The parent company of the National Enquirer, American Media Inc., has agreed to let ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal out of a contract that had kept her from talking freely about her alleged affair with Trump, her lawyer tells NYT. https://t.co/WVf5yttZAQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 18, 2018
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The parent company of the National Enquirer, American Media Inc., has agreed to let ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal out of a contract that had kept her from talking freely about her alleged affair with Trump, her lawyer tells NYT
Trump: “There has been nobody tougher on Russia than President Donald Trump. ... Russia will tell you there has been nobody tougher than Donald Trump” https://t.co/jUejL1QI4c pic.twitter.com/Ao8MvoOb5j
Trump: “There has been nobody tougher on Russia than President Donald Trump. ... Russia will tell you there has been nobody tougher than Donald Trump” https://t.co/jUejL1QI4c pic.twitter.com/Ao8MvoOb5j— CNN (@CNN) April 18, 2018
Kris Kobach Held in Contempt of Court
Kris Kobach Held in Contempt of Court https://t.co/DpjPiYokA6 pic.twitter.com/jOLRLjiG7J— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) April 18, 2018
We are disturbed by reports that @POTUS is considering pardons of individuals who may have committed serious federal crimes—acts that may also violate NY law. We must ensure that if any president issues such pardons, we can use NY’s laws to bring such individuals to justice
We are disturbed by reports that @POTUS is considering pardons of individuals who may have committed serious federal crimes—acts that may also violate NY law.— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) April 18, 2018
We must ensure that if any president issues such pardons, we can use NY’s laws to bring such individuals to justice. pic.twitter.com/oPEkwTrB0S
Boom. @AGSchneiderman is sending a very clear message— one way or another, you’re all going to prison. How many additional crimes you commit trying to avoid that inevitable fate, is up to you. Federal prisons are a lot nicer than NYS prisons. Just sayin’. https://t.co/C5Baa7NL3a— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) April 18, 2018
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is moving to change NY state law so that he and other local prosecutors would have the power to bring criminal charges against aides to Trump who have been pardoned
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is moving to change NY state law so that he and other local prosecutors would have the power to bring criminal charges against aides to Trump who have been pardoned https://t.co/gaUZQC0K9o— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) April 18, 2018
JUST IN: 170 lawmakers sign resolution demanding Trump EPA chief resign
JUST IN: 170 lawmakers sign resolution demanding Trump EPA chief resign https://t.co/WKTdjUS96K pic.twitter.com/lAsGffY4Yc— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2018
Pirro is another FOX News personality who is bought & paid for by Trump. Her ex-con ex-hubby was on retainer with Trump when she was married to him & Trump gave her campaign $20,000. btw she signed the fraudulent tax returns and should have gone to prison along with her husband
Pirro is another FOX News personality who is bought & paid for by Trump. Her ex-con ex-hubby was on retainer with Trump when she was married to him & Trump gave her campaign $20,000. btw she signed the fraudulent tax returns and should have gone to prison along with her husband https://t.co/owk7h3DUZd— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) April 17, 2018
James Comey, you are a pompous, egotistical, patronizing, condescending, holier-than-thou political operative trying to redeem your reputation...Your book is about a higher loyalty to none other than you. #OpeningStatement pic.twitter.com/Quq5xatGkg— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) April 15, 2018
The top Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee announce their opposition to secretary of state nominee Mike Pompeo
The top Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee announce their opposition to secretary of state nominee Mike Pompeo https://t.co/ThGoQ6tql9 pic.twitter.com/fPOj5pPlT5— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April 18, 2018
Nation Shocked to Learn of Possible Bias at Fox News
Nation Shocked to Learn of Possible Bias at Fox News https://t.co/JkwNd7WDGi— Muckmaker (@RealMuckmaker) April 17, 2018
"Why are you laughing at me?" -@MeghanMcCain
"Why are you laughing at me?" -@MeghanMcCain— ʀaмpaʀт (@imthemadridista) April 18, 2018
1. If you refer to J. Edgar Hoover as the model FBI Director, you should know that he routinely used blackmail.
2. You're accusing @Comey of writing his book for money, all while riding your daddy's coattails.pic.twitter.com/FJq7FWjsrL
Dem senators unveil expanded public option for health insurance
Dem senators unveil expanded public option for health insurance https://t.co/N2FoykB4OD pic.twitter.com/TmBAKhw7L7— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2018
Treasury sanctions Nasif Barakat and the Barakat Transnational Criminal Organization, a Syria-based network involved in human smuggling of Syrian and Lebanese migrants to the United States. https://t.co/KE3NV5sW5Y Chart highlights smuggling routes.
Treasury sanctions Nasif Barakat and the Barakat Transnational Criminal Organization, a Syria-based network involved in human smuggling of Syrian and Lebanese migrants to the United States. https://t.co/KE3NV5sW5Y Chart highlights smuggling routes. pic.twitter.com/N4Kgh4lJcR— Treasury Department (@USTreasury) April 18, 2018
#BREAKING: Federal appeals court rejects Ohio law blocking public funds from Planned Parenthood
#BREAKING: Federal appeals court rejects Ohio law blocking public funds from Planned Parenthood https://t.co/nSffmI15hz pic.twitter.com/060s94h3y3— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2018
Parkland student shot 5 times files 1st victim's lawsuit
Parkland student shot 5 times files 1st victim's lawsuit https://t.co/791F4Hcjq4 pic.twitter.com/3aUlH0ya3K— necn (@NECN) April 18, 2018
When the dark chapter of the Trump presidency is written in the history books, the harshest criticism will be reserved for the GOP leadership in Congress, which put party over country and refused to defend our institutions and the rule of law when they were most at risk.
When the dark chapter of the Trump presidency is written in the history books, the harshest criticism will be reserved for the GOP leadership in Congress, which put party over country and refused to defend our institutions and the rule of law when they were most at risk. https://t.co/qZTyOtBwT3— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) April 18, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he would not hold floor vote on bipartisan bill to protect special counsel Mueller's job. https://t.co/ibNptymDQ8— The Associated Press (@AP) April 17, 2018
Fox News legal analyst rips Hannity for claiming attorney-client privilege with Cohen: He can't have it both ways
Fox News legal analyst rips Hannity for claiming attorney-client privilege with Cohen: He can't have it both ways https://t.co/HzzWeGIxIl pic.twitter.com/xuWqCaLQiK— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2018
Trump says Comey wasn't fired because of the Russia probe. His 2017 comments suggested otherwise
Trump says Comey wasn't fired because of the Russia probe. His 2017 comments suggested otherwise https://t.co/TzHYJN8TlF pic.twitter.com/JN83ZuMtxn— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) April 18, 2018
The Russian government was given a backdoor assurance on Sunday that no more sanctions were coming and to just ignore Nikki Haley.
The President gives assurances to Russia while attacking our press, judiciary, DOJ and FBI. https://t.co/lGMhUoC4Io— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) April 18, 2018
The Russian government was given a backdoor assurance on Sunday that no more sanctions were coming and to just ignore Nikki Haley. pic.twitter.com/bC8JeSbehg— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) April 18, 2018
My thoughts are that @GOP was under a RICO investigation by @comey for taking Russian money at the convention - with @PRyan abc @Reince both recorded colluding with Sergei Kislyak. My exclusive May 11th
ICYMI
My thoughts are that @GOP was under a RICO investigation by @comey for taking Russian money at the convention - with @PRyan abc @Reince both recorded colluding with Sergei Kislyak. My exclusive May 11th https://t.co/4qTkSbQUQ2— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) April 18, 2018
JUST IN: Grassley to move ahead with bill protecting Mueller despite McConnell refusing to bring it up for vote
JUST IN: Grassley to move ahead with bill protecting Mueller despite McConnell refusing to bring it up for vote https://t.co/L5lYfJXsMk pic.twitter.com/ZuXj5ZhxIb— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2018
If Hannity's overt KremlinLuv wasn't enough, here Fox News admits it's allowing Russian control of its content.
If Hannity's overt KremlinLuv wasn't enough, here Fox News admits it's allowing Russian control of its content. https://t.co/ynijlWrnDc— John Schindler (@20committee) April 18, 2018
How Jerry Falwell Jr. Transformed Liberty University Into a Wildly Profitable Online Empire
How Jerry Falwell Jr. Transformed Liberty University Into a Wildly Profitable Online Empire https://t.co/vQJqll5G5Z via @MotherJones— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) April 18, 2018
NEWS: Andrew Cuomo just announced that he's granting all parolees in New York the right to vote by executive order.
NEWS: Andrew Cuomo just announced that he's granting all parolees in New York the right to vote by executive order.— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) April 18, 2018
The remarkable irresponsibility of Donald Trump's Stormy Daniels tweet
The remarkable irresponsibility of Donald Trump's Stormy Daniels tweet | Analysis by @CillizzaCNN https://t.co/TOu9FgErJX pic.twitter.com/cQ48J6LKX2— CNN (@CNN) April 18, 2018
Tax deadline extended so here's a tax story: Trump Org is suing local gov'ts to get breaks on taxes. They call it "routine practice" to "ensure fair treatment." But that’s not all. Behold, some of the more *creative* ways they lower their tax bills...
Trump got an extension!
1/ Tax deadline extended so here's a tax story: Trump Org is suing local gov'ts to get breaks on taxes. They call it "routine practice" to "ensure fair treatment." But that’s not all. Behold, some of the more *creative* ways they lower their tax bills... https://t.co/pRjVMMU8Iq— ProPublica (@ProPublica) April 18, 2018
2/ At two of Trump’s NJ golf clubs, @WSJ reported they brought small herds of goats onto the course to eat invasive grasses. This lets them qualify the course as farmland, which could save them ~$80,000/year on property taxes.https://t.co/Vusiif60Ih— ProPublica (@ProPublica) April 18, 2018
5/ Why such a huge break? In a legal doc, Trump’s lawyer claims the value of the mansion went down in part because the historic elements make Mar-a-Lago ... wait for it ... “simply too opulent for livability.”— ProPublica (@ProPublica) April 18, 2018
And they actually underlined *too*.https://t.co/Le0YE3yp2u pic.twitter.com/kVxZtiepJo
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Michael Avenatti Warning
Warning: As the walls close and reality sets in that the most damaging witnesses, secrets and evidence are no longer protected, fully expect the following: sheer panic, personal attacks, tirades, and distraction. But none of it will change the outcome in the end... #basta— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) April 18, 2018
It's over except for the tears, the jail-time, and some mysterious deaths nobody will want to seriously investigate. https://t.co/lvMqFvoSWO— John Schindler (@20committee) April 18, 2018
11 House Republicans are calling on Attorney General Sessions to prosecute (in no particular order
11 House Republicans are calling on Attorney General Sessions to prosecute (in no particular order):— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) April 18, 2018
-Hillary Clinton
-James Comey
-Andrew McCabe
-Sally Yates
-Loretta Lynch
-Peter Strzok
-Lisa Page
-Dana Boente
Their letter: https://t.co/mwsLZD60bA
.@Comey to @TheView: "I used to think that at the heart of being a conservative...was first that character matters and second that values matter most of all. And I don't know where that is today in the Republican Party."
.@Comey to @TheView: "I used to think that at the heart of being a conservative...was first that character matters and second that values matter most of all. And I don't know where that is today in the Republican Party." https://t.co/XBjdKc1XeO pic.twitter.com/s0vrhAtSVN— ABC News (@ABC) April 18, 2018
White House using Pompeo’s role as key player in Trump/Kim Jong Un meeting as leverage to help Pompeo through trouble in Senate with his confirmation vote.
White House using Pompeo’s role as key player in Trump/Kim Jong Un meeting as leverage to help Pompeo through trouble in Senate with his confirmation vote. https://t.co/kLhI6KEyst— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 18, 2018
Nothing could better underscore the importance of getting America's top diplomat in place for such a time as this. Dems have an opportunity to put politics aside, acknowledge our national security is too important, and confirm Mike Pompeo. Statesmanship. https://t.co/HiClCEnP3B— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) April 18, 2018
Mike Pompeo met with Kim Jong Un in North Korea last week. Meeting went very smoothly and a good relationship was formed. Details of Summit are being worked out now. Denuclearization will be a great thing for World, but also for North Korea!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 18, 2018
BREAKING: Right before midnight, Michael Cohen's attorneys propose their suggestions for a possible special master. (Pictured here.)
BREAKING: Right before midnight, Michael Cohen's attorneys propose their suggestions for a possible special master. (Pictured here.)— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) April 18, 2018
Forget what that means? A refresher. https://t.co/ZyqURCs1da pic.twitter.com/ruxZqi7rxN
Scott Pruitt Has Become Ridiculous
Pruitt "helped spearhead the effort to get Mr. Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change." Pruitt not only beds with energy lobbyists and wastes taxpayer money, but his policies could end human civilization. Fire him!https://t.co/W7hN1bwJrV— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) April 18, 2018
Perspective: On trade, Trump either doesn’t understand the basic facts or he doesn’t care
Perspective: On trade, Trump either doesn’t understand the basic facts or he doesn’t care https://t.co/JHtqWizISB— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 18, 2018
JUST IN: (White House Sources) Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the United Nations, has discussed her resignation with WH Chief of Staff, John Kelly. This comes after a series of contradicting statements from Trump regarding Russian sanctions.
JUST IN: (White House Sources) Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the United Nations, has discussed her resignation with WH Chief of Staff, John Kelly. This comes after a series of contradicting statements from Trump regarding Russian sanctions.— TOᑭ ᖇOᑭE TᖇAViS 🇺🇸 (@TopRopeTravis) April 17, 2018
I filmed these guys going into Michael Cohen hearings yesterday Looks like casting session for The Russians Are Coming.
I filmed these guys going into Michael Cohen hearings yesterday Looks like casting session for The Russians Are Coming. pic.twitter.com/WEHDgiaZjZ— Sandi Bachom (@sandibachom) April 18, 2018
Mitch McConnell, Obstructionist Extraordinaire, is playing with fire and recklessly courting a constitutional massacre
Mitch McConnell, Obstructionist Extraordinaire, is playing with fire and recklessly courting a constitutional massacre: https://t.co/TZ92IZHfk5— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) April 18, 2018
BREAKING: Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico, which suffering unstable power grid following hurricane.
BREAKING: Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico, which suffering unstable power grid following hurricane.— The Associated Press (@AP) April 18, 2018
Trump lawyer’s family lent $20M to wife of Chicago cab mogul
In the words of @JamesFourM mob, mob mob. https://t.co/GjcdkmcAIV— Dirk Schwenk (@DirkSchwenk) April 18, 2018
America Continues to Ignore the Risks of Election Hacking
America Continues to Ignore the Risks of Election Hacking https://t.co/HqWlHdCYlG— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) April 18, 2018
Hannity 'basically has a desk' in Trump's White House — and sometimes helps him write tweets
Hannity 'basically has a desk' in Trump's White House — and sometimes helps him write tweets https://t.co/k8ldxsIpGL— Raw Story (@RawStory) April 18, 2018
Parkland activist David Hogg calls for a boycott of BlackRock and Vanguard
Parkland activist David Hogg calls for a boycott of BlackRock and Vanguard https://t.co/B1F0SG5fCn pic.twitter.com/1htneXHmGv— CNN (@CNN) April 18, 2018
Putin seeks Trump deal even after sanctions and Syria attack, sources say
Putin seeks Trump deal even after sanctions and Syria attack, sources say https://t.co/4tI1QXfhZo pic.twitter.com/uyhwDXrS5F— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) April 18, 2018
Mitch McConnell's super PAC took $1 million in 2017 from Russian born billionaire who made a large portion of his money under Putin in Russia. He's taken $2.5 million in total from the same Russian.
Mitch McConnell's super PAC took $1 million in 2017 from Russian born billionaire who made a large portion of his money under Putin in Russia. He's taken $2.5 million in total from the same Russian. #DitchMitch #ProtectMueller pic.twitter.com/XvWNLi9alv— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 18, 2018
“McConnell should not be in the U.S. Senate, let alone be the Republican Majority Leader. He is a Swamp captain,” West Virginia GOP Senate candidate Don Blankenship said Monday
“McConnell should not be in the U.S. Senate, let alone be the Republican Majority Leader. He is a Swamp captain,” West Virginia GOP Senate candidate Don Blankenship said Monday https://t.co/Wdpq4z2L1I pic.twitter.com/tICUhsXc32— POLITICO (@politico) April 18, 2018
COLBERT: Are there things that you know about the Russia investigation that were happening before you were fired that we haven’t learned yet as a public? COMEY: Yes
COLBERT: Are there things that you know about the Russia investigation that were happening before you were fired that we haven’t learned yet as a public?— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 18, 2018
COMEY: Yes. pic.twitter.com/7r9Jg2jqgV
Hannity "is so close to Trump that some White House aides have dubbed him the unofficial chief of staff."
Hannity "is so close to Trump that some White House aides have dubbed him the unofficial chief of staff." https://t.co/TEAp3AVjNl— Gabriel Debenedetti (@gdebenedetti) April 18, 2018
Uncanny resemblance
— Samantha Sanderson (@SamSanderson123) April 18, 2018
— nancy parrott (@ParrottNancy) April 18, 2018
Who is Kimba Wood, the judge presiding over the Michael Cohen case?
Who is Kimba Wood, the judge presiding over the Michael Cohen case? https://t.co/nsAsOVFWZV pic.twitter.com/G0MjUV5roH— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 18, 2018
Trump overruled Mattis on Congress vote on Syria strikes: NYT
Rachel Maddow shares breaking news from the New York Times that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wanted Donald Trump to get congressional approval before military strikes on Syria but was overruled by Trump.
Trump squirming over Russia sanctions ties White House in knots
Carol Leonnig, national investigative reporter for The Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's panicked concern about appearing to sanction Russia more than other countries and turning back his own administration's announced plans for more sanctions on Russia over Syria.
Trump furious over leadership role on Russian diplomat expulsions
Rachel Maddow relays Washington Post reporting on Donald Trump's apoplexy at discovering that he accidentally made The United States as leader in expelling Russian diplomats instead of merely matching smaller European allies.
FBI sought 'papers of the president' in Michael Cohen searches
Rachel Maddow highlights a portion of the transcript of Monday's Michael Cohen court hearing in which lawyers explain that a document that has not been released to the public includes five paragraphs about seeking papers of the president of the United States which are in Cohen's possession.
Mike Pompeo met with Kim Jong Un over Easter weekend: WaPo
Rachel Maddow relays a Washington Post report that CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with North Korean dictator Kim Jon Un over Easter weekend, while a meeting between Donald Trump and Kim is still in the planning stages.
Congress cancels votes, lets lawmakers go home early
Congress cancels votes, lets lawmakers go home early https://t.co/8GjuP76gqc pic.twitter.com/XiATeQhJog— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2018
Our statement on the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Our statement on the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush: pic.twitter.com/MhTVYCL9Nj— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 18, 2018
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis urged Trump to get congressional approval before the U.S. launched airstrikes against Syria last week, but was overruled by Trump, NYT reports.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis urged Trump to get congressional approval before the U.S. launched airstrikes against Syria last week, but was overruled by Trump, NYT reports. https://t.co/t2HOGZqNGI— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 18, 2018
This is one of the most disturbing stories I've ever read. 'Russian Elon Musk' raped and tortured to death in custody, say experts
This is one of the most disturbing stories I've ever read. 'Russian Elon Musk' raped and tortured to death in custody, say experts https://t.co/1y08y1V2Ic— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) April 17, 2018
Lawrence: what Trump doesn't know about his new legal reps
Lawrence reports that the law firm representing Trump in the Michael Cohen legal proceedings is led by two lawyers who called for the appointment of a special counsel after Trump fired James Comey
Ex-DOJ official: Trump's head will spin 360 degrees over lawyers
Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman predicts how Donald Trump will react when he learns the leaders of the law firm representing him in the Cohen case asked Rod Rosenstein to appoint a special counsel after Trump fired James Comey. Ruth Marcus and Jonathan Capehart join.
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