Fantastic reporting by @michaeldweiss on the 3 DHS agents that Putin wants to interrogate along with me in his infamous Helsinki swap offer. Well worth reading. https://t.co/CkG5gAmbaa— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) August 14, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Fantastic reporting by @michaeldweiss on the 3 DHS agents that Putin wants to interrogate along with me in his infamous Helsinki swap offer. Well worth reading.
White House: "Can't guarantee" there's no tape of Trump using n-word
White House: "Can't guarantee" there's no tape of Trump using n-word https://t.co/JD2Vejjf5Z pic.twitter.com/fQhLMCwnYP— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2018
“Among them was a ban on spending military funds on ‘any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea,’”
“Among them was a ban on spending military funds on ‘any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea,’” https://t.co/cr5DNKZFXe— Bianna Golodryga (@biannagolodryga) August 14, 2018
Omarosa claims Trump called Betsy DeVos "Ditsy DeVos" when she wasn't in the room
It’s the amway of nicknames. https://t.co/4Bkbbx9p93— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 14, 2018
We need to protect our institutions and processes developed over many years. A President weighing in on personnel and clearance decisions is bad juju. We risk making national security institutions into partisan gangs.
We need to protect our institutions and processes developed over many years. A President weighing in on personnel and clearance decisions is bad juju. We risk making national security institutions into partisan gangs. https://t.co/qTWfpy6hwl— John Sipher (@john_sipher) August 13, 2018
Um, Omarosa just said that Trump knew about the Wikileaks email dump before it happened. Happy Tuesday everyone one, our “president” coordinated with a hostile foreign government.
Um, Omarosa just said that Trump knew about the Wikileaks email dump before it happened. Happy Tuesday everyone one, our “president” coordinated with a hostile foreign government. https://t.co/Uh4u2H6L2I— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 14, 2018
BREAKING: Omarosa tells @KatyTurNBC just now she has talked to Robert Mueller's office, and "there was a lot of corruption," in the campaign and the administration. She says Trump knew about hacked emails before they were released.
Huge, if true https://t.co/YKOaI6E3CU— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) August 14, 2018
11-year-old hacks into a U.S. election website replica in just 10 minutes
11-year-old hacks into a U.S. election website replica in just 10 minutes https://t.co/3Il1a9vHzP pic.twitter.com/pxSQDLeQQ3— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2018
Driver who hit London pedestrians was British citizen: security minister
Driver who hit London pedestrians was British citizen: security minister https://t.co/pWuW0i4aO9— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 14, 2018
Source passed along an early copy of Omarosa's book, which I read so you don't have to. Here's what she says about members of the "cult of Trumpworld," beginning with VP Pence and Hope Hicks
Source passed along an early copy of Omarosa's book, which I read so you don't have to. Here's what she says about members of the "cult of Trumpworld," beginning with VP Pence and Hope Hicks: https://t.co/qOGFZjq37Q— Elaina Plott (@elainaplott) August 14, 2018
Here's the Jared Kushner email to Manafort saying "On it!" in response to Manafort recommending for Army Secretary a bank exec who just approved $16m in loans to him. It's exhibit #502.
Here's the Jared Kushner email to Manafort saying "On it!" in response to Manafort recommending for Army Secretary a bank exec who just approved $16m in loans to him. It's exhibit #502. pic.twitter.com/3P3DNbLvV7— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 14, 2018
Judge: Have you discussed testifying with your lawyers? Manafort: “I have, your honor”....
Judge: Have you discussed testifying with your lawyers?— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) August 14, 2018
Manafort: “I have, your honor”
Judge: Are you happy with your lawyers?
Manafort: “I am, your honor”
Judge: Have you decided if you will testify?
Manafort: “I have decided”
Judge: Will you testify?
Manafort: “No, sir”
“I was framed!”
“I was framed!” 😂 https://t.co/SBhjqRGGu0— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) August 14, 2018
Trump campaign files arbitration against former aide Omarosa: ABC
Trump campaign files arbitration against former aide Omarosa: ABC https://t.co/9XeUyOu7rq— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 14, 2018
Manafort’s defense called no witnesses. None. Zero.
Manafort’s defense called no witnesses. None. Zero.https://t.co/XH1vLdZ0rk— John Kaminar (@jidk1187) August 14, 2018
#BREAKING: We are filing suit against Purdue Pharma for persistent and widespread fraud and deception in marketing #opioids. Purdue lined its own pockets by deliberately exploiting our communities, fueling a crisis that has devastated NY families. We are holding them to account.
#BREAKING: We are filing suit against Purdue Pharma for persistent and widespread fraud and deception in marketing #opioids. Purdue lined its own pockets by deliberately exploiting our communities, fueling a crisis that has devastated NY families. We are holding them to account. pic.twitter.com/B9u3FT4Yzj— NY AG Underwood (@NewYorkStateAG) August 14, 2018
.@ricardo_de_anda & I appeared in ct today to attempt to allow us to take our client Antony home to mom in Guatemala TODAY. The govt opposed our request - he will now have to stay perhaps another 2 mos here. He hasn’t seen his mom in 81 days. Trump and his cronies have no heart.
.@ricardo_de_anda & I appeared in ct today to attempt to allow us to take our client Antony home to mom in Guatemala TODAY. The govt opposed our request - he will now have to stay perhaps another 2 mos here. He hasn’t seen his mom in 81 days. Trump and his cronies have no heart. pic.twitter.com/hD0AZHgIoQ— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) August 14, 2018
Reminder: There’s no such thing as a normal Tuesday for the children still waiting to be reunited with their parents. We can’t give the government a moment’s peace until they fix this crisis.
Reminder: There’s no such thing as a normal Tuesday for the children still waiting to be reunited with their parents. We can’t give the government a moment’s peace until they fix this crisis. #FamiliesBelongTogether pic.twitter.com/TSb0SrthfO— ACLU (@ACLU) August 14, 2018
Breaking: Paul Manafort's team will not present a case nor call any witnesses in his defense. The defense rested at 11:53 am
Breaking: Paul Manafort's team will not present a case nor call any witnesses in his defense. The defense rested at 11:53 am— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) August 14, 2018
It’s Not Just Kobach: Three Vote-Suppressing Secretaries of State Are Overseeing Their Own Elections The glaring conflicts of interest are only getting worse
It’s Not Just Kobach: Three Vote-Suppressing Secretaries of State Are Overseeing Their Own Elections— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) August 14, 2018
The glaring conflicts of interest are only getting worse. https://t.co/fLMrz1syVi
Someone is scared
#Omarosa must have a ton of dirt on him. https://t.co/9uCiYMc0A3— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) August 14, 2018
PolyMet, Twin Metals, and both sides of our ballot littered with corrupt politicians in the back pocket of the sulfide mining industry. Do we care about clean water more than about profits and partisanship? It is time to decide.
PolyMet, Twin Metals, and both sides of our ballot littered with corrupt politicians in the back pocket of the sulfide mining industry.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) August 14, 2018
Do we care about clean water more than about profits and partisanship? It is time to decide.https://t.co/RjBTEC4wu6
Ex-prosecutor in DOJ's tax division says he expects Paul Manafort will be "found guilty of 5 counts of filing a false tax return," "several counts of bank fraud, plus the foreign bank account requirement."
Ex-prosecutor in DOJ's tax division says he expects Paul Manafort will be "found guilty of 5 counts of filing a false tax return," "several counts of bank fraud, plus the foreign bank account requirement." https://t.co/xqW3QVxNUx— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 14, 2018
11-year-old handcuffed for dribbling ball after being told to stop: report
Gall darned Florida
WATCH: 11-year-old handcuffed for dribbling ball after being told to stop: report https://t.co/XLURyDz2pf pic.twitter.com/op6P8ijlrF— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2018
After Boston Beer Co.’s founder praised President Trump, Somerville’s mayor tweeted this: “I will never drink Sam Adam’s beer again!”
After Boston Beer Co.’s founder praised President Trump, Somerville’s mayor tweeted this: “I will never drink Sam Adam’s beer again!” https://t.co/ANX99mTQcR— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 14, 2018
"Russian Military Spy Software is on Hundreds of Thousands of Home Routers"
Not a problem for me, because I got the email about it and gave all my credentials to as stranger to have it fixed. It's called being smart.— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) August 14, 2018
"Russian Military Spy Software is on Hundreds of Thousands of Home Routers" https://t.co/bctOpIq5AX
What happens to survivors of terror attacks in America, after the news cycle moves on? Who advocates for them? Who pays for medical bills?
What happens to survivors of terror attacks in America, after the news cycle moves on? Who advocates for them? Who pays for medical bills? https://t.co/jizKyoMMlu - @NBCLeftField— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 14, 2018
London's Met Police say it is treating the car crash in Westminster as a terrorist incident
London's Met Police say it is treating the car crash in Westminster as a terrorist incident https://t.co/O23Xxvkkak https://t.co/ffDAxla7oO— Bloomberg (@business) August 14, 2018
What To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut And Vermont
What To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut And Vermont https://t.co/7DZuuO80x4— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) August 14, 2018
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is now officially part of the trove of evidence in Paul Manafort's criminal trial
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is now officially part of the trove of evidence in Paul Manafort's criminal trial https://t.co/MEelN5oE7N— CNN (@CNN) August 14, 2018
Brilliant cartoon
Brilliant cartoon, @wuerker pic.twitter.com/TbRx49Ukyb— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) August 13, 2018
We have troops and their families who are on Food Stamps. But Donald Trump suggests real patriots would give a pay increase back. Also, President Obama raised military pay by 3.4% for 2010, @potus. So your “biggest in a decade” claim is a lie.
We have troops and their families who are on Food Stamps. But Donald Trump suggests real patriots would give a pay increase back. Also, President Obama raised military pay by 3.4% for 2010, @potus. So your “biggest in a decade” claim is a lie. pic.twitter.com/Ada7VfxMMN— VoteVets (@votevets) August 14, 2018
“We were finally able to show the jury the secret, internal Monsanto documents proving that Monsanto has known for decades that ... Roundup could cause cancer.”
“We were finally able to show the jury the secret, internal Monsanto documents proving that Monsanto has known for decades that ... Roundup could cause cancer.” https://t.co/B0phpAKY4o— Danielle Nierenberg (@DaniNierenberg) August 14, 2018
Steve Calk, the bank chairman who pushed for $16M in shady loans to Manafort, also sent him a list of Trump Admin jobs he wanted "in rank order."
Steve Calk, the bank chairman who pushed for $16M in shady loans to Manafort, also sent him a list of Trump Admin jobs he wanted "in rank order." pic.twitter.com/EChzpTsg3I— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) August 14, 2018
Jared Kushner’s family business is finalizing a deal for their cash poor 666 business with Brookfield Assets. Brookfield is backed by the Qatari government. Meanwhile, Jared is a White House official in charge of Middle Eastern peace
Jared Kushner’s family business is finalizing a deal for their cash poor 666 business with Brookfield Assets. Brookfield is backed by the Qatari government. Meanwhile, Jared is a White House official in charge of Middle Eastern peace. #Kleptowatch 💰 https://t.co/cKMTFY1s3H— Nancy⭐️🇺🇸 (@nml423) August 13, 2018
Man intentionally crashed airplane into wife's house, police say
Man intentionally crashed airplane into wife's house, police say https://t.co/zCL3O1eEEt pic.twitter.com/YpjOJ5C2SQ— TIME (@TIME) August 14, 2018
Great piece by @abigailtracy in @VanityFair detailing the insidious machinations of WH advisor Stephen Miller as he successfully maneuvers to shutdown U.S. refugee admissions among other legal immigration.
Great piece by @abigailtracy in @VanityFair detailing the insidious machinations of WH advisor Stephen Miller as he successfully maneuvers to shutdown U.S. refugee admissions among other legal immigration. #refugeeswelcome #notwithMillerinWH https://t.co/wy87aAMqZN— Jennifer Quigley (@jenquigley) August 13, 2018
A number of pedestrians have been injured after car crashed into security barriers outside Parliament, London police say
A number of pedestrians have been injured after car crashed into security barriers outside Parliament, London police say https://t.co/TNPrEKUPHM— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 14, 2018
WATCH: Trump rips McCain hours after signing bill named after him
WATCH: Trump rips McCain hours after signing bill named after him https://t.co/Y93xvQIPDg pic.twitter.com/aDLceH2WFh— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2018
Trump Job Approval: Approve 39% (-2); Disapprove 56% (+2).
Trump Job Approval: Approve 39% (-2); Disapprove 56% (+2). Get the full trend https://t.co/Pf5ueTjTFN.— GallupNews (@GallupNews) August 13, 2018
Paper ballots are the cheapest and fastest way to address vulnerable systems before the midterms
Paper ballots are the cheapest and fastest way to address vulnerable systems before the midterms https://t.co/vqVJBIEYrp— Bloomberg (@business) August 14, 2018
Rent prices are down for the rich, but up for everyone else. @MSNBC's Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle break down the shocking rise in housing costs for America’s working class.
Rent prices are down for the rich, but up for everyone else. @MSNBC's Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle break down the shocking rise in housing costs for America’s working class. https://t.co/vyCCQDHVrf— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 14, 2018
Roman Abramovich proceeds with NYC townhouse construction
Cool, I look forward to it being seized by the US Government and turned into an orphanage for children whose parents died in the opioid epidemic.— Louise Neufy🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) August 14, 2018
Roman Abramovich proceeds with NYC townhouse construction https://t.co/fyA0p5PUcx via @pagesix
Opinion: It’s time for Louisiana to strip white supremacy from its constitution
Opinion: It’s time for Louisiana to strip white supremacy from its constitution https://t.co/3hSkuwQBm2— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 14, 2018
McCain: Trump abased himself before a tyrant
McCain: Trump abased himself before a tyranthttps://t.co/LySP9OdsrE— Thomas Keepout (@solm) August 14, 2018
House candidate Terry Power lives in $500K home but applied for food stamps
Today's Trumpublican Party of Florida challengers, yo. https://t.co/7hz33b55O7— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 14, 2018
Perspective: To dismantle white supremacy, it's not enough to oppose it. We also have to study it.
Perspective: To dismantle white supremacy, it's not enough to oppose it. We also have to study it. https://t.co/BGqGGXt9rs— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 14, 2018
Roger Stone: I would not testify against Trump under any circumstance
Roger Stone: I would not testify against Trump under any circumstance https://t.co/Np8FRppwzt pic.twitter.com/hpWY0TeuTi— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2018
Here’s 10 faces from the Nazi hate rally yesterday, make them famous!
Here’s 10 faces from the Nazi hate rally yesterday, make them famous! pic.twitter.com/l9EQKrvirr— Sir William Wallace (@bwoll1219) August 13, 2018
Sure, OK, why not.
Sure, OK, why not. pic.twitter.com/4AaQfLDWKY— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 14, 2018
The only Comey corroborating witness still at the FBI is David Bowdich, who directed the firing of Peter Strzok, contrary to the guidance of the FBI's office of personnel management.
The only Comey corroborating witness still at the FBI is David Bowdich, who directed the firing of Peter Strzok, contrary to the guidance of the FBI's office of personnel management. pic.twitter.com/D4xA4qqxzQ— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 14, 2018
Rep. Himes: Let's just be blunt about it. The president is a serial liar.
Rep. Himes: Let's just be blunt about it. The president is a serial liar. pic.twitter.com/QmfAGqKtsn— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 14, 2018
My mom is letter “R” right now. So proud
My mom is letter “R” right now. So proud. #KremlinAnnex pic.twitter.com/3W68sSS64A— Adam Isacson (@adamisacson) August 14, 2018
ABC finds a number of former Trump aides have been paid roughly $15,000/mo, backing up Omarosa hush money claim
ABC finds a number of former Trump aides have been paid roughly $15,000/mo, backing up Omarosa hush money claim https://t.co/qn7rU2qubP— Jon Passantino (@passantino) August 14, 2018
President Donald Trump has no black people in the senior White House staff
President Donald Trump has no black people in the senior White House staffhttps://t.co/sNIsNi0QpV pic.twitter.com/J1kCwC9ulG— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 14, 2018
BREAKING: Prosecution rests in fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
BREAKING: Prosecution rests in fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.— The Associated Press (@AP) August 13, 2018
Ex-'Apprentice' producer: Trump's behind-the-scenes comments were 'very much a racist issue'
Ex-'Apprentice' producer: Trump's behind-the-scenes comments were 'very much a racist issue' https://t.co/mrWR2roNQP— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) August 14, 2018
"For as long as I'd known Trump, I'd observed the way he hugs, touches, and kisses Ivanka; the way she calls him Daddy...based on my observations, their relationship goes up to the line of appropriate father/daughter behavior and jumps right over it"
"For as long as I'd known Trump, I'd observed the way he hugs, touches, and kisses Ivanka; the way she calls him Daddy...based on my observations, their relationship goes up to the line of appropriate father/daughter behavior and jumps right over it" https://t.co/jrkEFfAf01— Pete Quily (@pqpolitics) August 14, 2018
Trump seems to be saying that he needed confirmation that no tapes of his using the n-word exist.
Trump seems to be saying that he needed confirmation that no tapes of his using the n-word exist. pic.twitter.com/K8RX2coWzQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 14, 2018
Why now, five days before Robert Mueller's prosecutors make recommendations for the sentencing of George Papadopoulos, did Mueller get a protective order on evidence in the case?
Why now, five days before Robert Mueller's prosecutors make recommendations for the sentencing of George Papadopoulos, did Mueller get a protective order on evidence in the case?— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 14, 2018
If you know: https://t.co/Zo8Xpah5hB pic.twitter.com/3EHG2SHfC9
What was Mark Burnett doing in 2000, partnering with the Russian state on a project? Why wouldn't he choose to partner with the US on a project? We have space stations. Why not us? Why the Russians? Omg. Does Mark Burnett know Putin?
What was Mark Burnett doing in 2000, partnering with the Russian state on a project?— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) August 14, 2018
Why wouldn't he choose to partner with the US on a project? We have space stations. Why not us? Why the Russians?
Omg. Does Mark Burnett know Putin?https://t.co/8aEmYsiuLv pic.twitter.com/VU5xenFvjd
The Violence Against Women Act, which gives law enforcement tools to remove guns from abusers, doesn’t have a single Republican co-sponsor seven weeks before it’s expiration. VAWA has been reauthorized three times since 1994 with bipartisan support.
The Violence Against Women Act, which gives law enforcement tools to remove guns from abusers, doesn’t have a single Republican co-sponsor seven weeks before it’s expiration. VAWA has been reauthorized three times since 1994 with bipartisan support. https://t.co/qk6UeLTpjg— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) August 13, 2018
Opinion: Cruelty without consequence is Trump’s way
Opinion: Cruelty without consequence is Trump’s way https://t.co/8eOWVxK3YH— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 14, 2018
Meanwhile, Trump keeps his job sends the message that texts matter more than inciting violence, pushing hate, tearing kids from families, threatening war, obstructing justice, and attacking OUR institutions, & defending the enemies. Time for America to fire Trump!
Meanwhile, Trump keeps his job sends the message that texts matter more than inciting violence, pushing hate, tearing kids from families, threatening war, obstructing justice, and attacking OUR institutions, & defending the enemies.— Peter Strzok (@notpeterstrzok) August 14, 2018
Time for America to fire Trump!
A group of black girls were kicked out of Jenkinson's Aquarium Gift Shop in NJ by an employee who said they were “not welcome” without a chaperone. Even after getting a chaperone the girls were denied service & watched other kids shop unaccompanied.
A group of black girls were kicked out of Jenkinson's Aquarium Gift Shop in NJ by an employee who said they were “not welcome” without a chaperone. Even after getting a chaperone the girls were denied service & watched other kids shop unaccompanied.pic.twitter.com/FylDYdnyra— Simar (@sahluwal) August 13, 2018
Seb Gorka is handing out fake Fox News business cards, according to Mediaite.
Seb Gorka is handing out fake Fox News business cards, according to Mediaite. https://t.co/s5Hhc5TzGH— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 14, 2018
Kasich correctly identified a key problem for Republicans — they have become cloistered in their own world of white grievance. Claiming victimhood, they become more bitter and resentful by the day.
Kasich correctly identified a key problem for Republicans — they have become cloistered in their own world of white grievance. Claiming victimhood, they become more bitter and resentful by the day. https://t.co/YUsQaqPjxZ— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) August 13, 2018
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