China’s carefully calculated chokehold over entire nations, entire economies, is paying off https://t.co/WaYyU47Rd4— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) August 4, 2018
Saturday, August 4, 2018
China’s carefully calculated chokehold over entire nations, entire economies, is paying off
According to the Washington Post, Trump now believes his son may have accidentally broke the law
According to the Washington Post, Trump now believes his son may have accidentally broke the law pic.twitter.com/xELvLkzSug— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) August 4, 2018
Trump is at a particularly precarious moment of his presidency yet he still needs friends to tell him how clever his tweets are
Trump is at a particularly precarious moment of his presidency yet he still needs friends to tell him how clever his tweets are, per @PhilipRucker @costareports @AshleyRParker https://t.co/6sgMI4mSJj pic.twitter.com/V1SSyzkszl— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) August 4, 2018
Trump supporters are not happy people
Trump supporters are not happy people. pic.twitter.com/W4y5NeD2UB— Kimberley Johnson (@AuthorKimberley) August 4, 2018
Trumps worst political nightmare? Democrats with subpoena power
Trumps worst political nightmare? Democrats with subpoena power https://t.co/5WzOPyFpoZ— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 4, 2018
Interesting-- Hope Hicks just boarded Air Force One
Interesting-- Hope Hicks just boarded Air Force One --- @CNNPolitics— AnneClaire Stapleton (@AnneClaireCNN) August 4, 2018
The sound truck has announced:— Portland Police
Disperse
The sound truck has announced: pic.twitter.com/qTiKhcs7pK— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) August 4, 2018
SPOTTED at Morristown, NJ airport ahead of Air Force One departure for Trump’s Ohio rally: Hope Hicks
SPOTTED at Morristown, NJ airport ahead of Air Force One departure for Trump’s Ohio rally: Hope Hicks pic.twitter.com/eZgvASvfwj— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) August 4, 2018
We are up in the air over NJ today from 2:30 to 5:30. Flight leaves Barnegat Light House flies for 1.5 hours to Sandy Hook circling back, returning 1.5 hours along the beach. Support our Big Ass Banner by going to https://t.co/fRg5TS9jMa and by voting out this GOP congress
We are up in the air over NJ today from 2:30 to 5:30. Flight leaves Barnegat Light House flies for 1.5 hours to Sandy Hook circling back, returning 1.5 hours along the beach. Support our Big Ass Banner by going to https://t.co/fRg5TS9jMa and by voting out this GOP congress. pic.twitter.com/xbDAP5a8TJ— MadDogPAC (@maddogpac) August 4, 2018
A court filing obtained by Mother Jones alleges that at least four migrant fathers were separated from their children again after being briefly reunited with them.
A court filing obtained by Mother Jones alleges that at least four migrant fathers were separated from their children again after being briefly reunited with them. https://t.co/dp1qtD2TNh— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 4, 2018
That's great news about the Steel Plants! Now name them.
That's great news about the Steel Plants! Now name them. @realDonaldTrumphttps://t.co/gnfzSQbAeH— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) August 4, 2018
If you’re going to lie about something so easily refutable like steel plants opening, you’re absolutely going to lie about working with Putin to rig our elections. #TrumpTapes #KremlinAnnex https://t.co/bYQAUEy9ih— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 4, 2018
What Are Russian Military Contractors Doing In The Central African Republic?
What Are Russian Military Contractors Doing In The Central African Republic? #Russia https://t.co/DZgkervKc6— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) August 4, 2018
We learned yesterday that the Republican operative who is screening Judge Kavanaugh's records actually worked for him in the White House—and didn't disclose it to anyone. An unbelievable conflict of interest
We learned yesterday that the Republican operative who is screening Judge Kavanaugh's records actually worked for him in the White House—and didn't disclose it to anyone. An unbelievable conflict of interest. #WhatAreTheyHiding https://t.co/cGIJiXGU4g— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 4, 2018
Happy Birthday Mr. President!
57 photos of Barack Obama on His 57th Birthday https://t.co/WhppXqpj0h pic.twitter.com/QcxD4bEXgB— POLITICO (@politico) August 4, 2018
Good reminder today of this golden rule:
Good reminder today of this golden rule: pic.twitter.com/RtNOXIKkJa— James Comey (@Comey) August 4, 2018
Katy Tur details the violent threats reporters are receiving as a result of Trump's reckless rhetoric
"And in case you want to argue this has nothing to do with the president, the most recent note I got ended with MAGA."— Media Matters (@mmfa) August 3, 2018
Katy Tur details the violent threats reporters are receiving as a result of Trump's reckless rhetoric: pic.twitter.com/DuX24DkVLQ
There is no legitimate US or Kentucky interest served by Rand Paul (a proclaimed isolationist) going to Moscow to meet with Putin Regime. Why is he going? What does he want to get?
There is no legitimate US or Kentucky interest served by Rand Paul (a proclaimed isolationist) going to Moscow to meet with Putin Regime. Why is he going? What does he want to get? #TrumpRussia #RandPaul #RussianInterests #Gazprom https://t.co/PcJqU1u6ew— Luke Brussel (@LukeBrussel) August 3, 2018
Analysis | Vladimir Putin’s goal was to destabilize the United States. He’s succeeding.
Analysis | Vladimir Putin’s goal was to destabilize the United States. He’s succeeding. https://t.co/ojdELT8Hva— Val Maynard (@VAL_MAYNARD) August 4, 2018
Roger Ailes created Fox News to cultivate be concept of the “aggrieved white man”. To create this culture, the network plays into racism, presents women as blond bimbos who must always show their legs, with loud angry white male hosts. This is now the template for the GOP
Roger Ailes created Fox News to cultivate be concept of the “aggrieved white man”. To create this culture, the network plays into racism, presents women as blond bimbos who must always show their legs, with loud angry white male hosts. This is now the template for the GOP— RoyCohnsGhost 🌊 (@DmitrysPlane) August 4, 2018
Trump told supporters that Queen Elizabeth II kept him waiting during his visit to Britain. Video shows the 92-year-old queen waiting on him for 12 minutes, occasionally glancing at her watch.
Trump told supporters that Queen Elizabeth II kept him waiting during his visit to Britain. Video shows the 92-year-old queen waiting on him for 12 minutes, occasionally glancing at her watch. https://t.co/6V6YgV6jML— POLITICO (@politico) August 4, 2018
Good news Patriots! Another traitor headed for the barrel.
Roger Stone?
FEATHERS24 you are cleared for takeoff on runway 1. Happy hunting. :-) https://t.co/0YytEY0f8n— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) August 4, 2018
This has to be the laziest POTUS* (*fake) ever in American history. He is now staying at his Bedminster, New Jersey branded property for TWO WEEKS. Playing golf while kidnapped children are waiting in vain to be reunited with their parents.
This has to be the laziest POTUS* (*fake) ever in American history. He is now staying at his Bedminster, New Jersey branded property for TWO WEEKS. Playing golf while kidnapped children are waiting in vain to be reunited with their parents.— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) August 4, 2018
New Russian sanctions bill introduced in the Senate would require US government to issue a report determining Putin’s illicit wealth. Can’t wait to read that.
New Russian sanctions bill introduced in the Senate would require US government to issue a report determining Putin’s illicit wealth. Can’t wait to read that. https://t.co/dvWl9gUKl4— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) August 3, 2018
Conservative columnist: Trump will have “blood on his hands” because of attacks against the medi
Conservative columnist: Trump will have “blood on his hands” because of attacks against the media https://t.co/GLMBoU7BaY pic.twitter.com/c1lp5yaSjN— The Hill (@thehill) August 4, 2018
Mr. President: #Florida has green water and Red Tide. Everything in it is dead. Businesses are closing, tourism is collapsing. The US Army can't answer if its safe to go outside or not. Nobody from the State or DC will show up and face the public. And this is what you tweet?
Mr. President: #Florida has green water and Red Tide. Everything in it is dead. Businesses are closing, tourism is collapsing. The US Army can't answer if its safe to go outside or not. Nobody from the State or DC will show up and face the public. And this is what you tweet? https://t.co/7DL0WRCDoS— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) August 4, 2018
WHAT IS PUTIN WORTH? NEW BIPARTISAN BILL WANTS TO REVEAL PRESIDENT'S ASSETS
What Is Putin Worth? New Bipartisan Bill Wants to Reveal President's Assets - Newsweek https://t.co/coQfaSvtYe— Vladimir Putin (@VladimirPutin24) August 3, 2018
North Korea has not stopped nuclear, missile program - confidential U.N. report
North Korea has not stopped nuclear, missile program - confidential U.N. report https://t.co/kSmJRRl5po pic.twitter.com/84O1v3bGl2— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 4, 2018
Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Kris Kobach’s gubernatorial campaign employs three men who are members of a white nationalist group:
Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Kris Kobach’s gubernatorial campaign employs three men who are members of a white nationalist group: https://t.co/RqhpaslTgX— Matt Pearce 🦅 (@mattdpearce) August 3, 2018
The View’s Ana Navarro slams Ivanka’s phony tears on family separations: ‘She’s laughing all the way to the bank’
The View’s Ana Navarro slams Ivanka’s phony tears on family separations: ‘She’s laughing all the way to the bank’ https://t.co/X8YIruZs8w— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 3, 2018
Moscow, having helped Assad destroy Syria in order to suppress the opposition, is now staring at a mess characterized by rubble, broken glass, bodies & mass displacement. The Russians are starting to panic b/c they don’t have the $ to reconstruct.
Moscow, having helped Assad destroy Syria in order to suppress the opposition, is now staring at a mess characterized by rubble, broken glass, bodies & mass displacement. The Russians are starting to panic b/c they don’t have the $ to reconstruct. https://t.co/fFdfetlW8i— Daniel DePetris (@DanDePetris) August 4, 2018
Perspective: Five myths about Trump’s income tax returns
Perspective: Five myths about Trump’s income tax returns https://t.co/GIbX34jkPA— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 4, 2018
Another reason why Devin Nunes must go. He failed to properly investigate this Russian agent’s ties to the Trump Administration and Washington insiders.
Another reason why Devin Nunes must go. He failed to properly investigate this Russian agent’s ties to the Trump Administration and Washington insiders. https://t.co/fEKSzZviHj— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 4, 2018
Is Portland the next Charlottesville? City braces for Saturday rally by violent right-wing groups
Is Portland the next Charlottesville? City braces for Saturday rally by violent right-wing groups https://t.co/FM6taedx3Z Follow @arunindy for live updates— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 4, 2018
Top aide to Melania Trump abruptly leaves White House: report
Top aide to Melania Trump abruptly leaves White House: report https://t.co/Ekor091XQ6 pic.twitter.com/6MYwgbwbQw— The Hill (@thehill) August 4, 2018
Trump voter fraud commission member says its claims were "false"
Trump voter fraud commission member says its claims were "false" https://t.co/FPQv7gLrK4 pic.twitter.com/ZFlQ2dmyaj— The Hill (@thehill) August 4, 2018
This is apparently what the President of the United States feels the need to share with the world at what should be long past his bedtime? It's a disgrace. It's racist. And it's the product of petty but dangerous hatreds. I repeat this is the PRESIDENT??!?
This is apparently what the President of the United States feels the need to share with the world at what should be long past his bedtime? It's a disgrace. It's racist. And it's the product of petty but dangerous hatreds. I repeat this is the PRESIDENT??!? https://t.co/MA8nZUxFc7— Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 4, 2018
UPDATE: NY AG now says she was already investigating possible “emoluments” violations
UPDATE: NY AG now says she was already investigating possible “emoluments” violations by @realDonaldTrump in NY. https://t.co/F3i7Q460Eb— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) August 3, 2018
I wonder how many registered Republicans have been taken off the voting rolls compared to registered Democrats-any statistics on this in any state?
I wonder how many registered Republicans have been taken off the voting rolls compared to registered Democrats-any statistics on this in any state? https://t.co/twkUXrqhAF— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) August 4, 2018
“On at least two separate occasions she got drunk and spoke openly about her contacts within the Russian government....Twice, classmates reported her actions to law enforcement because they found her comments so alarming.”
“On at least two separate occasions she got drunk and spoke openly about her contacts within the Russian government....Twice, classmates reported her actions to law enforcement because they found her comments so alarming.” From @SaraMurray: https://t.co/KJfk0mE1Ea— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) August 3, 2018
For those in the weeds: Manafort’s bookkeepers pretty much gave him a oneway ticket to jail with their testimony— one admitted (w/ immunity) he had cheated on his taxes with her knowledge. Not sure his former partner in crime, Rick Gates, is even needed as a witness.
For those in the weeds: Manafort’s bookkeepers pretty much gave him a oneway ticket to jail with their testimony— one admitted (w/ immunity) he had cheated on his taxes with her knowledge. Not sure his former partner in crime, Rick Gates, is even needed as a witness.— John Dean (@JohnWDean) August 4, 2018
Putin's waning clout in European backyard exposed by Greek spat
Putin's waning clout in European backyard exposed by Greek spat https://t.co/8KdyQ00obN pic.twitter.com/kcmaaFvDj6— Bloomberg (@business) August 4, 2018
"When [Sessions] announced the "zero tolerance" policy, he said everyone who was caught crossing the border illegally would be prosecuted But an analysis found..authorities chose to prosecute adults with kids over adults crossing the border by themselves"
"When [Sessions] announced the "zero tolerance" policy, he said everyone who was caught crossing the border illegally would be prosecuted— Adam Cohen (@axidentaliberal) August 3, 2018
But an analysis found..authorities chose to prosecute adults with kids over adults crossing the border by themselves"https://t.co/3rXkoChq0Y
Republicans are making an unprecedented effort to keep hidden Judge Kavanaugh’s records from the American public, and even the large majority of Senators. This is a new and astonishing level of secrecy. What are they hiding?
Republicans are making an unprecedented effort to keep hidden Judge Kavanaugh’s records from the American public, and even the large majority of Senators. This is a new and astonishing level of secrecy. What are they hiding? #WhatsAtStake— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 3, 2018
Pompeo: “The ultimate timeline for denuclearization will be set by Chairman Kim, at least in part. The decision is his.”
Pompeo: “The ultimate timeline for denuclearization will be set by Chairman Kim, at least in part. The decision is his.” Wait, what?!— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) August 3, 2018
Trump administration lifts GMO crop ban for U.S. wildlife refuges
Trump administration lifts GMO crop ban for U.S. wildlife refuges https://t.co/XPJivGRhmk pic.twitter.com/Ump7FmpUWx— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 4, 2018
"Most of the east side of #Florida receives their drinking water from Lake Okeechobee." ~ Lt. Col. Reynolds USACE. If you live on the east coast of Florida, including #Miami - I hope you're not drinking the water! If you're buying bottle water, recycle the plastic!
"Most of the east side of #Florida receives their drinking water from Lake Okeechobee." ~ Lt. Col. Reynolds USACE.— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) August 4, 2018
If you live on the east coast of Florida, including #Miami - I hope you're not drinking the water! If you're buying bottle water, recycle the plastic!#RedTideRick pic.twitter.com/p0EqDf8I6L
Rosenstein's job is not to supply traitors and pedophile enablers with classified information to interfere with an on-goin' constitutionally authorized Special Counsel investigation.
Rosenstein's job is not to supply traitors and pedophile enablers with classified information to interfere with an on-goin' constitutionally authorized Special Counsel investigation.https://t.co/0qf0w6DikX— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) August 3, 2018
My thoughts on the on-going Facebook exploitation:
My thoughts on the on-going Facebook exploitation: https://t.co/XYJQIMP5EQ— Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) August 1, 2018
We must get better at disagreeing without hating. The Russians know “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” So they push us on social media from all sides. If we stand together as Americans and debate issues respectfully, then our true enemies will be defeated.
We must get better at disagreeing without hating. The Russians know “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” So they push us on social media from all sides. If we stand together as Americans and debate issues respectfully, then our true enemies will be defeated.— James Comey (@Comey) August 3, 2018
"At that point, we saw Mrs. Kathleen Manafort dab her eye and then she got up and left the room"
"At that point, we saw Mrs. Kathleen Manafort dab her eye and then she got up and left the room"— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 4, 2018
NBC News' @JuliaEAinsley describes the moment Paul Manafort's accountant admitted in court that he was not told about Manafort's foreign bank accounts. https://t.co/BEIEgFlXsR
Accountant Cindy Laporta testified that Paul Manafort asked her in August 2016 to falsify numbers regarding his company's profits. Manafort was still working as Trump's campaign chairman in August 2016
Accountant Cindy Laporta testified that Paul Manafort asked her in August 2016 to falsify numbers regarding his company's profits. Manafort was still working as Trump's campaign chairman in August 2016.https://t.co/w8YljKv98d— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 3, 2018
Trump Fans Are Suckers and QAnon Is Perfect for Them
Public Service Announcement:— YS (@NYinLA2121) August 4, 2018
If you are QAnon follower, you will not understand many of the words in this piece by @TheRickWilson - this is not for you. Move along.
Big, complex, coherent words... https://t.co/GB8oeMvuWo
LeBron James says he thinks the President is using athletics, and athletes, to divide the country -- and that's something he "can't relate to"
LeBron James says he thinks the President is using athletics, and athletes, to divide the country -- and that's something he "can't relate to" https://t.co/YAG0WlhcPz pic.twitter.com/b0Lp7oKIcy— CNN (@CNN) August 4, 2018
Judge says Trump admin, not ACLU, is "100 percent responsible" for reuniting migrant families
Judge says Trump admin, not ACLU, is "100 percent responsible" for reuniting migrant families https://t.co/XhUnAW7MKX pic.twitter.com/Pfj5gOUKdx— The Hill (@thehill) August 4, 2018
Here is an interesting email. (Govt Exhibit 176)
Here is an interesting email. (Govt Exhibit 176) pic.twitter.com/U8m45LKM5c— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) August 3, 2018
Trump administration lifts ban on pesticides linked to declining bee numbers
Trump administration lifts ban on pesticides linked to declining bee numbers https://t.co/IvoI6pQGff— Tony Waters (@TonyWaters7) August 4, 2018
Records Between FBI and Christopher Steele
Records Between FBI and Christopher Steele: https://t.co/jkwZQmecmv— FBI Records Vault (@FBIRecordsVault) August 3, 2018
Accused Russian agent’s alleged fun times with Trump associate
Accused Russian agent Maria Butina met, emailed, and attended a concert with J.D. Gordon, a top Trump aide who expected to join the transition team, weeks before the 2016 election, The Washington Post's Rosalind Helderman reports. Helderman and Fmr. U.S. Atty. Harry Litman join Katy Tur.
"A D.C.-based federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to restart in full the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program."
"A D.C.-based federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to restart in full the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program."https://t.co/8TUazyIZsa— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 4, 2018
KAMALA HARRIS: The Russians know racism and other forms of hate have always been America's achilles heel and we need to deal with that weakness...what's with calling it meddling? I don't get that. I don't get that. That wasn't meddling. That was an act of cyber warfare.
KAMALA HARRIS: The Russians know racism and other forms of hate have always been America's achilles heel and we need to deal with that weakness...what's with calling it meddling? I don't get that. I don't get that. That wasn't meddling. That was an act of cyber warfare. pic.twitter.com/ARn5vFaFkY— Ethan Grey (@_EthanGrey) August 4, 2018
If Trump shuts down the government in September because Congress won't fund his border wall it's because Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity told him to do it. This isn't a conspiracy theory. He just said it out loud.
If Trump shuts down the government in September because Congress won't fund his border wall it's because Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity told him to do it.— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) August 2, 2018
This isn't a conspiracy theory.
He just said it out loud. pic.twitter.com/CGKzG8bwCP
Kobach promised cities help. It cost them millions — and powered his political rise
Honestly, I thought Kris Kobach was motivated by a genuine and deeply-felt desire to deny the maximum number of his fellow citizens the right to vote and I'm very disappointed to learn that he may have been in it for the money. https://t.co/8govSJhHva— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) August 4, 2018
National Archives shuts down Democrats request for documents on Trump Supreme court pick
National Archives shuts down Democrats request for documents on Trump Supreme court pick https://t.co/SSr9HXgbYp pic.twitter.com/yHi35x6bIl— The Hill (@thehill) August 4, 2018
KushCo is on the verge of closing a sweetheart deal for 666 Fifth Ave with Brookfield Asset Mgmt👉🏼2nd largest shareholder is #Qatar Investment Authority (#QIA), who was part of the #Rosneft🇷🇺spinout reported in the #SteeleDossier‼️
🔥KUSH🔥— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) August 3, 2018
KushCo is on the verge of closing a sweetheart deal for 666 Fifth Ave with Brookfield Asset Mgmt👉🏼2nd largest shareholder is #Qatar Investment Authority (#QIA), who was part of the #Rosneft🇷🇺spinout reported in the #SteeleDossier‼️ 1/https://t.co/IQ7jkZvVji
Extent of Butina's influence on the NRA still being explored
David Corn, Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones Magazine talks about the possibility that Mariia Butina influenced the NRA's choice of leadership, and offers insights on Christopher Steele's relationship with the FBI as the FBI has released a new set of heavily redacted documents.
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