Here's the QAnon explainer you've been waiting for. Behold: the conspiracy theory eating the right-wing internet. https://t.co/nFpdLLxQfO— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 9, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
Here's the QAnon explainer you've been waiting for. Behold: the conspiracy theory eating the right-wing internet.
SCOOP: "Pregnant women in immigration detention under the Trump administration say they have been denied medical care, shackled around the stomach, and abused."
SCOOP: "Pregnant women in immigration detention under the Trump administration say they have been denied medical care, shackled around the stomach, and abused." https://t.co/Mt5lAHQQbt from @o_ema and @nidhiprakash— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) July 9, 2018
Ivanka Trump’s Chinese-Made Products Conveniently Spared From Dad’s Tariffs
Fun fact: Ivanka Trump has never manufactured a single product for her brand on American soil. https://t.co/Vp7aKmgbat— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) July 9, 2018
Patagonia will close up shop this Election Day, and it’s urging other companies to do the same.
Patagonia will close up shop this Election Day, and it’s urging other companies to do the same. @washingtonpost — https://t.co/0JlSUZAj0r #LetOurPeopleGoVote— Patagonia (@patagonia) July 9, 2018
Bank of England has told the country's banks to be on a "war footing" and prepare for cyber attacks against the British financial system, with a view to be able to withstand or recover systems quickly in the event of an attack
Bank of England has told the country's banks to be on a "war footing" and prepare for cyber attacks against the British financial system, with a view to be able to withstand or recover systems quickly in the event of an attack@thespybrief @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/Ew67jYpMfL— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) July 9, 2018
#BREAKING: Ex-White House ethics chief files complaint demanding probe into Jim Jordan sex abuse coverup claims
#BREAKING: Ex-White House ethics chief files complaint demanding probe into Jim Jordan sex abuse coverup claims https://t.co/yMMmybrw1s pic.twitter.com/qDMuJJCgd7— The Hill (@thehill) July 9, 2018
The Russian state ordered the use of a nerve agent on U.K. soil.
The Russian state ordered the use of a nerve agent on U.K. soil. The criminals/suspects don’t get to work hand in hand with authorities on the investigation into their crime(s), @RussianEmbassy. If you want to “cooperate,” admit what the world already knows is the truth. https://t.co/szfRQ72ifz— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 8, 2018
Michael Cohen’s new lawyer
Michael Cohen’s new lawyer >>> https://t.co/BgdG9csaoz— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) July 9, 2018
Two sources close to Michael Cohen tell @GloriaBorger that Cohen has a clear message for Trump and Giuliani: "the truth is not you or your client's friend."— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) July 9, 2018
Clarence Thomas’ wife defends Rep. Jim Jordan — says sex abuse allegations emerged because ‘he threatens the elite’
Clarence Thomas needs to resign. https://t.co/wbzhcH6kH1— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) July 9, 2018
Clarence Thomas’ wife defends Rep. Jim Jordan — says sex abuse allegations emerged because ‘he threatens the elite’ https://t.co/dxB8OPg7IN— Raw Story (@RawStory) July 9, 2018
New: Some Mar-a-Lago members appear to have been invited to tour Air Force One, blurring lines between Trump’s White House and businesses
New: Some Mar-a-Lago members appear to have been invited to tour Air Force One, blurring lines between Trump’s White House and businesses https://t.co/sXzBJjCDvz— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) July 9, 2018
Another Trump campaign chair pled guilty to sex trafficking.
Another Trump campaign chair pled guilty to sex trafficking.— Karol 🍃 (@karolcummins) July 8, 2018
Ralph Shortey, a ‘pious’ former Oklahoma senator &Trump's campaign chair in Oklahoma, however the former Republican lawmaker pled guilty to one count of child sex trafficking last fall. https://t.co/LF9OkxwSUD
Boris Johnson resigns as UK foreign secretary as Cabinet crisis over Brexit continues
Boris Johnson resigns as UK foreign secretary as Cabinet crisis over Brexit continues https://t.co/aO4vCDG2Mm pic.twitter.com/LHcCTnrfje— The Hill (@thehill) July 9, 2018
BREAKING: Reports there will be a challenge to British PM's leadership
BREAKING: Reports there will be a challenge to British PM's leadership— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 9, 2018
Uh, a contract? Can we see a copy?
Uh, a contract? Can we see a copy? https://t.co/UUV43YgfvF— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) July 9, 2018
Cheese makers that rely on foreign sales are suffering as China and Mexico raise tariffs on U.S. mozzarella and provolone. BelGioioso Cheese, a Wisconsin family biz, has seen sales to Mexico drop since officials there implemented tariffs of up to 15%.
Cheese makers that rely on foreign sales are suffering as China and Mexico raise tariffs on U.S. mozzarella and provolone.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 9, 2018
BelGioioso Cheese, a Wisconsin family biz, has seen sales to Mexico drop since officials there implemented tariffs of up to 15%. https://t.co/h7Q9TyDb4I
"The simple reality is that Russia has committed an attack on British soil which has seen the death of a British citizen" -- UK Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson
"The simple reality is that Russia has committed an attack on British soil which has seen the death of a British citizen" -- UK Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson https://t.co/aziFJcXWCg— Michael Carpenter (@mikercarpenter) July 9, 2018
Here's a thread on a HUGE implication for the Mueller-Rosenstein investigation that's gone under the radar. This week, the Senate will take up Brian Benczkowski’s suspicious nomination to head the criminal division at the Department of Justice.
Here's a thread on a HUGE implication for the Mueller-Rosenstein investigation that's gone under the radar.— Zac Petkanas (@Zac_Petkanas) July 9, 2018
This week, the Senate will take up Brian Benczkowski’s suspicious nomination to head the criminal division at the Department of Justice.
Benczkowski is not qualified. He’s never served as a prosecutor or tried a case — something the position has required all but once since 1990 given its oversight and management of the litigation strategy for hundreds of federal prosecutors.2 replies61 retweets119 likes In fact, Benczkowski's only qualification seems to be that he’s suspiciously refusing to recuse himself from the Mueller-Rosenstein investigation despite his deep conflicts.2 replies58 retweets126 likes Conflict #1: Benczkowski represented a Putin-linked Russian bank — Alfa Bank — under investigation for its secret connections with the Trump Organization during the campaign where he worked to attack the Steele dossier.2 replies68 retweets136 likes Conflict #2: Benczkowski discussed firing FBI Director James Comey with his former boss, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, while serving as head of the Trump transition team for DOJ. Comey’s firing is the subject of an ongoing criminal obstruction of justice investigation.3 replies64 retweets127 likes Given how unqualified he is as well as his connections to Russia and Trump, there is concern that Benczkowski is intended as a White House mole who will leverage the job's visibility into the Mueller investigation to inform Trump of any wiretaps or significant developments.2 replies57 retweets106 likes Zac Petkanas Retweeted Senator Dick DurbinDespite these concerns, Benczkowski's nomination was rammed through the Senate Judiciary committee on a party line vote over the vigorous objections of every single Democrat on the committee. You can see the Democrats' letter here:Zac Petkanas added,2 replies67 retweets114 likes Surely we can find someone to head DOJ's criminal division who has tried a case, served as a prosecutor and who doesn’t have conflicts with the Mueller-Rosenstein investigation.2 replies43 retweets130 likes Bottom line: Benczkowski's nomination should be rejected and special counsel Mueller should be allowed to do his job without interference, especially in light of the progress he's made with 23 indictments, five guilty pleas and one prison sentence in only one year.
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