OH? cc: @ChiefCovfefe https://t.co/gjgpPwJM88— Lucifina (@LoolooMagdalena) December 22, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
The Happy-Go-Lucky Jewish Group That Connects Trump and Putin
Thank You, President Trump
New pro-Trump ad features little girl thanking Trump ‘for letting us say Merry Christmas again!’ https://t.co/cnAnDpYlIa— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 21, 2017
WATCH: State Dept spokeswoman breaks with Trump, thanks reporters for their "dedication to the facts"
WATCH: State Dept spokeswoman breaks with Trump, thanks reporters for their "dedication to the facts" https://t.co/OJnlSpskAE pic.twitter.com/5uKVZwVf5R— The Hill (@thehill) December 22, 2017
Trump Admin threat to retaliate against nations that exercise sovereign right in UN to oppose US position on Jerusalem is beyond outrageous. Shows @realDonaldTrump expects blind loyalty and subservience from everyone—qualities usually found in narcissistic, vengeful autocrats
Trump Admin threat to retaliate against nations that exercise sovereign right in UN to oppose US position on Jerusalem is beyond outrageous. Shows @realDonaldTrump expects blind loyalty and subservience from everyone—qualities usually found in narcissistic, vengeful autocrats.— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) December 21, 2017
Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO in January, about two months after he criticized the NFL leadership over their players’ national anthem protests.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO in January, about two months after he criticized the NFL leadership over their players’ national anthem protests. https://t.co/s28llLc4Hl— Axios (@axios) December 21, 2017
McCabe confirms that Trump asked Comey for loyalty, something Trump vehemently denies
McCabe confirms that Trump asked Comey for loyalty, something Trump vehemently denies: https://t.co/5Y2Vrc7vrT— Bongmaster (@jerweber) December 21, 2017
“I HAVE POWER”: IS STEVE BANNON RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT?
If you have say you have power, you not have power. https://t.co/I4xx4qIHaG— Rogue Melania (@RogueFirstLady) December 21, 2017
A Florida judge has denied a request from Russian exec Alexei Gubarov to force @BuzzFeedNews to disclose its source for the dossier
A Florida judge has denied a request from Russian exec Alexei Gubarov to force @BuzzFeedNews to disclose its source for the dossier pic.twitter.com/nEZTCZuqV6— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 21, 2017
Hearing Vice President Pence and Republicans heap praise on President Trump yesterday “makes me want to vomit -- literally,” says @tonyschwartz, who ghostwrote The Art of the Deal. Even back in the 1980s, Schwartz says, Trump "did not brook dissent.”
Hearing Vice President Pence and Republicans heap praise on President Trump yesterday “makes me want to vomit -- literally,” says @tonyschwartz, who ghostwrote The Art of the Deal. Even back in the 1980s, Schwartz says, Trump "did not brook dissent.” https://t.co/kROWy2na2P— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) December 21, 2017
Democratic lawmakers hold a rally to support special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation
WATCH LIVE: Democratic lawmakers hold a rally to support special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation https://t.co/dTz015g5Ge pic.twitter.com/WG1C2LmXTR— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 21, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago tax deal veiled from IRS review
Oh...@realDonaldTrump Tisk Tisk Tisk— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMicππ€¦π»♀️π (@Alt_Spicerlies) December 21, 2017
You rancid con-artist.
Even your local FL Newspaper knows you’re a narcissist fraud.
Just resign and hop on a plane to St Petersburg you feckless treason weasel https://t.co/sL95xOWBzm
.@repjohnlewis is right. Failing to protect Dreamers, reauthorize CHIP is immoral. We cannot stand by and let our children suffer as a result of Congress' inaction.
I don’t understand why this Congress refuses to stand up to help young people and children. Failing to protect undocumented youth or reauthorize CHIP is cruel and inhumane. These young people are our future and they deserve better.— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) December 21, 2017
.@repjohnlewis is right. Failing to protect Dreamers, reauthorize CHIP is immoral. We cannot stand by and let our children suffer as a result of Congress' inaction. #DoBetter #DreamActNow #reauthorizeCHIP https://t.co/N2JVezoeSM— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) December 21, 2017
Uranium One Explained by Shepard Smith of Fox News
Sean should watch this htts://t.co/4QrQyfyahH https://t.co/8HbpHWRzWI— Media Matters (@mmfa) December 21, 2017
Trump get approval for Irish seawall. Cited need "global warming and its effects."
Trump's permit application for this seawall cited "global warming and its effects."https://t.co/HrkODIw2sF— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) December 21, 2017
He cites climate change when it affects his golf course, but blocks efforts to protect the American public from the same threat.
That threat is real. https://t.co/FOwuRQJkQv
BIG BREAKING: Congress Orders DOJ Turn Over All Docs Related to 'Potentially Illegal' Obama Scheme to Nix Hezbollah Terror Investigation
BIG BREAKING: Congress Orders DOJ Turn Over All Docs Related to 'Potentially Illegal' Obama Scheme to Nix Hezbollah Terror Investigation https://t.co/kgvB7l3gZu— Adam Kredo (@Kredo0) December 21, 2017
JUST IN: Deported US Marine veteran has returned across the border to the US after Calif. Gov. Brown granted pardon in recognition of his military service.
JUST IN: Deported US Marine veteran has returned across the border to the US after Calif. Gov. Brown granted pardon in recognition of his military service. https://t.co/RZNsjIgWC3 pic.twitter.com/GtWtvgdC78— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017
A trio of House Republicans lobbing attacks on Mueller — Jim Jordan, Matt Gaetz, and Ron DeSantis — have been in touch with the White House
A trio of House Republicans lobbing attacks on Mueller — Jim Jordan, Matt Gaetz, and Ron DeSantis — have been in touch with the White Househttps://t.co/YE3IT2mFXn— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 21, 2017
Ex-Bush aide on GOP standing with Trump: "Are Republicans dead inside?"
Ex-Bush aide on GOP standing with Trump: "Are Republicans dead inside?" https://t.co/3Uq8xhVpXS pic.twitter.com/gHZ7FKCZA7— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
JUST IN: U.N. General Assembly votes to condemn President Trump's decision on Jerusalem; 128 nations approved resolution, 9 voted against
JUST IN: U.N. General Assembly votes to condemn President Trump's decision on Jerusalem; 128 nations approved resolution, 9 voted against https://t.co/4KgKA5Ncaq pic.twitter.com/c9UHgkHBiU— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 21, 2017
BREAKING: In blow to Trump and Netanyahu, 128 UN member-states vote to reject U.S. recognition of Jerusalem
Yep. Bibi & Donald better brace for more bad news, and next time it won't be from the UNπ @20committee @LouiseMensch @counterchekist @ericgarland https://t.co/Fi8r3LtXWM— Andrew EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 21, 2017
BREAKING: In blow to Trump and Netanyahu, 128 UN member-states vote to reject U.S. recognition of Jerusalem https://t.co/0CPqc4mxil— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) December 21, 2017
The #GOPTaxBillScam is so unpopular that the Koch brothers are launching a major ad campaign to promote it
The #GOPTaxBillScam is so unpopular that the Koch brothers are launching a major ad campaign to promote it.https://t.co/YO7KrFvfm6— Nate Lerner (@NathanLerner) December 21, 2017
“So, I told ‘em I’d be paying more in taxes and I threw in a couple ‘believe me’s’ and you know what? They did! Can you believe it? There’s one born every minute, boys!”
“So, I told ‘em I’d be paying more in taxes and I threw in a couple ‘believe me’s’ and you know what? They did! Can you believe it? There’s one born every minute, boys!” pic.twitter.com/XJNBwfSdAD— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 21, 2017
PUTIN’S MAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE? REAL TRUMP RUSSIA SCANDAL IS NOT MERE COLLUSION, U.S. COUNTERSPIES SAY
This is what we need to focus on. Trump is a freakin TreasonWeasel. https://t.co/GUkWyZqjHr— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 21, 2017
The Republican Party has bowed, completely, to the mad king
The Republican Party has bowed, completely, to the mad king https://t.co/sk9KUdjtXN— War On Hanukkah Veteran (@jerweber) December 21, 2017
House Democrats want a SHUTDOWN for the holidays in order to distract from the very popular, just passed, Tax Cuts. House Republicans, don’t let this happen. Pass the C.R. TODAY and keep our Government OPEN!
Should be noted that Republicans control Congress and the White House and could pass a C.R. without Democratic support. https://t.co/cwwc80miOX— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 21, 2017
House Democrats want a SHUTDOWN for the holidays in order to distract from the very popular, just passed, Tax Cuts. House Republicans, don’t let this happen. Pass the C.R. TODAY and keep our Government OPEN!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 21, 2017
Nearly 2 million children will lose health coverage right away—starting next month—if Congress doesn’t renew funding for CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program CHIP, by Friday, a new report projects.
Nearly 2 million children will lose health coverage right away—starting next month—if Congress doesn’t renew funding for CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program CHIP, by Friday, a new report projects. https://t.co/5vTSY0LJqn— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 21, 2017
Dem warns Trump: If you think the Women's March was big, wait until you try to fire Mueller
Dem warns Trump: If you think the Women's March was big, wait until you try to fire Mueller https://t.co/wqRpf8LCtN pic.twitter.com/nxKdY0VlFL— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Putin’s repression continues. Masha Alyokhina, key member of Pussy Riot, was arrested yesterday protesting the butchers of the KGB. She should be released immediately.
Putin’s repression continues. Masha Alyokhina, key member of Pussy Riot, was arrested yesterday protesting the butchers of the KGB. She should be released immediately. Please retweet https://t.co/zOtHZeo6NM— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 21, 2017
BREAKING: House Democrats to hold press conference today to announce support for Mueller Investigation They will also announce a letter of support signed by 171 members of Congress. Something BIG is coming and they know it.
BREAKING:— Brian Krassensteinπ¬ (@krassenstein) December 21, 2017
House Democrats to hold press conference today to announce support for Mueller Investigation
They will also announce a letter of support signed by 171 members of Congress.
Something BIG is coming and they know it. pic.twitter.com/aCtPjVDqY7
Roy Moore is taking his loss well
Roy Moore is taking his loss well. pic.twitter.com/kzarLw0CPR— andrew kaczynskiπ (@KFILE) December 21, 2017
NBC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Attorney General Sessions orders fresh look at Uranium One deal
NBC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Attorney General Sessions orders fresh look at Uranium One deal https://t.co/MkbENa2a9M pic.twitter.com/EGOSKsGVz5— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017
"Far-right extremism and Islamist extremism feed off one another," explains Julia Ebner, research fellow at the London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
"Far-right extremism and Islamist extremism feed off one another," explains Julia Ebner, research fellow at the London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. https://t.co/7iG6RCyiDY— Vox (@voxdotcom) December 21, 2017
Kock Heirs
can't look away pic.twitter.com/J88UwJ8eY2— Adam H. Johnson (@adamjohnsonNYC) December 20, 2017
Obviously, the estate tax must be eliminated because the Koch kids are bettering society one hideous Hawaiian shirt at a time. https://t.co/0HJXYiVj5q— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 21, 2017
Wyatt’s got his father’s looks and his mother’s brains. https://t.co/wDG29VqyJL— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 21, 2017
He should have just let her keep the ring. https://t.co/a2RFTmP4mo— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 21, 2017
The corporate tax windfall won't go to workers. @NoceraBV predicts lots of stock buybacks
The corporate tax windfall won't go to workers. @NoceraBV predicts lots of stock buybacks https://t.co/J17sueEI6N via @BV pic.twitter.com/AE2ZlKK0PV— Bloomberg (@business) December 21, 2017
WATCH: Tapper hits GOP senator for discussing welfare cuts: "You just gave me and Anderson Cooper a huge tax break"
WATCH: Tapper hits GOP senator for discussing welfare cuts: "You just gave me and Anderson Cooper a huge tax break" https://t.co/Xxf9BtX4kG pic.twitter.com/zzqg9rxbWP— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
How long until AT&T takes down this article from 5 days ago where they announced the $1,000 bonuses as part of a union settlement & not because of the tax bill as they're claiming now
How long until AT&T takes down this article from 5 days ago where they announced the $1,000 bonuses as part of a union settlement & not because of the tax bill as they're claiming now…https://t.co/dot9A2KL5K— William LeGate (@williamlegate) December 20, 2017
Expect further dollar weakness in 2018
Expect further dollar weakness in 2018 https://t.co/r1A4LJoXVH— Financial Times (@FT) December 21, 2017
Trump’s parade of darkness.
Trump’s parade of darkness. https://t.co/3fBiT1hRAE— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 21, 2017
Trump just commuted the sentence of Sholom Rubashkin. I spent months investigating a wild backstory to this case—the judge involved put hundreds of immigrants behind bars while her husband invested in private prisons
Trump just commuted the sentence of Sholom Rubashkin. I spent months investigating a wild backstory to this case—the judge involved put hundreds of immigrants behind bars while her husband invested in private prisons https://t.co/UvMx8b8tKc— Samantha Michaels (@sjmichaels) December 20, 2017
“The Republicans’ first legislative triumph of 2017 will ensure a financial windfall for the president and his family in a way that is virtually unprecedented in American political history.”
“The Republicans’ first legislative triumph of 2017 will ensure a financial windfall for the president and his family in a way that is virtually unprecedented in American political history.” https://t.co/DoksPxV6iZ— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) December 21, 2017
Trump White House Signals It Will Abandon Direct Obamacare Repeal in Favor of Killing It through Elimination of the Individual Mandate and Manipulation of the Insurance Market to Make Premiums Skyrocket.
Trump White House Signals It Will Abandon Direct Obamacare Repeal in Favor of Killing It through Elimination of the Individual Mandate and Manipulation of the Insurance Market to Make Premiums Skyrocket. https://t.co/DcfodXC9jg— Ed Hull (@EdHull8) December 21, 2017
Election meddling isn't a top priority for the @StateDept, says Tillerson.
Election meddling isn't a top priority for the @StateDept, says Tillerson. https://t.co/l3AxX07egI— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) December 20, 2017
Russiagate’s New Front: Al Franken Resignation Now a Kremlin Psy-Op
Now the Kremlin is jumping in. I mentioned FOX and Roger Stone but I never said the Russians were involved with Franken. Sputnik doth protest too much. Mr Mueller?— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) December 21, 2017
Russiagate’s New Front: Al Franken Resignation Now a Kremlin Psy-Op: https://t.co/GG37IU26IT via @SputnikInt
Trump just commuted the sentence of Sholom Rubashkin. Here's the backstory to that case
Trump just commuted the sentence of Sholom Rubashkin. Here's the backstory to that case: https://t.co/qZZJDkAOI0— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 21, 2017
Collins backs tax bill, but GOP doesn't deliver on Obamacare payment bills she was promised. She knew they wouldn't
Collins backs tax bill, but GOP doesn't deliver on Obamacare payment bills she was promised. She knew they wouldn't https://t.co/DHUZ8LPjpC— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) December 21, 2017
Congress Refuses to Do Right by Children’s Health Care
Not funding the Chidrens Health Insurance Program speaks volumes about the priorities of this Congress. We deserve better.#FundCHIPNow— IFCL (@INQuakerPolicy) December 21, 2017
https://t.co/ljLIBmA8t0
DeVos dramatically reduces loan forgiveness for students defrauded by their colleges
DeVos dramatically reduces loan forgiveness for students defrauded by their colleges https://t.co/7I8QPN2EtQ pic.twitter.com/41nyhU8qnx— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Ari Melber presses Rep. Matt Gaetz to specify what exactly he is alleging about Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein and Mueller probe.
Ari Melber presses Rep. Matt Gaetz to specify what exactly he is alleging about Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein and Mueller probe. pic.twitter.com/kN17klcJWZ— πΊπΈ Trump Russia π·πΊ (@TrumpEra_2017) December 21, 2017
Applause on the House floor as Ways and Means Committee ranking member Congressman Richard Neal called out the absurd lies that Republicans are telling about the tax cut bill.
Applause on the House floor as Ways and Means Committee ranking member Congressman Richard Neal called out the absurd lies that Republicans are telling about the tax cut bill. pic.twitter.com/5sQnNyUuvB— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) December 20, 2017
Apple on Wednesday admitted it's been secretly throttling the performance of older iPhones.
Apple confirmed a conspiracy theory and gave regular customers a big reason to distrust it https://t.co/GGur0SPKfG via @sai— Tim (@timupland) December 21, 2017
Red-state Dem: GOP tax bill "one of the shittiest bills"
Red-state Dem: GOP tax bill "one of the shittiest bills" ever https://t.co/FZu6zM9fba pic.twitter.com/fWaRDosDlR— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Trump’s new CDC director has been unable to divest financial holdings that pose potential conflicts of interest; there are now concerns she can’t perform the role after she largely recused herself from matters pertaining to cancer and opioids.
Trump’s new CDC director has been unable to divest financial holdings that pose potential conflicts of interest; there are now concerns she can’t perform the role after she largely recused herself from matters pertaining to cancer and opioids. https://t.co/TMN4iz13fV— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 21, 2017
Seems worth noting that working- and middle-class families got bigger tax cuts from the 2009 stimulus (*way* bigger for bottom 40%!) than the GOP tax bill.
Seems worth noting that working- and middle-class families got bigger tax cuts from the 2009 stimulus (*way* bigger for bottom 40%!) than the GOP tax bill. pic.twitter.com/ryn6NLwcqh— Alex Rowell (@AlexRowell) December 20, 2017
Pentagon confirms U.S. ground operations in Yemen
Pentagon confirms U.S. ground operations in Yemen https://t.co/zi6FaTQtJB pic.twitter.com/yUdnpn85Sx— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017
Yemen hits a terrible milestone: 1 million cholera cases https://t.co/Dpl5kVz9Jk pic.twitter.com/a5ZCnbOS24— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 21, 2017
President Trump threatened to cut off U.S. aid to any country that votes for a UN resolution denouncing his move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
President Trump threatened to cut off U.S. aid to any country that votes for a UN resolution denouncing his move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital https://t.co/FqIh8ftPkq— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 21, 2017
Reuters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu described the @UN as a "house of lies" ahead of a vote on Thursday on a draft resolution calling on the United States to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Reuters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu described the @UN as a "house of lies" ahead of a vote on Thursday on a draft resolution calling on the United States to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. https://t.co/S1Prab5TxH— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) December 21, 2017
Will your 2018 taxes fit on a postcard? Probably not.
Will your 2018 taxes fit on a postcard? Probably not. https://t.co/r8Wt4ijdMv pic.twitter.com/ddYt2qwZhJ— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017
The idea of cutting popular programs in an election year has vulnerable Republicans asking, why not infrastructure?
The idea of cutting popular programs in an election year has vulnerable Republicans asking, why not infrastructure? https://t.co/CUhgLblRsz— Vox (@voxdotcom) December 21, 2017
Poll: Top Dem choice leads GOP lawmaker by 5 points in Tennessee Senate race
Poll: Top Dem choice leads GOP lawmaker by 5 points in Tennessee Senate race https://t.co/xPl7U1Lw6O pic.twitter.com/LrO6FMkD0L— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Pence goes full Banana Republic
Pence goes full Banana Republic. pic.twitter.com/QzIpZG9IVi— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) December 21, 2017
"Of course not!" Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says he has not coordinated with White House or Fox News about talking points on Mueller investigation
"Of course not!" Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says he has not coordinated with White House or Fox News about talking points on Mueller investigation pic.twitter.com/JF1f4jGPWZ— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) December 21, 2017
Join my fight! Every dollar goes to removing Nunes from office
Join my fight! Every dollar goes to removing Nunes from office #drewfor22https://t.co/NSHC4IXn4Y pic.twitter.com/IIoHry1lXX— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) December 21, 2017
Poll: Vast majority of Americans dissatisfied with how things are going in the US
Poll: Vast majority of Americans dissatisfied with how things are going in the US https://t.co/zUg2N6Qg5E pic.twitter.com/e7qdkM4kdj— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
"What does (Trump) have to be afraid of? And why is he going through such lengths to try to discredit the Special Counsel"
"What does (Trump) have to be afraid of? And why is he going through such lengths to try to discredit the Special Counsel" — @RepMaxineWaters pic.twitter.com/Hk1B3NAvkf— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 21, 2017
Rep. Schiff: There are two categories of Republicans in Congress: those who will burn down the House to protect trump, and those who will stand mute while they do it.
Rep. Schiff: There are two categories of Republicans in Congress: those who will burn down the House to protect trump, and those who will stand mute while they do it. pic.twitter.com/BIejVY6evS— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 21, 2017
Confusion and chaos ahead as new tax rules take immediate effect
Confusion and chaos ahead as new tax rules take immediate effecthttps://t.co/pRQoU09wh3 pic.twitter.com/NEi51aNf5u— POLITICO (@politico) December 21, 2017
The Senate is unlikely to advance KT McFarland's nomination to be the ambassador to Singapore amid questions about whether she properly disclosed to Congress her communications with former national security adviser Michael Flynn about Russia
The Senate is unlikely to advance KT McFarland's nomination to be the ambassador to Singapore amid questions about whether she properly disclosed to Congress her communications with former national security adviser Michael Flynn about Russia https://t.co/zqkVj9UUKs pic.twitter.com/BgKzcefLGh— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 21, 2017
Romanian hackers infiltrated 65% of DC's outdoor surveillance cameras
Romanian hackers infiltrated 65% of DC's outdoor surveillance cameras https://t.co/ArEhI8bxrw pic.twitter.com/Nb8Io8sLRz— CNN (@CNN) December 21, 2017
Senate shields taxpayer-funded harassment settlements from public
Senate shields taxpayer-funded harassment settlements from public https://t.co/CmrWmaWUYZ— In Spite of Trump (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 21, 2017
BNY Mellon freezes $22 billion in Kazakhstan assets
BNY Mellon freezes $22 billion in Kazakhstan assets: source https://t.co/qyVfnfC7UL pic.twitter.com/krzSgRLRQn— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 21, 2017
BREAKING: US Treasury just added 5 Russians to 2017 Magnitsky list including Andrei Pavlov one of the chief conspirators of the Magnitsky scandal. The wheels of justice are turning
BREAKING: US Treasury just added 5 Russians to 2017 Magnitsky list including Andrei Pavlov one of the chief conspirators of the Magnitsky scandal. The wheels of justice are turning https://t.co/4EvHLrTPOL— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 20, 2017
Russia-funded adoption group draws scrutiny from Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Russia-funded adoption group draws scrutiny from Special Counsel Robert Mueller https://t.co/maq5F1WoF5 pic.twitter.com/pCl76FJgOg— Bloomberg (@business) December 21, 2017
Tom Hanks wouldn't visit White House for private screening of his film
Tom Hanks wouldn't visit White House for private screening of his film https://t.co/MgT7rDWYmt pic.twitter.com/XKu4ocdQOq— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 21, 2017
We've been tracking private jet travel by Trump's cabinet
We've been tracking private jet travel by Trump's cabinet pic.twitter.com/rJom12mJql— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 20, 2017
Iran sanctions case: Turkish banker’s fate now lies in the hands of NYC jury
Iran sanctions case: Turkish banker’s fate now lies in the hands of NYC jury https://t.co/BtY4e4tCzY pic.twitter.com/2USLAqPkCl— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017
The average net worth of white people in Boston: $247,500 The average net worth of Black people in Boston: $8 No, that isn’t a typo
The average net worth of white people in Boston: $247,500— NowThis (@nowthisnews) December 21, 2017
The average net worth of Black people in Boston: $8
No, that isn’t a typo. pic.twitter.com/SIFCGMdqbb
Trump breaks with Obama-era policy, approves lethal arms sale to Ukraine
Trump breaks with Obama-era policy, approves lethal arms sale to Ukraine https://t.co/7qXYKPMWRr pic.twitter.com/OkhXM1Kbzz— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Comcast is celebrating the tax cut with higher prices
Comcast is celebrating the tax cut with higher prices pic.twitter.com/McikKzstDQ— Subscribe to My Newsletter (@mattyglesias) December 21, 2017
As Trump’s chances of winning the GOP nomination grew, the the Wall Street Journal buried an editorial highlighting his underworld connections
As Trump’s chances of winning the GOP nomination grew, the the Wall Street Journal buried an editorial highlighting his underworld connections https://t.co/Q35jnlbUSW— New York Magazine (@NYMag) December 20, 2017
Control of Virginia House to be decided by coin toss after judge rules race a tie
Control of Virginia House to be decided by coin toss after judge rules race a tie https://t.co/z36fKBZGDc pic.twitter.com/7CDMrdfYDn— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Car plows into pedestrians in Australia’s Melbourne in "deliberate act"
FULL STORY: Car plows into pedestrians in Australia’s Melbourne in "deliberate act" https://t.co/Vf6JqYf3o5 pic.twitter.com/uXyelMraDY— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017
Rubashkin has tied to Russian oligarchs & Vladimir Putin
Rubashkin has tied to Russian oligarchs & Vladimir Putin.https://t.co/SfzAI0T9It— Arctic_Char (@Arctic__char) December 21, 2017
Stock markets fall after GOP passes tax bill
Stock markets fall after GOP passes tax bill https://t.co/EI675GErxj pic.twitter.com/mPp05NF65L— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
The W.H. turned over records this fall to Mueller revealing that, in January, Don McGahn researched federal law dealing with lying to federal investigators and Logan Act violations, three sources tell Foreign Policy. Records indicate McGahn warned Trump.
The W.H. turned over records this fall to Mueller revealing that, in January, Don McGahn researched federal law dealing with lying to federal investigators and Logan Act violations, three sources tell Foreign Policy. Records indicate McGahn warned Trump. https://t.co/8YGNuHlzyV— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 21, 2017
JUST IN: Maryland GOP governor to offer bill protecting state from GOP tax bill
JUST IN: Maryland GOP governor to offer bill protecting state from GOP tax bill https://t.co/Bbn4KWY26n pic.twitter.com/YQ2j8GVqk1— The Hill (@thehill) December 20, 2017
Sen. Jeff Flake says he doesn't think President Trump will fire special counsel Mueller; "What I've been concerned about is the casual undermining of Bob Mueller and the FBI"
Sen. Jeff Flake says he doesn't think President Trump will fire special counsel Mueller; "What I've been concerned about is the casual undermining of Bob Mueller and the FBI" https://t.co/K4t6dzPfQ9 pic.twitter.com/JvAL9btlBJ— CNN (@CNN) December 20, 2017
Sen. Warner: "Over the last several weeks, a growing chorus of irresponsible and reckless voices have called for Pres. Trump to shut down Special Counsel Mueller's investigation...One major news organization suggested [Mueller] could be involved in a coup against the president"
Sen. Warner: "Over the last several weeks, a growing chorus of irresponsible and reckless voices have called for Pres. Trump to shut down Special Counsel Mueller's investigation...One major news organization suggested [Mueller] could be involved in a coup against the president" pic.twitter.com/DJx0uxEZR8— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) December 20, 2017
House Republicans quietly investigate perceived corruption at DOJ, FBI
@20committee House Republicans quietly investigate perceived corruption at DOJ, FBI https://t.co/rKQeK97TN7 via @politico— hellno (@2212Lac) December 21, 2017
RT if you agree there should NEVER be a parade in Trump's honor. Period
RT if you agree there should NEVER be a parade in Trump's honor. Period.https://t.co/nnLJGoSsfL— Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 21, 2017
Trump Plans Tax Signing on Jan. 3 Due to Technical Issue: AUTOMATIC CUTS TO MEDICARE
Trump Plans Tax Signing on Jan. 3 Due to Technical Issue: AUTOMATIC CUTS TO MEDICARE. https://t.co/Fn6qi2cyJT pic.twitter.com/xSv9cG4GXH— Laffy (@GottaLaff) December 21, 2017
Exclusive: US making plans for 'bloody nose’ military attack on North Korea
This report should be taken very seriously. There is a contingent at the White House that believes a limited strike is viable and the US can control escalation by threatening regime change if Kim Jong Un retaliates.— Colin Kahl (@ColinKahl) December 21, 2017
Very dangerous thinking. https://t.co/iSfN53kSph
Facebook says it will stop showing "disputed" flags with fake news
Facebook says it will stop showing "disputed" flags with fake news https://t.co/pCARNXiFxS pic.twitter.com/pASO3RpxcM— Bloomberg (@business) December 21, 2017
A sitting president admitting that he instructed the GOP to lie to Americans to get the tax bill passed.
Stunning.— Holly O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) December 20, 2017
A sitting president admitting that he instructed the GOP to lie to Americans to get the tax bill passed.
13 million people without health insurance based on a lie. Giant tax cuts for the wealthy. Entitlement programs gutted.
Merry Christmas America. You're screwed. https://t.co/NPQLKn9DxX
I spoke my mind on guns. Then my Senate confirmation was put on hold.
Stanford U Prof of Medicine, former Air Force surgeon, loses nomination for DoD health job for saying, "how insane it is that in the United States of America a civilian can go out and buy a semiautomatic weapon like an AR-15.” https://t.co/RhaAfCL2N7— David Frum (@davidfrum) December 21, 2017
6 different polls now show Dems with massive leads on a generic midterm ballot
6 different polls now show Dems with massive leads on a generic midterm ballot.— Nate Lerner (@NathanLerner) December 21, 2017
Important to not get complacent, but this is extremely promising https://t.co/0TNRe5frI7
In Colorado, "pregnant women with due dates in February have been told unless #CHIP funding is restored, their health coverage will expire before they give birth."
In Colorado, "pregnant women with due dates in February have been told unless #CHIP funding is restored, their health coverage will expire before they give birth."https://t.co/teDvKAEMDT— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) December 20, 2017
President Trump commuted the sentence of a man eight years into a 27-year term for bank fraud, the White House says
President Trump commuted the sentence of a man eight years into a 27-year term for bank fraud, the White House says https://t.co/6agDF32BX0 pic.twitter.com/8UZEBW0yx6— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 20, 2017
At a time when inequality in America is skyrocketing, the last thing we need is a tax plan that gives a windfall to the powerful and privileged at the expense of many working Americans.
At a time when inequality in America is skyrocketing, the last thing we need is a tax plan that gives a windfall to the powerful and privileged at the expense of many working Americans. #GOPTaxScam https://t.co/kS5DeuNx1o— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) December 21, 2017
"He would probably be a dictator by now"
"He would probably be a dictator by now" https://t.co/YHMlWiz33A via @POLITICOMag pic.twitter.com/yZyxIuywPg— POLITICO (@politico) December 21, 2017
Michiganders rally to end gerrymandering with grassroots drive
Rachel Maddow reports on a volunteer, grassroots effort in Michigan to get enough signatures to a ballot measure that would undo the state's gerrymandered voting districts and implement a fair, non-partisan system.
GOP courts disaster, confusion with rush to implement tax bill
Bernie Becker, tax reporter for Politico, talks with Rachel Maddow about the practicalities for the IRS of trying to implement Republicans' sweeping tax changes in contrast with Republican eagerness to implement the changes almost immediately.
Trump may not sign tax bill until January 3
Rachel Maddow shares a Bloomberg report that because of Republicans' rush to pass their tax bill without due consideration for its implementation, Donald Trump may have to wait to sign it to avoid triggering automatic Medicare cuts.
Schiff: Republicans will burn down the House to protect Trump
Congressman Adam Schiff talks with Rachel Maddow about a Politico report that a group of House Intel Republicans are meeting in secret to undermine the FBI investigation of Donald Trump, part of a broader Republican campaign.
GOP group meeting in secret to undermine Trump investigation
Rachel Maddow relays details of a report by Politico that a subset of Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee have been meeting secretly to find a way to use committee documents to undermine Robert Mueller's Trump Russia investigation.
Americans brace for fallout from GOP tax bill; corporations happy
Rachel Maddow reports on the concerns that Americans are facing now that Republicans have passed their tax bill, and the new windfall banks and telecoms are eager to enjoy.
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