The special counsel transition continues: A lawyer from the US attorney's office in DC entered an appearance today in Michael Flynn's case (Flynn hasn't been sentenced yet) pic.twitter.com/82gqghHz3y— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) April 9, 2019
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The special counsel transition continues: A lawyer from the US attorney's office in DC entered an appearance today in Michael Flynn's case (Flynn hasn't been sentenced yet)
The DOJ adopts a narrow interpretation of a law meant to bar foreign interests from corrupting federal officials, giving Saudi Arabia, China and other countries leeway to curry favor with Trump via deals with his hotels, condos, trademarks & golf courses.
The DOJ adopts a narrow interpretation of a law meant to bar foreign interests from corrupting federal officials, giving Saudi Arabia, China and other countries leeway to curry favor with Trump via deals with his hotels, condos, trademarks & golf courses. https://t.co/3PhBhMkTXl— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) April 9, 2019
BIG: AG Barr won't answer if the White House saw the Mueller report before he released his summary or if the WH has seen it since then or been briefed on the contents beyond his memo. Barr: I've said what I'm gonna say about the report today, I've issued 3 letters about it.
BIG: AG Barr won't answer if the White House saw the Mueller report before he released his summary or if the WH has seen it since then or been briefed on the contents beyond his memo.— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) April 9, 2019
Barr: I've said what I'm gonna say about the report today, I've issued 3 letters about it. pic.twitter.com/j7RqXlKU2l
The Confession of Kirstjen Nielsen
My newest for @BulwarkOnline is "The Confession of Kirstjen Nielsen"https://t.co/Y4vQWJECzr— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) April 9, 2019
It's what she *should* say if she wants to do more than manage the Alexandria Best Buy going forward.
Barr says Mueller did not review the letters Barr wrote on March 24 and March 29, but that Mueller was given the opportunity to review the March 24 letter and "declined." Re: Mueller's report, Barr says, "I am relying on my own discretion to make as much public as I can."
Barr says Mueller did not review the letters Barr wrote on March 24 and March 29, but that Mueller was given the opportunity to review the March 24 letter and "declined." Re: Mueller's report, Barr says, "I am relying on my own discretion to make as much public as I can."— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) April 9, 2019
Hot on the heels of suing @DevinCow, GOP Rep. Devin Nunes is now suing the Fresno Bee for their story linking him to a lawsuit involving a Napa Winery’s cruise that allegedly featured prostitutes & cocaine. Hence
Hot on the heels of suing @DevinCow, GOP Rep. Devin Nunes is now suing the Fresno Bee for their story linking him to a lawsuit involving a Napa Winery’s cruise that allegedly featured prostitutes & cocaine. Hence: #YachtCocaineProstitutes https://t.co/1sAFcQj76O— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) April 9, 2019
Trump's Florida resorts have been hiring undocumented immigrants through staffing agencies to help disguise their illegal status, NYT reports
Trump's Florida resorts have been hiring undocumented immigrants through staffing agencies to help disguise their illegal status, NYT reports. https://t.co/b9lMJwVwaT— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 9, 2019
The question people should be asking: Who’s funding Devin Nunes’ frivolous lawsuits? B/c based on his stated finances, I doubt he could afford 2 separate, expensive lawsuits that he’s likely to lose.
The question people should be asking: Who’s funding Devin Nunes’ frivolous lawsuits?— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) April 9, 2019
B/c based on his stated finances, I doubt he could afford 2 separate, expensive lawsuits that he’s likely to lose.
"The American people want to see the [Mueller] report. I think it would strike a serious blow to our system and to our democracy if that report is not fully seen." —Rep. José Serrano, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee, to AG Barr
"The American people want to see the [Mueller] report. I think it would strike a serious blow to our system and to our democracy if that report is not fully seen." —Rep. José Serrano, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee, to AG Barr— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 9, 2019
Via CBS pic.twitter.com/ivwPrihydA
A.G. Bill Barr refuses to answer Nita Lowey's questions about whether the White House has seen the Mueller report or been briefed on the report beyond his four page memo.
A.G. Bill Barr refuses to answer Nita Lowey's questions about whether the White House has seen the Mueller report or been briefed on the report beyond his four page memo.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 9, 2019
NEW: Eric Swalwell becomes the 18th Democrat in the 2020 presidential race. "I’m running for president of the United States. It’s official.”
NEW: Eric Swalwell becomes the 18th Democrat in the 2020 presidential race.— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) April 8, 2019
"I’m running for president of the United States. It’s official.” https://t.co/TlaFc5Z47Z
The media is still blowing it: This sentencing memo from Sam Patten SCREAM COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY, AND RUSSIA.
The media is still blowing it: This sentencing memo from Sam Patten SCREAM COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY, AND RUSSIA. https://t.co/9mpZoZAMOP— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) April 8, 2019
Donald Trump has declared on more than one occasion that he’s smarter than America’s military leaders
Donald Trump has declared on more than one occasion that he’s smarter than America’s military leadershttps://t.co/BM3D4se2yz— POLITICO (@politico) April 8, 2019
⚠️Trump has sabotaged major U.S. conservation efforts — in direct contradiction of instructions from Congress. Trump has withdrawn funding for 22 of the most successful conservation research centers that tackle climate change, flooding & species extinction
⚠️Trump has sabotaged major U.S. conservation efforts — in direct contradiction of instructions from Congress. Trump has withdrawn funding for 22 of the most successful conservation research centers that tackle climate change, flooding & species extinction https://t.co/yoGVVfmZT7— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) April 9, 2019
Sen. Mazie Hirono: "We need to provide a lot more assistance to these countries. And during Jeh Johnson's time, I know that we sent a lot of this kind of support to Colombia, for example, and that really decreased the number of people leaving that country."
Sen. Mazie Hirono: "We need to provide a lot more assistance to these countries. And during Jeh Johnson's time, I know that we sent a lot of this kind of support to Colombia, for example, and that really decreased the number of people leaving that country." pic.twitter.com/7ovDZWPgj9— The Hill (@thehill) April 9, 2019
NEW: @StevenMnuchin1 claimed OLEG DERIPASKA's "children did in no way benefit from sanctions relief.” BUT: The @USTreasury allowed the transfer of 10.5M shares of Deripaska's company (currently valued at $78M) to a trust fund for his 2 teenage kids.
NEW: @StevenMnuchin1 claimed OLEG DERIPASKA's "children did in no way benefit from sanctions relief.”— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) April 8, 2019
BUT: The @USTreasury allowed the transfer of 10.5M shares of Deripaska's company (currently valued at $78M) to a trust fund for his 2 teenage kids. https://t.co/9MP1ezYa3K
Opinion | The IRS chief must release Trump’s tax returns — and Mnuchin must not stop him. Read my @washingtonpost column
Opinion | The IRS chief must release Trump’s tax returns — and Mnuchin must not stop him. Read my @washingtonpost column: https://t.co/BVVOdwjMCe— Lawrence H. Summers (@LHSummers) April 8, 2019
Grassley warns White House not to oust any more top immigration officials
.@ChuckGrassley, infuriated over the prospects of more DHS ousters (particularly of those who had worked under him), tells me of Stephen Miller: “I think it would be hard for him to demonstrate he’s accomplished anything for the president” https://t.co/zPgU1ag9yh— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) April 9, 2019
Putin just never gives up. Russia asks Interpol to arrest me for the 7th time on the same set of illegitimate and politically motivated charges (which were rejected 6 time before by Interpol)
Putin just never gives up. Russia asks Interpol to arrest me for the 7th time on the same set of illegitimate and politically motivated charges (which were rejected 6 time before by Interpol) https://t.co/nswv3OS8cg— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) April 9, 2019
Opinion: The full Mueller report could be released — if the House opens impeachment hearings
Opinion: The full Mueller report could be released — if the House opens impeachment hearings https://t.co/KDZ7M6wRel— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 9, 2019
Mark Zuckerberg has some serious 'splainin to do. Literally took Russian roubles for political ads during the US Election. And Project Alamo with the Trump Campaign
Mark Zuckerberg has some serious 'splainin to do. Literally took Russian roubles for political ads during the US Election. And Project Alamo with the Trump Campaign @john_sipher@thespybrief @TheRickWilson @ericgarland @chrizap https://t.co/07JmRbFQZz— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) April 9, 2019
"If the House ever gets his returns, they should start with his golf write-offs. For instance, did you know Trump keeps eight goats in a pen on his Trump Bedminster course to get an $80,000 farm tax credit?"
"If the House ever gets his returns, they should start with his golf write-offs. For instance, did you know Trump keeps eight goats in a pen on his Trump Bedminster course to get an $80,000 farm tax credit?" https://t.co/a34CxBdglZ— Errol Louis (@errollouis) April 8, 2019
New: Trump told border agents in Calexico Calif., not to let migrants in. "If judges give you trouble, say, 'Sorry, judge, I can't do it. We don't have the room,'" Trump said per @CNN. After Trump left, brass told agents what Trump had ordered was illegal
New: Trump told border agents in Calexico Calif., not to let migrants in. "If judges give you trouble, say, 'Sorry, judge, I can't do it. We don't have the room,'" Trump said per @CNN. After Trump left, brass told agents what Trump had ordered was illegal https://t.co/yE3LPyUu3s— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) April 8, 2019
AND LASTLY Patten’s current wife I am at a complete loss for words. His current wife works in counterintelligence Link to the numerous character letters filed on behalf of Patten
I don't see how a FARA-agent can be married to a counterintelligence agent without calling their FSO every morning. Somethin' weird here. https://t.co/vuChdAswXw— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) April 9, 2019
The WH is pushing the DHS acting deputy secretary, Claire Grady, to leave her post, since if she’s still in it when Nielsen leaves, federal law would require her to be named acting secretary. Grady has told people she doesn’t want to leave her job
The WH is pushing the DHS acting deputy secretary, Claire Grady, to leave her post, since if she’s still in it when Nielsen leaves, federal law would require her to be named acting secretary. Grady has told people she doesn’t want to leave her job.https://t.co/eo0YePyP2B— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) April 8, 2019
BREAKING: President Trump fires director of Secret Service
BREAKING: President Trump fires director of Secret Servicehttps://t.co/EocncAVWhY— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) April 8, 2019
The Saudi crown prince isn't on this list
The Saudi crown prince isn't on this list. https://t.co/UYFIjxLl0J— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) April 9, 2019
#BREAKING: House Judiciary chair calls on Mueller to testify on Russia investigation
#BREAKING: House Judiciary chair calls on Mueller to testify on Russia investigation https://t.co/uUOrhLvgcI pic.twitter.com/74a832GdTS— The Hill (@thehill) April 8, 2019
.@CBSNews reporting DHS No. 3 Claire Grady is part of the purge, clearing legal path for CBP director to take over as acting secretary.
"You're fired from the senior government position to which I appointed you."— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) April 8, 2019
"Why?"
"Because you're apparently next in line to be Acting Secretary, but I already named someone else to that post. So I need to fire you so that it doesn't look like I didn't know what I was doing." https://t.co/qHb5JENcXB
Rep. Nunes' lawsuit alleges both that everybody already knew about the winery/cocaine/yacht/sex lawsuit, and that it is defamatory to suggest that he knew about it (by reporting that it wasn't clear whether he knew)
Rep. Nunes' lawsuit alleges both that everybody already knew about the winery/cocaine/yacht/sex lawsuit, and that it is defamatory to suggest that he knew about it (by reporting that it wasn't clear whether he knew). pic.twitter.com/BwaAvZggsC— Brad Heath (@bradheath) April 9, 2019
Rather: Trump era tests rule of law in the United States
Rather: Trump era tests rule of law in the United States https://t.co/a9ObqGqroE via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 9, 2019
Prosecutors praise Patten help in 'a number' of unnamed cases
Prosecutors praise Patten help in 'a number' of unnamed cases https://t.co/7wjGe04M1V via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 9, 2019
Trump determined to take kids from immigrant families despite law
Trump determined to take kids from immigrant families despite law https://t.co/tHq18E4xXB via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 9, 2019
Fed officials issue “rare” alert warning EPA released inaccurate information on toxins in environment
Fed officials issue “rare” alert warning EPA released inaccurate information on toxins in environment https://t.co/F03TIr0Wse pic.twitter.com/43oU0fYwVB— The Hill (@thehill) April 9, 2019
Israelis have begun casting their votes in a fiercely fought election that sees Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battling for political survival after more than a decade in power
Israelis have begun casting their votes in a fiercely fought election that sees Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battling for political survival after more than a decade in power https://t.co/qlgKxXkCqe— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 9, 2019
Trump consolidates power with staff of 'acting' officials
Trump consolidates power with staff of 'acting' officials https://t.co/U8POGqY34u via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 9, 2019
Republicans in Congress fear Trump's actions could undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
Republicans in Congress fear Trump's actions could undermine the Federal Reserve's independencehttps://t.co/RULpSlDrSy— POLITICO (@politico) April 9, 2019
Trump takes an honor of a lifetime and turns it into a black hole
Opinion: Trump appeals to inner demons. It makes his damage even harder to repair. https://t.co/vkfy1xZv6s— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 9, 2019
Iran military unit's new terror label ignores past Trump business
Iran military unit's new terror label ignores past Trump business https://t.co/wKXbbnkY0V via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 9, 2019
NY Times columnist: Working for Trump admin is "an acid bath, not a job"
NY Times columnist: Working for Trump admin is "an acid bath, not a job" https://t.co/NYRIViV3yG pic.twitter.com/XET9XjW0iu— The Hill (@thehill) April 8, 2019
Republicans Are Warning Drug Companies Not To Cooperate With A Congressional Investigation
Republicans Are Warning Drug Companies Not To Cooperate With A Congressional Investigation https://t.co/CB8OCbwFUG— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) April 9, 2019
Hardliner Stephen Miller reportedly given total control of border policy
Hardliner Stephen Miller reportedly given total control of border policy https://t.co/QoAmUzWVAp pic.twitter.com/aI5vjKWu7t— SFGate (@SFGate) April 8, 2019
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