Republicans sacrifice precision for speed as they rush $1.5 trillion tax bill forward without any hearings https://t.co/P9s4q0Oqa9— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 11, 2017
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Republicans sacrifice precision for speed as they rush $1.5 trillion tax bill forward without any hearings
Republicans step up defense of ‘not qualified’ judicial nominees
The @ABAesq called Trump nominees "not qualified" because they're not qualified. One never tried a case but wife works in WH. https://t.co/jNd1aSxxC5— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) December 11, 2017
Tax Bill Provision From Texas Senator Would Enrich Pipeline Giants
Republicans say they want a smaller government and smaller budget deficits. What they really want is to reward their backers, even if that requires humongous deficits. https://t.co/9mJafoFA0D— Robert Reich (@RBReich) December 11, 2017
Shelby: My state of Alabama 'deserves better' than Moore
Shelby: My state of Alabama 'deserves better' than Moore https://t.co/hw8WubvJOY pic.twitter.com/J4LrsPd4Sy— POLITICO (@politico) December 11, 2017
Surprise! The Federal Government Spends More On Housing Assistance For The Rich Than Housing Assistance For The Poor.
The federal government spends more on housing assistance for the rich than housing assistance for the poor. https://t.co/mlRvXxAFbC— Lonnie Hicks (@Lnnie) October 14, 2017
Watergate reporter: Fox News hosts are "abetting a cover-up" in Trump White House
Watergate reporter: Fox News hosts are "abetting a cover-up" in Trump White House https://t.co/ZYLqK82RlE pic.twitter.com/8iGh4Usp6i— The Hill (@thehill) December 11, 2017
Moore once said removing all amendments after the 10th would "eliminate many problems"
Moore once said removing all amendments after the 10th would "eliminate many problems" https://t.co/mqgqBryWW6 pic.twitter.com/vrJH2YBDFI— The Hill (@thehill) December 11, 2017
Roy Moore wants to repeal the constitutional amendments that gave women the right to vote and abolished slavery. I wish I was kidding. https://t.co/lToa26xAR8— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) December 11, 2017
White House says Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation, budget talks during a round of golf Sunday
White House says Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation, budget talks during a round of golf Sunday. https://t.co/UrSYfQaFiF— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) December 10, 2017
Trump International Golf Club is a spectacular golf course.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 10, 2017
Great day of fun playing with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/92Xjk8d8B2
Man, Lindsey really wants to be Secretary of State. https://t.co/SlzdLjaqMs— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) December 11, 2017
“Roy Moore is lying...again.”
“Roy Moore is lying...again.” pic.twitter.com/LjbkxhXEDs— Doug Jones (@GDouglasJones) December 9, 2017
House Financial Services Dems are pressing Mnuchin for info about biz ties between Trump and Russia, demanding cooperation “in determining the extent of any undue influence on the President and his Admin from Russian government officials, oligarchs, and organized crime leaders."
House Financial Services Dems are pressing Mnuchin for info about biz ties between Trump and Russia, demanding cooperation “in determining the extent of any undue influence on the President and his Admin from Russian government officials, oligarchs, and organized crime leaders." pic.twitter.com/SVaz6GBDjs— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2017
Diplomat rips Trump administration in resignation letter for "stinging disrespect"
This is a fact based counter to Tillerson claims on embassy stops https://t.co/ALOYJUvD1M— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) December 10, 2017
Diplomat rips Trump administration in resignation letter for "stinging disrespect" https://t.co/pFbcZDTSI8 pic.twitter.com/211zssepvS— The Hill (@thehill) December 10, 2017
Schiff: Evidence of Russian collusion damning
Schiff: Evidence of Russian collusion damninghttps://t.co/OZAlEiBwC9— ๐๐ปAunt Crabby ๐๐ป (@DearAuntCrabby) December 10, 2017
NEW: Media errors drive Trump attacks on "fake news"
NEW: Media errors drive Trump attacks on "fake news" https://t.co/cjbfbZn88o pic.twitter.com/LpyVL2YKaN— The Hill (@thehill) December 10, 2017
Moore nearly disappears from campaign trail in final days of Alabama election
Moore nearly disappears from campaign trail in final days of Alabama election https://t.co/MMRz4Q0bXf pic.twitter.com/Ue3zyuFuy8— The Hill (@thehill) December 10, 2017
Top Dem lawmaker: Trump has remade the GOP in his "own deeply flawed image" at an "astonishing speed"
Top Dem lawmaker: Trump has remade the GOP in his "own deeply flawed image" at an "astonishing speed" https://t.co/BsI6fRrWL0 pic.twitter.com/3yD9XrxHtX— The Hill (@thehill) December 10, 2017
U.N. "shocked" at the level of poverty in rural Alabama. "It's very uncommon in the First World"
U.N. "shocked" at the level of poverty in rural Alabama. "It's very uncommon in the First World" https://t.co/g3kATNhJvq pic.twitter.com/D6tgtbWXqc— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 10, 2017
Why Siberia is a great place to mine bitcoins
While my Silicon Valley friends are excited about future of Bitcoin, Russian gangsters use it to evade sanctions https://t.co/ElWx8iC2zr— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 10, 2017
Jeanine Pirro is calling for the purging, arrest, and prosecution of people at the FBI and DOJ.
.@JudgeJeanine: "There have been times in our history where corruption and lawlessness were so pervasive, that examples had to be made. This is one of those times." pic.twitter.com/rvCKHYhKQ9— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 10, 2017
JFC, Jeanine Pirro is calling for the purging, arrest, and prosecution of people at the FBI and DOJ. https://t.co/lCYjBpZTJz— andrew kaczynski๐ค (@KFILE) December 10, 2017
A battle for public opinion: Trump goes to war over Mueller and Russia
"...they hope to sow enough doubt that should Mueller produce damning evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, the reaction will be as divided as everything else in split-screen America, offering the president an escape route."https://t.co/4MmSXRIHQU— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) December 10, 2017
States sue Trump's EPA for failing to enforce smog standards
The inaction of our government has real consequences, including endangering the lives of hundreds of thousands of children. We will not allow Scott Pruitt's EPA to violate the #CleanAirAct. https://t.co/2Zqsj52xcx— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) December 10, 2017
John Thune says Roy Moore will be under "ethics cloud" if elected Tuesday
John Thune says Roy Moore will be under "ethics cloud" if elected Tuesday https://t.co/cDTDZnmQXU pic.twitter.com/CvA2O0QCuq— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 10, 2017
Boycotted by black leaders, Trump speaks at civil rights museum opening
Boycotted by black leaders, Trump speaks at civil rights museum opening https://t.co/2w09j8gC6q via @nancook pic.twitter.com/xRvEj6XibK— POLITICO (@politico) December 10, 2017
Haley: Women accusers should be heard, even if Trump is target
Haley: Women accusers should be heard, even if Trump is target https://t.co/eIFVIAma37— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 10, 2017
Republican Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby: “I want to reiterate again: I didn’t vote for Roy Moore, I wouldn’t vote for Roy Moore, I think the Republican Party can do better.”
Republican Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby: “I want to reiterate again: I didn’t vote for Roy Moore, I wouldn’t vote for Roy Moore, I think the Republican Party can do better.” https://t.co/S0lqDy842a— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 10, 2017
Arab foreign ministers tear into Trump: Jerusalem decision a "dangerous violation" of international law
Arab foreign ministers tear into Trump: Jerusalem decision a "dangerous violation" of international law https://t.co/wAa8FRjhR6 pic.twitter.com/1EFWOYdwBW— The Hill (@thehill) December 10, 2017
Private War: Erik Prince Has His Eye On Afghanistan's Rare Metals
BuzzFeed News is publishing the slide presentation by Blackwater founder Erik Prince to privatize the Afghan war and mine Afghanistan's valuable minerals. He pitched the proposal to the Trump admin. Prince told BuzzFeed News, 'You're a f***ing hack.'" https://t.co/ZezVU8ZGxq— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 9, 2017
Per pool, Trump has arrived at at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. This is his 82nd day at a Trump golf club, 105th day at a Trump property as president.
Per pool, Trump has arrived at at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 10, 2017
This is his 82nd day at a Trump golf club, 105th day at a Trump property as president.
Political activity must truly be conducted at the service of the human person, with respect for creation and for the common good.
Political activity must truly be conducted at the service of the human person, with respect for creation and for the common good.— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 10, 2017
We must fight corruption with determination. It is an evil based on the worship of money and it offends human dignity.— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 9, 2017
Roy Moore’s supporters often tout his popularity with Christian conservatives—but what do Alabama’s pastors really think of Roy Moore?
Roy Moore’s supporters often tout his popularity with Christian conservatives—but what do Alabama’s pastors really think of Roy Moore? https://t.co/e4PISPdjeZ— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) December 9, 2017
In Alabama race, voters ask: What about the issues?
In Alabama race, voters ask: What about the issues? https://t.co/xaktw67r9G— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) December 10, 2017
Opinion: The mud that could save the world
Opinion: The mud that could save the world https://t.co/VZ5DdORsOF— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 10, 2017
Lebanese forces fire tear gas at protesters near US embassy after Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel capital
Lebanese forces fire tear gas at protesters near US embassy after Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel capital https://t.co/93sijPjsYG— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) December 10, 2017
The moment our @ABC News cameraman gets hit as Israeli troops storm through. He yells "I'm a journalist, I'm a journalist."
The moment our @ABC News cameraman gets hit as Israeli troops storm through. He yells "I'm a journalist, I'm a journalist." #PressFreedom #Jerusalem w/ @nasseratta5 pic.twitter.com/cXChhTwFph— Molly Hunter (@mollymhunter) December 8, 2017
Did Paul Ryan decide Social Security was a waste of money before or after he used it to pay for college?
Did Paul Ryan decide Social Security was a waste of money before or after he used it to pay for college?https://t.co/e5GGXpYi4O— Randy Bryce (@IronStache) December 9, 2017
President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is ready to restore ties with Saudi Arabia if it stops bombing Yemen and cuts its alleged ties with Israel.
President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is ready to restore ties with Saudi Arabia if it stops bombing Yemen and cuts its alleged ties with Israel. https://t.co/x7pIvqaI00— The Associated Press (@AP) December 10, 2017
Sen. John Thune says Republican National Committee backing Roy Moore is "unfortunate"
Sen. John Thune says Republican National Committee backing Roy Moore is "unfortunate" https://t.co/3bSCxLJ3PR pic.twitter.com/r6zHchVL4z— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 10, 2017
Following riots, Israeli defense minister calls for boycott of Arab citizens: 'They don't belong here'
Following riots, Israeli defense minister calls for boycott of Arab citizens: 'They don't belong here' https://t.co/DV1upHTOzK— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) December 10, 2017
NEWS: Trump has agreed to cut last-min robocall for Roy Moore - his most direct involvement in Ala on Moore's behalf
NEWS: Trump has agreed to cut last-min robocall for Roy Moore - his most direct involvement in Ala on Moore's behalf https://t.co/75J8JK21YH— Alex Isenstadt (@politicoalex) December 9, 2017
Collins' Obamacare deal faces moment of truth
Collins' Obamacare deal faces moment of truth https://t.co/smXt8yAdXr pic.twitter.com/qeyuDTcgsU— POLITICO (@politico) December 10, 2017
Those conservative evangelicals who flock to Israel every year and express solidarity with the Israeli government "may not understand that the modern state of Israel isn't anything like biblical Israel," one scholar says.
Those conservative evangelicals who flock to Israel every year and express solidarity with the Israeli government "may not understand that the modern state of Israel isn't anything like biblical Israel," one scholar says. https://t.co/v3uWSX6U43— NPR (@NPR) December 10, 2017
How to launder $1 billion of Iranian oil
How to launder $1 billion of Iranian oil https://t.co/jx5PUt7OND pic.twitter.com/cUmaXwM3dh— Bloomberg (@business) December 10, 2017
Doug Jones makes final push in Alabama with black voters in Selma AL
Doug Jones makes final push in Alabama with black voters in Selma AL.— Bisty CS Ross (@BistyCSRoss) December 10, 2017
GO Doug GO !!
Bring your DECENT HONEST LAWFUL Prosecutor approach to CLEAN UP THE GOP Corrupt SWAMP in DC !! #VoteDougJones #NoMoore #MooreSexPredator #MoorePedophilehttps://t.co/yS2WSaypOX
Here is a map of Bears Ears showing the location of Uranium Mines. Protecting the land has made it difficult or impossible to mine the uranium.
Here is a map of Bears Ears showing the location of Uranium Mines. Protecting the land has made it difficult or impossible to mine the uranium.This land is sacred to Native Americans. Had there been a white people's church on it, Trump would have demanded its protection. pic.twitter.com/1GCn8dvFyw— Dan Smolnik (@dan_smolnik) December 9, 2017
Court filing highlights breadth of Mueller's investigation into Manafort
Court filing highlights breadth of Mueller's investigation into Manafort https://t.co/dAYxdc47Df pic.twitter.com/EoFuAnt7qb— POLITICO (@politico) December 10, 2017
State Department officials defended President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying it reflects the will of the American people and arguing that, in practice, it doesn't really change anything
State Department officials defended President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying it reflects the will of the American people and arguing that, in practice, it doesn't really change anything https://t.co/aMJgcQkeZf pic.twitter.com/wPeI6ouQCD— CNN (@CNN) December 10, 2017
Trump’s voter fraud commission plans to create a massive voter database. Former national security officials say it could be hacked.
ICYMI
More than a half-dozen technology experts and former national security officials have filed an amicus brief urging a federal court to halt the collection of voter information for a planned database from Trump’s Election Commission. https://t.co/8etcdymsJv— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 10, 2017
Deaths of four US troops in Niger resulted from poorly planned mission and could have been avoided
Deaths of four US troops in Niger resulted from poorly planned mission and could have been avoided: report https://t.co/KgM1nal0Jw pic.twitter.com/PIVKPG9JMH— The Hill (@thehill) December 9, 2017
The Trump admin has told employees of the U.S. Office of Financial Research to expect deep budget and staffing cuts, people familiar with the matter tell WSJ, the latest example of its efforts to undo Obama-era policies
The Trump admin has told employees of the U.S. Office of Financial Research to expect deep budget and staffing cuts, people familiar with the matter tell WSJ, the latest example of its efforts to undo Obama-era policies. https://t.co/LsmEXDqSxw— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 9, 2017
What it's like to get laid off at the Carrier plant Trump said he'd save.
What it's like to get laid off at the Carrier plant Trump said he'd save. https://t.co/hBMJagYYFj— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) December 9, 2017
Roy Moore speaks Russian and says "Maybe Putin is right."
Roy Moore speaks Russian and says "Maybe Putin is right." From an interview with @guardian - the end of this 1 min excerpt is chilling. https://t.co/2HnEOVJdDY pic.twitter.com/O7ymV4XInF— Crookita (@crookita) December 10, 2017
President Trump calls for Washington Post reporter who apologized for inaccurate tweet to be fired
President Trump calls for Washington Post reporter who apologized for inaccurate tweet to be fired https://t.co/eWeCRDXFt9— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 10, 2017
The Dollar General CEO just accidentally made clear how screwed up the economy is
“The economy is continuing to create more of our core customer.” https://t.co/TAVg3EJyWV— Vox (@voxdotcom) December 10, 2017
Israeli PM Netanyahu faces chilly reception this week at EU after Trump’s controversial Jerusalem decision
Israeli PM Netanyahu faces chilly reception this week at EU after Trump’s controversial Jerusalem decision https://t.co/sVgXTcKNDE pic.twitter.com/84lz8WX9Dz— Bloomberg (@business) December 10, 2017
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