McConnell helped a major donor of his by lifting Russian sanctions. So the answer is yes, McConnell is absolutely compromised. RT if you agree. Listen to my report on it below. #DoYourJobMitch https://t.co/lABxxgHelO— Scott Dworkin (@funder) June 11, 2019
Sunday, June 16, 2019
McConnell helped a major donor of his by lifting Russian sanctions. So the answer is yes, McConnell is absolutely compromised.
Several popular breakfast foods, including Cheerios and Nature Valley products, continue to test positive for trace amounts of a controversial herbicide that may increase the risk of cancer, a report says
Several popular breakfast foods, including Cheerios and Nature Valley products, continue to test positive for trace amounts of a controversial herbicide that may increase the risk of cancer, a report says https://t.co/D8oCjnux86— CNN (@CNN) June 16, 2019
Protesters in Hong Kong are taking part in a massive demonstration against a controversial extradition bill. The crowds are so large, they're spilling out from the main march route and into the city's side streets
Protesters in Hong Kong are taking part in a massive demonstration against a controversial extradition bill. The crowds are so large, they're spilling out from the main march route and into the city's side streets: https://t.co/Z7jursoh8k pic.twitter.com/Vkp0Hyt85W— CNN International (@cnni) June 16, 2019
Trump blocks three Florida congresswomen from visiting Homestead child detention center
Trump blocks three Florida congresswomen from visiting Homestead child detention center https://t.co/McMebFJJef— The Lady Red- the night is dark and full of terror (@The_Lady_Red) June 15, 2019
Sorry, I don't believe a word that Donald Trump or Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, have to say. You can't sacrifice our children for y'alls hoax "Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Saudi Arabia urges decisive response"
Sorry, I don't believe a word that Donald Trump or Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, have to say. You can't sacrifice our children for y'alls hoax— Gary Ray Betz (@GaryRayBetz) June 15, 2019
"Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Saudi Arabia urges decisive response" https://t.co/9Yt97alVOF
This is the same office that said Presidents can’t be indicted & waterboarding isn’t torture & warrantless wiretapping is OK & Presidents don’t have to follow federal regulations. I think there’s a slot by the door where you put in a quarter & get the opinion you want
This is the same office that said Presidents can’t be indicted & waterboarding isn’t torture & warrantless wiretapping is OK & Presidents don’t have to follow federal regulations. I think there’s a slot by the door where you put in a quarter & get the opinion you want. https://t.co/IYi8ERg1iv— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) June 15, 2019
Trump warns of unprecedented stock market crash if he doesn’t win in 2020
Trump warns of unprecedented stock market crash if he doesn’t win in 2020 https://t.co/O6bOyPnT6l— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 15, 2019
Most Americans have not read Mueller’s report. Some may be astonished to learn that a finding of “no collusion,” much less a finding of “no obstruction,” is nowhere to be seen on any page of his report.
Most Americans have not read Mueller’s report.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 12, 2019
Some may be astonished to learn that a finding of “no collusion,” much less a finding of “no obstruction,” is nowhere to be seen on any page of his report.
Here’s what we do know, and what we are working to find out: pic.twitter.com/kNquinghRO
Fmr. U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice: "I hope very much that the American people do not forget the difference between right and wrong, normal and absolutely abnormal, which is what we're experiencing in these times."
Fmr. U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice: "I hope very much that the American people do not forget the difference between right and wrong, normal and absolutely abnormal, which is what we're experiencing in these times." https://t.co/yp9Ghxl74b— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 15, 2019
This Elaine Chao story should be 1 of the biggest scandals in U.S. politics. The political saliency of a Cabinet member (& Senate Majority Leader) with close ties to the US' most powerful international rival is OBVIOUSLY amazing politics.
ICYMI
This Elaine Chao story should be 1 of the biggest scandals in U.S. politics. The political saliency of a Cabinet member (& Senate Majority Leader) with close ties to the US' most powerful international rival is OBVIOUSLY amazing politics. https://t.co/pllNRqEqTp— Jeff Hauser (@jeffhauser) June 9, 2019
This is where we are & where we’ve been: Pentagon & intelligence officials recognize it’s a danger to share info with Trump b/c he might pass it onto the Russians. This reality is not just sheer madness: It underscores McConnell & GOP’s rejection of their duty to protect America
This is where we are & where we’ve been: Pentagon & intelligence officials recognize it’s a danger to share info with Trump b/c he might pass it onto the Russians. This reality is not just sheer madness: It underscores McConnell & GOP’s rejection of their duty to protect America. https://t.co/ah00auS2AW— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) June 15, 2019
House Democrats are readying a major legislative push focused on securing elections. Legislation under discussion would bar political campaigns from sharing private material with foreign governments and require them to report offers of foreign help.
House Democrats are readying a major legislative push focused on securing elections.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 15, 2019
Legislation under discussion would bar political campaigns from sharing private material with foreign governments and require them to report offers of foreign help. https://t.co/H0ET4DoKtu
The NRA is reportedly almost $11 million in debt
The NRA is reportedly almost $11 million in debt https://t.co/ulu6QkDfI7— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 15, 2019
A Trump official admits several of their policies to sabotage our healthcare system would lead to higher costs and hundreds of thousands more Americans uninsured.
You're going to want to read this:— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 15, 2019
A Trump official admits several of their policies to sabotage our healthcare system would lead to higher costs and hundreds of thousands more Americans uninsured.
But they still went ahead with one of them anyway! https://t.co/cqYEU5Hava
A hoax, you say? Fact: Jared Kushner met throughout the 2016 campaign with the leader of a Russian think-tank. He met with him to get advice on how to integrate pro-Russia policy into Trump's foreign policy.
A hoax, you say?— Tami Burages (@tburages) June 16, 2019
Fact: Jared Kushner met throughout the 2016 campaign with the leader of a Russian think-tank. He met with him to get advice on how to integrate pro-Russia policy into Trump's foreign policy. pic.twitter.com/D7XGQcKnbp
From The Post's Editorial Board: Kellyanne Conway is well-versed in rules and ethics. She just doesn’t care.
From The Post's Editorial Board: Kellyanne Conway is well-versed in rules and ethics. She just doesn’t care. https://t.co/HihRMEGasr— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 16, 2019
I believe in science. And that inviting climate change deniers onto your National Security Council is dangerous. We need to get back into the International Climate Change Agreement.
I believe in science. And that inviting climate change deniers onto your National Security Council is dangerous. We need to get back into the International Climate Change Agreement. Now.https://t.co/asYpG5fwVk— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 15, 2019
The President is publicly thanking a Republican Senator for blocking a bill that would require him to notify the FBI if his campaign is offered campaign help from a foreign power. It’s time for impeachment hearings.
The President is publicly thanking a Republican Senator for blocking a bill that would require him to notify the FBI if his campaign is offered campaign help from a foreign power.— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) June 15, 2019
It’s time for impeachment hearings. https://t.co/lfaELjYfBJ
A mother who was told she had five minutes to say goodbye to her son before he would be put up for adoption successfully sued ICE over "intentional emotional distress." The settlement could help thousands of migrant parents sue over child separation.
A mother who was told she had five minutes to say goodbye to her son before he would be put up for adoption successfully sued ICE over "intentional emotional distress." The settlement could help thousands of migrant parents sue over child separation. https://t.co/IlsgffTpnB— Hannah Dreier (@hannahdreier) June 15, 2019
Trump retweets one of Britain’s most discredited and fringe anti-Muslim bigots and endorses her racist ‘Londonistan’ designation in the process. Again, in any ‘normal’ presidency, this would be a huge scandal. But not in the Trump Islamophobia/white nationalism era.
Trump retweets one of Britain’s most discredited and fringe anti-Muslim bigots and endorses her racist ‘Londonistan’ designation in the process. Again, in any ‘normal’ presidency, this would be a huge scandal. But not in the Trump Islamophobia/white nationalism era. https://t.co/gZbqSDN08D— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 15, 2019
Reminder to All “Straight” Men Who Selflessly Devote Their Lives to Thinking About Gay Men Having Sex:
Reminder to All “Straight” Men Who Selflessly Devote Their Lives to Thinking About Gay Men Having Sex:— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) June 15, 2019
Remember to turn our app off in church. Our servers can't handle that much traffic.
Thanking you in advance,
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If a Russian lawyer had come calling with “dirt” on Barack Obama, John McCain would have called the FBI, @MaxBoot writes. "So would any other normal, law-abiding candidate."
If a Russian lawyer had come calling with “dirt” on Barack Obama, John McCain would have called the FBI, @MaxBoot writes.— Washington Post ⚽️pinions (@PostOpinions) June 15, 2019
"So would any other normal, law-abiding candidate." https://t.co/lUB346fJ1y
Trump says he could shift 2,000 troops to Poland from Germany but “we haven’t totally made up a decision”
Trump says he could shift 2,000 troops to Poland from Germany but “we haven’t totally made up a decision” https://t.co/myX2OeCPlY— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 16, 2019
Sometimes sound legal analysis demands use of highly technical words like "garbage." Discussing DOJ's opinion on Trump's tax returns, and Barr's complete lack of independence and integrity
Sometimes sound legal analysis demands use of highly technical words like "garbage."— Elie Honig (@eliehonig) June 15, 2019
Discussing DOJ's opinion on Trump's tax returns, and Barr's complete lack of independence and integrity with @donlemon @evanperez on @CNNTonight. pic.twitter.com/DQg93UVrZ1
The Taliban claimed an attack on U.S. forces. Pompeo blamed Iran.
The Taliban claimed an attack on U.S. forces. Pompeo blamed Iran. https://t.co/vX012YsIiq— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 16, 2019
Pence was set to deliver a speech criticizing China’s human rights record on June 4, the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre -- until Donald Trump stepped in.
Pence was set to deliver a speech criticizing China’s human rights record on June 4, the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre -- until Donald Trump stepped in. https://t.co/FlUorisyf5— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) June 16, 2019
Multiple election security bills are being blocked by Senate Majority Leader McConnell.
Multiple election security bills are being blocked by Senate Majority Leader McConnell. https://t.co/VQYm56qpUP— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 16, 2019
My bill w/RepNadler would stop a sitting President from escaping justice by running out statute of limitations—using DOJ policy as a get out of jail free card. Legally unfounded barring of criminal charges while a President is in office should be repealed. No one is above the law
My bill w/RepNadler would stop a sitting President from escaping justice by running out statute of limitations—using DOJ policy as a get out of jail free card. Legally unfounded barring of criminal charges while a President is in office should be repealed. No one is above the law https://t.co/pRwfT2MxOr— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) June 16, 2019
It might be Saturday night, but POTUS never misses a chance to practice his Stalinist vocabulary while simultaneously reassuring the Kremlin that *he*, King Donald, would never authorize offensive or defensive measures against Russia. "Not on my watch!" 🙄 Pathetic.
It might be Saturday night, but POTUS never misses a chance to practice his Stalinist vocabulary while simultaneously reassuring the Kremlin that *he*, King Donald, would never authorize offensive or defensive measures against Russia. "Not on my watch!" 🙄— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) June 16, 2019
Pathetic. pic.twitter.com/B14WC6bYIv
Trump was under investigation for criminal activity well before he was running for president. According to sources, investigators began watching him as early as 2015 but likely sooner. We wrote about it here
Trump was under investigation for criminal activity well before he was running for president. According to sources, investigators began watching him as early as 2015 but likely sooner. We wrote about it here. @NarativLive @traciemac_Bmore https://t.co/qXQhWjKlsN— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) June 16, 2019
Mitch McConnell’s Ties to Russian Oil Money
How did we miss this?? Mitch McConnell’s Ties to Russian Oil Money by @TheDemCoalition https://t.co/xKiY3F8fP9— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) June 16, 2019
I AM A REPUBLICAN POLITICIAN AND I GUESS IT’S COME TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE TO DEFEND PEDOPHILIA
ICYMI
I have a list of over 30 elected pedophiles in the GOP, vast majority convicted, the rest withdrew from races. Some overlap with yours. Goes up to ~100 when adding in lobbyists, activists, funders, etc.— random facts girl. (@soychicka) June 16, 2019
And that's before 2017, for the most part.https://t.co/L9z2NQtcDW
No man is above the law. The US Attorney for SDNY and the NY AG should indict Individual 1. Poll: Nearly 70 percent of Americans say sitting president should be subject to criminal charges
No man is above the law.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) June 16, 2019
The US Attorney for SDNY and the NY AG should indict Individual 1.
Poll: Nearly 70 percent of Americans say sitting president should be subject to criminal charges https://t.co/TACLGmHKzj
Matteo Salvini, Italy’s most powerful politician, will be in Washington Monday talking up his Trumpian brand of populism and immigrant bashing, plus chemical castration
Matteo Salvini, Italy’s most powerful politician, will be in Washington Monday talking up his Trumpian brand of populism and immigrant bashing, plus chemical castration https://t.co/eNusRAr2DE— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 16, 2019
Yes, Trump's tariffs are costing billions. No, China isn't paying
Yes, Trump's tariffs are costing billions. No, China isn't paying https://t.co/9JWyQfbu5K— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 16, 2019
The ironclad case for impeachment is that every day he remains in power he is a mortal danger to the United States. Punish him later, through the criminal process. But begin the process of EXPELLING him immediately
The ironclad case for impeachment is that every day he remains in power he is a mortal danger to the United States. Punish him later, through the criminal process. But begin the process of EXPELLING him immediately — by starting an #ImpeachmentInquiryNow https://t.co/8FcxTiKB8z— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) June 15, 2019
Gov. Doug Ducey says he will push to allow use of taxpayer money at out-of-state private schools
This is cheating Arizona taxpayers and Arizona teachers. https://t.co/ISa5mCi3wT— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) June 16, 2019
Singapore dethrones the U.S. as the world's most competitive economy
Singapore dethrones the U.S. as the world's most competitive economy https://t.co/eS3EpRDKXe pic.twitter.com/lBryv6Vfzv— Bloomberg (@business) June 16, 2019
Perspective: How Donald Trump silenced the people who could expose his business failures
Perspective: How Donald Trump silenced the people who could expose his business failures https://t.co/HaXkgjtRdR— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 16, 2019
Documents suggest connection between GOP strategist and census official on citizenship question, lawyers say
Documents suggest connection between GOP strategist and census official on citizenship question, lawyers say https://t.co/txaMoEXBZO— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 15, 2019
As the Trump-Bolton administration bangs the drum for war, it's worth remembering...
As the Trump-Bolton administration bangs the drum for war, it's worth remembering— Jesse Ferguson (@JesseFFerguson) June 15, 2019
- We don't have a Secretary of Defense
- We don't have a Secretary of Homeland Security
- We don't have a WH COS
- We don't have an Ambassador to the UN
Just a reminder.
"The Pentagon and intelligence officials have gone out of their way to keep Trump ignorant of certain details about the operation because of 'the possibility that he might countermand it or discuss it with foreign officials.'"
"The Pentagon and intelligence officials have gone out of their way to keep Trump ignorant of certain details about the operation because of 'the possibility that he might countermand it or discuss it with foreign officials.'"#TraitorTrumphttps://t.co/Bi00777vMg— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) June 16, 2019
Saudi crown prince blames Iran for tanker attacks: newspaper
Uh huh
Saudi crown prince blames Iran for tanker attacks: newspaper https://t.co/5xdaJH7Qx5 pic.twitter.com/Qux3oNkCav— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 15, 2019
The President often aggressively defends himself from stories that are critical about him, but it’s interesting that he’s going out of his way to assure Russia that they are not being targeted.
The President often aggressively defends himself from stories that are critical about him, but it’s interesting that he’s going out of his way to assure Russia that they are not being targeted. https://t.co/rzAu1CmXGp— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) June 16, 2019
Iran Says Situation in Middle East Calls for Closer Ties With Russia
— Ville Kostian (@Kostian_V) June 16, 2019
U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid
“The critical question — impossible to know without access to the classified details of the operation — is how deep into the Russian grid the United States has bored.”— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) June 15, 2019
I can help you there; all the way in.@US_CYBERCOM thank you for your service. https://t.co/AR5AA0vUFs
As Trump Accuses Iran, He Has One Problem: His Own Credibility
For any president, accusing another country of an act of war presents an enormous challenge to overcome skepticism at home and abroad. But for a president known for falsehoods and bombast, the test of credibility appears far more daunting. https://t.co/fkeJlJA0mA via @NYTimes— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) June 15, 2019
We joined 23 cities, states and municipalities in filing a motion to block the Trump Administration from allowing health care providers to discriminate against patients and deny medical treatment.
We joined 23 cities, states and municipalities in filing a motion to block the Trump Administration from allowing health care providers to discriminate against patients and deny medical treatment. #PutPatientsFirst pic.twitter.com/ze7TWrBYxY— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) June 15, 2019
That's pretty wild. The US Military essentially believes POTUS is a traitor
That's pretty wild. The US Military essentially believes POTUS is a traitor— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) June 15, 2019
H/t @RadioFreeTom @thespybrief @FelisDave @chrizap https://t.co/XTdUWjwKh5
Let. This. Sink. In. Our government is tryin’ to safeguard our elections through cyber tactics, but can’t brief our president because he will alert our enemies. The only “Treason” in this story is by Donald Trump
Let. This. Sink. In.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) June 16, 2019
Our government is tryin’ to safeguard our elections through cyber tactics, but can’t brief our president because he will alert our enemies.
The only “Treason” in this story is by Donald Trump.https://t.co/0ifwi3pqzL
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