Pence privately lobbied House Republicans to stick with Trump, vote against bills to reopen government https://t.co/U2925QGmFP— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 4, 2019
Friday, January 4, 2019
Pence privately lobbied House Republicans to stick with Trump, vote against bills to reopen government
So much to chew over in Trump’s Rose Garden speech, but I’m stuck on this: He claimed previous presidents have told him they wish they’d built a border wall. Really? Obama? Bush 43? Clinton? Bush 41? Carter? None has signaled in any way that he is pro-wall.
So much to chew over in Trump’s Rose Garden speech, but I’m stuck on this: He claimed previous presidents have told him they wish they’d built a border wall. Really? Obama? Bush 43? Clinton? Bush 41? Carter? None has signaled in any way that he is pro-wall.— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) January 4, 2019
Shutdown spares federal park rangers at site in Trump hotel
Shutdown spares federal park rangers at site in Trump hotel https://t.co/0fMAftEOWQ— darlene superville (@dsupervilleap) January 5, 2019
Congress is reviewing the Trump admin's decision to lift sanctions on companies owned by Oleg Deripaska, the influential Russian oligarch with close ties to Putin, Democrats tell NYT.
Congress is reviewing the Trump admin's decision to lift sanctions on companies owned by Oleg Deripaska, the influential Russian oligarch with close ties to Putin, Democrats tell NYT.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 5, 2019
The reviews could fuel a congressional effort to block the decision. https://t.co/LhpklFQbHD
No Puppet No Puppet
Where is the president getting this stuff?— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) January 4, 2019
Part 1: https://t.co/IYMc7yfiuU
Part 2: https://t.co/sYXeE4j8BP pic.twitter.com/OuL3nJ9vff
Reminder: The U.S. federal judiciary has enough funding during the shutdown to sustain operations through Jan. 11. That’s a week from today.
Reminder: The U.S. federal judiciary has enough funding during the shutdown to sustain operations through Jan. 11.— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) January 4, 2019
That’s a week from today.
Did you know that women making money is responsible for drug abuse and the overall decline in society...it's totally true.
Did you know that women making money is responsible for drug abuse and the overall decline in society...it's totally true. @TuckerCarlson says. pic.twitter.com/YPf2gWgvtY— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 4, 2019
‘I feel used and insulted’: Furloughed IRS employee on CNN shames Trump for treating him like a pawn
‘I feel used and insulted’: Furloughed IRS employee on CNN shames Trump for treating him like a pawn https://t.co/vPVWgBPJ88— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 4, 2019
kevin mccarthy finished speaking and trump said "thank you, steve"
kevin mccarthy finished speaking and trump said "thank you, steve" pic.twitter.com/AXUOjXFXMs— David Mack (@davidmackau) January 4, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Steyer pours millions into pro-impeachment ads across early primary states.
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Steyer pours millions into pro-impeachment ads across early primary states. @GideonResnick reports: https://t.co/eTRvYOoCxq— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 4, 2019
Will ads on Facebook lead to criminal territory?
Yup. I explained this as Step #3 in Mueller's path to proving collusion, here https://t.co/ZngyiF8Uxj— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) January 4, 2019
"I did say that. Absolutely," Trump says, when Major Garrett asks if he threatened a shutdown of "months or even years," as Schumer recounted.
"I did say that. Absolutely," Trump says, when Major Garrett asks if he threatened a shutdown of "months or even years," as Schumer recounted.— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) January 4, 2019
Trump floats the idea of using "the military version of eminent domain" to immediately seize privately owned land along border to build the wall
Trump floats the idea of using "the military version of eminent domain" to immediately seize privately owned land along border to build the wall— Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) January 4, 2019
Sitting U.S. Congressman @mattgaetz while co-hosting Outnumbered on Fox News: “I know the President likes to call [@ewarren] Pocahontas, but now that she's making her way from the eastern seaboard into the center of the country, maybe Sacajawea would be more appropriate.”
Sitting U.S. Congressman @mattgaetz while co-hosting Outnumbered on Fox News: “I know the President likes to call [@ewarren] Pocahontas, but now that she's making her way from the eastern seaboard into the center of the country, maybe Sacajawea would be more appropriate.” pic.twitter.com/iRPrLI4mgG— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 4, 2019
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio secretly testified to a DC grand jury in the case of 1mdb. DiCaprio, who used funds from Jho Lowe to finance his "Wolf of Wall Street" film is said to be cooperating in the probe.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio secretly testified to a DC grand jury in the case of 1mdb. DiCaprio, who used funds from Jho Lowe to finance his "Wolf of Wall Street" film is said to be cooperating in the probe. 😎https://t.co/5NnSxVVk2S— Agenthades (@Agenthades1) January 4, 2019
In the latest revision to a wartime decision that rattled the Middle East and prompted two major resignations from Trump’s administration, a senior State Department official says there’s “no timeline” for the withdrawal of 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria
In the latest revision to a wartime decision that rattled the Middle East and prompted two major resignations from Trump’s administration, a senior State Department official says there’s “no timeline” for the withdrawal of 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria https://t.co/wYrk8tlOLQ— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 4, 2019
NEW: Paul Whelan, the American detained in Russia, was convicted of trying to steal more than $10,000 from the US government while deployed to Iraq as a Marine.
NEW: Paul Whelan, the American detained in Russia, was convicted of trying to steal more than $10,000 from the US government while deployed to Iraq as a Marine. With @shaneharris @Amie_FR: https://t.co/ASoCTEhxvC— Paul Sonne (@PaulSonne) January 4, 2019
Trump can no longer control the dictator inside him. We just ain't sure which dictator that is. Trump just threatened to use his “emergency powers”
Trump can no longer control the dictator inside him. We just ain't sure which dictator that is. https://t.co/xBQVfYSx1I— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 4, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Trump just threatened to use his “emergency powers” to deploy the military to build his Great Wall without permission from Congress. This deserves much more attention than it’s getting — so far. Watch this space.https://t.co/gJQhxk5pUB— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 4, 2019
BREAKING: Term of Mueller’s federal grand jury extended for another 6 months
BREAKING: Term of Mueller’s federal grand jury extended for another 6 months https://t.co/WyFMHsZvjt— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 4, 2019
Pence and top Trump appointees to get $10,000 raises as hundreds of thousands of federal workers go without pay in shutdown
Pence and top Trump appointees to get $10,000 raises as hundreds of thousands of federal workers go without pay in shutdown https://t.co/9jLeA39hMO— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 4, 2019
Nancy Pelosi: Rashida Tlaib’s impeachment comment is "nothing worse than the president has said"
Nancy Pelosi: Rashida Tlaib’s impeachment comment is "nothing worse than the president has said" https://t.co/Sq9K7rfHDC— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 4, 2019
How do you impeach a president who has won perhaps the greatest election of all time......
Remember, folks. He always projects his greatest fear as his biggest swagger. https://t.co/v5WgwpxOEw— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 4, 2019
NEWS — THE PRESIDENT has sent a letter to members of congress of both parties calling for a border wall. “Walls work. That’s why rich, powerful, and successful people build them around their homes.”
NEWS — THE PRESIDENT has sent a letter to members of congress of both parties calling for a border wall.— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 4, 2019
“Walls work. That’s why rich, powerful, and successful people build them around their homes.” pic.twitter.com/MpIiQT7qkQ
Attention Senator McConnell: It is time to re-open the government. The House just passed funding bills the Senate already supported. Hundreds of thousands of workers are going without pay. It is time to put country over loyalty to Trump. It is time to show leadership. — Adam Schiff
Attention Senator McConnell:— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) January 4, 2019
It is time to re-open the government.
The House just passed funding bills the Senate already supported. Hundreds of thousands of workers are going without pay.
It is time to put country over loyalty to Trump.
It is time to show leadership.
The AOC dancing video was a successful SOCMED active measure. The number of sophisticated bots around it (majority pushing AOC’s tweets) is enormous. The whole thing was designed to focus attention on her. You heard me. Stop playing into horseshoe fake oppo.
The AOC dancing video was a successful SOCMED active measure. The number of sophisticated bots around it (majority pushing AOC’s tweets) is enormous. The whole thing was designed to focus attention on her.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) January 4, 2019
You heard me. Stop playing into horseshoe fake oppo.
Chuck Schumer: "We told the president we needed the government open. He resisted. In fact, he said he'd keep the government closed for a very long period of time. Months or even years."
Well at least we now know Trump's legal defense strategy😜— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) January 4, 2019
Thing is, Trump and the rest of the MAGAts have never wanted a Federal Govt to begin with, so he literally doesn't care about reopening Govt.@thespybrief @ericgarland @LouiseMensch @lauferlaw https://t.co/bbZYPLjFMy
Asked about a "safety net" for federal workers who are going without pay and need the money, Trump says, "The safety net is going to be having a strong border."
Asked about a "safety net" for federal workers who are going without pay and need the money, Trump says, "The safety net is going to be having a strong border."— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 4, 2019
This is truly amazing. The Justice Department admits that, under Trump, it effectively made up and misstated information to link immigrants to terrorism, but that it won't retract or correct the culprit report.
This is truly amazing. The Justice Department admits that, under Trump, it effectively made up and misstated information to link immigrants to terrorism, but that it won't retract or correct the culprit report. https://t.co/2uZBBwFWtq— Nahal Toosi (@nahaltoosi) January 4, 2019
Mar a Lago guest and member
Mar a Lago guest and member. https://t.co/3uqkU0p6Ab— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) January 4, 2019
Ebola case reported in Sweden
Ebola case reported in Sweden https://t.co/5SPagxle0L pic.twitter.com/fAqcljbfqA— The Independent (@Independent) January 4, 2019
Trump's border wall demand is constitutionally illegitimate
Trump's border wall demand is constitutionally illegitimate https://t.co/Aq6AzNdNYx via @guardian— Propane Jane™ (@docrocktex26) January 4, 2019
And now Ireland. This would be the 4th country where Whelan has claimed citizenship.
And now Ireland. This would be the 4th country where Whelan has claimed citizenship. https://t.co/pLpUUEVFLT— Shane Harris (@shaneharris) January 4, 2019
BREAKING: Suspect sketch released in killing of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes in east Harris County. Please SHARE to help police catch her killer:
BREAKING: Suspect sketch released in killing of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes in east Harris County. Please SHARE to help police catch her killer: https://t.co/eQiDB7lFz4 pic.twitter.com/cilPGfj3xR— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) January 3, 2019
Now that @SpeakerPelosi is 3rd in line of succession, it is a good time to remind everyone that @VP Mike Pence was hand picked by the multiple felon Paul Manafort. Oh, and Mike wont be the next President
Now that @SpeakerPelosi is 3rd in line of succession, it is a good time to remind everyone that @VP Mike Pence was hand picked by the multiple felon Paul Manafort.— Pinche-Pastor of Our 🚺of the🖕 (@Pinche_Pi) January 3, 2019
Oh, and Mike wont be the next President 😘https://t.co/1JTeBTITJs
Brazil's new president is concerned about the Russian air force participating in drills in neighboring Venezuela.
Brazil's new president is concerned about the Russian air force participating in drills in neighboring Venezuela. https://t.co/Vh3CHOAM9n— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) January 4, 2019
Cracks beginning to show in GOP shutdown resolve
Cracks beginning to show in GOP shutdown resolve https://t.co/vlUMWuF97V pic.twitter.com/pbSfS9ASS2— The Hill (@thehill) January 4, 2019
Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, is facing pressure from members of his own party to step in to resolve the stalemate that has left 800,000 federal workers either furloughed or working without pay
Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, is facing pressure from members of his own party to step in to resolve the stalemate that has left 800,000 federal workers either furloughed or working without pay https://t.co/zMI3fgLrNd— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 4, 2019
Listen up patriots — you cannot in one breath chastise GOP’ers for not standing up to tRUmp; then mock, criticize, and label them opportunists when they do. You have to decide what’s more important to you, getting rid of tRUmp, or taking out partisan frustrations on Twitter.
Listen up patriots — you cannot in one breath chastise GOP’ers for not standing up to tRUmp; then mock, criticize, and label them opportunists when they do. You have to decide what’s more important to you, getting rid of tRUmp, or taking out partisan frustrations on Twitter.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) January 4, 2019
Trump’s Cracked Afghan History
WSJ editorial: Trump’s Cracked Afghan History https://t.co/DG8nhfk18x— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) January 4, 2019
“For the first time during Donald Trump’s presidency, both economic statistics and sentiment indicators are missing analysts’ expectations.”
“For the first time during Donald Trump’s presidency, both economic statistics and sentiment indicators are missing analysts’ expectations.” https://t.co/lN8g0Acgvc— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) January 4, 2019
Swalwell: Trump will either be impeached by Congress or by ballot box
Swalwell: Trump will either be impeached by Congress or by ballot box https://t.co/jPXhZq6vZR pic.twitter.com/49pPrSATTm— The Hill (@thehill) January 4, 2019
Extraordinary, transparent attempt of a profoundly insecure man to feel better about his own tragic hair situation.
Extraordinary, transparent attempt of a profoundly insecure man to feel better about his own tragic hair situation. pic.twitter.com/LclGKGMWAf— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) January 3, 2019
Bolton, Pompeo to visit Middle East to calm nervous allies after Mattis resignation
Bolton, Pompeo to visit Middle East to calm nervous allies after Mattis resignation https://t.co/TksFexbCuW— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 4, 2019
Americans may find themselves missing an agency they usually love to hate if the government shutdown persists: the Internal Revenue Service
Americans may find themselves missing an agency they usually love to hate if the government shutdown persists: the Internal Revenue Service https://t.co/fYurRWYPmq pic.twitter.com/rb8JvDZAiC— CNN (@CNN) January 4, 2019
Trump is unraveling in real time
Trump is unraveling in real time https://t.co/splLLNHutl— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) January 4, 2019
On Wednesday, all of Trumpworld united under the banner of a single cause: stuffing Mitt Romney into a locker
On Wednesday, all of Trumpworld united under the banner of a single cause: stuffing Mitt Romney into a locker https://t.co/KgudVZOeZP— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 4, 2019
BREAKING: In one of first acts for Democratic majority, House passes bills to re-open government without funding border wall.
BREAKING: In one of first acts for Democratic majority, House passes bills to re-open government without funding border wall.— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) January 4, 2019
Please stop this. He's not "ignorant" or "mad". He's spewing Soviet era talking points b/c that's when RU took him - when they were still Soviets. The book of Hitler's speeches was for him 2 be versed in propaganda semantics. And the Kremlin men in his tower were there 2 run him
Yup
Please stop this.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) January 3, 2019
He's not "ignorant" or "mad".
He's spewing Soviet era talking points b/c that's when RU took him - when they were still Soviets.
The book of Hitler's speeches was for him 2 be versed in propaganda semantics.
And the Kremlin men in his tower were there 2 run him https://t.co/H9bsuwT8F4
On Thursday we will be doing what no one else in the federal government is: cleaning up trash outside the White House & on the National Mall.
On Thursday we will be doing what no one else in the federal government is: cleaning up trash outside the White House & on the National Mall.— 1-800-GOT-JUNK? WDCE (@1800GOTJUNKWDC) January 4, 2019
For Press or those that want a selfie: Friday, Jan 4, 2019, 9:30-10:30am
15th ST NW & PA Ave NW across from the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion pic.twitter.com/m1yxZllwhU
Trump’s reign of corruption will now face real opposition. Here are three things to watch.
Trump’s reign of corruption will now face real opposition. Here are three things to watch. https://t.co/qS7WKTakDX— Claude VanCity (@vancitydwell) January 4, 2019
Hackers Dump Personal Data of Hundreds of German Politicians
The information includes email addresses, mobile phone numbers, photos of IDs and personal chat histories https://t.co/3VMUIFCAcQ— Bloomberg (@business) January 4, 2019
More than anyone else, Mitch McConnell is responsible for the sad state of our nation. All the worst aspects of humanity, fear, hate, bigotry, greed, lust for power, willful ignorance, fanaticism, xenophobia, nationalism, all are distilled down into this horrible bitter old man.
More than anyone else, Mitch McConnell is responsible for the sad state of our nation. All the worst aspects of humanity, fear, hate, bigotry, greed, lust for power, willful ignorance, fanaticism, xenophobia, nationalism, all are distilled down into this horrible bitter old man. https://t.co/EncuePMZ5H— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) January 3, 2019
Another worker from Trump’s Bedminster golf club comes forward and says management knew employees were illegal
Another worker from Trump’s Bedminster golf club comes forward and says management knew employees were illegal. NEW via @partlowj @thamburger @CaprolLeonnig https://t.co/bLsr4BQLQD— Nick Miroff (@NickMiroff) January 4, 2019
Jeanne Shaheen is threatening to block the Trump admin's invite of a sanctioned Russian official to visit the US. Dmitry Rogozin is barred for his role in Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Rogozin is an ultranationalist known for racist, homophobic rhetoric.
Jeanne Shaheen is threatening to block the Trump admin's invite of a sanctioned Russian official to visit the US.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 4, 2019
Dmitry Rogozin is barred for his role in Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Rogozin is an ultranationalist known for racist, homophobic rhetoric.https://t.co/KmvqlwhbJ6
Just learned from @vkaramurza via @maddow that Putin's party IS seeking to rewrite the history of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan! And our president just echoed the same. Amazing. I had no idea from where Trump had picked up this crazy idea. Now I have a theory. Thanks Rachel.
Just learned from @vkaramurza via @maddow that Putin's party IS seeking to rewrite the history of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan! And our president just echoed the same. Amazing. I had no idea from where Trump had picked up this crazy idea. Now I have a theory. Thanks Rachel. https://t.co/j63ULNhhb4— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) January 4, 2019
If NYT is right that Jim Webb is being considered for Trump's next Defense Secretary, be forewarned that Sen. Webb's 2016 Presidential campaign website is still live, and it is now (I think?) promoting a... uh... Thai gambling operation?
If NYT is right that Jim Webb is being considered for Trump's next Defense Secretary, be forewarned that Sen. Webb's 2016 Presidential campaign website is still live, and it is now (I think?) promoting a... uh... Thai gambling operation? https://t.co/oN3fRkVxij pic.twitter.com/LbWp1DPgLe— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) January 3, 2019
Here are the segments from tonight's show about Donald Trump's strange fluency in Russian propaganda
Must see
Here are the segments from tonight's show about Donald Trump's strange fluency in Russian propaganda:— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) January 4, 2019
Part 1: https://t.co/IYMc7yfiuU
Part 2: https://t.co/sYXeE4j8BP https://t.co/KBTh1IrGpo
I hope Trump likes the new billboard on motorcade route to Mar a Lago.
I hope Trump likes the new billboard on motorcade route to Mar a Lago. https://t.co/nF2OeNhO30— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) January 3, 2019
Wilbur Ross will be one of the first Trump officials Democrats call to testify
Wilbur Ross will be one of the first Trump officials Democrats call to testify https://t.co/GKE1UOfRLL— Bloomberg (@business) January 3, 2019
Rachel Maddow is scaring the hell out of me tonight. Our President is a Russian agent and traitor. And we're all still just standing by....
Rachel Maddow is scaring the hell out of me tonight. Our President is a Russian agent and traitor. And we're all still just standing by....— Dennis Connelly (@socalesquire) January 4, 2019
Trump parrots Russian revisionism on Soviet Afghanistan invasion
Must see
Trump parrots Russian revisionism on Soviet Afghanistan invasion https://t.co/HkiAN0gpfr via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) January 4, 2019
Who needs General Mattis when you are such an accomplished student of military history?
Who needs General Mattis when you are such an accomplished student of military history? https://t.co/0Ez4gD98FO— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) January 3, 2019
“A wall is an immorality. It’s not who we are as a nation. And this is not a wall between Mexico and the United States that the president is creating here. It’s a wall between reality and his constituents.” -
“A wall is an immorality. It’s not who we are as a nation. And this is not a wall between Mexico and the United States that the president is creating here. It’s a wall between reality and his constituents.” - @SpeakerPelosi #ImWithNancy @TeamPelosi Via CBS pic.twitter.com/2VohFaCZ5A— HawaiiDelilah (@HawaiiDelilah) January 4, 2019
Why Is Trump Spouting Russian Propaganda?
Very impressive, Fox approaching 36 hours of TV programming refusing to acknowledge that President Trump endorsing the Brezhnev doctrine in the cabinet room yesterday https://t.co/bMMDgj6zNb That's in its own way kind of Brezhnevy too. "Crop failure? There is no crop failure!"— David Frum (@davidfrum) January 4, 2019
Not only did Zinke plunder from taxpayers & eviscerate environmental protections, but he potentially lied to those investigating him—a federal crime.
Not only did Zinke plunder from taxpayers & eviscerate environmental protections, but he potentially lied to those investigating him—a federal crime. https://t.co/2xiAFYXQGK— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 3, 2019
Ex-US marine accused of spying in Russia is British citizen
Oh now this is interesting... https://t.co/EzuspjypkZ— Shane Harris (@shaneharris) January 4, 2019
And who better to help the Kremlin spread its revisionist propaganda than the President of the United States?
And who better to help the Kremlin spread its revisionist propaganda than the President of the United States? https://t.co/XQzIrgR0vS— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 4, 2019
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