. @RepJerryNadler & @RepCummings Release Statement after Marathon Hearing with Peter Strzok— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudDems) July 13, 2018
More here: https://t.co/r2i1l0GtI1 pic.twitter.com/u5PeGpBARr
Thursday, July 12, 2018
. @RepJerryNadler & @RepCummings Release Statement after Marathon Hearing with Peter Strzok
Sinclair has a must-run airing on local news outlets to cheer on Trump's SCOTUS pick
Sinclair has a must-run airing on local news outlets to cheer on Trump's SCOTUS pick: https://t.co/gtqvAJoPbb— Media Matters (@mmfa) July 12, 2018
Five Supreme Court justices ignored the racist underpinnings of the Trump administration’s travel ban — and compelling, documented evidence it already is being misapplied — and nonetheless endorsed it.
Five Supreme Court justices ignored the racist underpinnings of the Trump administration’s travel ban — and compelling, documented evidence it already is being misapplied — and nonetheless endorsed it. https://t.co/IqkmQMtiV4— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) July 12, 2018
Washington billboard warns "There are NAZIS in our neighborhood"
Washington billboard warns "There are NAZIS in our neighborhood" https://t.co/t1v2vkC8MC pic.twitter.com/HdfB5TWg05— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
"I am a very stable genius," @realDonaldTrump said at @NATO presser today, revealing yet another point of deep disagreement with European allies.
"I am a very stable genius," @realDonaldTrump said at @NATO presser today, revealing yet another point of deep disagreement with European allies. https://t.co/MF0pcaaZsk— David M. Herszenhorn (@herszenhorn) July 12, 2018
Today, one of America’s major parties is asleep, as a rising tide of authoritarianism threatens to submerge many of the world’s great capitals. — Adam Schiff
In 1938, Churchill published a series of speeches warning of Germany’s rising menace, “While England Slept.”— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 12, 2018
Today, one of America’s major parties is asleep, as a rising tide of authoritarianism threatens to submerge many of the world’s great capitals.
My speech on the Floor: pic.twitter.com/8qNfWpBgqF
Mugshot of former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort after he was booked into the Alexandria, Va. Detention Center today. “Because he is a high-profile inmate, Mr. Manafort will be placed in protective custody which limits his interactions with other inmates,” the Sheriff said.
Mugshot of former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort after he was booked into the Alexandria, Va. Detention Center today.— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 12, 2018
“Because he is a high-profile inmate, Mr. Manafort will be placed in protective custody which limits his interactions with other inmates,” the Sheriff said. pic.twitter.com/Ww3YhsLxYb
Today, the Swamp Accountability Project requested that the Office of Congressional Ethics investigate Rep. Devin Nunes re his co-ownership of a winery implicated in a scandal involving a yacht, investors, cocaine and underage prostitutes.
Today, the Swamp Accountability Project requested that the Office of Congressional Ethics investigate Rep. Devin Nunes re his co-ownership of a winery implicated in a scandal involving a yacht, investors, cocaine and underage prostitutes. https://t.co/V8MC2R3rrE— Liz Mair (@LizMair) July 12, 2018
Tomorrow's front page: Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump accuses the PM of wrecking Brexit - and warns she may have killed off any chance of a vital US trade deal
Tomorrow's front page: Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump accuses the PM of wrecking Brexit - and warns she may have killed off any chance of a vital US trade deal - full story HERE at 11pm https://t.co/JRrMjQDTBq pic.twitter.com/udCjYWQeeQ— The Sun (@TheSun) July 12, 2018
Russian disinformation accounts spent more than two years posing as local American newspapers in order to ultimately push a pro-Kremlin agenda in 2016. TWO YEARS!!!
Russian disinformation accounts spent more than two years posing as local American newspapers in order to ultimately push a pro-Kremlin agenda in 2016. TWO YEARS!!! https://t.co/Y7z22kVObQ— James Miller (@Millermena) July 12, 2018
Millions Of Dollars In Supreme Court Ads Are Coming And We Won’t Know Who Paid For Them
Two polls say voters want a Supreme Court Justice who will crack down on money in politics. https://t.co/zD7w4hVhDJ via @HuffPostPol— Marc Severson (@MarcSeverson) July 12, 2018
FBI agent Peter Stzrok: In the fall of 2016, I had info that could "derail, and quite possibly, defeat Mr. Trump. But the thought of exposing that information never crossed my mind....This investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt, it is not a hoax."
FBI agent Peter Stzrok: In the fall of 2016, I had info that could "derail, and quite possibly, defeat Mr. Trump. But the thought of exposing that information never crossed my mind....This investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt, it is not a hoax."— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) July 12, 2018
Rep Sheila Jackson Lee has it right, why is the GOP still hung up on Clinton emails and Peter Strozk when we still don’t know where the children are and doing nothing about reunification. This is the GOP legacy
Rep Sheila Jackson Lee has it right, why is the GOP still hung up on Clinton emails and Peter Strozk when we still don’t know where the children are and doing nothing about reunification. This is the GOP legacy pic.twitter.com/xM55ySoaQW— CX (@cxindc16) July 12, 2018
Republicans seem obsessed with Peter Strzok's texts about Donald Trump so I read theirs. What's good for the goose is good for the gander
Republicans seem obsessed with Peter Strzok's texts about Donald Trump so I read theirs. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. #Receipts #RussianShowTrial pic.twitter.com/Usre8bBJhF— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) July 12, 2018
NEW: Justice Department Plans Appeal of AT&T-Time Warner Merger Approval
NEW: Justice Department Plans Appeal of AT&T-Time Warner Merger Approval https://t.co/TEM9w8T9qx— CeciliaKang (@ceciliakang) July 12, 2018
Republicans thought Peter Strozk would be a punching bag—but he just knocked them out
Republicans thought Peter Strozk would be a punching bag—but he just knocked them out https://t.co/is1rEwfeTu— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 12, 2018
Gohmert campaigned for Roy Moore
Gohmert campaigned for Roy Moore https://t.co/6QvxL8rYTv— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 12, 2018
Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas): How do we know your anti-Trump bias isn't rampant throughout the FBI? Peter Strzok: You look to the evidence, [and] you and others have done a spectacular job of equating bias with personal political belief when you know they are not the same.
Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas): How do we know your anti-Trump bias isn't rampant throughout the FBI?— POLITICO (@politico) July 12, 2018
Peter Strzok: You look to the evidence, [and] you and others have done a spectacular job of equating bias with personal political belief when you know they are not the same. pic.twitter.com/o4jrJmE2CE
Rep. Watson Coleman to Gowdy: “You’ve been out of control since you got on this committee “ “This is not Benghazi!” Gowdy stares at her, and turns it over to her
Rep. Watson Coleman to Gowdy: “You’ve been out of control since you got on this committee “— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 12, 2018
“This is not Benghazi!”
Gowdy stares at her, and turns it over to her
Strzok absolutely eviscerated Gohmert. Gowdy is so mad he’s sputtering. Goodlatte openly admitted he’s not sure what rules they’re following. This is beautiful.
Literally good vs evil.
Strzok absolutely eviscerated Gohmert. Gowdy is so mad he’s sputtering. Goodlatte openly admitted he’s not sure what rules they’re following.— Angry WH Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) July 12, 2018
This is beautiful.
Gohmert: "I can't help but wonder...how many times did you look so innocent in to your wife's eyes and lie to her about Lisa Page." Strzok: "The fact that you would question whether or not that was the sort of look...goes more to a discussion about your character."
Gohmert: "I can't help but wonder...how many times did you look so innocent in to your wife's eyes and lie to her about Lisa Page."— CSPAN (@cspan) July 12, 2018
Strzok: "The fact that you would question whether or not that was the sort of look...goes more to a discussion about your character." pic.twitter.com/pcvPhMOjE1
HAPPENING NOW: Londoners protesting outside the estate where Trump is staying.
HAPPENING NOW: Londoners protesting outside the estate where Trump is staying.— BLACK AND PROUD (@BlkAndPr0ud) July 12, 2018
What a nice welcome 👏🏾pic.twitter.com/kieoWky4fv
The FCC is voting Thursday on whether to charge consumers $225 to investigate complaints against broadband providers — a fee that is probably often higher than the amount in dispute.
The FCC is voting Thursday on whether to charge consumers $225 to investigate complaints against broadband providers — a fee that is probably often higher than the amount in dispute. https://t.co/6HJHwu0gPa— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 12, 2018
Peter Strzok tells Trey Gowdy: "The proposition that that is going on or that it might occur in the FBI deeply corrodes what the FBI is in American society and the effectiveness of their mission. It is deeply destructive." Then, APPLAUSE.
Peter Strzok tells Trey Gowdy: "The proposition that that is going on or that it might occur in the FBI deeply corrodes what the FBI is in American society and the effectiveness of their mission. It is deeply destructive." Then, APPLAUSE. pic.twitter.com/TxFc4jaXYj— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) July 12, 2018
A member of the film crew on the Milo Yiannopoulos / Tomi Lahren anti-abortion movie stole my notes to keep me from reporting on it, then lied about it to a cop.
A member of the film crew on the Milo Yiannopoulos / Tomi Lahren anti-abortion movie stole my notes to keep me from reporting on it, then lied about it to a cop. https://t.co/RIwlc2LnNF— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 12, 2018
AP FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump took credit Thursday for a supposed new decision by NATO members to increase their military spending, though there was no evidence of that.
AP FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump took credit Thursday for a supposed new decision by NATO members to increase their military spending, though there was no evidence of that. https://t.co/BjEx8FvhQM— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) July 12, 2018
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's radically expansive view of the power of the presidency | Analysis by ABC News'
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's radically expansive view of the power of the presidency | Analysis by ABC News' @TerryMoran https://t.co/pk6zY2BgxU pic.twitter.com/pWBLUTyY1L— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 12, 2018
Fascinating report on how false claims of being hacked, homophobic and anti-Muslim posts have hurt ratings by 21%, more in the last month, on @MSNBC for @AmJoy. Statistical breakdown highlighting need for trust in journalistic institutions like news shows.
Fascinating report on how false claims of being hacked, homophobic and anti-Muslim posts have hurt ratings by 21%, more in the last month, on @MSNBC for @AmJoy. Statistical breakdown highlighting need for trust in journalistic institutions like news shows. https://t.co/4t6mYsnAeU— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) July 12, 2018
Here it is -- Paul Manafort's mugshot
Here it is -- Paul Manafort's mugshot pic.twitter.com/AEe7JTvqXU— Rachel Weiner (@rachelweinerwp) July 12, 2018
Um, watching Peter Strzok eat vampire Trey Gowdy for lunch is a thing of great beauty.
Um, watching Peter Strzok eat vampire Trey Gowdy for lunch is a thing of great beauty. https://t.co/t1c6kDwMiW— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) July 12, 2018
Former FBI agent Peter Strzok: "Let me be clear, unequivocally and under oath: Not once in my 26 years of defending our nation did my personal opinions impact any official action I took ... It is not who I am and it is not something I would ever do."
Former FBI agent Peter Strzok: "Let me be clear, unequivocally and under oath: Not once in my 26 years of defending our nation did my personal opinions impact any official action I took ... It is not who I am and it is not something I would ever do." pic.twitter.com/C99DxzK9yT— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 12, 2018
From Peter Strzok’s opening statement in his hearing before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees: “I truly believe that today’s hearing is just another victory notch in Putin’s belt and another milestone in our enemies’ campaign to tear America apart.”
From Peter Strzok’s opening statement in his hearing before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees: “I truly believe that today’s hearing is just another victory notch in Putin’s belt and another milestone in our enemies’ campaign to tear America apart.” pic.twitter.com/NrPJmJsXU2— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) July 12, 2018
LIVE COVERAGE: GOP chairman threatens Strzok with contempt in heated hearing
LIVE COVERAGE: GOP chairman threatens Strzok with contempt in heated hearing https://t.co/JnTEvzxjC8 pic.twitter.com/siyBuY01Pl— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
Looks like Rep. Cummings (D-Md.) has staffers holding up photos of people who've admitted guilt in the Mueller inquiry. When oversight chairman Goodlatte (R-Va.) tries to halt this, Del. Norton (D-D.C.) says "Cite the rule." Goodlatte relents.
Looks like Rep. Cummings (D-Md.) has staffers holding up photos of people who've admitted guilt in the Mueller inquiry. When oversight chairman Goodlatte (R-Va.) tries to halt this, Del. Norton (D-D.C.) says "Cite the rule." Goodlatte relents. pic.twitter.com/xyZbU9nUBU— Dan Zak (@MrDanZak) July 12, 2018
#Putin is not our friend nor merely a competitor. Putin is our enemy—not b/c we wish it so, but b/c he has chosen to be. He chose to invade Ukraine & annex Crimea. He chose to help Assad slaughter Syrians. He chose to attack our election & undermine democracies around the world.
#Putin is not our friend nor merely a competitor. Putin is our enemy—not b/c we wish it so, but b/c he has chosen to be. He chose to invade Ukraine & annex Crimea. He chose to help Assad slaughter Syrians. He chose to attack our election & undermine democracies around the world.— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 12, 2018
Treasury IG says suspicious activity reports tied to Michael Cohen aren't missing.
Treasury IG says suspicious activity reports tied to Michael Cohen aren't missing. https://t.co/WfJYOM50Hj pic.twitter.com/8PDytL3ioI— ABC News (@ABC) July 12, 2018
ALERT: Rep. Goodlatte is right now threatening to hold an FBI agent in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about a pending counterintelligence investigation when the agent has been specifically instructed by the FBI not to answer such questions.
ALERT: Rep. Goodlatte is right now threatening to hold an FBI agent in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about a pending counterintelligence investigation when the agent has been specifically instructed by the FBI not to answer such questions.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) July 12, 2018
The truth hurts. GOP tries to object to the posters but there is no rule against holding up the truth of all those who have pled guilty in the #MuellerInvestigation. #PeterStrzok hearing
The truth hurts. GOP tries to object to the posters but there is no rule against holding up the truth of all those who have pled guilty in the #MuellerInvestigation. #PeterStrzok hearing pic.twitter.com/Gw9SfXGOVt— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) July 12, 2018
The STRZOK line that will *infuriate* House Republicans
The STRZOK line that will *infuriate* House Republicans:— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) July 12, 2018
“I truly believe that today’s hearing is just another victory notch in Putin’s belt and another milestone in our enemies’ campaign to tear America apart.”
Ming say patriot Strzok has seen Trumps Russian #PedoTape and this why @realDonaldTaint and compromised Republican traitors attack him and FBI.#disgraceful— Ming Nethery (@MingGao26) July 12, 2018
Prince Charles tweets: England are out of the World Cup, the sun has disappeared, & Trump arrives today-Worst. Thursday. Ever.
Prince Charles tweets: England are out of the World Cup, the sun has disappeared, & Trump arrives today-Worst. Thursday. Ever. #TrumpUKVisit— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) July 12, 2018
Vote “R” for Russia, Vote “D” for Democracy.
Vote “R” for Russia, Vote “D” for Democracy. pic.twitter.com/xQJ5bFLAi2— Operation Wolverines🇺🇸 (@OpWolverines) July 12, 2018
The Kavanaugh doctrine:
The Kavanaugh doctrine:— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) July 12, 2018
A president who lies about an affair with an intern should be removed from office. But a president who lies about an affair with Vladimir Putin is immune from investigation or prosecution.
Just what we need for SCOTUS?Nope.
The Trump Administration is planning to eliminate a vast trove of medical guidelines that for nearly 20 years has been a critical resource for doctors, researchers and others in the medical community
The Trump Administration is planning to eliminate a vast trove of medical guidelines that for nearly 20 years has been a critical resource for doctors, researchers and others in the medical community https://t.co/YWgKEOElJ4— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 12, 2018
The next front in the Koch’s deregulatory war is Saturday morning cartoons
The next front in the Koch’s deregulatory war is Saturday morning cartoons https://t.co/FT2YSHZy1O pic.twitter.com/VOeLWMaFUU— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) July 12, 2018
Kavanaugh rejected idea of "a wall of separation between church and state" in speech: report
Kavanaugh rejected idea of "a wall of separation between church and state" in speech: report https://t.co/Ok91p7qwsy pic.twitter.com/b0IYKYieHZ— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
Nunes leaves in middle of committee hearing following questions on Russia probe:
Nunes leaves in middle of committee hearing following questions on Russia probe: https://t.co/4iuMicgHQV pic.twitter.com/KvFhRPmK0T— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
FBI agent: My work has never been tainted by political bias
Pete Strzok's message today is essentially "you can think Donald Trump is a dangerous moron and still handle yourself ethically." True. And honestly, wouldn't you question the judgment of anyone who didn't recognize what is staring them in the face? https://t.co/d7WpwHAGD6— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) July 12, 2018
How a judge can punish Trump administration over separated families
"Legal experts said the judge could threaten contempt of court – and jail time – against lower-ranking members of federal agencies, could order hefty fines or order the agency heads to appear in court as a form of public shaming."https://t.co/DOZwr2yIwV— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 12, 2018
WATCH: Chicago cop caught on video telling young black men "I kill motherf-ckers"
WATCH: Chicago cop caught on video telling young black men "I kill motherf-ckers" https://t.co/9Dhsfcd4gL pic.twitter.com/ohAltkLS1Z— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
NEW: Kavanaugh said last year Roe v. Wade was part of a “freewheeling judicial creation of unenumerated rights.”
NEW: Kavanaugh said last year Roe v. Wade was part of a “freewheeling judicial creation of unenumerated rights.” https://t.co/kSCFtysbol— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) July 12, 2018
Congressional ethics office gets new complaints about Nunes’ wine business, financial disclosures
What is it about the TreasonWeasels, teenagers and cocaine? https://t.co/1Wfrk3TquV— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) July 12, 2018
Former FBI agent: Trump has "empowered" dangerous white supremacist groups
Former FBI agent: Trump has "empowered" dangerous white supremacist groups https://t.co/vXwXKvA0ae pic.twitter.com/7imIZKs7Sk— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) July 12, 2018
FBI agent Peter Stzrok: In the fall of 2016, I had info that could "derail, and quite possibly, defeat Mr. Trump. But the thought of exposing that information never crossed my mind....This investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt, it is not a hoax."
FBI agent Peter Stzrok: In the fall of 2016, I had info that could "derail, and quite possibly, defeat Mr. Trump. But the thought of exposing that information never crossed my mind....This investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt, it is not a hoax."— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) July 12, 2018
My advice to Trump on how to handle Putin in Helsinki in Time Magazine — Bill Browder
My advice to Trump on how to handle Putin in Helsinki in Time Magazine: 1) Putin has a weak hand and is always bluffing 2) Putin’s a bald faced liar 3) Putin doesn’t negotiate 4) Putin’s a cold blooded killer and 5) Putin values money more than human life https://t.co/qZ0Pn4YiPi— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) July 12, 2018
America is falling far behind on key world goals
America is falling far behind on key world goals | By Jeffrey Sachs via @CNNOpinion https://t.co/uJ1S0hM5ot pic.twitter.com/P96YvZY0aP— CNN (@CNN) July 12, 2018
In major abortion ruling, Kavanaugh offers clues of how he might handle divisive issue on the Supreme Court
In major abortion ruling, Kavanaugh offers clues of how he might handle divisive issue on the Supreme Court https://t.co/B6LwvYV5Go— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 12, 2018
US court rules Trump can't hide behind federal powers to block California from monitoring the conditions under which the US government detains immigrants.
US court rules Trump can't hide behind federal powers to block California from monitoring the conditions under which the US government detains immigrants. https://t.co/FGbuUI8mw8 Here's the @HRW background: https://t.co/6c97sDcFQz pic.twitter.com/uKXpg2PXYh— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) July 11, 2018
Trump says the United States’ commitment to NATO “remains very strong” and that allies have made unprecedented commitments to increase spending on their own defense.
Trump says the United States’ commitment to NATO “remains very strong” and that allies have made unprecedented commitments to increase spending on their own defense.— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 12, 2018
https://t.co/FSA7gFE1m2 #NATOSummit pic.twitter.com/8RwhKRyJSy
Macron: Nato members did not agree to extra spending boost https://t.co/5R0opXlAu5— Financial Times (@FT) July 12, 2018
Bombshell report reveals how shady Russian cash flowed through Trump's Toronto hotel
Bombshell report reveals how shady Russian cash flowed through Trump's Toronto hotel https://t.co/E6RVJSxrky— Raw Story (@RawStory) July 12, 2018
The Most Dangerous Outcome for Trump's Euro Trip is All Too Possible The United States leaving NATO is more and more likely. It's also a priority of Vladimir Putin.
Trump's European Trip Could End in Disaster If He Backs Putin's Priorities on NATO, European Union https://t.co/oVDY0z4vsK— Kath (@mopeng) July 12, 2018
Trump’s trade policy has gone from bad to worse — and Congress is letting it happen
Trump’s trade policy has gone from bad to worse — and Congress is letting it happen https://t.co/wEjW9DmtVM via @bopinion pic.twitter.com/7GyQwiJ8E9— Bloomberg (@business) July 12, 2018
Everybody, look to your left.
Everybody, look to your left. pic.twitter.com/mk3Ps8Y99c— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) July 11, 2018
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok is due back in Congress today for a public hearing before the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees.
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok is due back in Congress today for a public hearing before the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees. https://t.co/jH3zQ16XuR— NPR (@NPR) July 12, 2018
They’re Back! Ex-Cambridge Analytica employees launch Auspex International to focus on social and political campaigns in the Middle East & Africa
They’re Back! Ex-Cambridge Analytica employees launch Auspex International to focus on social and political campaigns in the Middle East & Africa - my latest on company reported by @aliya__ram in @FinancialTimes w/my new reporting on directors & ownershiphttps://t.co/jDMgAptqrC— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) July 12, 2018
BREAKING: The American Idiot dubs himself “Stable Genius.”
BREAKING: The American Idiot dubs himself “Stable Genius.”https://t.co/pqKOW4zsa4.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) July 12, 2018
Trudeau defies Trump at NATO summit as Canada cuts defense spending
Trudeau defies Trump at NATO summit as Canada cuts defense spending https://t.co/IQhtwCMuQo pic.twitter.com/5s2t91VvtJ— Newsweek (@Newsweek) July 11, 2018
“f*ck the cheating motherf*cking Russians,” he texted in late July. “Bastards. I hate them.” “I think they’re probably the worst,” texted Mr. Strzok, who had spent years tracking Russian spies and was familiar with their tactics.
“f*ck the cheating motherf*cking Russians,” he texted in late July. “Bastards. I hate them.” “I think they’re probably the worst,” texted Mr. Strzok, who had spent years tracking Russian spies and was familiar with their tactics. https://t.co/UwSlTaiF2C https://t.co/Fu0EtxVe6M— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 12, 2018
How can GENERALS Kelly and Mattis just sit there?
How can GENERALS Kelly and Mattis just sit there? https://t.co/IJZAXfPZ4Y— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) July 11, 2018
It is in the interest of America’s security if NATO leaders push back against the reckless behavior of Donald Trump, who is dangerously naive & grossly ignorant of how the world works. History inevitably will regard Trump as one of the most disastrous figures of the 21st century.
It is in the interest of America’s security if NATO leaders push back against the reckless behavior of Donald Trump, who is dangerously naive & grossly ignorant of how the world works. History inevitably will regard Trump as one of the most disastrous figures of the 21st century. https://t.co/vZYbOSblwo— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) July 11, 2018
Trump, who has pointedly lashed out at allies like Trudeau, Macron and Merkel, said this today of Putin and Russia’s attacks on the US elections: "He may deny it. All I can do is say, 'Did you?' and 'Don't do it again.'"
Trump, who has pointedly lashed out at allies like Trudeau, Macron and Merkel, said this today of Putin and Russia’s attacks on the US elections: "He may deny it. All I can do is say, 'Did you?' and 'Don't do it again.'"— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 12, 2018
An Illinois police officer has resigned after being criticized for not intervening as a man harassed a woman for wearing a Puerto Rican flag shirt
An Illinois police officer has resigned after being criticized for not intervening as a man harassed a woman for wearing a Puerto Rican flag shirt https://t.co/jbvmqZxCNN pic.twitter.com/y8oz2j3KD1— CNN (@CNN) July 12, 2018
Trump, asked whether he'll say one thing at NATO and tweet another after he departs, says, "I'm a very stable genius."
Trump, asked whether he'll say one thing at NATO and tweet another after he departs, says, "I'm a very stable genius." (via Bloomberg) pic.twitter.com/0KIPpwQNaI— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 12, 2018
BRUSSELS (AP) — French President Macron denies Trump claim that NATO powers agreed to increase defense spending beyond previous targets.
BRUSSELS (AP) — French President Macron denies Trump claim that NATO powers agreed to increase defense spending beyond previous targets.— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) July 12, 2018
BREAKING: Trump threatens to pull out of NATO — and says US can go it alone if allies don’t meet spending target
BREAKING: Trump threatens to pull out of NATO — and says US can go it alone if allies don’t meet spending target https://t.co/jBxatUN34t— POLITICO Europe (@POLITICOEurope) July 12, 2018
Shep Smith fact checks Trump on NATO: "Not one country is delinquent"
Shep Smith fact checks Trump on NATO: "Not one country is delinquent" https://t.co/tzEpSg4CHT pic.twitter.com/4lZpcYRWCJ— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
What CA/SCL has done in Africa will someday be a really, really devastating story
What CA/SCL has done in Africa will someday be a really, really devastating story. https://t.co/MxOuUFir6K— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) July 12, 2018
The US embassy has taken the unusual step of issuing a warning to American citizens in the UK to "keep a low profile" during the visit of President Trump
The US embassy has taken the unusual step of issuing a warning to American citizens in the UK to "keep a low profile" during the visit of President Trump https://t.co/WLVUm2HnRS pic.twitter.com/22WQtAa3IK— CNN (@CNN) July 12, 2018
Kavanaugh racked up thousands of dollars of credit card debt buying Washington Nationals tickets
Kavanaugh racked up thousands of dollars of credit card debt buying Washington Nationals tickets: report https://t.co/oSJQhMHtd5 pic.twitter.com/SrK19GYXCH— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
In an unexpected twist, NATO leaders are holding an unplanned emergency session on the last day of their 2-day summit
In an unexpected twist, NATO leaders are holding an unplanned emergency session on the last day of their 2-day summit https://t.co/hwY82IuzQy pic.twitter.com/Jsl4kzT7B1— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 12, 2018
#Greece has ordered the expulsion of two Russian diplomats and barred the entry of two others for allegedly undermining national security, acting to obtain and distribute sensitive information
#Greece has ordered the expulsion of two Russian diplomats and barred the entry of two others for allegedly undermining national security, acting to obtain and distribute sensitive information.#Russia https://t.co/GDJjOTro0m— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) July 12, 2018
Head of compliance department of Danske Bank, the Danish bank implicated in the $8 billion Russian money laundering scandal (connected to Magnitsky case), quits citing 'intense work load'
Head of compliance department of Danske Bank, the Danish bank implicated in the $8 billion Russian money laundering scandal (connected to Magnitsky case), quits citing 'intense work load' https://t.co/trscysEqnF— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) July 11, 2018
#BREAKING: Trump threatens to pull US out of NATO in defence spending row
#BREAKING: Trump threatens to pull US out of NATO in defence spending row pic.twitter.com/fWB3DyQW4j— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) July 12, 2018
Sen. Reed: Trump is doing Putin's work with NATO attacks
Senator Jack Reed’s motion in support of NATO was supported by nearly all Republican senators, as Donald Trump criticizes NATO allies overseas. The Senator tells Lawrence that Trump's attacks on NATO allies are "not helpful" and that it would be "catastrophic" if the U.S. pulled out of NATO
#BREAKING:New documents show that #Trump Tower Toronto was HEAVILY FUNDED by Kremlin-tied Russians.
#BREAKING:New documents show that #Trump Tower Toronto was HEAVILY FUNDED by Kremlin-tied Russians. @maddow reported on this too. Hmm--#TaxReturns would have exposed this#TheResistance #TRMS #Maddow #TrumpRussia #CNN #MSNBC #FoxNews #bbcnewshttps://t.co/ERFvFJ9Qlv pic.twitter.com/6gsEEReHwo— Emoluments Clause (@Emolclause) July 12, 2018
Rep. Schiff: Trump wants to meet Putin alone to control narrative
Congressman Adam Schiff says that Trump wants to meet with Vladimir Putin alone because he doesn't want to reveal what he and Putin actually discuss. Schiff says that Trump wants to come across as strong, even if, in reality, he doesn't.
Trump sounds sour note at NATO summit, lack of eggs upsets Kelly
Rachel Maddow reports on a White House explanation that Chief of Staff John Kelly's apparent displeasure while Donald Trump was fustigating the bedrock of Western international security was actually because of his unhappiness with the breakfast menu.
Opinion: Trump’s dangerous Venezuelan fantasy
Opinion: Trump’s dangerous Venezuelan fantasy https://t.co/4m5BGqdLJG— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 12, 2018
North Korea didn’t show up for a meeting with the U.S. on American war dead, South Korean media report
North Korea didn’t show up for a meeting with the U.S. on American war dead, South Korean media report https://t.co/lMG6iSipiV pic.twitter.com/17gF8rzZ6b— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 12, 2018
"IMPOSSIBLE to overestimate just how DESPISED he is" ---> CNBC London reports 50,000 protesters will greet Trump
"IMPOSSIBLE to overestimate just how DESPISED he is" ---> CNBC London reports 50,000 protesters will greet Trump. https://t.co/gU44vbOARc— The Hummingbird 🐦 (@SaysHummingbird) July 12, 2018
Ex-Russia ambassador: Trump has done more damage to NATO in months than Russia has in decades
Ex-Russia ambassador: Trump has done more damage to NATO in months than Russia has in decades https://t.co/rQDWLf5j7A pic.twitter.com/0YWODCoTqg— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
Beijing urges U.S. firms in China to lobby Washington over trade war
Beijing urges U.S. firms in China to lobby Washington over trade war https://t.co/mM0rbJEtST— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 12, 2018
Opinion: The "Ginsburg Rule" is not an excuse to avoid answering the Senate’s questions
Opinion: The "Ginsburg Rule" is not an excuse to avoid answering the Senate’s questions https://t.co/sMrWopQhLg— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 12, 2018
Azar's HHS tempts judge's wrath over botched reunifications
Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, talks with Rachel Maddow about the struggle HHS Secretary Alex Azar is having overcoming an apparently broken system to meet a judge's deadline for returning kids to families separated by Trump policy.
Everything you need to know about the U.S. sanctions aimed at Putin's Russia
Everything you need to know about the U.S. sanctions aimed at Putin's Russia https://t.co/xDi200y3oJ pic.twitter.com/JNSKZnzBjo— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 12, 2018
MFA spox Zakharova on Salisbury/Amesbury: We urge UK law enforcement bodies not to play the politicos’ dirty game and rather start the long-needed cooperation with Russian counterparts, especially given that the investigation concerns Russian citizens as well
The Russian state ordered the use of a nerve agent on U.K. soil. The criminals/suspects don’t get to work hand in hand with authorities on the investigation into their crime(s), @RussianEmbassy. If you want to “cooperate,” admit what the world already knows is the truth. https://t.co/szfRQ72ifz— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 8, 2018
Manafort judge not amused, orders move to new jail
Rachel Maddow explains the story of former Donald Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort complaining about the location of his jail, getting the judge to agree to a move, withdrawing his request for a move, and now the judge, not interested in games, forcing the move anyway.
Pence turns up the heat on Missouri’s Sen. McCaskill as Supreme Court battle kicks off
Pence turns up the heat on Missouri’s Sen. McCaskill as Supreme Court battle kicks off https://t.co/ie5JyPYuXY— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 12, 2018
Operation Ghost Stories Inside the Russian Spy Case
"The deep-cover Russian spies may not have achieved their objective, but they were not idle."https://t.co/ZlGnInI1Kz— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 12, 2018
Vice: Trump administration separated a 3-year-old from his father who crossed the border legally
Vice: Trump administration separated a 3-year-old from his father who crossed the border legally https://t.co/lP17s9mHUL— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 11, 2018
Records from Kenneth Starr's office suggest Brett Kavanaugh didn't think much of the now-Newsmax CEO, who has become one of Trump's highest-profile surrogates
Records from Kenneth Starr's office suggest Brett Kavanaugh didn't think much of the now-Newsmax CEO, who has become one of Trump's highest-profile surrogates https://t.co/qPmQ5UMacA— POLITICO (@politico) July 12, 2018
Peter Strzok is an #FBI expert on Russian counterintelligence matters so he knows what he’s talking about.
Thanks #RachelMaddow for posting the #PeterStrzok lawyer statement at the @MaddowBlog.— D. Roybal Romero (@babykitty40) July 12, 2018
Peter Strzok is an #FBI expert on Russian counterintelligence matters so he knows what he’s talking about.#DemForce #Resist #FBR #Resistance #ThursdayThoughts #TrumpRussia #Mueller pic.twitter.com/gXqvSBsy3B
GOP lawmaker bought multi-million dollar yacht on the same day he voted for GOP tax bill
GOP lawmaker bought multi-million dollar yacht on the same day he voted for GOP tax bill https://t.co/FmEel4UVHE pic.twitter.com/xAVj5qKj5T— The Hill (@thehill) July 12, 2018
Russia's Putin meets Iran Supreme Leader's aide in Moscow: RIA
Russia's Putin meets Iran Supreme Leader's aide in Moscow: RIA https://t.co/8bSI8OrCX9 pic.twitter.com/5ZWa7NaPQo— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 12, 2018
Coupling this with reports that Kavanaugh was selected as an assurance to Kennedy to get him to retire, as well as a deep understanding that authoritarians select people they can leverage, & there's some serious concerns here that should be investigated
Coupling this with reports that Kavanaugh was selected as an assurance to Kennedy to get him to retire, as well as a deep understanding that authoritarians select people they can leverage, & there's some serious concerns here that should be investigated.https://t.co/ffGpYOlNbl— Avi (@AviAhvee) July 11, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh gave a speech last fall praising William Rehnquist for fighting against Roe v. Wade and the “free-wheeling judicial creation of unenumerated rights that were not rooted in the nation’s history and tradition.”
Brett Kavanaugh gave a speech last fall praising William Rehnquist for fighting against Roe v. Wade and the “free-wheeling judicial creation of unenumerated rights that were not rooted in the nation’s history and tradition.”— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) July 12, 2018
Unearthed by @DavidGSavage.https://t.co/YM2ihMWbTg
With London distracted by soccer and Brexit, the president's former strategist has set up shop at a five-star hotel to fuel Europe's surging brand of Trumpism
With London distracted by soccer and Brexit, the president's former strategist has set up shop at a five-star hotel to fuel Europe's surging brand of Trumpism https://t.co/TctGOYKWrR— POLITICO (@politico) July 12, 2018
Trade and tea with queen for Trump on visit to Britain in 'turmoil'
Trade and tea with queen for Trump on visit to Britain in 'turmoil' https://t.co/F7HsoOrDZ7 pic.twitter.com/QUyp7xH88n— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 12, 2018
GOP stunt to smear counter-intel expert Strzok ripe for backfire
Rachel Maddow tells the story of the FBI spying on Russian spies in the U.S., "Donald Heathfield" and "Tracey Foley," and notes the extensive biography of Peter Strzok, who led many of those operations - the same Peter Strzok that Republicans are trying to smear in order to discredit the Mueller investigation
#OTD IN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY HISTORY – On July 9, 2010 -- after a multi-year investigation by the FBI and other elements of the US Intelligence Community -- ten deep-cover Russian “illegals” (operatives of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR))
1/ #OTD IN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY HISTORY – On July 9, 2010 -- after a multi-year investigation by the FBI and other elements of the US Intelligence Community -- ten deep-cover Russian “illegals” (operatives of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)) were... pic.twitter.com/TW5WCqgCpC— NCSC (@NCSCgov) July 9, 2018
Good News! Another indictment about to drop.
For those of you who have not been reading the tea leaves:— Greg Olear (@gregolear) July 12, 2018
1/ @counterchekist Knows Things
2/ "FEATHERS" refers to specific targets of the Mueller investigation
3/ Runway 2 is for second-tier targets
4/ This is good news
I'm guessing it's Roger Stone's turn in the barrel. https://t.co/K1FYH0MQk1
Updated 3/1/18 pic.twitter.com/tlRj0emgGd— April JK (@april_kellinger) July 11, 2018
TheRickWilson Says Trump ‘Eager as a Schoolgirl’ to Hang with Putin and Destroy NATO
VIDEO - @TheRickWilson Says Trump ‘Eager as a Schoolgirl’ to Hang with Putin and Destroy NATO https://t.co/AN9vtVKTT2— Grabien (@GrabienMedia) July 11, 2018
Facebook invited me to an event today where the company aimed to tout its commitment to fighting fake news and misinformation. I asked them why InfoWars is still allowed on the platform. I didn't get a good answer
Facebook invited me to an event today where the company aimed to tout its commitment to fighting fake news and misinformation.— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) July 12, 2018
I asked them why InfoWars is still allowed on the platform.
I didn't get a good answer.https://t.co/WwLgqa6vQ4
Then an American president who tears apart NATO for the sake of his own ego. We had better impeach Trump — or learn how to speak Russian.
Putin’s dream come true.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) July 12, 2018
First Brexit.
Then an American president who tears apart NATO for the sake of his own ego.
We had better impeach Trump — or learn how to speak Russian.
Trump's attacks leave NATO allies in disbelief - CNNPolitics https://t.co/qUBjZt6GFk
Here’s where Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh lands on big science issues
Here’s where Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh lands on big science issues https://t.co/dWwVyYmr4X pic.twitter.com/MWsCL1yz1G— Popular Science (@PopSci) July 12, 2018
In commentary: Europe's fears about a Trump-Putin 'lovefest.'
In commentary: Europe's fears about a Trump-Putin 'lovefest.' Via @gfeifer https://t.co/AJ5poombAa pic.twitter.com/8Pj6CFCQsK— Reuters Opinion (@ReutersOpinion) July 12, 2018
Mitch McConnell Heckled Again As Protesters Blare Out ‘Fight The Power’ McConnell could not finish his meal at an Italian restaurant
Mitch McConnell Heckled Again As Protesters Blare Out ‘Fight The Power’— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) July 11, 2018
McConnell could not finish his meal at an Italian restaurant. https://t.co/ZvSSPp1Ddb
It's official. Cambridge Analytica has reformulated. They aren't even trying to hide it and they already have clients in Africa. They are addicted to exploiting vulnerable countries for profit. These people need to be stopped from corrupting the world.
It's official. Cambridge Analytica has reformulated. They aren't even trying to hide it and they already have clients in Africa. They are addicted to exploiting vulnerable countries for profit. These people need to be stopped from corrupting the world. pic.twitter.com/WDIdXOimo8— Christopher Wylie 🏳️🌈 (@chrisinsilico) July 12, 2018
Two more OSU wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse
Two more OSU wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse https://t.co/F1KH7n5Wzp— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 12, 2018
Trump sowing divisions at NATO seen as helping only Russia
Trump sowing divisions at NATO seen as helping only Russia https://t.co/rZSgBx0wTe pic.twitter.com/TS1srngKc9— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 12, 2018
Trump To Be Greeted In England By 650-Foot Crop Circle With A Very Rude Message
It's almost two football fields long. https://t.co/ww7eEZp1lh— HuffPost (@HuffPost) July 12, 2018
Mother says her son was racially profiled while delivering newspapers after police were called on him
This dystopian dystopia is deeply dystopian https://t.co/Ze7L7BciAM— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) July 12, 2018
"How Trump's trade war is already costing consumers"
"How Trump's trade war is already costing consumers" https://t.co/eaa5NYt7PV pic.twitter.com/5Ug9ixl1ay— Scott Lincicome (@scottlincicome) July 11, 2018
This shameless man is beyond being an embarrassment. If his base finds his conduct acceptable they should go find another country. Anyone who votes for Republicans in November does not love democracy. Trump and the GOP have taken the USA down the sewer!
This shameless man is beyond being an embarrassment. If his base finds his conduct acceptable they should go find another country. Anyone who votes for Republicans in November does not love democracy. Trump and the GOP have taken the USA down the sewer! https://t.co/ynnCJuJEa5— John Dean (@JohnWDean) July 12, 2018
If Corker said he’d withhold his vote for Kavanaugh, he could get anything he wanted. Literally anything. He could save the post World War II international order that’s stopped fascism from rising again.
If Corker said he’d withhold his vote for Kavanaugh, he could get anything he wanted. Literally anything.— Zac Petkanas (@Zac_Petkanas) July 11, 2018
He could save the post World War II international order that’s stopped fascism from rising again.
Singlehandedly https://t.co/GQ4b2UqMVu
The top Democrats on the Senate and House intelligence committees said Facebook's relationship with a Russian internet conglomerate warrants further scrutiny
You think? Especially considering FSBook took payment for US political ads in RUBLES. B/c who doesn’t pay for their domestic political ads in Russia’s currency?— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 12, 2018
Oh, right... https://t.co/kgm21DWnIT
Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to a global recession, Chinese ministry says
Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to a global recession, Chinese ministry says https://t.co/DTL9V8KkE2 pic.twitter.com/pIBNKY7eq7— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 12, 2018
There are reportedly half a dozen white nationalists candidates running for office in the Republican party
There are reportedly half a dozen white nationalists candidates running for office in the Republican party. https://t.co/WMgm4XZ2Rw— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 12, 2018
Where does the Republican Party find these idiots? pic.twitter.com/aR8uYiTYLL— Stone Cold (@stonecold2050) July 11, 2018
Nights Are Warming Faster Than Days. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous.
Summer nights in the U.S. have warmed at nearly twice the rate of days, with overnight low temperatures increasing 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit per century since 1895 https://t.co/pPaDDnJUaP— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 12, 2018
Today, we are all John Kelly
Today, we are all John Kelly. pic.twitter.com/1wJ2bD4nzv— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) July 11, 2018
Shepard Smith Torches Trump Over NATO Remarks: Could ‘Turn Back the Global Clock Centuries’
Shepard Smith opened his show today with a 10-minute monologue tearing into Trump’s NATO criticism. Remarkable to see this on Fox. https://t.co/TIIw4NaQZd— Jon Passantino (@passantino) July 11, 2018
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