Lukashenko to striking factory workers: “Until you kill me, there will be no new elections.”— Will Vernon (@BBCWillVernon) August 17, 2020
Monday, August 17, 2020
Lukashenko to striking factory workers: “Until you kill me, there will be no new elections.”
Minsk, Peremen 16 August 2020 via @UmlandAndreas
this too is Minsk https://t.co/p8p5Hqscmd— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) August 17, 2020
The CDC issues a new warning about kids and coronavirus as cases among children are “steadily increasing.”
The CDC issues a new warning about kids and coronavirus as cases among children are “steadily increasing.” pic.twitter.com/m3RtpWbhsw— Trump'sPissingMeOff πππ π¦Έ♀️.❣️TriggeringMagats (@RetiredMaybe) August 17, 2020
He's not doing what he would have wanted to do this week -- accept the Democratic nomination for president. But Mike Bloomberg is speaking at the convention, and has now pledged $60 million to help House Democrats expand their majority
He's not doing what he would have wanted to do this week -- accept the Democratic nomination for president. But Mike Bloomberg is speaking at the convention, and has now pledged $60 million to help House Democrats expand their majority via @michaelscherer https://t.co/lntq6xt6XM— Cathleen Decker (@cathleendecker) August 17, 2020
I can confirm some of the assertions made by Miles in this video. This jives with my experience during the first two years of the Trump Administration.
I can confirm some of the assertions made by Miles in this video. This jives with my experience during the first two years of the Trump Administration. https://t.co/9nKu5wxbil— katrina mulligan (@NatSecMulligan) August 17, 2020
House sets vote on $25 billion to aid embattled U.S. Postal Service
House sets vote on $25 billion to aid embattled U.S. Postal Service https://t.co/8m0PqylKMB— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 17, 2020
NEW: A Judge Blocked The Trump Administration's Effort To Roll Back Transgender Healthcare Protections
NEW: A Judge Blocked The Trump Administration's Effort To Roll Back Transgender Healthcare Protections https://t.co/MQ1UVmqxDt— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) August 17, 2020
Washington Post: Senate Intel leaders told DOJ they believed Bannon, Donald Trump Jr and Kushner may have misled panel
Washington Post: Senate Intel leaders told DOJ they believed Bannon, Donald Trump Jr and Kushner may have misled panel https://t.co/CIUGnPaCQZ— The Editor Devil (@fairchild01) August 17, 2020
‘Anonymous’ should out himself or shut it.
‘Anonymous’ should out himself or shut it. https://t.co/vTKCJANfVc— Molly Jong-Fastπ‘ (@MollyJongFast) August 17, 2020
TRUMP: "We are going to win four more years. And then after that we'll go for another four years, because they spied on my campaign. We should get a redo of four years."
TRUMP: "We are going to win four more years. And then after that we'll go for another four years, because they spied on my campaign. We should get a redo of four years." pic.twitter.com/lBxbJZiv2M— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 17, 2020
No human being living or dead has ever had worse political instincts than Jared Kushner. He makes Marie Antoinette look like FDR.
No human being living or dead has ever had worse political instincts than Jared Kushner. He makes Marie Antoinette look like FDR. https://t.co/tZfvL3Ng2a— Greg Olear (@gregolear) August 17, 2020
It is NOT helpful to tell everyone in advance that the election is compromised by the Russians. In fact, that's EXACTLY what the Kremlin wants -- making Americans lose faith in our democracy itself. Also, IT IS NOT TRUE. Don't do this please.
It is NOT helpful to tell everyone in advance that the election is compromised by the Russians.— John Schindler (@20committee) August 17, 2020
In fact, that's EXACTLY what the Kremlin wants -- making Americans lose faith in our democracy itself.
Also, IT IS NOT TRUE.
Don't do this please.
Even before the pandemic, fighting to #ProtectOurCare was the No. 1 issue. This Administration’s sabotage of our postal service and its critical health role has only exacerbated the President’s #coronavirus failure and made the act of voting itself into a health issue as well.
Even before the pandemic, fighting to #ProtectOurCare was the No. 1 issue.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) August 17, 2020
This Administration’s sabotage of our postal service and its critical health role has only exacerbated the President’s #coronavirus failure and made the act of voting itself into a health issue as well. pic.twitter.com/bg7f8BQ4Ud
The UNC student newspaper is NOT pulling any punches after school has major COVID-19 outbreak one week after students returned to campus...
The UNC student newspaper is NOT pulling any punches after school has major COVID-19 outbreak one week after students returned to campus... pic.twitter.com/LphAQ8dDB6— Rex ChapmanππΌ (@RexChapman) August 17, 2020
Listen to an excerpt of Michelle Obama's convention speech praising presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden: "His life is a testament to getting back up and he is going to channel that same grit and passion to pick us all up. To help us heal and guide us forward."
Listen to an excerpt of Michelle Obama's convention speech praising presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden: "His life is a testament to getting back up and he is going to channel that same grit and passion to pick us all up. To help us heal and guide us forward." pic.twitter.com/q25DsfLKiY— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) August 17, 2020
The US President makes a convincing case for calling it the Trump Virus.
The US President makes a convincing case for calling it the Trump Virus. https://t.co/OcHu5WDcF4— Active Measures (@ActMeasuresDoc) August 17, 2020
The maker of OxyContin inflicted more than $2.15 trillion in financial damage on the U.S. economy, states say
The maker of OxyContin inflicted more than $2.15 trillion in financial damage on the U.S. economy, states say https://t.co/oEXxEPKfR2— Bloomberg (@business) August 17, 2020
“PHD’s from crummy colleges” Trump is beyond parody at the point. @realDonaldTrump
“PHD’s from crummy colleges” Trump is beyond parody at the point. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/I8OPtzTXiG— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) August 17, 2020
THIS!
Lolππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½pic.twitter.com/hZCHC0vXdk— π¨BlueVotr π¨ (@BlueVotr) August 17, 2020
Remember, @realdonaldtrump...they're all disloyal to you. Right now, even in the RNC and the campaign, they're laughing about how much money they're making while you go down..
Remember, @realdonaldtrump...they're all disloyal to you.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 17, 2020
Right now, even in the RNC and the campaign, they're laughing about how much money they're making while you go down...https://t.co/fgtdZksiqw
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich is set to deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention tonight alongside 3 other Republicans. “You can feel free to cross the aisle and vote for somebody else," he told NPR.
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich is set to deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention tonight alongside 3 other Republicans.— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) August 17, 2020
“You can feel free to cross the aisle and vote for somebody else," he told NPR. https://t.co/g2Ha1I3X0u
BREAKING: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill officials are moving all undergraduate in-person classes to remote learning after coronavirus positivity rates rise from 2.8% to 13.6% in opening days of the semester
BREAKING: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill officials are moving all undergraduate in-person classes to remote learning after coronavirus positivity rates rise from 2.8% to 13.6% in opening days of the semester— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) August 17, 2020
He’s reading this.. it’s an actual speech.
He’s reading this.. it’s an actual speech. pic.twitter.com/sLtCAlTn7I— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 17, 2020
I hope the Postmaster General comes prepared. I know I will
I hope the Postmaster General comes prepared. I know I will. https://t.co/Lan1in5UmH— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) August 17, 2020
The U.S. attempt to return children to the classroom this fall has turned into a slow-motion train wreck, with at least 2,400 students and staff either infected with COVID-19 or self-isolating because of exposure.
The U.S. attempt to return children to the classroom this fall has turned into a slow-motion train wreck, with at least 2,400 students and staff either infected with COVID-19 or self-isolating because of exposure. https://t.co/6gzDuIFpcu— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 17, 2020
NEW: Trump's former Homeland Security chief of staff endorses Joe Biden
NEW: Trump's former Homeland Security chief of staff endorses Joe Biden https://t.co/J9ajkMGBsZ— Axios (@axios) August 17, 2020
Stephen Bannon to star in Jethro Tull’s new Aqualung movie.
Stephen Bannon to star in Jethro Tull’s new Aqualung movie. pic.twitter.com/1GLDkFyJ8v— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) August 17, 2020
NEW: Testimonial ad from Trump's Former DHS Chief of Staff @MilesTaylorUSA, declaring his support for Joe Biden and describing Trump's presidency as "terrifying" and "actively doing damage to our security." WATCH & go to http://RVAT.org for more.
HOLY MOLEY!
This is powerful. https://t.co/4PaWIxPwl1— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 17, 2020
Sen. Ron Wyden said in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday that the bureau was improperly providing documents and other information to Republicans, sometimes without even informing Democrats of their existence
Sen. Ron Wyden said in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday that the bureau was improperly providing documents and other information to Republicans, sometimes without even informing Democrats of their existence. via @AndrewDesiderio https://t.co/F2G7pEeBF8— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) August 17, 2020
Epstein Victim Claims He Showed Her Off to Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago When She Was Only 14 Years Old
Epstein Victim Claims He Showed Her Off to Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago When She Was Only 14 Years Old https://t.co/t1WUAvNUjU— Jon Cooper πΊπΈ (@joncoopertweets) August 17, 2020
Trump boat parade overtakes the Willamette River in Portland, OR and sinks nearby families boat
Trump boat parade overtakes the Willamette River in Portland, OR and sinks nearby families boat π€¬ pic.twitter.com/RMZbHHFuFW— Jimi Rππ» (@jimirosenk) August 16, 2020
I dare you to watch without getting a lump in your throat.
I dare you to watch without getting a lump in your throat. https://t.co/3BmNNhsl9f— Lisa Mandelblatt (@LisaMandelblatt) August 17, 2020
Actress Sharon Stone shared her sister's experience with Covid-19 on Instagram and said that people who don't wear masks are to blame
Actress Sharon Stone shared her sister's experience with Covid-19 on Instagram and said that people who don't wear masks are to blame https://t.co/ZCrzZbGe3R— CNN (@CNN) August 17, 2020
V.F. investigates how the White House planned for an aggressive, coordinated national COVID-19 response that could have brought the pandemic under control. But then it abandoned the plan, in favor of a shambolic 50-state response
V.F. investigates how the White House planned for an aggressive, coordinated national COVID-19 response that could have brought the pandemic under control. But then it abandoned the plan, in favor of a shambolic 50-state response https://t.co/zz913T2RVM— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) August 17, 2020
When QAnon is "just labeled 'a conspiracy' — which is usually correct in categorizing the quality of its content — this in effect diminishes the scope and scale of the danger," disinformation researcher Molly McKew wrote to @BrianStelter.
When QAnon is "just labeled 'a conspiracy' — which is usually correct in categorizing the quality of its content — this in effect diminishes the scope and scale of the danger," disinformation researcher Molly McKew wrote to @BrianStelter. | Analysis https://t.co/ZBHxPYSudy— CNN (@CNN) August 17, 2020
These Hong Kong police are the devil
These Hong Kong police are the devil https://t.co/O3iNoWq2f8— Emily (@TT31928010) August 16, 2020
If the Postal Service is unable to function properly, it could "undermine the very electoral system, the most important element of our democracy," legendary journalist Carl Bernstein tells CNN's
If the Postal Service is unable to function properly, it could "undermine the very electoral system, the most important element of our democracy," legendary journalist Carl Bernstein tells CNN's @BrianStelter. https://t.co/T2vMNRtDR1— CNN (@CNN) August 17, 2020
The Trump admin has finalized plans to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling, a move that will auction off oil and gas rights in the heart of one of the nation's most iconic wild places — 1.6 million-acres of coastal plain
The Trump admin has finalized plans to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling, a move that will auction off oil and gas rights in the heart of one of the nation's most iconic wild places — 1.6 million-acres of coastal plain. https://t.co/wisoiPzvKL— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 17, 2020
Trump says no US soldier has been killed in Afghanistan for a long time. Two died there last month
Trump says no US soldier has been killed in Afghanistan for a long time. Two died there last month.https://t.co/oJFXSSn7LF https://t.co/SQ3zOoefH4— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 17, 2020
#BREAKING: Lukashenka says Belarus could hold a new presidential election after the country adopts a new constitution.
#BREAKING: Lukashenka says Belarus could hold a new presidential election after the country adopts a new constitution. pic.twitter.com/5P6QljQpox— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) August 17, 2020
Trump administration using private security firm to detain migrant children in major hotel chains
Trump administration using private security firm to detain migrant children in major hotel chains https://t.co/MlZMXdXODE— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) August 17, 2020
New York has had more success living with the pandemic than Massachusetts. What explains the gap?
New York has had more success living with the pandemic than Massachusetts. What explains the gap? https://t.co/K74XnQR9MD— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 17, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Diamond & Silk accuse Fox News brass of a racist double standard, saying they were dropped for asking the same 'questions' about COVID that Fox's white hosts do constantly.
EXCLUSIVE: Diamond & Silk accuse Fox News brass of a racist double standard, saying they were dropped for asking the same 'questions' about COVID that Fox's white hosts do constantly. https://t.co/d3RdO35aA0— Noah Shachtman (@NoahShachtman) August 17, 2020
Brutal terrible reality of @sharonstone’s sister’s and brother-in-law in ICU for Covid in Montana. Her grandmother and godmother also died of #COVID19. And nobody in their hospital, not even the nurses, can get tested. No access to Remdesivir either. Incredibly sad all around.
Brutal terrible reality of @sharonstone’s sister’s and brother-in-law in ICU for Covid in Montana. Her grandmother and godmother also died of #COVID19. And nobody in their hospital, not even the nurses, can get tested. No access to Remdesivir either. Incredibly sad all around. https://t.co/HIN0iDlV0Q— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) August 17, 2020
She’s voting for Biden.
She’s voting for Biden. pic.twitter.com/9HckB160NL— Derek DelGaudio (@derek_del) August 17, 2020
I’d still like to know why it’s okay for Steven Mnuchin to funnel $500B in PPP Loan Covid relief to entities of his choice, to himself, Devin Nunes, Elaine Chao, trump hotels, Kushner, Kanye West, Crimestress Ivanka and crooks, but not okay for Americans to get $600 to survive?
I’d still like to know why it’s okay for Steven Mnuchin to funnel $500B in PPP Loan Covid relief to entities of his choice, to himself, Devin Nunes, Elaine Chao, trump hotels, Kushner, Kanye West, Crimestress Ivanka and crooks, but not okay for Americans to get $600 to survive?— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) August 16, 2020
Saddle up USA. We go to the Post Office tomorrow
Pelosi says she’s also calling on Democrats to appear publicly at a post office in their districts on Tuesday— Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) August 16, 2020
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