Paul Ryan deleted his embarrassing tweet of a blatant admission because he and Republicans don’t want you to know the truth: the #GOPTaxScam is a gift to corporate America and the top 1% at your expense.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) February 3, 2018
He also doesn’t want you to know he got $500.000.00 from the Koch family. pic.twitter.com/ENXxASfAMP
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Paul Ryan deleted his embarrassing tweet of a blatant admission because he and Republicans don’t want you to know the truth: the #GOPTaxScam is a gift to corporate America and the top 1% at your expense.
The W.H. plans to withdraw its controversial nominee to head the Council on Environmental Quality
The W.H. plans to withdraw its controversial nominee to head the Council on Environmental Quality, WaPo reports.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 3, 2018
Kathleen Hartnett White called CO2 “the gas of life on this planet.”
A Democratic senator said she “outright rejects basic science.”https://t.co/1eoAWTOPkf
Maxine Waters demand Mnuchin and Tillerson explain why Trump didn't add sanctions against Russia
Maxine Waters demand Mnuchin and Tillerson explain why Trump didn't add sanctions against Russia https://t.co/00UN0Xc124 pic.twitter.com/PU6IKTxqXd— The Hill (@thehill) February 3, 2018
Carter Page bragged that he was an adviser to the Kremlin in a letter dated Aug. 25, 2013 obtained by TIME
Carter Page bragged that he was an adviser to the Kremlin in a letter dated Aug. 25, 2013 obtained by TIME. https://t.co/Q3xZiUck9Z— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 4, 2018
"That's it?" Comey rips House committee over memo
"That's it?" Comey rips House committee over memo https://t.co/6GYa2L8xvW pic.twitter.com/uBjaGR1nAk— POLITICO (@politico) February 3, 2018
Nunes Played The Press Like A Fiddle. Why Do Journalists Keep Falling For This Trick?
Nunes Played The Press Like A Fiddle. Why Do Journalists Keep Falling For This Trick? https://t.co/jLz7QdLz2p pic.twitter.com/FlYoK4VdMd— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 3, 2018
Reminder: 13 months ago, McClachy reported that FBI had already been investigating Trump for a year with 5 other agencies.
Reminder: 13 months ago, McClachy reported that FBI had already been investigating Trump for a year with 5 other agencies. https://t.co/FAnqlGPVpm— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 3, 2018
Congrats Jim. Your lie made it into the Columbus Dispatch. It is called the Steele Dossier and a Republican Pac paid for it. How much campaign $$ did you receive from Russia?
Congrats Jim. Your lie made it into the Columbus Dispatch.— Classic Roofing (@Classicroofing) February 3, 2018
It is called the Steele Dossier and a Republican Pac paid for it.
How much campaign $$ did you receive from Russia? pic.twitter.com/YgufV57CJy
.@realDonaldTrump just released his new nuclear strategy, which calls for more nuclear weapons that are easier to use. This flies in the face of decades of American leadership in building a safer world – one with fewer nuclear weapons
.@realDonaldTrump just released his new nuclear strategy, which calls for more nuclear weapons that are easier to use. This flies in the face of decades of American leadership in building a safer world – one with fewer nuclear weapons. #NuclearPostureReview pic.twitter.com/cU7jzlT96h— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 2, 2018
I was one of the most Conservative Members of Congress. I've been an outspoken Conservative on the radio for the past 4yrs. But I tweet that I think this memo release is a partisan & dangerous act by Republicans and today I've lost 1,000 Conservative followers on Twitter.
I was one of the most Conservative Members of Congress. I've been an outspoken Conservative on the radio for the past 4yrs.— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) February 2, 2018
But I tweet that I think this memo release is a partisan & dangerous act by Republicans and today I've lost 1,000 Conservative followers on Twitter.
Crazy
Conservative outlets were the first in the media to see the Republican-written FISA memo, leading some to allege that the selective leaking of the document only amped up its partisan stake
Conservative outlets were the first in the media to see the Republican-written FISA memo, leading some to allege that the selective leaking of the document only amped up its partisan stakes https://t.co/G9kKzVh29h pic.twitter.com/qAJ9wNCDGl— POLITICO (@politico) February 3, 2018
Chuck Todd: Leak of memo excerpts to Fox News "smacks of a partisan exercise"
Chuck Todd: Leak of memo excerpts to Fox News "smacks of a partisan exercise" https://t.co/9p65Ebu5Gr pic.twitter.com/4CUamEmDrv— The Hill (@thehill) February 3, 2018
A Tea Party group is launching an ad campaign calling on Rod Rosenstein to "do his job or resign."
A Tea Party group is launching an ad campaign calling on Rod Rosenstein to "do his job or resign." pic.twitter.com/SgR9yHScZ1— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 3, 2018
.@RepMarkMeadows just either misspoke or was deliberately misleading on @MeetThePress. He said Steele was “fired by the FBI” for “leaking to the press.” Steele never had a formalized relationship with the FBI as it related to Trump-Russia. There was nothing to be “fired” from.
.@RepMarkMeadows just either misspoke or was deliberately misleading on @MeetThePress. He said Steele was “fired by the FBI” for “leaking to the press.” Steele never had a formalized relationship with the FBI as it related to Trump-Russia. There was nothing to be “fired” from.— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 2, 2018
Pompeo's meeting with top Russian spy violated sanctions law. Look at the specific questions Schumer asked about sanctions, election interference, cyberattacks -- and Pompeo's refusal to answer.
Pompeo's meeting with top Russian spy violated sanctions law. Look at the specific questions Schumer asked about sanctions, election interference, cyberattacks -- and Pompeo's refusal to answer. pic.twitter.com/mNGrtQsJlX— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) February 2, 2018
Kansas chemistry instructor arrested by ICE while taking his daughter to school
He has 5 US citizen brothers, 3 US citizen children, no criminal record, & 30 years residence in the US, which, btw, he entered legally. To jail people like him for deportation is not just wrong. It’s a kind of national immorality that will haunt us all. https://t.co/Gidwau8Ouz— Nina Bernstein (@NinaBernstein1) February 3, 2018
Trump has arrived at Trump International Golf Club. This is Trump’s 95th day at a golf club as president.
Per pool, Trump has arrived at Trump International Golf Club.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 3, 2018
This is Trump’s 95th day at a golf club as president.
A lobbyist for the corn syrup industry left her job, went straight to Trump's USDA & got an ethics waiver to help write its Dietary Guidelines
A lobbyist for the corn syrup industry left her job, went straight to Trump's USDA & got an ethics waiver to help write its Dietary Guidelines. https://t.co/p6dfC3SOrM— Alex Kotch (@alexkotch) February 3, 2018
The desperation we are seeing from @POTUS in grasping at straws shows, again, CONSCIOUSNESS OF GUILT.
Appears @realDonaldTrump didn't even read the #NunesMemo. Anyone who has read it knows it has nothing to do with what the @FBI surveillance of Carter Page actually uncovered.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 3, 2018
The desperation we are seeing from @POTUS in grasping at straws shows, again, CONSCIOUSNESS OF GUILT. https://t.co/ZgXMF3BYO5
This memo totally vindicates “Trump” in probe. But the Russian Witch Hunt goes on and on. Their was no Collusion and there was no Obstruction (the word now used because, after one year of looking endlessly and finding NOTHING, collusion is dead). This is an American disgrace!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 3, 2018
Former Fed chair Alan Greenspan sees bubbles in stocks and bonds
Former Fed chair Alan Greenspan sees bubbles in stocks and bonds https://t.co/FPe2V0b270 pic.twitter.com/yXrlf5tVWw— Bloomberg (@business) February 3, 2018
JUST IN: GOP lawmaker says he will seek criminal prosecution of DOJ, FBI officials over "treason" outlined in memo
JUST IN: GOP lawmaker says he will seek criminal prosecution of DOJ, FBI officials over "treason" outlined in memo https://t.co/OBvsAsSIGC pic.twitter.com/czpzbRKCT9— The Hill (@thehill) February 2, 2018
Trump on if he has confidence in Rosenstein: ‘You figure that one out’
Trump on if he has confidence in Rosenstein: ‘You figure that one out’ https://t.co/9mCjZESvCA pic.twitter.com/C2xmGut3Da— POLITICO (@politico) February 2, 2018
Husband of former Trump household aide scores job EPA's New York regional office, which is the latest example of someone with a personal connection to the Trump family finding work in the administration
Husband of former Trump household aide scores job EPA's New York regional office, which is the latest example of someone with a personal connection to the Trump family finding work in the administration https://t.co/WaRyLg4eMX pic.twitter.com/lE1NBgMlEu— POLITICO (@politico) February 3, 2018
Ex-GOP lawmaker shreds Nunes: He's a "partisan hack"
Ex-GOP lawmaker shreds Nunes: He's a "partisan hack" https://t.co/z8oVs6vPPJ pic.twitter.com/khofYVirnE— The Hill (@thehill) February 3, 2018
4 months ago today marked the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, with 59 people slaughtered. We’re still pushing our bill to ban bump stocks, which allowed a semi-automatic weapon to fire like a machine gun. It’s time for Republicans to get on board.
4 months ago today marked the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, with 59 people slaughtered. We’re still pushing our bill to ban bump stocks, which allowed a semi-automatic weapon to fire like a machine gun. It’s time for Republicans to get on board.— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) February 3, 2018
‘So many parallels’: Ex-Watergate prosecutor says Nunes memo just like Nixon’s ‘whitewash memo’
‘So many parallels’: Ex-Watergate prosecutor says Nunes memo just like Nixon’s ‘whitewash memo’ #SmartNews https://t.co/tefByZC0Uu— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) February 3, 2018
“A Democratic congressional source with direct knowledge told NBC News that four separate FISA judges reviewed the surveillance application and renewals of Page.”
“A Democratic congressional source with direct knowledge told NBC News that four separate FISA judges reviewed the surveillance application and renewals of Page.” https://t.co/2BZUpHtgJv— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 2, 2018
WATCH: Nunes admits he did not personally review material summarized in memo
WATCH: Nunes admits he did not personally review material summarized in memo https://t.co/46VpfNiez2 pic.twitter.com/6zR1enkdhp— The Hill (@thehill) February 3, 2018
Tom Shannon’s departure leaves just one career ambassador at the State Department
Tom Shannon’s departure leaves just one career ambassador at the State Department, @kcalamur writes https://t.co/0MvIaIUpQy pic.twitter.com/73Hq1mW1sD— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) February 3, 2018
EPA chief Scott Pruitt personally monitored removal of climate info from website
EPA chief Scott Pruitt personally monitored removal of climate info from website https://t.co/dNZP0xfnI1 pic.twitter.com/CnDnpwvsjI— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 3, 2018
Sources just revealed Trump is contemplating war with N. Korea to save his presidency
What a contemptible, dangerous moron! Sources just revealed Trump is contemplating war with N. Korea to save his presidency #SmartNews https://t.co/Lqm6jQ4dHx— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) February 3, 2018
Steele had no obligation not to speak to reporters, per a source, because his research never belonged to the FBI. By late Oct., a relationship with the FBI had not been formalized even though the possibility of a commercial contract had been discussed.
Steele had no obligation not to speak to reporters, per a source, because his research never belonged to the FBI. By late Oct., a relationship with the FBI had not been formalized even though the possibility of a commercial contract had been discussed. https://t.co/6bwT6cyjr5 pic.twitter.com/7zqIwdlLRT— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 2, 2018
BREAKING: Dow closes down nearly 700 points; logs worst week in two years
What the market thinks of memo.
BREAKING: Dow closes down nearly 700 points; logs worst week in two years. https://t.co/F0sWsTDdHC https://t.co/KyYOm8euiS— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 2, 2018
K.T. McFarland has asked the W.H. to withdraw her nomination as U.S. ambassador to Singapore.
K.T. McFarland has asked the W.H. to withdraw her nomination as U.S. ambassador to Singapore. pic.twitter.com/ypeSV5WiIj— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 2, 2018
Pelosi: “Trump has surrendered his constitutional responsibility as Commander-in-Chief by releasing highly classified and distorted intelligence. By not protecting intelligence sources and methods, he just sent his friend Putin a bouquet.”
Pelosi: “Trump has surrendered his constitutional responsibility as Commander-in-Chief by releasing highly classified and distorted intelligence. By not protecting intelligence sources and methods, he just sent his friend Putin a bouquet.” pic.twitter.com/phxrhSgTKc— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 2, 2018
Most adult Medicaid enrollees do work or go to school or are too sick to work, studies show
Most adult Medicaid enrollees do work or go to school or are too sick to work, studies show. https://t.co/VBAhcHi6s8— NPR (@NPR) February 3, 2018
Trump has plenty of bark, but his predecessors actually had more bite
Trump has plenty of bark, but his predecessors actually had more bite. https://t.co/0IeiOOSYJK— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) February 3, 2018
Arizona man who sold ammo to Las Vegas shooter is charged
Arizona man who sold ammo to Las Vegas shooter is charged https://t.co/ro0kuTbH8O pic.twitter.com/pZV1xj8fUD— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 3, 2018
NEW: CNN: Newly obtained documents show the extensive involvement that family members of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, especially his son, Benjamin Jr., play in official business, despite strong warnings from agency lawyers.
NEW: CNN: Newly obtained documents show the extensive involvement that family members of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, especially his son, Benjamin Jr., play in official business, despite strong warnings from agency lawyers. https://t.co/owXod3wMrI— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) February 2, 2018
Opinion: Trump has picked a fight with the FBI. He’ll be sorry
Opinion: Trump has picked a fight with the FBI. He’ll be sorry. https://t.co/rFjMswFqxt— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 2, 2018
Trump Treasury Dept warns new Russian sanctions could hurt US
Another headline might be, “Mnuchin warns Russia sanctions might hurt his and his closest friends’ investments” https://t.co/JOhQeFf4E3— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) February 2, 2018
Trump Treasury Dept warns new Russian sanctions could hurt US https://t.co/bRj6J1Tqkr pic.twitter.com/xT9N0Tm9ub— Mike Walker (@New_Narrative) February 2, 2018
Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner: "Unlike almost every House member who voted in favor of this memo's release, I have actually read the underlying documents on which the memo was based. They simply do not support its conclusions."
Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner: "Unlike almost every House member who voted in favor of this memo's release, I have actually read the underlying documents on which the memo was based. They simply do not support its conclusions." pic.twitter.com/LlUCgOTCLl— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 2, 2018
Swiss banking regulator just banned Gazprombank Switzerland from taking any further private clients based on Panama Papers disclosure of Putin’s nominee Roldugin holding accounts there
Swiss banking regulator just banned Gazprombank Switzerland from taking any further private clients based on Panama Papers disclosure of Putin’s nominee Roldugin holding accounts there https://t.co/8b2B1i1QP9— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 2, 2018
Spain extradites suspect Russian citizen Pyotr Levashov thought to be spam kingpin to US - A statement from Spain’s National Police said officers handed Levashov over to US marshals on Friday
Spain extradites suspect Russian citizen Pyotr Levashov thought to be spam kingpin to US - A statement from Spain’s National Police said officers handed Levashov over to US marshals on Fridayhttps://t.co/ei2CpxE7V6 pic.twitter.com/SNgcbXzY6Q— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) February 2, 2018
The #NunesMemo is a partisan effort to undermine law enforcement agencies & the Russia investigation. Using this misleading memo as pretext to fire Rosenstein, Mueller, or DOJ leadership would be an attempt to obstruct justice & could spark a Constitutional crisis. Full Letter
The #NunesMemo is a partisan effort to undermine law enforcement agencies & the Russia investigation. Using this misleading memo as pretext to fire Rosenstein, Mueller, or DOJ leadership would be an attempt to obstruct justice & could spark a Constitutional crisis. Full Letter: pic.twitter.com/5ZxlbXJIP2— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) February 2, 2018
If I got that right should be game over — Donald Trump Jr.
You didn’t, so game on! https://t.co/Ps6f527nQ6— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) February 2, 2018
McCabe knew that the FISA warrant was obtained using shady dossier and that all extensions were based on the original application. The Obama administration then used information that Hillary paid for to justify spying on @realDonaldTrump. If I got that right should be game over.— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 2, 2018
Why I Am Leaving the F.B.I.
Special Agent Josh Campbell will be missed at the FBI, but his voice is an important addition to the national conversation. @joshscampbell https://t.co/TETeRrou8C— James Comey (@Comey) February 3, 2018
Nixon's right-wing media vision ultimately a help to Trump
Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, talks with Rachel Maddow about the context of the Devin Nunes memo and how Richard Nixon met with Roger Ailes about creating a conservative media that now carries Donald Trump.
Nunes memo presents incomplete picture, but FBI's hands are tied
Chuck Rosenberg, former U.S. attorney, talks with Rachel Maddow about the FISA process and why Devin Nunes' manipulation of classified information puts the FBI in in a tough bind.
Schiff: Nunes memo damages intel community, trust in Congress
Congressman Adam Schiff, top Democratic member of the House Intelligence Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about the damage the Nunes memo has done to the relationship between Congress and the intelligence community.
For all the hype, Nunes memo delivers sad trombone for Trump
Rachel Maddow points out that despite two weeks of Fox News hype, the Nunes memo is not only underwhelming as a political stunt, it actually undermines the argument it was meant to make for Donald Trump.
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