Sanders likens Trump's strike on Soleimani to Putin's KGB-style killing of dissidents**
*by M4A4Now (<https://redd.it/elffpk>)*
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/7/bernie-sanders-likens-trumps-strike-on-soleimani-t/

**Suburban Texas councilman faces recall after declaring a “black state of emergency” over police shootings**
*by texastribune (<https://redd.it/elffz4>)*
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**Confusion builds over letter on US troop withdrawal in Iraq**
*by deraser (<https://redd.it/elfh4h>)*
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/07/confusion-builds-over-letter-on-us-troop-withdrawal-in-iraq.html

**McConnell appears to have the votes to set impeachment trial rules without Democratic support**
*by Boonedocksaint (<https://redd.it/elfh9s>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/mitch-mcconnell-impeachment-trial-latest/index.html

**Michael Flynn: Trump's former national security adviser should go to jail rather then serve probation, prosecutors say. Former army general most senior member of president’s campaign with Robert Mueller.**
*by chelsea707 (<https://redd.it/elfikg>)*
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/michael-flynn-sentencing-jail-trump-prison-jail-latest-a9274301.html

**Warren: Bloomberg 'skipping the democracy part' of the primary**
*by CharlieBitMyDick (<https://redd.it/elfipy>)*
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/warren-bloomberg-skipping-the-democracy-part-of-the-primary-76149829524

**Newt Gingrich: In 2020, Abraham Lincoln will be controversial and divisive. (Yes, Lincoln!) Here's why**
*by the_boz_man_cometh (<https://redd.it/elfjd2>)*
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2020-abraham-lincoln-controversial-newt-gingrich

**Jim Bakker To Christians: You Must Love Trump To Prove You're 'Saved'**
*by AllByMyZelph (<https://redd.it/elfjms>)*
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jim-bakker-trump-saved_n_5e1401f8e4b0b2520d26d35e

**Trump’s Fixation on the Hostage Crisis Is Driving His Iran Policy | The president’s approach to the Islamic Republic appears stuck in 1979.**
*by greenblue98 (<https://redd.it/elfjvu>)*
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/01/trump-iran-hostage-crisis-history/604516/

**Iraq has received U.S. letter regarding troop withdrawal: PM**
*by PayTheBoardMan (<https://redd.it/elfk2e>)*
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-security-pm/iraq-has-received-u-s-letter-regarding-troop-withdrawal-pm-idUSKBN1Z625A?il=0

**Joe Biden delivers remarks on the situation with Iran**
*by aslan_is_on_the_move (<https://redd.it/elfk8e>)*
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-delivers-remarks-on-situation-with-iran-watch-live-stream-today-2020-01-07/

**Conway Deflects Trump War Crimes Question By Accusing Reporters Of 'Engaging In Hypotheticals'**
*by Nihilist911 (<https://redd.it/elfknu>)*
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/conway-trump-war-crime-engaging-hypotheticals

**Will Iran try to tie down the US in Afghanistan?**
*by meekaa_saangoo (<https://redd.it/elfksf>)*
https://www.dw.com/en/will-iran-try-to-tie-down-the-us-in-afghanistan/a-43730053

**Sweaters and sneakers — Warren details her campaign trail wardrobe for Vogue**
*by Koing111 (<https://redd.it/elfl06>)*
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/477161-sweaters-and-sneakers-warren-details-her-campaign-trail

**Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing**
*by stefanboltzmann (<https://redd.it/elfl9z>)*
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/bernie-sanders-joe-biden-2020-democratic-primary/

**Mike Pompeo is now lying about his lies**
*by upnorthgirl (<https://redd.it/elfml7>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/01/07/mike-pompeo-is-now-lying-about-his-lies/

**Trump Wants to Drag Us Into War With Iran. Bernie Is the Candidate to Stop Him.**
*by User_Name13 (<https://redd.it/elfmr9>)*
https://www.jacobinmag.com/2020/01/bernie-sanders-trump-soleimani-iran-war

**Pete Buttigieg to appear in Fox News town hall**
*by berni4pope (<https://redd.it/elfnbp>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/477158-pete-buttigieg-to-appear-in-fox-news-town-hall

**If a Loser Racist Goes on Fox News and Calls You a Loser Racist, Does It Make a Sound?**
*by wonderingsocrates (<https://redd.it/elfnr9>)*
https://www.theroot.com/if-a-loser-racist-goes-on-fox-news-and-calls-you-a-lose-1840854916

**Justice Dept. changes tune, says ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn should serve up to six months in prison**
*by aslan_is_on_the_move (<https://redd.it/elfpq0>)*
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/justice-dept-changes-tune-says-ex-trump-aide-michael-flynn-n1111886

**No Take-Backs! Iraq Still Expects US Withdrawal Mistakenly Promised In DOD Letter**
*by PayTheBoardMan (<https://redd.it/elfq22>)*
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/no-take-backs-iraq-still-expects-us-withdrawal-mistakenly-promised-in-dod-letter

**Republicans will try to pass Senate impeachment trial rules without Democratic support**
*by Exastiken (<https://redd.it/elfrji>)*
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-01-07/republicans-are-moving-to-pass-impeachment-trial-rules-without-democratic-support

**Bloomberg to air Super Bowl ad targeting Trump**
*by TerryTwoOh (<https://redd.it/elfrq9>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/477163-bloomberg-to-air-super-bowl-ad-targeting-trump

**Iran's foreign minister: "Trump prepared to commit war crimes" :CNN (a first for me) So you Know its good. 9:19**
*by scrabbleddie (<https://redd.it/elfrx7>)*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyH6QmFmeZE

**Top Democrat to Trump: Release unused Maria recovery funds to PR after deadly earthquakes**
*by javi2591 (<https://redd.it/elfs5y>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/477157-top-democrat-calls-on-trump-administration-to-release-unused-maria-recovery

**New incident at Mar-a-Lago under ‘criminal investigation’ by Secret Service**
*by scuczu (<https://redd.it/elfsh4>)*
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article239028168.html

**'We're going to war, bro': Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East**
*by myrisingstocks (<https://redd.it/elfsm7>)*
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-security-usa-fort-bragg/were-going-to-war-bro-fort-braggs-82nd-airborne-deploys-to-the-middle-east-idUSKBN1Z616W?feedType=RSS

**Bernie Sanders compares Trump taking out Soleimani to Putin 'assassinating dissidents'**
*by Hetalbot (<https://redd.it/elfsor>)*
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sanders-trump-soleimani-putin-assassinating-dissidents

**U.S. trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble**
*by myrisingstocks (<https://redd.it/elfsy3>)*
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-trade-deficit-at-three-year-low-as-imports-tumble-idUSKBN1Z61NB?feedType=RSS

**Iranian foreign minister says US 'will pay' for its 'act of war'**
*by ImHere4TheShortHaul (<https://redd.it/elft6i>)*
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/iranian-foreign-minister-says-us-pay-act-war-131147800--abc-news-topstories.html

**Iran's parliament approves bill designating all U.S. military forces as terrorists**
*by liquiddemocracy (<https://redd.it/elftf9>)*
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irans-news-parliment-approves-bill-designating-u-s-military-terrorist-organizations-qassem-soleimani/

**Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing**
*by isaac-get-the-golem (<https://redd.it/elfuaj>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/bernie-sanders-joe-biden-2020-democratic-primary/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3OZOt1EPMmWv5cOI8iJjYltZvLSUU-n0ow-W005I-A9dO1ULYDh0HrUXk

**Don’t Tilt Scales Against Trump, Facebook Executive Warns**
*by freddiethebaer (<https://redd.it/elfuix>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/technology/facebook-trump-2020.html

**EPA employees push 'bill of rights' to protect scientific integrity**
*by johntempleton (<https://redd.it/elfwxd>)*
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/477164-epa-employees-push-bill-of-rights-to-protect-scientific-integrity

**Atlanta mayor to campaign in Iowa for Joe Biden**
*by aslan_is_on_the_move (<https://redd.it/elfy3c>)*
https://www.ajc.com/news/local/atlanta-mayor-campaign-iowa-for-joe-biden/iSOxQGr6RVV8rktpADzL2N/

**Meet Brittany Kaiser, Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Releasing Troves of New Files from Data Firm**
*by tmac022480 (<https://redd.it/elfyce>)*
https://www.democracynow.org/2020/1/7/the_great_hack_cambridge_analytica

**Warren stands to gain from Castro donors after endorsement**
*by Bobsind (<https://redd.it/elfzcj>)*
https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2020/01/castro-endorsement-could-boost-warren-fundraising/#utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=r%2F_castro-warren-01%2F07%2F20

**Why China was the real target of US killing of Iranian military leader**
*by louisamarisa (<https://redd.it/elfzgj>)*
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3044952/real-target-us-assassination-iranian-military-leader-qassen

**Against all odds, it looks like Bernie Sanders might be the Democratic nominee after all**
*by liquiddemocracy (<https://redd.it/elfzw5>)*
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/bernie-sanders-democrat-nominee-biden-pete-buttigieg-elizabeth-warren-funding-a9274341.html

**Pentagon says no plan to withdraw American troops from Iraq, as US and NATO suspend operations against ISIS**
*by GaryHartman (<https://redd.it/elg00m>)*
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pentagon-plan-withdraw-american-troops-iraq-us-nato/story?id=68099807

**Iran's foreign minister: Trump prepared to commit war crimes**
*by scrabbleddie (<https://redd.it/elg0vi>)*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyH6QmFmeZE

**Canada relocating some troops from Iraq to Kuwait**
*by PartyLikeIts1984- (<https://redd.it/elg1fm>)*
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-relocating-some-troops-from-iraq-to-kuwait-1.4756570

**HUD to roll back Obama-era housing desegregation rule**
*by Koing111 (<https://redd.it/elg1j4>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/477171-hud-to-rollback-obama-era-housing-desegregation-rule

**Bloomberg Campaign Buys 60 Second National Super Bowl Spot**
*by MojaveDesertTortoise (<https://redd.it/elg1yd>)*
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bloomberg-campaign-buys-60-second-national-super-bowl-spot/

**Defense Secretary Esper News Conference**
*by awesometakespractice (<https://redd.it/elg2ab>)*
https://www.c-span.org/video/?467922-1/defense-secretary-esper-holds-news-conference-pentagon&live

**After Pompeo Chides Zarif as 'Propagandist of the First Order,' US Anti-War Critic Retorts: 'Takes One to Know One' | "Mike Pompeo is doing everything to get the war he's always wanted and knows his warmongering can't withstand even basic scrutiny by the eloquent Iranian Foreign Minister."**
*by SetMau92 (<https://redd.it/elg2g5>)*
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/07/after-pompeo-chides-zarif-propagandist-first-order-us-anti-war-critic-retorts-takes

**Secret Service Wants to Interview George Lopez About Trump Bounty Joke**
*by burning_dawn (<https://redd.it/elg2if>)*
https://lawandcrime.com/crazy/secret-service-wants-to-interview-george-lopez-about-trump-bounty-joke/

**As Soleimani killing jolts presidential race, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders seize the moment**
*by Fiery1Phoenix (<https://redd.it/elg2ok>)*
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/01/07/election-2020-soleimani-killing-sparks-joe-biden-and-bernie-sanders/2825692001/

**Interventionists Evade Responsibility for Their Policy Disasters**
*by EasyCZ_1960 (<https://redd.it/elg2v9>)*
https://www.cato.org/blog/interventionists-evade-responsibility-their-policy-disasters

**Ann Coulter: ‘We Thought Trump Was Different’ About Starting Wars**
*by Lixard52 (<https://redd.it/elg2vd>)*
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/06/ann-coulter-trump-different-iran-war/

**Trump’s rationales for the Soleimani killing are falling apart**
*by The-Autarkh (<https://redd.it/elg4gf>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/01/07/trumps-rationales-soleimani-killing-are-falling-apart/

**Romney 'comfortable' with Clinton precedent to delay witness testimony**
*by johntempleton (<https://redd.it/elg4k8>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/477147-romney-comfortable-with-clinton-precedent-to-delay-witness-testimony

**Trump Administration Quietly Goes After Disability Benefits**
*by Alec122 (<https://redd.it/elg50n>)*
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-disability-benefits_n_5e14b935c5b6c7b859d17b97?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLzVPc3NCcEp4b2Y_YW1wPTE&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGuXInp4pLLa_zYi__9fQfmPZz7wdirKvSK4uPmoA2XfUPWP4_UmRRHkYHbY9GNH_xglGBxnKO0Tns8C51oym5izTCgYJEv4C0rRMJD7AsnFsyShwK9MBXxhcwYvM2zy58rgz64DFzsdxDPLkb3T2-YcaRfX5iPrQ2MuUcNPeJSL&guccounter=2

**Hundreds of lawyers urge McConnell to 'do impartial justice' at Senate impeachment trial**
*by Throwawaydude01928 (<https://redd.it/elg6j8>)*
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/477172-hundreds-of-lawyers-urge-mcconnell-to-do-impartial-justice-at-senate

**Biden: U.S. will have to bear cost of 'Trump's folly'**
*by Koing111 (<https://redd.it/elg7un>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/477169-biden-us-will-have-to-bear-cost-of-trumps-folly

**Trump’s threat to bomb Iran ‘cultural’ sites is personal for Iraq War vets in Congress – Gallego urges Trump to uphold U.S. ideals and not stoop to the level of its enemies**
*by EssoEssex (<https://redd.it/elg9aa>)*
https://www.rollcall.com/news/trumps-threat-bomb-iran-cultural-sites-personal-iraq-war-vets-congress

**Esper says US isn't looking 'to start a war with Iran, but we are prepared to finish one'**
*by WallStreetMeme (<https://redd.it/elg9f1>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/esper-iran-interview/index.html

**Pritzker pardons over 11K people with low-level cannabis convictions**
*by jms1225 (<https://redd.it/elg9hw>)*
https://wgntv.com/2019/12/31/pritzker-to-pardon-thousands-with-low-level-cannabis-convictions-on-eve-of-recreational-legalization/

**Republicans: Actually, the Deep State is cool now**
*by Mateony (<https://redd.it/elg9l3>)*
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/01/republicans-iran-actually-deep-state-is-cool-now-fox-news

**Opinion | Are the Primaries a Failed Idea?**
*by redeemedmonkeycma (<https://redd.it/elgc8o>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/01/07/primaries-elections-kind-of-work-095385

**McConnell says he has the votes to set impeachment trial rules without Democratic support**
*by Balloonacy (<https://redd.it/elgcrn>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/mitch-mcconnell-impeachment-trial-latest/index.html

**“The Most Horrible Thing I’ve Ever Done”: A Border Patrol Officer Who Separated Families Speaks Out**
*by zsreport (<https://redd.it/elgeaq>)*
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/the-most-horrible-thing-ive-ever-done-a-border-patrol-officer-who-separated-families-speaks-out/

**WHCA: 'Disturbing' to see Saudis disclose Trump meeting before White House**
*by Mateony (<https://redd.it/elgezp>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/477174-whca-disturbing-to-see-saudis-disclose-trump-meeting-before-white-house

**Opinion: Against all odds, it looks like Bernie Sanders will be the Democratic nominee after all**
*by edenfairy (<https://redd.it/elgfnp>)*
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/bernie-sanders-democrat-nominee-biden-pete-buttigieg-elizabeth-warren-funding-a9274341.html?fbclid=IwAR0BafXtRK8zaw_B-VjrSqlnYFl10bT4-oJ6VylbL4kJDF5-iB-Q-XvSr_Q&utm_source=reddit.com

**McConnell says he has the votes to set impeachment trial rules without Democratic support**
*by stvntdr (<https://redd.it/elgg4z>)*
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/mitch-mcconnell-impeachment-trial-latest/index.html?utm_content=2020-01-07T18%3A31%3A21&utm_source=twCNNp&utm_medium=social&utm_term=image

**Pentagon: Letter Removing Troops From Iraq Was a “Mistake.” Iraq: No Takebacks.**
*by billthomson (<https://redd.it/elggzo>)*
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/01/iraq-considers-u-s-letter-to-be-withdrawal-announcement-while-pentagon-says-it-was-a-mistake.html

**McConnell says he has the votes to set impeachment trial rules without Democratic support**
*by raghavkapur1999 (<https://redd.it/elgj13>)*
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/mitch-mcconnell-impeachment-trial-latest/index.html

**McConnell to GOP on impeachment rules: I have the votes**
*by MainEchidna0 (<https://redd.it/elgj96>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/477173-mcconnell-to-gop-on-impeachment-rules-i-have-the-votes

**Michael Flynn Defense Strategy Backfires: Prosecutors Now Recommending Time Behind Bars**
*by Minneapolitanian (<https://redd.it/elgjm8>)*
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/michael-flynn-defense-strategy-backfires-prosecutors-now-recommending-time-behind-bars/

**McConnell Says He Will Proceed on Impeachment Trial Without Witness Deal**
*by ashnag (<https://redd.it/elgjoh>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/us/politics/mcconnell-says-he-will-proceed-on-impeachment-trial-without-witness-deal.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

**Biden escalates his attacks on Trump over Iran, saying the president has made the U.S. less safe**
*by FatassShrugged (<https://redd.it/elgk1w>)*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-escalates-his-attack-on-trump-over-iran-saying-the-president-has-made-the-us-less-safe/2020/01/07/a0af8f70-317e-11ea-a053-dc6d944ba776_story.html

**More Doublespeak from Mike Pompeo: Past Actions Made Soleimani an 'Imminent' Threat**
*by tpaup (<https://redd.it/elgkcr>)*
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/mike-pompeo-soleimani-past-actions-imminent-threat-934557/

**Trump primary challengers left off Wisconsin ballot**
*by Whoshabooboo (<https://redd.it/elgl6y>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/477177-trump-primary-challengers-left-off-wisconsin-ballot

**McConnell: GOP will move on without Democrats to set rules for Senate impeachment trial of Trump**
*by Honest_Dictator (<https://redd.it/elglt0>)*
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/07/mitch-mcconnell-democrats-senate-impeachment-trial-rules/2833336001/

**McConnell says he has the votes to set impeachment trial rules without Democratic support**
*by liliamsky (<https://redd.it/elgmu5>)*
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/mitch-mcconnell-impeachment-trial-latest/index.html

**McConnell says Senate trial will go forward without decision on witnesses**
*by Creddit999 (<https://redd.it/elgmws>)*
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mcconnell-senate-trial-forward-decision-witnesses/story?id=68123411

**Nikki Haley’s Pants on Fire claim that top Democrats are mourning Soleimani**
*by formeraide (<https://redd.it/elgn6z>)*
https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2020/jan/07/nikki-haley/nikki-haleys-pants-fire-claim-top-democrats-are-mo/

**McConnell Says Republicans Have Votes to Set Trump Trial Terms**
*by BrautanGud (<https://redd.it/elgnbk>)*
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-07/mcconnell-unites-gop-on-trial-rules-aimed-at-trump-acquittal

**Rich donor to President Trump’s inaguaral committee deleted emails as feds closed in: prosecutors**
*by michkennedy (<https://redd.it/elgoub>)*
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-trump-inaugural-donor-witness-tampering-20200107-fqeqrkfh7rcv3adny24grwn5zi-story.html

**McConnell to GOP on impeachment rules: I have the votes**
*by phuber01 (<https://redd.it/elgp0j>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/477173-mcconnell-to-gop-on-impeachment-rules-i-have-the-votes

**Joe Biden says Trump is ‘dangerously close’ to starting a war with Iran**
*by HonoredPeople (<https://redd.it/elgpl2>)*
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/07/joe-biden-says-trump-is-close-to-starting-a-war-with-iran.html

**The conspiracy theories behind the anti-Semitic violence in New York**
*by benadreti (<https://redd.it/elgpm8>)*
https://www.vox.com/2020/1/3/21039446/anti-semitism-anti-orthodox-farrakhan-conspiracy-theories-bipartisan?fbclid=IwAR2NTkLmeoeZocLbafe2rbCQhxSKseq3n3My0O_b2UYUPkrXWQAruHWSE8Y

**Kansas Dem Bollier raises more than $1 million; Senate race heats up without Pompeo**
*by PLZ-PM-ME-DAD-JOKES (<https://redd.it/elgq6z>)*
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article239032038.html

**Trump Meets With Prime Minister Of Greece | NBC News**
*by Wico90 (<https://redd.it/elgq9r>)*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAsYesijj9M

**Omar tweets clip of anti-war George Carlin routine**
*by Normiesreeee69 (<https://redd.it/elgqor>)*
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/477176-omar-tweets-clip-of-anti-war-george-carlin-routine

**Barbara Boxer joins D.C. lobbying firm**
*by ColdWarWarrior (<https://redd.it/elgrk8>)*
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/07/barbara-boxer-joins-dc-lobbying-firm-095196

**Canada pauses military operations in Iraq amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions**
*by SugarBear4Real (<https://redd.it/elgs5g>)*
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-troops-vance-iraq-kuwait-1.5417627

**Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions Demands Official UN Probe of Soleimani Assassination**
*by roku44 (<https://redd.it/elgsey>)*
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/07/special-rapporteur-extrajudicial-executions-demands-official-un-probe-soleimani

**Trump Inaugural Committee Donor Charged With Obstructing Probe**
*by Creddit999 (<https://redd.it/elgtkd>)*
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-07/trump-inaugural-committee-donor-charged-with-obstructing-probe

**Prosecutors Ask That Michael Flynn Get Prison Time Prosecutors had previously said that Mr. Flynn, President Trump’s first national security adviser, deserved a lenient sentence for lying to the F.B.I.**
*by perryyyyyy (<https://redd.it/elgu1r>)*
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/us/politics/flynn-prosecutors-sentencing.html