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STAND DOWN

Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Killed Anti-ISIS Operation: Corker

The Foreign Relations chairman said the U.S. was weeks away from launching a ‘major clearing operation’ in the Euphrates River Valley when Trump decided to withdraw from Syria.

Andrew Desiderio

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MIC DROP

Corker’s Final Act: A Middle Finger to Trump Foreign Policy

The Trump critic has set his sights on one final target: Saudi Arabia.

Andrew Desiderio

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COLLISION COURSE

GOP Sens. Contradict Trump: Crown Prince ‘Guilty’ of Murder

If the crown prince ‘was in front of a jury, he would have a unanimous verdict in about 30 minutes. Guilty,’ said GOP Sen. Bob Corker, the foreign-relations chairman.

Andrew Desiderio

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DEADLINE

Senators Open Door to Sanctions in Khashoggi Case

They triggered a law that will force President Donald Trump to investigate the journalist’s disappearance.

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NADA

No New Election-Security Funding Despite Intel Warnings

The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday shut down a Democratic proposal to appropriate more funds to bolster election systems, ignoring intelligence officials' warnings.

Andrew Desiderio

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‘WHAT’S THE ENDGAME?’

Republican Senators: Trump’s Farmer ‘Welfare’ Won’t Work

GOP senators are furious about the Trump administration’s plan to give $12 billion to farmers hurt by Trump’s own trade war.

Andrew Desiderio

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‘FESS UP

Congress Moves to Force Trump to Come Clean on Korea Talks

Lawmakers are also seeking ‘training wheels’ for the White House’s diplomacy with Pyongyang.

Andrew Desiderio

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TISK TISK

Senate Delivers Symbolic Rebuke to Trump on Tariffs

GOP leaders have declined to hold a vote on legislation that would require congressional approval for national-security tariffs.

Andrew Desiderio

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SAY THE QUIET PART LOUD

Trump Jr.: If Dad Made GOP a ‘Cult,’ at Least It’s Working

“You know what? If it’s a cult, it’s because they like what my father’s doing.”

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CALL IT LIKE YOU SEE IT

Corker: Republicans Now in ‘Cult-Like Situation’ With Trump

The retiring senator made the remarks after incumbent Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) lost his primary Tuesday evening to a Trump-approved candidate.

Gideon Resnick

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LAST STRAW

Corker Shreds Trump Administration for Floating More Tariffs

Republican lawmakers have just about had it with the Trump administration on trade policy.

Andrew Desiderio

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