Republican Rule, Week 55: There Is No Bottom to This Bottom-GOP Governs Like Drunken Sailors in a Whorehouse #GOPFilth https://t.co/kwcEX8LnXY— Ed Hull (@EdHull8) February 10, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Under Trump, the GOP has decided not to govern, but to rule
What does the President have to hide? — Nancy Pelosi
This move by @realDonaldTrump confirms what we have all known for weeks — that his decision to release the #NunesMemo was a blatantly political move made without concern for national security. The hypocrisy is on full display. What does the President have to hide?— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) February 10, 2018
The US intel community has concluded, & members of Trump’s cabinet agree, that the Russians interfered in our election & plan to do so again. America’s national security is under attack. Why won’t the President put our country before his personal & political interests?— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) February 10, 2018
Newsweek editors confront top exec in heated meeting: "Are we running a money laundering operation?"
Newsweek editors confront top exec in heated meeting: "Are we running a money laundering operation?" https://t.co/DeK7NkoXmD pic.twitter.com/Onto3LJPHA— The Hill (@thehill) February 10, 2018
Trumps Infrastructure Plan May Ignore Climate Change. It Could Be Costly
Trumps Infrastructure Plan May Ignore Climate Change. It Could Be Costly. https://t.co/2TSXgVgtLT— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 10, 2018
This Democratic prosecutor is making the case for unseating Devin Nunes
This Democratic prosecutor is making the case for unseating Devin Nunes https://t.co/kbMdnW5VMx via @MotherJones— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) February 9, 2018
This is how to sneak oil into North Korea
This is how to sneak oil into North Korea https://t.co/WJ6csCSfdQ pic.twitter.com/oBpXDUJO4z— Bloomberg (@business) February 10, 2018
"White nationalist can't find a lawyer to defend him for Charlottesville"
"White nationalist can't find a lawyer to defend him for Charlottesville" https://t.co/rkLNaQXnNU pic.twitter.com/26n1aUD79T— The Hill (@thehill) February 9, 2018
Bush WH lawyer: Trump blocking Dem memo "another example of this White House being its own worst enemy"
Bush WH lawyer: Trump blocking Dem memo "another example of this White House being its own worst enemy" https://t.co/xOVOWLMIvo pic.twitter.com/ohbijb1ZOZ— The Hill (@thehill) February 10, 2018
Based on the Times' reporting, this appears to be a Russian dangle and disinformation operation intended to set up and embarrass U.S. intelligence, while discrediting investigations into Trump's Russia ties. Moscow's meddling on his behalf continues.
Based on the Times' reporting, this appears to be a Russian dangle and disinformation operation intended to set up and embarrass U.S. intelligence, while discrediting investigations into Trump's Russia ties. Moscow's meddling on his behalf continues. https://t.co/8H5WTlcKAj— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) February 10, 2018
BREAKING: Donald Trump will not approve the release of the Democratic memo. "Democrats are not going to be happy, obviously,"
BREAKING: Donald Trump will not approve the release of the Democratic memo. "Democrats are not going to be happy, obviously," reports @Acosta. https://t.co/zZt9XrcvtY pic.twitter.com/lEtNtQDpPg— OutFrontCNN (@OutFrontCNN) February 10, 2018
The Nunes memo was to muddy the waters by confusing the population about the gravity of what took place. Straight-out, 100% dezinformatsiya. Sadly for them, they will fail miserably at preventing their downfall. https://t.co/oIEFL4STiS— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) February 10, 2018
Nighthawks: Lawmakers drift through a surreal overnight shutdown drama
Nighthawks: Lawmakers drift through a surreal overnight shutdown drama https://t.co/753d4C0zqX— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 10, 2018
Investors brace for more swings as U.S. inflation specter rises
Investors brace for more swings as U.S. inflation specter rises https://t.co/Wxx4A0nm0V pic.twitter.com/wZIYVZQVnW— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 10, 2018
BIG NEWS overnight - #Israel struck x12 military targets across #Syria (4+ directly controlled by #Iran)
BIG NEWS overnight— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) February 10, 2018
- #Israel struck x12 military targets across #Syria (4+ directly controlled by #Iran).
- #Syria dispatched drone to #Golan (from T4 AB); downed by #Israel.
- In subsequent “ambush,” one Israeli F-16 was shot down by Syrian air defenses; landed in Galilee. pic.twitter.com/cKmrH2OkVd
Impose Sanctions On Turkey - WSJ
Good to see Global Magnitsky being called on to fight injustice and oppression all over the world. This time for the shocking false arrest of an innocent American citizen in Turkey https://t.co/0xw8RTeBN8— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 10, 2018
“‘He often goes off on tangents during the briefing and you'd have to rein him back in,’ one official said. Some days, there would only be a few minutes left — and the briefers would have barely broached the topics they came to discuss, one senior U.S. official said.”
For much of the past year, Trump rarely—if ever—reads the President’s Daily Brief, WaPo reports, breaking a tradition followed by the past 7 presidents. https://t.co/BVczSpwZUp— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 9, 2018
“‘He often goes off on tangents during the briefing and you'd have to rein him back in,’ one official said. Some days, there would only be a few minutes left — and the briefers would have barely broached the topics they came to discuss, one senior U.S. official said.” https://t.co/5fdzdPdWKz— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 9, 2018
Trump's Palestine deal is a real estate transaction
Trump's "biggest deal ever" Saudi money, Israeli backing and Egyptian connivance could see the Palestinians excluded from having any meaningful say.— TJ ☮️💙⚖️ (@INFJint) February 10, 2018
Trump's Palestine deal is a real estate transaction @AJEnglish https://t.co/KJYwbYtMww
COREY LEWANDOWSKI criticizes White House's handling of Rob Porter scanda
COREY LEWANDOWSKI criticizes White House's handling of Rob Porter scandal:— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 9, 2018
"The process they were supposed to have in place failed... The public reports now say that multiple people in the building were made aware of this over the course of the last few months." pic.twitter.com/NXgN0UpNMi
If Trump didn't know Porter didn't have clearance, that means someone gave Porter classified material without him being cleared to see it and without Trump waiving that clearance. Isn't that illegal?
ICYMI
If Trump didn't know Porter didn't have clearance, that means someone gave Porter classified material without him being cleared to see it and without Trump waiving that clearance. Isn't that illegal? pic.twitter.com/vpkN33tvrY— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 9, 2018
WH Counsel Don McGahn was notified at least 4 times over past year of Porter allegations. Instead of Porter being shown the door, FBI background check seems to have been circumvented to keep Porter on staff. This is a serious security breach
WH Counsel Don McGahn was notified at least 4 times over past year of Porter allegations. Instead of Porter being shown the door, FBI background check seems to have been circumvented to keep Porter on staff. This is a serious security breach (via @washingtonpost) pic.twitter.com/EdZUy2FhtE— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) February 9, 2018
Israel: In new 'large-scale strike,' military bombs 12 Syrian, Iranian targets
Israel: In new 'large-scale strike,' military bombs 12 Syrian, Iranian targets - Israel Newshttps://t.co/k1rufHBzXh— Anabelle🕊 (@Tahoesquaw1) February 10, 2018
The Latest: Vice President Mike Pence and his wife did not stand for the combined Korean team’s entrance.
Kneeling during anthem:— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) February 10, 2018
Don’t you dare.
Sitting for joint Korean flag:
America First, baby. pic.twitter.com/l6QLD6Brl5
“The CIA, which is now headed by a Trump loyalist, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, has at times been reluctant to stay involved in the operation, apparently for fear of obtaining the Trump-related material offered by the Russians, according to sources close to the negotiations.”
“The CIA, which is now headed by a Trump loyalist, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, has at times been reluctant to stay involved in the operation, apparently for fear of obtaining the Trump-related material offered by the Russians, according to sources close to the negotiations.” https://t.co/tz0dob2gpv— David Carroll 🦅 (@profcarroll) February 9, 2018
US intel conducted a top-secret operation to recover stolen classified US govt documents from Russian operatives. The operation has also inadvertently yielded a cache of docs purporting to relate to Donald Trump and Russian meddling in the 2016 election. https://t.co/38h1ij1KAr— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) February 9, 2018
- "But by last fall, the Russian began passing information to the American intermediary that was unrelated to the Shadow Brokers, including the names of specific individuals and corporate entities allegedly tied to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election."1 reply24 retweets48 likes
- "In December, 2017, the Russian turned over documents and files, some of them in Russian. The documents appeared to include FBI investigative reports, financial records, and other materials related to Trump officials and the 2016 campaign."1 reply26 retweets44 likes
Ex-Bush lawyer: Trumps memo decision a massive strategic miscalculation
Ex-Bush lawyer: Trumps memo decision a massive strategic miscalculation https://t.co/MdZIFBuWcY— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) February 10, 2018
SpaceX launched its #FalconHeavy rocket for the first time ever on Tuesday. Here's a look back, in pictures
SpaceX launched its #FalconHeavy rocket for the first time ever on Tuesday. Here's a look back, in pictures https://t.co/7rFcX92Y9u pic.twitter.com/xmpCJx5Tjl— CNN (@CNN) February 10, 2018
Israel carries out “large-scale attack” in Syria after Israeli jet crashes under anti-aircraft fire
Israel carries out “large-scale attack” in Syria after Israeli jet crashes under anti-aircraft fire https://t.co/UOWfPMjg8t— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 10, 2018
The Trump White House’s laughable spin that releasing the Nunes memo is all about ‘transparency’
I'm old enough to remember last week when it was all about 'transparency.' Retweet if you remember last week.#ReleaseTheDemMemohttps://t.co/fzyMu6M0AD— Devin Nunes' Mom (@DevinNunesMom) February 10, 2018
U.S. intelligence officials have opened a secret communications channel with Russian operatives, who have tried to sell both Trump-related materials and documents stolen from the NSA and obtained by Russian intelligence
ICYMI
U.S. intelligence officials have opened a secret communications channel with Russian operatives, who have tried to sell both Trump-related materials and documents stolen from the NSA and obtained by Russian intelligence.https://t.co/2ECYSfpRYM— The Intercept (@theintercept) February 9, 2018
For his 1993 book, Harry Hurt III acquired Ivana’s divorce deposition, in which she stated that Trump raped her
From discovery at their divorce
For his 1993 book, Harry Hurt III acquired Ivana’s divorce deposition, in which she stated that Trump raped her. https://t.co/3rP5uAmfr6 pic.twitter.com/3uRHLKt14n— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) February 10, 2018
Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell: I trust the DOJ. "I don't trust the President."
Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell: I trust the DOJ. "I don't trust the President." https://t.co/014QLZvMeK pic.twitter.com/KMdSuI3qTO— CNN (@CNN) February 10, 2018
JUST IN: Trump campaign chair in KY pleads guilty to sex trafficking of minors: 21 counts against 19 victims, to get 20 yrs in prison, “felony trafficking of a minor, felony inducing a minor to engage in sex, and a third count of giving alcohol to a minor”
JUST IN: Trump campaign chair in KY pleads guilty to sex trafficking of minors: 21 counts against 19 victims, to get 20 yrs in prison, “felony trafficking of a minor, felony inducing a minor to engage in sex, and a third count of giving alcohol to a minor”https://t.co/jlM9QpCzMS pic.twitter.com/1scCWud33F— The Baxter Bean (@TheBaxterBean) February 9, 2018
Scientists rebuff EPA chief's claim that global warming may be good
ICYMI
This man's lies are putting our lives, and the lives of our children and grand children, at greater and greater risk. https://t.co/94SC7NkX7W— Robert Reich (@RBReich) February 9, 2018
Netanyahu has criticized Israel's top police officer amid reports he could be indicted as part of a corruption probe as early as next week.
No wonder Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump get along so well‼️😉 https://t.co/wv26zr2QgA— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) February 9, 2018
Netanyahu has criticized Israel's top police officer amid reports he could be indicted as part of a corruption probe as early as next week. https://t.co/GTj9bGnIeK— NBC News World News (@NBCNewsWorld) February 9, 2018
BiBi is going Bye Bye. https://t.co/YbuxNb3roV— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) February 9, 2018
Israel bombed Syria today
Israel bombed Syria today. https://t.co/AWDkkEHuIw— Shane Bauer (@shane_bauer) February 10, 2018
If the president really believes the Nunes memo vindicates him, as he has said, what is he hiding by blocking the Schiff memo? — Sen Dianne Feinstein
One week after he released the misleading and incomplete Nunes memo, President Trump tonight blocked the release of the Schiff memo that sought to fill in the holes. This is hypocrisy at its worst. (1/3)— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) February 10, 2018
I have reviewed the classified documents that underpin both memos. I know the Nunes memo is misleading, and I know Congressman Schiff was seeking to provide a factual counterpoint. (2/3)— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) February 10, 2018
If the president really believes the Nunes memo vindicates him, as he has said, what is he hiding by blocking the Schiff memo? Any minor redactions should be made as quickly as possible and the memo should be released. (3/3)— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) February 10, 2018
Trump has privately questioned the credibility of Rob Porter's accusers, three sources with direct knowledge tell The Daily Beast. Trump has apparently asked repeatedly if there are any reasons Porter’s ex-wives could have to make up such claims.
Trump has privately questioned the credibility of Rob Porter's accusers, three sources with direct knowledge tell The Daily Beast.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 9, 2018
Trump has apparently asked repeatedly if there are any reasons Porter’s ex-wives could have to make up such claims. https://t.co/ildbJAHFDi
The whole point of that dumb Nunes memo was to set up Rod Rosenstein to be fired in order to get at the Mueller investigation. And now the position of his next-in-line has been vacated
The whole point of that dumb Nunes memo was to set up Rod Rosenstein to be fired in order to get at the Mueller investigation. And now the position of his next-in-line has been vacated. pic.twitter.com/7QW0khpzWg— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 10, 2018
Communications officer Mercedes Schlapp told some staffers to come to her with questions because Hope Hicks was “dealing with a lot” and “not able to perform the duties of communications director right now,”
Communications officer Mercedes Schlapp told some staffers to come to her with questions because Hope Hicks was “dealing with a lot” and “not able to perform the duties of communications director right now,” three people familiar with the meeting tell WSJ. https://t.co/dHhGGtJSgF— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 10, 2018
Trump has floated 3 potential Kelly replacements
Trump has floated 3 potential Kelly replacements #SmartNews https://t.co/OlarcS9Zl4— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) February 10, 2018
Teachers unions blocked from delivering complaints to DeVos
ICYMI
Teachers unions blocked from delivering complaints to DeVos https://t.co/18IdhcYwky pic.twitter.com/cmAlePWYck— The Hill (@thehill) February 10, 2018
House Intelligence Dems: This Russia investigation kind of sucks
House Intelligence Dems: This Russia investigation kind of sucks https://t.co/IkH1mzOgai pic.twitter.com/78jpe6LfKB— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 10, 2018
Big Thread: Trump changed the order of succession at DOJ last year — Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic
1) I get it the DOJ spox is saying that the Solicitor General is next in line after Brand steps down.— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
1a) what I am telling you is that DOJ spox is dead wrong and I’m going to prove to you how wrong she is
The DOJ Org chart in this tweet was pulled fr DOJhttps://t.co/upjEhG4Kng
Here’s the DOJ Hierarchy— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 9, 2018
Literally Brand stepping makes things super complicated.
I can NOT figure out why Brand would step down, unless @realDonaldTrump wants her to , so he can use this pic.twitter.com/3ulsSOObQD
2) on February 9, AG @jeffsessions was sworn in.— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
The @USATODAY ran the following article
I’ve highlighted the embedded White House link to the Feb 2017 Executive Order
USA Today article https://t.co/Z81tJc7y2P pic.twitter.com/P3cS1Zq55h
3) here’s the White House embedded link contained in the aforementioned USA Today February 10, 2017 Article.— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
Shocker said Executive Order Scrubbed from the White House websitehttps://t.co/Xt6McP7z4E pic.twitter.com/3YjHJzl05u
4)I really am in DC & really do work in the legal community.— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
Which is why I knew to go look in the Federal Register for elusive: Executive Order 13775 of February 9, 2017
Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice
👇🏻GPO link 👇🏻https://t.co/GSOvgQImpT pic.twitter.com/mcnIFqNgiv
5) now this brings us to the EO I cited 6 hours ago.— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
Executive Order 13787 of March 31, 2017
Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice
This is the SECOND EO Trump signed re DOJ
Also published in the Federal Register, see link.https://t.co/CcdvgdvQPK pic.twitter.com/U2aOZmCuJN
6) here’s the White House link to EO 13787 re DOJ— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
This is important when an Executive Order is published in the Federal Register “legal newspaper published” every business day per the National Archives Act
So the DOJ spox is with zero fuzz, wrong https://t.co/82r1vJhbY6
2 plausible explanations:— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
1) DOJ spox doesn’t know about the 2 EOs
2) Trump premeditated this change in DOJ Succession
🚨 it is in fact his deadman’s switch to shut Mueller down. ask yourself:
-why didn’t Trump make a big show of signing these EOs?
-why was EO 13775 deleted?
And my finally thought:— Alt_SeanSpicer'sMic🎙🤦🏻♀️🎙 (@Alt_Spicerlies) February 10, 2018
Noel John Francisco, Solicitor Genera, was a Sr partner at Jones Day.👈🏻YUGE conflict.
Meaning if Trump had NOT changed the DOJ line of successionFrancisco would likely have to recuse.
Trump isn’t dumb. He thought this out, hence the 2 DOJ EOs succession
What a sick joke. Putin is the problem in Syria, not the solution. He owns & protects Assad, including his chemical weapons.
Assad uses gas against civilians, and the U.S. begs Moscow for help https://t.co/FJgupBJSOH— WSJ Editorial Page (@WSJopinion) February 9, 2018
What a sick joke. Putin is the problem in Syria, not the solution. He owns & protects Assad, including his chemical weapons. https://t.co/tAo4MAWveN— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) February 9, 2018
"A beater is always a beater"
"A beater is always a beater" https://t.co/MF2LmWiKlP— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 9, 2018
If @rihanna is dating @chrisbrown again then she has a death wish. A beater is always a beater--just watch!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 11, 2012
Apparently it’s different if the beater is a Black pop star and not his white senior presidential adviser... https://t.co/I6CrCrINAd— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) February 9, 2018
HEADS UP! With the news that Rachel Brand is steppin' down at DOJ, we need to be super alert. Her replacement appears to be Trump recent appointee Robert Higdon. Tea Pain don't believe in coincidences
HEADS UP! With the news that Rachel Brand is steppin' down at DOJ, we need to be super alert. Her replacement appears to be Trump recent appointee Robert Higdon. Tea Pain don't believe in coincidences.https://t.co/1dWRq53Olm— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 9, 2018
W.H. Counsel Don McGahn writes to Devin Nunes that Trump is unable to declassify the Democratic memo “at this time”
W.H. Counsel Don McGahn writes to Devin Nunes that Trump is unable to declassify the Democratic memo “at this time” (Letter via pool). pic.twitter.com/DDRJtKz7s4— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 10, 2018
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. Both GOP & Dems voted to release Dem memo. I read it and am convinced @realDonaldTrump is now intentionally hiding relevant information from the American people in order to mislead the public. An innocent person would not block the memo.#ReleaseTheDemMemo https://t.co/f2bCtid8DQ— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 10, 2018
JUST IN: Thirty to 40 White House officials and administration political appointees are still operating without full security clearances, including Jared Kushner, senior adviser to President Donald Trump
JUST IN: Thirty to 40 White House officials and administration political appointees are still operating without full security clearances, including Jared Kushner, senior adviser to President Donald Trump, sources say https://t.co/hyyqmVx6Iz pic.twitter.com/v8P3iOQdQp— CNN (@CNN) February 9, 2018
Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats
Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats https://t.co/raJsRbqThm— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 10, 2018
After ignoring urging of FBI & DOJ not to release misleading Nunes memo because it omits material facts, @POTUS now expresses concerns over sharing precisely those facts with public and seeks to send it back to the same Majority that produced the flawed Nunes memo to begin with
After ignoring urging of FBI & DOJ not to release misleading Nunes memo because it omits material facts, @POTUS now expresses concerns over sharing precisely those facts with public and seeks to send it back to the same Majority that produced the flawed Nunes memo to begin with: pic.twitter.com/qNVyS99eXs— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 10, 2018
Firings/Resignations/Departures under Trump*
Firings/Resignations/Departures under Trump*— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 10, 2018
—Yates
—Flynn
—Bharara
—Walsh
—Comey
—Dubke
—Shaub
—Corralo
—Spicer
—Short
—Harvey
—Priebus
—Mooch
—Cohen-Watnick
—Higgins
—Bannon
—Gorka
—Sifakis
—Icahn
—Price
—Powell
—Manigault
—Dearborn
—Katz
—McCabe
—Porter
—Sorensen
*By my count
A second White House aide, speechwriter David Sorensen, has resigned amid past domestic abuse allegations, which he denie
A second White House aide, speechwriter David Sorensen, has resigned amid past domestic abuse allegations, which he denies, WaPo reports. https://t.co/O3Sq8FnwdW— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 10, 2018
Second WH official resigns over domestic abuse allegations
Second WH official resigns over domestic abuse allegations https://t.co/7R3b8Odqv5— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 10, 2018
Ex-wife alleged that "he ran a car over her foot, put out a cigarette on her hand, threw her into a wall and grasped her menacingly by her hair while they were alone on their boat in remote waters off Maine's coast, an incident she said left her fearing for her life." https://t.co/AL8lcsTzQz— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 10, 2018
Oh for the love of God can this admin seriously not find a single person who doesn't beat or assault people, launder money, lie to the FBI, go on manic expletive-filled rants with reporters, or spy for the Russians?!?!?— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) February 10, 2018
Some of them, I'm sure, are good people. https://t.co/uGrIzCJye3
As a House Judiciary Cmte Member with oversight over @FBI, @TheJusticeDept & FISA, I read both memos. @POTUS wrongly claimed he is vindicated. The #DemocraticMemo shows absolutely, positively that @realDonaldTrump is not vindicated. That's why he blocked it
As a House Judiciary Cmte Member with oversight over @FBI, @TheJusticeDept & FISA, I read both memos. @POTUS wrongly claimed he is vindicated. The #DemocraticMemo shows absolutely, positively that @realDonaldTrump is not vindicated. That's why he blocked it.#ReleaseTheDemMemo https://t.co/3HNh0gxtOK— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 10, 2018
So let me understand. The President ignored DOJ concerns to release the #GOPMemo but is now yielding to DOJ concerns to block release of #DemocratMemo?— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) February 10, 2018
Two U.S. officials tell WaPo that they don't expect Jared Kushner to receive a permanent security clearance in the near future
Two U.S. officials tell WaPo that they don't expect Jared Kushner to receive a permanent security clearance in the near future. https://t.co/Iz3Pt3S1yC— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 10, 2018
Connecting dots: “In January, the incoming Trump administration chose Porter to be White House staff secretary.” Who was head of the transition and would have known about his security clearance problems? @VP Pence.
Connecting dots: “In January, the incoming Trump administration chose Porter to be White House staff secretary.” Who was head of the transition and would have known about his security clearance problems? @VP Pence. Cc @ZevShalev 🔥🔥 https://t.co/8PY7ULO2Xx— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) February 10, 2018
What is more important than the truth? Nothing. So what are @realDonaldTrump, his administration & many House Republicans so afraid of when it comes to confronting Russia?
What is more important than the truth? Nothing. So what are @realDonaldTrump, his administration & many House Republicans so afraid of when it comes to confronting Russia? https://t.co/XLCOz3OWvj— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 9, 2018
Many of the Republicans investigating Trump-Russia appear more concerned with protecting the President than getting to the truth, this is particularly true in the House where almost nothing happens on the Intel Committee without the assent of the White House. #DefendOurDemocracy— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) February 6, 2018
CNN confirms that David Sorenson, a member of the administration’s speechwriting team, has resigned after being accused of domestic abuse, becoming the second official to step down over such in the last 48 hours.
CNN confirms that David Sorenson, a member of the administration’s speechwriting team, has resigned after being accused of domestic abuse, becoming the second official to step down over such in the last 48 hours.— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 10, 2018
Pelosi on Trump blocking release of Dem memo: "Clearly, the president has something to hide"
Pelosi on Trump blocking release of Dem memo: "Clearly, the president has something to hide" https://t.co/Jl4B5aQTcj pic.twitter.com/1NSA1XPJtd— The Hill (@thehill) February 10, 2018
I want to say, What is Trump hiding? But that's disingenuous because I read the #DemocraticMemo and know exactly what @realDonaldTrump is hiding.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 10, 2018
Would I want to hide this information from the American people if I was Trump? I don't know how to answer that because I am innocent https://t.co/lM7KjqFcQp
Trump has consistently responded to the allegations of assault or abuse against women by expressing sympathy for the men being accused
Trump has consistently responded to the allegations of assault or abuse against women by expressing sympathy for the men being accused https://t.co/B3u1Pz6HlH pic.twitter.com/9pkwBLgnhW— POLITICO (@politico) February 10, 2018
.@SenatorCardin has repeatedly asked: “How many of Congress’ Russian sanctions has @POTUS enforced? None. Zero. It is the unanimous view of our entire intelligence community that Russia interfered in our elections, and will again. Yet @POTUS chooses to believe Mr. Putin.”
.@SenatorCardin has repeatedly asked: “How many of Congress’ Russian sanctions has @POTUS enforced? None. Zero. It is the unanimous view of our entire intelligence community that Russia interfered in our elections, and will again. Yet @POTUS chooses to believe Mr. Putin.”— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 10, 2018
Trump’s refusal to release Democratic response to #NunesMemo makes a mockery of national security and common sense
Trump’s refusal to release Democratic response to #NunesMemo makes a mockery of national security and common sense. https://t.co/6Gjx25tS8R— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) February 10, 2018
All Americans should read this article - Russia launched full scale intel op on 🇺🇸 in 2015 & it’s still going in 2018, Kremlin still winning because we have not responded & Our leadership lacks courage to accept it & mount a fight
All Americans should read this article - Russia launched full scale intel op on 🇺🇸 in 2015 & it’s still going in 2018, Kremlin still winning because we have not responded & Our leadership lacks courage to accept it & mount a fight https://t.co/i3OMcMbTY9— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) February 10, 2018
W.H. Counsel Don McGahn writes to Devin Nunes that Trump is unable to declassify the Democratic memo “at this time”
The only consistency @realDonaldTrump has shown in #TrumpRussia investigation is to obstruct at every turn. We need to know if he placed political pressure on DOJ. https://t.co/J07WmuwWfs— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) February 10, 2018
W.H. Counsel Don McGahn writes to Devin Nunes that Trump is unable to declassify the Democratic memo “at this time” (Letter via pool). pic.twitter.com/DDRJtKz7s4— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 10, 2018
Senator's fake news on FBI texts risks his reputation and the Republican cause
Senator Ron Johnson(R-Wis) whose last month #fakenews on FBI texts risks his reputation and the Republican cause https://t.co/amurov7HPX— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) February 10, 2018
Trump rejects Democratic rebuttal of Nunes, exposes GOP memo game
Rep. Jim Himes talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's rejection of the Democratic rebuttal to the Nunes memo.
Wittes: Brand denies undue pressure to leave Justice Department
Benjamin Wittes, editor in chief of Lawfare and friend of Rachel Brand, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's hollowing-out of the Justice Department and what Rachel Brand has told him about her decision to resign.
Trump closer to ending Russia probe as Rachel Brand quits DoJ
Rachel Maddow shows how the Nunes memo was a ploy to give Donald Trump an excuse to fire Rod Rosenstein who oversees Mueller's Trump Russia investigation. With Rachel Brand out, Rosenstein's next-in-line position is empty.
So this is how Fridays are now?
Rachel Maddow reviews all of the news that broke today, noting that Fridays in the Trump era so far are too busy to leave her desk
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