After significant investigation, we have discovered that Mr. Trump’s atty Mr. Cohen received approximately $500,000 in the mos. after the election from a company controlled by a Russian Oligarc with close ties to Mr. Putin. These monies may have reimbursed the $130k payment.— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) May 8, 2018
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
After significant investigation, we have discovered that Mr. Trump’s atty Mr. Cohen received approximately $500,000 in the mos. after the election from a company controlled by a Russian Oligarc with close ties to Mr. Putin. These monies may have reimbursed the $130k payment.
AT&T confirms they paid Michael Cohen for consulting.
AT&T confirms they paid Michael Cohen for consulting. pic.twitter.com/ZoeUKAXQ0K— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) May 8, 2018
The Daily Beast says it can confirm that Michael Cohen received hundreds of thousands of dollars from a company controlled by Putin-aligned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
The Daily Beast says it can confirm that Michael Cohen received hundreds of thousands of dollars from a company controlled by Putin-aligned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. https://t.co/igp4cO89gK— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 8, 2018
Dutch attorney Alex van der Zwaan is now the first person imprisoned in connection with Mueller’s investigation, Politico reports
Dutch attorney Alex van der Zwaan is now the first person imprisoned in connection with Mueller’s investigation, Politico reports. https://t.co/pzoYyzc9bB— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 8, 2018
We have reached out to AT&T and Novartis about Avenatti’s claim that they paid Cohen $200K and $400K respectively. If they didn’t pay him, it seems very easy to put all this to rest. But if they did, in fact, wire money to the president’s lawyer’s secret LLC … buckle up folks.
We have reached out to AT&T and Novartis about Avenatti’s claim that they paid Cohen $200K and $400K respectively. If they didn’t pay him, it seems very easy to put all this to rest.— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) May 8, 2018
But if they did, in fact, wire money to the president’s lawyer’s secret LLC … buckle up folks.
The Executive Summary from our first Preliminary Report on Findings may be accessed via the link below. Mr. Trump and Mr. Cohen have a lot of explaining to do.
All the props to @MichaelAvenatti who is forcing @realDonaldTrump into mistakes.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) May 8, 2018
People who object to Avenatti’s TV strategy may not have understood his gaming of the battlespace for his client. TV is where Trump lives. Team @StormyDaniels = “All Your Base Are Belong to Us” https://t.co/ChwOyBCaX3
The Executive Summary from our first Preliminary Report on Findings may be accessed via the link below. Mr. Trump and Mr. Cohen have a lot of explaining to do.https://t.co/179WvIkRlD— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) May 8, 2018
Joint statement from Prime Minister May, Chancellor Merkel and President Macron following President Trump’s statement on Iran
Britain considers herself the closest ally of the United States. France is her oldest. Germany is the richest power in the EU. This is unprecedented. #Iran https://t.co/a70aoImLMW— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) May 8, 2018
Trump’s pick to run the CIA, Gina Haspel, had a supervisory role in the torture program. Some of the inhuman abuse it entailed
Trump’s pick to run the CIA, Gina Haspel, had a supervisory role in the torture program.— ACLU (@ACLU) May 8, 2018
Some of the inhuman abuse it entailed: https://t.co/3PcBgKAV6j
Opinion: The Daily Beast refuses to budge on its Gina Haspel story
Opinion: The Daily Beast refuses to budge on its Gina Haspel story https://t.co/D1xr1M1f6H— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 8, 2018
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This is our Flagship Billboard at Mar a Lago. It needs to go back up in less than 2 weeks. Please chip in. https://t.co/dwfan0rxOn pic.twitter.com/1Qt2vZ6I2v— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) May 8, 2018
Kerry tears into Trump over Iran decision: He's "dragging the world to the brink" of war
Kerry tears into Trump over Iran decision: He's "dragging the world to the brink" of war https://t.co/0umOTMOAtI pic.twitter.com/NFWSSLL8Z7— The Hill (@thehill) May 8, 2018
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president says if negotiations fail, Islamic Republic will enrich uranium 'more than before ... in next weeks'
Well done Trump! https://t.co/i97z3uuOTE— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) May 8, 2018
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president says if negotiations fail, Islamic Republic will enrich uranium 'more than before ... in next weeks'— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) May 8, 2018
NEW: Michael Cohen just mortgaged his multi-million-dollar condo in the swanky Trump Park Avenue building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan as part of a $9 million loan deal related to his troubled taxicab business.
NEW: Michael Cohen just mortgaged his multi-million-dollar condo in the swanky Trump Park Avenue building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan as part of a $9 million loan deal related to his troubled taxicab business. 1) https://t.co/QO3suo7QqU— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) May 8, 2018
There are few issues more important to the security of the US than the potential spread of nuclear weapons or the potential for even more destructive war in the Middle East. Today’s decision to put the JCPOA at risk is a serious mistake. My full statement:
There are few issues more important to the security of the US than the potential spread of nuclear weapons or the potential for even more destructive war in the Middle East. Today’s decision to put the JCPOA at risk is a serious mistake. My full statement: https://t.co/4oTdXESbxe— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2018
MSNBC host Hugh Hewitt is getting favors from Scot Pruitt while defending him publicly
MSNBC host Hugh Hewitt is getting favors from Scot Pruitt while defending him publicly https://t.co/mEQhvfiuxh pic.twitter.com/5K1cZnF2Cf— Adam Serwer 🍝 (@AdamSerwer) May 8, 2018
Cyrus Vance is investigating Schneiderman. We remember Vance, don't we?
HOW INTERESTING: Cyrus Vance is investigating Schneiderman. We remember Vance, don't we? https://t.co/xVDdvDirPc— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 8, 2018
Iran's president says it will negotiate staying in nuclear deal with European countries, Russia and China despite U.S. withdrawal
Iran's president says it will negotiate staying in nuclear deal with European countries, Russia and China despite U.S. withdrawal https://t.co/jhMv4VaGl5— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 8, 2018
From newly-appointed acting NY AG Barbara Underwood: “Our work continues without interruption.”
From newly-appointed acting NY AG Barbara Underwood: “Our work continues without interruption.” pic.twitter.com/kwGi0Sp6Z4— Zach Haberman (@ZHaberman) May 8, 2018
Does Trump seem high to you?
Yup
He seem high to you, too? https://t.co/ZZuPp1BQ4V pic.twitter.com/dMKfMXr6Sx— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) May 8, 2018
Defector: WikiLeaks ‘Will Lie to Your Face’
Apparently "total annihilation of the current US regime" is what "we open governments" actually means.— John Schindler (@20committee) May 8, 2018
Who knew?https://t.co/LQUqC1Yg5G
Wikileaks supporter who leaked large set of Wikileaks DMs to The Intercept comes forward to talk about his disenchantment with Assange after seeing the Donald Trump Jr. comms https://t.co/b9cNmgRAjD pic.twitter.com/dVY5DSNKZ5— Joseph Cox (@josephfcox) May 8, 2018
The loss of one man will not stop the Trump investigations
Reached out to my NY source. Was told to “keep the faith”. This should NOT delay things much at all, and the wheels of justice are still turning. (So keep your chin up, friends!)— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) May 8, 2018
After announcing U.S. withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, Pres. Trump announces Sec. of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea to prepare for upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un.
After announcing U.S. withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, Pres. Trump announces Sec. of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea to prepare for upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un. https://t.co/KwK2LJxkkm pic.twitter.com/5K5qW4LLfw— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) May 8, 2018
JCPOA's dead. Trump just killed it. Bibi, Bolton, and Adelson got their wish. No good news for non-warmongers today.— John Schindler (@20committee) May 8, 2018
The consequences here will be vast, far-reaching, and long-lasting.
Dem. senators are joining national security experts & the leaders of France & Great Britain in urging @POTUS not to withdraw from the Iran deal. Leaving #JCPOA would increase the risk of a nuclear crisis & permanently damage our credibility in future international negotiations.
Dem. senators are joining national security experts & the leaders of France & Great Britain in urging @POTUS not to withdraw from the Iran deal. Leaving #JCPOA would increase the risk of a nuclear crisis & permanently damage our credibility in future international negotiations. pic.twitter.com/vjR7xT9BAA— Tom Udall (@SenatorTomUdall) May 8, 2018
As #Florida's "...run by former hospital executive Rick Scott, you might assume the state would have a solid health-care system. But Scott is a profiteer whose company stole an unprecedented amount of money from Medicare and Medicaid in the 90s..."
As #Florida's "...run by former hospital executive Rick Scott, you might assume the state would have a solid health-care system. But Scott is a profiteer whose company stole an unprecedented amount of money from Medicare and Medicaid in the 90s..." #FlaPol https://t.co/YcpfBPFk7f— Alisande DeMerovence (@AlisandeDM) May 8, 2018
Leaving the Iran deal would play right into Putin’s hands, says former US ambassador to Russia
Leaving the Iran deal would play right into Putin’s hands, says former US ambassador to Russia @McFaul https://t.co/gayRDewkUq— KT CounterIntelligence (@KremlinTrolls) May 8, 2018
Donald Trump is about to put Israel in immediate danger
Donald Trump is about to put Israel in immediate danger.https://t.co/Td0DZU44QU— KT CounterIntelligence (@KremlinTrolls) May 8, 2018
US military wives threatened by Russian hackers posing as IS
"The Associated Press has found evidence that the women were targeted not by jihadists but by the same Russian hacking group that intervened in the American election and exposed the emails of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign chairman, John Podesta."https://t.co/mTb62jjQ5H— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) May 8, 2018
Opinion: CNN fights to keep internal editorial guidelines under wraps. Why?
Opinion: CNN fights to keep internal editorial guidelines under wraps. Why? https://t.co/hoxb8gq5qn— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 8, 2018
Nunes doubles down on holding Sessions in contempt over Russia files
Nunes doubles down on holding Sessions in contempt over Russia files https://t.co/KMNUkgGDBE pic.twitter.com/R9bZaxWyes— Bloomberg (@business) May 8, 2018
Melania Trump faces new plagiarism row over cyber safety booklet
Melania Trump faces new plagiarism row over cyber safety booklet https://t.co/IWlHzclpSG— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 8, 2018
Trump Administrations Nerve Center for Sanctions Policy Is Depleted at the Worst Possible Time
Trump Administrations Nerve Center for Sanctions Policy Is Depleted at the Worst Possible Time https://t.co/lljloCBcWT— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) May 8, 2018
Conspiracy Theory! Heres the RFK-Era Decision That Could Take Down Trump.
Conspiracy Theory! Heres the RFK-Era Decision That Could Take Down Trump. https://t.co/IA3e1HNKY1— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) May 8, 2018
10 journalists were killed in Afghanistan one week ago today. I spoke with Kabul-based correspondent @MujMash, who is mourning the loss of friends and colleagues.
10 journalists were killed in Afghanistan one week ago today. I spoke with Kabul-based correspondent @MujMash, who is mourning the loss of friends and colleagues. https://t.co/FBt1euH6fr https://t.co/fyJNB9ijTm— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) May 7, 2018
'Dying because of hypocrisy': Former megachurch pastor says Trump-loving evangelicals are digging their own graves
'Dying because of hypocrisy': Former megachurch pastor says Trump-loving evangelicals are digging their own graves https://t.co/sNiQ7CaDel— Raw Story (@RawStory) May 8, 2018
New U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: A stone plaque and $400,000 in renovations, for now
New U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: A stone plaque and $400,000 in renovations, for now https://t.co/1ls3yTcrB3— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 8, 2018
Did Trump Jr. know before hand?
To be fair (I hope y’all know by now I do my level best to be fair)— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) May 8, 2018
The New Yorker Editor tweeted the story out at 6:46PM EDT so it’s plausible Jr may have seen that tweet https://t.co/BcVvgGNJH8 pic.twitter.com/DhQ63NLGiK
And then at 7:05PM (<60 seconds later) Jr tweets this. For me this confirms Trump Jr knew about the story before it dropped. https://t.co/mdcvqq3Hjn pic.twitter.com/CEQQGDOwip— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) May 8, 2018
10:15 NY AG Who Investigated President Donald Trump Quits In Scandal
Former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg and Stormy Daniels’ attorney Michael Avenatti join Ari Melber to discuss Rudy Giuliani and Michael Cohen. Avenatti questions Sam Nunberg on whether Michael Cohen sold “access” to Trump during the campaign and Nunberg claims there are likely other women who have "signed agreements” with Trump that are yet to come forward
The U.S. Voting System Remains Vulnerable 6 Months Before Election Day. What Now?
On the cusp of diversionary war with Iraq
The U.S. Voting System Remains Vulnerable 6 Months Before Election Day. What Now? https://t.co/htIN4g1L9R— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) May 8, 2018
Report: Donald Trump "Frustrated" With Giuliani Over Stormy Daniels Saga
Politico reports that Trump is hearing from advisors that Giuliani isn’t helping Trump’s case and the President is said to be listening.
More than 30,000 nursing home eviction notices to be sent in Louisiana Thursday
More than 30,000 nursing home eviction notices to be sent in Louisiana Thursday https://t.co/NhVMEMPHiP via @usatoday— Melinda (@MelindaThinker) May 8, 2018
Peter Thiel has emerged as an unlikely player in the debate over Iran’s nuclear deal
Peter Thiel has emerged as an unlikely player in the debate over Iran’s nuclear deal https://t.co/HCvOatiHPs via @virtualnomad #JCPOA #IranNukeDeal pic.twitter.com/7YxJMOAk1n— Andrew Barden (@abarden) May 8, 2018
The Secret EPA Files, 10,073 pages of emails as Pruitt dances with oil/gas/coal/chemical/homebuilders/automakers/farm groups/conservative anti regulatory types, all while trying to keep it hidden from the public
JUST POSTED: The Secret EPA Files, 10,073 pages of emails as Pruitt dances with oil/gas/coal/chemical/homebuilders/automakers/farm groups/conservative anti regulatory types, all while trying to keep it hidden from the public. with @LFFriedman https://t.co/XxshOplFST— Eric Lipton (@EricLiptonNYT) May 7, 2018
Sean Hannity and others are blaming the special counsel for one of the F.B.I.’s worst scandals. But there is no evidence to back up their charges.
#Trump, #SeanHannity, #Limbaugh & Alan Dershowitz sought to smear #Mueller by fabricating a story that Mueller kept 4 innocent people in prison for years. Retired Federal Ct Judge Nancy Gertner revealed the truth: https://t.co/2tdGhl7GLR #ThrusdayThoughts #RuleOfLaw #MeToo pic.twitter.com/G3GbhsZ6VT— Christopher Alberto (@ChrisAlbertoLaw) April 19, 2018
Iran accelerates oil exports as Trump sanctions deadline looms
Iran accelerates oil exports as Trump sanctions deadline looms https://t.co/jVSMM79ofK— iBongmaster (@jerweber) May 8, 2018
.@JaneMayerNYer @RonanFarrow with a bombshell story: four women accuse NY AG Eric Schneiderman of physical abuse. Devastating,
.@JaneMayerNYer @RonanFarrow with a bombshell story: four women accuse NY AG Eric Schneiderman of physical abuse. Devastating, excruciating read. https://t.co/clZkItsn0M— Michael Luo (@michaelluo) May 7, 2018
After suing Harvey Weinstein, Eric Schneiderman, New York’s Attorney General, faces a #MeToo reckoning of his own.
After suing Harvey Weinstein, Eric Schneiderman, New York’s Attorney General, faces a #MeToo reckoning of his own. Four women accuse him of having subjected them to physical violence: https://t.co/JQtWo4h3no pic.twitter.com/MJRahxc4i1— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) May 7, 2018
It was an unkindness to the first lady for the White House to claim she created a pamphlet about children's online habits when, in fact, it was made years ago during the Obama administration. -particularly given her RNC speech fiasco.
It was an unkindness to the first lady for the White House to claim she created a pamphlet about children's online habits when, in fact, it was made years ago during the Obama administration. -particularly given her RNC speech fiasco. pic.twitter.com/4GWW5LAmnj— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 8, 2018
Special counsel Robert Mueller rejects President Trump's request to answer questions in writing
Special counsel Robert Mueller rejects President Trump's request to answer questions in writing https://t.co/iw8a4Y4iVe pic.twitter.com/lpqUP7wuiM— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 7, 2018
Trump to Mueller investigators: ‘Just wait ‘till the Courts get to see your unrevealed Conflicts of Interest’
Trump to Mueller investigators: ‘Just wait ‘till the Courts get to see your unrevealed Conflicts of Interest’ https://t.co/gdbdi8W3ek pic.twitter.com/1VMODfSPWk— POLITICO (@politico) May 8, 2018
Opinion | Dear President Trump: You can be tough on terrorism without using torture
Opinion | Dear President Trump: You can be tough on terrorism without using torture https://t.co/Z8MOSXcpmM— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 8, 2018
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