I talked to a Mulvaney aide on the phone 30 minutes ago who claimed to have no idea. https://t.co/pZplplywL2— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) December 14, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
I talked to a Mulvaney aide on the phone 30 minutes ago who claimed to have no idea.
Mulvaney- when everyone else turns you down, go to the guy that’s hasn’t said no yet “Trump Names Mick Mulvaney As Acting White House Chief Of Staff” NPR
Mulvaney- when everyone else turns you down, go to the guy that’s hasn’t said no yet “Trump Names Mick Mulvaney As Acting White House Chief Of Staff” NPR https://t.co/OnvOeIyVA7— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) December 14, 2018
NEW U.S. prosecutors on Friday asked a federal judge for permission to move Maria Butina from jail, including potentially to testify before a grand jury, in a sealed filing apparently made public by mistake.
NEW U.S. prosecutors on Friday asked a federal judge for permission to move Maria Butina from jail, including potentially to testify before a grand jury, in a sealed filing apparently made public by mistake. pic.twitter.com/SvbnW3fn3i— Spencer Hsu (@hsu_spencer) December 14, 2018
Mueller responds to Flynn’s lawyer: “A sitting National Security Advisor, former head of an intelligence agency, retired Lieutenant General, and 33 year veteran of the armed forces knows he should not lie to federal agents."
Mueller responds to Flynn’s lawyer: “A sitting National Security Advisor, former head of an intelligence agency, retired Lieutenant General, and 33 year veteran of the armed forces knows he should not lie to federal agents." pic.twitter.com/Ho83uTZiTM— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 14, 2018
Prominent insurance company Pacific Life is pausing and reevaluating its advertising relationship with Tucker Carlson's Fox News show after a Thursday night segment during which he suggested that mass immigration makes the United States "dirtier."
Prominent insurance company Pacific Life is pausing and reevaluating its advertising relationship with Tucker Carlson's Fox News show after a Thursday night segment during which he suggested that mass immigration makes the United States "dirtier." https://t.co/TzHcX2929F— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 14, 2018
That the Weekly Standard, a principled publication that mentored many fine conservative writers, was deliberately smothered should make everyone worry about the intolerance of dissent & values consuming the core of conservative movement in America. Hope it gets a second life!
That the Weekly Standard, a principled publication that mentored many fine conservative writers, was deliberately smothered should make everyone worry about the intolerance of dissent & values consuming the core of conservative movement in America.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 14, 2018
Hope it gets a second life! https://t.co/OpwrOuP36r
I am sick and tired of German government pretending it really cares about Ukraine while it keeps moving forward on a pipe which will fund Putin and his mafia. Berlin must stop #NordStream2 if it want to be taken seriously by its allies. What a hypocrisy.
I am sick and tired of German government pretending it really cares about Ukraine while it keeps moving forward on a pipe which will fund Putin and his mafia. Berlin must stop #NordStream2 if it want to be taken seriously by its allies. What a hypocrisy.— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) December 13, 2018
While Paul Manafort was the subject of a federal criminal investigation, he advised the Trump Administration to publicly attack the FBI, to falsely allege that Ukraine colluded with the DNC, and to attack Hillary Clinton and the Steele dossier,
While Paul Manafort was the subject of a federal criminal investigation, he advised the Trump Administration to publicly attack the FBI, to falsely allege that Ukraine colluded with the DNC, and to attack Hillary Clinton and the Steele dossier, per @vox.https://t.co/yQHM6wHEub— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) December 14, 2018
NYC Council speaker slams Amazon VP in public hearing over HQ2: "You're worth a trillion dollars. Why do you need our $3B when we have crumbling subways, crumbling public housing, people without healthcare, public schools that are overcrowding? Why do you need our $3B?"
NYC Council speaker slams Amazon VP in public hearing over HQ2: "You're worth a trillion dollars. Why do you need our $3B when we have crumbling subways, crumbling public housing, people without healthcare, public schools that are overcrowding? Why do you need our $3B?" pic.twitter.com/gb4JPF62Fw— Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) December 13, 2018
Mueller's team responds to Flynn's sentencing memo: "Nothing about the way the interview was arranged or conducted caused the defendant to make false statements to the FBI on January 24."
Mueller's team responds to Flynn's sentencing memo: "Nothing about the way the interview was arranged or conducted caused the defendant to make false statements to the FBI on January 24." pic.twitter.com/ottIBIY6dZ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 14, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Russian agent Maria Butina claimed she had a "signed cooperation agreement" with the NRA
EXCLUSIVE: Russian agent Maria Butina claimed she had a "signed cooperation agreement" with the NRA https://t.co/nCjIGtNP5a via @MotherJones— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 14, 2018
(@FoxNews video tapes with @greta that Trump knew specifically in 2012 about the campaign finance laws in the John Edwards hush-money case. Just 3 years before hatching his plan with Cohen/AMI.)
Lordy there are tapes.— Jed Shugerman (@jedshug) December 14, 2018
(@FoxNews video tapes with @greta that Trump knew specifically in 2012 about the campaign finance laws in the John Edwards hush-money case. Just 3 years before hatching his plan with Cohen/AMI.)
h/t @jentaub @rgoodlaw @renato_mariotti @Mimirocah1 https://t.co/WeeaqiiuIh
NEW: Mueller investigation news: Paul Manafort advised White House on how to attack investigation of Trump and Russia
NEW: Mueller investigation news: Paul Manafort advised White House on how to attack investigation of Trump and Russia - Vox https://t.co/9QVFm91q3R— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) December 14, 2018
Reporters shooed away as mystery Mueller subpoena fight rages on A clerk at the courthouse took the extraordinary measure of shutting down the entire fifth floor, where the hearing was taking place.
Reporters shooed away as mystery Mueller subpoena fight rages on— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 14, 2018
A clerk at the courthouse took the extraordinary measure of shutting down the entire fifth floor, where the hearing was taking place. https://t.co/SnWd0V6SN8
The DC Circuit is about to hear arguments in the sealed grand jury matter. They've sealed not only the courtroom, but the whole floor, so we've been moved away. Haven't recognized anyone going in earlier as being connected to Mueller's office, now we won't be able to see
I'll take "Who is @Mike_Pence?" for 3000 rubles, please Alex https://t.co/5raTuSXEOT— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 14, 2018
Breaking: Scott Walker signs lame duck GOP legislative coup stripping his Democratic successor of power & making it harder to vote. This is the kind of thing autocrats do A very dark day for democracy in Wisconsin
Breaking: Scott Walker signs lame duck GOP legislative coup stripping his Democratic successor of power & making it harder to vote. This is the kind of thing autocrats do— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) December 14, 2018
A very dark day for democracy in Wisconsin
N.C. congressional candidate sought out aide, despite warnings over tactics
N.C. congressional candidate sought out aide, despite warnings over tactics https://t.co/sJMN1s9FmD— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 14, 2018
Fox & Friends worries what Michael Cohen had taped, says Trump needs an "A Team" of lawyers given that Cohen might have corroborating evidence, and attacks Cohen for being disloyal to Trump.
Fox & Friends worries what Michael Cohen had taped, says Trump needs an "A Team" of lawyers given that Cohen might have corroborating evidence, and attacks Cohen for being disloyal to Trump. pic.twitter.com/9H9FaBT9bQ— John Whitehouse (@existentialfish) December 14, 2018
Michael Cohen: "I knew what I was doing was wrong"
Michael Cohen: "I knew what I was doing was wrong" https://t.co/ndpRUSCzR7 pic.twitter.com/oj6XTo7Q2P— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 14, 2018
NRA takes Russian money & does Russian bidding... As Butina case makes clear... Putin wants us shooting each other... Blood on hands of Putin, NRA, and GOP.
NRA takes Russian money & does Russian bidding...— Greg Olear (@gregolear) December 14, 2018
As Butina case makes clear...
Putin wants us shooting each other...
Blood on hands of Putin, NRA, and GOP. https://t.co/7YQzC9TksQ
The NRA gave more money to Missouri Senator-elect Josh Hawley than to any other candidate. Hawley is already being investigated for dark money and illegal activity; the Butina case is an impetus to trace NRA money and expose the full extent of corruption
The NRA gave more money to Missouri Senator-elect Josh Hawley than to any other candidate. Hawley is already being investigated for dark money and illegal activity; the Butina case is an impetus to trace NRA money and expose the full extent of corruption— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 13, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: "I am done with the lying," Michael Cohen tells @GStephanopoulos. "I am done being loyal to President Trump."
EXCLUSIVE: "I am done with the lying," Michael Cohen tells @GStephanopoulos. "I am done being loyal to President Trump." https://t.co/WSjuALBLeE pic.twitter.com/ZILGQVEoxc— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 14, 2018
I wonder why @GOP former senator @RickSantorum, along with other #Republican “Christian conservatives,” keep defending @realDonaldTrump’s ILLEGAL acts, including hush-money payoffs to a porn star and a Playboy bunny?
I wonder why @GOP former senator @RickSantorum, along with other #Republican “Christian conservatives,” keep defending @realDonaldTrump’s ILLEGAL acts, including hush-money payoffs to a porn star and a Playboy bunny?🤔 https://t.co/rWMxjrnFeq— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) December 14, 2018
“The felony is paying Michael Cohen to commit a felony,” Napolitano said. “It’s pretty basic.”
“The felony is paying Michael Cohen to commit a felony,” Napolitano said. “It’s pretty basic.” https://t.co/Jui08UDht3— Richard Stengel (@stengel) December 13, 2018
@KingSalman your murdering son MBS will pay for the death of Jamal Khashoggi Mohammed Bone Saw has brought shame upon you and upon your house. Unless you deal with him, we will. Count on it.
#JusticeForJamal@KingSalman your murdering son MBS will pay for the death of Jamal Khashoggi— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 13, 2018
Mohammed Bone Saw has brought shame upon you and upon your house. Unless you deal with him, we will. Count on it. #FVEY https://t.co/A6I55JjwUq
Let's make this clear about 2016: - there was no "Deep State" plot to aid Hillary - IC agencies did their jobs under the law - there were no FISA irregularities worth discussing - in fact, the Obama WH was too slow and cautious re numerous IC warnings about Trump's Kremlin ties
Let's make this clear about 2016:— John Schindler (@20committee) December 13, 2018
- there was no "Deep State" plot to aid Hillary
- IC agencies did their jobs under the law
- there were no FISA irregularities worth discussing
- in fact, the Obama WH was too slow and cautious re numerous IC warnings about Trump's Kremlin ties
A Moscow real-estate exec. Former staffers in Putin administration. A Siberian mayor with dreams of cloning woolly mammoths. These are the people who accompanied Maria Butina to Trump's prayer breakfast in Washington
A Moscow real-estate exec. Former staffers in Putin administration. A Siberian mayor with dreams of cloning woolly mammoths.— Bloomberg (@business) December 14, 2018
These are the people who accompanied Maria Butina to Trump's prayer breakfast in Washington https://t.co/MMRPevrqfU
Michael Cohen: "Here's the truth: The people of the United States of America, the people of the world, don't believe what he's saying. The man doesn't tell the truth. And it's sad that I should take responsibility for his dirty deeds." Via ABC.
Michael Cohen: "Here's the truth: The people of the United States of America, the people of the world, don't believe what he's saying. The man doesn't tell the truth. And it's sad that I should take responsibility for his dirty deeds." Via ABC. pic.twitter.com/kwfPFwxzrQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 14, 2018
JUST IN: A little-noticed congressional report says reversing IRS budget cuts & enacting a modest carbon tax would literally raise $1 TRILLION -- money that could fund a Green New Deal or a massive infrastructure plan
JUST IN: A little-noticed congressional report says reversing IRS budget cuts & enacting a modest carbon tax would literally raise $1 TRILLION -- money that could fund a Green New Deal or a massive infrastructure plan https://t.co/sjvOlehl4f— David Sirota (@davidsirota) December 14, 2018
Trump has already spent 218 days of his presidency making promotional appearances at businesses he still profits from.
Trump has already spent 218 days of his presidency making promotional appearances at businesses he still profits from. https://t.co/xNAnzbPplY— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 14, 2018
Michael Cohen: "There's a substantial amount of information that [the special counsel] possessed that corroborates the fact that I am telling the truth." Via ABC.
Michael Cohen: "There's a substantial amount of information that [the special counsel] possessed that corroborates the fact that I am telling the truth." Via ABC. pic.twitter.com/bMLDUffCul— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 14, 2018
A 1992 article in Spy Magazine alleged that Trump was sought out amphetamines from a “Pills-For-Pay” prescription mill
I'm thinking about this 1992 Spy magazine story about Donald Trump today.https://t.co/H87rBo8bHR— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 13, 2018
Comedian Says He Saw Trump Snort Adderall On Pageant Sets – Was it a Joke or Not?
Not
Comedian Says He Saw Trump Snort Adderall On Pageant Sets – Was it a Joke or Not? https://t.co/J1DWzFgbDu— HillReporter.com (@HillReporter) December 14, 2018
“In Congress, on Facebook & in statehouses, Marathon Petroleum worked w/ oil-industry groups and a conservative policy network financed by the billionaire industrialist Charles G. Koch to run a stealth campaign to roll back car emissions standards.”
“In Congress, on Facebook & in statehouses, Marathon Petroleum worked w/ oil-industry groups and a conservative policy network financed by the billionaire industrialist Charles G. Koch to run a stealth campaign to roll back car emissions standards.” https://t.co/yYiHog85fM— blmohr (@blmohr) December 14, 2018
This UNANIMOUS Senate condemnation of Kushner bff Crown Prince MbS as responsible for Khashoggi’s torture murder makes Trump’s refusal to hold MbS accountable all the more egregious — and, worse, suspicious. Greed Trumps all, it seems. Follow his money.
This UNANIMOUS Senate condemnation of Kushner bff Crown Prince MbS as responsible for Khashoggi’s torture murder makes Trump’s refusal to hold MbS accountable all the more egregious — and, worse, suspicious. Greed Trumps all, it seems. Follow his money. https://t.co/bRc0QGVClv— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 13, 2018
A big takeaway of 2018 = There are still Americans left behind, even in a 'strong economy'
A big takeaway of 2018 = There are still Americans left behind, even in a 'strong economy'— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) December 13, 2018
-40% don't have $400 in savings for an emergency
-45% still rate the economy as 'poor' or 'only fair'
-4.8 million stuck in part-time jobs
-129 suicides/dayhttps://t.co/PRPUjCRxcT
ALSO OF INTEREST TO PROSECUTORS: After MANAFORT was fired from the TRUMP campaign, TOM BARRACK worked to help him rebuild his finances. The pair took a Mediterranean cruise, during which they met Qatari billionaire Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
ALSO OF INTEREST TO PROSECUTORS: After MANAFORT was fired from the TRUMP campaign, TOM BARRACK worked to help him rebuild his finances. The pair took a Mediterranean cruise, during which they met Qatari billionaire Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. https://t.co/GTyr3IDIQf— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) December 14, 2018
“Nobody got killed, nobody got robbed… This was not a big crime,” Giuliani told The Daily Beast, re alleged violations of campaign finance law.
“Nobody got killed, nobody got robbed… This was not a big crime,” Giuliani told The Daily Beast, re alleged violations of campaign finance law. https://t.co/LmLziJM6ab— Sam Stein (@samstein) December 14, 2018
Trump offers new alternative facts to explain his problems, but ...
Trump offers new alternative facts to explain his problems, but ... https://t.co/eMtEeLTv1l— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 14, 2018
NEW: @DrJillStein's 2016 presidential committee owes the @FEC more than $53,000 worth of unpaid fines
NEW: @DrJillStein's 2016 presidential committee owes the @FEC more than $53,000 worth of unpaid fines https://t.co/nrWcy7ICF6— Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal) December 14, 2018
Republicans are in a shutdown pickle
Republicans are in a shutdown pickle 🥒https://t.co/zOLV7Ls4V6— POLITICO (@politico) December 14, 2018
Fmr. Acting Solicitor General @Neal_Katyal: "The technical legal term for how the president is probably feeling right now is wigging out."
Fmr. Acting Solicitor General @Neal_Katyal: "The technical legal term for how the president is probably feeling right now is wigging out." https://t.co/Q369XiZibV #11MSNBC #11thHour pic.twitter.com/BTvtt6nxmr— 11th Hour (@11thHour) December 14, 2018
Nashville lawyer who introduced Russian operative to the NRA has ties to Blackburn
Given the guilty plea by Butina today, I wonder if @Tennessean is interested in digging a little deeper into Russian influence in Tennessee politics. https://t.co/rseIuM7A9Z— Dr. Dawn Barlow (@Barlow4Congress) December 10, 2018
CNN's @DonLemon: "Investigators are closing in on President Trump. We're told that he is becoming very isolated. When this happens, we know he relies closely on his family. That may be a problem because his family is now under more and more scrutiny
CNN's @DonLemon: "Investigators are closing in on President Trump. We're told that he is becoming very isolated. When this happens, we know he relies closely on his family. That may be a problem because his family is now under more and more scrutiny. pic.twitter.com/7EctXC2j3D— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) December 14, 2018
individual 2 with Russian spy Maria Butina
Whatever you do, DON’T RETWEET this embarrassing newly-obtained photo of individual 2 with Russian spy Maria Butina pic.twitter.com/QjdYljIBGT— Stone Cold (@stonecold2050) December 11, 2018
BREAKING- Good news for anyone who wants to enroll in ACA coverage but hasn’t yet. You can call 1-800-318-2596 any time before December 15 & your place will be held in line. You will get a call back after 12/15 and can still enroll! And lots of coverage is zero or low premium.
BREAKING- Good news for anyone who wants to enroll in ACA coverage but hasn’t yet.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) December 14, 2018
You can call 1-800-318-2596 any time before December 15 & your place will be held in line. You will get a call back after 12/15 and can still enroll!
And lots of coverage is zero or low premium.
Trump increasingly isolated as aides leave, friends flip and investigations advance
"They're still not saying it publicly, but most Republicans on the Hill understand ... that it's not going to end well, that it's going to be bad." https://t.co/viQROkbv07— Michael Kruse (@michaelkruse) December 14, 2018
Chuck Schumer: "President Trump has not accepted either offer. The president appears to be clinging to his demand of billions of dollars for a border wall."
Chuck Schumer: "President Trump has not accepted either offer. The president appears to be clinging to his demand of billions of dollars for a border wall." https://t.co/KvhkAg8S1t pic.twitter.com/4b4apUqIbl— The Hill (@thehill) December 14, 2018
This guy worked on "The Apprentice" Watch!
I've known @CaslerNoel for years. He has always been super professional and discreet. I'm so glad he's decided to reveal this important information about Trump. Thank you Noel, I know this isn't easy. pic.twitter.com/iZF5P9njMe— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 14, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen tells @ABC News that Pres. Trump knew it was wrong to make hush-money payments during 2016 presidential campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen tells @ABC News that Pres. Trump knew it was wrong to make hush-money payments during 2016 presidential campaign. https://t.co/JCoySRPDxN pic.twitter.com/ntbYvcdpqh— ABC News (@ABC) December 14, 2018
BREAKING: The Saudis and Emiratis owe the US $331 million for refueling services related to operations in Yemen that they never paid for. The Pentagon has divulged this to the Senate a week after @rgoodlaw and I revealed the problem in @TheAtlantic:
BREAKING: The Saudis and Emiratis owe the US $331 million for refueling services related to operations in Yemen that they never paid for. The Pentagon has divulged this to the Senate a week after @rgoodlaw and I revealed the problem in @TheAtlantic: https://t.co/dpqpOSTgLO— Samuel Oakford (@samueloakford) December 13, 2018
How Jared Kushner Replaced Michael Cohen as Trumps National Enquirer Connection
How Jared Kushner Replaced Michael Cohen as Trumps National Enquirer Connection https://t.co/K9vITgjkKV— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 14, 2018
Maria Butina pleads guilty, is first Russian national convicted of seeking to influence U.S. policy around time of 2016 election
Maria Butina pleads guilty, is first Russian national convicted of seeking to influence U.S. policy around time of 2016 election https://t.co/njpLvmusII— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 13, 2018
Fox News' Judge Napolitano pulled no punches, saying we now know that Trump "committed a felony"
Fox News' Judge Napolitano pulled no punches, saying we now know that Trump "committed a felony" https://t.co/KdRUSCoKbm— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 12, 2018
Bolton sec clearance must be investigated. He was with Butina, NRA giving speeches in Russia
Bolton sec clearance must be investigated. He was with Butina, NRA giving speeches in Russia @RepAdamSchiff @RepJerryNadler @NancyPelosi https://t.co/LJDwYLZNWK— Julie (@JulieAnnLily) December 14, 2018
Thanks @Morning_Joe for helping to keep a spotlight on the Epstein case. The victims deserve a full investigation
Thanks @Morning_Joe for helping to keep a spotlight on the Epstein case. The victims deserve a full investigation by @JusticeOIG @MiamiHerald pic.twitter.com/lAOnltp9cs— Mimi Rocah (@Mimirocah1) December 14, 2018
Election laws bar campaigns from coordinating with super PACs, but PAUL MANAFORT viewed the pro-TRUMP super PAC @RebuildingAmNow (run by his friends TOM BARRACK, LAURY GAY & KEN McKAY) as an arm of the campaign, Barrack told investigators last year
Election laws bar campaigns from coordinating with super PACs, but PAUL MANAFORT viewed the pro-TRUMP super PAC @RebuildingAmNow (run by his friends TOM BARRACK, LAURY GAY & KEN McKAY) as an arm of the campaign, Barrack told investigators last year. https://t.co/GTyr3IDIQf— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) December 14, 2018
If you’re an advertiser on Laura Ingraham or Tucker Carlson’s shows, you should know the market you’re really reaching.
If you’re an advertiser on Laura Ingraham or Tucker Carlson’s shows, you should know the market you’re really reaching. https://t.co/BqwkoZ9f1e— Sleeping Giants (@slpng_giants) December 14, 2018
Hello, Political Party 1. I reported exclusively that you were under investigation *as a party* by the FBI for taking Russian money in April, 2017.
Hello, Political Party 1.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 13, 2018
I reported exclusively that you were under investigation *as a party* by the FBI for taking Russian money in April, 2017.
First on Patribotics. #MariaButina https://t.co/4qTkSbQUQ2 https://t.co/tKCOWQNUNC
With Maria Butina pleading guilty to conspiracy against the US at the direction of Alexander Torshin, and working with Paul Erickson, reminder of two people to keep on the radar - US Person 2 George O'Neill & Pro-Russia ex-congressman Dana Rohrabacher
With Maria Butina pleading guilty to conspiracy against the US at the direction of Alexander Torshin, and working with Paul Erickson, reminder of two people to keep on the radar - US Person 2 George O'Neill & Pro-Russia ex-congressman Dana Rohrabacherhttps://t.co/diHVcNo671— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 13, 2018
When the Trump nightmare is over, we need a full, bipartisan Congressional commission, like after 9/11, to thoroughly and meticulously examine the events of 2013-16 honestly and dispassionately. There will be surprises
When the Trump nightmare is over, we need a full, bipartisan Congressional commission, like after 9/11, to thoroughly and meticulously examine the events of 2013-16 honestly and dispassionately. There will be surprises.https://t.co/ppUCisF5QV— John Schindler (@20committee) December 13, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump, it may not seem like a big deal to someone about to spend 16 days at Mar-a-Lago, but it really matters to families whose holidays have been ruined by layoffs. GM announced this a lot longer than ‘like 2 mins’ ago—these workers are still waiting for action.
.@realDonaldTrump, it may not seem like a big deal to someone about to spend 16 days at Mar-a-Lago, but it really matters to families whose holidays have been ruined by layoffs. GM announced this a lot longer than ‘like 2 mins’ ago—these workers are still waiting for action. -SB https://t.co/HSW1eWF30T— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) December 13, 2018
It’s hard to have a serious conversation when @realDonaldTrump is intent on making the Oval Office an evidence-free zone
It’s hard to have a serious conversation when @realDonaldTrump is intent on making the Oval Office an evidence-free zone. https://t.co/xFGJS10RU0— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) December 13, 2018
Fire. Floods. Famine... It's not as far-fetched as it might seem
Fire. Floods. Famine... It's not as far-fetched as it might seem https://t.co/darVQAEib0— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 14, 2018
BIG: Federal prosecutors are examining whether SAUDI, QATARI or UAE interests gave $$$ to TRUMP's inaugural committee AND @RebuildingAmNow, a pro-Trump super PAC run by TOM BARRACK, in the hopes of buying influence over American policy.
BIG: Federal prosecutors are examining whether SAUDI, QATARI or UAE interests gave $$$ to TRUMP's inaugural committee AND @RebuildingAmNow, a pro-Trump super PAC run by TOM BARRACK, in the hopes of buying influence over American policy. https://t.co/GTyr3IDIQf— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) December 14, 2018
Changing our diets could contribute 20% of the effort needed to keep global temperatures from rising that critical 2°C above pre-industrial levels, according to a UN report. So why are we eating more beef than ever?
Changing our diets could contribute 20% of the effort needed to keep global temperatures from rising that critical 2°C above pre-industrial levels, according to a UN report. So why are we eating more beef than ever? https://t.co/vu4EdlJ1uK pic.twitter.com/7B3zREeZ6T— CNN (@CNN) December 14, 2018
This morning, Trump tried to argue that Cohen's crimes were solely his fault, because he relied on Cohen's legal advice. This quote just blows apart that (already very thin) defense. This is why you have the right to remain silent, even if you're a Very Stable Genius
This morning, Trump tried to argue that Cohen's crimes were solely his fault, because he relied on Cohen's legal advice. This quote just blows apart that (already very thin) defense. This is why you have the right to remain silent, even if you're a Very Stable Genius™ https://t.co/EctwS06ryg— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) December 13, 2018
Russian spy Maria Butina pleaded guilty in federal court for conspiracy to act as an illegal foreign agent in the US. Butina was accused of working to infiltrate Republican political circles through groups such as the NRA to bolster Russian interests.
Russian spy Maria Butina pleaded guilty in federal court for conspiracy to act as an illegal foreign agent in the US. Butina was accused of working to infiltrate Republican political circles through groups such as the NRA to bolster Russian interests. https://t.co/Ukc2dHl2PS— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) December 13, 2018
The petro-axis of the United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia stalled progress at the UN climate change conference in Poland. Yet Antony Currie explains that investors are driving change, such as prodding Royal Dutch Shell to tie executive pay to carbon emission targets.
The petro-axis of the United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia stalled progress at the UN climate change conference in Poland. Yet Antony Currie explains that investors are driving change, such as prodding Royal Dutch Shell to tie executive pay to carbon emission targets.— Reuters Plus (@ReutersPlus) December 13, 2018
China did not immediately restart buying American soybeans after President Trump and President Xi Jinping agreed to a temporary trade truce
China did not immediately restart buying American soybeans after President Trump and President Xi Jinping agreed to a temporary trade truce https://t.co/Izkm4xUueK pic.twitter.com/drkTNBgVCO— CNN (@CNN) December 14, 2018
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a resolution declaring that the crimes committed by Myanmar's security forces against Rohingya Muslims constitute genocide
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a resolution declaring that the crimes committed by Myanmar's security forces against Rohingya Muslims constitute genocide https://t.co/hJk4gq6FOZ— CNN (@CNN) December 14, 2018
AS YOU WATCH THIS👇🏽video of a Border Patrol agent pouring out water that was left for migrants, know that the body of a 7 year-old girl is lying on a table right now. SHE NEEDED WHAT HE POURED OUT. Her death is a direct result of the hateful policies of Donald Trump & the @GOP
AS YOU WATCH THIS👇🏽video of a Border Patrol agent pouring out water that was left for migrants, know that the body of a 7 year-old girl is lying on a table right now. SHE NEEDED WHAT HE POURED OUT. Her death is a direct result of the hateful policies of Donald Trump & the @GOP. pic.twitter.com/IJ5LC0MJAO— Chet Powell (@ChetPowell) December 14, 2018
Donald Trump's Fox News interview: The 29 most surreal lines
Donald Trump's Fox News interview: The 29 most surreal lines - CNNPolitics #SmartNews https://t.co/Nl28bzFsBW— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) December 14, 2018
Barack Obama on climate change: "We have to move faster, we have to work together, but we should pause tonight and take heart in the ripples of progress that have been made."
Barack Obama on climate change: "We have to move faster, we have to work together, but we should pause tonight and take heart in the ripples of progress that have been made." https://t.co/SdSO2CrYeb pic.twitter.com/AE0UFKqy7G— The Hill (@thehill) December 14, 2018
"If Trump is now in the room, as early as August of 2015 and in combination with the recording where Trump clearly knows what Cohen is talking about with regarding to David Pecker, you now squarely place Trump in the middle of a conspiracy to commit campaign finance fraud."
"If Trump is now in the room, as early as August of 2015 and in combination with the recording where Trump clearly knows what Cohen is talking about with regarding to David Pecker, you now squarely place Trump in the middle of a conspiracy to commit campaign finance fraud." https://t.co/DyPYIvBy72— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 13, 2018
"General Motors is not going to be treated well": President Trump said GM CEO Mary Barra made a "big mistake" by laying off thousands of workers and pledged to retaliate against the company
"General Motors is not going to be treated well": President Trump said GM CEO Mary Barra made a "big mistake" by laying off thousands of workers and pledged to retaliate against the company https://t.co/MMFFH6YGxQ pic.twitter.com/1eT3TmtDRz— CNN (@CNN) December 14, 2018
Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia: Putin Got Just What He Wanted With Trump ‘Chaos’
Putin's multi-pronged attack on the presidential election won him the chaos of the Trump presidency that plays right into his hands, says Michael McFaul. https://t.co/ipS3r8Svul— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 14, 2018
Rep. Denny Heck: "The writing’s on the wall, the walls are closing in, and this is the beginning of the end for the Trump administration."
Rep. Denny Heck: "The writing’s on the wall, the walls are closing in, and this is the beginning of the end for the Trump administration." https://t.co/TuhqHXmrNH pic.twitter.com/w5SYrG5MrJ— The Hill (@thehill) December 14, 2018
NEW: Trump considering Jared Kushner for chief of staff
NEW: Trump considering Jared Kushner for chief of staff, @svdate reports https://t.co/4QxSVw4zm1— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) December 13, 2018
Rep. Adam Schiff: "I don't think that the Justice Department wants to take the position, and it's certainly not one that would be required in any way by the Constitution, that a President merely by being in office can be above the law."
Rep. Adam Schiff: "I don't think that the Justice Department wants to take the position, and it's certainly not one that would be required in any way by the Constitution, that a President merely by being in office can be above the law." https://t.co/QBKzIHpex1 pic.twitter.com/OEUFtQriMr— The Hill (@thehill) December 14, 2018
Trump Inaugural Fund and Super PAC Said to Be Scrutinized for Illegal Foreign Donations
This nytimes article is pretty crazy:https://t.co/6AtECUAxpn— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) December 14, 2018
America is facing a moment of truth in Africa: It's losing out to China
America is facing a moment of truth in Africa: It's losing out to China https://t.co/U9krSv6pUH— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 14, 2018
I haven’t read the whole DOJ OIG Report re Stzrok & Page text messages but this report was just publicly released
I haven’t read the whole DOJ OIG Report re Stzrok & Page text messages but this report was just publicly released https://t.co/KxGhqazymK pic.twitter.com/2MmsMBF4Uz— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 13, 2018
Opinion: Trump has been walking a tightrope of lies
Opinion: Trump has been walking a tightrope of lies https://t.co/YOQncpUMFg— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 14, 2018
WATCH: Russia’s Defense Ministry released video reportedly showing the Tu-160 supersonic bombers in flight over the Caribbean.
WATCH: Russia’s Defense Ministry released video reportedly showing the Tu-160 supersonic bombers in flight over the Caribbean. https://t.co/o1FxEbiy9w— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 14, 2018
Mueller rebuttal to Flynn memo to cap wild week of news
Mueller rebuttal to Flynn memo to cap wild week of news https://t.co/4bcuoyUhJi via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 14, 2018
Nadler vows accountability for Trump 'culture of corruption'
Nadler vows accountability for Trump 'culture of corruption' https://t.co/gcigJWd7mD via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 14, 2018
Seth Moulton falsely claimed tonight in his Town Hall that the “democrats have flat out refused to make any changes to ACA” & the “current leadership believes the ACA to be perfect”.
Did he actually say that? I interviewed Pelosi onstage and she had lots to say about ways to improve the ACA. This is just a lie. https://t.co/qdXJy2i3xN https://t.co/X3oQ6aj5XS— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) December 13, 2018
Members and Associates of the Gambino and Bonanno Organized Crime Families Sentenced for Racketeering
Don’t worry, Trump Crime Family! You’ll have lotsa friends in prison with you!— K. Louise Neufeld #TheHuntressDianaOfTercel🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) December 14, 2018
Members/Associates of the Gambinos & Bonannos Sentenced for Racketeering
Indictment Incl Predicate Acts of Drug Trafficking, Loan Sharking, Gambling & Obstruction of Justicehttps://t.co/E1m0JTKZek
Trump inauguration finances under criminal investigation: WSJ
Trump inauguration finances under criminal investigation: WSJ https://t.co/TtgPxzB3Uo via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 14, 2018
The Trump gov't put out a call, asking legal immigrants to sponsor some of the 1,000's of kids in cages. Desperate to help, 170 kind ppl stepped up, hoping to finally free the kid from captivity. Turns out, it was a sting operation. Then came the arrests
The Trump gov't put out a call, asking legal immigrants to sponsor some of the 1,000's of kids in cages. Desperate to help, 170 kind ppl stepped up, hoping to finally free the kid from captivity.— Suave Hellion (@HeWhoLovesWords) December 12, 2018
Turns out, it was a sting operation. Then came the arrests.https://t.co/UCGPs0duad pic.twitter.com/kdCl3LRBlP
Trump: He's "running around like Henry VIII"
"Donald Trump presided over a criminal campaign, a criminal transition, and continues to preside over a criminal presidency"— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 14, 2018
-Rep. Swalwell said, following a Wall Street Journal report that Trump's inauguration committee is under criminal investigation. https://t.co/ANfq1wiXjC
Just remember, these are elected officials and our tax dollars are being used for this
Just remember, these are elected officials and our tax dollars are being used for this pic.twitter.com/xwxApmkKmG— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) December 13, 2018
I don't know who you know or how old they are, but nobody else has ever lived through a moment in the American presidency like this. We're the first.
I don't know who you know or how old they are, but nobody else has ever lived through a moment in the American presidency like this.— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 14, 2018
We're the first. pic.twitter.com/qewJ13hJkr
#BREAKING: Feds investigating whether Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE funneled cash into inauguration and pro-Trump super PAC
#BREAKING: Feds investigating whether Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE funneled cash into inauguration and pro-Trump super PAC: NYThttps://t.co/8l7l4nMEvO— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 14, 2018
Tonight, I arrived in TX to inspect government facilities where families with children are being imprisoned. When I landed, I learned that a 7 year-old has died. Will be on @CNN @NewDay at 4:15amPT/7:15amET to talk about these horrific policies & what we must do to push back.
Tonight, I arrived in TX to inspect government facilities where families with children are being imprisoned. When I landed, I learned that a 7 year-old has died.— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) December 14, 2018
Will be on @CNN @NewDay at 4:15amPT/7:15amET to talk about these horrific policies & what we must do to push back.
"Prosecutors didn't force the President to allegedly have extramarital affairs with a porn star ... deny it, then pay to keep them quiet ... then lie about knowing about that, then call it a simple private transaction that wasn't wrong ... are you following?"
"Prosecutors didn't force the President to allegedly have extramarital affairs with a porn star ... deny it, then pay to keep them quiet ... then lie about knowing about that, then call it a simple private transaction that wasn't wrong ... are you following?" @AndersonCooper #KTH pic.twitter.com/WtqSzBul5z— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) December 14, 2018
Ex-federal prosecutor Joyce Vance said the prosecutors who implicated Trump in the illegal payments are likely to have relied on more evidence than just Cohen’s testimony. "It's not just the government saying it. It’s not just a single witness saying it."
Ex-federal prosecutor Joyce Vance said the prosecutors who implicated Trump in the illegal payments are likely to have relied on more evidence than just Cohen’s testimony.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 14, 2018
"It's not just the government saying it. It’s not just a single witness saying it."https://t.co/FjC4BMkIhZ
You’d think a racist birther who’s kind of mean would be more popular.
You’d think a racist birther who’s kind of mean would be more popular. https://t.co/Sgis7jcWXx— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 14, 2018
Gun deaths in America have reached a record high. Nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year, marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades, according to a new analysis of data from the CDC
Gun deaths in America have reached a record high. Nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year, marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades, according to a new analysis of data from the CDC https://t.co/CTs4AU4Ta4 pic.twitter.com/jWewU2l0vc— CNN (@CNN) December 13, 2018
Chinese telecom giant ZTE hired Washington Insider Joe Lieberman to conduct a national security assessment of its products, the former senator told us
Nice to see that Trump's first pick to replace @Comey as FBI director has no problem taking a paycheck from Chinese intelligence. Is the swamp drained yet? https://t.co/DuAvk9fLMp— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) December 14, 2018
This is not even a little funny. This is 48% growth in the deficit in one year. This is not recession deficit spending. This money went corporate stock buybacks. This did not go to education or health or infrastructure. This is a mess Trump, Ryan, and McConnell chose to make.
This is not even a little funny.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) December 14, 2018
This is 48% growth in the deficit in one year.
This is not recession deficit spending.
This money went corporate stock buybacks.
This did not go to education or health or infrastructure.
This is a mess Trump, Ryan, and McConnell chose to make. https://t.co/UPoTqKFX59
The President plans a 16-day break from the White House, spending the extended holidays in Mar-a-Lago
The President plans a 16-day break from the White House, spending the extended holidays in Mar-a-Lago https://t.co/VH73ZWG508— Carol Leonnig (@CarolLeonnig) December 13, 2018
Butina admits being an agent of Russia, will help US prosecutors
Butina admits being an agent of Russia, will help US prosecutors https://t.co/KUQYOTIWVL via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 14, 2018
7-year-old migrant girl taken into Border Patrol custody dies of dehydration, exhaustion CBP Records
7-year-old migrant girl taken into Border Patrol custody dies of dehydration, exhaustion— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 14, 2018
CBP Records
began having seizures at 6:25 a.m.
her body temperature at 105.7 degrees, statement from CBP “reportedly had not eaten or consumed water for several days.” https://t.co/pnynfL1cqO
The federal bribery statute -- 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(2)(B) -- makes it a federal crime for a public official to "collude" in a fraud on the United States
The federal bribery statute -- 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(2)(B) -- makes it a federal crime for a public official to "collude" in a fraud on the United States: @CNN https://t.co/1K7ghx5TRt— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 14, 2018
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