There's furious lobbying going on in DC by Russian oligarchs trying to stay off the new 'friends of Putin list' to be published by the US Treasury on January 29th of possible sanctions. Well done @SenatorWicker, @marcorubio https://t.co/wcS4nwJ64M— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) January 20, 2018
Saturday, January 20, 2018
There's furious lobbying going on in DC by Russian oligarchs trying to stay off the new 'friends of Putin list' to be published by the US Treasury on January 29th of possible sanctions
Spain has replaced the U.S. as the No. 2 tourism destination in the world, behind France, according to the UN.
Spain has replaced the U.S. as the No. 2 tourism destination in the world, behind France, according to the UN. https://t.co/xiVGdB5QyC pic.twitter.com/6UVHC9tUDD— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 20, 2018
Congressman Combating Harassment Settled His Own Misconduct Case
Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan, who has taken a leading role in fighting sexual harassment in Congress, used thousands in taxpayer $$ to settle his own misconduct complaint after a former aide accused him of making unwanted romantic overtures, NYT reports. https://t.co/0snfUTPWgO— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 20, 2018
I am here in DC ready to vote on any number of bipartisan bills that would pass both the House & Senate and end the #TrumpShutdown. But I won't be able to. Why? Because the #GOP control the floor agenda. They control the House, Senate & White House. They own this #TrumpShutdown.
I am here in DC ready to vote on any number of bipartisan bills that would pass both the House & Senate and end the #TrumpShutdown. But I won't be able to. Why? Because the #GOP control the floor agenda. They control the House, Senate & White House. They own this #TrumpShutdown.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 20, 2018
We march!
We march! #WomensMarchTO pic.twitter.com/jz6Y2SwUpO— Maryam Monsef (@MaryamMonsef) January 20, 2018
Prominent Russian insiders attended Trump inaugural and mingled with administration officials: report
One prominent pharmaceutical executive had his picture taken with eventual CIA Director Mike Pompeo https://t.co/TJ37NYNxkd— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 20, 2018
Why did Sen McConnell kill bill to fund military during #TrumpShutdown? Because he can.
Why did Sen McConnell kill bill to fund military during #TrumpShutdown?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 20, 2018
Because he can. #GOP control floor of the Senate. GOP control the agenda. GOP control the House, Senate & White House. GOP own this #TrumpShutdown.
Also, what Sen McConnell did was cruel to our military. https://t.co/EUpHT1IsLI
Amid Trump’s inaugural festivities, members of Russia’s elite anticipated a thaw between Moscow and Washington
Amid Trump’s inaugural festivities, members of Russia’s elite anticipated a thaw between Moscow and Washington https://t.co/MLI4EP6wSC— UsHadrons (@ushadrons) January 20, 2018
MORE RUSSIAN SPIES AND CUTOUTS THAN ANY INAUGURATION IN THE HISTORY OF INAUGURATIONS. Period. https://t.co/RCKrsHSBmn— Louise🍍Neu (@ninaandtito) January 20, 2018
GOP lawmakers back three-week government funding bill to end shutdown
GOP lawmakers back three-week government funding bill to end shutdown https://t.co/iI1Clm9fpx pic.twitter.com/Z4bcWdLJhq— The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2018
Throughout the nation today, Womens Marches are matching or exceeding the turnout of 2017
Throughout the nation today, Womens Marches are matching or exceeding the turnout of 2017 https://t.co/M54SxWcq2g— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 20, 2018
This is Chattanooga, Tennessee. Absolutely amazing.
This is Chattanooga, Tennessee. Absolutely amazing. #WomensMarch2018#TrumpShutdown #TheResistance https://t.co/lwE3Y980LN— Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 20, 2018
Hundreds of Haitians protest Trump outside Trump Tower
Hundreds of Haitians protest Trump outside Trump Tower https://t.co/Y6YFkkJ2Fc pic.twitter.com/tAgbTO5e25— The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2018
Speaker Ryan is misleading the American people on the House Floor right now. House CR sucks & harms America. Why?
Speaker Ryan is misleading the American people on the House Floor right now. House CR sucks & harms America. Why?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 20, 2018
-Short term CR harms military
-Not funding rural hospitals & community health clinics hurts CHIP children
-No DACA fix
-No pension fix
-Doesn't address Opiod crisis
The Woman Who Could Become America's First-Ever Indigenous Governor
The Woman Who Could Become America's First-Ever Indigenous Governor https://t.co/8bpkWogeZ8 via @broadly— Ruth H. Hopkins (@RuthHHopkins) January 20, 2018
There is always a tweet
My sense is that people are far angrier at the President than they are at Congress re the shutdown—an interesting turn!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 7, 2013
If you’re going to use Military families to push your unAmerican agenda you could at least be like @BarackObama and sign a bill ensuring American military families would receive paychecks during government shutdowns. Here proof from your favorite network
If you’re going to use Military families to push your unAmerican agenda you could at least be like @BarackObama and sign a bill ensuring American military families would receive paychecks during government shutdowns. Here proof from your favorite network!https://t.co/AcdyLeK3Bl— Karen (@kyungkarenmend1) January 20, 2018
Documents obtained by Judicial Watch reveal that travel costs for Trump’s trips to his properties in NJ, FL, and NY, and campaign rallies have cost $3,199,188 since June 30, bringing the total cost of travel as president to $13,533,937, The Hill reports.
Documents obtained by Judicial Watch reveal that travel costs for Trump’s trips to his properties in NJ, FL, and NY, and campaign rallies have cost $3,199,188 since June 30, bringing the total cost of travel as president to $13,533,937, The Hill reports. https://t.co/Hp1n5FLT6Z— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 20, 2018
How Republicans are blowing their blame game
Never mind the added fact that Paul Ryan knew his partisan CR bill would fail in the Senate. https://t.co/3aVCaxB0WA— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 20, 2018
Perspective | Trump’s first year: A damage assessment
Perspective | Trump’s first year: A damage assessment https://t.co/cr9PlVsdXk— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 20, 2018
From a messaging point of view this seems at odds with what we keep hearing from the WH about the president deeply in his heart wanting to protect the Dreamers.
From a messaging point of view this seems at odds with what we keep hearing from the WH about the president deeply in his heart wanting to protect the Dreamers. https://t.co/AjNvR15rIq— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 20, 2018
Democrats are far more concerned with Illegal Immigrants than they are with our great Military or Safety at our dangerous Southern Border. They could have easily made a deal but decided to play Shutdown politics instead. #WeNeedMoreRepublicansIn18 in order to power through mess!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
Texas judge says God told him to sway jurors during sex trafficking trial
Texas judge says God told him to sway jurors during sex trafficking trial https://t.co/hpCO55M72M— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) January 20, 2018
Malfunction triggers sirens at North Carolina nuclear plant
Japan, Isreal
🤔False alarm at NC nuclear reactor https://t.co/zpKxwOuiD7— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) January 20, 2018
And this.. Many NJ cable viewers called 911 to ask about emergency alert on their TV screens😳 https://t.co/WTlkerjrMJ— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) January 20, 2018
Trump White House 'Threatening The Very Foundation Of This Republic,' Garry Kasparov Says
It’s been almost one year since Trump’s inauguration. Russian pro-democracy activist Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) takes a look back at the first year of the Trump administration. https://t.co/7AvlmKUVSV— Here & Now (@hereandnow) January 19, 2018
Reclusive U.S. billionaire Robert Mercer helped Trump win the presidency — but what does he really want
Reclusive U.S. billionaire Robert Mercer helped Trump win the presidency — but what does he really want? https://t.co/o4EMilROoK— Peggy March (@RebelGeo) January 19, 2018
Trump is finally getting to preside over the government shutdown he’s hinted for months he might wan
Trump is finally getting to preside over the government shutdown he’s hinted for months he might want https://t.co/2VbLaLF7QM pic.twitter.com/Vdac3udPct— Bloomberg (@business) January 20, 2018
Trump lawyer threatened to sue "In Touch" if it published interview with porn star
Trump lawyer threatened to sue "In Touch" if it published interview with porn star https://t.co/1lXN52GD97 pic.twitter.com/0Ovwemt2vR— The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2018
From inauguration crowd size to the mischaracterization of the Russia investigation, take a look back on some of President Trump’s biggest falsehoods to the American people during his first year in office
From inauguration crowd size to the mischaracterization of the Russia investigation, take a look back on some of President Trump’s biggest falsehoods to the American people during his first year in office. pic.twitter.com/J0e8IELrID— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2018
The @CFPB deserves a leader who actually believes in its mission of protecting consumers. As our coalition of 17 AGs warned before his appointment, Mick Mulvaney is not that leader.
The @CFPB deserves a leader who actually believes in its mission of protecting consumers. As our coalition of 17 AGs warned before his appointment, Mick Mulvaney is not that leader. pic.twitter.com/HP2CYo7z94— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) January 19, 2018
Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House. If they are not willing or able to govern, they should get out of the way. No reason for them to shut down the government
McCarthy: GOP leaders will send House members home this weekend https://t.co/TrYdrh85og pic.twitter.com/uC533nED2F— POLITICO (@politico) January 19, 2018
Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House. If they are not willing or able to govern, they should get out of the way. No reason for them to shut down the government. https://t.co/y4k9bVWtdc— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiffCA) January 19, 2018
To understand just how far apart the two parties are on DACA, compare what the leading House Republicans have offered to what the bipartisan Senate group has. It's impossible to convey who unreasonable Republicans are being. Their demands are endless and extreme
keep in mind this is a Cato guy https://t.co/hTHEK5Fq5G— Greg Dworkin (@DemFromCT) January 20, 2018
To understand just how far apart the two parties are on DACA, compare what the leading House Republicans have offered to what the bipartisan Senate group has. It's impossible to convey who unreasonable Republicans are being. Their demands are endless and extreme. pic.twitter.com/J5v71k2wUG— David Bier (@David_J_Bier) January 20, 2018
Turkish military operation in Syria's Afrin has begun - Erdogan
Turkish military operation in Syria's Afrin has begun - Erdogan https://t.co/4SGU7fMYAN— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 20, 2018
Women's March returns this weekend, with millions of women and their allies preparing to fill city streets across the country in protest of Pres. Trump's policies
Women's March returns this weekend, with millions of women and their allies preparing to fill city streets across the country in protest of Pres. Trump's policies. https://t.co/6aX78ioPlu pic.twitter.com/CAfaUQ1wbQ— ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2018
Trump is planning to slash the budget of the Office of National Drug Control Policy—proposing a 95% cut—in what marks his admin's 2nd attempt to gut the office responsible for coordinating the federal response to the opioid crisis
Trump is planning to slash the budget of the Office of National Drug Control Policy—proposing a 95% cut—in what marks his admin's 2nd attempt to gut the office responsible for coordinating the federal response to the opioid crisis, Politico reports. https://t.co/bT5MENx0aM— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 20, 2018
Omarosa Manigault Newman, the controversial former assistant to President Trump, is about to hit the speaking circuit
Omarosa Manigault Newman, the controversial former assistant to President Trump, is about to hit the speaking circuit. https://t.co/kihYNtjeKo— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 20, 2018
Trump's dealmaker image tarnished by U.S. government shutdown
Trump's dealmaker image tarnished by U.S. government shutdown https://t.co/MPfRvYGsrc pic.twitter.com/ZkOSdQyptV— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 20, 2018
Conservative watchdog: Trump's trip to Trump properties have cost taxpayers millions
Conservative watchdog: Trump's trip to Trump properties have cost taxpayers millions https://t.co/j1gZW6l8O5 pic.twitter.com/mSFxjquNdM— The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2018
President Trump Is Having an Affair ‘Right Now,’ Michael Wolff Tells Bill Maher
Trump likes his fly open and his government closed.https://t.co/OYCj5cooC0— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 20, 2018
“American officials suspect China then shared that information with Russia, which employed it to expose, arrest and possibly kill American sources in that country.”
“American officials suspect China then shared that information with Russia, which employed it to expose, arrest and possibly kill American sources in that country.” https://t.co/uBFmcSnfSB— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 20, 2018
Check the @womensmarch website to find a march near you.
Check the @womensmarch website to find a march near you. CODEPINK will be marching in DC, LA, SF, Dallas, Toronto, and Barcelona! ✌💗💪🏾https://t.co/2invYbKD0V pic.twitter.com/KTgedEr9kg— CODEPINK (@codepink) January 19, 2018
Are you fired up by the #TrumpShutdown? Are you continually shocked by the chaos, meanness and unstable nature of the @realDonaldTrump Administration? If so, go march
Are you fired up by the #TrumpShutdown? Are you continually shocked by the chaos, meanness and unstable nature of the @realDonaldTrump Administration? If so, go march tomorrow. Let the world see you roar. Understand the power you have to shape public sentiment. pic.twitter.com/fnpAnWgsYH— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 20, 2018
Twitter admitted there were more than 50,000 Russian bots trying to confuse U.S. voters
Twitter admitted there were more than 50,000 Russian bots trying to confuse U.S. voters https://t.co/VHjsLVFmUT via @slate— Bisty CS Ross (@BistyCSRoss) January 20, 2018
The Mad King Flies His Flag
Today, the corruption is all upfront. The EPA is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the polluters it is supposed to regulate. https://t.co/1J4EYnoQcx— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) January 20, 2018
Shutdown drama shows Washington's failure to lead | Analysis by CNN's Stephen Collinson
Shutdown drama shows Washington's failure to lead | Analysis by CNN's Stephen Collinson https://t.co/EXLtFNss7A pic.twitter.com/6HvILkAlYi— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2018
White House moves to distance Trump from shutdown
@realDonaldTrump you can’t distance yourself from #GOPshutdown / #RepublicanShutDown / #TrumpShutdown. You advocated for this in Sept! #DACA #CHIP is not something to shrug off. @HouseGOP @SenateGOP #ArtOfTheSteal #KeepUSopen @JoyAnnReid you called this! https://t.co/z5IELSOnOR— Loren Davison (@thelorendavison) January 20, 2018
Opinion: Trump is historically unpopular. But the intensity gap should really terrify Republicans
Opinion: Trump is historically unpopular. But the intensity gap should really terrify Republicans https://t.co/orNqCkGu6P— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 20, 2018
There’s a strong case to make that Trump is a big reason why the government just shut down
There’s a strong case to make that Trump is a big reason why the government just shut down https://t.co/MLw3WPTXIe— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 20, 2018
The government just shut down. Now what do lawmakers do?
The government just shut down. Now what do lawmakers do? https://t.co/N9p3fQCs7y— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 20, 2018
Mitch McConnell had some pretty strong words blaming @SenateDems for the #TrumpShutdown yet he voted against the bill himself. In case you didn't quite catch that... McConnell voted with the dems, and then blamed the dems.
Mitch McConnell had some pretty strong words blaming @SenateDems for the #TrumpShutdown yet he voted against the bill himself. In case you didn't quite catch that... McConnell voted with the dems, and then blamed the dems. pic.twitter.com/ZNKlnK7uQz— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) January 20, 2018
.@SenatorTester asked consent to pass HR 1301, amended with a bill to provide a CR through Monday 1/22. Sen. McConnell objected.
.@SenatorTester asked consent to pass HR 1301, amended with a bill to provide a CR through Monday 1/22.— Senate D Floor Watch (@DSenFloor) January 20, 2018
Sen. McConnell objected.
McConnell officially forced to take personal ownership of the shutdown. Brilliant floor maneuver by Schumer.— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 20, 2018
(Smart to allow Tester to get the credit which he’ll need in Montana re-election campaign.) https://t.co/7w9ZU9XIzM
Obama: "If you have to win a campaign by dividing people, you're not going to be able to govern them. You won't be able to unite them later"
Obama: "If you have to win a campaign by dividing people, you're not going to be able to govern them. You won't be able to unite them later" pic.twitter.com/TPAkycVMXQ— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 19, 2017
Poll: Obama popularity hits new high as Trump sinks to new low
Poll: Obama popularity hits new high as Trump sinks to new low https://t.co/yNLccYFPFM pic.twitter.com/z4pbGswPEh— The Hill (@thehill) January 19, 2018
According to Trump Jr., his meeting with Russians who wanted to help his father’s campaign was “standard practice in a campaign.”
According to Trump Jr., his meeting with Russians who wanted to help his father’s campaign was “standard practice in a campaign.” I’m not kidding. pic.twitter.com/9ehYRqRq4H— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) January 20, 2018
Trump to propose stripping ATF's authority on alcohol and tobacco: report
Trump to propose stripping ATF's authority on alcohol and tobacco: report https://t.co/GCXP35w1dm pic.twitter.com/Rh4llLPCLW— The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2018
NEW: In statement, Senator Lindsey Graham says he wants a continuing resolution through February 8, saying it is "necessary in order to work toward our shared goals, while providing sufficient urgency in these discussions"
NEW: In statement, Senator Lindsey Graham says he wants a continuing resolution through February 8, saying it is "necessary in order to work toward our shared goals, while providing sufficient urgency in these discussions" pic.twitter.com/4K9Nm7TXxh— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2018
The Trump administration is a counterintelligence disaster for America “Jared Kushner Is China’s Trump Card”
The Trump administration is a counterintelligence disaster for America “Jared Kushner Is China’s Trump Card” https://t.co/V8kAcCXO2Y— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) January 20, 2018
Porn star Stormy Daniels detailed alleged affair with Trump in 2011 interview
Porn star Stormy Daniels detailed alleged affair with Trump in 2011 interview https://t.co/olk4uorA0I— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 20, 2018
The only person who has ever wanted a shutdown is Donald J. Trump #TrumpShutdown
The only person who has ever wanted a shutdown is Donald J. Trump #TrumpShutdown https://t.co/QSfBNmzHD2— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) January 20, 2018
Not looking good for our great Military or Safety & Security on the very dangerous Southern Border. Dems want a Shutdown in order to help diminish the great success of the Tax Cuts, and what they are doing for our booming economy.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
A list of all the people who will be screwed by a government shutdown
A list of all the people who will be screwed by a government shutdown https://t.co/VsKCRDhOE0 via @MotherJones— James Caffrey (@cooljim198) January 20, 2018
Trump Jr.: Russia probe a 'witch hunt, the greatest since the Salem Witch Trials'
Trump Jr.: Russia probe a 'witch hunt, the greatest since the Salem Witch Trials' @DonaldJTrumpJr God You're Dumb! https://t.co/eITQAQLOPJ— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) January 20, 2018
This is no way to govern - Thread — Sheldon Whitehouse
I joined Senate Democrats and Republicans in voting against this stopgap funding bill because it did not provide the long-term stability our military and economy need and it did not address urgent, overdue bipartisan needs.— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 20, 2018
- Those include immediate resources to fight the opioid epidemic in RI & across the country, badly-needed relief for communities that remain ravaged by natural disasters and wildfires, reliable defense funding, and a path for Dreamers to stay in the only home they have ever known.5 replies42 retweets154 likes
- These are all bipartisan priorities, but the Republicans refuse to work with us to get them done.16 replies31 retweets166 likes
- 12 replies90 retweets237 likes
- This is no way to govern, @SenateGOP & @realDonaldTrump.14 replies95 retweets365 likes
- I will be working around the clock until we have hammered out a bipartisan path forward that reopens the federal government as quickly as possible with minimal disruption to Rhode Islanders.17 replies46 retweets237 likes
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