For Transnational Organized Crime everywhere, "Crisis Overload" is a feature not a bug.— Louise Neufy🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) June 25, 2018
If governments and militaries are focused on (often man-made) humanitarian crises, TOC can continue their business of profiting off of human suffering, uninterrupted.https://t.co/XJq5fcMiRC
Monday, June 25, 2018
Populist wave, 'crisis overload' weaken global voices for human rights
NEW: Conservatives unhappy with handling of GOP inquiry into FBI 2016 actions. Say not enough witnesses interviewed - and chairs not pushing hard enough for docs. And there's "little value" rehashing ground of IG, want focus on Russia probe.
NEW: Conservatives unhappy with handling of GOP inquiry into FBI 2016 actions. Say not enough witnesses interviewed - and chairs not pushing hard enough for docs. And there's "little value" rehashing ground of IG, want focus on Russia probe. w/@jeremyherb https://t.co/eNIVJ6rkQj— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 25, 2018
Dow Jones falls by almost 500 points as Trump cranks up trade war talk
No one told the markets that “trade are good and easy to win.” https://t.co/NUVP5mlYrC— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) June 25, 2018
Trump calls for deporting migrants 'immediately' without a trial
Step 1. Suspend the law for migrants— Operation Wolverines🇺🇸 (@OpWolverines) June 25, 2018
Step 2. Suspend the law for large groups of protestors
Step 3. Suspend the law for non-christians
Step 4. Suspend the law for anyone that disagrees with the party https://t.co/bHKGdkNmM0
JUST IN: GOP lawmakers sign letter asking Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein for the names of everyone working on the Mueller probe.
Unprecedented Obstruction of Justice. - Next the corrupt GOP will want a list of the prosecutors' kids and where they go to school. #MobTacticshttps://t.co/ZXQaZj4v53— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) June 25, 2018
“If you think you’ve seen wild stuff so far, buckle up. It’s going to be a wild couple of months,” Warner said.
“If you think you’ve seen wild stuff so far, buckle up. It’s going to be a wild couple of months,” Warner said.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) June 25, 2018
Indeed. You haven’t seen anything yet, patriots. :-)https://t.co/uLsHcB9GSs
Five years ago, the Roberts Court gutted the Voting Rights Act with its outrageous Shelby County v. Holder decision. Now voting rights are being savaged. We must #RestoreTheVOTE with the Voting Rights Advancement Act,
Five years ago, the Roberts Court gutted the Voting Rights Act with its outrageous Shelby County v. Holder decision. Now voting rights are being savaged. We must #RestoreTheVOTE with the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which I proudly cosponsor. pic.twitter.com/eqLF8ZDlcC— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) June 25, 2018
Trump's trade war is meant to protect American jobs — so why are businesses planning layoffs?
Trump's trade war is meant to protect American jobs — so why are businesses planning layoffs? https://t.co/w5UiY0nJa1— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) June 25, 2018
Scott Pruitt had dinner with a bunch of oil and gas executives, and according to these emails, encouraged them to have their people apply for EPA director jobs. So ConocoPhillips sent 2 resumes
Scott Pruitt had dinner with a bunch of oil and gas executives, and according to these emails, encouraged them to have their people apply for EPA director jobs. So ConocoPhillips sent 2 resumes: https://t.co/iRbdp2Rg0S— Virginia Hughes (@virginiahughes) June 25, 2018
On behalf of @realDonaldTrump, the stories on investment restrictions in Bloomberg & WSJ are false, fake news
I think I will trust WSJ and Bloomberg. https://t.co/doCCQZKV7Z— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) June 25, 2018
Dear WH reporters: if you let Sanders’ first briefing in nearly a week be hijacked by the Red Hen dinner, you’re doing it wrong.
Dear WH reporters: if you let Sanders’ first briefing in nearly a week be hijacked by the Red Hen dinner, you’re doing it wrong. https://t.co/R4Yg5GGd8g— Eric Columbus (@EricColumbus) June 25, 2018
Why hasn’t anyone addressed the Nation our election was attacked & is being attacked.
Why hasn’t anyone addressed the Nation our election was attacked & is being attacked.— Old Salty Chief, OSC (SW) USN Ret (@old_osc) June 25, 2018
It is unfathomable that a President or congress w/n address the nation@VP @SpeakerRyan @SenateMajLdr @GOPLeader @ChuckGrassley @LindseyGrahamSC @RepGoodlatte https://t.co/NMoX7qP588
Nunes sent a new letter to DOJ demanding responses to whether Rosenstein is the one who is in charge of complying with HPSCI subpoenas and whether the FBI used and paid informants "against" Trump camp.
Nunes, again. This traitor toad has tried every dirty trick in the book. His tears as he is led off to jail will taste as sweet as honey licked off gold bars at Fort Knox :)@thespybrief @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/zKS32TqJDm— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) June 25, 2018
Confused Trumpkins harass, send death threats to the wrong Red Hen after Sarah Huckabee Sanders flap
Confused Trumpkins harass, send death threats to the wrong Red Hen after Sarah Huckabee Sanders flap. From @JuliaArciga https://t.co/lS3nH3QeL6— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 25, 2018
Trump doesn’t listen to Mattis anymore, say officials
Trump doesn’t listen to Mattis anymore, say officials https://t.co/hP3wgYTxxM via @nbcnews— Chemi Shalev (@ChemiShalev) June 25, 2018
Donald Trump insults and threatens Maxine Waters
WTF are you threatening her? Fuck you.— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) June 25, 2018
She did not call for harm - she called for people to protest and make their voices heard.
FUCK TRUMP https://t.co/Mgl8uDACOc
FBI agent for Mueller asked a longtime Prince associate: “Are you aware of any falsehoods in the testimony that Erik Prince gave to the House Intelligence Committee?" Associate tells @ABCinvestigates he answered yes & gave details of alleged falsehoods.
FBI agent for Mueller asked a longtime Prince associate: “Are you aware of any falsehoods in the testimony that Erik Prince gave to the House Intelligence Committee?" Associate tells @ABCinvestigates he answered yes & gave details of alleged falsehoods. https://t.co/aOGcWpa1Fj— James Gordon Meek (@meekwire) June 25, 2018
Just in: The only defendant participating so far in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian troll farm case has moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing that Mueller's appointment was unconstitutional
Just in: The only defendant participating so far in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian troll farm case has moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing that Mueller's appointment was unconstitutional https://t.co/VXrfWmDIQf pic.twitter.com/gcL9SoCoLp— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) June 25, 2018
Harley shifting production for EU-bound vehicles overseas due to tariffs: Harley-Davidson's stock sinks, sees EU tariffs adding $2,200 to average motorcycle cost
Dear @realDonaldTrump: FYI, Harley-Davidson is shifting its production of EU-bound motorcycles overseas because of the trade war you started. https://t.co/4VvoBYf9JA— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 25, 2018
Harley shifting production for EU-bound vehicles overseas due to tariffs:— Heidi Przybyla (@HeidiPrzybyla) June 25, 2018
Harley-Davidson's stock sinks, sees EU tariffs adding $2,200 to average motorcycle cost https://t.co/greYPAbHTP
No White House news briefing today.
Sarah Sanders is refusing all Americans service. Again. https://t.co/nIHqxJnZcY— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) June 25, 2018
NEW — Erik Prince oversaw projects w/Russian arms dealer & partner Dmitriy Streshinskiy in Azerbaijan & separately w/ Russia’s Rostec energy firm in Africa, which he did not disclose in House intel cmte testimony, business associates say
NEW — Erik Prince oversaw projects w/Russian arms dealer & partner Dmitriy Streshinskiy in Azerbaijan & separately w/ Russia’s Rostec energy firm in Africa, which he did not disclose in House intel cmte testimony, business associates say https://t.co/aOGcWpa1Fj— James Gordon Meek (@meekwire) June 25, 2018
Blackwater founder Erik Prince has provided Robert Mueller with "total access to his phone and computer," ABC News has learned.
Blackwater founder Erik Prince has provided Robert Mueller with "total access to his phone and computer," ABC News has learned. https://t.co/uEgvG09f8n— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 25, 2018
#BREAKING: Mueller acquires Trump ally Erik Prince’s computer and phones: report
#BREAKING: Mueller acquires Trump ally Erik Prince’s computer and phones: report https://t.co/Dyh3wiiDRp— Raw Story (@RawStory) June 25, 2018
Dollar falls to two-week low versus yen on renewed trade tensions
Dollar falls to two-week low versus yen on renewed trade tensions https://t.co/nAtsDgQNpz pic.twitter.com/XHrcd6W1qO— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 25, 2018
Rudy Giuliani tells HuffPost that FBI agents interviewed him earlier this year regarding his 2016 remarks predicting a 'surprise' in the closing days of the presidential race that would benefit Trump.
Rudy Giuliani tells HuffPost that FBI agents interviewed him earlier this year regarding his 2016 remarks predicting a 'surprise' in the closing days of the presidential race that would benefit Trump. https://t.co/eUkHV6glGU— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 24, 2018
A choir of new Canadians,aged 5-15 years old,were to attend a competition in Washington;but the parents have decided not to allow the children to attend.They were afraid that officials might find an issue with their papers,due to their travel ban.And the kids would be traumatized
A choir of new Canadians,aged 5-15 years old,were to attend a competition in Washington;but the parents have decided not to allow the children to attend.They were afraid that officials might find an issue with their papers,due to their travel ban.And the kids would be traumatized— Susan (@glamourgirlca) June 24, 2018
Silence on Russian election meddling frustrates lawmakers
Silence on Russian election meddling frustrates lawmakers https://t.co/cmgJS9TFuz— POLITICO (@politico) June 25, 2018
Texas lawsuit to kill Obamacare will claim other victims
"People with pre-existing conditions not only include those with epilepsy, cancer and diabetes, it could include pregnant women....Denying coverage to cancer patients and pregnant women or charging them exorbitant rates would be despicable." https://t.co/630LPPyJ5z— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) June 25, 2018
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is reviewing claims that Scott Pruitt retaliated against a handful of employees who pushed back against his spending and management, three people familiar with the process tell Politico
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is reviewing claims that Scott Pruitt retaliated against a handful of employees who pushed back against his spending and management, three people familiar with the process tell Politico. https://t.co/Kl6xk2MZs2— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 25, 2018
China and Europe warn a trade war could trigger a global recession
China and Europe warn a trade war could trigger a global recession https://t.co/O2RjaIBBcD pic.twitter.com/oM1xC83Vao— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 25, 2018
Amazon employees demand company cut ties with ICE.
Amazon employees demand company cut ties with ICE. https://t.co/Q1EI0MG7Ol— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) June 24, 2018
Their call follows employee-driven campaigns at Microsoft and Google, where workers have denounced projects that provide technology to ICE and to military operations. pic.twitter.com/SBOixg7t3x
New: Prosecutors in the Michael Cohen probe canceled the interview they had scheduled for Monday with Stormy Daniels
ever bring any serious criminal charges against Cohen et al., let alone handle a trial, in such a high profile matter? We have bent over backwards to accommodate them. This is unheard of. We remain willing to cooperate but something isn’t right...— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) June 25, 2018
New: Prosecutors in the Michael Cohen probe canceled the interview they had scheduled for Monday with Stormy Daniels. https://t.co/UD8n4KATPO pic.twitter.com/VJz94eXU6m— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) June 25, 2018
Reminder that Kirstjen Nielson, who has engineered a human rights catastrophe on the border and continues to spectacularly fail Puerto Rico, was at the center of Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina. Article from last October.
Another example of how white supremacy works.— Shree ✊🏾❤️🇺🇸 (@shreec) June 25, 2018
One can fail colossally, costing human life and millions in damage to property.
And still be promoted.
One can oversee the kidnapping and abuse of babies and toddlers.
And still retain her job. https://t.co/d3mN3rHwPE
NGOs to Nikki Haley: Not our fault U.S. left U.N. Human Rights Council
NGOs to Nikki Haley: Not our fault U.S. left U.N. Human Rights Council https://t.co/W9a0Bd74qM— POLITICO (@politico) June 25, 2018
I cannot wait to hear Trump apologists who once actually dared to call themselves “constitutionalists” defend their hero after again attacking judicial independence and calling for the end of due process in immigration cases.
I cannot wait to hear Trump apologists who once actually dared to call themselves “constitutionalists” defend their hero after again attacking judicial independence and calling for the end of due process in immigration cases. https://t.co/NAz7wGIjkT— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) June 24, 2018
Buyers connected to Russia or former Soviet republics made 86 all-cash sales — totaling nearly $109,000,000 — at 10 Trump-branded properties over the years, according to an analysis shared with McClatchy. Many of them made purchases using shell companies.
Buyers connected to Russia or former Soviet republics made 86 all-cash sales — totaling nearly $109,000,000 — at 10 Trump-branded properties over the years, according to an analysis shared with McClatchy.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 25, 2018
Many of them made purchases using shell companies. https://t.co/2XRILRd4bq
USA: export tarrifs on cheeses to Mexico will go up 25%, so the market will close off, cheese makers may dump their milk in the fields
USA: export tarrifs on cheeses to Mexico will go up 25%, so the market will close off, cheese makers may dump their milk in the fields | NYTimes https://t.co/VUnh4vM73l pic.twitter.com/xkdJSfz5lb— redball (@redball2) June 25, 2018
The President of the United States of America
The President of the United States of America https://t.co/HWASoSyia4— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) June 25, 2018
South Dakota jurors sentence a gay man to death because they "said they thought the alternative---a life sentence served in a men’s prison---was something he would enjoy as a gay man." The US Supreme Court declines to hear the man's petition. USA 2018.
ICYMI
South Dakota jurors sentence a gay man to death because they "said they thought the alternative---a life sentence served in a men’s prison---was something he would enjoy as a gay man." The US Supreme Court declines to hear the man's petition. USA 2018. https://t.co/xPKuTMLyuh— Mike Ananny (@ananny) June 19, 2018
Trump: Evangelicals are more grateful to me for moving embassy to Jerusalem than Jews are
Trump: Evangelicals are more grateful to me for moving embassy to Jerusalem than Jews are https://t.co/LyaFn704Zy pic.twitter.com/b5JqXGRstF— The Hill (@thehill) June 25, 2018
Trump threatens retaliation if other countries add trade barriers against the US
Trump threatens retaliation if other countries add trade barriers against the US https://t.co/uaIqMDMRx0 pic.twitter.com/knCzGw9DwA— The Hill (@thehill) June 25, 2018
NEW: Social Media & Influence Companies Related to the Trump Russia Story - a chart and article to help keep track of the many influence & intelligence companies in the news - SCL/Cambridge Analytica, Black Cube, Psy-Group, Data Propria & more
NEW: Social Media & Influence Companies Related to the Trump Russia Story - a chart and article to help keep track of the many influence & intelligence companies in the news - SCL/Cambridge Analytica, Black Cube, Psy-Group, Data Propria & more, from mehttps://t.co/XiHEKxGFME— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) June 24, 2018
The whole world sees it: Trump is doing lasting damage to the global order that made the U.S. a superpower
"If we lose our post-World War II allies, we lose the foundation that has made us a superpower. Our allies — and enemies — get it." https://t.co/Bme4mCB8co— John Sipher (@john_sipher) June 24, 2018
Trump, Putin and the mob. Part 8: Yandex, Tiger Global Management & the connection to Donald Trump
Since I feel I haven't given her the credit she is due, let me say this now.— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) June 24, 2018
I am extremely grateful for @ninaandtito's help researching this article. It was an absolute team effort, and she deserves A LOT of credit.
Thank you, Lou. You're wonderful. 😘https://t.co/OCP3CWTYv8
NEWS: On plane to Alaska, #SecDef Mattis says DHS has asked DoD "to build temporary camps on two of our bases" to house migrants. He would not say which bases. "We are in a logistics support response mode."
NEWS: On plane to Alaska, #SecDef Mattis says DHS has asked DoD "to build temporary camps on two of our bases" to house migrants. He would not say which bases. "We are in a logistics support response mode."— Elizabeth McLaughlin (@Elizabeth_McLau) June 25, 2018
HHS officials have recently toured 4 US military bases in TX and AR.
The private-prison industry stands to make fortune from Trump's immigration crackdown. This toxic mix of senseless cruelty and corporate greed epitomizes the worst of Trump's presidency.
The private-prison industry stands to make fortune from Trump's immigration crackdown. This toxic mix of senseless cruelty and corporate greed epitomizes the worst of Trump's presidency. pic.twitter.com/SeaGM9fPlk— Robert Reich (@RBReich) June 24, 2018
US Immigration Judge and Emeritus President of Immigration Judges Association, Says Trump Policy of Jailing Asylum Seekers Violates US and International Law
US Immigration Judge and Emeritus President of Immigration Judges Association, Says Trump Policy of Jailing Asylum Seekers Violates US and International Law - https://t.co/zd5T7FPbF1— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) June 24, 2018
Americans have now seen their paychecks for many months. And they know @realDonaldTrump, @SpeakerRyan & the #GOP lied to them about the #GOPTaxScam. Democrats have #ABetterDeal.
Americans have now seen their paychecks for many months. And they know @realDonaldTrump, @SpeakerRyan & the #GOP lied to them about the #GOPTaxScam.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 24, 2018
Democrats have #ABetterDeal.
Also, Dems don't rip kids away from their parents. https://t.co/itrk2BWV6c
New tonight: Randy Credico says Robert Mueller has requested an interview with him
New tonight: Randy Credico says Robert Mueller has requested an interview with him https://t.co/0BMDT6vY3u— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) June 25, 2018
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