“It’s possible that these GOP players are being blackmailed or threatened” Based on hacked emails, Sarah K. gives best response to explain how Lindsey Graham, Orrin Hatch & others are humiliating themselves on TV pic.twitter.com/5Y7SVgWxyf— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) December 22, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
“It’s possible that these GOP players are being blackmailed or threatened” Based on hacked emails, Sarah K. gives best response to explain how Lindsey Graham, Orrin Hatch & others are humiliating themselves on TV
Just dropping this here: The first week of August, along with two partner firms, he succeeded in acquiring Brooklyn’s Watchtower complex, owned for decades by the Jehovah’s Witnesses, for $340 million.
Just dropping this here: The first week of August, along with two partner firms, he succeeded in acquiring Brooklyn’s Watchtower complex, owned for decades by the Jehovah’s Witnesses, for $340 million. https://t.co/UNKZ5okjIL— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) December 22, 2017
Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry line diamonds are embroiled an alleged money laundering scheme, report says
Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry line diamonds are embroiled an alleged money laundering scheme, report says https://t.co/ybdKktyHtA pic.twitter.com/Xs7JZS3I5J— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 22, 2017
Shrinking. Slashing. Erasing. Ignoring. Trump’s toolkit for wrecking government as we know it.
Shrinking. Slashing. Erasing. Ignoring. Trump’s toolkit for wrecking government as we know it. https://t.co/DXrmekPHJT pic.twitter.com/pOweEt36gU— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 22, 2017
More than 40 former US Attorneys & GOP officials have signed a letter of support for the #MuellerInvestigation. Republicans in Congress must act to ensure that the course of justice is not impeded by the administration.
More than 40 former US Attorneys & GOP officials have signed a letter of support for the #MuellerInvestigation. Republicans in Congress must act to ensure that the course of justice is not impeded by the administration. https://t.co/1TvIcPwvDK— Stand Up Republic (@StandUpRepublic) December 22, 2017
Jared Kushner’s Business Empire Is a House of Cards... The First Son-in-Law has more in common with the president than we thought.
Jared Kushner’s Business Empire Is a House of Cards...— Anabelle🕊 (@Tahoesquaw1) December 20, 2017
The First Son-in-Law has more in common with the president than we thought. https://t.co/FexGS1H0O1
Kushner Deutsche Bank records requested by special counsel
Kushner Deutsche Bank records requested by special counsel. https://t.co/Qg3ktk1BCU— Anabelle🕊 (@Tahoesquaw1) December 22, 2017
The Historical List of Shame
The Historical List of Shame
Here Are the 227 GOP House Members Who Just Voted to Raise Taxes on 90 Million Working Families to Give Tax Breaks to Millionaires and Corporations— Brian Krassenstein🐬 (@krassenstein) December 22, 2017
RETWEET If You Pledge to Vote Against Every single one of these traitors come 2018!! pic.twitter.com/wL11eSoaNm
My latest: One Hundred Years of Chekism This week, Putin & his Kremlin celebrated 100 years of lawless brutality.
My latest: One Hundred Years of Chekism This week, Putin & his Kremlin celebrated 100 years of lawless brutality. https://t.co/iptQKPV6H8— John Schindler (@20committee) December 22, 2017
Bitcoin has no fundamental value as an asset -- no stream of future income, no ultimate assurance of liquidity, and no alternative use
But it does have nation-states pumping up its value by using it for evading sanctions, money laundering, and to finance cyber-operations against the West. https://t.co/tFMdfU2Jdg— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 22, 2017
Bitcoin has no fundamental value as an asset -- no stream of future income, no ultimate assurance of liquidity, and no alternative use https://t.co/JZLiDdqzcy pic.twitter.com/ANYVr22fL1— Bloomberg View (@BV) December 22, 2017
The top 15 Democratic presidential candidates for 2020, ranked
I know the point of lists is partly to argue with them. So: IMHO, Biden too high at 2, Kamala Harris too low at 5 here: https://t.co/qbF4H62oXe— Niall Stanage (@NiallStanage) December 22, 2017
RIS @JulianAssange conspired with @MashiRafael and @PutinRF to exfiltrate @Snowden BEFORE he stole America's secrets
RIS @JulianAssange conspired with @MashiRafael and @PutinRF to exfiltrate @Snowden BEFORE he stole America's secrets https://t.co/LeHhDdZSrX pic.twitter.com/QOxuGTM7y5— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) March 13, 2017
The real impact of an unregulated campaign finance is on policy, and the proof is in this year’s tax bill that was just passed
The real impact of an unregulated campaign finance is on policy, and the proof is in this year’s tax bill that was just passed. https://t.co/3cYVPJDzsP— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) December 22, 2017
Washington state says Comcast stole at least $73 million from subscribers over 5 years
Washington state says Comcast stole at least $73 million from subscribers over 5 yearshttps://t.co/IlHas6qbyh pic.twitter.com/y97ftF1bJb— Cory Doctorow (@doctorow) December 22, 2017
BREAKING: Steve Bannon and former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski have been sent letters requesting they testify to House Intel panel in early January, per @HouseInSession
BREAKING: Steve Bannon and former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski have been sent letters requesting they testify to House Intel panel in early January, per @HouseInSession— Laura Litvan (@LauraLitvan) December 22, 2017
Today when Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago, he will have officially spent over 20% of his presidency at his golf courses, wasting $91,655,424 in taxpayer dollars on his travels to them. Playing golf, drinking a dozen or more diet cokes a day, lounging around like he’s in retirement.
Today when Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago, he will have officially spent over 20% of his presidency at his golf courses, wasting $91,655,424 in taxpayer dollars on his travels to them. Playing golf, drinking a dozen or more diet cokes a day, lounging around like he’s in retirement.— Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 22, 2017
Crucial read: how China has attempted to recruit intelligence assets to cover up for its hacking, industrial espionage, and macroeconomic fraud.
Crucial read: how China has attempted to recruit intelligence assets to cover up for its hacking, industrial espionage, and macroeconomic fraud. https://t.co/W86HpVKS8Z— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 22, 2017
Breaking: President Trump signs into law $1.5 trillion tax overhaul
Breaking: President Trump signs into law $1.5 trillion tax overhaul https://t.co/OBrfMgUJLf pic.twitter.com/nAgwFobAcW— Bloomberg (@business) December 22, 2017
.@MarkWarner tells @axios that based on witness testimony and documents that he has seen behind closed doors, the Russia probe is "the most important thing I will ever work on. I feel that more strongly today than even a year ago."
.@MarkWarner tells @axios that based on witness testimony and documents that he has seen behind closed doors, the Russia probe is "the most important thing I will ever work on. I feel that more strongly today than even a year ago." https://t.co/0V4fHK5Qld— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 22, 2017
.@SenateMajLdr: "One thing you can say about this year: It was pretty partisan."
.@SenateMajLdr: "One thing you can say about this year: It was pretty partisan." https://t.co/4lKarWw13r pic.twitter.com/yFjCANXFxj— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 22, 2017
Breitbart editor in chief explains that he believed Moore accuser Leigh Corfman but that they had to discredit her to protect Trump
Breitbart editor in chief explains that he believed Moore accuser Leigh Corfman but that they had to discredit her to protect Trump. https://t.co/ACeAGaFpd5— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) December 22, 2017
The question on everyone's mind is how did we get into this political mess, and how do we get out of it?
The question on everyone's mind is how did we get into this political mess, and how do we get out of it? pic.twitter.com/rQfAxXdxtQ— Robert Reich (@RBReich) December 21, 2017
France is banning fracking and oil extraction in all of its territories.
France is banning fracking and oil extraction in all of its territories. https://t.co/6aORQnOAv2— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 22, 2017
NY Rep. @JerryNadler has known President Trump for 40 years. He tells @chrislhayes what he's learned:
NY Rep. @JerryNadler has known President Trump for 40 years. He tells @chrislhayes what he's learned:— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 22, 2017
"He's a liar ... You can't trust him, that's what I've learned." pic.twitter.com/Jcc6ayR63s
Layoffs are stunning steelworkers who, just a year ago, greeted Trump’s election as a new dawn for their industry
Layoffs are stunning steelworkers who, just a year ago, greeted Trump’s election as a new dawn for their industry https://t.co/SzLHbF6K5Y— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 22, 2017
"Like Sally Yates, Robert Mueller and many others, Deputy Director McCabe is a guardian of democracy"
The GOP Requested an Emergency Meeting with FBI Deputy Director McCabe Yesterday.— Brian Krassenstein🐬 (@krassenstein) December 22, 2017
Something big happened in this meeting.
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings would not elaborate but said:
"Like Sally Yates, Robert Mueller and many others, Deputy Director McCabe is a guardian of democracy"
McConnell privately saying GOP could lose both House and Senate in 2018: report
McConnell privately saying GOP could lose both House and Senate in 2018: report https://t.co/6Cx2eQQyHZ pic.twitter.com/JMozfUvhEg— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
Trump Just Pulled Off the Greatest Long Con in History
[Bleeping Mother bleeping Bleepity Orangutan] Just Pulled Off the Greatest Long Con in History https://t.co/LvzCe4DOQc— ℓʋℓʋ ℓɛ GTFOtRUmp (@lulu_lemew) December 22, 2017
That time Angela Merkel brought a map to explain to Trump the geopolitical ambitions of Putin's Russia. A look at the new Cold War that just one side is fighting.
That time Angela Merkel brought a map to explain to Trump the geopolitical ambitions of Putin's Russia. A look at the new Cold War that just one side is fighting. @sbg1 https://t.co/jLFMl46rbq— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) December 22, 2017
Tennesseans with a valid gun permit will be allowed to bring weapons into the renovated legislative office building in Nashville—but hand-held signs are prohibited because they're "a serious safety hazard.”
Tennesseans with a valid gun permit will be allowed to bring weapons into the renovated legislative office building in Nashville—but hand-held signs are prohibited because they're "a serious safety hazard.” https://t.co/fRVczPOIjG— The Trace (@teamtrace) December 21, 2017
DOJ withdraws Obama-era guidance on employment integration for individuals with disabilitie
DOJ withdraws Obama-era guidance on employment integration for individuals with disabilities: https://t.co/OrbWWjGFoD— Sam Bagenstos (@sbagen) December 21, 2017
^ @JohnBrennan May 23, 2017: "I encountered intel that revealed contacts & interactions between Russian officials & people involved in Trump campaign that I was concerned about because of KNOWN [!!!] Russian efforts to suborn those individuals."
^ @JohnBrennan May 23, 2017: "I encountered intel that revealed contacts & interactions between Russian officials & people involved in Trump campaign that I was concerned about because of KNOWN [!!!] Russian efforts to suborn those individuals."#Maddowpic.twitter.com/apcSRIyGMZ— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 22, 2017
"Trump is, for whatever reason, either intimidated by Putin, afraid of what he could do, or what might come out of these investigations... It’s either naiveté, ignorance, or fear." ~Fmr CIA Dir John Brennan
"Trump is, for whatever reason, either intimidated by Putin, afraid of what he could do, or what might come out of these investigations... It’s either naiveté, ignorance, or fear." ~Fmr CIA Dir John Brennan#maddow https://t.co/NLVAvg9le2— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) November 12, 2017
Trump administration imposes sanctions on son of Kremlin official linked to Trump Tower meeting
Trump administration imposes sanctions on son of Kremlin official linked to Trump Tower meeting https://t.co/5LNq2xZVLN pic.twitter.com/8uofTYukxp— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 22, 2017
NEW: Ex-Farenthold aide told House Ethics last week she was regularly asked by congressman and chief of staff to perform campaign-related duties, even though she never volunteered w/ or was paid by campaign, source say
NEW: Ex-Farenthold aide told House Ethics last week she was regularly asked by congressman and chief of staff to perform campaign-related duties, even though she never volunteered w/ or was paid by campaign, source says https://t.co/dxMHY0Q3gY— MJ Lee (@mj_lee) December 22, 2017
Haley sends "friendship" invites to nations that didn't vote against Trump Jerusalem move in U.N.
Haley sends "friendship" invites to nations that didn't vote against Trump Jerusalem move in U.N. https://t.co/5hLGaGuZO5 pic.twitter.com/d7Lvw7iwYA— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
Hundreds of toxic Superfund sites could be damaged by climate change, causing major risk to surrounding areas: report
Hundreds of toxic Superfund sites could be damaged by climate change, causing major risk to surrounding areas: report https://t.co/y4VUpZIgLO pic.twitter.com/EndJC90sHt— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
Sen. Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, wants to have public hearings for Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr.
Sen. Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, wants to have public hearings for Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. https://t.co/dnDYKWfk1W— Axios (@axios) December 22, 2017
Congress is set to go home without long-term solutions for CHIP, DACA, or federal spending,
Congress is set to go home without long-term solutions for CHIP, DACA, or federal spending, @russellberman reports: https://t.co/CNR7qlempE pic.twitter.com/pvKTYll6DV— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) December 22, 2017
How Russia wields prisons as a weapon against its political opponents
How Russia wields prisons as a weapon against its political opponents /via @globeandmail https://t.co/O7LqX65MnR— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 21, 2017
Pelosi demands GOP let Trump-Russia probe continue: "America's democracy and national security are at stake"
Pelosi demands GOP let Trump-Russia probe continue: "America's democracy and national security are at stake" https://t.co/tzNmHIT5Y8 pic.twitter.com/Fcdk4qIxeD— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
The GOP Knows The End Is Near
Republicans are looting the store, taking everything they can grab off the shelves, anticipating the demise of Donald Trump. #GOP #MAGA #ImpeachTrump #Resist https://t.co/TNf23YVOGO— Frank Castellano (@frankcasts) December 22, 2017
The Trump administration is considering separating families to combat illegal immigration
The Trump administration is considering separating families to combat illegal immigration https://t.co/q6srLTmPI9— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 22, 2017
Ben Carson blasts Trump and Sessions’ war on drugs
Ben Carson blasts Trump and Sessions’ war on drugs. https://t.co/PprUmP3CnW— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) December 22, 2017
Republicans warn Trump of 2018 bloodbath
Republicans warn Trump of 2018 bloodbath https://t.co/TeG5KKCSGT via @PoliticoAlex pic.twitter.com/Fa8jCGlJpl— POLITICO (@politico) December 22, 2017
One of Wilbur Ross' senior aides still holds stakes in a company with ties to Putin.
One of Wilbur Ross' senior aides still holds stakes in a company with ties to Putin.https://t.co/3JyDFe8vpS— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 22, 2017
Former Rep Pete Hoekstra calls such reports "fake news". Videotape says otherwise.
Former Rep Pete Hoekstra calls such reports "fake news". Videotape says otherwise. @MrScarcehttps://t.co/ZPV1IV9p8F— Crooks and Liars (@crooksandliars) December 22, 2017
Before Alex Kozinski, before Harvey Weinstein, before Bill Clinton ... there was Clarence Thomas. @GrahamDavidA looks back at the scandal that focused attention on sexual harassment
Before Alex Kozinski, before Harvey Weinstein, before Bill Clinton ... there was Clarence Thomas. @GrahamDavidA looks back at the scandal that focused attention on sexual harassment https://t.co/JOCxVjPQXN pic.twitter.com/Q5uw9ghgAk— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) December 22, 2017
.@SenKamalaHarris and I today called on President Trump to declare the Southern California wildfires a major disaster and make federal assistance available to wildfire victims.
.@SenKamalaHarris and I today called on President Trump to declare the Southern California wildfires a major disaster and make federal assistance available to wildfire victims. pic.twitter.com/nw4HEZIqJD— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 21, 2017
JUST IN: Putin says U.S. intends to break Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
JUST IN: Putin says U.S. intends to break Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty pic.twitter.com/ELqqn4fsit— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) December 22, 2017
JUST A HINT: Russia broke it already— Alter Schwede (@CapYossarian) December 22, 2017
https://t.co/YCTSkzyg7D
McConnell: Entitlement reform is a nonstarter in the Senate in 2018
McConnell: Entitlement reform is a nonstarter in the Senate in 2018 https://t.co/NL5C5GCNSi— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 22, 2017
Rhona Graff, longtime Trump assistant, to be interviewed by House Intelligence Committee
Rhona Graff, longtime Trump assistant, to be interviewed by House Intelligence Committee https://t.co/EPslJQNhK0 pic.twitter.com/Ks16Z6pOzJ— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 22, 2017
Top Intel Dem: Nunes is doing Trump's work in Russia investigation
Top Intel Dem: Nunes is doing Trump's work in Russia investigation https://t.co/jVPtN8HFCC pic.twitter.com/h5iwVtrl4m— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
The Trump Administration to Restaurants: Take the Tips!
"It is hard to know how much time @realDonaldTrump appointees have spent with single mothers raising two children on a salary...What we do know is that the administration has produced no empirical cost-benefit analysis to support its proposal..."https://t.co/E40CwROl1Y— IFCL (@INQuakerPolicy) December 22, 2017
E.P.A. Officials, Disheartened by Agencys Direction, Are Leaving in Droves
E.P.A. Officials, Disheartened by Agencys Direction, Are Leaving in Droves https://t.co/SScn2LMofn— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 22, 2017
^ @RepAdamSchiff: GOP smear campaign against FBI will encourage Trump to think he can replace Rosenstein w/someone who will tell Mueller he can't look into whether the Russians laundered money through the Trump Org or guaranteed loans to them
ICYMI
^ @RepAdamSchiff: GOP smear campaign against FBI will encourage Trump to think he can replace Rosenstein w/someone who will tell Mueller he can't look into whether the Russians laundered money through the Trump Org or guaranteed loans to them--#Maddow pic.twitter.com/5yaJ6gzRQ1— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 22, 2017
When Has Trump Been Accused of Rape or Attempted Rape? Allegations Include a Child, His Wife and a Business Associate
ICYMI
When Has Trump Been Accused of Rape or Attempted Rape? Allegations Include a Child, His Wife and a Business Associate https://t.co/Am6sykuqfq— Claude VanCity (@vancitydwell) December 22, 2017
The Craziest Political Moments Of 2017
This is a masterpiece pic.twitter.com/K0lqg4GfBh— Aaron Vallely (@Vallmeister) December 22, 2017
Trump twice told his Pensacola rally this month that he had 32,000 people at his election-eve rally in Michigan. The capacity of that Michigan arena was 4,200.
Trump twice told his Pensacola rally this month that he had 32,000 people at his election-eve rally in Michigan. The capacity of that Michigan arena was 4,200.— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) December 22, 2017
"We are not stakeholders. We are not interest groups. We are sovereign nations within the United States as identified in the U.S. Constitution."
"We are not stakeholders. We are not interest groups. We are sovereign nations within the United States as identified in the U.S. Constitution." https://t.co/UMgDaqOODY #StandWithBearsEars! @SecretaryZinke @WhiteHouse— Protect Bears Ears (@savebearsears) December 8, 2017
Once again, Ivanka Trump shows off her cluelessness
she’s a walking advertisement for the danger of nepotism, an exemplar of class privilege and a perfect representative for Republican know-nothingism. She was supposed to be the brains of the family and the moral ballast. NOT!. https://t.co/Al9kTU430v— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 21, 2017
Video: I call on you to stop the war
"I used to walk and go to school normally just like all children. I call on you to stop the war." pic.twitter.com/GeApxnJRtY— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) December 22, 2017
If Congress doesn’t renew CHIP, care will be out of reach for 160,000 panicked MA kids. Sitting in the hospital now with my newborn son, this couldn’t feel more unconscionable. This cannot wait another day
If Congress doesn’t renew CHIP, care will be out of reach for 160,000 panicked MA kids. Sitting in the hospital now with my newborn son, this couldn’t feel more unconscionable. This cannot wait another day.— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) December 21, 2017
Puerto Rico governor vows to mobilize Latinos against Republicans after passage of "devastating" tax bill
Puerto Rico governor vows to mobilize Latinos against Republicans after passage of "devastating" tax bill https://t.co/zUfRDAmQVO pic.twitter.com/MK7K7Y6dgK— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
“You’re a f*cking liar!” Ivanka shrieked at Bannon after he called her the "queen of leaks" in a WH meeting also attended by Jared Kushner & Trump. Oh. So the WH admin & Trump family only tell the truth when they're screaming at one another
“You’re a f*cking liar!” Ivanka shrieked at Bannon after he called her the "queen of leaks" in a WH meeting also attended by Jared Kushner & Trump.— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) December 22, 2017
Oh. So the WH admin & Trump family only tell the truth when they're screaming at one another.#Maddow https://t.co/Utkm9oO7hD
'The senator from Kentucky is now working for Putin': John McCain slams Rand Paul for blocking Montenegro from joining NATO
ICYMI
— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) December 22, 2017
Judge rejects Disney and Twenty-First Century Fox's request for a protective order on sensitive information in the AT&T-Time Warner merger trial
Judge rejects Disney and Twenty-First Century Fox's request for a protective order on sensitive information in the AT&T-Time Warner merger trial https://t.co/GoKkyttriy by @dibartz $T $TWX $DIS $FOXA pic.twitter.com/Ki1uGup5sU— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 22, 2017
Putin's new bond caters to rich Russians who are spooked by sanctions
Putin's new bond caters to rich Russians who are spooked by sanctions https://t.co/SMEmgXtDWB pic.twitter.com/p3aOQD3BpX— Bloomberg (@business) December 22, 2017
How the net neutrality repeal will hurt small businesses — including anyone who sells things on sites like Etsy
How the net neutrality repeal will hurt small businesses — including anyone who sells things on sites like Etsy pic.twitter.com/lBm6wJgjgZ— Business Insider (@businessinsider) December 22, 2017
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Trump of violating Emoluments Clause
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Trump of violating Emoluments Clause https://t.co/dsShxGCO5L pic.twitter.com/vTCJJyzSFp— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
The Tax Bill’s Automatic Spending Cuts
ICYMI
Gee, it seems like just about everything on this list is more important than doubling the estate tax exemption and other tax cuts for billionaires. And they’re not going to do anything about it.#GOPTaxBillScam https://t.co/yYko6BFBDU— Thin_White_NotADuke (@brimaguire) December 21, 2017
Remember this chart next time you hear Republicans say they're struggling to find money for health insurance for children but their tax cuts are easily affordable.
Remember this chart next time you hear Republicans say they're struggling to find money for health insurance for children but their tax cuts are easily affordable. https://t.co/XJKJaf9j6i pic.twitter.com/0tYcelNiOq— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) December 21, 2017
A meeting involving President Trump and his top advisers devolved into a heated exchange between his former campaign adviser and the White House political director
A meeting involving President Trump and his top advisers devolved into a heated exchange between his former campaign adviser and the White House political director https://t.co/UNVOMFS25r— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 22, 2017
New cover story: Is Donald Trump’s dark Russian secret hiding in Deutsche Bank’s vaults?
New cover story: Is Donald Trump’s dark Russian secret hiding in Deutsche Bank’s vaults? https://t.co/lLbxnu1AgE pic.twitter.com/jXK99qGeKB— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 22, 2017
The U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration released harassment settlement figures from the Office of Compliance (OOC) involving Senate employing offices from 1997-2017.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration released harassment settlement figures from the Office of Compliance (OOC) involving Senate employing offices from 1997-2017. pic.twitter.com/Rp0wxSpaEG— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) December 22, 2017
One top Chinese official claimed that the U.S. overstepped its authority
One top Chinese official claimed that the U.S. overstepped its authority https://t.co/WmP7Wgklyy— VICE News (@vicenews) December 22, 2017
No uranium. Can I repeat that. No uranium left the United States or is going to leave the United States
No uranium. Can I repeat that. No uranium left the United States or is going to leave the United States— Gen Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) December 22, 2017
Trump taunts Democrats as he touts tax reform win
Trump taunts Democrats as he touts tax reform winhttps://t.co/2gEnQ49XYr pic.twitter.com/PHtlkaQBkA— POLITICO (@politico) December 22, 2017
Just increasing supply, or just regulating rents, won’t solve the urban housing crisis, writes
Just increasing supply, or just regulating rents, won’t solve the urban housing crisis, writes @mattyglesias: https://t.co/JXZptJLpSN— Vox (@voxdotcom) December 22, 2017
Congress passes temporary spending bill to prevent Christmas government shutdown
Congress passes temporary spending bill to prevent Christmas government shutdown https://t.co/dGvEgjtFmp pic.twitter.com/wL3Ulr1TAw— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 22, 2017
Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally
Told you. Russian hackers have been developing kompromat on journalists, including in the US. The real situation is even worse than this story explains, I’m afraid. https://t.co/F9igWhj4l0— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 22, 2017
The budget bills making their way through Congress include huge cuts to the EPA—jeopardizing our air, our water, and our health for generations. A quarter of the EPA’s staff could be lost. That is outrageous and it cannot stand.
The budget bills making their way through Congress include huge cuts to the EPA—jeopardizing our air, our water, and our health for generations. A quarter of the EPA’s staff could be lost.— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) December 21, 2017
That is outrageous and it cannot stand. pic.twitter.com/aWhWQ2YBAJ
.@nikkihaley: U.S. "will remember this day in which it was singled out for attack in the General Assembly for the very act of exercising our right as a sovereign nation...We will remember it when so many countries come calling on us, as they so often do, to pay even more."
.@nikkihaley: U.S. "will remember this day in which it was singled out for attack in the General Assembly for the very act of exercising our right as a sovereign nation...We will remember it when so many countries come calling on us, as they so often do, to pay even more." pic.twitter.com/20RGHzfMub— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) December 21, 2017
sit down, you lost the vote 128-9 https://t.co/FZvdPgl86W— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) December 21, 2017
UK's Boris Johnson to Russia: Stop destabilizing Europe or else
UK's Boris Johnson to Russia: Stop destabilizing Europe or else https://t.co/r19bWXilAr pic.twitter.com/I99TRM939D— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 22, 2017
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have reached a deal with the Treasury Dept. allowing them to keep $3 billion in profits to serve as a cushion against losses expected after Trump signs his tax bill
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have reached a deal with the Treasury Dept. allowing them to keep $3 billion in profits to serve as a cushion against losses expected after Trump signs his tax bill. https://t.co/YiCYBHouQu— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 22, 2017
Opinion: President Trump may be holding off from firing the special counsel, Robert Mueller. That doesn’t mean he’s safe.
Opinion: President Trump may be holding off from firing the special counsel, Robert Mueller. That doesn’t mean he’s safe. https://t.co/ILRxRlThoT— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 22, 2017
Rep. Schiff: Devin Nunes is doing the work of the White House, rather than doing the work of the House Intel. Committee
Rep. Schiff: Devin Nunes is doing the work of the White House, rather than doing the work of the House Intel. Committee. pic.twitter.com/TTQ8f0WvWd— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 22, 2017
“My assessment is that Trump is actually working directly for the Russians.”
Chilling Statement today...— Brian Krassenstein🐬 (@krassenstein) December 21, 2017
“My assessment is that Trump is actually working directly for the Russians.”
- Glenn Carle, a former CIA national intelligence officer responsible for evaluating foreign threats.
Bannon on George H.W. Bush: "He's a pervert"
Bannon on George H.W. Bush: "He's a pervert" https://t.co/s00aEUrFgI pic.twitter.com/ze0pQZ5CsW— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
Trump’s transition team reportedly looked for Flynn to send encrypted messages during the transition and just prior to his conversations with the former Russian ambassador to the United States, according to emails obtained by Gizmodo.
Trump’s transition team reportedly looked for Flynn to send encrypted messages during the transition and just prior to his conversations with the former Russian ambassador to the United States, according to emails obtained by Gizmodo. @ZevShalev 👇🏻 https://t.co/XvHEdWdmin— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) December 21, 2017
Franken rips Trump, tells GOP senators to "stand up for truth" in final floor speech
Franken rips Trump, tells GOP senators to "stand up for truth" in final floor speech https://t.co/atZW2bCGYD pic.twitter.com/9VF8SPoI9q— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
JUST IN: Trump deputy chief of staff leaving White House: report
JUST IN: Trump deputy chief of staff leaving White House: report https://t.co/UIT19tNkih pic.twitter.com/bqOrf7vSCe— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
OH NOW! This is NOT just "a deputy" this is Dearborn, the guy who was SESSIONS chief of staff and who is involved in bringing PAGE ONTO campaign. He is in TROUBLE and as others are doing, he's using the "leaving" excuse. https://t.co/BNC36VkJnM— Ale (@aliasvaughn) December 22, 2017
MINI-THREAD: New CNN poll about RUSSIA just came out... The main takeaways are: Mueller has a higher job approval than Trump, the American people take this seriously, and they don't believe what Trump says.
MINI-THREAD: New CNN poll about RUSSIA just came out... The main takeaways are: Mueller has a higher job approval than Trump, the American people take this seriously, and they don't believe what Trump says. https://t.co/LG283LOgUb— Marshall Cohen (@Marshall_Cohen) December 21, 2017
Trump appointee would force teen refugee to bear rapist's child
Brigitte Amiri, senior staff attorney at the ACLU's reproductive freedom project, talks with Rachel Maddow about the fight to defend the reproductive rights of undocumented teens from Trump-appointed anti-abortion zealots in the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Wyden emphasizes need to follow Trump money in Russia probe
Senator Ron Wyden talks with Rachel Maddow about why it's important for Trump Russia investigators to be able to follow Trump's money, and why the distraction of the holidays is reason to be vigilant for Trump sneakiness.
Wait, did Rep. Adam Schiff just drop a big hint?
Rachel Maddow shares a piece of her interview with Rep. Adam Schiff in which he raises the question of whether Russians laundered money through the Trump Organization or guaranteed loans for the Trump Organization.
Report: Documents show W.H. lawyer told Trump Flynn broke law
Rachel Maddow shares a report from Foreign Policy that White House counsel Don McGahn informed Donald Trump that Mike Flynn had broken the law, though the official White House line was that McGahn had said the opposite.
First two nuclear reactors in U.S. since 1978 approved to continue, despite massive cost overruns.
First two nuclear reactors in U.S. since 1978 approved to continue, despite massive cost overruns. https://t.co/FYvxqoMuQV pic.twitter.com/Ht7KsPbmbz— ABC News (@ABC) December 22, 2017
Here was my response on @AC360 last night to @Jim_Jordan's conspiracy theories, laying out how FBI investigations actually work.
Here was my response on @AC360 last night to @Jim_Jordan's conspiracy theories, laying out how FBI investigations actually work. pic.twitter.com/XMeRls9E2r— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) December 21, 2017
Charlottesville renames street after woman who was killed while protesting white supremacist rally
Charlottesville renames street after woman who was killed while protesting white supremacist rally: https://t.co/MI4fYPTg3D pic.twitter.com/qUI762TB7I— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
Sessions ends Obama-era policy encouraging courts to avoid slapping massive fines on poor defendants
Sessions ends Obama-era policy encouraging courts to avoid slapping massive fines on poor defendants https://t.co/ABvpyOx44q— HawaiiDelilah (@HawaiiDelilah) December 22, 2017
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