Soldiers’ cases highlight reach of white supremacy in U.S. military https://t.co/nKkxqsgvYl— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 25, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Soldiers’ cases highlight reach of white supremacy in U.S. military
Absolutely outrageous: Barr tried to get SDNY to un-do the part of the Michael Cohen conviction that implicated the President, per NYT. But the SDNY resisted. Which helps explain last weekend’s attempted takeover.
Absolutely outrageous: Barr tried to get SDNY to un-do the part of the Michael Cohen conviction that implicated the President, per NYT.— Elie Honig (@eliehonig) June 25, 2020
But the SDNY resisted. Which helps explain last weekend’s attempted takeover.
https://t.co/33GlZdrGd7
. @BarbMcQuade & I argue it’s time for Bill Barr to go: DOJ has always prosecuted...without fear or favor. But now, prosecutions favor the president’s friends & anyone opposed to him must live in fear of what he might direct his Justice Dept to do.”
.@BarbMcQuade & I argue it’s time for Bill Barr to go: DOJ has always prosecuted...without fear or favor. But now, prosecutions favor the president’s friends & anyone opposed to him must live in fear of what he might direct his Justice Dept to do.” https://t.co/tVPJ7FkOoQ— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) June 25, 2020
“Freedom of speech in Hong Kong is already dead.” A satirical news show was suspended after an episode that mocked the police. It’s the latest example of how Hong Kong—under pressure from the Chinese government—has been chipping away at free expression.
“Freedom of speech in Hong Kong is already dead.” A satirical news show was suspended after an episode that mocked the police. It’s the latest example of how Hong Kong—under pressure from the Chinese government—has been chipping away at free expression. https://t.co/lkOG0NYUad— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 25, 2020
Barr spent weeks in 2019 questioning SDNY prosecutors over their decision to charge Michael Cohen with violating campaign finance laws. At one point, Barr told DOJ officials to draft a memo that could have undermined that part of Cohen's conviction.
Barr spent weeks in 2019 questioning SDNY prosecutors over their decision to charge Michael Cohen with violating campaign finance laws.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 25, 2020
At one point, Barr told DOJ officials to draft a memo that could have undermined that part of Cohen's conviction. https://t.co/EqLEmQmrT5
OFFICER DEMOTED@PhillyPolice Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson says he violated protocol by calling for the use of tear gas on protesters who were on 676 expressway June 1. He offered to take a voluntary demotion immediately
OFFICER DEMOTED@PhillyPolice Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson says he violated protocol by calling for the use of tear gas on protesters who were on 676 expressway June 1. He offered to take a voluntary demotion immediately. @6abc #GeorgeFloyd #PhillyProtests pic.twitter.com/zxWbu6eICG— Sharrie Williams (@WilliamsSharrie) June 25, 2020
At a time when Florida’s numbers are soaring. @GovRonDeSantis continues to impede reporters who are trying to inform the public. He and his staff don’t seem to realize that this obstruction only makes the public more distrustful — which will hurt the economy even worse.
At a time when Florida’s numbers are soaring. @GovRonDeSantis continues to impede reporters who are trying to inform the public. He and his staff don’t seem to realize that this obstruction only makes the public more distrustful — which will hurt the economy even worse. https://t.co/Cg5YfnTGzE— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) June 25, 2020
Black Lives Matter’ Will Be Painted on Street Outside Trump Tower
Black Lives Matter’ Will Be Painted on Street Outside Trump Towerhttps://t.co/8dFLKQRaT8— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) June 25, 2020
Barr also concluded — on the very day it happened — that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide.
Barr also concluded — on the very day it happened — that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. https://t.co/pclLzjKv5q— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) June 25, 2020
"I changed designs, I looked at it, I said 'that's a terrible looking ship, let's make it beautiful.' ... I said 'this is not a good looking ship, let's change the design.' ... They gave me a beautiful model -- it's like a yacht with missiles on it."
"I changed designs, I looked at it, I said 'that's a terrible looking ship, let's make it beautiful.' ... I said 'this is not a good looking ship, let's change the design.' ... They gave me a beautiful model -- it's like a yacht with missiles on it."https://t.co/VV28C5Y147— VoteVets (@votevets) June 25, 2020
Trump is out here just totally making stuff up
Trump is out here just totally making stuff up pic.twitter.com/HAUW6Tzs0m— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 25, 2020
First video report of a massive explosion with red light around Tehran, heard by many residents. Reports of a military outpost around there. #Iran
First video report of a massive explosion with red light around Tehran, heard by many residents. Reports of a military outpost around there. #Iran pic.twitter.com/lQT4CPFLUC— Farnaz Fassihi (@farnazfassihi) June 25, 2020
Samaria Rice, Tamir Rice's mother, spoke with USA TODAY ahead of what would've been her son's 18th birthday. She said: "Just keep me in y'all prayers. I know the nation will because they done stood up for me when I couldn't even stand up for myself and I appreciate that."
Samaria Rice, Tamir Rice's mother, spoke with USA TODAY ahead of what would've been her son's 18th birthday. She said: "Just keep me in y'all prayers. I know the nation will because they done stood up for me when I couldn't even stand up for myself and I appreciate that." pic.twitter.com/ljvpyvaYxd— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 25, 2020
Republican Texas AG Paxton to face criminal trial for felony securities fraud -
Republican Texas AG Paxton to face criminal trial for felony securities fraud - https://t.co/unJuHKbwD3— Laffy (@GottaLaff) June 25, 2020
Well, that was quick. I’m sure Mary appreciates the free publicity
— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) June 25, 2020
Incorrectly saluting when you didn't serve is exactly the kind of thing Hannity would devote 12 shows to
Incorrectly saluting when you didn't serve is exactly the kind of thing Hannity would devote 12 shows to. https://t.co/EWmRVIP7dl— Rory Cooper (@rorycooper) June 25, 2020
A federal judge has thrown out the Justice Department’s Statement of Interest in Carmichael v. Ige, saying the filing attempted to improperly influence a legal argument to which the federal government is not a party. The US Attorney for Hawaii filed the statement on Tuesday.
A federal judge has thrown out the Justice Department’s Statement of Interest in Carmichael v. Ige, saying the filing attempted to improperly influence a legal argument to which the federal government is not a party. The US Attorney for Hawaii filed the statement on Tuesday.— Ryan Finnerty (@rfinnerty1) June 25, 2020
Another idea: merge Montana Wyoming and the Dakotas into the new state of "South Saskatchewan." The new super state would still have a population smaller than Massachusetts
Another idea: merge Montana Wyoming and the Dakotas into the new state of "South Saskatchewan."— David Frum (@davidfrum) June 25, 2020
The new super state would still have a population smaller than Massachusetts
Good Thread: 1 / I'd been thinking a lot lately about the smaller, more practically dangerous effects of unchecked disinformation on platforms with exponential sharing and community growth. Then I saw a woman in a QAnon Facebook group earnestly ask for help with her tinnitus.
2 / The woman in the QAnon group asking for help with her tinnitus received these suggestions:— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) June 25, 2020
It’s your wifi. Go barefoot.
Mind control labs are just shifting their frequency.
“Your DNA is getting upgraded.”
It’s a common symptom of your mind awakening. Read my ebook.
4 / When Facebook prioritized groups, their recommendations algorithm drove these people down exponentially darker rabbit holes.— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) June 25, 2020
6 / It’s all simmering just beneath the surface.— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) June 25, 2020
It’s not really fixable anymore. It's not even visible anymore. For Facebook, that was the point.
Get religion out of politics! Jim Jordan Says Bill Barr Isn’t Doing Trump’s Bidding, He’s ‘Doing the Lord’s Work’
Get religion out of politics!— Hear Me Roar (@Stop_Trump20) June 25, 2020
Jim Jordan Says Bill Barr Isn’t Doing Trump’s Bidding, He’s ‘Doing the Lord’s Work’https://t.co/ivQpjtCJrD
.@seanhannity -- we know you dictate what our idiotic Commander-in-Chief does, but you're actually NOT in these Marines' chain of command
.@seanhannity -- we know you dictate what our idiotic Commander-in-Chief does, but you're actually NOT in these Marines' chain of command https://t.co/COwLMH16Bs— VoteVets (@votevets) June 25, 2020
“This is a nation in crisis. We are watching leaders who are in denial, and it’s killing Americans.”
.@brikeilarcnn: “This is a nation in crisis. We are watching leaders who are in denial, and it’s killing Americans.” https://t.co/44nGPNZD2i pic.twitter.com/7cEbMJJFaJ— CNN (@CNN) June 25, 2020
And manufacturing layoffs have continued because Trump took the word of the Chinese government over our own intelligence community, failing to properly address the COVID-19 pandemic.
And manufacturing layoffs have continued because Trump took the word of the Chinese government over our own intelligence community, failing to properly address the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/ODTXFbxfMo— Wisconsin Democrats (@WisDems) June 25, 2020
"Americans are living through a split-screen pandemic: Their leaders are relaxing restrictions while their states set records for new coronavirus infections. Churches, beaches and bars are filling up, and so are hospital beds."
"Americans are living through a split-screen pandemic: Their leaders are relaxing restrictions while their states set records for new coronavirus infections. Churches, beaches and bars are filling up, and so are hospital beds." https://t.co/JBIzGUp1Z9— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) June 25, 2020
Since the Tik Tok kids did such an amazing job with the Tulsa Rally I thought perhaps we should try another little exercise in pissing off Trump.
Since the Tik Tok kids did such an amazing job with the Tulsa Rally I thought perhaps we should try another little exercise in pissing off Trump. 😌 pic.twitter.com/bYwYUJUCxE— REESUS PATRIOT™💙 (@ReesusP) June 25, 2020
This is horrific and very difficult to watch. This man is petrified, screaming in pain, and he did nothing wrong!!! He should sue and get whatever the hell he wants. God help all of us....
This is horrific and very difficult to watch. This man is petrified, screaming in pain, and he did nothing wrong!!! He should sue and get whatever the hell he wants. God help all of us.... https://t.co/wvmKABuHAf— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 24, 2020
Speaker Pelosi today on whether she's in touch w/ Sec. Mnuchin on another rnd of stimulus: "I've not had communication directly with the Secretary on this, but they know that they have to do it... We've gotten a lot accomplished without having to endure certain conversations... "
Speaker Pelosi today on whether she's in touch w/ Sec. Mnuchin on another rnd of stimulus: "I've not had communication directly with the Secretary on this, but they know that they have to do it... We've gotten a lot accomplished without having to endure certain conversations... "— Robert Costa (@costareports) June 25, 2020
Kentuckians are protesting for Breonna Taylor in our state capital today. There cannot be two systems of justice in our country depending on the color of your skin.
Kentuckians are protesting for Breonna Taylor in our state capital today. There cannot be two systems of justice in our country depending on the color of your skin. https://t.co/qd75RCbeh1— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) June 25, 2020
One more take on how flagrant ‘Judge’ Rao’s decision is, covering up Flynn scandal.
One more take on how flagrant ‘Judge’ Rao’s decision is, covering up Flynn scandal. https://t.co/V6mzI6MXQg— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) June 25, 2020
Lobbyist Jack Abramoff And CEO Rowland Marcus Andrade Charged With Fraud In Connection With $5 Million Initial Coin Offering Of Cryptocurrency AML Bitcoin Abramoff Also Agrees to Enter Guilty Plea to First-Ever Criminal Prosecution
SO GOOD - MELT THIS DOWN AND POUR ON MY PANCAKES! JACK ABRAMOFF CHARGED FOR BITCOIN FRAUD 😂😂😂🤣 https://t.co/57vXpPDar3— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) June 25, 2020
CDC chief says coronavirus cases may be 10 times higher than reported
CDC chief says coronavirus cases may be 10 times higher than reported https://t.co/rdI0zTj19Y— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 25, 2020
More from AP: Dr. Rick Bright said in an amended complaint that he has been relegated to a lesser role in his new assignment at the National Institutes of Health, unable to lend his full expertise to the battle against COVID-19.
More from AP: Dr. Rick Bright said in an amended complaint that he has been relegated to a lesser role in his new assignment at the National Institutes of Health, unable to lend his full expertise to the battle against COVID-19. https://t.co/YPOVgTLkwm https://t.co/kHSgW1qUzu— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 25, 2020
Biden on Trump: "Amazingly, he still hasn't grasped the most basic fact of this crisis: to fix the economy we have to get control over the virus. He's like a child who can't believe this has happened to him. All his whining & self-pity ... his job is to do something about it."
Exactly on point. https://t.co/Uxr3Ri9UdP— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) June 25, 2020
Workers at Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin awaiting arrival of Pres Trump, on his way from taping @FoxNews Town Hall in Green Bay.
No masks, no social distancing no ship builders in 20 days.— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) June 25, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) -- HHS whistleblower Rick Bright files complaint alleging ongoing retaliation for revealing failures in COVID response.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- HHS whistleblower Rick Bright files complaint alleging ongoing retaliation for revealing failures in COVID response.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 25, 2020
Michelle and I want every kid in Chicago to grow up knowing even better opportunities than we had. We’re happy to help Chicago Connected reach every kid in the city. This is where I found a purpose and a family––and it’ll always be our home.
Michelle and I want every kid in Chicago to grow up knowing even better opportunities than we had. We’re happy to help Chicago Connected reach every kid in the city. This is where I found a purpose and a family––and it’ll always be our home. https://t.co/ofSCxK8cJC— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 25, 2020
White House intensifies effort to install Pentagon personnel seen as loyal to Trump
White House intensifies effort to install Pentagon personnel seen as loyal to Trump https://t.co/Qwc0jfwobI— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 25, 2020
Allowing Emmet G. Sullivan to decide the novel legal issues raised by this case would have been following “regular order.” This decision by the appeals court is anything but, writes @RDEliason
Allowing Emmet G. Sullivan to decide the novel legal issues raised by this case would have been following “regular order.”— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) June 25, 2020
This decision by the appeals court is anything but, writes @RDEliason https://t.co/wfWCglQG4n
NEW: A Trump-appointed judge has dealt the first legal blow to AG Barr's effort to challenge state lockdown efforts amid the coronavirus crisis
NEW: A Trump-appointed judge has dealt the first legal blow to AG Barr's effort to challenge state lockdown efforts amid the coronavirus crisis, per @joshgerstein https://t.co/YkId0KUVkq— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 25, 2020
It’s ironic that the guy whose party takes trips to Moscow on July 4th is bothered by Bolsheviks.
It’s ironic that the guy whose party takes trips to Moscow on July 4th is bothered by Bolsheviks. https://t.co/iJaNz3YaZ6— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) June 25, 2020
China's tendrils influence #GOP senator over Hong Kong bill
Scoop: The White House asked a Republican senator to block a bill that punishes China over its encroachments in Hong Kong.— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) June 24, 2020
That senator, Kevin Cramer, obliged, blocking unanimous passage of the bill last week — even though he’s a co-sponsor of it.https://t.co/Udi0yKEwdR
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Says He Does Not 'Feel Guilty' For Coronavirus Spike Since State Reopened
Ivanka Trump & Mike Pompeo today present the annual Trafficking in Persons Report.— Brett Bruen (@BrettBruen) June 25, 2020
But...they've been trying to drastically cut funds for programs to prevent #HumanTrafficking:
2019 actual budget: $61 million
2020 proposed cut to: $22 million
2021 proposed cut to: $22 million
Oh that pesky congress always interfering... Trump Mulls Ending Heads-Up to Congress on US Weapons Sales - Admin officials say they are tired of Capitol Hill efforts to review arms exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE & other nations
Oh that pesky congress always interfering...— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) June 25, 2020
Trump Mulls Ending Heads-Up to Congress on US Weapons Sales - Admin officials say they are tired of Capitol Hill efforts to review arms exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE & other nations, by @RobbieGramer @JackDetschhttps://t.co/Uy23vWzUu3
These white boys are hell-bent on starting a race war.
These white boys are hell-bent on starting a race war. https://t.co/CVkWFQbopf— REESUS PATRIOT™💙 (@ReesusP) June 25, 2020
51 advocacy groups on Trump's Department of Defense nominee, Anthony Tata: "One simply cannot lead a diverse department while having such contempt for diverse people."
51 advocacy groups on Trump's Department of Defense nominee, Anthony Tata: "One simply cannot lead a diverse department while having such contempt for diverse people." https://t.co/5pCOKHUg5m— Ned Price (@nedprice) June 25, 2020
During the impeachment trial, I asked this rhetorical question to Senators: How much damage can Donald Trump do between now and the next election? I answered: A lot. A lot of damage. With over a hundred thousand Americans now dead, we had no idea how great the damage would be
During the impeachment trial, I asked this rhetorical question to Senators:— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 25, 2020
How much damage can Donald Trump do between now and the next election?
I answered: A lot. A lot of damage.
With over a hundred thousand Americans now dead, we had no idea how great the damage would be. pic.twitter.com/IGlVJI5F3V
"Mr. Williams’s case combines flawed technology with poor police work, illustrating how facial recognition can go awry.”
"Mr. Williams’s case combines flawed technology with poor police work, illustrating how facial recognition can go awry.” — @kashhill, @nytimes https://t.co/IiO2pyTufA— Data & Society (@datasociety) June 25, 2020
Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting them as teenagers can begin filing claims and collecting compensation from his estate
Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting them as teenagers can begin filing claims and collecting compensation from his estate https://t.co/NCm3S6WdSk— Bloomberg (@business) June 25, 2020
While Republicans are in court trying to strike down the ACA and take healthcare coverage away from millions, in Wisconsin we’re working to get folks access to quality, affordable healthcare. Visit https://t.co/eIJQWna46F to get help finding health insurance that’s right for you.
While Republicans are in court trying to strike down the ACA and take healthcare coverage away from millions, in Wisconsin we’re working to get folks access to quality, affordable healthcare. Visit https://t.co/eIJQWna46F to get help finding health insurance that’s right for you. https://t.co/RQdNp5tuWt— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) June 25, 2020
This ad is brutal.
This ad is brutal. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/o6DRkfwgs0— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) June 25, 2020
Donald Trump isn't responsible for the coronavirus. But he is responsible for the disastrous lack of leadership that has led to 122,000 deaths in the U.S. and counting.
Donald Trump isn't responsible for the coronavirus.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 25, 2020
But he is responsible for the disastrous lack of leadership that has led to 122,000 deaths in the U.S. and counting. https://t.co/4sxI1SH39o
How many people in Florida will die just because @GovRonDeSantis doesn't want to disappoint the guy puppeteering him with a hand up his ass.
How many people in Florida will die just because @GovRonDeSantis doesn't want to disappoint the guy puppeteering him with a hand up his ass.— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) June 25, 2020
The Funny & Die comedy team of 1
The Funny & Die comedy team of 1. https://t.co/Vcfh787rfJ— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) June 25, 2020
On the same day two current DOJ officials testified alleging politicization of the department, AG Barr sat for an interview on @SenTedCruz's podcast where he was dubbed a 'honey badger' and said he returned to DOJ because he felt Trump "needed an attorney general."
On the same day two current DOJ officials testified alleging politicization of the department, AG Barr sat for an interview on @SenTedCruz's podcast where he was dubbed a 'honey badger' and said he returned to DOJ because he felt Trump "needed an attorney general." pic.twitter.com/dDJqJweJPR— Alex Mallin (@alex_mallin) June 25, 2020
A new statue at the Justice Department
Editorial cartoon in @GlobeOpinion: A new statue at the Justice Department https://t.co/rGKDeHYWVh— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) June 25, 2020
"What could be worse in Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden's philosophy than betraying your country to a hostile foreign leader?" Great question,
"What could be worse in Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden's philosophy than betraying your country to a hostile foreign leader?"— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 24, 2020
Great question, @StephenAtHome.pic.twitter.com/2iyQTVhF9s
Today, the Trump administration & Republican AGs are filing briefs to overturn the ACA. This lawsuit could strip nearly 20 million Americans of their health care coverage, and it was made possible by Senator Collins' vote for the GOP tax bill—a vote she says she doesn't regret.
Today, the Trump administration & Republican AGs are filing briefs to overturn the ACA. This lawsuit could strip nearly 20 million Americans of their health care coverage, and it was made possible by Senator Collins' vote for the GOP tax bill—a vote she says she doesn't regret.— Sara Gideon (@SaraGideon) June 25, 2020
I've never seen a "garage pull" like this one
I've never seen a "garage pull" like this one https://t.co/gF6GTmyR03— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) June 25, 2020
I’ve seen this card circulating the internet quite a bit the last few days, just a friendly reminder it is not enforceable. Don’t be a Karen and wear your PPE!
I’ve seen this card circulating the internet quite a bit the last few days, just a friendly reminder it is not enforceable. Don’t be a Karen and wear your PPE! 😷 pic.twitter.com/birxIjhvL3— AltMountRainier 🇺🇸😷 (@AltMtRainier) June 25, 2020
The man who uses Christianity as a prop says he’s never asked God for forgiveness.
The man who uses Christianity as a prop says he’s never asked God for forgiveness. pic.twitter.com/jkdO0kNAPQ— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) June 25, 2020
I hope everyone is watching this. There’s not much left they can do before the bottom falls out of the market
I hope everyone is watching this. There’s not much left they can do before the bottom falls out of the market.https://t.co/UkJXeUYUhq— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) June 25, 2020
Eat, Pay, Leave: How to Be a Better Customer at D.C. Restaurants As They Reopen The notion that the customer is always right is crumbling during COVID-19.
“Our staff are frontline workers. They’re people too. They have fears and worries. Be extra nice to them. Take good care of them. Be more patient than you probably were in the past. It’s so basic. Give us a break. Know the rules.” https://t.co/X61ZSPaB5P— James Beard Foundation (@beardfoundation) June 25, 2020
Florida and Texas each hit records for cases Wednesday, with health officials in Houston saying their infrastructure was “overwhelmed”
Florida and Texas each hit records for cases Wednesday, with health officials in Houston saying their infrastructure was “overwhelmed” https://t.co/GPxhU3NvT1— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 25, 2020
Justice Sotomayor's dissents will haunt this country for years and years and years to come.
Justice Sotomayor's dissents will haunt this country for years and years and years to come. https://t.co/Fanu9ltBLR— Liza Fuentes (@Fuentes_Liza) June 25, 2020
“The Coward vs the Commander” - Trump vs Mattis
“The Coward vs the Commander” - Trump vs Mattis pic.twitter.com/TemVTaQ2KQ— Patribotics (@patribotics) June 25, 2020
And don’t forget Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s role in this
And don’t forget Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s role in this. https://t.co/9gijlgDb4U— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) June 25, 2020
Analysis: White voters, young voters, old voters and independents are all much less inclined to vote for Trump in battleground states
Analysis: White voters, young voters, old voters and independents are all much less inclined to vote for Trump in battleground states https://t.co/8z9gg7UNmN— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 25, 2020
NEW on the latest episode of The Ticket, former GOP presidential candidate @CarlyFiorina explains why she's voting for Biden. “I’ve been very clear that I can’t support Donald Trump,” she told me. “And elections are binary choices.”
NEW on the latest episode of The Ticket, former GOP presidential candidate @CarlyFiorina explains why she's voting for Biden.— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) June 25, 2020
“I’ve been very clear that I can’t support Donald Trump,” she told me. “And elections are binary choices.”https://t.co/ee0UxNd6cN
Here’s are the comments @JessicaTarlov made on Fox News that set off Trump
Here’s are the comments @JessicaTarlov made on Fox News that set off Trump https://t.co/gNpbSBMBtn pic.twitter.com/pnFKwAwDNb— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 25, 2020
Only one opinion today. Here it is: Supreme Court delivers win for Trump in case over speedy deportation
Only one opinion today. Here it is: Supreme Court delivers win for Trump in case over speedy deportation https://t.co/K6bWa6O1v2— Tucker Higgins (@tuckerhiggins) June 25, 2020
BREAKING--Trump's Treasury Department sent more than 1 million coronavirus stimulus payments to dead people, watchdog finds (Evidently the Treasury did this in the hope that these people would vote for Trump when they send in their mail-in ballots!!)
BREAKING--Trump's Treasury Department sent more than 1 million coronavirus stimulus payments to dead people, watchdog finds— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) June 25, 2020
(Evidently the Treasury did this in the hope that these people would vote for Trump when they send in their mail-in ballots!!)https://t.co/YxZNzV5GSs
Anti-Trump Republicans launch pro-Bullock television ad in Montana
Anti-Trump Republicans launch pro-Bullock television ad in Montana https://t.co/Fp9YyDx79d via @GFTribune— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 25, 2020
By distorting Mueller Report, lying about Berman’s resignation, dismissing Flynn case, and watering down Stone’s sentence, Barr has turned DOJ into a propaganda machine.
By distorting Mueller Report, lying about Berman’s resignation, dismissing Flynn case, and watering down Stone’s sentence, Barr has turned DOJ into a propaganda machine. https://t.co/w7BiPdZaQJ— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) June 25, 2020
"We are just gonna go out and start slaughtering them": Three cops fired after racist talk of killing black residents
"We are just gonna go out and start slaughtering them": Three cops fired after racist talk of killing black residents https://t.co/ftyAYX3t02— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 25, 2020
Two new studies find racial anxiety is the biggest driver of support for Trump
So racism? https://t.co/f6D83wSIqJ— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) June 25, 2020
Bill Mitchell knows that racism is not a problem in America because when he and his conservative friends get together, they never talk about it.
Bill Mitchell knows that racism is not a problem in America because when he and his conservative friends get together, they never talk about it. pic.twitter.com/0uftevCs9Z— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) June 25, 2020
The US breaks its national record for the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day
The US breaks its national record for the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day https://t.co/nVvrzr0Fhf— Mark Lakshmanan (@MarkLakshmanan) June 25, 2020
Just a couple of weeks ago DeSantis was bragging that the dire predictions for the contagion in FLA were wrong. They were right. FLA has the same percentage of people over 65 as Italy. The carnage has just begun. The jackass should resign
Just a couple of weeks ago DeSantis was bragging that the dire predictions for the contagion in FLA were wrong. They were right. FLA has the same percentage of people over 65 as Italy. The carnage has just begun. The jackass should resign. #DesantisResign pic.twitter.com/IR8nYEo0mD— Richard Saunders (@BoycottUtah) June 24, 2020
Infamous "Penguin" laughs at Gotham City police and prosecutors, assured he will be freed by powerful friends in Washington.
Infamous "Penguin" laughs at Gotham City police and prosecutors, assured he will be freed by powerful friends in Washington. pic.twitter.com/QIDOwuTmVS— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) June 24, 2020
Minnesota sues Exxon, Koch and API for being 'deceptive' on climate change: https://t.co/x6jSD9KpPh Last night, former EPA Chief @GovCTW told me that climate will be a top election issue for voters. Watch our interview in full here:
Minnesota sues Exxon, Koch and API for being 'deceptive' on climate change: https://t.co/x6jSD9KpPh— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) June 25, 2020
Last night, former EPA Chief @GovCTW told me that climate will be a top election issue for voters. Watch our interview in full here: https://t.co/RiSbNW3vHn
Nope. You freed up 4913 square miles located 130 miles SE of Cape Cod. Here's a map. We don't fish there. Signed, An Actual Maine Lobster Boat Captain
Nope. You freed up 4913 square miles located 130 miles SE of Cape Cod. Here's a map. We don't fish there.— Genevieve McDonald (@Genevieve_Maine) June 25, 2020
Signed, An Actual Maine Lobster Boat Captain pic.twitter.com/oA70ccyQKd
Between @WSJ reporting on China money to @RNC; disclosure of full findings about Roger Stone, Assange & Russia; & John Bolton on Turkey etal... The evidence of a president, White House & party corruptly on the take everywhere in the world is breathtaking.
Between @WSJ reporting on China money to @RNC; disclosure of full findings about Roger Stone, Assange & Russia; & John Bolton on Turkey etal...— Douglas A. Blackmon (@douglasblackmon) June 25, 2020
The evidence of a president, White House & party corruptly on the take everywhere in the world is breathtaking. https://t.co/fJLaAxGg8i
A whistle-blower says U.S. Attorney General William Barr ordered special scrutiny of mergers in the cannabis industry, snarling them in antitrust reviews
A whistle-blower says U.S. Attorney General William Barr ordered special scrutiny of mergers in the cannabis industry, snarling them in antitrust reviews https://t.co/rIbsjxsjK6— Bloomberg (@business) June 25, 2020
Wilmington Police Department in North Carolina fired three veteran police officers who made racist comments and discussed “slaughtering” and wiping Black people off the map in conversations recorded on an in-car camera.
Wilmington Police Department in North Carolina fired three veteran police officers who made racist comments and discussed “slaughtering” and wiping Black people off the map in conversations recorded on an in-car camera. https://t.co/CdEQWRWn1P # via @HuffPost— Navy_Man (@Submarine_Guy) June 25, 2020
The president says his niece Mary is “not allowed to write a book,” as his brother Robert goes to court to block publication. “If they really wanna litigate with her,” says Trump biographer @TimOBrien, “then she’s got grounds for really serious discovery”
The president says his niece Mary is “not allowed to write a book,” as his brother Robert goes to court to block publication. “If they really wanna litigate with her,” says Trump biographer @TimOBrien, “then she’s got grounds for really serious discovery” https://t.co/yrsBCDUelW— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) June 25, 2020
This tweet is accompanied by an announcement that POTUS has told @USDA to send farm bailout $$$ to the lobster industry
2/ This tweet is accompanied by an announcement that POTUS has told @USDA to send farm bailout— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 25, 2020
$$$ to the lobster industry.https://t.co/1P0eP1z1QU
The lobster industry has suffered a great deal as a result of the president’s trade war with China — we covered this on @TheLeadCNN last December
3/ The lobster industry has suffered a great deal as a result of the president’s trade war with China — we covered this on @TheLeadCNN last December https://t.co/Ai5DXx5VC9— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 25, 2020
Asked to clarify Israel’s plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as soon as next week, Israeli diplomats don’t have much to say, because they don’t know what they are
Asked to clarify Israel’s plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as soon as next week, Israeli diplomats don’t have much to say, because they don’t know what they are https://t.co/3kYiCJbAhs— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 25, 2020
Head of the NAACP Derrick Johnson calls @Facebook “One of the biggest threats to democracy that we see.”
Head of the NAACP Derrick Johnson calls @Facebook “One of the biggest threats to democracy that we see.” @Morning_Joe— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) June 25, 2020
Here's the brilliant @TomRosenstiel, responding to the brilliant @WesleyLowery's excellent essay on truth and objectivity. If you're a journalist, an aspiring journalist or care about journalism, please read both.
Here's the brilliant @TomRosenstiel, responding to the brilliant @WesleyLowery's excellent essay on truth and objectivity. If you're a journalist, an aspiring journalist or care about journalism, please read both. https://t.co/utn8NoyoKV— David Boardman (@dlboardman) June 24, 2020
Tata called Obama a “terrorist leader” and “Manchurian Candidate” for Hamas. He threatened John Brennan with violence and accused him of plotting to kill Trump. He should be running a QAnon bulletin board not the Pentagon policy shop.
Tata called Obama a “terrorist leader” and “Manchurian Candidate” for Hamas. He threatened John Brennan with violence and accused him of plotting to kill Trump.— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) June 24, 2020
He should be running a QAnon bulletin board not the Pentagon policy shop.
In @PostOpinions: https://t.co/KiOheDctO5
Mitch McConnell today held on the Floor, back to back, and with no apparent sense of irony, votes on his partisan effort at a racial justice bill and on a judge nominee notorious on racial voter suppression.
Mitch McConnell today held on the Floor, back to back, and with no apparent sense of irony, votes on his partisan effort at a racial justice bill and on a judge nominee notorious on racial voter suppression.— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) June 24, 2020
Seriously watch this. @StephenAtHome Colbert is a master. Bolton looks foolish.
Seriously watch this. @StephenAtHome Colbert is a master. Bolton looks foolish. pic.twitter.com/r1SQ3znFdP— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) June 25, 2020
NEW VIDEO Trump is not only incompetent, he knowingly kills Americans with malice. That is the definition of murder.
📺 NEW VIDEO— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) June 23, 2020
Trump is not only incompetent, he knowingly kills Americans with malice. That is the definition of murder. #TrumpKillsUS pic.twitter.com/fvV6RngVtA
"The U.S. today is getting closer to the worst-case scenario envisioned in the spring — a nationwide crisis, made worse by a vacuum of political leadership, threatening to overwhelm hospitals and spread out of control."
"The U.S. today is getting closer to the worst-case scenario envisioned in the spring — a nationwide crisis, made worse by a vacuum of political leadership, threatening to overwhelm hospitals and spread out of control." https://t.co/dhNZzsS8q6— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 25, 2020
The three most populous states are setting records for new coronavirus cases daily — and an expert fears major Texas cities could see "apocalyptic" numbers if the trend continues.
The three most populous states are setting records for new coronavirus cases daily — and an expert fears major Texas cities could see "apocalyptic" numbers if the trend continues. https://t.co/LmqKO1dniy— CNN (@CNN) June 25, 2020
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in every one of six key battleground states, all but erasing the advantage with White voters that Trump used to put together a razor-thin victory four years ago
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in every one of six key battleground states, all but erasing the advantage with White voters that Trump used to put together a razor-thin victory four years ago https://t.co/uG0JQ4GyCu— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 25, 2020
Facebook must be held liable. If Americans can sue car companies, doctors, and small businesses for the damage they cause, they should be able to hold Facebook responsible for their deadly negligence.
Facebook must be held liable.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) June 25, 2020
If Americans can sue car companies, doctors, and small businesses for the damage they cause, they should be able to hold Facebook responsible for their deadly negligence.
All the worrisome things happening at the DOJ could be just the tip of the iceberg
All the worrisome things happening at the DOJ could be just the tip of the iceberg https://t.co/F1B4DMXX4u— Laura Walker ⚖🍸🇺🇸 🏴 (@LauraWalkerKC) June 25, 2020
After China imposed tariffs on lobster, Maine’s lobster exports to China dropped from 600,000 pounds to 100,000 pounds. The Chinese tariff was imposed because of tariffs the Trump administration had imposed on Chinese goods. Trump is a liar.
After China imposed tariffs on lobster, Maine’s lobster exports to China dropped from 600,000 pounds to 100,000 pounds.— Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) June 25, 2020
The Chinese tariff was imposed because of tariffs the Trump administration had imposed on Chinese goods.
Trump is a liar.
It is not benign. It is not fringe. It is like a cult. More people will die from these dangerous conspiracy theories than died at Jonestown. Thousands more. A mask can save your life, the life of your loved ones, can save small businesses, and dramatically cut Covid-19s spread
It is not benign. It is not fringe.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) June 25, 2020
It is like a cult. More people will die from these dangerous conspiracy theories than died at Jonestown. Thousands more.
A mask can save your life, the life of your loved ones, can save small businesses, and dramatically cut Covid-19s spread. https://t.co/tNiEVDLcph
Elijah McClain’s death at the hands of Aurora, Colorado police last August is among the most horrific cases I’ve ever seen described. He was 23, introverted, and doing absolutely nothing wrong. They killed him, and the prosecutor let them get away with it.
Elijah McClain’s death at the hands of Aurora, Colorado police last August is among the most horrific cases I’ve ever seen described. He was 23, introverted, and doing absolutely nothing wrong. They killed him, and the prosecutor let them get away with it. https://t.co/2965Lldsbw— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) June 24, 2020
.@Jim_Jordan is talking very loudly at the House Judiciary Committee hearing. And he's not wearing a mask. Just days ago, he was at Trump's super-spreader event in Tulsa. He didn't wear a mask there, either.
.@Jim_Jordan is talking very loudly at the House Judiciary Committee hearing. And he's not wearing a mask. Just days ago, he was at Trump's super-spreader event in Tulsa. He didn't wear a mask there, either.— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) June 24, 2020
My Republican colleagues want the story to be how they behaved like toddlers to distract the focus from what these career government prosecutors have to say about how Bill Barr's Justice Department pressured them to go easy on Trump's friends and ripped the rule of law apart
My Republican colleagues want the story to be how they behaved like toddlers to distract the focus from what these career government prosecutors have to say about how Bill Barr's Justice Department pressured them to go easy on Trump's friends and ripped the rule of law apart https://t.co/DcVZiCAeEO— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) June 24, 2020
Anyone else super pissed bc you locked yourself down for 3 months and peeps were like, “it’s my constitutional right to die and take you with me?
Anyone else super pissed bc you locked yourself down for 3 months and peeps were like, “it’s my constitutional right to die and take you with me?”— HP (@2111015) June 25, 2020
There is a Finnish word Ryssiä, that means to fail miserably... This explains why
There is a Finnish word Ryssiä, that means to fail miserably...— Petri Mäkelä (@pmakela1) June 25, 2020
This explains why https://t.co/R0ZZLUZcdq
Progressive challenger Jamaal Bowman leads incumbent Rep. Engel in NY Dem Primary
Progressive challenger Jamaal Bowman leads incumbent Rep. Engel in NY Dem Primary https://t.co/OPZa08qaAv via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 25, 2020
Lessons from the 1918 pandemic: Cities that waited too long to implement social distancing experienced some of the highest death rates in America. Cities that lifted restrictions earliest faced a second wave of high death rates.
Lessons from the 1918 pandemic:— Sudeep Reddy (@Reddy) March 28, 2020
Cities that waited too long to implement social distancing experienced some of the highest death rates in America.
Cities that lifted restrictions earliest faced a second wave of high death rates. https://t.co/3T9suCiBJ4
Faced with crises from the coronavirus pandemic to nationwide protests against police brutality, Donald Trump is increasingly turning to a favored defense: Blame Barack Obama
Faced with crises from the coronavirus pandemic to nationwide protests against police brutality, Donald Trump is increasingly turning to a favored defense: Blame Barack Obama https://t.co/iq5ECXJsZ3— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 25, 2020
Second economist to leave White House
Second economist to leave White House https://t.co/IQj0jIsIWW pic.twitter.com/SPWqxOCDCU— The Hill (@thehill) June 25, 2020
"(My father's) detention illustrates China's national security laws are inherently arbitrary and can be used to exploit foreign citizens for political leverage." This is the story of how a Long Island man ended up in a Chinese prison on espionage charges.
"(My father's) detention illustrates China's national security laws are inherently arbitrary and can be used to exploit foreign citizens for political leverage."— CNN (@CNN) June 25, 2020
This is the story of how a Long Island man ended up in a Chinese prison on espionage charges. https://t.co/E5p97lliKx
Confederate monument removals a mark of progress long in coming
Confederate monument removals a mark of progress long in coming https://t.co/Rd6NJUwbM2 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 25, 2020
Trump Is Struggling to Run Against a White Guy
"After 12 years of feasting on white identity politics with a black man and a woman as its preeminent villains, the Republican Party is struggling to run its Obama-era culture-war playbook against an old, moderate white guy," writes @AdamSerwer: https://t.co/FAKunHFl58— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) June 25, 2020
Today @SammyCaiola asked how we get past #FaceMasks becoming a political issue— Dr. Fauci:”There’s no secret formula for that, except to say get past it. It should not be a political issue. It is purely a public health issue. Forget the politics—look at the data.”
Today @SammyCaiola asked how we get past #FaceMasks becoming a political issue—— Buffy Wicks (@BuffyWicks) June 25, 2020
Dr. Fauci:”There’s no secret formula for that, except to say get past it. It should not be a political issue. It is purely a public health issue. Forget the politics—look at the data.” @SacPressClub pic.twitter.com/hd0IZoRW92
Counties struggle with consequences of rash Texas reopening
Counties struggle with consequences of rash Texas reopening https://t.co/DF52Lf72ON via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 25, 2020
New: Using TaskRabbit and Venmo, a Silicon Valley investor and his business partner had workers repackage non-medical KN95 masks so he could sell them to Texas emergency workers.
New: Using TaskRabbit and Venmo, a Silicon Valley investor and his business partner had workers repackage non-medical KN95 masks so he could sell them to Texas emergency workers. https://t.co/m6nX9Hn4F4— ProPublica (@propublica) June 25, 2020
February 26, 2019. At least 4,500 abuse complaints at migrant children shelters
February 26, 2019.— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) June 25, 2020
At least 4,500 abuse complaints at migrant children shelters.https://t.co/tGKBqjnu6E
Trump admin failure on coronavirus threatens unity of the states
Trump admin failure on coronavirus threatens unity of the states https://t.co/1C5ErIBoxG via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 25, 2020
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