NEW: In bail order, judge cites 'apparent weight' of evidence against ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and says he 'face the very real possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison.' https://t.co/Yhb4RxUkBx— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) March 13, 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
NEW: In bail order, judge cites 'apparent weight' of evidence against ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and says he 'face the very real possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison.'
Second Putin enemy, a close associate of Boris Berezovsky, found dead in London
The Telegraph is reporting that Nikolai Glushkov, an close associate of Putin Critic Boris Berezovsky has been found dead in the UK https://t.co/29jRih2uWU— Gareth Browne (@BrowneGareth) March 13, 2018
BREAKING: Under Secretary of State Steve Goldstein is being fired for contradicting the account of Rex Tillerson’s dismissal, White House official tells
BREAKING: Under Secretary of State Steve Goldstein is being fired for contradicting the account of Rex Tillerson’s dismissal, White House official tells @NBCPolitics - @PeterAlexander— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 13, 2018
NEWS: Johnny McEntee was fired because he is currently under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security for serious financial crimes, a source familiar with his firing tells CNN.
If true, a man under investigation for serious financial crimes was just announced as a Trump 2020 Senior Advisor for campaign operations. https://t.co/uI2MZ2UJQj— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 13, 2018
NEWS: Johnny McEntee was fired because he is currently under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security for serious financial crimes, a source familiar with his firing tells CNN.— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) March 13, 2018
This source says the charges are not Trump related.
Russian chemical weapons scientist and inventor of novichock has told Sky News that people exposed to even tiny traces of the nerve agent used to attack defected spy and his daughter in Salisbury could be in danger of developing symptoms for years to come
So Putin’s spy service has potentially committed mass murder on UK soil. There can be but one response to this - from NATO. https://t.co/i4R1rXoUIq— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) March 13, 2018
Russian chemical weapons scientist and inventor of novichock has told Sky News that people exposed to even tiny traces of the nerve agent used to attack defected spy and his daughter in Salisbury could be in danger of developing symptoms for years to come.https://t.co/HfPszzexXS— Kremlin Trolls CI (@KremlinTrolls) March 13, 2018
#MorningJoe completely rips Devin Nunes as ‘Trump’s dupe’: ‘This guy has been caught red-handed time and time again’
#MorningJoe completely rips Devin Nunes as ‘Trump’s dupe’: ‘This guy has been caught red-handed time and time again’ https://t.co/voU10r6xpx— Raw Story (@RawStory) March 13, 2018
BREAKING: Trump says he made decision to oust secretary of state `by myself,' says Tillerson will be `much happier now'
BREAKING: Trump says he made decision to oust secretary of state `by myself,' says Tillerson will be `much happier now' .— The Associated Press (@AP) March 13, 2018
InfoWars hit with lawsuit over spread of "fake news" after Charlottesville rally
InfoWars hit with lawsuit over spread of "fake news" after Charlottesville rally https://t.co/RLw8R41TUV pic.twitter.com/aAvHbnEa9d— The Hill (@thehill) March 13, 2018
THE MEMO: Britain's accusations over poisoning of ex-Russian spy raises questions about Trump-Putin relationship
THE MEMO: Britain's accusations over poisoning of ex-Russian spy raises questions about Trump-Putin relationship https://t.co/QUbDjvd2zY pic.twitter.com/W5Iiev2n0V— The Hill (@thehill) March 13, 2018
Whenever Secretary Tillerson’s successor goes into meetings with foreign leaders, his credibility will be diminished as someone who could be here today and gone tomorrow.
Whenever Secretary Tillerson’s successor goes into meetings with foreign leaders, his credibility will be diminished as someone who could be here today and gone tomorrow. https://t.co/DdyLCbpUiG— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) March 13, 2018
Pelosi responds: "Speaker Ryan has allowed the House Intelligence Committee to make a mockery not only of the investigation but the Committee itself."
Pelosi responds: "Speaker Ryan has allowed the House Intelligence Committee to make a mockery not only of the investigation but the Committee itself." pic.twitter.com/eQgvAvGmIf— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 13, 2018
Stormy Daniels asks for new judge in lawsuit against Trump
Stormy Daniels asks for new judge in lawsuit against Trump https://t.co/Ckc9U7KTtG pic.twitter.com/opCV7Cu7Kk— The Hill (@thehill) March 13, 2018
The Notion that the HPSCI Rep Devin Nunes & Rep Mike Conaway would Conduct a nonpartisan and through
Read banned @alt_Spicerlies here on Mad Dog PAC
The Notion that the HPSCI Rep Devin Nunes & Rep Mike Conaway would Conduct a nonpartisan and through https://t.co/wcbpMwcnFq— Chef Buck Fifty (@Chefefefe) March 13, 2018
Trump says he is speaking with British Prime Minister Theresa May today and suggests he agrees with her assessment that Russia was "highly likely" responsible for the attempted murder of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter
Trump says he is speaking with British Prime Minister Theresa May today and suggests he agrees with her assessment that Russia was "highly likely" responsible for the attempted murder of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter https://t.co/iU4NZdXOoD— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) March 13, 2018
Actually, listen to what he says. "As soon as we get the facts straight... we will condemn Russia or whoever it may be." Doesn't seem more than a tsk-tsk is being considered for a chemical weapons attack on an ally's soil. https://t.co/t1htjiUkFL— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) March 13, 2018
Father of Parkland victim to Trump: "You’ve got to stop saying 'arm the teachers'"
Father of Parkland victim to Trump: "You’ve got to stop saying 'arm the teachers'" https://t.co/tKMwMCaxYi pic.twitter.com/aAzmabpo6b— The Hill (@thehill) March 13, 2018
Trump replaces Secretary of State Tillerson with CIA director
WTAF— ℓʋℓʋ ℓɛ buaahahaha (@lulu_lemew) March 13, 2018
Trump replaces Secretary of State Tillerson with CIA director - ABC News https://t.co/2EMQtro0IL (via @ABC)
Remarkable statement from State Department spokesman on Tillerson firing
Remarkable statement from State Department spokesman on Tillerson firing: pic.twitter.com/iBpLaK1tXw— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) March 13, 2018
The teachers' strike in West Virginia showed everyone why it's so important that working people have a strong voice. When workers organize and stand together, everyone benefits.
The teachers' strike in West Virginia showed everyone why it's so important that working people have a strong voice. When workers organize and stand together, everyone benefits. #WeRise https://t.co/bqjl7PpnVR— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) March 13, 2018
Another long-time Trump aide is out: John McEntee, an original Trumper among w Hope Hicks and Dan Scavino, was escorted out of the White House on Monday
Another long-time Trump aide is out: John McEntee, an original Trumper among w Hope Hicks and Dan Scavino, was escorted out of the White House on Monday https://t.co/haIhsITOxp— Michael C. Bender (@MichaelCBender) March 13, 2018
Shit is getting real, friends 💣💣👇🏻👇🏻🔥🔥 https://t.co/JG82lvpQSb— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) March 13, 2018
Tillerson goes farther than White House, condemns Russia for UK nerve agent attack
And now he's fired................ https://t.co/FXtYfGPPBK— UnsilentMajority 🌹 (@The_UnSilent_) March 13, 2018
BREAKING: Tillerson aide: Trump never explained to Tillerson reason he was fired, and Tillerson had wanted to stay in job.
No explanation needed...
BREAKING: Tillerson aide: Trump never explained to Tillerson reason he was fired, and Tillerson had wanted to stay in job.— The Associated Press (@AP) March 13, 2018
NEW: Sec. of State Tillerson said "Russia continues to be an irresponsible force of instability in the world, acting with open disregard for the sovereignty of other states and the life of their citizens" in statement on spy poisoning
Quickest way to get fired by @realDonaldTrump isn’t misuse of taxpayer funds, domestic violence or lying. It’s standing up to Putin. https://t.co/aI4Ko6w0u4— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) March 13, 2018
NEW: Sec. of State Tillerson said "Russia continues to be an irresponsible force of instability in the world, acting with open disregard for the sovereignty of other states and the life of their citizens" in statement on spy poisoning https://t.co/hSdepo6Wl5 pic.twitter.com/xuKPkAGvcO— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 12, 2018
Trump fires Tillerson by tweet
Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a fantastic job! Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service! Gina Haspel will become the new Director of the CIA, and the first woman so chosen. Congratulations to all!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2018
Rex Tillerson Out As Secretary of State
Rex Tillerson Out As Secretary of State https://t.co/e1iREA9edo— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) March 13, 2018
Fox & Friends celebrates House Republicans ending their Russia probe: "Yell it, Ainsley!"
Fox & Friends celebrates House Republicans ending their Russia probe: "Yell it, Ainsley!" https://t.co/eZXOhHwx9Q pic.twitter.com/UE0JkO88gr— Media Matters (@mmfa) March 13, 2018
JUST IN: Japan considering summit between PM Abe and North Korea's Kim Jong Un - Japan government source
JUST IN: Japan considering summit between PM Abe and North Korea's Kim Jong Un - Japan government source pic.twitter.com/kKuORYgHJ3— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 13, 2018
At Russia's National Grain Centre, I ask Vladimir Putin: "Is Russia behind the poisoning of Sergei Skripal?"
A side point, I know, but Putin's plastic surgery has left him looking like the Bride of Wildenstein. It's like someone's pinched his whole face in towards the middle. https://t.co/I9gF2uufre— Mark Wallace (@wallaceme) March 13, 2018
At Russia's National Grain Centre, I ask Vladimir Putin: "Is Russia behind the poisoning of Sergei Skripal?" pic.twitter.com/5ve7U82Hwa— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) March 13, 2018
He's looking a bit like a Cabbage Patch Kid, IMHO. pic.twitter.com/FIvHuGwvwj— Adrian Weale (@Edeaulx) March 13, 2018
@putinRF has those good Swiss doctors he used because he didn’t trust Russians to perform his heart surgery, the weakling. Being short AND a heart patient is kind of beta isn’t it Vlad?— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) March 13, 2018
.@alaynatreene called all 23 Republican congressmen's offices in districts Hillary Clinton won in 2016 and asked whether they would want Trump to campaign for them. Only two said they'd be happy to have his support.
.@alaynatreene called all 23 Republican congressmen's offices in districts Hillary Clinton won in 2016 and asked whether they would want Trump to campaign for them.— Axios (@axios) March 13, 2018
Only two said they'd be happy to have his support.https://t.co/kAJbWjJcE4
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released a statement regarding the poisoning. "Russia continues to be an irresponsible force of instability in the world, acting with open disregard for the sovereignty of other states and the life of their citizens."
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released a statement regarding the poisoning. "Russia continues to be an irresponsible force of instability in the world, acting with open disregard for the sovereignty of other states and the life of their citizens." (4/6) https://t.co/lNAJCBrDfV— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 13, 2018
I love that House R’s are going to get bashed all day today and every time a story like this emerges
I love that House R’s are going to get bashed all day today and every time a story like this emerges https://t.co/IQE11WZYPn— dr. bongmaster phd esq (@jerweber) March 13, 2018
This development comes after Nunes and fellow House Intel Committee Republicans ended their investigation https://t.co/PlSAFUbsoa— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) March 13, 2018
Key News: Special Counsel recently asked witness about Roger Stone's 2016 claim he had early contact with WikiLeaks, Assange. Stone told Post he was joking when he said it. https://t.co/Btbim4J2ai— Carol Leonnig (@CarolLeonnig) March 13, 2018
“I’ve become extremely concerned about Russia.” — Rex Tillerson
— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) March 13, 2018
Who’s afraid of the NRA? Trump. Actually, he’s terrified
Who’s afraid of the NRA? Trump.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 13, 2018
Actually, he’s terrified. https://t.co/XmINmrkjwK
Devos’s theory is that if you take money away from public schools and give it to charter schools, that will somehow help the public schools. It’s a system called ‘stupid.’
Devos’s theory is that if you take money away from public schools and give it to charter schools, that will somehow help the public schools. It’s a system called ‘stupid.’ #LSSC pic.twitter.com/9Mm5oo6tNn— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) March 13, 2018
Republicans have backed away from their signature tax cut bill in the final days of a closely-watched special House election in the Pittsburgh suburbs — even though it's the very accomplishment on which they had banked their midterm election hopes.
Republicans have backed away from their signature tax cut bill in the final days of a closely-watched special House election in the Pittsburgh suburbs — even though it's the very accomplishment on which they had banked their midterm election hopes. https://t.co/7S7cXQcBw2— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) March 13, 2018
My take on the U.K. Chemical Weapons assassination attempt @AP - Expert on UK Poison: We Have Never Seen It Used
My take on the U.K. Chemical Weapons assassination attempt @AP - Expert on UK Poison: We Have Never Seen It Used https://t.co/Kr9iTAlmpf via @YouTube— AndyWeberNCB (@AndyWeberNCB) March 13, 2018
Japan's fear: "Mr. Trump might forget what he was told or instructed or advised" on North Korea
Japan's fear: "Mr. Trump might forget what he was told or instructed or advised" on North Korea https://t.co/o7Gu22VFke— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) March 13, 2018
Russia's foreign minister demands access to the nerve agent thought to have killed an ex-spy
Russia's foreign minister demands access to the nerve agent thought to have killed an ex-spy https://t.co/Cb9vnQtblj pic.twitter.com/f1Ok52grjA— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) March 13, 2018
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia "is not to blame" for the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in Britain
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia "is not to blame" for the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. https://t.co/lNAJCBJeEv— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 13, 2018
What a brave Russian scientist told me about Novichok, the nerve agent identified in the spy attack
Perspective | What a brave Russian scientist told me about Novichok, the nerve agent identified in the spy attack https://t.co/nBcZR8xwOU— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) March 13, 2018
Hillary Clinton tells audience in India that U.S. did not “deserve” Trump presidency.
Hillary Clinton tells audience in India that U.S. did not “deserve” Trump presidency. https://t.co/OSzWHCeLQl— The Associated Press (@AP) March 13, 2018
Trump evangelicals have sold their souls
Trump evangelicals have sold their souls https://t.co/mQftf3HAr3— dr. bongmaster phd esq (@jerweber) March 13, 2018
Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone asserted that his political opponents "hate" Trump, the U.S., and even God: “Many of them have a hatred for our country. I’ll you some more — my wife and I saw it again today, they have a hatred for God.”
Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone asserted that his political opponents "hate" Trump, the U.S., and even God: “Many of them have a hatred for our country. I’ll you some more — my wife and I saw it again today, they have a hatred for God.” https://t.co/gVtVAt6RMl— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 13, 2018
"Felix Sater has been cast as a Russian mafioso, a career criminal, and a key business associate of President Donald Trump— but he spent more than two decades as an intelligence asset who helped the US government track terrorists & mobsters."
ICYMI
"Felix Sater has been cast as a Russian mafioso, a career criminal, and a key business associate of President Donald Trump— but he spent more than two decades as an intelligence asset who helped the US government track terrorists & mobsters." https://t.co/hUMqWFduqR via @buzzfeed— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) March 13, 2018
Trump Proclaiming Innocence
COOL STORY, BRO! YOU SHOULD TOTALLY SEND THIS TWEET TO BOB MUELLER! HE KEEPS CONVICTING FELONS INVOLVED IN YOUR CAMPAIGN & INDICTING THE RUSSIANS WITH WHOM THEY CONSPIRED! MUST NOT HAVE GOTTEN THE MEMO! pic.twitter.com/yh6IX8Tgrl— Jon Zal (@OfficialJonZal) March 13, 2018
THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP OF THE HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE, LED BY DEVIN NUNES, HAS BEEN COLLUDING WITH THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE FOR 14 MONTH LONG SHAM INVESTIGATION LACKING CREDIBILITY, INTEGRITY AND IMPARTIALITY. We can turn the caps lock off now. https://t.co/Bb2BB8vjex— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) March 13, 2018
Roger Stone claimed contact with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in 2016, according to two associates
Key line: "The conversation occurred before it was publicly known that hackers had obtained the emails of Podesta and of the Democratic National Committee." https://t.co/EQdjD9qunq— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) March 13, 2018
The de facto head of the U.A.E's intel service and an adviser to the crown prince of Abu Dhabi who's seen as a conduit from the U.A.E to the Kremlin were present at that Erik Prince meeting in the Seychelles being probed by Mueller
The de facto head of the U.A.E's intel service and an adviser to the crown prince of Abu Dhabi who's seen as a conduit from the U.A.E to the Kremlin were present at that Erik Prince meeting in the Seychelles being probed by Mueller, Daily Mail reports.https://t.co/OjiTKgMrcH— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 12, 2018
With @SpeakerRyan's blessing, @HouseGOP has abandoned their oath to support/defend the Constitution & protect Americans. Their decision to end the Intel investigation is another disturbing episode in their attempt to obstruct efforts to #FollowTheFacts on Trump-Russia scandal.
With @SpeakerRyan's blessing, @HouseGOP has abandoned their oath to support/defend the Constitution & protect Americans. Their decision to end the Intel investigation is another disturbing episode in their attempt to obstruct efforts to #FollowTheFacts on Trump-Russia scandal.— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) March 12, 2018
‘I wouldn’t wipe my ass with it’: Ex-CIA analyst rips House GOP intel committee’s ‘no collusion’ report
‘I wouldn’t wipe my ass with it’: Ex-CIA analyst rips House GOP intel committee’s ‘no collusion’ report https://t.co/1yv0TV6AsT— Raw Story (@RawStory) March 12, 2018
Rep. Tom Rooney just went on @CNN and contradicted the @GOP House Intelligence Committee. Rooney said Russia did try & help Trump get elected.
Rep. Tom Rooney just went on @CNN and contradicted the @GOP House Intelligence Committee.— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) March 12, 2018
Rooney said Russia did try & help Trump get elected.
Asked why his committee was ending the probe, Rooney said his committee has “gone completely off the rails” & “lost all credibility.”
"The CIA just got it wrong," says Rep. Chris Stewart about the intelligence community's assessment that Russian President Putin was trying to help the Trump campaign over Hillary Clinton. "They just misinterpreted some very key intelligence and drew the wrong conclusions."
It’s disappointing that @RepChrisStewart continues to mislead the public about the Russia probe. First, he pushed the Nunes memo which actually confirmed the investigation’s legitimacy. Now, he hopes to convince us that Putin’s obvious intervention for Trump was imaginary. https://t.co/gU3uiPsc4y— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) March 13, 2018
"The CIA just got it wrong," says Rep. Chris Stewart about the intelligence community's assessment that Russian President Putin was trying to help the Trump campaign over Hillary Clinton. "They just misinterpreted some very key intelligence and drew the wrong conclusions." pic.twitter.com/xeadNys8UL— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) March 13, 2018
Lawrence & Rachel: 'Russian Roulette' connects the dots
New book 'Russian Roulette' synthesizes the characters and timeline of Russia and the Trump campaign. Rachel Maddow interviewed the authors, Michael Isikoff and David Corn, on The Rachel Maddow Show tonight. She joins Lawrence O'Donnell to react to the interview.
Schiff blasts GOP over premature Russia probe shutdown
Rep. Adam Schiff talks with Rachel Maddow about the Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee shutting down their Trump Russia investigation with witnesses yet to interview and questions left unanswered.
On 2016 Russian intrusion, US intel saw dots, missed connection
David Corn and Michael Isikoff discuss with Rachel Maddow some of the insights explored in their new book, "Russian Roulette," including how many of the ingredients of the Russian attack on the 2016 election were known to the U.S. intelligence community without the realization of the overall plot.
New book's scoop could clarify dossier's 'Trump pee tape' claim
Rachel Maddow shares highlights from "Russian Roulette," the new book by David Corn and Michael Isikoff, including a story about Donald Trump's visit to a night club with questionable entertainment.
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