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David Gilmour


David Gilmour is a reporter who specializes in national politics, internet culture, and technology.

Paul Ryan, House Majority Leader

House Freedom Caucus will support Obamacare replacement if ‘Essential Benefits’ are gone

The 'Essential Health Benefits' are exactly what they sound like, and some Republicans want them gone.

On Mar 23, 2017 by David Gilmour

Donald Trump

Evidence suggests Trump associates may have colluded with Russians, officials say

The FBI investigation is ongoing.

On Mar 23, 2017 by David Gilmour

Trump labor secretary nominee Alexander Acosta

Trump’s Labor secretary nominee helped billionaire sex offender avoid federal prosecution

Acosta faces confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

On Mar 22, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Tillerson didn’t want State job: ‘I was supposed to retire’

'God’s not through with you,' his wife reacted.

On Mar 22, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Rex Tillerson to skip NATO summit for meetings with China, Russia

NATO allies are concerned.

On Mar 21, 2017 by David Gilmour

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U.S. bans most electronics on flights from 8 Muslim countries

The directive is separate from the blocked travel ban.

On Mar 21, 2017 by David Gilmour

James Comey House Intelligence Committee Hearing

FBI director confirms ‘ongoing’ probe into Trump–Russia ties

FBI Director Comey also shot down Trump's claims that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower.

On Mar 20, 2017 by David Gilmour

White House shares fake news

White House misses joke on article mocking its budget, shares it as example of good press

To be fair the article is worth sharing, even if you are the White House newsletter.

On Mar 17, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Trump’s favorite Irish proverb is actually from a Nigerian poem

The Trump administration needs to up their Google game.

On Mar 17, 2017 by David Gilmour

paul ryan healthcare: paul ryan breitbart audio leaks

Over 400,000 sign petition to cut healthcare subsidies for Congress

Momentum is growing.

On Mar 16, 2017 by David Gilmour

Customs officer checking man's briefcase

Federal judge blocks Trump’s revised travel ban order

Trump has promised to appeal the decision.

On Mar 16, 2017 by David Gilmour

Russian Twitter bots IRA

Russia wants Twitter users to enlist in its propaganda bot army

'Welcome to the world of digital diplomacy.'

On Mar 15, 2017 by David Gilmour

Donald Trump tax return

Why some people think Trump leaked his own tax return

The 'non-story' of Trump's 2005 tax return sparks a new round of questions.

On Mar 15, 2017 by David Gilmour

Chuck Schumer standing next to Nancy Pelosi

Democrats threaten government shutdown over Trump’s border wall

Will this backfire?

On Mar 14, 2017 by David Gilmour

Sean Spicer taking questions

White House: Trump ‘extremely confident’ DOJ will find wiretapping evidence

Obama denies he ordered surveillance of Trump Tower.

On Mar 14, 2017 by David Gilmour