Statement from AG Bill Barr on Rosenstein's resignation: "Rod has been an invaluable partner to me during my return to the Department, and I have relied heavily on his leadership and judgment over the past several months." pic.twitter.com/SOi9Kx62Kw— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) April 29, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Statement from AG Bill Barr on Rosenstein's resignation: "Rod has been an invaluable partner to me during my return to the Department, and I have relied heavily on his leadership and judgment over the past several months."
Here is Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's resignation letter to Trump today — he'll officially leave on May 11. "We keep the faith, we follow the rules, and we always put America first."
Here is Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's resignation letter to Trump today — he'll officially leave on May 11.— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) April 29, 2019
"We keep the faith, we follow the rules, and we always put America first." pic.twitter.com/4DrfQcNFjq
Scooplet: Rod Rosenstein has submitted his resignation letter to President Trump, ending a tumultuous two years as the Justice Department’s No. 2 official
Scooplet: Rod Rosenstein has submitted his resignation letter to President Trump, ending a tumultuous two years as the Justice Department’s No. 2 official https://t.co/E0KkazSX3z— Sadie Gurman (@sgurman) April 29, 2019
Joe Biden concludes his rally kicking off his 2020 campaign: "We Democrats, and we independents...have to choose hope over fear, unity over division—and maybe most importantly, truth over lies."
Joe Biden concludes his rally kicking off his 2020 campaign: "We Democrats, and we independents...have to choose hope over fear, unity over division—and maybe most importantly, truth over lies." https://t.co/40t6ifeT6u pic.twitter.com/d3EMszfBQ9— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 29, 2019
JUST IN: 55% of Americans say they definitely would not consider voting for Pres. Trump in 2020, new @ABC News/WaPo poll finds.
JUST IN: 55% of Americans say they definitely would not consider voting for Pres. Trump in 2020, new @ABC News/WaPo poll finds. https://t.co/e3reGkPFX2 pic.twitter.com/k2ReZyUWoc— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) April 29, 2019
BREAKING: NY AG responds to Trump: "Attorney General Letitia James is focused on enforcing the rule of law. In any case we pursue, we will follow the facts wherever they may lead. We wish the President would share our respect for the law."
BREAKING: NY AG responds to Trump: "Attorney General Letitia James is focused on enforcing the rule of law. In any case we pursue, we will follow the facts wherever they may lead. We wish the President would share our respect for the law."— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) April 29, 2019
Retweet if you agree! 👍#IndictTrump
Jerry Nadler: "If the attorney general is afraid to subject (himself) to questions where you can follow up, that may indicate lack of confidence in his own position ... It's not up to the attorney general to tell the committee how to conduct its business."
Jerry Nadler: "If the attorney general is afraid to subject (himself) to questions where you can follow up, that may indicate lack of confidence in his own position ... It's not up to the attorney general to tell the committee how to conduct its business." https://t.co/h7FqHNvYdR— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 29, 2019
Lindsey Graham on removing Bill Clinton from office: “You don’t even have to be convicted of a crime to lose your job in this constitutional republic if this body determines your conduct as a public official is clearly out of bounds in your role.”
ICYMI
Lindsey Graham on removing Bill Clinton from office: “You don’t even have to be convicted of a crime to lose your job in this constitutional republic if this body determines your conduct as a public official is clearly out of bounds in your role.” pic.twitter.com/eF7eGt1wZ5— Forever Logical 🖖 (@ForeverLogical) April 18, 2019
It is really mind-blowing to watch a TV anchor try to "wrap" the President of the United States. "Thank you so much," she says. He keeps talking. "Yeah," she says, trying to interrupt. "Mr. Pres--" "I know you have a busy day..."
It is really mind-blowing to watch a TV anchor try to "wrap" the President of the United States. "Thank you so much," she says. He keeps talking. "Yeah," she says, trying to interrupt. "Mr. Pres--" "I know you have a busy day..." pic.twitter.com/9YnOYCe0xc— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) April 29, 2019
Treasury wants to hire Monica Crowley. Her last boss was an oligarch probed by Mueller.
Treasury wants to hire Monica Crowley. Her last boss was an oligarch probed by Mueller. https://t.co/eRJlPZ0J5U— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) April 29, 2019
"Mitch McConnell is not invincible"
"Mitch McConnell is not invincible" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/xdfkIvrSwc pic.twitter.com/hPkiR3wxvb— The Hill (@thehill) April 29, 2019
President's agenda today
President's agenda today;— Shannon Pettypiece (@spettypi) April 29, 2019
6:49 - Condolences to shooting victims
8:18 - Attack Cuomo
9:23 - Attack NY state
10:32 - Attack unions
10:42 - Attack Biden
10:51 - Attack Biden
10:55 - Attack fire fighters union
11:06 - Attack Mueller
11:20 - Attack the NYT https://t.co/8BBsuNAVNW
Since when do witnesses get to dictate who questions them & how? I’m sure Sec’y of State Hillary Clinton would have loved this deal ahead of her 11 hours of testimony on Benghazi.
Since when do witnesses get to dictate who questions them & how? I’m sure Sec’y of State Hillary Clinton would have loved this deal ahead of her 11 hours of testimony on Benghazi. https://t.co/aPh4SytNip— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) April 29, 2019
Joe Biden: Donald Trump is "the only president who has decided not to represent the whole country. The president has his base. We need a president who works for all Americans."
Joe Biden: Donald Trump is "the only president who has decided not to represent the whole country. The president has his base. We need a president who works for all Americans."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 29, 2019
Via ABC pic.twitter.com/Eb0akDbP7Z
President Trump: "Now, we're sending many of them to sanctuary cities. Thank you very much. They're not too happy about it. I'm proud to tell you that was actually my sick idea."
President Trump: "Now, we're sending many of them to sanctuary cities. Thank you very much. They're not too happy about it. I'm proud to tell you that was actually my sick idea." https://t.co/8I8xwsVM43 pic.twitter.com/DmA59KBUug— The Hill (@thehill) April 29, 2019
How Jared Kushner sought advice from a "pro-Kremlin" Russian
How Jared Kushner sought advice from a "pro-Kremlin" Russianhttps://t.co/Mgo6qpIdoG— POLITICO (@politico) April 29, 2019
What oil at $100 a barrel would mean for the world economy
What oil at $100 a barrel would mean for the world economy https://t.co/YXgnRXwKi0— Bloomberg (@business) April 29, 2019
Trump uses social media as a weapon to control the news cycle. It works like a charm. His tweets are tactical rather than substantive. They mostly fall into one of these four categories.
Trump uses social media as a weapon to control the news cycle. It works like a charm. His tweets are tactical rather than substantive. They mostly fall into one of these four categories. pic.twitter.com/XaK8tCpRy6— George Lakoff (@GeorgeLakoff) January 3, 2018
If Mueller Report Was 'Tip Of The Iceberg,' What More Is Lurking Unseen?
If Mueller Report Was 'Tip Of The Iceberg,' What More Is Lurking Unseen? https://t.co/8JjbGbl6EJ— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) April 29, 2019
John Bolton confirms that the U.S. signed an agreement pledging to pay the $2 million that North Korea demanded for Otto Warmbier’s care. He notes it occurred before he joined the administration and makes clear he was unaware about this until it was reported. Adds it wasn’t paid.
John Bolton confirms that the U.S. signed an agreement pledging to pay the $2 million that North Korea demanded for Otto Warmbier’s care. He notes it occurred before he joined the administration and makes clear he was unaware about this until it was reported. Adds it wasn’t paid.— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) April 28, 2019
If you live in New Mexico, New Hampshire, Nevada and Colorado, be prepared for tidal waves of pro-Trump Russian propaganda in your social media. I'm deadly serious. Be careful what you share
If you live in New Mexico, New Hampshire, Nevada and Colorado, be prepared for tidal waves of pro-Trump Russian propaganda in your social media. I'm deadly serious. Be careful what you share. https://t.co/Be3Fi4GODZ— Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) April 28, 2019
Oh snowflake, I’m so sorry you don’t feel safe when you parade your desire to celebrate white supremacy, bring back coal, deny global warming, and take control of women’s bodies. That must be HARD for you.
Oh snowflake, I’m so sorry you don’t feel safe when you parade your desire to celebrate white supremacy, bring back coal, deny global warming, and take control of women’s bodies. That must be HARD for you. https://t.co/5queSLaWNJ— Adam Savage (@donttrythis) April 27, 2019
Oh, I will. — Gov. Bill Weld
Oh, I will. #Weld2020 https://t.co/Glq5chOxbC— Gov. Bill Weld (@GovBillWeld) April 28, 2019
House Judiciary Dem calls for Trump to testify under oath
House Judiciary Dem calls for Trump to testify under oath https://t.co/g5Ke54R0bF pic.twitter.com/aAeizBW3Mc— The Hill (@thehill) April 29, 2019
Most people don't realize this: not only can incarcerated people not vote, but their population counts towards the (conservative) towns where they are incarcerated when drawing/allocating districts. White people literally amplify their voting power by incarcerating Black people.
Most people don't realize this: not only can incarcerated people not vote, but their population counts towards the (conservative) towns where they are incarcerated when drawing/allocating districts.— Aditya Mukerjee, the Otterrific 🏳️🌈 (@chimeracoder) April 24, 2019
White people literally amplify their voting power by incarcerating Black people.
Trump’s Tariffs End or His Trade Deal Dies By @ChuckGrassley
— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) April 29, 2019
Analysis | The exoneration that wasn’t: A majority of Americans think Mueller didn’t clear Trump
Analysis | The exoneration that wasn’t: A majority of Americans think Mueller didn’t clear Trump https://t.co/CbZWNnAJ42— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 29, 2019
Amid the ouster of Lt. Col. Oliver North and a New York Attorney General investigation, NRA members say the organization has lost focus on its original mission
Amid the ouster of Lt. Col. Oliver North and a New York Attorney General investigation, NRA members say the organization has lost focus on its original mission https://t.co/SaA5D7xeQz— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 29, 2019
Fmr. Pres. Barack Obama: "Fear induces closed-mindedness.... Leaders who feed fear typically are also ones who avoid facts."
Fmr. Pres. Barack Obama: "Fear induces closed-mindedness.... Leaders who feed fear typically are also ones who avoid facts." pic.twitter.com/pHnfMHvspK— The Hill (@thehill) April 29, 2019
Officials: Russian firm used in Maryland election systems
ICYMI
Whether you “feel” that Russia interfered in our elections or not (they did), perhaps best to steer clear of using election systems MADE IN RUSSIA. https://t.co/X7OVVu0txK— Mueller, She Wrote Podcast (@MuellerSheWrote) April 28, 2019
First they came for plastic bags. Coffee cups are next
First they came for plastic bags. Coffee cups are next https://t.co/JHNshsjsS6— Bloomberg (@business) April 29, 2019
“The witness is not going to tell the committee how to conduct its hearing, period,” Jerry Nadler said
“The witness is not going to tell the committee how to conduct its hearing, period,” Jerry Nadler said.https://t.co/6pu1Yl2umH— POLITICO (@politico) April 29, 2019
Perspective: Trump isn’t just defying Congress. He’s rejecting the whole idea of oversight
Perspective: Trump isn’t just defying Congress. He’s rejecting the whole idea of oversight. https://t.co/2GDzMfKZOe— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 29, 2019
Barr, we’re told, is objecting to Nadler plan to allow for a round (after members question) of 30 minutes for each side, allowing committee counsels to question. And he is opposed to move to closed session to discuss the unredacted report.
Barr, we’re told, is objecting to Nadler plan to allow for a round (after members question) of 30 minutes for each side, allowing committee counsels to question. And he is opposed to move to closed session to discuss the unredacted report. https://t.co/WNVrMBKSSl— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 28, 2019
At a rally in Wisconsin, President Trump peddled a false claim that mothers and doctors have the option to "execute" babies
At a rally in Wisconsin, President Trump peddled a false claim that mothers and doctors have the option to "execute" babies https://t.co/mhQtjzpY3J pic.twitter.com/G9OYCv4VIn— CNN (@CNN) April 29, 2019
"an inaccurate refrain"?? the cowardice of the NYT can be shocking
"an inaccurate refrain"?? the cowardice of the NYT can be shocking https://t.co/ikA05e6EKr— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) April 28, 2019
Conservative torches 'lawless' attorney general for being 'too chicken' to testify to Congress
Conservative torches 'lawless' attorney general for being 'too chicken' to testify to Congresshttps://t.co/1NpP1ouP6Q— Raw Story (@RawStory) April 29, 2019
Hillary Clinton reads the Mueller Report section in which President Trump says, “I’m f**ked!”
Hillary Clinton reads the Mueller Report section in which President Trump says, “I’m f**ked!” pic.twitter.com/79W7D1tAq2— Travis Akers (@travisakers) April 28, 2019
House Judiciary Chairman Nadler, asked if Trump’s decision to fight subpoenas changes his view on impeachment, says: “No it doesn't change my opinion, but it does give us more grounds for impeachment. Article 3 of the Nixon impeachment was refusing congressional subpoenas.”
House Judiciary Chairman Nadler, asked if Trump’s decision to fight subpoenas changes his view on impeachment, says: “No it doesn't change my opinion, but it does give us more grounds for impeachment. Article 3 of the Nixon impeachment was refusing congressional subpoenas.”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 28, 2019
Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale says the campaign believes New Mexico, New Hampshire, Nevada and Colorado could be flipped to Trump in 2020
“Russia, if you’re listening...”https://t.co/22k7DiKXwM— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) April 29, 2019
Barr’s got his Nads caught in Nadler’s screen door. A real lawyer will disassemble him in 20 minutes
Barr’s got his Nads caught in Nadler’s screen door. A real lawyer will disassemble him in 20 minutes.https://t.co/4HJMi15KXG— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) April 29, 2019
GOP 2020 slogan - “I Don’t Care!”
GOP 2020 slogan - “I Don’t Care!”https://t.co/5VicUdgIZm— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) April 29, 2019
Barr's position that he won't allow a professional cross-examination is proof for me that he intends to commit perjury and want's to have a chance to get away with it.
Barr's position that he won't allow a professional cross-examination is proof for me that he intends to commit perjury and want's to have a chance to get away with it. @SpeakerPelosi @RepJerryNadler @RepJeffries— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) April 29, 2019
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