House approves financial oversight of Mueller probe https://t.co/k8HAs9Hwfi pic.twitter.com/VPe8uuHwlK— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Friday, June 8, 2018
House approves financial oversight of Mueller probe
Mueller charges Manafort and Kilimnik with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice
Mueller charges Manafort and Kilimnik with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. pic.twitter.com/FW7ytUKLQT— Matt Ford (@fordm) June 8, 2018
The @HouseDemocrats formally request the FBI open a criminal corruption probe in @EPAScottPruitt gross & flagrant violation of Federal Law, using his office for personal gain -daughter stayed in DC condo for free -his wife was paid & arranged trips
The @HouseDemocrats formally request the FBI open a criminal corruption probe in @EPAScottPruitt gross & flagrant violation of Federal Law, using his office for personal gain— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) June 8, 2018
-daughter stayed in DC condo for free
-his wife was paid & arranged tripshttps://t.co/s2UlIOvPO4 pic.twitter.com/fYxe4OrGGV
Facebook gave some companies access to user records well after the point in 2015 when it said it had cut them off, WSJ reports
Facebook gave some companies access to user records well after the point in 2015 when it said it had cut them off, WSJ reports. https://t.co/f5LTl2d0aN— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 8, 2018
Mueller has now charged 20 people in the Russia investigation. Five have pleaded guilty
Mueller has now charged 20 people in the Russia investigation. Five have pleaded guilty https://t.co/RHjV7qUGUU pic.twitter.com/vlwIkfjnn4— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 8, 2018
BOOM! Another bad day for @PaulManafort and the rest of #TeamTreason.
BOOM! Another bad day for @PaulManafort and the rest of #TeamTreason.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) June 8, 2018
... And they have many more bad days to come, patriots. :-) https://t.co/OUkhsWuN0N
WAS VIKTOR VEKSELBERG BANKROLLING MICHAEL COHEN’S PRO-RUSSIA PEACE PLAN FOR UKRAINE?
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) June 8, 2018
"Manafort and Kilimnik were both hit with new charges accusing of using intimidation or force against a witness to obstruct justice, and also with tampering with a witness, victim or informant."
"Manafort and Kilimnik were both hit with new charges accusing of using intimidation or force against a witness to obstruct justice, and also with tampering with a witness, victim or informant." https://t.co/fGa40YJjt7— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 8, 2018
John Kelly confirms here what I reported last year: His phone was hacked.
John Kelly confirms here what I reported last year: His phone was hacked. https://t.co/VFRIuwcmyRhttps://t.co/tjs1GalIH2— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) June 8, 2018
"Russia should be in this meeting. Why are we having a meeting without Russia being in the meeting?"
.@POTUS on the G7 summit: "Russia should be in this meeting. Why are we having a meeting without Russia being in the meeting?" https://t.co/9SoHtBElZV pic.twitter.com/UTmfsaUvIh— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 8, 2018
JUST IN: Muhammad Ali's lawyer responds to Trump: "A pardon is unnecessary"
JUST IN: Muhammad Ali's lawyer responds to Trump: "A pardon is unnecessary" https://t.co/jS9y82q7iF pic.twitter.com/QOxG2u2AvD— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Melania Trump wanted to join G7 summit trip but she can't fly for a month, President Trump says
???
Melania Trump wanted to join G7 summit trip but she can't fly for a month, President Trump says https://t.co/7vwYzRFCXs pic.twitter.com/Eqwk6srd4b— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 8, 2018
It's supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth—but behind the scenes, a Walt Disney World employee, a Disney park frequenter, and a Legoland builder are alleged to have been part of a Florida child-pornography ring, @JuliaArciga reports
It's supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth—but behind the scenes, a Walt Disney World employee, a Disney park frequenter, and a Legoland builder are alleged to have been part of a Florida child-pornography ring, @JuliaArciga reports https://t.co/asVp85sS3G— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 7, 2018
This morning Trump says Russia should be re-admitted to the #G7Summit. Seriously, who is writing his script?
Is Trump just winging it? https://t.co/iYAKglsa0x— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) June 8, 2018
This morning Trump says Russia should be re-admitted to the #G7Summit. Seriously, who is writing his script? https://t.co/NmFU6lSsPQ— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) June 8, 2018
Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef and 'Parts Unknown' host, dies at 61
I grew up watching Anthony Bourdain travel the world. He taught all of us how to tolerate and love one another through food and culture. The world is a less cool and understanding place without you in it. @Bourdain -AJ https://t.co/hyFmsGlubP— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) June 8, 2018
Devin Nunes is refusing to release transcripts from the House Intelligence Committee investigation into Russian meddling. What do you think Devin is hiding?
Devin Nunes is refusing to release transcripts from the House Intelligence Committee investigation into Russian meddling. What do you think Devin is hiding? -AJ https://t.co/ACH2EN8Nl5— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) June 8, 2018
Watch: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to Trump: "How dare you lecture us about treason"
Watch: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to Trump: "How dare you lecture us about treason" pic.twitter.com/1SUNiNKV5L— TheBeat w/Ari Melber (@TheBeatWithAri) February 8, 2018
Keith Davidson files defamation lawsuit against Stormy Daniels after collusion accusations
The lawsuit represents the latest twist in an ongoing legal saga rooted in Daniels' alleged affair with President Trump in 2006. https://t.co/KpxJcIqOuC— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 8, 2018
John Boltons New Top Aide Is a Russia Truther
John Boltons New Top Aide Is a Russia Truther https://t.co/WKRUNvQ8iZ— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) June 8, 2018
President Trump Is What Happens After Republicans Spend Decades Rebranding Knowledge as Elitism and Ignorance as Bliss
President Trump Is What Happens After Republicans Spend Decades Rebranding Knowledge as Elitism and Ignorance as Bliss https://t.co/2idvNgXuq6— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) June 8, 2018
Graham breaks with Giuliani: I don't buy that Mueller is trying to frame Trump
Graham breaks with Giuliani: I don't buy that Mueller is trying to frame Trump https://t.co/ozl05GjaaL pic.twitter.com/TqTTTijmT2— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
A new report says EPA chief Scott Pruitt dispatched his security team to scour multiple Ritz-Carlton hotels in search of a moisturizing lotion.
A new report says EPA chief Scott Pruitt dispatched his security team to scour multiple Ritz-Carlton hotels in search of a moisturizing lotion. https://t.co/RGtHR8esr5— Vox (@voxdotcom) June 7, 2018
"The American President may not mind being isolated, but neither do we mind signing a 6 country agreement if need be," Emmanuel Macron said in an especially acerbic tweet
"The American President may not mind being isolated, but neither do we mind signing a 6 country agreement if need be," Emmanuel Macron said in an especially acerbic tweet https://t.co/PKFKNR89xr— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 8, 2018
Corker gets the ‘Last Word’ on Trump Trade Folly
President Trump tried to convince Sen. Bob Corker not to back a bill blocking Trump’s trade attacks on U.S. allies but “deal maker” Trump did not succeed and finally Sen. Corker had to end the call because he said he had ‘other meetings.’ Columnist George F. Will joins Lawrence
Russia's companies are cashing in on the World Cup, despite U.S. sanctions
Russia's companies are cashing in on the World Cup, despite U.S. sanctions https://t.co/qKLoXSSjXs pic.twitter.com/NrZuqBAPN6— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 8, 2018
Elaine Chao defends brother-in-law as government agency nominee
Elaine Chao defends brother-in-law as government agency nomineehttps://t.co/i3orQU4694— POLITICO (@politico) June 8, 2018
BREAKING: Trump admin asks court to declare 2 key Obamacare provisions unconstitutional, but to hold off until after midterms. Sessions notifies Hill of refusal to defend the law.
BREAKING: Trump admin asks court to declare 2 key Obamacare provisions unconstitutional, but to hold off until after midterms. Sessions notifies Hill of refusal to defend the law. Via @renurayasam https://t.co/nIeHSp6ckE Doc: https://t.co/R8QTtLYZDb— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) June 8, 2018
The Ukrainian artist who made these posters -- protesting that Russia's international crimes are whitewashed by the World Cup being held in Russia -- has been blocked by Facebook.
The Ukrainian artist who made these posters -- protesting that Russia's international crimes are whitewashed by the World Cup being held in Russia -- has been blocked by @Facebook. pic.twitter.com/UFzUmmHgbg— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) June 8, 2018
British diplomat: Pompeo asked me to help dismantle Kim Jong-Un's nuclear missile
British diplomat: Pompeo asked me to help dismantle Kim Jong-Un's nuclear missile https://t.co/iW3mkYf5Kb pic.twitter.com/q4XxCv6hQl— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Head of Yellowstone National Park says he's being forced out for disagreeing with Trump administration
Head of Yellowstone National Park says he's being forced out for disagreeing with Trump administration https://t.co/2vL6mwIdjX pic.twitter.com/61uApMeQO5— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
New: The mother of a man who died in agony in ICE custody is preparing to sue
New: The mother of a man who died in agony in ICE custody is preparing to sue https://t.co/xflj4nY1hJ— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) June 7, 2018
In the largest protests in Jordan since the Arab Spring in 2011, thousands took to the streets against the divisive tax bill, leading to the resignation of the prime minister and his cabinet
In the largest protests in Jordan since the Arab Spring in 2011, thousands took to the streets against the divisive tax bill, leading to the resignation of the prime minister and his cabinet https://t.co/6kgAbho602— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 8, 2018
Trump was said to have been venting about having to spend 2 days in Canada with Trudeau and wants to find new ways to punish the country — now it appears he's cutting that visit short
How about a northern wall, too?And make Canada pay for it!— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) June 8, 2018
Trump was said to have been venting about having to spend 2 days in Canada with Trudeau and wants to find new ways to punish the country — now it appears he's cutting that visit short #SmartNews https://t.co/RckLwHPsa4
Trump is hurtling toward a Nixonian ending
My Latest—> Like Nixon, Trump will fall because he believes himself to be above the law. History proves he is dead wrong. https://t.co/iyArEbnZtS— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) June 8, 2018
Wilbur Ross says U.S. has struck deal with ZTE
Wilbur Ross says U.S. has struck deal with ZTE https://t.co/GvCGTU8uYJ— POLITICO (@politico) June 8, 2018
BIG/weird scoop: The FBI has never examined the DNC computer servers it says were hacked by Russia
BIG/weird scoop: The FBI has never examined the DNC computer servers it says were hacked by Russia: https://t.co/QjHVl9CA69— Ali Watkins (@AliWatkins) January 4, 2017
DoJ leak probe takes surprise turn; reporter's records seized
Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell discuss the breaking news from the New York Times that the Justice Department has seized years-worth e-mail and phone records and surveilled a reporter in the course of investigating a leak from the Senate Intelligence Committee.
VIRGINIA – "The newly imposed tariffs are starting to threaten the livelihoods of farmers."
VIRGINIA – "The newly imposed tariffs are starting to threaten the livelihoods of farmers."https://t.co/qXw1f1la81— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) June 8, 2018
"North Dakota farmers are scrambling for answers in Washington. As a trade war brews between the U.S. and its partners, an atmosphere of uncertainty looms. North Dakota agriculture leaders say can't afford to lose these relationships."
"North Dakota farmers are scrambling for answers in Washington. As a trade war brews between the U.S. and its partners, an atmosphere of uncertainty looms. North Dakota agriculture leaders say can't afford to lose these relationships."https://t.co/cMTIfchrUf— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) June 8, 2018
To sum up: Vekselberg was allegedly bankrolling the promotion of a plan that involved lifting RU sanctions. Michael Cohen met w/Vekselberg, delivered the plan to Flynn (though he now denies it), started getting paid by Vekselberg’s US fund soon thereafter.
To sum up: Vekselberg was allegedly bankrolling the promotion of a plan that involved lifting RU sanctions. Michael Cohen met w/Vekselberg, delivered the plan to Flynn (though he now denies it), started getting paid by Vekselberg’s US fund soon thereafter. https://t.co/1UC08lljVU— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 8, 2018
Wyden blocks Trump nominee over administration stonewalling
Senator Ron Wyden talks with Rachel Maddow about requests for information that the Trump administration has not produced and why he thinks they're resisting.
Trump suggests Mueller team investigate Obama administration over Iran waiver
Trump suggests Mueller team investigate Obama administration over Iran waiver https://t.co/BLo9Oelw4M— POLITICO (@politico) June 8, 2018
Arizona appeals court cites Supreme Court bakery decision to rule against business that turned away gay customers
Arizona appeals court cites Supreme Court bakery decision to rule against business that turned away gay customers https://t.co/4IC6h9zreT pic.twitter.com/20RPa02jir— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Neutrality will officially end on Monday. The Senate has done its part, all we need to #SaveTheInternet is for Speaker Ryan to schedule a vote before the deadline!
#NetNeutrality will officially end on Monday. The Senate has done its part, all we need to #SaveTheInternet is for Speaker Ryan to schedule a vote before the deadline! pic.twitter.com/XljQJiFEKy— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) June 7, 2018
Deutsche Bank has talked to shareholders about merging with Commerzbank
Deutsche Bank has talked to shareholders about merging with Commerzbank https://t.co/pj7fkAE0Ym pic.twitter.com/pV4gJq9l31— Bloomberg (@business) June 8, 2018
Moscow and Washington discuss possible Putin-Trump meeting: RIA
Moscow and Washington discuss possible Putin-Trump meeting: RIA https://t.co/0Ipw7N8Mov pic.twitter.com/rBbIPd0Hh3— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 8, 2018
Mitt Romney on Thursday night predicted that Trump would ‘‘easily’’ win his party’s presidential nomination in 2020 and ‘‘solidly’’ win a second term.
Mitt Romney on Thursday night predicted that Trump would ‘‘easily’’ win his party’s presidential nomination in 2020 and ‘‘solidly’’ win a second term. https://t.co/SkaAmAUlGc— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) June 8, 2018
We are joining a coalition of 16 AGs fighting to defend the Affordable Care Act against a Texas-led effort to gut health care for 20 million Americans
We are joining a coalition of 16 AGs fighting to defend the Affordable Care Act against a Texas-led effort to gut health care for 20 million Americans. #ProtectOurCare #SaveACA pic.twitter.com/IPUVjg5Y7T— New York Attorney General (@NewYorkStateAG) June 8, 2018
Light of Russia investigation sends Trump affiliates scattering
Rachel Maddow looks at what has become a pattern of panic by Donald Trump affiliates and associates when questions from or about the Trump Russia investigation send them hiding, denying, or shutting down operations.
Macron warns Trump: "No leader lasts forever"
Macron warns Trump: "No leader lasts forever" https://t.co/JKGgNkASPu pic.twitter.com/klvhdAewjM— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Ex-Senate Aide Charged in Leak Case Where Times Reporter’s Records Were Seized
NEW: Federal law enforcement officials secretly seized years’ worth of an NYT’s reporter’s phone/email records in an investigation of classified leaks. It was the first known instance of the Justice Department going after a reporter’s data under Trump https://t.co/bW2YCoIZVV— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) June 8, 2018
DoJ seizes records of NY Times reporter in leak probe: NYT
Rachel Maddow shares breaking news from The New York Times that the Justice Deparment seized the records of and surveilled a national security reporter who currently works for The New York Times, in an investigation of leaks of classified material.
Tennessee store puts "No Gays Allowed" sign back up after Supreme Court bakery ruling
Tennessee store puts "No Gays Allowed" sign back up after Supreme Court bakery ruling https://t.co/k9YUCBmnc0 pic.twitter.com/t5JsAPQkUG— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Another mess for Pruitt: Overstaying his White House welcome at lunch
Another mess for Pruitt: Overstaying his White House welcome at lunch https://t.co/R5W9uXQZD3— POLITICO (@politico) June 8, 2018
Sessions defends his decision to not defend ObamaCare in court battle
Sessions defends his decision to not defend ObamaCare in court battle https://t.co/2VQavly4qu pic.twitter.com/dpjIeUtQZH— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
Time cover gets Trump just right | By Michael D'Antonio
Time cover gets Trump just right | By Michael D'Antonio via @CNNOpinion https://t.co/gK1nmJGgjV pic.twitter.com/daLgl5Sw2G— CNN (@CNN) June 8, 2018
House approves Trump's plan to pull back $15 billion in government spending
House approves Trump's plan to pull back $15 billion in government spending https://t.co/5rH0489I5E pic.twitter.com/ZD2ml4Us1E— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
“Give us your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...and we will lock their children in cages with tin-foil blankets. And scar them for life! You know: The American Dream!”
“Give us your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...and we will lock their children in cages with tin-foil blankets. And scar them for life! You know: The American Dream!” pic.twitter.com/32624NB7VO— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 7, 2018
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