I worked for @LindseyGrahamSC for 9 YEARS and I'm here to say that he is a spineless coward pic.twitter.com/mNpEH6kc2b— Adam F. Naughton (@adamfnaughton) August 23, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 2018
I worked for @LindseyGrahamSC for 9 YEARS and I'm here to say that he is a spineless coward
Prosecutors in the case against Mariia Butina have sent a letter to her defense attorney saying that he's violating local court rules about making statements about the case—and they may seek relief from the Court if he continues.
Prosecutors in the case against Mariia Butina have sent a letter to her defense attorney saying that he's violating local court rules about making statements about the case—and they may seek relief from the Court if he continues. https://t.co/EHa37c2Ntx— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 23, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Enquirer kept a safe containing documents on hush money payments and other damaging stories it killed as part of its cozy relationship with Donald Trump leading up to 2016 presidential election, people familiar with the arrangement told The AP.
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Enquirer kept a safe containing documents on hush money payments and other damaging stories it killed as part of its cozy relationship with Donald Trump leading up to 2016 presidential election, people familiar with the arrangement told The AP.— Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) August 23, 2018
Under @SecNielsen's leadership, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have provoked the worst immigration crisis in modern times. I continue to call on the administration to change course immediately.
Under @SecNielsen's leadership, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have provoked the worst immigration crisis in modern times. I continue to call on the administration to change course immediately. pic.twitter.com/gIA3XAShLr— Tom Udall (@SenatorTomUdall) August 23, 2018
An amazing photo spread shows how the National Enquirer covered Hillary Clinton's campaign. From @jackshafer last year on Trump's "mouthpiece"
An amazing photo spread shows how the National Enquirer covered Hillary Clinton's campaign. From @jackshafer last year on Trump's "mouthpiece" https://t.co/LVQiODXefN pic.twitter.com/BuNhuEZWQA— Heather Timmons (@HeathaT) August 23, 2018
Who controls "the Trust" that paid Cohen for making the illegal payoff?
Who controls "the Trust" that paid Cohen for making the illegal payoff? pic.twitter.com/PZHA1gVPzZ— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) August 23, 2018
"Trump may finally have created a scandal that he can’t escape, but the dangerously authoritarian and cult-like reasoning that he has exploited for so long are a threat to American democracy that we cannot escape."
"Trump may finally have created a scandal that he can’t escape, but the dangerously authoritarian and cult-like reasoning that he has exploited for so long are a threat to American democracy that we cannot escape." -@brianklaas https://t.co/9V8gMieTZb— Stand Up Republic (@StandUpRepublic) August 23, 2018
'They deserve this situation': Ex-Republican Congressman blames his own party for 'lying with dogs and getting fleas'
'They deserve this situation': Ex-Republican Congressman blames his own party for 'lying with dogs and getting fleas' https://t.co/YduSuvprI9— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) August 23, 2018
Analysis: By a 3-to-1 margin, Trump supporters embrace his personality over his policies
Analysis: By a 3-to-1 margin, Trump supporters embrace his personality over his policies https://t.co/TgMzjlPQQ7— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 23, 2018
GOP analyst Rick Wilson flattens Trump after his rambling Fox News interview: He's a 'terrified old man'
GOP analyst Rick Wilson flattens Trump after his rambling Fox News interview: He's a 'terrified old man' https://t.co/HH1NvRkcF3— 01100110 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 (@cj_disabledVet) August 23, 2018
White House blocks bill that would protect elections
THIS MAKES SENSE TO NO ONE!— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) August 23, 2018
White House blocks bill that would protect elections https://t.co/ixKNwhuNC8
This morning I reiterated my call for the Republican majority to delay Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings.
This morning I reiterated my call for the Republican majority to delay Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings. #WhatsAtStake pic.twitter.com/fIZkTs4ljN— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 23, 2018
White House blocks bill that would protect elections
Because those midterms aren’t going to hack themselves https://t.co/8RpDdeQMY3— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 23, 2018
As I reported last year, @MichaelCohen212 and @BorisEP paid Russian hackers on behalf of Team Trump.
As I reported last year, @MichaelCohen212 and @BorisEP paid Russian hackers on behalf of Team Trump.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 23, 2018
It doesn’t matter whether Cohen’s meeting to do so was in Prague, Germany or Budapest. https://t.co/jcD9aJAwhx https://t.co/rxlqY6DqIX
In reality, Paulie Walnuts' conviction in Federal court -- with another trial coming soon -- is all about Russia. Manafort may hold the key to the mystery of Trump's ties to Moscow
My latest ===>— John Schindler (@20committee) August 23, 2018
In reality, Paulie Walnuts' conviction in Federal court -- with another trial coming soon -- is all about Russia.
Manafort may hold the key to the mystery of Trump's ties to Moscow.https://t.co/lp5q2dQKlb
Boom. AG Sessions just told tRUmp to f—k off. He’s also right about the quality of American law enforcement. With them on guard, the rule of law lives to fight another day.
Boom. AG Sessions just told tRUmp to f—k off. He’s also right about the quality of American law enforcement. With them on guard, the rule of law lives to fight another day. https://t.co/a6GJMP7K9H— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) August 23, 2018
How will Congressman Duncan Hunter's indictment impact the Defense industry? The indictment lost the long-time supporter of Defense spending his spot on the House Armed Services Committee
How will Congressman Duncan Hunter's indictment impact the Defense industry? The indictment lost the long-time supporter of Defense spending his spot on the House Armed Services Committeehttps://t.co/nQ89ayGE5G— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) August 23, 2018
BREAKING: Grassley tells Bloomberg he’d be willing to make time for a hearing on a new AG if Jeff Sessions somehow winds up gone. Very different message from last year, when Grassley warned WH he didn't have time for another confirmation hearing in 2017
BREAKING: Grassley tells Bloomberg he’d be willing to make time for a hearing on a new AG if Jeff Sessions somehow winds up gone.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) August 23, 2018
Very different message from last year, when Grassley warned WH he didn't have time for another confirmation hearing in 2017, @StevenTDennis reports. https://t.co/tkzpGOaktm
BREAKING: Republican Senator Graham says he expects Trump to oust Sessions after midterm elections. Will allow Trump to take control of Mueller investigation.
BREAKING: Republican Senator Graham says he expects Trump to oust Sessions after midterm elections. Will allow Trump to take control of Mueller investigation. https://t.co/SpKxp3eZDm @StevenTDennis via @bpolitics— Mike Dorning (@MikeDorning) August 23, 2018
This new ad from Republicans for the Rule of Law pointing out that no, the Muller investigation is not a witch hunt, will run Thursday and Friday on Fox and Friends and Morning Joe in selected markets (including in D.C., so the president can have a look).
This new ad from Republicans for the Rule of Law pointing out that no, the Muller investigation is not a witch hunt, will run Thursday and Friday on Fox and Friends and Morning Joe in selected markets (including in D.C., so the president can have a look). pic.twitter.com/U4X5Kb10Y3— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) August 22, 2018
JUST IN: Graham predicts Trump will "very likely" fire Sessions after midterms
JUST IN: Graham predicts Trump will "very likely" fire Sessions after midterms https://t.co/hItDQDuUaE pic.twitter.com/vWeV8tz0fS— The Hill (@thehill) August 23, 2018
BREAKING: Sen. Chris Murphy says he is introducing an emergency amendment to block Betsy DeVos plan to let states use federal funds to purchase guns for schools
BREAKING: Sen. Chris Murphy says he is introducing an emergency amendment to block Betsy DeVos plan to let states use federal funds to purchase guns for schools— PoliticsVideoChannel (@politvidchannel) August 23, 2018
Thank You Sen. Chris Murphy
Pecker Granted Immunity in Cohen Case
Pecker un-incarcerated. https://t.co/kFPone87fH— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 23, 2018
A full month has passed since the deadline for the administration to reunite families it separated at the border, but 565 children are still waiting to see their parents again.
A full month has passed since the deadline for the administration to reunite families it separated at the border, but 565 children are still waiting to see their parents again. #FamiliesBelongTogether— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 23, 2018
If Trump shot Michael Cohen in broad daylight, here's what Republicans would say
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 23, 2018
"According to two sources briefed on the Cohen investigation, prosecutors granted immunity to David Pecker, chairman of The National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc., and A.M.I.’s chief content officer, Dylan Howard..."
"According to two sources briefed on the Cohen investigation, prosecutors granted immunity to David Pecker, chairman of The National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc., and A.M.I.’s chief content officer, Dylan Howard..."— Brandt (@UrbanAchievr) August 23, 2018
GOP's Duncan Hunter: I’m ‘excited’ to go on trial for corruption so I can expose the anti-Trump Deep State
GOP's Duncan Hunter: I’m ‘excited’ to go on trial for corruption so I can expose the anti-Trump Deep State https://t.co/cVJHczbOvA— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 22, 2018
There’s never been a less transparent vetting process for a Supreme Court nominee.
98% of Brett Kavanaugh’s White House record remains hidden from the public.— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) August 23, 2018
More than 85% of his White House record remains hidden from the Senate.
There’s never been a less transparent vetting process for a Supreme Court nominee. #WhatAreTheyHiding
Impeachment? Demand indictment. Trump did crimes before he was president that DIRECTLY impacted him getting elected. Arrest him.
Impeachment? Demand indictment. Trump did crimes before he was president that DIRECTLY impacted him getting elected. Arrest him. https://t.co/5RCqXE08rW— Greg Olear (@gregolear) August 23, 2018
NEW: @FoxNews poll has generic ballot at D+11 & support for Mueller probe surging
NEW: @FoxNews poll has generic ballot at D+11 & support for Mueller probe surging.https://t.co/WzyNjMBjvd pic.twitter.com/aJ55SitANg— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) August 22, 2018
Theory (h/t @esirof): @GOP knows Trump's gotta go, but is waiting for him to implode all on his own, so they won't have to alienate a single member of their troglodytic base by taking the appropriate & long overdue action.
Theory (h/t @esirof): @GOP knows Trump's gotta go, but is waiting for him to implode all on his own, so they won't have to alienate a single member of their troglodytic base by taking the appropriate & long overdue action.— Greg Olear (@gregolear) August 23, 2018
A party of Neros, basically, fiddling while Rome burns.
NEW POLL: Fox News finds ObamaCare is more popular than GOP tax law
NEW POLL: Fox News finds ObamaCare is more popular than GOP tax law https://t.co/9Bn6IyMe3I pic.twitter.com/6Uir0MJgIL— The Hill (@thehill) August 23, 2018
This is a bit inspiring in a time when we have little of it. First Manafort juror to come forward. A self-described Trump stalwart. Didn't want Manafort to be guilty. Decided he was. Would have voted guilty on all counts.
This is a bit inspiring in a time when we have little of it. First Manafort juror to come forward. A self-described Trump stalwart. Didn't want Manafort to be guilty. Decided he was. Would have voted guilty on all counts. pic.twitter.com/IbsNswCZI5— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) August 23, 2018
Donald Trump just unwittingly admitted to another federal crime
Donald Trump just unwittingly admitted to another federal crime, @NormEisen says. https://t.co/ITX7pLkE5r— Jason Le Miere (@JasonLeMiere) August 22, 2018
NEW: Pardon carries risks for both Trump and Manafort
NEW: Pardon carries risks for both Trump and Manafort https://t.co/2TZw7PYn3I pic.twitter.com/MVys89Hwz7— The Hill (@thehill) August 23, 2018
Congratulations to the top 1% who own most of the stock. Especially 45, his family and cabinet. Extra congratulations to members of the Congressional Investment Club who own health care stocks while voting on health care legislation. Now about those health insurance premiums....
Congratulations to the top 1% who own most of the stock. Especially 45, his family and cabinet.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) August 23, 2018
Extra congratulations to members of the Congressional Investment Club who own health care stocks while voting on health care legislation.
Now about those health insurance premiums.... https://t.co/YksagEGmqF
Betsy DeVos Is Said to Weigh Letting School Districts Use Federal Funds to Buy Guns
As you walk your kid to school today, think about what you will do between now and Election Day to vote out every single Congressperson who supports this insane idea.— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) August 23, 2018
Whether she gets away with this is in our hands. November is coming. https://t.co/S92yrJIAW6
Trump says Sessions was given attorney general job only because of his loyalty during campaign
Trump says Sessions was given attorney general job only because of his loyalty during campaign https://t.co/ygMt0S513o— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 23, 2018
The new cover of @TIME.
The new cover of @TIME. pic.twitter.com/zencbx8RTW— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 23, 2018
Duncan says that it was only one juror that prevented the jury from convicting Manafort on the other 8 counts. Duncan says another woman juror was the holdout and the jury kept trying to convince her Manafort was guilty on those counts. Duncan says woman had reasonable doubt.
2. Duncan says that it was only one juror that prevented the jury from convicting Manafort on the other 8 counts. Duncan says another woman juror was the holdout and the jury kept trying to convince her Manafort was guilty on those counts. Duncan says woman had reasonable doubt.— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 23, 2018
- 3. Duncan says she's speaking out because she doesn't feel a threat. She says she's not afraid at all. She says that she felt like the public needed to know how close it was. Adding "I didn't want Manafort to be guilty, but he was...and no one is above the law."13 replies276 retweets1,129 likes
- 4. Duncan says the deliberations were heated and at times there were tears.10 replies92 retweets487 likes
- 5. Duncan said that the jurors went in there without considering their own political positions and "did what they were supposed to do."2 replies83 retweets499 likes
- 6. Duncan says at times "the prosecution seemed bored."Duncan said the paper trail was what locked in Manafort's guilty verdict.7 replies91 retweets548 likes
- 7. Duncan says that Manafort's attorneys objected to very little and that they barely did any cross-examining. "I think I expected a little more," Duncan added.3 replies78 retweets387 likes
- 8. Duncan says re Rick Gates: "some of us had a problem accepting his testimony because he had a plea." Then she added that the jury agreed to throw out his testimony and focus on the paper trail.24 replies105 retweets476 likes
- 9. Duncan says she had no hesitation to serve on the jury "It's my civic duty...I'm proud to serve my country."17 replies75 retweets598 likes
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