1. Battle of the brains
Donald Trump has challenged his secretary of state to “compare IQ tests”, if Rex Tillerson did call the president a “moron” as reported. Trump said: “I think it’s fake news. But if he did [say] that, I guess we’ll have to compare IQ tests. And I can tell you who is going to win.”
2. ‘Shocked and appalled’
In a statement about rape allegations against the film producer Harvey Weinstein, a major Democratic donor, Hillary Clinton said: “I was shocked and appalled … the behavior described by women coming forward cannot be tolerated.”
3. Has Trump insulted you?
Yes, he probably has. It’s likely at least that the president has let drop insulting words about a group or group with which you may identify. What did the president say about you? We’ve designed an interactive quiz.
4. Climate battle redux
The US is set for a fresh battle over climate change after the Trump administration moved to tear up the country’s primary policy to lower emissions and stave off dangerous global warming.
5. Bannon slammed Pence pick
Steve Bannon called Donald Trump’s selection of Mike Pence as his vice-presidential candidate “unfortunate” on the day it was announced, according to leaked emails: “This is the price we pay for cruzbots and #nevertrump movement. An unfortunate necessity … very.”
... and another thing:
President Trump says Obamacare must be fixed because Henry Kissinger doesn't want to pay high premiums
— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 10, 2017
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GOP Sen. Susan Collins to make an announcement on Friday about whether she'll run for governor of Maine. https://t.co/urZDfRP7qS
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 10, 2017
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Sorry. pic.twitter.com/RqtYd7GjwD
— Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) October 10, 2017
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Really enjoyed a round of golf with President @realDonaldTrump today.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 9, 2017
President Trump shot a 73 in windy and wet conditions!
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