Trump plans to remove McMaster as national security adviser, officials say, in yet another jolt to administration's top echelon https://t.co/V97nCwECRG— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 16, 2018
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Trump plans to remove McMaster as national security adviser, officials say, in yet another jolt to administration's top echelon
National security is a gasoline-soaked tinderbox on a good day, and this guy has decided that he likes playing with Zippos.
National security is a gasoline-soaked tinderbox on a good day, and this guy has decided that he likes playing with Zippos. pic.twitter.com/eFnQaxjPY9— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) March 16, 2018
A new BuzzFeed letter first revealed on MSNBC demands that the Trump White House “preserve any documents" related to “Michael Cohen…Stephanie Clifford and Karen McDougal.”
A new BuzzFeed letter first revealed on MSNBC demands that the Trump White House “preserve any documents" related to “Michael Cohen…Stephanie Clifford and Karen McDougal.” https://t.co/lXmPI770EY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 16, 2018
Flake: "My party might not deserve to lead"
Flake: "My party might not deserve to lead" https://t.co/RN6kFlnU4m pic.twitter.com/izII4fnz1J— The Hill (@thehill) March 16, 2018
Dem lawmaker corrects Zinke after he tries speaking Japanese in hearing
Dem lawmaker corrects Zinke after he tries speaking Japanese in hearing https://t.co/8MmlRmlEtp pic.twitter.com/AlZ3r5dxB9— The Hill (@thehill) March 16, 2018
Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr.
i just want to thank all of you for your support during these timeshttps://t.co/SwkSxnCdcU— Ashley Feinberg (@ashleyfeinberg) March 15, 2018
Republicans fear they botched Russia report rollout
Republicans fear they botched Russia report rollouthttps://t.co/5zJw0ijjP0 pic.twitter.com/0AhQdGBeB5— POLITICO (@politico) March 15, 2018
Mattis urges Senate not to cut off support for Saudi Arabia in war against Yemen
Mattis urges Senate not to cut off support for Saudi Arabia in war against Yemen https://t.co/HM4plGvlaL pic.twitter.com/k7mnHVtGrt— The Hill (@thehill) March 15, 2018
Breaking: Significant for Mueller to subpoena Trump ORGANIZATION for first time. About Russia.
Wow.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 15, 2018
Reasons Mueller would issue a subpoena rather than ask nicely:
-Mueller is not fooling around. Doesn't want to be nice.
-Subpoena carries the force of law.
-Sends message that if @realDonaldTrump fires him, it's because Trump is hiding something bad from the American people https://t.co/A6vKDOhy5o
Breaking: Significant for Mueller to subpoena Trump ORGANIZATION for first time. About Russia.— Ari Melber (@AriMelber) March 15, 2018
And he could have *requested* material — this is a more assertive approach. https://t.co/LApQRP9bXc
Russian Hackers Attacking U.S. Power Grid and Aviation, FBI Warns
RUSSIA DECLARED WAR: FBI says Russia attacks not only energy infrastructure but airports too. 😠https://t.co/gaidsP0fud— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) March 15, 2018
Today, 25 Senators joined me in asking for immediate action on my bill to fund gun violence research at the @CDCgov. Gun violence is the least-researched cause of death in relation to mortality rates. This should be deeply concerning to all who care about preventing gun violence
Today, 25 Senators joined me in asking for immediate action on my bill to fund gun violence research at the @CDCgov. Gun violence is the least-researched cause of death in relation to mortality rates. This should be deeply concerning to all who care about preventing gun violence. pic.twitter.com/WKevCqPAb6— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) March 15, 2018
$1 is a fair wage for detained immigrants, Republicans say
$1 is a fair wage for detained immigrants, Republicans say https://t.co/a2vhplosm9— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) March 15, 2018
‘There Will Always Be Change,’ Trump Says as More Personnel Shake-Ups Loom
The purge at the top may not be over. NYT reports Trump appears to have soured on additional senior members of his team—and his frequent mulling about making changes has some people around him convinced that he could act soon, possibly as early as Friday. https://t.co/QlMCeZOGzE— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
THREAD: Mueller has subpoenaed Trump Org for documents, including some related to #Russia
🛑BREAKING🛑— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) March 15, 2018
THREAD: Mueller has subpoenaed Trump Org for documents, including some related to #Russia🇷🇺
This is the first known time that Mueller demanded documents *directly related* to Trump’s businesses‼️ 1/
h/t @traciemac_Bmore https://t.co/8bumJZGrZD
CREW FOIA’d Steve Mnuchin’s travel records, says that the docs show that between the spring and fall of 2017, Mnuchin took 7 separate trips on military aircraft at a total of nearly $1 million
CREW FOIA’d Steve Mnuchin’s travel records, says that the docs show that between the spring and fall of 2017, Mnuchin took 7 separate trips on military aircraft at a total of nearly $1 million. https://t.co/sgAfVWhuyQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
Shep Smith: Fox News opinion programs are strictly entertainment
Shep Smith: Fox News opinion programs are strictly entertainment https://t.co/1Y4asHxFDN pic.twitter.com/e8fJWJOTL9— The Hill (@thehill) March 15, 2018
NEW: Dems say whistleblower documents show White House worked with outside conservatives like Newt Gingrich to orchestrate a "cleaning" of State Department career employees deemed not loyal to Trump's agenda
NEW: Dems say whistleblower documents show White House worked with outside conservatives like Newt Gingrich to orchestrate a "cleaning" of State Department career employees deemed not loyal to Trump's agenda. pic.twitter.com/qmA51f2GkO— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) March 15, 2018
U.K. Defense Sec. Gavin Williamson: “Russia should go away, it should shut up.”
U.K. Defense Sec. Gavin Williamson: “Russia should go away, it should shut up.” (via Sky News) pic.twitter.com/krjhAPIO48— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
The torture of detainees in U.S. custody during the last decade was one of the darkest chapters in American history. The Senate must do its job in scrutinizing the record & involvement of Gina Haspel in this disgraceful program
The torture of detainees in U.S. custody during the last decade was one of the darkest chapters in American history. The Senate must do its job in scrutinizing the record & involvement of Gina Haspel in this disgraceful program. https://t.co/p2eZfMDF5N— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) March 13, 2018
Barron Trump’s school joins others in call for gun reforms
The private school that Barron Trump attends joins other schools in calling for gun control. https://t.co/YjawIITERX— The Associated Press (@AP) March 15, 2018
BREAKING: House Democrats say a whistle blower has come forward with claims the State Dept. was targeting career employees who aren't "supportive" of Trump's agenda
BREAKING: House Democrats say a whistle blower has come forward with claims the State Dept. was targeting career employees who aren't "supportive" of Trump's agenda pic.twitter.com/gXV7FhrZCk— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 15, 2018
President Trump now chats with the leaders of China and Singapore about executing drug dealers. But back in the '80s, Trump helped a multi-kilo cocaine dealer escape with a minimal sentence
That's bc despite all claims to the contrary, he made ample use of the drug. Dude was useful. https://t.co/q6POx5pPIj— Ale (@aliasvaughn) March 15, 2018
President Trump now chats with the leaders of China and Singapore about executing drug dealers. But back in the '80s, Trump helped a multi-kilo cocaine dealer escape with a minimal sentence, reports @michaeldalynyc: https://t.co/BEUtHyZQzE— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 15, 2018
Former Nashville General Sessions Judge Indicted on Additional Federal Obstruction and Theft Charges
Former Nashville General Sessions Judge Indicted on Additional Federal Obstruction and Theft Charges https://t.co/gveNckk9Zy— Louise Neu ⚖️🇺🇸 Ides of March=Pay Your Debts (@ninaandtito) March 15, 2018
We're indicting JUDGES now, peeps! ALL CROOKS LOOK OUT! IT'S THE IDES OF MARCH - SETTLE UP! ⚖️ https://t.co/EFKR4dSDqG— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) March 15, 2018
WATCH: @McFaul on the suspected Russian use of a nerve agent, “I'm very concerned...I think it's really scary. It's not the first time, but it's a very audacious use...I think it demands a firm response."
WATCH: @McFaul on the suspected Russian use of a nerve agent, “I'm very concerned...I think it's really scary. It's not the first time, but it's a very audacious use...I think it demands a firm response." #MTPDailyhttps://t.co/41menMt73k pic.twitter.com/ltJF35ER8v— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) March 15, 2018
Russian state TV warns 'traitors' not to settle in England
This is simply unnerving. https://t.co/BeGi3YfG7f— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) March 15, 2018
A bit, yeah. https://t.co/Dyn8GGDWMM— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) March 15, 2018
Mike Carpenter, former deputy assistant secretary of defense w/responsibility for Russia, thinks the new sanctions amount to smoke and mirrors.
Mike Carpenter, former deputy assistant secretary of defense w/responsibility for Russia, thinks the new sanctions amount to smoke and mirrors. > https://t.co/xyqCbSS5ZH— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) March 15, 2018
These new sanctions are totally inconsequential. The previous administration had already sanctioned most of the entities and individuals designated today, so there's really nothing new here. <THREAD 1 of 3> https://t.co/CzM1xOST6c— Michael Carpenter (@mikercarpenter) March 15, 2018
- Furthermore, such narrowly targeted sanctions have little to no impact on the operations of Russia's intelligence services or its proxies, since these organizations don't transact (at least overtly) through the U.S. financial system. <2 of 3>1 reply22 retweets40 likes
- Finally, they have no impact on Russia's economy at all. I suspect the Trump administration will cite these designations as evidence that it is getting "tough" on Russia but in this case it's all smoke and mirrors. <END>0 replies31 retweets54 likes
Breaking with House Republicans, Warner told me Senate Intel probe has reviewed the Intelligence Community's assessment that Putin tried to help Trump win and has found "nothing that takes away from the unanimous Intelligence Community's assessment."
Breaking with House Republicans, Warner told me Senate Intel probe has reviewed the Intelligence Community's assessment that Putin tried to help Trump win and has found "nothing that takes away from the unanimous Intelligence Community's assessment." https://t.co/68Cqus17is— Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 14, 2018
The White House has refused to comply with all three investigations by the Republican-controlled House into the questionable behavior of Trump’s top aides, including Cabinet secretaries and Jared Kushner, McClatchy reports
The White House has refused to comply with all three investigations by the Republican-controlled House into the questionable behavior of Trump’s top aides, including Cabinet secretaries and Jared Kushner, McClatchy reports. https://t.co/Mmm1ofcSSr— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
The leaders of France, Germany, US and UK issued a joint statement on the nerve agent attack, saying Russian responsibility is the “only plausible explanation,” condemning the "first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War.”
The leaders of France, Germany, US and UK issued a joint statement on the nerve agent attack, saying Russian responsibility is the “only plausible explanation,” condemning the "first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War.” https://t.co/AVJ8LnWQ25— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
Trump on whether Russia was responsible for the U.K. nerve agent attack: “It looks like it.” (via ABC)
Trump on whether Russia was responsible for the U.K. nerve agent attack: “It looks like it.” (via ABC) pic.twitter.com/GXj8B7fyD0— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
JUST IN: @RepCummings and @RepStephenLynch Raise “Grave Concerns” About Rapidly Deteriorating Security Situation in Afghanistan Under President Trump’s Strategy
JUST IN: @RepCummings and @RepStephenLynch Raise “Grave Concerns” About Rapidly Deteriorating Security Situation in Afghanistan Under President Trump’s Strategy. https://t.co/3uVvCnKTem pic.twitter.com/0MJHiLBGVx— House OversightDems (@OversightDems) March 15, 2018
“The Office of the United States Trade Representative says the United States has a trade surplus with Canada.”
“The Office of the United States Trade Representative says the United States has a trade surplus with Canada.” https://t.co/6MVo9DsnVL pic.twitter.com/wYY9J4XBNk— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 15, 2018
BREAKING: Trump administration accuses Russia of ongoing, deliberate operation to penetrate US energy grid.
BREAKING: Trump administration accuses Russia of ongoing, deliberate operation to penetrate US energy grid.— The Associated Press (@AP) March 15, 2018
Gina Haspel was involved in one of the darkest chapters in American history. Senators who will vote on her nomination MUST know the exact role she played in the CIA’s torture program
Gina Haspel was involved in one of the darkest chapters in American history. Senators who will vote on her nomination MUST know the exact role she played in the CIA’s torture program. pic.twitter.com/NhlT9Zrucp— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) March 15, 2018
Right-wing pundits such as Stacey Dash, Sarah Palin, and Allen West keep posting identical Facebook remarks to promote a clickbait website
Right-wing pundits such as Stacey Dash, Sarah Palin, and Allen West keep posting identical Facebook remarks to promote a clickbait website. https://t.co/SzdRdp1lWA pic.twitter.com/RxydmWJJEd— Eric Hananoki (@ehananoki) March 14, 2018
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions against 19 Russians over interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, including some indicted in Mueller investigation
This is the accurate headline. The "Treasury Dept" issued the sanctions.https://t.co/mMxMYiDDxd— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) March 15, 2018
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions against 19 Russians over interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, including some indicted in Mueller investigation.— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 15, 2018
Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive
quite a collection of quotes here ---> Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive https://t.co/puBq8x50ZS— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) March 15, 2018
Teacher kept teaching after accidentally firing gun in class and injuring 3 students: report
Teacher kept teaching after accidentally firing gun in class and injuring 3 students: report https://t.co/q1glVoZfzf pic.twitter.com/5slafuwXEK— The Hill (@thehill) March 15, 2018
Looks like Trump is firin' all his baby-sitters and plans to go "full-Trump" on the Mueller investigation. Stay sharp Patriots. Big bumps ahead!
Looks like Trump is firin' all his baby-sitters and plans to go "full-Trump" on the Mueller investigation. Stay sharp Patriots. Big bumps ahead!https://t.co/2HPMi1ut4C— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) March 14, 2018
President Trump is expected to continue a shake-up of senior staffers and Cabinet members. In the 14 months of his presidency, an unprecedented number of top officials have already left the White House. That number is likely to grow.
President Trump is expected to continue a shake-up of senior staffers and Cabinet members. In the 14 months of his presidency, an unprecedented number of top officials have already left the White House. That number is likely to grow. @MajorCBS reports https://t.co/HacCC6psa2 pic.twitter.com/EPvkVmnNOb— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 15, 2018
Russian Plane Loses Gold Bars Worth $378 M After Door Breaks
Ummm...https://t.co/G4FkSgfA3c— TWlTTER, BRING @Alt_Spicerlies BACK (@ToestringRd) March 15, 2018
.Scott Pruitt’s $25,000 soundproof phone booth? It actually cost more like $43,000
.— Laura Sessions (@laurasessions10) March 15, 2018
Scott Pruitt’s $25,000 soundproof phone booth? It actually cost more like $43,000.https://t.co/yZypL0xV9M
Congress rides to the rescue of thriving bankers
Congress rides to the rescue of thriving bankers https://t.co/zqbpaT24Ui pic.twitter.com/fUhlIXwW7K— POLITICO (@politico) March 15, 2018
If you haven’t read the Constitution lately, do
If you haven’t read the Constitution lately, do: https://t.co/UWYWVzKrTp #TNYarchive pic.twitter.com/0t3HABsuIW— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) March 15, 2018
Paul Ryan is not very bright: says Conor Lamb, who ran against the GOP tax plan, ran “as a conservative"
Paul Ryan is not very bright: says Conor Lamb, who ran against the GOP tax plan, ran “as a conservative" https://t.co/Eun2Jg6MzN— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) March 15, 2018
Just after Rex Tillerson's sudden firing, American diplomats were surprised and disturbed to receive guidance from Washington telling them not to post or retweet a statement from undersecretary Steve Goldstein on how Tillerson was fired by President Trump
Just after Rex Tillerson's sudden firing, American diplomats were surprised and disturbed to receive guidance from Washington telling them not to post or retweet a statement from undersecretary Steve Goldstein on how Tillerson was fired by President Trump https://t.co/Mo8EHFhAAf pic.twitter.com/ylICIvfYLo— CNN (@CNN) March 15, 2018
Bang Bang You're Dead. Judge, Jury and Executioner. Guns Circumvent Judaical Process
A gunman opened fire at a hospital in Birmingham on Wednesday night, killing an employee and critically injuring another before turning the gun on himself, the police said https://t.co/O0fZ93iMwT— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 15, 2018
LATEST: Vladimir Putin is preparing to retaliate against the U.K. after Theresa May threw out 23 diplomats over spy poisoning
LATEST: Vladimir Putin is preparing to retaliate against the U.K. after Theresa May threw out 23 diplomats over spy poisoning https://t.co/I7qHvNZWLN pic.twitter.com/HlpJPWA9Lp— Bloomberg (@business) March 15, 2018
NY Times declares Conor Lamb winner in PA special election in huge blow to Trump, GOP
NY Times declares Conor Lamb winner in PA special election in huge blow to Trump, GOP https://t.co/6Y9ynCwvT6 pic.twitter.com/OKJtly2qjt— The Hill (@thehill) March 15, 2018
#BREAKING France's Macron backs UK claim that Russia behind former spy attack: statement
#BREAKING France's Macron backs UK claim that Russia behind former spy attack: statement #SergeiSkripal— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 15, 2018
Canada stands with the UK
Canada stands with the UK 🇨🇦🇬🇧 https://t.co/mpaaqiP17t #CdnPoli— Cameron Ahmad (@CameronAhmad) March 15, 2018
This is why gun control advocates will never forgive Bernie Sanders
2.5M Americans have been shot since the Brady Bill.— Victoria Brownworth (@VABVOX) March 15, 2018
This is why gun control advocates will never forgive Bernie Sanders https://t.co/DHAvG4P4Lr
Trump reluctant to blame Russia for attack on ex-spy in U.K.?
Trump reluctant to blame Russia for attack on ex-spy in U.K.? https://t.co/DWWSQUHRIb pic.twitter.com/aO467KoeGk— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 15, 2018
The offshore law firm at the center of our #PanamaPapers investigation says it will "continue to call for justice" as it shutters its offices
The offshore law firm at the center of our #PanamaPapers investigation says it will "continue to call for justice" as it shutters its offices. https://t.co/fBRcj6adaz— ICIJ (@ICIJorg) March 15, 2018
Tillerson’s Ouster Has Allies Hoping for Coherence, but Fearing the Worst
"It's tough these days to be an ally," sighed one senior European ambassador to Washington https://t.co/cflHgWg3Cp— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 15, 2018
Students chant "Hey hey, NRA, how many kids did you kill today?" outside Trump International Hotel in Manhattan
Students chant "Hey hey, NRA, how many kids did you kill today?" outside Trump International Hotel in Manhattan. https://t.co/P7JIQITIaE #NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/Cg22tVDwB7— ABC News (@ABC) March 14, 2018
When Sergei Kislyak was recalled to Moscow, @RusEmbUSA put armed guards on him around the clock to prevent him from defecting.
When Sergei Kislyak was recalled to Moscow, @RusEmbUSA put armed guards on him around the clock to prevent him from defecting.— Patribotics (@patribotics) March 15, 2018
True story. https://t.co/1WTxW0oQJe
"Our response will be tough. The reaction will be such that Great Britain will regret its actions," said Sergei Kislyak, who is now a senator and deputy head of Russia's international affairs committee.— BBC Monitoring (@BBCMonitoring) March 14, 2018
Paul Ryan actually just said that Conor Lamb ran as a “conservative.”
Paul Ryan actually just said that Conor Lamb ran as a “conservative.” https://t.co/K2nGKeGJno— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) March 14, 2018
Paul Ryan likes to talk about "entitlement reform." Well Mr. Speaker, people are entitled to Social Security & Medicare — they paid for it, worked hard for it & expect us to keep our promises.— Conor Lamb (@ConorLambPA) February 8, 2018
Watch our new ad & help us keep fighting back in #PA18: https://t.co/1XleY64HDQ pic.twitter.com/sDkXqTMM91
Tomi Lahren posted a video admitting she just kicked her dog *5* times because it was chewing its bone “too loud.” Animal cruelty typically foreshadows other disturbing behavior.
Tomi Lahren posted a video admitting she just kicked her dog *5* times because it was chewing its bone “too loud.”— jordan (@JordanUhl) March 15, 2018
Animal cruelty typically foreshadows other disturbing behavior.
But in Tomi’s case, we already knew she’s evil.
— jordan (@JordanUhl) March 15, 2018
Expulsing spies and diplomats won’t deter Putin. Expulsing his gang of oligarchs and their families will
Expulsing spies and diplomats won’t deter Putin. Expulsing his gang of oligarchs and their families will. https://t.co/SxkmqaX2Hu— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) March 15, 2018
#Russia's MFA spokeswoman referred to the UK's expulsion of Russian diplomats as "trash," described @foreignoffice as "liars" & mocked the idea that the royals aren't coming to #WorldCup2018.— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) March 15, 2018
However, she WAS raving mad about possible asset seizures from Kremlin-linked oligarchs. pic.twitter.com/HEk0L9F1sD
Stormy Daniels' lawyer: Other women have reached out about potential cases against Trump
Stormy Daniels' lawyer: Other women have reached out about potential cases against Trump https://t.co/dVJ13UXxZp pic.twitter.com/fC2KScxEV7— The Hill (@thehill) March 15, 2018
Russia to expel UK diplomats as row over spy attack escalates
Russia to expel UK diplomats as row over spy attack escalates https://t.co/gQAQj2ZYj7— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 15, 2018
North Korea hasn't said anything about Kim Jong Un meeting President Trump since he accepted the invitation a week ago
North Korea hasn't said anything about Kim Jong Un meeting President Trump since he accepted the invitation a week ago https://t.co/RnXXFCyjOS— CNN (@CNN) March 15, 2018
Mattis was given a spot on the board of a fraudulent company after trying to sell their fraudulent product to the DOD. At best, there was a clear conflict of interest; at worst, he attempted to defraud the U.S. government.
Mattis was given a spot on the board of a fraudulent company after trying to sell their fraudulent product to the DOD. At best, there was a clear conflict of interest; at worst, he attempted to defraud the U.S. government. https://t.co/aSYUelOaxj— Matias Alvarez (@M_G_Alvarez) March 15, 2018
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes facing “massive fraud” SEC charges- While NO former board members are being accused, the star-studded line-up of DC Heavyweights on the BOD is noteworthy:— Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) March 14, 2018
General James Mattis
Henry Kissinger
George Schultz
William Perry
Sam Nunn
Bill Frist
How the U.S. can prepare for a major election hack
How the U.S. can prepare for a major election hack https://t.co/I5PyJ4oOWY— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) March 15, 2018
Russian exile Nikolai Glushkov, a close associate of Putin critic Boris Berezovsky, was found dead in his London home from "unexplained causes", 8 days after ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent in Britain
Russian exile Nikolai Glushkov, a close associate of Putin critic Boris Berezovsky, was found dead in his London home from "unexplained causes", 8 days after ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent in Britain. https://t.co/oNSrkTwspv— Mustapha Itani (@mustaphahitani) March 14, 2018
Skripal nerve agent attack shows 'unlawful use of force by Russia against the UK': Malcolm Turnbull
.@TurnbullMalcolm says the UK has every right to retaliate against #Russia after the nerve gas attack on the #Skripals, and that Australia is considering its own response https://t.co/zZ8qVy90qO #auspol— ABC Politics (@politicsabc) March 15, 2018
BOOM: Ukrainian Foreign Minister @PavloKlimkin calls for a boycott of Moscow's crooked FIFA tournament by all nations to deny Russia a propaganda victory.
BOOM: Ukrainian Foreign Minister @PavloKlimkin calls for a boycott of Moscow's crooked FIFA tournament by all nations to deny Russia a propaganda victory. 🔥🇺🇦— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) March 14, 2018
Under Trump, the lies of abstinence-only sex education are back
Under Trump, the lies of abstinence-only sex education are backhttps://t.co/jQT26vpPQz— Greg Doolan (@gregdoolan) March 15, 2018
After suffering a massive defeat last night, disoriented, desperate and embarrassed Republican officials are alleging voting irregularities in the 18th Congressional District special election, and plan to go to court seeking to impound all voting machines.
After suffering a massive defeat last night, disoriented, desperate and embarrassed Republican officials are alleging voting irregularities in the 18th Congressional District special election, and plan to go to court seeking to impound all voting machines. https://t.co/frlC7JJdea— Scott Dworkin (@funder) March 14, 2018
12-year-old student: "By myself, I don't think I have the power. But together with all these people here, I think we can make a change."
Do you think you have the power to make change?— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 14, 2018
12-year-old student: "By myself, I don't think I have the power. But together with all these people here, I think we can make a change." #NationalWalkoutDay pic.twitter.com/tbTK9LTIVA
Covering a walkout this morning at an elementary school in Virginia, and the 11-year-old organizers had a press packet ready for me
Covering a walkout this morning at an elementary school in Virginia, and the 11-year-old organizers had a press packet ready for me. pic.twitter.com/eeElhGciid— Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) March 14, 2018
NEW: Trump has discussed a plan to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions and replace him with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, according to two Republicans in contact with the White House
NEW: Trump has discussed a plan to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions and replace him with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, according to two Republicans in contact with the White House https://t.co/fsT3zejJjk— The Hive (@VFHIVE) March 14, 2018
Parkland student on the resistance's national school walkout
Cameron Kasky, a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who helped organize the student resistance against Trump's gun policy, joins Lawrence O'Donnell for tonight's last word on the national student walkouts today protesting school safety and gun violence.
UK's Johnson says corrupt Putin allies may be targeted
UK's Johnson says corrupt Putin allies may be targeted https://t.co/H2Iu8OUgzb— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 15, 2018
Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation to fire former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe just days before he is scheduled to retire on Sunday, people briefed on the matter tell NYT
Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation to fire former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe just days before he is scheduled to retire on Sunday, people briefed on the matter tell NYT. https://t.co/ZGzP8CZFlf— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 14, 2018
Don Jr. "appears to have changed recently, and friends are concerned about him"
Don Jr. "appears to have changed recently, and friends are concerned about him" https://t.co/VNkhe1YzSK— Connor Ryan (@connortryan) March 14, 2018
Aww, c’mon, facing life in prison for trying to win the love of the father you’ve hated your entire life, with your entire family legacy hanging in the balance...we’ve all been there. This too shall pass @DonaldJTrumpJr.— We Call Bullshit (@WeCallBullshit) March 15, 2018
P.S. No it won’t. 💀 https://t.co/3Sa30dqlg2
The place bills go to die
The place bills go to die https://t.co/2X8KCRYguH— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) March 15, 2018
Paul Ryan takes center stage in new ad from Democratic super PAC
Paul Ryan takes center stage in new ad from Democratic super PAC https://t.co/H3BjgQ88mu— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) March 15, 2018
In fundraising speech, Trump says he made up trade claim in meeting with Justin Trudeau
DC area man who constantly tweets unhinged rants about “FAKE NEWS” boasts about how he just made up a bunch of stuff while trying to start a trade war with Canada. https://t.co/3frE5i7SWb— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) March 15, 2018
President Trump picks conservative TV personality Larry Kudlow as his next top economic adviser
President Trump picks conservative TV personality Larry Kudlow as his next top economic adviser, a source says https://t.co/pPPHyk06dK pic.twitter.com/IcBJQRmPhS— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 14, 2018
Larry Kudlow: spent $100k/month on cocaine— Luisa Haynes (@wokeluisa) March 14, 2018
Also Larry Kudlow: will advise Trump on how to spend tax payers' money
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.@POTUS is making a big mistake by selecting Larry Kudlow. His ideas are harmful to America. Here is an article Kudlow wrote where he argued for the invasion of Iraq because it would boost the stock market. As a veteran, that makes me sick to my stomach. https://t.co/pCLNdvQOTX— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 14, 2018
Thread: Let's talk about what happens if Trump tries to fire Mueller
— Greg Olear (@gregolear) March 14, 2018
- 1/ First, Trump can't fire Mueller directly. He has to first fire Sessions and replace him with a willing accomplice to the obstruction-of-justice crime.21 replies282 retweets1,068 likes
- 2/ Pruitt is the name we're hearing. And that guy thinks he's doing God's will by raping the earth...seriously, future generations will wonder why he didn't drop him into an active volcano for crimes against the planet...so what's the big deal to axe Mr. Magoo?13 replies205 retweets1,120 likes
- 3/ The minute Sessions is fired, Mueller's contingency plan goes into effect. He's known since literally Day One that Trump wanted to fire him. One of the obstruction charges is ABOUT Trump wanting to fire him. Do you really think Bobby Three Sticks isn't ready?17 replies323 retweets1,460 likes
- 4/ Mueller will have time. Because it presumably takes SOME time between Sessions being fired and Pruitt stepping in and then firing him. In that little window, all hell will break loose. Fire and fury will be more than the title of a lurid but ultimately dull book.18 replies268 retweets1,308 likes
- 5/ There will be indictments ready to roll out, en masse. There will be news stories ready to leak, one a day or more, every day. Maybe we'll even hear audio of Trump colluding.19 replies283 retweets1,348 likes
- 6/ Meanwhile the mass demonstrations will be epic. It will be the opposite of Trump's inauguration crowd size. So many people in the streets.15 replies237 retweets1,316 likes
- 7/ Congress maybe, just maybe, will be forced to act by the popular protest, and protect Mueller and re-instate him. They have time to do it.22 replies197 retweets1,047 likes
- 8/ Meanwhile, the indictments don't just vanish even IF Mueller is gone. Trump thinks this is what will happen, and he's a fucking idiot, and he's wrong.25 replies313 retweets1,636 likes
- 9/ Bottom line: firing Sessions to fire Mueller is Trump pulling the pin out of the very large grenade he's holding in his very small hands. It will only accelerate his demise. BOOM. [END]64 replies469 retweets2,037 likes
- PS. I haven't even mentioned Schneiderman yet -- the AG of my state, New York. He has indictments ready to roll, too -- state ones, that Trump cannot pardon.40 replies332 retweets1,822 likes
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