Fmr. CIA Director James Woolsey says the release of the Nunes memo "depends entirely on sources and methods" and "the public's right to know" https://t.co/DvVzwfxxvi— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) February 2, 2018
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Fmr. CIA Director James Woolsey says the release of the Nunes memo "depends entirely on sources and methods" and "the public's right to know"
Devin Nunes is acting like he's in a spy thriller
Being a US Congressman and working for the Russians must be a thrill. But this is getting ridiculous.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 2, 2018
Devin Nunes is acting like he's in a spy thriller @CNNPolitics https://t.co/Vx5G0su8Wl
NEW: Rising White House fear: Nunes memo is a dud
NEW: Rising White House fear: Nunes memo is a dud https://t.co/wgL7AWHAv2— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) February 1, 2018
Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, has sent a letter to Nunes requesting formal, written responses to questions about White House involvement in the Majority memo.
Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, has sent a letter to Nunes requesting formal, written responses to questions about White House involvement in the Majority memo. pic.twitter.com/i9NE4DDATB— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
While You Are Tweeting About the Nunes Memo, Russia Is Plotting Its Midterms Attack
Pay attention: As @DavidCornDC details here, the Nunes debacle is ultimately a cynical distraction from the serious Russian threat to the 2018 midterm elections https://t.co/Aqq5CNV2Vo #TrumpRussia— Mark Follman (@markfollman) February 1, 2018
BREAKING: FBI Director Chris Wray has no intention of quitting if controversial House Intel memo is released despite his objections,
BREAKING: FBI Director Chris Wray has no intention of quitting if controversial House Intel memo is released despite his objections, @PeteWilliamsNBC reports— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) February 1, 2018
Senate GOP leader breaks with Trump: Release Dem counter-memo with Nunes memo
Senate GOP leader breaks with Trump: Release Dem counter-memo with Nunes memo https://t.co/O4RjtAA91k pic.twitter.com/QBDUmOL3h6— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
.@CNNPolitics: Top White House aides are worried FBI Director Christopher Wray could quit if the highly controversial Republican memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance tools is released
.@CNNPolitics: Top White House aides are worried FBI Director Christopher Wray could quit if the highly controversial Republican memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance tools is released https://t.co/3FzeK8PSUW— State of the Union (@CNNSotu) February 1, 2018
CIA's Pompeo defends meeting with sanctioned Russian spy chief
CIA's Pompeo defends meeting with sanctioned Russian spy chief https://t.co/gx9Eo32rVV pic.twitter.com/nlW9B7jxGL— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 1, 2018
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have asked House Speaker Paul Ryan to intervene in Nunes memo's release
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have asked House Speaker Paul Ryan to intervene in Nunes memo's release https://t.co/OSikkLFzwU pic.twitter.com/mfpbZRPKJV— CNN (@CNN) February 1, 2018
Nunes' staff did work (again) with the White House on this memo, then this whole fuss is about the White House defending itself against the FBI investigation and releasing classified info in the process.
If Nunes' staff did work (again) with the White House on this memo, then this whole fuss is about the White House defending itself against the FBI investigation and releasing classified info in the process. pic.twitter.com/BPxbz0TtkP— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 1, 2018
Russia to US Navy: Get new maps
Russia to US Navy: Get new maps https://t.co/rnuUrEXYtf pic.twitter.com/djPRtx8FTI— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
GOP lawmaker on release of memo: Nunes has a "constitutional duty" to inform American people
GOP lawmaker on release of memo: Nunes has a "constitutional duty" to inform American people https://t.co/heRirb0kzI pic.twitter.com/gKZLUq6gWT— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
Trump's "$1.5 trillion" infrastructure "plan" is $200 billion in federal spending, from unspecified budget cuts, that will allegedly lead to $1.3 trillion in spending by others. Trump is leaving it to Congress "to figure out the details," NYT says.
Trump's "$1.5 trillion" infrastructure "plan" is $200 billion in federal spending, from unspecified budget cuts, that will allegedly lead to $1.3 trillion in spending by others. Trump is leaving it to Congress "to figure out the details," NYT says. https://t.co/ynLBPx6u0n— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) February 1, 2018
"Trump's White House quietly undercut environmental harm mitigation rules"
"Trump's White House quietly undercut environmental harm mitigation rules" https://t.co/pONuOqWSMD pic.twitter.com/WM7dljplIH— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
THE FAKE-NEWS EPIDEMIC IS WORSE THAN WE IMAGINED
Fake news may be embedded in the very structure of social media platforms https://t.co/aXBTrZo7vZ— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) February 1, 2018
Preet Bharara’s latest mission is to turn presidential norms into law
Preet Bharara’s latest mission is to turn presidential norms into law https://t.co/NPiDxHsgq7— Vox (@voxdotcom) February 1, 2018
Florida (Congress)Man Invited Infamous Troll Chuck Johnson to Trump’s State of The Union
Why was my opponent @danarohrabacher #CA48 palling around at the #SOTU with invited guest Holocaust Denier Chuck Johnson?— Harley Rouda (@HarleyRouda) February 1, 2018
Johnson ran into @RepRohrabacher and stated "He was a big fan of the California Republican." https://t.co/MGeC8n1Xe0https://t.co/KT8p5fUgyk
Virginia Republicans defeat a state bill that would have banned bump stocks:
Virginia Republicans defeat a state bill that would have banned bump stocks: https://t.co/jPbPJOdLDd— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) February 1, 2018
U.S. worker productivity fell in the fourth quarter of 2017, the first drop since early 2016, per
U.S. worker productivity fell in the fourth quarter of 2017, the first drop since early 2016, per @CNBC. https://t.co/7TYbjWgbr9— Axios (@axios) February 1, 2018
Inbox: RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced raising $11.1 million in December and $132.5 million overall in 2017.
Inbox: RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced raising $11.1 million in December and $132.5 million overall in 2017. pic.twitter.com/keFA8PJjmX— Ali Vitali (@alivitali) January 31, 2018
Rigging votes, muzzling the press and persecuting opponents. Strongmen follow their playbook, and President Trump -- and most other Western leaders -- are mostly silent.
Rigging votes, muzzling the press and persecuting opponents. Strongmen follow their playbook, and President Trump -- and most other Western leaders -- are mostly silent. https://t.co/odabtHNsKY— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) February 1, 2018
If Trump wants to publicly screw the #FBI by releasing the dodgy Nunes memo, the Russia scandal is entering a new, chaotic phase from which there is no return for POTUS.
If Trump wants to publicly screw the #FBI by releasing the dodgy Nunes memo, the Russia scandal is entering a new, chaotic phase from which there is no return for POTUS.— John Schindler (@20committee) February 1, 2018
WARNING to Trump & Nunes staff: release of this memo just became UNAUTHORIZED under House Rule XI. If you help in disclosing it you are subject to legal & disciplinary procedures. Dont risk it; be smart like @MarkCorallo1, who quit Trump rather than commit obstruction. SAY NO!
WARNING to Trump & Nunes staff: release of this memo just became UNAUTHORIZED under House Rule XI. If you help in disclosing it you are subject to legal & disciplinary procedures. Dont risk it; be smart like @MarkCorallo1, who quit Trump rather than commit obstruction. SAY NO! https://t.co/ois4L2vi6H— Norm Eisen (@NormEisen) February 1, 2018
Yes! Releasing this Nunes memo would be unlawful — as well as dangerous to future efforts to compile anti-terrorism surveillance applications to the FISA court. FBI agents would be deterred by fear that their applications will later be cherry-picked to smear them. https://t.co/TjtfJ6Akis— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) February 1, 2018
Democrats want to know why the Trump admin allowed two Russian spy chiefs met with Mike Pompeo. Schumer says the timing of the meeting is suspicious because it came just days before the Trump admin decided not to issue new sanctions against Russians.
Democrats want to know why the Trump admin allowed two Russian spy chiefs met with Mike Pompeo.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
Schumer says the timing of the meeting is suspicious because it came just days before the Trump admin decided not to issue new sanctions against Russians. https://t.co/QQFaVNiHFb
If tRUmp decides to release Nunes’ BS memo that’s riddled with fabrications & conjecture; there will be no earthly measure for the sh*tstorm that will result. Yesterday’s ‘bombing runs’ were nothing compared to what’s incoming.
If tRUmp decides to release Nunes’ BS memo that’s riddled with fabrications & conjecture; there will be no earthly measure for the sh*tstorm that will result. Yesterday’s ‘bombing runs’ were nothing compared to what’s incoming.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) February 1, 2018
As Nunes pushes the boundaries of shamelessness, here's a timely piece in @Esquire on the death of shame in our politics.
As Nunes pushes the boundaries of shamelessness, here's a timely piece in @Esquire on the death of shame in our politics. (It has a couple quotes from me, so I'll shamelessly plug it.) https://t.co/ghEENFZNcD— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) February 1, 2018
Highest-ranking career U.S. diplomat to retire in blow to State Department
Highest-ranking career U.S. diplomat to retire in blow to State Department - @AP https://t.co/lgwtmrHvGZ pic.twitter.com/X3ZDOFQp3M— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 1, 2018
March 5th is rapidly approaching and the Democrats are doing nothing about DACA. They Resist, Blame, Complain and Obstruct - and do nothing. Start pushing Nancy Pelosi and the Dems to work out a DACA fix, NOW!
March 5th is rapidly approaching and the Democrats are doing nothing about DACA. They Resist, Blame, Complain and Obstruct - and do nothing. Start pushing Nancy Pelosi and the Dems to work out a DACA fix, NOW!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2018
So Florida is trying to ban forced child marriages. The FL Senate voted for it. In the House, though, the bill was amended so it's still ok for 16 year olds. What the actual hell?
So Florida is trying to ban forced child marriages. The FL Senate voted for it.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 1, 2018
In the House, though, the bill was amended so it's still ok for 16 year olds. What the actual hell?
cc: @Ryan_N_Wiggins
Around the same time that the FBI and DOJ were applying for a surveillance warrant in fall 2016 against former Trump campaign aide Carter Page, Page's name was surfacing repeatedly in classified briefings given to high-level members of Congress.
Around the same time that the FBI and DOJ were applying for a surveillance warrant in fall 2016 against former Trump campaign aide Carter Page, Page's name was surfacing repeatedly in classified briefings given to high-level members of Congress. https://t.co/WW9XE0CS1L— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) February 1, 2018
Chiefs of three Russian intelligence and espionage agencies (SVR, FSB, GRU) quietly traveled to Washington, unbeknownst to the mainstream media. Vyacheslav Nikonov says that info about their travels may have been leaked in retaliation for "The Kremlin List."
#Russia's state TV:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 1, 2018
Chiefs of three Russian intelligence and espionage agencies (SVR, FSB, GRU) quietly traveled to Washington, unbeknownst to the mainstream media. Vyacheslav Nikonov says that info about their travels may have been leaked in retaliation for "The Kremlin List." pic.twitter.com/sNQsDRK1Pe
A Maryland lawmaker has introduced the ‘Jared Kushner Act’ that’s intended to stop judges from ordering the arrest of tenants who owe their landlords up to $5,000 in unpaid rent.
A Maryland lawmaker has introduced the ‘Jared Kushner Act’ that’s intended to stop judges from ordering the arrest of tenants who owe their landlords up to $5,000 in unpaid rent. https://t.co/YiQGbUf11N— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
House and Senate Republicans are miles apart on a fix for Dreamers — a problem that threatens the party's entire 2018 agenda
House and Senate Republicans are miles apart on a fix for Dreamers — a problem that threatens the party's entire 2018 agenda https://t.co/5qASWeDJdW pic.twitter.com/w53EREb2LJ— POLITICO (@politico) February 1, 2018
I had many fights with Congressional Dems over the years on national security matters. But I never witnessed the type of reckless partisan behavior I am now seeing from Nunes and House Republicans. Absence of moral and ethical leadership in WH is fueling this government crisis.
I had many fights with Congressional Dems over the years on national security matters. But I never witnessed the type of reckless partisan behavior I am now seeing from Nunes and House Republicans. Absence of moral and ethical leadership in WH is fueling this government crisis. https://t.co/KEUrsgtqhp— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) February 1, 2018
Goldman Sachs says oil will surpass $80, saying the market is now likely balanced
Goldman Sachs says oil will surpass $80, saying the market is now likely balanced https://t.co/OJNCJPAJQd pic.twitter.com/FCOdrB6aex— Bloomberg (@business) February 1, 2018
I see the Russian intelligence chiefs were in town to meet the CIA Director and discuss cooperation on terrorism. We've tried to work with them for well over 15 years. Don't expect much. One take below
I see the Russian intelligence chiefs were in town to meet the CIA Director and discuss cooperation on terrorism. We've tried to work with them for well over 15 years. Don't expect much. One take below. Also see @StevenLHall1 on Russia and CT. https://t.co/7OilYWP61d— John Sipher (@john_sipher) February 1, 2018
In the days leading up to @realDonaldTrump’s State of the Union address, the Afghan capital was hit by three deadly attacks that killed more than 130 people—and that’s only a portion of the cloud that loomed over the speech
In the days leading up to @realDonaldTrump’s State of the Union address, the Afghan capital was hit by three deadly attacks that killed more than 130 people—and that’s only a portion of the cloud that loomed over the speech.https://t.co/V1XDY26RbI— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) February 1, 2018
University of Iowa plans to remove Steve Wynn's name from institute after allegations of sexual misconduct
University of Iowa plans to remove Steve Wynn's name from institute after allegations of sexual misconduct https://t.co/XzXgoC6Trr pic.twitter.com/2Xo0dUoDlh— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
Facebook wants its users to drive out fake news. Heres the problem with that.
Facebook wants its users to drive out fake news. Heres the problem with that. https://t.co/bSGnfHTnR5— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 1, 2018
Sebastian Gorka did the "talk to Trump through the TV" thing on Lou Dobbs last night: "I know he watches certain shows on this channel, so let's send a very clear message. Mr. President, the American people need to see the whole memo."
Sebastian Gorka did the "talk to Trump through the TV" thing on Lou Dobbs last night: "I know he watches certain shows on this channel, so let's send a very clear message. Mr. President, the American people need to see the whole memo." https://t.co/0B4Rp4RTfF— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) February 1, 2018
Has @DevinNunes reported this income? Nunes Bros Dairy Farms received $1,135,070 out of $453,048,000 in USDA subsidies allocated to farms just in his district-CA-22
Has @DevinNunes reported this income?— Sue #JusticeIsComing (@SueinRockville) February 1, 2018
Nunes Bros Dairy Farms received $1,135,070 out of $453,048,000 in USDA subsidies allocated to farms just in his district-CA-22https://t.co/US6lxy8C7O
Here's the website: https://t.co/jJLsYofXj3#ArrestNunes pic.twitter.com/a9np5jk4gM
JUST IN: Trump wrongly claims his State of the Union was the most-watched in history
JUST IN: Trump wrongly claims his State of the Union was the most-watched in history https://t.co/i1WWU7FmzT pic.twitter.com/AItqvRcOkc— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
Him counting Russia. https://t.co/XkopHjDiT7— Rogue Melania (@RogueFirstLady) February 1, 2018
BREAKING: Before Deputy AG Rosenstein testified before the House Judiciary committee last month, Trump talked to members of Congress and suggested questions they could ask Rosenstein at the hearing, source tells CNN
BREAKING: Before Deputy AG Rosenstein testified before the House Judiciary committee last month, Trump talked to members of Congress and suggested questions they could ask Rosenstein at the hearing, source tells CNN. https://t.co/EUqb8zofQp— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) January 31, 2018
Just like Trump’s “largest Inauguration crowds ever.”
Just like Trump’s “largest Inauguration crowds ever.”— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) February 1, 2018
Viewership numbers for the first State of the Union by:
Obama: 48 million
George W. Bush: 51.8 million
Clinton: 45.8 million
A ridiculous thing to lie about. https://t.co/n6QrpaQR9r
Thank you for all of the nice compliments and reviews on the State of the Union speech. 45.6 million people watched, the highest number in history. @FoxNews beat every other Network, for the first time ever, with 11.7 million people tuning in. Delivered from the heart!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2018
EXCLUSIVE @Playbookplus interview: Behind Pence’s plan to rescue the Republican majority in 2018
EXCLUSIVE @Playbookplus interview: Behind Pence’s plan to rescue the Republican majority in 2018 https://t.co/P8b62nr24Y via @JakeSherman @APalmerDC pic.twitter.com/ySW4P0KijS— POLITICO (@politico) February 1, 2018
Shell poised to dethrone Exxon in oil titans' cash clash
Shell poised to dethrone Exxon in oil titans' cash clash https://t.co/shLwRaAqXq pic.twitter.com/2hrumQmERp— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 1, 2018
NEW: Black Dems take lead in push to impeach Trum
NEW: Black Dems take lead in push to impeach Trump https://t.co/AGF7kN2mY3 pic.twitter.com/1uy9AuZRzd— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
Republicans don't want to know if Trump broke the law. It would be like finding out Santa Claus was a two-bit burglar.
Republicans don't want to know if Trump broke the law. It would be like finding out Santa Claus was a two-bit burglar. https://t.co/4tU2USIKC4— Joe Hagan (@joehagansays) February 1, 2018
Trump enters 2018 with more than $32 million for his reelection bid and the Republican Party
Trump enters 2018 with more than $32 million for his reelection bid and the Republican Party https://t.co/1K2TxsTuUs— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 1, 2018
Who is Yuri Vanetik? Soviet emigre, finance co-chair of NY Republican Party, master of posing with GOP politicos. But his history tells a murkier story
Who is Yuri Vanetik? Soviet emigre, finance co-chair of NY Republican Party, master of posing with GOP politicos. But his history tells a murkier story. https://t.co/8RCFVhqcIy— McClatchyDC (@McClatchyDC) February 1, 2018
From the Boston Massacre to present-day operations, African-Americans have served to defend our nation #InTimesOfWar. During #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth, we honor them for their legacy of service & commitment to our @USArmy & nation.
From the Boston Massacre to present-day operations, African-Americans have served to defend our nation #InTimesOfWar. During #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth, we honor them for their legacy of service & commitment to our @USArmy & nation. Learn more at https://t.co/rmIYtBD8Pe. #BHM pic.twitter.com/MvE3SEj39l— GEN Mark A. Milley (@ArmyChiefStaff) February 1, 2018
Payday lenders contributed over $60k to @MickMulvaneyOMB’s political campaigns. Now at the CFPB, Mulvaney is protecting predatory lenders instead of consumers. @RepMaxineWaters & I want to know if that’s more than coincidence.
Payday lenders contributed over $60k to @MickMulvaneyOMB’s political campaigns. Now at the CFPB, Mulvaney is protecting predatory lenders instead of consumers. @RepMaxineWaters & I want to know if that’s more than coincidence. pic.twitter.com/0TdCDBkwSR— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) January 31, 2018
Trump’s reelection campaign paid private investigators more than $5,000 in December to conduct “research consulting,” according to a new financial filing.
Trump’s reelection campaign paid private investigators more than $5,000 in December to conduct “research consulting,” according to a new financial filing. https://t.co/cJM9hvijpF— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
WSJ reports Page was known to officials dating back to at least 2013, nearly 3 years before he joined the Trump campaign.
Carter Page was known to U.S. counterintelligence officials for years before he became a prominent figure in the Steele dossier.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
WSJ reports Page was known to officials dating back to at least 2013, nearly 3 years before he joined the Trump campaign. https://t.co/LB21hXHicS
Republicans on the House Intel Committee are accused of changing part of a classified memo. The memo by Rep. Devin Nunes reportedly alleges the FBI and the Justice Department abused surveillance of Trump campaign officials
Republicans on the House Intel Committee are accused of changing part of a classified memo. The memo by Rep. Devin Nunes reportedly alleges the FBI and the Justice Department abused surveillance of Trump campaign officials. @PaulaReidCBS reports https://t.co/Mi2ACoGYVj pic.twitter.com/TGabzIspv0— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 1, 2018
‘Why can’t I have my life back?’: In Puerto Rico, living and learning in the dark
‘Why can’t I have my life back?’: In Puerto Rico, living and learning in the dark https://t.co/QJf6qG1EUT— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) February 1, 2018
Donald Trump is in an extraordinary showdown with his own FBI
Donald Trump is in an extraordinary showdown with his own FBI https://t.co/gaBNeHom1m via @torontostar— Tim (@timupland) February 1, 2018
Obama’s, Bush’s and Clinton’s first State of the Union all had higher ratings than this. Ratings lying is one of Trump’s oldest kinds of lying.
Obama’s, Bush’s and Clinton’s first State of the Union all had higher ratings than this. Ratings lying is one of Trump’s oldest kinds of lying. pic.twitter.com/BZoqUNyEVB— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) February 1, 2018
From 2 different very well connected DC friends: “Brace for impact.”
From 2 different very well connected DC friends: “Brace for impact.”— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) February 1, 2018
US ‘Kremlin List’ means nothing to Russia
Hi @StateDept .. here’s how that not-enforcing sanctions / cribbing from Forbes for the #KremlinReport is going over w the guys who attacked our democracy https://t.co/bk7479pyVD— Patrick Tucker (@DefTechPat) February 1, 2018
US ‘Kremlin List’ means nothing to Russia — PMhttps://t.co/o3siccokbt pic.twitter.com/BRmasERNUc— TASS (@tassagency_en) January 30, 2018
'Incredibly simple and easy to manipulate': Rick Wilson torches 'Trump’s vast, empty black hole of need-to-be-praised'
'Incredibly simple and easy to manipulate': Rick Wilson torches 'Trump’s vast, empty black hole of need-to-be-praised' https://t.co/lxfjAa8AF6— Tim (@timupland) February 1, 2018
Schiff has the original as it was provided by @DevinNunes at the time of the vote. After the vote, NUNES altered the memo he gave to @realDonaldTrump . They compared the original one with the revision. NUNES tried to pull a fast one and got caught. Keep it classy, NUNES
Schiff has the original as it was provided by @DevinNunes at the time of the vote. After the vote, NUNES altered the memo he gave to @realDonaldTrump . They compared the original one with the revision. NUNES tried to pull a fast one and got caught. Keep it classy, NUNES #sleazy https://t.co/GtsCf9JpxR— 👠Snarky Kitty👠 (@lil_nitelite) February 1, 2018
US President Trump opts out of Super Bowl interview
US President Trump opts out of Super Bowl interview https://t.co/JGK6yMWCSK pic.twitter.com/eorsRKpTH1— CNN (@CNN) February 1, 2018
GOP senator opposes releasing Nunes memo: "We can't let the politics of the moment cloud our judgement"
GOP senator opposes releasing Nunes memo: "We can't let the politics of the moment cloud our judgement" https://t.co/2TPAhzwfX2 pic.twitter.com/vwd0srsTmb— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
President Donald Trump has has already canned one FBI director. Now's he's getting close to the point of no return with his replacement
President Donald Trump has has already canned one FBI director. Now's he's getting close to the point of no return with his replacement. https://t.co/0dTk5vVUeY— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) February 1, 2018
#Russia's state TV addresses Trump's "soft approach," "strange Kremlin List" and non-implementation of #sanctions, which reinforces the Russian belief that "Trump is ours"
#Russia's state TV addresses Trump's "soft approach," "strange Kremlin List" and non-implementation of #sanctions, which reinforces the Russian belief that "Trump is ours" (#ТрампНаш). pic.twitter.com/OkTS0i2aDW— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 30, 2018
Report: Witness to Tell Mueller He Was Concerned Hope Hicks Obstructed
Report: Witness to Tell Mueller He Was Concerned Hope Hicks Obstructed https://t.co/CV2voMtuJm via @thedailybeast— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) February 1, 2018
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Adam Schiff accuses chairman Devin Nunes of sending a different version of the memo alleging FBI surveillance abuses to the White House than what the committee approved
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Adam Schiff accuses chairman Devin Nunes of sending a different version of the memo alleging FBI surveillance abuses to the White House than what the committee approved. https://t.co/9KP626LZqA pic.twitter.com/MhMNf6LjwW— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) February 1, 2018
MORE: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on House Speaker Ryan in statement on reportedly altered memo, saying "If Speaker Ryan cares about the integrity of the House or the rule of law, he will put an end to this charade once and for all.”
MORE: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on House Speaker Ryan in statement on reportedly altered memo, saying "If Speaker Ryan cares about the integrity of the House or the rule of law, he will put an end to this charade once and for all.” pic.twitter.com/jZ0SrTbHgF— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) February 1, 2018
Pence picks fight with Rep. Manchin in West Virginia, Manchin hits back, saying "The Vice President's comments are exactly why Washington Sucks"
Pence picks fight with Rep. Manchin in West Virginia, Manchin hits back, saying "The Vice President's comments are exactly why Washington Sucks" https://t.co/gxqy5FxNcW pic.twitter.com/ZKDhYFPeRi— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 1, 2018
White House seeks 72 percent cut to clean energy research, underscoring administration’s preference for fossil fuels
We really want the Chinese to control future energy technologies, while we crawl back into the polluter-paid world where "beautiful clean coal" exists. Over near the unicorns. https://t.co/243NNDzVDH— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) February 1, 2018
Twitter’s notifications regarding Russia meddling in the 2016 Presidential election went from 690K last week to 1.4 million this week. But Trump and his supporters are sure none of this impacted the vote!
Twitter’s notifications regarding Russia meddling in the 2016 Presidential election went from 690K last week to 1.4 million this week. But Trump and his supporters are sure none of this impacted the vote! https://t.co/ZnzAm9p5ST— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) February 1, 2018
#BREAKING: Ex-Trump legal spokesman to tell Mueller that Hope Hicks was considering obstructing justice: report
#BREAKING: Ex-Trump legal spokesman to tell Mueller that Hope Hicks was considering obstructing justice: report https://t.co/v4qgKacS52 pic.twitter.com/IAN6jmDfHt— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
BREAKING: Discovered late tonight that Chairman Nunes made material changes to the memo he sent to White House – changes not approved by the Committee. White House therefore reviewing a document the Committee has not approved for release.
BREAKING: Discovered late tonight that Chairman Nunes made material changes to the memo he sent to White House – changes not approved by the Committee. White House therefore reviewing a document the Committee has not approved for release. pic.twitter.com/llhQK9L7l6— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 1, 2018
"What our party needs at the moment is an awful lot of voices out there," says Rep. Joe Kennedy, who was one of five Democratic responses to President Trump's State of the Union address
"What our party needs at the moment is an awful lot of voices out there," says Rep. Joe Kennedy, who was one of five Democratic responses to President Trump's State of the Union address https://t.co/vS2TPDtri9 #SOTU pic.twitter.com/dS5lmkDQCc— CNN (@CNN) February 1, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: @DevinNunes just admitted to altering the memo prior to sending it out to the White House. He claims the changes are “minor edits”.
BREAKING NEWS: @DevinNunes just admitted to altering the memo prior to sending it out to the White House. He claims the changes are “minor edits”. #NunesMemo #RemoveNunes -AJ https://t.co/6V4syfk5r6— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) February 1, 2018
It's a weird pattern with Donald Trump that that the way we find out about his administration's contacts with Russia is from Russia.
It's a weird pattern with Donald Trump that that the way we find out about his administration's contacts with Russia is from Russia. pic.twitter.com/McP7sGHdWT— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 1, 2018
HERE IT IS: HPSCI posts the transcript of its Monday #releasethememo meeting:
transcript says only Schiff and Gowdy read underlying docs distorted in Nunes staff memo. Schiff alarmed. Gowdy announces retiring https://t.co/JVkXfSsx47— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) January 31, 2018
HERE IT IS: HPSCI posts the transcript of its Monday #releasethememo meeting: https://t.co/w2Vv4th5H7— Olivia Victoria Gazis (@Olivia_Gazis) January 31, 2018
Flynn's plea agreement says he must testify for Mueller and that he agrees sentencing may be delayed until cooperation is completed. Date to schedule sentencing hearing pushed to May 1
Flynn's plea agreement says he must testify for Mueller and that he agrees sentencing may be delayed until cooperation is completed. Date to schedule sentencing hearing pushed to May 1. pic.twitter.com/zeS1m67WVx— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) February 1, 2018
Mueller Zeros In on Story Put Together About Trump Tower Meeting
The statement Trump helped write aboard Air Force One in response to reports about Don Jr.’s Trump Tower meeting has become a focus of Mueller’s investigation, NYT reports. Prosecutors have been asking W.H. officials how the statement came together. https://t.co/IXotQJi8sw— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
BREAKING Former Trump presidential campaign advisor Roger Stone paid a visit to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on Wednesday where Julian Assange has been holed up for the last five years
BREAKING Former Trump presidential campaign advisor Roger Stone paid a visit to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on Wednesday where Julian Assange has been holed up for the last five years https://t.co/nwQ2ro0Bew— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) January 31, 2018
Mr. Trump has provided Mr. Putin with more reassurance that he has nothing to fear from the president of the United States as he undermines American democracy.
As predicted, not a word in the #SOTU about Putin, his interference in our democracy, and the need to protect it before November 2018. Shameful. https://t.co/8ZgUfRr6Hv— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 31, 2018
Mr. Trump has provided Mr. Putin with more reassurance that he has nothing to fear from the president of the United States as he undermines American democracy. https://t.co/NovLK17vN1— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) January 31, 2018
Trumps re-election campaign ended 2017 with $22 million in cash
Trumps re-election campaign ended 2017 with $22 million in cash https://t.co/daTwOY5aLz— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 1, 2018
Chiefs Of Three Russian Intelligence Agencies Travel To Washington
So. The heads of ALL THREE Russian intel agencies come to Washington secretly, meet with allies of president, and then somehow sanctions get bungled and Putin + cronies off hook before Russian elex.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) February 1, 2018
Sure. This is fine.
https://t.co/rHyXtuPYVw
BREAKING: Discovered late tonight that Chairman Nunes made material changes to the memo he sent to White House – changes not approved by the Committee. White House therefore reviewing a document the Committee has not approved for release.
BREAKING: Discovered late tonight that Chairman Nunes made material changes to the memo he sent to White House – changes not approved by the Committee. White House therefore reviewing a document the Committee has not approved for release. pic.twitter.com/llhQK9L7l6— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 1, 2018
"It is now imperative that the Committee Majority immediately withdraw the document that it sent to the White House. If the Majority remains intent on releasing the document... it must hold a new vote to release to the public its modified document." https://t.co/RynpDtcTLR— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 1, 2018
Oh man. Mark Corallo plans to tell Mueller that Hope Hicks said during a conference call with Trump that Don Jr.’s emails about the Trump Tower meeting would “never get out.”
Oh man. Mark Corallo plans to tell Mueller that Hope Hicks said during a conference call with Trump that Don Jr.’s emails about the Trump Tower meeting would “never get out.” https://t.co/dUli4MtapG pic.twitter.com/KPJnERl2NV— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 1, 2018
The top Republican in the Pennsylvania Senate told the state’s Supreme Court that he’s refusing to follow a court order asking lawmakers to turn over data to help correct a gerrymandered congressional map, HuffPost reports
The top Republican in the Pennsylvania Senate told the state’s Supreme Court that he’s refusing to follow a court order asking lawmakers to turn over data to help correct a gerrymandered congressional map, HuffPost reports. https://t.co/hldR8N3Pgb— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2018
Trump embarrassed as first State of the Union falls 8 million viewers short of Obama’s
Trump embarrassed as first State of the Union falls 8 million viewers short of Obama’s https://t.co/jg5KgF9xFI via @shareblue— Propane Jane™ (@docrocktex26) January 31, 2018
Centers for Disease Control director resigns after her investments in tobacco stocks come under scrutiny.
Centers for Disease Control director resigns after her investments in tobacco stocks come under scrutiny. https://t.co/klv6HhSyrK pic.twitter.com/t242k7WZce— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 1, 2018
The decision by Nunes to employ an obscure rule to release classified information for partisan political purposes crossed a dangerous line, and increases the risk of a constitutional crisis and another Saturday Night Massacre.
The decision by Nunes to employ an obscure rule to release classified information for partisan political purposes crossed a dangerous line, and increases the risk of a constitutional crisis and another Saturday Night Massacre.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 1, 2018
My oped on Washington Post: https://t.co/g6FQkPAobZ
"Kennedy carries the torch"
"Kennedy carries the torch" https://t.co/127qKcEw00 pic.twitter.com/gftW1rFze6— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
Devin Nunes goes after the FBI and DOJ, dismisses what he calls their "spurious objections" to releasing his memo.
Devin Nunes goes after the FBI and DOJ, dismisses what he calls their "spurious objections" to releasing his memo. pic.twitter.com/LerpOKf9sm— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 31, 2018
JUST IN: Republican memo alleging anti-Trump bias at FBI and Justice Department likely to be released on Thursday - Trump administration official
JUST IN: Republican memo alleging anti-Trump bias at FBI and Justice Department likely to be released on Thursday - Trump administration official pic.twitter.com/FYePwLPvsM— Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) February 1, 2018
Charities weigh cutting ties to telemarketer for Ben Carson, NRA after FTC fine
InfoCision, a fundraiser for nonprofits, private companies, and right-leaning politicians and PACs, in January agreed to pay a $250,000 fine to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission that it allegedly misled donors. https://t.co/s6X1I9gIPk— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 1, 2018
Pennsylvania state Senate leader refuses court order on redrawing district maps
Pennsylvania state Senate leader refuses court order on redrawing district maps https://t.co/hJkqv9AyJG pic.twitter.com/WmhNTAhfOc— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2018
Dem memo, which will be reviewed by DOJ, also takes a whack at Nunes, suggesting his memo is designed to protect the WH.
Dem memo, which will be reviewed by DOJ, also takes a whack at Nunes, suggesting his memo is designed to protect the WH. https://t.co/NIsSMO4FFR— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 31, 2018
Democrats seek subpoena for DHS info on #election hacking
Democrats seek subpoena for DHS info on #election hacking https://t.co/t9HXV28zi6— Susan Greenhalgh (@SEGreenhalgh) January 29, 2018
NYT: Corallo will tell special counsel about alleged Hope Hicks vow that emails 'will never get out'
Bad news for Hope Hicks. She had better come clean fast.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 1, 2018
NYT: Corallo will tell special counsel about alleged Hope Hicks vow that emails 'will never get out' @CNNPolitics https://t.co/30tjN5HMlJ
The US conducted an unsuccessful missile defense test on Wednesday, as a missile launched from land failed to intercept an incoming target launched from an aircraft in Hawaii, according to administration officials
The US conducted an unsuccessful missile defense test on Wednesday, as a missile launched from land failed to intercept an incoming target launched from an aircraft in Hawaii, according to administration officials https://t.co/6MI2fhlCea pic.twitter.com/VqrK5BGoim— CNN (@CNN) January 31, 2018
GOP faces new shutdown threat from within
GOP faces new shutdown threat from withinhttps://t.co/INQfu4EEWJ pic.twitter.com/0by9SxNHqw— POLITICO (@politico) February 1, 2018
White House role in Nunes memo scrutinized
Betsy Woodruff, politics reporter for The Daily Beast, talks with Rachel Maddow about questions about whether the staff of Devin Nunes worked with the White House on the anti-FBI memo, and how the memo has turned the Trump DoJ against Trump Republicans.
Nunes ducks question about staff working with White House on memo
Rachel Maddow reads from the transcript of the House Intelligence Committee's vote to release the Devin Nunes memo and points out that Nunes did not answer whether his staff worked with the White House (again) on this attack on the FBI investigation of Trump.
Nunes breach could shatter Congress/intelligence relationship
Ken Dilanian, national security reporter for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about the FBI's resistance to the Nunes memo, and new reporting from the New York Times about the Air Force One meeting to draft the cover story for Donald Trump Jr's Trump Tower meeting with Russians.
Russia spy chiefs met in U.S. with Trump officials last week
Rachel Maddow reports on yet another instance of Americans learning about a meeting between Russians and Trump officials from reporting in Russian media. In this case Russia intelligence officials violating sanctions law to come to the U.S.
FBI warns against Nunes memo release amid Trump loyalty demands
Rachel Maddow details the lengths to which FBI and DoJ officials have gone to warn Republicans against releasing a memo of classified information assembled by Devin Nunes, and a new report of Donald Trump pressuring officials with questions about loyalty.
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