Investigators working for Mueller have obtained copies of the proposals and questioned employees of the Israeli company, Psy-Group, people familiar with those interviews tell NYT. https://t.co/Ao7JHKd9Z1— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 8, 2018
Monday, October 8, 2018
Rick Gates requested proposals in 2016 from an Israeli company to create fake online identities, to use social media manipulation and to gather intelligence to help defeat Republican primary race opponents and Hillary Clinton, NYT reports.
There are only 29 days left before the midterms. If you live in these states, make sure you register to vote by tomorrow, October 9
There are only 29 days left before the midterms. If you live in these states, make sure you register to vote by tomorrow, October 9:— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) October 8, 2018
AZ
AR
FL
GA
IN
KY
MI
MS
NM
OH
PA
TN
TX
HI
IL
MT
LA
NV
UThttps://t.co/ntElDYsRQT
Oleg Deripaska's Upper East Side mansion in NY is frozen by the US government as part of the recent oligarch sanctions program
Oleg Deripaska's Upper East Side mansion in NY is frozen by the US government as part of the recent oligarch sanctions program https://t.co/Ly0mKtxSEn— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) October 8, 2018
Was There a Connection Between a Russian Bank and the Trump Campaign? A team of computer scientists sifted through records of unusual Web traffic in search of answers.
LOOK!
Remember the MSM stories I said were coming, patriots? As promised. Enjoy. :-) https://t.co/ztp3mmyp3e— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) October 8, 2018
Why Americans aren’t paying attention to the longest war in their nation’s history
Why Americans aren’t paying attention to the longest war in their nation’s history https://t.co/SRNczMBLtr#likewar— Peter W. Singer (@peterwsinger) October 8, 2018
Taylor Swift is encouraging her fans to vote
Taylor Swift is encouraging her fans to vote. https://t.co/Xjsbj6LsBs— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) October 8, 2018
This is how Putin bullies and intimidates his enemies
This is how Putin bullies and intimidates his enemies - The Washington Post https://t.co/9AOVCcZmUT— Steven L. Hall (@StevenLHall1) October 7, 2018
Two bullets 'were found in pilot's body' after helicopter crash which killed senior Putin prosecutor linked to lawyer who held Trump Tower meeting
Two bullets 'were found in pilot's body' after helicopter crash which killed senior Putin prosecutor linked to lawyer who held Trump Tower meeting https://t.co/IUGKEPFJR7— IFFConsulting (@IFFConsulting) October 7, 2018
“I couldn’t live with myself if I wasn’t trying to get justice for him.”@Billbrowder says his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who was tortured and killed in Russia, is the reason he'll continue to risk his life to speak out against Putin.
“I couldn’t live with myself if I wasn’t trying to get justice for him.”@Billbrowder says his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who was tortured and killed in Russia, is the reason he'll continue to risk his life to speak out against Putin.— Jeremy Vine On 5 (@JeremyVineOn5) October 8, 2018
Watch more here: https://t.co/WCuReZ8aFO pic.twitter.com/z7yGNTIeHf
Police are investigating the death of a Bulgarian TV journalist, the third reporter to be killed in a year in the EU
Police are investigating the death of a Bulgarian TV journalist, the third reporter to be killed in a year in the EU https://t.co/IXCQQfLadZ— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) October 8, 2018
The disappearance of Interpol’s first Chinese president has put a new spotlight on the country’s opaque legal system
The disappearance of Interpol’s first Chinese president has put a new spotlight on the country’s opaque legal system https://t.co/tY837NGpeU— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) October 8, 2018
Why a Facebook executive's appearance at the Kavanaugh hearing was a big mistake. side note: this was before the same individual (Joel Kaplan) threw a party for Kavanaugh after confirmation
Why a Facebook executive's appearance at the Kavanaugh hearing was a big mistake.— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) October 8, 2018
side note: this was before the same individual (Joel Kaplan) threw a party for Kavanaugh after confirmation https://t.co/EHCfzC0N72
The @IPCC_CH report on #GlobalWarming of 1.5°C is one of the most important #climatechange reports ever published. Limiting temperature increase requires unprecedented changes in society, but will have huge benefits. Every half a degree of warming matters.
The @IPCC_CH report on #GlobalWarming of 1.5°C is one of the most important #climatechange reports ever published. Limiting temperature increase requires unprecedented changes in society, but will have huge benefits. Every half a degree of warming matters. https://t.co/a7GOzVFv50 pic.twitter.com/p0wX5vYrA5— IPCC (@IPCC_CH) October 8, 2018
Richard Blumenthal: "The American people don't want Brett Kavanaugh on the United States Supreme Court."
Richard Blumenthal: "The American people don't want Brett Kavanaugh on the United States Supreme Court." pic.twitter.com/bvctggf7iA— The Hill (@thehill) October 8, 2018
Sen. Manchin faces firestorm back home after becoming only Democrat to support Kavanaugh confirmation
Sen. Manchin faces firestorm back home after becoming only Democrat to support Kavanaugh confirmation. https://t.co/4patvNRGcA pic.twitter.com/piQRZPDI7f— ABC News (@ABC) October 8, 2018
The junk science Republicans used to undermine Ford and help save Kavanaugh
Republicans embraced the politically convenient line that Ford simply misremembered who attacked her.— Eric Umansky (@ericuman) October 7, 2018
Except scientists say that’s not a thing.
One researcher “could not recall a single case of a sexual assault victim misremembering a known attacker.”
https://t.co/j28MnBOIeu
Why Congress is poised to give the drug industry a $4B windfall
Why Congress is poised to give the drug industry a $4B windfall https://t.co/et1TYEt42T— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) October 8, 2018
"As Brett's roommate, I'm in a singular position ... to say, 'listen, I saw him do this stuff that he said, under oath, that he didn't do.'" Jamie Roche, Kavanaugh's freshman Yale roommate, explains his reasoning for coming forward at this time
"As Brett's roommate, I'm in a singular position ... to say, 'listen, I saw him do this stuff that he said, under oath, that he didn't do.'" Jamie Roche, Kavanaugh's freshman Yale roommate, explains his reasoning for coming forward at this time https://t.co/3ArNVeLZkL pic.twitter.com/gN3CMA5e2X— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) October 4, 2018
The host forgets to emphasize that Trump and Putin were competing for two bottom spots on the char
The host forgets to emphasize that Trump and Putin were competing for two bottom spots on the chart.https://t.co/Evkyku9MlV— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 7, 2018
“People who expected Susan Collins to save us from Brett Kavanaugh have not studied her record. [Collins] has reduced the choreography of legislative head-fakes to a sublime art, in order to preserve her bogus reputation as an independent-minded centrist.”
“People who expected Susan Collins to save us from Brett Kavanaugh have not studied her record. [Collins] has reduced the choreography of legislative head-fakes to a sublime art, in order to preserve her bogus reputation as an independent-minded centrist.” https://t.co/XA6U7V7l0c— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) October 7, 2018
If nothing else gets you to the polls to vote D: Checks and balances are gone. Rs now control all 3 branches of government, Rs are under the control of Trump, and Trump is a clear and present danger to the US and the world. On Nov 6, all voters must check this unbalanced man
If nothing else gets you to the polls to vote D: Checks and balances are gone. Rs now control all 3 branches of government, Rs are under the control of Trump, and Trump is a clear and present danger to the US and the world. On Nov 6, all voters must check this unbalanced man.— Robert Reich (@RBReich) October 7, 2018
More than 2,000 potential voters in Texas had their voters’ registration applications unfairly rejected by the Texas Secretary of State, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group
More than 2,000 potential voters in Texas had their voters’ registration applications unfairly rejected by the Texas Secretary of State, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group. https://t.co/XzDkc7CEJb— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 8, 2018
McConnell said "these things always blow over." Which leads me to make the easiest prediction I've ever made on cable news: This won't "blow over."
McConnell said "these things always blow over." Which leads me to make the easiest prediction I've ever made on cable news: This won't "blow over." pic.twitter.com/hOjJCBQOwC— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 7, 2018
I'm volunteering 10+ hours on #TheLastWeekend before the election. How about you?
Don't know about you, but I'm fucking sick of this shit.— Holly Fιɢυeroα O'Reιlly (@AynRandPaulRyan) October 8, 2018
I'm volunteering 10+ hours on #TheLastWeekend before the election.
How about you?https://t.co/68oBWwkB3P
Gas prices increase across the U.S
WATCH: Gas prices increase across the U.S. as global demand grows. pic.twitter.com/hEJj3koipP— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) October 8, 2018
US and NATO forces are set to conduct the largest exercise since 2002 that sends a message to one nation: Russia
US and NATO forces are set to conduct the largest exercise since 2002 that sends a message to one nation: Russia https://t.co/8ViaCuUDoh pic.twitter.com/ZpD1FBxBF0— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 8, 2018
The Suffocation of Democracy
McConnell and our dysfunctional and disrespected Congress have ensured an increasingly dysfunctional and disrespected judiciary. The constitutional balance of powers among the three branches of government is in peril. https://t.co/9re3oRoqeW— Dan Rodricks (@DanRodricks) October 8, 2018
“You don’t give power to an angry left wing mob”- King George III on hearing of the Boston tea party and the Boston Massacre.
“You don’t give power to an angry left wing mob”- King George III on hearing of the Boston tea party and the Boston Massacre. pic.twitter.com/X9J012ahjV— Operation Wolverines 🇺🇸 (@OpWolverines) October 7, 2018
During Kavanaugh’s 1st week on the bench, the govt’s effort to prevent the NY AG from taking the deposition of Commerce Sec’y Wilbur Ross will likely reach the Court. We’ll get a quick glimpse of his views on executive power now that he’s confirmed.
During Kavanaugh’s 1st week on the bench, the govt’s effort to prevent the NY AG from taking the deposition of Commerce Sec’y Wilbur Ross will likely reach the Court. We’ll get a quick glimpse of his views on executive power now that he’s confirmed. https://t.co/KMNBGNZNon— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) October 8, 2018
There’s a very real possibility that Trump intervened in a billion-dollar government project in order to protect his hotel interests.
There’s a very real possibility that Trump intervened in a billion-dollar government project in order to protect his hotel interests. https://t.co/o0r2CuyHO2— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) October 8, 2018
These two Buffalo Police officers were harassing, threatening, & searching an elderly black man for nothing when a white man intervened. This is how you use your privilege, this is what an ally does. Thank you
These two Buffalo Police officers were harassing, threatening, & searching an elderly black man for nothing when a white man intervened. This is how you use your privilege, this is what an ally does. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/JuwoeA7Csa— Simar (@sahluwal) October 8, 2018
Meng Hongwei is being investigated due to his own "willfulness and for bringing trouble upon himself," China's government says
Meng Hongwei is being investigated due to his own "willfulness and for bringing trouble upon himself," China's government says https://t.co/5rGNtGQ7nb— Bloomberg (@business) October 8, 2018
Are you a Georgia voter? Do you know someone who is? Check your registration — now. If you've been purged, you only have until Tuesday to reregister. Don't be a victim of more GOP skulduggery
Are you a Georgia voter? Do you know someone who is? Check your registration — now. If you've been purged, you only have until Tuesday to reregister. https://t.co/4Jd2NwOZP1— shauna (@goldengateblond) October 8, 2018
If only Susan Collins had shown real leadership on Kavanaugh | By CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen and James Piltch
If only Susan Collins had shown real leadership on Kavanaugh | By CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen and James Piltch https://t.co/xvmuBL04w8 pic.twitter.com/UIBHCEvQRB— CNN (@CNN) October 8, 2018
Notoriously apolitical pop star Taylor Swift breaks her political silence as she endorses Democrats in passionate post on midterm elections.
Notoriously apolitical pop star Taylor Swift breaks her political silence as she endorses Democrats in passionate post on midterm elections. https://t.co/0UVRDcO6Sq pic.twitter.com/uJi6fZpHyK— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 8, 2018
Vote like your rights depend on it.
We have a job to do this November. https://t.co/CQzkil8zjb— ACLU (@ACLU) October 7, 2018
Has Kushner or anyone in the Trump administration said anything about Khashoggi’s disappearance or assassination?
Has Kushner or anyone in the Trump administration said anything about Khashoggi’s disappearance or assassination? https://t.co/OgghsN9Qhw— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 7, 2018
Democracy is under threat all around the world. There are four stages to dismantling a democracy, starting with a charismatic leader who pledges to save the people
Democracy is under threat all around the world. There are four stages to dismantling a democracy, starting with a charismatic leader who pledges to save the people pic.twitter.com/w9cIti4AsR— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 7, 2018
Leading gay rights groups in Romania hail the invalidation of a referendum that would have banned same-sex marriage: "We have shown that we cannot be fooled by a political agenda that urges us to hate and polarize society."
Leading gay rights groups in Romania hail the invalidation of a referendum that would have banned same-sex marriage: "We have shown that we cannot be fooled by a political agenda that urges us to hate and polarize society." https://t.co/4DkJT6pr9z pic.twitter.com/l06ZZmRCry— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) October 8, 2018
Putin gets the spies he deserves
Putin puts a premium on loyalty, driving out the competent. No wonder his spies are so unprofessional https://t.co/xATMCyBZOo via @bopinion— Bloomberg (@business) October 8, 2018
In a rare move, Taylor Swift has weighed in on politics to endorse Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper
In a rare move, Taylor Swift has weighed in on politics to endorse Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper https://t.co/VmK3jUDX9o— CNN (@CNN) October 8, 2018
Germany calls on Russia to halt campaign of cyberattacks
Germany calls on Russia to halt campaign of cyberattacks https://t.co/WUU74NnwUw pic.twitter.com/npOdtSiwyA— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 8, 2018
Collectively, the attacks against Mueller amount to one of the most sustained smear campaigns against honest government officials since Senator Joe McCarthy. Here’s why the attacks are unfounded
Collectively, the attacks against Mueller amount to one of the most sustained smear campaigns against honest government officials since Senator Joe McCarthy. Here’s why the attacks are unfounded: https://t.co/Zc06emQF39— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) October 8, 2018
India will buy weapons from Russia and oil from Iran, ignoring U.S. warnings
India will buy weapons from Russia and oil from Iran, ignoring U.S. warnings https://t.co/VY4FbTKhtG pic.twitter.com/xbaCBmobFx— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 8, 2018
Ex-Interpol chief under probe for bribery, China ministry says
Ex-Interpol chief under probe for bribery, China ministry says https://t.co/UFzxhEukTO— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 8, 2018
Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation just cemented Nov. 6 as one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. We’ve spoken out time and again. We have the chance to change who represents us this November – a chance to make sure it’s people we can count on to do the right thing.
Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation just cemented Nov. 6 as one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. We’ve spoken out time and again. We have the chance to change who represents us this November – a chance to make sure it’s people we can count on to do the right thing.— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) October 7, 2018
"Over the last decade, 71% of domestic extremist related killings in the US were linked to right-wing extremists."
"Over the last decade, 71% of domestic extremist related killings in the US were linked to right-wing extremists." https://t.co/SzTQ9dZoS4— Vinny Calzone (@VinnyCalzone) October 7, 2018
This is Eric Barber, a West Virginia councilman
This is Eric Barber, a West Virginia councilman. pic.twitter.com/9Q6Sng6m4d— Nancy Lee Grahn (@NancyLeeGrahn) October 7, 2018
They left no doubt what they think of women
The Republican Party no longer bothers to conceal its loathing of immigrants, its contempt for a free press, its disdain for the rule of law or its views on women. Indeed, these things now define a party that survives by inflaming white male resentment. https://t.co/OBUaVx0hEk— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) October 7, 2018
Have no confidence in Trump
Have no confidence in Trump— Conrad Hackett (@conradhackett) October 8, 2018
Spain 93%
Mexico 91
France 90
Germany 90
Greece 83
Sweden 82
Brazil 78
Tunisia 76
UK 70
Russia 69
Japan 66
Australia 66
Hungary 60
Poland 56
Israel 31https://t.co/bi9MdMwsCy pic.twitter.com/O0o7EVrtc3
Experts say only drastic, immediate change can save us from the dangers of climate change
Experts say only drastic, immediate change can save us from the dangers of climate changehttps://t.co/CYfxDZ9SOb— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) October 8, 2018
#Kavanaugh “will be the first justice nominated by someone who lost the popular vote,” confirmed by “senators representing less than half of the country,” while “opposed by a majority of the country.”
#Kavanaugh “will be the first justice nominated by someone who lost the popular vote,” confirmed by “senators representing less than half of the country,” while “opposed by a majority of the country.” https://t.co/Bu680jSwaY— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) October 7, 2018
Taylor Swift just endorsed Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Rep. Jim Cooper on her Instagram. She says of Republican Marsha Blackburn: "Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me."
Taylor Swift just endorsed Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Rep. Jim Cooper on her Instagram.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 8, 2018
She says of Republican Marsha Blackburn: "Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me." pic.twitter.com/IsczE7abAI
Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono called Republican Sen. Susan Collins' comments on Christine Blasey Ford "insulting" to Ford and other victims of sexual assault
Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono called Republican Sen. Susan Collins' comments on Christine Blasey Ford "insulting" to Ford and other victims of sexual assault https://t.co/vksjCNS0DT pic.twitter.com/RlPJOMQv30— CNN (@CNN) October 8, 2018
A GOP operative raised at least $100,000 in an effort to obtain Clinton emails, according to documents that lay out his single-minded quest.
A GOP operative raised at least $100,000 in an effort to obtain Clinton emails, according to documents that lay out his single-minded quest. https://t.co/JR2v0o6MuD— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 7, 2018
"FBI’s smoking-gun: Redactions protected political embarrassment, not ‘national security’ "
"FBI’s smoking-gun: Redactions protected political embarrassment, not ‘national security’ " https://t.co/q7DvpPaDNY pic.twitter.com/28skJ4A1bN— The Hill (@thehill) October 8, 2018
Republican members of the Franklin County, OH Board of Elections blocked a plan to spend up to $275,000 to advertise the November general election and the start of early voting next week.
Republican members of the Franklin County, OH Board of Elections blocked a plan to spend up to $275,000 to advertise the November general election and the start of early voting next week. https://t.co/Bgz5tvFurY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 7, 2018
Washington Post columnist "killed inside" Saudi consulate after entering to sign divorce papers:
Washington Post columnist "killed inside" Saudi consulate after entering to sign divorce papers: reports https://t.co/OVgRl9xPar pic.twitter.com/lDnGUb6Vk2— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 8, 2018
What it looks like when a reporter isn’t just asking questions, but is holding an interviewee accountable with the facts. This occurs far too infrequently.
What it looks like when a reporter isn’t just asking questions, but is holding an interviewee accountable with the facts. This occurs far too infrequently. pic.twitter.com/YoHMYWx8ol— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) October 8, 2018
So does everybody remember that Dana Rohrabacher met with Natalia Veselnitskaya in Moscow fully two months before she attended Trump Tower meet with Don Jr, Kushner, Manafort et al? I do :)
So does everybody remember that Dana Rohrabacher met with Natalia Veselnitskaya in Moscow fully two months before she attended Trump Tower meet with Don Jr, Kushner, Manafort et al? I do :)@thespybrief @JamesFourM @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/2gWFkhqKHQ— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) October 8, 2018
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