JUST IN: The Dow plunges more than 1,000 points for the second time this week https://t.co/GmFBimAs9a pic.twitter.com/dU46jU5wlc— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2018
Thursday, February 8, 2018
JUST IN: The Dow plunges more than 1,000 points for the second time this week
Navy SEAL who says he killed bin Laden: Trump's military parade is "third world bullshit"
Navy SEAL who says he killed bin Laden: Trump's military parade is "third world bullshit" https://t.co/BPC5YMwuIV pic.twitter.com/GUeHKubu1s— The Hill (@thehill) February 8, 2018
Inside Arctic permafrost lies the biggest pool of mercury on the planet
Inside Arctic permafrost lies the biggest pool of mercury on the planet https://t.co/ThTpS6RDpX— National Geographic (@NatGeo) February 8, 2018
"You mean Mike Pence, the same Mike Pence that funded gay conversion therapy?"
"You mean Mike Pence, the same Mike Pence that funded gay conversion therapy?" https://t.co/itRdUM7S2m— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2018
As many as 60 Russians are expected to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, more than three times last year's number, per Russian officials
As many as 60 Russians are expected to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, more than three times last year's number, per Russian officials https://t.co/lty1uJKLBs— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2018
Dollar will stay weak if China has its way, Morgan Stanley says
Dollar will stay weak if China has its way, Morgan Stanley says https://t.co/W6PHx1RP3Y pic.twitter.com/obPf4FjqYa— Bloomberg (@business) February 8, 2018
Shares fragile, U.S. budget deal puts bonds on defensive
Shares fragile, U.S. budget deal puts bonds on defensive https://t.co/pNHDNuGPrh— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 8, 2018
Tax Cuts Put Oklahoma In A Bind. Now Gov. Fallin Wants To Raise Taxes
Tax Cuts Put Oklahoma In A Bind. Now Gov. Fallin Wants To Raise Taxes https://t.co/PUVfHCsSbZ— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) February 8, 2018
In Trump’s first year, the U.S. shed almost 10,000 solar jobs, @yayitsrob reports, but experts say the damage of the president's policies is yet to come
In Trump’s first year, the U.S. shed almost 10,000 solar jobs, @yayitsrob reports, but experts say the damage of the president's policies is yet to come https://t.co/OUP5lN73nK pic.twitter.com/tR8isDPrQI— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) February 8, 2018
JUST IN: Comey's memoir gets earlier release date after Trump, GOP attacks on FBI
JUST IN: Comey's memoir gets earlier release date after Trump, GOP attacks on FBI https://t.co/xTW5xqkrK6 pic.twitter.com/RNQeQ81aIT— The Hill (@thehill) February 8, 2018
Texts show FBI employees preparing Obama briefing on Russia; Exchange doesn’t relate to Clinton email probe, as Republican Sen. Ron Johnson suggests
Texts show FBI employees preparing Obama briefing on Russia; Exchange doesn’t relate to Clinton email probe, as Republican Sen. Ron Johnson suggests https://t.co/cMcDZ4MHdB via @DelWilber— WSJ Communications (@WSJPR) February 7, 2018
GOP friendly fire imperils Trump nominees
GOP friendly fire imperils Trump nominees https://t.co/0fqmZzq2QU— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 8, 2018
This is disgraceful. It tells us so much about Porter, who's credibly accused of abusing his ex-wives; about Kelly, whose defense of Porter is unconscionable; and about the Trump ethos in the White House. They treat women in horrible/dehumanizing ways.
This is disgraceful. It tells us so much about Porter, who's credibly accused of abusing his ex-wives; about Kelly, whose defense of Porter is unconscionable; and about the Trump ethos in the White House. They treat women in horrible/dehumanizing ways. https://t.co/008wrM0ps8— Peter Wehner (@Peter_Wehner) February 7, 2018
From Fallujah to FBI investigation: The undoing of Duncan Hunter
From Fallujah to FBI investigation: The undoing of Duncan Hunter https://t.co/Ans02Bs9an— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 8, 2018
BREAKING: Former President George W. Bush says "there's pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled" in the U.S. election.
BREAKING: Former President George W. Bush says "there's pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled" in the U.S. election.— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2018
Quincy Jones claims he used to date Ivanka, says she has the "wrong father"
Quincy Jones claims he used to date Ivanka, says she has the "wrong father" https://t.co/Hj8nEvSBvx pic.twitter.com/9hF5NlLHzv— The Hill (@thehill) February 8, 2018
What Devin Nunes Gets in Exchange for His Memo Mess
Nunes and the insane incentives driving GOP MCs https://t.co/kHRmOLKpLj— Jonathan Bernstein (@jbview) February 7, 2018
Why isn't the Republican National Committee giving back Steve Wynn's money?
Simple answer: Donald Trump, says @CillizzaCNN https://t.co/E09H7JELcw— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2018
Yesterday, the White House released an ethics waiver that would allow Deputy WH Counsel John Eisenberg, who works with the Nat'l Security Counsel, to sit across the table from partners of his former law firm. Like other WH waivers, it's undated and offers no real explanation.
Yesterday, the White House released an ethics waiver that would allow Deputy WH Counsel John Eisenberg, who works with the Nat'l Security Counsel, to sit across the table from partners of his former law firm. Like other WH waivers, it's undated and offers no real explanation. pic.twitter.com/ESxhAGJ7CG— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) February 7, 2018
Who is Rob Porter, and why is he quitting the White House?
Who is Rob Porter, and why is he quitting the White House? More from @ReutersTV: https://t.co/UYiHgWxOKb pic.twitter.com/9FuYcXmTl0— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 8, 2018
JUST IN: Russian contractors may have been involved in pro-regime attack on US military advisers and their partner forces in Syria that led to US counterattack with aircraft and artillery in east of Euphrates. No US wounded.
JUST IN: Russian contractors may have been involved in pro-regime attack on US military advisers and their partner forces in Syria that led to US counterattack with aircraft and artillery in east of Euphrates. No US wounded.— Barbara Starr (@barbarastarrcnn) February 7, 2018
Top Trump Interior Dept official attempted to rent out government-owned housing unit for personal profit
Top Trump Interior Dept official attempted to rent out government-owned housing unit for personal profit https://t.co/BZZSjmlJV6 pic.twitter.com/2r2NhUAFNp— The Hill (@thehill) February 8, 2018
BREAKING: More than 2 months after Trump cited border agent's death as argument for border wall, FBI says no evidence of "attack."
BREAKING: More than 2 months after Trump cited border agent's death as argument for border wall, FBI says no evidence of "attack."— The Associated Press (@AP) February 7, 2018
Officials at ICE are actively exploring joining the Intelligence Community, The Daily Beast has learned.
Officials at ICE are actively exploring joining the Intelligence Community, The Daily Beast has learned.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 8, 2018
Civil libertarians call the prospect "frankly terrifying." https://t.co/dDSdZ9PXVA
Biden: "Who in God's name would have thought we would be here, at this moment, with this president? We have a president who is consumed by his political survival... Everything is run through the filter of how it affects Donald Trump."
Biden: "Who in God's name would have thought we would be here, at this moment, with this president? We have a president who is consumed by his political survival... Everything is run through the filter of how it affects Donald Trump." (via ABC) pic.twitter.com/80o5rWTy68— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 7, 2018
Nearly 11.8M enroll for Obama health law in 2018
BREAKING: When sabotage fails... AP count: Nearly 11.8M enroll for Obama health law in 2018 https://t.co/GG0m6WUIkI— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) February 7, 2018
Senior White House officials became aware in detail about the allegations made against Rob Porter last fall, as his stock in the West Wing continued to rise
Senior White House officials became aware in detail about the allegations made against Rob Porter last fall, as his stock in the West Wing continued to rise. https://t.co/NgKPO00eWV— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 7, 2018
#BREAKING: Israeli police chiefs have decided to recommend indicting PM Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption, Israeli media report
#BREAKING: Israeli police chiefs have decided to recommend indicting PM Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption, Israeli media report pic.twitter.com/U1g0T3359W— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) February 7, 2018
Judiciary chairman wants FISA judge to reveal more info on Page surveillance
In case the @GOP has forgotten, there are 3 co-equal branches of government. Legislative, judicial and executive.— Sarah Connor (@SarahConnor2017) February 8, 2018
I hope the FISA judge tells the GOP to get a subpoena.#TheResistance https://t.co/pEH9IczoYa
North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence heads for Seoul
North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics as Pence heads for Seoul https://t.co/GIEIpIkOJa— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 8, 2018
White House: Military parade in 'early discussion phases'
White House: Military parade in 'early discussion phases' https://t.co/7OH7EXSZCG pic.twitter.com/SaPyBnO4xI— POLITICO (@politico) February 8, 2018
FBI texts that Obama "wants to know everything" were about Russian interference, not Clinton probe: report
FBI texts that Obama "wants to know everything" were about Russian interference, not Clinton probe: report https://t.co/kar9SRWXy3 pic.twitter.com/kxsEA52xYo— The Hill (@thehill) February 8, 2018
There are two significant reasons senior @realDonaldTrump Administration Official Rob Porter resigned: 1. Brave women told their stories 2. The free press reported them Because apparently the White House knew the truth & was fine employing Porter until the public found out
There are two significant reasons senior @realDonaldTrump Administration Official Rob Porter resigned:— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 8, 2018
1. Brave women told their stories
2. The free press reported them
Because apparently the White House knew the truth & was fine employing Porter until the public found out. https://t.co/peRZrHJ1ha
BREAKING: U.S. official in charge of protecting American elections from hacking tells NBC News that Russians successfully penetrated voter registration rolls of several U.S. states prior to 2016 presidential election.
BREAKING: U.S. official in charge of protecting American elections from hacking tells NBC News that Russians successfully penetrated voter registration rolls of several U.S. states prior to 2016 presidential election. https://t.co/QXnaa0zdBd— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 7, 2018
More tonight on @NBCNightlyNews.
There are 102.1 million Americans of working age who are simply not in the workforce. Some are too senior, some are disabled. Our labor shortage is solved by less welfare and more babies. — Steve King
There are 102.1 million Americans of working age who are simply not in the workforce. Some are too senior, some are disabled. Our labor shortage is solved by less welfare and more babies.— Steve King (@SteveKingIA) February 7, 2018
NEW: Pres. Trump endorses Senate's sweeping spending deal, calling on both parties to "support our troops and support this Bill!"
NEW: Pres. Trump endorses Senate's sweeping spending deal, calling on both parties to "support our troops and support this Bill!" https://t.co/J1KCjGqGHj pic.twitter.com/3EdcsSjuO3— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 7, 2018
Texts From 2016 Show FBI Employees Preparing Obama Briefing on Russia - Wall Street Journal
Texts From 2016 Show FBI Employees Preparing Obama Briefing on Russia - Wall Street Journal https://t.co/lPWMXVX6yx via @nuzzel— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) February 7, 2018
JUST IN: From the House Historian's Office: @NancyPelosi has set the record for the longest-continuous speech in House history
JUST IN: From the House Historian's Office: @NancyPelosi has set the record for the longest-continuous speech in House history: pic.twitter.com/w598TQQJRr— Ed O'Keefe (@edatpost) February 7, 2018
U.S. response to Russian information attacks on America and influence elections is a joke. We talk about consequences, Russia has not felt a response. Kremlin must joke,”what’s the U.S. going to do? Launch another investigation? Oh please do!”
U.S. response to Russian information attacks on America and influence elections is a joke. We talk about consequences, Russia has not felt a response. Kremlin must joke,”what’s the U.S. going to do? Launch another investigation? Oh please do!” https://t.co/pL2ffy6HGd— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) February 7, 2018
Russia's 'Fancy Bear' hackers went after private gmail accounts of US defense contractors
Russia's 'Fancy Bear' hackers went after private gmail accounts of US defense contractors https://t.co/0moYBc6xSb— Michael Carpenter (@mikercarpenter) February 7, 2018
Spousal abuse accusations emerge as theme in Trump White House
Rachel Maddow reviews the history of domestic violence accusations against members of the Trump White House, including today's revelations of multiple accusations against White House staff secretary Rob Porter
Holder: There's a persuasive case that presidents can be indicted
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder talks with Rachel Maddow about whether Donald Trump could be charged with obstruction of justice, and the failure of Jeff Sessions to stand up for DoJ and FBI employees under attack but Donald Trump and his supporters.
Democrats aim to make expected 2018 wave count with redistricting
Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general and chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about working against Republican gerrymandering to re-balance voting districts so that Democratic victories mean proportionate Democratic representation.
Pelosi makes a stand for DACA recipients (and sets a record)
Rachel Maddow reports on Rep. Nancy Pelosi's record-setting time holding the House floor, speaking for over eight hours in support of a legislative solution to the plight of DACA recipients.
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