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Ted Lieu didn't set out to become President Donald Trump's biggest Twitter troll.
But by the time the former reality television star got to the White House in January, the congressman, who represents California's 33rd congressional district, had made up his mind. He was going to be bracingly honest about the new administration — on Trump's favorite medium.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) late Tuesday criticized President Trump after a report that Trump asked world leaders to contact him directly on his cellphone.
"Dear @realDonaldTrump: This is very stupid," Lieu tweeted, sharing a report titled, "Trump asks world leaders to call him on his cellphone."
More than 40 House Democrats are urging the White House to revoke Jared Kushner's security clearance "to protect national security" until the FBI resolves its investigation of potential collusion between associates of President Donald Trump and agents of the Russian government.
Jamelle Bouie talks to Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., about the president's trip abroad and what he can expect when he makes his return stateside.
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"Dear Jared: I have been told that Siberia, Russia has lovely weather this time of the year. You can backpack and back-channel all you want," Lieu wrote in a tweet.
Continuing the effort to honor Filipinos' efforts during World War II, members of Congress have introduced new legislation to expand immigration for families of Filipino veterans.
LOS ANGELES >> The drill at Los Angeles National Cemetery was simple: approach a grave, recite the name of its veteran, plant a U.S. flag firmly before the stone, taking care that it stands straight and true. Pause. And salute.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Russia's ambassador to the United States discussed establishing a secret back-channel in order to avoid having their communications detected by US
President Donald Trump's message Friday to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was "inappropriate" because of his references to terrorism, Rep. Ted Lieu said Friday.