On Thursday, more than 100 newspapers will publish editorials decrying Trump's anti-press rhetoric. The # of participating papers keeps growing. Here's my full story https://t.co/OAGkQqtzTp— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 11, 2018
Saturday, August 11, 2018
On Thursday, more than 100 newspapers will publish editorials decrying Trump's anti-press rhetoric. The # of participating papers keeps growing. Here's my full story
NEW--> Live on @CNN @RepTomGarrett told me that he was told in a classified FBI briefing that Russian actors were directly involved in sowing discord Charlottesville. First time he has revealed that info publicly.
NEW--> Live on @CNN @RepTomGarrett told me that he was told in a classified FBI briefing that Russian actors were directly involved in sowing discord Charlottesville. First time he has revealed that info publicly.— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) August 11, 2018
President Trump is at one of his resorts again this week, but his team is focused on showing that by golfing and socializing, Trump, in fact, is working.
President Trump is at one of his resorts again this week, but his team is focused on showing that by golfing and socializing, Trump, in fact, is working. https://t.co/JpxdbYHcaw pic.twitter.com/Qds2HDMFAr— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2018
Democrats seek stronger social media presence to guard against potential Russian interference in midterms
Democrats seek stronger social media presence to guard against potential Russian interference in midterms https://t.co/qhbPky4JPM— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 11, 2018
Omarosa Says Trump's Trying to Start Race War and Staffers Have Lots of Sex in W.H.
Omarosa Says Trump's Trying to Start Race War and Staffers Have Lots of Sex in W.H. https://t.co/fftNXaDZwO— Eric W. Dolan (@EWDolan) August 11, 2018
Immigration judges are facing pressure from the Trump admin to move deportations faster, according to VICE
Immigration judges are facing pressure from the Trump admin to move deportations faster, according to VICE.https://t.co/y1sJCACMUF— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2018
Is Donald Trump Ever Going To Acknowledge The Massive Loss Of Life In Puerto Rico?
Is Donald Trump Ever Going To Acknowledge The Massive Loss Of Life In Puerto Rico? | HuffPost #SmartNews https://t.co/uSvh7JJ4Hn— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) August 11, 2018
Trump starts his day at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ. This is Trump's 187th day at a Trump property as president and his 144th day at a Trump golf club as president.
Trump starts his day at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2018
This is Trump's 187th day at a Trump property as president and his 144th day at a Trump golf club as president.
GOP Rep. Chris Collins, indicted earlier this week by SDNY in an alleged insider trading scheme, says he is suspending his reelection campaign
Congressman Collins is smart to abandon his re-election bid now that he is facing a federal indictment. He would be asked questions about the criminal activity on the campaign trail, and his answers could be used against him at trial. https://t.co/KAbtDMmATf— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) August 11, 2018
A few years ago, I bet none of you thought (former) GOP’ers would be here helping Dems win in November. Yet, here we are.
A few years ago, I bet none of you thought (former) GOP’ers would be here helping Dems win in November. Yet, here we are.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) August 11, 2018
We need 2 strong parties for balance. We also need 2 sides willing to put forth their best statesmen & stateswomen to lead, compromise, and move us forward.
At least 10 trailers full of food, water and baby supplies donated for victims of Hurricane Maria were left to rot at a state elections office in Puerto Rico, where they broke open and became infested by rats.
At least 10 trailers full of food, water and baby supplies donated for victims of Hurricane Maria were left to rot at a state elections office in Puerto Rico, where they broke open and became infested by rats. https://t.co/qFzv87vImB— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2018
The president said the riots "resulted in senseless death and division."
The president said the riots "resulted in senseless death and division." https://t.co/qT9RNMpopS— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 11, 2018
U.S. grocery chain Kroger brings in robots to pack and deliver groceries as it puts up a fight against Amazon, Walmart
When the excuse is foreigners took my job....
U.S. grocery chain Kroger brings in robots to pack and deliver groceries as it puts up a fight against Amazon, Walmart via @ReutersTV https://t.co/q2KI6IzG7v pic.twitter.com/E8ODW2eRoR— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 11, 2018
It’s true: Trump is lying more, and he’s doing it on purpose.
It’s true: Trump is lying more, and he’s doing it on purpose. https://t.co/7LSpIU6F1i pic.twitter.com/uhBDMfT4Un— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) August 11, 2018
Missouri state GOP candidate once said "Hitler was right," pushed anti-Semitic conspiracy theories
Missouri state GOP candidate once said "Hitler was right," pushed anti-Semitic conspiracy theories https://t.co/xLTpFQZ5gb pic.twitter.com/BSJHEGkLOR— The Hill (@thehill) August 11, 2018
This was Devin Nunes' game from day 1: protecting @realDonaldTrump instead of fulfilling his duty to protect our country & being an independent branch of gov't. @SpeakerRyan must remove him as House Intelligence chairman without delay.
This was Devin Nunes' game from day 1: protecting @realDonaldTrump instead of fulfilling his duty to protect our country & being an independent branch of gov't. @SpeakerRyan must remove him as House Intelligence chairman without delay. https://t.co/TzvyaVePj6— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) August 10, 2018
Why would Donald Trump need to talk with his lawyer about reimbursing American Media for their contract to put Karen McDougal on fitness magazines?
Why would Donald Trump need to talk with his lawyer about reimbursing American Media for their contract to put Karen McDougal on fitness magazines? pic.twitter.com/YHbCkLjQyD— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 11, 2018
"I turned my attention to carrying forth her message," says Susan Bro, the mom of Heather Heyer, who was killed at last year's Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. "You don’t get to silence my kid and get away with it. I'm going to speak even louder."
"I turned my attention to carrying forth her message," says Susan Bro, the mom of Heather Heyer, who was killed at last year's Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. "You don’t get to silence my kid and get away with it. I'm going to speak even louder." https://t.co/IpigJYMf0N— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 10, 2018
Wait, the Holy Fire in California was deliberately set? By a QAnon terrorist?
Wait, the Holy Fire in California was deliberately set?— Rogue Wulf (@Wulfkat) August 11, 2018
By a QAnon terrorist?
And he threatened the @FBI?
And, indirectly, killed some people?
But, yeah, tell me again how the left and the right are the same.#TheResistancehttps://t.co/b9oWDUtPeHhttps://t.co/zo6Au4GXVw
Devin Nunes keeps forgetting that it’s not the job of Congress to protect the president from the rule of law.
Devin Nunes keeps forgetting that it’s not the job of Congress to protect the president from the rule of law.https://t.co/R2xXnSMaTR— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) August 10, 2018
What if "the institutions" that were supposed to prevent authoritarianism in America have failed already?
What if "the institutions" that were supposed to prevent authoritarianism in America have failed already? https://t.co/O4KcJWayQw— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) August 11, 2018
Last night Ingraham claimed her immigration rant was about "the rule of law." Unless this Muslim woman was jaywalking last year, that's bullshit.
Last night Ingraham claimed her immigration rant was about "the rule of law."— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) August 10, 2018
Unless this Muslim woman was jaywalking last year, that's bullshit. https://t.co/YXm2THoBf8
Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says Secretary of State Kris Kobach is giving election officials guidance "inconsistent with Kansas law" about handling mailed-in and other ballots as the count continues in their unresolved GOP primary.
ICYMI
Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says Secretary of State Kris Kobach is giving election officials guidance "inconsistent with Kansas law" about handling mailed-in and other ballots as the count continues in their unresolved GOP primary. https://t.co/zjI31y4oRs— AP Central U.S. (@APCentralRegion) August 9, 2018
NBC is reporting that items like hairspray are banned in the area of Charlottesville shut down by police this weekend, but handguns are not on the list of prohibited items.
NBC is reporting that items like hairspray are banned in the area of Charlottesville shut down by police this weekend, but handguns are not on the list of prohibited items.— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) August 11, 2018
Analysis: Trump’s approval hits 50 percent — in a doctored poll graphic shared by his son
Analysis: Trump’s approval hits 50 percent — in a doctored poll graphic shared by his son https://t.co/z4j27UZ7Ns— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 11, 2018
If you are wondering why the foreign policy of the United States is so horrendously fascist (backing brutal regimes in Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc., etc.) look below. Arms manufacturers make billions of dollars from this situation and they own Congress. That's it, Period.
If you are wondering why the foreign policy of the United States is so horrendously fascist (backing brutal regimes in Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc., etc.) look below.— Steven Cotterill (@socialiststeve6) August 11, 2018
Arms manufacturers make billions of dollars from this situation and they own Congress.
That's it, Period. pic.twitter.com/Nrnbocq517
Some details of Trump Tower fire from residents. In addition to the building not having a sprinkler system, yesterday there were:
Some details of Trump Tower fire from residents. In addition to the building not having a sprinkler system, yesterday there were:— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) April 8, 2018
* no orders to evacuate
* no working phones
* no working elevators
* no fire alarms
* no one answering at the front desk pic.twitter.com/bxmhpcbckj
Please buy and read #wefedanisland out in September. @WCKitchen was at that facility and many others. And we were always amaze, with tears, that so many, so many things were not being distributed....like generators, while people were dying!
Please buy and read #wefedanisland out in September. @WCKitchen was at that facility and many others. And we were always amaze, with tears, that so many, so many things were not being distributed....like generators, while people were dying! https://t.co/BIJzEfZCux— JosΓ© AndrΓ©s (@chefjoseandres) August 11, 2018
It appears Judge Brett Kavanaugh is guilty of perjury, having made false statements in his Senate testimony. That should obviously disqualify him. Any Senator blocking the release of documents what would confirm this accusation would also be guilty of obstruction of justice, no?
It appears Judge Brett Kavanaugh is guilty of perjury, having made false statements in his Senate testimony. That should obviously disqualify him. Any Senator blocking the release of documents what would confirm this accusation would also be guilty of obstruction of justice, no?— John Lundin π (@johnlundin) August 10, 2018
It's worth saying that Sunkara, to whom @NYTimes inexplicably gave space to attack America's constitution in an election year, is, per his own bio, "hype man for @DemSocialists".... That's the group whose candidates @BarackObama pointedly did NOT endorse - including
It's worth saying that Sunkara, to whom @NYTimes inexplicably gave space to attack America's constitution in an election year, is, per his own bio, "hype man for @DemSocialists"....— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 10, 2018
That's the group whose candidates @BarackObama pointedly did NOT endorse - including @Ocasio2018 https://t.co/Rs98K7gUJm
Proud to be helping Andrew Miller in his constitutional challenge to the Mueller investigation. It’s a tough shot, but a very serious appeal - all the way to the Supreme Court.
Proud to be helping Andrew Miller in his constitutional challenge to the Mueller investigation. It’s a tough shot, but a very serious appeal - all the way to the Supreme Court. https://t.co/NBk6KfZasn— Michael Caputo (@MichaelRCaputo) August 10, 2018
All senators should want to know whether the Supreme Court nominee was honest under oath to Congress before voting on him. Brett Kavanaugh's records from the Bush White House would answer that question. Republicans and the Trump White House are hiding them.
All senators should want to know whether the Supreme Court nominee was honest under oath to Congress before voting on him.— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) August 10, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh's records from the Bush White House would answer that question.
Republicans and the Trump White House are hiding them. #ReleaseTheRecords
These cables show Gina Haspel lied in her confirmation hearings. The brutal torture she personally oversaw produced no useful intelligence, contrary to her claims.
These cables show Gina Haspel lied in her confirmation hearings. The brutal torture she personally oversaw produced no useful intelligence, contrary to her claims. https://t.co/0L6CavHgPE— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) August 10, 2018
.@DevinNunes what the hell are you doing in Azerbaijan? Are you running errands for @POTUS? You get your silly ass home right now!
.@DevinNunes what the hell are you doing in Azerbaijan? Are you running errands for @POTUS? You get your silly ass home right now! https://t.co/vV2OsEMGWQ— Devin Nunes' Mom (@DevinNunesMom) August 10, 2018
“Good Morning, Space Forces! π” The Russian Embassy tweeted.
“Good Morning, Space Forces! π” The Russian Embassy tweeted. https://t.co/j2RhmfdFUz— POLITICO (@politico) August 11, 2018
Cables reveal waterboarding, torture at secret prison run by Trump CIA director
Cables reveal waterboarding, torture at secret prison run by Trump CIA director https://t.co/vqoiwie6yv pic.twitter.com/yXAXzzFbaS— The Hill (@thehill) August 11, 2018
A Trump campaign official re: Manafort: No one said, ‘Let’s do a little research to see if he’s okay,’ ” Bennett said. “No one did any research at all.” Was it different for any of the other people aboard that train?
A Trump campaign official re: Manafort: No one said, ‘Let’s do a little research to see if he’s okay,’ ” Bennett said. “No one did any research at all.” Was it different for any of the other people aboard that train? https://t.co/u94H8mg6R7— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) August 11, 2018
The ACLU believes that ICE deliberately withheld deported parents' phone numbers for more than a month, despite the fact that this contact information could have helped reunite many families.
The ACLU believes that ICE deliberately withheld deported parents' phone numbers for more than a month, despite the fact that this contact information could have helped reunite many families. https://t.co/yNe9WGrQyV— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 10, 2018
Going to jail for Roger Stone is an interesting life choice.
Going to jail for Roger Stone is an interesting life choice. https://t.co/NYwjxtQqud— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) August 10, 2018
Democratic @RepSwalwell calls on Speaker Paul Ryan to strip Devin Nunes of his Intel Committee chairmanship, calling him “corrupt.” Nunes has “been corrupted with power and he believes his job is to protect President Trump.”
Democratic @RepSwalwell calls on Speaker Paul Ryan to strip Devin Nunes of his Intel Committee chairmanship, calling him “corrupt.”— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) August 10, 2018
Nunes has “been corrupted with power and he believes his job is to protect President Trump.” https://t.co/LKPTH5PkQP pic.twitter.com/ZPyALPCbC4
Buried news nugget: N Korea “is firing up a large new reactor—its second at Yongbyon.... The new reactor, analysts say, can make four times more than the North’s existing large reactor, which long supplied plutonium for its nuclear arsenal.”
Buried news nugget: N Korea “is firing up a large new reactor—its second at Yongbyon.... The new reactor, analysts say, can make four times more than the North’s existing large reactor, which long supplied plutonium for its nuclear arsenal.” https://t.co/B4SmxMPCKg— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) August 10, 2018
He's also part of the Rep. Chris Collins Innate Immunotherapeutics Investors Caucus...
He's also part of the Rep. Chris Collins Innate Immunotherapeutics Investors Caucus...https://t.co/uRjaZJu4W5— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 10, 2018
Blistering statement from Leahy
Blistering statement from Leahy. https://t.co/FTuVwyCTCG— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 10, 2018
Reminder - in his search for Clinton's emails, Peter Smith was helped by alt-right troll Chuck Johnson - who set up an April 2017 meeting between Dana Rohrabacher and Julian Assange
Reminder - in his search for Clinton's emails, Peter Smith was helped by alt-right troll Chuck Johnson - who set up an April 2017 meeting between Dana Rohrabacher and Julian Assange https://t.co/lkpW6U2oA3— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) August 10, 2018
Day 26 at the #KremlinAnnex.
Day 26 at the #KremlinAnnex. pic.twitter.com/GlPOZttJfz— John Aravosis πΊπΈ (@aravosis) August 10, 2018
A former KGB General says Trump has probably been a Russian asset since at least 1987 and was likely caught and filmed while sleeping with prostitutes.
A former KGB General says Trump has probably been a Russian asset since at least 1987 and was likely caught and filmed while sleeping with prostitutes. https://t.co/zEdmNHEbYD via @edkrassen— James Kosur (@JamesKosur) August 10, 2018
U.S. intel is warning that foreign actors are actively working to interfere in our elections, but the Trump admin decided to tie the hands of @USTreasury, the ONLY agency with visibility into financial flows of foreign funds into dark-money political orgs.
U.S. intel is warning that foreign actors are actively working to interfere in our elections, but the Trump admin decided to tie the hands of @USTreasury, the ONLY agency with visibility into financial flows of foreign funds into dark-money political orgs.— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) August 10, 2018
Omarosa: “It had finally sunk in that the person I’d thought I’d known so well for so long was actually a racist. Using the N-word was not just the way he talks but, more disturbing, it was how he thought of me and African Americans as a whole.”
Omarosa: “It had finally sunk in that the person I’d thought I’d known so well for so long was actually a racist. Using the N-word was not just the way he talks but, more disturbing, it was how he thought of me and African Americans as a whole.” https://t.co/uE5oN76xZv— Garance Franke-Ruta (@thegarance) August 10, 2018
This is a flashing warning sign for Susan Collins: vote to uphold Roe v. Wade or be voted out of office.
This is a flashing warning sign for Susan Collins: vote to uphold Roe v. Wade or be voted out of office. #mepoliticshttps://t.co/xF5HKQONrf— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) August 11, 2018
Republican efforts to make this the least transparent, most secretive Supreme Court nomination in history continue. They seem to be more frightened of this nominee’s record and history than any we’ve ever considered.
Republican efforts to make this the least transparent, most secretive Supreme Court nomination in history continue. They seem to be more frightened of this nominee’s record and history than any we’ve ever considered.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 10, 2018
Republican efforts to make this the least transparent, most secretive Supreme Court nomination in history continue. They seem to be more frightened of this nominee’s record and history than any we’ve ever considered.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 10, 2018
Suicided Peter W. Smith’s suspicious cash transactions revealed, as he knowingly sought Russian hackers trafficking in unverified stolen HRC emails.
Suicided Peter W. Smith’s suspicious cash transactions revealed, as he knowingly sought Russian hackers trafficking in unverified stolen HRC emails. https://t.co/mWTUqhiS1F via @jasonleopold— David Carroll π¦ (@profcarroll) August 10, 2018
Wilbur Ross' record of public corruption and grifting deserves far more public scrutiny
Wilbur Ross' record of public corruption and grifting deserves far more public scrutiny, @speechboy71 writes. https://t.co/hd1GTJDndt pic.twitter.com/O3TmN61bq3— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 11, 2018
Banker testified he was "uncomfortable" when CEO asked about job in Trump administration and offered Manafort $16 million loans outside normal bank process
Banker testified he was "uncomfortable" when CEO asked about job in Trump administration and offered Manafort $16 million loans outside normal bank process https://t.co/Kf7pppNk5b— Rachel Weiner (@rachelweinerwp) August 10, 2018
Kris Kobach's lead in Kansas has now shrunk to a mere 70 votes out of more than 312,000 cast.
Kris Kobach's lead in Kansas has now shrunk to a mere 70 votes out of more than 312,000 cast. https://t.co/43oSSB1YFO— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 10, 2018
Trump pivots to border wall, China and ‘Manafort this, Manafort that’
Trump pivots to border wall, China and ‘Manafort this, Manafort that’https://t.co/VflW8VrImv— POLITICO (@politico) August 11, 2018
A GOP operative chasing Hillary Clinton's emails during the election made "suspicious" cash withdrawals right after making a plan to recruit dark web hackers.
A GOP operative chasing Hillary Clinton's emails during the election made "suspicious" cash withdrawals right after making a plan to recruit dark web hackers. https://t.co/ZjrJdDPUFP— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) August 11, 2018
Without a clear primary winner, the Kansas GOP might be at a disadvantage
Without a clear primary winner, the Kansas GOP might be at a disadvantage https://t.co/vHd5EGA0nk— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 11, 2018
Chairman Grassley’s rushed & irresponsible hearing schedule is a disgrace & disservice to the American people, our Constitution, & the rule of law. The agenda provides no time for adequate production—let alone review—of documents critical to properly vet this nominee.
Chairman Grassley’s rushed & irresponsible hearing schedule is a disgrace & disservice to the American people, our Constitution, & the rule of law. The agenda provides no time for adequate production—let alone review—of documents critical to properly vet this nominee.— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) August 10, 2018
At a bench conference at today’s Manafort trial, long detailed discussion of whether bank exec and Trump advisor Steve Calk was a co-conspirator with Manafort in bank fraud. Prosecutors assert Calk has “other criminal liability”:
At a bench conference at today’s Manafort trial, long detailed discussion of whether bank exec and Trump advisor Steve Calk was a co-conspirator with Manafort in bank fraud. Prosecutors assert Calk has “other criminal liability”: pic.twitter.com/ayf5DYG7Y6— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 11, 2018
CHUCK GRASSLEY 6/15/10: “In order for the Senate to fulfill its constitutional responsibility of advise and consent, we must get all of [Kagan's] documents from the Clinton Library and have enough time to analyze them so that we can determine whether she should be a Justice."
CHUCK GRASSLEY 6/15/10: “In order for the Senate to fulfill its constitutional responsibility of advise and consent, we must get all of [Kagan's] documents from the Clinton Library and have enough time to analyze them so that we can determine whether she should be a Justice." pic.twitter.com/SUfugAgA32— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 10, 2018
Jury orders Monsanto to pay nearly $290M in Roundup trial
West County St. Louis is probably a little stressy tonight. π https://t.co/EOgHMJZbJ9— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) August 10, 2018
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