Analysis: Giuliani stumbles into admitting Trump’s hush money payments were probably illegal https://t.co/jb9d6IEpHu— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 18, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Analysis: Giuliani stumbles into admitting Trump’s hush money payments were probably illegal
James Comey: "So another day of Hillary Clinton's emails and the Steele dossier. This while the President of the United States is is lying about the FBI, attacking the FBI, and attacking the rule of law in this country. How does that make any sense at all?"
James Comey: "So another day of Hillary Clinton's emails and the Steele dossier. This while the President of the United States is is lying about the FBI, attacking the FBI, and attacking the rule of law in this country. How does that make any sense at all?" Via ABC. pic.twitter.com/TBv8UAyREG— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 17, 2018
Roger Stone Admits Spreading Lies on InfoWars
I’d be curious to know what Roger Stone said that was true on infowars. https://t.co/HiL01e5yWS— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 18, 2018
JUST IN: Top official under Ben Carson resigns
JUST IN: Top official under Ben Carson resigns https://t.co/oCTi5xZKFu pic.twitter.com/ypxKB0NUQD— The Hill (@thehill) December 17, 2018
You're borrowing money from China to support the farmers you've hurt because you're in a dumb trade war with...wait for it...CHINA.
You're borrowing money from China to support the farmers you've hurt because you're in a dumb trade war with...wait for it...CHINA. https://t.co/Fyb1uwTxeK— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) December 18, 2018
A Foreign Affair Trump’s Dominican Republic Deal
A Foreign Affair:— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 17, 2018
Trump’s Dominican Republic Deal | Global Witness
Psst look what was released today...most of us have/had Panama on the Radar but the venerable folks at @Global_Witness placed Dominican Republic on the radar
👇🏻Get to reading👇🏻 https://t.co/XabLMH9WsV
How many wake up calls about Putin do we need? European leaders seems reluctant to learn from the mistakes of the past:
How many wake up calls about Putin do we need?— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 17, 2018
European leaders seems reluctant to learn from the mistakes of the past: https://t.co/IKd7mvcXo4
It’s high time for media to enter the No Kellyanne Zone — and stay there— God YES!!!
It’s high time for media to enter the No Kellyanne Zone — and stay there— God YES!!! https://t.co/0CoWgHNzhA— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 17, 2018
BREAKING: Noting “trade retaliation by foreign nations,” President Trump says he has authorized Sec. Perdue to implement a second round of aid for US farmers.
BREAKING: Noting “trade retaliation by foreign nations,” President Trump says he has authorized Sec. Perdue to implement a second round of aid for US farmers.— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 17, 2018
Incredible. These bombshell reports demonstrate just how far Russia went to exploit the fault lines of our society and divide Americans, in an attempt to undermine and manipulate our democracy. Here's what we’ve learned
Incredible. These bombshell reports demonstrate just how far Russia went to exploit the fault lines of our society and divide Americans, in an attempt to undermine and manipulate our democracy. Here's what we’ve learned:https://t.co/GTfDX4roLP— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) December 17, 2018
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker spotted leaving the White House
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker spotted leaving the White House, per @stark_talk— Manu Raju (@mkraju) December 17, 2018
COMEY on Flynn: "Look at what happened to the Republican Party. They're up here attacking FBI's investigation of a guy that pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. 'He should have been warned you shouldn't have lied.' Think of the state of affairs we've ended up in. It's nonsense."
COMEY on Flynn: "Look at what happened to the Republican Party. They're up here attacking FBI's investigation of a guy that pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. 'He should have been warned you shouldn't have lied.' Think of the state of affairs we've ended up in. It's nonsense." pic.twitter.com/a7lWngT8BV— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 17, 2018
COMEY: "Somebody has to stand up and speak for the FBI & the rule of law. I hope there's more somebodies than just me...the FBI's reputation is taking a big hit b/c POTUS has lied about it constantly. A whole lot of people who watch your network [Fox News] believe that nonsense."
COMEY: "Somebody has to stand up and speak for the FBI & the rule of law. I hope there's more somebodies than just me...the FBI's reputation is taking a big hit b/c POTUS has lied about it constantly. A whole lot of people who watch your network [Fox News] believe that nonsense." pic.twitter.com/79j1AYTrl2— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 17, 2018
COMEY on Trump's tweet calling Cohen a "rat": "It undermines the rule of law. This is the president of the US calling a witness who is cooperating w/his own DOJ a rat. Say that again to yourself at home and remind yourself where we ended up...we have to stop being numb to it"
COMEY on Trump's tweet calling Cohen a "rat": "It undermines the rule of law. This is the president of the US calling a witness who is cooperating w/his own DOJ a rat. Say that again to yourself at home and remind yourself where we ended up...we have to stop being numb to it" pic.twitter.com/MdPRPi2D3s— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 17, 2018
Breaking News: 2 former associates of Michael Flynn were indicted as part of an investigation into a secret 2016 lobbying campaign by Turkey
Breaking News: 2 former associates of Michael Flynn were indicted as part of an investigation into a secret 2016 lobbying campaign by Turkey https://t.co/aQ55PPrmen— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 17, 2018
Israel is being a bad ally to the US over China
Here @TomRtweets is exactly right. Time for USG to inform Israel this panda-hugging simply has to stop. Plenty of people in Israeli intel & the IDF will quietly cheer along.https://t.co/tiMhsauGJb— John Schindler (@20committee) December 17, 2018
REPORTER: Do you see any Republicans who are remaining taking that mantle of defending the FBI & taking on POTUS? COMEY: "Not yet. To my view, to their everlasting shame. I hope they will overcome and realize they'll have to explain to their grandchildren what they did today"
REPORTER: Do you see any Republicans who are remaining taking that mantle of defending the FBI & taking on POTUS?— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 17, 2018
COMEY: "Not yet. To my view, to their everlasting shame. I hope they will overcome and realize they'll have to explain to their grandchildren what they did today" pic.twitter.com/LtwPkdmwek
Stocks hit new session low, Dow down by more than 500 points
Stocks hit new session low, Dow down by more than 500 points https://t.co/rdgw4zhDCi pic.twitter.com/oCMrHSEIIf— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) December 17, 2018
James Comey emerges from hearing and destroys Republicans for abandoning the rule of law
James Comey emerges from hearing and destroys Republicans for abandoning the rule of law https://t.co/Z9a5QwX5pr— Michael Sexton (@jmsexton_) December 17, 2018
Here’s How The Chief Palestinian Negotiator Described His Last Meeting With Jared Kushner
You know what’s wild? When you put a 37 yr old real estate heir w no background at all in diplomacy in charge of the Middle East peace process, it doesn’t go well. Who woulda thunk?? https://t.co/5O4wGDpDXp— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) December 17, 2018
#China and #Russia band together on controversial heating experiments to modify the atmosphere - possible military applications 5 experiments carried in mid June over Russia with "satisfactory" results
#China and #Russia band together on controversial heating experiments to modify the atmosphere - possible military applications— Aki Heikkinen (@akihheikkinen) December 17, 2018
5 experiments carried in mid June over Russia with "satisfactory" results https://t.co/eTz4hI3S6f
Ex-National Park director on Zinke departure: We "breathed a collective sigh of relief"
Ex-National Park director on Zinke departure: We "breathed a collective sigh of relief" https://t.co/7B1WtHSXsd pic.twitter.com/GQuTmtCs9c— The Hill (@thehill) December 17, 2018
Trump's travel ban is keeping a mom from seeing her dying 2-year-old son
Trump's travel ban is keeping a mom from seeing her dying 2-year-old son https://t.co/vGcBDGjjtX— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 17, 2018
The workweek is beginning with a new warning that Russian hackers continued to support President Trump and sow division in the US well after the 2016 election, writes @BrianStelter. This time the warning comes in a report commissioned by the Senate.
The workweek is beginning with a new warning that Russian hackers continued to support President Trump and sow division in the US well after the 2016 election, writes @BrianStelter. This time the warning comes in a report commissioned by the Senate. https://t.co/hcv5WnIfVH— CNN (@CNN) December 17, 2018
BREAKING: Former Michael Flynn Business Associates Indicted in Turkey Lobbying Case
BREAKING: Former Michael Flynn Business Associates Indicted in Turkey Lobbying Case via @NYTimes https://t.co/MHXOypeUO1— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) December 17, 2018
Saudi Arabia Strongly Rebukes U.S. Senate’s ‘Interference’ In Kingdom
Saudi Arabia said the Senate’s resolution “contained blatant interferences” in the kingdom’s internal affairs and undermines its regional and international role. https://t.co/QXV43Zj6ft via @HuffPost— Michelangelo Signorile (@MSignorile) December 17, 2018
Trump hails a soldier the Army just charged with murder as a "Military Hero"
Trump hails a soldier the Army just charged with murder as a "Military Hero" https://t.co/iZM9mAWKfi— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 17, 2018
Trump trying to sway the SCOTUS now. IMPEACH this fucker.
Trump trying to sway the SCOTUS now. IMPEACH this fucker. https://t.co/EU9Gtw76pQ— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) December 17, 2018
NEW: The report, a draft of which was obtained by WaPo, is the first to study the millions of posts provided by major technology firms to the Senate Intelligence Committee.
NEW: The report, a draft of which was obtained by WaPo, is the first to study the millions of posts provided by major technology firms to the Senate Intelligence Committee. https://t.co/sH7169zmtz via @craigtimberg @TonyRomm— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) December 16, 2018
Dow falls 200 points at the open, sliding deeper into correction
Dow falls 200 points at the open, sliding deeper into correction https://t.co/rdgw4zhDCi pic.twitter.com/VFYrBrFktl— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) December 17, 2018
New York Times obliterates Ryan Zinke as ‘not the sharpest knife in the drawer’ in brutal farewell editorial
New York Times obliterates Ryan Zinke as ‘not the sharpest knife in the drawer’ in brutal farewell editorialhttps://t.co/tXrTgFvXL4— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 15, 2018
Obama rips GOP after the Affordable Care Act ruled unconstitutional
Obama rips GOP after the Affordable Care Act ruled unconstitutional https://t.co/O2HTq8mTvB— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 17, 2018
Stephen Miller doubles down on Trump's promise to shut down the government
Stephen Miller doubles down on Trump's promise to shut down the government https://t.co/vi4IvsKTh4— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 17, 2018
Kremlin lauds what it sees as relaxation of Davos ban on sanctioned Russians
Kremlin lauds what it sees as relaxation of Davos ban on sanctioned Russians https://t.co/1Rf4JlAKWu— Bloomberg (@business) December 17, 2018
NEEDED: a boat big enough to accommodate a four by six foot footprint on aft deck for our Giant Rat.
Trump is heading towards Mar a Lago and #RatTruck wants to join him. We are looking for a craft to cruise the Inland Waterway near Mar a Lago. Below or above yellow/orange. NEEDED: a boat big enough to accommodate a four by six foot footprint on aft deck for our Giant Rat. pic.twitter.com/vEAw6O1zi1— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 17, 2018
While the right-wing pages promoted Mr. Trump’s candidacy, the left-wing pages scorned Mrs. Clinton while promoting Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate.
While the right-wing pages promoted Mr. Trump’s candidacy, the left-wing pages scorned Mrs. Clinton while promoting Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate.#Russia https://t.co/Dgn3X94Umc— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 17, 2018
CHILDREN ARE BEING NUMBERED, PEOPLE. THIS NEVER ENDS WELL. WAKE UP.
CHILDREN ARE BEING NUMBERED, PEOPLE. THIS NEVER ENDS WELL. WAKE UP. pic.twitter.com/vLGgmQIFhU— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 17, 2018
Can Trump pardon himself? And if he did, would it do him any good? @Profepps explains
Can Trump pardon himself? And if he did, would it do him any good? @Profepps explains: https://t.co/HB8zkcd9TE— The Atlantic: Ideas (@TheAtlIdeas) December 17, 2018
Fox News analyst: Trump got rejected by chief of staff candidates like a "guy who couldn't get a date for the prom"
Fox News analyst: Trump got rejected by chief of staff candidates like a "guy who couldn't get a date for the prom" https://t.co/HRlcwnOs4G pic.twitter.com/2xYT7roRcy— The Hill (@thehill) December 17, 2018
In April 2018, Tracey Valerio, the top ICE official in charge of "all agency contracting," resigned. Within months, she was recruited as a paid expert witness in a lawsuit to defend ICE's biggest contractor
In April 2018, Tracey Valerio, the top ICE official in charge of "all agency contracting," resigned.— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 17, 2018
Within months, she was recruited as a paid expert witness in a lawsuit to defend ICE's biggest contractor https://t.co/tSDP7DiNkO
Napolitano Corrects Fox Business Host Maria Bartiromo: FBI Agents Did Not Entrap Mike Flynn
Napolitano Corrects Fox Business Host Maria Bartiromo: FBI Agents Did Not Entrap Mike Flynn https://t.co/3fjBn3SMJg pic.twitter.com/VBd7Wh59Bi— Mediaite (@Mediaite) December 17, 2018
It’s the beginning of the end for the gun lobby’s power
It’s the beginning of the end for the gun lobby’s power.— EJ Dionne (@EJDionne) December 17, 2018
In 2018, Dems got 70% of the voters who cast ballots on gun policy. The #NRA is plagued by questions about its Russia ties. And, yes, the Florida students & their allies made a difference.
My columnhttps://t.co/iGSdscEeIv
Perspective: What parents need to know before buying Google Home or Amazon Echo
Perspective: What parents need to know before buying Google Home or Amazon Echo https://t.co/hD6ShRETsk— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 17, 2018
While European insurers are ditching coal, @AIGinsurance, @Chubb and @LibertyMutual are still propping up the #coal industry and accelerating #ClimateBreakdown
The #UnfriendCoalScorecard exposes an Atlantic rift.— UnfriendCoal (@UnfriendCoal) December 7, 2018
While European insurers are ditching coal, @AIGinsurance, @Chubb and @LibertyMutual are still propping up the #coal industry and accelerating #ClimateBreakdown > https://t.co/W3ZbCaO98j pic.twitter.com/vb76eNVkVF
Melania Trump Fears For Donald’s Health — He’s Under ‘Immense Stress’ From Investigations
Fear of indictment and prison can be very stressful for criminals.https://t.co/AFmSieySI0— Christopher Bouzy (@cbouzy) December 16, 2018
I present to you, where I always said we would end up. “We colluded. But it’s not a crime.”
I present to you, where I always said we would end up. “We colluded. But it’s not a crime.” #TheyColluded https://t.co/QV7t6gI2gc— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 17, 2018
Days before a deadline to avert a government shutdown, Republicans in the House have a problem: Lame duck members have stopped showing up to votes.
Dear @realDonaldTrump & Stephen Miller: Many Republican incumbents lost because of your hateful policies. I am a hard NO vote on your stupid wall.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 17, 2018
Good luck trying to get House Republicans--who are still in control until January--to pass a spending bill with your hateful wall. https://t.co/zSVhkTq1KE
Trump’s bitching and whining and complaining is non-stop. The presidency reveals its occupant: Trump’s not only incompetent he’s actually a wuss. Like most bullies he’s a coward. As with most autocrats he’s a very frightened person. He’s a fake leader, who thinks nasty is strong.
Trump’s bitching and whining and complaining is non-stop. The presidency reveals its occupant: Trump’s not only incompetent he’s actually a wuss. Like most bullies he’s a coward. As with most autocrats he’s a very frightened person. He’s a fake leader, who thinks nasty is strong. https://t.co/4YAQkhFv31— John Dean (@JohnWDean) December 17, 2018
Day 154 and we shall do some more!
Day 154 and we shall do some more!— Kremlin Annex (@KremlinAnnex) December 16, 2018
https://t.co/SHVyBRiIXg
Sen. Claire McCaskill: "We have too many embarrassing uncles in the United States Senate."
Sen. Claire McCaskill: "We have too many embarrassing uncles in the United States Senate." https://t.co/EO0SdIgrBh pic.twitter.com/m40q2Vcb5a— The Hill (@thehill) December 17, 2018
Former U.S. attorney calls Trump's 'constantly shifting stories' the 'hallmark of a guilty mind'
Former U.S. attorney calls Trump's 'constantly shifting stories' the 'hallmark of a guilty mind' #SmartNews https://t.co/QqHhB0GGs4— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) December 17, 2018
Facebook throws annual holiday party for employees after rough year
Paid for thanks to the unauthorized psychological experimentation they committed on you, your kids, your family, and all of your friends.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) December 17, 2018
Sickos.
Facebook throws annual holiday party for employees after rough year https://t.co/FNWhEIb6Gj via @MailOnline
No one in this administration understands how bad their fake hair looks.
True this
No one in this administration understands how bad their fake hair looks. https://t.co/sjIqXjh9bd— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 16, 2018
WaPo obtained a report prepared for the Senate that found Russia’s disinformation campaign used every major social media platform to deliver words, images and videos to targeted voters to help elect Donald Trump — and to support him once in office
WaPo obtained a report prepared for the Senate that found Russia’s disinformation campaign used every major social media platform to deliver words, images and videos to targeted voters to help elect Donald Trump — and to support him once in office https://t.co/ekoBY4L9OJ— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) December 16, 2018
GOP Kills Bill That Would Extend Agent Orange Benefits To US Navy Vietnam Vets
GOP Kills Bill That Would Extend Agent Orange Benefits To US Navy Vietnam Vets— Derek Cressman (@DerekCressman) December 16, 2018
https://t.co/WijPJUdBMr
Vlasta Guryeva is said to be “the creative force behind “Sophie Goes Round,” a lifestyle blog that features a lot of nude photos.” A natural choice for the National Prayer Breakfast! Putin’s low opinion of Trump and the GOP was—sadly—on point.
Vlasta Guryeva is said to be “the creative force behind “Sophie Goes Round,” a lifestyle blog that features a lot of nude photos.”— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 17, 2018
A natural choice for the National Prayer Breakfast! Putin’s low opinion of Trump and the GOP was—sadly—on point.#Russia https://t.co/WMDY3X9BxI
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs https://t.co/f7BZq1QiLN— Financial Times (@FT) December 17, 2018
BREAKING: 10 Russians accompanied agent Maria Butina to Trump's prayer breakfast; They also attended meetings Butina arranged with politically connected Americans, the culmination of an effort to infiltrate the US conservative movement, including the @NRA.
BREAKING: 10 Russians accompanied agent Maria Butina to Trump's prayer breakfast; They also attended meetings Butina arranged with politically connected Americans, the culmination of an effort to infiltrate the US conservative movement, including the @NRA. https://t.co/hOSmanuc97— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) December 17, 2018
“Does the public understand just how much trouble the President is in? If not, that’s a failing of the press," CNN's @brianstelter says. "We need trusted voices, both nonpartisan anchors and clearly point-of-view driven hosts, to explain what is going on."
Well, considering NY media (& Jeff Zucker esp) knew full well during the 2015-2016 election cycle that he was 1) not a billionaire & 2) he'd been in bed with the Russian mob for a decade - and failed to inform the public one ounce of that knowledge, I'm not holding my breath. https://t.co/Z9QZjO8pbe— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) December 16, 2018
Teen climate activist accuses world leaders at United Nations COP24 conference of stealing kids' futures
Teen climate activist accuses world leaders at United Nations COP24 conference of stealing kids' futures https://t.co/rkjejvQb7j pic.twitter.com/jdaMUyyhFk— CNN (@CNN) December 17, 2018
Elijah Cummings wants Michael Cohen to testify before Congress in January.
Elijah Cummings wants Michael Cohen to testify before Congress in January. https://t.co/jesDfTGuUM— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 16, 2018
Bunch: Conspiracy is 'hiding in plain sight'
Nice video summary on the Russian “Witch Hunt.” Via @brianstelter and @Will_Bunch https://t.co/ivWdRqzd0E— John Dean (@JohnWDean) December 17, 2018
Hard-Line U.S. Tactics Will ‘Block’ Path to Denuclearization, North Korea Warns
But we made Peace Coins. https://t.co/QdqasjYgS6— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 17, 2018
Perspectives: To hold Facebook accountable, stop calling it a tech company
Perspectives: To hold Facebook accountable, stop calling it a tech company @CNN https://t.co/F49ERZHgOU— Donie O'Sullivan (@donie) December 17, 2018
Facebook could be facing a multi-billion dollar fine after a European regulator announced Friday that it is launching an investigation into the company over failure to protect user privacy
Facebook could be facing a multi-billion dollar fine after a European regulator announced Friday that it is launching an investigation into the company over failure to protect user privacy https://t.co/IdDgGeYKZU pic.twitter.com/2yl7LKA44H— CNN (@CNN) December 14, 2018
Improving the National Cemetary brand
Trump wants all future dead soldiers to be grateful for his latest real estate deal https://t.co/Mjiv96QQ43— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) December 17, 2018
New York Attorney Gen.-elect Letitia James says she plans to launch sweeping investigations into President Trump, his family and "anyone" in his circle who may have violated the law.
New York Attorney Gen.-elect Letitia James says she plans to launch sweeping investigations into President Trump, his family and "anyone" in his circle who may have violated the law. https://t.co/vgFqDFBTyf— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 16, 2018
Maria Butina, the gun-loving Russian spy who built a secret back channel from the Kremlin, will cooperate with the feds in any matters they're interested in
Maria Butina, the gun-loving Russian spy who built a secret back channel from the Kremlin, will cooperate with the feds in any matters they're interested in https://t.co/AqhSJCi9w9— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 17, 2018
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