TODAY'S TOP STORIES - May 19, 2017

As Impeachment Talk Grows, Have Trump's Former Top Aides Already Cut Deals With Federal Prosecutors?

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

"A lot of stuff could have already happened." READ MORE»


Trump's Staff Are a Bunch of Special Snowflakes Who Deserve No Pity

By Kali Holloway, AlterNet

Officials say they feel "under siege." They knew what they were signing up for.  READ MORE»


In the Saudis’ Den of Extremism, Trump Trades Advanced Weapons for a $200 Billion Re-Election Fund

By Max Blumenthal, AlterNet

Trump’s public relations bonanza will feature a speech on Islam composed by his most Islamophobic aide.  READ MORE»


DeVos Budget Brings Class War to the Classroom

By Jefferson Morley, AlterNet

Under Trump proposal, student loan forgiveness and Special Olympics would get axed to fund private schools. READ MORE»


Michael Moore Has a New Plan to 'Destabilize' Trump's Presidency

By Ilana Novick, AlterNet

More than a decade after "Fahrenheit 9/11," he's set to release his newest doc, "Fahrenheit 11/9." READ MORE»


Roger Ailes Will Be Remembered as a Lecherous, Misogynistic and Terrible Boss—and That's a Good Thing

By Amanda Marcotte, Salon

Ailes spent his life fighting for a world where men are free to exploit women—and the good news is, he lost. READ MORE»


WATCH: Fox Host Cuts off Guest After She Debunks Conspiracy That CIA Is out to Get Trump

By Brad Reed, Raw Story

Brian Kilmeade would rather protect Michael Flynn. READ MORE»


‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’: The Economic Voodoo That Seduces Americans to Vote Against Their Own Interest

By Corey Dolgon, Policy Press

In his new book "Kill It to Save It," Corey Dolgon reveals how politicians use sales slogans to convince us that prioritizing capitalism over democracy is good for us all—as Trump proclaims. READ MORE»


The GOP Was Taken Over by an Anti-Capitalist Menace

By Jeremy Sherman, AlterNet

Conservatives play at caring about a level playing field while tilting it aggressively their way. READ MORE»


White House Staffers Are Planning Their Exit Strategies From a Scandal-Plagued Administration: Report

By Matthew Rozsa, Salon

Plagued by scandals, White House staffers are reportedly looking for a way out. READ MORE»


'People Are in Meltdown Mode': Inside the GOP Donor Class Panic About Trump

By Katie Glueck, McClatchy DC

"If you're not concerned, you're not paying attention." READ MORE»


Black Teen Suicide Rate Has Doubled—Here Are 5 Ways to Help

By Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Yes! Magazine

“It’s so important for people of color to educate themselves on the prevalence of mental illness. We are not exempt. We are human.” READ MORE»


11 Best Foods to Boost Your Brain and Memory

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, Authority Nutrition

The right diet can improve specific mental tasks, including memory and concentration. READ MORE»


Is Donald Trump in Watergate Territory Yet?

By Elizabeth Drew, The Guardian

There’s been a widespread—but far from unanimous—sense that Trump won’t last the four years of his presidential term. READ MORE»


Media to Trump: Don’t Cozy Up to Dictators—Unless They’re the Right Dictators

By Adam Johnson, FAIR

The media was all over the Duterte and Sisi connections, but remarkably silent on Trump's admiration of Saudi Arabia. READ MORE»


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