BREAKING: The Hill: GOP Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, @USRepRodney Frelinghuysen, announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in an increasingly competitive district. via @cimarcos https://t.co/ZVSe9pqKn7— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 29, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018
BREAKING: The Hill: GOP Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, @USRepRodney Frelinghuysen, announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in an increasingly competitive district.
Neo-Nazi group allegedly linked to five killings across the country
Neo-Nazi group allegedly linked to five killings across the country https://t.co/YMWnZNjWPQ pic.twitter.com/oa64FQ8JAY— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2018
NEW: U.S. Naval Forces Europe confirms “unsafe” Russian intercept of a US EP-3 Aries over the Black Sea, saying the Russian fighter came within five feet of the American plane.
NEW: U.S. Naval Forces Europe confirms “unsafe” Russian intercept of a US EP-3 Aries over the Black Sea, saying the Russian fighter came within five feet of the American plane. pic.twitter.com/JGH8eApZf6— ABC News (@ABC) January 29, 2018
Eagles' Chris Long says he'll skip visit to Trump White House again if team wins the Super Bowl
Eagles' Chris Long says he'll skip visit to Trump White House again if team wins the Super Bowl https://t.co/4pKGSnwzMf pic.twitter.com/EuKz8YSiRk— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2018
Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's plan to sell off our public lands
Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's plan to sell off our public lands https://t.co/PQkkJt8Gnv pic.twitter.com/6Bl76Y0Ipy— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 29, 2018
New Deputy Director is David Bowdich.
New Deputy Director is David Bowdich. If @FBI had Tier 1....— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) January 29, 2018
"Mr. Bowdich began his career as an FBI special agent in 1995 in the San Diego Field Office, where he investigated violent crimes and gangs and served as a SWAT Team operator and sniper."
Guess it sucks to be RU :)
How the Koch network aims to prevent a 2018 Democratic wave
How the Koch network aims to prevent a 2018 Democratic wave https://t.co/JEr8ZPa1Ap— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 29, 2018
Trump and Rosenstein: A history
Trump and Rosenstein: A history https://t.co/KiwTxpqnE4— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 29, 2018
Dems demand Gowdy subpoena Homeland Security for documents on Russian election hacking
Dems demand Gowdy subpoena Homeland Security for documents on Russian election hacking https://t.co/F7LskwmANi pic.twitter.com/BTUk8Z5Zej— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2018
CNN's @ShimonPro on Andrew McCabe: I'm hearing from field agents and field leaders that people are "pretty angry" that they are hearing about FBI leadership moves "from the news"
I interviewed Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe as part of the House Judiciary Committee. He is an honorable man who served the public as a career @FBI official.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 29, 2018
He should be called to testify publicly before the Judiciary Committee so the American people can know what happened https://t.co/xpvWox56ta
CNN's @ShimonPro on Andrew McCabe: I'm hearing from field agents and field leaders that people are "pretty angry" that they are hearing about FBI leadership moves "from the news" https://t.co/TwUwIDSo8j pic.twitter.com/jhxNHQjJuY— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) January 29, 2018
Here is my clip from @CNN with @JohnBerman this morning, explaining the procedural context of approving FISA extensions, which is not up to DAG Rosenstein (as the Nunes Memo reportedly alleges)
Here is my clip from @CNN with @JohnBerman this morning, explaining the procedural context of approving FISA extensions, which is not up to DAG Rosenstein (as the Nunes Memo reportedly alleges) pic.twitter.com/VogQg0dFm8— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) January 29, 2018
The Nunes memo reveals Rod Rosenstein approved an application to extend surveillance of Carter Page, NYT reports.
The Nunes memo reveals Rod Rosenstein approved an application to extend surveillance of Carter Page, NYT reports.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 29, 2018
DOJ saw reason to believe Page was acting as a Russian agent, but Republicans may seize on Rosenstein’s role to undermine the Russia probe. https://t.co/TK1ZpgTac2
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to @TheView: Pres. Trump "has over a dozen allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment. He should resign because of that...Congress should be doing hearings. Where are the hearings?"
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to @TheView: Pres. Trump "has over a dozen allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment. He should resign because of that...Congress should be doing hearings. Where are the hearings?" https://t.co/NkJuIoh4fP pic.twitter.com/SWkK5R5TQG— ABC News (@ABC) January 29, 2018
Republicans are selling out everything to protect their Dear Leader. Even America.
Of all the the things I won't forgive Trump for, making anyone on the left defend the FBI is one.https://t.co/ozW2yajySc— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) January 29, 2018
White House perjury panic
🔥Source, who knows Trump as well as anyone, believes Trump would be incapable of avoiding perjuring himself. "Trump doesn't deal in reality. He creates his own reality & he actually believes it."— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 29, 2018
NO WONDER TRUMP IS AFRAID OF MUELLER‼️😎#MuellerTime https://t.co/HnmoIvVu43
BREAKING: New US sanctions list due today will *also* sanction companies around the world who do business with sanctioned Russian entities.
BREAKING: New US sanctions list due today will *also* sanction companies around the world who do business with sanctioned Russian entities. 🔥 https://t.co/saVcaMKJzw— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 29, 2018
"Steve Mnuchin desperately needs an economics lesson"
"Steve Mnuchin desperately needs an economics lesson" https://t.co/LlEoUFURXg pic.twitter.com/8qqEIooBpR— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2018
Deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe has stepped down, will be on leave until retirement, source says
OMG
Congress must immediately investigate (1) who "told" McCabe to step down and (2) why he was "removed." Any effort by the White House to force his exit is totally outside the confines of normalcy. https://t.co/mPXmQG6jax— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) January 29, 2018
From our Justice team One source said FBI Deputy Director McCabe's departure was not in the plans as of Friday. The source said McCabe was told this morning to step down. A second source described McCabe’s departure as being “removed”.— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskCNN) January 29, 2018
Deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe has stepped down, will be on leave until retirement, source says https://t.co/QpQbm0uNhO pic.twitter.com/IHT5QmYEom— Bloomberg (@business) January 29, 2018
We’ve neve seen congressional resignations like this before
We’ve neve seen congressional resignations like this before. https://t.co/ea288Hrorj pic.twitter.com/dmcn6WEEt0— FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) January 29, 2018
There was an unexpected appearance at last night's Grammys
There was an unexpected appearance at last night's Grammys https://t.co/i1bB8h4yCx pic.twitter.com/RweD3nlDqw— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 29, 2018
FBI officials fear GOP attacks may imperil the work of field agents.
FBI officials fear GOP attacks may imperil the work of field agents.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 28, 2018
"If enough people believe it, it will have an impact on the agents on the street trying to conduct their investigation. They rely on people talking to them and believing in the... FBI." https://t.co/RTkwcFAkh0
Buried lede here is that both the Obama and Trump Justice Departments believed there was probable cause that Carter Page was acting as an agent of Russia
Buried lede here is that both the Obama and Trump Justice Departments believed there was probable cause that Carter Page was acting as an agent of Russia.https://t.co/udAAWwDnSQ— Dustin Volz (@dnvolz) January 29, 2018
Opinion: We are on the cusp of a new arms race
Opinion: We are on the cusp of a new arms race https://t.co/bAga1BM7Cc— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 29, 2018
Germany's carmakers take another hit with revelations of diesel testing on humans
Germany's carmakers take another hit with revelations of diesel testing on humans https://t.co/wi6i1BpbQk pic.twitter.com/V3bASL08rK— Bloomberg (@business) January 29, 2018
Notice posted for employees at the Wynn Las Vegas: “We are all supportive of Mr. Wynn and his leadership, and while it is unfortunate that the news media has been used to assault Mr. Wynn and us in this way, we are doing everything we can to protect our employees”
Notice posted for employees at the Wynn Las Vegas: “We are all supportive of Mr. Wynn and his leadership, and while it is unfortunate that the news media has been used to assault Mr. Wynn and us in this way, we are doing everything we can to protect our employees” pic.twitter.com/8vIVYkhyjW— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) January 28, 2018
Mick Mulvaney has articulated a new vision for the CFPB: a government agency that doesn't 'push the envelope.'
Mick Mulvaney has articulated a new vision for the CFPB: a government agency that doesn't 'push the envelope.' @gillianbwhite writes about the Bureau's new direction https://t.co/nreYfdYlxG pic.twitter.com/C3ILf4yMJA— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 29, 2018
All donations by STEVE WYNN & his company to federal candidates, committees & 527 nonprofit groups, according to @FEC & @IRSnews records.
Steve Wynn reportedly used his wealth and power to intimidate and assault female employees. He also used his wealth to buy influence and protect his power. Will the recipients of his money, including the Illinois Republican Party, denounce him? #twill https://t.co/0oBHkkdPil— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) January 28, 2018
All donations by STEVE WYNN & his company to federal candidates, committees & 527 nonprofit groups, according to @FEC & @IRSnews records. pic.twitter.com/HQw01Vgi4z— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) January 28, 2018
Its Still 1965 in Donald Trumps Mind on Immigration
Its Still 1965 in Donald Trumps Mind on Immigration https://t.co/B63VyjiygC— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 29, 2018
Kremlin calls U.S. sanctions move attempt to influence Russian elections
Kremlin calls U.S. sanctions move attempt to influence Russian elections https://t.co/StgZUaPs0z— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) January 29, 2018
Poll: Majorities think Trump is reckless, profane and sexist
Poll: Majorities think Trump is reckless, profane and sexist https://t.co/12bP2DYcVv pic.twitter.com/nAZEBebsZN— The Hill (@thehill) January 28, 2018
Hung out to dry twice, Tennessee city stumped by Trump's washer tariffs
Hung out to dry twice, Tennessee city stumped by Trump's washer tariffs https://t.co/mzbvWBaPwa pic.twitter.com/nFOF9sCrmO— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 29, 2018
Data firm that worked for Trump asked WikiLeaks to share hacked emails
Rather big news, but watch, today's news will be about how Hillary read fire and fury.... https://t.co/Vv32rkATJ9— BadDude.Covfefing😲 (@ChiefCovfefe) January 29, 2018
Trump's ambitious $1 trillion infrastructure plan hits an early roadblock over funding
Trump's ambitious $1 trillion infrastructure plan hits an early roadblock over funding https://t.co/fj02RhQH18 pic.twitter.com/LqxpFsq4Jo— Bloomberg (@business) January 29, 2018
“To defend and advance United States interests in the world, we need to protect our democracy at home.” Learn how we can strengthen our efforts to defend our #demoracy.
“To defend and advance United States interests in the world, we need to protect our democracy at home.” Learn how we can strengthen our efforts to defend our #demoracy. #BushCenter #InTheNews #Freedom https://t.co/2VQctpRAVM— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) January 26, 2018
Mitch McConnell knows this bill has no chance of passing. He wants to get Democrats to vote no, and then put their vote in political attack ads in red states. It’s a desperate stunt to save his Senate majority
Mitch McConnell knows this bill has no chance of passing.— Matthew Chapman (@fawfulfan) January 29, 2018
He wants to get Democrats to vote no, and then put their vote in political attack ads in red states. It’s a desperate stunt to save his Senate majority. https://t.co/Aja539Qcmu
Republican leaders in Senate have scheduled a vote Monday on legislation that would enact an unconstitutional 20-week abortion ban, just a week after Trump Administration introduced new rules granting health care workers the license 2 discriminate against women seeking abortions.— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) January 29, 2018
.@MarkWarner: ‘We’ve had new information that raises more questions’
.@MarkWarner: ‘We’ve had new information that raises more questions’ https://t.co/rd8Mr6vsPB via @sbg1 #GlobalPOLITICO pic.twitter.com/2LXHY9gs6c— POLITICO (@politico) January 29, 2018
Scoop: Trump team considers nationalizing 5G network
Scoop: Trump team considers nationalizing 5G network #SmartNews https://t.co/S2alMy4pf5— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) January 29, 2018
Analysis: The Psychological trick behind Trump’s misleading terror statistics
Analysis: The Psychological trick behind Trump’s misleading terror statistics https://t.co/Oo7nLYfU4V via @POLITICOMag pic.twitter.com/Y3cnwIK4DZ— POLITICO (@politico) January 29, 2018
Perfect example of Russian troll farms coordinatin' with far-right nutball blogs to generate #FakeNews and further Trump's attack on Mueller. Notice they are not RTs, but sent as original content. Yet, each tweet is identical. This is all cranked out by one Russian operator.
Perfect example of Russian troll farms coordinatin' with far-right nutball blogs to generate #FakeNews and further Trump's attack on Mueller. Notice they are not RTs, but sent as original content. Yet, each tweet is identical. This is all cranked out by one Russian operator. pic.twitter.com/A6kI2n92l4— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 27, 2018
12 legal experts tell us what they think special counsel Robert Mueller will do next
12 legal experts tell us what they think special counsel Robert Mueller will do next https://t.co/39EimouJS7 via @POLITICOMag pic.twitter.com/XiLG7txfyn— POLITICO (@politico) January 29, 2018
A fitness tracking app's map appears to be lighting up the location patterns of soldiers working out at military bases in remote locations around the world
A fitness tracking app's map appears to be lighting up the location patterns of soldiers working out at military bases in remote locations around the world https://t.co/oh0AEcZ1Tp pic.twitter.com/3XAm9PjVWq— CNN (@CNN) January 29, 2018
Duckworth tears into Trump: He has no right to question other people's support for our military
Duckworth tears into Trump: He has no right to question other people's support for our military https://t.co/c2ih6USFso pic.twitter.com/BHHd2rrKfk— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2018
The Kremlin should immediately release Alexei Navalny, those arrested during the recent demonstrations, and all political prisoners. #Putin seeking "reelection" like the dictator he is.
The Kremlin should immediately release Alexei Navalny, those arrested during the recent demonstrations, and all political prisoners. #Putin seeking "reelection" like the dictator he is. https://t.co/4AuugSLHku— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) January 28, 2018
Rubio fires chief of staff for improper relations with subordinates
Rubio fires chief of staff for improper relations with subordinates https://t.co/gF4cCxaaG8 pic.twitter.com/zqejZuH7Pb— POLITICO (@politico) January 29, 2018
Paul Ryan works for the Koch Brothers. Not for us
Paul Ryan works for the Koch Brothers. Not for us. https://t.co/nARJPo3uJu— Randy Bryce (@IronStache) January 29, 2018
Paul Ryan, via pre-recorded video, gives Koch donors credit for passing tax cut. "Because of your help we’ve been able to take the ball and run with it," Ryan says.— Annie Linskey (@AnnieLinskey) January 28, 2018
This May 2016 protest in Houston, Texas, was organized by Russian trolls. The troll group promoted and organized two opposing events on Facebook to pit Americans against each other.
This May 2016 protest in Houston, Texas, was organized by Russian trolls. The troll group promoted and organized two opposing events on Facebook to pit Americans against each other. https://t.co/kjVjEBqDTH pic.twitter.com/oGZF0Hi21T— CNN (@CNN) January 29, 2018
Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the 2018 #Grammys and read an excerpt from "Fire and Fury"
Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the 2018 #Grammys and read an excerpt from "Fire and Fury" https://t.co/YrxhrlTCoE pic.twitter.com/RZd69QGjBg— CNN (@CNN) January 29, 2018
Russian sanctions deadline today
The Kremlin talking point (shared by some GOP 🤔) is that sanctions don't work.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 28, 2018
But Russians are terrified of the new list due out from Treasury tomorrow. 😈 https://t.co/exkMeIIF7X
Trump pushes his "Putin First" policy.https://t.co/ZYyAta5uf8— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 29, 2018
Trump on tweeting: "Perhaps sometimes in bed, perhaps sometimes at breakfast or lunch." "I don't call it tweeting, I call it social media."
Trump on tweeting: "Perhaps sometimes in bed, perhaps sometimes at breakfast or lunch."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 29, 2018
"I don't call it tweeting, I call it social media." https://t.co/1mRjQDccR7
Mueller's job description includes investigating attempts to fire him
Mueller's job description includes investigating attempts to fire him https://t.co/pIXCEDqQYp pic.twitter.com/MX3wjswE8U— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) January 28, 2018
China wants Communist Party cells within foreign companies involved in joint ventures to have a formal role in management decisions. That's setting off alarm bells.
China wants Communist Party cells within foreign companies involved in joint ventures to have a formal role in management decisions. That's setting off alarm bells. https://t.co/PoE2nfdG4s— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 29, 2018
The President of the United States @realDonaldTrump is asked if he believes in climate change
The President of the United States @realDonaldTrump is asked if he believes in climate change. This is his answer: #TrumpMorgan pic.twitter.com/sKeVM9FL4l— Daniel Hewitt (@DanielHewittITV) January 28, 2018
Trump abuses show we must turn traditions into laws
Rule of law matters. Former Republican Governor Christine Todd Whitman, @GovCTW, and I announce a new task force in wake of Trump abuses with @BrennanCenter @USATODAY— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) January 29, 2018
Trump abuses show we must turn traditions into laws: Bharara and Whitman https://t.co/IaEVTTYnUH via @USATODAY
Wynn's Macau expansion is at stake as a sex scandal engulfs its founder
Wynn's Macau expansion is at stake as a sex scandal engulfs its founder https://t.co/qyc7ryoKo2 pic.twitter.com/BcrAqFKTqi— Bloomberg (@business) January 29, 2018
Inspiring to watch the Russian people stand up for their rights despite the odds. #Putin’s dictatorship can run a sham election, but it can’t silence the Russian people.
Inspiring to watch the Russian people stand up for their rights despite the odds. #Putin’s dictatorship can run a sham election, but it can’t silence the Russian people. #RussiaWillBeFree https://t.co/OfGavJIOxA— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) January 28, 2018
CNN media reporter rips Hannity: The worse it seems to get for Trump, the wilder the conspiracy theories get
CNN media reporter rips Hannity: The worse it seems to get for Trump, the wilder the conspiracy theories get https://t.co/YXo2PNd8Zp pic.twitter.com/1bRfcfPvbt— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2018
"Over the decades, Manafort had cut a trail of foreign money and influence into Washington, then built that trail into a superhighway. When it comes to serving the interests of the world’s autocrats, he’s been a great innovator."
ICYMI
"Over the decades, Manafort had cut a trail of foreign money and influence into Washington, then built that trail into a superhighway. When it comes to serving the interests of the world’s autocrats, he’s been a great innovator." https://t.co/jsr409pcVY— Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) January 28, 2018
Chris Wallace corners Trey Gowdy: 'Republicans hurt their credibility' by lying about bogus 'secret societies'
Chris Wallace corners Trey Gowdy: 'Republicans hurt their credibility' by lying about bogus 'secret societies' https://t.co/KsAOlC6Fuq— Trump's not my Pres (@Nysteveo2AOLcom) January 28, 2018
Opinion: The antisocial politics of Trump
Opinion: The antisocial politics of Trump https://t.co/RCX4D8dsnF— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 29, 2018
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