With Gary Cohn trying to have his cake & eat it too by expressing discomfort but waiting for a promotion to the Fed, here's a decision tree: pic.twitter.com/4JiTjiJluQ— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) August 25, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
With Gary Cohn trying to have his cake & eat it too by expressing discomfort but waiting for a promotion to the Fed, here's a decision tree
Trump exempts oil company represented by Trump-tied lobbyists from Venezuela sanctions
Trump exempts oil company represented by Trump-tied lobbyists from Venezuela sanctions https://t.co/bsy2bUe173 pic.twitter.com/q3sLHv6pt6— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
The president is betting that his own name -- plastered on hotels -- makes a better brand than G-O-P
The president is betting that his own name -- plastered on hotels -- makes a better brand than G-O-P. https://t.co/tmBk7vvMxH— NPR (@NPR) August 26, 2017
Analysis: President Trump’s flagrant Friday night news dump
Analysis: President Trump’s flagrant Friday night news dump https://t.co/8KyAT0YieZ— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 26, 2017
A survival guide for democracies in the Donald Trump era
A survival guide for democracies in the Donald Trump era https://t.co/aRBpjcLOdN pic.twitter.com/3rsrH9kFqk— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 26, 2017
‘Remedy is impeachment’: Harvard Law prof blasts Trump pardoning Joe Arpaio
Calls for impeachment https://t.co/OTvUfPSbLL— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 26, 2017
Arpaio Pardon Would Show Contempt for Constitution
WOW ---> Harvard professor Noah Feldman: Pardoning Arpaio "would be an impeachable offense"https://t.co/Rhu5j7aEez— The Hummingbird (@SaysHummingbird) August 26, 2017
Repealing the Magnitsky Act has become one of Putin’s top foreign policy objectives. Here’s why
ICYMI
Repealing the Magnitsky Act has become one of Putin’s top foreign policy objectives. Here’s why: https://t.co/ftcERSwMP7— BillMoyers.com (@BillMoyers) August 26, 2017
THE MEMO: Trump's allies urge him to keep attacking GOP lawmakers
THE MEMO: Trump's allies urge him to keep attacking GOP lawmakers https://t.co/7zPZq781YH pic.twitter.com/BofAFE4aDH— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
Yellen rejects Trump approach and says banking rules make the economy safer
Yellen rejects Trump approach and says banking rules make the economy safer. https://t.co/J8h6zvpiVV pic.twitter.com/h05CnbKjFh— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 26, 2017
North Korea fires missiles as U.S., South try for diplomacy
North Korea fires missiles as U.S., South try for diplomacy https://t.co/Y7Iy7Lz8sA— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 26, 2017
America was never white. And it never will be
America was never white. And it never will be https://t.co/6nWL0gnhBo pic.twitter.com/ojFvKI0aNL— Newsweek (@Newsweek) August 26, 2017
"Raising suspicions, Trump keeps intervening where he shouldn't"
"Raising suspicions, Trump keeps intervening where he shouldn't" https://t.co/SAqAFRg01q— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) August 26, 2017
Watergate prosecutor: Trump acting like he is running out of time
Watergate prosecutor: Trump acting like he is running out of time https://t.co/1SBFr2bgt8 pic.twitter.com/FWjCzCKyMu— McSpocky™ 👽🖖 (@mcspocky) August 26, 2017
Six public relations firms with ties to Flynn, Manafort subpoenaed by special counsel
Six public relations firms with ties to Flynn, Manafort subpoenaed by special counsel. https://t.co/06u03rcgUy pic.twitter.com/gLxhrazAO6— ABC News (@ABC) August 26, 2017
Joe Arpaio literally tortured pre-trial detainees with extreme heat and humiliation tactics because they were Latino
Joe Arpaio literally tortured pre-trial detainees with extreme heat and humiliation tactics because they were Latino https://t.co/d7ZQBGGXOC— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) August 26, 2017
160 people hung themselves in Joe Arpaio's jail. The lawsuits over the hangings cost Maricopa County $140 million.
160 people hung themselves in Joe Arpaio's jail. The lawsuits over the hangings cost Maricopa County $140 million. https://t.co/EmuvEryCaZ— Jon Hecht (@JonEHecht) August 26, 2017
Trump W.H. pressed on 'pardon philosophy' amid Russia probe
ICYMI - Donald Trump hints that he's preparing to pardon convicted ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio — after the Washington Post reported Trump was asking about pardon powers for himself and his family. Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks joins Lawrence O'Donnell.
Trump Hotel at Night: Lobbyists, Cabinet Members, $60 Steaks
“Anthony is here,” a Trump hotel employee said of Scaramucci. "He’s angry. He’s sad. He’s staying at the hotel." https://t.co/znOfhALlyp— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 26, 2017
Analysis: John Kelly, the pro-Trump media could be coming for you next
Analysis: John Kelly, the pro-Trump media could be coming for you next https://t.co/JCUyQiBed0— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 26, 2017
Donald Trump 'embarrassed' over border wall
ICYMI - Govt shutdown - will it temporaily halt special prosecutor Mueller's investigation?
Lawrence O'Donnell looks at just how much trouble the Trump White House had today answering questions about Donald Trump’s very simple promise: Mexico will pay to build the border wall.
Lawrence O'Donnell looks at just how much trouble the Trump White House had today answering questions about Donald Trump’s very simple promise: Mexico will pay to build the border wall.
White House anti-drug office asks Mass. for medical marijuana data
White House anti-drug office asks Mass. for medical marijuana data https://t.co/G7HfOp7xZY— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 26, 2017
Trump sends message to Mueller targets with Arpaio pardon
Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney, talks with Ari Melber about how people like Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn might interpret Donald Trump's pardon of Joe Arpaio and how that could weaken Robert Mueller's leverage on them as witnesses against Trump.
Chuck Johnson worked with Peter Thiel on the Gawker case and the Trump transition
Chuck Johnson worked with Peter Thiel on the Gawker case and the Trump transition. https://t.co/d2Nu87urlO— Patrick (@TrickFreee) August 26, 2017
Nun who faced down Paul Ryan says he patronized every woman who questioned him
Nun who faced down Paul Ryan says he patronized every woman who questioned him https://t.co/HoseQcA0Cq pic.twitter.com/zVTKqA8iUK— McSpocky™ 👽🖖 (@mcspocky) August 26, 2017
Mueller subpoenas mark big new step in Trump Russia investigation
Carol Lee, NBC News national political reporter, talks with Ari Melber about Special Counsel Robert Mueller subpoenaing grand jury testimony from PR executives tied to Paul Manafort.
Dear Mr. Putin, Let’s Play Chess
ICYMI
Dear Mr. Putin, Let’s Play Chess – patribotics https://t.co/j8gmnSEn8o— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 25, 2017
Trump’s Russia Pardons Would Be an Obstruction of Justice
Arpaio is one thing, but Russia pardons to stop the investigation would be obstruction of justice https://t.co/H1mjsiCTx0— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) August 26, 2017
WARNING: The man atop the Russia probe at the CIA also gives Trump his daily intel briefing and is suspected by the CIA of leaking to Trump.
WARNING: The man atop the Russia probe at the CIA also gives Trump his daily intel briefing and is suspected by the CIA of leaking to Trump. pic.twitter.com/1Ww1xte0AO— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) August 26, 2017
Moscow Court Begins Second Trial in Absentia Against Browder
Putin's persecution of me continues. Yesterday, Russia began a second criminal trial in absentia against me https://t.co/DGZTN2xxzj— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) August 25, 2017
By issuing a Red Notice for me, Putin inadvertently got my book 'Red Notice' back on the NY Times bestsellers list. pic.twitter.com/TSa0ph0e9H— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) August 25, 2017
Rep Schiff: Trump abuses pardon as purely political instrument
Congressman Adam Schiff talks with Ari Melber about Donald Trump's pardon of Joe Arpaio as "patently political" and not about the interests of justice.
Special counsel investigating whether Flynn tried to obtain Clinton emails from Russia: report
Special counsel investigating whether Flynn tried to obtain Clinton emails from Russia: report https://t.co/JvhnJz0Dz3 pic.twitter.com/Cih9kZSSCF— The Hill (@thehill) August 25, 2017
Trump ends Obama-era plan ensuring local residents get hired for public works projects
Trump ends Obama-era plan ensuring local residents get hired for public works projects https://t.co/a8mZSAmwyk pic.twitter.com/0x4AzSEneg— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
Every county in the country will now have at least one insurer selling Obamacare plans next year
Every county in the country will now have at least one insurer selling Obamacare plans next year https://t.co/I63LtmGBcK pic.twitter.com/Omgvv0Vvxs— POLITICO (@politico) August 26, 2017
Trump signs memo aimed at banning transgender military service members
Trump signs memo aimed at banning transgender military service members https://t.co/eipjlfTvvi— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 26, 2017
Rep Gallego: Trump is a racist and he's pardoning another racist
Congressman Ruben Gallego criticized Donald Trump for pardoning Joe Arpaio and laments the damage and disregard Donald Trump has wrought on the rule and laws that are the foundation of American society.
Religious leaders to gather in Washington to make a "moral statement " against Trump
Religious leaders to gather in Washington to make a "moral statement " against Trump https://t.co/OUbquJ62bA pic.twitter.com/7Re5675GAt— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
Flake: Trump's border wall plan is 'out there'
Flake: Trump's border wall plan is 'out there' https://t.co/dVaw0y9TVk pic.twitter.com/odsaUQKMoq— POLITICO (@politico) August 26, 2017
Trump flouts presidential pardon's intended healing purpose
Jon Meacham, presidential historian, talks with Ari Melber about the intended purpose of a presidential pardon and its responsible use by past presidents in contrast with Donald Trump's crass political application.
Yellen and Draghi Both Defend Post-Crisis Financial Regulation
The world's most powerful central bankers deliver back-to-back warnings https://t.co/iU02nUJx4g pic.twitter.com/eBvJJ1iCGH— Bloomberg (@business) August 26, 2017
Tucker Carlson and Trump’s Confused Defenders
There are signs that some of Trump’s fans in the media are beginning to wonder what, exactly, they are defending. https://t.co/wdkrtTzYaT— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) August 26, 2017
Trump disdain for law could backfire in obstruction case
Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel under President Obama, talks with Ari Melber about the legality and propriety of Donald Trump's pardon of Joe Arpaio and the potential fallout for Trump in his obstruction of justice investigation.
Texas senators who voted against aid for Hurricane Sandy ask for federal assistance ahead of Hurricane Harvey
Texas senators who voted against aid for Hurricane Sandy ask for federal assistance ahead of Hurricane Harvey https://t.co/h3VJccvcvx pic.twitter.com/ZMDmDhLRRr— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
Our economy faces two crises: severe inequality and the rise of highly concentrated markets
Our economy faces two crises: severe inequality and the rise of highly concentrated markets. https://t.co/pzPvn4rfUn— Vox (@voxdotcom) August 26, 2017
In fight against ISIS, more civilians have already been killed under Trump than under Obama
In fight against ISIS, more civilians have already been killed under Trump than under Obama https://t.co/Plw48BCc0j pic.twitter.com/rqyLP2dWn2— Newsweek (@Newsweek) August 26, 2017
Charlottesville: United Nations warns US over 'alarming' racism
Charlottesville: United Nations warns US over 'alarming' racism https://t.co/oOmKk0FJux— ΞLΞVΞNTH (@3L3V3NTH) August 26, 2017
James Mattis says Russia wants to use violence to redraw the borders of Europe
James Mattis says Russia wants to use violence to redraw the borders of Europe https://t.co/X6Sbe4r6kY pic.twitter.com/Ct97HpXO8z— Newsweek (@Newsweek) August 26, 2017
BREAKING Organizers cancel Saturday’s far-right rally in San Francisco, will hold "press conference"
#BREAKING Organizers cancel Saturday’s far-right rally in San Francisco, will hold "press conference" instead. pic.twitter.com/2KiV8QKenI— SFChronicle (@sfchronicle) August 25, 2017
White House official: Gorka didn't resign
White House official: Gorka didn't resign https://t.co/9CeA7JJR3a pic.twitter.com/45nbDxsTJX— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
Donald Trump appears to have personally profited financially from Charlottesville white supremacist rally
Donald Trump appears to have personally profited financially from Charlottesville white supremacist rally https://t.co/nf22WnH8dj— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) August 26, 2017
Arpaio is one thing, but Russia pardons to stop the investigation would be obstruction of justice
Arpaio is one thing, but Russia pardons to stop the investigation would be obstruction of justice https://t.co/H1mjsiCTx0— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) August 26, 2017
A Phony Murder Plot Against Joe Arpaio Winds Up Costing Taxpayers $1.1 Million
Oh, and one time he staged an assassination attempt against himself? That was weird. https://t.co/KboxuTwYXe— PhoenixNewTimes (@phoenixnewtimes) August 26, 2017
If you're not disgusted enough: read this on how Arpaio's office botched 400 sex-crime cases, many involving kids
If you're not disgusted enough: read this on how Arpaio's office botched 400 sex-crime cases, many involving kids https://t.co/w03j8ab6XF pic.twitter.com/mEuQCKxWYd— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) August 26, 2017
ACLU: Trump's pardon of Arpaio is "a presidential endorsement of racism"
ACLU: Trump's pardon of Arpaio is "a presidential endorsement of racism" https://t.co/sqdUWEdrgm pic.twitter.com/meY6dIFdQv— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2017
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