BREAKING: Three major car rental companies dump the NRA https://t.co/uG4PjKwYq7— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 23, 2018
Thursday, February 22, 2018
BREAKING: Three major car rental companies dump the NRA
UPDATE: Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens indicted on felony invasion of privacy; Greitens taken into custody and booked at St. Louis Justice Center
UPDATE: Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens indicted on felony invasion of privacy; Greitens taken into custody and booked at St. Louis Justice Center https://t.co/vRkTwACPUQ pic.twitter.com/MZx4c0CRZR— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) February 22, 2018
Young people have helped lead all our great movements. How inspiring to see it again in so many smart, fearless students standing up for their right to be safe; marching and organizing to remake the world as it should be. We've been waiting for you. And we've got your backs. — Barack Obama
Young people have helped lead all our great movements. How inspiring to see it again in so many smart, fearless students standing up for their right to be safe; marching and organizing to remake the world as it should be. We've been waiting for you. And we've got your backs.— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 22, 2018
Florida shooting survivor: NRA spokeswoman is lying, no one yelled "burn her" at her
Florida shooting survivor: NRA spokeswoman is lying, no one yelled "burn her" at her https://t.co/97wkQHRhN1 pic.twitter.com/VR7MxF7DeC— The Hill (@thehill) February 22, 2018
BREAKING: Special Counsel Mueller files 32-count indictment against Manafort and Gates, including tax and bank fraud charges
BREAKING: Special Counsel Mueller files 32-count indictment against Manafort and Gates, including tax and bank fraud charges - https://t.co/kdrUxk2XiK pic.twitter.com/NltfJbhzYl— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 22, 2018
BREAKING: A grand jury in Virginia has returned a new indictment against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, per new filing from the special counsel's office.
BREAKING: A grand jury in Virginia has returned a new indictment against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, per new filing from the special counsel's office. Status report: https://t.co/Ho2JqXZ5co Indictment: https://t.co/lMEk8dQHvc pic.twitter.com/Y5aa8QP0x5— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) February 22, 2018
Massive. Much Prison. These two are never seeing the light of day again. https://t.co/fZ4EsIh53D— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) February 22, 2018
Trey Gowdy, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is calling on EPA Chief Scott Pruitt to turn over documents related to his first-class travel at taxpayer expense, NYT reports.
Trey Gowdy, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is calling on EPA Chief Scott Pruitt to turn over documents related to his first-class travel at taxpayer expense, NYT reports. https://t.co/6g4iPumkOa— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 22, 2018
The Pentagon is reportedly considering options that would allow Trump to potentially move H.R. McMaster out of his current role and back into the military, according to half a dozen defense and administration officials.
The Pentagon is reportedly considering options that would allow Trump to potentially move H.R. McMaster out of his current role and back into the military, according to half a dozen defense and administration officials. https://t.co/k8b9FPUQie— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 22, 2018
At $30 million, these blatant @NRA talking points might be the most expensive tweets ever bought!
At $30 million, these blatant @NRA talking points might be the most expensive tweets ever bought! pic.twitter.com/6Lj3gvYzTE— Translate Trump (@TranslateRealDT) February 22, 2018
Here’s the thing: A Trump presidency—or one like it—was inevitable
I know I should be over it, but the speed at which the organized conservative movement became the ideological home of Marion Le Pen, Seb Gorka, Nigel Farage, Dinesh D'Souza and their ilk remains shocking to me.— Bari Weiss (@bariweiss) February 22, 2018
Trump merely exposed the deep institutional rot of Conservatism, Inc. He's not smart enough to have created this. https://t.co/QvjfQj6fsJ— John Schindler (@20committee) February 22, 2018
Exactly.https://t.co/1CPK43eFsV— Jon Zal (@OfficialJonZal) February 22, 2018
Marine Le Pen’s niece to US conservatives: Our far-right movement is 'standing side by side' with Trump
Marine Le Pen’s niece to US conservatives: Our far-right movement is 'standing side by side' with Trump https://t.co/q89FxYW6LE— Raw Story (@RawStory) February 22, 2018
Here’s the speech from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez at an anti-gun rally happening today in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s the speech from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez at an anti-gun rally happening today in Fort Lauderdale https://t.co/CyfMnPDAvW // https://t.co/hgewZy4Cxf https://t.co/gssAmGczuH— Joshua Chavers (@JoshuaChavers) February 17, 2018
Bernie mimics Trump defense on Russian interference
Bernie mimics Trump defense on Russian interferencehttps://t.co/CJqVofnbQ5 pic.twitter.com/EalyPFw7lx— POLITICO (@politico) February 22, 2018
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump claimed 2016 elections were rigged, received Kremlin support, opposed critical sanctions on Moscow, and now attempt sow doubt over U.S. intel and law enforcement findings on Putin’s interference. On this matter, they’re two sides of the same coin
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump claimed 2016 elections were rigged, received Kremlin support, opposed critical sanctions on Moscow, and now attempt sow doubt over U.S. intel and law enforcement findings on Putin’s interference. On this matter, they’re two sides of the same coin. https://t.co/myNGYsWPaE— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) February 22, 2018
Sanders' campaign manager Jeff Weaver also said despite what's in Mueller indictment about Russian support for Sanders, "The factual underpinning of that in the indictment is what? Zero. ... I have not seen any evidence of support for Bernie Sanders.”https://t.co/ZqFDzBgWZb— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) February 21, 2018
Bernie blames Hillary for allowing Russian interference
Bernie blames Hillary for allowing Russian interference https://t.co/3A9oE3rFhe pic.twitter.com/xjWf3LqhiV— POLITICO (@politico) February 22, 2018
State treasurers: Congress should restore tax exemption eliminated in GOP tax law to help fund infrastructure
State treasurers: Congress should restore tax exemption eliminated in GOP tax law to help fund infrastructure https://t.co/6OpdyR3xGq pic.twitter.com/EJrctwXnuk— The Hill (@thehill) February 22, 2018
Ex-Trump aide Sam Nunberg is reportedly meeting today with Mueller’s team—Nunberg just told MSNBC he’s worried about Michael Cohen: “What I worry about is, what Michael’s going to say when he’s called in by somebody like Andrew Weissman about the payouts.”
Ex-Trump aide Sam Nunberg is reportedly meeting today with Mueller’s team—Nunberg just told MSNBC he’s worried about Michael Cohen: “What I worry about is, what Michael’s going to say when he’s called in by somebody like Andrew Weissman about the payouts.” https://t.co/OwxOp4m6e9— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 22, 2018
SCOOP: Speaker Ryan and the Trump White House are getting rid of the current chairman of the Election Assistance Commission, a Boehner-picked official who has spent the past year helping states bulletproof election systems from Russian hackers.
SCOOP: Speaker Ryan and the Trump White House are getting rid of the current chairman of the Election Assistance Commission, a Boehner-picked official who has spent the past year helping states bulletproof election systems from Russian hackers. https://t.co/H6YtUSUMxQ— Dustin Volz (@dnvolz) February 22, 2018
BREAKING: A federal judge has rejected former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's latest effort to win release from house arrest by offering up properties aimed at fulfilling the $10 million bail the judge has set.
Makes perfect sense that the judge would reject as bail surety property that Manafort as already pledged as collateral for a $10.5M loan. The man is leveraged to the max. Too many suits and rugs. https://t.co/GZarUKcOG8— Elizabeth de la Vega (@Delavegalaw) February 22, 2018
BREAKING: A federal judge has rejected former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's latest effort to win release from house arrest by offering up properties aimed at fulfilling the $10 million bail the judge has set. https://t.co/2XpPZEEIhG— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) February 22, 2018
Hmmm, why would Wayne LaPierre denounce the FBI? Is the @FBI actively investigating if Kremlin operatives funneled massive amounts of money to the @NRA to influence the 2016 elections?
Hmmm, why would Wayne LaPierre denounce the FBI? Is the @FBI actively investigating if Kremlin operatives funneled massive amounts of money to the @NRA to influence the 2016 elections? https://t.co/TrXrY3jx9m— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 22, 2018
Wayne LaPierre is now denouncing the FBI's "rogue leadership" and talking about the need for "systematic resistance" within the organization— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) February 22, 2018
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will remove the phrase “nation of immigrants” from its mission statement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will remove the phrase “nation of immigrants” from its mission statement, The Intercept reports. https://t.co/Xqdz5EHgJh— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 22, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump isn't calling the shots in the White House. While he golfs and tweets and watches cable news, a handful of creepy billionaires are pulling the levers and winning special treatment
.@realDonaldTrump isn't calling the shots in the White House. While he golfs and tweets and watches cable news, a handful of creepy billionaires are pulling the levers and winning special treatment. READ my op-ed via @CNNOpinion:https://t.co/aqXvWX6si2— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) February 22, 2018
.@AjitPaiFCC officially published the rules that kill #NetNeutrality today. That means we now have just 60 legislative days to find #OneMoreVote in the Senate so we can pass my CRA to #SaveTheInternet.
.@AjitPaiFCC officially published the rules that kill #NetNeutrality today. That means we now have just 60 legislative days to find #OneMoreVote in the Senate so we can pass my CRA to #SaveTheInternet.— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) February 22, 2018
Time is running out. Now is the time to make your voices heard! pic.twitter.com/uhXiv6Oork
SebGorka just raised his hand and threatened to hit @Mediaite reporter @calebecarma, then got in his face, told him to fuck off and shoved him.
HOLY SHIT. Just now at CPAC, @SebGorka just raised his hand and threatened to hit @Mediaite reporter @calebecarma, then got in his face, told him to fuck off and shoved him.pic.twitter.com/ElAfIKkDPY— jordan (@JordanUhl) February 22, 2018
This is the result of #TeamTreason’s repeated claims of the free press being an enemy of the American people. Or, what @peterbakernyt downplayed as “just theater.” When does it stop being “just theater,” after an innocent person is killed? Enough. This behavior is unacceptable. https://t.co/j5hXaXyyfP— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) February 22, 2018
Dem senator: We don't need to cut a deal with the NRA, we need to "beat them"
Dem senator: We don't need to cut a deal with the NRA, we need to "beat them" https://t.co/OdGHRgDlIp pic.twitter.com/8X9gZkNR3Y— The Hill (@thehill) February 22, 2018
NEW: “General Flynn early on made a decision not to accept funds from President Trump, the Trump Organization, or the campaign, and has not accepted any funds from them,”
NEW: “General Flynn early on made a decision not to accept funds from President Trump, the Trump Organization, or the campaign, and has not accepted any funds from them,”https://t.co/H86I108kQ2— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) February 22, 2018
What I Saw Treating the Victims From Parkland Should Change the Debate on Guns
As a doctor, I feel I have a duty to inform the public of what I have learned as I have observed these wounds and cared for these patients. It’s clear to me that AR-15 or other high-velocity weapons, especially when outfitted with a high-capacity magazine, have no place in a civilian’s gun cabinet.
This is an essential read about how AR-15 wounds are different.— Justin Kanew (@Kanew) February 22, 2018
Please read and share. https://t.co/gVYXx4Smxb
I am calling for the repeal of the Dickey Amendment, which restricts the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from researching gun violence and its effects on public health.
I am calling for the repeal of the Dickey Amendment, which restricts the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from researching gun violence and its effects on public health.— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) February 20, 2018
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are urging Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell to provide more FBI funding in the omnibus for counterintelligence and protecting election infrastructure.
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are urging Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell to provide more FBI funding in the omnibus for counterintelligence and protecting election infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/67PLuD2ih3— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 22, 2018
LIVE: Students rally for gun control legislation at the Florida State Capitol after the Parkland school shooting
LIVE: Students rally for gun control legislation at the Florida State Capitol after the Parkland school shooting. https://t.co/FAmcu3OLAI— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 21, 2018
Los Angeles Sheriff: Two AR-15 rifles found in home of student who made school threat
Los Angeles Sheriff: Two AR-15 rifles found in home of student who made school threat https://t.co/zPvSfFDg8R pic.twitter.com/eLh6ipva4q— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 22, 2018
In CNN Town Hall @RepTedDeutch just mentioned that mass shootings went up nearly 200% after assault weapons ban expired. My research uncovered this. Unfortunately, in last few years, problem has gotten even worse.
In CNN Town Hall @RepTedDeutch just mentioned that mass shootings went up nearly 200% after assault weapons ban expired. My research uncovered this. Unfortunately, in last few years, problem has gotten even worse. #StudentsStandUp https://t.co/WrLyDq3vCK— Louis Klarevas (@Klarevas) February 22, 2018
Texas school district says it will suspend all students who take part in "any type of protest or awareness” in aftermath of the Parkland school shooting
Texas school district says it will suspend all students who take part in "any type of protest or awareness” in aftermath of the Parkland school shooting: https://t.co/LTegTHAS78 pic.twitter.com/jfaN0WsVw6— Sarah McLaughlin (@sarahemclaugh) February 21, 2018
Russian indicted in Mueller probe is tied to Syrian mercenaries who attacked US forces
Russian indicted in Mueller probe is tied to Syrian mercenaries who attacked US forces https://t.co/64z1NjI8mJ pic.twitter.com/KhfOvoQmMi— The Hill (@thehill) February 22, 2018
Opinion: Why the Parkland students have made pro-gun conservatives so mad
Opinion: Why the Parkland students have made pro-gun conservatives so mad https://t.co/1Y1flCbkwh— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 22, 2018
Dana Loesch is calling the crazy card. Emma Gonzalez is a #heroine
Dana Loesch is calling the crazy card. Emma Gonzalez is a #heroine. #CNNTownHall #ProtectOurKids pic.twitter.com/BaipeJokjA— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) February 22, 2018
Students across the US walked out of class to call for change after the mass shooting in Parkland. At a high school in Coral Springs, Florida, they formed a heart shape on the football field
Students across the US walked out of class to call for change after the mass shooting in Parkland. At a high school in Coral Springs, Florida, they formed a heart shape on the football field. https://t.co/pYiEEp4oKu pic.twitter.com/fI1kgrNcp3— CNN (@CNN) February 21, 2018
Twitter suspends thousands of suspected bot accounts, and the pro-Trump crowd is furious
Twitter suspends thousands of suspected bot accounts, and the pro-Trump crowd is furious https://t.co/WoilreGKOt— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 22, 2018
Sen. Menendez probes whether U.S. officials helped Trump Jr. on speech, India trip
Sen. Menendez probes whether U.S. officials helped Trump Jr. on speech, India trip https://t.co/RAkiPTPUBV— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 22, 2018
Lawrence: Why arming teachers is a fantasy war game
Today at a listening session with school shooting survivors and family of victims at the White House, President Donald Trump suggested arming school personnel with handguns. Lawrence O'Donnell breaks down why this an unrealistic solution to school shootings.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Alfonso Calderon: "Trust me. I understand. I was in a closet, locked for 4 hours with people who I would consider almost family, crying and weeping on me, begging for their lives. I understand what it is like to text my parents goodbye." (via CBS
Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Alfonso Calderon: "Trust me. I understand. I was in a closet, locked for 4 hours with people who I would consider almost family, crying and weeping on me, begging for their lives. I understand what it is like to text my parents goodbye." (via CBS) pic.twitter.com/APlHok201e— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 21, 2018
.@NYDailyNews really going there with tomorrow’s cover.
.@NYDailyNews really going there with tomorrow’s cover. pic.twitter.com/AAZsEdUA5S— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 22, 2018
Jared Kushner's security clearance is a problem for John Kelly
Jared Kushner is reportedly resisting giving up his access to classified information after John Kelly issued a memo that would strip White House officials using temporary clearances but is there a "Jared Loophole?" Ned Price and Max Boot join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Florida school shooting survivor Cameron Kasky challenges Sen. Marco Rubio: "Can you tell me right now that you will not accept a single donation from the NRA?"
Florida school shooting survivor Cameron Kasky challenges Sen. Marco Rubio: "Can you tell me right now that you will not accept a single donation from the NRA?" https://t.co/LiU42QFBEv #StudentsStandUp https://t.co/p6jlUGFxOs— CNN (@CNN) February 22, 2018
Conservatives accuse Twitter of purging their followers as they suspend suspected Russian bots
Conservatives accuse Twitter of purging their followers as they suspend suspected Russian bots https://t.co/4QYXG1PTe0 pic.twitter.com/ST72YEROu7— The Hill (@thehill) February 21, 2018
The RNC is paying a firm owned by Keith Schiller, Trump's former bodyguard, $15,000 a month from a GOP ‘slush fund’ for consulting, CNBC reports from campaign filings.
The RNC is paying a firm owned by Keith Schiller, Trump's former bodyguard, $15,000 a month from a GOP ‘slush fund’ for consulting, CNBC reports from campaign filings. https://t.co/WmHwRIHvE8— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 21, 2018
New right-wing Mike Flynn legal theory grasping at straws
Chuck Rosenberg, former U.S. attorney, talks with Rachel Maddow about new developments in Robert Mueller's Trump Russia investigation and a new right-wing hobby horse about Mike Flynn's guilty plea.
Sealed document in Manafort Gates case sparks eager speculation
Rachel Maddow describes a new sealed document in the case of Paul Manafort and Rick Gates and what new development it could portend.
Americans rally for gun safety with Trump, GOP the only obstacle
Nicole Hockley, whose 6-year-old son was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, and who is now the managing director of Sandy Hook Promise, talks with Rachel Maddow about the gun safety ideas that are ready to be implemented if they have a willing partner in Congress.
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