Greitens charged with second felony after AG investigation into veterans charity https://t.co/BusERUczUX— The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) April 20, 2018
Friday, April 20, 2018
Greitens charged with second felony after AG investigation into veterans charity
NEW: Sessions told White House that Rosenstein’s firing could prompt his departure, too.
NEW: Sessions told White House that Rosenstein’s firing could prompt his departure, too. Scoop from @SariHorwitz, @PostRoz, @jdawsey1, and @mattzap https://t.co/EXnb4jJI7m— Shane Harris (@shaneharris) April 20, 2018
Just heard the Campaign was sued by the Obstructionist Democrats. This can be good news in that we will now counter for the DNC Server that they refused to give to the FBI, the Wendy Wasserman Schultz Servers and Documents held by the Pakistani mystery man and Clinton Emails
I hope one day, if I’m lucky enough, I’ll have a client suing a defendant in a matter worth tens of millions who is as stupid as you, Traitor. https://t.co/odV7GYwVkm— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) April 20, 2018
LIVE: Students chant “Do your job, Congress,” while protesting for gun reform at the US Capitol
LIVE: Students chant “Do your job, Congress,” while protesting for gun reform at the US Capitol#NationalSchoolWalkout pic.twitter.com/XujPpqnsCw— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 20, 2018
#BREAKING: Trump secretary of State nominee doesn’t have the votes to clear Senate committee
#BREAKING: Trump secretary of State nominee doesn’t have the votes to clear Senate committee https://t.co/OLYox4xDxw pic.twitter.com/6U4rF9gSgP— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
The Koch Brothers’ funded group @ConcernedVets have been trying for years to hand over health care for our nation’s #veterans to private for-profit companies. It should come as no surprise that they're attacking @Tim_Walz, a long-time champion of veterans
The Koch Brothers’ funded group @ConcernedVets have been trying for years to hand over health care for our nation’s #veterans to private for-profit companies. It should come as no surprise that they're attacking @Tim_Walz, a long-time champion of veterans. pic.twitter.com/6JAYhWHjnh— VoteVets (@votevets) April 18, 2018
#BREAKING: McCabe to sue Trump admin for defamation and wrongful termination
#BREAKING: McCabe to sue Trump admin for defamation and wrongful termination https://t.co/ImGkjpxu3T pic.twitter.com/gk02flD2Ll— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
FUN FACT: Donald Trump was sued twice today before lunch time.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) April 20, 2018
Judge Otero said Cohen may need to file a statement w the court asserting his right against self-incrimination under the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to support his request to put the civil case on hold.
Judge Otero said Cohen may need to file a statement w the court asserting his right against self-incrimination under the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to support his request to put the civil case on hold.— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) April 20, 2018
(You are good @MichaelAvenatti 👍🏻)
https://t.co/5XfwGQjGCF
Unlike his predecessors, Trump hasn’t invited any Democratic members of Congress to the first State Dinner, Politico reports.
Unlike his predecessors, Trump hasn’t invited any Democratic members of Congress to the first State Dinner, Politico reports.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 20, 2018
Trump has also opted not to invite any members of the media, another departure. https://t.co/EgUBARVyeC
JUST IN: Do not eat ANY kind of romaine lettuce right now. CDC Via WaPo
JUST IN: Do not eat ANY kind of romaine lettuce right now. That means chopped, hearts, or whole heads. Latest expanded warning from @CDC.gov. My story. https://t.co/lnLnF2MwLB— LenaSun (@bylenasun) April 20, 2018
I love it when CNN taunts Trump with things like this!
I love it when CNN taunts Trump with things like this! pic.twitter.com/rt0y38U8ks— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) April 20, 2018
Donald Trump is very, very angry about the Comey memos
Donald Trump is very, very angry about the Comey memos https://t.co/eMPgZV29zN pic.twitter.com/7Yxs4wqTHi— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) April 20, 2018
Federal court strikes down Indiana abortion law signed by Pence as unconstitutional
Federal court strikes down Indiana abortion law signed by Pence as unconstitutional https://t.co/63qGTKlUIS pic.twitter.com/cLKxLpeNW3— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
Laura Ingraham is being sued by her former personal assistant over pregnancy discrimination
Laura Ingraham is being sued by her former personal assistant over pregnancy discrimination #FireIngraham https://t.co/MYNnE4m1yU— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 20, 2018
Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya who discussed sanctions with Donald Trump Jr. at a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 met U.S. Senate investigators in Berlin for a 3 hour interview
Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya who discussed sanctions with Donald Trump Jr. at a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 met U.S. Senate investigators in Berlin for a 3 hour interviewhttps://t.co/PF6retGE7C— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) April 20, 2018
Donald Trump was inaugurated last year, top Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy offered Russian gas giant Novatek a $26 million lobbying plan aimed at removing the company from a U.S. sanctions list
Donald Trump was inaugurated last year, top Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy offered Russian gas giant Novatek a $26 million lobbying plan aimed at removing the company from a U.S. sanctions list— AgentHades (@AgentHades) April 20, 2018
Woah! #LockHimuphttps://t.co/JwJpcxIBZ2
More docs from DNC lawsuit
Serious, serious buisness.
So this just happened... pic.twitter.com/obikcmKfmE— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) April 20, 2018
L. Secret communications between Trump Associates and Russian Agents and Wikileaks 😳 IV. The Coverup‼️TRUMP Campaign was the RACKETEERING ENTERPRISE 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 pic.twitter.com/BOpd1fcnXB— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) April 20, 2018
D and J look pretty much like aiding and abetting Russia’s Cyber war against the United States... TREASON💥 pic.twitter.com/T4FFNpijyg— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) April 20
Update: CIA has now confirmed publicly that Pompeo did NOT serve in the Gulf War. Any examples of Pompeo saying or even suggesting otherwise over the years would be of extreme interest to Members of Congress set to vote on his nomination next week.
CIA has now confirmed publicly that Pompeo did NOT serve in the Gulf War. Any examples of Pompeo saying or even suggesting otherwise over the years would be of extreme interest to Members of Congress set to vote on his nomination next week. (@LexisNexis) https://t.co/D8awnMmnLZ— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
It seems apparent from reliable sources that Mike Pompeo did NOT serve in the first Gulf War, but nearly half of his public bios--including his Wikipedia page--and contemporary write-ups claim he did. Is this something he's been content to leave uncorrected?
It seems apparent from reliable sources that Mike Pompeo did NOT serve in the first Gulf War, but nearly half of his public bios--including his Wikipedia page--and contemporary write-ups claim he did. Is this something he's been content to leave uncorrected?— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
A quick sample:
His Wikipedia page claims he served with the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry in the 4th Infantry Division in the Gulf War. But other sources suggest only the 1st and 4th Squadrons served in that conflict. pic.twitter.com/HSoI1Fy8Fy— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
Nevertheless, many contemporary account take it as a given that he fought in the Gulf War. Take this @WSJ piece for example: https://t.co/fGf4bY44Ey pic.twitter.com/BY9UvlVddl— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
There are many more where that came from. This could all stem from sloppiness between having served "during" the Gulf War vs. "in" the Gulf War, but--if this is to be our Secretary of State--we need a clear understanding of his background and record.— Ned Price (@nedprice) April 20, 2018
DNC VS TRUMP RUSSIA
☄️DNC VS TRUMP RUSSIA☄️ #HolyShitSonOfAGun pic.twitter.com/Vb5qKEO8w6— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) April 20, 2018
DeVos Education Dept. Begins Dismissing Civil Rights Cases in Name of Efficiency
DeVos Education Dept. Begins Dismissing Civil Rights Cases in Name of Efficiency https://t.co/MPFG39JZWZ— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) April 20, 2018
After getting sued for libel, InfoWars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones admitted that the Sandy Hook shooting was NOT a fake.
After getting sued for libel, InfoWars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones admitted that the Sandy Hook shooting was NOT a fake. What a total asswipe!https://t.co/xC7Yfh7t53— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) April 20, 2018
Arizona high school students spell out "SOS" during gun violence walkout
Arizona high school students spell out "SOS" during gun violence walkout https://t.co/VI5cpasgzj pic.twitter.com/iu6dBF2vEx— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
Michael Cohen’s lawyer tells court that Cohen may be indicted within the next 90 days.
Michael Cohen’s lawyer tells court that Cohen may be indicted within the next 90 days. pic.twitter.com/8KPQMQePqM— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 20, 2018
We'll see how the judge likes that.Michael Cohen lawyer Brent Blakely asking for delay in Stormy lawsuit against Cohen because, he said, Cohen could be indicted within 90 days. "That's what @MichaelAvenatti is saying," Blakely told court. The search warrant of Cohen property, Blakely said, references $130K payment— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 20, 2018
Former Pres. George H. W. Bush pays his respects to Barbara Bush, his wife of 73 years. She will be laid to rest at a memorial service tomorrow.
Former Pres. George H. W. Bush pays his respects to Barbara Bush, his wife of 73 years. She will be laid to rest at a memorial service tomorrow. https://t.co/HqwH1J4QWf pic.twitter.com/z7w00ivX0n— ABC News (@ABC) April 20, 2018
Comey says he feels sorry for Trump: “I think he has an emptiness inside of him and a hunger for affirmation that I’ve never seen in an adult.”
Comey says he feels sorry for Trump: “I think he has an emptiness inside of him and a hunger for affirmation that I’ve never seen in an adult.” pic.twitter.com/aznrvNyqW1— Marcus Baram (@mbaram) April 20, 2018
NEW: WaPo: DNC filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit Friday against the Russian government, the Trump campaign and the WikiLeaks organization alleging a far-reaching conspiracy to disrupt the 2016 campaign and tilt the election to Donald Trump.
NEW: WaPo: DNC filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit Friday against the Russian government, the Trump campaign and the WikiLeaks organization alleging a far-reaching conspiracy to disrupt the 2016 campaign and tilt the election to Donald Trump. https://t.co/28UlZaATDQ— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) April 20, 2018
The latest attacks on the FBI and Department of Justice serve no American interests – no party’s, no president’s, only Putin’s. — John McCain
Preach, Senator. PS ask your daughter about the Kremlin rag her husband runs, they're part of this #deza campaign. https://t.co/LoRdbkWR0T— John Schindler (@20committee) April 20, 2018
The latest attacks on the FBI and Department of Justice serve no American interests – no party’s, no president’s, only Putin’s. https://t.co/6dsbcBIla6— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) February 2, 2018
Judge to hear arguments about delaying the Stormy Daniels case.
Judge to hear arguments about delaying the Stormy Daniels case. https://t.co/7AjvuMpiGn pic.twitter.com/KblKL4JwKH— necn (@NECN) April 20, 2018
Donald Trump's trade policies are puncturing America's economic optimism
Donald Trump's trade policies are puncturing America's economic optimism https://t.co/OEMThc1MoQ pic.twitter.com/vRrdC1HBKf— Bloomberg (@business) April 20, 2018
"3 weeks ago I said (Cohen) would flip I was the first one to call it.. Now people close to the president are telling him the same ... I'm going to make a prediction now: I do not think the President will serve out his term"
"3 weeks ago I said (Cohen) would flip I was the first one to call it.. Now people close to the president are telling him the same ... I'm going to make a prediction now: I do not think the President will serve out his term" - @MichaelAvenatti tells @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/Mw3Pdlhudt— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) April 19, 2018
Michael Flynn tests 'comeback tour
Michael Flynn tests 'comeback tour'https://t.co/KBR7kHBy6k pic.twitter.com/JxBUZsKd20— POLITICO (@politico) April 20, 2018
15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions with Trump that Comey found so unnerving that he chose to document them in writing.
15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions with Trump that Comey found so unnerving that he chose to document them in writing. https://t.co/3tYwpgVTwf— necn (@NECN) April 20, 2018
OUTRAGE: Trump's NASA nominee, Jim Bridenstine was approved 50-49. He plans on cutting all climate science missions on behalf of the fossil fuel lobb
OUTRAGE: Trump's NASA nominee, Jim Bridenstine was approved 50-49. He plans on cutting all climate science missions on behalf of the fossil fuel lobby #ClimateAction— Omar Vaid (@omarvaid) April 19, 2018
NEW: Michael Avenatti is now alleging that he has evidence of bank fraud involving Michael Cohen, which he has almost certainly shared with the F.B.I.
NEW: Michael Avenatti is now alleging that he has evidence of bank fraud involving Michael Cohen, which he has almost certainly shared with the F.B.I. https://t.co/LuDyy64Kvq— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 19, 2018
This story about Trump cutting off health coverage for his sick nephew out of revenge will make you hang your head in shame
This story about Trump cutting off health coverage for his sick nephew out of revenge will make you hang your head in shame https://t.co/9HW1tL951a pic.twitter.com/WuooMPITvK— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) April 20, 2018
Analysis: The threat of white radical extremism in the age of Trump
Analysis: The threat of white radical extremism in the age of Trump https://t.co/jtGlCrEWKE— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 20, 2018
Page 12: Comey says that Trump told him "we need to go after the reporters, and referred to the fact that 10 or 15 years ago we put them in jail to find out what they know, and it worked."
Page 12: Comey says that Trump told him "we need to go after the reporters, and referred to the fact that 10 or 15 years ago we put them in jail to find out what they know, and it worked." https://t.co/qX7TS1hXkz— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 20, 2018
The White House says John Bolton met with the Russian ambassador today and discussed election interference, poisoning of the former spy and Syria and Ukraine.
The White House says John Bolton met with the Russian ambassador today and discussed election interference, poisoning of the former spy and Syria and Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/6gLO0IV19u— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) April 19, 2018
Russia says Trump invited Putin to U.S. during phone call
Russia says Trump invited Putin to U.S. during phone call https://t.co/K0QMZiBQxK pic.twitter.com/H3Yea7LsRF— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 20, 2018
Photos/Doc: Here's Rudy Giuliani with the owners of Russia's Alfa Bank. Alex Van Der Zwaan's (who already pled guilty in Mueller's probe) father-in-law, Russian billionaire German Khan, is a co-owner. This is also the same bank with the alleged server in Trump Tower.
Photos/Doc: Here's Rudy Giuliani with the owners of Russia's Alfa Bank. Alex Van Der Zwaan's (who already pled guilty in Mueller's probe) father-in-law, Russian billionaire German Khan, is a co-owner. This is also the same bank with the alleged server in Trump Tower. #TrumpLeaks pic.twitter.com/IYunvOiih9— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 19, 2018
Photo: Rudy Giuliani with Russian Emin Agalarov. He's the son of Russian oligarch Aras Agalarov who's friends with Putin, did Miss Universe with Trump, hosted the launch of Trump Vodka in Moscow and helped setup the Don Jr Russian lawyer meeting in Trump Tower.
Photo: Rudy Giuliani with Russian Emin Agalarov. He's the son of Russian oligarch Aras Agalarov who's friends with Putin, did Miss Universe with Trump, hosted the launch of Trump Vodka in Moscow and helped setup the Don Jr Russian lawyer meeting in Trump Tower. #TrumpLeaks #AMJoy pic.twitter.com/J2DK4tjhld— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 20, 2018
A payday lending industry conference will be held at a #Trump property in Miami
A payday lending industry conference will be held at a #Trump property in Miami https://t.co/0AingpsZh6— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) April 20, 2018
First Lady Barbara Bush on Trump
If there was any confusion on why Trump has decided not attend the funeral of beloved First Lady Barbara Bush...— UnsilentMajority 🌹 (@The_UnSilent_) April 20, 2018
You’re a bitter, thin-skinned child and a despicable human being, @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/Gd8b30Oq3t
A former aide to Theresa May said a heavily criticized 2013 operation - vans driving around racially diverse parts of London with the message "go home or face arrest" - had gone ahead without her knowledge or approval. Leaked emails undermine that story
A former aide to Theresa May said a heavily criticized 2013 operation - vans driving around racially diverse parts of London with the message "go home or face arrest" - had gone ahead without her knowledge or approval. Leaked emails undermine that story https://t.co/vBh01pf4Fa pic.twitter.com/NoQMeLok7b— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) April 20, 2018
here are those James Comey memos uploaded by the AP
Ah, here are those James Comey memos uploaded by the AP: https://t.co/kHorDKEW3Q— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) April 20, 2018
Federal judge rules that Trump cuts to Obama-era pregnancy prevention program were illegal
#BREAKING: Federal judge rules that Trump cuts to Obama-era pregnancy prevention program were illegal https://t.co/T37sMVsNfp pic.twitter.com/ZkgyMqA2Ul— The Hill (@thehill) April 19, 2018
If House Republicans thought they were helping President Donald Trump by forcing the release of James Comey's memos, they might want to think again
If House Republicans thought they were helping President Donald Trump by forcing the release of James Comey's memos, they might want to think again | Analysis by @StCollinson https://t.co/dTpwhkJzZu pic.twitter.com/RWg94BRYZX— CNN (@CNN) April 20, 2018
The Trump Tax Cuts Are Still Unpopular. That’s a Crisis for Conservatives.
The Koch Bros funded the ads for Tax Scam. https://t.co/wgFoTO0CBO— Amy (@flwrpwr1969) April 18, 2018
Priebus-Comey talk on whether Flynn was under surveillance came about a week before Priebus asked the FBI to knock down stories about communications bw Trump associates and Russians. FBI declined to do so
Priebus-Comey talk on whether Flynn was under surveillance came about a week before Priebus asked the FBI to knock down stories about communications bw Trump associates and Russians. FBI declined to do so. https://t.co/g3Uf9dB05j— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 20, 2018
Rosenstein told Trump last week that he isn’t a target of any part of Mueller’s investigation or the probe into his longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, sources say
Rosenstein told Trump last week that he isn’t a target of any part of Mueller’s investigation or the probe into his longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, sources say https://t.co/EyJXWT2GiP pic.twitter.com/DoVCFj0bKv— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) April 20, 2018
Comey Memos: Fast Facts
NBC News Justice Correspondent Pete Williams gives Lawrence the rundown of what’s new and what matters in James Comey’s memos about his interactions with President Trump.
Macron heads to Washington with the Iran nuclear deal hanging in the balance
Macron heads to Washington with the Iran nuclear deal hanging in the balance https://t.co/sCR3uVTDM1 pic.twitter.com/2l9Us2ndWk— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) April 20, 2018
Comey Memos: Trump, Putin & Prostitutes
Benjamin Wittes, Matt Miller and David Frum discuss James Comey's memos about his conversations with Donald Trump—including Comey’s memo that detailed what Trump said Putin told him about Russian prostitutes.
"He's not suited to stand up to the rigors of jail life... Michael doesn't see himself walking down Broadway while people are clamoring, 'you're going to be my wife.'"
One of the most peculiar things about the Trump orbit is that almost no one in it can resist being on tv, even when it means saying things that make either Trump or themselves look terrible. https://t.co/8mfjpjfVRM— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) April 20, 2018
Jay Goldberg, longtime legal adviser to Trump, says he spoke with the president after Cohen raid & told him he's "concerned about a person [Cohen] facing a lengthy prison term who's likely to say things which he thinks would best position himself for leniency." pic.twitter.com/541YgZQGKC— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 19, 2018
Goldberg says he's thinks Cohen will talk to prosecutors because he's worried about getting raped in prison.— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 19, 2018
"He's not suited to stand up to the rigors of jail life... Michael doesn't see himself walking down Broadway while people are clamoring, 'you're going to be my wife.'" pic.twitter.com/5IciTrNzp5
Here are the 8 most shocking revelations from the release of the #ComeyMemos
Here are the 8 most shocking revelations from the release of the #ComeyMemos https://t.co/0HYpgengus— Raw Story (@RawStory) April 20, 2018
I already thanked House Republicans, but I'm going to do it again. There is so much in the #Comeymemos that @realDonaldTrump would not want released, but you did it anyway! I don't know why you did it, but much thanks. https://t.co/bMCohiXIcF— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) April 20, 2018
Rachel on memos: Comey's consistency is "powerful" evidence
Rachel Maddow sat down to interview James Comey live, Comey’s memos about his interactions with Donald Trump were released by the DOJ to House Republicans—and obtained by NBC News. Lawrence talks to Rachel about Comey’s extraordinary real-time reaction and her interview.
The Patriot Deception – The Disinformation Asset
ICYMI
— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) April 6, 2017
JUST IN: Comey memo: Trump threatened to personally sue Christopher Steele over dossier
Trump is the king of pretending to sue. https://t.co/wvOHNprTP9— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) April 20, 2018
JUST IN: Comey memo: Trump threatened to personally sue Christopher Steele over dossier https://t.co/VywaOK5hao pic.twitter.com/3uQNG9jXyj— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
Trump complaining that Gorsuch is becoming too liberal: report
Trump complaining that Gorsuch is becoming too liberal: report https://t.co/KnC2MG4BIJ pic.twitter.com/oqkdwtKJZU— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
Adam Schiff’s plan to counter Trump’s coy little pardon dance
Adam Schiff’s plan to counter Trump’s coy little pardon dance: https://t.co/XI7zNMz77k pic.twitter.com/8oEyVgN3PF— Slate (@Slate) April 19, 2018
Trump claims he didn’t fire Comey over Russia investigation
Trump claims he didn’t fire Comey over Russia investigation https://t.co/A1hL4IHCPy pic.twitter.com/VSG9816NGq— POLITICO (@politico) April 20, 2018
Opinion: The Iran mess could get even worse
Opinion: The Iran mess could get even worse https://t.co/jP6TcEOrcI— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 20, 2018
Elijah Cummings: "Director Comey’s contemporaneous memos provide strong corroborating evidence of everything he said about President Trump."
Elijah Cummings: "Director Comey’s contemporaneous memos provide strong corroborating evidence of everything he said about President Trump." pic.twitter.com/sjzJuQAmVq— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 20, 2018
6 Takeaways From the Comey Memos
6 Takeaways From the Comey Memos https://t.co/xeZxyi8KsZ— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 20, 2018
Jared Kushner's family real-estate company has reportedly been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury
Jared Kushner's family real-estate company has reportedly been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury https://t.co/F07inkdi2Y— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 19, 2018
Here is a short video featuring the president of the United States and his new lawyer.
Here is a short video featuring the president of the United States and his new lawyer. pic.twitter.com/D2VOz4HxCy— Old Rant Dump (@TrumpinTheShark) April 19, 2018
Obama's essay on the Parkland teens.
Obama's essay on the Parkland teens... Man, I miss him.— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) April 19, 2018
"Our history is defined by the youthful push to make America more just, more compassionate, more equal under the law. [..] If they make their elders uncomfortable, that’s how it should be."https://t.co/FQ28cliYD2
Grassley will allow vote on Mueller protection bill: McConnell doesn't control my committee
Grassley will allow vote on Mueller protection bill: McConnell doesn't control my committee https://t.co/VrxQ2GAHqF pic.twitter.com/2nB3PmXcdG— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
James Comey Memos just out and show clearly that there was NO COLLUSION and NO OBSTRUCTION. Also, he leaked classified information. WOW! Will the Witch Hunt continue?
James Comey Memos just out and show clearly that there was NO COLLUSION and NO OBSTRUCTION. Also, he leaked classified information. WOW! Will the Witch Hunt continue?— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 20, 2018
Trump won't attend Barbara Bush's funeral
Trump won't attend Barbara Bush's funeral https://t.co/GCK73cwrsE pic.twitter.com/gWB4lksrKH— The Hill (@thehill) April 20, 2018
News that Russia hosted Assad's children at a summer camp in Crimea gives rare glimpse into the lives of the Syrian president’s family and his close relationship to Moscow
News that Russia hosted Assad's children at a summer camp in Crimea gives rare glimpse into the lives of the Syrian president’s family and his close relationship to Moscow https://t.co/LdvLsrPc3Z pic.twitter.com/jezEvr0QlY— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 20, 2018
Comey: I don't believe that Loretta Lynch did anything improper
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about worries he cited in his book, "A Higher Loyalty," about former Attorney General Loretta Lynch with regard to the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation
Comey: Mueller investigation would be 'very hard to kill'
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about how Rudy Giuliani's "imperial style" of leadership compares to Donald Trump's, and whether it would be possible for anyone to bring the Mueller investigation to a premature end.
Comey: Giuliani boasts prompted investigation into FBI leaks
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about Rudy Giuliani's boasts of apparent foreknowledge of Comey's announcement about the investigation into Hillary Clinton's e-mails led Comey to start an investigation into leaks from the FBI's New York office and elsewhere.
Comey: Trump said he talked about beauty of hookers with Putin
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's concerns about the Steele dossier's mention of prostitutes, and confirms that Donald Trump told him that Vladimir Putin boasted about the beauty of Russian hookers in a phone conversation.
Comey: McCabe had authority to speak to press, didn't consult me
Former FBI Director James Comey explains to Rachel Maddow that Andrew McCabe, as his deputy director at the FBI has the authority to speak to the press, but did not consult him as he might have expected given the situation.
Comey: Trump attacks on Andrew McCabe and wife 'shameful'
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about what has happened to the FBI officials he briefed on his meetings with Donald Trump, including Andrew McCabe who has been the subject of attacks Comey calls "shameful."
Comey recalls Trump threatening lawsuit over Steele dossier
Former FBI Director James Comey's memory is jogged when Rachel Maddow shows him a note by Dana Boente obtained exclusively by TRMS in which Boente records Comey telling him about Trump threatening a lawsuit related to the Christopher Steele dossier.
Priebus raised question of whether Flynn was under surveillance
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's then-chief of staff Reince Priebus asking whether Mike Flynn was under FISA surveillance.
Papadopoulos discussed getting Clinton e-mails from Russian govt.
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about the revelation in his book that Donald Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos mentioned that the damaging Clinton e-mails he was getting were coming from the Russian government.
Mike Flynn an awkward presence before dismissal from White House
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about the treatment of Mike Flynn in the Donald Trump White House after he'd already been questioned by the FBI and warned about by the Justice Department and yet was still employed as Trump's national security adviser.
Comey: Criticism of Carter Page FISA warrant 'a political deal'
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about the FBI's actions when it came to members of the Donald Trump campaign who had been under investigation.
Comey memos immediately leaked after FBI delivers to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey talks with Rachel Maddow about the notes he took after meeting with Donald Trump, which have now leaked to the public after they were delivered by the FBI to Congress.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
BREAKING w/ @jdawsey1: Giuliani tells WashPost that he is joining Trump’s legal team to ‘negotiate an end’ to Mueller probe
BREAKING w/ @jdawsey1: Giuliani tells WashPost that he is joining Trump’s legal team to ‘negotiate an end’ to Mueller probe https://t.co/A7t0dZOdw3— Robert Costa (@costareports) April 19, 2018
Call Senators Cornyn, Grassley, & Hatch to demand they sponsor the Special Counsel Independence & Integrity Act, S.2644.
Call Senators Cornyn, Grassley, & Hatch to demand they sponsor the Special Counsel Independence & Integrity Act, S.2644.@JohnCornyn: (202) 224-2934@ChuckGrassley: (202) 224-3744@OrrinHatch: (202) 224-5251 pic.twitter.com/vTwXgm2dsW— Stand Up Republic (@StandUpRepublic) April 19, 2018
Manafort Suspected of Serving as ‘Back Channel’ to Russia, DOJ Says
Team🇺🇸Mueller tells a judge that their interest in Paul Manafort stemmed in part from his suspected role as a “back channel” btwn the campaign & #Russians intent on messing w/the election.🤬#Traitor#TrumpRussiahttps://t.co/dwzdEQToSk— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) April 19, 2018
Here's my write-up of Special Counsel Mueller for TIME — Preet Bharara
Here's my write-up of Special Counsel Mueller for TIME. #TIME100 https://t.co/GCt3K6KX5u— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) April 19, 2018
BREAKING: Appeals court rules against Trump policy punishing sanctuary cities
BREAKING: Appeals court rules against Trump policy punishing sanctuary cities https://t.co/o5oZOw6GHV pic.twitter.com/3sf1ni81ne— POLITICO (@politico) April 19, 2018
Federal judge blasts Hannity for trying to tie Mueller to FBI Whitey Bulger scandal
Federal judge blasts Hannity for trying to tie Mueller to FBI Whitey Bulger scandal https://t.co/qL3uHXar6u pic.twitter.com/sZITlft9ct— The Hill (@thehill) April 19, 2018
Fox News’ Kremlin Ties Go Much Deeper Than Just Sean Hannity
Fox News is unambiguously on the side of the Kremlin in this information struggle against the entire Western world. https://t.co/1BH63skIFE— John Schindler (@20committee) April 19, 2018
NEW: Rudy Giuliani has been in talks to join Trump's personal legal team, according to a person familiar with the matter
NEW: Rudy Giuliani has been in talks to join Trump's personal legal team, according to a person familiar with the matter https://t.co/MupR4DTVCw— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) April 19, 2018
Palantir, Peter Thiel's data-mining company, knows everything about you
Palantir, Peter Thiel's data-mining company, knows everything about you https://t.co/TYKs9iPOvd pic.twitter.com/CuPUuWnBwQ— Bloomberg (@business) April 19, 2018
Report: DHS Accidentally Releases ‘Remote Mind Control’ Records
🔥💀🔥Brainwashing 🔥💀🔥Department of Homeland Security zip file on “Psycho-Electronic Weapon Effects” REMOTE MIND CONTROL - accidentally released in a FOIA request. 🎩 tip @McSercy https://t.co/HXcTkAciW1— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) April 19, 2018
Baller @AlecMacGillis investigation into the Falwell family & Liberty University—they’ve raked in billions hawking a sketchy online educational platform, subsidized by our tax dollars
Baller @AlecMacGillis investigation into the Falwell family & Liberty University—they’ve raked in billions hawking a sketchy online educational platform, subsidized by our tax dollars https://t.co/ZWfnME840i— Avi Asher-Schapiro (@AASchapiro) April 19, 2018
Our partners @Reveal verified more than 150 cases of harassment and threats where Donald Trump's name was invoked. These are just a few of those cases.
Our partners @Reveal verified more than 150 cases of harassment and threats where Donald Trump's name was invoked. These are just a few of those cases.— ProPublica (@ProPublica) April 19, 2018
Have you experienced a similar hate incident? Tell us about it here: https://t.co/q2RlbfDA82 pic.twitter.com/WhVieBS7Zf
I stand w/ 170 of my congressional colleagues in introducing a resolution to say: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has to go. He has waged war on regulations that keep our air and water clean and violated the trust of the American people by wasting their hard-earned tax dollars
I stand w/ 170 of my congressional colleagues in introducing a resolution to say: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has to go. He has waged war on regulations that keep our air and water clean and violated the trust of the American people by wasting their hard-earned tax dollars pic.twitter.com/HUzc72S1Y8— Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) April 19, 2018
The Republican plan to tighten food stamp work requirements is advancing — without a single Democrat’s vote
The Republican plan to tighten food stamp work requirements is advancing — without a single Democrat’s vote https://t.co/KTvl2uipkk— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 19, 2018
Remember Stephanie Wolkoff? She was the party planner and Melania friend who somehow got $26 million for the inauguration. Well, turns out Cohen and Wolkoff also worked together years ago.
A little nugget from our Cohen piece.— Eric Umansky (@ericuman) April 18, 2018
Remember Stephanie Wolkoff? She was the party planner and Melania friend who somehow got $26 million for the inauguration.
Well, turns out Cohen and Wolkoff also worked together years ago. https://t.co/6hLB6bW2kT pic.twitter.com/dDSKBierar
A special election is coming up on April 24th in AZ and @TheDemCoalition isn't going to stand on the sidelines. Help us push for #HiralTipirneni just like we did for Doug Jones in Alabama & Conor Lamb in PA. The latest polls have this race as a dead heat!
A special election is coming up on April 24th in AZ and @TheDemCoalition isn't going to stand on the sidelines. Help us push for #HiralTipirneni just like we did for Doug Jones in Alabama & Conor Lamb in PA.— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) April 19, 2018
The latest polls have this race as a dead heat! https://t.co/sj1ZKFQ2yb
That’s 48 MILLION people they could then psyop using personalized targets to manipulate you, terrorize you, get information from you. Almost twice the population of Canada.
This seems bad https://t.co/PdHerRmGZE— Fiddler (@cFidd) April 19, 2018
That’s 48 MILLION people they could then psyop using personalized targets to manipulate you, terrorize you, get information from you. Almost twice the population of Canada. https://t.co/GSpFa2bCkY— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) April 19, 2018
I worry that Trump’s allies in Congress will trump up a contempt citation against Rosenstein (recall Holder!), or even a bill of impeachment against him, to give Trump an excuse to fire him:
Professor Tribe’s take is widely shared by Democrats in Congress — and mostly privately by some Republicans who fear a crisis https://t.co/xEvh82n3Ge— Robert Costa (@costareports) April 19, 2018
I worry that Trump’s allies in Congress will trump up a contempt citation against Rosenstein (recall Holder!), or even a bill of impeachment against him, to give Trump an excuse to fire him:https://t.co/zHjn1SvNzl— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) April 19, 2018
BREAKING: Embattled Trump attorney Michael Cohen drops libel suits against BuzzFeed & Fusion GPS
Hahahaha https://t.co/lkPvupwgyD— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) April 19, 2018
BREAKING: Embattled Trump attorney Michael Cohen drops libel suits against BuzzFeed & Fusion GPS https://t.co/7WUOIsCLa8— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) April 19, 2018
The purging of the State Department, and why it’s so important to America’s future: read my latest in @newyorker, in which Rex Tillerson unloads on the White House and the White House on Tillerson—drawn from my new book #WARONPEACE:
The purging of the State Department, and why it’s so important to America’s future: read my latest in @newyorker, in which Rex Tillerson unloads on the White House and the White House on Tillerson—drawn from my new book #WARONPEACE: https://t.co/YqQmP6NVwr— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) April 19, 2018
Roger Stone Disses Barbara Bush as a ‘Nasty Drunk’ on News of Her Death
Roger Stone Disses Barbara Bush as a ‘Nasty Drunk’ on News of Her Death @SteveSchmidtSES @NicolleDWallace @krassenstein https://t.co/R0198MN8Og— Just Ann American (@masg66) April 19, 2018
Florida newspaper forced to lay off dozens after Trump tariffs cause cost of newsprint to skyrocket
Florida newspaper forced to lay off dozens after Trump tariffs cause cost of newsprint to skyrocket: https://t.co/txVwBDb0En pic.twitter.com/jfTdHkUcAZ— The Hill (@thehill) April 19, 2018
See below. As I have been stating for weeks. This is what happens when you pick the Pink Panther as your “fixer” and trust him with all of your secrets (no disrespect to the Pink Panther).
See below. As I have been stating for weeks. This is what happens when you pick the Pink Panther as your “fixer” and trust him with all of your secrets (no disrespect to the Pink Panther). #bastahttps://t.co/omu9i5MiFA via @WSJ— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) April 19, 2018
Black students taunted as ‘slaves’ at Michigan school surrounded by Confederate flags
Is anybody, any group going to support the black students? https://t.co/FhtnuJ7ui5— 1st Sergeant (First Shirt) (@Top_Sergeant) April 18, 2018
Kremlin says can't rule out further unfriendly U.S moves in future
Kremlin says can't rule out further unfriendly U.S moves in future https://t.co/DMSuAgUNPa pic.twitter.com/cQGitXONLS— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 19, 2018
Trump's ex-campaign chief Manafort to seek dismissal of charges
Trump's ex-campaign chief Manafort to seek dismissal of charges https://t.co/yNaXwCuP9M pic.twitter.com/tRCqV3OhXz— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 19, 2018
Don't Be Fooled: Russia Attacked U.S. Troops in Syria
Related:https://t.co/O0lMA9tebW— I'm Peach Mint (@nidodson) April 19, 2018
Smearing Robert Mueller
The retired federal judge who knows the case inside out, @ngertner, calls out the fake news smear of #RobertMueller and exposes it for the Trump-protecting tactic it has become:— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) April 19, 2018
Smearing Robert Mueller https://t.co/H1H4Hh4k5G
Remember that time #Trump employees “accidentally” set fire to #VeraCoking‘s house??
Remember that time #Trump employees “accidentally” set fire to #VeraCoking‘s house??#thugs https://t.co/suT9oM6EfW— Pamela St. Jean (@PluckyPam) April 19, 2018
Trump's legacy in public affairs as in business: horrifying debt , reports the IMF
Trump's legacy in public affairs as in business: horrifying debt , reports the IMF pic.twitter.com/VpQOuAADIC— David Frum (@davidfrum) April 19, 2018
Reports Russian Navy is deploying smoke screens around Naval vessel while unloading unknown ‘cargo’ at Syrian port in Tartous
#BREAKING: Reports Russian Navy is deploying smoke screens around Naval vessel while unloading unknown ‘cargo’ at Syrian port in Tartous - Via @WaelAlRussi— ELINT News (@ELINTNews) April 18, 2018
#Russian #ChemicalWarfare units have included these smoke/aerosol systems in almost every exercise during the last 6 months.— Petri Mäkelä (@pmakela1) April 18, 2018
This is the first operational use of the new masking agents designed to block visual, thermal and radar observations.@20committee @IlvesToomas https://t.co/BPQxAL1nmj
Trump's strategy for summit w/ Kim Jong-Un, via @jonathanvswan: ''Just get me in the room with the guy and I’ll figure it out"
leading @Axios AM ... Trump's strategy for summit w/ Kim Jong-Un, via @jonathanvswan: ''Just get me in the room with the guy and I’ll figure it out" https://t.co/VHUhxoAVEg— Mike Allen (@mikeallen) April 19, 2018
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to destroy the assault-style rifles and accessories it agreed to take off its shelves in February instead of returning them to manufacturers
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to destroy the assault-style rifles and accessories it agreed to take off its shelves in February instead of returning them to manufacturers https://t.co/QaDRN3p1dN— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 19, 2018
WATCH: Kimmel trolls Trump over Stormy Daniels’ conspiracy retweet with 3rd-grader explaining ‘fake news’
WATCH: Kimmel trolls Trump over Stormy Daniels' conspiracy retweet with 3rd-grader explaining 'fake news' https://t.co/7VS4Dtod8b— 💀𝕷𝖆𝖗𝖘❄️🇳🇴#FBR🇺🇸🌍🌈 (@a_fly_guy) April 19, 2018
GOP will tout individual mandate repeal, but it could backfire
GOP will tout individual mandate repeal, but it could backfire https://t.co/spRGXuUx6v— Axios (@axios) April 19, 2018
“The terms of that payoff to her are also now part of the criminal investigation into the president’s lawyer by prosecutors in the Southern District of New York.”
“The terms of that payoff to her are also now part of the criminal investigation into the president’s lawyer by prosecutors in the Southern District of New York.” https://t.co/jp9YM0SYzE— Raw Story (@RawStory) April 19, 2018
Former DNI Clapper recently stated: “It stretches credulity, given the magnitude, scope and depth of the Russian efforts, that they didn’t have impact on individual voter decisions.”
Former DNI Clapper recently stated: “It stretches credulity, given the magnitude, scope and depth of the Russian efforts, that they didn’t have impact on individual voter decisions.” https://t.co/4zpp2hXmnG— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) April 19, 2018
Facebook moves to shrink its legal liabilities under GDPR
Facebook moves to shrink its legal liabilities under GDPR https://t.co/wM9etNtdAI by @riptari— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) April 19, 2018
In Closed-Door UN Meetings, Trump Administration Officials Pushed Abstinence For International Women’s Health Programs
You must abstain, unless 70 year old man has erection.#ThursdayThoughts— Liberal Venom (@LiberalVenom) April 19, 2018
In Closed-Door UN Meetings, Trump Administration Officials Pushed Abstinence For International Women’s Health Programs https://t.co/xLENNjBjTN via @o_ema
In recent days, there have been a series of gaffes and unforced errors from President Trump and his administration that have inspired a fresh round of head-scratching inside the Beltway and beyond
In recent days, there have been a series of gaffes and unforced errors from President Trump and his administration that have inspired a fresh round of head-scratching inside the Beltway and beyond. https://t.co/bpYNa03Ols— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 19, 2018
New Analysis From PRRI: White Evangelical Support for Donald Trump at All-Time High
New Analysis From PRRI: White Evangelical Support for Donald Trump at All-Time High https://t.co/RA2XVw4sVV— PRRI (@PRRIpoll) April 18, 2018
These same people sent their social security money to Jim & Tammy Faye, cried & forgave Jimmy Swaggart for his out-of-wedlock fornicating habit (he got caught twice), and made @Franklin_Graham & @JoelOsteen multi-millionaires as they claimed to be serving the Lord.@Morning_Joe https://t.co/FCNA3Kkcia— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) April 19, 2018
Mike Pompeo went to Pyongyang -- and didn't bring out the three Americans being held there as "prisoners of war." Here's the background about the three men languishing in North Korea:
Mike Pompeo went to Pyongyang -- and didn't bring out the three Americans being held there as "prisoners of war." Here's the background about the three men languishing in North Korea: https://t.co/Kw3NOrzPVJ pic.twitter.com/fUerybaRxz— Anna Fifield (@annafifield) April 18, 2018
REVEALED: UK govt refused to assist a French investigation into suspected money laundering by telecoms giant Lycamobile – saying the company is the “biggest corporate donor to the Conservative party” & gives money to a trust founded by Prince Charles.
REVEALED: UK govt refused to assist a French investigation into suspected money laundering by telecoms giant Lycamobile – saying the company is the “biggest corporate donor to the Conservative party” & gives money to a trust founded by Prince Charles. https://t.co/dBYEISUUay— Heidi Blake (@HeidilBlake) April 19, 2018
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