I missed this, but Russia is planning huge wargames with - who else? China. https://t.co/pp71EHq8u0— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) August 31, 2018
Friday, August 31, 2018
I missed this, but Russia is planning huge wargames with - who else? China.
‘Birtherism Is Now Federal Policy’
A growing number of Latino citizens in Texas are having their citizenship questioned and being denied passports. It is a chilling story, writes @DLeonhardt. https://t.co/VYCBYJYEXR— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) August 31, 2018
Leahy letter raises prospect that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was involved in proposed US Constitutional amendment to block gay couples from marrying...
Leahy letter raises prospect that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was involved in proposed US Constitutional amendment to block gay couples from marrying... https://t.co/MEh9KWp1QV— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 17, 2018
Kavanaugh won't commit to recusal from Trump, Mueller-related matters
Kavanaugh won't commit to recusal from Trump, Mueller-related matters - ABC News - https://t.co/4psRMmjEBn via @ABC— Ben Siegel (@benyc) August 31, 2018
Criticizing Canada's trade policies, Pres. Trump says he loves the country. "I even love their national anthem. It's called, very appropriately, 'O Canada.' Would you like me to sing it?"
Criticizing Canada's trade policies, Pres. Trump says he loves the country.— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 31, 2018
"I even love their national anthem. It's called, very appropriately, 'O Canada.' Would you like me to sing it?" https://t.co/CFdzczE0fE pic.twitter.com/xPAPE0mHiL
A Republican political consultant linked to Paul Manafort and Cambridge Analytica has admitted to funneling $50,000 from a Ukrainian oligarch to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration committee.
A Republican political consultant linked to Paul Manafort and Cambridge Analytica has admitted to funneling $50,000 from a Ukrainian oligarch to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration committee.https://t.co/hTs4jJLzBY— KT CounterIntelligence (@KremlinTrolls) August 31, 2018
Arkansas State Senator Jeremy Hutchinson Indicted on Wire and Tax Fraud Charges
Arkansas State Senator Jeremy Hutchinson Indicted on Wire and Tax Fraud Charges https://t.co/g45ZRmYSwV— Justice Department (@TheJusticeDept) August 31, 2018
Lobbyist Says He Illegally Helped Russian and Ukrainian Buy Tickets to Trump Inauguration
Lobbyist Says He Illegally Helped Russian and Ukrainian Buy Tickets to Trump Inauguration https://t.co/JFL2no7ese— Stone Cold (@stonecold2050) August 31, 2018
A Michael Cohen lawyer has contacted a Senate panel about scheduling a possible interview with his client
A Michael Cohen lawyer has contacted a Senate panel about scheduling a possible interview with his client https://t.co/O2SHVpYXfn— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 31, 2018
"I think he'd much prefer that the attorney general acted kind of like Michael Cohen. Have the Department of Justice be an institutional fixer for him," says former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Trump's attacks on the DOJ and FBI
"I think he'd much prefer that the attorney general acted kind of like Michael Cohen. Have the Department of Justice be an institutional fixer for him," says former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Trump's attacks on the DOJ and FBI https://t.co/cNaJX108hC pic.twitter.com/c2LqRZW8c7— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) August 31, 2018
Three men unfit to eulogize John McCain
Opinion: Three men unfit to eulogize John McCain https://t.co/2Cwn0sXYi3— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 31, 2018
LIVE: The @ABCPolitics breaks down the latest @ABC News/WaPo poll, which shows Pres. Trump's disapproval at a new high and broad support for the Mueller probe.
LIVE: The @ABCPolitics breaks down the latest @ABC News/WaPo poll, which shows Pres. Trump's disapproval at a new high and broad support for the Mueller probe. https://t.co/LeHbxW8wWW https://t.co/f4sjrPN8N5— ABC News (@ABC) August 31, 2018
uh why is @BankofAmerica freezing the accounts of customers suspected of being non-citizens when proof of citizenship isn't required for a US bank account https://t.co/UQBvG5b5IN— shauna (@goldengateblond) August 31, 2018
My god, Latino 40 year old with U.S. passport, birth cert, U.S. military service, former Border Patrol(!), denied new passport and faces possible deportation referral -- told he has to show docs like OB/GYN bills from 1978
My god, Latino 40 year old with U.S. passport, birth cert, U.S. military service, former Border Patrol(!), denied new passport and faces possible deportation referral -- told he has to show docs like OB/GYN bills from 1978 https://t.co/qKzOwjECdX— David Burbach (@dburbach) August 29, 2018
“WE CAN ENGINEER IT”: TRUMP ASSOCIATE BRAGGED ABOUT USING DEAL WITH PUTIN TO HELP WIN ELECTION
Here is another article just published by Vanity Fair's HIVE (they call it "Kremlingate")👍🏾😏:https://t.co/7Kx35klawa— Kryten42 (@Kryten_42) August 31, 2018
A source close to Susan Collins' office tells me she pre-approved Kavanaugh before Trump ever nominated him. Don't count on her to be the savior of Roe v. Wade
A source close to Susan Collins' office tells me she pre-approved Kavanaugh before Trump ever nominated him. Don't count on her to be the savior of Roe v. Wade https://t.co/ZAdXNNju3P— Laura Bassett (@LEBassett) August 31, 2018
It’s HOT in DC, and many people in line to see @SenJohnMcCain laying in state have umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun. This man is being helped by paramedics because of the heat:
It’s HOT in DC, and many people in line to see @SenJohnMcCain laying in state have umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun. This man is being helped by paramedics because of the heat: pic.twitter.com/ugJGoo5zja— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) August 31, 2018
New York Attorney General's office responds to Trump filing to dismiss state lawsuit against Trump Foundation
New York Attorney General's office responds to Trump filing to dismiss state lawsuit against Trump Foundation: pic.twitter.com/aMHqzVdjyQ— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) August 31, 2018
Pelosi and Crowley walk with Republican Rep. Sam Johnson, a POW for nearly seven years and who shared a prison cell with McCain for part of it. Johnson normally gets around in a scooter/wheelchair, but he walked up to McCain’s casket.
Pelosi and Crowley walk with Republican Rep. Sam Johnson, a POW for nearly seven years and who shared a prison cell with McCain for part of it. Johnson normally gets around in a scooter/wheelchair, but he walked up to McCain’s casket. pic.twitter.com/nL49ZXs29o— Ashley Killough (@KilloughCNN) August 31, 2018
The Ford Focus is dead in the US because of Trump’s trade war. The Mustang will now be the only non-SUV or truck Ford sells in the US.
The Ford Focus is dead in the US because of Trump’s trade war. The Mustang will now be the only non-SUV or truck Ford sells in the US.— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) August 31, 2018
Klanfest 2018 waddles into Texas as the @realDonaldTrump Liarpalooza Tour tries to rescue Tremblin’ Ted from a Beto Beatdown. Join the other rubes and enjoy the classics: - Crooked Hillary’s Emails - Real News Is Fake News! - Best Economy Evah! - Rusher Witch Hunt
Klanfest 2018 waddles into Texas as the @realDonaldTrump Liarpalooza Tour tries to rescue Tremblin’ Ted from a Beto Beatdown. Join the other rubes and enjoy the classics:— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) August 31, 2018
- Crooked Hillary’s Emails
- Real News Is Fake News!
- Best Economy Evah!
- Rusher Witch Hunt@SenTedCruz pic.twitter.com/nSWW54FX9R
Getting ready for @SenJohnMcCain ‘s memorial service @NationalCath you can watch it all @cspan live at 10a tomorrow
Getting ready for @SenJohnMcCain ‘s memorial service @NationalCath you can watch it all @cspan live at 10a tomorrow pic.twitter.com/e5SQRbl9xx— Joe Teeples (@JoeCSPAN) August 31, 2018
Patten & Foreigner A & B Ukrainians (essentially) conspired to circumvent laws prohibiting @realDonaldTrump inaugural comm from accepting foreign funds. $50K = 4 Tickets Patten then lied to the Senate & withheld pertinent evidence.
Patten & Foreigner A & B Ukrainians (essentially) conspired to circumvent laws prohibiting @realDonaldTrump inaugural comm from accepting foreign funds.— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) August 31, 2018
🔥$50K = 4 Tickets
Patten then lied to the Senate & withheld pertinent evidence.
cc @ericgarland @screaminggina @aliasvaughn pic.twitter.com/2W9rbYoBKe
Ex-Manafort aide admits to illegally steering foreign money into Trump’s inaugural committee
Ex-Manafort aide admits to illegally steering foreign money into Trump’s inaugural committee, via @mic https://t.co/DC6Ez5PSRf— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) August 31, 2018
Pence at the U.S. Capitol "The "president" asked me to be here on behalf of America." Trump just couldn't help himself from getting a word in at McCain's service after Senator McCain asked specifically that Trump not be there. Pence & Trump both are disrespectful pieces of crap
Pence at the U.S. Capitol "The "president" asked me to be here on behalf of America."— 🦋 Cathleen Burke 🦋 (@ItsMeCathi) August 31, 2018
Trump just couldn't help himself from getting a word in at McCain's service after Senator McCain asked specifically that Trump not be there. Pence & Trump both are disrespectful pieces of crap
The president confirms my reporting about his secret remarks is accurate
The president confirms my reporting about his secret remarks is accurate: pic.twitter.com/R2xPZ7wulC— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 31, 2018
Bombshell leak to Toronto Star upends NAFTA talks: In secret ‘so insulting’ remarks, Trump says he isn’t compromising at all with Canada
NAFTA BOMBSHELL: The Star has obtained inflammatory secret comments about Canada that Trump made "off the record" yesterday, and they have upended the talks this morning: https://t.co/BDx49fq8pz— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 31, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh’s hearings are THIS WEEK. Want to take action and make it clear you want your Senator to #StopKavanaugh? Here’s how to host a People’s Hearing
Brett Kavanaugh’s hearings are THIS WEEK. Want to take action and make it clear you want your Senator to #StopKavanaugh? Here’s how to host a People’s Hearing → https://t.co/RAZr3jtFxR— Indivisible Guide (@IndivisibleTeam) August 31, 2018
497 kids are still separated from their families at the border. The reunification deadline was July 26. "This is one of Stephen Miller's babies —no pun intended— that has gone awry," says @Bakari_Sellers. "I'm of the impression that these children won't be reunited"
497 kids are still separated from their families at the border. The reunification deadline was July 26.— New Day (@NewDay) August 31, 2018
"This is one of Stephen Miller's babies —no pun intended— that has gone awry," says @Bakari_Sellers. "I'm of the impression that these children won't be reunited" pic.twitter.com/Ha1753DBk6
WTO head warns a U.S. exit would mean chaos for American business
WTO head warns a U.S. exit would mean chaos for American business https://t.co/F2pDKSts3O— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 31, 2018
Policies rooted in fear, in paranoia, in racism — like taking kids from their parents or denying U.S. citizens their passports because they were born near the border — must be stopped. We're inflicting lasting damage & losing what makes this country great.
Policies rooted in fear, in paranoia, in racism — like taking kids from their parents or denying U.S. citizens their passports because they were born near the border — must be stopped. We're inflicting lasting damage & losing what makes this country great. https://t.co/VXACVN4RJ7— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) August 31, 2018
Required viewing. #ActiveMeasures is now in theaters, on @iTunes, and available on @hulu.
Required viewing. #ActiveMeasures is now in theaters, on @iTunes, and available on @hulu. pic.twitter.com/ZLTsfkqWgo— Active Measures (@ActMeasuresDoc) August 31, 2018
There's a tight election in Texas and if the feds are challenging Latinx citizenship along the border then they're purging voters
It just dawned on me. There's a tight election in Texas and if the feds are challenging Latinx citizenship along the border then they're purging voters 🤔 https://t.co/fqE2XF8EU2— Cheryl (@Hushes) August 31, 2018
'Welcome to white town,' Springfield detective Gregg Bigda allegedly told Hispanic suspect, federal lawsuit says
"I'm not hampered by the f---ing truth 'cause I don't give a f---! People like you belong in jail. I'll charge you with whatever -- I'll stick a f---ing kilo of coke in your pocket and put you away for 15 years.” Still on the force. https://t.co/jIJWMPTBSg— David J. Nathanson (@D_J_Nathanson) August 30, 2018
“This really bums me out because I’m a regular In-N-Out Burger customer, but I cannot spend money with a company that supports the current GOP,”
“This really bums me out because I’m a regular In-N-Out Burger customer, but I cannot spend money with a company that supports the current GOP,” one Twitter user wrote. #GrabYourWallet https://t.co/BVa8EDUPEZ— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) August 30, 2018
Trump: "We as a country cannot tolerate political censorship! We are not going to let them control what we see!" Only moments before, a Trump aide had physically blocked the lens of a press photographer to prevent him from taking a photo of a protestor.
Trump: "We as a country cannot tolerate political censorship! We are not going to let them control what we see!"— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) August 31, 2018
Only moments before, a Trump aide had physically blocked the lens of a press photographer to prevent him from taking a photo of a protestor. https://t.co/eo7Wn8TARq pic.twitter.com/E7jdEuQCNq
There’s a lot of RUMINT flying around re: indictments today. Months ago I was told early September would see movement from OSC. @thespybrief had the same info. Given McCain’s memorial, it’s possible we won’t see anything today. But don’t despair, good things are happening.
There’s a lot of RUMINT flying around re: indictments today. Months ago I was told early September would see movement from OSC. @thespybrief had the same info. Given McCain’s memorial, it’s possible we won’t see anything today. But don’t despair, good things are happening. ;-)— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) August 31, 2018
36% approval - 60% disapproval. Half say impeach. Majority (63%) back Mueller. Over half say Trump obstructed Justice. So much winning!
36% approval - 60% disapproval. Half say impeach. Majority (63%) back Mueller. Over half say Trump obstructed Justice. So much winning! @realDonaldTrump @Morning_Joe https://t.co/ZDksg08iAF— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) August 31, 2018
JUST IN: Disapproval of Pres. Trump is at a new high, support for the Mueller probe is broad, and half of Americans favor Congress initiating impeachment proceedings against the president, new @ABC News/WaPo poll finds
JUST IN: Disapproval of Pres. Trump is at a new high, support for the Mueller probe is broad, and half of Americans favor Congress initiating impeachment proceedings against the president, new @ABC News/WaPo poll finds. https://t.co/CqklJYIIH5 pic.twitter.com/NLfIbAFgVy— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 31, 2018
Bad enough that the President’s lawyer, who purports to speak for the Administration, urged Romania to undermine its own anti-corruption efforts — repudiating the position of our own State Department’s stance. Worse still that he took money for it.
Bad enough that the President’s lawyer, who purports to speak for the Administration, urged Romania to undermine its own anti-corruption efforts — repudiating the position of our own State Department’s stance. Worse still that he took money for it.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) August 31, 2018
Swamp overflowing again. https://t.co/TBO06T5LJF
Sam Patten, the man who Mueller's team just charged with a FARA violation, has a nearly two-decade-long friendship and business relationship with suspected Russian intelligence agent Konstantin Kilimnik, @NatashaBertrand reported in April.
Sam Patten, the man who Mueller's team just charged with a FARA violation, has a nearly two-decade-long friendship and business relationship with suspected Russian intelligence agent Konstantin Kilimnik, @NatashaBertrand reported in April. https://t.co/mMZxjsMZ6t— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 31, 2018
Bruce Ohr says Christopher Steele told him 2 yrs ago that #Russian🇷🇺intelligence believed it had @realDonaldTrump “over a barrel." Ohr also learned that a Trump campaign aide met w/higher-level Russian officials than the aide had acknowledged.
🔥WHOA🔥— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) August 31, 2018
Bruce Ohr says Christopher Steele told him 2 yrs ago that #Russian🇷🇺intelligence believed it had @realDonaldTrump “over a barrel." Ohr also learned that a Trump campaign aide met w/higher-level Russian officials than the aide had acknowledged.https://t.co/FOTj9FHROR
49% in new @ABC News/WaPo poll support Congress initiating impeachment proceedings against Pres. Trump; support rises to 57% among women.
49% in new @ABC News/WaPo poll support Congress initiating impeachment proceedings against Pres. Trump; support rises to 57% among women. https://t.co/cJyHbOtsTN pic.twitter.com/SIn2tRwy12— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 31, 2018
Just imagine the dirt AMI had on Trump. Then imagine the kompromat a state possessing some of the world's best spy agencies, with full-spectrum HUMINT & SIGINT, possessed on Trump.
Just imagine the dirt AMI had on Trump.— John Schindler (@20committee) August 31, 2018
Then imagine the kompromat a state possessing some of the world's best spy agencies, with full-spectrum HUMINT & SIGINT, possessed on Trump.https://t.co/8kyzYVevNP
Mitch McConnell’s office is preventing members of the press from going into the gallery while Cindy McCain and Lindsey Graham are sitting at the desk of the late @SenJohnMcCain — door is now locked McCain’s office let us know this was happening Gallery access is usually at will
Mitch McConnell’s office is preventing members of the press from going into the gallery while Cindy McCain and Lindsey Graham are sitting at the desk of the late @SenJohnMcCain — door is now locked— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) August 31, 2018
McCain’s office let us know this was happening
Gallery access is usually at will
Speaking of Russian "help" -- look, it's the Night Wolves (German Chapter). Neo-Nazi troll claims "thousands of Russians-Germans" are on their way to #Chemnitz, boasting, "Now we must stop this Arab-African primate invasion together."
Speaking of Russian "help" -- look, it's the Night Wolves (German Chapter). Neo-Nazi troll claims "thousands of Russians-Germans" are on their way to #Chemnitz, boasting, "Now we must stop this Arab-African primate invasion together."https://t.co/V5zraAmhpn— John Schindler (@20committee) August 30, 2018
BREAKING: Ex-Cambridge Analytica contractor Sam Patten just charged by FBI after Mueller referral. This guy was responsible for CA operations in the US that involved covertly testing US voter attitudes on Putin's leadership... I know there's more to come..
BREAKING: Ex-Cambridge Analytica contractor Sam Patten just charged by FBI after Mueller referral. This guy was responsible for CA operations in the US that involved covertly testing US voter attitudes on Putin's leadership... I know there's more to come...https://t.co/h6rfH3K0gS— Christopher Wylie 🏳️🌈 (@chrisinsilico) August 31, 2018
BREAKING: Crystal Mason was just sentenced to return to prison for VOTING in the 2016 election. Because she was a convicted felon, who served her time, the judge says she broke the law by voting. She used her actual ID, her real name, and simply voted.
BREAKING: Crystal Mason was just sentenced to return to prison for VOTING in the 2016 election.— Shaun King (@shaunking) August 30, 2018
Because she was a convicted felon, who served her time, the judge says she broke the law by voting. She used her actual ID, her real name, and simply voted.
A grave injustice. pic.twitter.com/l5Yurhrp4n
.@realDonaldTrump asks judge to dismiss NY AG lawsuit over Trump Fdn., b/c former AG Schneiderman criticized Trump, and didn't do enough to investigate the Clinton Fdn. (tho Schneiderman didn't file the suit -- he resigned before it was filed).
.@realDonaldTrump asks judge to dismiss NY AG lawsuit over Trump Fdn., b/c former AG Schneiderman criticized Trump, and didn't do enough to investigate the Clinton Fdn.— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) August 31, 2018
(tho Schneiderman didn't file the suit -- he resigned before it was filed). pic.twitter.com/Lh4Tu8Xmb5
PIMPOTUS – Trump Models and Russia’s Human Traffickers
ICYMI
With respect @teyshan it isn't much worse than many of us imagined. Or reported :) https://t.co/SsWnlHMM24— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 31, 2018
United States initiates WTO dispute complaint against Russian duties on US imports
United States initiates WTO dispute complaint against Russian duties on US imports #TradeDisputes https://t.co/a6WcHN1a1J pic.twitter.com/iPtu3B3ku6— WTO (@wto) August 29, 2018
BREAKING: More than 200 national security veterans, many of whom served presidents of both parties, demand full answers to the release of @SpanbergerVA07's confidential security file.
BREAKING: More than 200 national security veterans, many of whom served presidents of both parties, demand full answers to the release of @SpanbergerVA07's confidential security file.— Ned Price (@nedprice) August 30, 2018
Read the full letter here: https://t.co/gcDABt28tm @natsecaction pic.twitter.com/KeI6ug0XkI
The strange tale of Chris Christie, money laundering, a Jersey rapper and Donald Trump
The strange tale of Chris Christie, money laundering, a Jersey rapper and Donald Trump https://t.co/YgDhZKGMHl— K. Louise Neufeld🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) August 31, 2018
John Dean Among the Witnesses at Brett Kavanaugh Hearing
Looking forward to testifying! And probably being trolled by one or more GOP Senators! https://t.co/yoOix3E73t via @RollCall— John Dean (@JohnWDean) August 30, 2018
.@Lawrence and @Maddow discuss Donald Trump, the Mueller timeline, and long car rides with toddlers.
.@Lawrence and @Maddow discuss Donald Trump, the Mueller timeline, and long car rides with toddlers. #lastword #msnbc pic.twitter.com/om1whVAmv9— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) August 31, 2018
WaPo: US passports denied along Texas border
The Beginning of the end of LEGAL IMMIGRATION By #GOP RACIST BIGOT F@CKS! - WaPo: US passports denied along Texas border https://t.co/L81QaNqdIh via @YouTube— USNCPO #Resistance (@CraigCo62) August 31, 2018
Trump tweets are 'messages from some alternative universe': China Daily
Trump tweets are 'messages from some alternative universe': China Daily https://t.co/I8gsLo9Y5x pic.twitter.com/cTlHE8dxSM— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 31, 2018
When Trump says we can't afford a 2.1% pay increases for federal workers, remember what U.S. taxpayers covered
When Trump says we can't afford a 2.1% pay increases for federal workers, remember what U.S. taxpayers covered:— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 30, 2018
Trump golf outings: $77 million
Mnuchin flights: $1 million+
Price flights: $1 million+
Pruitt flights & phone booth: $211k
Zinke door: $139k
Carson dining set: $31k
Conservatives want to create a world where objective information and right-wing disinformation are treated equally. They’re running the same playbook on tech that they ran on media, caterwauling about bias so that editors would treat them with kid gloves.
Conservatives want to create a world where objective information and right-wing disinformation are treated equally. They’re running the same playbook on tech that they ran on media, caterwauling about bias so that editors would treat them with kid gloves. https://t.co/h9OYnntCRk— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) August 31, 2018
Trump: "They want to raid Medicare to pay for socialism."
Medicare is socialism. https://t.co/19O07gDzF5— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) August 31, 2018
The long list of Trump scandals and why we haven’t gotten around to looking into them
Opinion: The long list of Trump scandals and why we haven’t gotten around to looking into them https://t.co/pOrpwF4hk0— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 31, 2018
Poll: Gillum leads DeSantis by 5 points in Florida race
Poll: Gillum leads DeSantis by 5 points in Florida race https://t.co/ezYJhBwaDs pic.twitter.com/YOnrFLIebN— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2018
How to prepare for ex-President Trump
Opinion: How to prepare for ex-President Trumphttps://t.co/7w5Ad793w3— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) August 31, 2018
.@MichaelAvenatti says President Trump and his attorney, Michael Cohen, were running a “criminal enterprise.” “These guys… make mobsters look good, frankly. I mean these guys are operating their criminal enterprise, and they're C-class mobsters.”
.@MichaelAvenatti says President Trump and his attorney, Michael Cohen, were running a “criminal enterprise.”— Cuomo Prime Time (@CuomoPrimeTime) August 31, 2018
“These guys… make mobsters look good, frankly. I mean these guys are operating their criminal enterprise, and they're C-class mobsters.” https://t.co/HypLeBp888 pic.twitter.com/RfGBqwCgHU
Al Gore to Trump: "Resign"
Al Gore to Trump: "Resign" https://t.co/WBVDglzYSM pic.twitter.com/HAdE8NDpBO— The Hill (@thehill) August 31, 2018
Sources: NBC Threatened Ronan Farrow If He Kept Reporting on Harvey Weinstein
Sources: NBC Threatened Ronan Farrow If He Kept Reporting on Harvey Weinstein https://t.co/AImEFjtwRO— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) August 31, 2018
Trump frantic to shore up base as scandals deepen, insiders flip
Rachel Maddow looks at how George H.W. Bush focused on shoring up Republican Party support for Richard Nixon as the Watergate scandal was breaking, just as Republicans now are aware that Donald Trump needs a supportive base if he is to weather the myriad and growing scandals he faces.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
What do Bruce Ohr and Andy McCabe have in common? Trump has attacked both as biased players in the partisan "witch hunt" out to get him. Both also happen to be top experts in Russian organized crime and money laundering.
What do Bruce Ohr and Andy McCabe have in common? Trump has attacked both as biased players in the partisan "witch hunt" out to get him. Both also happen to be top experts in Russian organized crime and money laundering. @natashabertrand @theatlantic https://t.co/auxfjFTCsv— Vernon Loeb (@LoebVernon) August 30, 2018
Betsy DeVos wants to give predatory for-profit schools a license to cheat students and taxpayers. We’re calling on the Department of Education to rescind its proposed borrower defense rule immediately.
Betsy DeVos wants to give predatory for-profit schools a license to cheat students and taxpayers. We’re calling on the Department of Education to rescind its proposed borrower defense rule immediately. pic.twitter.com/JiD7CLEWb2— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) August 30, 2018
“My name is Joe Biden. I’m a Democrat. And I loved John McCain.”
“My name is Joe Biden. I’m a Democrat. And I loved John McCain.”— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 30, 2018
– Former VP Biden says at memorial service for McCain pic.twitter.com/2pDjNyhoq5
Asked whether he'd comply with a subpoena from Mueller to answer questions, Trump told us that “I’ll see what happens.” “I view it differently. I view it as an illegal investigation,” Trump said
Asked whether he'd comply with a subpoena from Mueller to answer questions, Trump told us that “I’ll see what happens.” “I view it differently. I view it as an illegal investigation,” Trump said https://t.co/bmrGaQ2ZXf— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 30, 2018
Trump goes on tear, denies McGahn exit over Russia probe
Trump goes on tear, denies McGahn exit over Russia probe https://t.co/gGLzbklpbJ @jeffzeleny reports @TheLeadCNN @jimsciutto— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) August 30, 2018
Here’s the entire, unedited 13 minute exchange betweenester Holt and Pres. Donald Trump. What the president alleges in the tweet below didn’t happen
Here’s the entire, unedited 13 minute exchange betweenester Holt and Pres. Donald Trump. What the president alleges in the tweet below didn’t happen. — https://t.co/uoQdJiotjg https://t.co/0t4yRZjDtt— Nolan Hicks (@ndhapple) August 30, 2018
Disgraceful and transparent. GOP cuts taxes for corporations and the rich costing $1.5 TRILLION - then screw over working public servants to save $25 BILLION.
Disgraceful and transparent. GOP cuts taxes for corporations and the rich costing $1.5 TRILLION - then screw over working public servants to save $25 BILLION. https://t.co/fKsnGbs2VD— Jon Lovett (@jonlovett) August 30, 2018
These actions (denying passports, stripping citizenship, rendering ppl stateless) are what you see in countries notorious for perpetrating abuses against their own people, especially religious and ethnic minorities. Can it happen here? It can and is.
These actions (denying passports, stripping citizenship, rendering ppl stateless) are what you see in countries notorious for perpetrating abuses against their own people, especially religious and ethnic minorities. Can it happen here? It can and is. https://t.co/N5coA1Cfrh— Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) August 29, 2018
And, we should point out all the tax money you gave to yourself and your rich buddies.
And, we should point out all the tax money you gave to yourself and your rich buddies. #GOPTaxScam #GOPbastards #MARINESagainstTrump #VeteransAgainstTrump #VetsResistSquadron https://t.co/zP8UY8142t— 1st Sergeant (First Shirt) (@Top_Sergeant) August 30, 2018
NEWS: President Trump says he's eliminating a pay raise for civilian federal employees slated for 2019 in order to "put our Nation on a fiscally sustainable course."
NEWS: President Trump says he's eliminating a pay raise for civilian federal employees slated for 2019 in order to "put our Nation on a fiscally sustainable course." pic.twitter.com/7wNAgoMdKX— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) August 30, 2018
Trump is to spend the weekend at Camp David “where White House aides hope he will contain his anger at the attention being lavished on Mr. McCain,”
Trump is to spend the weekend at Camp David “where White House aides hope he will contain his anger at the attention being lavished on Mr. McCain,” is a real sentence in today’s NYT.— Helen Kennedy (@HelenKennedy) August 30, 2018
https://t.co/t85slr6KhH
Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein to provide a list of anyone other than panel members or staff who may have gotten access to committee-only records on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein to provide a list of anyone other than panel members or staff who may have gotten access to committee-only records on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh https://t.co/yOopJzvNAW— POLITICO (@politico) August 30, 2018
John McCain issues warning about Trump and Russia in documentary set to be released a week after his death
It should alarm all of us': John McCain issues warning about Trump and Russia in documentary set to be released a week after his death https://t.co/xGHqEFA2cq— Karol 🌿 (@karolcummins) August 30, 2018
BREAKING / NBC News: The FBI has arrested Robert Chain, 68, from Encino, California for threats they say he made to The Boston Globe following their recent editorial about the press. Chain allegedly referred to the Boston Globe as "the enemy of the people" in phone calls.
BREAKING / NBC News: The FBI has arrested Robert Chain, 68, from Encino, California for threats they say he made to The Boston Globe following their recent editorial about the press.— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) August 30, 2018
Chain allegedly referred to the Boston Globe as "the enemy of the people" in phone calls.
The Trump administration is refusing the recognize the citizenship of Hispanics born in Texas. This is simply astonishing (and entirely unconstitutional)
The Trump administration is refusing the recognize the citizenship of Hispanics born in Texas. This is simply astonishing (and entirely unconstitutional). https://t.co/rCzNHdjJod pic.twitter.com/wod6lFDpfg— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) August 29, 2018
Trump is a coastal snob who secretly hates his own supporters
Trump is a coastal snob who secretly hates his own supporters https://t.co/HHPDnXPGrQ pic.twitter.com/XgtLX941lM— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) August 30, 2018
The @USGSA Inspector General just put out a report on what may be one of Trump's most blatantly corrupt actions in office. That investigation, into why the Administration scuttled plans for a new FBI headquarters, also revealed what looks like a cover-up by the White House
The @USGSA Inspector General just put out a report on what may be one of Trump's most blatantly corrupt actions in office.— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) August 29, 2018
That investigation, into why the Administration scuttled plans for a new FBI headquarters, also revealed what looks like a cover-up by the White House. 1/ pic.twitter.com/IYPWRHddbH
Insurers should never be free to cherry pick customers, deny coverage to patients w/preexisting conditions & impose annual limits on coverage. I stand with my colleagues to stop Trump's junk insurance plans—systematically sabotaging people’s health care
Insurers should never be free to cherry pick customers, deny coverage to patients w/preexisting conditions & impose annual limits on coverage. I stand with my colleagues to stop Trump's junk insurance plans—systematically sabotaging people’s health care. https://t.co/FZj7tbdOIg— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) August 29, 2018
Senate Democrats wanted to go home so they just agreed to confirm a bunch of Trump's lifetime federal judges
Senate Democrats wanted to go home so they just agreed to confirm a bunch of Trump's lifetime federal judges https://t.co/HRRrBZ4ttF … via @igorbobic— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) August 29, 2018
Brutal comment from @brianfallon -- Chuck Schumer's former spokesman -- about Dems caving and letting 15 of Trump's judges through
Brutal comment from @brianfallon -- Chuck Schumer's former spokesman -- about Dems caving and letting 15 of Trump's judges through https://t.co/HRRrBZ4ttF pic.twitter.com/fUoyu3WcIF— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) August 29, 2018
U.S. is denying passports to Americans along the border, throwing their citizenship into question
This is an outrage. It’s not totally surprising, coming from a president who rose to power by claiming Barack Obama wasn’t a real U.S. citizen. But that doesn’t make this any less vile, and it’s unconstitutional and sadistic as well. https://t.co/jrjmW3HmHh— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) August 29, 2018
CNN fires back at Trump over attacks: Our reporter is not the fool in this story
CNN fires back at Trump over attacks: Our reporter is not the fool in this story https://t.co/R1w1R8Cj9d pic.twitter.com/QTcTgR6wF7— The Hill (@thehill) August 30, 2018
The screenshots in Trump's video are inconsistent with Google's logo. In 2015, Google changed its logo, but Trump's 2016 screenshot shows the old version. Google also ran a Cinderella doodle that day, which was not included in Trump's video
The screenshots in Trump's video are inconsistent with Google's logo. In 2015, Google changed its logo, but Trump's 2016 screenshot shows the old version.— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) August 30, 2018
Google also ran a Cinderella doodle that day, which was not included in Trump's video https://t.co/WfAkwEDwyA
The actual President of the United States googled himself, didn't like what he saw, and is now picking a fight with an algorithm!
The actual President of the United States googled himself, didn't like what he saw, and is now picking a fight with an algorithm! https://t.co/PurzWWrvJP— Translate Trump (@TranslateRealDT) August 29, 2018
Lech Walesa has nominated Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh #Sentsov, imprisoned in Russia and on hunger strike for over three months, for the #NobelPeacePrize.
Lech Walesa has nominated Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh #Sentsov, imprisoned in Russia and on hunger strike for over three months, for the #NobelPeacePrize. https://t.co/Iz3ftALGKV pic.twitter.com/2pU69uroUg— RFE/RL (@RFERL) August 30, 2018
The Flynn Tapes: A New Tell
Quite a tell. No doubt Mueller is checking it out. Potentially an iron-clad instance of obstruction of justice by Trump — and, of course, part of a pervasive pattern of abuse of presidential power:https://t.co/3OFOhNoPz9— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) August 29, 2018
Can a Supreme Court justice be forcibly removed from the bench? A quick civics lesson.
2015
just putting this here for no reason at all...https://t.co/alPwIB4c3Y— K. Louise Neufeld🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) August 30, 2018
In a tweet replying to Trump, CNN wrote: “Make no mistake, Mr. President, CNN does not lie. We report the news. And we report when people in power tell lies."
In a tweet replying to Trump, CNN wrote: “Make no mistake, Mr. President, CNN does not lie. We report the news. And we report when people in power tell lies." https://t.co/72rZdBL6Rz— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 30, 2018
How Donald Trump spent his morning (HINT: He watched TV)
How Donald Trump spent his morning (HINT: He watched TV) | Analysis by @CillizzaCNN https://t.co/oxWmhSACKg pic.twitter.com/rnvxPXQCVz— CNN (@CNN) August 30, 2018
While one super PAC alone just announced they'd be spending upwards of one million dollars against us, our grassroots effort continues to run a people-powered campaign without a dime from PACs.
While one super PAC alone just announced they'd be spending upwards of one million dollars against us, our grassroots effort continues to run a people-powered campaign without a dime from PACs. pic.twitter.com/hqFcDJLly0— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) August 30, 2018
Trump 8/29/18: "When you see 'anonymous source,' stop reading the story, it is fiction!"
Trump 8/29/18: "When you see 'anonymous source,' stop reading the story, it is fiction!"— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 29, 2018
Also Trump: pic.twitter.com/lQD49qWsie
Giuliani got paid for advocacy in Romania
Dude, where are your FARAs?— K. Louise Neufeld🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) August 30, 2018
Giuliani got paid for advocacy in Romania https://t.co/nelipg0h9B
Wife of Supreme Court justice gives notorious conservative sting-op mastermind an award for 'defending liberty'
— K. Louise Neufeld🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) August 30, 2018
Rpt: Trump talking with attorneys about impeachment
Rpt: Trump talking with attorneys about impeachment https://t.co/onSwjupGQw via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 30, 2018
Breaking News: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will propose new campus sexual misconduct rules that bolster the rights of the accused and protect colleges
Breaking News: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will propose new campus sexual misconduct rules that bolster the rights of the accused and protect colleges https://t.co/7G5n58f5JL— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 29, 2018
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer asks court for expedited deposition of President Trump
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer asks court for expedited deposition of President Trump - ABC News - https://t.co/ots0wQWjeV via @ABC— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) August 29, 2018
Secret meetings between President and postmaster general to raise rates on Amazon and punish Bezos and the Washington Post, and now secret meetings with the head of GSA to maximize real estate values for Trump Hotel. GOP position: hear no evil, see no evil, do no oversight.
Secret meetings between President and postmaster general to raise rates on Amazon and punish Bezos and the Washington Post, and now secret meetings with the head of GSA to maximize real estate values for Trump Hotel. GOP position: hear no evil, see no evil, do no oversight. https://t.co/LJzNVTiVEG— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiffCA) August 29, 2018
McCain chose Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza as 1 of the dignitaries to carry his coffin at Saturday's service. "The choice of Kara-Murza, who twice suffered organ failure from poisoning, appears aimed at sending a last message to Putin and Trump."
McCain chose Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza as 1 of the dignitaries to carry his coffin at Saturday's service.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 30, 2018
"The choice of Kara-Murza, who twice suffered organ failure from poisoning, appears aimed at sending a last message to Putin and Trump." https://t.co/t4i3hUa03O
Four of McGahn's five deputies will be gone by the end of the week, and now McGahn too is on his way out.
Four of McGahn's five deputies will be gone by the end of the week, and now McGahn too is on his way out. pic.twitter.com/Uizd0SIXsi— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 30, 2018
On top of all of the other pressures of a White House job, Donald Trump's chaotic style is burning out his staff.
On top of all of the other pressures of a White House job, Donald Trump's chaotic style is burning out his staff. pic.twitter.com/by6F407tJw— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 30, 2018
In an organization as small as Trump's, when the CFO is already getting immunity from prosecutors and at least one other person who works there has asked for immunity in exchange for cooperation, that's not a good thing for the remaining non-cooperators.
In an organization as small as Trump's, when the CFO is already getting immunity from prosecutors and at least one other person who works there has asked for immunity in exchange for cooperation, that's not a good thing for the remaining non-cooperators. pic.twitter.com/h9QPU68UJz— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 30, 2018
BREAKING: NY Gov. Cuomo suspended Weinstein sexual assault investigation just as he raked in $25,000 from Weinstein’s longtime law firm
BREAKING: NY Gov. Cuomo suspended Weinstein sexual assault investigation just as he raked in $25,000 from Weinstein’s longtime law firm https://t.co/hevKEmzeTs— David Sirota (@davidsirota) August 29, 2018
This is a particularly challenging time for New York and for our country. It sometimes feels as if we’re losing our shared sense of America and nothing can be done about it. I am here to tell you that we can do something about it. We are doing something about it
This is a particularly challenging time for New York and for our country.— NY AG Underwood (@NewYorkStateAG) August 29, 2018
It sometimes feels as if we’re losing our shared sense of America and nothing can be done about it.
I am here to tell you that we can do something about it.
We are doing something about it. pic.twitter.com/RafZzutxq9
EXCLUSIVE: The administration of Trump ally Gov. Chris Christie funneled $500 million of NJ workers’ pension cash into the owner of the media company that Robert Mueller’s indictment alleges helped bury negative stories about Trump
EXCLUSIVE: The administration of Trump ally Gov. Chris Christie funneled $500 million of NJ workers’ pension cash into the owner of the media company that Robert Mueller’s indictment alleges helped bury negative stories about Trump https://t.co/0itKOlOXUM— David Sirota (@davidsirota) August 29, 2018
#NYPD releases video of a man wanted for breaking into the apartment of Paul Manafort's banker,
#NYPD releases video of a man wanted for breaking into the apartment of Paul Manafort's banker, via @Bogs4NY https://t.co/eKmsbwLIIG #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/fYmcNR536I— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) August 29, 2018
"Winter is coming": Allies fear Trump isn’t prepared for gathering legal storm
"Winter is coming": Allies fear Trump isn’t prepared for gathering legal storm https://t.co/sP6JqmspjQ— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 30, 2018
U.S. Probing Whether Malaysian Fugitive Laundered Funds to Pay Chris Christie and Trump Lawyer
Investigating Mob, US Finds Connection to Mobsters https://t.co/Hxj0VXgCye— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) August 29, 2018
Just going to remind you that @RepDeSantis is in debt up to his eyeballs.
Just going to remind you that @RepDeSantis is in debt up to his eyeballs.— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) August 30, 2018
If I were a reporter *which I am NOT*
(as evident in my typos & grammar) I’d do a much deeper dive into Ron-o’s finances
Fiscal Conservative my a$$ https://t.co/6QGJnrOtki
Breaking from the WSJ: "The Justice Department is investigating whether a fugitive Malaysian laundered tens of millions of dollars through two associates and used the funds to pay a legal team including ex-N.J. Gov. Chris Christie and a lawyer who represents President Trump."
Breaking from the WSJ: "The Justice Department is investigating whether a fugitive Malaysian laundered tens of millions of dollars through two associates and used the funds to pay a legal team including ex-N.J. Gov. Chris Christie and a lawyer who represents President Trump."— Frank Schaeffer (@Frank_Schaeffer) August 29, 2018
Trump says Google ignored his State of the Union address; Google disagrees
BREAKING: Google says Trump is lying, giving Trump even shittier Google results https://t.co/cUkuw2ZokX— Richard Hine (@richardhine) August 30, 2018
It’s a minor blip now when the president lies about the number of stories in his own building while he goes on a bizarre tangent during a speech to Evangelicals, warning them of violence if Democrats win the midterms. This cannot become the new normal.
It’s a minor blip now when the president lies about the number of stories in his own building while he goes on a bizarre tangent during a speech to Evangelicals, warning them of violence if Democrats win the midterms. This cannot become the new normal. https://t.co/rntD4qgpyO pic.twitter.com/94k0V69MnZ— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) August 30, 2018
"It is not a coincidence that less than two weeks after Donald Trump finds out Don McGahn was cooperating with special counsel Mueller for 30 hours -- he is now forcing Mr. McGahn out." - Rep. Ted Lieu on Don McGahn leaving job as White House counsel
"It is not a coincidence that less than two weeks after Donald Trump finds out Don McGahn was cooperating with special counsel Mueller for 30 hours -- he is now forcing Mr. McGahn out." - Rep. Ted Lieu on Don McGahn leaving job as White House counsel https://t.co/HuBfa11BeG pic.twitter.com/Gp7W3spvy2— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) August 30, 2018
Democrats alarmed at GOP use of private security documents
Democrats alarmed at GOP use of private security documents https://t.co/a6FE8PAkmc via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 30, 2018
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz to President Trump: "You left us here to die ... now that number, 2,975 (deaths), will follow him wherever he goes for the rest of his life."
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz to President Trump: "You left us here to die ... now that number, 2,975 (deaths), will follow him wherever he goes for the rest of his life." https://t.co/iWbOkZW7vT pic.twitter.com/d6RFQiUMXP— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 30, 2018
Trump is berating Sessions to “any Senator who will listen.” Hates his Southern accent, says he “talks like he has marbles in his mouth” —
Trump also mocks Sessions' degree from University of Alabama rather than an Ivy League law school. https://t.co/qWZAeXRUYy— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 30, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Semion Mogilevich
This is the charmer Rachel was talking about last night. @maddow pic.twitter.com/3HMFy507vZ— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) August 29, 2018
Project Veritas pops up in Mueller's Exhibit list for Manafort's next trial.
Project Veritas pops up in Mueller's Exhibit list for Manafort's next trial. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8Q9X8TiTXa— Ruby🐶Worms (@RubyWorms) August 29, 2018
BREAKING: @RepCummings @GerryConnolly request @OIGUSPS investigation into release of Abigail Spanberger's unredacted Standard Form 86 and personnel file
BREAKING: @RepCummings @GerryConnolly request @OIGUSPS investigation into release of Abigail Spanberger's unredacted Standard Form 86 and personnel file https://t.co/ZWmPyTGKVd— House OversightDems (@OversightDems) August 29, 2018
Qatar targeted 250 "Trump influencers" to change U.S. policy, WSJ reports, including Alan Dershowitz, Mike Huckabee, and conservative radio host John Batchelor.
Qatar targeted 250 "Trump influencers" to change U.S. policy, WSJ reports, including Alan Dershowitz, Mike Huckabee, and conservative radio host John Batchelor. https://t.co/AxLwnVP0DP— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 29, 2018
#BREAKING: International Trade Commission overturns Trump tariffs on Canadian newsprint
#BREAKING: International Trade Commission overturns Trump tariffs on Canadian newsprint https://t.co/robVFzirZE pic.twitter.com/8K1SmTMHWG— The Hill (@thehill) August 29, 2018
JUST IN: FBI rebuts Trump tweet: “The FBI has not found any evidence the (Clinton) servers were compromised,” an FBI official tells
JUST IN: FBI rebuts Trump tweet: “The FBI has not found any evidence the (Clinton) servers were compromised,” an FBI official tells @KenDilanianNBC https://t.co/a5V15SxFRr— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) August 29, 2018
Kavanaugh’s distorted view of the 1st Amendment & #NetNeutrality is dangerously anti-consumer & would turn back the clock on protecting consumers from predatory actions by cable companies.
Kavanaugh’s distorted view of the 1st Amendment & #NetNeutrality is dangerously anti-consumer & would turn back the clock on protecting consumers from predatory actions by cable companies.— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) August 28, 2018
In An Unprecedented Move, The US Postal Service Released A Former CIA Officer’s Security Application To A Republican Group
UPDATE: USPS released her **ENTIRE** SF86 thru FOIA.— John Schindler (@20committee) August 29, 2018
People need to be fired and jailed over this. I've never heard of this kind of Privacy Act violation by any USG agency, ever.
Full, impartial investigation needed, right now.https://t.co/6yojj6KDIa
JUST IN: Manafort asks for DC trial to be moved to Virginia
JUST IN: Manafort asks for DC trial to be moved to Virginia https://t.co/KKzZ1iOWnu pic.twitter.com/FtlWNMP5hV— The Hill (@thehill) August 29, 2018
New docs obtained by BuzzFeed show U.S. bank examiners delved deeper into the Russian embassy's financial activity than previously known — and reveal why they flagged two transactions as suspicious, including one involving Sergey Kislyak.
New docs obtained by BuzzFeed show U.S. bank examiners delved deeper into the Russian embassy's financial activity than previously known — and reveal why they flagged two transactions as suspicious, including one involving Sergey Kislyak. https://t.co/2REN9JK3vD— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 29, 2018
Prosecutors allege Maria Butina ensnared Paul Erickson in a “duplicitous relationship" to advance a Russian influence operation. But Butina’s attorney says a music video they made, obtained exclusively by @ABC, shows them in a “legitimate” relationship.
Prosecutors allege Maria Butina ensnared Paul Erickson in a “duplicitous relationship" to advance a Russian influence operation.— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 29, 2018
But Butina’s attorney says a music video they made, obtained exclusively by @ABC, shows them in a “legitimate” relationship. https://t.co/hajOi7Aab9 pic.twitter.com/znXU8vcCfu
Uh Ron DeSantis just said FL shouldn't "monkey this up" by electing Andrew Gillum
Uh Ron DeSantis just said FL shouldn't "monkey this up" by electing Andrew Gillum pic.twitter.com/nDPp3Hx7zc— Steve Morris (@stevemorris__) August 29, 2018
Reporting on the race for #Florida governor has been VERY disingenuous! #AndrewGillum was a Hillary delegate & supported Hillary in the last election.
Reporting on the race for #Florida governor has been VERY disingenuous! #AndrewGillum was a Hillary delegate & supported Hillary in the last election. If you want to avoid issues & call this a stupid proxy war, the race is between #Hillary & #Trump ! Bernie supported Hillary! pic.twitter.com/TgvCyus5WF— John Moffitt (@JohnRMoffitt) August 29, 2018
Over the last 24 hours, Trump has tweeted 3 times about a @DailyCaller article that cites anonymous sources claiming 'China hacked Hillary's email server.' Then, the stable genius tweeted this...
Over the last 24 hours, Trump has tweeted 3 times about a @DailyCaller article that cites anonymous sources claiming 'China hacked Hillary's email server.'— Translate Trump (@TranslateRealDT) August 29, 2018
Then, the stable genius tweeted this... https://t.co/HFrJDnHEJC