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MORE accused veteran journalist Bob Woodward of being a Democratic “operative” after excerpts from the reporter's new book were released. In a tweet Tuesday night, Trump cited his aides refuting the reporting in “Fear: Trump in the White House” as evidence that the book is inaccurate. “The Woodward book has already been refuted and discredited by General (Secretary of Defense) MORE,” he wrote. “Their quotes were made up frauds, a con on the public. Likewise other stories and quotes. Woodward is a Dem operative?

Senate Democrats and dozens of protesters repeatedly interrupted the first day of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, sparking frustration from Republicans and chaos within the committee room. Though they are unlikely to block Kavanaugh’s confirmation in the GOP-held Senate, Democrats set the pace for the hearing by sparring, cajoling and pleading with Republicans to delay the hearing or reject MORE’s nominee outright. A steady stream of protesters contributed to the circus-like atmosphere.

Rep. MORE has conceded to his Democratic challenger Ayanna Pressley in the Massachusetts primary, becoming the latest veteran lawmaker to go down against a progressive candidate in a stunning political upset. Capuano, a 20-year veteran in Congress, made the concession around 9:20 p.m., according to the Washington Post. His opponent in the 7th disctrict, 44-year-old Pressley, was the first woman of color ever elected to the Boston City Council.

Explosive excerpts from Watergate reporter Bob Woodward’s highly anticipated book about the Trump White House landed with a boom on Tuesday, rocking Washington and creating a new crisis for the president as his party enters a pivotal stretch. “Fear: Trump in the White House” casts the administration as rife with infighting, depicting White House aides as attempting to rein in MORE’s worst impulses — at least judged by the excerpts published Tuesday by The Washington Post. Woodward paints the picture of an administration having a “nervous breakdown,” describing instanc

Marlow noted that the media landscape is so thoroughly diffused in America today with everyone getting their own personal media experience on their tablets and smartphones. But, Bean was not as rosy about today’s bifurcated media, especially where it comes to sports. “TV used to bring people together in the days of Kunta Kinte [of TV mini-series Roots fame],” Bean began. But he added that today, “It’s separating people.” “Even in sports,” Bean continued.

Marlow noted that the media landscape is so thoroughly diffused in America today with everyone getting their own personal media experience on their tablets and smartphones. But, Bean was not as rosy about today’s bifurcated media, especially where it comes to sports. “TV used to bring people together in the days of Kunta Kinte [of TV mini-series Roots fame],” Bean began. But he added that today, “It’s separating people.” “Even in sports,” Bean continued.

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