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Trump derides protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countriesWashington Post Lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘shithole’ remarkCNN Trump Alarms Lawmakers With Disparaging Words for Haiti and AfricaNew York Times Trump referred to Haiti and African nations as ‘shithole’ countriesNBCNews.com Analysis: Trump’s candidacy, presidency laced with racist rhetoricThe Mercury News Full coverage

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House passes legislation to renew key NSA surveillance program after Trump’s contradictory tweetsWashington Post House Votes to Renew Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy LimitsNew York Times House votes to renew NSA spying, rejects reform pushThe Hill Pelosi must lead fight to block government spying on AmericansSan Francisco Chronicle Full coverage