One top official is out. Congress is at the doorstep. And the president’s lawyer is practically taunting him on live television. What does the Secretary of State do now? https://t.co/9p3RVOHS3Z— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 27, 2019
Friday, September 27, 2019
One top official is out. Congress is at the doorstep. And the president’s lawyer is practically taunting him on live television. What does the Secretary of State do now?
Trump met with Wayne LaPierre and asked if the NRA would finance his impeachment defense. LaPierre said he would if Trump promised not to pursue any gun legislation.
Trump met with Wayne LaPierre and asked if the NRA would finance his impeachment defense. LaPierre said he would if Trump promised not to pursue any gun legislation. https://t.co/dAlVCbupQ2— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) September 27, 2019
NEW: Republican Rep. Mark Amodei backs probe into Trump-Ukraine scandal
NEW: Republican Rep. Mark Amodei backs probe into Trump-Ukraine scandal https://t.co/dogPAL82tW— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 27, 2019
In the FBI, this is what we would call “a clue.”
In the FBI, this is what we would call “a clue.” 🕵🏽♀️ https://t.co/JazqFw9sFD— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) September 27, 2019
Breaking: White House restricted access to Trump's calls with Putin and Saudi crown prince
Breaking: White House restricted access to Trump's calls with Putin and Saudi crown princehttps://t.co/2YMgdL4vhH pic.twitter.com/kIw5vyhaAi— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) September 27, 2019
US Park Police worked w/out pay during @realdonaldtrump’s shutdown. Union says: “We went 6 wks w/o a paycheck because of this admin., now you want us to have our Xmas party there? Come on.”
US Park Police worked w/out pay during @realdonaldtrump’s shutdown. Union says: “We went 6 wks w/o a paycheck because of this admin., now you want us to have our Xmas party there? Come on.” https://t.co/zKqnGsgPgZ— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) September 27, 2019
BREAKING: After being dragged into a political scandal by President Trump’s personal attorney, Kurt Volker, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, stepped down from his position
BREAKING: After being dragged into a political scandal by President Trump’s personal attorney, Kurt Volker, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, stepped down from his position https://t.co/bWUV6MW82W— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 27, 2019
The Chairmen have notified Pompeo that the Committees have scheduled depositions for 5 State Department officials: *Amb. Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch *Amb. Kurt Volker *Deputy Asst. Secretary George Kent *Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbuhl *Amb. Gordon Sondland
The Chairmen have notified Pompeo that the Committees have scheduled depositions for 5 State Department officials:— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
*Amb. Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch
*Amb. Kurt Volker
*Deputy Asst. Secretary George Kent
*Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbuhl
*Amb. Gordon Sondlandhttps://t.co/94f5W0NnZI
Three sources confirm to CNN that Kurt Volker has resigned from his State Department post. First broken by the State Press, Arizona State University’s school paper:
Three sources confirm to CNN that Kurt Volker has resigned from his State Department post. First broken by the State Press, Arizona State University’s school paper: https://t.co/B0LEMGCJla— Mike Warren (@MichaelRWarren) September 27, 2019
No way this happened without Moscow Mitch knowing about it and enabling it. The NRA paid Republicans for years to allow gun violence to go unchecked.
No way this happened without Moscow Mitch knowing about it and enabling it. The NRA paid Republicans for years to allow gun violence to go unchecked. https://t.co/5FeCQcyX5l— Roxy (@roxydavis99) September 27, 2019
Giuliani cancels paid appearance next week at Kremlin-backed conference
That was fast. One less country he can rescue. https://t.co/XJGjG8Jgk3— Tim O'Brien (@TimOBrien) September 27, 2019
BREAKING: Volker's resignation comes amid reports that he was involved in the Trump-Ukraine investigation
BREAKING: Volker's resignation comes amid reports that he was involved in the Trump-Ukraine investigation https://t.co/BZWudBX3aZ— The State Press (@statepress) September 27, 2019
You can't make it up: Giuliani to make paid appearance at Kremlin-backed conference next week that includes Vladimir Putin.
Nothing to see here. Russia seized Crimea. Invaded eastern Ukraine. Russians attack US Spec Forces in Syria. Publicly threatens NATO with new nuclear weapons. Murders and jails internal opposition. Putin and friends totally corrupt. Hack US elections. https://t.co/WHI0usBzt5— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) September 27, 2019
New: The first House Republican has announced his support for the impeachment inquiry against Trump. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei: "Let's put it through the process and see what happens."
New: The first House Republican has announced his support for the impeachment inquiry against Trump.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
Republican Rep. Mark Amodei: "Let's put it through the process and see what happens." https://t.co/EeQ91bbiNr
BREAKING: According to House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff, Trump impeachment hearings may start as early as next week.
BREAKING: According to House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff, Trump impeachment hearings may start as early as next week.#ImpeachTrump https://t.co/RRVBiaTgUu— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) September 27, 2019
House Intel Committee chairman Adam Schiff is moving quickly to investigate allegations at the center of the impeachment inquiry into Trump by preparing for hearings, subpoenas and depositions as soon as next week and hoping to conclude everything in fall.
House Intel Committee chairman Adam Schiff is moving quickly to investigate allegations at the center of the impeachment inquiry into Trump by preparing for hearings, subpoenas and depositions as soon as next week and hoping to conclude everything in fall. https://t.co/4efI5Wl3Dk— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) September 27, 2019
Doing everything to protect the White House is not your job, @LindseyGrahamSC. Your job is to work for the people of South Carolina. We need a Senator who's working for all of us.
Doing everything to protect the White House is not your job, @LindseyGrahamSC.— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) September 27, 2019
Your job is to work for the people of South Carolina. We need a Senator who's working for all of us. https://t.co/aHjqIL0fhF
Photo of Jared Kushner Dining Next to Ukraine's President at Diplomats Event 7 Weeks Before Trump's Call Resurfaces
Photo of Jared Kushner Dining Next to Ukraine's President at Diplomats Event 7 Weeks Before Trump's Call Resurfaces https://t.co/JpQRjClzVU— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) September 27, 2019
Trump has long worried that America’s intelligence professionals would try to undermine him from the shadows. But all they had to do was play by the rules. My latest for @TheAtlantic
Trump has long worried that America’s intelligence professionals would try to undermine him from the shadows. But all they had to do was play by the rules. My latest for @TheAtlantic: https://t.co/iI7MNhx2W9— Mike Giglio (@mike_giglio) September 27, 2019
The intelligence committee is not taking part in the 2 week recess and it looks like they are kicking a$$ on getting to the bottom of things in regards to whistleblowers claims
The intelligence committee is not taking part in the 2 week recess and it looks like they are kicking a$$ on getting to the bottom of things in regards to whistleblowers claims https://t.co/UdWaRRR9Qu— Theresa#PRU#wtp2020 (@TheresaIowaGirl) September 27, 2019
House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff threatens subpoenas and opens door to impeachment hearings next week
House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff threatens subpoenas and opens door to impeachment hearings next week https://t.co/hAfmHMeyRu pic.twitter.com/SLcS7yXTeN— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 27, 2019
The Kremlin supports the NRA for the same reason it pushes anti-vaccine rhetoric. Both strategies lead to more dead Americans.
The Kremlin supports the NRA for the same reason it pushes anti-vaccine rhetoric.— 𝙰𝙼𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙲𝙰𝙽 𝙳𝙸𝚂𝚂𝙴𝙽𝚃 🇺🇸 (@keith_pochick) September 27, 2019
Both strategies lead to more dead Americans. https://t.co/Lm0KYP13WD
Live updates: Intelligence Committee members to work during recess, Trump presses for Schiff’s resignation
Live updates: Intelligence Committee members to work during recess, Trump presses for Schiff’s resignation https://t.co/RfVOWg45AQ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
Ukraine's president is being dubbed "Monica Zelensky" at home
— ᎠᏌNᎬᎷYᎢᎻᎪNᏩ™️ (@Kris_Sacrebleu) September 27, 2019
If this is the way the ICE Director disrespects rules & Congressional oversight of his agency, it is no wonder that ICE has become a rogue agency. Homan did a wonderful job of proving this point. P.S. Also clear he can't stand respecting brown immigrant woman's power over him
If this is the way the ICE Director disrespects rules & Congressional oversight of his agency, it is no wonder that ICE has become a rogue agency. Homan did a wonderful job of proving this point. P.S. Also clear he can't stand respecting brown immigrant woman's power over him. https://t.co/tRoLoDIErM— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) September 27, 2019
Scoop: The ethnic Chechen murdered by a Russian assassin in Berlin last month was a Georgian spy who worked against jihadists and the FSB. My interview with his handler in Tbilisi:
Scoop: The ethnic Chechen murdered by a Russian assassin in Berlin last month was a Georgian spy who worked against jihadists and the FSB. My interview with his handler in Tbilisi: https://t.co/mZKbnhcwcr— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) September 27, 2019
On Fox, Chris Wallace says, "The spinning that has been done by the president's defenders over the last 24 hours ... it is astonishing and deeply misleading." Soo... Wallace is saying many of his colleagues are behaving in an "astonishing" and "deeply misleading" manner, yes?
On Fox, Chris Wallace says, "The spinning that has been done by the president's defenders over the last 24 hours ... it is astonishing and deeply misleading."— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) September 27, 2019
Soo... Wallace is saying many of his colleagues are behaving in an "astonishing" and "deeply misleading" manner, yes?
Read and circulate: Chair of Federal Election Commission👇 Reminding Americans: The law banning contributions (such as opposition research) by foreign nationals is clear. Upshot: Something very wrong likely happened in Justice Department decision not to investigate
Read and circulate: Chair of Federal Election Commission👇— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) September 27, 2019
Reminding Americans: The law banning contributions (such as opposition research) by foreign nationals is clear.
Upshot: Something very wrong likely happened in Justice Department decision not to investigate #Ukrainegate https://t.co/W8hjdz4vQE
Well, when the Kremlin says it "hopes" Trump won't release their calls, they are saying "do not release them or else... "
Well, when the Kremlin says it "hopes" Trump won't release their calls, they are saying "do not release them or else... " https://t.co/N75FRJhMol— Ale (@aliasvaughn) September 27, 2019
If Trump did nothing wrong, why is he threatening those exposing “nothing” with treason and the death penalty ?
If Trump did nothing wrong, why is he threatening those exposing “nothing” with treason and the death penalty ?— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) September 27, 2019
The President of the United States smeared your Ambassador to Ukraine to the leader of a foreign country. Are you good with that? What does your workforce think?
The President of the United States smeared your Ambassador to Ukraine to the leader of a foreign country. Are you good with that? What does your workforce think? https://t.co/C75G0bo5WZ— John Sipher (@john_sipher) September 27, 2019
Schumer responds: "As the disturbing truth continues to surface, the NRA’s status as a tax exempt entity needs to be thoroughly investigated."
Schumer responds: "As the disturbing truth continues to surface, the NRA’s status as a tax exempt entity needs to be thoroughly investigated." https://t.co/vLPT08BcVd— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
Federal agency tries to serve Steve Bannon a subpoena The former Trump campaign CEO is part of a probe into "deceptive or unfair" use of Facebook data by the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.
Federal agency tries to serve Steve Bannon a subpoena— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) September 27, 2019
The former Trump campaign CEO is part of a probe into "deceptive or unfair" use of Facebook data by the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica. https://t.co/M0bd7b00Kk
The Congressman is lying in your face, and trusting that you won't bother to check the facts. This Aug 12 complaint was to the *inspector general,* not to the intelligence committees. The inspector general's role is to contact the intel committees, which he did on Sept. 9.
The Congressman is lying in your face, and trusting that you won't bother to check the facts.— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) September 27, 2019
This Aug 12 complaint was to the *inspector general,* not to the intelligence committees.
The inspector general's role is to contact the intel committees, which he did on Sept. 9. https://t.co/Gl7yuqI3Nk
Here is the number-two House Republican not only ignoring the real story, but literally _making up_ a lie to try to shift focus away from @realDonaldTrump's misconduct. The complaint was _dated_ August 12; that's _not_ when @RepAdamSchiff "knew about it." So. Much. Bad. Faith.
Here is the number-two House Republican not only ignoring the real story, but literally _making up_ a lie to try to shift focus away from @realDonaldTrump's misconduct. The complaint was _dated_ August 12; that's _not_ when @RepAdamSchiff "knew about it."— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) September 27, 2019
So. Much. Bad. Faith. https://t.co/koWoUwLaET
You engaged in a shakedown to get election dirt from a foreign country. And then you tried to cover it up. But you’re right about one thing — your words need no mockery. Your own words and deeds mock themselves. But most importantly here, they endanger our country
You engaged in a shakedown to get election dirt from a foreign country.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) September 27, 2019
And then you tried to cover it up.
But you’re right about one thing — your words need no mockery. Your own words and deeds mock themselves.
But most importantly here, they endanger our country. pic.twitter.com/Qha74pwW8m
The results of a congressional probe into the NRA's ties to Russia paints a picture of NRA officials providing Russian officials access to American elected officials in exchange for lucrative business opportunities.
The results of a congressional probe into the NRA's ties to Russia paints a picture of NRA officials providing Russian officials access to American elected officials in exchange for lucrative business opportunities. https://t.co/n1SXoxdKCk— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
You published the contents of the call and it clearly shows you shaking down Ukraine’s President for help interfering in US elections. This gaslighting is completely insane
You published the contents of the call and it clearly shows you shaking down Ukraine’s President for help interfering in US elections.— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) September 27, 2019
This gaslighting is completely insane https://t.co/ljFHEyayXC
The logic of the Trumpist position is that loyalty to Trump and loyalty to America are one and the same, therefore by definition, Trump is always acting in America’s interests and his critics and opponents are traitors.
The logic of the Trumpist position is that loyalty to Trump and loyalty to America are one and the same, therefore by definition, Trump is always acting in America’s interests and his critics and opponents are traitors. https://t.co/sO0zvcSU3N pic.twitter.com/xyn2Of2UYI— Adam Serwer🍝 (@AdamSerwer) September 27, 2019
An early look at next week’s cover, "Whack Job," by Barry Blitt
An early look at next week’s cover, "Whack Job," by Barry Blitt. https://t.co/BeqIKP0Xwh pic.twitter.com/CyFUGQxGxO— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) September 27, 2019
"Impeachment has infinite gravity and immense destructive power. It is a political black hole..."
"Impeachment has infinite gravity and immense destructive power. It is a political black hole..."https://t.co/VTLJ6Dvoz5— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) September 27, 2019
Nancy Pelosi on Trump-Ukraine: "By the way, I think Russia has a hand in this, by the way."
Nancy Pelosi on Trump-Ukraine: "By the way, I think Russia has a hand in this, by the way." @Morning_Joe— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
given Trump’s long history of small-time grifting in public, it seemed impossible to imagine he wouldn’t go after bigger fish in private — including, say, extorting a foreign power into smearing a political rival
given Trump’s long history of small-time grifting in public, it seemed impossible to imagine he wouldn’t go after bigger fish in private — including, say, extorting a foreign power into smearing a political rival https://t.co/CvxkQrGpYf— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) September 27, 2019
I think we all know what is truly “liddle” here
I think we all know what is truly “liddle” here pic.twitter.com/KO492rzSNi— Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) September 27, 2019
“Grandpa, why were you afraid of Donald Trump?”
“Grandpa, why were you afraid of Donald Trump?” https://t.co/DDxAaiDRHk— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) September 27, 2019
A new toy for the current political climate
A new toy for the current political climate. pic.twitter.com/dV8kuZbxqR— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) September 26, 2019
Trump jokes about a third term as U.S. president in closed-door remarks. "We're looking good for another four years, and then if we want to another four."
Trump jokes about a third term as U.S. president in closed-door remarks. "We're looking good for another four years, and then if we want to another four." https://t.co/sykPHFo0qn pic.twitter.com/RYIZR2XqS1— Bloomberg (@business) September 27, 2019
How a D.C. News Site Amplified Dubious Ukraine Claims Inside the story of how the Hill become part of the Trump whistleblower scandal
I cannot emphasized enough to you how really important this tweet is 👇— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) September 27, 2019
Infrastructure week is really about the remaking of America. https://t.co/hw6ecfBCo2
#Russia’s Fingerprints Are All Over Trump’s #Ukraine #Whistleblower Scandal Prominent figures on Russian TV have been openly putting out the same ideas that we now know the American president was privately pursuing.
#Russia’s Fingerprints Are All Over Trump’s #Ukraine #Whistleblower Scandal— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) September 27, 2019
Prominent figures on Russian TV have been openly putting out the same ideas that we now know the American president was privately pursuing. https://t.co/YKrRWDhLPa via @thedailybeast
Speaker Pelosi says on AG Barr: "He's gone rogue ... I think where they are going is the cover up of the cover up, and that's very really sad for them. To have a Justice Department go so rogue ... now it just makes matters worse."
“He’s gone rogue” https://t.co/QrOcjg3LDq— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) September 27, 2019
Nancy Pelosi on A.G. Barr: "He's gone rogue."
Nancy Pelosi on A.G. Barr: "He's gone rogue." @Morning_Joe— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
BREAKING- Huge tell from Putin's spokesman showing fear of more Trump conversations being exposed. Putin & Trump plotting over Russia retaking Ukraine will come out. Expect multiple news bombs to drop while a focused impeachment investigation is happening
BREAKING- Huge tell from Putin's spokesman showing fear of more Trump conversations being exposed. Putin & Trump plotting over Russia retaking Ukraine will come out. Expect multiple news bombs to drop while a focused impeachment investigation is happening https://t.co/QjRGkZT1Ap— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) September 27, 2019
.@SpeakerPelosi, who helped write and pass the intelligence community #whistleblower law, says the report should have gone directly to Congress without interference from AG Barr or the White House: “This is a #CoverUpOfTheCoverUp”
.@SpeakerPelosi, who helped write and pass the intelligence community #whistleblower law, says the report should have gone directly to Congress without interference from AG Barr or the White House: “This is a #CoverUpOfTheCoverUp”— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) September 27, 2019
If the whistleblower's understanding is correct and there's a classified server full of incriminating conversations between Trump and world leaders, then not exposing the truth keeps the president in hoc to those leaders for as long as he's president.
If the whistleblower's understanding is correct and there's a classified server full of incriminating conversations between Trump and world leaders, then not exposing the truth keeps the president in hoc to those leaders for as long as he's president.— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) September 27, 2019
200 days without a press briefing.
200 days without a press briefing. https://t.co/ga5cgpHKLz— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) September 27, 2019
Fact check: President Trump and Rep. Devin Nunes have said Democrats did the exact same thing the president is accused of doing: pressuring Ukraine to investigate political rivals. Here are the facts
Fact check: President Trump and Rep. Devin Nunes have said Democrats did the exact same thing the president is accused of doing: pressuring Ukraine to investigate political rivals.— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 27, 2019
Here are the facts. https://t.co/76sQZSvdY5
BREAKING: With @RepConorLamb, 224 House members now support the impeachment inquiry
🚨BREAKING: With @RepConorLamb, 224 House members now support the impeachment inquiry.— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) September 27, 2019
WSJ reports Pence argued that the White House should not release the Ukraine call transcript. Another voice who made a case against releasing it: Trump political adviser Kellyanne Conway, I’m told.
WSJ reports Pence argued that the White House should not release the Ukraine call transcript.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) September 27, 2019
Another voice who made a case against releasing it: Trump political adviser Kellyanne Conway, I’m told. https://t.co/U9UjHaMaEC
.@SpeakerPelosi on @Morning_Joe: "I pray for the President... I pray that God will illuminate him to see right from wrong."
.@SpeakerPelosi on @Morning_Joe: "I pray for the President... I pray that God will illuminate him to see right from wrong."— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) September 27, 2019
Politics and polls be damned - “We must put country over party”
Politics and polls be damned - “We must put country over party” @SpeakerPelosi #MorningJoe #impeachment pic.twitter.com/2WM9CUS6PL— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) September 27, 2019
Yesterday I met the brother of Xinjiang University President TashpolatTiyip in DC and heard the shocking story of how his brother had been arrested and sentenced to death for being a Uighur. This story demands the implementation of the Magnitsky Act
Yesterday I met the brother of Xinjiang University President TashpolatTiyip in DC and heard the shocking story of how his brother had been arrested and sentenced to death for being a Uighur. This story demands the implementation of the Magnitsky Act https://t.co/JvleCVYb4y pic.twitter.com/EWHyXfI9aj— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) September 27, 2019
Rod Blagojevich got 14 years for trying to barter a mere Senate seat for a donation. Trump tried to use 400 million in taxpayer funded aid to get a country to make up a false charge and help influence a Presidential election. 140 years, easy.
Rod Blagojevich got 14 years for trying to barter a mere Senate seat for a donation.— Fred Harding (@OPCGhost) September 26, 2019
Trump tried to use 400 million in taxpayer funded aid to get a country to make up a false charge and help influence a Presidential election.
140 years, easy.
In private, there are few Trump allies who believe that the whistle-blower allegations won’t result in considerable damage—if not the complete unraveling of Trump's presidency: “This could unwind very fast, and I mean in days”
In private, there are few Trump allies who believe that the whistle-blower allegations won’t result in considerable damage—if not the complete unraveling of Trump's presidency: “This could unwind very fast, and I mean in days” https://t.co/1KMoOntF7Q— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) September 27, 2019
This is an all-encompassing - and the best unclassified -description of what US military equipment & training aid contributes to Ukraine’s efforts v Russia. Anytime a Trump fool says this all started w him, note much of this started in 2014. And we learn much from it as well.
This is an all-encompassing - and the best unclassified -description of what US military equipment & training aid contributes to Ukraine’s efforts v Russia. Anytime a Trump fool says this all started w him, note much of this started in 2014. And we learn much from it as well. https://t.co/rCSiJJirwx— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) September 27, 2019
"The US is dystopia, the White House is corrupt": these have been the main themes of Russia's pro-Putin media for years. Now the Trump scandal gives them all the proof they need
"The US is dystopia, the White House is corrupt": these have been the main themes of Russia's pro-Putin media for years. Now the Trump scandal gives them all the proof they need, writes @ccaryl https://t.co/zmR430wFlS— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) September 27, 2019
To be clear - the DEAD are the 20,000 Americans killed by gun violence since the House PASSED bipartisanship gun background check bills #hr8 and #hr1112 over 6 months ago - but #MoscowMitch refuses to #GiveUsAVote! If Trump wanted to save lives he could.
To be clear - the DEAD are the 20,000 Americans killed by gun violence since the House PASSED bipartisanship gun background check bills #hr8 and #hr1112 over 6 months ago - but #MoscowMitch refuses to #GiveUsAVote! If Trump wanted to save lives he could. https://t.co/xRzmaIfxI0— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) September 27, 2019
The man who allegedly killed 10 with his van on a Toronto street in 2018 told police he identified as an incel and that he “accomplished his mission”
The man who allegedly killed 10 with his van on a Toronto street in 2018 told police he identified as an incel and that he “accomplished his mission” https://t.co/STumBCKEx3— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 27, 2019
“Nancy Pelosi: An Extremely Stable Genius”
I just KNEW the Trumpers were going to hate the headline - they’re already slithering and seething— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) September 27, 2019
... so let’s see it again:
“Nancy Pelosi: An Extremely Stable Genius”https://t.co/NIun7lGZ81
New: Nearly 300 former officials call Trump’s actions concerning Ukraine "profound national security concern"
New: Nearly 300 former officials call Trump’s actions concerning Ukraine "profound national security concern" https://t.co/Luva5iff3Y— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
Jeremy Bash: "This is about soliciting foreign interference in a United States election. It is the most serious impeachment allegation ever against a president of the United State
Jeremy Bash: "This is about soliciting foreign interference in a United States election. It is the most serious impeachment allegation ever against a president of the United States." https://t.co/cxRVkRTyRW— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 27, 2019
MASSIVE! Tens of thousands out on the streets of Milan to demand action on the growing #climatecrisis. There is no time to waste, there is no planet B
MASSIVE! Tens of thousands out on the streets of Milan to demand action on the growing #climatecrisis.— Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) September 27, 2019
There is no time to waste, there is no planet B. #ActOnClimate#climate #energy #go100re #GreenNewDeal #FridaysForFuture #klimaatstaking pic.twitter.com/vbRmSG1SMM
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia hopes the U.S. doesn’t release transcripts of Donald Trump’s conversations with Vladimir Putin
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia hopes the U.S. doesn’t release transcripts of Donald Trump’s conversations with Vladimir Putin https://t.co/bQe8LpHmQa— Bloomberg (@business) September 27, 2019
Trump writes the GOP impeachment playbook: Scorched earth. But will it work?
Trump writes the GOP impeachment playbook: Scorched earth. But will it work? https://t.co/95Iz1xb8Hd— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
Trump says there should be a way of stopping impeachment inquiry, perhaps through courts. More here
Maybe the national inquirer can buy the story and kill it? Oh, wait.... https://t.co/xYuTntpyEl— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) September 27, 2019
In gambit for Trump, Giuliani engaged parade of Ukrainian prosecutors
In gambit for Trump, Giuliani engaged parade of Ukrainian prosecutors https://t.co/Sq32lzS0Vk— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
Who had Sean Hannity still talking about Hillary Clinton on their dystopian hellscape bingo card?
Who had Sean Hannity still talking about Hillary Clinton on their dystopian hellscape bingo card? https://t.co/Cb6mJvuh9e— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) September 27, 2019
Today's #frontpage: The whistleblower complaint states that White House officials were “directed” by White House lawyers to remove the electronic transcript from the computer system where presidential call transcripts are typically stored.
Today's #frontpage: The whistleblower complaint states that White House officials were “directed” by White House lawyers to remove the electronic transcript from the computer system where presidential call transcripts are typically stored. pic.twitter.com/gdoHT82yDN— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) September 27, 2019
Good question raised here by @MiekeEoyang : Maybe NYT reporters should double down on exposing identity of insider who penned famous Op-ed, rather than publish anonymously sourced speculation on Ukrainegate whistleblower.
Good question raised here by @MiekeEoyang : Maybe NYT reporters should double down on exposing identity of insider who penned famous Op-ed, rather than publish anonymously sourced speculation on Ukrainegate whistleblower. https://t.co/a5RnCJEj26— Jeff Stein (@SpyTalker) September 26, 2019
The Case for Trump’s Impeachment Goes Beyond Ukraine: He has betrayed America with seven countries.
The Case for Trump’s Impeachment Goes Beyond Ukraine:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) September 27, 2019
He has betrayed America with seven countries. https://t.co/zeIBiUoWHL
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT SAYS TRUMP PLEDGED TO HELP HIM TAKE CRIMEA BACK FROM RUSSIA
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT SAYS TRUMP PLEDGED TO HELP HIM TAKE CRIMEA BACK FROM RUSSIA— Khashoggi’s Ghost (@UROCKlive1) September 27, 2019
Oh really?https://t.co/zfvlSZdSXX
"The events surrounding Trump’s gross misconduct toward the president of Ukraine, and the elaborate efforts to hide it from Congress, confirm that Barr has turned the DOJ into a tool for undermining the United States justice system,"
"The events surrounding Trump’s gross misconduct toward the president of Ukraine, and the elaborate efforts to hide it from Congress, confirm that Barr has turned the DOJ into a tool for undermining the United States justice system," David R. Lurie says https://t.co/8MBGzmEaLK— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 27, 2019
If you are a capitalist shapeshifter who is afraid of finance reform, you are probably a part of the problem of systemic wealth hoarding.
If you are a capitalist shapeshifter who is afraid of finance reform, you are probably a part of the problem of systemic wealth hoarding. https://t.co/R3w3rHgrqA— Operation Wolverines (@OpWolverines) September 27, 2019
When asked if it was possible that impeachment might backfire, the Speaker of the House insisted that politics has nothing to do with it. “It doesn't matter,” she said. “He has given us no choice.”
When asked if it was possible that impeachment might backfire, the Speaker of the House insisted that politics has nothing to do with it. “It doesn't matter,” she said. “He has given us no choice.” -@SpeakerPelosi #MomentOfTruth #Impeach https://t.co/NIun7lYzZz— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) September 27, 2019
Protesters chanting anti-government slogans trapped Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam in a stadium for hours after she held her first 'open dialogue' in a bid to end months of often violent unrest.
Protesters chanting anti-government slogans trapped Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam in a stadium for hours after she held her first 'open dialogue' in a bid to end months of often violent unrest. More here: https://t.co/D5QMWhclg2 pic.twitter.com/ufrlxIUqRb— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 27, 2019
The president's alt-right media diet actively hurts his presidency and the public,
The president's alt-right media diet actively hurts his presidency and the public, writes @BrianStelter https://t.co/HTYDl5irb0— CNN (@CNN) September 27, 2019
Of this allegation in the Intel Community whistleblower complaint, a former director on the national security council tells me: “There is no way to overstate what an egregious violation and misapplication of the codeword system this complaint highlights.
Of this allegation in the Intel Community whistleblower complaint, a former director on the national security council tells me:— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) September 26, 2019
“There is no way to overstate what an egregious violation and misapplication of the codeword system this complaint highlights. ... https://t.co/zm8FNVmNXw
Chairman Schiff: We’ll be working through the recess.
Chairman Schiff: We’ll be working through the recess.— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) September 26, 2019
I suspect in the coming days we'll be hearing a lot about Section 1.7 of EO 13526. Just a hunch
I suspect in the coming days we'll be hearing a lot about Section 1.7 of EO 13526. Just a hunch. pic.twitter.com/GGOJs6iXM4— Ned Price (@nedprice) September 26, 2019
The WH deliberately covered up this call and others with foreign leaders. Why aren’t lawmakers asking the nation’s senior-most intelligence official about how this affects US national security?
The WH deliberately covered up this call and others with foreign leaders. Why aren’t lawmakers asking the nation’s senior-most intelligence official about how this affects US national security?— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) September 26, 2019
Trevor Noah mocks "idiot" Trump for releasing "damning" Ukraine transcript
Trevor Noah mocks "idiot" Trump for releasing "damning" Ukraine transcript https://t.co/vYgQUsSZZC— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 27, 2019
This demented old man is going to end up bringing down a presidency, it's the funniest goddam thing I've ever seen
This demented old man is going to end up bringing down a presidency, it's the funniest goddam thing I've ever seen pic.twitter.com/fy7dvdCEB0— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) September 27, 2019
Yesterday: I deserve a Nobel Peace Prize! Today: Murder my detractors!
Yesterday: I deserve a Nobel Peace Prize!— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) September 26, 2019
Today: Murder my detractors!
Trump tapped Pete Gaynor, FEMA's acting administrator, to permanently lead the agency.
Trump tapped Pete Gaynor, FEMA's acting administrator, to permanently lead the agency.https://t.co/TNj2140nfN— POLITICO (@politico) September 27, 2019
"Lawyers for the whistle-blower refused to confirm that he worked for the C.I.A. and said that publishing information about him was dangerous." He does face death threats from the authoritarian leader of a nuclear weapons state.
"Lawyers for the whistle-blower refused to confirm that he worked for the C.I.A. and said that publishing information about him was dangerous."— David Frum (@davidfrum) September 26, 2019
He does face death threats from the authoritarian leader of a nuclear weapons state.
Several Republican lawmakers have come to President Donald Trump's defense. However, a handful have expressed concern over Trump's actions as well.
Several Republican lawmakers have come to President Donald Trump's defense. However, a handful have expressed concern over Trump's actions as well. https://t.co/AmUAEyZoXr— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) September 27, 2019
Translation: Corey Lewandowski has done criminal things with Trump and Trump needs to cover them with privilege
Translation: Corey Lewandowski has done criminal things with Trump and Trump needs to cover them with privilege https://t.co/OD7UoyhLqo— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) September 26, 2019
Opinion: Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead on impeachment.
Opinion: Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead on impeachment. https://t.co/01vURHaoUL— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
Rpt: White House had broader secrecy effort to shield Trump phone calls
Rpt: White House had broader secrecy effort to shield Trump phone calls https://t.co/i57qKWDyud via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
Republican Govs. Phil Scott and Charlie Baker support Trump impeachment inquiry
Republican Govs. Phil Scott and Charlie Baker support Trump impeachment inquiry - The Washington Post @realDonaldTrump it’s impeachment season pack your bags. https://t.co/1xHkxkgpiT— Tomas Carmelo (@516carmelo) September 27, 2019
House Republican: Trump's Ukraine call "not O.K."
House Republican: Trump's Ukraine call "not O.K." https://t.co/nV6l7Ux9WL via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
Rpt: White House had broader secrecy effort to shield Trump phone calls
Rpt: White House had broader secrecy effort to shield Trump phone calls https://t.co/i57qKWDyud via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
Andriy Yermak, a top aide to the Ukrainian president, in July asked the State Dept for Giuliani’s number. Then he called Giuliani to ask him to tone down his TV criticism of Zelensky. Giuliani responded by suggesting Ukraine investigate Hunter Biden.
Andriy Yermak, a top aide to the Ukrainian president, in July asked the State Dept for Giuliani’s number. Then he called Giuliani to ask him to tone down his TV criticism of Zelensky. Giuliani responded by suggesting Ukraine investigate Hunter Biden. https://t.co/iAZ4Kdc2UH— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) September 27, 2019
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price is throwing his hat in the ring to take over retiring Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson's seat in Georgia.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price is throwing his hat in the ring to take over retiring Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson's seat in Georgia. https://t.co/5jSpixN6QF— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) September 27, 2019
Nixon did the right thing and resigned.
Nixon did the right thing and resigned. https://t.co/dQbImxRUMb— Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) September 27, 2019
Interesting. The FBI had been trying to get Firtash back to US from Austria for years, and this lawyer -- on Hannity tonight-- represents him? Since when?
Interesting. The FBI had been trying to get Firtash back to US from Austria for years, and this lawyer -- on Hannity tonight-- represents him? Since when? https://t.co/9PFt4GuD7Z— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) September 27, 2019
Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente
Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente https://t.co/zVtW2F4ZlI pic.twitter.com/gtZceNzi7H— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 27, 2019
EU's Juncker says Britain will be responsible if no Brexit deal
EU's Juncker says Britain will be responsible if no Brexit deal https://t.co/sesNebq1do pic.twitter.com/70CbtuVfJU— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 27, 2019
Analysis: Inside Hawaii’s wild summer of broken high temperature records
Analysis: Inside Hawaii’s wild summer of broken high temperature records https://t.co/0mx6TrNyUw— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
House Democrats have warned President Donald Trump to stop his "reprehensible witness intimidation" aimed at the whistleblower whose complaint document has triggered the escalating Ukraine scandal.
House Democrats have warned President Donald Trump to stop his "reprehensible witness intimidation" aimed at the whistleblower whose complaint document has triggered the escalating Ukraine scandal. https://t.co/O4qzSxJasr— CNN (@CNN) September 27, 2019
Uniqueness of whistleblower complaint tests reporting system
Uniqueness of whistleblower complaint tests reporting system https://t.co/8iUxoHNZUC via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
'Total panic' as 'shell-shocked' White House struggles to find impeachment footing
'Total panic' as 'shell-shocked' White House struggles to find impeachment footing 😁Good, let them, we have been in a 3 year nightmare looking at the #AbuseOfPower going unpunished until now #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw https://t.co/D6wGWaVClR— Arriadna🗽 (@Arriadna) September 26, 2019
"We have known who Donald Trump is for some time," Hillary Clinton says at NARAL event. "Now we know that in the course of his duties as our president, he's endangered us all by putting his personal and political interests ahead of the interests of the American people."
"We have known who Donald Trump is for some time," Hillary Clinton says at NARAL event. "Now we know that in the course of his duties as our president, he's endangered us all by putting his personal and political interests ahead of the interests of the American people." pic.twitter.com/HBo3ED2JGP— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 27, 2019
Yep. “The president must be called to account for his abuses of power sooner rather than later, but every decent American left in public life must immediately demand that he stop any further attacks on this whistleblower...”
Yep. “The president must be called to account for his abuses of power sooner rather than later, but every decent American left in public life must immediately demand that he stop any further attacks on this whistleblower...” -@RadioFreeTom https://t.co/zLxJU4RJ8H— Aaron Bludworth (@abludworth) September 27, 2019
My latest: Trump's new impeachable offense is threatening the life of a CIA officer
My latest: Trump's new impeachable offense is threatening the life of a CIA officer https://t.co/HCPauoQ8hZ via @USATODAY— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) September 26, 2019
Schiff: Trump safe to be investigated
Schiff: Trump safe to be investigated https://t.co/pIcUoEa2R0 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
Well, well, well. What do we have here? Kushner seated next to Zelensky in June 2019.
Well, well, well. What do we have here? Kushner seated next to Zelensky in June 2019. https://t.co/vWB3L48Qq8— Dr. Jack Brown (@DrGJackBrown) September 27, 2019
The Washington Post is reporting that the Trump WH took “extraordinary steps over the past two years to block details of Trump phone calls with foreign leaders from becoming public.”
The Washington Post is reporting that the Trump WH took “extraordinary steps over the past two years to block details of Trump phone calls with foreign leaders from becoming public.” @CarolLeonnig @LarryPfeifferDC and @nedprice join @Lawrence to discuss. https://t.co/VXbEeMFlM1 pic.twitter.com/hpkth7UPMD— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) September 27, 2019
Whistleblower report exposes location of secret White House stash
Whistleblower report exposes location of secret White House stash https://t.co/FwGUtkZ4ES via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
Democracy does not mean that you can use military aid as leverage over another country to secure help in an election. In fact, it is the very negation of democracy. Oversight, accountability, protections for whistleblowers— This is the stuff of democracy.
Democracy does not mean that you can use military aid as leverage over another country to secure help in an election.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) September 26, 2019
In fact, it is the very negation of democracy.
Oversight, accountability, protections for whistleblowers—
This is the stuff of democracy. pic.twitter.com/jnpDEvnA2e
Former GOP senator @JeffFlake at #TribFest19 - "I heard someone say if there were a private vote [on impeachment in the Senate] there would be 30 Republican votes. That's not true. There would be at least 35."
Former GOP senator @JeffFlake at #TribFest19 - "I heard someone say if there were a private vote [on impeachment in the Senate] there would be 30 Republican votes. That's not true. There would be at least 35."— Nicky Woolf (@NickyWoolf) September 26, 2019
Whistleblower's safety a concern as Trump makes veiled threats
Whistleblower's safety a concern as Trump makes veiled threats https://t.co/rioqC1iGhv via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
Laura Ingraham: “Is your relationship with Pompeo good?” Rudy: “I think they should all congratulate me...In fact I’m the legitimate whistleblower...His state department asked me to do this...I have no idea what Mike thinks of me. And frankly I don’t care.”
Laura Ingraham: “Is your relationship with Pompeo good?”— Nicole Perlroth (@nicoleperlroth) September 27, 2019
Rudy: “I think they should all congratulate me...In fact I’m the legitimate whistleblower...His state department asked me to do this...I have no idea what Mike thinks of me. And frankly I don’t care.”
Ukraine scandal: Trump's new impeachable offense is threatening the life of a CIA officer
Ukraine scandal: Trump's new impeachable offense is threatening the life of a CIA officer https://t.co/2B5fzX6vQP— John Sipher (@john_sipher) September 27, 2019
Wall Street Democratic donors warn the party: We'll sit out, or back Trump, if you nominate Elizabeth Warren
Wall Street Democratic donors warn the party: We'll sit out, or back Trump, if you nominate Elizabeth Warren https://t.co/LjtIzVI7P1— Diana Ricketts (@dinerlee) September 26, 2019
"They always accuse us of what they are doing," Jim Jordan tells Hannity as the they literally accuse Joe Biden of things Trump is accused of doing.
"They always accuse us of what they are doing," Jim Jordan tells Hannity as the they literally accuse Joe Biden of things Trump is accused of doing.— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) September 27, 2019
The White House has taken extraordinary steps to block details of Trump's calls with foreign leaders from becoming public, WaPo reports. The number of aides allowed to listen was slashed. The list of officials who could review the call was culled.
The White House has taken extraordinary steps to block details of Trump's calls with foreign leaders from becoming public, WaPo reports. The number of aides allowed to listen was slashed. The list of officials who could review the call was culled. https://t.co/ZwhsIfQeL7— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 27, 2019
Jeff Flake says 'at least 35' Republican senators would privately vote to impeach Trump
Fox News is their prepping their audience & laying groundwork to jettison Trump- clarifying that a secret vote of GOP Senators would have not just 30, but 35 votes for impeachment according to former Senator Flake.https://t.co/mEbeJG5EP0— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) September 27, 2019
You're going to laugh, but GOP members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling Trump's strong-arming of the Ukrainian president "a congratulatory phone call" and argue that Trump's impeachment "is what Putin wants."
You're going to laugh, but GOP members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling Trump's strong-arming of the Ukrainian president "a congratulatory phone call" and argue that Trump's impeachment "is what Putin wants." https://t.co/lYOTBtT867— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) September 27, 2019
No. Enough of these apocalyptic white men deciding to end the world for the rest of us.
No. Enough of these apocalyptic white men deciding to end the world for the rest of us. https://t.co/bScfYaHyox— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) September 27, 2019
Wow. Rudy Giuliani is on Ingraham's show implicating the State Department in the Ukraine scandal. "The whistleblower falsely alleges that I was operating on my own. Well, I wasn't operating on my own
Wow. Rudy Giuliani is on Ingraham's show implicating the State Department in the Ukraine scandal.— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 27, 2019
"The whistleblower falsely alleges that I was operating on my own. Well, I wasn't operating on my own." pic.twitter.com/4o1feYTZFU
Two Republican governors say they support impeachment inquiry of Trump
Two Republican governors say they support impeachment inquiry of Trump https://t.co/tylZLuLInZ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2019
Michael Cohen has Ukraine info he wants to reveal to Congress: Cohen attorney Lanny Davis
Michael Cohen has Ukraine info he wants to reveal to Congress: Cohen attorney Lanny Davis https://t.co/BMkQXeKdhV— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) September 27, 2019
America is facing the reality of a new long national nightmare over a potentially corrupt presidency
America is facing the reality of a new long national nightmare over a potentially corrupt presidency | Analysis by @stcollinson https://t.co/MdZHtK6qrc— CNN (@CNN) September 27, 2019
IG points out counterintelligence risk of Trump's Ukraine scandal
IG points out counterintelligence risk of Trump's Ukraine scandal https://t.co/ewwO0lDvNk via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 27, 2019
I'm fighting for an economy and a government that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected. I'm not afraid of anonymous quotes, and wealthy donors don't get to buy this process. I won't back down from fighting for the big, structural change we need
I'm fighting for an economy and a government that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected. I'm not afraid of anonymous quotes, and wealthy donors don't get to buy this process. I won't back down from fighting for the big, structural change we need. https://t.co/nx7GczQhHl— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) September 26, 2019
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