"George Kent told congressional investigators in his closed-door testimony this week that Rudy Giuliani asked the State Dept. & the W.H. to grant a visa to the former Ukrainian official who Joe Biden had pushed to have removed when he was vice president." https://t.co/eaacwpF5T2— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 19, 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
"George Kent told congressional investigators in his closed-door testimony this week that Rudy Giuliani asked the State Dept. & the W.H. to grant a visa to the former Ukrainian official who Joe Biden had pushed to have removed when he was vice president."
Tulsi Gabbard SKIPPED the House vote condemning Trump on abandoning the Kurds. Well, that’s interesting.
Tulsi Gabbard SKIPPED the House vote condemning Trump on abandoning the Kurds. Well, that’s interesting.— Gammy Gump (@GammyGump) October 18, 2019
The “resigning in disgrace” music is a nice touch.
What in the name of God ... https://t.co/Gteu1umivi— Richard M. Nixon (@dick_nixon) October 19, 2019
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is among those who pressed the State Department to investigate the Clinton email fiasco. Grassley’s office released the report publicly today, and his spokesman had no comment on the State's findings
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is among those who pressed the State Department to investigate the Clinton email fiasco.— POLITICO (@politico) October 19, 2019
Grassley’s office released the report publicly today, and his spokesman had no comment on the State's findings https://t.co/nVYiawCact
Wow. #Erdogan tells news conference the letter sent by @realDonaldTrump telling him not to be a ‘tough guy’ wasn’t in line with diplomatic or political customs. He said they wouldn’t forget the lack of respect. “When the time comes necessary steps will be taken”
Wow. #Erdogan tells news conference the letter sent by @realDonaldTrump telling him not to be a ‘tough guy’ wasn’t in line with diplomatic or political customs. He said they wouldn’t forget the lack of respect. “When the time comes necessary steps will be taken” pic.twitter.com/PU9062krr6— Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel) October 18, 2019
BREAKING: Florida federal court holds that the right to vote cannot be denied based on a person’s inability to pay fines and fees!
BREAKING: Florida federal court holds that the right to vote cannot be denied based on a person’s inability to pay fines and fees! #Amendment4— Julie Ebenstein (@JulesTwitted) October 18, 2019
Imagine how irate Commander Babyfingers must be about Pompeo’s State Department giving Hillary a rightful pass on her emails...
Imagine how irate Commander Babyfingers must be about Pompeo’s State Department giving Hillary a rightful pass on her emails...— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) October 18, 2019
https://t.co/dIbDfD1RRY
Energy Department latest to reject House Dem subpoena in the impeachment probe; Department says information is “confidential” and that the probe is not “validly authorized,” echoing the WH line, adding it is “unable to comply with your requests for documents and communications”
Energy Department latest to reject House Dem subpoena in the impeachment probe; Department says information is “confidential” and that the probe is not “validly authorized,” echoing the WH line, adding it is “unable to comply with your requests for documents and communications”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 18, 2019
Jill Stein used campaign donations to pay for her trip to an RT party in Moscow, according to the lawyer Stein's paying with money raised to recount the 2016 election.
ICYMI
Jill Stein used campaign donations to pay for her trip to an RT party in Moscow, according to the lawyer Stein's paying with money raised to recount the 2016 election. https://t.co/mWZ4b8M9AW— Charles Я. Davis (@charliearchy) July 18, 2018
Speaker Pelosi on Elijah Cummings: "In the House, Elijah was our North Star. He was a leader of towering character and integrity, who pushed the Congress and country always to rise to a higher purpose, reminding us why we are here."
Speaker Pelosi on Elijah Cummings: "In the House, Elijah was our North Star. He was a leader of towering character and integrity, who pushed the Congress and country always to rise to a higher purpose, reminding us why we are here."https://t.co/Ey40bEY3jZ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 19, 2019
Here's the thing: Tulsi Gabbard remains an active devotee of Butler and the Science of Identity cult, as do her husband, sister, and chief of staff. Here's what one of her former staffers told me:
ICYMI
Here's the thing: Tulsi Gabbard remains an active devotee of Butler and the Science of Identity cult, as do her husband, sister, and chief of staff.— CJ Werleman (@cjwerleman) October 5, 2019
Here's what one of her former staffers told me:https://t.co/h3keQ0YMdj pic.twitter.com/8dulKITdaf
"The cult completely runs her campaign. People who work in cult front business ops are now her campaign team. People who are not American citizens are actively working on her (Tulsi Gabbard's) campaign."
Wait, what?— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) October 18, 2019
"The cult completely runs her campaign. People who work in cult front business ops are now her campaign team. People who are not American citizens are actively working on her (Tulsi Gabbard's) campaign."https://t.co/UUaiIoNPlD
Tulsi Gabbard press event in Iowa is now more than an hour late. Her reps aren't answering emails about what's going on.
Tulsi Gabbard press event in Iowa is now more than an hour late. Her reps aren't answering emails about what's going on.— David Martosko (@dmartosko) October 18, 2019
Trump's associates are advising him not to fire Mulvaney, warning him that the acting chief knows too much
Trump's associates are advising him not to fire Mulvaney, warning him that the acting chief knows too much - https://t.co/QK2wOO9E3q— Elaina Plott (@elainaplott) October 18, 2019
DiGenova and Toensing billed Firtash "about $1 million for their work...That includes costs for Lev Parnas, a Giuliani associate, as a translator." That's one expensive translator, given that Vienna has lots of Russian speakers and Parnas lives in Florida.
DiGenova and Toensing billed Firtash "about $1 million for their work...That includes costs for Lev Parnas, a Giuliani associate, as a translator." That's one expensive translator, given that Vienna has lots of Russian speakers and Parnas lives in Florida. https://t.co/QdB8tY8vlX— Michael Carpenter (@mikercarpenter) October 18, 2019
President Trump’s sham ceasefire announcement does nothing to stop the ISIS jailbreak or the mess he alone created in Northern Syria. — Chuck Schumer
President Trump’s sham ceasefire announcement does nothing to stop the ISIS jailbreak or the mess he alone created in Northern Syria.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) October 18, 2019
Fact check: Trump parrots talking points from Putin, Erdogan on Syria
Fact check: Trump parrots talking points from Putin, Erdogan on Syria https://t.co/AoOnSpjjy1 pic.twitter.com/8kvkPSE8kx— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) October 18, 2019
Right. Pompeo feels “victimized.” Zero sympathy.
Right. Pompeo feels “victimized.” Zero sympathy. https://t.co/Jbatn9YD2n— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) October 18, 2019
TRUMP: "We have taken control of the oil in the Middle East -- the oil that we're talking about. The oil that everybody was worried about."
TRUMP: "We have taken control of the oil in the Middle East -- the oil that we're talking about. The oil that everybody was worried about." pic.twitter.com/0wbew468ec— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 18, 2019
NEW: Giuliani asked the State Dept. to give a visa to the former Ukraine prosecutor who could deliver dirt on Biden. State Dept. said no, so Giuliani appealed to the WH. Visa wasn't granted.
NEW: Giuliani asked the State Dept. to give a visa to the former Ukraine prosecutor who could deliver dirt on Biden. State Dept. said no, so Giuliani appealed to the WH. Visa wasn't granted. From @mkraju @kylieatwood @MichaelRWarren @FoxReports @jeremyherb https://t.co/6c1qg26ntm— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) October 18, 2019
Gen. McCaffrey on Trump’s claim the Kurds are happy: ‘It’s simply absurd, it’s cruel, it makes him look stupid’
Gen. McCaffrey on Trump’s claim the Kurds are happy: ‘It’s simply absurd, it’s cruel, it makes him look stupid’ https://t.co/yof30qtX46 via @msnbc— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) October 18, 2019
‘I didn’t take this job to keep it’: GOP Rep. Rooney hints he’s open to impeachment
GOP Rep. Rooney in a solidly-red 59% Trump district:— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) October 18, 2019
"I’ve been real mindful of the fact that during Watergate, all the people I knew said, ‘Oh, they’re just abusing Nixon, and it’s a witch hunt.' Turns out it wasn’t a witch hunt. It was really bad.”https://t.co/XUyhMtHGoU
A State Department investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s e-mail scandal found no systemic or deliberate “mishandling of classified information” by employees in their department
A State Department investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s e-mail scandal found no systemic or deliberate “mishandling of classified information” by employees in their department https://t.co/UxabfEhBcr— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 18, 2019
While it's been known & bubbling around that Russia favors her, what Clinton is alleging is full on. And she would know. Massive.
This is kindish massive.— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) October 18, 2019
While it's been known & bubbling around that Russia favors her, what Clinton is alleging is full on. And she would know. Massive. https://t.co/xGllVAStX0
Judging by the president's Twitter feed, it seems that Mitt Romney has gotten under Trump's skin again.
I take it he didn’t like the floor speech https://t.co/Ny1L5pfLAw— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) October 18, 2019
Judging by the president's Twitter feed, it seems that Mitt Romney has gotten under Trump's skin again.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 18, 2019
Oleg Deripaska-Linked Firm Was Raided for Undisclosed U.S. Inquiry: Filings in U.K. reveal ‘live’ U.S. criminal investigation
Oleg Deripaska-Linked Firm Was Raided for Undisclosed U.S. Inquiry:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 18, 2019
Filings in U.K. reveal ‘live’ U.S. criminal investigation.https://t.co/gQe3ZJa1Wv
You realize, Mr. President, that Mr. Erdogan has labeled our allies in the fight against ISIS as "terrorists."
You realize, Mr. President, that Mr. Erdogan has labeled our allies in the fight against ISIS as "terrorists." https://t.co/wby1Vf90pi— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 18, 2019
John Kasich tells Ana Cabrera that Trump should be impeached. "I say it with great sadness. This is not something that I really wanted to do. ...But this behavior, in my opinion, cannot be tolerated."
John Kasich recognizes that the lawlessness of @realDonaldTrump is not a partisan issue, it's an American issue. https://t.co/8ffV2fEWAS— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 18, 2019
There are 21 (!) separate PDFs of Epstein-related files in this trove.
There are 21 (!) separate PDFs of Epstein-related files in this trove. 🔽 https://t.co/WURFJpyUWG— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) October 18, 2019
Translated from Trumpist: "I'm a weak, incompetent man who has beclowned the Presidency."
Translated from Trumpist: "I'm a weak, incompetent man who has beclowned the Presidency." https://t.co/BvzJC8qlS4— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 18, 2019
REPS LIEU AND RICE CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO SUSPICIOUS FUTURES TRADING AROUND GEOPOLITICAL EVENTS, TRUMP STATEMENTS | Congressman Ted Lieu
REPS LIEU AND RICE CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO SUSPICIOUS FUTURES TRADING AROUND GEOPOLITICAL EVENTS, TRUMP STATEMENTS | Congressman Ted Lieu https://t.co/bb5GkDYQOk— Karol Cummins (@karolcummins) October 18, 2019
Denied quid pro quo with Ukraine. Then admitted it. Then denied it. And they’re now selling shirts.
Oh look, a confession on a shirt. https://t.co/s4EKu9nAoC— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 18, 2019
NEW VIDEO: Nashville “WOMEN FOR TRUMP” March
NEW VIDEO: Nashville “WOMEN FOR TRUMP” March— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) October 18, 2019
Yesterday supporters marched at the Capitol, where they were met by counter-protestors and had a heated exchange. pic.twitter.com/pUq4Ja7N8r
Remember @HillaryClinton Was %1000 on the nose regarding Trump and his Russian ties over 3 years ago.
Remember @HillaryClinton— BadDude.SimoHayha😠 (@ChiefCovfefe) October 18, 2019
Was %1000 on the nose regarding Trump and his Russian ties over 3 years ago. https://t.co/oMnhf9p7ZU
To Win Giuliani’s Help, Oligarch’s Allies Pursued Biden Dirt
BOOM 💥💥💥— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) October 18, 2019
FIRTASH WAS INVOLVED IN TRYING TO GET DIRT ON THE BIDENS TO FEED BACK TO GIULIANI
cc@LouiseMensch@thespybrief@TheRickWilson@john_sipher@ericgarland@chrizap@AshaRangappa_
https://t.co/ptd8htKeSR
Elijah Cummings will lie in state in Statuary Hall on Thursday, Pelosi announces
Elijah Cummings will lie in state in Statuary Hall on Thursday, Pelosi announces— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 18, 2019
One word that is not in this op-ed: "Trump." One word that is in this op-ed three times: "Obama."
One word that is not in this op-ed: "Trump." One word that is in this op-ed three times: "Obama." https://t.co/2URLyzkuRe— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) October 18, 2019
It is not just that Donald Trump is a liar. It is not just that he is corrupt. It is that every day he finds new ways to lie in an attempt to cover up his own corruption.
It is not just that Donald Trump is a liar. It is not just that he is corrupt. It is that every day he finds new ways to lie in an attempt to cover up his own corruption. pic.twitter.com/FVh70mc8kh— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 18, 2019
Lawyers for Trump and his re-election campaign reportedly threatened to sue CNN in a letter, alleging the network has been falsely advertising itself as a news organization. A CNN spokesman said the letter was “nothing more than a desperate PR stunt
Lawyers for Trump and his re-election campaign reportedly threatened to sue CNN in a letter, alleging the network has been falsely advertising itself as a news organization. A CNN spokesman said the letter was “nothing more than a desperate PR stunt” https://t.co/cK8ZpEykY6— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 18, 2019
Jill Stein is trending, so a reminder that she's still spending 2016 recount money on generous salaries for her staff, including a campaign manager who gets almost $100K for a job he told me is "half time."
Jill Stein is trending, so a reminder that she's still spending 2016 recount money on generous salaries for her staff, including a campaign manager who gets almost $100K for a job he told me is "half time." Also: https://t.co/HEebdL1FTq— Charles Я. Davis (@charliearchy) October 18, 2019
State Department probe of Clinton emails finds no deliberate mishandling of classified information
State Department probe of Clinton emails finds no deliberate mishandling of classified information— Mike Walker (@New_Narrative) October 18, 2019
https://t.co/ZMuRwW4YzL
Sallie Mae flies more than 100 employees to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion
Sallie Mae flies more than 100 employees to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion https://t.co/zb7Aw1kzrU— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 17, 2019
Mulvaney aggressively insulted Camp David in his bizarre press briefing defending the unconstitutional decision to locate the G-7 Summit at a Trump property. As the Congressman who represents Thurmont, Maryland where Camp David is located, I had a few things to say about this:
Mulvaney aggressively insulted Camp David in his bizarre press briefing defending the unconstitutional decision to locate the G-7 Summit at a Trump property. As the Congressman who represents Thurmont, Maryland where Camp David is located, I had a few things to say about this: pic.twitter.com/Vm0mDPkaC7— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) October 18, 2019
RUSSIAN OLIGARCH OLEG DERIPASKA'S LONDON OFFICES RAIDED FOR UNDISCLOSED U.S. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION; LINKED TO MANAFORT
RUSSIAN OLIGARCH OLEG DERIPASKA'S LONDON OFFICES RAIDED FOR UNDISCLOSED U.S. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION; LINKED TO MANAFORT 🔥 https://t.co/ApTokLiXyE— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) October 18, 2019
Deadly Turkey air strikes shatter NE Syria truce
Deadly Turkey air strikes shatter NE Syria truce https://t.co/vFSekDeMvg— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) October 18, 2019
And of course he's already ignored it. No points for predicting something so obvious. Erdogan's attack is a classic "why not?" maneuver. The question is why the US president is endorsing it and ethnic cleansing.
And of course he's already ignored it. No points for predicting something so obvious. Erdogan's attack is a classic "why not?" maneuver. The question is why the US president is endorsing it and ethnic cleansing. https://t.co/v27g5G3NHU— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) October 18, 2019
I would love a president who never uses the phrase “ultimate solution”
I would love a president who never uses the phrase “ultimate solution”— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) October 18, 2019
The organizers of the “March for Trump” claim a bus line tried to kill their rally by not showing up. But the bus company says it was never paid thousands of dollars
The organizers of the “March for Trump” claim a bus line tried to kill their rally by not showing up. But the bus company says it was never paid thousands of dollars https://t.co/iBwuWleLY3— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 18, 2019
Reminder that today is the deadline for Rick Perry and Mick Mulvaney to turn over subpoenaed documents to Congress on Ukraine. #FridayMorning You can keep track of all of it and see how that plays out with my daily updated impeachment cheat sheet here:
Reminder that today is the deadline for Rick Perry and Mick Mulvaney to turn over subpoenaed documents to Congress on Ukraine. #FridayMorning— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) October 18, 2019
You can keep track of all of it and see how that plays out with my daily updated impeachment cheat sheet here: https://t.co/dpsAykdp8W
#BREAKING EU's Tusk says US-Turkey deal not real 'ceasefire'
#BREAKING EU's Tusk says US-Turkey deal not real 'ceasefire' pic.twitter.com/NprHv5iaOI— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 18, 2019
'Dad stop the burning, I beg you': Horrifying footage reveals badly-burned Kurdish children in Syria amid claims Turkey is using banned weapons such as napalm and white phosphorus
'Dad stop the burning, I beg you': Horrifying footage reveals badly-burned Kurdish children in Syria amid claims Turkey is using banned weapons such as napalm and white phosphorus#TrumpBetrayedKurds https://t.co/d5xYYVq4qX— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) October 18, 2019
Each week — and some days, it seems, each hour — brings more clarity to the picture of the Trump-Ukraine affair and impeachment inquiry it sparked. Here's a look at where things stand.
Each week — and some days, it seems, each hour — brings more clarity to the picture of the Trump-Ukraine affair and impeachment inquiry it sparked.— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) October 18, 2019
Here's a look at where things stand. https://t.co/8Kdl5gWXbz
Clinton suggested the Russians are leveraging a number of top U.S. politicians. She suggested Russia had kompromat on Trump. She accused Jill Stein of being a "Russian asset." And she suggested Russia might back Tulsi Gabbard as a third-party candidate.
Clinton suggested the Russians are leveraging a number of top U.S. politicians. She suggested Russia had kompromat on Trump. She accused Jill Stein of being a "Russian asset." And she suggested Russia might back Tulsi Gabbard as a third-party candidate. https://t.co/lsWgSVDZei— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 18, 2019
Trump is unstable—and unstoppable. Did no one in the White House have the nerve to tell him not to send his puerile letter to Erdogan? Evidently not. Just as no one had the nerve to tell him not to pressure Ukraine to intervene in the U.S. election.
Trump is unstable—and unstoppable. Did no one in the White House have the nerve to tell him not to send his puerile letter to Erdogan? Evidently not. Just as no one had the nerve to tell him not to pressure Ukraine to intervene in the U.S. election. https://t.co/cmcDtVGM5R— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) October 17, 2019
My latest. Read This: "The Kurds Gave Their Lives to Defeat the ‘Islamic State.’ Trump Just Pissed It All Away."
My latest. Read This: "The Kurds Gave Their Lives to Defeat the ‘Islamic State.’ Trump Just Pissed It All Away." https://t.co/JhtIUvzfQw— csdickey (@csdickey) October 17, 2019
Gen. Barry McCaffrey blasts Trump's 'inexplicable' policy in Syria
Gen. Barry McCaffrey blasts Trump's 'inexplicable' policy in Syria https://t.co/jqtJJmfkhX via @msnbc— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) October 18, 2019
Retired Admiral William H. McRaven writes, "If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military?"
In Opinion— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 17, 2019
Retired Admiral William H. McRaven writes, "If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military?" https://t.co/Pobg1AVKRL
“You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to ‘preserve, protect, and defend it.’” — Abraham Lincoln
“You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to ‘preserve, protect, and defend it.’” — Abraham Lincoln— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) October 18, 2019
What does Russia's election hacking in 2016 have to do with the oil and gas industry? Everything, @Maddow explains.
What does Russia's election hacking in 2016 have to do with the oil and gas industry? Everything, @Maddow explains. https://t.co/LXMjxBRNiy— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 18, 2019
All roads lead to Putin. According to Mulvaney, Trump is still adamant that Russia should be re-admitted to G7 and Putin should attend the gathering at Trump's Doral resort.
All roads lead to Putin. According to Mulvaney, Trump is still adamant that Russia should be re-admitted to G7 and Putin should attend the gathering at Trump's Doral resort. https://t.co/NBo1p3et3L— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 18, 2019
Turkey’s Cease Fire in Syria lasts 5 days - til Erdogan meets Putin in Sochi 10/22 Putin was accused of pocketing billions from Sochi Olympics, invaded Ukraine amid uproar, got sanctioned, and helped Trump win to lift sanctions. Time is a flat circle.
Turkey’s Cease Fire in Syria lasts 5 days - til Erdogan meets Putin in Sochi 10/22— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) October 18, 2019
Putin was accused of pocketing billions from Sochi Olympics, invaded Ukraine amid uproar, got sanctioned, and helped Trump win to lift sanctions.
Time is a flat circle. https://t.co/KbPh7kG7oz
PLEASE. You’re not fighting for America; you use taxpayer $ to enrich yourself and cover your own ass. Abroad, you’ve made Putin, Erdogan, Assad and ISIS happy. Those aren’t American values- it’s greed and cowardice.
PLEASE. You’re not fighting for America; you use taxpayer $ to enrich yourself and cover your own ass. Abroad, you’ve made Putin, Erdogan, Assad and ISIS happy. Those aren’t American values- it’s greed and cowardice. https://t.co/X3YG2JoVr3— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) October 18, 2019
"You have to really look at [Rudy] Giuliani, [Lev] Parnas, [Igor] Fruman and the rest of the three amigos etc. really as a racketeering enterprise at this point..." says Kenneth McCallion, a lawyer who was questioned in the Giuliani investigation.
"You have to really look at [Rudy] Giuliani, [Lev] Parnas, [Igor] Fruman and the rest of the three amigos etc. really as a racketeering enterprise at this point..." says Kenneth McCallion, a lawyer who was questioned in the Giuliani investigation. https://t.co/0MbI1dAhBd pic.twitter.com/mrqoxNyEX2— Cuomo Prime Time (@CuomoPrimeTime) October 18, 2019
Gallup poll: 52% Majority of Americans now support Trump's impeachment, removal A 6 point rise
Gallup poll: 52% Majority of Americans now support Trump's impeachment, removal— Michael O'Grady (@mog7546) October 17, 2019
A 6 point rise#MOGhttps://t.co/PcngqjhRXN
I heard #MarkZuckerberg's ‘free expression’ speech, in which he referenced my father. I'd like to help Facebook better understand the challenges #MLK faced from disinformation campaigns launched by politicians. These campaigns created an atmosphere for his assassination.
I heard #MarkZuckerberg's ‘free expression’ speech, in which he referenced my father. I'd like to help Facebook better understand the challenges #MLK faced from disinformation campaigns launched by politicians. These campaigns created an atmosphere for his assassination. pic.twitter.com/h97gvVmtSZ— Be A King (@BerniceKing) October 17, 2019
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructs the National Security Council to consider dispatching the military to the Strait of Hormuz, a report says
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructs the National Security Council to consider dispatching the military to the Strait of Hormuz, a report says https://t.co/VeWekyHxRY— Bloomberg (@business) October 18, 2019
Gordon Sondland was part of the RNC fundraising leadership team alongside Steve Wynn, Elliott Broidy, Michael Cohen and Louis DeJoy.
Gordon Sondland was part of the RNC fundraising leadership team alongside Steve Wynn, Elliott Broidy, Michael Cohen and Louis DeJoy. pic.twitter.com/EnzzGxb8X7— star gazer (@MountainsStars) October 7, 2019
Mick Mulvaney’s bombshell press briefing in 2 minutes
Mick Mulvaney’s bombshell press briefing in 2 minutes pic.twitter.com/6fWrn79Gs7— Zach Purser Brown (@zachjourno) October 17, 2019
The Parkland school shooter's death penalty trial is set to begin in January 2020, according to a court order
The Parkland school shooter's death penalty trial is set to begin in January 2020, according to a court order https://t.co/XbfYrr47yU pic.twitter.com/bv7iumzXxE— CNN (@CNN) October 18, 2019
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney insists he didn't reveal a Ukrainian quid pro quo. Twitter erupts.
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney insists he didn't reveal a Ukrainian quid pro quo. Twitter erupts. https://t.co/M95lzVUTVU— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 18, 2019
A smart "political person" told me yesterday they believe Trump will resign, not because of impeachment, but because Congress is one gavel drop away from getting his taxes. SCOTUS push is risky for him in that case. If they rule against him, his big nightmare comes true.
A smart "political person" told me yesterday they believe Trump will resign, not because of impeachment, but because Congress is one gavel drop away from getting his taxes. SCOTUS push is risky for him in that case. If they rule against him, his big nightmare comes true. pic.twitter.com/osJwB7TFul— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) October 18, 2019
Ray Dalio says the world is in a 'great sag' and echoes the 1930
Sadly, he is correct— Lloyd Spencer (@lloyd_t_spencer) October 18, 2019
The #trumpRecession is spurring a 2020's #depression
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Ray Dalio says the world is in a 'great sag' and echoes the 1930shttps://t.co/KVomjetjsB
My daughter on Brexit, Trump, the planet: “I wish elderly people would quit breaking things because they are bored or upset.”
My daughter on Brexit, Trump, the planet: “I wish elderly people would quit breaking things because they are bored or upset.” @mirandafrum— David Frum (@davidfrum) October 18, 2019
Trump said at his campaign rally in Dallas that he had to let Kurdish allies and Turkish forces "fight a little while" before the U.S. could halt Turkey's deadly attack on northern Syria.
Trump said at his campaign rally in Dallas that he had to let Kurdish allies and Turkish forces "fight a little while" before the U.S. could halt Turkey's deadly attack on northern Syria. https://t.co/YxokNdjeFl— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 18, 2019
Opinion: Trump is spinning out of control. We must stop pretending otherwise.
Opinion: Trump is spinning out of control. We must stop pretending otherwise. https://t.co/JqDCztypzf— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 18, 2019
Hours before his death, the late House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings signed two subpoenas for documents related to a temporary end to a policy change that allowed some immigrants with severe health issues to remain in the US
Hours before his death, the late House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings signed two subpoenas for documents related to a temporary end to a policy change that allowed some immigrants with severe health issues to remain in the US https://t.co/W3Ku4NcnnJ— CNN (@CNN) October 18, 2019
Donald Trump told Texas supporters at a rally in Dallas that next year's election puts "the survival of American democracy itself" at stake
Donald Trump told Texas supporters at a rally in Dallas that next year's election puts "the survival of American democracy itself" at stake. https://t.co/kwuL254Gta— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) October 18, 2019
The Trump Organization on Thursday said it was “honored” to have been chosen by its owner, the president, for this event
The Trump Organization on Thursday said it was “honored” to have been chosen by its owner, the president, for this event.https://t.co/lvh3JRBUxV— Erica Werner (@ericawerner) October 17, 2019
Well, the WH has given up on the charade that Trump isn’t profiting off the presidency. THREAD Mulvaney: "[Doral] is not the only place [the G7] could be hosted."
Well, the WH has given up on the charade that Trump isn’t profiting off the presidency. THREAD— Rudy Mehrbani (@RudyMehrbani) October 18, 2019
Mulvaney: "[Doral] is not the only place [the G7] could be hosted." https://t.co/WeEUPp14PZ via @msnbc
Mark Zuckerberg's speech today shows how little he learned from 2016, and how unprepared Facebook is to handle the 2020 election.
Mark Zuckerberg's speech today shows how little he learned from 2016, and how unprepared Facebook is to handle the 2020 election. https://t.co/2JHCuihexR— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) October 18, 2019
"At one dinner party, Mr. Sondland said his job was 'to destroy the European Union,' one senior European official said."
"At one dinner party, Mr. Sondland said his job was 'to destroy the European Union,' one senior European official said." https://t.co/yqV7zAUUAq— Ben Taub (@bentaub91) October 17, 2019
Trump “seems to believe" that American qualities "are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong," writes retired Adm. William McRaven in a NY Times op-ed.
Trump “seems to believe" that American qualities "are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong," writes retired Adm. William McRaven in a NY Times op-ed. https://t.co/phckRcJS47— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 18, 2019
America has needlessly unleashed a new cross-border conflict, empowered its enemies and betrayed its friends
America has needlessly unleashed a new cross-border conflict, empowered its enemies and betrayed its friends https://t.co/AmlvxYD40I— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 18, 2019
The hotelier at the Heart of Trump’s impeachment inquiry
The hotelier at the Heart of Trump’s impeachment inquiry https://t.co/pcN6PvqJhL— Bloomberg (@business) October 18, 2019
Former Trump national security official on Trump & Syria: ‘This is just obscene’
Former Trump national security official on Trump & Syria: ‘This is just obscene’ https://t.co/goecJISmpi via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
Recognizable names like Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff are the public faces of the fast-moving impeachment inquiry. But it's the legal mind many haven't heard of who is advising and helping to coordinate the impeachment fight behind the scenes.
Recognizable names like Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff are the public faces of the fast-moving impeachment inquiry. But it's the legal mind many haven't heard of who is advising and helping to coordinate the impeachment fight behind the scenes. https://t.co/hEnrqrPlK0— CNN (@CNN) October 18, 2019
Intelligence Committee member: ‘Each and every’ impeachment witness ‘brings new insights’
Intelligence Committee member: ‘Each and every’ impeachment witness ‘brings new insights’ https://t.co/iX4jfFLzWc via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
Sean Hannity says he knows what Mick Mulvaney's problem is: “I just think he’s dumb. I really do."
Sean Hannity says he knows what Mick Mulvaney's problem is: “I just think he’s dumb. I really do." https://t.co/42mVoCi77v— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 18, 2019
Justin Walker, 37, was rated "not qualified" to be a lifetime federal judge. But Mitch McConnell wants him, so Republicans will confirm him anyway.
Justin Walker, 37, was rated "not qualified" to be a lifetime federal judge. But Mitch McConnell wants him, so Republicans will confirm him anyway. https://t.co/dqM6clbWpB via @HuffPostPol— hrwbes7402 (@hrwbes7402) October 18, 2019
Propaganda 101: Accuse your enemy of that which you are guilty
Propaganda 101: Accuse your enemy of that which you are guilty https://t.co/ZvGgPUWedU— Darth Putin (@DarthPutinKGB) October 18, 2019
Mulvaney announces impeachable offense Trump plans to commit
Mulvaney announces impeachable offense Trump plans to commit https://t.co/MtAPl1VsSz via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
W.H. chief of staff admits ‘we held up the money’ to Ukraine
W.H. chief of staff admits ‘we held up the money’ to Ukraine https://t.co/LlSBSpJrfk via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
John Brennan on ‘all roads with Trump lead to Putin’
John Brennan on ‘all roads with Trump lead to Putin’ https://t.co/yM9P0I67eY via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
BREAKING — Turkish warplanes are striking residential areas in Serêkaniyê (Ras al-Ayn). The village of Mishrefa in western of the city was hit three times by Turkish airstrikes (ANHA)
BREAKING — Turkish warplanes are striking residential areas in Serêkaniyê (Ras al-Ayn). The village of Mishrefa in western of the city was hit three times by Turkish airstrikes (ANHA) #TwitterKurds #StandWithTheKurds https://t.co/RDjqlSIqs0— We are all Kurdistan Poppies4Afrin-Justice-for (@paranoidpests) October 18, 2019
A Republican source inside the Trump-Pelosi meeting described attendees as “shaken” and “shell-shocked” by the President’s demeanor. “He is not in control of himself. It is all yelling and screaming.”
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A Republican source inside the Trump-Pelosi meeting described attendees as “shaken” and “shell-shocked” by the President’s demeanor.— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 17, 2019
“He is not in control of himself. It is all yelling and screaming.”
—@jamiegangel reports pic.twitter.com/OMxR0o7sTX
Trump is dangerously out of control. And it’s getting much worse.
Trump is dangerously out of control. And it’s getting much worse. https://t.co/lSSGV6mfC9— Eugene Robinson (@Eugene_Robinson) October 17, 2019
Statement from Jay Sekulow: "The President's legal counsel was not involved in acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's press briefing."
Statement from Jay Sekulow: "The President's legal counsel was not involved in acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's press briefing."— Tessa Berenson (@tcberenson) October 17, 2019
At a rally in Texas, President Trump insisted he was smart to let Turkey attack America’s Kurdish allies, comparing the 2 warring sides to children on a playground
At a rally in Texas, President Trump insisted he was smart to let Turkey attack America’s Kurdish allies, comparing the 2 warring sides to children on a playground https://t.co/s5Fhk9ycH9— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 18, 2019
Jay Goldberg, a longtime friend and former lawyer for Trump, told @MSNBC that Rudy Giuliani has a book of his Ukraine contacts that hasn't yet been subpoenaed and if it is could be harmful to the president.
Jay Goldberg, a longtime friend and former lawyer for Trump, told @MSNBC that Rudy Giuliani has a book of his Ukraine contacts that hasn't yet been subpoenaed and if it is could be harmful to the president. https://t.co/WPCjgm5Tan— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 18, 2019
Perry, in Trump Ukraine scandal spotlight, resigns in video
Perry, in Trump Ukraine scandal spotlight, resigns in video https://t.co/2KfgHUdwT2 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
Opinion: Trump takes another serving at the financial all-you-can-eat buffet
Opinion: Trump takes another serving at the financial all-you-can-eat buffet https://t.co/OoCyVce6Ps— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 18, 2019
Trump helps Putin tick through Russia's world affairs wish list
Trump helps Putin tick through Russia's world affairs wish list https://t.co/TLYYQO5fu4 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
Maddow reveals Trump’s Ukraine scandal is also an attempt to ‘unblame’ Russia for 2016 interference
Maddow reveals Trump’s Ukraine scandal is also an attempt to ‘unblame’ Russia for 2016 interference https://t.co/YF6Xm0zMbe— Matthew Chapman (@fawfulfan) October 18, 2019
Retired Adm. William McRaven says the US is under attack from President Trump, who he believes is working to "destroy" the country "from within" and "from without"
Retired Adm. William McRaven says the US is under attack from President Trump, who he believes is working to "destroy" the country "from within" and "from without" https://t.co/TPa48DtcHe— CNN (@CNN) October 18, 2019
The US just ratified Turkey’s plan to effectively extend its border 30km into Syria with no ability to meaningfully influence facts on the ground. Turkey says it’s the entire border from the Euphrates to Iraq (450x30km) to be controlled by its military forces. Non-implementable.
The US just ratified Turkey’s plan to effectively extend its border 30km into Syria with no ability to meaningfully influence facts on the ground. Turkey says it’s the entire border from the Euphrates to Iraq (450x30km) to be controlled by its military forces. Non-implementable.— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 17, 2019
Breaking: Reuters reports shelling and gunfire in Syris hours after Trump/Erdogan announced ceasefire.
Breaking: Reuters reports shelling and gunfire in Syris hours after Trump/Erdogan announced ceasefire. https://t.co/sIIecPNirJ— Scott Stedman (@ScottMStedman) October 18, 2019
The UN has reported an "unprecedented" number of civilians killed (1,174) or wounded (3,139) in Afghanistan from July to September, a 42% increase over the same period last year.
The UN has reported an "unprecedented" number of civilians killed (1,174) or wounded (3,139) in Afghanistan from July to September, a 42% increase over the same period last year. https://t.co/DEPDGcBrgN pic.twitter.com/jkR8IxC3jX— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) October 18, 2019
Mitt Romney debunks Trump's Syria win, "America is diminished. Russia, Iran, and Assad are strengthened."
Mitt Romney debunks Trump's Syria win, "America is diminished. Russia, Iran, and Assad are strengthened." pic.twitter.com/jdk1Dcwlzc— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) October 17, 2019
BREAKING: AP reporters see shelling, smoke in Syrian town at center of fight between Turkey and Kurdish forces despite cease-fire.
BREAKING: AP reporters see shelling, smoke in Syrian town at center of fight between Turkey and Kurdish forces despite cease-fire. https://t.co/4lR3Xz8610— The Associated Press (@AP) October 18, 2019
Maddow: Elijah Cummings 'genuinely, humblingly inspiring'
Maddow: Elijah Cummings 'genuinely, humblingly inspiring' https://t.co/8R7owE1wHP via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 18, 2019
To any G7 members, their staffs, and loved ones coming to Trump’s Doral in Florida did you know bed bugs, probably the hardest pest to rid yourself of and often accompanying their bed companions back to their homes, were found in this resort? Not kidding. True. Enjoy.
To any G7 members, their staffs, and loved ones coming to Trump’s Doral in Florida did you know bed bugs, probably the hardest pest to rid yourself of and often accompanying their bed companions back to their homes, were found in this resort? Not kidding. True. Enjoy.— Karl Rosenfeld (@kneerecon) October 18, 2019
So wrong. So sad. Kurds fought side by side with us against ISIS. They lost 11,000 fighters. They are not children. They do not deserve this ridicule.
So wrong. So sad. Kurds fought side by side with us against ISIS. They lost 11,000 fighters. They are not children. They do not deserve this ridicule. https://t.co/YU4wjgfrXZ— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 18, 2019
Rick Perry put his fossil fuel buddies above protecting our planet from climate change and his political loyalties above our country and the law. I'm glad he's out as Secretary of Energy, but we can’t stop holding him accountable.
Rick Perry put his fossil fuel buddies above protecting our planet from climate change and his political loyalties above our country and the law. I'm glad he's out as Secretary of Energy, but we can’t stop holding him accountable.— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) October 18, 2019
A surprise announcement from the Russian news service, TASS: According to the FSB in Russia, the US government has now agreed to carrying out joint cyber operations with Russian intelligence. What?
A surprise announcement from the Russian news service, TASS: According to the FSB in Russia, the US government has now agreed to carrying out joint cyber operations with Russian intelligence.— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) October 18, 2019
What? pic.twitter.com/RUDHurrWf8
This is an obscene and ignorant statement. 200k innocent people displaced. Hundreds dead. Credible reports of war crimes. ISIS prisoners escaping. US evacuating and bombing its own positions or handing them to Russia. Two kids in a lot?
This is an obscene and ignorant statement. 200k innocent people displaced. Hundreds dead. Credible reports of war crimes. ISIS prisoners escaping. US evacuating and bombing its own positions or handing them to Russia. Two kids in a lot? https://t.co/rMJVcvOmFI— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 18, 2019
Erdogan expected a confrontational meeting, but the mood softened when it became clear the US officials were asking only for token concessions. In return for a brief pause in fighting, there would be no sanctions & no requirement for a Turkish withdrawal.
Erdogan expected a confrontational meeting, but the mood softened when it became clear the US officials were asking only for token concessions. In return for a brief pause in fighting, there would be no sanctions & no requirement for a Turkish withdrawal.https://t.co/QK0rRsKDqv— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 18, 2019
JUST IN: Federal judge rules Justice Dept improperly redacted court filing related to Mueller probe
JUST IN: Federal judge rules Justice Dept improperly redacted court filing related to Mueller probe https://t.co/yPzQPCoWWQ pic.twitter.com/MaNl83qcXr— The Hill (@thehill) October 17, 2019
"In exchange for nothing, not even the end of an endless war, the U.S. gave Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exactly what he wanted,"
"In exchange for nothing, not even the end of an endless war, the U.S. gave Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exactly what he wanted," says @attackerman https://t.co/mQlJ0I1lho— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 18, 2019
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