Australia has pulled out of an important summit with Saudi Arabia. I wouldn't want to be MBS at the moment, lot of unhappy Royal's in the Kingdom right about now@thespybrief @ericgarland @LouiseMensch https://t.co/TjpFwIJeyM— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) October 21, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Australia has pulled out of an important summit with Saudi Arabia. I wouldn't want to be MBS at the moment, lot of unhappy Royal's in the Kingdom right about now
There has been a disturbing rise in violent threats against journalists inspired by Donald Trump
There has been a disturbing rise in violent threats against journalists inspired by Donald Trump https://t.co/TOmJsEzPfT pic.twitter.com/6qyRQfCelk— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) October 21, 2018
.@BethFordLOL, as a proud member of the LGBTQ community, please reconsider @LandOLakesInc support of @SteveKingIA, who has routinely made racist, sexist and homophobic remarks and has endorsed known Canadian white supremacist Faith Goldy in her Toronto mayoral bid. Thank you
.@BethFordLOL, as a proud member of the LGBTQ community, please reconsider @LandOLakesInc support of @SteveKingIA, who has routinely made racist, sexist and homophobic remarks and has endorsed known Canadian white supremacist Faith Goldy in her Toronto mayoral bid. Thank you. https://t.co/6bUa0YHl8I— Sleeping Giants (@slpng_giants) October 18, 2018
Evangelicals are paying high moral price for anti-abortion gains. What would Jesus do?
My oped in @USATODAY on the cost of evangelical and Republican complicity https://t.co/Te6BEvW9tw— Doug Pagitt (@pagitt) October 21, 2018
One of our veterans confronts Ryan Zinke about his destructive efforts in shrinking our national monuments (for his own personal gain).
One of our veterans confronts Ryan Zinke about his destructive efforts in shrinking our national monuments (for his own personal gain). 👊pic.twitter.com/46uQCAAfxp— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) October 21, 2018
If you're turned away from your polling place for any reason, don't walk away without voting. Request to cast a provisional ballot. If you experience any problems voting this election cycle, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for help. Don't let anyone deny your right to vote.
If you're turned away from your polling place for any reason, don't walk away without voting. Request to cast a provisional ballot.— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) October 19, 2018
If you experience any problems voting this election cycle, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for help.
Don't let anyone deny your right to vote. #ProtectTheVote https://t.co/lUhx7oIFvX
Jamal Khashoggi's Death Highlights Ties Between Connecticut College and Saudi Security
Jamal Khashoggi's Death Highlights Ties Between Connecticut College and Saudi Security https://t.co/Kth6dDJKA6— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) October 20, 2018
Ex-ambassador to Mexico pens op-ed detailing "extreme" chaos under Trump: I was "glad to escape"
Ex-ambassador to Mexico pens op-ed detailing "extreme" chaos under Trump: I was "glad to escape" https://t.co/4u9wCSQ7GB pic.twitter.com/Zp69kQ47Kk— The Hill (@thehill) October 21, 2018
BREAKING: Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin Just called for the U.S to expel Saudi Arabia's ambassador
BREAKING: Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin Just called for the U.S to expel Saudi Arabia's ambassador— PoliticsVideoChannel (@politvidchannel) October 21, 2018
HE SAID THIS
"We ought to formally expel the Saudi ambassador from the United States until there is a completion of a third-party investigation into this kidnap and murder,"
Early voting hints at huge spike in turnout
Early voting hints at huge spike in turnout https://t.co/9ukj5Y0cVs pic.twitter.com/M7YEi5TNxE— The Hill (@thehill) October 21, 2018
FBI looking at Manhattan district attorney's office over potential undue influence in handling of cases: sources
2/2 I hope stalker prosecutors @ElleWoodsGolfs and @justicegirl2950 both took note of @manhattanDA’s investigation by @fbi - state prosecutors are not above the law https://t.co/zeD6738o8N— Louise Bagshawe (@LouiseBagshawe) October 21, 2018
France suspends all diplomatic visits to Saudi Arabia.
France suspends all diplomatic visits to Saudi Arabia.— KT CounterIntelligence (@KremlinTrolls) October 20, 2018
This fall, millions of Americans may head to the polls only to find their names aren’t on voter registration lists anymore. The cause? Voter purges.
This fall, millions of Americans may head to the polls only to find their names aren’t on voter registration lists anymore. The cause? Voter purges. #ProtectTheVote https://t.co/YO4OlBUGIL— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) October 21, 2018
Trump Administration Eyes Defining Transgender Out of Existence
Trump sat out the bathroom wars in 2016. He campaigned with no strong views on transgender identity, but now there are midterms coming up.— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) October 21, 2018
So he’ll erase at least 1.4 million people, deprive them of health care and rights and reject science. via @NYTimes https://t.co/VnMBWg2nox
Never Forget that MbS bragged about owning @jaredkushner “the Saudi Crown Prince Might Think He Owns Kushner...” Simple question at ANY time did Kushner share the PDB w MbS?
Never Forget that MbS bragged about owning @jaredkushner— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) October 21, 2018
“the Saudi Crown Prince Might Think He Owns Kushner...”
Simple question at ANY time did Kushner share the PDB w MbS?
https://t.co/k4JTOK8jtr
A pro-Obamacare ballot measure has a big lead in one of the country's most conservative states
A pro-Obamacare ballot measure has a big lead in one of the country's most conservative states https://t.co/cC7I7szjje pic.twitter.com/CnMyofWQ8T— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) October 21, 2018
Watch the truly chilling propaganda Sinclair Broadcast Group is beaming into millions of homes across America
Watch the truly chilling propaganda Sinclair Broadcast Group is beaming into millions of homes across America pic.twitter.com/zDIFgMJK0f— NowThis (@nowthisnews) April 2, 2018
Saudis groomed Twitter employee to spy on accounts of dissidents: report
Saudis groomed Twitter employee to spy on accounts of dissidents: report https://t.co/RpygpOH3P8 pic.twitter.com/FZOi6VlMio— The Hill (@thehill) October 21, 2018
NEW: Saudi officials say a forensic doctor was dispatched to erase fingerprints or other evidence if necessary, not to help dismember Mr. Khashoggi’s body in order to dispose of it after a premeditated assassination.
NEW: Saudi officials say a forensic doctor was dispatched to erase fingerprints or other evidence if necessary, not to help dismember Mr. Khashoggi’s body in order to dispose of it after a premeditated assassination. https://t.co/dziet1EPe8— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) October 20, 2018
Watch this and remember. Remember. "You came after my wife. You came after my kids." Vote them out.
Watch this and remember. Remember. "You came after my wife. You came after my kids." Vote them out. https://t.co/J08SavuFWP— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) October 20, 2018
Jordan canceling parts of peace treaty with Israel, King Abdullah says
Jordan canceling parts of peace treaty with Israel, King Abdullah says https://t.co/3gzd95PQsG— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) October 21, 2018
In an interview with WaPo, Trump did not call for the ouster of Mohammed bin Salman and instead praised his leadership, calling the prince "a strong person, he has very good control."
In an interview with WaPo, Trump did not call for the ouster of Mohammed bin Salman and instead praised his leadership, calling the prince "a strong person, he has very good control." https://t.co/vd42HMqQVU— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 21, 2018
The Washington Post Editorial Board: “Congress should launch its own investigation, including of whether the Trump administration is conspiring with Saudi officials to cover up the murder of a distinguished journalist.”
The Washington Post Editorial Board:— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) October 20, 2018
“Congress should launch its own investigation, including of whether the Trump administration is conspiring with Saudi officials to cover up the murder of a distinguished journalist.” https://t.co/4NYVJyjaOY
“Hundreds of people work at a so-called troll farm in Riyadh to smother the voices of dissidents like Mr. Khashoggi. The push also appears to include the grooming of a Saudi employee at Twitter whom Western intell suspected of spying on user accnts...
“Hundreds of people work at a so-called troll farm in Riyadh to smother the voices of dissidents like Mr. Khashoggi. The push also appears to include the grooming of a Saudi employee at Twitter whom Western intell suspected of spying on user accnts... https://t.co/bbg9PQBHEL— blmohr (@blmohr) October 21, 2018
Don't forget: MBS approved the preposterous new Khashoggi story
Don't forget: MBS approved the preposterous new Khashoggi story https://t.co/NC5qstjenR via @MotherJones— Kevin Drum (@kdrum) October 21, 2018
Amid skepticism, Saudi official provides another version of Khashoggi death
Amid skepticism, Saudi official provides another version of Khashoggi death https://t.co/i6srnidinu— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) October 21, 2018
Not only is he gone but can't even have a dignified burial. Friends of Jamal Khashoggi want his body back so they can have a funeral
Not only is he gone but can't even have a dignified burial. Friends of Jamal Khashoggi want his body back so they can have a funeral @CNNI https://t.co/ohqtqPuRWa— Zahraa Alkhalisi (@Zahraa1) October 21, 2018
how do reporters even *pretend* to treat this stuff seriously? (for starters, Congress won’t be in session between now and midterms....)
how do reporters even *pretend* to treat this stuff seriously? (for starters, Congress won’t be in session between now and midterms....) https://t.co/gXydEuJs15— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) October 20, 2018
„Eastern Europe is trying to break its dependence on Russian gas. Western Europe is doing the opposite.”
„Eastern Europe is trying to break its dependence on Russian gas.— Jacek Saryusz-Wolski (@JSaryuszWolski) October 20, 2018
Western Europe is doing the opposite.”- The Washington Post https://t.co/qJpjxwhJJF
Germany puts military sales to Saudis on hold
Germany puts military sales to Saudis on hold https://t.co/QbDF2yBtuH— Bloomberg (@business) October 21, 2018
A top Russian diplomat says Trump's intention to withdraw from a landmark treaty on nuclear weapons is a perilous move.
A top Russian diplomat says Trump's intention to withdraw from a landmark treaty on nuclear weapons is a perilous move. https://t.co/MIKWJDF4Ip— The Associated Press (@AP) October 21, 2018
Given new indictment today of Russian meddler, "Time to start preparing the next round of sanctions against Russia"
Given new indictment today of Russian meddler, "Time to start preparing the next round of sanctions against Russia" https://t.co/HJLgTjiS2h— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 20, 2018
Rod Rosenstein says the Russia probe has uncovered a widespread Russian effort to meddle in the 2016 race
Rod Rosenstein says the Russia probe has uncovered a widespread Russian effort to meddle in the 2016 race https://t.co/GpJ2riKKDa via @businessinsider— Rose Regan (@wiseowl60) October 21, 2018
Russians Flock to Saudi Forum as Mnuchin Joins West's Exodus
Russians Flock to Saudi Forum as Mnuchin Joins West's Exodus https://t.co/mPybCPAvF2 via @YahooFinance— Rose Regan (@wiseowl60) October 21, 2018
Putin’s Filmmaker Speaks, Reveals Unseen Footage
Putin’s Filmmaker Speaks, Reveals Unseen Footage https://t.co/JEB6Mjl9v5 via @thedailybeast— Rose Regan (@wiseowl60) October 21, 2018
The voter information for approximately 35,000,000 U.S. citizens in 19 states was being peddled on a popular hacking forum this week, two threat intelligence firms discovered, ZD Net reports.
The voter information for approximately 35,000,000 U.S. citizens in 19 states was being peddled on a popular hacking forum this week, two threat intelligence firms discovered, ZD Net reports. https://t.co/vbYwknQtPr— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 21, 2018
Russian spying in Switzerland is increasing, the Swiss intelligence agency said on Friday after two high-profile cases involving suspected Russian agents trying to infiltrate sites in Switzerland
Russian spying in Switzerland is increasing, the Swiss intelligence agency said on Friday after two high-profile cases involving suspected Russian agents trying to infiltrate sites in Switzerland.#Russiahttps://t.co/mtyJ01acIn— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 21, 2018
Climate change is exacerbating world conflicts, says Red Cross president
Climate change is exacerbating world conflicts, says Red Cross president https://t.co/egKzuqd53i— The Guardian (@guardian) October 21, 2018
Tucker Carlson says the anger that's erupted over the death of Jamal Khashoggi is "a stunt."
Tucker Carlson says the anger that's erupted over the death of Jamal Khashoggi is "a stunt." https://t.co/g0JXX3d07K— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 21, 2018
In early 2017 I reported that @GenFlynn was coordinating Russian propaganda across Europe and answering to both Putin and Trump. Yesterday’s complaint confirmed: not all of the suspect’s troll content was aimed at the US.
In early 2017 I reported that @GenFlynn was coordinating Russian propaganda across Europe and answering to both Putin and Trump. Yesterday’s complaint confirmed: not all of the suspect’s troll content was aimed at the US. https://t.co/aaBuK7NWRB— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) October 20, 2018
Georgia Sec. of State Brian Kemp's office improperly purged 340,134 people from voter rolls by claiming that they moved, even though they still live at their registered addresses, says a Palast Investigative Fund analysis.
Georgia Sec. of State Brian Kemp's office improperly purged 340,134 people from voter rolls by claiming that they moved, even though they still live at their registered addresses, says a Palast Investigative Fund analysis. pic.twitter.com/eXymeXP0nJ— AJ+ (@ajplus) October 19, 2018
The editorial board writes, "The question now is not whether the Saudis’ latest explanation for Jamal Khashoggi’s death is credible, but whom do they think they’re fooling."
In Opinion— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 20, 2018
The editorial board writes, "The question now is not whether the Saudis’ latest explanation for Jamal Khashoggi’s death is credible, but whom do they think they’re fooling." https://t.co/16lEz8ZMcy
President Trump: "You have some very, very bad people in the caravan. You have some very tough criminal elements within the caravan. But I will seal off the border before they come into this country, and I'll bring out our military."
President Trump: "You have some very, very bad people in the caravan. You have some very tough criminal elements within the caravan. But I will seal off the border before they come into this country, and I'll bring out our military." https://t.co/SJoYwvF4mt pic.twitter.com/Ak2qezOvlH— The Hill (@thehill) October 21, 2018
Mitch McConnell says it out loud: Republicans are gunning for Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare next
Mitch McConnell says it out loud: Republicans are gunning for Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare next https://t.co/dYo8gbYMCq— Michael Hiltzik (@hiltzikm) October 19, 2018
Trump promised the tax cuts would pay for themselves. The soaring deficit shows they're not.
Trump promised the tax cuts would pay for themselves. The soaring deficit shows they're not. https://t.co/Lm4oHZKJgm— HuffPost (@HuffPost) October 21, 2018
Joe Biden Calls Trump’s Handling Of Journalist’s Death “Embarrassing” And “Dangerous”
Joe Biden Calls Trump’s Handling Of Journalist’s Death “Embarrassing” And “Dangerous” https://t.co/7H2Rs6rcMt pic.twitter.com/46qW6Kbe0h— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) October 21, 2018
Trump keeps lying about voter fraud being widespread. It’s not. George W. Bush’s DoJ studied it and found fraud in 0.00000013% of ballots cast. Another study found 31 cases out of a billion ballots from 2000-2014. I explained last year:
Trump keeps lying about voter fraud being widespread. It’s not. George W. Bush’s DoJ studied it and found fraud in 0.00000013% of ballots cast. Another study found 31 cases out of a billion ballots from 2000-2014. I explained last year: pic.twitter.com/F378qsUW6l— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) October 21, 2018
Quiz: How closely did Russian troll rhetoric mirror Trump’s? See if you can tell the difference.
Quiz: How closely did Russian troll rhetoric mirror Trump’s? See if you can tell the difference. https://t.co/amKveyn5l6— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 21, 2018
Beto O'Rourke: "I would liken impeachment to an indictment. There is enough there to proceed with the trial for a full vetting of the facts and to make the best informed decision in the interests of this country and our future."
Beto O'Rourke: "I would liken impeachment to an indictment. There is enough there to proceed with the trial for a full vetting of the facts and to make the best informed decision in the interests of this country and our future." https://t.co/8vJ0sqlQnu pic.twitter.com/byx44otbL6— The Hill (@thehill) October 21, 2018
The Latest: European Union wants investigation into Khashoggi's death to continue.
The Latest: European Union wants investigation into Khashoggi's death to continue. https://t.co/8n20jOl2zM— The Associated Press (@AP) October 21, 2018
"Trump’s latest endorsement of political violence should be read as an act of desperation by a president contemplating the potential consequences of defeat at the polls,"
"Trump’s latest endorsement of political violence should be read as an act of desperation by a president contemplating the potential consequences of defeat at the polls," writes @AdamSerwer: https://t.co/gPGAq0HZ2n— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) October 21, 2018
Scotland's leader pulls out of BBC conference because of its invitation to Steve Bannon. "I will not be part of any process that risks legitimizing or normalizing far-right, racist views,"
Scotland's leader pulls out of BBC conference because of its invitation to Steve Bannon. "I will not be part of any process that risks legitimizing or normalizing far-right, racist views," says @NicolaSturgeon https://t.co/SgcNGfR1Om— David Beard (@dabeard) October 21, 2018
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