Brad Parscale has a close financial relationship with a penny-stock firm with a questionable history that includes longstanding ties to a convicted fraudster, according to an Associated Press investigation. https://t.co/syHHoG2UCn— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Brad Parscale has a close financial relationship with a penny-stock firm with a questionable history that includes longstanding ties to a convicted fraudster, according to an Associated Press investigatio
HUD officials spent $31,000 on a new dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office in late 2017 — just as the White House circulated its plans to slash HUD’s programs for the homeless, elderly and poor
HUD officials spent $31,000 on a new dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office in late 2017 — just as the White House circulated its plans to slash HUD’s programs for the homeless, elderly and poor. https://t.co/IJe71G8KLs— ProPublica (@ProPublica) February 27, 2018
What took the White House so long? Looks like Jared's got a Russia problem. BBC News - Jared Kushner's loses access to top-secret briefings
What took the White House so long? Looks like Jared's got a Russia problem.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 27, 2018
BBC News - Jared Kushner's loses access to top-secret briefings https://t.co/vBBkc4hg9T
The father of a Parkland shooting survivor has admitted to altering emails, making it appear as though CNN tried to script his son’s questions for last week’s town hall event.
The father of a Parkland shooting survivor has admitted to altering emails, making it appear as though CNN tried to script his son’s questions for last week’s town hall event. https://t.co/Yq2nnvTycp— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 28, 2018
Exclusive: Foreign officials have discussed manipulating White House adviser Jared Kushner via his business arrangements, U.S. officials say
Exclusive: Foreign officials have discussed manipulating White House adviser Jared Kushner via his business arrangements, U.S. officials say https://t.co/qHLcRGc9xt— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 27, 2018
To Jared Kushner: "Your continued refusal to answer simple yes/no questions suggests you have something to hide."
To Jared Kushner: "Your continued refusal to answer simple yes/no questions suggests you have something to hide."— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) February 27, 2018
Kushner cannot use his White House position to further his financial interests and bail out his New York property. My letter with @RepTedLieu and colleagues 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/QZvH2tWfDZ
Hope Hicks declines to answer some questions before house Intel committee
Hope Hicks declines to answer some questions before house Intel committee https://t.co/jGXOeU0CtQ @mkraju reports @TheLeadCNN— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) February 27, 2018
NEW: Bipartisan bill establishes $1 billion in funds to fight opioid crisis
NEW: Bipartisan bill establishes $1 billion in funds to fight opioid crisis https://t.co/E8T6SJhrQA pic.twitter.com/cuiP2tTScc— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
Mueller's team has officially proposed dismissing charges against RICK GATES, following last week's guilty plea
Mueller's team has officially proposed dismissing charges against RICK GATES, following last week's guilty plea. pic.twitter.com/AM69yxGtsm— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 27, 2018
JUST IN: NSA chief: Trump hasn't granted me authority to stop Russian interference at its source
JUST IN: NSA chief: Trump hasn't granted me authority to stop Russian interference at its source https://t.co/H6ZVrrUR3W pic.twitter.com/HNuCSDYLwD— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
This week brought us yet another reminder of the importance of every Supreme Court appointment, and of the degree to which Mitch McConnell may have altered the course of the nation’s history with his outrageous, cynical ploy
This week brought us yet another reminder of the importance of every Supreme Court appointment, and of the degree to which Mitch McConnell may have altered the course of the nation’s history with his outrageous, cynical ploy. https://t.co/wm7578r7TA— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) February 27, 2018
"Legally, [the Janus case] should be an easy win for the unions" but it conflicts with "the march of corporate interests that have sought for years to protect their huge profits and kill off the last remnants of organized labor in America." Another 5-4 pro-corporate decision? https://t.co/ter5pgHhpn— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) February 27, 2018
Sens. Warren, Blumenthal + Merkley want Mick Mulvaney to explain recent actions benefitting payday lenders and how his ties to the payday loan industry may have influenced his decision: "You have failed to provide any clarity on the rationale for your actions to harm consumers."
Sens. Warren, Blumenthal + Merkley want Mick Mulvaney to explain recent actions benefitting payday lenders and how his ties to the payday loan industry may have influenced his decision: "You have failed to provide any clarity on the rationale for your actions to harm consumers." pic.twitter.com/2hlbG3LwCf— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
Scandals (some financial, some not) abound in the #AZ08 primaries, voting today
Scandals (some financial, some not) abound in the #AZ08 primaries, voting today https://t.co/AhvepS74LS— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) February 27, 2018
NJ students walk out to protest suspension of teacher over school safety comments
NJ students walk out to protest suspension of teacher over school safety comments https://t.co/YBdHmCzY2j pic.twitter.com/hgZeCJYg38— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
Zinke appointed Susan Lapierre, wife of Wayne NRA President, to the board of the Natl Park Service.
Zinke appointed Susan Lapierre, wife of Wayne NRA President, to the board of the Natl Park Service. https://t.co/XGV3AfO96F— Zoe Corgington (@zoethecorgi) February 24, 2018
BREAKING: White House, Boeing reach "informal deal" on fixed price contract for 2 new Air Force One planes; total deal price set to be $3.9B
BREAKING: White House, Boeing reach "informal deal" on fixed price contract for 2 new Air Force One planes; total deal price set to be $3.9B. https://t.co/jn8limUSe7— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) February 27, 2018
Nastya Rybka, the escort girl who filmed herself with the Paul Manafort-linked oligarch Oleg Deripaska and a top #Russian official on a yacht, has offered to tell the US media everything "about the election" after she got arrested in Thailand. Says she'll wait for jounos in jail
Nastya Rybka, the escort girl who filmed herself with the Paul Manafort-linked oligarch Oleg Deripaska and a top #Russian official on a yacht, has offered to tell the US media everything "about the election" after she got arrested in Thailand. Says she'll wait for jounos in jail https://t.co/CUtxJlh6oH— Patrick Reevell (@Reevellp) February 27, 2018
Задержанная в Таиланде Настя Рыбка просит американцев о помощи— Life | Новости (@lifenews_ru) February 27, 2018
Видео обращения: https://t.co/TMw0uKbWsF pic.twitter.com/XQuUiDhFoo
Corporate America is showing that the Trump/GOP tax plan was a scam >>> Trump’s Tax Cuts in Hand, Companies Spend More on Themselves Than on Wages
Corporate America is showing that the Trump/GOP tax plan was a scam >>> Trump’s Tax Cuts in Hand, Companies Spend More on Themselves Than on Wages. https://t.co/JUPtdJMfrf— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) February 27, 2018
The NRA's top lawyer was convicted of murder, then freed over bad police work. What really happened?
The NRA's top lawyer was convicted of murder, then freed over bad police work. What really happened? https://t.co/CCZD1h6aeF pic.twitter.com/vZTzEsHKb8— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 26, 2018
Common Cause has filed complaints against Trump, his campaign committee and the National Enquirer parent company regarding the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, saying it appears to be hush money and should be investigated
Common Cause has filed complaints against Trump, his campaign committee and the National Enquirer parent company regarding the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, saying it appears to be hush money and should be investigated https://t.co/6rNVMcQU6S pic.twitter.com/TpHQmdWeUP— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
Warren introduces bill to force companies to publicly report sexual harassment settlements
Warren introduces bill to force companies to publicly report sexual harassment settlements https://t.co/kggD8D6Sls pic.twitter.com/DHi6IUu4Mm— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
Panama's government steps into Trump hotel dispute
Trump Crime Family Business as usual... https://t.co/15AKwvAXc2— Derringer (@ladiesgun) February 27, 2018
Hey Alex Jones you seem to be really confused as to what I do/who I am I'd love to come on and clear some of this up because clearly as a shit journalist you can't clearly.
Hey Alex Jones you seem to be really confused as to what I do/who I am I'd love to come on and clear some of this up because clearly as a shit journalist you can't clearly.— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) February 27, 2018
Wait 🤔didn't you get sued for pedaling lies about the survivors and victims of another school shooting? Clearly someone didn't learn from their mistakes— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) February 27, 2018
Trump filed the paperwork to be an official candidate for re-election on Inauguration Day
Trump filed the paperwork to be an official candidate for re-election on Inauguration Day. https://t.co/OTfzP4BIHH— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) February 27, 2018
DRUDGE: **WORLD EXCLUSIVE** TUE FEB 27 2018 10:05 AM ET** Just one year into his presidency, Trump will stun the political world by announcing he is running for re-election in 2020. Digital guru Brad Parscale will be named campaign manager, DRUDGE REPORT has learned...— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) February 27, 2018
Gas up in the next state. Screw Georgia...screw NRA!
Gas up in the next state. Screw Georgia...screw NRA! https://t.co/eH0IpC20QA— Derringer (@ladiesgun) February 27, 2018
A guide to the upcoming gun control marches
A guide to the upcoming gun control marches https://t.co/Qxtpuz1b1R pic.twitter.com/FoCmY9U42h— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 27, 2018
West Virginia’s governor has signed across-the-board teacher pay raises of $808 next year and $404 the following two years. But teachers say the increases aren’t enough, especially as health care costs rise
West Virginia’s governor has signed across-the-board teacher pay raises of $808 next year and $404 the following two years. But teachers say the increases aren’t enough, especially as health care costs rise. https://t.co/V6X67RsaQ6— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 27, 2018
BIBI: A BILLION SHEKELS IN BRIBES
BIBI: A BILLION SHEKELS IN BRIBES https://t.co/u8IK193mLm— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 27, 2018
The Gröpenführer’s Twitter tirade is all the proof you need that good news is coming‼️
The Gröpenführer’s Twitter tirade is all the proof you need that good news is coming‼️😎#TrumpRussia#MuellerIsComing pic.twitter.com/xCeuj6Y6Kf— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) February 27, 2018
.@NRA Board member Charles Cotton posts that he’s concerned gun safety will happen in America because: “It’s very well funded and they are playing on the sympathy factor of kids getting killed.”
.@NRA Board member Charles Cotton posts that he’s concerned gun safety will happen in America because: “It’s very well funded and they are playing on the sympathy factor of kids getting killed.” pic.twitter.com/vmxQoZtnp4— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) February 27, 2018
The Trump admin is taking steps to shield student loan collection companies from state regulators, over the objections of consumer advocates and even some Republican attorneys general
The Trump admin is taking steps to shield student loan collection companies from state regulators, over the objections of consumer advocates and even some Republican attorneys general. https://t.co/ol1YmL7t9J— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
RNC started paying Trump campaign's rent at Trump Tower after it stopped covering Trump's legal bills for Russia probe
After ceasing to help pay legal bills in #TrumpRussia investigation, the RNC began to pay for #Trump2020's rent at Trump tower.https://t.co/NeMO664eUq— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) February 27, 2018
Nix was trying to parse between Wikileaks and Assange. I fully expect to see Nix indicted by Mueller perhaps on espionage charges.
This was a lie. Nix was trying to parse between Wikileaks and Assange. I fully expect to see Nix indicted by Mueller perhaps on espionage charges. @CamAnalytica #NixHearing https://t.co/RuUDu20ClS— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) February 27, 2018
We have no relationship with @wikileaks, says #nixhearing. What about the email Nix sent Assange ? What about the email he sent Assange ? And Assange's supposed answer ?— Thomas Huchon (@ThomasHuchon) February 27, 2018
THIS -- THIS IS WHAT WE ARE SAYING — Emma González
THIS -- THIS IS WHAT WE ARE SAYING https://t.co/u5XpEnjHGc— Emma González (@Emma4Change) February 27, 2018
Ronald Reagan on the idea of selling military weapons to the public pic.twitter.com/2AH0QZqT0s— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 27, 2018
Three years ago today Boris Nemtsov was brutally murdered in front of the Kremlin to try to silence his call for democracy in Russia. He may not be with us today, but his legacy and call for freedom in Russia lives on
Three years ago today Boris Nemtsov was brutally murdered in front of the Kremlin to try to silence his call for democracy in Russia. He may not be with us today, but his legacy and call for freedom in Russia lives on https://t.co/gdRj6ERotm— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 27, 2018
Trump’s Plan to Slash Legal Immigration—By the Numbers
Trump’s Plan to Slash Legal Immigration—By the Numbers https://t.co/8S6HVBnWqC pic.twitter.com/u0f85qLmmI— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 27, 2018
Amnesty International just officially declared Trump a human rights violator
An 'honor' usually reserved for #shithole countries: #AmnestyInternational just officially declared Trump a human rights violator. https://t.co/HFD9g3sfxS #TuesdayThoughts #TrumpRussia— John Lundin 🌊 (@johnlundin) February 27, 2018
FedEx won't stop giving NRA members discounts
FedEx won't stop giving NRA members discounts https://t.co/BYoaxgKJCx pic.twitter.com/xZkx5kNCRw— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 27, 2018
Trump-owned golf club agrees to pay $5.5 million to settle case brought by ex-members
Trump-owned golf club agrees to pay $5.5 million to settle case brought by ex-members https://t.co/0hEbxdUdW9 pic.twitter.com/lMZUishk7s— Bloomberg (@business) February 27, 2018
This is a BIG DEAL: North Pole surges above freezing in the dead of winter, stunning scientists
This is a BIG DEAL: North Pole surges above freezing in the dead of winter, stunning scientists - The Washington Post https://t.co/9wbBbdoaiD #Climate #GlobalWarming #NorthPole #TuesdayThoughts— John Lundin 🌊 (@johnlundin) February 27, 2018
Trump is losing his mind...something big must be coming
WITCH HUNT!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 27, 2018
How France cut its per capita gun ownership in half
How France cut its per capita gun ownership in half https://t.co/wu0DmCkc2l (via @CNNOpinion) pic.twitter.com/AqjDVEty0I— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2018
Calling the sheriff a coward is so ironic coming from a man who evaded the draft multiple times due to his power and influence. @realDonaldTrump you're a hypocrite that is owned by the NRA please prove me wrong.
Calling the sheriff a coward is so ironic coming from a man who evaded the draft multiple times due to his power and influence. @realDonaldTrump you're a hypocrite that is owned by the NRA please prove me wrong.— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) February 27, 2018
Plastics bags, straws, disposable food containers and plastic cutlery and cups will all be banned
Plastics bags, straws, disposable food containers and plastic cutlery and cups will all be banned. Read more: https://t.co/ThFH1iU5kM pic.twitter.com/lf9VvcMy7a— World Economic Forum (@wef) February 26, 2018
Parkland Student Emma González Opens Up About Her Fight for Gun Control "Adults are behaving like children."
ICYMI
Emma Gonzalez @Emma4Change ✊🏽— Christopher❄️ (@cwebbonline) February 27, 2018
“We are children who are being expected to act like adults, while the adults are proving themselves to behave like children” https://t.co/skXp59vCd1
Fancy footwork by Cambridge Analytica/SCL exec Alexander Nix in UK parl. Core narrative: denial that they do any of things their marketing materials claim they do on data harvesting, psychological profiling, etc.
Fancy footwork by Cambridge Analytica/SCL exec Alexander Nix in UK parl. Core narrative: denial that they do any of things their marketing materials claim they do on data harvesting, psychological profiling, etc. @justinhendrix & @profcarroll live tweetinghttps://t.co/lIr95WqUd9— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) February 27, 2018
The Force of Decency Awakens
A funny thing is happening on the American scene: a powerful upwelling of decency. Suddenly, it seems as if the worst lack all conviction, while the best are filled with a passionate intensity. #NeverAgain https://t.co/NKdRWnBiWT— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 #BoycottNRA 🚫 (@joncoopertweets) February 27, 2018
New fighting in Syria threatens a Russian-backed humanitarian pause in the battle for a rebel held area near the country’s capital. The district has faced a deadly bombing campaign by the Syrian government. Russia, Syria’s ally, ordered the daily five-hour pause in the fighting:
New fighting in Syria threatens a Russian-backed humanitarian pause in the battle for a rebel held area near the country’s capital. The district has faced a deadly bombing campaign by the Syrian government. Russia, Syria’s ally, ordered the daily five-hour pause in the fighting: pic.twitter.com/3gDKlE0CPx— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 27, 2018
So Putin is in favour of a 'Humanitarian Break' in Syria. Good for him !!— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) February 27, 2018
When he was head of the KGB, he introduced the idea of a 'Humanitarian Break' during their torture sessions. Every three hours they would stop torturing someone, clean up the blood, stretch their legs...
Reminder: The @NRA headquarters is a GUN-FREE ZONE
Reminder: The @NRA headquarters is a GUN-FREE ZONE 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/8Y6ZEocv8V— bryan renaud (@therealrenaud) February 26, 2018
Conservatives in Georgia's Senate have a message for Delta Air Lines: Renew your relationship with the National Rifle Association or you will pay the price.
Conservatives in Georgia's Senate have a message for Delta Air Lines: Renew your relationship with the National Rifle Association or you will pay the price. https://t.co/0mdINud6cv— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 27, 2018
WATCH: MSNBC's Rachel #Maddow details all the bizarre Trump hires brought on through nepotism
WATCH: MSNBC's Rachel #Maddow details all the bizarre Trump hires brought on through nepotism https://t.co/MTkHXWkHPQ— Raw Story (@RawStory) February 27, 2018
Bernie Sanders and an aide brush back questions about Mueller indictments of the Russians - and how they allegedly helped his campaign.
Bernie Sanders and an aide brush back questions about Mueller indictments of the Russians - and how they allegedly helped his campaign. One of his aides stepped in front of me to shield the senator and prevent me from asking questions. Aide bumped into me, saying “Not right now.”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 26, 2018
Sanders then said: “It’s time for the president of the United States to step up to the plate and do what everyone knows is right and tell the Russians that they’re not going to interfere in America.” Asked him a follow if Russians aided his campaign, he grunted, walked into a mtg— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 26, 2018
I tried to tell the aide it’s not OK to physically bump a reporter asking questions in the Capitol halls, and all he said repeatedly was “goodbye” as he departed on an elevator— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 26, 2018
Lawsuit alleges a 7-year-old girl was taken from her mother "screaming and crying" just days after the pair came to the U.S. seeking asylum. Mother and daughter are now at detention facilities 2,000 miles apart
Lawsuit alleges a 7-year-old girl was taken from her mother "screaming and crying" just days after the pair came to the U.S. seeking asylum. Mother and daughter are now at detention facilities 2,000 miles apart. https://t.co/QRrgs61YMr— AP Central U.S. (@APCentralRegion) February 26, 2018
BOMBSHELL: Israeli government prosecution for the first time links Netanyahu directly to pay for play
BOMBSHELL: Israeli government prosecution for the first time links Netanyahu directly to pay for playhttps://t.co/Bc4m0HTJsN— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 27, 2018
Students for Trump won’t reveal who’s bankrolling their group — despite FEC warnings
Students for Trump won’t reveal who’s bankrolling their group — despite FEC warnings https://t.co/jSBPN1pHgI— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) February 27, 2018
White House meets with veterans groups amid dispute at VA, tension over access to health care
White House meets with veterans groups amid dispute at VA, tension over access to health care https://t.co/mq00mM0IaP— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 27, 2018
ICYMI: Donald Trump Cracks the Seal on Talk of Treason
ICYMI: Donald Trump Cracks the Seal on Talk of Treason https://t.co/aJQG7D5qEu— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 #BoycottNRA 🚫 (@joncoopertweets) February 27, 2018
Companies are using President Trump's tax-cut savings to buy their own shares. That's good for investors, but doesn't do much for the economy.
Companies are using President Trump's tax-cut savings to buy their own shares. That's good for investors, but doesn't do much for the economy. https://t.co/t88dtyMrfj— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 27, 2018
Fox News report convinces Trump to call for new investigation of Hillary Clinton’s ‘criminality’
Fox News report convinces Trump to call for new investigation of Hillary Clinton’s ‘criminality’ https://t.co/bjh5WlSkG6— Raw Story (@RawStory) February 27, 2018
“He’s got a very good point. Somebody in the Justice Department has a treasure trove of evidence of Mrs. Clinton’s criminality at her own hands, or through others, that ought to be investigated. I fully agree with the President on that.” @judgenapolitano on @marthamaccallum Show— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 27, 2018
Expect President Donald Trump to return to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach this weekend. He’s scheduled to appear at fundraisers for the Republican National Committee and his 2020 re-election campaign
Expect Trump to return to Mar-a-Lago this weekend. https://t.co/9hSl4p3M1J— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
Obama appears to hit at Trump: “You didn't hear about a lot of drama” in my White House
Obama appears to hit at Trump: “You didn't hear about a lot of drama” in my White House https://t.co/WJbNBeZwtp pic.twitter.com/al46btFESB— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
Mueller embodies the ideals of probity, service and self-sacrifice that trace back to the Pilgrims. Trump is the kind of con man who peddled patent medicines in the 19th century and then, in the 20th century, penny stocks and time-shares
Mueller embodies the ideals of probity, service and self-sacrifice that trace back to the Pilgrims. Trump is the kind of con man who peddled patent medicines in the 19th century and then, in the 20th century, penny stocks and time-shares. My column: https://t.co/lFyUtQjWVU— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) February 27, 2018
Carter Page to Hannity: You are the Edward R Murrow of the Trump/Russia Story
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Carter Page to Hannity: You are the Edward R Murrow of the Trump/Russia Story pic.twitter.com/6XnNkn5Myu— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 27, 2018
These ‘buffalo’ health plans are a load of bull
Thought the GOP had given up on repealing Obamacare? You’re wrong. The Trump administration has been engaging in a quiet, backdoor repeal, resulting in 9m fewer people with insurance next year. https://t.co/PRGNHSRKk3— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) February 27, 2018
Paul Manafort was stupid or unlucky. Most money launderers get away with it.
Paul Manafort was stupid or unlucky. Most money launderers get away with it. https://t.co/pYMIN0T4dK via @POLITICOMag pic.twitter.com/T4TTB9vaNA— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2018
Either way, Trump is a Putin enabler, guilty of dereliction of duty at a minimum and probably of worse. Enough to warrant a trial in the proper tribunal
Either way, Trump is a Putin enabler, guilty of dereliction of duty at a minimum and probably of worse. Enough to warrant a trial in the proper tribunal: https://t.co/4OndD1X7rb— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) February 27, 2018
The first transgender recruit is under contract to serve in the U.S. military, the Pentagon has confirmed
The first transgender recruit is under contract to serve in the U.S. military, the Pentagon has confirmed. https://t.co/AVIygRPgWE— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
Florida high school shooting survivor David Hogg on the state of politics in America: "It's kind of disgusting. It's really starting to remind me of 'House of Cards.' ... These politicians don't care about these children's lives."
Florida high school shooting survivor David Hogg on the state of politics in America: "It's kind of disgusting. It's really starting to remind me of 'House of Cards.' ... These politicians don't care about these children's lives." https://t.co/TaDmf8dgXW https://t.co/AHg86YFrve— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2018
CNN poll: 72% of Americans say they are concerned about foreign government interference in US elections generally. 60% say they are not confident President Trump is doing enough to prevent foreign countries from influencing future US elections
CNN poll: 72% of Americans say they are concerned about foreign government interference in US elections generally. 60% say they are not confident President Trump is doing enough to prevent foreign countries from influencing future US elections https://t.co/KJrpTkkPSr— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2018
Major EPA reorganization will end science research program
Major EPA reorganization will end science research program https://t.co/IdiT9F7OaC— Superhero name: Intrepid Effective Pedagogue (IEP) (@LiberalVenom) February 27, 2018
Trump Might Be Too Busy to Talk to Robert Mueller, Says Lawyer
Perhaps Trump could just Tweet his answers to Mueller?https://t.co/cfrpqc9Ch5— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 26, 2018
‘Maybe the Russians are still messing with our heads’
‘Maybe the Russians are still messing with our heads’ https://t.co/xpmFan68lm via @IsaacDovere @POLITICOMag #OffMessage pic.twitter.com/CK67E1lvBG— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2018
Comcast, the owner of NBC and Universal Pictures, has launched a bid for British pay TV broadcaster Sky that threatens to thwart the takeover ambitions of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Comcast, the owner of NBC and Universal Pictures, has launched a bid for British pay TV broadcaster Sky that threatens to thwart the takeover ambitions of media mogul Rupert Murdoch. https://t.co/aceAHVY91l— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 27, 2018
Forecasts for the U.S. gasoline market aren't getting any less bleak
Forecasts for the U.S. gasoline market aren't getting any less bleak https://t.co/U98eMzdHPB pic.twitter.com/gINYtPpkEU— Bloomberg (@business) February 27, 2018
SCOOP by @jonswaine and myself: HUD official says she was replaced for rejecting Ben Carson's costly office redecoration
SCOOP by @jonswaine and myself: HUD official says she was replaced for rejecting Ben Carson's costly office redecoration https://t.co/igk9PnDrD5— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) February 27, 2018
6 in 10 Americans are concerned that President Trump isn't doing enough to protect US elections from foreign interference, according to a new CNN poll
6 in 10 Americans are concerned that President Trump isn't doing enough to protect US elections from foreign interference, according to a new CNN poll https://t.co/jb7WSwBkAl pic.twitter.com/gHRhBPjazK— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 27, 2018
A new poll shows that 70 percent of Americans want gun control action. That's the highest it's been since 1993.
A new poll shows that 70 percent of Americans want gun control action. That's the highest it's been since 1993.— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 27, 2018
What will President Trump do with these numbers? https://t.co/iogWisu1IG
Trump talks about shooting response but holds back on a commitment
Trump talks about shooting response but holds back on a commitment https://t.co/H3FaG220Oc pic.twitter.com/lXjFMsxwid— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 27, 2018
Why you shouldn't do business in Georgia
I will kill any tax legislation that benefits @Delta unless the company changes its position and fully reinstates its relationship with @NRA. Corporations cannot attack conservatives and expect us not to fight back.— Casey Cagle (@CaseyCagle) February 26, 2018
FCC Commissioner: Our Policy Is ‘Custom Built’ for Right-Wing Sinclair Broadcasting -Sinclair Broadcasting, Trump and the GOP Seizing Control of Media Outlets for #RightWingRichElites
FCC Commissioner: Our Policy Is ‘Custom Built’ for Right-Wing Sinclair Broadcasting -Sinclair Broadcasting, Trump and the GOP Seizing Control of Media Outlets for #RightWingRichElites https://t.co/X11oxhZSV6— Ed Hull (@EdHull8) February 27, 2018
Republicans to pick candidate for vacant Arizona U.S. House seat
Republicans to pick candidate for vacant Arizona U.S. House seat https://t.co/c6sd2rCM4w— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 27, 2018
Donald Trump is bringing together senators in hopes of brokering a compromise over the future of the U.S. biofuel mandate
Donald Trump is bringing together senators in hopes of brokering a compromise over the future of the U.S. biofuel mandate https://t.co/KYXQp9XJcC pic.twitter.com/4q7YQ2x8W7— Bloomberg (@business) February 27, 2018
President Trump has been all over the place since the Parkland shooting, and congressional Republicans are either not taking him seriously or unwilling to embrace many of the gun control policies he's floated
President Trump has been all over the place since the Parkland shooting, and congressional Republicans are either not taking him seriously or unwilling to embrace many of the gun control policies he's floated. https://t.co/rV3lk2mA42— Axios (@axios) February 27, 2018
Rep. Beto O'Rourke could mean blue wave hits deep red Texas in Senate race
Rep. Beto O'Rourke could mean blue wave hits deep red Texas in Senate race https://t.co/L5lK4Xl33I pic.twitter.com/Fr9OQ0EXqo— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 27, 2018
Anti-Semitic Incidents Surged 57 Percent in 2017, Report Finds
"In an environment in which prejudice isn't called out by public figures, figures of authority, we shouldn't be surprised when we see young people repeat these same kind of tropes," said the chief executive of the ADL https://t.co/rntAdOmjQX— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 27, 2018
Why China now faces the downsides of dictatorship
Why China now faces the downsides of dictatorship https://t.co/CeSgTyQ2Sv via @BV pic.twitter.com/dAXZXguu4Z— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 27, 2018
Trump administration considers changing a rule that would allow Westinghouse to build reactors in Saudi Arabia
Trump administration considers changing a rule that would allow Westinghouse to build reactors in Saudi Arabia https://t.co/RaATgolcZ7 pic.twitter.com/FRw02WVeWo— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 27, 2018
#BREAKING: Trump EPA to shut down office handling research on chemicals' effects on children's health
#BREAKING: Trump EPA to shut down office handling research on chemicals' effects on children's health https://t.co/H7gHwSJqws pic.twitter.com/5R63mQxLbS— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
TRUMP DISAPPOINTED THAT PARKLAND “SETBACK” HAS DISTRACTED FROM THE ECONOMY
Trump Disappointed That Parkland “Setback” Has Distracted from the Economy https://t.co/8jKZBdS4AH— Claude VanCity (@vancitydwell) February 27, 2018
Schiff tells us that Hicks shouldn’t “stonewall” House Intel the way Bannon did; wants her to answer questions from campaign, transition and White House
Schiff tells us that Hicks shouldn’t “stonewall” House Intel the way Bannon did; wants her to answer questions from campaign, transition and White House https://t.co/vIVwc4vzlF— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 26, 2018
Republican Rep. Rod Blum violated House ethics rules by failing to disclose his role in a company that he formed that helps businesses bury info on FDA violations—a company that used one of his federal staffers in a false testimonial, an AP review shows.
Republican Rep. Rod Blum violated House ethics rules by failing to disclose his role in a company that he formed that helps businesses bury info on FDA violations—a company that used one of his federal staffers in a false testimonial, an AP review shows. https://t.co/TgafFfcLwu— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
Report: John Kelly Frustrated With Ivanka Trump ‘Playing Government’
Report: John Kelly Frustrated With Ivanka Trump ‘Playing Government’ #SmartNews https://t.co/pG91CRnT6y— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) February 27, 2018
Hope Hicks set to appear before House Intel Committee after month-long delay
TRUMP WILL BE FREAKING OUT: Hope Hicks to be interviewed by HPSCI *tomorrow* 😈😈😈 https://t.co/GkCimECAod— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 26, 2018
'Why are we forcing our children to make up for the lack of responsibility of our government?' — Rep. Joe Kennedy III
'Why are we forcing our children to make up for the lack of responsibility of our government?' — Rep. Joe Kennedy III brilliantly dispelled the BS GOP talking points about gun reform pic.twitter.com/OdmqQo8K7X— NowThis (@nowthisnews) February 26, 2018
Go! New Hampshire Democrats
Tuesday (2/27) is election day in New Hampshire. Let's flip another seat blue in the Granite State! #BlueWave2018 pic.twitter.com/H9viaXdGDZ— Flippable (@flippable_org) February 23, 2018
Big ethanol buys "Fox and Friends" airtime to stroke Trump's ego ahead of RFS meeting
Big ethanol buys "Fox and Friends" airtime to stroke Trump's ego ahead of RFS meeting https://t.co/O4kVlHd28V pic.twitter.com/aK6Jrv51b9— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 26, 2018
WATCH: Trump's tax overhaul a blow to affordable housing
WATCH: Trump's tax overhaul a blow to affordable housing https://t.co/aCMOexuvcs VIA @ReutersTV pic.twitter.com/VbrmIQrxVp— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 27, 2018
Skepticism reigns about putting Trump's pilot in charge of FAA
The nation’s airline safety in the hands of Trump’s personal pilot? This is a joke isn’t it?— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 27, 2018
Skepticism reigns about putting Trump's pilot in charge of FAA https://t.co/JPDDoeW0nP via @politico
The White House has asked Rick Perry to cancel his trip to India and instead go to London to work out a deal with Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors in the kingdom
The administration reportedly so desperate to sell nuclear reactors to Saudis they are willing to waive non-proliferation requirements banning enrichment that could produce weapons....raises big policy questions https://t.co/O3GctMCkFe— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) February 26, 2018
The White House has asked Rick Perry to cancel his trip to India and instead go to London to work out a deal with Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors in the kingdom, sources tell @AriNatter and me.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) February 26, 2018
Joseph Yun, the US State Department’s top diplomat in charge of North Korea policy, tells CNN he’s retiring at the end of the week
Joseph Yun, the US State Department’s top diplomat in charge of North Korea policy, tells CNN he’s retiring at the end of the week https://t.co/qEjS1VXF00 pic.twitter.com/3a6LQKMDnq— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2018
David Duke trying to block subpoena for messages on meetings leading up to Charlottesville rally
David Duke trying to block subpoena for messages on meetings leading up to Charlottesville rally https://t.co/3fWun6cXx4 pic.twitter.com/mZUitKna2i— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2018
Trump won’t meet with AGs on guns
Trump won’t meet with AGs on gunshttps://t.co/cAuOXvKgSh pic.twitter.com/hGwBdomW3T— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2018
The Plot Against America
A remarkable profile of Manafort, his criminal background, parental ties to organized crime, best friend a shady arm dealer, cheats on his wife with a mistress ($9k per month just for her apt), and his decades in the fast lane. Basic info if into RU/DJT. https://t.co/AWSAfWyvUJ— John Dean (@JohnWDean) February 27, 2018
Search for CDC missing employee enters second week
Search for CDC missing employee enters second week https://t.co/bCWqptXgIQ pic.twitter.com/wR8jEZz2jr— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 27, 2018
Insurance broker Lockton, which has worked with the NRA on gun show and gun carrying policies, says it would no longer sell NRA-endorsed products.
Insurance broker Lockton, which has worked with the NRA on gun show and gun carrying policies, says it would no longer sell NRA-endorsed products. https://t.co/TAvjaoeRqQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2018
Trump golf club settles suit from former members seeking refunds
Trump's golf courses have been at the center of several dozen lawsuits ranging from labor and personal injury claims to disputes over membership and dues. https://t.co/ovQ06RQiWc— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 27, 2018
Eric Holder's group is suing Scott Walker over his refusal to call special elections to fill two open legislative seats
Eric Holder's group is suing Scott Walker over his refusal to call special elections to fill two open legislative seats. https://t.co/13ZtGNIC46— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 26, 2018
Global health organizations condemn State Department directive
Global health organizations condemn State Department directivehttps://t.co/1vknayC8Np pic.twitter.com/3R6jFoj0j3— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2018
FedEx stands with NRA
.@FedEx says they stand by the NRA because they don’t “discriminate.”— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) February 26, 2018
For the record, they don’t offer any discounts to @ACLU members. #BoycottFedEx pic.twitter.com/FpvxrtGSkb
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) February 26, 2018
Democrats satisfied with debunking of Devin Nunes memo
Rep. Jim Himes, member of the House Intelligence Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about the Democratic memo rebutting the memo produced by Devin Nunes.
Melania Trump cuts ties with friend's company amid questions: NYT
Ken Vogel, political reporter for The New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about breaking news that the first lady's office has cut tie's with Melania Trump's friend's newly created company after it was revealed that she was paid $26 million for unspecified inauguration planning services
Trump admin a cautionary tale of nepotism for future generations
Rachel Maddow highlights Donald Trump's tendency to hire people he knows or is related to for White House jobs, and the conflict that creates, particularly in the case of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner who continue in senior White House roles despite being unable to to earn a full security clearance.
Banker's divorce could expose role in Manafort Trump scandal
Rachel Maddow explains how the estranged wife of Federal Savings Bank chief Steve Calk could end up revealing details of the bank's unusual loan of $16 million to Paul Manafort through a divorce court subpoena.
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