The spike in pneumonia deaths in Florida shows an earlier, deadlier arrival of coronavirus, experts say https://t.co/avw1YonbKF— Stone (@stonecold2050) May 28, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The spike in pneumonia deaths in Florida shows an earlier, deadlier arrival of coronavirus, experts say
AILA filed a lawsuit today over Trump’s move to temporarily block some immigrants abroad from getting green cards, saying it’s “much more draconian” for children who turn 21 because it will bar them from the US “for decades, and perhaps forever”
AILA filed a lawsuit today over Trump’s move to temporarily block some immigrants abroad from getting green cards, saying it’s “much more draconian” for children who turn 21 because it will bar them from the US “for decades, and perhaps forever” https://t.co/uLr7ENo4eJ— Ted Hesson (@tedhesson) May 28, 2020
Yesterday: Dr. Fauci declares hydroxychloroquine ineffective. Today: Kayleigh McEnany encourages use of hydroxychloroquine
Yesterday: Dr. Fauci declares hydroxychloroquine ineffective.— Alexander Nazaryan (@alexnazaryan) May 28, 2020
Today: Kayleigh McEnany encourages use of hydroxychloroquine.https://t.co/565p8NjLc1
PA Republicans Surely Not Secretly Trying To Infect Democrats With COVID-19, No They'd Never!
PA Republicans Surely Not Secretly Trying To Infect Democrats With COVID-19, No They'd Never!https://t.co/exV3RSzfip via @EvanHurst— Wonkette (@Wonkette) May 28, 2020
Trump’s Plan: Break The Internet To Suppress The Vote
Trump’s Plan: Break The Internet To Suppress The Vote https://t.co/9jYOhrEGZw via @thedailybeast— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) May 28, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic could push 86 million more children into household poverty by end of 2020, new report from UNICEF, Save the Children
Coronavirus pandemic could push 86 million more children into household poverty by end of 2020, new report from UNICEF, Save the Children says https://t.co/h1c4wxhvEs— Chantal Da Silva (@chantaladasilva) May 28, 2020
AHAHAHAHAHA holy shit it is *literally* MAGA internet chain letters this is fuckin hilarious
AHAHAHAHAHA holy shit it is *literally* MAGA internet chain letters this is fuckin hilarious https://t.co/Pn5anhXBs7— kilgore trout, potato thief (@KT_So_It_Goes) May 28, 2020
Read the text of President Trump's executive order targeting social media companies
Read the text of President Trump's executive order targeting social media companies https://t.co/ipBHqo0CRb— CNN (@CNN) May 28, 2020
After the manufacturer of Remdesivir gave the government a stockpile of the first drug found to be effective in treating the coronavirus, the Trump administration fumbled its distribution and caused unnecessary delays in treatment to severely ill patients
After the manufacturer of Remdesivir gave the government a stockpile of the first drug found to be effective in treating the coronavirus, the Trump administration fumbled its distribution and caused unnecessary delays in treatment to severely ill patients https://t.co/BRDs7oLbE4— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 28, 2020
In other words, the same bullshit they pulled with Trump and Zelenskyy in Ukraine. They got caught committing treason - yet again.
In other words, the same bullshit they pulled with Trump and Zelenskyy in Ukraine. They got caught committing treason - yet again. https://t.co/cCnwkBfVsx— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 28, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg makes the high-minded claim that he's protecting free speech by doing little about political misinformation on Facebook. What he's really doing, obviously, is protecting profits while currying favor with Trump and his political allies.
Mark Zuckerberg makes the high-minded claim that he's protecting free speech by doing little about political misinformation on Facebook.— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) May 28, 2020
What he's really doing, obviously, is protecting profits while currying favor with Trump and his political allies.https://t.co/uJ4Ne3uxiL
Even Fox News is saying President Trump's executive order towards social networks can backfire on him and his rightwing trolls.
Even Fox News is saying President Trump's executive order towards social networks can backfire on him and his rightwing trolls. pic.twitter.com/dWJUy1vKZ8— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) May 28, 2020
Just the other day, I was bringing my license to the store to buy some cereal when some hooligans rushed by looking to score some ballots.
Just the other day, I was bringing my license to the store to buy some cereal when some hooligans rushed by looking to score some ballots. https://t.co/kPHWTt8mzp— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) May 28, 2020
This is dumb. decision that will backfire & will cause significant harm to US tech industry. In response, ALL tech companies should immediately block ALL PAC & campaign ads “Trump Signs Executive Order on Social Media, Claiming to Protect ‘Free Speech’”
This is dumb. decision that will backfire & will cause significant harm to US tech industry. In response, ALL tech companies should immediately block ALL PAC & campaign ads “Trump Signs Executive Order on Social Media, Claiming to Protect ‘Free Speech’” https://t.co/g6ohODlddh— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) May 28, 2020
Wait, you mean Trump was partnered with the CEO of the Turkish division of *RUSSIA's tech giant Yandex?* You mean Mehmet Ali Yalçındağ - also head of TAIK?
Wait, you mean Trump was partnered with the CEO of the Turkish division of *RUSSIA's tech giant Yandex?* You mean Mehmet Ali Yalçındağ - also head of TAIK?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 28, 2020
Oh. https://t.co/qmYlHRcpyU
JUST IN: House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections
JUST IN: House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protectionshttps://t.co/kp8nyHUi8x— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) May 28, 2020
Donald Trump is one nasty piece of work in his depraved attacks on the Klausutis family. Not only have we never had a POTUS like this, I can't recall a another demagogue this cruel. Trump makes even Joe McCarty look good.
Donald Trump is one nasty piece of work in his depraved attacks on the Klausutis family. Not only have we never had a POTUS like this, I can't recall a another demagogue this cruel. Trump makes even Joe McCarty look good. @Peter_Wehner writes about it: https://t.co/URSqHVq67A— John Dean (@JohnWDean) May 28, 2020
Just a year ago governments wanted them to censor more...
Just a year ago governments wanted them to censor more...https://t.co/bejGI2K3mr— Lewis Burmeister (@lazer314) May 28, 2020
JUST IN: Pres. Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter and other social media giants. The move comes after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets about mail-in voting this week.
JUST IN: Pres. Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter and other social media giants. The move comes after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets about mail-in voting this week. https://t.co/mlmimmgztl— ABC News (@ABC) May 28, 2020
Twitter CEO Tells Trump: We’ll Keep Pointing Out Your Factual Inaccuracies
Twitter CEO Tells Trump: We’ll Keep Pointing Out Your Factual Inaccuracies https://t.co/2sOV2vFar1— * DONNA* 🇺🇸 (@Dcl_60) May 28, 2020
Zuckerberg went on Fox News—a hate-for-profit machine that gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracy theorists—to talk about how social media platforms should essentially allow politicians to lie without consequences. This is eroding our democracy.
Zuckerberg went on Fox News—a hate-for-profit machine that gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracy theorists—to talk about how social media platforms should essentially allow politicians to lie without consequences. This is eroding our democracy.https://t.co/0RXLEAw9xz— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) May 28, 2020
Super excited to hear the conservative defense of trump shutting down Twitter
Super excited to hear the conservative defense of trump shutting down Twitter— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 28, 2020
Trump Org’s Turkish business partner for Trump Towers Istanbul personally lobbied **three White House cabinet members** for Turkey's business group to capitalize on the pandemic. He then forwarded those letters to Trump. My latest, @CourthouseNews
The letter to @SecBrouillette focused on liquefied natural gas.— lesley clark (@lesleyclark) May 28, 2020
“Several long-term contracts for gas supply to Turkey are due to expire within the next two years,” that letter states. “This means there is a clear supply and demand match — if we can align partners on both sides.” https://t.co/w1jwElGNSI
Small businesses have been crying out for help. It's clear the Paycheck Protection Program needed critical changes. That's why I voted for a bipartisan fix to extend the loan forgiveness period and provide other flexibility. Congress must help small businesses stay afloat.
Small businesses have been crying out for help. It's clear the Paycheck Protection Program needed critical changes.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) May 28, 2020
That's why I voted for a bipartisan fix to extend the loan forgiveness period and provide other flexibility.
Congress must help small businesses stay afloat. https://t.co/7pNpxKUPVo
Graham urges senior judges to step aside so Trump, GOP can replace them They are trying to squeeze every judge they can out of this giant orange.
Graham urges senior judges to step aside so Trump, GOP can replace them— Ted Corcoran (Red T Raccoon) (@RedTRaccoon) May 28, 2020
They are trying to squeeze every judge they can out of this giant orange.
https://t.co/5nt3yf680g
It’s because this country has used absentee voting to conduct democratic elections reliably for over 150 years, including from the front of a hotly contested civil war. The soldier vote in 1864 made the difference in re-electing the first Republican president.
It’s because this country has used absentee voting to conduct democratic elections reliably for over 150 years, including from the front of a hotly contested civil war. The soldier vote in 1864 made the difference in re-electing the first Republican president. https://t.co/Vz23eqtUqn— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) May 28, 2020
THIS is called looting.
THIS is called looting. https://t.co/tflXtBwqDk— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) May 28, 2020
BREAKING: Spox confirms Trump is laying groundwork to cast doubt on election results.
BREAKING: Spox confirms Trump is laying groundwork to cast doubt on election results. https://t.co/p8z8C8Ke6z— Real Fake P0TUS (@RF_P0TUS) May 28, 2020
Bye, Richard. — Rep. Eric Swalwell (
Bye, Richard. https://t.co/WsNHJvnEZk— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) May 28, 2020
US charges North Korean bank officials in sanctions case
Here - give me a minute to upload the indictment or you can pay the $3.00https://t.co/9fqC560moI— File411 (@File411) May 28, 2020
And YES I’m going to say the quite part out loud— File411 (@File411) May 28, 2020
Weird -
Justice News https://t.co/3fj4jwWNw6
Also weird https://t.co/i3a979TFI9
On and also super weird
Ask yourself why now?
-that’s all I have an actual job that I need to get back to so discuss amongst yourselves pic.twitter.com/oM7x2QItE3
If President Trump doesn’t like Twitter, he can do everyone a favor and stop tweeting.
If President Trump doesn’t like Twitter, he can do everyone a favor and stop tweeting.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 28, 2020
@Jack, this is exactly and precisely the sort of thing you should be doing something about. Your heart is in the right place. Please remove Russia's state-backed agents of influence. This isn't even a "troll", it's literally FARA-registered Russian agents @Ruptly cc @FBIWFO
@Jack, this is exactly and precisely the sort of thing you should be doing something about. Your heart is in the right place. Please remove Russia's state-backed agents of influence. This isn't even a "troll", it's literally FARA-registered Russian agents @Ruptly cc @FBIWFO— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) May 28, 2020
Breaking with long-standing precedent, the Trump White House will NOT release formal economic forecasts this summer showing the extent of the projected downturn. I wonder why?
Breaking with long-standing precedent, the Trump White House will NOT release formal economic forecasts this summer showing the extent of the projected downturn. I wonder why? 🤨— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) May 28, 2020
The Minneapolis police officer at the center of George Floyd's death was the subject of at least a dozen police conduct complaints that resulted in no disciplinary action and one that led to a "letter of reprimand."
The Minneapolis police officer at the center of George Floyd's death was the subject of at least a dozen police conduct complaints that resulted in no disciplinary action and one that led to a "letter of reprimand." https://t.co/oVVTbB1tO1— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 28, 2020
Trump’s refusal to address racism threatens the identity of our country
Trump’s refusal to address racism threatens the identity of our country - The Washington Post https://t.co/VMUx892BM4— Michael Gerson (@MJGerson) May 28, 2020
"I'm absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and the trauma that Mr. Floyd's death has left on his family," Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said. "I cannot allow criminal acts to …threaten the safety and also … the trauma that already exist"
"I'm absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and the trauma that Mr. Floyd's death has left on his family," Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said. "I cannot allow criminal acts to …threaten the safety and also … the trauma that already exist" https://t.co/pfaXJqT62m pic.twitter.com/t1eTRlu8w1— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 28, 2020
“Process” — ha! The call Fynn lied about happened in 2016. It’s 2020. You couldn’t figure out how to release that? So were you bad at your job? It’s not “process,” it didn’t help Trump. I think we’re done. Thanks for trying.
“Process” — ha! The call Fynn lied about happened in 2016. It’s 2020. You couldn’t figure out how to release that? So were you bad at your job? It’s not “process,” it didn’t help Trump. I think we’re done. Thanks for trying. https://t.co/5IER1MH3x1— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) May 28, 2020
A judge who asked a woman if she had closed her legs to try to prevent a sexual assault has been ordered removed from the bench by New Jersey’s highest court.
A judge who asked a woman if she had closed her legs to try to prevent a sexual assault has been ordered removed from the bench by New Jersey’s highest court. #EndRapeCulture #Accountabilityhttps://t.co/8zYmACdUgi— rights4girls (@rights4girls) May 28, 2020
New Trump campaign Facebook ads mock Biden wearing a mask with a China flag behind him While Trump is shown with no mask in front of an American flag
New Trump campaign Facebook ads mock Biden wearing a mask with a China flag behind him— Will Steakin (@wsteaks) May 28, 2020
While Trump is shown with no mask in front of an American flag pic.twitter.com/xMIQD5nADf
If they didn’t “collude”, I wish someone in the Trump outfit would explain why they were so engaged with Russians during a presidential run. What possible reason would a campaign trying to win votes in Iowa need to engage Russians? Anyone?
If they didn’t “collude”, I wish someone in the Trump outfit would explain why they were so engaged with Russians during a presidential run. What possible reason would a campaign trying to win votes in Iowa need to engage Russians? Anyone? https://t.co/FpXoFLW6T2
— John Sipher (@john_sipher) May 28, 2020
Trump shared a video that begins “the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat.” Remember: when he referred to immigrants & asylum seekers as an “invasion”, an “infestation”, as “animals” they - and anyone perceived to be an immigrant - became targets. 23 people murdered in El Paso.
ter·ror·ism— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) May 28, 2020
/ˈterəˌrizəm/
noun: terrorism
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
So a bunch of white guys with guns storm Michigan's capital and the authorities stand around doing nothing. Then, people protest the murder of a helpless black man by the police, and the authorities unleash rubber bullets and tear gas on them. This is despicable. This is America.
So a bunch of white guys with guns storm Michigan's capital and the authorities stand around doing nothing. Then, people protest the murder of a helpless black man by the police, and the authorities unleash rubber bullets and tear gas on them. This is despicable. This is America. https://t.co/4rvutEr13Y— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) May 27, 2020
Not sure the active measure known as “The Alt-Right” woulda had all the funding it needed, if Mark Zuckerberg hadn’t overpaid for Oculus Rift by a BILLION - money that went primarily to its founder, & alt right OG, Palmer Luckey (photo left)
Not sure the active measure known as “The Alt-Right” woulda had all the funding it needed, if Mark Zuckerberg hadn’t overpaid for Oculus Rift by a BILLION - money that went primarily to its founder, & alt right OG, Palmer Luckey (photo left). /1 https://t.co/QEzhXSywcC— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) May 28, 2020
2/ Everyone advised Zuck against giving Palmer at least 2x what his product was worth.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) May 28, 2020
Zuck shrugged & did it anyway.
Why?
There was no bidding war. He coulda bought it for 1/2 what he paid. Why did he flood Palmer w/ a billion dollars?
These are the Qs to ask him under oath.
Epstein lived only a mile for Mar-A-Largo, conveniently right next to @realDonaldTrump. “ I’ve know Jeffery for 15 years, Terrific guy,” He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”
Epstein lived only a mile for Mar-A-Largo, conveniently right next to @realDonaldTrump.— Skyleigh #StayHome 98th Day@🏠 (@Sky_Lee_1) May 28, 2020
“ I’ve know Jeffery for 15 years, Terrific guy,” He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” pic.twitter.com/e4PugJ4M2S
People on the ground in #Minnesota are saying there are a lot of white undercover cops doing a lot of the vandalizing and arson out there. But all of it gets blamed on Black people. They caught this guy red handed with a hammer in his hand
People on the ground in #Minnesota are saying there are a lot of white undercover cops doing a lot of the vandalizing and arson out there. But all of it gets blamed on Black people. They caught this guy red handed with a hammer in his hand pic.twitter.com/kr0D9bOVxL— Tariq Nasheed 🇺🇸 (@tariqnasheed) May 28, 2020
NSA warns of ongoing Russian hacking campaign against U.S. systems
NSA warns of ongoing Russian hacking campaign against U.S. systems https://t.co/ndBhAEeYAV— Chris Bing (@Bing_Chris) May 28, 2020
The United States has passed over 100,000 dead from COVID-19. Between 5 p.m. Wednesday and noon Thursday, Fox News devoted just 11 minutes of airtime to the story
The United States has passed over 100,000 dead from COVID-19.— Media Matters (@mmfa) May 28, 2020
Between 5 p.m. Wednesday and noon Thursday, Fox News devoted just 11 minutes of airtime to the storyhttps://t.co/FGDJVXxJtR
.@EvanHurst "Always assume the worst about Republicans, especially in the Trump era, and especially during this pandemic. Do not put any act of immorality or criminality past them. They have not earned your benefit of the doubt."
.@EvanHurst "Always assume the worst about Republicans, especially in the Trump era, and especially during this pandemic. Do not put any act of immorality or criminality past them. They have not earned your benefit of the doubt." https://t.co/exV3RSzfip— Wonkette (@Wonkette) May 28, 2020
"Amid the global #pandemic, the Trump administration is declaring open season on bears and wolves through its sport hunting rule on national parklands in Alaska,"
"Amid the global #pandemic, the Trump administration is declaring open season on bears and wolves through its sport hunting rule on national parklands in Alaska," https://t.co/sWNpPlbuTg— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) May 28, 2020
Big Thread: 1. This is a clarifying moment. It shows exactly what Facebook is and who Zuckerberg is Trump is violating Facebook's rules on election misinformation Zuckerberg's response was to go on Fox News and defend Trump's right to undermine the integrity of the election
2. For several years, Zuckerberg has oriented Facebook's entire public policy apparatus around placating Republicans and Trump— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
Again and again, Facebook has taken actions to empower Trump and the right-wing, ignoring their own policies https://t.co/5mBoi8301s
4. Facebook says again and again that it never changed it's political ad policy.— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
But it did!
I have receipts.
The policy used to ban all misinformation in ads. Then Trump started spending millions to spread misinformation and the policy was changed.https://t.co/4aTevXJIwr pic.twitter.com/PLNcqgx4zm
6. The Daily Caller uses its privileged position to benefit Trump and reduce the distribution of critical articles about Trump by outlets like POLITICO.— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
Why does The Daily Caller get to fact check POLITICO on Facebook?
Because Zuckerberg says sohttps://t.co/AoMU8uhDR8
8. Zuckerberg invited right-wing pundits to his home to discuss "partnerships" and "free speech." Invitees included Tucker Carlson, who recently said that immigrants were making America "dirtier," and Brent Bozell, who said President Obama looked like a "skinny ghetto crackhead."— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
10. The head of "Facebook News," Campbell Brown, continues to be involved in her own news outlet, The74, which Brown founded with the support of Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
Brown wrote a column on the site lavishly praising DeVoshttps://t.co/lVZ3UV6MSA
12. Brown and Zuckerberg hired a former producer for Fox & Friends, Jennifer Williams, to run video strategy for Facebook News— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
Williams will be part of Facebook's news curation team, which means she'll be selecting content to be featured in the News tabhttps://t.co/jhodEnrkKT
14. Facebook has a policy that prohibits misrepresentation on voting methods. In announcing the policy, Zuckerberg said there would be no exception for Trump or other politicians.— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
Trump is now violating the policy, but Facebook won't enforce it https://t.co/WRhzs6uTUr
15. I'm going to continue to report the THE TRUTH about how Facebook operates.— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 28, 2020
That's because it is a core source of information for billions of people.
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Twitter is Trump's greatest weapon in his war against media/reality -- to make us all believe a radical minority is a majority. See also: the 10 million totally real 🙄 new accounts added to his following in 4 months. Without Twitter & Facebook, he is dead already. He knows it
Twitter is Trump's greatest weapon in his war against media/reality -- to make us all believe a radical minority is a majority. See also: the 10 million totally real 🙄 new accounts added to his following in 4 months.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) May 28, 2020
Without Twitter & Facebook, he is dead already. He knows it https://t.co/crZwcXdT1K
CORONAVIRUS Dem lawmaker goes on epic rant after GOP colleague admits hiding positive coronavirus test “Out of respect for my family, and those who I may have exposed, I chose to keep my positive case private," Pennsylvania state Rep. Andrew Lewis said.
Perhaps the rant is not the biggest story here. https://t.co/v61TSYqSiA— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) May 28, 2020
Opinion: Trump has told 16,000 lies. Now he’s trying to silence those who correct him.
Opinion: Trump has told 16,000 lies.— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 28, 2020
Now he’s trying to silence those who correct him. https://t.co/lw76vAW9hZ
Barr appoints Texas prosecutor to review Obama officials’ ‘unmasking’ requests
We know this isn't legitimate because, among other reasons, it's being run out of DOJ rather than by the (Acting) Intelligence Community IG. Barr is attempting to create a patina of criminality on routine practices to advance Trump's conspiracy theories.https://t.co/FJIGVlhZcc— Ned Price (@nedprice) May 28, 2020
There is body camera footage. We’ve obtained it. @NBCNews is reviewing it right now.
Nothing will justify kneeling on a man’s neck for 8+ minutes. The only person in danger and fear of their life was the one handcuffed on the ground with a knee on his neck.— Izzie-Bella (@MissIzzieBella) May 28, 2020
Mitch McConnell is without a doubt the single most loathsome elected official on the planet. Great piece from @ProjectLincoln
Mitch McConnell is without a doubt the single most loathsome elected official on the planet. Great piece from @ProjectLincoln https://t.co/boqEVY2cpL— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) May 28, 2020
The Psychopath in Chief
The Psychopath in Chief https://t.co/xy1e7fisUP— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) May 28, 2020
Minneapolis police ID 4 officers fired in connection with George Floyd's death; mayor calls for charges against cop kneeling on Floyd's neck
Minneapolis police ID 4 officers fired in connection with George Floyd's death; mayor calls for charges against cop kneeling on Floyd's neck https://t.co/Hb9fZfu1NJ— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 27, 2020
After 35 years, Kentuckians are still waiting for the kinds of opportunities #RichMitch has worked so hard to give himself. 👉 This ad is on TV and digital media in @senatemajldr’s home state TODAY. Pitch in now to help:
📺 After 35 years, Kentuckians are still waiting for the kinds of opportunities #RichMitch has worked so hard to give himself.— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) May 28, 2020
👉 This ad is on TV and digital media in @senatemajldr’s home state TODAY. Pitch in now to help: https://t.co/MQjmoLLFd1 pic.twitter.com/CEX1RcuRNK
Lawmakers across the country are proposing legislation that would criminalize calling police as an act of racial prejudice
Lawmakers across the country are proposing legislation that would criminalize calling police as an act of racial prejudice https://t.co/HCkWp3ZQX5— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 28, 2020
We know this isn't legitimate because, among other reasons, it's being run out of DOJ rather than by the (Acting) Intelligence Community IG. Barr is attempting to create a patina of criminality on routine practices to advance Trump's conspiracy theories.
We know this isn't legitimate because, among other reasons, it's being run out of DOJ rather than by the (Acting) Intelligence Community IG. Barr is attempting to create a patina of criminality on routine practices to advance Trump's conspiracy theories.https://t.co/FJIGVlhZcc— Ned Price (@nedprice) May 28, 2020
Zuckerberg says Twitter is wrong to fact-check Trump
Zuckerberg says Twitter is wrong to fact-check Trump https://t.co/lKyopWkvcw— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) May 28, 2020
I am losing my job. My beloved career. I'm going to have to take an early retirement. Thanks a lot covid19. Thanks a lot GOP you could have sustained us. I can't stop crying.
I am losing my job. My beloved career. I'm going to have to take an early retirement. Thanks a lot covid19. Thanks a lot GOP you could have sustained us. I can't stop crying. #SociopathInChief #COVID #TrumpMeltdown— Liberalibrarian (@Liberalibrarian) May 28, 2020
Trump jacked around for two months as COVID swept America, lying, denying it was coming, and failing to prepare this country for the pandemic. But someone pisses him off on Twitter and the government moves like a scalded dog.
Trump jacked around for two months as COVID swept America, lying, denying it was coming, and failing to prepare this country for the pandemic.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 28, 2020
But someone pisses him off on Twitter and the government moves like a scalded dog.
While Trump threatens to shut down private companies and accuses reporters of murder, @JoeBiden is busy doing the job of a president.
While Trump threatens to shut down private companies and accuses reporters of murder, @JoeBiden is busy doing the job of a president. https://t.co/bbW5NanHEU— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) May 27, 2020
A active-duty soldier hit a gunman with his car this morning in Leavenworth, Kansas, and “saved countless lives.” The suspect was randomly firing at vehicles with a handgun and a semi-automatic rifle. This shooting won’t even make the national news.
A active-duty soldier hit a gunman with his car this morning in Leavenworth, Kansas, and “saved countless lives.” The suspect was randomly firing at vehicles with a handgun and a semi-automatic rifle.— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 28, 2020
This shooting won’t even make the national news.
https://t.co/C4Qy7am7oS
Trump admin fails to include staff in prison coronavirus testing at some facilities
Trump admin fails to include staff in prison coronavirus testing at some facilities https://t.co/9jDs4PmuAO via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 28, 2020
Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck
Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck https://t.co/E704P46Dom pic.twitter.com/1J2TLxtldi— Reuters (@Reuters) May 28, 2020
Some states unmoved by Trump's tepid suggestions on nursing homes
Some states unmoved by Trump's tepid suggestions on nursing homes https://t.co/HbtLEFZJm6 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 28, 2020
CDC undercuts utility of antibody tests as key COVID-19 tool
CDC undercuts utility of antibody tests as key COVID-19 tool https://t.co/itIKuRoToT via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 28, 2020
China's legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that critics say threatens fundamental political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory.
China's legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that critics say threatens fundamental political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory. https://t.co/n4BA19P1Ra— CNN (@CNN) May 28, 2020
Hong Kong's protesters are back. This latest round of demonstrations has been fueled largely by the Chinese Communist Party's move to impose new national security legislation for Hong Kong. Here is a guide to the demonstrations challenging Beijing.
Hong Kong's protesters are back. This latest round of demonstrations has been fueled largely by the Chinese Communist Party's move to impose new national security legislation for Hong Kong. Here is a guide to the demonstrations challenging Beijing. https://t.co/Dx3KPytkVE— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 28, 2020
BREAKING: The Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a motion to grant a portion of President Trump’s West Palm Beach golf resort a rent deferral due to the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here:
BREAKING: The Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a motion to grant a portion of President Trump’s West Palm Beach golf resort a rent deferral due to the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here: https://t.co/dcNq6GRvW8— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) May 27, 2020
Trump’s empty threat to shut down @Twitter is toothless and harmful at the same time. @tribelaw and I share thoughts
Trump’s empty threat to shut down @Twitter is toothless and harmful at the same time. @tribelaw and I share thoughts in @Salon https://t.co/OcSRupr5NK— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) May 27, 2020
Tucker Carlson calls the Minneapolis protests over the police killing of George Floyd a “form of tyranny”
Tucker Carlson calls the Minneapolis protests over the police killing of George Floyd a “form of tyranny” https://t.co/05xjjPxJ99— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 28, 2020
Can you imagine living in a country where this is necessary?
Can you imagine living in a country where this is necessary? pic.twitter.com/Fmow7jDRS5— Stone (@stonecold2050) May 28, 2020
A friend sends
A friend sends pic.twitter.com/JSPwGWyjMP— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 28, 2020
For your reading pleasure, here’s the draft of Trump’s upcoming EO regarding social media.
— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) May 28, 2020
TL;DR version:— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) May 28, 2020
Blahblahblah unenforceable bullshit that is already beaten by Twitter’s TOS before it’s even signed.
Skip to the last page, though — there will be watchlists and off-platform tracking.
If you want to know why Trump routinely gets away with things that would destroy just about every other politician, I explored that question in my latest column:
If you want to know why Trump routinely gets away with things that would destroy just about every other politician, I explored that question in my latest column: https://t.co/6TyYlX2XLY— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) May 28, 2020
Fox News is so disgusting. Every hour, hosts are pretending to be furious Twitter “fact checked Trump.” They had Mark Zuckerberg on—who knocked Twitter for fact-checking Trump. Zuckerberg said that private companies shouldn't be 'the arbiter of truth.
Fox News is so disgusting. Every hour, hosts are pretending to be furious Twitter “fact checked Trump.” They had Mark Zuckerberg on—who knocked Twitter for fact-checking Trump. Zuckerberg said that private companies shouldn't be 'the arbiter of truth.'🤮https://t.co/vl4kSIGFOx— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) May 28, 2020
Tucker Carlson says the Minneapolis protests are "a threat to every American," "tyranny," "oppression" and says putting down the protests is "defending society itself"
Tucker Carlson says the Minneapolis protests are "a threat to every American," "tyranny," "oppression" and says putting down the protests is "defending society itself" pic.twitter.com/kSQhWuI7rO— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) May 28, 2020
I am Dem Chair of PA House State Government Committee. We’ve met 12 times in the last 2 months. The meetings take place in a smaller room off the House floor. Not informing anyone there is a #Covid_19 positive member with multiple GOP members in quarantine should be criminal.
I am Dem Chair of PA House State Government Committee. We’ve met 12 times in the last 2 months. The meetings take place in a smaller room off the House floor. Not informing anyone there is a #Covid_19 positive member with multiple GOP members in quarantine should be criminal.— Rep. Kevin J. Boyle (@RepKevinBoyle) May 28, 2020
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Wednesday separately announced they were both working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal protections that ensure the company is not held liable for what is posted on its platform.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Wednesday separately announced they were both working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal protections that ensure the company is not held liable for what is posted on its platform.https://t.co/0M12iFYK48— 𝓣𝓮𝓷𝓪𝓬𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓣𝓮𝓪𝓱 (@TeahCartel) May 27, 2020
Opinion: Trump’s latest display isn’t just deranged. It’s also an abuse of power.
Opinion: Trump’s latest display isn’t just deranged. It’s also an abuse of power. https://t.co/AHdsJaxSsI— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 28, 2020
Weird math, opaque policies keep people in the dark on COVID-19
Weird math, opaque policies keep people in the dark on COVID-19 https://t.co/eIvoaDQjUM via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 28, 2020
Federal records show OSHA worked for six years to create new rules to prepare for an airborne infectious disease pandemic. The Obama White House formally added it to a list of regulations to be implemented in 2017. Then President Trump took office
Federal records show OSHA worked for six years to create new rules to prepare for an airborne infectious disease pandemic. The Obama White House formally added it to a list of regulations to be implemented in 2017.— NPR (@NPR) May 26, 2020
Then President Trump took office. https://t.co/D0KJ2HInzt
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