When Trump and his legal team gave the green light to allow W.H. counsel Don McGahn to sit for an interview with Mueller, McGahn was stunned.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 18, 2018
McGahn's lawyer has said that it was "insane" that Trump did not fight the interview in court. https://t.co/6qHUQzX3A6
Saturday, August 18, 2018
White House Counsel Has Cooperated Extensively With Mueller’s Obstruction Inquiry
This story is wild. It's tough to imagine McGann survives much longer in the White House. And his departure would likely only accelerate his cooperation.
This story is wild. It's tough to imagine McGann survives much longer in the White House. And his departure would likely only accelerate his cooperation. https://t.co/8jpeFEDCOk— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) August 18, 2018
Legal experts: Is it kinda weird the jury isn't sequestered while the President of the United States is tweeting his take on the case?
Legal experts: Is it kinda weird the jury isn't sequestered while the President of the United States is tweeting his take on the case?— Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) August 17, 2018
Rand Paul (R-Moscow) wants to lift sanctions on the country who’s attacking our institutions as I write this. And here I thought he was supposed to be representing #Kentucky...
Rand Paul (R-Moscow) wants to lift sanctions on the country who’s attacking our institutions as I write this. And here I thought he was supposed to be representing #Kentucky... https://t.co/DaH8D6Zp5i— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) August 17, 2018
GA State Senator Michael Williams says that if @realDonaldTrump calls Black people NIGGERS, he is able to separate his “personal feelings” from “how he is runnng the country,” so, he doesn’t have a problem with “him as my president” having done so. GTHOH!
GA State Senator Michael Williams says that if @realDonaldTrump calls Black people NIGGERS, he is able to separate his “personal feelings” from “how he is runnng the country,” so, he doesn’t have a problem with “him as my president” having done so. GTHOH! pic.twitter.com/qf8Stquml3— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) August 18, 2018
Between 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and 8:30 a.m. today, @realDonaldTrump tweeted 53 times (not counting retweets). Take out a few hours a day for sleep over that 72 hour period and it averages about a tweet per hour. That’s either desperate or compulsive ... maybe both.
Between 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and 8:30 a.m. today, @realDonaldTrump tweeted 53 times (not counting retweets). Take out a few hours a day for sleep over that 72 hour period and it averages about a tweet per hour. That’s either desperate or compulsive ... maybe both. pic.twitter.com/Wvs3eMUSTr— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) August 18, 2018
Pres. Trump flew into the Hamptons for a closed-door fundraiser hosted by one of his closest friends, the chairman of the iconic Nathan's Famous hot dog business.
Pres. Trump flew into the Hamptons for a closed-door fundraiser hosted by one of his closest friends, the chairman of the iconic Nathan's Famous hot dog business. https://t.co/kgg1nsbzfk pic.twitter.com/ZyRxy8tCdF— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 18, 2018
Trump starts his day at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ. This is Trump's 191st day at a Trump property as president and his 148th day at a Trump golf club as president.
Trump starts his day at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 18, 2018
This is Trump's 191st day at a Trump property as president and his 148th day at a Trump golf club as president.
Aretha Franklin: ‘No Amount of Money’ Could Make Me Sing for Trump
😂😂😂 Aretha Franklin: ‘No Amount of Money’ Could Make Me Sing for Trump https://t.co/EpMQIxerYA via @thedailybeast— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) August 17, 2018
Must read. In the quiet world of American intelligence, this reads like a list from Cooperstown.
Must read. In the quiet world of American intelligence, this reads like a list from Cooperstown. https://t.co/Lg17aKB7eO— Gen Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) August 17, 2018
Brennan may take legal action against Trump after getting security clearance revoked
Brennan may take legal action against Trump after getting security clearance revoked https://t.co/IX46F8swyG pic.twitter.com/LAIDpHoFyK— The Hill (@thehill) August 18, 2018
Former U.N. chief and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan has died: foundation
Former U.N. chief and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan has died: foundation https://t.co/raJW04z16J— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 18, 2018
Opinion: Another epic economic collapse is coming
Opinion: Another epic economic collapse is coming https://t.co/DaRODb3GwO— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 18, 2018
Justice Dept lawyers try to stop release of Trump's DC hotel financial records
Justice Dept lawyers try to stop release of Trump's DC hotel financial records https://t.co/1NgK62BDUt pic.twitter.com/JHFq9aTXr2— The Hill (@thehill) August 18, 2018
The U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia, but the Kremlin isn’t holding them against Trump
The U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia, but the Kremlin isn’t holding them against Trump https://t.co/M029XSt9UX— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 18, 2018
Boy, I wish @RandPaul defended America like he defended sanctioned Russians.
Boy, I wish @RandPaul defended America like he defended sanctioned Russians. https://t.co/TpOsrZXvn7— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) August 17, 2018
Brennan on @maddow: "I don't think what I'm doing is political at all. I've never registered as a Republican or a Democrat. [...] I'm the son of an immigrant, our father always taught us what a privilege it was to be US citizens. Trump is trashing the US in front of the world."
Brennan on @maddow: "I don't think what I'm doing is political at all. I've never registered as a Republican or a Democrat. [...] I'm the son of an immigrant, our father always taught us what a privilege it was to be US citizens. Trump is trashing the US in front of the world."— Ale (@aliasvaughn) August 18, 2018
Brennan: I gave Trump a year to live up to American expectations of the President of the United States. He did not.
Brennan: I gave Trump a year to live up to American expectations of the President of the United States. He did not. pic.twitter.com/69OitgSHpZ— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 18, 2018
This mafia style of government makes Trump a role model for all autocrats
Punishing critics like Brennan is part of the Trump'a ongoing abuse of power & normalization of autocracy https://t.co/3BfACcjn6i— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) August 18, 2018
Steve Bannon becomes the butt of the globally trending #SteveBannonAMovie joke on Twitter.
Steve Bannon becomes the butt of the globally trending #SteveBannonAMovie joke on Twitter. https://t.co/SOJNjR1ygg— HuffPost (@HuffPost) August 18, 2018
Haspel is keeping her mouth shut while Trump punishes her predecessor, John Brennan, for his criticism. A former Senate investigator calls it "appalling"
Haspel is keeping her mouth shut while Trump punishes her predecessor, John Brennan, for his criticism. A former Senate investigator calls it "appalling" https://t.co/Ra0bquFU6N— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) August 18, 2018
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan: Trump is 'drunk on power'
This is spot on! Ex-CIA Director John Brennan: Trump is 'drunk on power' https://t.co/owA2cezaA4— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) August 18, 2018
Fmr. CIA Dir. Brennan on calling Trump's performance "treasonous": For the president to continue to prevaricate on this issue does a great injustice and a disservice to the men and women of the intelligence community and to citizens of the United States
Fmr. CIA Dir. Brennan on calling Trump's performance "treasonous": For the president to continue to prevaricate on this issue does a great injustice and a disservice to the men and women of the intelligence community and to citizens of the United States https://t.co/LxZCdxpmYU pic.twitter.com/Ve5j0GaWy2— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 18, 2018
An opioid addicted baby is now born every half hour. The Sackler family has made billions on the opioid crisis
An opioid addicted baby is now born every half hour.— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) August 18, 2018
The Sackler family has made billions on the opioid crisis. https://t.co/Ulya6cWzmW
BREAKING NEWS THREAD: Along with many of my former colleagues, I’m standing up with @GenMhayden, @jmclaughlinSAIS, @MichaelJMorell, and other former CIA leaders to oppose the politicization of security clearances. This is our *new* open letter:
BREAKING NEWS THREAD: Along with many of my former colleagues, I’m standing up with @GenMhayden, @jmclaughlinSAIS, @MichaelJMorell, and other former CIA leaders to oppose the politicization of security clearances. This is our *new* open letter: pic.twitter.com/jaj5RMTtdp— David Priess (@DavidPriess) August 17, 2018
Brennan: “Are the Republicans on the Hill... going to wait for a disaster to happen before they actually find their backbones to speak up against somebody who clearly is not carrying out his responsibilities with any sense of purpose and common sense?”
Brennan: “Are the Republicans on the Hill... going to wait for a disaster to happen before they actually find their backbones to speak up against somebody who clearly is not carrying out his responsibilities with any sense of purpose and common sense?”pic.twitter.com/PgxgX7WB68— Psychonaut (@WakingLifeDream) August 18, 2018
Bruce Ohr is a career prosecutor, not a political appointee. He worked & served in both Dem & GOP administrations. He was good at his job & come up through the ranks to lead DOJ’s organized crime & cartel linked drug trafficking program. That’s the man Trump is trying to destroy.
Bruce Ohr is a career prosecutor, not a political appointee. He worked & served in both Dem & GOP administrations. He was good at his job & come up through the ranks to lead DOJ’s organized crime & cartel linked drug trafficking program. That’s the man Trump is trying to destroy. https://t.co/1gqwlc673c— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) August 17, 2018
GOP could lose up to 72 House seats in wipeout
GOP could lose up to 72 House seats in wipeout https://t.co/nIMqNwiZ2v pic.twitter.com/d4BApaeqla— The Hill (@thehill) August 18, 2018
Super PACs use new trick to hide donors
The maneuvering ranges from legal trickery to blatant disregard for campaign finance law https://t.co/Ngxk3MpS33— POLITICO (@politico) August 18, 2018
After the announcement of a new raft of sanctions, the #ruble fell to its lowest level in two years.
After the announcement of a new raft of sanctions, the #ruble fell to its lowest level in two years. pic.twitter.com/F8EL92MvIi— RFE/RL (@RFERL) August 18, 2018
Wash Post reports that Trump moved to pull John Brennan's security clearance because of Omarosa's book drama
Wash Post reports that Trump moved to pull John Brennan's security clearance because of Omarosa's book drama https://t.co/h4vGH5wif9— Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) August 18, 2018
Little wonder Judge Ellis is being protected. His anti-prosecution bias has been appalling. If Manafort walks it will be b/c of Ellis, and he is jeopardizing the entire special counsel investigation— not to mention the well being of the USA. UNAMERICAN!
Little wonder Judge Ellis is being protected. His anti-prosecution bias has been appalling. If Manafort walks it will be b/c of Ellis, and he is jeopardizing the entire special counsel investigation— not to mention the well being of the USA. UNAMERICAN! https://t.co/m2ziwukqWv— John Dean (@JohnWDean) August 18, 2018
How Trump’s security-clearance gambit could actually get him in deeper trouble with Mueller
"It's a federal crime — §1513 if anyone wants to look it up — to retaliate against someone for providing truthful information to law enforcement," ex-federal prosecutor Elie Honig said. "So he's getting closer and closer to really dangerous ground here." https://t.co/2HMSywC02G— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 17, 2018
Tonight's Rachel #Maddow interview with John Brennan
Tonight's Rachel #Maddow interview with John Brennan:— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 18, 2018
Part 1: https://t.co/EP0ajCp9K7
Part 2: https://t.co/smtIUqD8VR
Part 3: https://t.co/7qoXLv1aY3
Imagine the President’s former campaign chairman is on trial for various felonies. Imagine the jury is in middle of deliberations. Imagine the President publicly calls the case unfair & praises the defendant
Imagine the President’s former campaign chairman is on trial for various felonies. Imagine the jury is in middle of deliberations. Imagine the President publicly calls the case unfair & praises the defendant— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) August 17, 2018
There was a time when that kind of thing was considered inappropriate pic.twitter.com/TlELwg67O6
Justice Dept investigating GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy for alleged efforts to sell govt influence - including a plan to persuade the Trump government to extradite a Chinese dissident home & $75 mil plan to get DOJ to drop investigation of Malaysia's 1MDB
Justice Dept investigating GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy for alleged efforts to sell govt influence - including a plan to persuade the Trump government to extradite a Chinese dissident home & $75 mil plan to get DOJ to drop investigation of Malaysia's 1MDBhttps://t.co/Y541iF5aqW— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) August 17, 2018
..’former US President Barack Obama banned the sale of precision-guided military technology to Saudi Arabia over "human rights concerns." The ban was overturned by the Trump administration's then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in March 2017.
..’former US President Barack Obama banned the sale of precision-guided military technology to Saudi Arabia over "human rights concerns."— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) August 17, 2018
The ban was overturned by the Trump administration's then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in March 2017..😳😞😳 https://t.co/dWr3OdnGUD
Opinion: Republicans are running the "repeal and replace" scam all over again
Opinion: Republicans are running the "repeal and replace" scam all over again https://t.co/5dOqaBZ3cS— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 18, 2018
Behind the debt binge that threatens markets
Behind the debt binge that threatens markets https://t.co/IJjv5JI0D4 pic.twitter.com/FMOZA4JFI8— Bloomberg (@business) August 18, 2018
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