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White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley calls Puerto Rico — a US territory — 'that country' while defending Trump's treatment of the island

White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley called Puerto Rico, a US territory whose citizens are American, "that country" twice during a Tuesday interview. Gidley made the comments after President Donald Trump accused Puerto Rico's leaders of mismanaging…

puerto rico - Business Insider
10:16am PDT - April 2nd, 2019

White House aide calls Puerto Rico 'that country,' says it was 'slip of the tongue'

White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley was defending Trump's accusations that the island was mismanaging federal aid money.

puerto rico - Politico
10:16am PDT - April 2nd, 2019

Trump accuses 'grossly incompetent' Puerto Rican politicians of misusing federal hurricane aid

Trump falsely claimed that “Puerto Rico got 91 Billion Dollars for the hurricane, more money than has ever been gotten for a hurricane before.”

puerto rico - Politico
5:42am PDT - April 2nd, 2019

Trump lashes out at Puerto Rico after Senate fails to advance disaster aid bill

President Donald Trump directed his outrage at Puerto Rico as Senate Democrats clashed with their Republican counterparts over sending more disaster aid money.

puerto rico - ABC News
4:24am PDT - April 2nd, 2019

Impasse Over Aid for Puerto Rico Stalls Billions in Federal Disaster Relief

The Senate voted down two disaster aid bills as Republicans and Democrats clashed over President Trump’s opposition to sending more food and infrastructure help to Puerto Rico.

puerto rico - The New York Times
8:34pm PDT - April 1st, 2019

Federal Disaster Relief Bill Stalls as Senate Fights Over Puerto Rico Aid

Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican disaster aid bill, saying it doesn't do enough to help hurricane-torn Puerto Rico

puerto rico - Time
7:36pm PDT - April 1st, 2019

Impasse Over Aid for Puerto Rico Stalls Billions in Federal Disaster Relief

The Senate voted down two disaster aid bills on as Republicans and Democrats clashed over President Trump’s opposition to sending more food and infrastructure help to Puerto Rico.

puerto rico - The New York Times
5:37pm PDT - April 1st, 2019

Trump pressures Dems to back massive disaster aid bill

The stall in negotiations comes as some communities have waited months for aid.

puerto rico - Politico
10:31am PDT - April 1st, 2019

Netflix’s Cocaine Island Is the Ultimate Florida Man Doc. Is That a Good Thing?

This is a story of greed, unwarranted optimism and incredibly poor judgment, all in service of an absurd get-rich-quick scheme. It's also pretty exploitative.

puerto rico - Time
2:51pm PDT - March 29th, 2019

Trump threatens to seal the border if Mexico doesn't 'immediately stop' immigrants

Donald Trump threatened to close the southern border next week if Mexico doesn't "immediately" step up its efforts to block immigrants.

puerto rico - USA Today
10:19am PDT - March 29th, 2019

'The party of healthcare': How Donald Trump is reshaping his strategy post-Mueller

Donald Trump used a Grand Rapids rally to debut a post-Mueller strategy that includes reviving battles on healthcare, immigration and other issues.

puerto rico - USA Today
4:02am PDT - March 29th, 2019

Puerto Rico governor cautions White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth' - Fox News

Puerto Rico governor cautions White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth' Fox News Exclusive: Puerto Rico governor warns White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth' CNN Puerto Rico Governor Bans Gay …

puerto rico - Fox News
4:24pm PDT - March 28th, 2019

Trump boasts he's taken better care of Puerto Rico than 'any living human being'

Trump's comments come amid reports that he is angry about the hurricane-struck island receiving too much in federal disaster assistance.

puerto rico - Politico
2:32pm PDT - March 28th, 2019

President Trump Opposes Additional Disaster Aid for Puerto Rico

Trump's opposition to further aid for hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico hardened as he told GOP allies that it has gotten too much money.

puerto rico - Time
4:08pm PDT - March 26th, 2019

Senate moves forward on multi-billion dollar disaster aid package

Every Democrat agreed to moving forward on the bill, while 10 Republicans voted against it.

puerto rico - Politico
3:18pm PDT - March 26th, 2019

US disaster relief agency exposed private data of 2.3m survivors

Fema admits accidentally sharing 2.3 million people's addresses and bank details.

puerto rico - BBC News
10:11pm PDT - March 22nd, 2019

FEMA Released Personal Info of 2.3 Million Hurricane and Wildfire Survivors, Watchdog Says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency wrongly released to a contractor the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of devastating 2017 hurricanes and wildfires.

puerto rico - Time
4:04pm PDT - March 22nd, 2019

Lawsuit contends JetBlue pilot gave three crew members drug-laced beer, raped two

A lawsuit claims that two JetBlue pilots drugged three crew members during a Puerto Rico layover, with one pilot allegedly raping two crew members.

puerto rico - USA Today
7:06pm PDT - March 21st, 2019

JetBlue Faces Lawsuit Saying Pilots Drugged and Raped Flight Attendants

The lawsuit says that two pilots drugged and raped flight attendants last year and that the airline took no action when it learned of the assault.

puerto rico - The New York Times
6:52pm PDT - March 21st, 2019

The Cruel Irony of ‘Free’ College Promises

Forget admissions bribery. For poorer families, even “free public college” isn’t free if only tuition costs are covered.

puerto rico - The New York Times
3:00am PDT - March 18th, 2019

Facebook’s new VR avatars are more lifelike than anything you’ve seen before

Remember when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to show off his company’s clunky Spaces VR tech by taking a virtual tour of hurricane-hit Puerto Rico in 2017? This is nothing like that. The company has quietly been developing a revolutionary system to create…

puerto rico - The Next Web
6:47am PDT - March 14th, 2019

Lens: Updating Norman Rockwell’s ‘Four Freedoms’ for a Modern, Diverse America

Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur recreated Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” series, featuring scenes that reflect this country’s complexity and diversity over 75 years later.

puerto rico - The New York Times
6:22am PDT - March 12th, 2019

Latin America Claims to Love Its Mothers. Why Does It Abuse Them?

How the region became home to an epidemic of obstetric violence.

puerto rico - The New York Times
4:09pm PDT - March 11th, 2019

20 states report highest level of flu activity even as end of season approaches

With the end of flu season already in sight, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is still going strong.

puerto rico - USA Today
12:08pm PST - March 8th, 2019

Over a Year Later, the U.S. and Puerto Rico Fight Over Every Dollar of Hurricane Aid

The recovery from Maria is playing out in this remote hospital.

puerto rico - Bloomberg
3:00am PST - March 8th, 2019

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Glisen (@Glisenx)
3:09pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BarbraStreisand: This courageous and innovative lawyer is suing fossil fuel companies who lied about climate change for decades. Their…

Linda chalming (@linda_chalming)
3:08pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

For all the #Tekken7 heads! @FirstAttackPR this year is part of the #TWT2023 as a #Challenger event and will have a $1,000 Pot Bonus! Register today, and I will see you all in October in Beautiful Puerto Rico. https://t.co/mPnjKmCfsd

RR | MonoPR (@Monopr)
3:08pm PDT - July 20th, 2023
RT @BrunaAccess: The T-Mobile District (in Puerto Rico) is decorated after the #BlueBeetle trailer. https://t.co/YNJi2cPj9j

RT @BrunaAccess: The T-Mobile District (in Puerto Rico) is decorated after the #BlueBeetle trailer. https://t.co/YNJi2cPj9j

BrubsKord (@Y_S_S_E_T)
3:08pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

Why the flesh-rotting zombie drug 'tranq' has the DEA terrified https://t.co/XhiV2im1oh via @MailOnline

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3:07pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Tàyọ (@Tayooz)
3:07pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @casapuebloorg: ENERGY FEATURED: “We Each Have a Commitment to the Community”: Solar Resilience in a Puerto Rico Town https://t.co/qajcb…

Parisongo 21 (@eparis666)
3:07pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

BossBlingz (@BossBlingz1)
3:07pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BrunaAccess: A premiere of #BlueBeetle is happening now in Puerto Rico with the participation of director Angel Manuel Soto. Unfortun…

BrubsKord (@Y_S_S_E_T)
3:07pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

Join our growing team! Now hiring in Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico. #HiringPhenomenalTalent https://t.co/yeTNQgSea8 #AlliedUniversalCareers

TMJ-PTR Jobs (@tmj_ptr_jobs)
3:06pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

Puerto Rico wit all the smoke https://t.co/yPKyqSBVgR

Alden Mane (@ALDENMANEE)
11:53am PDT - July 20th, 2023
RT @homeofdcu: #BlueBeetle is premiering right now in Puerto Rico! https://t.co/bnANap0wdf

RT @homeofdcu: #BlueBeetle is premiering right now in Puerto Rico! https://t.co/bnANap0wdf

Ryan Hill #BlueBeetleBattalion (@RyanHill32107)
11:53am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

(@Hussain_abubak)
11:53am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Abu Coolest (@ElChubbinho)
11:52am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Raymond C Charles (@RaymondChukwud4)
11:52am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @iampatricialong: Paywall free article. Because this may be the lawsuit that saves Mother Earth. And because Missy Sims has what it take…

NewLevelofHell (@peacick3)
11:52am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

oriokotgeorge1@gmail.com (@oriokotgeorge1)
11:51am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

THE_POSITIVITY_GOD (@SmithDarshaun)
11:51am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BarbraStreisand: This courageous and innovative lawyer is suing fossil fuel companies who lied about climate change for decades. Their…

Lisa Dyson (@ljdsinginstr)
11:50am PDT - July 20th, 2023
RT @homeofdcu: #BlueBeetle is premiering right now in Puerto Rico! https://t.co/bnANap0wdf

RT @homeofdcu: #BlueBeetle is premiering right now in Puerto Rico! https://t.co/bnANap0wdf

(@christheprez)
11:49am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Danny (@JesuladeD)
11:49am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @OneTakeNews: The #BlueBeetle world premiere was held last night in Puerto Rico. Due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, only director @a

MiniMe (@MiniMeChannel)
11:49am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BarbraStreisand: This courageous and innovative lawyer is suing fossil fuel companies who lied about climate change for decades. Their…

☮️Learn something new today! (@diahannlassus)
11:48am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

J.P Onoro (@japhatjaphethh)
11:48am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @herbifulyloaded: Last time I was happy, I was in Puerto Rico.

MelSpice ✨ (@melllssss)
11:48am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Jesus Lopez (@j_lopez15)
11:47am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @tatigalifinakis: This reminds me. I need a new man. Gotta get rid of my backrolls for my Puerto Rico trip.

HellKat (@ThaKatalyst_)
11:47am PDT - July 20th, 2023

This reminds me. I need a new man. Gotta get rid of my backrolls for my Puerto Rico trip. https://t.co/9nAKaZHkDb

t a t i (@tatigalifinakis)
11:47am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BarbraStreisand: This courageous and innovative lawyer is suing fossil fuel companies who lied about climate change for decades. Their…

Randy Mathisen (@jrmmrj)
11:46am PDT - July 20th, 2023

Just spoke with a 'life coach' (was told they were a therapist) for like... 15 minutes and hardly got 4 words in. The person talked the whole time and was self projecting. Reason number 6 as to why I don't bother with so called "therapists" here in Puerto Rico.

Temporarily Breathing (@phl1kr)
11:46am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Zach Clifton (@HeadlineHOUSE)
11:46am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @OneTakeNews: The #BlueBeetle world premiere was held last night in Puerto Rico. Due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, only director @a

Lucy (@cyberfrenzy)
8:14am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @SEIA: First, the U.S. solar industry is now home to more than 263,000 workers and supports jobs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the…

Focus on Humanitarian Values (@MilitarySyndic1)
8:13am PDT - July 20th, 2023
December 8, 1984, Ghana's Azumah Nelson won his first world title, scoring a captivating 11th round TKO over the great Wilfredo Gomez of Puerto Rico.

#afronostalgiaASM #azumahnelson #zoomzoom https://t.co/xOGdOsnOE4

December 8, 1984, Ghana's Azumah Nelson won his first world title, scoring a captivating 11th round TKO over the great Wilfredo Gomez of Puerto Rico. #afronostalgiaASM #azumahnelson #zoomzoom https://t.co/xOGdOsnOE4

Africa Sports Magazine (@AfricaSportsMag)
8:12am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Kegean (@KegeanFowler)
8:12am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Lusty (@LustinJarson)
8:11am PDT - July 20th, 2023
RT @BlackMajikMan90: Looks like Blue Beetle is having a premiere in Puerto Rico. https://t.co/rhBRScDDKL

RT @BlackMajikMan90: Looks like Blue Beetle is having a premiere in Puerto Rico. https://t.co/rhBRScDDKL

Cleidi Kord (@Cleidips1)
8:11am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

(@Anonymous8o8)
8:10am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

Hitler&Kanye'sbiracialbaby (@Crazycritic2)
8:10am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @DailyLoud: BREAKING: Police are warning 6ix9ine not to go to Puerto Rico over safety concerns. There have already been several threats…

amay dhawan (@AmayDhawan)
8:09am PDT - July 20th, 2023