Why the porn star story reveals a greater potential threat for Trump@NicolleDWallace w/ @JoyceWhiteVance @Evan_McMullin pic.twitter.com/wnwZUqfi48— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) January 19, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
Why the porn star story reveals a greater potential threat for Trump
Top evangelical leader calls out evangelicals who support Trump: "Stop defending the indefensible"
Top evangelical leader calls out evangelicals who support Trump: "Stop defending the indefensible" https://t.co/oKYIQnylxc pic.twitter.com/nk8iy854t0— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
Congress heads toward midnight shutdown
Congress heads toward midnight shutdown https://t.co/vFD9n78ly2 pic.twitter.com/Y6AR2Ia0Mu— POLITICO (@politico) January 20, 2018
JUST IN: Sen. Doug Jones will be voting for the CR
JUST IN: Sen. Doug Jones will be voting for the CR, @jonallendc reports.— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) January 20, 2018
Schiff calls the Nunes memo "a profoundly misleading set of talking points drafted by Republican staff attacking the FBI and its handling of the investigation... it is a deep disservice to our law enforcement professionals."
Schiff calls the Nunes memo "a profoundly misleading set of talking points drafted by Republican staff attacking the FBI and its handling of the investigation... it is a deep disservice to our law enforcement professionals." https://t.co/C9A5hTbmlv— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Cotton responds to Graham, who called him ‘Steve King of the Senate’
No Democratic Senator has insulted @LindseyGrahamSC like this. https://t.co/JL4nabcg7l— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 19, 2018
Cotton responds to Graham, who called him ‘Steve King of the Senate’:— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 19, 2018
“The difference between Steve King and Lindsey Graham is that Steve King can actually win an election in Iowa....he didn’t make it off the starting line, he didn’t even make it off the kiddy table debates”
BREAKING: Neighbor has been charged federally for November assault that left Sen. Rand Paul with six broken ribs. Motive: Anger over stacked brush, feds say. Rene Boucher to plead guilty.
BREAKING: Neighbor has been charged federally for November assault that left Sen. Rand Paul with six broken ribs. Motive: Anger over stacked brush, feds say. Rene Boucher to plead guilty. pic.twitter.com/ynOZTLZsRW— justin jouvenal (@jjouvenal) January 19, 2018
If we shut down, it will be a #TrumpShutdown. He’s the one who has been rooting for a shutdown all along – saying maybe the nation could use “a good shutdown.” The only person who has said he wants a shutdown is Trump.
If we shut down, it will be a #TrumpShutdown. He’s the one who has been rooting for a shutdown all along – saying maybe the nation could use “a good shutdown.” The only person who has said he wants a shutdown is Trump.— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) January 19, 2018
U.S. lawmakers near the shutdown deadline with no apparent agreement in sight
U.S. lawmakers near the shutdown deadline with no apparent agreement in sight https://t.co/iU2OoynGTA pic.twitter.com/EPuEgrlDrm— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 19, 2018
New @TIME cover: A year ago, they marched. Now a record number of women are running for office
New @TIME cover: A year ago, they marched. Now a record number of women are running for office https://t.co/Uc9ivXGS2q via @CharlotteAlter pic.twitter.com/8jnQ9gWmur— TIMEPolitics (@TIMEPolitics) January 18, 2018
NEW California Rep. Jackie Speier, a Democratic member of the House Intelligence Committee, is making the accusation that past Trump Organization real estate deals show evidence of money laundering.
NEW California Rep. Jackie Speier, a Democratic member of the House Intelligence Committee, is making the accusation that past Trump Organization real estate deals show evidence of money laundering. https://t.co/WmY76MmxyB— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) January 19, 2018
JUST IN: Group of Senate Democrats introduce bill to withhold congressional pay during government shutdown: “If members of Congress can’t figure this out and keep the government open, then none of us should get paid.”
JUST IN: Group of Senate Democrats introduce bill to withhold congressional pay during government shutdown:— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) January 19, 2018
“If members of Congress can’t figure this out and keep the government open, then none of us should get paid.”
— Sen. Claire McCaskill pic.twitter.com/fWk1ukZwz9
The flu epidemic in America gets worse just in time for a government funding shutdown
The flu epidemic in America gets worse just in time for a government funding shutdown https://t.co/tlw6Ja925S pic.twitter.com/TUTNtH6TcN— Bloomberg (@business) January 19, 2018
Kushner’s Deutsche Bank-Backed Property Stung by Tenant Troubles
And as Bloomberg and @CalebMelby reported this AM, the Deutsche-backed Kushner project is struggling since the notorious @GuyFieri Times Square restaurant closed https://t.co/abLCMmvKD2— russchoma (@russchoma) January 19, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Sen @LindseyGrahamSC blames White House adviser Stephen Miller for the change in Trump's stance on immigration and DACA, tells @NBCNews Miller's approach to immigration "has no viability."
EXCLUSIVE: Sen @LindseyGrahamSC blames White House adviser Stephen Miller for the change in Trump's stance on immigration and DACA, tells @NBCNews Miller's approach to immigration "has no viability." pic.twitter.com/T5AQzvEimc— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 19, 2018
Opinion: Why ignoring Trump’s words is a luxury that diplomats can’t afford
Opinion: Why ignoring Trump’s words is a luxury that diplomats can’t afford https://t.co/KlXMSaGy29— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 19, 2018
JUST IN: Sen. Schumer after meeting with President Trump: “We made some progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements. The discussions will continue."
JUST IN: Sen. Schumer after meeting with President Trump: “We made some progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements. The discussions will continue." pic.twitter.com/4dfSUCEHiz— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2018
SCOOP in @politico - Former Trump spokesman Mark Corallo, named in Wolff book w/ concerns about POTUS obstruction, lawyers up
SCOOP in @politico - Former Trump spokesman Mark Corallo, named in Wolff book w/ concerns about POTUS obstruction, lawyers up w/ the husband-wife attorney duo of Victoria Toensing and Joseph diGenova https://t.co/3akohLpZG4— Darren Samuelsohn (@dsamuelsohn) January 19, 2018
GOP holding kids hostage
#Senate Democrats have a choice to make. This should be a no-brainer... pic.twitter.com/zdUFXxclZ9— Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) January 19, 2018
CHIP expired 111 days ago – you didn’t seem to mind until these kids became a useful political hostage. https://t.co/BO27VeVXCl— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) January 19, 2018
Kelly has frequently threatened to quit if Trump didn’t listen to him
Kelly has frequently threatened to quit if Trump didn’t listen to him: report https://t.co/qGW8Yw4EJa pic.twitter.com/fA2qfSivWl— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
If the government shuts down, Trump’s television habits (watching Fox & Friends) and tweeting may be partly to blame, two White House aides tell Politico
If the government shuts down, Trump’s television habits (watching Fox & Friends) and tweeting may be partly to blame, two White House aides tell Politico. https://t.co/oE8ARS0PEx— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Russians under every rock
Russians under every rock
The remarkable part about the Trump campaign is not the appearance of a single Kremlin-connected figure. It is that there are lots and lots of them — Aras and Emin Agalarov, Sergey Kislyak, Rinat Akhmetshin, Irakly Kaveladze, Sergei Gorkov https://t.co/jpc40cWxRF— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) January 19, 2018
Did someone just get a *target letter* from Mueller's grand jury⁉️
Did someone just get a *target letter* from Mueller's grand jury⁉️🤣😂🤣😂#TGIF#FridayFeeling https://t.co/cyq30Ae0PX— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 19, 2018
Hannity declares Mueller's Russia investigation "over": "Time to close the doors" https://t.co/vup9xqmOvi pic.twitter.com/8KWWeec8Qf— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
Great power competition - not terrorism - is now the primary focus of U.S. National security
This is our nation’s first #NationalDefenseStrategy in 10 years.— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) January 19, 2018
Today, America’s military reclaims an era of strategic purpose. Great power competition - not terrorism - is now the primary focus of U.S. National security. pic.twitter.com/PU2XcRVplu
“Right now, in a number of states, the laws allow a baby to be born from his or her mother’s womb in the ninth month. It is wrong. It has to change.” Genuinely confused by this.
“Right now, in a number of states, the laws allow a baby to be born from his or her mother’s womb in the ninth month. It is wrong. It has to change.”— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Genuinely confused by this. (via ABC) pic.twitter.com/3FT8SCQY5V
Shutdown threatens Trump’s economic winning streak
Shutdown threatens Trump’s economic winning streakhttps://t.co/Yk7S3VtK44 pic.twitter.com/NXrBtid4l9— POLITICO (@politico) January 19, 2018
Deutsche Bank reported questionable transactions involving President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, or people or businesses near him, to German securities regulators and will forward the info to special prosecutor Robert Muelle
Deutsche Bank reported questionable transactions involving President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, or people or businesses near him, to German securities regulators and will forward the info to special prosecutor Robert Mueller. @manager_magazin #DeutscheBank #JaredKushner— Handelsblatt Global (@HandelsblattGE) January 19, 2018
The alleged Trump Organization money laundering with Russian counterparts is not just significant for its potential criminal component, but also because such transactions are used by Russian intelligence officers to compromise and control their targets.
The alleged Trump Organization money laundering with Russian counterparts is not just significant for its potential criminal component, but also because such transactions are used by Russian intelligence officers to compromise and control their targets. https://t.co/2aFg9I0aPm— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) January 19, 2018
After a year, top Trump staffers still working without certified financial disclosures
A year into Trump’s presidency, records show 5 of his top staffers still haven’t secured final approval of their financial reports—disclosures that are required by law to ensure officials aren’t personally benefiting from W.H. jobs, McClatchy reports. https://t.co/SQMobFDMow— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
.@USNavy Secretary on the cost of continuing resolutions: "It has cost us $4 billion dollars . . . that’s $4 billion dollars in cash in a trash can with lighter fluid – burn it."
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.@USNavy Secretary on the cost of continuing resolutions:— Rep Stephanie Murphy (@RepStephMurphy) January 19, 2018
"It has cost us $4 billion dollars . . . that’s $4 billion dollars in cash in a trash can with lighter fluid – burn it."
For the sake of our national security, Congress must put an end to reckless budgeting. #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/lUzMgtF31u
VP Pence and @realDonaldTrump are both heading out of town as a government shutdown looms ...
VP Pence and @realDonaldTrump are both heading out of town as a government shutdown looms ...— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 19, 2018
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney on chances of government shutdown: "I'm handicapping it now at some place between 50 and 60%. But again, we're planning for it as if it's 100%."
NEW:— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 19, 2018
In private meetings, @DickDurbin and other Dems have repeatedly asked Rs and White House officials for a counter-offer on the Dreamers.
They have gotten nothing in response, people familiar with the meetings tell me.
My new post:https://t.co/OYnvsoiFjH
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney on chances of government shutdown: "I'm handicapping it now at some place between 50 and 60%. But again, we're planning for it as if it's 100%."
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney on chances of government shutdown: "I'm handicapping it now at some place between 50 and 60%. But again, we're planning for it as if it's 100%." https://t.co/yUjZTobA4C pic.twitter.com/Uhp7Dx2YTJ— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 19, 2018
Unbelievable. Who's driving this bus? The producers for @foxandfriends?
Unbelievable. Who's driving this bus? The producers for @foxandfriends?https://t.co/CsmUb9NJPj— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 19, 2018
Does Donald Trump Want to Be Dictator of the United States? His behavior over the past 12 months lines up alarmingly well with studies of authoritarianism
Here are some of the things that establish a pattern of authoritarianism, according to a new report:— Monika Bauerlein (@MonikaBauerlein) January 19, 2018
Politicizing independent institutions
Spreading disinformation
Amassing executive power
Quashing dissent
Delegitimizing communities
Corrupting elections. https://t.co/5jH6hJhFR7
Dem senator: Tom Cotton 'wants a shutdown in the worst way'
Spiteful little man. @SenTomCotton https://t.co/iWYLsnAi85— Ozark Indivisible (@OZRKIndivisible) January 18, 2018
On Trump's mental fitness, the experts are silenced and the public's in the dark
Our piece @USATOpinion on how Trump's "coginitive" exam actually obscured his mental condition is featured on https://t.co/Pe9TPokJSK. Please check it out! @JillDLawrence https://t.co/HNTyM2Wnpo— Norm Eisen (@NormEisen) January 19, 2018
"We learned Michael Cohen had associations with Russian organized crime figures in NY & FL. People told us he spoke Russian. His father-in-law is from Ukraine, a lot of business dealings over there & a conviction for a money laundering."
^ "We learned Michael Cohen had associations with Russian organized crime figures in NY & FL. People told us he spoke Russian. His father-in-law is from Ukraine, <had> a lot of business dealings over there & a conviction for a money laundering."#Maddow https://t.co/a1xG2WIgCn— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) January 19, 2018
Senate passes bill renewing internet surveillance program
Senate passes bill renewing internet surveillance program https://t.co/G3xtdQGCK5 pic.twitter.com/nMmwmAylwY— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 19, 2018
New: More than 3.2 million Americans contributed to 2016 federal elections, but fewer than 16,000 of them provided half the donations — a sign of the increasing concentration of donor activity in the U.S.
New: More than 3.2 million Americans contributed to 2016 federal elections, but fewer than 16,000 of them provided half the donations — a sign of the increasing concentration of donor activity in the U.S. https://t.co/PnlQu6t8Pk— Michelle Ye Hee Lee (@myhlee) January 19, 2018
President Trump hasn’t really thought through how bad a shutdown could be for his administration.
System.Xml.XmlElement https://t.co/cB9ZO1gWOo— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 19, 2018
Who gets sent home if the government shuts down?
Who gets sent home if the government shuts down? https://t.co/MFJcH3ljjR— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 19, 2018
China looks to call bluff on Trump trade action
China looks to call bluff on Trump trade action https://t.co/jQgY39uLJn pic.twitter.com/EAi3QaPGDm— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 19, 2018
GOP Senator Heller in August 2017: "There will be no excuses and nobody else’s fault but the Republican Party if this government does shut down."
GOP Senator Heller in August 2017: "There will be no excuses and nobody else’s fault but the Republican Party if this government does shut down."#TrumpShutdown #GOPShutdown pic.twitter.com/WO7DnXPJHF— Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 19, 2018
Now, Tucker Carlson's guest, Republican Congressman Scott Perry from PA, just said ISIS did the Vegas shooting
HOLY SHIT— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) January 19, 2018
Now, Tucker Carlson's guest, Republican Congressman Scott Perry from PA, just said ISIS did the Vegas shooting pic.twitter.com/JfSciElOdf
A white man named Stephen Paddock outfitted 12 rifles with bump stocks and shot at concertgoers in Vegas. 58 people died. 527 injured. To this day, bump stocks have not been regulated.— Lauren Werner 🗽 (@LaurenWern) January 19, 2018
It's super irresponsible for a "news outlet" to air baseless bullshit. https://t.co/XXlvS3Hsks
I am in Paris, I have not had one conversation where I am not asked what has happened to America. All lament that America can no longer be seen as a beacon of democracy. All in shock
I am in Paris, I have not had one conversation where I am not asked what has happened to America. All lament that America can no longer be seen as a beacon of democracy. All in shock. https://t.co/UMglfhP9Xb— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 18, 2018
Whatever the legal implications, @Eugene_Robinson makes a strong case that there is no such thing as a “Trump administration”: There’s simply no there there. And to call that alarming is an understatement
Whatever the legal implications, @Eugene_Robinson makes a strong case that there is no such thing as a “Trump administration”: There’s simply no there there. And to call that alarming is an understatement.https://t.co/MNfi6vDiT5— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 19, 2018
Former FBI Director James @Comey will teach a course on ethical leadership at @WilliamAndMary beginning in the fall.
Former FBI Director James @Comey will teach a course on ethical leadership at @WilliamAndMary beginning in the fall. https://t.co/N7kQNw7Ofg— Catherine Treyz (@catherinetreyz) January 19, 2018
Trump shill Meadows demands House Intel publicly release the 4 page summary of Nunes "investigation" of FISA "abuse" during 2016 elections Dems say Nunes unilaterally put together the summary & it leaves out key details; exaggerates findings.
Trump shill Meadows demands House Intel publicly release the 4 page summary of Nunes "investigation" of FISA "abuse" during 2016 elections 😂— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) January 19, 2018
Dems say Nunes unilaterally put together the summary & it leaves out key details; exaggerates findings.
That's all you got, @GOP?#Maddow https://t.co/ahtRi41wAI
I viewed the classified report from House Intel relating to the FBI, FISA abuses, the infamous Russian dossier, and so-called "Russian collusion." What I saw is absolutely shocking.— Mark Meadows (@RepMarkMeadows) January 19, 2018
This report needs to be released--now. Americans deserve the truth. #ReleaseTheMemo pic.twitter.com/oP2UNujKQL
Today while a government shutdown looms, Donald Trump will once again be spending millions in taxpayer money to go back to Mar-a-Lago so he can have a campaign fundraising event with tickets costing up to $250,000 per couple to get in. You can’t make this shit up
Today while a government shutdown looms, Donald Trump will once again be spending millions in taxpayer money to go back to Mar-a-Lago so he can have a campaign fundraising event with tickets costing up to $250,000 per couple to get in. You can’t make this shit up. #TrumpShutdown— Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 19, 2018
Looming shutdown raises fundamental question: Can GOP govern?
Looming shutdown raises fundamental question: Can GOP govern? https://t.co/sNvlZYLjPp— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 19, 2018
Porn star: Trump is "terrified of sharks"
Porn star: Trump is "terrified of sharks" https://t.co/lF0dV2d7nz pic.twitter.com/lUxrBTkm71— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
Omarosa may have secretly taped White House conversations: report
Omarosa may have secretly taped White House conversations: report https://t.co/ENwIZjVU90 pic.twitter.com/Unv9LbvRQg— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
JUST IN: Stormy Daniels on Trump: What a dick
JUST IN: Stormy Daniels on Trump: What a dick https://t.co/DvqONYTfV3— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 19, 2018
Russia accuses Washington of leaking diplomats' bank details
Russia accuses Washington of leaking diplomats' bank details to @BuzzFeedNews https://t.co/nyjsFPWmfb— Jason Leopold (@JasonLeopold) January 18, 2018
The Republican Plan to Give Trump His ‘Good’ Shutdown
Never Forget Trump celebrates government shutdown with a 1 year anniversary Gala— Wade Broussard (@wabroussard1) January 19, 2018
The Republican Plan to Give Trump His ‘Good’ Shutdown https://t.co/pAdQNJnCkf via @intelligencer
Best title for a presidential interview EVER.
Best title for a presidential interview EVER. pic.twitter.com/dsRkXEBX1R— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 19, 2018
Trump's GOP, the Republicans, really are starting to act like gangsters. 'Don't make us hurt the kids' is what they seriously seem to be saying today. Scary people...
Trump's GOP, the Republicans, really are starting to act like gangsters. 'Don't make us hurt the kids' is what they seriously seem to be saying today. Scary people...https://t.co/EynYZQkSOc— John Laybourn (@takumwier) January 19, 2018
NEW: Trump faces pivotal decision on solar panel tariffs
NEW: Trump faces pivotal decision on solar panel tariffs https://t.co/xX94nsrACn pic.twitter.com/CaISZ3IFw3— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
The known and tracked Russian bots are also all in on it
The known and tracked Russian bots are also all in on it. pic.twitter.com/Accy5cHuDY— Bad Horse (@BadHorseOC) January 19, 2018
A new @CBSNews poll shows most Americans would let young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children stay in the U.S.
A new @CBSNews poll shows most Americans would let young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children stay in the U.S. https://t.co/jScEnFSBF7 pic.twitter.com/4icPuOimQD— CBS This Morning ❄️ (@CBSThisMorning) January 18, 2018
“In any other administration, evidence that the president paid hush money to the star of ‘Good Will Humping’ during the election would be a scandal...”
“In any other administration, evidence that the president paid hush money to the star of ‘Good Will Humping’ during the election would be a scandal...” https://t.co/ZBi9HTg4lx— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) January 19, 2018
Paul Ryan, you had the chance to serve our country and you chose DC instead. Don’t play soldier now to try to win the news cycle
Paul Ryan, you had the chance to serve our country and you chose DC instead. Don’t play soldier now to try to win the news cycle. https://t.co/YyuDXXERP9— Randy Bryce (@IronStache) January 19, 2018
In Touch has released the full transcript of their 2011 interview with Stormy Daniels.
In Touch has released the full transcript of their 2011 interview with Stormy Daniels.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
“It was textbook generic. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh my God, I love you.’ He wasn’t like Fabio or anything.” https://t.co/aV1bQdTFx6
President Trump is planning to slash the budget of the Office of National Drug Control Policy — his administration’s second attempt to gut the top office responsible for coordinating the federal response to the opioid crisis.
President Trump is planning to slash the budget of the Office of National Drug Control Policy — his administration’s second attempt to gut the top office responsible for coordinating the federal response to the opioid crisis. https://t.co/TMSuCimp6j— ProPublica (@ProPublica) January 19, 2018
The House bill to avert a government shutdown includes provisions to delay taxes that are necessary to fund the ACA. That’s called a poison pill. Obviously Democrats can’t vote for ANOTHER tax cut & ANOTHER attack on Obamacare
The House bill to avert a government shutdown includes provisions to delay taxes that are necessary to fund the ACA. That’s called a poison pill. Obviously Democrats can’t vote for ANOTHER tax cut & ANOTHER attack on Obamacare.https://t.co/fRoGVkayjL— Jonathan Riley (@JonRiley7) January 19, 2018
The GOP tax law doesn’t just hurt blue states. It hurts everyone.
From @crampell | The GOP tax law doesn’t just hurt blue states. It hurts everyone. https://t.co/CvLv5pw5Ux— Michael Larabee (@Michaellarabee) January 19, 2018
Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They're playing the American people for fools by suggesting these failures to govern are anything but their own failures of leadership
Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They're playing the American people for fools by suggesting these failures to govern are anything but their own failures of leadership. https://t.co/uktRhmYInp— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) January 19, 2018
JUST RELEASED: We spent a year tracking @realDonaldTrump's conflicts of interests. We found 500+ instances. Here's what we learned
JUST RELEASED: We spent a year tracking @realDonaldTrump's conflicts of interests. We found 500+ instances. Here's what we learned: https://t.co/bXTYhXNCah— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 19, 2018
Leaked doc: Trumpworld's scathing assessment of the Flake-Graham-Durbin immigration proposal written shortly after the infamous "shithole" meeting by Trump admin officials
Leaked doc: Trumpworld's scathing assessment of the Flake-Graham-Durbin immigration proposal written shortly after the infamous "shithole" meeting by Trump admin officials.#Maddow https://t.co/iAvTBXeJvL pic.twitter.com/NOoJUq7No0— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) January 19, 2018
Shep Smith rips GOP for trying to blame Dems if government shuts down
Shep Smith rips GOP for trying to blame Dems if government shuts down https://t.co/nEBaWO1MQQ pic.twitter.com/PgXPRDUSSH— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
If McConnell gets the votes he needs this evening will the signing into law to avoid shutdown take place at the Buffet @ Mar y Lago?
If McConnell gets the votes he needs this evening will the signing into law to avoid shutdown take place at the Buffet @ Mar y Lago? pic.twitter.com/RIqLVmN2zm— Rogue (@RogueCIAsurveil) January 19, 2018
BREAKING: #SCOTUS issues a quick stay order, halting the district court decision striking down NC congressional districts as a partisan gerrymander pending state lawmakers’ appeal to the Supreme Court.
BREAKING: #SCOTUS issues a quick stay order, halting the district court decision striking down NC congressional districts as a partisan gerrymander pending state lawmakers’ appeal to the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/NCC0HCRUke— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) January 18, 2018
Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre, saying he had “credible evidence” without actually providing any.
Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre, saying he had “credible evidence” without actually providing any. https://t.co/gJHSa980DI— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Nobody wants to shut down the govt, not Dems, not the GOP. The only one who has ever rooted for a shutdown is @realDonaldTrump who said our country could use “a good shutdown” – only he could come up with that. But no shutdown can be good for the American people.
Nobody wants to shut down the govt, not Dems, not the GOP.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 19, 2018
The only one who has ever rooted for a shutdown is @realDonaldTrump who said our country could use “a good shutdown” – only he could come up with that. But no shutdown can be good for the American people.
I present to you Trump's nominee to run NASA, giving a speech on the House floor demanding Obama apologize for funding climate research. Bridenstine's nomination was approved in committee today in a party-line 14-13 vote
I present to you Trump's nominee to run NASA, giving a speech on the House floor demanding Obama apologize for funding climate research. Bridenstine's nomination was approved in committee today in a party-line 14-13 vote. pic.twitter.com/vcKssPhgnZ— Ubadah Sabbagh (@Neubadah) January 19, 2018
Trump misfires with claim that military would ‘shut down’ during government shutdown
“A government shutdown will be devastating to our military . . . something the Dems care very little about!”
DEBUNKED: #Trump false claim about military during government shutdown https://t.co/s3xARU3IgT @GlennKesslerWP— David Beard (@dabeard) January 19, 2018
‘I just don’t like Muslim people’: Trump appointee resigns after racist, sexist and anti-gay remarks
‘I just don’t like Muslim people’: Trump appointee resigns after racist, sexist and anti-gay remarks https://t.co/2zO8vGJsbB— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 19, 2018
Everyone who works for Trump ends up destroying their credibility
Everyone who works for Trump ends up destroying their credibility https://t.co/MqN6omAwB0— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) January 18, 2018
The party of "family values" won't fund the basic health insurance of nine million children because they want to use it as a bargaining tool in their quest to deport 800,000 children to countries where they may be killed
The party of "family values" won't fund the basic health insurance of nine million children because they want to use it as a bargaining tool in their quest to deport 800,000 children to countries where they may be killed.— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) January 18, 2018
White supremacist terrorists killed more people in the US last year than any other extremist group: report
White supremacist terrorists killed more people in the US last year than any other extremist group: report https://t.co/YPjnFbK8Qc— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 17, 2018
Trump Winery asks Trump admin for permission to hire foreign workers for second time in three months
Trump Winery asks Trump admin for permission to hire foreign workers for second time in three months https://t.co/C0Z8lNxV1i pic.twitter.com/R4FhKIGW9Y— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
@TomCottonAR is sending cease and desist letters to constituents who are calling him.
So now @TomCottonAR is sending cease and desist letters to constituents who are calling him.— ALT- Immigration-Forbes Fanatic, rolled up 🛂 (@ALT_uscis) January 18, 2018
Broadcast this all over please pic.twitter.com/mEEz3NrW2G
Backstage at the National Prayer Breakfast in February, when Democratic Sen. Chris Coons told Trump several religious organizations in his state opposed the travel ban, Trump snapped: “Nobody told me you were going to be a nasty man.”
Backstage at the National Prayer Breakfast in February, when Democratic Sen. Chris Coons told Trump several religious organizations in his state opposed the travel ban, Trump snapped: “Nobody told me you were going to be a nasty man.” https://t.co/oTFKtXXoR1— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Rudy Giuliani’s daughter busted for shoplifting at Sephora | New York Post
Rudy Giuliani’s daughter busted for shoplifting at Sephora | New York Posthttps://t.co/vLEoC0J7y1— Margarita Rodriguez (@margaritarr8) January 19, 2018
Trump Scores
Look at their Trump Scores, Joe! The @GOP is in lockstep with the treasonous, self-dealing #RacistInChief. (Including @SenJohnMcCain @SenatorCollins @JeffFlake and @BobCorker!) https://t.co/rmr9kMFzYM #Fascists #Pigs 🐖 #TrumpShutdown— Kim Sherrell (@kim) January 19, 2018
Notable sections from testimony
Notable sections from testimony:— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) January 19, 2018
* Simpson: Most people around Trump were connected in some way to Russian organized crime
* Simpson, when asked if the Russian mafia was integrated with the Russian government, responds that it's integrated with the American government pic.twitter.com/MMqNJSAE0r
A booklet advising Swedish citizens how to prepare for war and survive an attack is to be reissued to all 4,700,000 households in Sweden amid growing fears of Russian aggression, The Times reports
A booklet advising Swedish citizens how to prepare for war and survive an attack is to be reissued to all 4,700,000 households in Sweden amid growing fears of Russian aggression, The Times reports. https://t.co/9Q86z0w1vT— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
The Trump administration is losing patience with Canada and Mexico ahead of Nafta talks
The Trump administration is losing patience with Canada and Mexico ahead of Nafta talks https://t.co/OIniIDDUkS pic.twitter.com/iYBCCcGSSJ— Bloomberg (@business) January 19, 2018
TV film crew arrested after TSA catches them intentionally bringing fake explosive to airport
CNBC
TV film crew arrested after TSA catches them intentionally bringing fake explosive to airport: https://t.co/cwgUTiaiYk pic.twitter.com/LMJP2Bnx1T— ABC News (@ABC) January 19, 2018
Simpson, looking at a Kushner project, realized that the EB-5 VISA scam could be a way for foreign intel services to GET SPIES INTO AMERICA DISCREETLY.
Simpson, looking at a Kushner project, realized that the EB-5 VISA scam could be a way for foreign intel services to GET SPIES INTO AMERICA DISCREETLY. pic.twitter.com/RkbU2ubOIz— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 18, 2018
SCHIFF: So, all this Russian money, would The Kremlin basically have a lever over THE CURRENT PRESIDENT? SIMPSON: Yup
SIMPSON: The Agaralovs started "operating" in the US in the 1990s and were tied to the Semion Mogilevich/Bank of NY scandal 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/GP04WSbZmO— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 18, 2018
U.S. workforce shortages bolster case for Fed rate hikes
U.S. workforce shortages bolster case for Fed rate hikes https://t.co/OpbbhRXEVr pic.twitter.com/0oo2Nao0JT— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 19, 2018
Congressional Black Caucus, Pelosi back effort to censure Trump.
Congressional Black Caucus, Pelosi back effort to censure Trump. #DemForce https://t.co/XC7njUU2Hm— #DemForce Warrior (@DemForceWarrior) January 18, 2018
Turkey's defense minister says country determined to carry out a military offensive against enclave in northwest Syria.
Turkey's defense minister says country determined to carry out a military offensive against enclave in northwest Syria. https://t.co/9chovBpDqB— The Associated Press (@AP) January 19, 2018
Ex-Watergate prosecutor: Trump ordering Bannon not to answer questions during testimony "looks like a cover-up"
Ex-Watergate prosecutor: Trump ordering Bannon not to answer questions during testimony "looks like a cover-up" https://t.co/c7ujLNNPHH pic.twitter.com/7TzmMPqZEQ— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
Nunes Memo
Meanwhile over on Planet Stupid:— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) January 19, 2018
Devin Nunes apparently wrote a memo claiming Obama/the FBI/the DOJ/Aliens/Seth Rich were all abusing the federal surveillance program known as FISA.
Fringenuts are going full Pizzagate. Idiots. These people are idiots.https://t.co/St5xqJcjYM
The National Enquirer Covered Up Story of Donald Trump's Extramarital Affair: Report
Has everyone forgotten Trump's 10-month affair he had with 1998 Playboy Playmate of the Year Karen McDougal @FLOTUS https://t.co/bcb7c6kM9S— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) January 19, 2018
Opinion: Liberals think Trump lies about his weight because the powerless always love conspiracy theories
I have two eyes and these two eyes see a lard ass who lies about everything else. https://t.co/qKVNPgJMok— Bongmaster (@jerweber) January 19, 2018
Opinion: Liberals think Trump lies about his weight because the powerless always love conspiracy theories https://t.co/Tr0scwQ22Z pic.twitter.com/vTVHaaYIZA— POLITICO (@politico) January 19, 2018
A 2nd GOP senator just came out against the Republican funding bill — raising the risk of a government shutdown
#GOP and @realDonaldTrump control the House, Senate & White House and yet we are on the brink of a #governmentshutdown. Does the chaos and meanness of the Trump Administration fire you up? If so, go march this Saturday. Know the power that you have to help change public sentiment https://t.co/NEeah8EMIw— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 19, 2018
A 2nd GOP senator just came out against the Republican funding bill — raising the risk of a government shutdown: https://t.co/bdnXKnsuzL via @AOL— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) January 18, 2018
They don’t even hide their racism anymore
They don’t even hide their racism anymore… only white suprematists believe that our country belongs to a certain race. https://t.co/UAzsKcBcM2— William LeGate (@williamlegate) January 19, 2018
.@MarkSteynOnline on DACA: "In Arizona, a majority of the grade school children now are Hispanic. That means Arizona's future is as a Hispanic society. That means in effect, the border has moved north." #Tucker pic.twitter.com/tCJsNMlT0u— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 19, 2018
Trump Lawyer Used Private Company, Pseudonyms to Pay Porn Star ‘Stormy Daniels’
ICYMI
Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen established an LLC – Essential Consultants – to pay $130,000 in hush money to an adult-film star.🤨— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 19, 2018
Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford) used FAKE NAME Peggy Peterson to hide the payoff‼️https://t.co/Ij0ntcoDad
Senate in disarray with shutdown hours away
Sen. Johnson sums up the mood after Senate fails to even schedule a vote on funding: “you realize I’m not a fan of this place, right?...it feels like a charade” https://t.co/kGeoChIEQ8 @seungminkim— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) January 19, 2018
A record $107 million was raised for Trump’s inauguration. So where did it all go? No one will say.
Nearly a year after Trump’s inauguration, the committee that raised a record $106,700,000 for the event has not disclosed how much surplus money it still has or provided a final accounting of its finances, USA Today reports. https://t.co/0TaY1Xl3ar— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 18, 2018
And Judge Janine Pirro of Fox News takes the stage. "Welcome to Mar-a-Lago. A magnificent place. It sure ain't no shithole!"
And Judge Janine Pirro of Fox News takes the stage. "Welcome to Mar-a-Lago. A magnificent place. It sure ain't no shithole!" pic.twitter.com/z0HBLDtsLk— alexandra clough (@acloughpbp) January 19, 2018
Michael Wolff: "This is a president beyond reason, beyond control, beyond expectations, it is a president and a presidency that clearly, in every possible way, on every possible reasonable terms, doesn't work."
Michael Wolff: "This is a president beyond reason, beyond control, beyond expectations, it is a president and a presidency that clearly, in every possible way, on every possible reasonable terms, doesn't work." https://t.co/HHtrtbcYpJ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Schiff: "The Committee has voted on a bipartisan basis to release the transcripts of Glenn Simpson. Those transcripts reveal serious allegations that the Trump Organization may have engaged in money laundering with Russian nationals... "
Schiff: "The Committee has voted on a bipartisan basis to release the transcripts of Glenn Simpson. Those transcripts reveal serious allegations that the Trump Organization may have engaged in money laundering with Russian nationals... " pic.twitter.com/gv3c7uR7CR— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
"We’re gonna win a lot of elections, I can tell you," President Trump said during Pennsylvania speech
"We’re gonna win a lot of elections, I can tell you," President Trump said during Pennsylvania speech https://t.co/IuBCWGyMsp— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2018
JUST IN: Trump hosting $100k-per-couple inauguration anniversary gala at Mar-a-Lago
JUST IN: Trump hosting $100k-per-couple inauguration anniversary gala at Mar-a-Lago https://t.co/DEg6jp86gr pic.twitter.com/vp8eVgSzuq— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
California AG is throwing down the "states' rights" gauntlet by promising to prosecute employers who aid ICE in violation of California being a sanctuary state
California AG is throwing down the "states' rights" gauntlet by promising to prosecute employers who aid ICE in violation of California being a sanctuary state.— Rogue Wulf (@Wulfkat) January 19, 2018
Good.#TheResistancehttps://t.co/G9izNo41XO
Be afraid: Trump may have bought the Fourth Estate
Those are just the stories on Trump we *know* were killed. There are likely more. In Sept 2016, I wrote about how Trump had threatened and bribed much of the media into submission: https://t.co/UvgQwLhVtO— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) January 18, 2018
Chris Christie was blocked from a VIP entrance he'd used for 8 years at Newark Airport and directed to stand in TSA screening lines like anyone else, a person familiar with the incident tells Bloomberg.
Chris Christie was blocked from a VIP entrance he'd used for 8 years at Newark Airport and directed to stand in TSA screening lines like anyone else, a person familiar with the incident tells Bloomberg. https://t.co/sUQlJxv4Dt— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 18, 2018
Russia accuses Washington of leaking diplomats' bank details
It's obvious that this could not have happened without the knowledge of the authorities of that country (the United States)," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) January 19, 2018
👇🏻Karma 👇🏻I’m pretty sure it’s pronounced
hacking-back https://t.co/JYG4hJRKEP
Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre, saying he had “credible evidence” without actually providing any.
Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre, saying he had “credible evidence” without actually providing any. https://t.co/gJHSa980DI— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 19, 2018
Donald Trump has torched America's international reputation. The world now approves of China's leadership more than America's.
Donald Trump has torched America's international reputation. The world now approves of China's leadership more than America's. (Gallup) pic.twitter.com/RC8rzAehf7— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) January 18, 2018
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow Trump administration to end DACA. "This Court’s immediate review is warranted."
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow Trump administration to end DACA. "This Court’s immediate review is warranted." https://t.co/MY8oKR4W6s pic.twitter.com/HS0JfkXeTe— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 19, 2018
Michael Cohen *could've* shielded his identity on the formation documents for the LLC he set up to preserve anonymity for the Stormy Daniels payment.
This is great: Michael Cohen *could've* shielded his identity on the formation documents for the LLC he set up to preserve anonymity for the Stormy Daniels payment.— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) January 18, 2018
Instead, he listed himself as an "authorized person." https://t.co/DGlbPg4BFZ pic.twitter.com/EiBrjDinhk
Mueller subpoena blocks Bannon congressional testimony: NBC News
Rachel Maddow reports on new details about how Mueller's subpoena prevents Steve Bannon from testifying fully to Congress, and the questions surrounding the peculiar way that Bannon was subpoenaed by both Robert Mueller and the House Intel Committee.
Trump lawyer used shell company to pay porn star: WSJ
Michael Rothfeld, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, talks with Rachel Maddow about new reporting that Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen used a private company to pay $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Fusion GPS transcript outlines potential Trump money laundering
Rachel Maddow reads some of the highlights of the newly released transcript of the House Intelligence Committee testimony of Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS.
In the era of Trump, everybody hates us
In the era of Trump, everybody hates us https://t.co/diwyHvO7zF (via @kdrum) pic.twitter.com/5SmhMGVimN— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 18, 2018
The House Intelligence Committee just released Glenn Simpson’s testimony as part of our Russia investigation. Simpson raises numerous questions on money laundering the Committee must investigate.
The House Intelligence Committee just released Glenn Simpson’s testimony as part of our Russia investigation. Simpson raises numerous questions on money laundering the Committee must investigate.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) January 18, 2018
Read his testimony for yourself: https://t.co/Vr99VCYQFM
Trump team's connections with Deutsche Bank draw renewed focus from Mueller
Great article on just how Mueller will be proving money laundering. https://t.co/GPd65x5Dwp— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) January 18, 2018
The @OfficialCBC and Judiciary Democrats have Introduced a resolution to Censure President Trump for his Racist “Shithole” Comments The Resolution has Nearly 150 Co-Sponsors. Censure does not offer legal consequences but a public reprimand!
The @OfficialCBC and Judiciary Democrats have Introduced a resolution to Censure President Trump for his Racist “Shithole” Comments— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) January 18, 2018
The Resolution has Nearly 150 Co-Sponsors. Censure does not offer legal consequences but a public reprimand!
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