This chaos, both foreign and domestic, is putting America in danger and must stop immediately.— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) December 20, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
This chaos, both foreign and domestic, is putting America in danger and must stop immediately.
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Pelosi and Sen. Schumer hold news conference amid turmoil over possible government shutdown.
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Pelosi and Sen. Schumer hold news conference amid turmoil over possible government shutdown. https://t.co/WjzA9gRIgn https://t.co/x1GXXv6zOO— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 20, 2018
Schumer: "President Trump is throwing a temper tantrum."
Schumer: "President Trump is throwing a temper tantrum."— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) December 20, 2018
Same. No time for #happytalk now. Jim Mattis has kept the Trump admin from making several truly disastrous errors. Without his stable & firm hand, I fear what Donnie may do, especially as Mueller closes in on him & his family
Same. No time for #happytalk now. Jim Mattis has kept the Trump admin from making several truly disastrous errors. Without his stable & firm hand, I fear what Donnie may do, especially as Mueller closes in on him & his family.https://t.co/ek6m9HeI44— John Schindler (@20committee) December 20, 2018
Stephen Miller is pretty much shouting about the wall and border security on CNN. @wolfblitzer tells him, "Calm down a minute. We don't have to yell."
Stephen Miller is pretty much shouting about the wall and border security on CNN. @wolfblitzer tells him, "Calm down a minute. We don't have to yell."— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) December 20, 2018
Trump voters can now show exactly how much they’re willing to pay for the wall they believed Mexico was paying for
Trump voters can now show exactly how much they’re willing to pay for the wall they believed Mexico was paying for. https://t.co/8if48uhuIS— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 20, 2018
Enough with treason in plain sight
Enough with treason in plain sight pic.twitter.com/P7CMKZzJEB— ᑕᕼᑌᑎK (@chunkled) December 20, 2018
Gen Joe Votel, the head of US Central Command, feels "punched in the gut" by the decision to withdraw troops from Syria. US military commanders were "shocked" by the President's decision, but now are making plans to withdraw.
I am told that CENTCOM, in particular,— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) December 20, 2018
Mattis’ resignation letter makes it clear. “My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues.”
Mattis’ resignation letter makes it clear.— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) December 20, 2018
“My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues.” pic.twitter.com/8mkGFXKihI
Defense Secretary James Mattis has resigned. Here’s the letter
Not a word of praise for Trump. Speaks volumes. https://t.co/WxbVbWLy5s— George Conway (@gtconway3d) December 20, 2018
Old Marines never die, but they do resign after the President ignores their advice, betrays our allies, rewards our enemies, and puts the nation’s security at risk. Turn out the lights when Mattis leaves; we will not see his like again while Trump remains in office.
Old Marines never die, but they do resign after the President ignores their advice, betrays our allies, rewards our enemies, and puts the nation’s security at risk. Turn out the lights when Mattis leaves; we will not see his like again while Trump remains in office. https://t.co/fKUTe5nPIR— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 20, 2018
Mattis is believed to have pushed back on Trump’s decision this week to abruptly withdraw American troops from Syria
Mattis is believed to have pushed back on Trump’s decision this week to abruptly withdraw American troops from Syria https://t.co/lIf4nBYIwE— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 20, 2018
#BREAKING: President Trump says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February after serving the administration for two years
He is NOT retiring @realDonaldTrump forced him out and fired Mattis via Tweet.— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 20, 2018
The most undignified way to remove the last adult left in the White House.
We are so _____ed https://t.co/smFHKdFmMv
Rep. Meadows tells federal employees who won’t get paid during shutdown: You signed up for this
Rep. Meadows tells federal employees who won’t get paid during shutdown: You signed up for this https://t.co/XaLuP5cVCj— Post Politics (@postpolitics) December 20, 2018
"Every time Gatwick tries to reopen the runway, the drones reappear" - Transport Secretary Chris Grayling describes the drones that have caused chaos at Gatwick Airport
"Every time Gatwick tries to reopen the runway, the drones reappear" - Transport Secretary Chris Grayling describes the drones that have caused chaos at Gatwick Airport— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 20, 2018
Latest: https://t.co/K4owqBzZ3i pic.twitter.com/tF4osNdk9T
A Justice Dept official tells @NicolleDWallace that the overall management of the Special Counsel investigation & Robert Mueller will remain in the office of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, not Matt Whitaker.
A Justice Dept official tells @NicolleDWallace that the overall management of the Special Counsel investigation & Robert Mueller will remain in the office of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, not Matt Whitaker.— Gary Armstrong (@vanityman) December 20, 2018
Trump has lost even his most despicable supporters. Ann Coulter on Trump: “a joke presidency who scammed the American people" "They're about to have a country where no Republican will ever be elected President again"
Trump has lost even his most despicable supporters.— ☇RiotWomenn☇ (@riotwomennn) December 19, 2018
Ann Coulter on Trump: “a joke presidency who scammed the American people"
"They're about to have a country where no Republican will ever be elected President again" pic.twitter.com/Z4mkr0kraA
Update: Contrary to earlier report, DOJ ethics official told Whitaker's team that acting attorney general should recuse from Mueller probe
Update: Contrary to earlier report, DOJ ethics official told Whitaker's team that acting attorney general should recuse from Mueller probe https://t.co/2hjqZhG8Ih— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 20, 2018
New: Trump's tax returns. Mueller has them, Dems want to get them - and make them public.
New: Trump's tax returns. Mueller has them, Dems want to get them - and make them public. https://t.co/LU4LGQNeZG via @nbcnews— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) December 20, 2018
Russian Agents Sought Secret US Treasury Records On Clinton Backers During 2016 Campaign
oh.— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 20, 2018
"US Treasury Department officials used a Gmail back channel with the Russian government as the Kremlin sought sensitive financial information on its enemies in America and across the globe, according to documents reviewed by BuzzFeed News."https://t.co/Ny2bYaLJc8
Corker: “Ya’ll have fun! I may not see ya’ll again for a while...” Q: You’re not going to come back from TN for votes? Corker: “I doubt it.”
CORKER: “Mitch is on the phone with Paul now, so....” *corker starts laughing*— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 20, 2018
Q: Why are you laughing?
Corker: “Well, why not?”
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Corker: “Ya’ll have fun! I may not see ya’ll again for a while...”
Q: You’re not going to come back from TN for votes?
Corker: “I doubt it.”
Perspective: A recession is coming. Trump is going to make the recovery worse.
Perspective: A recession is coming. Trump is going to make the recovery worse. https://t.co/T4mQ9PyL4H— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 20, 2018
Another brutal day on Wall Street leaves Dow down 10 percent for December, headed for its worst month in nearly a decade.
Another brutal day on Wall Street leaves Dow down 10 percent for December, headed for its worst month in nearly a decade. https://t.co/oSgEqgj7wK— The Associated Press (@AP) December 20, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dow sinks 500 points, bringing its losses since Friday to over 1,800 points; Nasdaq down 20 percent from its August peak.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dow sinks 500 points, bringing its losses since Friday to over 1,800 points; Nasdaq down 20 percent from its August peak.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 20, 2018
MORE: "Critical financial records on some Trump associates and Russian figures, collected by FinCEN analysts, have not been turned over to Congress, despite numerous requests.”
MORE: "Critical financial records on some Trump associates and Russian figures, collected by FinCEN analysts, have not been turned over to Congress, despite numerous requests.”— Emma Loop (@LoopEmma) December 20, 2018
https://t.co/kpvLkv1umv
Pelosi's tactic on a privileged resolution to avert a shutdown is interesting tactic. Hse must consider resolution right away, either w/up or down vote or vote to set aside resolution. So what Pelosi is doing is DARING GOP 2 vote against resolution IN FAVOR of keeping gov't open
👏🏼AWESOME👏🏼— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) December 20, 2018
Masterful move by @NancyPelosi. She proposed a privileged resolution to “keep the government OPEN.”
A “privileged” resolution *requires* a House vote, forcing the @GOP to go ON THE RECORD about whether or not THEY want THEIR #shutdown.😎#TrumpShutdown https://t.co/yc9WPlTOfJ
U.S. sergeant at İncirlik detained by Turkish police
Erdogan and his obsession with Gulen again. They might have bitten off more than they can chew here— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 20, 2018
H/t @ThomasS4217 @thespybrief @LouiseMensch @ericgarland
https://t.co/MUCsXdcj0u
Senate passed CR without a single objection. House could likely pass it with a veto proof majority to keep the government open. Which means Paul Ryan is choosing to end his career in a government shutdown to satisfy President Trump.
Senate passed CR without a single objection. House could likely pass it with a veto proof majority to keep the government open. Which means Paul Ryan is choosing to end his career in a government shutdown to satisfy President Trump.— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) December 20, 2018
“I have made my position very clear. Any measure that funds the government must include border security, has to. Not for political purposes, but for our country, for the safety of our community,” President Donald Trump says amid the threat of a partial government shutdown
“I have made my position very clear. Any measure that funds the government must include border security, has to. Not for political purposes, but for our country, for the safety of our community,” President Donald Trump says amid the threat of a partial government shutdown pic.twitter.com/tkD85CaD4x— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 20, 2018
The Dow has fallen more than 2%
The Dow has fallen more than 2% https://t.co/nA6ztqYBFy pic.twitter.com/al0aZltIJl— Bloomberg (@business) December 20, 2018
More: Trump won't sign the Senate’s spending bill to avert a government shutdown this weekend because it doesn’t include his border funding demands, Ryan says after meeting with the president
More: Trump won't sign the Senate’s spending bill to avert a government shutdown this weekend because it doesn’t include his border funding demands, Ryan says after meeting with the president https://t.co/ZD3E4fx4vV— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 20, 2018
BREAKING: Ryan says Trump won't sign Senate-passed stopgap bill
BREAKING: Ryan says Trump won't sign Senate-passed stopgap bill https://t.co/jJK35hcIGV pic.twitter.com/APjaaGPurF— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 20, 2018
BOOM! US Treasury officials used a Gmail back channel with Russia as the Kremlin sought financial info on its enemies — including key figures in the Trump Tower meeting where Russians offered "dirt" on Clinton
BOOM!— Mark Schoofs (@SchoofsFeed) December 20, 2018
US Treasury officials used a Gmail back channel with Russia as the Kremlin sought financial info on its enemies — including key figures in the Trump Tower meeting where Russians offered "dirt" on Clinton. https://t.co/iyLrdcHw5s@a_cormier_ @JasonLeopold @BuzzFeedNews
We need answers as to why William Barr proactively drafted a memo against Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. There’s no reason for a lawyer in private practice to do this unless he was attempting to curry favor with President Trump.
We need answers as to why William Barr proactively drafted a memo against Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. There’s no reason for a lawyer in private practice to do this unless he was attempting to curry favor with President Trump.— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 20, 2018
BREAKING: The House Intelligence Committee voted unanimously to release documents regarding Roger Stone’s testimony to special counsel Robert Mueller.
BREAKING: The House Intelligence Committee voted unanimously to release documents regarding Roger Stone’s testimony to special counsel Robert Mueller.— Marianna Sotomayor (@MariannaNBCNews) December 20, 2018
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria is "a big gift" to Iran and ISIS: "The only reason they're not dancing in the aisles in Tehran and ISIS camps is they don't believe in dancing."
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria is "a big gift" to Iran and ISIS: "The only reason they're not dancing in the aisles in Tehran and ISIS camps is they don't believe in dancing." https://t.co/gRsQYfm7SR pic.twitter.com/GwcnmR9AIS— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 20, 2018
New: Nasdaq falls 20% below its highest-ever point, reaching bear market territory. Dow fell below 23,000 points for the first time in 2018.
New: Nasdaq falls 20% below its highest-ever point, reaching bear market territory. Dow fell below 23,000 points for the first time in 2018.— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) December 20, 2018
Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Announces Charges Against Chinese Hackers
Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Announces Charges Against Chinese Hackers https://t.co/nRN9ZjqIp5— Justice Department (@TheJusticeDept) December 20, 2018
Brazil top prosecutor indicts President Temer for corruption
Brazil top prosecutor indicts President Temer for corruption https://t.co/xukNwvu5ph pic.twitter.com/YsQf73tj29— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 20, 2018
Maybe Judge Emett Sullivan casually used the word “treason” because the redacted material suggested that Flynn was working with Trump to help Turkey and Russia carve up Syria, which would give “aid and comfort” to ISIS, our ENEMY. Note Trump’s sudden withdrawal from Syria today.
Maybe Judge Emett Sullivan casually used the word “treason” because the redacted material suggested that Flynn was working with Trump to help Turkey and Russia carve up Syria, which would give “aid and comfort” to ISIS, our ENEMY. Note Trump’s sudden withdrawal from Syria today.— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 19, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross twice submitted sworn statements to ethics officials saying he had divested stock that he in fact still owned, a new document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity reveals.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross twice submitted sworn statements to ethics officials saying he had divested stock that he in fact still owned, a new document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity reveals. https://t.co/DkIXUD0D4g— Chris Zubak-Skees (@zubakskees) December 19, 2018
Sr. Admin. official tells me re Syria withdrawal: “Senior officials across the Administration agree that the President’s decision-by-tweet will recklessly put American and allied lives in danger around the world, take the pressure off of ISIS allowing them to reconstitute
Sr. Admin. official tells me re Syria withdrawal: “Senior officials across the Administration agree that the President’s decision-by-tweet will recklessly put American and allied lives in danger around the world, take the pressure off of ISIS allowing them to reconstitute, and...— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 20, 2018
2/ “... hand a strategic victory to our Syrian, Iranian, and Russian adversaries. It’s a mistake of colossal proportions and the President fails to see how it will endanger our country.”— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 20, 2018
Opinion: In a single tweet, Trump destroys U.S. policy in the Middle East
Opinion: In a single tweet, Trump destroys U.S. policy in the Middle East https://t.co/HankRTSwTD— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 20, 2018
Trump’s Top AG Pick Claims Mueller Misunderstands Obstruction of Justice
Trump’s Top AG Pick Claims Mueller Misunderstands Obstruction of Justice https://t.co/B2puDxwv4C via @JackRCrowe pic.twitter.com/S03uPrcRTr— National Review (@NRO) December 20, 2018
I am now told that the following people are going to the White House:
I am now told that the following people are going to the White House:— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 20, 2018
Paul Ryan
Kevin McCarthy
Mark Meadows
Jim Jordan
Interesting Rosenstein comment about the Barr memo: "Our decisions are informed by our knowledge of the actual facts of the case, which Mr. Barr didn’t have.”
Interesting Rosenstein comment about the Barr memo:— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) December 20, 2018
"Our decisions are informed by our knowledge of the actual facts of the case, which Mr. Barr didn’t have.”
Exclusive: Whitaker told he does not need to recuse himself from overseeing Mueller investigation
Exclusive: Whitaker told he does not need to recuse himself from overseeing Mueller investigation - CNNPolitics https://t.co/2gyLL7P1Ax— Laura Jarrett (@LauraAJarrett) December 20, 2018
BREAKING HERE: the Wall for the Gateway Tunnel? Top source tells key group of House Repubs want GOP to make offer to Dems - they agree to wall money and WH/GOP funds Gateway. (Key project for Schumer and Dems in New York.) Obviously v v fluid now, but this is serious idea.
Chuck Schumer would be pilloried beyond recognition. The fact Schumer hasn't already killed this dumb idea tells you why McConnell rolls him every goddamn day. https://t.co/CizwspsgDH— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) December 20, 2018
Flashback: Four hours ago Trump tweeted the border was “tight” without a wall.
Flashback: Four hours ago Trump tweeted the border was “tight” without a wall. https://t.co/iloGaNyCdF— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) December 20, 2018
Trump sold out his country for a Moscow hotel. Now he's compromised, beaten and weak. He's desperately beggin' for Russia's help by handin' Syria over to Putin and liftin' sanctions on oligarchs, but Trump is about to learn that Russia was never his friend.
Trump sold out his country for a Moscow hotel. Now he's compromised, beaten and weak. He's desperately beggin' for Russia's help by handin' Syria over to Putin and liftin' sanctions on oligarchs, but Trump is about to learn that Russia was never his friend.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) December 20, 2018
Here is the DC lawsuit. Any reporter covering Facebook yesterday should have read it. It alleges FB knew personal data on 70mm users was harvested by GSR and sold to Cambridge Analytica then chose not to inform public for 2 1/2 years.
Here is the DC lawsuit. Any reporter covering Facebook yesterday should have read it. It alleges FB knew personal data on 70mm users was harvested by GSR and sold to Cambridge Analytica then chose not to inform public for 2 1/2 years. https://t.co/3uYKggK9Jy— Jason Kint (@jason_kint) December 20, 2018
Assad has committed acts of genicide for YEARS against the ethnic populations that counts for 80%+ of Syria’s population. They will not accept his rule outside Shi’a areas near Damascus again. Therefore, the power vacuum will remain open indefinitely so long as he’s in power...
Assad has committed acts of genicide for YEARS against the ethnic populations that counts for 80%+ of Syria’s population. They will not accept his rule outside Shi’a areas near Damascus again. Therefore, the power vacuum will remain open indefinitely so long as he’s in power...— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 20, 2018
This is what #Treason looks like. It’s not some cloak and dagger movie or a spy novel, it’s a frail weak old man so afraid to face justice for his decades of mafia crime that he’ll abandon all of us people if our enemy tells him to. Treason is cowardice in action. Trump = Treason
This is what #Treason looks like. It’s not some cloak and dagger movie or a spy novel, it’s a frail weak old man so afraid to face justice for his decades of mafia crime that he’ll abandon all of us people if our enemy tells him to. Treason is cowardice in action. Trump = Treason https://t.co/3SEWqARoYO— Chris “Cal” Carnahan (@xtrixcyclex) December 20, 2018
The Trump 2020 campaign is reportedly using a shell company to buy ads in coordination with the NRA, using the same potentially illegal techniques as the 2016 campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
The Trump 2020 campaign is reportedly using a shell company to buy ads in coordination with the NRA, using the same potentially illegal techniques as the 2016 campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. https://t.co/ACxIIbVNfy— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 20, 2018
You literally said “Isis has been defeated” yesterday
You literally said “Isis has been defeated” yesterday.https://t.co/1OwzaJDmWS— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) December 20, 2018
Did Trump cut a deal for Erdogan to buy Patriot missiles in return for US withdrawal from Syria? Jonathan Alterman of @CSIS: “It would be disturbing if a strategic gesture was made for commercial reasons.”
Did Trump cut a deal for Erdogan to buy Patriot missiles in return for US withdrawal from Syria? Jonathan Alterman of @CSIS: “It would be disturbing if a strategic gesture was made for commercial reasons.” https://t.co/lsQEuxqEZk— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) December 20, 2018
#BREAKING: Israel's State Attorney recommends PM Netanyahu be tried for bribery in two criminal cases. In another, State Attorney recommends he be tried for breach of trust. Attorney General will begin assessing recommendations in coming days.
#BREAKING: Israel's State Attorney recommends PM Netanyahu be tried for bribery in two criminal cases. In another, State Attorney recommends he be tried for breach of trust. Attorney General will begin assessing recommendations in coming days. https://t.co/5xEqYHqd6i— Noga Tarnopolsky (@NTarnopolsky) December 19, 2018
I never thought Trump would pardon #Manafort. I always believed Trump would use US resources to pay off Manafort's debt to #Deripaska in exchange for his silence. And here we are
I never thought Trump would pardon #Manafort. I always believed Trump would use US resources to pay off Manafort's debt to #Deripaska in exchange for his silence. And here we are: https://t.co/Lo0nrtES3s— Larisa Alexandrovna (@larisa_a) December 20, 2018
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz accused in second Epstein sex case. Lawyer claims victim says she was ordered to have sex with the noted lawyer — when he was representing Epstein.
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz accused in second Epstein sex case. Lawyer claims victim says she was ordered to have sex with the noted lawyer — when he was representing Epstein. https://t.co/8IixCUX2RO— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) December 20, 2018
U.S. voters say 3 to 1 that any president should face indictment, per @QuinnipiacPoll. 71–21%, including 49–38% among Republicans, believe any president should be subject to being charged with a crime while in office, rather than after a president leaves office.
U.S. voters say 3 to 1 that any president should face indictment, per @QuinnipiacPoll.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 20, 2018
71–21%, including 49–38% among Republicans, believe any president should be subject to being charged with a crime while in office, rather than after a president leaves office.
Re Syria announcement, a retired General tells me: “the President is untethered from normal processes or thoughtful counsel. The consequences of decisions, some which are taken emotionally vice carefully are likely to be high - the costs of which will be borne by others.”
That about sums up tRUmp’s entire existence on this planet.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 20, 2018
Putin about meeting Trump: "We can see what's happening there. With changes in Congress, there'll be new attacks against the President. I don't know whether he'll be ready for direct dialogue with Russia under those conditions."
Putin about meeting Trump: "We can see what's happening there. With changes in Congress, there'll be new attacks against the President. I don't know whether he'll be ready for direct dialogue with Russia under those conditions." #Russia #PutinPresser2018https://t.co/H4u5PeNs7w— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 20, 2018
How can ISIS hit us if they’ve been “defeated?”
How can ISIS hit us if they’ve been “defeated?” 🤨 https://t.co/BnbVnHvGDA— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) December 20, 2018
Turkey says Syrian Kurdish militants will be buried in ditches: Anadolu
Turkey says Syrian Kurdish militants will be buried in ditches: Anadolu https://t.co/lE1OXIiCee pic.twitter.com/ea16IAmQpa— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 20, 2018
Trump’s AG pick, Bill Barr, sent an unsolicited 20-page memo to the Justice Department this year excoriating Mueller’s obstruction of justice investigation. He apparently told Trump about the memo and said it could come up during his confirmation hearings.
Trump’s AG pick, Bill Barr, sent an unsolicited 20-page memo to the Justice Department this year excoriating Mueller’s obstruction of justice investigation. He apparently told Trump about the memo and said it could come up during his confirmation hearings. https://t.co/tw2NcKAjHt— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 20, 2018
Putin, Erdogan, and Trump all now say that ISIS is defeated in Syria, as Russia welcomes the White House's abrupt announcement of troop withdrawal. Putin called the U.S.' presence there "illegitimate"
Putin, Erdogan, and Trump all now say that ISIS is defeated in Syria, as Russia welcomes the White House's abrupt announcement of troop withdrawal. Putin called the U.S.' presence there "illegitimate" pic.twitter.com/xhTsVhkwBp— J.D. Durkin (@jiveDurkey) December 20, 2018
Trump admits ISIS hasn’t been defeated — but says they’re Russia and Iran’s problem now
Trump admits ISIS hasn’t been defeated — but says they’re Russia and Iran’s problem now https://t.co/nQLc8mK4nt— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 20, 2018
It's now startlingly obvious that Russia wants to boost Trump to harm America
It's now startlingly obvious that Russia wants to boost Trump to harm America https://t.co/7ehy9u3UCs— Tim (@timupland) December 20, 2018
UPDATE: NY AG says that @realDonaldTrump's Fdn will have to sell off its 3 physical possessions, including a Tim Tebow-signed helmet, and 2 paintings of Trump himself. Trump paid $42K for them, using foundation $. Now says they're worth $975 combined.
UPDATE: NY AG says that @realDonaldTrump's Fdn will have to sell off its 3 physical possessions, including a Tim Tebow-signed helmet, and 2 paintings of Trump himself.— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) December 18, 2018
Trump paid $42K for them, using foundation $.
Now says they're worth $975 combined.https://t.co/eL3sirHwYS
This is Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” moment. The UN estimates there are still 20,000-30,000 ISIS fighters in Iraq and Syria. With US troops gone, they are likely to stage a resurgence.
This is Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” moment. The UN estimates there are still 20,000-30,000 ISIS fighters in Iraq and Syria. With US troops gone, they are likely to stage a resurgence. My @PostOpinions column: https://t.co/0gdlRq5x7S https://t.co/0f75gcwihF— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) December 19, 2018
Did he make a new hummus? Cause all I have seen so far is him ignoring a Yemeni genocide, allowing a King to murder a journalist, flooding more weapons into the region, and now creating a rebirth opportunity for ISIS.
Did he make a new hummus? Cause all I have seen so far is him ignoring a Yemeni genocide, allowing a King to murder a journalist, flooding more weapons into the region, and now creating a rebirth opportunity for ISIS. https://t.co/vyDSMjnCsy— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) December 20, 2018
Analysis: Michael Flynn hoped cooperating would keep him out of prison. Here’s why he may face five years.
Analysis: Michael Flynn hoped cooperating would keep him out of prison. Here’s why he may face five years. https://t.co/CLoearHn5j— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 20, 2018
President Trump plans to make more people work for food stamps
President Trump plans to make more people work for food stamps https://t.co/IcQooA6MmE pic.twitter.com/awTQYfFEXL— CNN (@CNN) December 20, 2018
Power Up: Its Trump versus My generals on Syria
Power Up: Its Trump versus My generals on Syria https://t.co/VgYeAsCn8c— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 20, 2018
#Putin: the #Orthodox church split is bad for religious freedom and will lead to a "division of property" that could be "difficult, even bloody." He also talks about defenseless, unarmed people left to the whims of fate.
#Putin: the #Orthodox church split is bad for religious freedom and will lead to a "division of property" that could be "difficult, even bloody." He also talks about defenseless, unarmed people left to the whims of fate. #PutinPresser2018— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) December 20, 2018
At #Putin's annual press conference, he speaks out in support of #Brexit, says it reflects "the will of the people," but quickly adds: "It's none of our business - lest they accuse us of something again." #Russia #PutinPresser2018
This F’ing guy...😏 https://t.co/UyvvpRRKoa— AV8 (@AV8intheblue) December 20, 2018
Trump's top AG pick slammed Mueller's obstruction of justice probe in memo to Justice Dept: report
Trump's top AG pick slammed Mueller's obstruction of justice probe in memo to Justice Dept: report https://t.co/ViBHomcwIO pic.twitter.com/41reX8MVRm— The Hill (@thehill) December 20, 2018
The Latest: Putin welcomes U.S. decision to leave Syria.
The Latest: Putin welcomes U.S. decision to leave Syria. https://t.co/jhqhQb2afx— The Associated Press (@AP) December 20, 2018
Trump didn't bother to invite Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dunford to the Syria meeting and kept him in the dark until after the decision was made
Trump didn't bother to invite Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dunford to the Syria meeting and kept him in the dark until after the decision was made. #FFS https://t.co/LKk5ebdSwj @karendeyoung1 reports— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) December 20, 2018
SDF: U.S. withdrawal from Syria will spark Islamic State revival
SDF: U.S. withdrawal from Syria will spark Islamic State revival | Reuters [Reuters]https://t.co/YYNJydiOwe— Rojname News English (@ROJNAME_english) December 20, 2018
Syrian #Kurds allied with US shocked, scared by news of troop withdrawal
Syrian #Kurds allied with US shocked, scared by news of troop withdrawal https://t.co/amxsJnkZVf— Baxtiyar Goran (@BaxtiyarGoran) December 20, 2018
PsyOps. For nuclear weapons to maintain their leverage on human thought, the possibility of their use must remain relevant. The only way Putin remains untouchable is through the active threat of first-strike nuclear annihilation. Retaliatory strikes are for losers
PsyOps. For nuclear weapons to maintain their leverage on human thought, the possibility of their use must remain relevant. The only way Putin remains untouchable is through the active threat of first-strike nuclear annihilation. Retaliatory strikes are for losers. https://t.co/EunvZBkIrz— COB (@justapedn) December 20, 2018
The government is requesting that a gag order remain in place for the duration of Maria Butina's cooperation
The government is requesting that a gag order remain in place for the duration of Maria Butina's cooperation pic.twitter.com/5eFJixG9qw— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 19, 2018
Johnson & Johnson loses bid to have $4.7 billion talc verdict set aside, vows to appeal
Johnson & Johnson loses bid to have $4.7 billion talc verdict set aside, vows to appeal https://t.co/r6RusMQI7y by @TinaBellon Read the @Reuters investigation: https://t.co/SvZHs9csAo pic.twitter.com/wNC45tFRKg— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 20, 2018
Putin warned of a “nuclear catastrophe” if the U.S. stations new missiles in Europe
Putin warned of a “nuclear catastrophe” if the U.S. stations new missiles in Europe https://t.co/hjlPilPLca— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 20, 2018
Breaking: Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees with President Trump on ISIS defeat, Syria withdrawal. At his annual press conference in Moscow, Putin said, “As for defeating ISIS, I do generally agree with the president of the US,” calls withdrawal “correct” decision
Breaking: Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees with President Trump on ISIS defeat, Syria withdrawal. At his annual press conference in Moscow, Putin said, “As for defeating ISIS, I do generally agree with the president of the US,” calls withdrawal “correct” decision— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) December 20, 2018
#BREAKING US approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sale to Turkey
And what timing. https://t.co/7H0G3wRe0Z— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) December 19, 2018
Secret Experiment in Alabama Senate Race Imitated Russian Tactics
Let's be really clear:— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 20, 2018
1) psyoping other Americans is unethical. This shit isn't a joke. The cognitive impacts can be serious and lasting.
2) Americans are not the enemy.
3) Stop beta-testing your data-driven dystopian mindfuckery on real people. JFChttps://t.co/bnD1BwyaIV
Special Counsel Robert Mueller will likely save any findings that touch personally on Donald Trump for his final report
Special Counsel Robert Mueller will likely save any findings that touch personally on Donald Trump for his final report https://t.co/DUFv4s6H5A— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 20, 2018
Mike Flynn’s Disastrous Day in Court Blows Apart Trump’s Deep State Conspiracy Theory
Did the Mueller inquiry collapse yesterday? Is Mike Flynn a free man? Are Hillary & Obama on an Air Force blackflight headed to GTMO?— John Schindler (@20committee) December 19, 2018
No.
You have been lied to -- by Fox News, by InfoWars, by the Federalist and by the president himself, countless times.https://t.co/CoFDVlA6di
Remember the Big Story in the Russia Scandal: Donald Trump Betrayed America
"The full significance of Trump’s deception of the American public has not sufficiently registered. (Has a single Republican leader said boo about it?)" —@DavidCornDC https://t.co/i9DtlNwSVk— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 20, 2018
Russia's Putin says threat of nuclear war should not be underestimated
Russia's Putin says threat of nuclear war should not be underestimated https://t.co/HIJ4ikQlt0 pic.twitter.com/aD3QagxjqR— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 20, 2018
Putin says imposing new sanctions against Russia ‘makes no sense’
Putin says imposing new sanctions against Russia ‘makes no sense’ https://t.co/lPqr8u6Kke— Financial Times (@FT) December 20, 2018
This and US Syria withdrawal on the same day? Putin must feel the need to accelerate his time-table, ticking off items on his wish list.
This and US Syria withdrawal on the same day? Putin must feel the need to accelerate his time-table, ticking off items on his wish list. https://t.co/XxrF3ZF8UA— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 20, 2018
U.S. Exit Seen as a Betrayal of the Kurds, and a Boon for ISIS
U.S. Exit Seen as a Betrayal of the Kurds, and a Boon for ISIS https://t.co/Zrua87lFiw— Baxtiyar Goran (@BaxtiyarGoran) December 20, 2018
Trump’s inexplicable decision to abruptly withdraw U.S. troops from Syria is the single largest gift to Putin that Putin has received since Trump became president. A major and unrecoverable strategic blunder by the US
Trump’s inexplicable decision to abruptly withdraw U.S. troops from Syria is the single largest gift to Putin that Putin has received since Trump became president. A major and unrecoverable strategic blunder by the US https://t.co/4Kgrh3mwTD— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 20, 2018
We were FBI agents. We want to know why Flynn lied to the bureau.
From @joshscampbell and @AshaRangappa_:— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) December 19, 2018
We were FBI agents. We want to know why Flynn lied to the bureau. https://t.co/7d4ND5JXBG
Trump announces Syria plan counter to U.S. goals
Trump announces Syria plan counter to U.S. goals https://t.co/ZkrG43hi0o via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 20, 2018
Corker says Trump abruptly cancelled planned meeting amid concerns over pulling troops from Syria
Corker says Trump abruptly cancelled planned meeting amid concerns over pulling troops from Syria https://t.co/bqVT94bD7F pic.twitter.com/pv12tU4div— The Hill (@thehill) December 20, 2018
Pelosi draws link between Trump decision to pull troops from Syria and Flynn's sentencing
Pelosi draws link between Trump decision to pull troops from Syria and Flynn's sentencing https://t.co/YjBNrxLHRp pic.twitter.com/6IfKIoDbcO— The Hill (@thehill) December 20, 2018
Stocks slide as Fed's 2019 rates guidance disappoints
Stocks slide as Fed's 2019 rates guidance disappoints https://t.co/sLG3f8NAGt pic.twitter.com/6ZhD0NLyUA— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 20, 2018
Just throwing this little bit of logic out there. If the wall is meant to stop the flow of drugs, couldn't drugs just be passed through these artistically designed steel slats?
Just throwing this little bit of logic out there. If the wall is meant to stop the flow of drugs, couldn't drugs just be passed through these artistically designed steel slats?— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) December 20, 2018
Mueller call for Stone transcript suggests charges likely soon
Mueller call for Stone transcript suggests charges likely soon https://t.co/AMTjN05Oui via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 20, 2018
INBOX: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ANNOUNCE NATIONAL SECURITY ACTION INVOLVING CHINA Thursday at 10:30am at the DOJ
INBOX: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ANNOUNCE NATIONAL SECURITY ACTION INVOLVING CHINA— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 20, 2018
Thursday at 10:30am at the DOJ pic.twitter.com/dGBJzmdiqI
New letter - signed by Lindsey Graham, Jeanne Shaheen, Joni Ernst, Angus King, Tom Cotton and Marco Rubio - to Trump demanding he “reconsider” Syria move. “The withdrawal of American presence from Syria also bolsters two other adversaries to the United States, Iran and Russia.”
New letter - signed by Lindsey Graham, Jeanne Shaheen, Joni Ernst, Angus King, Tom Cotton and Marco Rubio - to Trump demanding he “reconsider” Syria move. “The withdrawal of American presence from Syria also bolsters two other adversaries to the United States, Iran and Russia.”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) December 20, 2018
"STAND-IN SANTA": Former Pres. Barack Obama played Santa Claus for all the kids at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C
"STAND-IN SANTA": Former Pres. Barack Obama played Santa Claus for all the kids at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/NkJuIoh4fP pic.twitter.com/KrQ5zpfelo— ABC News (@ABC) December 19, 2018
Trump leaves Americans guessing with lurching Syria pullout tweet
Trump leaves Americans guessing with lurching Syria pullout tweet https://t.co/EXc1VoTQeS via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 20, 2018
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