Trump expects to be publicly absolved of any wrongdoing by Mueller by year’s end or soon after https://t.co/gKhvfULGLJ— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) December 16, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Some associates think Trump will fire his lawyers if Mueller doesn't clear him by year's end
Trump hosted the NRA at the White House on the anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre
Trump hosted the NRA at the White House on the anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre https://t.co/kuUmEUFbKD— Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 15, 2017
Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Russia: Trump's phone call to Putin "does not serve America's national interests"
Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Russia: Trump's phone call to Putin "does not serve America's national interests" https://t.co/ktUgjkTODN pic.twitter.com/d7PEWAP81s— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 16, 2017
Mattis shoots down report Trump chills Russia talk
Defense Secretary Mattis: "Yes, I believe" Russia interfered in the 2016 election. https://t.co/1aPVHO4Q53— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 16, 2017
The United States Is Now as Unequal as Russia. And That’s Before the Tax Bill.
Trump-Putin Convergence!!!!! The United States is now as unequal as Russia. https://t.co/ezMcjlDDII— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 15, 2017
Zinke took National Park head "to the woodshed" over climate change tweets
Zinke took National Park head "to the woodshed" over climate change tweets https://t.co/wgaswYe4iA pic.twitter.com/fBzLqaMlGq— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017
Rupert Murdoch dismisses Fox News sexual harassment claims
.@rupertmurdoch :sexual harassment isn’t flirting, nonsense, largely political or isolated incidents.I’m calling on you to release all women who complained about harassment at Fox from secrecy agreements you forced them to sign and let the truth come out.Let the public decide. https://t.co/ZtpnLhVHKR— Gretchen Carlson (@GretchenCarlson) December 15, 2017
Rupert Murdoch dismisses Fox News sexual harassment claims https://t.co/Cfb81HSFst pic.twitter.com/CXOMuJZkEW— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 14, 2017
U.S. judge to lift house arrest for former Trump campaign manager Manafort
U.S. judge to lift house arrest for former Trump campaign manager Manafort https://t.co/I4ElRg2WL6 pic.twitter.com/KAMeeaNfhR— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 16, 2017
How dare Republicans give a permanent, unpaid-for $1.5 trillion tax rate cut to corporations, while insisting that a temporary 5-yr extension of CHIP for 9 million vulnerable children be paid for by ransacking other vital commitments to children’s health.
How dare Republicans give a permanent, unpaid-for $1.5 trillion tax rate cut to corporations, while insisting that a temporary 5-yr extension of CHIP for 9 million vulnerable children be paid for by ransacking other vital commitments to children’s health. https://t.co/zjHo4nUPh8— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) December 15, 2017
New: CBO says the final tax bill will add $1.455 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.
New: CBO says the final tax bill will add $1.455 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.https://t.co/qX7cBbXt8R— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) December 16, 2017
“[T]he citizen’s safety lies in the prosecutor . . . who serves the law and not factional purposes” Robert H. Jackson (former Attorney General, Supreme Court Justice, chief Nuremberg prosecutor)
“[T]he citizen’s safety lies in the prosecutor . . . who serves the law and not factional purposes” Robert H. Jackson (former Attorney General, Supreme Court Justice, chief Nuremberg prosecutor)— James Comey (@Comey) December 15, 2017
McConnell in 2010: Don’t vote on ACA until Scott Brown (R) is seated. McConnell in 2017: Don’t seat Doug Jones (D) until vote on tax bill.
McConnell in 2010: Don’t vote on ACA until Scott Brown (R) is seated.— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 15, 2017
McConnell in 2017: Don’t seat Doug Jones (D) until vote on tax bill. pic.twitter.com/wiZB0D5KgQ
Poll: GOP tax bill causing large drop in approval ratings of Republicans
Poll: GOP tax bill causing large drop in approval ratings of Republicans https://t.co/fSkLXwQB6c pic.twitter.com/4iKA9fasO4— The Hill (@thehill) December 15, 2017
Republicans "took an opportunity to do something pretty good -- they have a few good morsels in there -- and they ended up doing something pretty bad that'll hurt the worst and without it helping growth,"
Republicans "took an opportunity to do something pretty good -- they have a few good morsels in there -- and they ended up doing something pretty bad that'll hurt the worst and without it helping growth," says @nytdavidbrooks. pic.twitter.com/5DbVJ9Krwi— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) December 16, 2017
President Donald Trump’s private lawyers are slated to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller as soon as next week, sources say
President Donald Trump’s private lawyers are slated to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller as soon as next week, sources say https://t.co/FvCWeU2X5u pic.twitter.com/U9mDnULc8N— CNN (@CNN) December 15, 2017
FBI Deputy Director McCabe sscheduled to testify Tuesday to House Intelligence -- but will he? "If McCabe is still there," says one panel Republican. And another, Gowdy, tells FoxNews he'd a"be a little bit surprised if he is still an employee of the FBI this time next week."
FBI Deputy Director McCabe sscheduled to testify Tuesday to House Intelligence -- but will he? "If McCabe is still there," says one panel Republican. And another, Gowdy, tells FoxNews he'd a"be a little bit surprised if he is still an employee of the FBI this time next week."— Billy House (@HouseInSession) December 15, 2017
JUST IN: CDC gets a list of forbidden words that include fetus, transgender, diversity.
JUST IN: CDC gets a list of forbidden words that include fetus, transgender, diversity. Analysts were told they can't be used in preparing documents for next year's budget. Their reaction: ‘Are you serious? Are you kidding?’ My story, with @eilperin https://t.co/Mnhjcs7ts1— LenaSun (@bylenasun) December 15, 2017
“What kind of company pays close to 100 million dollars to keep ‘flirting’ quiet?” Sivan said in response to Murdoch’s quote
“What kind of company pays close to 100 million dollars to keep ‘flirting’ quiet?” Sivan said in response to Murdoch’s quote.https://t.co/h5HWqOBPEq— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) December 16, 2017
NEW: DOJ Inspector General says in letter to House Judiciary that “the department did not consult with OIG before sharing the text messages with the press.” Full story TK
NEW: DOJ Inspector General says in letter to House Judiciary that “the department did not consult with OIG before sharing the text messages with the press.” Full story TK pic.twitter.com/y4ifUaKZiK— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 15, 2017
Reporter: "The FBI has been in the news lately in terms of bias...do you share the assessment of the president?" AG Jeff Sessions: "I believe the FBI is doing a great job around the country...we are reaching a higher level of unity and sophistication than we ever have."
Reporter: "The FBI has been in the news lately in terms of bias...do you share the assessment of the president?"— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 15, 2017
AG Jeff Sessions: "I believe the FBI is doing a great job around the country...we are reaching a higher level of unity and sophistication than we ever have." pic.twitter.com/GJUVHUDzUS
This is probably why so many Members of Congress are so hostile to Mueller. They could have a Russia problem too. How Putin's proxies helped funnel millions into GOP campaigns
This is probably why so many Members of Congress are so hostile to Mueller. They could have a Russia problem too.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) December 16, 2017
How Putin's proxies helped funnel millions into GOP campaigns https://t.co/WsBoeGhuFd
Rep. Matt Gaetz: DOJ was "forced" to release the Strzok/Page texts "because Devin Nunes was about to subpoena them"
Rep. Matt Gaetz: DOJ was "forced" to release the Strzok/Page texts "because Devin Nunes was about to subpoena them"https://t.co/40wuOpQsmD— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 15, 2017
59 House members say that Betsy DeVos is interfering with civil right investigations in schools, demand that she allow the Office for Civil Rights to better protect students from discrimination
59 House members say that Betsy DeVos is interfering with civil right investigations in schools, demand that she allow the Office for Civil Rights to better protect students from discrimination. pic.twitter.com/9ZKQPUPvgg— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 15, 2017
Here's a list of House Intel Committee GOP Members, who are basically shutting down the Trump/Russia Investigation:
Here's a list of House Intel Committee GOP Members, who are basically shutting down the Trump/Russia Investigation:— Brian Krassenstein🐬 (@krassenstein) December 15, 2017
Devin Nunes
Mike Conaway
Peter King
F. LoBiondo
Tom Rooney
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Michael Turner
Brad Wenstrup
C. Stewart
Rick Crawford
Trey Gowdy
E. Stefanik
W. Hurd
Jared Kushner and his legal team are searching for a crisis public relations firm, four people familiar with the matter tell WaPo.
Jared Kushner and his legal team are searching for a crisis public relations firm, four people familiar with the matter tell WaPo. https://t.co/EDr59hKtO8— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 15, 2017
The Patriot Deception – The Disinformation Asset
This is amazing. @RossElderWrites called it on Alex Jones, Russia and disinformation TWO YEARS ago.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 15, 2017
Literally nobody had Russia’s propaganda wars on America earlier, even @20committee :) https://t.co/BCXxPygrDQ
Trump blasts FBI minutes before delivering speech at FBI
Trump blasts FBI minutes before delivering speech at FBI https://t.co/LIYbB35iZF pic.twitter.com/I0H8rDULs7— The Hill (@thehill) December 15, 2017
2017: When Americans accusing the FBI of being like the KGB are actually the ones in league w/the KGB's successors.
2017: When Americans accusing the FBI of being like the KGB are actually the ones in league w/the KGB's successors. https://t.co/XjNKW2JnWt— John Schindler (@20committee) December 15, 2017
Today is the final day to sign up for 2018 health coverage. Go to https://t.co/3Ll40zSLQe and get covered!
Today is the final day to sign up for 2018 health coverage. Go to https://t.co/3Ll40zSLQe and get covered! pic.twitter.com/PiNnum27J0— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 15, 2017
I’m increasingly worried Republicans will shut down the House Intelligence Committee investigation at the end of the month. Here’s why: — Adam Schiff
IMPORTANT
I’m increasingly worried Republicans will shut down the House Intelligence Committee investigation at the end of the month.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 15, 2017
Here’s why:
- Since March, our investigation has made important progress. We’ve interviewed numerous key witnesses behind closed doors, held public hearings, reviewed thousands of documents, identified new leads — all to understand and expose Russia's meddling and protect our democracy.47 replies358 retweets917 likes
- Yet, Republicans have scheduled no witnesses after next Friday and none in 2017. We have dozens of outstanding witnesses on key aspects of our investigation that they refuse to contact and many document requests they continue to sit on.60 replies350 retweets809 likes
- It appears Republicans want to conduct just enough interviews to give the impression of a serious investigation.63 replies325 retweets807 likes
- Next week, they scheduled critical witness interviews out of state, when we are voting on the tax bill and vital government funding bills and no Members will be able to ask questions, in an effort to squeeze them in before end of year. These witnesses are willing to come to DC.51 replies339 retweets769 likes
- Despite our repeated urging, Majority has declined to issue subpoenas in numerous avenues of the investigation, where there's simply no other way to get the information. Some refusals we’ve made public, like witnesses hiding behind nonexistent privileges, many others we haven’t.58 replies332 retweets735 likes
- The responsibility to conduct a thorough investigation, or to prevent one, ultimately falls on @SpeakerRyan. I’m concerned he's heeding the calls of Bannon and @POTUS to “DO SOMETHING” by closing down the Russia investigation & opening up another investigation of Hilary Clinton.82 replies395 retweets808 likes
- Beyond our investigation, here’s what has me really concerned: The attacks on Mueller, DOJ and FBI this week make it clear they plan to go after Mueller’s investigation. Aggressively and soon.92 replies386 retweets735 likes
- By shutting down the congressional investigations when they continue to discover new and important evidence, the White House can exert tremendous pressure to end or curtail Mueller’s investigation or cast doubt on it. We cannot let that happen.73 replies259 retweets688 likes
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