Friday, February 17, 2017

Don't worry Ivanka


FBI Director James Comey briefed senators on Russia during a closed-door meeting


The shameful Republican assault on Medicaid:


Jeff Sessions' team takes over Washington, and immigration policy experts are sensing a sea change

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How each senator has voted on President Trump’s cabinet nominees


Trump Polls. Sad


Chuck Todd: A 'toxic fog' is descending on U.S. politics


White House fumes over document-based AP immigration story


On #LSSC tonight: wise words from our President, or a hypocritical blast from the past?


Army ends further environmental study of Dakota Access pipeline's disputed crossing beneath Missouri River reservoir


Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on MSNBC: Steve Bannon is "a stone cold racist and a white supremacist sympathizer"


DeVos: Critics want to "make my life a living hell"


From Russia to China, how did the rest of the world react to President Trump's news conference?


Utah GOPer: Women Should Be Paid Less So Their Male Co-Workers’ Wives Can Stay Home


McConnell intends to replace Obamacare without Democrats


Big Furry Hat: Vaping Edition

If you get married in Cleveland, you can't call it a 'destination wedding.' You must call it a 'layover wedding.' Stephen Colbert


Impeach


Russian lawmaker: Pres. Trump, Defense Sec. Mattis and Sec. of State Tillerson are not on the same page on Russia


Trump Parade Float


US troops have deployed to Bulgaria to support Eastern European allies from potential aggression by Russia


Spies 'ready to go nuclear' against Donald Trump over Russia ties


Does New Labor Secretary Nominee Alex Acosta Have the Perfect Résumé to Sabotage a Federal Agency?

http://democracynow.org - President Trump has named longtime Republican lawyer Alex Acosta to be his new nominee to head the Labor Department after his first pick, fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder, withdrew Wednesday. We look at Acosta’s record with Alan Pyke


Barack Obama - We asked. You answered.


Once again, Sen Joe Manchin has shown his true colors, voting first to confirm Sessions, now Pruitt.

Follow the money...

Mitch McConnell - Blame The Democrats


Analysis: Here’s why Trump’s attacks on "fake news" succeed


Trump just dipped below 40% approval in Gallup; disapproval now higher than 55%.


Despite Trump pressure, Ford moving ahead with plans for two Mexican plant expansions that will add 3,800 jobs there


After Trump finished berating the press, his supporters were sent a survey urging they fight back against the media:


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says GOP to overhaul health care law, tax code without Democratic help.


Democratic super PAC launches ad campaign to promote town halls


Trump's ties to Russia go back 30 years


Wreath laying this morning at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin.


Sen. Mitch McConnell: "I'm not afraid of protesters. This is an open country. People have an opportunity to express themselves."


Traitorous Dems Who Voted For Pruitt


BREAKING: Senate votes 52-46 to confirm Scott Pruitt as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator


Well, that question is answered. What do we do now? He will draw the lines in the near future, and it will be up to us to stand.


Corrupt GOP Senators Confirm EPA Nominee Pruitt Before Emails Released


JUST IN: Scott Pruitt confirmed as EPA chief despite new firestorm over emails


Sen John McCain: "The Flynn issue obviously is something that shows that in many respects this administration is in disarray..."


In a dangerous world, you really don't want any experts mucking up policy deliberations, right?


The public must know whether Trump or his aides colluded with Russian operatives to interfere in the election.


Republican breaks with party, cosponsors bill to investigate Russia election hacking


Republican Health Proposal Would Redirect Money From Poor to Rich


You mean Trump is a decoy?


Counterterrorism expert believes intelligence agencies are "not sure" who they can trust in the White House.


The draft memo says participating troops would be authorized "to perform the functions of an immigration officer.

Revenge!

4 states that border Mexico are included in the Trump admin. proposal _ California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Smokescreens getting more and more dangerous. Investigate Russian collusion NOW!

OMG Memo obtained by AP shows Trump considering mobilizing the National Guard to round up unauthorized immigrants.


Who better to conduct Trump's review of the intelligence community than a totally unqualified billionaire donor?


Federal immigration raids net many without criminal records, sowing fear


NASA is posting climate change science info on social media that contradict views of Trump and his top officials:


Congress just got a lot closer to defunding Planned Parenthood


Which GOP Senator Said Trump Should Do Therapy Instead Of Press Conferences? Let’s Speculate Wildly!


Medicaid exposes rifts within the GOP over the program’s future after the ACA


Our Fathers Fought Fascists...


VIDEO: C-SPAN's new Historians Survey on Presidential Leadership


Michael Flynn’s Russia problem just became an FBI problem


My latest: Republican leaders in Congress bear the most responsibility for protecting the nation from Trump & Russia.


Shit Sandwiches A Dish Best Served Cold.


Trump was paid $20M by Russian Aras Agalarov Trump Russia dossier said he was close to Trump


oh my god somebody modeled the trump handshake


Joe: Trump is the first sore winner we’ve ever seen

Top Talkers: Donald Trump attacked the media for 'lies' and he misstated facts during his winding Thursday press conference. Peter Alexander joins Morning Joe to discuss. Duration: 10:39
 

Supreme Court to set guidelines for Trump treatment of non-citizens


It's not just The Donald, it's his party


The Trump administration is cracking down on communication among federal workers, as Republicans try to stop leaks


Under this POTUS, even government web pages for kids are undergoing subtle changes


The Environmental Consequences of A Wall On The U.S.-Mexico Border


A youthful heart does not tolerate injustice and cannot bow to a “throw-away culture” nor give in to the globalization of indifference.


Oklahoma judge orders #EPA nominee #ScottPruitt to turn over emails to watchdog group by Tues.


Call your Senators THIS MORNING and tell them they must vote NO today on Scott Pruitt to head the EPA. 202-225-3121.


Scott Pruitt And Botched Execution - Found Drug On Wikileaks!

Maddow: What it looks like when a president fails

Rachel Maddow reviews the series of failures Donald Trump has suffered since taking office, from withdrawn nominees to the resignation of NSA Mike Flynn, to the collapse of his only significant initiative, his executive order travel ban. Duration: 20:13
 

Hurricane Trump


Republicans are paralyzed about what to do about Obamacare


After Trump finished berating the press, his supporters were sent a survey urging they fight back against the media:


Donald Trump is tweeting about Russia and “FAKE NEWS” again. Here’s why:


Trump's Deportation Raids: What We Know and Don't Know


‘I Will Vote No’ — Susan Collins Says She’ll Oppose Scott Pruitt to Lead the EPA


This #ACA replacement "road map" is based on one from Rep. Paul Ryan last summer; it cuts Medicaid funds to states


I was asked to leave the meeting with ICE by Speaker Ryan staff. Never before in 20 plus years has this happened


America's schools aren't up to the task of fighting back Trump-fueled hate. Here's a fix.


"I inherited a mess," President Trump says, defending his performance


Can Congress pressure Trump to name a special counsel to investigate the White House?


Rep. Elijah Cummings: President Trump made up a story about me


Navy commander charged in long-running bribery scandal


Five of President Trump’s ethics-related promises have no clear evidence to prove action


On eve of confirmation vote, judge orders EPA nominee to release thousands of emails


Nearly 800 former EPA staffers sign letter opposing Pruitt


Names & numbers of GOPers opposing independent investigation into Trump/Russia


Why Are We Telling James Comey To Set His Dick On Fire Today?


GOP lawmakers react to "riveting television" of Trump's press conference: "We're just trying to manage this s***"


Trump's new labor secretary pick spoke out against anti-Muslim discrimination in 2011 testimony to Congress


Trump supporter Gov. Paul LePage: "We got to tell him that the TV show's over and he's gotta move on now"


Pence heads to Europe on reassurance tour


The people should nor be afraid of their government...


The FBI is not expected to pursue any charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, officials say


A Jewish Reporter Got to Ask Trump a Question. It Didn’t Go Well.


Jared Kushner delivers critique of CNN to Time Warner executive


Trump's First Solo Press Conference as President: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's press conference full of false claims, grievances and attacks on the media.

Trump promised to catch the “low-life leakers” who gave the media information on his administration's ties to Russia


Effortless control


Donald Trump Wows At First Solo Stress Conference

A nuclear holocaust, an attack on Mosul and anti-semitism... and those were just the President's opening remarks.

Mother Jones reviewed a classified memo about President Trump's daily intel brief. It's very revealing


Donald Trump sent a clear message to traditional public schools when he picked Betsy DeVos for education secretary


"The leaks are real, the news is fake": The most memorable lines from President Trump's news conference


Trump's pick as ambassador to Israel heckled during confirmation hearing


Analysis: Fact-checking President Trump’s news conference


Time magazine cover shows storm brewing for Donald Trump