White House Chief of Staff John Kelly tells @marykbruce immigration deal presented by Sens. Durbin, Graham "fell short" of what Pres. Trump wanted, and should include all lawmakers who have been involved on DACA discussions. https://t.co/8DT0CSuAln pic.twitter.com/c2o4Uubrn2— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 17, 2018
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly tells @marykbruce immigration deal presented by Sens. Durbin, Graham "fell short" of what Pres. Trump wanted, and should include all lawmakers who have been involved on DACA discussions
Sen. Kamala Harris just torched Trump’s DHS Secretary over her racist dogwhistling
Sen. Kamala Harris just torched Trump’s DHS Secretary over her racist dogwhistling pic.twitter.com/3NBVcv85sU— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 17, 2018
White House directed Bannon not to answer House Intel Cmte's questions about transition, his time in WH, his time SINCE LEAVING WH, convos w/ Trump, convos w/ people in the admin or people OUTSIDE OF THE ADMIN.
^ @RepAdamSchiff: White House directed Bannon not to answer House Intel Cmte's questions about transition, his time in WH, his time SINCE LEAVING WH, convos w/ Trump, convos w/ people in the admin or people OUTSIDE OF THE ADMIN. What?!#inners #Maddowpic.twitter.com/JfN5uU1Q2Q— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) January 17, 2018
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski arrives for meeting with House Intel. Cmte.
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski arrives for meeting with House Intel. Cmte. pic.twitter.com/U12QAOm0x2— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 17, 2018
CNN’s Sanjay Gupta: Contrary to what Trump’s doctor claimed today, most doctors wouldn’t say Trump is in excellent health.
CNN’s Sanjay Gupta: Contrary to what Trump’s doctor claimed today, most doctors wouldn’t say Trump is in excellent health. pic.twitter.com/UcuhXt6ZBK— John Aravosis (@aravosis) January 16, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Three Silicon Valley insiders are sounding off on what they say is Facebook's failure to protect users
EXCLUSIVE: Three Silicon Valley insiders are sounding off on what they say is Facebook's failure to protect users https://t.co/mXVMyQMcH8— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 17, 2018
via @NBCNightlyNews pic.twitter.com/Ror04WX3FD
Team Trump Cooks Terror Stats for Bogus Immigration Argument
Reminder during the briefing: The Trump admin’s pointing to terrorism statistics to argue for ending immigration programs. But those who study terrorism in the U.S. say the admin cooked the numbers to arrive at its desired conclusion, per The Daily Beast. https://t.co/k5PLIOpb8e— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 17, 2018
Trump says privately that a terror attack could save him and GOP from 2018 election bloodbath
Trump says privately that a terror attack could save him and GOP from 2018 election bloodbath: report https://t.co/4DlY6BGbAD— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 17, 2018
NEW: Freedom Caucus demands vote on tough border bill in exchange for supporting bill to avoid shutdown
NEW: Freedom Caucus demands vote on tough border bill in exchange for supporting bill to avoid shutdown https://t.co/5HzEqgeWkl pic.twitter.com/oaTj0udCD2— The Hill (@thehill) January 17, 2018
White House reacts to Sen. Flake's floor speech which slammed Pres. Trump for his attacks on the press, says Flake "is criticizing the president because he has terrible poll numbers."
White House reacts to Sen. Flake's floor speech which slammed Pres. Trump for his attacks on the press, says Flake "is criticizing the president because he has terrible poll numbers." pic.twitter.com/ZL1S1BcKY3— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 17, 2018
The special counsel investigation led by former FBI Director Robert Mueller would still be able to continue if the federal government shuts down over the budget
The special counsel investigation led by former FBI Director Robert Mueller would still be able to continue if the federal government shuts down over the budget https://t.co/sp005wFTkq pic.twitter.com/oAnNzKIssx— CNN (@CNN) January 17, 2018
It wasn’t until late August that alarm bells were raised in the White House about Michael Wolff's book
It wasn’t until late August that alarm bells were raised in the White House about Michael Wolff's book https://t.co/oEGDk1fg16 pic.twitter.com/wLa59ntxxH— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 17, 2018
Durbin: "We cannot allow this regimen of fake news, and alternative facts, and words like those, to diminish our commitment to the basic constitutional protection of freedom of the press. It is essential to the future of our democracy."
Durbin: "We cannot allow this regimen of fake news, and alternative facts, and words like those, to diminish our commitment to the basic constitutional protection of freedom of the press. It is essential to the future of our democracy." (via ABC) pic.twitter.com/rOt7IpkBSg— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 17, 2018
BREAKING: AP Sources: Steve Bannon attorney relayed questions to White House during House interview, was told when not to respond.
BREAKING: AP Sources: Steve Bannon attorney relayed questions to White House during House interview, was told when not to respond.— The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2018
Bannon escapes subpoena, negotiates voluntary interview with Mueller instead.
BREAKING: Bannon escapes subpoena, negotiates voluntary interview with Mueller instead.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 17, 2018
Like I said yesterday: EVERYONE FLIPPED ON TRUMP. His time is up. 😎https://t.co/uPhbCEhxmv
Investigators Are Scrutinizing Newly Uncovered Payments By The Russian Embassy
There's a buncha Russians in the D.C. wood pile, and Mueller's got 'em in his sites. This would explain why the GOP Congress is backin' a guilty President. #Complicithttps://t.co/uunQ44jvA5— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 17, 2018
Adult film star: Trump cheated on Melania with me
Adult film star: Trump cheated on Melania with me https://t.co/6B6H67Oumn pic.twitter.com/eZDZ5AEvQV— The Hill (@thehill) January 17, 2018
InTouch to Drop 5,000 Words From Stormy Daniels on Sex With Trump
According to a magazine source, the transcript contains details of ‘[w]hat he’s like in bed, pillow talk, she talks about what he’s like down there...’ https://t.co/L18Jnv9mhL— Navy_Man (@Submarine_Guy) January 17, 2018
Facebook investigates Russian links to Brexit vote
Facebook investigates Russian links to Brexit votehttps://t.co/ZbSo7bt3j0 via @POLITICOEurope pic.twitter.com/on1KXdwiur— POLITICO (@politico) January 17, 2018
White House insists Trump in “excellent” health after heart disease report
White House insists Trump in “excellent” health after heart disease report https://t.co/583plBxb9n pic.twitter.com/7mTz20obo5— The Hill (@thehill) January 17, 2018
A meeting between John Kelly and Hispanic lawmakers on DACA was cordial but consisted mostly of talking points
A meeting between John Kelly and Hispanic lawmakers on DACA was cordial but consisted mostly of talking points.https://t.co/JJHhCoVbba via @heatherscope @seungminkim pic.twitter.com/ANc5PQPL33— POLITICO (@politico) January 17, 2018
Press Sec. Sanders tells @CeciliaVega that if a government shutdown happens "the blame, the fault will all lie at one place"
Press Sec. Sanders tells @CeciliaVega that if a government shutdown happens "the blame, the fault will all lie at one place"—congressional Democrats. pic.twitter.com/5BKVOJYQUc— ABC News (@ABC) January 17, 2018
Sen. Jeff Flake says Trump’s attacks on a free press have “inspired dictators and authoritarians”
Sen. Jeff Flake says Trump’s attacks on a free press have “inspired dictators and authoritarians” https://t.co/DzHaJZSzRa— Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 17, 2018
Trump has a shocking conflict of interest with China
In China, Trump has 49 pending trademark applications and 77 marks already registered in his own name, most of which will come up for renewal during his term.— Indivisible Network ✊✊✊ (@IndivisibleNet) January 17, 2018
https://t.co/ajAVdGkO00
Why is CBS/Viacom releasing a story alongside RT?
1. Why is CBS/Viacom releasing a story alongside RT?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 17, 2018
2. Is anyone surprised that Jason Chaffetz is also pumping Russian agitprop? The mask is dropping. pic.twitter.com/apC20zqUDx
New details this morning: FBI agents showed up at Bannon’s DC home last week.
New details this morning: FBI agents showed up at Bannon’s DC home last week.https://t.co/nT6bYCpPDS— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) January 17, 2018
Breaking News: A former CIA agent was arrested by the FBI. He is suspected of compromising agency informants in China, many of whom were killed.
ICYMI
Breaking News: A former CIA agent was arrested by the FBI. He is suspected of compromising agency informants in China, many of whom were killed. https://t.co/Q9BmJOjWbp— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 16, 2018
Trump bad in bed, says porn star Stormy Daniels: report
Trump bad in bed, says porn star Stormy Daniels: report | Raw Story https://t.co/MUQagOvClb via rawstory pic.twitter.com/rIwSeSttYu— ℓʋℓʋ ℓɛ ℓℴℓℴℓℴℓ (@lulu_lemew) January 17, 2018
Senator Lindsey Graham Questions Kirstjen Nielsen at DHS hearing Trump Words
Senator @LindseyGrahamSC wore a purple tie today. While using polite old boy southern language to perform anesthesia-free new asshole surgery on a bunch of partisan traitortwats.— Louise🍍Neu (@ninaandtito) January 17, 2018
I know he’s seemed offsides of late-Fear not. Graham is FULLY onboard w COTUS https://t.co/GAEp0QwxDR
“So What Did We Learn? Looking Back On 4 Yrs of Russia’s Active Measures” my latest post on the intel failures we should avoid & indicators we should look for moving ahead
“So What Did We Learn? Looking Back On 4 Yrs of Russia’s Active Measures” my latest post on the intel failures we should avoid & indicators we should look for moving ahead @SecureDemocracy https://t.co/2Eh2xKFKMT pic.twitter.com/XqjxbC1wcS— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) January 17, 2018
WATCH: Sen. Orrin Hatch removes a pair of glasses he's not wearing
WATCH: Sen. Orrin Hatch removes a pair of glasses he's not wearing pic.twitter.com/QXCCb4RHzn— Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) January 16, 2018
Nuclear war won’t hit suburbs, conservative magazine assures readers
Nuclear war won’t hit suburbs, conservative magazine assures readers https://t.co/oC1NubBg8D pic.twitter.com/Kk648tBn2X— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 17, 2018
Is ripping families apart what makes America great?
Is ripping families apart what makes America great? pic.twitter.com/uanqlSkiBj— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 17, 2018
Some Republicans face opposition as they try to avoid a government shutdown. Some Democrats say they will not vote to keep the government open without a DACA deal. Talks stalled after President Trump reportedly used a vulgarity to describe some countries
Some Republicans face opposition as they try to avoid a government shutdown. Some Democrats say they will not vote to keep the government open without a DACA deal. Talks stalled after President Trump reportedly used a vulgarity to describe some countries https://t.co/8H5isCa8Ro pic.twitter.com/t9WdikLHGg— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 17, 2018
Laura Ingraham Mocks Sen. Cory Booker Over Remarks to DHS Sec.: ‘Bad Acting’
Another bigot piles on. Americans have had enough of these people who’s only solution is hate.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) January 17, 2018
Laura Ingraham Mocks Sen. Cory Booker Over Remarks to DHS Sec.: ‘Bad Acting’ | Mediaite https://t.co/TlnAZFVnBn
Detroit man deported to Mexico after 30 years in the US: "I didn't go into the country by my choice. I was a kid. I know there's laws but ... they should have some consideration to individual cases just like mine."
Detroit man deported to Mexico after 30 years in the US: "I didn't go into the country by my choice. I was a kid. I know there's laws but ... they should have some consideration to individual cases just like mine." https://t.co/w4JOxPUKJQ https://t.co/EBXKO4Ofx2— CNN (@CNN) January 17, 2018
As I attempted to ask questions in Roosevelt Room of Trump, WH press aides shouted in my face to drown out my questions. I have never encountered that before.
As I attempted to ask questions in Roosevelt Room of Trump, WH press aides shouted in my face to drown out my questions. I have never encountered that before.— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 16, 2018
What occurred reminded me of something I would see in a different country. Certainly not at the WH. Certainly not in the U.S. https://t.co/hV6vPRe0p2— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 16, 2018
Look around the world and check out the countries that have government control over the media. They are not places where you want to live.— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) November 27, 2017
This way madness lies
This way madness lies - The Washington Post https://t.co/jhx4xKTDhj— Addie (@adtea) January 17, 2018
BREAKING: North Korea, South Korea agree to march together under unified Korea flag at Winter Olympics, South Korea says
BREAKING: North Korea, South Korea agree to march together under unified Korea flag at Winter Olympics, South Korea says pic.twitter.com/CbXZgZKbWK— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 17, 2018
“Fake news” has gone from useful dodge and easy applause line to a license to create entirely new realities. “Alternative facts” seems quaint compared to the weaponization of misinformation that’s occurred.
“Fake news” has gone from useful dodge and easy applause line to a license to create entirely new realities. “Alternative facts” seems quaint compared to the weaponization of misinformation that’s occurred. https://t.co/S1MyLFnYnY— Rick Klein (@rickklein) January 17, 2018
Fake News Awards has been downgraded to a "potential event,” per Sarah Sanders
Fake News Awards has been downgraded to a "potential event,” per Sarah Sanders— Michael M. Grynbaum (@grynbaum) January 16, 2018
How much is Putin worth? The range is from $70B-$200B depending on who you ask.
How much is Putin worth? The range is from $70B-$200B depending on who you ask. https://t.co/nMWlrsgBtA— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) January 17, 2018
The working title of Michael Wolff's book was "The Great Transition: The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration," signaling a sympathetic view to the White House
The working title of Michael Wolff's book was "The Great Transition: The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration," signaling a sympathetic view to the White House https://t.co/uws4lyOkgw pic.twitter.com/m1daSZH98j— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 17, 2018
Roberts County: A year in the most pro-Trump town in America:
Roberts County: A year in the most pro-Trump town in America: https://t.co/t6sfXbTgeM pic.twitter.com/OmadXfj5Vj— ABC News (@ABC) January 17, 2018
Gerrymandering case reaches Pennsylvania court with stakes for 2018 election
Gerrymandering case reaches Pennsylvania court with stakes for 2018 election https://t.co/nYBzdvCeOr— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 17, 2018
Gov. wants to grant immunity to police
New Mexico Republican Governor Susana Martinez plans to push legislation to give immunity from lawsuits to police officers. Give the @GOP power and they will create a Dictatorship.https://t.co/hMygHgdNA9— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 17, 2018
McCain rips Trump for his "unrelenting attacks" on media in powerful op-ed
McCain rips Trump for his "unrelenting attacks" on media in powerful op-ed https://t.co/kgwG2V87mq pic.twitter.com/Rt3nHWhLwD— The Hill (@thehill) January 17, 2018
Pentagon Suggests Countering Devastating Cyberattacks With Nuclear Arms
Insanity
For 70 years American strategy has assumed adversaries could pose an existential threat to US only with nuclear weapons. Implicit in new Nuclear Posture Review is a rethinking: Cyber weapons could accomplish some of the same devastating effects. https://t.co/dOBoHP8X4A— David Sanger (@SangerNYT) January 16, 2018
Israel says Trump will move embassy to Jerusalem two years earlier
Israel says Trump will move embassy to Jerusalem two years earlier https://t.co/kneOTQuqa7 pic.twitter.com/iOs91fmSKM— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 17, 2018
SCOOP: ICE is planning a massive Northern California immigration sweep to strike against sanctuary laws
SCOOP: ICE is planning a massive Northern California immigration sweep to strike against sanctuary laws https://t.co/sKbpnG8dQr— Hamed Aleaziz (@Haleaziz) January 17, 2018
Yesterday The Chinese credit agency, Dagong Global Credit Rating Co, has downgraded the United States' credit rating from A- to BBB+ The Agency cited "political deficiencies."
Yesterday The Chinese credit agency, Dagong Global Credit Rating Co, has downgraded the United States' credit rating from A- to BBB+— Brian Krassenstein🐬 (@krassenstein) January 17, 2018
The Agency cited "political deficiencies."
Yes, this means Donald Trump...
Nearly everyone who spoke with Michael Wolff for his tell-all book thought someone else in the White House had approved their participation
Nearly everyone who spoke with Michael Wolff for his tell-all book thought someone else in the White House had approved their participation https://t.co/SeK8TZYnh6 pic.twitter.com/55XgxOY3Hb— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 17, 2018
Would the Air Force Let Airman Trump Near a Nuclear Weapon?
Strangely, the commander-in-chief, the one who would decide when and how to use those weapons, is the only individual in the nuclear chain of command who does not have to submit to a psychiatric evaluation https://t.co/792ZvytC2H— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) January 17, 2018
What do Kushner talks with China's Anbang mean for Trump?
Just a reminder. Mr Wu of China's Angbang, who showed up at Jareds side in the middle of 2016, was arrested in 2017 by Chinese authorities & is still MIA😎🎯@20committee @LouiseMensch @counterchekist @ericgarland @TheRickWilson @chrizap https://t.co/NsR4XyIHbq— Andrew EVANS Peter (@911CORLEBRA777) January 17, 2018
Counterchekist Thread
Thread:— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) January 16, 2018
From IC friend; The Kremlin has stepped up covert influence campaigns against the left on social media, using fake opposition & ‘social justice’ as cover to run their opponents out of DC (see: Sen. Franken), and by leveraging compromised Dem politicians. 1/
- Moscow increasingly sees the GOP as dead-in-the-water, and is now looking to corrupt the left to continue inflicting havoc on our politics long enough to dismantle the liberal democratic order. 2/12 replies368 retweets677 likes
- There is little difference between alt-right’s ‘America first’ FP doctrine & far- left’s FP doctrine of slashing US defense spending & increasing social spending— or withdrawing US from it’s global security mission for domestic political programs. 3/18 replies179 retweets491 likes
- Information warfare experts in St. Petersburg believe segments of the US electorate on the left can be manipulated with similar success as segments on the far-right were during 2016. 4/18 replies257 retweets531 likes
- Jury is out on whether they hope to sabotage the left by promoting platforms & candidates who are unelectable to aid right-wing candidates, or if they plan to focus on controlling the left now that the right has been caught & exposed. 5/15 replies205 retweets489 likes
- Social media manipulation using bots is at the highest levels since 2016. Conversations & discord on both sides of the Twitter algorithmic divide are being controlled, steered, manipulated, and inflamed by Kremlin + US trolls. 6/7 replies287 retweets580 likes
- Some MSM outlets/journalists have been compromised and are helping inflame electorate segments. Additionally, some of the larger outlets have hired PR firms to attack & discredit citizen journalists on social media in an attempt to protect their outdated business models. 7/8 replies251 retweets544 likes
- The Kremlin may try to promote unelectable or inexperienced candidates who can either be torn down/controlled (much like tRUmp is) by kompromat, or by using their inexperience & unwillingness to confront complicated foreign aggression, which helps Moscow’s plan(s). 8/19 replies228 retweets502 likes
- Currently, the biggest fear in the halls of the Kremlin is SECDEF Mattis becoming POTUS, which they see as a ‘game changer.’ They’re currently laying the social media infrastructure for a dezinformatsiya campaign against him + McMaster. 9/16 replies400 retweets743 likes
- Focus of this campaign will leverage Pres. Obama’s firing of Mattis to turn the left against him and towards an “identity politics candidate they can electorally defeat or control.” 10/9 replies190 retweets436 likes
- Bottom line: Be weary of social media movements pushing suspicious narratives. Don’t fall for the lure of reverting to extremist politics like in 2016. And don’t help Moscow run its opponents out of DC like Dems did with Sen. Franken. 11/27 replies439 retweets1,011 likes
We must put aside domestic politics & focus on saving the liberal democratic order. If we don’t, it will fall to tyranny. This isn’t hyperbole. Moscow doesn’t want the political center to rise up & become dominant. Keep that in mind going forward. /end.
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