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Trump stays off Twitter to avoid killing State of Union buzz — ANALYSIS

There is a pattern to State of the Union addresses: The president declares the state of the nation is glowing; the opposition party reacts with skepticism; then the two sides fight over which side won the night.With President Donald Trump there is an additional factor: Will he say or tweet something so outrageous that he kills the good buzz?

Judge lands Nevada Supreme Court seat after no one else files

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