I believe in the idea that is the Republic. No one said lifting humanity out of darkness would be easy, quick, or cheap. But it’s the duty we’ve been blessed with by being citizens of this great experiment. Standing up to tyrants is in our DNA.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 11, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
I believe in the idea that is the Republic. No one said lifting humanity out of darkness would be easy, quick, or cheap. But it’s the duty we’ve been blessed with by being citizens of this great experiment. Standing up to tyrants is in our DNA.
JUST IN: Federal judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay President Donald Trump $293,052.33 in attorneys' fees in her defamation case against the president, which the judge tossed out
JUST IN: Federal judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay President Donald Trump $293,052.33 in attorneys' fees in her defamation case against the president, which the judge tossed out. pic.twitter.com/MIfHSijuF9— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) December 11, 2018
The Senate confirmed Jonathan Kobes as an appeals court judge. The American Bar Assoc. said he was unqualified, citing an inability to provide writing samples that were "reflective of complex legal analysis" or showed sophisticated "knowledge of the law."
The Senate confirmed Jonathan Kobes as an appeals court judge.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2018
The American Bar Assoc. said he was unqualified, citing an inability to provide writing samples that were "reflective of complex legal analysis" or showed sophisticated "knowledge of the law."https://t.co/Vg7mZLa4Sn
Kelly to remain as White House chief of staff through Jan. 2 or longer, official says
Kelly to remain as White House chief of staff through Jan. 2 or longer, official says https://t.co/ijIKeUTilZ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 11, 2018
After @SteveKingIA raises inscrutable concerns about iPhones, Google CEO Sunday Pichai patiently informs him, "Congressman, iPhone is made by a different company."
After @SteveKingIA raises inscrutable concerns about iPhones, Google CEO Sunday Pichai patiently informs him, "Congressman, iPhone is made by a different company." pic.twitter.com/TiNZ1t3VRo— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 11, 2018
Judge sets January hearing for Manafort lying allegations
January 25, 2019 https://t.co/3745CS3lBo— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) December 11, 2018
The White House just called for pool reporters to gather on short notice. That means we will see Trump again on camera soon, which was not expected. We don’t know what this will be, but watch these comments to see if POTUS tries to reframe his earlier shutdown comments.
The White House just called for pool reporters to gather on short notice. That means we will see Trump again on camera soon, which was not expected. We don’t know what this will be, but watch these comments to see if POTUS tries to reframe his earlier shutdown comments.— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) December 11, 2018
Is that Butina in this photo with Rogozin, Torshin, and NRA officials?
Is that Butina in this photo with Rogozin, Torshin, and NRA officials? pic.twitter.com/CTTErevS3s— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) December 11, 2018
CONGRESS: "When I type in the word 'idiot' images of Donald Trump appear." GOOGLE: "Yeah, we told you it works."
CONGRESS: "When I type in the word 'idiot' images of Donald Trump appear."— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) December 11, 2018
GOOGLE: "Yeah, we told you it works." #GoogleHearing pic.twitter.com/SMofyukcdd
Putin: No one knows of alleged Russian spy Maria Butina
Putin: No one knows of alleged Russian spy Maria Butina https://t.co/rYB54PvXSL pic.twitter.com/ZJEYdfWlYS— New York Post (@nypost) December 11, 2018
Jeffrey Epstein's slap on the wrist raises a lot of questions. The DOJ needs to get answers.
I have not been following this as closely as I'd like because of the deluge of news, but I'm glad @Mimirocah1 has put a spotlight on it. A big question for me is whether leniency was driven in part to avoid embarrassment for high profile individuals https://t.co/YBmn8ZP9RU— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) December 11, 2018
Jury recommends life in prison plus 419 years for James Alex Fields. The judge accepted their recommendations, but will not formally sentence Fields until March for killing Heather Heyer and injuring dozens
Jury recommends life in prison plus 419 years for James Alex Fields.— Blue Wave Crowdsource (@BlueWaveCS) December 11, 2018
The judge accepted their recommendations, but will not formally sentence Fields until March for killing Heather Heyer and injuring dozens.https://t.co/OkW0TraqB7
US intel officials have spent the past year trying to adapt to a dysfunction without precedent: a president who seems impervious to the information they spend billions -- and risk lives -- gathering. A lot of "writing for the record."
US intel officials have spent the past year trying to adapt to a dysfunction without precedent: a president who seems impervious to the information they spend billions -- and risk lives -- gathering. A lot of "writing for the record." https://t.co/6Z4IAfP0AF— Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) December 11, 2018
WATCH: Full video of heated Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Democratic leaders Schumer and Pelosi over border security and a potential government shutdown
WATCH: Full video of heated Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Democratic leaders Schumer and Pelosi over border security and a potential government shutdown https://t.co/o17CEUyMe9 pic.twitter.com/Z9E1v0Q5Ko— CNBC (@CNBC) December 11, 2018
As Nancy says, the American people recognize that a shutdown *is not* worth anything. But Trump now blatantly admits that he is "proud to shut down the government" and harm our nation's economy.
As Nancy says, the American people recognize that a shutdown *is not* worth anything.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) December 11, 2018
But Trump now blatantly admits that he is "proud to shut down the government" and harm our nation's economy. #TrumpShutdown pic.twitter.com/oibVrcUmKk
Pence checking his nonexistent watch for 2020
Pence checking his nonexistent watch for 2020 pic.twitter.com/UPE3xKbQSd— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) December 11, 2018
NEW: A former Trump campaign staffer was ordered to pay nearly $25,000 for violating a nondisclosure agreement. She's now in court trying to fight the award, which came out of non-public arbitration proceedings
NEW: A former Trump campaign staffer was ordered to pay nearly $25,000 for violating a nondisclosure agreement. She's now in court trying to fight the award, which came out of non-public arbitration proceedings https://t.co/lrwIxDgvoh pic.twitter.com/KC6CST55y9— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) December 10, 2018
Is that why the Russian gov has conducted 6 consular visits to Butina, passed 4 diplomatic notes to State about her case, and had Lavrov personally speak to Pompeo twice about her prosecution? (The official Kremlin Twitter account changed its avatar to a picture of her, too.)
Is that why the Russian gov has conducted 6 consular visits to Butina, passed 4 diplomatic notes to State about her case, and had Lavrov personally speak to Pompeo twice about her prosecution? (The official Kremlin Twitter account changed its avatar to a picture of her, too.) https://t.co/arP4QLqvd2— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 11, 2018
House Minority Leader Pelosi to President Trump on vote for border wall in the House: "You will not win."
House Minority Leader Pelosi to President Trump on vote for border wall in the House:— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 11, 2018
"You will not win." pic.twitter.com/bDOJShJSB2
"I am proud to shut down the government for border security ... I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I’m not going to blame you for it," President Trump tells Senate Minority Leader Schumer in the Oval Office.
"I am proud to shut down the government for border security ... I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I’m not going to blame you for it," President Trump tells Senate Minority Leader Schumer in the Oval Office. pic.twitter.com/tN1Rzj3uo6— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 11, 2018
Inside China's audacious global propaganda campaign
Inside China's audacious global propaganda campaign https://t.co/JKLKUArtrh— NCSC (@NCSCgov) December 11, 2018
Hardcore Trump fans rattled by Mueller disclosures and no longer buying president's 'witch hunt' claims: report
Pity....— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) December 11, 2018
Hardcore Trump fans rattled by Mueller disclosures and no longer buying president's 'witch hunt' claims: report https://t.co/T9z2o7hpR7
Jimmy Dean recalls more than 29,000 pounds of sausage over metal fears
Jimmy Dean recalls more than 29,000 pounds of sausage over metal fears https://t.co/RojDbxbMDc— Laffy (@GottaLaff) December 11, 2018
John Kelly is said to be furious with Ivanka and Jared. One official told NYT that Kelly was known to have kept written notes about Ivanka and Jared and the things they had done or requested, which he conspicuously left on his desk in view of his staff.
John Kelly is said to be furious with Ivanka and Jared.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2018
One official told NYT that Kelly was known to have kept written notes about Ivanka and Jared and the things they had done or requested, which he conspicuously left on his desk in view of his staff. https://t.co/hZale8LscQ
What a thing to jot down
What a thing to jot down https://t.co/PEBNymXLfw pic.twitter.com/z01NUw2MRK— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) December 11, 2018
Former Canadian diplomat reported missing in China following arrest of Huawei executive
Former Canadian diplomat reported missing in China following arrest of Huawei executive https://t.co/BMCEqSTk76— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 11, 2018
"Why would anybody want to be Donald Trump's chief of staff unless you want to steal the office supplies before they shut the place down?" said Chris Whipple, who wrote the book on chiefs of staff. "If you're coming into that job, you've got to lawyer up."
"Why would anybody want to be Donald Trump's chief of staff unless you want to steal the office supplies before they shut the place down?" said Chris Whipple, who wrote the book on chiefs of staff. "If you're coming into that job, you've got to lawyer up." https://t.co/hZale8LscQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2018
Maria Butina has flipped. So what can prosecutors get from her that her "sloppy spycraft hasn't already leaked?"
Maria Butina has flipped. So what can prosecutors get from her that her "sloppy spycraft hasn't already leaked?" From @arawnsley: https://t.co/vKjGL22riX— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 11, 2018
"Trump’s defense of Khashoggi’s Saudi murderers will stain him (and America) forever"
"Trump’s defense of Khashoggi’s Saudi murderers will stain him (and America) forever" https://t.co/JQTir6Qp1W writes @KarenAttiah for @PostOpinions— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 11, 2018
Trump Administration Paid Firm Nearly $14 Million To Recruit Just 2 Border Agents
Trump Administration Paid Firm Nearly $14 Million To Recruit Just 2 Border Agents https://t.co/TAfUnCobHs— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 11, 2018
NEW: Joe Arpaio files suit against CNN, Jeff Zucker, Chris Cuomo, Kevin Robillard, Huffington Post, Tessa Stuart & Rolling Stone. The complaint against CNN cites “defamatory publications that falsely refer to and defamed him per se as a convicted felon”.
NEW: Joe Arpaio files suit against CNN, Jeff Zucker, Chris Cuomo, Kevin Robillard, Huffington Post, Tessa Stuart & Rolling Stone.— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) December 11, 2018
The complaint against CNN cites “defamatory publications that falsely refer to and defamed him per se as a convicted felon”. https://t.co/sOfdwWxSR4
Reminds me of a personal favorite cable news moment when @AriMelber brutally fact checked Arpaio over his claim that accepting President Trump’s pardon doesn’t mean he’s guilty. The Supreme Court ruled otherwise as Melber explained.https://t.co/o0sE0BMftj— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) December 11, 2018
Accounts, which in the last several months had been tweeting about hot-button American topics like the Texas Senate race, the migrant caravan, George Soros, and Nancy Pelosi, abruptly switched to tweeting about the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian naval conflict
Accounts, which in the last several months had been tweeting about hot-button American topics like the Texas Senate race, the migrant caravan, George Soros, and Nancy Pelosi, abruptly switched to tweeting about the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian naval conflict https://t.co/4mIy6VrwNa— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 11, 2018
"The #Kremlin launched a year-long #disinformation campaign to soften up public opinion before its recent seizure of three #Ukrainian ships and their crews in the Sea of #Azov, the #EU’s security commissioner has alleged," writes @Guardian.
"The #Kremlin launched a year-long #disinformation campaign to soften up public opinion before its recent seizure of three #Ukrainian ships and their crews in the Sea of #Azov, the #EU’s security commissioner has alleged," writes @Guardian. https://t.co/s8mKUPV1tE— Lukas Trakimavicius (@LukasTraki) December 10, 2018
Capital Gazette staff among "The Guardians" named Time’s Person of the Year
Capital Gazette staff among "The Guardians" named Time’s Person of the Year https://t.co/FAox8dyx7X— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 11, 2018
Trump to roll back Obama-era policy protecting wetlands and streams across US
Trump to roll back Obama-era policy protecting wetlands and streams across US https://t.co/fdrQOjGg3y pic.twitter.com/7TIcoRILHe— The Hill (@thehill) December 11, 2018
Over 200 religious leaders and advocates gathered at the border on Human Rights Day to send a message to the Trump admin, arguing that migrants who have not been allowed to enter the U.S. have a right under international law to seek asylum.
Over 200 religious leaders and advocates gathered at the border on Human Rights Day to send a message to the Trump admin, arguing that migrants who have not been allowed to enter the U.S. have a right under international law to seek asylum. https://t.co/19iNIsqI69— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2018
North Carolina's 9th district reportedly counted early votes before Election Day
North Carolina's 9th district reportedly counted early votes before Election Day https://t.co/UrVjUFR01e— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 11, 2018
Remember this? Back in July Mueller said a 2016 "congressional candidate" sought Russian help. We don't know who, or whether they won and are in Congress right now. But whoever it was knows Mueller is on their trail
Remember this? Back in July Mueller said a 2016 "congressional candidate" sought Russian help. We don't know who, or whether they won and are in Congress right now. But whoever it was knows Mueller is on their trail. https://t.co/szg8lqYvHD— Patrick W. Watson (@PatrickW) December 11, 2018
Donald Trump Owns This Stock Market
It wasn’t smart to dump a dovish Fed chief, run up the deficit, and start a trade war. Trump did all three. Via @ritholtz https://t.co/2cCt6QjpzE— Tim O'Brien (@TimOBrien) December 11, 2018
GOP opens door to new NC election amid fraud claims
GOP opens door to new NC election amid fraud claims https://t.co/TkBkqya4ow pic.twitter.com/9mYmyEaB9c— The Hill (@thehill) December 11, 2018
Trump threatens to make military build his wall in latest meltdown
Trump threatens to make military build his wall in latest meltdownhttps://t.co/HNQZMEceix— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 11, 2018
Republicans still control the House, the Senate and the White House. If the government shuts down, Trump and the GOP own it
Republicans still control the House, the Senate and the White House.— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) December 11, 2018
If the government shuts down, Trump and the GOP own it. https://t.co/gGdzCGyH16
Whos accountable for late GI Bill payments for struggling vets?
Whos accountable for late GI Bill payments for struggling vets? https://t.co/DhzaSYC1Qz— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 11, 2018
TIME has chosen Jamal Khashoggi and other journalists as 2018's ‘Person of the Year'. Others: The staff of Maryland’s Capital Gazette; Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo; Maria Ressa, CEO of a news outlet in the Philippines targeted by Duterte.
TIME has chosen Jamal Khashoggi and other journalists as 2018's ‘Person of the Year'.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2018
Others: The staff of Maryland’s Capital Gazette; Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo; Maria Ressa, CEO of a news outlet in the Philippines targeted by Duterte.https://t.co/tTIaWRGqgj
GOP Milwaukee County Sheriff & featured RNC speaker David Clarke went on an NRA delegation visit to Russia. Maria Butina, who plead guilty today to conspiracy, founded the Russian group that helped pay his expenses.
GOP Milwaukee County Sheriff & featured RNC speaker David Clarke went on an NRA delegation visit to Russia. Maria Butina, who plead guilty today to conspiracy, founded the Russian group that helped pay his expenses. https://t.co/ptrqnuV4AA— Robby Mook (@RobbyMook) December 11, 2018
So, @SheriffClarke, when you go to jail for espionage and seditious conspiracy with @DeripaskaOleg, @Torshin_RU @Maria_Butina.... do you think they'll remember to keep the water on in your cell?
So, @SheriffClarke, when you go to jail for espionage and seditious conspiracy with @DeripaskaOleg, @Torshin_RU @Maria_Butina.... do you think they'll remember to keep the water on in your cell?— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 11, 2018
Just wondering https://t.co/WYyq554liA
Trump has reportedly expressed concern that he could be impeached when Democrats take over the House. A source said Trump apparently sees impeachment as a "real possibility."
Trump has reportedly expressed concern that he could be impeached when Democrats take over the House. A source said Trump apparently sees impeachment as a "real possibility." https://t.co/0o8ObgNaF5— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 11, 2018
BLUF: "Donald J. Trump is 72 years old. His conviction on serious felonies could be tantamount to a death sentence. Yet that may be his future if the president doesn’t rapidly come to some sort of agreement with Bob Mueller and his prosecutors."
BLUF: "Donald J. Trump is 72 years old. His conviction on serious felonies could be tantamount to a death sentence. Yet that may be his future if the president doesn’t rapidly come to some sort of agreement with Bob Mueller and his prosecutors."https://t.co/OF7SalN0XN— John Schindler (@20committee) December 10, 2018
Iowa considers ethics complaint against Trump's acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker, a former attorney in Iowa, was involved in a patent company found to be cheating investors of millions
Iowa considers ethics complaint against Trump's acting attorney general, who has all the decency one of the resident #GOPSexualPredators on SCOTUS, Brett Kavanaugh. https://t.co/EsCQ2qrfZ0— Ed Hull (@EdHull8) December 11, 2018
Periodic reminder that Michael Cohen was Hannity’s lawyer
Periodic reminder that Michael Cohen was Hannity’s lawyer https://t.co/qvGSQUaaG9— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 11, 2018
“The U.S. along with Saudi Arabia are playing a clear and calculated spoiling role in the climate change negotiations,” said Ian Fry, the lead negotiator for Tuvalu.
“The U.S. along with Saudi Arabia are playing a clear and calculated spoiling role in the climate change negotiations,” said Ian Fry, the lead negotiator for Tuvalu. https://t.co/OhAvwFEugO— NYT Climate (@nytclimate) December 11, 2018
How the IRS Was Gutted
As of last year, the IRS had 9,510 auditors.— ProPublica (@ProPublica) December 11, 2018
The last time the IRS had fewer than 10,000 revenue agents was 1953 — and the economy was a seventh of its current size.
The department is still shrinking.
https://t.co/sAdPlZpu2k
She will be under protective custody for the rest of her life. Shows just how scared she is to go back to Moscow.
She will be under protective custody for the rest of her life. Shows just how scared she is to go back to Moscow. https://t.co/pggn5TAjma— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) December 11, 2018
White House reporter says Republicans are privately discussing abandoning Trump
‘The bottom is going to fall out’: White House reporter says Republicans are privately discussing abandoning Trump https://t.co/00NhldIud3— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) December 10, 2018
Chinese firms exporting goods to the U.S. may be altering customs codes to circumvent tariffs, UBS report says
Chinese firms exporting goods to the U.S. may be altering customs codes to circumvent tariffs, UBS report says https://t.co/yA3J6JF74p pic.twitter.com/FreYZQLye6— Bloomberg (@business) December 11, 2018
NEW: Accused spy Maria Butina implicates US lover in Trump-Russia conspiracy, says he helped her and boss Alexander Torshin meet NRA and GOP leaders including Donald Trump in 2015 and a dinner with Donald Trump, Jr. in 2016 in Kentucky.
NEW: Accused spy Maria Butina implicates US lover in Trump-Russia conspiracy, says he helped her and boss Alexander Torshin meet NRA and GOP leaders including Donald Trump in 2015 and a dinner with Donald Trump, Jr. in 2016 in Kentucky. https://t.co/2XjKIeX9gq @traciemac_Bmore— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) December 11, 2018
Just finished a visit to Saudi Arabia where I had productive meetings with Saudi Minister of Energy @Khalid_AlFalih and energy industry stakeholders operating in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally, especially in the energy space.
They just murdered & dismembered a Washington Post columnist who was a US resident. Then they dismembered his body and reportedly dissolved it. Then they made his son shake the hand of the man who ordered the assassination. Then your boss helped provide them with political cover. https://t.co/HmhjmMAFsD— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) December 10, 2018
The organization that runs the largest network of detention centers for immigrant children has tripled its revenue in three years. It's supposed to be a charity, but has been funneling millions to top executives and friends.
Oh look, we found some new worst people. https://t.co/UgQycyWScF— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 10, 2018
Dear @NRA: Now I know why you refused to answer the letter I wrote with other Members of Congress in March about Russian efforts to influence you. Will the Maria Butina plea expose what you are hiding in your clenched fist? Oh, and I have 3 words for you: January is coming.
Dear @NRA: Now I know why you refused to answer the letter I wrote with other Members of Congress in March about Russian efforts to influence you. Will the Maria Butina plea expose what you are hiding in your clenched fist?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 10, 2018
Oh, and I have 3 words for you: January is coming. https://t.co/TPbshZtXDJ
BREAKING: Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing his lenient plea deal
BREAKING: Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing his lenient plea dealhttps://t.co/xsMidZcrYZ— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) December 10, 2018
Trump administration finalizes rollback of school lunch regulations championed by former first lady Michelle Obama.
Trump administration finalizes rollback of school lunch regulations championed by former first lady Michelle Obama. https://t.co/t9Hcpxyi6Z pic.twitter.com/afxZKrXqas— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 11, 2018
Moulton Likely to Get Primary Challenge in 2020
Moulton Likely to Get Primary Challenge in 2020https://t.co/UikHAWe3hw— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
Virginia's consumer affairs office found that Pat Robertson “willfully induced contributions from the public through the use of misleading statements” secretly using funds for cargo planes to aid refugees from Rwanda to transport diamond-mining equipment for his business venture.
Virginia's consumer affairs office found that Pat Robertson “willfully induced contributions from the public through the use of misleading statements” secretly using funds for cargo planes to aid refugees from Rwanda to transport diamond-mining equipment for his business venture.— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) December 10, 2018
Fmr CIA Director Brennan: Trump Knows It’s ‘Impossible’ for Him ‘To Escape American Justice’
Fmr CIA Director Brennan: Trump Knows It’s ‘Impossible’ for Him ‘To Escape American Justice’ #SmartNews https://t.co/YwIomvgTos— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) December 11, 2018
U.S., China executives grow wary of travel after Huawei arrest
U.S., China executives grow wary of travel after Huawei arrest https://t.co/MO7CL2TJxa— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 11, 2018
Scientists say that beef consumption must fall drastically to avert a climate catastrophe. But even if you're not ready to give it up entirely, you still have plenty of options that will make a big difference:
Scientists say that beef consumption must fall drastically to avert a climate catastrophe. But even if you're not ready to give it up entirely, you still have plenty of options that will make a big difference: https://t.co/Lv9P0B1Moy pic.twitter.com/KK4NkTHjcZ— CNN (@CNN) December 11, 2018
The global turmoil Trump fueled is poised to haunt him as markets fluctuate
President Trump unleashed a wave of global disruption on the way to the White House -- and now there are signs it could come back to hurt him | Analysis by @stcollinson https://t.co/5617Krfot7— CNN (@CNN) December 11, 2018
Dear #MAGA Twitter, Think armed insurrection against the lawful functions of FedGov is a good idea? ... Bust out the Ouija board and ask Tim McVeigh about it.
Dear #MAGA Twitter,— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 10, 2018
Think armed insurrection against the lawful functions of FedGov is a good idea?
... Bust out the Ouija board and ask Tim McVeigh about it.
44 fmr. senators urge Senate to defend democracy as Mueller probe intensifies
44 fmr. senators urge Senate to defend democracy as Mueller probe intensifies https://t.co/2k69aIsSrh via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
BREAKING--This is why we sued and the case remains pending for 2020: Thousands of mailed ballots in Florida were not counted.
BREAKING--This is why we sued and the case remains pending for 2020: Thousands of mailed ballots in Florida were not counted. https://t.co/bAN3oNRqkt— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) December 11, 2018
This morning on @Morning_Joe we discussed Kushner taking Acting AG Whitaker (now in charge of the investigation Kushner is a subject of) along on a flight, which makes Loretta Lynch's happenstance tarmac conversation with Bill Clinton pale in comparison
This morning on @Morning_Joe we discussed Kushner taking Acting AG Whitaker (now in charge of the investigation Kushner is a subject of) along on a flight, which makes Loretta Lynch's happenstance tarmac conversation with Bill Clinton pale in comparison https://t.co/PsXaLSItOO— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) December 10, 2018
Jared Kushner’s startup sought 100 million in funding from a Saudi-backed fund. Why is he chatting in private with the Saudi prince after Khashoggi’s murder.
Jared Kushner’s startup sought 100 million in funding from a Saudi-backed fund.— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 10, 2018
Why is he chatting in private with the Saudi prince after Khashoggi’s murder. https://t.co/0iIv1IMCK9
'Massive power grab': Trump EPA readies new clean water rule to roll back Obama regulation
'Massive power grab': Trump EPA readies new clean water rule to roll back Obama regulation https://t.co/TrvD4jVNPc— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 11, 2018
Orrin Hatch on Donald Trump directing Michael Cohen to commit a federal crime: “I don’t care.”
Orrin Hatch on Donald Trump directing Michael Cohen to commit a federal crime: “I don’t care.”— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) December 10, 2018
Orrin Hatch on Bill Clinton lying under oath about having sex with Monica Lewinsky: “Perjury and obstruct justice ... rise to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors.” https://t.co/vGsWGkTIPO
A look at where investigations related to President Trump now stand.
A look at where investigations related to President Trump now stand. https://t.co/YCxOgucoyU— The Associated Press (@AP) December 11, 2018
Laurence Tribe: Trump can be indicted for federal crimes
Laurence Tribe: Trump can be indicted for federal crimes https://t.co/DziNU30kBl via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
The House is going to need to conduct a robust investigation and hold public hearings into the depths of the NRA’s work with a Russian spy.
The House is going to need to conduct a robust investigation and hold public hearings into the depths of the NRA’s work with a Russian spy. https://t.co/jjF5kN0trI— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) December 10, 2018
Law unsettled on if or how long the presidency can protect Trump
Law unsettled on if or how long the presidency can protect Trump https://t.co/AVZe3phdKy via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy states that if campaign finance crimes are a violation then lots of Congressmen (probably in his caucus) will have to go.
House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy states that if campaign finance crimes are a violation then lots of Congressmen (probably in his caucus) will have to go.pic.twitter.com/LQw3G9zM8w— Grant Stern (@grantstern) December 10, 2018
Butina's GOP operative boyfriend eyed on news of cooperation deal
Butina's GOP operative boyfriend eyed on news of cooperation deal https://t.co/GT1sWDx0sg via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
Noting that she had attended the conference of an unnamed gun rights group—known to be the NRA—she said she had “laid the groundwork for an unofficial channel of communication with the next U.S. administration,” which she predicted would be Republican
Noting that she had attended the conference of an unnamed gun rights group—known to be the NRA—she said she had “laid the groundwork for an unofficial channel of communication with the next U.S. administration,” which she predicted would be Republican https://t.co/gZJeYV00Bq— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 10, 2018
44 former senators urge Senate to avoid “partisanship or self-interest” ahead of a “dangerous period”
44 former senators urge Senate to avoid “partisanship or self-interest” ahead of a “dangerous period” https://t.co/pexECBGwUy— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 11, 2018
Butina takes plea deal, cooperating with investigators:
Butina takes plea deal, cooperating with investigators: reports https://t.co/zvJeQHdiSR via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
Fox News legal analyst says he can’t imagine Trump not being indicted
Fox News legal analyst says he can’t imagine Trump not being indicted https://t.co/h50OpQu9K6— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 10, 2018
Cohen sentencing, other key milestones set for court this week
Cohen sentencing, other key milestones set for court this week https://t.co/sHZRKb5St5 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 11, 2018
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