READ THIS 👇🏻 https://t.co/mdsRfURt3D— Tracie McElroy (@traciemac_Bmore) August 6, 2018
Monday, August 6, 2018
Paul Manafort’s First Trial Is a Sideshow. The Next One Won’t Be.
CNN reports today that Trump's legal team is "begging him" to stop tweeting about the Russia dirt-on-Hillary meeting at Trump Tower. It appears he is burying himself in lies and exposing himself to being charged with a federal crime.
CNN reports today that Trump's legal team is "begging him" to stop tweeting about the Russia dirt-on-Hillary meeting at Trump Tower. It appears he is burying himself in lies and exposing himself to being charged with a federal crime.https://t.co/AzVLmzb47o— BEN PATRICK JOHNSON (@benpatrick90069) August 6, 2018
The president has blamed ‘bad environmental laws’ for making California’s fires worse
The president has blamed ‘bad environmental laws’ for making California’s fires worse https://t.co/tuLTiOhhEW— POLITICO (@politico) August 6, 2018
BBC News - Climate change: 'Hothouse Earth' risks even if CO2 emissions slashed
BBC News - Climate change: 'Hothouse Earth' risks even if CO2 emissions slashed https://t.co/o3DTieTZaB— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) August 6, 2018
BREAKING: In Manafort trial, "Gates is admitting to everything,"
BREAKING: In Manafort trial, "Gates is admitting to everything," @KenDilanianNBC reports pic.twitter.com/1y1IHt1Mp7— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) August 6, 2018
Rick Gates testifies that he lied for years at Paul Manafort's request, and stole from him and others. Here’s our recap.
Rick Gates testifies that he lied for years at Paul Manafort's request, and stole from him and others. Here’s our recap. https://t.co/WrK0ZpsUVy— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 6, 2018
Column: GOP strategist grinds Trump into hamburger in new book, 'Everything Trump Touches Dies'
What a DAY!— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 6, 2018
Y'all are AWESOME! I CANNOT thank you enough.@PublishersWkly review was stellar: https://t.co/FUyL7jHWGO@RexHuppke of the @chicagotribune wrote a great review: https://t.co/ttujFOarYx
#17 on Amazon overall!
#3 on Amazon New Releases!
My heart is full.
Jared Kushner personally ordered a software developer at his former newspaper to remove stories critical of his friends and real estate peers,
Jared Kushner personally ordered a software developer at his former newspaper to remove stories critical of his friends and real estate peers, @perlberg scoops. https://t.co/Wjh5hIQ5fk— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) August 6, 2018
Prosecutor: "Were you involved in any criminal activity with Mr. Manafort?"
BREAKING: Rick Gates in trial:— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 6, 2018
Prosecutor: "Were you involved in any criminal activity with Mr. Manafort?"
Gates: "Yes."
Prosecutor: "Did you commit any crimes with Mr. Manafort?"
Gates: "Yes."https://t.co/kdrUxk2XiK
Feds warn Trump admin could waste billions on border wall after failing to conduct analysis
Feds warn Trump admin could waste billions on border wall after failing to conduct analysis https://t.co/fwZuBCBqRz pic.twitter.com/NjH6qw6Jlm— The Hill (@thehill) August 6, 2018
West Hollywood City Council to vote on removing Trump's "Walk of Fame" star
West Hollywood City Council to vote on removing Trump's "Walk of Fame" star https://t.co/YaZRr5Cszx pic.twitter.com/BmqjhCh63F— The Hill (@thehill) August 6, 2018
JUST IN: Rick Gates says he and Paul Manafort had 15 foreign accounts that they didn't report to the federal government, and knew it was illegal. Gates says he did not submit the required forms "at Mr. Manafort's direction."
JUST IN: Rick Gates says he and Paul Manafort had 15 foreign accounts that they didn't report to the federal government, and knew it was illegal. Gates says he did not submit the required forms "at Mr. Manafort's direction." https://t.co/KrOgnd6mY2 pic.twitter.com/x2bP6vpOfZ— CNN (@CNN) August 6, 2018
BREAKING: Rick Gates admits on stand he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Manafort.
BREAKING: Rick Gates admits on stand he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Manafort.— justin jouvenal (@jjouvenal) August 6, 2018
BREAKING: Rick Gates testifies he and Manafort knowingly failed to report foreign bank accounts.
BREAKING: Rick Gates testifies he and Manafort knowingly failed to report foreign bank accounts.— justin jouvenal (@jjouvenal) August 6, 2018
All of the White House's Trump Tower Stories
The “first boy” is absolutely how we must refer to @DonaldJTrumpJr from now on. https://t.co/wSBsxF7CwP— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 6, 2018
Donald Trump isn’t the only Washington politician attacking the First Amendment and journalists. I’m calling on Devin Nunes to stop his attacks on the free press. You are damaging our country.
Donald Trump isn’t the only Washington politician attacking the First Amendment and journalists. I’m calling on Devin Nunes to stop his attacks on the free press. You are damaging our country. -AJ https://t.co/ZAjZuwifRh— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 6, 2018
"Fox’s news division simply does not view Gorka as credible enough to regularly comment on subjects on which Gorka has branded himself a longtime expert"
"Fox’s news division simply does not view Gorka as credible enough to regularly comment on subjects on which Gorka has branded himself a longtime expert" https://t.co/GD6fB7ViPL— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) August 6, 2018
The maker of Rubbermaid said tariffs could cost it $100 million, sending shares of Newell Brands tumbling more than 11% on Monday.
The maker of Rubbermaid said tariffs could cost it $100 million, sending shares of Newell Brands tumbling more than 11% on Monday. https://t.co/lOwXkimV3F pic.twitter.com/on8m7OR4iP— CNBC (@CNBC) August 6, 2018
How Trump Radicalized ICE
"ICE ... represents a profound deviation in the long history of American immigration." @FranklinFoer brilliantly explains how an agency spawned after 9/11 by alarmist political impulses now betrays what once were considered core American values and ideals. https://t.co/Q8tG22eMa5— Marcus Brauchli (@mbrauchli) August 6, 2018
College-educated Republican women are extinct
College-educated Republican women are extinct https://t.co/srhfTCK9Rc pic.twitter.com/7PJrpMfZsa— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 6, 2018
President Trump's concession on Trump Tower meeting with Russian agents shows enveloping legal quicksand of obstructing justice & escalating exposure of Donald Trump, Jr.
President Trump's concession on Trump Tower meeting with Russian agents shows enveloping legal quicksand of obstructing justice & escalating exposure of Donald Trump, Jr. https://t.co/vgj2FwEc5m— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) August 6, 2018
Media: Attack by Russian ‘trolls’ on Italian president to be investigated as terrorism
Media: Attack by Russian ‘trolls’ on Italian president to be investigated as terrorism #Russia #Italy https://t.co/kGmj5urjWG— UAWire (@uawire) August 6, 2018
Some of the richest individuals in the energy, real estate and casino industries are financing a controversial legal defense fund to help Trump foot legal bills associated with the Russia investigation, according to The Daily Beast
Some of the richest individuals in the energy, real estate and casino industries are financing a controversial legal defense fund to help Trump foot legal bills associated with the Russia investigation, according to The Daily Beast. https://t.co/NvudiRhi1Z— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 6, 2018
Facebook, Apple, YouTube and Spotify take down Alex Jones content
Facebook, Apple, YouTube and Spotify take down Alex Jones content https://t.co/ETSNZdxq38— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 6, 2018
"The reason false information does better than the true stuff is simple, say the researchers. Things spread through social networks because they are appealing, not because they are true."
"The reason false information does better than the true stuff is simple, say the researchers. Things spread through social networks because they are appealing, not because they are true." https://t.co/D7eTMFX7pV— Stand Up Ideas (@StandUpIdeas) August 6, 2018
BREAKING: Rick Gates to testify next in Paul Manafort trial
BREAKING: Rick Gates to testify next in Paul Manafort trial— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) August 6, 2018
Mueller's a seasoned pro. If the Madame has nothin', he'd never bring her before a grand jury. Stone is a hot target and Mueller's about to go to guns.
Mueller's a seasoned pro. If the Madame has nothin', he'd never bring her before a grand jury. Stone is a hot target and Mueller's about to go to guns.https://t.co/gPkloCxxYt— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) August 6, 2018
"Our nation can now focus on another question: What do we do when a President has openly admitted to attempted collusion, lying, and a coverup?"
"Our nation can now focus on another question: What do we do when a President has openly admitted to attempted collusion, lying, and a coverup?" https://t.co/Zmkj8kYQHU— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 6, 2018
The good folks at @MSNBC and the @Morning_Joe video up from my appearance this morning:
The good folks at @MSNBC and the @Morning_Joe video up from my appearance this morning:https://t.co/1TiRnxETIZ— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 6, 2018
ENJOY!
Facebook in talks with banks to add your financial information to Messenger
W......T.......F?! REALLY?! I mean SERIOUSLY?! Because it's not enough they have every other bit of data on people that they gave to Russia, but now our finances as well?! https://t.co/SoRqMubh7A— BadDude.SimoHayha😠 (@ChiefCovfefe) August 6, 2018
A federal judge has ruled that donors to "dark-money" groups — often politically active nonprofits — can no longer remain anonymous, Politico reports.
A federal judge has ruled that donors to "dark-money" groups — often politically active nonprofits — can no longer remain anonymous, Politico reports. https://t.co/yQXyyv9nVw— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 6, 2018
#Russia's state TV is pretty specific as to why they consider Rand Paul "a loyalist"
#Russia's state TV is pretty specific as to why they consider Rand Paul "a loyalist":— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) August 6, 2018
🔻Voted against Russia sanctions
🔻Voted against Montenegro joining NATO
🔻Supported Trump's performance at the #HelsinkiSummit ©️https://t.co/IdvpF5e9Bo
So following your idiot logic, if HRC colluded w/ the Russians that’s not a crime b/c you, Giuliani, & Sekulow said collusion isn’t a crime so HRC didn’t commit any wrongdoing. Btw HRC didn’t collude. You did w/ the Russians. So much projection. You’re going to prison, Traitor.
So following your idiot logic, if HRC colluded w/ the Russians that’s not a crime b/c you, Giuliani, & Sekulow said collusion isn’t a crime so HRC didn’t commit any wrongdoing. Btw HRC didn’t collude. You did w/ the Russians. So much projection. You’re going to prison, Traitor. https://t.co/v0s6kKgEu9— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) August 6, 2018
Collusion is not a crime, but we need to investigate Hillary just in case it is.https://t.co/kV6BJyCL9Z— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) August 6, 2018
Trump's tweets about the media are downright dehumanizing. He sounds like he's trying to strip away our legitimacy and indeed our humanity. He is leading a "hate movement."
Trump's tweets about the media are downright dehumanizing. He sounds like he's trying to strip away our legitimacy and indeed our humanity. He is leading a "hate movement." https://t.co/2EcevrXn7a— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 5, 2018
Maria Butina’s alleged backer linked to Kremlin-financed bank and Putin associates
Butinas financial backer directly linked to VTB & Sberbank. Those two banks lead directly to Cyprus. Paul Manafort, Wilbur Ross & Cyprus you say? Tick tick tick tick.........@thespybrief @xtrixcyclex @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/ZRA1CgBLXQ— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) August 6, 2018
What’s coming down will be ugly. Make no mistake about it, patriots. There has never been a more grave threat to the Republic than now. Our ancestors ensured a bright future for us by ruthlessly opposing the forces of tyranny. We must do the same. We owe it to future generations.
What’s coming down will be ugly. Make no mistake about it, patriots. There has never been a more grave threat to the Republic than now. Our ancestors ensured a bright future for us by ruthlessly opposing the forces of tyranny. We must do the same. We owe it to future generations.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) August 6, 2018
Wildfires, Record Heat Made Worse by Climate Change, Science Says
Wildfires, Record Heat Made Worse by Climate Change, Science Says https://t.co/4CEKIpaEr5— I.am.Sam (@SamScrogg) August 6, 2018
Trump steps up attacks on media as the "enemy of the people," claims they can "cause war"
Trump steps up attacks on media as the "enemy of the people," claims they can "cause war" https://t.co/PQJwZPCtby pic.twitter.com/IWscSqrOLN— The Hill (@thehill) August 6, 2018
In a few weeks, Craig Unger's book on Trump and Russian money laundering will come out. At that point, you will know what you don't know now about what Mueller already knows about what Trump knows about where his $$ comes from. Brace for impact.
In a few weeks, Craig Unger's book on Trump and Russian money laundering will come out. At that point, you will know what you don't know now about what Mueller already knows about what Trump knows about where his $$ comes from. Brace for impact. https://t.co/JuvnM7rlNq— Nina Burleigh (@ninaburleigh) August 5, 2018
Ex-Trump Aide Scrambles to Scrub Russia From Bio
This is quite a glass house. https://t.co/vQ7CVQGxXM— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) August 5, 2018
President Admits Focus of Trump Tower Meeting Was Getting Dirt on Clinton
Sean Spicer denied anything other than adoption was discussed. A LIE.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) August 6, 2018
Jay Sekulow said “the president was not involved in the drafting of that statement.” A LIE.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders insisted Trump “certainly didn’t dictate” the statement. A LIE. https://t.co/tQvULTEQ9y
I watched all 3 of Trump's recent rallies and came away thinking that we should analyze his act through a storytelling prism more often. He is the "hero" of his own story...
I watched all 3 of Trump's recent rallies and came away thinking that we should analyze his act through a storytelling prism more often. He is the "hero" of his own story... https://t.co/faQ5su3GN4— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 6, 2018
Wells Fargo reveals hundreds of customers lost their homes due to computer glitch
Wells Fargo reveals hundreds of customers lost their homes due to computer glitch https://t.co/Ayv5iAiwID pic.twitter.com/7T6La1CJEt— The Hill (@thehill) August 6, 2018
Trump says Don Jr. wanted dirt on Clinton from Russian lawyer
Trump says Don Jr. wanted dirt on Clinton from Russian lawyer https://t.co/g3HcrMsz3m— POLITICO (@politico) August 6, 2018
Devin Nunes told you to say this didn’t he?
Devin Nunes told you to say this didn’t he? -AJ https://t.co/IZjPsigADR— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 6, 2018
A Washington, D.C.-based federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must fully restore DACA, saying the government's rationale for dropping it is inadequate
A Washington, D.C.-based federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must fully restore DACA, saying the government's rationale for dropping it is inadequate. https://t.co/zlPXrKJLte— NPR (@NPR) August 6, 2018
The Kushners give up control of their trophy Manhattan tower to save themselves
The Kushners give up control of their trophy Manhattan tower to save themselves https://t.co/9OQSS2wAhy pic.twitter.com/eki2e4Eq5v— Bloomberg (@business) August 6, 2018
Midterm races that could reshape Washington and the country. These 18 races help paint a picture of the nation and the storylines and trends emerging from coast to coast:
#18for18: Midterm races that could reshape Washington and the country.— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 6, 2018
These 18 races help paint a picture of the nation and the storylines and trends emerging from coast to coast: https://t.co/FzgLQQYn8q pic.twitter.com/ImtcJoVAVK
From London to Sydney and Beijing to New York, home prices are heading south. Is a crash coming?
From London to Sydney and Beijing to New York, home prices are heading south. Is a crash coming? https://t.co/0DXOgkCI6i pic.twitter.com/baljucB6cR— Bloomberg (@business) August 6, 2018
Teenagers as young as 14 were strapped to the chair — some stripped down to their underwear — with their feet, arms and waist restrained by cushioned leather straps and loops, they said
Teenagers as young as 14 were strapped to the chair — some stripped down to their underwear — with their feet, arms and waist restrained by cushioned leather straps and loops, they said https://t.co/u6pLQH36Xq— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 5, 2018
White House to detail implementation of new Iran sanctions Monday: Pompeo
White House to detail implementation of new Iran sanctions Monday: Pompeo https://t.co/z7lGNRbInR pic.twitter.com/NlGz3MlIjb— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 6, 2018
North Korea says demonstrating good faith, urges U.S. to drop sanctions
North Korea says demonstrating good faith, urges U.S. to drop sanctions https://t.co/D0Ut0TwtD0— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 6, 2018
Forget Pee-Pee Tapes: the Kremlin Just Dropped a Bigger Bomb on the White House
Since POTUS just admitted that the 09 JUN 2016 Trump Tower meeting was about getting Kremlin dirt on Hillary (not adoptions #doh) -- which seems pretty collusion-y here -- time for a reminder that the Russian delegation was led by an admitted Kremlin spy.https://t.co/IL2i9yivAs— John Schindler (@20committee) August 5, 2018
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