JUST IN: Dem AGs demand Pruitt recuse himself from repeal of Obama-era Clean Power Plan https://t.co/jg0bBWWn05 pic.twitter.com/T70BV6ft22— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
JUST IN: Dem AGs demand Pruitt recuse himself from repeal of Obama-era Clean Power Plan
The Trump administration just quietly waived punishment for 5 banks whose affiliates were convicted in an interest rate scheme. One of the banks that got a waiver was Deutche Bank -- which Trump owes at least $130 million to
NEW REPORT: The Trump administration just quietly waived punishment for 5 banks whose affiliates were convicted in an interest rate scheme. One of the banks that got a waiver was Deutche Bank -- which Trump owes at least $130 million to https://t.co/xwz7vDUcxQ— David Sirota (@davidsirota) January 9, 2018
Call them #DREAMers. Call them Americans. Call them human beings who deserve to live in the only place they call home. Whose lives shouldn’t be horse-traded for campaign promises & walls. Our government’s word should mean something.
Call them #DREAMers. Call them Americans. Call them human beings who deserve to live in the only place they call home. Whose lives shouldn’t be horse-traded for campaign promises & walls. Our government’s word should mean something. pic.twitter.com/rzeIJrGGBm— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) January 9, 2018
JUST IN: Federal judges rule North Carolina congressional district map is unconstitutional
JUST IN: Federal judges rule North Carolina congressional district map is unconstitutional https://t.co/BFxrRzstOa pic.twitter.com/sYBb8vs0go— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Simpson: Steele "said he was professionally obligated" to report his findings to the FBI. "Like if you're a lawyer and, you know, you find out about a crime, in a lot of countries you must report that."
Simpson: Steele "said he was professionally obligated" to report his findings to the FBI. "Like if you're a lawyer and, you know, you find out about a crime, in a lot of countries you must report that." https://t.co/tfeB83Nawm— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 9, 2018
Trump on immigration: "My positions are going to be what the people in this room come up with."
Trump on immigration: "My positions are going to be what the people in this room come up with." (via FOX) pic.twitter.com/ce2b67kw6x— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2018
Facing staffing exodus, Trump struggles to fill West Wing
🛑BREAKING🛑— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 9, 2018
WH Counsel Don McGahn & HR McMaster (the national security adviser) may resign w/in the next few weeks‼️
McGahn is a potential witness Mueller's #TrumpRussia🇷🇺investigation & has "compelling legal reasons to stay" at the WH.🤔https://t.co/fC5hoUl4ab
Ralph Northam assembles a majority-female cabinet, a first for Virginia
Ralph Northam assembles a majority-female cabinet, a first for Virginia https://t.co/EMIo0yTyyi— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 9, 2018
Donald Trump has lost tens of millions on Scottish golf courses, accounts show
Donald Trump has lost tens of millions on Scottish golf courses, accounts show https://t.co/EPAyRwqjM5— Mcleary (@mcleary) January 9, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump said one year ago that price-hiking drug companies were “getting away with murder.” Now, he’s nominated Alex Azar, a drug company executive with a history of raising prescription drug prices, to lead @HHSGov
.@realDonaldTrump said one year ago that price-hiking drug companies were “getting away with murder.” Now, he’s nominated Alex Azar, a drug company executive with a history of raising prescription drug prices, to lead @HHSGov. pic.twitter.com/BVU3tR5994— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) January 9, 2018
McConnell: No DACA fix in government spending bill
McConnell: No DACA fix in government spending bill https://t.co/tf40DObLiB pic.twitter.com/O40b6OAKbe— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Grassley rips Feinstein's release of Fusion GPS transcript: It undermines our investigation
Grassley rips Feinstein's release of Fusion GPS transcript: It undermines our investigation https://t.co/fflz2MjL8t pic.twitter.com/gKPdIMXjLl— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Simpson says he does not know whether the FBI's human source came from inside the Trump Org or the Trump campaign, but Steele told him (Simpson) that the FBI did have a whistleblower who "picked up the phone" out of concern over something they'd seen
Simpson says he does not know whether the FBI's human source came from inside the Trump Org or the Trump campaign, but Steele told him (Simpson) that the FBI did have a whistleblower who "picked up the phone" out of concern over something they'd seen pic.twitter.com/5Wpy3kPEon— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 9, 2018
Steve Bannon stepping down from Breitbart
Guess Trump ain't creatin' jobs like he promised. Eh, Steve?https://t.co/w9llS0cxsJ— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 9, 2018
Trump Holds Meeting to Show He’s in Charge, Instead Proves Opposite
Trump will sign whatever they give him. He just wants something he can plausibly call a win. Principles have nothing to do with it. https://t.co/fOcsat3avY— Patrick W. Watson (@PatrickW) January 9, 2018
Here's the incredible moment where Trump initially agrees to Feinstein's suggestion that they do a clean DACA bill, before being corrected by Republicans about what she was actually suggesting
Here's the incredible moment where Trump initially agrees to Feinstein's suggestion that they do a clean DACA bill, before being corrected by Republicans about what she was actually suggesting. pic.twitter.com/RaXAQAi8JF— David Mack (@davidmackau) January 9, 2018
Breaking News: Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff and immigration hard-liner who was pardoned by President Trump, is running for Senate
Breaking News: Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff and immigration hard-liner who was pardoned by President Trump, is running for Senate https://t.co/rj6wtrzDx0— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 9, 2018
We’ve sued Joe Arpaio for denying women prisoners access to abortion, for victimizing people with disabilities, and for racially profiling Latinos. We’ve won every time. https://t.co/ZqFWblFiwx— ACLU (@ACLU) January 9, 2018
#BREAKING: Fusion GPS founder: Trump campaign source backed up claims in Trump-Russia dossier
#BREAKING: Fusion GPS founder: Trump campaign source backed up claims in Trump-Russia dossier https://t.co/y64mlV3XJp pic.twitter.com/snqUl1pS1T— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Holy shit. Simpson states his initial investigation found repeated references to Trump & his connections to Italian & Russian OC/Mob. Mogilevich name comes up in relation to links to FSB/Ru Govt & with Felix Sater, Trumps Biz Partner
Holy shit. Simpson states his initial investigation found repeated references to Trump & his connections to Italian & Russian OC/Mob. Mogilevich name comes up in relation to links to FSB/Ru Govt & with Felix Sater, Trumps Biz Partner@ericgarland@20committee@LouiseMensch pic.twitter.com/WFDQ3OvPPP— Andrew EVANS Peter (@911CORLEBRA777) January 9, 2018
Fun fact Tuesday: Feinstein released the #FusionGps testimony while in meeting with Trump
Fun fact Tuesday: Feinstein released the #FusionGps testimony while in meeting with Trump. pic.twitter.com/lO9UilXM2o— OperationWolverines (@OpWolverines) January 9, 2018
NEW: FBI had a "walk-in" whistleblower from the Trump campaign, Glenn Simpson testified
NEW: FBI had a "walk-in" whistleblower from the Trump campaign, Glenn Simpson testified https://t.co/dHptztEXQO— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) January 9, 2018
Fusion GPS transcript shows that what Senators Grassley & Graham did last week in publicly referring Christopher Steele for criminal investigation was, at best, a partisan publicity stunt and, at worst, intentionally designed to mislead the American people.
Fusion GPS transcript shows that what Senators Grassley & Graham did last week in publicly referring Christopher Steele for criminal investigation was, at best, a partisan publicity stunt and, at worst, intentionally designed to mislead the American people. https://t.co/EWyPsd2vd9— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 9, 2018
#FusionGPS Transcript contradicts GOP argument #SteeleDossier was a political document. First, Steele went to FBI himself concerned Trump being blackmailed, fearing “national security threat” said Simpson 1/— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 9, 2018
Simpson describes Christopher Steele’s meeting with the FBI: “Essentially what he told me was they had other intelligence about this matter from an internal Trump campaign source and that... they believed Chris’s information might be credible.”
Simpson describes Christopher Steele’s meeting with the FBI: “Essentially what he told me was they had other intelligence about this matter from an internal Trump campaign source and that... they believed Chris’s information might be credible.” pic.twitter.com/gdOkM3kRS0— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2018
The “Stable Genius Act” — named after Trump’s description of himself and introduced by a Democratic Congressman — will require all presidential candidates to undergo a mental health evaluation and release the results to the public
The “Stable Genius Act” — named after Trump’s description of himself and introduced by a Democratic Congressman — will require all presidential candidates to undergo a mental health evaluation and release the results to the public. https://t.co/tDkwZ6Ni18— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) January 9, 2018
FUSION GPS ATTORNEY CONFIRMING SOMEONE HAS ALREADY BEEN KILLED BECAUSE THE DOSSIER was published
🚨🚨🚨Page 279🚨🚨🚨— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) January 9, 2018
FUSION GPS ATTORNEY
CONFIRMING
SOMEONE
HAS
ALREADY
BEEN
KILLED
BECAUSE THE DOSSIER was published@ChuckGrassley @LindsayGrahamSC
ARE YOU TRAITORS HAPPY NOW?
cc @LouiseMensch @ericgarland @20committee pic.twitter.com/6utkmbQeiT
Twitter misses deadline to answer Senate Intel's Russia questions
Twitter misses deadline to answer Senate Intel's Russia questions https://t.co/sAwAVrNlwu— Investigate Russia (@InvestigateRU) January 9, 2018
The American people deserve the opportunity to see the transcript of the Judiciary Committee’s interview with Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson. Read it for yourself:
The American people deserve the opportunity to see the transcript of the Judiciary Committee’s interview with Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson. Read it for yourself: https://t.co/yEaJLHpGdG— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) January 9, 2018
SenFeinstein just posted the WHOLE transcript of the Glenn Simpson Testimony, Co-founder of fusion GPS
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Holy EFFING F!@SenFeinstein just posed the WHOLE transcript of the Glenn Simpson Testimony, Co-founder of fusion GPS https://t.co/Tso9js6VRw— ALT- Immigration 🛂 (@ALT_uscis) January 9, 2018
God we have some dumb senators ( page 75) pic.twitter.com/p3N5vl4k6b— ALT- Immigration 🛂 (@ALT_uscis) January 9, 2018
Donald Trump's spiritual adviser warned her followers of ‘consequences’ if they didn't send her up to a month’s salary
Donald Trump's spiritual adviser warned her followers of ‘consequences’ if they didn't send her up to a month’s salary https://t.co/QVHCeL7WOx— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) January 9, 2018
#Russia's state TV: Senator Franz Klintsevich alleges the involvement of U.S. intelligence agencies and special forces in recent drone assaults on Russia's Hmeimim air base in #Syria, claims the U.S. is setting up future terrorist attacks.
#Russia's state TV: Senator Franz Klintsevich alleges the involvement of U.S. intelligence agencies and special forces in recent drone assaults on Russia's Hmeimim air base in #Syria, claims the U.S. is setting up future terrorist attacks. pic.twitter.com/oOmnuKLNsj— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 9, 2018
Former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power says "most of the crises (the Trump) administration has faced are of their own making"
Former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power says "most of the crises (the Trump) administration has faced are of their own making" https://t.co/ZEvK82IMwd— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 9, 2018
Michael Wolff defends raising questions about Trump's mental fitness: "You don’t have to be a doctor to find it notable and alarming that -- as everyone on his staff does, that he repeats and repeats and repeats the same thing in the same conversation"
Michael Wolff defends raising questions about Trump's mental fitness: "You don’t have to be a doctor to find it notable and alarming that -- as everyone on his staff does, that he repeats and repeats and repeats the same thing in the same conversation" https://t.co/NRcmJUhrAh pic.twitter.com/QqDxmRZL4q— CNN (@CNN) January 9, 2018
Tillerson won’t send diplomats back to Cuba despite FBI finding no evidence of “sonic attack”
Tillerson won’t send diplomats back to Cuba despite FBI finding no evidence of “sonic attack”: https://t.co/B8f7weO1Zb pic.twitter.com/8eqbfnlsi0— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
SCOOP — Pro-life activists appealed directly to @VP Pence last month to try to derail Alexander-Murray. It worked.
Wow. So much for Pence's "deal" with Susan Collins. And McConnell was with him! #mepolitics https://t.co/3sWD0PKbhh— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) January 9, 2018
SCOOP — Pro-life activists appealed directly to @VP Pence last month to try to derail Alexander-Murray. It worked. https://t.co/Q361JEzaZE— Andrew Desiderio (@desiderioDC) January 9, 2018
Sally Yates: I wouldn't have done anything differently
Sally Yates: I wouldn't have done anything differently https://t.co/kFq7EyvSN2 pic.twitter.com/1Rgw7ktqbo— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
McMaster and Trump seeking to strike North Korea; Tillerson, Mattis reportedly trying to hold Trump back
McMaster and Trump seeking to strike North Korea; Tillerson, Mattis reportedly trying to hold Trump back https://t.co/mCrhXqjMOA— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) January 9, 2018
This remains an essential read about Trump's "very stable genius" for lying. In 2007, Trump was forced to face his own falsehoods. And he did, 30 times
This remains an essential read about Trump's "very stable genius" for lying. In 2007, Trump was forced to face his own falsehoods. And he did, 30 times. - Washington Post https://t.co/BvieWDdHnM— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) January 8, 2018
Hospitals grapple with brutal flu season that could get even worse
Hospitals grapple with brutal flu season that could get even worse https://t.co/uL4NcAvuLb pic.twitter.com/7agPS6NPix— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 9, 2018
HHS nominee's mission is to finish the job on Obamacare
HHS nominee's mission is to finish the job on Obamacare https://t.co/CAAkEQKd8I via @adamcancryn pic.twitter.com/SgB2FOPGRb— POLITICO (@politico) January 9, 2018
White House adviser Stephen Miller told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that the story of security escorting him off a CNN set was "not true."
White House adviser Stephen Miller told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that the story of security escorting him off a CNN set was "not true." https://t.co/6VFXwVBdq6 pic.twitter.com/NJKwqsfq5s— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 9, 2018
House Republican outside groups bring in massive haul
House Republican outside groups bring in massive haul https://t.co/CryZ8Rcqc0 @Playbookplus pic.twitter.com/2y0Iwcidnm— POLITICO (@politico) January 9, 2018
Perspective: If college is ahead, so are hard choices
Perspective: If college is ahead, so are hard choices https://t.co/3P3udlqU2a— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 9, 2018
Venture capital investing in the U.S. hits highest level since dot-com boom
Venture capital investing in the U.S. hits highest level since dot-com boom https://t.co/gJBUqFDWJQ pic.twitter.com/g6OO853mzg— Bloomberg (@business) January 9, 2018
Analysis: A brief and inexhaustive guide to Trump’s political frenemies
Analysis: A brief and inexhaustive guide to Trump’s political frenemies https://t.co/8X1g4ea2RG— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 9, 2018
This letter from @MichaelWolffNYC and @HenryHolt’s lawyer is the greatest lawyer’s letter ever.
This letter from @MichaelWolffNYC and @HenryHolt’s lawyer is the greatest lawyer’s letter ever. #FireAndFury pic.twitter.com/kDUHiwRqes— Molly Jong-Fast🌨 (@MollyJongFast) January 9, 2018
It’s almost as if the @HenryHolt lawyers know what we have long suspected...... pic.twitter.com/MZnAsESTDT— Molly Jong-Fast🌨 (@MollyJongFast) January 9, 2018
Bannon-led group tried to sell document during campaign tying Trump to mobsters
Bannon-led group tried to sell document during campaign tying Trump to mobsters: report https://t.co/dZwc9ga6R5 pic.twitter.com/pk6LfsRh9g— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Former Montana GOP House majority leader facing 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to running meth ring
Former Montana GOP House majority leader facing 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to running meth ring https://t.co/hicdFp5jic— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 8, 2018
Trump Delivers a Hollow, Self-Congratulatory Speech to Farmers in Nashville
Trump Delivers a Hollow, Self-Congratulatory Speech to Farmers in Nashville https://t.co/vgODxeJoQX pic.twitter.com/8e3xCnQa9G— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 9, 2018
"Last year, Governor Mitt Romney was diagnosed with slow-growing prostate cancer," an aide to Romney told NBC News.
"Last year, Governor Mitt Romney was diagnosed with slow-growing prostate cancer," an aide to Romney told NBC News. https://t.co/9K8r3xAH4o— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 9, 2018
Dennis Kucinich to run for governor of Ohio
Dennis Kucinich to run for governor of Ohio https://t.co/bguSV0rqFQ pic.twitter.com/EUeNvpnUDO— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
"African Americans, they were basically users and they basically responded the worst off to those drugs just because of their character makeup, their genetics and that."
"African Americans, they were basically users and they basically responded the worst off to those drugs just because of their character makeup, their genetics and that."https://t.co/uWAJYNRTns— Jane Coaston (@cjane87) January 8, 2018
Ex-GOP lawmaker: Trump's mental health is a "grave conversation"
Ex-GOP lawmaker: Trump's mental health is a "grave conversation" https://t.co/n3KBevlGFI pic.twitter.com/2PZ9iQE1d5— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Arkansas Rep. Womack likely next budget chairman
Arkansas Rep. Womack likely next budget chairman https://t.co/g9D02a71LD pic.twitter.com/wFeDtNgyag— POLITICO (@politico) January 9, 2018
Russia admits its been interfering in US elections for decades, says we’re only griping because they finally succeeded putting a Russian asset in office
Russia admits its been interfering in US elections for decades, says we’re only griping because they finally succeeded putting a Russian asset in office. https://t.co/pIr00P4cQc— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 8, 2018
Apple faces a French probe into allegations that it’s deliberately shortening the life of iPhones
Apple faces a French probe into allegations that it’s deliberately shortening the life of iPhones https://t.co/5MulbF1OQT pic.twitter.com/cnsro5f2Za— Bloomberg (@business) January 9, 2018
FOR. REAL. @realDonaldTrump is re-nominating Brian Allen Benczkowski, Assistant Attorney General
Putin *clearly* is desperate to have his guy inside DOJ.🙄— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 9, 2018
Trump just RE-NOMINATED Allen Benczkowski for Assistant AG, who used to represent ALFA BANK🇷🇺‼️
cc @Alt_Spicerlies https://t.co/9MT2Ipw4Mm https://t.co/XMFkW4n1Sx
The Worst and the Dumbest
We've had mediocre presidents, but they were usually surrounded by competent people -- and faced with a Congress that would check their excesses. Not this time https://t.co/qJzlmZInKy— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) January 9, 2018
The Trump administration just changed its overtime guidance — and business cheers
The Trump administration just changed its overtime guidance — and business cheers https://t.co/FdnQkPWYsO— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 9, 2018
Republicans: Budget deal prospects are dimming
Republicans: Budget deal prospects are dimming https://t.co/9YGWacE9gP pic.twitter.com/f4nNzzF4Cp— POLITICO (@politico) January 9, 2018
As Trump Goofs Off, His Administration Targets Hardworking Immigrants
As Trump Goofs Off, His Administration Targets Hardworking Immigrants https://t.co/n8naqvvEW0— EssenViews/Commentary (@essenviews) January 9, 2018
What you need to know about Christopher Steele, the FBI and the Trump ‘dossier’
#Grassley & #Graham LIES & a FAKE Investigation into #TrumpRussia #SteeleDossier - which was funded initially by CONSERVATIVE GOP group The Free Washington Beacon.— Bisty CS Ross (@BistyCSRoss) January 9, 2018
This sorts out the FACTS about the Christopher Steele, the FBI & the Trump 'dossier' .https://t.co/3ffT0bLAbo
Paul Ryan's $350 Bottle of Wine
Tighten your belts, damn it! @SpeakerRyan NEEDS his $350 bottles of wine! https://t.co/YtZ3d3LOBk— Shawna Klema (@shawnalaree) January 9, 2018
If @senjudiciary Republicans truly believe their focus on Christopher Steele is warranted – and not a desperate deflection – then the Committee should immediately release Fusion GPS CEO Glenn Simpson’s testimony. My letter w/ @SenWhitehouse to Chairman Grassley
If @senjudiciary Republicans truly believe their focus on Christopher Steele is warranted – and not a desperate deflection – then the Committee should immediately release Fusion GPS CEO Glenn Simpson’s testimony. My letter w/ @SenWhitehouse to Chairman Grassley: pic.twitter.com/35yq4zRzmi— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 9, 2018
Trump probably could not refuse Mueller subpoena to answer questions
Trump must answer the questions and must answer truthfully. If a president (Clinton) can be questioned under oath about his sex life, a president (Trump) can certainly be questioned about collaboration with Russia.https://t.co/P1tGJ4zHEZ— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) January 9, 2018
Wolff: Trump has probably spent his whole day watching me on TV
'Fire and Fury' author Michael Wolff describes to Lawrence O'Donnell the Trump machine attacks, his long history with Trump, what he thinks was Bannon's motive to talk, and what Bannon could have possibly meant when he said "the daughter will take down the father."
Gwen Graham ups ante to wrest records about Hurricane Irma nursing home deaths from Rick Scott
Gwen Graham ups ante to wrest records about Hurricane Irma nursing home deaths from Rick Scott https://t.co/bOEK29z77d pic.twitter.com/nPbXnAUYzO— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) January 8, 2018
Why Trump's TPS decision "is incredibly shortsighted and undermines our interest in a stable Central America"
Why Trump's TPS decision "is incredibly shortsighted and undermines our interest in a stable Central America" https://t.co/2Z6rUsLB3B— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 9, 2018
Trump wants to cut the entire $1.2 billion in federal afterschool funding, throwing a million kids out of programs that keep them safe & learning after the school bell rings.
Trump wants to cut the entire $1.2 billion in federal afterschool funding, throwing a million kids out of programs that keep them safe & learning after the school bell rings. Send a message to Trump & Congress: Our children are our future! https://t.co/JN5Chsfrup— Barbara Boxer (@BarbaraBoxer) January 8, 2018
.@DanaRohrabacher has so many ties to Russia it is hard to get them into a 30-second ad. But we did. Replace him in 2018.
.@DanaRohrabacher has so many ties to Russia it is hard to get them into a 30-second ad. But we did. Replace him in 2018. pic.twitter.com/jXyw83mMIp— Barbara Boxer (@BarbaraBoxer) January 8, 2018
Trump energy pick who wrote op-ed opposing gay troops in the military withdraws
Trump energy pick who wrote op-ed opposing gay troops in the military withdraws https://t.co/TN6888rxJs pic.twitter.com/jO076EX45x— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Pfizer, pocketing a big tax cut from Trump, will end investment in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research.
Pfizer, pocketing a big tax cut from Trump, will end investment in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. #DemForce https://t.co/s0lgo8sxFo— #DemForce Warrior (@DemForceWarrior) January 9, 2018
A week-long stay by the University of Wisconsin football team at Trump's Doral resort could proive new potential fodder for a lawsuit alleging that the president’s private business has put him in violation of the Constitution
A week-long stay by the University of Wisconsin football team at Trump's Doral resort could proive new potential fodder for a lawsuit alleging that the president’s private business has put him in violation of the Constitution.https://t.co/4TbEd5W7O5— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2018
‘Get up’: Trump demands farmers give him a standing ovation at Nashville speech
‘Get up’: Trump demands farmers give him a standing ovation at Nashville speech https://t.co/KY8QHWLP2E— Disabled Veteran (@cj_disabledVet) January 8, 2018
U.S. officials are discussing the possibility of a targeted strike in North Korea that would serve as a warning but, hopefully, not start a nuclear war, WSJ
If US struck N Korea first, we would be relying on a paranoid N Korean leader to not retaliate with significant force, including the use of chemical or nuclear weapons. We would also be counting on China & Russia to not side with N Korea. Those are not good odds for the US. https://t.co/xmNE2ihvuv— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 9, 2018
U.S. officials are discussing the possibility of a targeted strike in North Korea that would serve as a warning but, hopefully, not start a nuclear war, WSJ reportshttps://t.co/Yg6bdMGo7M— Axios (@axios) January 9, 2018
Michael Wolff: Trump 'wholly lacking' in 'executive function'
'Fire and Fury' author Michael Wolff discusses with Lawrence O'Donnell the president's lacking "executive function" and how concerned he is about the possibility of Donald Trump starting a nuclear war.
200,000 Salvadorans will be forced to leave the U.S. or face deportation as Trump administration ends immigration protection
200,000 Salvadorans will be forced to leave the U.S. or face deportation as Trump administration ends immigration protection https://t.co/N2wyIxB8aB— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 8, 2018
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie set to deliver his final state of the state address this afternoon.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie set to deliver his final state of the state address this afternoon. https://t.co/FRyKO84o0r pic.twitter.com/ese8JtrhgS— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 9, 2018
Are toxic chemicals at Air Force bases leading to cancer, low birth weight?
Are toxic chemicals at Air Force bases leading to cancer, low birth weight? https://t.co/6fPr1gOu2o pic.twitter.com/aBAaIULNRO— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 9, 2018
Federal regulators reject Trump power plants plan
Federal regulators reject Trump power plants plan https://t.co/NiAaPdVfW2— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 9, 2018
To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures
"Unless the wall is 35,000 feet high, it's not going to do much to stop those overstaying these visas," said an immigration expert https://t.co/LEOyhpS76r— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 9, 2018
If @senjudiciary Republicans truly believe their focus on Christopher Steele is warranted – and not a desperate deflection – then the Committee should immediately release Fusion GPS CEO Glenn Simpson’s testimony. My letter w/ @SenWhitehouse to Chairman Grassley
If @senjudiciary Republicans truly believe their focus on Christopher Steele is warranted – and not a desperate deflection – then the Committee should immediately release Fusion GPS CEO Glenn Simpson’s testimony. My letter w/ @SenWhitehouse to Chairman Grassley: pic.twitter.com/35yq4zRzmi— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 9, 2018
Michael Wolff: Trump 'wholly lacking' in 'executive function'
Michael Wolff: Trump 'wholly lacking' in 'executive function' https://t.co/7BotDbhTzU via @msnbc— Enrique Flores🏳️🌈 (@EnriqueMFlores3) January 9, 2018
Andy Puzder dropped out of the confirmation process for Labor Secretary in February amid allegations of domestic abuse. Now, the White House is considering Puzder for another job in the administration, three people close to the W.H. tell Politico.
Andy Puzder dropped out of the confirmation process for Labor Secretary in February amid allegations of domestic abuse.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 8, 2018
Now, the White House is considering Puzder for another job in the administration, three people close to the W.H. tell Politico. https://t.co/JTEl53zGt1
@realDonaldTrump doesn't know the words to the national anthem
Everyone is laughing because @realDonaldTrump doesn't know the words to the national anthem, but it's not really all that funny. He's making life or death decisions every day as President, and he's entirely unfit. pic.twitter.com/rsLoFYMca3— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) January 9, 2018
White House renominates K.T. McFarland for Singapore ambassadorship
White House renominates K.T. McFarland for Singapore ambassadorshiphttps://t.co/vm9B07oqRJ pic.twitter.com/yZkNYYLGkC— POLITICO (@politico) January 9, 2018
Russian lawyer: I met Ivanka after Trump Tower meeting with Don Jr., Jared Kushner
Russian lawyer: I met Ivanka after Trump Tower meeting with Don Jr., Jared Kushner https://t.co/YqOpbI1uc8 pic.twitter.com/k3bWkIGCcC— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2018
Fusion GPS: Trump-appointed judge has conflicts, should recuse
"Trevor McFadden represented a firm owned by a Russian businessman who claims he was libeled by publication of the dossier and he was a top lawyer at the Justice Departments Criminal Division last year when Grassley requested an investigation into Fusion." https://t.co/gHk0pwsmwP— Patrick (@TrickFreee) January 9, 2018
Kushner’s Financial Ties to Israel Deepen Even With Mideast Diplomatic Role
We must not normalize the fact that the president and his family are personally profiting from foreign business deals while they serve in government. https://t.co/DPWQUxskOJ— Robert Reich (@RBReich) January 8, 2018
Recording of Netanyahu son outside strip club aired on Israel TV
Recording of Netanyahu son outside strip club aired on Israel TV https://t.co/K6UxL60gwF pic.twitter.com/EeifeaPRLK— Bloomberg (@business) January 9, 2018
The impending GOP catastrophe in Trump’s backyard
The impending GOP catastrophe in Trump’s backyardhttps://t.co/Y91FwCe1Mh pic.twitter.com/XiM97Li33B— POLITICO (@politico) January 9, 2018
GOP Rep. Ed Royce of California says he won't seek re-election after serving out his 13th term in the House.
GOP Rep. Ed Royce of California says he won't seek re-election after serving out his 13th term in the House. https://t.co/PJj9LPgxOQ pic.twitter.com/vZn7cJXMBr— ABC News (@ABC) January 9, 2018
Why is Mike Pence losing so many of his senior staffers?
Rachel Maddow reports on the departure of Karen Pence's chief-of-staff from the Vice President's office, the fifth high-level departure from an office that doesn't have a very large staff to begin with. Why?
Republican gifts to big oil reject past oil disaster lessons
Rachel Maddow looks at how Republicans have cut a tax on big oil that accumulates money for oil spill clean-ups, and rolled back safety rules put in place after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon spill.
Possibility of Robert Mueller interview of Trump takes shape
Carol Lee, national political reporter for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about the possibility of Donald Trump facing questions in person from Robert Mueller and what that means for the progress of the Trump Russia investigation.
Odd move could make Fusion GPS transcript public over GOP wishes
Rachel Maddow looks back at the unusual Congressional trick used by then-Senator Mike Gravel to get the Pentagon Papers into the public record, and notes that Democrats may need to be even craftier to get on Republican resistance to publishing the transcript of Fusion GPS testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
House GOP chair retirements at eight with strange Royce story
Rachel Maddow reports on the announcement of the resignation of Ed Royce, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee just as Donald Trump appointed his wife to a high level job with the State Department.
Trump renominates McFarland despite role in Flynn Russia scandal
Rachel Maddow reports on K.T. McFarland's nomination to be ambassador to Singapore stalling in 2017 because of her role at the center of the Trump administration's exposed lie on the Flynn scandal. Not that it stopped them from renominating her
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