BREAKING NEWS From @SenFeinstein , Senator Leahy, And @SenatorDurbin : Documents Indicate That Kavanaugh Misled Senate; Make Them Public https://t.co/F01d23wMf7 pic.twitter.com/EjYnEiDUGs— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) August 16, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
BREAKING NEWS From @SenFeinstein , Senator Leahy, And @SenatorDurbin : Documents Indicate That Kavanaugh Misled Senate; Make Them Public
FACT CHECK: Can Trump Legally Keep Former Staff Quiet? Probably Not
FACT CHECK: Can Trump Legally Keep Former Staff Quiet? Probably Not https://t.co/aWBto6wq34— Michael Sexton (@jmsexton_) August 16, 2018
Boston Globe receives threat after anti-Trump editorial
Boston Globe receives threat after anti-Trump editorialhttps://t.co/R2KKv5Lgc2— Axios (@axios) August 16, 2018
Argument in Andrew Miller's appeal of the district court's contempt order for failing to appear before the Mueller grand jury will not be until October, per today's order from the DC Circuit.
Argument in Andrew Miller's appeal of the district court's contempt order for failing to appear before the Mueller grand jury will not be until October, per today's order from the DC Circuit. pic.twitter.com/TfgkralNGk— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) August 16, 2018
Senate Intel Chairman Richard Burr statement on John Brennan
Senate Intel Chairman Richard Burr statement on John Brennan pic.twitter.com/In3j8LPbKW— Lauren Fox (@FoxReports) August 16, 2018
FCC targets pirate radio station that broadcasts Alex Jones
FCC targets pirate radio station that broadcasts Alex Jones https://t.co/XmTB3mHxMv pic.twitter.com/Gptav3em3x— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2018
Brennan says Trump is ‘desperate to protect himself’
Brennan says Trump is ‘desperate to protect himself’ https://t.co/nix0z1AEwz— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 16, 2018
BREAKING: Google clarifies to users it still tracks their location even after they turn off location history, following AP report.
BREAKING: Google clarifies to users it still tracks their location even after they turn off location history, following AP report.— The Associated Press (@AP) August 16, 2018
Former Republican strategist @SteveSchmidtSES tells @Lawrence that President Trump revoking former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance is an “abuse of power.”
Former Republican strategist @SteveSchmidtSES tells @Lawrence that President Trump revoking former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance is an “abuse of power.” pic.twitter.com/owJy06gEaH— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) August 16, 2018
Huge rebuttal to Trump’s tyranny of silencing his critics: Former JSOC and SOCEUR commander, retired Admiral McRaven. “If you think for a moment that your McCarthy-era tactics will suppress the voices of criticism, you are sadly mistaken.”
Huge rebuttal to Trump’s tyranny of silencing his critics: Former JSOC and SOCEUR commander, retired Admiral McRaven. “If you think for a moment that your McCarthy-era tactics will suppress the voices of criticism, you are sadly mistaken.” https://t.co/Fm79VcrcWd pic.twitter.com/XiJeeFfXS8— Operation Wolverines 🇺🇸 (@OpWolverines) August 16, 2018
The case also alleges Republican Rep. Jim Jordan turned a blind eye as the coach
The Education Department started an investigation into how Ohio State University officials handled complaints against a doctor accused of sexually abusing athletes.— POLITICO (@politico) August 16, 2018
The case also alleges Republican Rep. Jim Jordan turned a blind eye as the coach https://t.co/GsU1OYa6et
Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein got together to compare recipes for bath tub meth, how to make chloroform with simple cleaning supplies, and the best way to dispose of a teenage corpse
Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein got together to compare recipes for bath tub meth, how to make chloroform with simple cleaning supplies, and the best way to dispose of a teenage corpse.https://t.co/tmCITUvkFL— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 16, 2018
Women took President Trump at his word when he said he would appoint Supreme Court Justices that would overturn Roe v. Wade. That's why only 28% of women support Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.
Women took President Trump at his word when he said he would appoint Supreme Court Justices that would overturn Roe v. Wade. That's why only 28% of women support Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. https://t.co/guCxxotL92— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) August 16, 2018
ACLU of Georgia accuses county of making it harder for black people to vote
ACLU of Georgia accuses county of making it harder for black people to vote https://t.co/HTawuwdrX2 pic.twitter.com/8HJcaoiGzb— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2018
Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President By William H. McRaven
Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) August 16, 2018
By William H. McRaven
William McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, was commander of the U.S. Joint Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014. He oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
https://t.co/Ghf8mfOhkR pic.twitter.com/n2sHpc6vvp
Sen. Schumer says Democrats will sue Archives for Kavanaugh records if their FOIA request isn’t met
Sen. Schumer says Democrats will sue Archives for Kavanaugh records if their FOIA request isn’t met— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) August 16, 2018
Graham: Flynn should lose security clearance
Graham: Flynn should lose security clearance https://t.co/MUZdgs6Rg2 pic.twitter.com/sUW4vlX0bc— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2018
Top Republicans Hit Up QAnon Conspiracy Nuts for Cash
Devin Nunes, Ted Cruz and the House GOP's campaign committee are all hitting up the readers of a top conspiracy theory site for cash. Scoop from @lachlan https://t.co/ouGrQ9UlHQ— Will Sommer (@willsommer) August 16, 2018
LISTEN: Omarosa's secret recording of a call she had with Lara Trump in which they discuss Omarosa's potential salary if she came to work for the Trump campaign. At one point, Trump cautions her that she would have to remain "positive" about Donald Trump if she takes the job
LISTEN: Omarosa's secret recording of a call she had with Lara Trump in which they discuss Omarosa's potential salary if she came to work for the Trump campaign.— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 16, 2018
At one point, Trump cautions her that she would have to remain "positive" about Donald Trump if she takes the job. pic.twitter.com/NdMNxfMLvK
Jury begins deliberations in Paul Manafort’s tax- and bank-fraud trial https://t.co/iKxZ43KuJv— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 16, 2018
Omarosa on her recorded conversation with Lara Trump: “I saw this as an attempt to buy my silence, to censor me, and to pay me off."
marosa on her recorded conversation with Lara Trump:
“I saw this as an attempt to buy my silence, to censor me, and to pay me off." — MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 16, 2018
Omarosa warns President Trump and his team: "I'm going to go toe-to-toe with him, everything he throws at me -- believe me, my tapes are much better than theirs ... I'll do what I have to do to protect myself.”
Omarosa warns President Trump and his team:— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 16, 2018
"I'm going to go toe-to-toe with him, everything he throws at me -- believe me, my tapes are much better than theirs ... I'll do what I have to do to protect myself.” https://t.co/Uce3y0Wad4 pic.twitter.com/xcWnsi3ks5
Scoop from @CNBC @amanda_m_macias -- Pres. Trump's military parade now estimated to cost $92 million -- $80m more than originally expected
Scoop from @CNBC @amanda_m_macias -- Pres. Trump's military parade now estimated to cost $92 million -- $80m more than originally expected https://t.co/YIgM4EenHb— Kayla Tausche (@kaylatausche) August 16, 2018

Putin pal Artem Klyushin tweeted out the list of security clearances to be revoked 2 days before the July 26 th WH memo
Putin pal Artem Klyushin tweeted out the list of security clearances to be revoked 2 days before the July 26 th WH memo 🤷♀️ 👇👇👇https://t.co/DQTxOCJ8ve— GiddyWarriorQueen (@GiddyHeyde) August 16, 2018
Investigative journalist tells MSNBC how ‘Trump Tower became a cathedral of money laundering’
Investigative journalist tells MSNBC how ‘Trump Tower became a cathedral of money laundering’ https://t.co/3mJJJAPDZO— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 16, 2018
BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says the U.S. is prepared to hit Turkey with more sanctions.
BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says the U.S. is prepared to hit Turkey with more sanctions. pic.twitter.com/CMsLBGK2iR— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) August 16, 2018
SCOOP: ICE just ordered 60 straitjacket-like, full-body restraints for "restraining detainees," docs I found show. The device has been implicated in multiple fatalities and was only recently authorized for use by ICE. My latest
SCOOP: ICE just ordered 60 straitjacket-like, full-body restraints for "restraining detainees," docs I found show.— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) August 16, 2018
The device has been implicated in multiple fatalities and was only recently authorized for use by ICE. My latest @tytinvestigates:https://t.co/vdetRMq3Qx
Trump accuses Boston Globe of colluding against him as it leads other papers in coordinated pushback
Trump accuses Boston Globe of colluding against him as it leads other papers in coordinated pushback https://t.co/AzSlSAw1ZE pic.twitter.com/tPbmPBoHxn— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2018
VA accused of failing to pay bills for health care company
VA accused of failing to pay bills for health care company https://t.co/rYUvhR9lAu pic.twitter.com/2P6ucdvWsh— Navy Times (@NavyTimes) August 16, 2018
The body of a Utah firefighter who died battling the largest recorded blaze in California history has been returned to his home state.
The body of a Utah firefighter who died battling the largest recorded blaze in California history has been returned to his home state. https://t.co/zAJRY60vVj— AP West Region (@APWestRegion) August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin dies at 76 after serious illness
RIP to one of the greatest and most gifted singers of all time. Mom introduced me to Aretha when we were cleaning house on Saturdays. She is is my childhood and my present.— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin dies at 76 after serious illness https://t.co/Omp1EdsClL
Trump Staffer Tried to Recruit Lobbyists for Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich - Daniel Gelbinovich reached out to a number of Washington lobbyists with an eyebrow-raising ask: to shield a Putin ally from U.S. sanctions
Trump Staffer Tried to Recruit Lobbyists for Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich - Daniel Gelbinovich reached out to a number of Washington lobbyists with an eyebrow-raising ask: to shield a Putin ally from U.S. sanctions, by @woodruffbets https://t.co/yPopYuki2E— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) August 16, 2018
Excellent piece by @DanielJHannan - strength is the only language @putinRF understands
Excellent piece by @DanielJHannan - strength is the only language @putinRF understands https://t.co/zRgf0aISi3— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 16, 2018
New #FactChecker --> Who is Bruce Ohr and why does Trump keep tweeting about him?
New #FactChecker --> Who is Bruce Ohr and why does Trump keep tweeting about him? https://t.co/zB0HMJK9Zf— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) August 16, 2018
‘Trump Is Ours’: Kremlin Media Fear Dem Victory in November:
‘Trump Is Ours’: Kremlin Media Fear Dem Victory in November:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) August 16, 2018
State media reports betray the Kremlin’s concern that Trump will be impeached if the Democrats win control of the House. They describe the #midterms as “the electoral death match.”#Russiahttps://t.co/VX7RinFSvF
How Trump is ending the American era, by Eliot A. Cohen
How Trump is ending the American era, by Eliot A. Cohen https://t.co/i6NKG2WHfr pic.twitter.com/v5JNDVk7Ac— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) August 16, 2018
"Bleak New Estimates in Drug Epidemic: A Record 72,000 Overdose Deaths in 2017"
You really fixed that one, you lying dumbass @realDonaldTrump "Bleak New Estimates in Drug Epidemic: A Record 72,000 Overdose Deaths in 2017" via @NYTimes https://t.co/vDr7zdAMkR— John Schulman (@johnnysaxe) August 16, 2018
Only my first day back at school and for the first time since the shooting my teachers had to go over which corner to hide in if there’s an active shooter on campus.
Only my first day back at school and for the first time since the shooting my teachers had to go over which corner to hide in if there’s an active shooter on campus.— Lauren Hogg (@lauren_hoggs) August 16, 2018
It’s to real.
We shouldn’t have to know what corner to hide in to avoid being shot in our schools. :(
The Accountable Capitalism Act
I talked with @JimCramer about my new bill to hold businesses accountable to their employees – not just their shareholders. It starts by giving workers at big companies the right to select 40 percent of the company's board members. pic.twitter.com/SzTsiqMkAC— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) August 16, 2018
Florida's toxic algae has killed fish, turtles, manatees and even a whale shark. And it's a health risk for humans, too
Thank Rick Scott
Florida's toxic algae has killed fish, turtles, manatees and even a whale shark. And it's a health risk for humans, too: https://t.co/V2o99DeQoH— CNN (@CNN) August 16, 2018
Jury to begin weighing U.S. charges against ex-Trump aide Manafort
Jury to begin weighing U.S. charges against ex-Trump aide Manafort https://t.co/C5hDmWkU28— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 16, 2018
John Brennan: Trump publicly asking the Russians to find Clinton’s emails “certainly makes one wonder what Mr. Trump privately encouraged his advisers to do — and what they actually did — to win the election.”
John Brennan: Trump publicly asking the Russians to find Clinton’s emails “certainly makes one wonder what Mr. Trump privately encouraged his advisers to do — and what they actually did — to win the election.” https://t.co/SIqxsfsclB— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) August 16, 2018
"Mr. Trump clearly has become more desperate to protect himself and those close to him, which is why he made the politically motivated decision to revoke my security clearance in an attempt to scare into silence others who might dare to challenge him."
"Mr. Trump clearly has become more desperate to protect himself and those close to him, which is why he made the politically motivated decision to revoke my security clearance in an attempt to scare into silence others who might dare to challenge him."— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) August 16, 2018
https://t.co/rRmKKQjKgX
A Chicago-area manufacturer of storage safes is closing two factories, in part because of Trump's tariffs on metal from China. Its move to Mexico is putting about 150 people out of work.
A Chicago-area manufacturer of storage safes is closing two factories, in part because of Trump's tariffs on metal from China. Its move to Mexico is putting about 150 people out of work. https://t.co/ZFKNrLnJAk pic.twitter.com/0hFIA72h4T— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) August 14, 2018
#Hyundai auto workers union: "If SouthKorean car exports to US get blocked and hurt sales, the factory in #Alabama could be the first one to shut down, putting 20,000 American workers at risk of layoff."
#Hyundai auto workers union: "If SouthKorean car exports to US get blocked and hurt sales, the factory in #Alabama could be the first one to shut down, putting 20,000 American workers at risk of layoff."— ¡SATIRISTAS! (@Satiristas) August 15, 2018
https://t.co/Gk9AUQzSV7
When it comes to student loan debt, "for richer, for poorer" doesn't quite cut it.
When it comes to student loan debt, "for richer, for poorer" doesn't quite cut it. https://t.co/3frHqwlASx— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 16, 2018
Erdogan tries to shore up alliances in Europe and the Middle East as the standoff between Turkey and the U.S. deepens
Erdogan tries to shore up alliances in Europe and the Middle East as the standoff between Turkey and the U.S. deepens https://t.co/MH0e8DlDwl— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 16, 2018
Republicans Dont Just Want to WinThey Want to Rig the Game
Republicans Dont Just Want to WinThey Want to Rig the Game https://t.co/sW3bvchJbm— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) August 16, 2018
How to track where Google’s tracking you
How to track where Google’s tracking you https://t.co/e2m0x6RKiF— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 16, 2018
So, I have questions 🤔 Abramovich is a key Putin Oligharch, how is his ass not on a sanctions list, let alone building a new mansion in NY?
So, I have questions 🤔 Abramovich is a key Putin Oligharch, how is his ass not on a sanctions list, let alone building a new mansion in NY?@thespybrief @lauferlaw @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/hPhkTpwllQ— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) August 16, 2018
Apparently the US assisted #Saudi Coalition targeted the school bus in #Yemen because 2 Houthi leaders were supposedly on it. If they knew kids were also on the bus, then it's a war crime because the strike was way out of proportion to any military gain.
Apparently the US assisted #Saudi Coalition targeted the school bus in #Yemen because 2 Houthi leaders were supposedly on it. If they knew kids were also on the bus, then it's a war crime because the strike was way out of proportion to any military gain. https://t.co/c60eB5oYKB— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 16, 2018
.@GlobeOpinion: Replacing a #FreePress with a state-run media has always been a first order of business for any corrupt regime. Today we have a president who says members of the media who do not blatantly support his policies are the “enemy of the people.”
.@GlobeOpinion: Replacing a #FreePress with a state-run media has always been a first order of business for any corrupt regime. Today we have a president who says members of the media who do not blatantly support his policies are the “enemy of the people.” https://t.co/mSiVOthGGY pic.twitter.com/uxUXCWNP4P— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 16, 2018
A Colorado couple adopted a child from Peru. Now they are fighting to keep her from being deported
A Colorado couple adopted a child from Peru. Now they are fighting to keep her from being deported. https://t.co/wXWhKEyHkg pic.twitter.com/TFEiEGXQ9h— CNN (@CNN) August 16, 2018
Trump's 'dirty war' on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets #Trump is acting like a medieval monarch “the State is me”
Trump's 'dirty war' on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets #Trump is acting like a medieval monarch “the State is me” #FBR https://t.co/XUZeAn3b92— Gav #FBPE #FBR 🏳️🌈🇪🇺❄️ 🌊 (@Socialistdawn) August 16, 2018
Two decades in Israel: Growing settlements and a shrinking path to peace
Opinion | Two decades in Israel: Growing settlements and a shrinking path to peace https://t.co/JXLFxZIimi— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 16, 2018
A Free Press Works for All of Us
We have covered Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. We’re proud to say that we’ve annoyed them all with journalism that revealed serious shortcomings.— ProPublica (@ProPublica) August 16, 2018
And we have benefited enormously from traditions and laws protecting free speech. https://t.co/ICrfmGoPbp
Cancer-linked chemical found in dozens of breakfast foods
Cancer-linked chemical found in dozens of breakfast foods https://t.co/KplT0NJjth pic.twitter.com/B07cGrJEpu— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2018
Check Your Voter Registration Status - Vote.org https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ It takes less than 30 seconds to check your registration status with our free 50-state tool. And if you're not registered, we'll help you take care of that too. Fast, free ...
— Ken Unger (@LungMD01) August 16, 2018Check Your Voter Registration Status - Vote.org https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ It takes less than 30 seconds to check your registration status with our free 50-state tool. And if you're not registered, we'll help you take care of that too. Fast, free ...
One of the biggest supporters of Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to the president, is the unnamed CEO of a mystery company
One of the biggest supporters of Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to the president, is the unnamed CEO of a mystery company https://t.co/lfAzCu4HTU— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 16, 2018
Donald Trump is acting like a caged animal with nowhere left to turn
Donald Trump is acting like a caged animal with nowhere left to turn: https://t.co/AqHDYjZkWf— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) August 16, 2018
U.S. rules out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey, Qatar offers Ankara aid
U.S. rules out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey, Qatar offers Ankara aid https://t.co/JTew6CFFQo pic.twitter.com/xTbxVNEeZv— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) August 16, 2018
Evidence showing China as a full partner in Russia’s attack on US elections?
Evidence showing China as a full partner in Russia’s attack on US elections?— Ralph Cerchione (@Dry_Observer) August 12, 2018
.@FBI .@NSAGov .@DHSgov .@GCHQ .@USTreasuryhttps://t.co/tRv5q3urSt
"FBI agents in California and Washington, D.C., have investigated a series of cyberattacks over the past year that targeted a Democratic opponent of Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)."
"FBI agents in California and Washington, D.C., have investigated a series of cyberattacks over the past year that targeted a Democratic opponent of Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)."https://t.co/nzehkDIQRI— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 16, 2018
Adam Schiff Says Trump Broke The Law When He Revoked Brennan’s Security Clearance
Adam Schiff Says Trump Broke The Law When He Revoked Brennan’s Security Clearance https://t.co/qZW6z1iAoY via @politicususa— 01100110 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 (@cj_disabledVet) August 15, 2018
Revoking the security clearance of an honorable patriot is a stunning abuse of power & a pathetic attempt to silence critics. This is yet another disturbing attempt by @realdonaldtrump to distract & divert attention from his Admin's #cultureofcorruption, cronyism & incompetence.
Revoking the security clearance of an honorable patriot is a stunning abuse of power & a pathetic attempt to silence critics. This is yet another disturbing attempt by @realdonaldtrump to distract & divert attention from his Admin's #cultureofcorruption, cronyism & incompetence.— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 15, 2018
Russia’s foreign ministry says that Ukraine’s proposed Magnitsky list “violates international law”. The more Russia protests, the more we know we’re on the right track.
Russia’s foreign ministry says that Ukraine’s proposed Magnitsky list “violates international law”. The more Russia protests, the more we know we’re on the right track. https://t.co/LbMbWiytNb— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) August 15, 2018
Russia complains about Butina treatment
How do conditions compare to those in which @PutinRF housed Sergei Magnitsky, would you say, @mfa_russia?— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 15, 2018
cc @StateDept @foreignoffice @Billbrowder https://t.co/KkxR6AETTs
Did the Russian mafia help Trump along his way to the Oval Office?
Worth a read.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 15, 2018
Did the Russian mafia help Trump along his way to the Oval Office? https://t.co/eQkwzw6zWE
Is this seriously our election security strategy? That individual county election clerks are meant to stand up to the Russian military on their own?
Is this seriously our election security strategy? That individual county election clerks are meant to stand up to the Russian military on their own? pic.twitter.com/u3dlNIsatv— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 16, 2018
The actions and statements of @realDonaldTrump are inconsistent with that of an innocent person.
The actions and statements of @realDonaldTrump are inconsistent with that of an innocent person. https://t.co/QFZ46yMxt7— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 16, 2018
The death of truth: how we gave up on facts and ended up with Trump
The death of truth: how we gave up on facts and ended up with Trump:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) August 16, 2018
"Trump has performed the disturbing Orwellian trick (“WAR IS PEACE”, “FREEDOM IS SLAVERY”, “IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH”) of using words to mean the exact opposite of what they really mean."
https://t.co/0Ies0FtsNY
At least Nixon's people had the decency to mark their discussions of an enemies list "confidential."
At least Nixon's people had the decency to mark their discussions of an enemies list "confidential." pic.twitter.com/t1UDuG8XVE— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 16, 2018
A great piece from the ed board over at the @FresnoBee. Nunes has shamefully launched personal attack ads against the Bee & local reporters. I don’t always agree with what they print but as an American I will always fight to have a free press.
A great piece from the ed board over at the @FresnoBee. Nunes has shamefully launched personal attack ads against the Bee & local reporters. I don’t always agree with what they print but as an American I will always fight to have a free press. -AJ https://t.co/YN8Z7wOlvB— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 16, 2018
Any Commander in Chief who would deprive his intelligence agencies of the wisdom and experience of past CIA directors like Brennan by stripping them of security clearance is either an idiot or someone ready to endanger Americans to punish his critics — or both
Any Commander in Chief who would deprive his intelligence agencies of the wisdom and experience of past CIA directors like Brennan by stripping them of security clearance is either an idiot or someone ready to endanger Americans to punish his critics — or both. https://t.co/tUp3DZznnU— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) August 16, 2018
Many in the White House want nothing to do with Steve Bannon. Still, he has hired 10 veterans of the Trump campaign for his latest endeavor
Many in the White House want nothing to do with Steve Bannon. Still, he has hired 10 veterans of the Trump campaign for his latest endeavor https://t.co/Eo5qU2cKMe— POLITICO (@politico) August 16, 2018
Once among the top 10 foreign owners of U.S. Treasuries, Russia has sent conflicting signals about what it’s doing with its holdings
Once among the top 10 foreign owners of U.S. Treasuries, Russia has sent conflicting signals about what it’s doing with its holdings https://t.co/POwbyJsFlh pic.twitter.com/wnnOQTGrpd— Bloomberg (@business) August 16, 2018
Why are Putin's poll numbers starting to slide? Fascinating piece
Why are Putin's poll numbers starting to slide? Fascinating piece by @AndrKolesnikov https://t.co/Z8wHlyoOL6— Andrew S. Weiss (@andrewsweiss) August 16, 2018
Fmr. Acting CIA Dir. John McLaughlin says he looked at Trump's 26-page executive directive to revoke a security clearance and none of 13 reasons match up to what the White House said today on Brennan.
Fmr. Acting CIA Dir. John McLaughlin says he looked at Trump's 26-page executive directive to revoke a security clearance and none of 13 reasons match up to what the White House said today on Brennan. pic.twitter.com/lJp8geZQW4— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 16, 2018
Trump now explicitly says that he's targeting Brennan and others for their roles in the Russia investigation. "I call it the rigged witch hunt," Trump told the WSJ. "And these people led it!" He added: "So I think it's something that had to be done."
Trump now explicitly says that he's targeting Brennan and others for their roles in the Russia investigation.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 16, 2018
"I call it the rigged witch hunt," Trump told the WSJ. "And these people led it!" He added: "So I think it's something that had to be done."https://t.co/PG7iWA7PQp
"October of last year the Russian Ministry of Defense deployed a space object they claimed was a “space apparatus inspector.” But its behavior on-orbit was inconsistent
"October of last year the Russian Ministry of Defense deployed a space object they claimed was a “space apparatus inspector.” But its behavior on-orbit was inconsistent https://t.co/u0MLpo6FBM— Susan Whitney (@SMBWhitney) August 16, 2018
- with anything seen before from on-orbit inspection or space situational awareness capabilities, including other Russian inspection satellite activities. We are concerned with what appears to be very abnormal behavior by a declared “space apparatus inspector.”1 reply0 retweets1 like
- We don’t know for certain what it is and there is no way to verify it. But Russian intentions with respect to this satellite are unclear and are obviously a very troubling development –1 reply2 retweets2 likes
- particularly, when considered in concert with statements by Russia’s Space Force Commander who highlighted that “assimilate[ing] new prototypes of weapons [into] Space Forces’ military units” is a “main task facing the Aerospace Forces Space Troops.”"
People have known about @realDonaldTrump’s mafia ties for three decades. @nbc @cnn and @nytimes promoted a misleading image of @realDonaldTrump when there was evidence to the contrary for decades. Why?
People have known about @realDonaldTrump’s mafia ties for three decades. @nbc @cnn and @nytimes promoted a misleading image of @realDonaldTrump when there was evidence to the contrary for decades. Why? https://t.co/rSRwyf3asO— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) August 15, 2018
GOP to weaponize Pelosi and ‘San Francisco values’ in key California House races
"Republicans don't have a compelling case to either make for their candidates or against the Democrats" - FBCA Chief Strategist @KatieMerrill in @sfchronicle https://t.co/uaKLpnEFVj— Fight Back CA PAC (@FightBackCAPAC) August 15, 2018
Here is our report on Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s nominee to SCOTUS — ACLU
The appointment of a new Supreme Court justice determines our future as a nation of people whose rights must be respected.— ACLU (@ACLU) August 15, 2018
Here is our report on Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s nominee to SCOTUS: https://t.co/r4iuGUnhzK
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says it’s “unprecedented” that DNI Dan Coats was not consulted on revoking John Brennan’s security clearance
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says it’s “unprecedented” that DNI Dan Coats was not consulted on revoking John Brennan’s security clearance https://t.co/KwN5toySCG pic.twitter.com/n9KzvzHbDc— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 15, 2018
A new report says Monsanto pesticide found in Cheerios, Kind bars and other popular oat-based foods
A new report says Monsanto pesticide found in Cheerios, Kind bars and other popular oat-based foods, via @mic https://t.co/yEQibSXKUh h/t @marykerry— ℓʋℓʋ ℓɛ Who? (@LuluLemew) August 15, 2018
Trump has reversed an Obama-era memorandum governing how and when the U.S. government can deploy cyberweapons against its adversaries, in an effort to loosen restrictions on such operations, people familiar with the action tell WSJ.
Trump has reversed an Obama-era memorandum governing how and when the U.S. government can deploy cyberweapons against its adversaries, in an effort to loosen restrictions on such operations, people familiar with the action tell WSJ. https://t.co/LjP6nCMVWY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 16, 2018
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats wasn't consulted on revoking the clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, an official with knowledge says
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats wasn't consulted on revoking the clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, an official with knowledge says https://t.co/7UQStqRx7F pic.twitter.com/JfvU9hb7rc— CNN (@CNN) August 16, 2018
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