Poll: Half of Americans Think Trump Acted Treasonous in Helsinki https://t.co/WB2P4dEBnI— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) July 20, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Poll: Half of Americans Think Trump Acted Treasonous in Helsinki
Yates: Yes, Congress occasionally asked for materials related to an ongoing investigation, but they never made such a big fuss about it when we said no.
Yates: Yes, Congress occasionally asked for materials related to an ongoing investigation, but they never made such a big fuss about it when we said no. pic.twitter.com/ZT1eaQ8ct2— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 20, 2018
Top FBI cybersecurity officials announce retirement: report
Top FBI cybersecurity officials announce retirement: report https://t.co/DcJ7xxi1WP pic.twitter.com/h6gbzDCQsa— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2018
Marina Gross, the American interpreter during President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, is facing calls from Congress to testify
Marina Gross, the American interpreter during President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, is facing calls from Congress to testify https://t.co/dZ406W0K0Q— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 20, 2018
Why on earth would Trump invite Putin back for more? Here are some theories
Another playdate already? The boys must have a lot to talk about. And there is of course no adult supervision. That will have to change next January.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) July 20, 2018
Why on earth would Trump invite Putin back for more? Here are some theories @CNNPolitics https://t.co/LPKpUqLyXp
Adam Schiff: Dems wanted Russian agent Maria Butina to testify but GOPers refused because it would ‘tarnish the NRA’
Adam Schiff: Dems wanted Russian agent Maria Butina to testify but GOPers refused because it would ‘tarnish the NRA’ https://t.co/BsRzTw4JWg— Raw Story (@RawStory) July 19, 2018
“People are just depressed,” said one Republican close to the White House.
“People are just depressed,” said one Republican close to the White House. https://t.co/DIZh5h9Ofn— POLITICO (@politico) July 20, 2018
"The startling reality for all of us is that we are faced with a situation where our president, the person whom we have entrusted to lead this country, isn't all in for our nation. - Sally Yates, former acting attorney general
"The startling reality for all of us is that we are faced with a situation where our president, the person whom we have entrusted to lead this country, isn't all in for our nation. - Sally Yates, former acting attorney general pic.twitter.com/yUf8xQTKlE— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 20, 2018
I dare you not to sing along. A Mexican Mariachi band sings “Canta y no llores” (aka “Cielito Lindo”) outside the White House on this 3rd Day of anti-Trump protests following Trump’s disastrous summit with Putin in Helsinki.
I dare you not to sing along. A Mexican Mariachi band sings “Canta y no llores” (aka “Cielito Lindo”) outside the White House on this 3rd Day of anti-Trump protests following Trump’s disastrous summit with Putin in Helsinki.#OccupyLafayettePark pic.twitter.com/NhYGbN1Cnv— John Aravosis (@aravosis) July 19, 2018
A superb piece by @megangarber: "...it becomes clear, if you watch for long enough, that the thing being fought for is reality itself: facts, truths, common knowledge. The content and the contours of the world as we agree to understand it."
A superb piece by @megangarber: "...it becomes clear, if you watch for long enough, that the thing being fought for is reality itself: facts, truths, common knowledge. The content and the contours of the world as we agree to understand it." https://t.co/vlk56QOeT2— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) July 20, 2018
Young people are registering to vote in huge numbers, new study finds
Young people are registering to vote in huge numbers, new study finds https://t.co/cMv1EgZOSo pic.twitter.com/FNgrjLoWOG— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) July 20, 2018
𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆!
𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆!: Groveling Trump Invites Putin To White Housepic.twitter.com/yTtnv8CHSb— Kyle Andrew Brown (@kylemillennial) July 20, 2018
NEW: The Justice Department is releasing the first report of its cyber digital task force, which was established in February, says Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein.
NEW: The Justice Department is releasing the first report of its cyber digital task force, which was established in February, says Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein. https://t.co/c8WxE0BwjS pic.twitter.com/s2i1XBhO9u— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 19, 2018
Justice Department plans to alert public to foreign operations targeting U.S. democracy
Rosenstein walking through this now >> https://t.co/q3toYJlYri— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) July 19, 2018
The Trump Administration wanted to deny us discovery in our family separation case. The judge just shot them down and ordered the administration to start handing over info.
The Trump Administration wanted to deny us discovery in our family separation case. The judge just shot them down and ordered the administration to start handing over info. #FamiliesBelongTogether pic.twitter.com/sVZCQbIJHr— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) July 19, 2018
Ex-Sheriff David Clarke’s 2015 trip expenses paid by alleged Russian agent’s group
This barrel smells of karma and rubles @SheriffClarke 😘🖕https://t.co/G8zntXLjQR— Pinche-Pastor of Our 🚺of the🖕 (@Pinche_Pi) July 19, 2018
Thank you @TIME for another image that speaks louder than all the words and opinions.
Thank you @TIME for another image that speaks louder than all the words and opinions. Brilliant! pic.twitter.com/axWB3QBfLt— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) July 19, 2018
Accused Russian Spy’s Boy Toy Is a Serial Fraud: Lawsuits
Huh. Hard to say who was scamming who. https://t.co/AovR7IdzV6— Timothy Noah (@TimothyNoah1) July 19, 2018
Russian officials don't want U.S. lawmakers (even behind closed doors) to question Donald Trump's translator from the Trump-Putin summit. That's incredibly troubling.
Russian officials don't want U.S. lawmakers (even behind closed doors) to question Donald Trump's translator from the Trump-Putin summit. That's incredibly troubling. https://t.co/D2SCrk1cMo— James Kosur (@JamesKosur) July 19, 2018
Tucker Carlson says Trump is right and the U.S. should "rethink America's alliances," seems to be echoing #Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov's talking points about Iraq and Libya. Rand Paul immediately agrees. Fox News will now actively push Russia— our adversary— as the new ally.
Tucker Carlson says Trump is right and the U.S. should "rethink America's alliances," seems to be echoing #Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov's talking points about Iraq and Libya. Rand Paul immediately agrees. Fox News will now actively push Russia— our adversary— as the new ally. pic.twitter.com/uG0VZwBgrh— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) July 19, 2018
GOP leader blocks bipartisan resolution backing intelligence community conclusion on Russia meddling
GOP leader blocks bipartisan resolution backing intelligence community conclusion on Russia meddling https://t.co/aARVgykfXX pic.twitter.com/oxCbvGvAfE— The Hill (@thehill) July 19, 2018
A staffer for GOP Senate candidate Corey Stewart was in a Facebook chat with people planning the next "Unite the Right" Charlottesville rally
A staffer for GOP Senate candidate Corey Stewart was in a Facebook chat with people planning the next "Unite the Right" Charlottesville rally. https://t.co/if9DXfGOmg— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 19, 2018
In surprise move, McConnell withdraws Trump judicial nominee minutes before vote
In surprise move, McConnell withdraws Trump judicial nominee minutes before vote https://t.co/TNdCh2AhIv pic.twitter.com/xtxntOuO5q— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 19, 2018
SCOOP: Putin tells his diplomats he made ANOTHER offer to Trump -- hold a referendum in Crimea on its future. Trump asked Putin NOT to disclose it so that he could
We did not fight for the right to vote so these two co-conspirators can trade territories as if they’re playing a drunken game of monopoly. https://t.co/ZgWmSFbuNZ— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) July 19, 2018
JUST IN: Trump calls Obama "a patsy for Russia," claims he's much tougher
JUST IN: Trump calls Obama "a patsy for Russia," claims he's much tougher https://t.co/GCXJ5XROLH pic.twitter.com/07KM23Rl5g— The Hill (@thehill) July 19, 2018
The first black President with the first blackmailed President
The first black President with the first blackmailed President pic.twitter.com/caKV0OE4LN— Stone Cold (@stonecold2050) July 19, 2018
The President is posting video clips from Russian state TV
The President is posting video clips from Russian state TV— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) July 19, 2018
h/t @Green_Footballs pic.twitter.com/Z5HPi37M21
Donald Trump claimed he would save US taxpayers money by negotiating a $250,000 price tag for the new US Embassy in Jerusalem The final cost of the US Embassy in Jerusalem is $21.5 million
Donald Trump claimed he would save US taxpayers money by negotiating a $250,000 price tag for the new US Embassy in Jerusalem— Edward Hardy (@EdwardTHardy) July 19, 2018
The final cost of the US Embassy in Jerusalem is $21.5 million
That’s 100 times higher than the price tag Donald Trump claimed he’d negotiate
Michelle Obama Launches Voter Registration Campaign with Tom Hanks and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Stay tuned... https://t.co/HZJTxCbRwG— Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) July 18, 2018
Watch as DNI Dan Coats learns from @mitchellreports that Putin is set to visit DC in the fall
Watch as DNI Dan Coats learns from @mitchellreports that Putin is set to visit DC in the fall pic.twitter.com/YSTIk02r1k— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) July 19, 2018
Kirstjen Nielsen says at #AspenSecurity that she does not think there is evidence that Russia targeted US election infrastructure in 2016 with the specific intent of helping Trump win. (Putin said the other day that he wanted Trump to win.)
Kirstjen Nielsen says at #AspenSecurity that she does not think there is evidence that Russia targeted US election infrastructure in 2016 with the specific intent of helping Trump win.— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) July 19, 2018
(Putin said the other day that he wanted Trump to win.)
Umm, guys... Robert Mueller just submitted his list of evidence for the Paul Manafort trial and look whose name is all over the first 30 items.Tad Devine. Bernie Sanders' Chief Strategist.
Umm, guys...— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) July 19, 2018
Robert Mueller just submitted his list of evidence for the Paul Manafort trial and look whose name is all over the first 30 items.
Tad Devine.
Bernie Sanders' Chief Strategist. pic.twitter.com/EmFMp7dTVB
Steny Hoyer, on motion to recommit to spending bill for more election security funds: "Surely we can rise above pandering to party and Putin to act on behalf of our freedom and our security." Dems start chanting "USA! USA!" on House floor.
Steny Hoyer, on motion to recommit to spending bill for more election security funds: "Surely we can rise above pandering to party and Putin to act on behalf of our freedom and our security."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 19, 2018
Dems start chanting "USA! USA!" on House floor. (via CSPAN) pic.twitter.com/AtuZZibuu0
Putin made several false and misleading claims during his press conference in Helsinki with President Donald Trump and in an interview with Fox News.
Putin made several false and misleading claims during his press conference in Helsinki with President Donald Trump and in an interview with Fox News.#RussiaLies #RussiaDenies https://t.co/Vv5MrUcWAj via @usatoday— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) July 19, 2018
Fredo Nunes isn't just trying to protect Russia and Trump. He's trying to grift off it, as well.
Fredo Nunes isn't just trying to protect Russia and Trump.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) July 19, 2018
He's trying to grift off it, as well.https://t.co/4yrb34zFid
BREAKING: @RepCummings @RepJerryNadler @BennieGThompson statement on on the urgent need for hearings after receiving briefings from DOJ/DHS/HHS on the family separation crisis. Agencies admitted they never had a plan to reunite families.
BREAKING: @RepCummings @RepJerryNadler @BennieGThompson statement on on the urgent need for hearings after receiving briefings from DOJ/DHS/HHS on the family separation crisis. Agencies admitted they never had a plan to reunite families. pic.twitter.com/Lyp9KJB3hQ— House OversightDems (@OversightDems) July 19, 2018
Microsoft detected and helped block hacking attempts against three congressional candidates this year, a company executive said, marking the first known example of cyber interference in the midterm elections.
Microsoft detected and helped block hacking attempts against three congressional candidates this year, a company executive said, marking the first known example of cyber interference in the midterm elections. https://t.co/BYcPe6rObx— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 19, 2018
Jeff Flake: "We saw earlier this week in Helsinki what was truly an Orwellian moment. What we saw ... is what happens when you wage war on objective reality for nearly two solid years, calling real things fake and fake things real."
Jeff Flake: "We saw earlier this week in Helsinki what was truly an Orwellian moment. What we saw ... is what happens when you wage war on objective reality for nearly two solid years, calling real things fake and fake things real." (via ABC) pic.twitter.com/qr7aqSEIVi— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 19, 2018
Here’s a novel idea, TUNE Trump out and start paying attention to what’s happening in the @SenateGOP Today’s calendar nearly 19 Judge confirmations. How about we HALT any further nominations until we 🚨Figure Out What The Hell is Going On🚨
Here’s a novel idea, TUNE Trump out and start paying attention to what’s happening in the @SenateGOP— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) July 19, 2018
Today’s calendar nearly 19 Judge confirmations.
How about we HALT any further nominations until we
🚨Figure Out What The Hell is Going On🚨
No really👇🏻https://t.co/0KzkNuCWMp pic.twitter.com/pecD9shc6l
BREAKING: National Intelligence Director Dan Coats Says ‘I Don’t Know’ What Happened in Trump-Putin Meeting,
BREAKING: National Intelligence Director Dan Coats Says ‘I Don’t Know’ What Happened in Trump-Putin Meeting, @nwadhams reports— Mike Dorning (@MikeDorning) July 19, 2018
The Kremlin and GOP Have a New Friend—and Boy, Does She Love Guns
Maria Butina handled Russian communication for #Trump— John Moffitt (@JohnRMoffitt) July 19, 2018
The Kremlin and GOP Have a New Friend—and Boy, Does She Love Guns https://t.co/QrzOuwSlpm via @thedailybeast
The Federal Reserve's independence from political interference has been a hallmark of its existence. But today, Trump laid into the Fed, saying he's "not thrilled" with rate hikes and worries that the work his admin has done will be nullified
The Federal Reserve's independence from political interference has been a hallmark of its existence.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 19, 2018
But today, Trump laid into the Fed, saying he's "not thrilled" with rate hikes and worries that the work his admin has done will be nullified. https://t.co/AiIQS1m8z5
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says he wishes Pres. Trump had "made a different statement" on Russia electoral interference. “I believed I needed to correct the record.”
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says he wishes Pres. Trump had "made a different statement" on Russia electoral interference.— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 19, 2018
“I believed I needed to correct the record.” https://t.co/6L98QlVVKb pic.twitter.com/ufOktsBljh
.@POTUS has spent the past year deliberately sabotaging our #healthcare system. Now his Administration is arguing in court that insurance companies should once again be allowed to discriminate against those with #PreExistingConditions. Reprehensible. We cannot allow it.
.@POTUS has spent the past year deliberately sabotaging our #healthcare system.— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) July 19, 2018
Now his Administration is arguing in court that insurance companies should once again be allowed to discriminate against those with #PreExistingConditions.
Reprehensible. We cannot allow it. pic.twitter.com/tEZ0m07sZ4
Retired general unleashes on Trump as 'unfit to command our troops' in wake of Putin presser
Retired general unleashes on Trump as 'unfit to command our troops' in wake of Putin presser https://t.co/J6UbSryaWN— Raw Story (@RawStory) July 17, 2018
Robert Mueller just submitted his list of evidence for the Paul Manafort trial ! Is T. Devine the person I think it is??
Robert Mueller just submitted his list of evidence for the Paul Manafort trial !— ALT DOJ (@ALT_DOJ) July 19, 2018
Is T. Devine the person I think it is?? 🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/0baYeFHHlL
Congratulations, Mr. President: Zuckerberg Secretly Called Trump After The Election
“While Facebook has been reluctant to publicly acknowledge how well Trump used its social network to reach voters, it has celebrated his campaign internally as one of the most imaginative uses of the company’s powerful advertising platform." https://t.co/8Ih2yRH575— Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) July 19, 2018
BREAKING: White House: Trump asked national security adviser to invite Putin to Washington for fall meeting, discussions underway.
BREAKING: White House: Trump asked national security adviser to invite Putin to Washington for fall meeting, discussions underway.— The Associated Press (@AP) July 19, 2018
Pro-Choice GOP Senators Keep Voting For Trump’s Anti-Abortion Judges
That includes pro-choice Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting to confirm ALL of Trump's anti-abortion judges to date https://t.co/mBnJI4cb5r— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) July 19, 2018
Speculation: What if the RNC server penetration by GRU operatives picked up some really terrible and heinous Kompromat that is being used to blackmail key GOP members? On a related note: Water is wet!
Speculation: What if the RNC server penetration by GRU operatives picked up some really terrible and heinous Kompromat that is being used to blackmail key GOP members? On a related note: Water is wet! https://t.co/JOMqDgAmnC— Operation Wolverines🇺🇸 (@OpWolverines) July 19, 2018
House GOP refuses to renew election security funding as Democrats fume over Russian meddling
Sweet jumping Jesus. https://t.co/vgR5jlYazz— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) July 19, 2018
You’re watching the greatest political and criminal scandal in history unfold.
Lost in the “Gosh, tRUmp is sooo Putin’s b*tch” media coverage is the fact Mueller’s investigation led to the arrest of a RUSSIAN SPY who worked directly with NRA, Republican political leaders, and Aleksandr Torshin who’s been accused by Spain of laundering money for Russian OC.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 19, 2018
You’re watching the greatest political and criminal scandal in history unfold. Very few realize just how deep #KremlinGate goes. There’s going to be a lot of stunned ppl, b/c Mueller’s investigation is massive, way further ahead than most think, and picking up steam.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 19, 2018
A pretty decisive condemnation on Putin’s proposed quid pro quo of handing me and 11 US officials who assisted on the Magnitsky Act to Putin
A pretty decisive condemnation on Putin’s proposed quid pro quo of handing me and 11 US officials who assisted on the Magnitsky Act to Putin https://t.co/WIzebeQulh— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) July 19, 2018
BREAKING: @RepSwalwell and I just made a motion in House Intel Committee to subpoena the American interpreter during the summit — the only witness to Trump’s meeting with Putin. This is an extraordinary remedy, but Trump’s actions necessitate it. Republicans voted it down.
BREAKING: @RepSwalwell and I just made a motion in House Intel Committee to subpoena the American interpreter during the summit — the only witness to Trump’s meeting with Putin. This is an extraordinary remedy, but Trump’s actions necessitate it.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 19, 2018
Republicans voted it down.
Should we talk about the fact that the current National Security Adviser appeared in propaganda videos made by a Russian organization built only for the purposes of infiltrating/influencing the United States?
Should we talk about the fact that the current National Security Adviser appeared in propaganda videos made by a Russian organization built only for the purposes of infiltrating/influencing the United States?— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) July 19, 2018
If you (and it's plural, quite plural) stuck your d*ck in Comrade Butina call your lawyer now, this morning, to set up a chat with the FBI. You are in deep trouble. This will not look good when it comes out. And it will. You know who you are....
My GOP DC Friends:— John Schindler (@20committee) July 19, 2018
If you (and it's plural, quite plural) stuck your d*ck in Comrade Butina call your lawyer now, this morning, to set up a chat with the FBI. You are in deep trouble. This will not look good when it comes out.
And it will.
You know who you are....
The GOP has destroyed itself. It has sided w/ the enemies of our Republic & is now leaving us open & defenseless for more attacks. There's always a chance at redemption but time & time again, they throw it away. History will remember those who stood for & against the Republic
The GOP has destroyed itself. It has sided w/ the enemies of our Republic & is now leaving us open & defenseless for more attacks. There's always a chance at redemption but time & time again, they throw it away. History will remember those who stood for & against the Republic. https://t.co/7MgGkOiPTg— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) July 19, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump is “not afraid of anything” ... except for serving in the military, STDs, the public seeing his tax returns, a bald eagle, Putin, a no-carts golf course, Bob Mueller, windy days outdoors without a cap, an honest day’s work, facts, strong women, smart people ...
.@realDonaldTrump is “not afraid of anything” ... except for serving in the military, STDs, the public seeing his tax returns, a bald eagle, Putin, a no-carts golf course, Bob Mueller, windy days outdoors without a cap, an honest day’s work, facts, strong women, smart people ... https://t.co/5sNQliznQN— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) July 19, 2018
Here's full clip of @HallieJackson asking Sanders about White House's implausible walk-backs of Trump's comments, Sanders trying to move on without allowing her to ask a follow-up, and @Jordanfabian then giving floor back to Jackson.
Here's full clip of @HallieJackson asking Sanders about White House's implausible walk-backs of Trump's comments, Sanders trying to move on without allowing her to ask a follow-up, and @Jordanfabian then giving floor back to Jackson. pic.twitter.com/XjatBUiX4n— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 18, 2018
Trump Assails Critics and Mocks #MeToo. What About Putin? ‘He’s Fine’
When you mock John McCain...— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 7, 2018
And George H.W. Bush...
And Senator Tester...
And Senator Warren...
And the #MeToo movement...
And NATO...
And your own Justice Department...
But then say “Putin’s fine”
I can’t help but ask: President Trump, are you okay?https://t.co/IJfbT9ORqZ
Don't Let Trump Go to War With Iran
"Watching this administration tear up a diplomatic deal with Iran, use increasingly belligerent rhetoric about that nation, and assert that it can wage war without coming to Congress leads me to sound an alarm," warns @timkaine: https://t.co/6lD9PnzvU2— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) July 13, 2018
FBI chief dismisses Putin's offer to have U.S. investigators go to Russia to observe questioning of suspects
FBI chief dismisses Putin's offer to have U.S. investigators go to Russia to observe questioning of suspects https://t.co/eg2SqUANhq pic.twitter.com/KcinfxGsUk— Bloomberg (@business) July 19, 2018
Prosecutors say Russian used sex to infiltrate Republican Party, NRA:
Prosecutors say Russian used sex to infiltrate Republican Party, NRA: https://t.co/365pxVZBv5 pic.twitter.com/gc1bohCDo4— Slate (@Slate) July 19, 2018
Reporters, facing a hostile White House, try a new tactic: solidarity
Reporters, facing a hostile White House, try a new tactic: solidarity https://t.co/cBmOHPF4Dx— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 19, 2018
Mark Zuckerberg says Holocaust deniers deserve "a voice"
Mark Zuckerberg says Holocaust deniers deserve "a voice" https://t.co/qEi0c6CC5m pic.twitter.com/3ecnKHUrTo— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 18, 2018
A mysterious string of deaths and disappearances in Russia in 2016/17. Did @realDonaldTrump leak classified info to his Russian handlers which led to the Moscow crackdown?
A mysterious string of deaths and disappearances in Russia in 2016/17. Did @realDonaldTrump leak classified info to his Russian handlers which led to the Moscow crackdown? https://t.co/iDdyiZrbve— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) July 19, 2018
The @SecretService spent $200k+ protecting @EricTrump & @DonaldJTrumpJr during their February 2017 trip to Dubai to open a Trump-branded golf club, per documents obtained by @CREWcrew via FOIA
The @SecretService spent $200k+ protecting @EricTrump & @DonaldJTrumpJr during their February 2017 trip to Dubai to open a Trump-branded golf club, per documents obtained by @CREWcrew via FOIA. https://t.co/mLoxd4nnvK pic.twitter.com/8MD0DtjTlj— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) July 18, 2018
House GOP refuses to renew election security funding as Democrats fume over Russian meddling
House GOP refuses to renew election security funding as Democrats fume over Russian meddling https://t.co/uGdtOZWT9A— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 19, 2018
A statement by the President:
A statement by the President: pic.twitter.com/XU1IYiHFfc— Real Press Sec. (@RealPressSecBot) July 18, 2018
Skripal Novichok poisoning suspects identified - Press Association
Skripal Novichok poisoning suspects identified - Press Association https://t.co/uVgvqfE7cD pic.twitter.com/rhbdX9X26v— Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) July 19, 2018
I’ve heard from multiple people in Florida that the state’s online registration page isn’t letting them register to vote. All eligible residents. All got error messages. I called the state’s voter assistance hotline and they said nothing’s wrong. This should be investigated ASAP.
I’ve heard from multiple people in Florida that the state’s online registration page isn’t letting them register to vote. All eligible residents. All got error messages. I called the state’s voter assistance hotline and they said nothing’s wrong. This should be investigated ASAP. pic.twitter.com/el0oygwzUz— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) July 18, 2018
Russia attacked American elections in 2016 and is engaged in an ongoing, pervasive effort to attack again. But this is what @HouseJudiciary held a hearing on yesterday: How many likes on Facebook should Diamond and Silk deserve.
Russia attacked American elections in 2016 and is engaged in an ongoing, pervasive effort to attack again. But this is what @HouseJudiciary held a hearing on yesterday: How many likes on Facebook should Diamond and Silk deserve.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 18, 2018
Don't believe me? Read about the hearing below. https://t.co/fZZv8u59Si
A foreign adversary is preparing to attack us. And this is how Republican "leaders" in Washington respond?
This is insane. House Republicans are currently refusing to strengthen our states' elections systems that could be vulnerable to Russian attacks.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) July 18, 2018
A foreign adversary is preparing to attack us. And this is how Republican "leaders" in Washington respond? #ProtectOurDemocracy
During the Russian invasion in 2008 we had to fly the Georgian brigade home from Iraq, minus their heavy equipment of course. Think about that. Their best fighting force was fighting for us when their homelnd was invaded by the successor to the Red Army
Sir, they were in combat in west Diyala under my command at the time. It was the same unit we had trained in Tbilisi prior to their deployment & they went from one battlefield to another. The Georgian Commander later lost his legs to an IED in another NATO tour in Afghanistan. https://t.co/t2yVkNWolJ— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) July 18, 2018
$3.9 BILLION. That's twice the cost of a Virginia Class Submarine! Unbelievable - and ummm... NO!
$3.9 BILLION. That's twice the cost of a Virginia Class Submarine! Unbelievable - and ummm... NO! https://t.co/dUsvekOocZ— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) July 19, 2018
I don't think we can really blame Trump. This plane wouldn't even be available by the time he leaves office (which is hopefully very soon). But, twice the cost of a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine? That makes no sense at all!— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) July 19, 2018
Happening now at the White House
Happening now at the White House pic.twitter.com/AcR2FJmdig— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) July 19, 2018
Trump wrongly says queen reviewed guard for 1st time in 70 years
Trump wrongly says queen reviewed guard for 1st time in 70 years https://t.co/b6F1qYM5uc pic.twitter.com/du7fD35Ytc— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 19, 2018
Opinion: We are a deeply stupid country
Opinion: We are a deeply stupid country https://t.co/vyvVuEF7LT— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 17, 2018
Now 2 days after Trump-Putin meeting. No briefing by Sec Pompeo or NSA Bolton, no backgrounder by NSC on what happened. This is not normal. Meanwhile, #Russia Defense Ministry says ready to "implement" security agreements reached in Helsinki. What agreements?
Now 2 days after Trump-Putin meeting. No briefing by Sec Pompeo or NSA Bolton, no backgrounder by NSC on what happened. This is not normal. Meanwhile, #Russia Defense Ministry says ready to "implement" security agreements reached in Helsinki. What agreements?— Steven Pifer (@steven_pifer) July 18, 2018
Did Trump tell Putin the name of CIA source close to Putin?
Did Trump tell Putin the name of CIA source close to Putin? https://t.co/M1C1TWm7My— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) July 19, 2018
US intel “captured Putin's specific instructions” to help @realDonaldTrump win the Presidency
🔥US intel “captured Putin's specific instructions” to help @realDonaldTrump win the Presidency🔥 https://t.co/fNheUUWgto— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) December 16, 2017
New filing in United States v. Manafort: ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
New filing in United States v. Manafort: ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlineshttps://t.co/iz8VQbDfNf pic.twitter.com/x5K3yXSPe7— Big Cases Bot (@big_cases) July 18, 2018
Trump appoints pesticide company executive to top scientist job at USDA
Trump appoints pesticide company executive to top scientist job at USDA https://t.co/wai6sT5bZu pic.twitter.com/rVLyW3z9cp— The Hill (@thehill) July 19, 2018
Did Russia not just help elect Donald Trump, did they pick the cabinet?
Did Russia not just help elect Donald Trump, did they pick the cabinet? pic.twitter.com/yQM3Z0ErY4— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 19, 2018
“Democracy demands that we're able also to get inside the reality of people who are different than us so we can understand their point of view. Maybe we can change their minds, maybe they'll change ours.” — Barack Obama
“Democracy demands that we're able also to get inside the reality of people who are different than us so we can understand their point of view. Maybe we can change their minds, maybe they'll change ours.” — Barack Obamahttps://t.co/a3DV1AXNAC— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 18, 2018
Sens. Coons and Flake have introduced a resolution that would:
Sens. Coons and Flake have introduced a resolution that would:— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 19, 2018
1. Commend Mueller probe
2. Agree with I.C. assessment on Russian interference
3. Reaffirm that Russia should be held accountable
4. Call for hearings on Helsinki summit
5. Call for implementation of Russia sanctions pic.twitter.com/JT8z1CsZrl
This is INSANE. Literal insanity. @McFaul is a trusted diplomat, who served our country proudly under difficult circumstances. There's no "consulting" on a question like this. It's a simple, strong no. And the fact that President doesn't appear to understand that, man....
This is INSANE. Literal insanity. @McFaul is a trusted diplomat, who served our country proudly under difficult circumstances. There's no "consulting" on a question like this. It's a simple, strong no. And the fact that President doesn't appear to understand that, man.... https://t.co/JSLJG5EFqj— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg) July 18, 2018
If only you had raised the issue during last week’s fist bump. — Chuck Schumer
If only you had raised the issue during last week’s fist bump. https://t.co/Y7v9emlb8h— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 19, 2018
So proud of all of you Junior Rangers in Lafayette Park tonight!!!
So proud of all of you Junior Rangers in Lafayette Park tonight!!! #RESIST #OccupyLafayettePark pic.twitter.com/Z1exRrwJhU— Alt Acadia NPS (@ALT_ACADIANP) July 19, 2018
Lawrence on the White House Briefing moment that shocked him
White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian talks about his decision to yield his time so a colleague could ask a follow-up question that the press secretary wanted to avoid. Fabian explains why he felt it was time to "practice what we preach" in holding the Trump administration accountable.
Top House Intel Dem on NYT story: Trump ‘just can't accept’...
A new report tonight says Donald Trump was briefed on Putin's role in hacking the election before his inauguration. Rep. Adam Schiff joins Lawrence to react to that and threats to former Ambassador McFaul.
Expert: Russian hackers elusive but not untouchable
David Hickton, former U.S. attorney who pioneered the tactic of indicting state actors for hacking, talks with Rachel Maddow about how prosecutors are not powerless to address the threat of Russian hacking.
Prosecuting foreign hackers carries benefits beyond a trial
David Hickton, former U.S. attorney who pioneered the tactic of indicting state actors for hacking, talks with Rachel Maddow about the value of indicting nation-state adversaries even if the chances for extradition are low.
McFaul 'flabbergasted' that White House would not defend him
Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador the Russia, talks with Rachel Maddow about the Trump administration's apparent consideration of Vladimir Putin's suggestion of blindly handing over American citizens for "questioning."
Butina case raises questions on Russia's role in Tillerson pick
Rachel Maddow highlights a portion of the charging document against accused Russian agent Mariia Butina in which there is a suggestion that Russians thought they had a say in Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state.
Protest 8 pm every night, till he's gone!
YESSS!!!! 8 pm every night, peeps! Lafayette park! THIS is how you show Trump WE MEAN BUSINESS. PROTEST every damn night outside the WH!! https://t.co/ib7SducyYp— Ale (@aliasvaughn) July 19, 2018
Exciting news! Band members have started arriving outside Donald Trump’s window!
Exciting news! Band members have started arriving outside Donald Trump’s window! pic.twitter.com/GwBb7mNoP7— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 19, 2018
Mueller adds counterespionage prosecutor to Butina case
Rachel Maddow reports the surprise addition of Deborah Curtis, a high ranking DoJ counterespionage prosecutor to the Mariia Butina case in which the government argued for the need to keep Butina in custody lest she flee.
NEW: Current U.S. diplomat says he's at a "fucking loss" over the White House saying it might hand over @McFaul to Russia
NEW: Current U.S. diplomat says he's at a "fucking loss" over the White House saying it might hand over @McFaul to Russia https://t.co/9o5qr4F6zw— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) July 18, 2018
Trump admin waffles on standing up for Americans against Putin
Rachel Maddow reports on the Trump administration's lack of any innate loyalty to Americans in its apparent consideration of handing Americans over to Vladimir Putin in a tit-for-tat ploy of false equivalency.
OMG. @POTUS is not protecting our diplomats? Are you out of your mind @realDonaldTrump?
OMG. @POTUS is not protecting our diplomats? Are you out of your mind @realDonaldTrump?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 18, 2018
And @PressSec if you think what you said is okay about @McFaul, you need to resign. US Ambassadors like McFaul should never fear the US would hand them over for prosecution by a foreign power https://t.co/PSsuKCgVE1
Thanks Congressman @tedlieu. https://t.co/NTvstyED6V— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) July 18, 2018
The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is the first Republican to call for an investigation of Wilbur Ross’ finances and ethics disclosures
The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is the first Republican to call for an investigation of Wilbur Ross’ finances and ethics disclosures: https://t.co/K65GEp95zD pic.twitter.com/uG9Y5CfKA3— ICIJ (@ICIJorg) July 18, 2018
From the Start, Trump Has Muddied a Clear Message: Putin Interfered
https://t.co/OqJyt2UeLq - congratulations to @AllMattNYT and @SangerNYT on a blockbuster story of colossal importance, @Nytimes scoop tonight— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) July 19, 2018
Trump saw conclusive proof of Russian interference as President-Elect. He has nowhere to hide.
Must read. #ImpeachTrump
From a counterintelligence perspective, something is going on behind the scenes. Before Helsinki I was less sure; post Helsinki, I feel sick.
From a counterintelligence perspective, something is going on behind the scenes. Before Helsinki I was less sure; post Helsinki, I feel sick. https://t.co/OGIWnjThA9— Steven L. Hall (@StevenLHall1) July 18, 2018
JUST IN: Two weeks before his inauguration, President Trump was shown intelligence indicating Russian President Putin had personally ordered cyberattacks to sway the 2016 election, according to a report.
JUST IN: Two weeks before his inauguration, President Trump was shown intelligence indicating Russian President Putin had personally ordered cyberattacks to sway the 2016 election, according to a report. pic.twitter.com/AabZBJrpDD— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 19, 2018
Sarah Sanders says when Trump said “no” the Russians wouldn’t intervene in 2018, he really meant yes. Apparently it takes people at the higher ends of Intelligence to see that “no” means “yes,” “would” means “wouldn’t” and NATO means nothing. Oh and “nothing” means “everything.”
Sarah Sanders says when Trump said “no” the Russians wouldn’t intervene in 2018, he really meant yes. Apparently it takes people at the higher ends of Intelligence to see that “no” means “yes,” “would” means “wouldn’t” and NATO means nothing.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 19, 2018
Oh and “nothing” means “everything.”
I understand the need for decorum, but if she’s not going to answer the question posed factually, then turn the cameras off. At least that way they won’t be helping disseminate propaganda.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 18, 2018
Spin is one thing, Sanders’ answers are another.
From the Start, Trump Has Muddied a Clear Message: Putin Interfered
The IC told Trump the full TS/SCI deal about Russian IW against our election BEFORE his inauguration. Then POTUS attacked the IC nonstop. And lied nonstop too.— John Schindler (@20committee) July 19, 2018
I'm looking for a word here that isn't "conspiracy" but I'm not finding it.
PS Trump is done.https://t.co/uMDOwTub74
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