WTF Just Happened Today

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

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1/ The Supreme Court ruled that a law subjecting immigrants to deportation for some "crimes of violence" is unconstitutionally vague.

2/ Trump rejected a new round of sanctions that would have been imposed against Russia on Monday.

3/ A broadband adviser chosen by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was arrested last week and charged with fraud.

4/ Scott Pruitt upgraded his official car to a larger, customized SUV with bullet-resistant seat covers.

5/ Stormy Daniels and her lawyer unveiled a forensic sketch of the man she said threatened her seven years ago to keep quiet about her alleged affair with Trump.

poll/ Roughly 7 in 10 Americans support tougher U.S. sanctions on Russia

poll/ 32% of all Americans have a favorable view of Robert Mueller.

NOTABLES.

• Ryan Zinke refers to himself as a geologist, even though he has never held a job as a geologist.

• GOP Congressman Charlie Dent will resign and leave office in May.

• Sandy Hook parents are suing Alex Jones for defamation.

• North and South Korea are reportedly set to announce an official end to their 68-year war.

• The IRS Direct Pay system went down on tax day and is still down as of noon Eastern Time.

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