Koch brothers and Saudi oil execs lobbied Trump to remove chemical plant safety rules https://t.co/jCYV3Jyupl— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 31, 2017
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Koch brothers and Saudi oil execs lobbied Trump to remove chemical plant safety rules
POTUS Election Integrity Commission to investigate baseless claim of "voter fraud" is a farce. I've introduced an amendment to defund it
.@POTUS Election Integrity Commission to investigate baseless claim of "voter fraud" is a farce. I've introduced an amendment to defund it: pic.twitter.com/g56gDtfgh0— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) August 31, 2017
Trump will let "Dreamers" stay through work permits and then end program, McClatchy reports
Trump will let "Dreamers" stay through work permits and then end program, McClatchy reports https://t.co/9beksP6xXZ pic.twitter.com/JdpZTeHwIY— Bloomberg (@business) August 31, 2017
Republicans Want to Sideline This Regulator. But It May Be Too Popular.
Republicans Want to Sideline This Regulator. But It May Be Too Popular. https://t.co/biTWErTBTv— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 31, 2017
JUST IN: Trump is weighing tying a U.S. debt limit increase to Harvey aid, sources say
JUST IN: Trump is weighing tying a U.S. debt limit increase to Harvey aid, sources say https://t.co/MTbJjpX9vH pic.twitter.com/LNGcT41eJf— Bloomberg (@business) August 31, 2017
Rift opens between Trump and the generals who were supposed to save his presidency
Hum - how will this end?— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 31, 2017
Rift opens between Trump and the generals who were supposed to save his presidency https://t.co/zzIQmBzEA6
Trump’s Insubordination Problem
Not only does the emperor have no clothes - more and more people are telling him so: https://t.co/zT1LujSxJl— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) August 31, 2017
Microsoft becomes first major tech company urging Trump to keep protections for "Dreamers"
Microsoft becomes first major tech company urging Trump to keep protections for "Dreamers" https://t.co/VWMzsltigz pic.twitter.com/qh1e93k4In— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
President Trump’s vile attacks on the ‘fake news’ media are an incitement to violence: UN human rights chief
President Trump’s vile attacks on the ‘fake news’ media are an incitement to violence: UN human rights chief https://t.co/jmtTM1qGDc— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) August 31, 2017
Don't get too excited when Trump promises a donation
Don't get too excited when Trump promises a donation: https://t.co/AhGwKyXIK4— trumpfingers (@trumpfingers17) August 31, 2017
Mattis: I didn't contradict anything Trump said about North Korea
Mattis: I didn't contradict anything Trump said about North Korea https://t.co/lIKRP9nwfZ pic.twitter.com/1BLzYXQwKH— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
The RNC's chief of staff has resigned.
The RNC's chief of staff has resigned.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 31, 2017
This is the 6th staffer to leave the RNC in just over a month.https://t.co/k8TjOy1c32
FBI searches Republican political consulting firm in Annapolis
Did anyone do thread on this firms RNC connections?— ΞLΞVΞNTH (@3L3V3NTH) August 31, 2017
FBI searches Republican political consulting firm in Annapolis https://t.co/LxbaBeLWgM
Exclusive: Mueller Enlists the IRS for His Trump-Russia Investigation
Exclusive: Mueller Enlists the IRS for His Trump-Russia Investigation https://t.co/CwmuFingDA— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 31, 2017
During a summer of crisis, Trump chafes against criticism and new controls
Trump is getting dark(er) again. Pretty disturbing read on the WH inside. And dangerous for our county! https://t.co/I6YruiurJx— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) August 31, 2017
Politico: Sheriff Clarke is expected to take a job in the Trump administration.
Politico: Sheriff Clarke is expected to take a job in the Trump administration. https://t.co/BBCZ0RtKHY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 31, 2017
Federal judge blocks Texas from enforcing new anti-abortion law
Federal judge blocks Texas from enforcing new anti-abortion law https://t.co/h4NjytapL9 pic.twitter.com/7PSzGzzlkQ— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
"West Wing" actor urges people to write Harriet Tubman's name on $20 bills
"West Wing" actor urges people to write Harriet Tubman's name on $20 bills https://t.co/oCUtXvvLCP pic.twitter.com/mfHz2imHzH— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
JUST IN: Trump to cut scheduled pay raises for federal workers
JUST IN: Trump to cut scheduled pay raises for federal workers https://t.co/KKacES8uln pic.twitter.com/HqxYjeeO8M— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
NBC News: Manafort's notes from the Trump Tower meeting included the word "donations" near a reference to the RNC
NBC News: Manafort's notes from the Trump Tower meeting included the word "donations" near a reference to the RNC https://t.co/kGrTGQRE3P— Brad Ripka (@bradripka) August 31, 2017
Rex Tillerson orders Russia to close U.S. compounds after Trump ‘thanks’ Putin for expelling 100s of diplomats
Rex Tillerson orders Russia to close U.S. compounds after Trump ‘thanks’ Putin for expelling 100s of diplomats https://t.co/4yPGdsTy1m— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) August 31, 2017
Sheriff David Clarke has resigned. Letter received at 3:17pm.
Milwaukee County’s @SheriffClarke, known for his cowboy hat and the people who died in his jails, has resigned. https://t.co/osVX4p0aNI— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) August 31, 2017
Health Department will cut spending on promotion of the ACA from $100M to $10M for this sign-up season
Health Department will cut spending on promotion of the ACA from $100M to $10M for this sign-up season https://t.co/PvkMa92CMv pic.twitter.com/quw93otOqo— Bloomberg (@business) August 31, 2017
BREAKING: White House says President Trump to pledge $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.
BREAKING: White House says President Trump to pledge $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.— The Associated Press (@AP) August 31, 2017
Reminder: Pledging is NOT actually donating.— Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) August 31, 2017
He'll have to be publicly-shamed in months from now into actually making the donation. https://t.co/YiLEYRt9fr
Defense Sec Mattis breaks w Trump on North Korea
Defense Sec Mattis breaks w Trump on North Korea— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) August 30, 2017
POTUS: "Talking is not the answer!"
Mattis: "We're never out of diplomatic options." pic.twitter.com/cKKvumEw2d
Mnuchin: I may scrap plan to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
Mnuchin: I may scrap plan to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill https://t.co/zblO9snb8Z pic.twitter.com/gmKpPiXx8X— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
Ex-secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force are joining a lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender servicemember ban.
Ex-secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force are joining a lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender servicemember ban. https://t.co/6t7WfetUsm— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 31, 2017
Manafort Notes From Russian Meet Contain Cryptic Reference to 'Donations'
No. Wait, what?— Alt-SeanSpicer's 🎤 (@Alt_Spicerlies) August 31, 2017
🔻Yes please & thank you two scoops🔻https://t.co/4IPLhlL71Q
Robert Mueller Eliminates Trump’s Trump Card
No pardons for you!!! Been telling you all to #FeartheSchneiderman https://t.co/XyF8hZHgS9 via @intelligencer— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) August 31, 2017
Trump claimed he witnessed Harveys devastation first hand. The White House basically admits he didnt.
Trump claimed he witnessed Harveys devastation first hand. The White House basically admits he didnt. https://t.co/YPxYO3eLlS— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 31, 2017
Putin would like nothing better than to see the USA consumed with violence+terrorism. Don't let the bad guys win
Putin would like nothing better than to see the USA consumed with violence+terrorism. Don't let the bad guys win. https://t.co/vvdtc7gMiv— John Schindler (@20committee) August 30, 2017
After a summer of departures, White House staff are taking on double roles while other jobs are eliminated
After a summer of departures, White House staff are taking on double roles while other jobs are eliminated https://t.co/Xbi99sJmSe pic.twitter.com/NRbPMWOBkp— POLITICO (@politico) August 31, 2017
Don't miss this flood of Trump-Russia news obscured by recent chaos
Don't miss this flood of Trump-Russia news obscured by recent chaos https://t.co/uWvgy26jsY— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 31, 2017
U.S. senator asks FBI to probe Icahn over biofuels push
U.S. senator asks FBI to probe Icahn over biofuels push https://t.co/FMI1BSReMz pic.twitter.com/HdPEnbOUu4— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 30, 2017
New York Attorney General Steps Up Scrutiny of White House
This has new relevance: Attorney who led public-corruption prosecutions under @PreetBharara now probing Trump: https://t.co/Bm0spN3mgB— Anthony De Rosa 🗽 (@Anthony) August 31, 2017
Akhmetshin is ex-KGB Counter Intelligence & was present at the Donald Trump Jr meeting.
Akhmetshin is ex-KGB Counter Intelligence & was present at the @realDonaldTrump Jr meeting. https://t.co/K2VVJM7lQD …— Kremlin Trolls CI (@KremlinTrolls) August 31, 2017
‘We only kill black people’: Georgia cop caught on video reassuring nervous white woman during traffic stop
‘We only kill black people’: Georgia cop caught on video reassuring nervous white woman during traffic stop https://t.co/hS4GWOVnBG— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 31, 2017
"Trump's Presidency Ended May 9th" - Hatch Getting Security Briefings
ICYMI
"Trump's Presidency Ended May 9th" - Hatch Getting Security Briefings https://t.co/9JC7GPdnBa <-- Nobody but me wrote this, @Guardian.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 29, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Prince William and Harry donates $100 million to Hurricane Harvey Victims
BREAKING NEWS: Prince William and Harry donates $100 million to Hurricane Harvey Victims - https://t.co/WUyhJoToQb— Deb from IL 🇺🇸☮️🦋 (@MyRedBeetle) August 31, 2017
Helpful pic for placing Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin official the Trump Org wrote to for help during the campaign:
Helpful pic for placing Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin official the Trump Org wrote to for help during the campaign: https://t.co/tEOwDK2i6o— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 30, 2017
General who oversaw Katrina response: Trump officials need to "stop patting each other on the back"
General who oversaw Katrina response: Trump officials need to "stop patting each other on the back" https://t.co/ovN6L6WknP pic.twitter.com/qQ92Q5g8yS— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
Trump wants to cut FEMA's budget before the next major hurricane
Trump wants to cut FEMA's budget before the next major hurricane https://t.co/p2LzgxjKD8 pic.twitter.com/bwFXIDXIuW— Newsweek (@Newsweek) August 31, 2017
FBI shuts down request for files on Hillary Clinton by citing lack of public interest Total crap and against the law
Soon Jason be in the BIG HOUSE.
FBI shuts down request for files on Hillary Clinton by citing lack of public interest Total crap and against the law https://t.co/YkorZnmDkr— Jason Chaffetz (@jasoninthehouse) August 30, 2017
My exclusive reporting on AG Schneiderman having Trump under state surveillance, from last month
ICYMI
My exclusive reporting on @AGSchneiderman having Trump under state surveillance, from last month: https://t.co/SDoOTQMJwA— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 31, 2017
ON GMA: We’re kicking off Day Of Giving to help the Red Cross raise money for those impacted by Hurricane
ON @GMA: We’re kicking off #DayOfGiving to help the @RedCross raise money for those impacted by Hurricane #Harvey. https://t.co/2fZNzpvO9X pic.twitter.com/uFy9u4vLY4— ABC News (@ABC) August 31, 2017
Don't Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams
Don't Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams https://t.co/GkC0UF7WjR— NPR (@NPR) August 31, 2017
For the latest updates on volunteering for our #Harvey response and how to help now - American Red Cross
For the latest updates on volunteering for our #Harvey response and how to help now, visit https://t.co/2s7A5fYu1A pic.twitter.com/FzJWlqxXEG— American Red Cross (@RedCross) August 30, 2017
In a forceful rebuke, the U.N. human rights chief condemned President Trump's attacks on the media
In a forceful rebuke, the U.N. human rights chief condemned President Trump's attacks on the media https://t.co/Nv8aa3Fqhu— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 31, 2017
FULL STORY: U.S. flies warplanes to South Korea for bombing drills to act as show of force against North Korea
FULL STORY: U.S. flies warplanes to South Korea for bombing drills to act as show of force against North Korea https://t.co/Y4AvcUAbyY— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 31, 2017
GOP lawmaker to Trump: You can't bully senators, "this isn't 'The Apprentice'"
GOP lawmaker to Trump: You can't bully senators, "this isn't 'The Apprentice'" https://t.co/28z36AIJbu pic.twitter.com/66GGR2ujPf— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
Deep in debt, the Kushners hunted for cash across the globe
Deep in debt, the Kushners hunted for cash across the globe https://t.co/N6akd2LE8A pic.twitter.com/z535C54JaU— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 31, 2017
Trump Lawyer ‘Vehemently’ Denies Russian Collusion
Trump’s longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, called a dossier's claims of collusion with Russia "wholly unsubstantiated" https://t.co/VpjRKiFdGw— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 31, 2017
Federal agencies investigating program that allowed Trump to lease government building for hotel
Federal agencies investigating program that allowed Trump to lease government building for hotel https://t.co/UlBTF8CKM2 pic.twitter.com/nZVnF3TVhb— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
Tillerson thanks Mexico for offering to help with hurricane recovery without accepting it
Tillerson thanks Mexico for offering to help with hurricane recovery without accepting it https://t.co/ThlZnLK9fl pic.twitter.com/VmM6IigcuW— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
Ex-Rosneft boss Eduard Khudainatov reportedly tied to mafia
Ex-Rosneft boss Eduard Khudainatov reportedly tied to mafia https://t.co/fDBbqFgwpL pic.twitter.com/Cgvo5AfhaY— dwnews (@dwnews) August 25, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Emails Say Whole Trump Family Participated In SoHo Hotel Criminal Enterprise
ICYMI
EXCLUSIVE: Emails Say Whole Trump Family Participated In SoHo Hotel Criminal Enterprise https://t.co/5QoZyIZ4X4— ROSIE (@Rosie) August 30, 2017
Kremlin and Alt-Right Share “Nazi” Narrative
How are U.S. activists echoing the Kremlin’s argument on "Ukrainian Nazis" and "American hypocrisy"?— DFR Lab (@DFRLab) August 18, 2017
Read here: https://t.co/eDlwAUJFeF
Living next door to a white supremacist
Living next door to a white supremacist: https://t.co/allYhqy7TM pic.twitter.com/P01AQAu5Ny— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) August 31, 2017
Pentagon admits there are thousands more troops in Afghanistan than previously reported
Pentagon admits there are thousands more troops in Afghanistan than previously reported https://t.co/g39Pu3eDf7 pic.twitter.com/EV1V5mk3Gb— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
People like Joel Osteen are a big reason why Americans are dumping religion
People like Joel Osteen are a big reason why Americans are dumping religion https://t.co/j5mlQAmfl7— Salon (@Salon) August 31, 2017
Paul Manafort’s Overseas Political Work Had a Notable Patron: A Russian Oligarch
And did y'all know who else has links to the exact same Russian oligarch?— DW (@dark_wisdom_) August 30, 2017
Why, none other than our very own @VP. https://t.co/4k17Dk9QzE
Trump relishes role as chief executive of Harvey response
"The president didn’t meet a single storm victim, see an inch of rain or get near a flooded street," notes @jdawsey1https://t.co/Akxt81tIUr— David Priess (@DavidPriess) August 30, 2017
The Trump administration has suspended an Obama-era effort to desegregate housing
The Trump administration has suspended an Obama-era effort to desegregate housing, @AlanaSemuels reports https://t.co/1RGxC6UFii pic.twitter.com/TKjWcqWUUZ— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) August 31, 2017
Warren Buffet: Republicans are trying to get a tax cut, not tax reform
Warren Buffet: Republicans are trying to get a tax cut, not tax reform https://t.co/Maux5horzq pic.twitter.com/OUCmHdumhX— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
As thousands watch their lives swept away, GOP schemes to cut *$1B* in disaster funds to build Trump's border wall.
As thousands watch their lives swept away, GOP schemes to cut *$1B* in disaster funds to build Trump's border wall. https://t.co/Bk50QGecYp— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) August 30, 2017
Moscow confirms it received email from a Trump Organization lawyer, says it didn't respond to it
Moscow confirms it received email from a Trump Organization lawyer, says it didn't respond to it https://t.co/m8kQkOzzw3— Capital Journal (@WSJPolitics) August 30, 2017
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’s ‘sanctuary cities’ law, which was to take effect Friday
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’s ‘sanctuary cities’ law, which was to take effect Friday https://t.co/i6tFNBvDan— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 31, 2017
Lawrence: Trump's teleprompter speech trouble
The president, during an official White House event, attacked Democratic senator Claire McCaskill and pushed for tax cuts, after offering "thoughts and prayers" for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Lawrence O'Donnell examines.
Giant inflatable "Trump Rat" pops up in Washington
Giant inflatable "Trump Rat" pops up in Washington https://t.co/7XUjXeXbkT pic.twitter.com/5qVA9qWL0s— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2017
‘Donald Trump is afraid’: Dan Rather says Mueller probe is Trump’s ‘Hurricane Vladimir’
‘Donald Trump is afraid’: Dan Rather says Mueller probe is Trump’s ‘Hurricane Vladimir’ https://t.co/F1GGZiZfzT— Muckmaker (@RealMuckmaker) August 31, 2017
Trump Lavishes Praise on Reagan Tax Reform He Once Called a ‘Catastrophe’
Trump Lavishes Praise on Reagan Tax Reform He Once Called a ‘Catastrophe’ https://t.co/PhzCBPC2fw— Karen Chestney (@KarenChestney) August 31, 2017
What Mueller working with NY AG could mean for Trump-Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly working with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in connection the Russia investigation, suggesting where the probe may be headed. Reporter Matt Apuzzo and law professor Jed Shugerman join Lawrence O'Donnell.
The latest sign that the investigation into Trump's former campaign chairman is intensify
The latest sign that the investigation into Trump's former campaign chairman is intensifyinghttps://t.co/76KcKnLPg3 via @jdawsey1 pic.twitter.com/3Y463CxBY5— POLITICO (@politico) August 31, 2017
Trump calls Grassley about ethanol ahead of son's meeting with Judiciary Committee
Trump calls Grassley about ethanol ahead of son's meeting with Judiciary Committee https://t.co/LcHAj0PdyC— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) August 30, 2017
New evidence about Russia hotel deal raises stakes in probe
Jennifer Rubin and Eugene Robinson talk with Lawrence O'Donnell about Trump's relationship with Putin and new reports about Trump attorney Michael Cohen's role in a business deal with Russia in 2015.
Trump finds interest in corn ahead of Jr's Judiciary testimony
Rachel Maddow notes that just ahead of Donald Trump Jr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, Donald Trump reached out to Grassley to discuss ethanol regulations.
Federal judge blocks Texas anti-immigrant sanctuary cities law
Rachel Maddow reports breaking news that a federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas' controversial S.B. 4, and anti-immigrant law that would stop cities from ignoring federal immigration enforcement guidance.
Trump Jr. agrees to transcribed interview with Senate panel
🛑BREAKING🛑— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) August 29, 2017
Don Jr to face Senate Judiciary Cmte👉🏼CLOSED "transcribed interview"
It's a CRIME to lie to Congress‼️https://t.co/DRf0HG0PrG
Trump wants Alfa Bank Trump Tower clean-up lawyer in key DoJ role
Rachel Maddow explains the role Brian Benczkowski served in trying to clean up the Alfa Bank Trump Tower server story now that Donald Trump wants him to become Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Justice Department.
Fact-checking President Trumps speech on his tax plan
Fact-checking President Trumps speech on his tax plan https://t.co/SPKGeJFltJ— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 31, 2017
Interesting part of Mueller/Schneiderman working together: Trump has federal pardon power but not for state crimes
ICYMI
Interesting part of Mueller/Schneiderman working together: Trump has federal pardon power but not for state crimes. https://t.co/6xoHiwJERD— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) August 30, 2017
Mueller working with NYAG Schneiderman on Manafort case: Politico
Josh Dawsey, White House reporter for Politico, talks with Rachel Maddow about the revelation that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has been working with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on the Paul Manafort probe in the Trump Russia investigation.
LATEST: "Plume of smoke" spotted at a flooded chemical plant amid explosion warning following #TropicalStormHarvey
LATEST: "Plume of smoke" spotted at a flooded chemical plant amid explosion warning following #TropicalStormHarvey https://t.co/sLRm6asJgz pic.twitter.com/x1dUOLkGCF— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 31, 2017
Harvey-damaged Arkema chemical plant explosion expected
Matt Dempsey, data reporter on the investigative team at the Houston Chronicle, talks with Rachel Maddow about the immediate peril from the damaged Arkema chemical plant northeast of Houston and the lack of regulations in Texas complicating the problem.
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