The Trump administration’s assault on science rages on, a stranglehold on our democracy that is literally killing us. https://t.co/XCXl9Y6v3O— Trish Zornio (@trish_zornio) June 22, 2020
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Trump administration cuts funding for coronavirus researcher, jeopardizing possible COVID-19 cure
"A wide range of public officials have indicated that Mr. Barr should resign and/or is deserving of impeachment... We agree w/these viewpoints, and urge Congress to pursue a searching and public inquiry into Mr. Barr’s conduct and whether he is fit to remain as Attorney General"
— Anil Kalhan (@kalhan) June 23, 2020
*New* from @NYCBarAssn Task Force on the Rule of Law, following Geoffrey Berman's removal of US Attorney for SDNY: "[W]e are of the view that the latest events have now rendered Mr. Barr unfit for the high position he occupies in our federal government"
Excellent: https://t.co/wBnsz2RStI— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) June 23, 2020
The people want to vote.
Is this for REAL??? https://t.co/D6ILxSRB1M— will bailey (@repwillbailey) June 23, 2020
Voters are banging on doors to be let in to vote in Mitch McConnell's hometown of Louisville, which has only 1 polling place today, while he blocks bills to restore Voting Rights Act, expand vote by mail & give critical election aid to states
Voters are banging on doors to be let in to vote in Mitch McConnell's hometown of Louisville, which has only 1 polling place today, while he blocks bills to restore Voting Rights Act, expand vote by mail & give critical election aid to states https://t.co/IR6UkjNK6V— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) June 23, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump’s brother asks New York City court to halt president’s niece from publishing tell-all book.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump’s brother asks New York City court to halt president’s niece from publishing tell-all book.— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) June 23, 2020
The people will get to vote. Until 630p.
The people will get to vote. Until 630p. pic.twitter.com/YPhTHQBs8e— jacob ryan (@jacobhryan) June 23, 2020
Dear Secretary of State of Kentucky, open your eyes and watch this video.
Dear Secretary of State of Kentucky, open your eyes and watch this video. pic.twitter.com/jWcMxwcZsh https://t.co/oRLf4c5Lwi— Eric Paine (@ericpaine) June 23, 2020
BREAKING: Amid fight over Jeffrey Epstein’s dark secrets, Dershowitz seeks access to sealed documents
BREAKING: Amid fight over Jeffrey Epstein’s dark secrets, Dershowitz seeks access to sealed documentshttps://t.co/rWrDwjEGEQ— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) June 23, 2020
A federal Brazilian judge has ordered the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, to wear a mask. The judge said he faces a fine of $390 for failing to comply with the decree that everyone in the capital city of Rio de Janeiro wear a mask
A federal Brazilian judge has ordered the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, to wear a mask. The judge said he faces a fine of $390 for failing to comply with the decree that everyone in the capital city of Rio de Janeiro wear a mask. https://t.co/QJEbVCj6ZZ— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 23, 2020
Former Republican Senator and Secretary of Defense William Cohen sounds a stunning alarm about the November election:"I don't think it will be fair....(Trump) is seeding the soil with his poisonous weeds to say no matter what happens, I'm going to declare this election invalid."
Former Republican Senator and Secretary of Defense William Cohen sounds a stunning alarm about the November election:"I don't think it will be fair....(Trump) is seeding the soil with his poisonous weeds to say no matter what happens, I'm going to declare this election invalid." pic.twitter.com/SUTnoEiFfQ— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) June 23, 2020
Sebastian Gorka brags about not wearing a mask, calling it a “COVID burqa”
Sebastian Gorka brags about not wearing a mask, calling it a “COVID burqa” https://t.co/PO7XJ4w3g4— Media Matters (@mmfa) June 23, 2020
Fauci, Redfield say they were not consulted about U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization
Fauci, Redfield say they were not consulted about U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization https://t.co/FH4qDFBuxW— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 23, 2020
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield: coronavirus has ‘brought this nation to its knees.’
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield: coronavirus has ‘brought this nation to its knees.’ @nickwattcnn reports pic.twitter.com/IGdoMmPLv1— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) June 23, 2020
Don't chase this rabbit, folks. Trump's campaign is in disarray, his White House is a sinkhole of jittery-eyed paranoia and loathing, We're cutting his ego to ribbons and he's mentally fragile. Also, have you registered to vote? Registered for an absentee ballot? Get ON it.
Don't chase this rabbit, folks.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 23, 2020
Trump's campaign is in disarray, his White House is a sinkhole of jittery-eyed paranoia and loathing, We're cutting his ego to ribbons and he's mentally fragile.
Also, have you registered to vote?
Registered for an absentee ballot? Get ON it. https://t.co/1hy00G1Ss2
FOOD RECALL: 3 bagged salads recalled for Cyclospora contamination. 122 people sick in 7 Midwest states. Salads were sold in ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco stores in AR, IL, IA, KS, MO, MN, NE, ND, SD, and WI. Read full update:
FOOD RECALL: 3 bagged salads recalled for Cyclospora contamination. 122 people sick in 7 Midwest states. Salads were sold in ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco stores in AR, IL, IA, KS, MO, MN, NE, ND, SD, and WI. Read full update: https://t.co/feTp6tuDxv. pic.twitter.com/ijrFUbNTp9— CDC (@CDCgov) June 23, 2020
More than 2,000 Massachusetts educators have received layoff or nonrenewal notices
More than 2,000 Massachusetts educators have received layoff or nonrenewal notices https://t.co/IBnaaRE286— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) June 23, 2020
Quick message to the Trump Administration: Keep your hands off the 2020 Census. You got caught the last time, and you'll get caught again. Let the professionals at the Bureau do their work--which is far from done
Quick message to the Trump Administration:— Tom Wolf (@tomTMwolf) June 23, 2020
Keep your hands off the 2020 Census. You got caught the last time, and you'll get caught again.
Let the professionals at the Bureau do their work--which is far from done.https://t.co/ThW7LZ7woh
“Law professors and faculty from George Washington University Law School, Attorney General William Barr's alma mater, said in a letter Tuesday he has ‘failed to fulfill his oath of office to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States.’ “
“Law professors and faculty from George Washington University Law School, Attorney General William Barr's alma mater, said in a letter Tuesday he has ‘failed to fulfill his oath of office to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States.’ “ https://t.co/Z0O7hOXAYo— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) June 23, 2020
A woman has been arrested and is facing charges of first-degree arson in connection with the Wendy's restaurant fire that broke out during the protests that followed Rayshard Brooks' death, authorities say
A woman has been arrested and is facing charges of first-degree arson in connection with the Wendy's restaurant fire that broke out during the protests that followed Rayshard Brooks' death, authorities say https://t.co/v2xVQE1rYJ— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 23, 2020
.@RepMcKinley: "Do you now regret not advising people more forcefully to wear masks earlier?" Dr. Fauci: "OK, we're going to play that game. Let me explain to you what happened..." "It should be a yes or no." "No, there's more than a yes or no by the tone of your question."
.@RepMcKinley: "Do you now regret not advising people more forcefully to wear masks earlier?"— CSPAN (@cspan) June 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci: "OK, we're going to play that game. Let me explain to you what happened..."
"It should be a yes or no."
"No, there's more than a yes or no by the tone of your question." pic.twitter.com/woqBUMvnCd
You should impeach him
You should impeach him https://t.co/sRKpXVuo77— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) June 23, 2020
Greeetigs from Arizona
Greeetigs from Arizona pic.twitter.com/fjEkJricHe— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) June 23, 2020
Queen. Pence.
Queen. Pence. 😌— REESUS PATRIOT™💙 (@ReesusP) June 23, 2020
Another One Bites The Dust pic.twitter.com/MInUI3FFXO
NEW: Roger Stone is set to report to prison at the end of the month but just asked to push it to Sep 3 claiming medical conditions make exposure to COVID-19 life-threatening. DOJ does not oppose the motion.
NEW: Roger Stone is set to report to prison at the end of the month but just asked to push it to Sep 3 claiming medical conditions make exposure to COVID-19 life-threatening. DOJ does not oppose the motion. @CourthouseNews pic.twitter.com/vcyCfOcyEg— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) June 23, 2020
Rush Limbaugh spread the fake AOC tweet about coronavirus lockdowns
Rush Limbaugh spread the fake AOC tweet about coronavirus lockdowns https://t.co/xvGJE0JqFP pic.twitter.com/HmjUFXIuKo— Media Matters (@mmfa) June 23, 2020
“The safest place for you is at your home." As Texas sees its highest numbers of positive tests and hospitalizations, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has advised residents of the state to stay at home
“The safest place for you is at your home."— CNN (@CNN) June 23, 2020
As Texas sees its highest numbers of positive tests and hospitalizations, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has advised residents of the state to stay at home. https://t.co/NNz3EsEZxa
Farmworkers have been risking their lives—with low pay and little safety equipment—to keep food on the table for American families. To then turn around and blame them for spreading COVID is disgraceful.
Farmworkers have been risking their lives—with low pay and little safety equipment—to keep food on the table for American families. To then turn around and blame them for spreading COVID is disgraceful. https://t.co/MKC4JFNtQg— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) June 23, 2020
"The answer is yes": Fauci says he considers institutional racism to be a contributing factor to the disproportionate coronavirus death toll for black Americans
Good for Dr. Fauci. Trump would never say this. https://t.co/qPoKB1fT89— medit8now (@medit8now) June 23, 2020
Justice Department gave Roger Stone favorable treatment because he is an ally of the president, prosecutor says
Justice Department gave Roger Stone favorable treatment because he is an ally of the president, prosecutor says https://t.co/k7Ijwb9ArZ— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 23, 2020
A US government prosecutor will testify the Justice Department pressured him to allow Donald Trump's friend to get away with crimes. The House impeached Trump for abuse of power. He IS abusing his power. Senate Republicans Trump knowingly allowed Trump to shred the rule of law.
A US government prosecutor will testify the Justice Department pressured him to allow Donald Trump's friend to get away with crimes.— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) June 23, 2020
The House impeached Trump for abuse of power. He IS abusing his power.
Senate Republicans Trump knowingly allowed Trump to shred the rule of law. https://t.co/i7yDect7KU
Trump's Tulsa rally? A failure. His return to Washington Humiliating. His confession that he delayed COVID testing? Damning.
Trump's Tulsa rally? A failure.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 23, 2020
His return to Washington Humiliating.
His confession that he delayed COVID testing?
Damning. https://t.co/9kgitvuR3m
MORE: Current Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Zelinsky and a former prosecutor on the Roger Stone case will tell Congress he was instructed to recommended lower sentencing guidelines or, "we could “lose our jobs” if we did not toe the line."
MORE: Current Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Zelinsky and a former prosecutor on the Roger Stone case will tell Congress he was instructed to recommended lower sentencing guidelines or, "we could— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) June 23, 2020
“lose our jobs” if we did not toe the line." https://t.co/I2n7ZgTm5B
The admin's stated reason that Barr can't testify before the House is that officials need to focus on fighting the pandemic, which is odd since the official actually in charge of fighting the pandemic, Dr. Fauci, is testifying before the House right now.
What does Barr have to do with the virus? https://t.co/0hhrEu82cj— WarMonitor (@TheWarMonitor) June 23, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of Trump’s coronavirus task force, told the nation’s governors that it was vital that they ramp up testing to prevent further community spread. Her remarks stood in stark contrast to those by the president.
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of Trump’s coronavirus task force, told the nation’s governors that it was vital that they ramp up testing to prevent further community spread.— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 23, 2020
Her remarks stood in stark contrast to those by the president.https://t.co/GurGXg9E04
For their next stunt, America’s teenagers will block Fox News on their parents and grandparents cable boxes
lol
For their next stunt, America’s teenagers will block Fox News on their parents and grandparents cable boxes— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) June 21, 2020
Sir, I (and the many women you've attacked) could not have said it better!
Sir, I (and the many women you've attacked) could not have said it better! https://t.co/NE7O2WdCDw— E. Jean Carroll (@ejeancarroll) June 22, 2020
Despite @realDonaldTrump ’s dangerously selfish wish to decrease #coronavirus testing, Dr. Tony Fauci on #COVID19 testing efforts in the US: “In fact, we will be doing MORE testing...not less.
🔥Despite @realDonaldTrump’s dangerously selfish wish to decrease #coronavirus testing, Dr. Tony Fauci on #COVID19 testing efforts in the US:— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) June 23, 2020
“In fact, we will be doing MORE testing...not less."💥pic.twitter.com/tPEZKlv7Ag
Good news “Although you can never guarantee at all the safety and efficacy of a vaccine until you actually test it in the field, we feel cautiously optimistic ... I believe it will be WHEN AND NOT IF we get favorable candidates with good results...”
Good news— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) June 23, 2020
“Although you can never guarantee at all the safety and efficacy of a vaccine until you actually test it in the field, we feel cautiously optimistic ... I believe it will be WHEN AND NOT IF we get favorable candidates with good results...” pic.twitter.com/dwihkwAZa4
FDA warns against hand sanitizers that contain the toxic substance methanol.
FDA warns against hand sanitizers that contain the toxic substance methanol.— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 23, 2020
Live updates: https://t.co/Pv7xTvFLO6
NEW: Anthony Fauci told Congress that he is concerned about the "disturbing surge" of new coronavirus cases in several states across the United States, including Texas, Florida and Arizona
NEW: Anthony Fauci told Congress that he is concerned about the "disturbing surge" of new coronavirus cases in several states across the United States, including Texas, Florida and Arizona.https://t.co/hh63JN3Idx— Axios (@axios) June 23, 2020
Members of Team Trump who have voted by mail in recent years: Donald Trump William Barr Mike Pence Kayleigh McEnany Brad Parscale Ivanka Trump Melania Trump Alex Azar Ronna McDaniel Kellyanne Conway Jared Kushner
Members of Team Trump who have voted by mail in recent years:— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 23, 2020
Donald Trump
William Barr
Mike Pence
Kayleigh McEnany
Brad Parscale
Ivanka Trump
Melania Trump
Alex Azar
Ronna McDaniel
Kellyanne Conway
Jared Kushnerhttps://t.co/02p13HFeU7
Oh look, the White House wants to destroy yet another American institution: This time it's Stars and Stripes, the military's own newspaper
Oh look, the White House wants to destroy yet another American institution: This time it's Stars and Stripes, the military's own newspaper https://t.co/AuqTP4ZNef— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) June 23, 2020
The GW law faculty, by an overwhelming majority, has rightly censured, condemned, and essentially disowned its most dishonorable alumnus, Bill Barr. Good for GW!
The GW law faculty, by an overwhelming majority, has rightly censured, condemned, and essentially disowned its most dishonorable alumnus, Bill Barr. Good for GW! https://t.co/HghNdZo1Nb— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) June 23, 2020
People with connections to the Chinese government used political donations to gain influence with Trump and the Republican Party as early as 2017, according to a report
People with connections to the Chinese government used political donations to gain influence with Trump and the Republican Party as early as 2017, according to a reporthttps://t.co/IptCg0TXaY— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 23, 2020
Putin is openly preparing for another war with this talk about "Russian lands" not belonging to former Soviet states. Lithuania clearly implied. This is why he's so keen to keep Trump in power.
Putin is openly preparing for another war with this talk about "Russian lands" not belonging to former Soviet states. Lithuania clearly implied. This is why he's so keen to keep Trump in power. https://t.co/doOwZGmFGA— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) June 22, 2020
Earl Sampson was stopped by Miami Gardens police 258 times in 4 years. He was searched more than 100 times, arrested and jailed 56 times. He was even arrested for trespassing at is own job. A history here of working while black in Miami Gardens.
Earl Sampson was stopped by Miami Gardens police 258 times in 4 years. He was searched more than 100 times, arrested and jailed 56 times.— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) June 23, 2020
He was even arrested for trespassing at is own job. A history here of working while black in Miami Gardens. https://t.co/6KRmd1S131
Republicans sent John Cornyn out to troll @SenKamalaHarris while she explained in detail why their bill is a transparent effort to derail actual police reform. It did not go well.
Oh my god, Kamala makes John Cornyn look like an absolute fool here. https://t.co/4xw4RPCPUj— Tim Hogan (@timjhogan) June 23, 2020
During the impeachment trial, I posed this hypothetical to Senators: If China began to interfere in our elections to help Trump, would he call them out? Or would he give China a better trade deal? As it turns out, the answer was just as damning as we thought.
During the impeachment trial, I posed this hypothetical to Senators:— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 23, 2020
If China began to interfere in our elections to help Trump, would he call them out? Or would he give China a better trade deal?
As it turns out, the answer was just as damning as we thought. pic.twitter.com/TeH350tdoM
Kushner Cos property at 229 W 43rd (former New York Times bldg) is scheduled for June 30 foreclosure auction, after defaulting on loan payments Kushner bought from Lev Leviev's AFI in 2015 for $296mil then refinanced for $370mil incl $285mil Deutsche loan
Kushner Cos property at 229 W 43rd (former New York Times bldg) is scheduled for June 30 foreclosure auction, after defaulting on loan payments— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) June 23, 2020
Kushner bought from Lev Leviev's AFI in 2015 for $296mil then refinanced for $370mil incl $285mil Deutsche loanhttps://t.co/tqJOOEzK89
New York: Today is primary day, and if you haven't already, get out and vote. If you have any issues at the polls while casting your ballot, my office is here to help. Report any complaints to our Election Protection Hotline: ☎️ 1-800-771-7755
New York: Today is primary day, and if you haven't already, get out and vote.— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) June 23, 2020
If you have any issues at the polls while casting your ballot, my office is here to help. Report any complaints to our Election Protection Hotline:
☎️ 1-800-771-7755
💻 https://t.co/532eQdCJlI
Opinion: The unraveling of the rule of law under Trump is picking up speed
Opinion: The unraveling of the rule of law under Trump is picking up speed https://t.co/n2cB1j30AB— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 23, 2020
The president of the United States accused his predecessor of "treason" yesterday and it's like it never happened. Not treated as a major story basically anywhere.
The president of the United States accused his predecessor of "treason" yesterday and it's like it never happened. Not treated as a major story basically anywhere. pic.twitter.com/fiDPgHighF— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) June 23, 2020
Dems making clear they’re ready to block GOP’s police reform bill on Wednesday vote, with Schumer, Harris and Booker saying in a new letter the bill is “not salvageable” and saying there needs to be “bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point”
Dems making clear they’re ready to block GOP’s police reform bill on Wednesday vote, with Schumer, Harris and Booker saying in a new letter the bill is “not salvageable” and saying there needs to be “bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point” https://t.co/f8a2qoBUvr— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 23, 2020
Asked if he was kidding about slowing down testing, Trump replies "I don't kid", goes on to brag about US testing.
Asked if he was kidding about slowing down testing, Trump replies "I don't kid", goes on to brag about US testing. pic.twitter.com/NSjd9djn9Y— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 23, 2020
NJ US Attorney distancing himself from Barr’s SDNY ‘drug deal.’ Trump says ‘not involved.’ Who wants the hot potato? — Sheldon Whitehouse
NJ US Attorney distancing himself from Barr’s SDNY ‘drug deal.’ Trump says ‘not involved.’ Who wants the hot potato? https://t.co/uF7gky3o8V— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) June 23, 2020
"Getting pulled over by the cops is like ... fear. It's fear," Bryce Tarver said. Ahead of what would have been Tamir Rice's 18th birthday, the USA TODAY Network talked to 31 teenagers about growing up Black in America. These are some of their stories:
"Getting pulled over by the cops is like ... fear. It's fear," Bryce Tarver said.— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 23, 2020
Ahead of what would have been Tamir Rice's 18th birthday, the USA TODAY Network talked to 31 teenagers about growing up Black in America. These are some of their stories: https://t.co/ycrc3dgwVl pic.twitter.com/D3eAKIEo6s
As Trump has promised a vaccine soon, Fauci plans to urge caution. “The rigorous clinical testing required to establish vaccine safety and efficacy means that it might take some time for a licensed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to be available to the general public.”
As Trump has promised a vaccine soon, Fauci plans to urge caution. “The rigorous clinical testing required to establish vaccine safety and efficacy means that it might take some time for a licensed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to be available to the general public.” https://t.co/AZi4j7v07M— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 23, 2020
Secret Service says reporters were "misdirected" to leave White House grounds
Secret Service says reporters were "misdirected" to leave White House grounds https://t.co/pdK0v418SS— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) June 23, 2020
That’s ok @Parscale. We’re just going to let your guy keep talking.
That’s ok @Parscale. We’re just going to let your guy keep talking. https://t.co/kEN5D7QPiL— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) June 23, 2020
One in six adults may experience food insecurity this year.
One in six adults may experience food insecurity this year. https://t.co/8WziWbtdvZ— Civil Eats (@CivilEats) June 23, 2020
Trump is doing more to protect statues than American citizens.
Maybe if we all dressed up like Confederate Generals and stood very still Trump would protect us.— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) June 23, 2020
Heyyyyyyy Donald Trump I wanna know Why you're such a cu%t Everybody sing it now....
My ringtone... 🤣🤣🤣— Trump'sPissingMeOff 🌊😘👠🦸♀️ (@RetiredMaybe) June 23, 2020
Heyyyyyyy Donald Trump
I wanna know
Why you're such a cu%t
Everybody sing it now....
pic.twitter.com/vs46q6ZrHt
Wow. @ProjectLincoln on Trump’s testing gaffe: “The most deceptive, lying President in history finally told the truth.”
Wow. @ProjectLincoln on Trump’s testing gaffe: “The most deceptive, lying President in history finally told the truth.” pic.twitter.com/atUUZK82oF— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) June 23, 2020
Oh look, the president is now confessing to doing the worst thing he could possibly do when trying to control a pandemic
Oh look, the president is now confessing to doing the worst thing he could possibly do when trying to control a pandemic https://t.co/uAGURQvjbd— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) June 23, 2020
Chuck Schumer has formally requested that the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Professional Responsibility open immediate investigations into the firing of Geoffrey Berman.
Chuck Schumer has formally requested that the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Professional Responsibility open immediate investigations into the firing of Geoffrey Berman. https://t.co/aARg3cbkr3— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 23, 2020
I wasn’t president Obama’s biggest fan but he is a good man and he did not do those things — Gen Michael Hayden
I wasn’t president Obama’s biggest fan but he is a good man and he did not do those things. https://t.co/H82FyP6Byt— Gen Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) June 23, 2020
If only people knew how to search the FARA database for names like Haberman & Rubenstein...
If only people knew how to search the FARA database for names like Haberman & Rubenstein...— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) June 23, 2020
“I don’t kid,” Trump says about saying at the Tulsa rally he asked staff to slow down covid testing. His staff spent the last two days insisting he was joking.
“I don’t kid,” Trump says about saying at the Tulsa rally he asked staff to slow down covid testing. His staff spent the last two days insisting he was joking.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 23, 2020
JUST IN: CDC has developed a single test that will check for both strains of the flu and #coronavirus, Dr. Robert Redfield is expected to testify today.
JUST IN: CDC has developed a single test that will check for both strains of the flu and #coronavirus, Dr. Robert Redfield is expected to testify today.— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) June 23, 2020
This is what deadly incompetence looks like
This is what deadly incompetence looks like https://t.co/BOIQaQoRDt— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) June 23, 2020
Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean will never be the same now
Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean will never be the same now pic.twitter.com/lmYO4zDWYx— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) June 23, 2020
So much economic anxiety
So much economic anxiety https://t.co/MS1kA9ZIj1— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) June 22, 2020
This is what dictatorship countries do. To mute the important QUESTIONS being asked of our leaders in order to hold them accountable is in violation of the tenets of our democracy.
This is what dictatorship countries do. To mute the important QUESTIONS being asked of our leaders in order to hold them accountable is in violation of the tenets of our democracy. https://t.co/IV15QEuFCU via @politico— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) June 23, 2020
“Last November, prosecutors charged a recently retired DEA agent with accepting bribes to shield his friends who police claim had ties to organized crime.”
“Last November, prosecutors charged a recently retired DEA agent with accepting bribes to shield his friends who police claim had ties to organized crime.”https://t.co/2iLe95nfqL— blmohr (@blmohr) June 23, 2020
But of course: White House acknowledged that Trump lied about being involved with Barr in Berman's firing.
But of course: White House acknowledged that Trump lied about being involved with Barr in Berman's firing. https://t.co/UYn2ZjIt7t— Tim O'Brien (@TimOBrien) June 23, 2020
Trump tweets videos of black men attacking white people, asks "Where are the protesters?"
Trump tweets videos of black men attacking white people, asks "Where are the protesters?" https://t.co/X10xTwKl2A— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 23, 2020
After weeks of many Americans failing to heed mask and social distancing guidelines, health officials in some states are reporting an increase in younger people testing positive — saying those people are often asymptomatic but could be infecting others.
After weeks of many Americans failing to heed mask and social distancing guidelines, health officials in some states are reporting an increase in younger people testing positive — saying those people are often asymptomatic but could be infecting others. https://t.co/7ZkMDbWBXs— CNN (@CNN) June 23, 2020
Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and James Corden all chimed in.
Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and James Corden all chimed in. https://t.co/KlYFKlRWFh— HuffPost (@HuffPost) June 23, 2020
Brad Parscale reportedly to step down as @realDonaldTrump’s campaign manager after the #TulsaRallyFail. “Brad really s*** the bed Saturday night...execution is 95% of presidential politics.” “He knows he can’t survive.”
🔥Brad Parscale reportedly to step down as @realDonaldTrump’s campaign manager after the #TulsaRallyFail.— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) June 23, 2020
“Brad really s*** the bed Saturday night...execution is 95% of presidential politics.”
“He knows he can’t survive.”
Bye, Felicia!👋🏼https://t.co/AEm27wMiW3
A number of Southern and Western states are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. Why aren’t their death rates rising, too?
A number of Southern and Western states are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. Why aren’t their death rates rising, too? https://t.co/e3DjXpdBUs— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) June 23, 2020
Trump claims he has instructed the federal government to arrest anyone who targets a government-owned statue or monument and says those apprehended could face up to a decade in prison
Trump claims he has instructed the federal government to arrest anyone who targets a government-owned statue or monument and says those apprehended could face up to a decade in prisonhttps://t.co/U9xLTmMMln— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 23, 2020
President Donald Trump is paying a direct, personal price for his pandemic denial -- the possible shelving of the thing he cares about most, the rallies that defined his political rise and are crucial to his reelection hopes
President Donald Trump is paying a direct, personal price for his pandemic denial -- the possible shelving of the thing he cares about most, the rallies that defined his political rise and are crucial to his reelection hopes | Analysis by @StCollinson https://t.co/l1coWxEmQZ— CNN (@CNN) June 23, 2020
“The unmasking of the Salisbury poisoning suspects by a new digital journalism outfit was an
“The unmasking of the Salisbury poisoning suspects by a new digital journalism outfit was an embarrassment for Putin – and evidence that Russian spies are not what they once were.”https://t.co/hGoSVJrwHz— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) June 23, 2020
Recent study: Levels of an antibody found in recovered #COVID19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, raising questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus.
Recent study: Levels of an antibody found in recovered #COVID19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, raising questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus. 🧵https://t.co/s7m697EFuH— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) June 23, 2020
Police reform vote on Thursday: House leans pro Civil Rights, Senate leads pro police. Will Senators & Reps do what's right by constituents & conscience or tow Trump's line?
Police reform vote on Thursday: House leans pro Civil Rights, Senate leads pro police. Will Senators & Reps do what's right by constituents & conscience or tow Trump's line? LISTEN to my @AURNOnline #AURN report with @RepGregoryMeeks https://t.co/IyImhGsJFL— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) June 23, 2020
BREAKING: Wirecard's former CEO Markus Braun is arrested after $2.1 billion went missing from the digital-payment company
BREAKING: Wirecard's former CEO Markus Braun is arrested after $2.1 billion went missing from the digital-payment company https://t.co/ZDIEWp4bLD pic.twitter.com/obfI8OgoXA— Bloomberg (@business) June 23, 2020
Beijing is setting up detention centres in Hong Kong where “suspects” can be held indefinitely for perceived political transgressions. This is dictatorship under the guise of national security
Beijing is setting up detention centres in Hong Kong where “suspects” can be held indefinitely for perceived political transgressions.— Sophie Mak (@SophieMak1) June 23, 2020
This is dictatorship under the guise of national security.https://t.co/cxMp5TTLn9
#UPDATE EU warns China it will face "very negative consequences" if it presses ahead with a new security law for Hong Kong. In response, Beijing insists the matter is a "domestic affair" says it opposes "foreign interference"
#UPDATE EU warns China it will face "very negative consequences" if it presses ahead with a new security law for Hong Kong.— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 23, 2020
In response, Beijing insists the matter is a "domestic affair" says it opposes "foreign interference" https://t.co/uCgP1llM6B
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Weak Leader Xi precipitates endless human suffering to maintain power. China deserve better.
#BREAKING China 'opposes foreign interference' in Hong Kong after EU steps up pressure over law pic.twitter.com/31rDtrjmOa— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 23, 2020
Many Hong Kong activists see Taiwan as an ally and a potential refuge, but Taipei is playing its hand cautiously
Many Hong Kong activists see Taiwan as an ally and a potential refuge, but Taipei is playing its hand cautiously https://t.co/RPUIslECnt— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 23, 2020
The gift that keeps on giving.
The gift that keeps on giving. https://t.co/Aev0ASYuCF— ✨Immaculate🕯LooLoo😈✨ (@ImmaculateLoo) June 23, 2020
CNN Anchor Corners Trump Campaign Spox: Are Dead Americans ‘Funny to You?’
CNN Anchor Corners Trump Campaign Spox: Are Dead Americans ‘Funny to You?’ https://t.co/A2O7zeDFku via @thedailybeast— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) June 23, 2020
Senate Democrats sent a letter to the Health and Human Services Department watchdog, seeking an investigation into President Donald Trump's claim he asked "his people" slow down testing for the coronavirus.
Senate Democrats sent a letter to the Health and Human Services Department watchdog, seeking an investigation into President Donald Trump's claim he asked "his people" slow down testing for the coronavirus. https://t.co/FAZqQrPik3— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 23, 2020
BREAKING: Singapore calls for general elections during the coronavirus pandemic and moves to dissolve parliament
BREAKING: Singapore calls for general elections during the coronavirus pandemic and moves to dissolve parliament https://t.co/R3KvmrD61B pic.twitter.com/45vnVJaElM— Bloomberg (@business) June 23, 2020
"Watching the scramble inside Trumpworld to regroup and recover from the irrefutable, inescapable fiasco that was his rally in Tulsa in Saturday night. Empty seats, thousands of them, at was supposed to be his campaign's grand relaunch in Oklahoma"
"Watching the scramble inside Trumpworld to regroup and recover from the irrefutable, inescapable fiasco that was his rally in Tulsa in Saturday night. Empty seats, thousands of them, at was supposed to be his campaign's grand relaunch in Oklahoma" - @jheil pic.twitter.com/rSDWK39l3m— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) June 22, 2020
Tomorrow #Kremlin will hold a full-scale Victory Parade amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, despite the fact they reported over 7,500 cases for the previous day and hold the 3rd place worldwide with the number of cases overall.
THREAD: 😷Tomorrow #Kremlin will hold a full-scale Victory Parade amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, despite the fact they reported over 7,500 cases for the previous day and hold the 3rd place worldwide with the number of cases overall. pic.twitter.com/eh6gcfBeFK— Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group (@hwag_ucmc) June 23, 2020
WCK’s Relief Team is in Louisville, Kentucky ready to serve meals to those in line at the 1 polling station tomorrow. We have food trucks lined up, water & our partner @chefedwardlee is cooking burgers. Families from food insecure areas can also take meals home
WCK’s Relief Team is in Louisville, Kentucky ready to serve meals to those in line at the 1 polling station tomorrow. We have food trucks lined up, water & our partner @chefedwardlee is cooking burgers. Families from food insecure areas can also take meals home #ChefsForDemocracy pic.twitter.com/HZaVQcVV7j— World Central Kitchen (@WCKitchen) June 23, 2020
Nadler: House Judiciary to subpoena Attorney General Barr
Nadler: House Judiciary to subpoena Attorney General Barr https://t.co/2hQTomTl5D via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 23, 2020
Trump says Obama may have committed treason, refuses to elaborate on specific charges
Trump says Obama may have committed treason, refuses to elaborate on specific charges https://t.co/XUPxvDaqTX pic.twitter.com/xpUzV1bSBC— The Hill (@thehill) June 23, 2020
just got in my first post-dead mom shouting match with a lady whose mask was around her chin. Gotta admit, it felt good to yell “My mom died four days ago, pull your fucking mask up” in a pet store.
just got in my first post-dead mom shouting match with a lady whose mask was around her chin. Gotta admit, it felt good to yell “My mom died four days ago, pull your fucking mask up” in a pet store.— Laurie Kilmartin (@anylaurie16) June 22, 2020
A new study suggests that as many as 8.7 million Americans came down with coronavirus in March, but more than 80% of them were never diagnosed.
A new study suggests that as many as 8.7 million Americans came down with coronavirus in March, but more than 80% of them were never diagnosed. https://t.co/M6jQNcIt3t— CNN (@CNN) June 23, 2020
COVID-19 crisis has Arizona reeling; Trump, heedless, plans visit
COVID-19 crisis has Arizona reeling; Trump, heedless, plans visit https://t.co/gUAgzD59Rd via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 23, 2020
Barr's botched effort to rig SDNY for Trump prompts investigation
Barr's botched effort to rig SDNY for Trump prompts investigation https://t.co/A7vtBbOzo2 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 23, 2020
“BRAD REALLY S--T THE BED SATURDAY NIGHT”: AFTER TULSA CATASTROPHE, PARSCALE—AND KUSHNER—IS AT THE TOP OF TRUMP’S HIT LIST
Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale is planning to step down, @GabrielSherman reports: “He knows he can’t survive,” says a source https://t.co/UvtifdA06S— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) June 23, 2020
Top Trump fundraiser sought to cash in on valuable 3M masks, offering masks for up to $2.20 each, which is a markup of 93 cents above 3M's list price. The group was also seeking a 10% commission on the final sale. "It is a lot of money. It's huge."
Top Trump fundraiser sought to cash in on valuable 3M masks, offering masks for up to $2.20 each, which is a markup of 93 cents above 3M's list price. The group was also seeking a 10% commission on the final sale.— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) June 22, 2020
"It is a lot of money. It's huge."https://t.co/4EFEAysadN
Eyes on this. The Secret Service asked reporters to leave the entire WH grounds. Certainly, a medical situation would be on the list of possibilities as Trump breaks down.
Eyes on this. The Secret Service asked reporters to leave the entire WH grounds. Certainly, a medical situation would be on the list of possibilities as Trump breaks down. https://t.co/AXo9UoDljd— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) June 23, 2020
So @RepValDemings just gave best answer yet re confederate monuments. I’m paraphrasing, but: “African Americans have been hung, beaten, tortured, marginalized for 400 years... I don’t really care what happens to a statue of a guy who committed treason to defend slavery.../1
...ok, you don’t have to destroy them. Put them in a museum. Explain what they are. But it’s time to move some stuff around and consider the values we want to see in our government buildings everyday.”— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) June 23, 2020
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