Zelensky to Trump: Stop saying my country is corrupt https://t.co/5jK5R7NLHx— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 15, 2020
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Zelensky to Trump: Stop saying my country is corrupt
Trump spends billions of your tax dollars on a wall that is defeated with $6 of rebar. Brilliant.
Trump spends billions of your tax dollars on a wall that is defeated with $6 of rebar. Brilliant.https://t.co/t2fp3nZneZ— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) February 15, 2020
Donald Trump Gets Heckled at New Hampshire Diner: 'Enjoy Your Burger, Racist!' - ABC News
Someone buy that lady a beer!— Chicano Marine 🇲🇽🇺🇸🧩 (@kingsrush) February 15, 2020
Donald Trump Gets Heckled at New Hampshire Diner: 'Enjoy Your Burger, Racist!' - ABC News https://t.co/ji1ohSVKsd
Pic caption: “Members of a CBP tactical unit drag away a fellow agent pretending to be an injured protester during a January training exercise in New Mexico. The agency has sent officers and agents trained in SWAT-like tactics to Boston.”
Pic caption: “Members of a CBP tactical unit drag away a fellow agent pretending to be an injured protester during a January training exercise in New Mexico. The agency has sent officers and agents trained in SWAT-like tactics to Boston.”https://t.co/qjRwGXNWL6— Rise and Resist (@riseandresistny) February 15, 2020
Sounds like US Attorney for SDNY Geoffrey Berman is standing up for the rule of law against Barr’s interference even though he’s also a Trump appointee. Ironic because so many people expected Barr would stand up to Trump and he hasn’t.
Sounds like US Attorney for SDNY Geoffrey Berman is standing up for the rule of law against Barr’s interference even though he’s also a Trump appointee. Ironic because so many people expected Barr would stand up to Trump and he hasn’t. https://t.co/FvNYjH8c5Y— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) February 15, 2020
Trump punishing New York smacks of retribution, writes the Editorial Board
Trump punishing New York smacks of retribution, writes the Editorial Board https://t.co/phtxZD6Pxb— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) February 15, 2020
Nice work from Pam Bondi’s lobbying firm
Nice work from Pam Bondi’s lobbying firm https://t.co/FjZrn1cTVH— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) February 15, 2020
Trump to deploy SWAT-like units armed w/ stun grenades to 'Sanctuary Cities' incl. NY, Newark, SF, LA, ATL, Houston, Boston, New Orleans & Detroit This action is intended to terrorize communities of color through wholly unnecessary militarized presence
🚨Trump to deploy SWAT-like units armed w/ stun grenades to 'Sanctuary Cities' incl. NY, Newark, SF, LA, ATL, Houston, Boston, New Orleans & Detroit— Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) February 15, 2020
This action is intended to terrorize communities of color through wholly unnecessary militarized presence.https://t.co/dl0VRXLV2A
NEW: I've been investigating Trump's interference in the investigation into Turkish-owned Halkbank, and my suspicions were just confirmed. Attorney General Barr — at Trump’s request — was trying to orchestrate a sweetheart deal to please President Erdogan
NEW: I've been investigating Trump's interference in the investigation into Turkish-owned Halkbank, and my suspicions were just confirmed. Attorney General Barr — at Trump’s request — was trying to orchestrate a sweetheart deal to please President Erdogan. https://t.co/g1DICgh2Fz— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 15, 2020
People familiar with the situation at the DC US attorney's office said other prosecutors have discussed resigning in the coming days following the Justice Department leadership's move in the Roger Stone case.
People familiar with the situation at the DC US attorney's office said other prosecutors have discussed resigning in the coming days following the Justice Department leadership's move in the Roger Stone case. https://t.co/uvq6XVHJbL— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 15, 2020
Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski · Feb 12 Thank you to @USDOT & @SecElaineChao for allocating a $20M Port Infrastructure Development Program grant to the Port of Alaska to help offset the 1st phase costs of the Port’s desperately-needed modernization program, enabling safe, cost-effective, & reliable Port operations.
That was your price for acquittal?— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) February 15, 2020
Everyone got rewarded as promised.
Everyone got rewarded as promised. pic.twitter.com/h8up4DfJ2c— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 15, 2020
Read @ProfessorShaw’s chilling profile of Bill Barr to contemplate where we’re headed as the prosecutions of Flynn, Stone, and Prince hang in the balance.
Read @ProfessorShaw’s chilling profile of Bill Barr to contemplate where we’re headed as the prosecutions of Flynn, Stone, and Prince hang in the balance. https://t.co/RMU9YUdvon— David Carroll 🦅 (@profcarroll) February 11, 2020
We know exactly what to expect from Lavrov and Putin's Russia: lies and atrocities. Why the leaders of the free world sit there and take it and smile with him later is what is incomprehensible.
We know exactly what to expect from Lavrov and Putin's Russia: lies and atrocities. Why the leaders of the free world sit there and take it and smile with him later is what is incomprehensible. https://t.co/bMSJ3fTEhq— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) February 15, 2020
There is nothing political about recommending a sentence within the range set by the U.S. Sentencing Commission. These guidelines are based on data collected from all cases across the country. This deep state conspiracy theory is a lie and undermines our government of the people.
There is nothing political about recommending a sentence within the range set by the U.S. Sentencing Commission. These guidelines are based on data collected from all cases across the country. This deep state conspiracy theory is a lie and undermines our government of the people. https://t.co/DGj4vU209W— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) February 15, 2020
Boston Globe Editorial Board: "William Barr must go. Every member of Congress should be calling for the resignation of the attorney general."
Boston Globe Editorial Board: "William Barr must go. Every member of Congress should be calling for the resignation of the attorney general."https://t.co/l04r3FcN65— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 15, 2020
Hi @SenSusanCollins @lisamurkowski @LindseyGrahamSC @senatemajldr @GOPLeader @GOPChairwoman @SenateGOP @realDonaldTrump just called himself King. Either put the safety of America over protecting this man or expect your entire party to collapse. America cannot cave to this
Hi @SenSusanCollins @lisamurkowski @LindseyGrahamSC @senatemajldr @GOPLeader @GOPChairwoman @SenateGOP @realDonaldTrump just called himself King.— Mandy Thornton (@thornton_mandy) February 15, 2020
Either put the safety of America over protecting this man or expect your entire party to collapse.
America cannot cave to this. https://t.co/G1CK2rSSJ4
Mike Pompeo had a meeting on Fri. w/Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Pompeo's team is trying to keep hush-hush. American press wasn't notified or allowed to cover the event, while Russia was allowed access and promoted it on Facebook.
Mike Pompeo had a meeting on Fri. w/Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Pompeo's team is trying to keep hush-hush. American press wasn't notified or allowed to cover the event, while Russia was allowed access and promoted it on Facebook. #MSC2020 https://t.co/fsttMFdQwY— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) February 15, 2020
Facebook cancels its upcoming San Francisco summit over coronavirus fears.
Facebook cancels its upcoming San Francisco summit over coronavirus fears. https://t.co/4wTWyGn8DH pic.twitter.com/6Ljtf6UTDW— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) February 15, 2020
The U.S. attorney’s office in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) is investigating the same guy for corruption with Ukraine who the US Attorney General set up a Department of Justice intake process with for provided information on Ukraine. Government by M.C. Escher.
The U.S. attorney’s office in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) is investigating the same guy for corruption with Ukraine who the US Attorney General set up a Department of Justice intake process with for provided information on Ukraine. Government by M.C. Escher.— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) February 15, 2020
Nevada Voters Begin Early Caucusing On Saturday. Here's What You Need To Know
Nevada Voters Begin Early Caucusing On Saturday. Here's What You Need To Know https://t.co/QYsjX0mey7— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) February 15, 2020
"Barr intervened in multiple cases to help the president. The more Trump brags about this, the more controversy, the harder it is for Barr to keep doing it. Barr wants to stop the tweets because he prefers less scrutiny of his misuse of law enforcement."
"Barr intervened in multiple cases to help the president. The more Trump brags about this, the more controversy, the harder it is for Barr to keep doing it.— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 14, 2020
Barr wants to stop the tweets because he prefers less scrutiny of his misuse of law enforcement."https://t.co/F1jPHEEQ0v
NEW: Brazilian journalist gunned down in front of wife, kids, just days after Washington Post story
NEW: Brazilian journalist gunned down in front of wife, kids, just days after Washington Post story. 😭by @terrence_mccoy https://t.co/Juk4gl7XGJ— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) February 15, 2020
For Europeans at #MSC2020 counting on US Republicans to hold firm against Moscow, take a look at this chart.
For Europeans at #MSC2020 counting on US Republicans to hold firm against Moscow, take a look at this chart. https://t.co/q5nSahHTlz— chris zappone (@chrizap) February 15, 2020
Ron Johnson is offering an intervention at a conversation between Zelensky and Christiane Amanpour, and it is clear he doesn't really understand that Russia is the real issue, and basically just said "good luck standing on your own." And he said this as *support*. Good grief.
If he wasn't Trump's good friend, Ron Johnson might be inviting some investigations with all this.— Sedentary Advisor (@SedentAdvis) February 15, 2020
DOJ independence is essential to our nation’s promise of impartial justice. It is not a tool for POTUS to use for retribution or camouflage. My thoughts here. — Sally Yates
DOJ independence is essential to our nation’s promise of impartial justice. It is not a tool for POTUS to use for retribution or camouflage. My thoughts here. https://t.co/6T5Bgbb8LZ— Sally Yates (@SallyQYates) February 14, 2020
Former PDDNI Sue Gordon: “I was either evil incarnate deep-state who clearly must be gotten rid of — or a great intelligence professional who had stood up and given truth to power." "And the problem was, I didn't want to be anyone's agenda," she said.
Former PDDNI Sue Gordon: “I was either evil incarnate deep-state who clearly must be gotten rid of — or a great intelligence professional who had stood up and given truth to power."— Olivia Gazis (@Olivia_Gazis) February 14, 2020
"And the problem was, I didn't want to be anyone's agenda," she said. https://t.co/7f6tjmXG7i
Former GOP Deputy AG saying Bill Barr should resign is a pretty big breach of tradition not only in the GOP but in the Beltway in general, which tells you what a hell of a lot of people must really think about Barr.
Former GOP Deputy AG saying Bill Barr should resign is a pretty big breach of tradition not only in the GOP but in the Beltway in general, which tells you what a hell of a lot of people must really think about Barr.— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) February 15, 2020
Bernie bros like @DavidKlion are the new Alt-Right. Prove me wrong.
Bernie bros like @DavidKlion are the new Alt-Right. Prove me wrong. https://t.co/eGzFOwVxcD— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) February 15, 2020
I’m in Munich watching RUSSIAN propaganda channel RT and they have a whole panel attacking “Wall Street Pete” as a media driven manufactured consensus candidate with no substance. Interesting.
I’m in Munich watching RUSSIAN propaganda channel RT and they have a whole panel attacking “Wall Street Pete” as a media driven manufactured consensus candidate with no substance. Interesting.— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) February 15, 2020
Three traitor Senators in Eastern Europe begging. Pathetic. End this sham. They will never stop betraying the United States
Three traitor Senators in Eastern Europe begging. Pathetic.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 14, 2020
End this sham. They will never stop betraying the United States. https://t.co/NEVNgQ7NBU
These bastards aren't content to sit in the U.S. Congress, elevated by our votes, paid by our taxes, and betray America. They have to go turn their bellies up IN Eastern Europe. They're scum.
These bastards aren't content to sit in the U.S. Congress, elevated by our votes, paid by our taxes, and betray America.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 14, 2020
They have to go turn their bellies up IN Eastern Europe. They're scum.
Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria: Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State
Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 15, 2020
Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State.https://t.co/HQpsX0PiE7
Runs-ins between Russian & American troops dangerously on the rise in northeast Syria after Trump's abrupt pullback order last fall
Runs-ins between Russian & American troops dangerously on the rise in northeast Syria after Trump's abrupt pullback order last fall https://t.co/mjVjTcB4ls— Eric Schmitt (@EricSchmittNYT) February 14, 2020
SCOOP: They are desperate.
SCOOP: They are desperate. https://t.co/ELopMUX6wE— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 14, 2020
"Mike Pompeo met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Munich on Friday in an encounter the American side apparently wanted to keep under wraps." "The State Dept made no announcement of the meeting, which took place in Lavrov's own dedicated meeting room."
"Mike Pompeo met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Munich on Friday in an encounter the American side apparently wanted to keep under wraps."— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 15, 2020
"The State Dept made no announcement of the meeting, which took place in Lavrov's own dedicated meeting room."https://t.co/AGDfNzHpbU
What we are living through as of this week is not a *threat* to the rule of law in the U.S., we are emerging into a reality where we recognize that we have a lack of the rule of law. It is broken. The rule of law is no longer in effect when it comes to the president.
What we are living through as of this week is not a *threat* to the rule of law in the U.S., we are emerging into a reality where we recognize that we have a lack of the rule of law. It is broken. The rule of law is no longer in effect when it comes to the president. pic.twitter.com/CKw1L5prkF— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 15, 2020
“Trump forever!” “Is America finished?” Russia celebrates Trump's Senate acquittal
“Trump forever!” “Is America finished?”— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 11, 2020
Russia celebrates Trump's Senate acquittal.https://t.co/POgAhk75OE
Dmitry Kiselyov, the host of Vesti Nedeli, said: “Democrats are openly raging, but while they’re licking their wounds, Trump can now objectively afford to pursue a more positive course of action toward Russia—just as he planned all along...”
Dmitry Kiselyov, the host of Vesti Nedeli, said:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 15, 2020
“Democrats are openly raging, but while they’re licking their wounds, Trump can now objectively afford to pursue a more positive course of action toward Russia—just as he planned all along...” https://t.co/Z4gq03W5ok
He brags about building up the military yet he keeps diverting funds from the military for his fence fund. He claims he respects our military and our vets. He doesn’t.
He brags about building up the military yet he keeps diverting funds from the military for his fence fund. He claims he respects our military and our vets. He doesn’t. https://t.co/8BWmwtKZwu— 𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓮𝓝𝓾𝓻𝓼𝓮 (@PrplScrubsCHPN) February 15, 2020
Call for Crowdsourcing on AG William Barr , Post info under #BuryBarr
The aim of #BuryBarr is to bring specific receipts on Bill Barr; any links to Russia or to the principals of 2016, prior to 2018; everything pertinent on the public record about his audition; anything overlooked. It’s NOT, please, for religion/ideology theories :) for receipts.— Patribotics (@patribotics) February 15, 2020
Also interested in his personal wealth, any links to bitcoin, any links to internet fraud, etc.— Patribotics (@patribotics) February 15, 2020
And any links whatsoever to human trafficking and child abuse cases, whether as prosecutor of defense counsel, or to organizations related to that, etc.— Patribotics (@patribotics) February 15, 2020
Thanks to the Russian government for letting us know what the American government is up to
Thanks to the Russian government for letting us know what the American government is up to https://t.co/VhkejgwREv— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 15, 2020
Andrew Weissmann: Do you know how many times I have experienced or even heard of the attorney general of the United States reaching into a single criminal case to weigh in on the sentencing submission? Maddow: How many times? Weissmann: That would be zero.
Andrew Weissmann: Do you know how many times I have experienced or even heard of the attorney general of the United States reaching into a single criminal case to weigh in on the sentencing submission?— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 15, 2020
Maddow: How many times?
Weissmann: That would be zero. pic.twitter.com/RoqeAidLW4
22 days ago, DOJ prosecutors in the Mike Flynn case were asking for a sentence of imprisonment. Now they say they're not. What happened in the last 22 days?
ICYMI
22 days ago, DOJ prosecutors in the Mike Flynn case were asking for a sentence of imprisonment. Now they say they're not.— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) January 29, 2020
What happened in the last 22 days? https://t.co/CpvbS0K9MC
Terrified Russian asset meets terrified Russian handler; News at #AWFDY O'Clock
Terrified Russian asset meets terrified Russian handler; News at #AWFDY O'Clock https://t.co/7busC0WZgd— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 15, 2020
Former GOP Governor Bill Weld: Trump and Barr are trashing the rule of law
Former GOP Governor Bill Weld: Trump and Barr are trashing the rule of law https://t.co/HkW8xFRync via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
Katyal: Barr's defense of DOJ crisis is ‘poppycock’
Katyal: Barr's defense of DOJ crisis is ‘poppycock’ https://t.co/0vl167YKhZ via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
When Republicans in Washington say they’re “for health care” or claim they’re protecting our essential lifelines, pay attention to what they’re actually doing. Register to vote. We have to strengthen our Majority, win back the Senate and elect a Democratic President of the U.S.
When Republicans in Washington say they’re “for health care” or claim they’re protecting our essential lifelines, pay attention to what they’re actually doing.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) February 15, 2020
Register to vote. We have to strengthen our Majority, win back the Senate and elect a Democratic President of the U.S. https://t.co/fXlAhOL8K9
FUN FACT: Trump, via the American taxpayer, has already spent 334 years of his annual Presidential salary on golf.
FUN FACT: Trump, via the American taxpayer, has already spent 334 years of his annual Presidential salary on golf. https://t.co/quLFw2zk13— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 15, 2020
With love, we join @Fred_Guttenberg in honoring the life of his kind and beautiful daughter Jaime and every precious life stolen from us that tragic day. We will never give up until common sense laws to #EndGunViolence are in place to protect every child in America.
With love, we join @Fred_Guttenberg in honoring the life of his kind and beautiful daughter Jaime and every precious life stolen from us that tragic day.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) February 15, 2020
We will never give up until common sense laws to #EndGunViolence are in place to protect every child in America. #MSDStrong pic.twitter.com/GKjSDV4XaC
Mike Pompeo met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The US side apparently wanted to keep it under wraps. The State Dept. made no announcement of the meeting. Pompeo's aides did not provide a readout.
Mike Pompeo met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The US side apparently wanted to keep it under wraps.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 15, 2020
The State Dept. made no announcement of the meeting. Pompeo's aides did not provide a readout. https://t.co/OvdbOvw6Iy
Kevin McCarthy took Russian money from Lev Parnas. Why does anyone listen to anything he says?
Kevin McCarthy took Russian money from Lev Parnas. Why does anyone listen to anything he says? https://t.co/ZGbZnYLmdr— Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@HC_Richardson) February 14, 2020
. @cxemu, an investigative project of @RFERL in #Ukraine, published a story that said Zelensky could have secretly met with a top Russian security official in January. Zelensky is now suing them, calling the report “a clear manipulation of public opinion.”
. @cxemu, an investigative project of @RFERL in #Ukraine, published a story that said Zelensky could have secretly met with a top Russian security official in January.— Kyiv Post (@KyivPost) February 15, 2020
Zelensky is now suing them, calling the report “a clear manipulation of public opinion.”https://t.co/aVRocDI4Uo
. @cxemu, an investigative project of @RFERL in #Ukraine, published a story that said Zelensky could have secretly met with a top Russian security official in January. Zelensky is now suing them, calling the report “a clear manipulation of public opinion.
. @cxemu, an investigative project of @RFERL in #Ukraine, published a story that said Zelensky could have secretly met with a top Russian security official in January.— Kyiv Post (@KyivPost) February 15, 2020
Zelensky is now suing them, calling the report “a clear manipulation of public opinion.”https://t.co/aVRocDI4Uo
Judge Reggie Walton said that "people at the top" undermined the “integrity of the process."
Judge Reggie Walton said that "people at the top" undermined the “integrity of the process." https://t.co/9CLOD0uEil— HuffPost (@HuffPost) February 15, 2020
Elizabeth Warren called the Trump administration’s request to shift nearly $4 billion from the military budget to build the Mexico border wall ‘one more example of Donald Trump thinking he’s above the law.’
Elizabeth Warren called the Trump administration’s request to shift nearly $4 billion from the military budget to build the Mexico border wall ‘one more example of Donald Trump thinking he’s above the law.’ https://t.co/XItdGuW1z6 pic.twitter.com/lYNEb5AdpK— Reuters (@Reuters) February 15, 2020
A Russian journalist traveling with Lavrov said the U.S. side had requested that there be no press conference or joint statements and that photographers not even be invited to take a picture of the two top diplomats shaking hands
A Russian journalist traveling with Lavrov said the U.S. side had requested that there be no press conference or joint statements and that photographers not even be invited to take a picture of the two top diplomats shaking hands.https://t.co/bNxIDEu7jB— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 15, 2020
The U.S. Government Accountability Office is opening a review of President Trump’s $28 billion bailout for farmers amid allegations that the money was mismanaged and allocated unfairly
The U.S. Government Accountability Office is opening a review of President Trump’s $28 billion bailout for farmers amid allegations that the money was mismanaged and allocated unfairlyhttps://t.co/rpoGunwy4Y— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 15, 2020
This is abnormal behavior by the State Department. I traveled with three Secretaries of State. When they met with Russian foreign ministers, they always told the American people what they were doing — often in great detail
This is abnormal behavior by the State Department. I traveled with three Secretaries of State. When they met with Russian foreign ministers, they always told the American people what they were doing — often in great detail https://t.co/AdBqMYwjNP— Doyle McManus (@DoyleMcManus) February 15, 2020
President Trump asserts in a tweet Friday that he has the "legal right" to involve himself in US Justice Dept. criminal cases, if he wants to do so.
President Trump asserts in a tweet Friday that he has the "legal right" to involve himself in US Justice Dept. criminal cases, if he wants to do so. https://t.co/gofMcmy8e5— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2020
This bodes badly for others involved. Bet Gym Jordan is sweating vodka tonight @thespybrief Ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach found guilty of lying to investigators about Larry Nassar abuse
This bodes badly for others involved. Bet Gym Jordan is sweating vodka tonight @thespybrief— The Editor Devil (@fairchild01) February 15, 2020
Ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach found guilty of lying to investigators about Larry Nassar abuse https://t.co/qhIP1zh9bF
Wheels up from President Zelensky meeting in Ukraine. Heading to Munich Security Conference (where I will be doing a joint public event with Zelensky).
Wheels up from President Zelensky meeting in Ukraine. Heading to Munich Security Conference (where I will be doing a joint public event with Zelensky). pic.twitter.com/UmxXOOCl1L— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 14, 2020
BREAKING: Another (radical?) court strikes down a Trump administration decision. Unanimous DC Circuit panel finds approval of Arkansas work requirements for Medicaid 'arbitrary & capricious' Opinion by Reagan appointee Sentelle
Full story via @SusannahLuthi : https://t.co/QuCC5C6qEm— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) February 14, 2020
Just finished our meeting w Ukrainian President Zelensky. I remain very impressed.— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 14, 2020
I told him that in every challenge there is an opportunity. In the wake of impeachment, Congress should increase support for Ukraine. And Zelensky gave us a list of new ways to help.
But they don't care. Because if Bernie bros can't get their Cultural Revolution with Bernie, they'll support Trump's efforts to burn it all down.
But they don't care. Because if Bernie bros can't get their Cultural Revolution with Bernie, they'll support Trump's efforts to burn it all down. https://t.co/B1kHaUQLBo— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) February 15, 2020
FTR I’m so NOT “Team Bloomberg” but even I can admit that @MikeBloomberg presidential social media team continues to push: -hilarious -brutal -accurate -timely campaign ads, others Dems should take a play out of this playbook
FTR I’m so NOT “Team Bloomberg” but even I can admit that @MikeBloomberg presidential social media team continues to push:— File411 (@File411) February 15, 2020
-hilarious
-brutal
-accurate
-timely
campaign ads, others Dems should take a play out of this playbook pic.twitter.com/HOViiW7HqC
Trump mocks prayers of others, but his own beliefs remain opaque. On a president beloved by evangelicals who has accomplished much of what they want but regularly uses god’s name in vain and is not known to be a regular Bible reader or prayer. Our latest:
Trump mocks prayers of others, but his own beliefs remain opaque. On a president beloved by evangelicals who has accomplished much of what they want but regularly uses god’s name in vain and is not known to be a regular Bible reader or prayer. Our latest: https://t.co/Hxch5PsZVC— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) February 15, 2020
Why did “porn lawyer” Michael Avenatti become relevant? Perhaps because the President of United States had an affair with a porn star. Then paid her hush money. The media definitely gave Avenatti too much credibility. But Trump’s behavior gave us Avenatti.
Why did “porn lawyer” Michael Avenatti become relevant? Perhaps because the President of United States had an affair with a porn star. Then paid her hush money.— Sarah Longwell (@SarahLongwell25) February 15, 2020
The media definitely gave Avenatti too much credibility. But Trump’s behavior gave us Avenatti. https://t.co/00d7m4U6pr
Is McCabe going to get his retirement or does he have to sue
Is McCabe going to get his retirement or does he have to sue? https://t.co/O6EZRDu3d8— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 14, 2020
That's because removing him from office would've taught him a real lesson @lisamurkowski. Telling him extortion is ok, for some odd reason just emboldened him to crime even more.
That's because removing him from office would've taught him a real lesson @lisamurkowski.— Grant Stern (@grantstern) February 15, 2020
Telling him extortion is ok, for some odd reason just emboldened him to crime even more.https://t.co/64uQPGR78O
“I don’t think I’ll ever be free of this president and his maniacal rage that he’s directed at me and my wife,” Mr. McCabe said. For more than two years, Trump “for absolutely no reason whatsoever” has been “lying about us and defaming me and my family.”
“I don’t think I’ll ever be free of this president and his maniacal rage that he’s directed at me and my wife,” Mr. McCabe said. For more than two years, Trump “for absolutely no reason whatsoever” has been “lying about us and defaming me and my family.”https://t.co/2JoHfMrIgs— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 15, 2020
This is a great video from Pennsylvania on how to deal with a Trumper. Ignore his rants and just keep on going ....
This is a great video from Pennsylvania on how to deal with a Trumper.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 15, 2020
Ignore his rants and just keep on going .... https://t.co/de6UOMDQJu
Mike Pompeo avoids: Ambassador William Taylor Mike Pompeo secretly meets: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Mike Pompeo avoids: Ambassador William Taylor— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 15, 2020
Mike Pompeo secretly meets: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov https://t.co/YO2AyWV5zn
"Attorney General William Barr asked the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Jeffrey Jensen, to look into Flynn's FBI interview, the people familiar with the inquiry said. The inquiry began within the past month, they said."
"Attorney General William Barr asked the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Jeffrey Jensen, to look into Flynn's FBI interview, the people familiar with the inquiry said. The inquiry began within the past month, they said."https://t.co/Zd9dSGwwaR— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 15, 2020
"The parallel developments mean that one part of the Justice Department is scrutinizing Giuliani while another is accepting information from him allegedly concerning a political rival of the president."
"The parallel developments mean that one part of the Justice Department is scrutinizing Giuliani while another is accepting information from him allegedly concerning a political rival of the president." https://t.co/oWS63tFLLk— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 14, 2020
"Marco Rubio is our great republic’s most overrated senator—which is really saying something, since pretty much everyone in America, left, right, and center, thinks he’s a joke." The Irrelevance of Marco Rubio
"Marco Rubio is our great republic’s most overrated senator—which is really saying something, since pretty much everyone in America, left, right, and center, thinks he’s a joke."— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) February 15, 2020
The Irrelevance of Marco Rubio https://t.co/G8GIhqdIVZ via @BulwarkOnline
Hard not to interpret this as SDNY waving a red flag because they worry Barr is going to shut this down
Hard not to interpret this as SDNY waving a red flag because they worry Barr is going to shut this downhttps://t.co/xkjYMS6I5q— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) February 14, 2020
.@DonaldJTrumpJr, renowned anti-nepotism activist, is doing a fundraiser for my opponent. You can join our team, no relation required:
.@DonaldJTrumpJr, renowned anti-nepotism activist, is doing a fundraiser for my opponent.— Tina Smith (@TinaSmithMN) February 15, 2020
You can join our team, no relation required: https://t.co/ZTYXyEr6rv https://t.co/jZ3JTWRuVX
The @washingtonpost just confirmed what I have been saying for weeks. SDNY investigation into Giuliani, Parnas & Fruman has WIDENED and is getting more serious. Barr is not going to screw w this, its too big and explosive. Much more to come like I said.
The @washingtonpost just confirmed what I have been saying for weeks. SDNY investigation into Giuliani, Parnas & Fruman has WIDENED and is getting more serious. Barr is not going to screw w this, its too big and explosive. Much more to come like I said. https://t.co/gsO6FAN4UV— Spiro Agnew’s Ghost (@SpiroAgnewGhost) February 14, 2020
Stone requests a new trial for the second time
You can't teach an old dog new tricks --— Sam Vinograd (@sam_vinograd) February 14, 2020
Stone requests a new trial for the second timehttps://t.co/OMsMQGChq8
Few scholarships, big student loans: Why colleges that serve poor students often cost more
In many states, need-based institutional aid is largely an every-university-for-itself affair. When a state doesn't level the playing field, its flagship – generally the state's most elite public university – can more effectively keep students' costs down. https://t.co/pZLD5TLxsE— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 15, 2020
WaPo: Prosecutors recently sought information related to Marie Yovanovitch, according to a person familiar with the request. They have also inquired about two companies with ties to Lev Parnas, according to people with knowledge of the queries.
WaPo: Prosecutors recently sought information related to Marie Yovanovitch, according to a person familiar with the request.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 14, 2020
They have also inquired about two companies with ties to Lev Parnas, according to people with knowledge of the queries. https://t.co/7TKhBuYVaI
The three Democratic senators who voted to confirm Barr should now call for his resignation:
The three Democratic senators who voted to confirm Barr should now call for his resignation:@Sen_JoeManchin @SenatorSinema @SenDougJones— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 15, 2020
Trump’s First 3 Years Created 1.5 Million Fewer Jobs Than Obama’s Last 3
Wow. Facts. He won’t like that.— Mr. Spock 🖖 (Commentary) (@SpockResists) February 15, 2020
Trump’s First 3 Years Created 1.5 Million Fewer Jobs Than Obama’s Last 3 https://t.co/WFdIQIC8Bc
Oh? Ya think? "The review is highly unusual and could trigger more accusations of political interference by top Justice Department officials into the work of career prosecutors."
Oh? Ya think?— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 15, 2020
"The review is highly unusual and could trigger more accusations of political interference by top Justice Department officials into the work of career prosecutors."https://t.co/d0b0gEuU6o
THREAD: I recently spent some time talking privately with a former Washington DC CBP senior management official. This is what stuck with me: Border Patrol does not believe they are a civilian
2) They do not believe they are accountable to Congress, which is why they have no issues lying to them even while under oath. They believe they are only accountable to the President and even then, only to presidents like Trump.— Jenn Budd ✊🏻 (@BuddJenn) February 12, 2020
4) to enforce laws even among citizens. They know their forces are larger than is necessary, that is why they created this fake crisis. They know they have more gear than they need, that is why they stress emergency response, so they can get more.— Jenn Budd ✊🏻 (@BuddJenn) February 12, 2020
5) And I am telling you, this comes from as high as you can get. This is why they have amassed such a force. Bookmark this.— Jenn Budd ✊🏻 (@BuddJenn) February 12, 2020
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe: Trump has "maniacal rage" for me
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe: Trump has "maniacal rage" for me https://t.co/F2wHQ9UD6C— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 15, 2020
Putin’s lap dog.
Putin’s lap dog. https://t.co/5mxbz7woBy— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 15, 2020
BLUF: Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy to Trump: Bug off.
BLUF: Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy to Trump: Bug off. https://t.co/nQTbIGwKo1— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) February 15, 2020
He literally cannot help himself. His narcissism can’t let someone do something — even if it’s illegal — without him getting “credit” for how it illustrates his power and the loyalty others have for him. So translation: “I totally asked Goonda to interfere on a criminal case.”
He literally cannot help himself. His narcissism can’t let someone do something — even if it’s illegal — without him getting “credit” for how it illustrates his power and the loyalty others have for him.— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) February 14, 2020
So translation: “I totally asked Goonda to interfere on a criminal case.” pic.twitter.com/wlKVtGpPn3
Hot tub crime machine has some “thoughts”
Hot tub crime machine has some “thoughts” https://t.co/QjcWCiSIc5— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 15, 2020
Bernie bros putting us on a list vs. QAnon Trumpers telling us we're going to GITMO. What could possibly unite them?
Bernie bros putting us on a list vs. QAnon Trumpers telling us we're going to GITMO.— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) February 15, 2020
What could possibly unite them? pic.twitter.com/tFpFliJrjE
China is using its centuries-old traditional medicine on patients affected by the coronavirus disease, a top health official said
China is using its centuries-old traditional medicine on patients affected by the coronavirus disease, a top health official said https://t.co/wTsz0ih7Df— Bloomberg (@business) February 15, 2020
These are the images of the deadly novel coronavirus released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the U.S. This is what you need to know about the spreading coronavirus that's killed more than 1,300 in China
These are the images of the deadly novel coronavirus released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the U.S.— Bloomberg (@business) February 15, 2020
This is what you need to know about the spreading coronavirus that's killed more than 1,300 in China https://t.co/htwJldzWX6 pic.twitter.com/QDOgAtM5nW
The Trump administration has repeatedly insisted that its decision to kill an Iranian general was justified because he posed an "imminent threat" to American lives, but that phrase was notably absent in an official White House report sent to Congress
The Trump administration has repeatedly insisted that its decision to kill an Iranian general was justified because he posed an "imminent threat" to American lives, but that phrase was notably absent in an official White House report sent to Congress https://t.co/ApgLv9sOV4— CNN (@CNN) February 15, 2020
Replacing rule of law violates trust at heart of US life
Replacing rule of law violates trust at heart of US life https://t.co/wdgyH8IX7p via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
Trump amplifies risk of standing up for the rule of law
Trump amplifies risk of standing up for the rule of law https://t.co/Y43uyrHj29 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
Three ways to help the people standing up for the rule of law
Three ways to help the people standing up for the rule of law https://t.co/Qhlavwhtd0 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
Barr interfering in some cases that are not yet public: NYT
Barr interfering in some cases that are not yet public: NYT https://t.co/E1ARhvfGh7 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
Rule of law already broken where it involves Trump
Rule of law already broken where it involves Trump https://t.co/i7CntvgkgY via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 15, 2020
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