No president in nearly half century has gotten as many appeals judges confirmed this early as Trump. @charlie_savage https://t.co/4G7GE4sMZ5— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) November 11, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
No president in nearly half century has gotten as many appeals judges confirmed this early as Trump.
Trump insults US intelligence, believes Putin
Trump insults US intelligence, believes Putin
— John Brownlow (@JohnBrownlow) November 11, 2017
CIA director stands by intel community assessment Russia meddled in election
CIA Director Mike Pompeo stands by US intelligence assessments that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, despite President Trump saying he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin when he says his country did not interfere https://t.co/owWXupbDMy pic.twitter.com/hWNfVxnX2e— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) November 11, 2017
America has no coherent foreign policy under President Trump, unless you count 3 AM Twitter tirades, and we are seeing the global effects every day
America has no coherent foreign policy under President Trump, unless you count 3 AM Twitter tirades, and we are seeing the global effects every day. https://t.co/tbBlIKcGej— Steve Westly (@SteveWestly) November 11, 2017
Immigrants Fighting Off Deportation Just Got a Huge Boost in These 11 Cities and Counties
Immigrants Fighting Off Deportation Just Got a Huge Boost in These 11 Cities and Counties https://t.co/FxGPq25MCb pic.twitter.com/dlJM8ToRFa— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 11, 2017
POTUS embraces Putin yet again telling world he believes former KGB agent’s denial of attack on our election over our own Intel public servants — Sally Yates
POTUS embraces Putin yet again telling world he believes former KGB agent’s denial of attack on our election over our own Intel public servants, calling them “political hacks.” Disturbing and shamelessly unpatriotic, on Veterans Day no less.— Sally Yates (@SallyQYates) November 11, 2017
I can tell you that @POTUS is LYING. Trump knows the Kremlin hacked America last year. — Ted Lieu
I have seen the classified information on Russian hacking. @realDonaldTrump has received classified briefings. I can tell you that @POTUS is LYING. Trump knows the Kremlin hacked America last year. https://t.co/gq9gAeLlnf— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) November 11, 2017
Trump Says Putin ‘Means It’ About Not Meddling https://t.co/52rYMsRZtH— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 11, 2017
Read the transcript of Trump's remarks to reporters as he defended Putin's denials of Russian election meddling
Read the transcript of Trump's remarks to reporters as he defended Putin's denials of Russian election meddling https://t.co/XreQ26GW52— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 11, 2017
New: Stephen Miller implicated in George Papadopoulos court documents as the unnamed senior advise
New: Stephen Miller implicated in George Papadopoulos court documents as the unnamed senior adviser #TrumpRussia #FireMiller https://t.co/M2fPK25400— Scott Dworkin (@funder) November 11, 2017
Trump says U.S. won’t be "taken advantage of anymore." Hours later, Pacific Rim nations reach deal on trade without America.
Trump says U.S. won’t be "taken advantage of anymore." Hours later, Pacific Rim nations reach deal on trade without America. https://t.co/i0gBnu6bqN— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 11, 2017
That President Trump continues to deny Moscow’s effort to influence our elections on his behalf should put all Americans on high alert. This is an actual threat to our freedom.
That President Trump continues to deny Moscow’s effort to influence our elections on his behalf should put all Americans on high alert. This is an actual threat to our freedom. https://t.co/PTgycoE5bY— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) November 11, 2017
Trump said “people will die” because the election meddling probes prevent a closer relationship with Russia. “Russia could really help us,” he said. “Putin and I would have a great relationship...It would take a lot of the danger out. This is a dangerous time.”
Trump said “people will die” because the election meddling probes prevent a closer relationship with Russia.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) November 11, 2017
“Russia could really help us,” he said. “Putin and I would have a great relationship...It would take a lot of the danger out. This is a dangerous time.” https://t.co/IqD8I9nsxe
Trump on rumored CNN sale: "You should have as many news outlets" as possible "since so many are fake"
Trump on rumored CNN sale: "You should have as many news outlets" as possible "since so many are fake" https://t.co/7CnV1AP8Os pic.twitter.com/3sbD5jkghk— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2017
Gangsters of the Mediterranean
READ. EVERY. WORD.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) November 11, 2017
I will be threading on this today, linking the substantive reporting to our work @citjourno.
With respect, as I thread, please do not jump in. Wait for the "end". I will mark it.
This will take time.https://t.co/EiCjS601Ye
Schiff - You know who else is insulted by it, Mr. President? The American people. You believe a foreign adversary over your own intelligence agencies.
“[Putin] said he didn't meddle. I asked him again. You can only ask so many times. And I believe... I think he is very insulted by it.”— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) November 11, 2017
You know who else is insulted by it, Mr. President? The American people. You believe a foreign adversary over your own intelligence agencies. https://t.co/lZkQAch7CT
CIA chief Mike Pompeo: Putin attacked 2016 election.— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) November 11, 2017
DNI Dan Coats: Putin attacked 2016 election.
FBI director Christopher Wray: Putin attacked 2016 election.
NSA head Mike Rogers: Putin attacked 2016 election.
Putin: I did not attack 2016 election.
Trump: I believe Putin.
"Christian" conservatives now distort the Bible to justify child molestation, making US laughing stock of the world
"Christian" conservatives now distort the Bible to justify child molestation, making US laughing stock of the worldhttps://t.co/IpCyhadczu— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) November 10, 2017
Mueller team questions how much Trump knew on Russia contacts: report
#BREAKING: Mueller questions top Trump campaign aide on if Trump approved campaign contacts with Russia: report https://t.co/CHoKLTjUJE pic.twitter.com/Iyj4zh0xcM— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2017
Trump’s pick for top environmental advisor is embarrassingly clueless. The environment is so screwed
ICYMI
Trump’s pick for top environmental advisor is embarrassingly clueless. The environment is so screwed pic.twitter.com/0g1bJ8sJ9q— NowThis (@nowthisnews) November 10, 2017
When did Congress authorize fighting in Niger?
When did Congress authorize fighting in Niger? Thats an excellent question. https://t.co/NnsHz7pU9F— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) November 11, 2017
Putin: alleged Manafort Russian link fabricated by Trump opponents
Projection + Provocation = Putin https://t.co/F8jcOrW7jM— John Schindler (@20committee) November 11, 2017
JUST IN: Trump attacks US intel officials over Russian election interference: "They're political hacks"
JUST IN: Trump attacks US intel officials over Russian election interference: "They're political hacks" https://t.co/SGZ5XIhOXR pic.twitter.com/3xlyRRsgxU— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2017
As White House Makes Nice With Mueller, GOP Allies Sharpen Knives For Special Counsel
An entire party appears to have decided that potential treason in the cause of tax cuts for the wealthy is no vice.— ✡George's Dad🌈 (@Gdad1) November 11, 2017
As White House Makes Nice With Mueller, GOP Allies Sharpen Knives For Special Counsel https://t.co/DCqF5EY2HS
Mueller Will Test Hope Hicks's Loyalty to Donald Trump
She wants to avoid jail. She'll tell the truth.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) November 11, 2017
Mueller Will Test Hope Hicks's Loyalty to Donald Trump https://t.co/rzEySMEYiL
JUST IN: Kremlin denies Trump asked Putin about Russian election interference
JUST IN: Kremlin denies Trump asked Putin about Russian election interference https://t.co/AOM51zepw2 pic.twitter.com/SXmwaQuBqi— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2017
Kushner told CNN its election coverage was insufficiently deferential, and to fire 20% of its staff.
Kushner told CNN its election coverage was insufficiently deferential, and to fire 20% of its staff. https://t.co/bq3OuqFG7b— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) November 11, 2017
POTUS thinks being cozier w/ Xi, Duterte, Xi, Putin than NATO allies is OK. Doesn't realize China lovIng him is the product of state media
POTUS thinks being cozier w/ Xi, Duterte, Xi, Putin than NATO allies is OK. Doesn't realize China lovIng him is the product of state media. pic.twitter.com/zziTHBqcHZ— Andrew Feinberg (@agfhome) November 11, 2017
EPA head Scott Pruitt, who isn't expected to attend U.N. climate talks, made a video appearance at an event hosted by climate change skeptics. @katieworth reports for FRONTLINE
EPA head Scott Pruitt, who isn't expected to attend U.N. climate talks, made a video appearance at an event hosted by climate change skeptics. @katieworth reports for FRONTLINE/@GroundTruth. https://t.co/VK2xtu7ByR— FRONTLINE (@frontlinepbs) November 11, 2017
Robert Mueller is moving toward Donald Trump
Robert Mueller is moving toward Donald Trump https://t.co/A93Lwia3FU # via @HuffPostPol— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) November 11, 2017
World leaders reach agreement on major trade deal without Trump
World leaders reach agreement on major trade deal without Trump: report https://t.co/I2fCGwVkDI pic.twitter.com/fM9PZAYDC6— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2017
Papadopoulos lied to FBI out of “blind loyalty to protect Donald Trump.
Papadopoulos lied to FBI out of “blind loyalty to protect Donald Trump.”‼️😳— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) November 10, 2017
Now, he’s “upset the man he tried to protect is now trying to distance himself."🙄
HE WORE A WIRE FOR *MONTHS*‼️😂🤣😂🤣pic.twitter.com/hUebkPDIRD
Here's the first evidence Russia used #Twitter to influence Brexit
SHOCKER! Here's the first evidence Russia used #Twitter to influence Brexit https://t.co/vqdb9MXlbI— Kremlin Trolls CI (@KremlinTrolls) November 11, 2017
Trump Putin
Trump Putinpic.twitter.com/wKQVf8yrk0— Kremlin Trolls CI (@KremlinTrolls) November 11, 2017
One year since being elected, Trump's authoritarian impulses are attacking and damaging American democracy
One year since being elected, Trump's authoritarian impulses are attacking and damaging American democracy. My take: https://t.co/47f6RUgkul— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) November 10, 2017
Trump says Putin is offended by meddling allegations: "He says I didn’t do that. I think he’s very insulted by it. “
Trump says Putin is offended by meddling allegations: "He says I didn’t do that. I think he’s very insulted by it. “ https://t.co/G96Y3gmWOz— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) November 11, 2017
Trump on Putin: “Every time he sees me he says I didn’t do that. And I believe. I really believe when he tells me that he means it. " https://t.co/vifCfmBf0n— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) November 11, 2017
Trump on AF1: "I mean they ought to look at Podesta. They ought to look at all of the things they’ve done with the phony dossier. “ per pool https://t.co/FUHWSdOuD0— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) November 11, 2017
Trump in the Age of the Strongman
Really good Brett Stephens column here: https://t.co/3Kd5htsiRe— Bongmaster (@jerweber) November 11, 2017
8 key differences between the dueling Senate and House tax bills
8 key differences between the dueling Senate and House tax bills https://t.co/sKCjH9Cmir pic.twitter.com/MwzhjDdeu6— POLITICO (@politico) November 11, 2017
Photo surfaces of Boris Johnson with Joseph Mifsud. The "London professor" named in FBI docs who's now gone to ground.. ..and who Boris specifically denied meeting.
Questions, anyone??— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) November 11, 2017
Photo surfaces of Boris Johnson with Joseph Mifsud.
The "London professor" named in FBI docs who's now gone to ground..
..and who Boris specifically denied meeting.
(H/t to @gavinsblog for top digging.) pic.twitter.com/jJwRsLfs9k
Opinion | Another election hack is inevitable. Here's how to prepare.
Opinion | Another election hack is inevitable. Here's how to prepare. https://t.co/BaNu8HT0eD pic.twitter.com/JwUVLNawXr— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 11, 2017
“Only Fox News and an official White House photographer received any access/credentials for the day's events,” per today’s pool reporter on Trump’s overseas trip.
“Only Fox News and an official White House photographer received any access/credentials for the day's events,” per today’s pool reporter on Trump’s overseas trip.— Still Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) November 11, 2017
More, from print pool reporter @AshleyRParker, who sought explanation from @PressSec —> pic.twitter.com/JQzelcrzIw— Still Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) November 11, 2017
Oil’s $1 Trillion Question. How much is Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest energy company, actually worth?
The oil industry's $1 trillion question https://t.co/gEsyr3xcd3 pic.twitter.com/mhTGzwyna6— Bloomberg (@business) November 11, 2017
The U.S. could lose in a war against North Korea, a former Pentagon commander warns
The U.S. could lose in a war against North Korea, a former Pentagon commander warns https://t.co/dS0wkJDl8S pic.twitter.com/zvaSFGZJ68— Newsweek (@Newsweek) November 10, 2017
Rupert Murdoch may buy CNN. Keep in mind he is Jared Kushner’s mentor, his ex-wife is Ivanka’s best friend, he’s close with Putin, he’s been investigated by FBI for bribing Russian officials, he is the chairman of FoxNews
Rupert Murdoch may buy CNN. Keep in mind he is Jared Kushner’s mentor, his ex-wife is Ivanka’s best friend, he’s close with Putin, he’s been investigated by FBI for bribing Russian officials, he is the chairman of FoxNews & he’s one of the most evil men on earth. #NoCNNforMurdoch pic.twitter.com/AS6VLHuzQt— Scott Dworkin (@funder) November 10, 2017
US embassy hires security firm of former Russian spy who worked with Putin
What could possibly go wrong?— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) November 11, 2017
US embassy hires security firm of former Russian spy who worked with Putin https://t.co/hp3eef9JYA
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin swapped warm greetings at an Asia-Pacific summit in Vietnam but are keeping the world guessing on a formal meeting
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin swapped warm greetings at an Asia-Pacific summit in Vietnam but are keeping the world guessing on a formal meeting https://t.co/Qm5xRaisSd pic.twitter.com/v9u81jNPCU— AFP news agency (@AFP) November 11, 2017
julia ioffe covered Russian elections in 2011-2012 and the anti-government protests around that time. Watch & read
.@juliaioffe covered Russian elections in 2011-2012 and the anti-government protests around that time. Watch & read: https://t.co/kYpOhPIM64 pic.twitter.com/Dn8OrwHrXO— FRONTLINE (@frontlinepbs) November 11, 2017
Putin & Trump urge parties to Syria conflict to take active part in Geneva peace process
Putin & Trump urge parties to Syria conflict to take active part in Geneva peace process https://t.co/HD9eJszEWN— RT (@RT_com) November 11, 2017
This would keep Assad in power, and allow Russia to keep it's military bases in Syria. I have questions about Russia & their relationship to Saudi Arabia & Iran. Any conflict between those two would push oil prices up for all 3 countries. Hmm🤔@20committee @LouiseMensch https://t.co/TKTF7ZGoXf— peter evans (@CORLEBRA777) November 11, 2017
BREAKING: Kremlin says Trump and Putin during their brief chats here in Vietnam agreed on a statement on Syria.
This is why the U.S. press wasn’t allowed to photograph or report on Trump today. https://t.co/rVu9phKc3m— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) November 11, 2017
BREAKING: Kremlin says Trump and Putin during their brief chats here in Vietnam agreed on a statement on Syria.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) November 11, 2017
For two leaders to “agree on a statement,” they need flexibility to meet, talk, and send envoys back and forth. Trump felt he could only do this if US pool reporters weren’t allowed to see it. https://t.co/7v87hMzGgE— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) November 11, 2017
Donald Trump & Vladimir Putin chat on their way to APEC
.@realDonaldTrump & Vladimir Putin chat on their way to APEC leaders “family photo” pic.twitter.com/tEm6449DE5— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) November 11, 2017
White House to ban U.S. photographers from an entire day of a POTUS overseas trip is unheard of...and yet.
Wow. For White House to ban U.S. photographers from an entire day of a POTUS overseas trip is unheard of.— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) November 11, 2017
The odds Trump met with Putin today just went up. https://t.co/ZjN6mVivLg
This what our APEC Summit photo coverage looks today in Da Nang Vietnam. Blank. No coverage by the White House Travel Pool photographers traveling with @realDonaldTrump #APEC2017 #apec pic.twitter.com/jFgsJW5OcO— Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) November 11, 2017
Right before Trump's inauguration, Turkey's Foreign Minister met with National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes at Trump's DC Hotel
Right before Trump's inauguration, Turkey's Foreign Minister met with National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes at Trump's DC Hotelhttps://t.co/z8DhFYKqeF— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) November 11, 2017
Papadopoulos was in regular contact with Stephen Miller, and helped edit Trump foreign policy speech
Papadopoulos was in regular contact with Stephen Miller, and helped edit Trump foreign policy speech https://t.co/gMqKtmxt1M— Mark Mazzetti (@MarkMazzettiNYT) November 11, 2017
Cambridge Analytica's CEO contacted Julian Assange of WikiLeaks to ask him to share HRC-related emails in June 2016 -- just as the data firm joined the Trump campaign & the same month as the Trump Tower meeting.
Cambridge Analytica's CEO contacted Julian Assange of WikiLeaks to ask him to share HRC-related emails in June 2016 -- just as the data firm joined the Trump campaign & the same month as the Trump Tower meeting. https://t.co/hLHkZkYbev— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) November 11, 2017
Forbes’ Ken Ropoza claims Russians are exhausted being blamed for bad deeds & points to me as part of the problem?!? — Bill Browder
Forbes’ Ken Ropoza claims Russians are exhausted being blamed for bad deeds & points to me as part of the problem?!? https://t.co/qY5O6Csgm6— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) November 10, 2017
The seven Republican super-donors who keep money in tax havens
7 dudes with a combined fortune of $142 billion, chunks off which is stowed away in offshore tax havens, pumped $350+ million into swinging federal and state races, placing their operatives in key gov roles.— Adam Khan (@Khanoisseur) November 11, 2017
This should worry us just as much as any Russian or foreign meddling. https://t.co/NEBQ7tjdvx
Especially given the revelations of the #ParadisePapers, we need to address the massive concentration of wealth being funneled through tax havens, hijacking our political system. Stop the Koch brothers cartel! https://t.co/iLItv06a9P— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) November 10, 2017
Links on Drudge Report
The President, his administration, and his media enablers are waging a disinformation campaign against the American people.— jonspelledwithoutanh (@jonwithno_h) November 10, 2017
cc:@conspirator0 pic.twitter.com/cTatB59bLH
Drudge Report became a regular conduit to Russian propaganda.
Drudge Report became a regular conduit to Russian propaganda. https://t.co/upLoovhGIB— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) November 10, 2017
Opinion: Saudi Arabia forcibly detained Lebanon’s prime minister, sources say
Opinion: Saudi Arabia forcibly detained Lebanon’s prime minister, sources say https://t.co/CIheP0TvFU— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 11, 2017
Trump nominee for federal judge has never tried a case
Donald Trump's nominee for a lifetime appointment on the federal bench is a 36 year old who has practiced law for three years and has never tried a case.
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