The Justice Department is preparing to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and is optimistic about bringing him to the U.S. https://t.co/VpCxcJF5j7— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) November 15, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The Justice Department is preparing to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and is optimistic about bringing him to the U.S.
NEW: Mitch McConnell just filed cloture on NC judicial nominee Thomas Farr, who has ties to white supremacists and has spent his entire career working against civil rights, especially voting rights and workers’ rights.
NEW: Mitch McConnell just filed cloture on NC judicial nominee Thomas Farr, who has ties to white supremacists and has spent his entire career working against civil rights, especially voting rights and workers’ rights.— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) November 15, 2018
RT to send a clear message: Thomas Farr MUST be defeated. https://t.co/lhh0oxyQSt
Actual Nazis are marching around a Kohls parking with semiautomatic rifles in Arkansas. Everything is fine
Actual Nazis are marching around a Kohls parking with semiautomatic rifles in Arkansas. Everything is fine. https://t.co/uPMfCg5uMo pic.twitter.com/0oVc9rcka4— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) November 15, 2018
NEW: Facebook reeling after damning New York Times report
NEW: Facebook reeling after damning New York Times report https://t.co/Sg1HlrszIK pic.twitter.com/kpnCkBvfCp— The Hill (@thehill) November 15, 2018
Trump Just Blurted Out, Unprompted, That He Installed His Pet Attorney General Over the Russia Probe
Trump Just Blurted Out, Unprompted, That He Installed His Pet Attorney General Over the Russia Probehttps://t.co/ZtmkcrSxOe— Greg Doolan (@gregdoolan) November 15, 2018
BREAKING: Florida Secretary of State orders manual recount in US Senate race.
BREAKING: Florida Secretary of State orders manual recount in US Senate race.— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) November 15, 2018
Under no circumstances should the Administration extradite one U.S. resident to appease Turkey over the murder of another U.S. resident by Saudi Arabia. Nor should it be done to assist in a cover up. U.S. residents should be protected, not bartered.
Under no circumstances should the Administration extradite one U.S. resident to appease Turkey over the murder of another U.S. resident by Saudi Arabia. Nor should it be done to assist in a cover up. U.S. residents should be protected, not bartered. https://t.co/Ve20BHb5jb— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) November 15, 2018
A new rule from Betsy DeVos would require universities to allow accused sexual abusers to cross-examine and re-traumatize their victims. This is absolutely sickening.
A new rule from Betsy DeVos would require universities to allow accused sexual abusers to cross-examine and re-traumatize their victims. This is absolutely sickening. https://t.co/CbHgxiH0wh— NARAL (@NARAL) November 14, 2018
JUST IN: Maria Butina's lawyers asked federal judge to throw out the 2-count indictment against her. They say prosecutors have an extremely weak case and violated the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. (Deemed a possible flight risk, Butina has been in jail since July.)
JUST IN: Maria Butina's lawyers asked federal judge to throw out the 2-count indictment against her. They say prosecutors have an extremely weak case and violated the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. (Deemed a possible flight risk, Butina has been in jail since July.) pic.twitter.com/X9kfnJj3wI— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) November 15, 2018
Florida Democrat Nelson sues state to force hand recount of ballots
Florida Democrat Nelson sues state to force hand recount of ballots https://t.co/LM2SJAA4oI— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) November 15, 2018
Just FYI: Tomorrow is the 666th day of Donald Trump's presidency.
Just FYI: Tomorrow is the 666th day of Donald Trump's presidency.— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) November 15, 2018
The Strange Case of American Diplomats in Cuba: As the Mystery Deepens, So Do Divisions in Washington
The Strange Case of American Diplomats in Cuba: As the Mystery Deepens, So Do Divisions in Washington https://t.co/WginVCxAZe— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 15, 2018
Doug Jones in Alabama Conor Lamb in Pennsylvania Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona Now it's Mike Espy's turn in Mississippi. Help us pull off another historic victory deep in Trump country. Volunteer here
Doug Jones in Alabama— Nate Lerner (@NathanLerner) November 15, 2018
Conor Lamb in Pennsylvania
Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona
Now it's Mike Espy's turn in Mississippi. Help us pull off another historic victory deep in Trump country.
Volunteer here >> https://t.co/5CtFtDwHj3.
Following Jared Golden's victory over incumbent Rep. Bruce Poliquin in Maine's 2nd district, Republicans now hold zero House seats in New England and only one Senate seat — Susan Collins.
Following Jared Golden's victory over incumbent Rep. Bruce Poliquin in Maine's 2nd district, Republicans now hold zero House seats in New England and only one Senate seat — Susan Collins. https://t.co/lcvPSylyXZ— Zach Basu (@zacharybasu) November 15, 2018
JUST IN: Federal judge Mark Walker has issued a denial to the request from Sen. Bill Nelson and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to extend the recount deadline. Counties are set to submit results of a machine recount by 3:00 PM today.
JUST IN: Federal judge Mark Walker has issued a denial to the request from Sen. Bill Nelson and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to extend the recount deadline. Counties are set to submit results of a machine recount by 3:00 PM today.— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) November 15, 2018
Gaetz pushing Trump to back Jim Jordan for top Judiciary Republican
Gaetz pushing Trump to back Jim Jordan for top Judiciary Republican https://t.co/3BAUmUri8h pic.twitter.com/UyOXEFeDQx— The Hill (@thehill) November 15, 2018
Silicon Valley doesn’t want the U.S. to get too hasty about regulation
Silicon Valley doesn’t want the U.S. to get too hasty about regulation https://t.co/Hg0WCX3xk6— Bloomberg (@business) November 15, 2018
Remember when Mike Flynn and his idiot son were going to kidnap this guy?
Remember when Mike Flynn and his idiot son were going to kidnap this guy? https://t.co/x3x8T4YkrT— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) November 15, 2018
The thrust of the Gulen story is that the WH considered shipping a U.S. green card holder to likely torture and death in exchange for a cover-up of the murder of another U.S. green card holder to preserve a weapons deal with a country that spends money at the president's hotel.— Paul Blumenthal (@PaulBlu) November 15, 2018
Secret backroom deals? Meetings with the NRA & big coal? No, @SecretaryZinke, this isn’t “B.S.” – these are serious ethics scandals. You owe the American people an explanation.
Secret backroom deals? Meetings with the NRA & big coal? No, @SecretaryZinke, this isn’t “B.S.” – these are serious ethics scandals. You owe the American people an explanation. #EndCorruptionNow https://t.co/7xkLFifkrr— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) November 15, 2018
“many of the stories on the front page are about me. You know, all my life I told this story, had stories on the front page. A few, not a big deal. Which wasn’t bad, you know, maybe seven... “THE DAILY CALLER: Sir, I do want to turn to policy.”
“many of the stories on the front page are about me. You know, all my life I told this story, had stories on the front page. A few, not a big deal. Which wasn’t bad, you know, maybe seven...— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) November 15, 2018
“THE DAILY CALLER: Sir, I do want to turn to policy.” https://t.co/6XaEFo5jUv
BREAKING: Facebook's board responds to New York Times investigation, says it tried to push Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg to 'move faster' on interference issues
BREAKING: Facebook's board responds to New York Times investigation, says it tried to push Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg to 'move faster' on interference issues https://t.co/DmmBrM7vYe— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) November 15, 2018
Judges denies request by Concord Management to throw out Mueller's indictment. It was one of firms indicted by Mueller in election interference case.
Judges denies request by Concord Management to throw out Mueller's indictment. It was one of firms indicted by Mueller in election interference case. pic.twitter.com/931FMbNX7L— Del Quentin Wilber (@DelWilber) November 15, 2018
NEW TODAY: Mueller scored another victory in court when a Trump-appointed judge upheld his indictment against a Russian troll farm. So far, defendants haven't had much luck pushing back against Mueller in court. Here's my wrap on today's decision:
NEW TODAY: Mueller scored another victory in court when a Trump-appointed judge upheld his indictment against a Russian troll farm. So far, defendants haven't had much luck pushing back against Mueller in court. Here's my wrap on today's decision: https://t.co/UNNVw6qBED— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) November 15, 2018
It's gotta be a bad spy scandal to shock Vienna. The Kremlin just did.
ICYMI ===>— John Schindler (@20committee) November 15, 2018
It's gotta be a bad spy scandal to shock Vienna. The Kremlin just did.
Enjoy Redl 2.0!https://t.co/qCiyXAHAAF
The son of Israeli-#Russian🇷🇺 diamond oligarch Lev Leviev was arrested in #Israel, suspected in a diamond smuggling scheme.
🔥The son of Israeli-#Russian🇷🇺 diamond oligarch Lev Leviev was arrested in #Israel, suspected in a diamond smuggling scheme. His father is believed to be in #Russia currently.🤨— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) November 15, 2018
I wonder what Jared Kushner thinks about this?🤔https://t.co/cV2jrFIhbT
UPDATE: Bob Mueller’s Grand Jury enters day three today and Trump is on a new-level Twitter rant about Mueller first thing this mornin’.
UPDATE: Bob Mueller’s Grand Jury enters day three today and Trump is on a new-level Twitter rant about Mueller first thing this mornin’.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) November 15, 2018
Big things are happenin’!
Trump told a preposterous lie in interview w/ conservative website, claiming Republicans are losing elections because of people voting multiple times. “Sometimes they go to their car, put on a different hat, put on a different shirt, come in & vote again.”
Trump told a preposterous lie in interview w/ conservative website, claiming Republicans are losing elections because of people voting multiple times. “Sometimes they go to their car, put on a different hat, put on a different shirt, come in & vote again.” https://t.co/FBlUSBgyPN— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) November 15, 2018
Packed house here in Jackson. Looking forward to talking to everyone about my plans to move Mississippi forward.
Packed house here in Jackson. Looking forward to talking to everyone about my plans to move Mississippi forward. pic.twitter.com/wL7eFSfV4Q— Mike Espy (@espyforsenate) November 14, 2018
NEWS: the President has just nominated 13 more #judges and sent their names to the Senate. 🇺🇸
NEWS: the President has just nominated 13 more #judges and sent their names to the Senate. 🇺🇸— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) November 14, 2018
🏛 8 District Court Nominees
🏛 5 Circuit Court Nominees https://t.co/szVkLh7AUV
As highlighted on PBS @NewsHour, “from 2016 to 2017, public filings show Saudi payments to lobbyists almost quadrupled, from $7 million to $27 million.”
As highlighted on PBS @NewsHour, “from 2016 to 2017, public filings show Saudi payments to lobbyists almost quadrupled, from $7 million to $27 million.” https://t.co/h54Cad5H5d— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) November 14, 2018
Man shouts 'Heil Hitler, Heil Trump' during intermission of Baltimore performance of 'Fiddler on the Roof'
I’m starting to suspect that Trumpism isn’t good for the Jews. https://t.co/bwzS0DVFiY— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) November 15, 2018
We have our OLC opinion on Whitaker's appointment. READ it
Yeah the OLC also said that torture was legal...and look at how well that turned out. (The current head of the OLC, incidentally (Steve Engel), worked as a Deputy Assistant AG in the OLC that created the torture memos. So.) https://t.co/f5b6OL5SXL— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) November 14, 2018
A state legislator once brushed off Cassandra Levesque’s campaign to end child marriage in New Hampshire as “a request from a minor doing a Girl Scout project.” So Cassandra, 19 years old, ran for the state legislature herself—and won.
A state legislator once brushed off Cassandra Levesque’s campaign to end child marriage in New Hampshire as “a request from a minor doing a Girl Scout project.” So Cassandra, 19 years old, ran for the state legislature herself—and won. https://t.co/xxVGyAprRn pic.twitter.com/MSiSaNI2tH— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 14, 2018
So @mattgaetz said that Democrats are "using the Florida recounts as a test to see how they can steal 2020 from Trump."
So @mattgaetz said that Democrats are "using the Florida recounts as a test to see how they can steal 2020 from Trump."— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) November 14, 2018
That's such dangerous, irresponsible talk. That's Gaetz putting Trump above country. Yet again. https://t.co/bmafsLEzQM
Lawyers request "Apprentice" tapes in suit over Trump ending DACA protections
Lawyers request "Apprentice" tapes in suit over Trump ending DACA protections https://t.co/dzbrSQQ1Rv pic.twitter.com/IUnqlQHVsa— The Hill (@thehill) November 15, 2018
Waking up to extraordinary news from London. Five ministers resign over the Brexit deal, May's government in crisis, pound tumbling, and general chaos about what happens now.
Waking up to extraordinary news from London. Five ministers resign over the Brexit deal, May's government in crisis, pound tumbling, and general chaos about what happens now.— Tom Wright (@thomaswright08) November 15, 2018
I can't remember a time we've seen more people around a sitting president be cited, investigated, chased out, fired, indicted...and we are only two years in.
I can't remember a time we've seen more people around a sitting president be cited, investigated, chased out, fired, indicted...and we are only two years in. #CuomoPrimeTime #LetsGetAfterIt pic.twitter.com/DBLh0iYOPL— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) November 15, 2018
So the plagiarism guy got the interview with the president for the frozen fish heir’s super bias right wing website. Am I leaving anything out here?
So the plagiarism guy got the interview with the president for the frozen fish heir’s super bias right wing website. Am I leaving anything out here? pic.twitter.com/0UHjcDI04U— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) November 15, 2018
JUST IN: A federal judge has ruled that some 4,000 Florida residents who submitted mail-in and provisional ballots that were rejected, because the signatures did not match those on file, will have until Saturday at 5 p.m. to correct their signatures.
JUST IN: A federal judge has ruled that some 4,000 Florida residents who submitted mail-in and provisional ballots that were rejected, because the signatures did not match those on file, will have until Saturday at 5 p.m. to correct their signatures.— NPR (@NPR) November 15, 2018
Military experts say we should cut Medicare to fund bigger military
Military experts say we should cut Medicare to fund bigger military https://t.co/dTKOT4nLWJ via @MotherJones pic.twitter.com/9C1h2jMSTv— Kevin Drum (@kdrum) November 14, 2018
VP Pence and Putin had a 15-20 minute chat in between other meetings at ASEAN in Singapore.
VP Pence and Putin had a 15-20 minute chat in between other meetings at ASEAN in Singapore. https://t.co/78fssYkyNc— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) November 15, 2018
Trump team reportedly workshopping nicknames for 2020 Democratic candidates
Trump team reportedly workshopping nicknames for 2020 Democratic candidates https://t.co/19x0zwuKcp— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) November 15, 2018
Facebook has lost its right to be trusted. It’s time to seriously consider breaking it up. AntiTRUST isn’t just a pun!
Facebook has lost its right to be trusted. It’s time to seriously consider breaking it up. AntiTRUST isn’t just a pun!https://t.co/LIx0v8uJQI— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) November 15, 2018
Private prison companies poured record amounts of money into the 2018 elections—more than $1.6 million in federally disclosed contributions as of mid-October.
Private prison companies poured record amounts of money into the 2018 elections—more than $1.6 million in federally disclosed contributions as of mid-October. https://t.co/sGh0ELUFwc— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 15, 2018
Opinion: Three very positive signs for democracy
Opinion: Three very positive signs for democracy https://t.co/5ofoBKhC1x— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 15, 2018
Exclusive: U.S. troop levels at Mexico border likely at peak - commander
Exclusive: U.S. troop levels at Mexico border likely at peak - commander https://t.co/kSuw2kPk4F pic.twitter.com/V3lj7xt1tM— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) November 15, 2018
Daily Caller reports that when asked about anti-fascists today, President Trump said: “These people, like the Antifa — they better hope that the opposition to Antifa decides not to mobilize. Because if they do, they’re much tougher. Much stronger. Potentially much more violent."
Daily Caller reports that when asked about anti-fascists today, President Trump said: “These people, like the Antifa — they better hope that the opposition to Antifa decides not to mobilize. Because if they do, they’re much tougher. Much stronger. Potentially much more violent." pic.twitter.com/UE6VH5rq38— Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) November 14, 2018
Mitch McConnell likes to avoid bills that would divide his caucus. But Trump's endorsement of a criminal justice reform bill gives new life to a measure that divides Senate Republicans.
Mitch McConnell likes to avoid bills that would divide his caucus. But Trump's endorsement of a criminal justice reform bill gives new life to a measure that divides Senate Republicans. https://t.co/QstblQnrA1— POLITICO (@politico) November 15, 2018
I worked on Rubio’s presidential campaign, so I am saddened to see “Little Marco” turning into his tormentor’s mini-me. But that is the Trump effect: He is pushing otherwise sane Republicans down conspiratorial rabbit holes.
I worked on Rubio’s presidential campaign, so I am saddened to see “Little Marco” turning into his tormentor’s mini-me. But that is the Trump effect: He is pushing otherwise sane Republicans down conspiratorial rabbit holes. My latest in @PostOpinions: https://t.co/aqHn4oxT6Q— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) November 14, 2018
The looming threat to Trumps booming economy
The looming threat to Trumps booming economy https://t.co/3lEDLgMgL9— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) November 15, 2018
#Brexit Secretary Raab resigns thrusting May's government into turmoil
#Brexit Secretary Raab resigns thrusting May's government into turmoil https://t.co/xOexPY6FeI pic.twitter.com/8osq8DNfBQ— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) November 15, 2018
Israel-Hamas fighting erupted just as negotiations advanced. What started it, and why does it matter?
Israel-Hamas fighting erupted just as negotiations advanced. What started it, and why does it matter? https://t.co/FzmmLYvKeF— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) November 15, 2018
The Latest: European Court of Human Rights rules Russian authorities' arrests of opposition leader Alexei Navalny were politically driven
The Latest: European Court of Human Rights rules Russian authorities' arrests of opposition leader Alexei Navalny were politically driven. https://t.co/kyTZLvAO1M— The Associated Press (@AP) November 15, 2018
Saudi Arabia releases findings of Khashoggi inquiry, seeks death penalty for five people it says who ordered the journalist’s death
Saudi Arabia releases findings of Khashoggi inquiry, seeks death penalty for five people it says who ordered the journalist’s death https://t.co/oergp1jHgQ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 15, 2018
So when does the media start openly asking the, now beyond, obvious question: “How long has @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell been working for Vladimir Putin?”
So when does the media start openly asking the, now beyond, obvious question:— Fernand R. Amandi (@AmandiOnAir) November 15, 2018
“How long has @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell been working for Vladimir Putin?” https://t.co/LC4beMUQzd
The Sec of Defense, the Sec of DHS and the commissioner of CBP are all walking around in a barren field in south Texas touring a military deployment for a migrant caravan that is arriving 1,500 miles away in Tijuana
The Sec of Defense, the Sec of DHS and the commissioner of CBP are all walking around in a barren field in south Texas touring a military deployment for a migrant caravan that is arriving 1,500 miles away in Tijuana— Nick Miroff (@NickMiroff) November 14, 2018
Surreal moment: I just got a visit from two special agents for the FBI who informed me that Cesar Sayoc, the suspected pipe bomber, conducted searches of my name before he was arrested. Fellow reporters, be vigilant!
Surreal moment: I just got a visit from two special agents for the FBI who informed me that Cesar Sayoc, the suspected pipe bomber, conducted searches of my name before he was arrested.— Jenny Jarvie (@JennyJarvie) November 14, 2018
Fellow reporters, be vigilant!
Montana federal judge tells neo-Nazi Andrew Anglin and his troll lawyer Marc Randazza that "muh free speech" is not a defense for orchestrating an anti-Semitic harassment campaign against Tanya Gersh.
Montana federal judge tells neo-Nazi Andrew Anglin and his troll lawyer Marc Randazza that "muh free speech" is not a defense for orchestrating an anti-Semitic harassment campaign against Tanya Gersh. https://t.co/3NTEBcZHb8— Luke O'Brien (@lukeobrien) November 15, 2018
“If you buy a box of cereal—you have a voter ID.” --Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America Nov. 14, 2018
“If you buy a box of cereal—you have a voter ID.”— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) November 14, 2018
--Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America
Nov. 14, 2018
Russia’s meddling in U.S. elections is not a hoax. It’s the culmination of Moscow’s decades-long campaign to tear the west apart, and Americans are now using Russia’s playbook against one another
Russia’s meddling in U.S. elections is not a hoax. It’s the culmination of Moscow’s decades-long campaign to tear the west apart, and Americans are now using Russia’s playbook against one another. https://t.co/rPATANowuI pic.twitter.com/SNhH9k4Elw— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) November 13, 2018
Friends and family of Ron Helus will gather to celebrate the life of the sheriff's deputy who raced into a California bar crackling with gunfire, allowing others to escape.
Friends and family of Ron Helus will gather to celebrate the life of the sheriff's deputy who raced into a California bar crackling with gunfire, allowing others to escape. https://t.co/PVT9PIHzlx— AP West Region (@APWestRegion) November 15, 2018
Jacob Wohl using his Surefire Intelligence Twitter account to take credit for Michael Avenatti’s arrest, possibly admitting that he made up the allegation (an allegation we currently know little about) for political reasons is the most Jacob Wohl thing Jacob Wohl has ever done.
Jacob Wohl using his Surefire Intelligence Twitter account to take credit for Michael Avenatti’s arrest, possibly admitting that he made up the allegation (an allegation we currently know little about) for political reasons is the most Jacob Wohl thing Jacob Wohl has ever done. pic.twitter.com/FBACd7w7G2— Brian Gay (@brian2596) November 15, 2018
Democracy dies on Facebook.
Democracy dies on Facebook. https://t.co/d42J1EZ5Jn— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) November 15, 2018
Mitch McConnell has done grave damage to all three branches of government
Mitch McConnell has done grave damage to all three branches of government - CNN https://t.co/X8LE6V5dYs— D.K.R. Boyd (@ReflectingMan) November 14, 2018
Facebook has released a statement about its anti-Soros fear-mongering: "To suggest that this was an anti-Semitic attack is reprehensible and untrue."
Facebook has released a statement about its anti-Soros fear-mongering: "To suggest that this was an anti-Semitic attack is reprehensible and untrue." https://t.co/sD4m4f6fzd pic.twitter.com/B0yzfoX9ts— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) November 15, 2018
Trump Is Reshaping The Judiciary. A Breakdown By Race, Gender And Qualification
Trump Is Reshaping The Judiciary. A Breakdown By Race, Gender And Qualification https://t.co/nmzm67HClt— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) November 15, 2018
Federal Judge Weighs Delay As Deadline Looms For Florida Recounts
Federal Judge Weighs Delay As Deadline Looms For Florida Recounts https://t.co/l9SoHa06Xq— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) November 15, 2018
I just don’t understand how Macron got under his skin
I just don’t understand how Macron got under his skin. pic.twitter.com/bf3Hjj26z4— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) November 14, 2018
#Russia's state TV makes a smooth transition from "our forces were never in #Ukraine" to "of course our Special Services (GRU, FSB, SVR) are there, it would be stupid to deny that."
#Russia's state TV makes a smooth transition from "our forces were never in #Ukraine" to "of course our Special Services (GRU, FSB, SVR) are there, it would be stupid to deny that."— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) November 14, 2018
[Reminiscent of Putin's reversal from his earlier denials re: #Crimea]
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Whitaker controversy grows, Mueller tips hand on investigations
Whitaker controversy grows, Mueller tips hand on investigations https://t.co/5qX9FRCX2n via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) November 15, 2018
Amazon Met With ICE Officials to Market Its Facial Recognition Product
Behold the fascist military-industrial complex at its worst. @amazon is a horrific company for just about every reason imaginable. Show of hands if you're ready to #BoycottAmazon or if you've already stopped shopping there ✋✋ https://t.co/gkTdIi7OFh— AltRockyNPS 🌎 (@AltRockyNPS) November 15, 2018
President Donald Trump has nominated handbag designer Lana Marks to be the next US ambassador to South Africa
President Donald Trump has nominated handbag designer Lana Marks to be the next US ambassador to South Africa https://t.co/4rF2tlLBjj— CNN (@CNN) November 15, 2018
NEW: The Trump admin. has responded to CNN's lawsuit challenging the revocation of Jim Acosta's credentials, arguing they have "broad discretion" to determine access, and that the decision to revoke Acosta's access was "viewpoint- and content-neutral"
NEW: The Trump admin. has responded to CNN's lawsuit challenging the revocation of Jim Acosta's credentials, arguing they have "broad discretion" to determine access, and that the decision to revoke Acosta's access was "viewpoint- and content-neutral" https://t.co/TtHZDcKjBV pic.twitter.com/gElgl6HGKB— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) November 14, 2018
WH officials are struggling to understand the source of the fury fueling Trump's eruptions. "This is a level of insanity I've never seen before," one ex-West Wing staffer told VF. "He's under a tremendous amount of mental stress," a prominent GOPer said.
WH officials are struggling to understand the source of the fury fueling Trump's eruptions. "This is a level of insanity I've never seen before," one ex-West Wing staffer told VF.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 15, 2018
"He's under a tremendous amount of mental stress," a prominent GOPer said. https://t.co/UrJsY1A7W8
Office of the Special Counsel: "defendant Gates continues to cooperate with respect to SEVERAL ongoing investigations."
Office of the Special Counsel: "defendant Gates continues to cooperate with respect to SEVERAL ongoing investigations." https://t.co/RPermt6KHb— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) November 14, 2018
Facebook has proved it will not regulate itself. It needs to be regulated like a utility. If we do not regulate social media, which is a crucial part of infrastructure in the modern world, America will be vulnerable to foreign weaponized propaganda in every election.
Facebook has proved it will not regulate itself. It needs to be regulated like a utility.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) November 15, 2018
If we do not regulate social media, which is a crucial part of infrastructure in the modern world, America will be vulnerable to foreign weaponized propaganda in every election. pic.twitter.com/wheFLPcfN7
Jacob Wohl Appears To Take Credit For Michael Avenatti Arrest, Trump Fan Earlier Tried To Frame Robert Mueller
Jacob Wohl Appears To Take Credit For Michael Avenatti Arrest, Trump Fan Earlier Tried To Frame Robert Mueller. #RobertMueller #News https://t.co/lMC27FeL0j— INQUISITR (@theinquisitr) November 15, 2018
Fox News fans melt down after their favorite network supports CNN's Acosta: 'You are dead to me'
Fox News fans melt down after their favorite network supports CNN's Acosta: 'You are dead to me' https://t.co/zKlUCODQ9r— 01100110 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 (@cj_disabledVet) November 14, 2018
Whitaker’s unusual path to Justice Department included owning day-care center, trailer maker and concrete supplier. Eye-popping story about the Acting AG from my colleagues
Whitaker’s unusual path to Justice Department included owning day-care center, trailer maker and concrete supplier. Eye-popping story about the Acting AG from my colleagues: https://t.co/9KDKLzBXhu— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) November 15, 2018
That's amazing. Not one. Not two. Not three. FOUR Mar-a-Lago members as ambassadors. People paying the president money are getting ambassadorships. Over and over and over again. Presidents used to try to hide this kind of unethical behavior, now it's completely normalized.
That's amazing. Not one. Not two. Not three. FOUR Mar-a-Lago members as ambassadors. People paying the president money are getting ambassadorships. Over and over and over again. Presidents used to try to hide this kind of unethical behavior, now it's completely normalized. https://t.co/R5iUCEqQrv— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) November 15, 2018
Statement from Fox News, NBC News, The NY Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg News, AP, Politico, First Look Media, USA Today and others: "We will be filing friend-of-the-court briefs to support CNN's and Jim Acosta's lawsuit based on these principles.
Statement from Fox News, NBC News, The NY Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg News, AP, Politico, First Look Media, USA Today and others:— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 14, 2018
"We will be filing friend-of-the-court briefs to support CNN's and Jim Acosta's lawsuit based on these principles." https://t.co/KNgfg3uuhU
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy elected to take over the Republican caucus next year, fending off a challenge from conservative Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio in a closed-door election. Jordan is a leader of the House Freedom Caucus
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy elected to take over the Republican caucus next year, fending off a challenge from conservative Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio in a closed-door election. Jordan is a leader of the House Freedom Caucus. https://t.co/CEAtTEJvSJ— The Associated Press (@AP) November 14, 2018
Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis
.@Facebook cannot be trusted to regulate itself. https://t.co/oaBnNU04Fs— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) November 14, 2018
"The FTC considered Whitaker a material witness when the agency began probing rampant customer complaints about [the firm]. Investigators were examining whether Whitaker helped the company silence critics by threatening them with legal
"The FTC considered Whitaker a material witness when the agency began probing rampant customer complaints about [the firm]. Investigators were examining whether Whitaker helped the company silence critics by threatening them with legal action"https://t.co/AdNSslI2YF— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) November 15, 2018
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