Analysis: Trump’s meeting with Putin is apparently being kept secret even from U.S. intelligence https://t.co/z1ss1EcKXl— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 2, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Analysis: Trump’s meeting with Putin is apparently being kept secret even from U.S. intelligence
GOP Senator shamelessly admits that Republicans plan on stripping away health care from millions of people if they win one or two seats in mid-term elections.
GOP Senator shamelessly admits that Republicans plan on stripping away health care from millions of people if they win one or two seats in mid-term elections. https://t.co/mKa05Kws4B— The Hummingbird 🐦 (@SaysHummingbird) August 1, 2018
Suspected Russian-run Facebook pages that were taken offline this week were used to organize protests across the country and convinced unwitting Americans to work with them -- in one instance, even sending an activist a megaphone and a bouquet of roses
Suspected Russian-run Facebook pages that were taken offline this week were used to organize protests across the country and convinced unwitting Americans to work with them -- in one instance, even sending an activist a megaphone and a bouquet of roses https://t.co/9zYWsXnlRV pic.twitter.com/kAFC2kHe0T— CNN (@CNN) August 2, 2018
Canadians call BS on The View’s Meghan McCain after she criticizes their universal healthcare system
Canadians call BS on The View’s Meghan McCain after she criticizes their universal healthcare system https://t.co/wvJbWwMTzj— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 2, 2018
Why are these Republicans doing Vladimir Putin’s bidding?
So why is the Republican Whip in the House trying to kill the investigation into this “real” threat?— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) August 2, 2018
Why are Freedom Caucus leaders trying to stop the Putin investigation dead in its tracks?
Why are these Republicans doing Vladimir Putin’s bidding? https://t.co/lrmmL1IRN8
Fox News Beats Seth Rich’s Parents in Court
W t f https://t.co/0SCLuYeFhq— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 2, 2018
"I'm tired of this," @Acosta says. "It is not right" to call the press the "enemy of the people." Watch this clip.
"I'm tired of this," @Acosta says. "It is not right" to call the press the "enemy of the people." Watch this clip. pic.twitter.com/rcqB5FiSCy— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 2, 2018
.@Acosta: For the sake of this room, for the people in this room, this democracy, this country, all the people around the world are watching what you’re saying and the president of the United States should not refer to us as enemy of the people. His own daughter acknowledges that
.@Acosta: For the sake of this room, for the people in this room, this democracy, this country, all the people around the world are watching what you’re saying and the president of the United States should not refer to us as enemy of the people. His own daughter acknowledges that pic.twitter.com/DfcvURj1PD— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) August 2, 2018
Here's the video. Sarah Sanders is asked multiple times if she believes the media is the enemy of the people. She refuses each time to respond.
Here's the video. Sarah Sanders is asked multiple times if she believes the media is the enemy of the people. She refuses each time to respond. (via Yahoo) pic.twitter.com/q9jvKSzl3u— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 2, 2018
I walked out of the end of that briefing because I am totally saddened by what just happened. Sarah Sanders was repeatedly given a chance to say the press is not the enemy and she wouldn't do it. Shameful.
I walked out of the end of that briefing because I am totally saddened by what just happened. Sarah Sanders was repeatedly given a chance to say the press is not the enemy and she wouldn't do it. Shameful.— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) August 2, 2018
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled Thursday that a former assistant to Roger Stone must testify before the grand jury convened by special counsel Robert Mueller.
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled Thursday that a former assistant to Roger Stone must testify before the grand jury convened by special counsel Robert Mueller. https://t.co/ucsGVTZ6Cx— Tracie McElroy (@traciemac_Bmore) August 2, 2018
That time when the National Archives was the hero.
That time when the National Archives was the hero. https://t.co/exUhviGWO8— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) August 2, 2018
Reporter: Is there any particular party that is benefiting from current 2018 Russian efforts? Dan Coats: What we see is the Russians are looking for every opportunity — regardless of party
Reporter: Is there any particular party that is benefiting from current 2018 Russian efforts?— POLITICO (@politico) August 2, 2018
Dan Coats: What we see is the Russians are looking for every opportunity — regardless of party. pic.twitter.com/0MzHp7OeMD
When you look at the $1 trillion that #BigOil will never receive from American consumers & the 12 billion barrels of oil they will never produce under the current fuel economy standards, it is crystal clear why Big Oil has been masterminding the effort to weaken these standards.
When you look at the $1 trillion that #BigOil will never receive from American consumers & the 12 billion barrels of oil they will never produce under the current fuel economy standards, it is crystal clear why Big Oil has been masterminding the effort to weaken these standards. pic.twitter.com/MxCT7Op9JS— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) August 2, 2018
Trump jumps into Ohio special election as GOP alarm grows
The GOP is scared! They’ve spent over $3M, sent Pence, Kasich, and now President Whackadoodle to help shore up their bad candidate.— Kimberly Yost (@KimberlyYost) August 2, 2018
This is how you know @dannyoconnor1 is the real deal and Buckeyes won’t swallow GOP lies again.#OH12 #VoteBlue on Aug 7https://t.co/vOyxYVpxLP
Facebook has been working humanity’s last nerve for far too long now. Every week, it’s something, and that something is never good
Facebook has been working humanity’s last nerve for far too long now. Every week, it’s something, and that something is never good, writes @karaswisher in her first Op-Ed article as a Times contributing writer. https://t.co/ipH6dUWInJ— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) August 2, 2018
Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into who has received Air Force One tours under the Trump admin, following reporting by BuzzFeed News that found that some members of Trump's private Florida clubs appeared to have received those tours.
Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into who has received Air Force One tours under the Trump admin, following reporting by BuzzFeed News that found that some members of Trump's private Florida clubs appeared to have received those tours. https://t.co/wtk3hCiIlb— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 2, 2018
Americans are going to pay up to $236 billion more on gas if the Trump administration guts clean car standards. The phrase highway robbery comes to mind.
Americans are going to pay up to $236 billion more on gas if the Trump administration guts clean car standards.— NY AG Underwood (@NewYorkStateAG) August 2, 2018
The phrase highway robbery comes to mind.https://t.co/UmRiqHywap
The Trump administration just proposed rolling back limits on car pollution. If the rule is finalized, our coalition of 20 AGs will go to court to put the brakes on this reckless and illegal plan.
The Trump administration just proposed rolling back limits on car pollution. If the rule is finalized, our coalition of 20 AGs will go to court to put the brakes on this reckless and illegal plan. https://t.co/zFyCld0rPN pic.twitter.com/SphATmZuLH— NY AG Underwood (@NewYorkStateAG) August 2, 2018
#BREAKING: Introducing hard-hitting, bipartisan #RussiaSanctions as the next step in tightening the screws on the Kremlin to bring to bear the full condemnation of the United States Congress so that Putin finally understands that the U.S. will not tolerate his behavior any longer
#BREAKING: Introducing hard-hitting, bipartisan #RussiaSanctions as the next step in tightening the screws on the Kremlin to bring to bear the full condemnation of the United States Congress so that Putin finally understands that the U.S. will not tolerate his behavior any longer pic.twitter.com/2TE1Re9H0t— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) August 2, 2018
BREAKING from @NBCNews: Mueller wants to interview Russian pop star Emin Agalarov, lawyer says
BREAKING from @NBCNews: Mueller wants to interview Russian pop star Emin Agalarov, lawyer says https://t.co/Uunf1bstlR— Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) August 2, 2018
DNI Coats: “In regards to Russian involvement in the midterm elections, we continue to see a pervasive messaging campaign by Russia to try to weaken and divide the United States.”
DNI Coats: “In regards to Russian involvement in the midterm elections, we continue to see a pervasive messaging campaign by Russia to try to weaken and divide the United States.” pic.twitter.com/VJP6jJK7Xh— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 2, 2018
“The president has specifically directed us to make the matter of election meddling and securing our election process a top priority. And we have done that,” Dan Coats, director of National Intelligence said
“The president has specifically directed us to make the matter of election meddling and securing our election process a top priority. And we have done that,” Dan Coats, director of National Intelligence said. pic.twitter.com/2kDrEIQ1bT— POLITICO (@politico) August 2, 2018
This makes clear what numerous intel officials have told me since 2016: Russia has not faced sufficient costs to stop its interference. Proof is in the pudding.
This makes clear what numerous intel officials have told me since 2016: Russia has not faced sufficient costs to stop its interference. Proof is in the pudding. https://t.co/o6S6G4sSux— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) August 2, 2018
“This is not just an election cycle threat. Our adversaries are trying to undermine our country on a persistent and regular basis — whether it's election season or not,” FBI director Christopher Wray said.
“This is not just an election cycle threat. Our adversaries are trying to undermine our country on a persistent and regular basis — whether it's election season or not,” FBI director Christopher Wray said. pic.twitter.com/wXJKbPAlL7— POLITICO (@politico) August 2, 2018
National Archives warns it can't turn over all requested Kavanaugh docs until late Oct. possibly pushing confirmation after midterms
National Archives warns it can't turn over all requested Kavanaugh docs until late Oct. possibly pushing confirmation after midterms https://t.co/UnpfqGdvuf pic.twitter.com/qmLQOpH551— The Hill (@thehill) August 2, 2018
JUST IN: Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on the media violate the basic norms of press freedom and run the risk of triggering real violence against journalists, the U.N. rapporteur for freedom of expression said on Thursday
JUST IN: Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on the media violate the basic norms of press freedom and run the risk of triggering real violence against journalists, the U.N. rapporteur for freedom of expression said on Thursday. https://t.co/5b83zWsyrz— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) August 2, 2018
Schumer: "The National Archives has confirmed that Senate Republicans are keeping a large majority of Judge Kavanaugh's W.H. records hidden from the public. This unprecedented suppression ... leads unavoidably to the question: What are Pres. Trump and Senate Republicans hiding?”
Schumer: "The National Archives has confirmed that Senate Republicans are keeping a large majority of Judge Kavanaugh's W.H. records hidden from the public. This unprecedented suppression ... leads unavoidably to the question: What are Pres. Trump and Senate Republicans hiding?”— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 2, 2018
DeVos Family Money Is All Over The News Right Now
Over the years, the family of U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has given hundreds of millions of dollars to conservative causes.— NPR (@NPR) August 2, 2018
Here's a rundown of recent events with DeVos money connections.https://t.co/uUUkQjoczt
The Mystery Of The Fake Invoices That Keep Popping Up In The Manafort Trial
The Mystery Of The Fake Invoices That Keep Popping Up In The Manafort Trial https://t.co/Be5l7orpGr via @TPM— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) August 2, 2018
Spotify removes Alex Jones’s podcasts, citing policy on "hate content"
Spotify removes Alex Jones’s podcasts, citing policy on "hate content" https://t.co/Fvxww7OHM4— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 2, 2018
Extreme heat wave shrunk Sweden's tallest peak by 13 feet last month
Extreme heat wave shrunk Sweden's tallest peak by 13 feet last month https://t.co/V2BMcBRpnV— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 2, 2018
JUST IN: Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill to slap Russia with "crushing" new sanctions
JUST IN: Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill to slap Russia with "crushing" new sanctions https://t.co/oWUMmIZLMa pic.twitter.com/JM3eTOQafD— The Hill (@thehill) August 2, 2018
Trump campaign is abruptly trying to distance itself from data firm it paid millions. Here's why.
Trump campaign is abruptly trying to distance itself from data firm it paid millions. Here's why. https://t.co/QV7LzGcyqT via @thinkprogress— Ming Nethery (@MingGao26) August 2, 2018
Rohrabacher aide fired over Russia connections
Rohrabacher aide fired over Russia connections https://t.co/sMf4Q8bxAH— Ming Nethery (@MingGao26) August 2, 2018
Tucker Carlson just asked Devin Nunes to leak classified information to the press. These people have no regard for national security or the safety of those who serve to keep our country safe.
Tucker Carlson just asked Devin Nunes to leak classified information to the press. These people have no regard for national security or the safety of those who serve to keep our country safe. https://t.co/GJivKKhcjS— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 2, 2018
Ex-Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks says that Trump's recent tweets are tantamount to jury tampering in the Manafort trial.
Ex-Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks says that Trump's recent tweets are tantamount to jury tampering in the Manafort trial. https://t.co/CfatspnwdY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 2, 2018
#BREAKING: Cities sue Trump for "sabotaging" ObamaCare
#BREAKING: Cities sue Trump for "sabotaging" ObamaCare https://t.co/6eansKATpR pic.twitter.com/wnXpQ4hE8b— The Hill (@thehill) August 2, 2018
Watch: Ivanka Trump calls border separations a "low point" for the administration
Watch: Ivanka Trump calls border separations a "low point" for the administration https://t.co/CGRpPw2z7y pic.twitter.com/i1bdQvekzi— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 2, 2018
McCaskill not only one targeted by Russians; Lankford says virtually ALL senators have. Lankford and Klobuchar will get committee vote on their election bill in Aug. On Trump: “He’s the only one in the government that hasn't been paying attention to this."
McCaskill not only one targeted by Russians; Lankford says virtually ALL senators have. Lankford and Klobuchar will get committee vote on their election bill in Aug. On Trump: “He’s the only one in the government that hasn't been paying attention to this." https://t.co/HSAPJ5nkHU— Manu Raju (@mkraju) August 2, 2018
Perspective: Trump says collusion isn’t a crime. He’s right. It’s actually many crimes.
Perspective: Trump says collusion isn’t a crime. He’s right. It’s actually many crimes. https://t.co/N5duzkPfs9— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 2, 2018
HERE is what @SenateGOP won’t let us see, according to the Archives: 560k pages of files & 475k emails (totaling 75% of his WH records). I’ve seen just 1 of those emails, and it was senior Bush officials asking that #Kavanaugh be looped in on spinning the infamous #TORTURE memo.
HERE is what @SenateGOP won’t let us see, according to the Archives: 560k pages of files & 475k emails (totaling 75% of his WH records). I’ve seen just 1 of those emails, and it was senior Bush officials asking that #Kavanaugh be looped in on spinning the infamous #TORTURE memo.— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) August 2, 2018
Illinois House Republican @Nick_Sauer, who served on a sexual harassment task force, will resign today after he reportedly created a fake Instagram account and posted nude photos of his ex-girlfriend to lure men into "graphic" discussions.
Illinois House Republican @Nick_Sauer, who served on a sexual harassment task force, will resign today after he reportedly created a fake Instagram account and posted nude photos of his ex-girlfriend to lure men into "graphic" discussions. https://t.co/2lGE0mRkZN pic.twitter.com/3W2qc0rIF8— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 1, 2018
A national conversation about privacy, data and social media is long overdue. Here’s where I believe we should start
A national conversation about privacy, data and social media is long overdue. Here’s where I believe we should start.https://t.co/EsQwcxS1kZ— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) August 1, 2018
Facebook's foreign influence report excluded some of the most divisive rhetoric the company found. It didn't reveal the depth some of the pages went to stoke racial tension and incite division among Americans. NBC News retrieved some of the deleted pages.
Facebook's foreign influence report excluded some of the most divisive rhetoric the company found.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 1, 2018
It didn't reveal the depth some of the pages went to stoke racial tension and incite division among Americans. NBC News retrieved some of the deleted pages. https://t.co/fqIFpCvjOh
Rick Scott takes money from Big Ag, while allowing them to self-regulate. They in-turn put HUMAN WASTE on their farms, and the result of that is a massive #RedTide. All the while, Scott is blaming citizen's septic tanks!
Rick Scott takes money from Big Ag, while allowing them to self-regulate. They in-turn put HUMAN WASTE on their farms, and the result of that is a massive #RedTide. All the while, Scott is blaming citizen's septic tanks! #RedTideRick https://t.co/EewRi0lA38— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) August 2, 2018
The Trump team is running a disinformation campaign about Russian interference
Pence says "no actual votes were changed" by Russian interference.— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) August 1, 2018
Paul Ryan says it's "clear that it didn't have a material effect."
This is completely illogical. And it hurts efforts to prevent a repeat.https://t.co/ghlYGu01ai
Housing and rates are worrying some economists that a recession is looming
Housing and rates are worrying some economists that a recession is looming https://t.co/t5OMkCB0JT pic.twitter.com/wu3q3NBFwI— CNN (@CNN) August 2, 2018
Scientists just announced a terrifying new heat record
Scientists just announced a terrifying new heat record https://t.co/aJpu4zukG2 pic.twitter.com/0GENthG6Jx— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 2, 2018
Judge Ellis tells lawyers to stop rolling their eyes, asks what "House of Bijan" is -- "If it doesn't say 'Men's Wearhouse,' I don't know it"
Judge Ellis tells lawyers to stop rolling their eyes, asks what "House of Bijan" is -- "If it doesn't say 'Men's Wearhouse,' I don't know it" https://t.co/EiNurGsH7S— Rachel Weiner (@rachelweinerwp) August 1, 2018
We paid $22 million to Kim Jong Un to get the soldier remains we got today. We are financing his next round of nuclear testing. Super smart. Winning
We paid $22 million to Kim Jong Un to get the soldier remains we got today.— ALT- Immigration 🛂 (@ALT_uscis) August 2, 2018
We are financing his next round of nuclear testing. Super smart. Winning
What would be the consequences if Sessions broke his recusal and fired Mueller?
What would be the consequences if Sessions broke his recusal and fired Mueller? https://t.co/z5ClnAxW5L pic.twitter.com/HD5AyrSh2M— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 2, 2018
JPMorgan says it is a subject of SEC probe of ADR abuses
JPMorgan says it is a subject of SEC probe of ADR abuses https://t.co/F1Kg1Od8mP pic.twitter.com/peYj1Te3sz— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 2, 2018
NEW: Guy from Mercedes-Benz dealership in VA testified that Manafort and his wife Kathleen bought fancy cars and paid for them with offshore accounts from Cyprus. Kathleen Manafort watched the testimony from the front row, sitting behind her husband.
NEW: Guy from Mercedes-Benz dealership in VA testified that Manafort and his wife Kathleen bought fancy cars and paid for them with offshore accounts from Cyprus. Kathleen Manafort watched the testimony from the front row, sitting behind her husband. https://t.co/6cL3dHF44I— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) August 1, 2018
These plainclothes ICE officers ripped a man from his family without ever showing a warrant or ID
These plainclothes ICE officers ripped a man from his family without ever showing a warrant or ID pic.twitter.com/s6uJUsnO39— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 1, 2018
Hannity is a propagandist for profit, peddling lies every night. He says he’s just a talk show host, not a journalist. But he’s injecting poison into the nation’s political bloodstream warping public attitudes about the press. I’m confident in the long run the truth will prevail.
Hannity is a propagandist for profit, peddling lies every night. He says he’s just a talk show host, not a journalist. But he’s injecting poison into the nation’s political bloodstream warping public attitudes about the press. I’m confident in the long run the truth will prevail.— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) August 2, 2018
Former ethics czar Richard Painter warns of Trump's 'mental stability' after he incriminated himself on Twitter
Former ethics czar Richard Painter warns of Trump's 'mental stability' after he incriminated himself on Twitter https://t.co/4vLttj4EC7— USNCPO #Resistance (@CraigCo62) August 2, 2018
Note the CNN piece that says they’re accelerating the pace of these rallies to buoy Trumps mood and keep him from doing something crazy about the Mueller probe. They’re sort of like an event pacifier.
Note the CNN piece that says they’re accelerating the pace of these rallies to buoy Trumps mood and keep him from doing something crazy about the Mueller probe. They’re sort of like an event pacifier. https://t.co/78TfzDz151— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) August 2, 2018
Lawrence: Republicans ‘brainwashed,’ won't object to Trump...
Donald Trump may have publicly committed obstruction of justice with his tweet called for Jeff Sessions to end the Mueller probe, according to Lawrence. But not one Republican strongly denounced President Trump for that.
A Nazi flag was spotted flying in a public park in Laramie, Wyoming
A Nazi flag was spotted flying in a public park in Laramie, Wyoming https://t.co/vwKzfg3ZJX pic.twitter.com/6TXWtJ4mDm— CNN (@CNN) August 2, 2018
U.S. says driving would be riskier if fuel standards tougher
U.S. says driving would be riskier if fuel standards tougher https://t.co/w94gP6Lulq pic.twitter.com/zsnjtZJEVH— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 2, 2018
Trump Rally
Maybe we should try to reason with her. pic.twitter.com/eg4LbYPVcJ— Jon Zal (@OfficialJonZal) August 2, 2018
The bogus technical analysis the right has used to support the Seth Rich conspiracy theory turns out to be the result of work from Russian military hackers and a British troll.
The bogus technical analysis the right has used to support the Seth Rich conspiracy theory turns out to be the result of work from Russian military hackers and a British troll. https://t.co/GvLwhwQ7RL— Will Sommer (@willsommer) August 1, 2018
Critics say the plans are "junk insurance" that could lead to unwelcome surprises if a policyholder gets sick, and will entice healthy people away from the law's markets, raising premiums for those left
Critics say the plans are "junk insurance" that could lead to unwelcome surprises if a policyholder gets sick, and will entice healthy people away from the law's markets, raising premiums for those left. https://t.co/pGSH59wd8f— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 2, 2018
Unofficial Top White House advisor.
Unofficial Top White House advisor. pic.twitter.com/NdDZd1UZmY— Schooley (@Rschooley) August 2, 2018
Is Trump guilty of jury tampering in Manafort trial?
Pres. Trump tweeted that the charges against Paul Manafort are "old" and a "hoax." Fmr. Watergate Assistant Special Prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks tells Lawrence O'Donnell that the president's tweets are jury tampering.
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