CNN: @KarenAttiah: “Mike Pompeo was director of the CIA just last year. It’s stunning to have a former CIA director now seemingly wanting to throw the work of his former agency under the bus. You know, it just speaks to -- it calls into question the judgment when they’re making.. pic.twitter.com/nBHWFZAPbQ— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) December 6, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
CNN: @KarenAttiah: “Mike Pompeo was director of the CIA just last year. It’s stunning to have a former CIA director now seemingly wanting to throw the work of his former agency under the bus. You know, it just speaks to -- it calls into question the judgment when they’re making..
"Industry experts estimate that no more than 4,000 people work for the Trump Organization worldwide"
"Industry experts estimate that no more than 4,000 people work for the Trump Organization worldwide" https://t.co/xPf0Ie7TAj https://t.co/1Y3pRs5y9N— David Frum (@davidfrum) December 6, 2018
December 15 is the final day to sign up for insurance, Hope you'll spread the word.
December 15 is the final day to sign up for insurance at https://t.co/pzp2uo0kAj. Hope you'll spread the word. pic.twitter.com/rDC116NpBW— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) December 6, 2018
People line up along the train tracks to salute and bid farewell to former President George H.W. Bush as the train travels through Texas to take the 41st president to his final resting place
People line up along the train tracks to salute and bid farewell to former President George H.W. Bush as the train travels through Texas to take the 41st president to his final resting place https://t.co/uOBlcn6edy pic.twitter.com/oKXAm5QV5o— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 6, 2018
Russia demands release of alleged agent Maria Butina, calling her a "political prisoner"
Russia demands release of alleged agent Maria Butina, calling her a "political prisoner" https://t.co/2shgBYhzql pic.twitter.com/v2TA0zN4TV— The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2018
the Obama recovery is wearing down and huge debt, trade wars, rising interest rates and a slowdown in China’s economy are pushing us toward a setback, if not a full-blown recession.
the Obama recovery is wearing down and huge debt, trade wars, rising interest rates and a slowdown in China’s economy are pushing us toward a setback, if not a full-blown recession. https://t.co/btMNnQIM7a— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 6, 2018
Trump aide's appearances on RT channel are focus for Russia inquiry - Ted Malloch, a London based American academic who is close to Nigel Farage, was questioned by Mueller about relationship with RT which is also close to Assange
Trump aide's appearances on RT channel are focus for Russia inquiry - Ted Malloch, a London based American academic who is close to Nigel Farage, was questioned by Mueller about relationship with RT which is also close to Assange, by @skirchy @jonswainehttps://t.co/MH9ieNjIHQ— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 6, 2018
So basically...Trump went to George H.W.'s funeral, heard all the amazing things said about him, and thinks if he hires the same AG that Bush did that he might be able to appropriate some of that glory through some weird transitive property.
So basically...Trump went to George H.W.'s funeral, heard all the amazing things said about him, and thinks if he hires the same AG that Bush did that he might be able to appropriate some of that glory through some weird transitive property. https://t.co/M553jd6CaO— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) December 6, 2018
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador president says Assange has sufficient guarantees to leave embassy.
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador president says Assange has sufficient guarantees to leave embassy.— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) December 6, 2018
Why is Senator Ben Sasse the only Republican Senator who appears to have taken an interest in this issue?
Why is Senator Ben Sasse the only Republican Senator who appears to have taken an interest in this issue?https://t.co/ltQJiEf2qr— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) December 6, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Documents point to illegal campaign coordination between Trump and the NRA
EXCLUSIVE: Documents point to illegal campaign coordination between Trump and the NRA https://t.co/UJynmZis2E pic.twitter.com/ehBqw4kkAS— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 6, 2018
"We are tired of the abuse, the insults, the way he talks about us when he knows that we are here helping him make money," an illegal immigrant who works for Trump said. "We sweat it out to attend to his every need and have to put up with his humiliation."
"We are tired of the abuse, the insults, the way he talks about us when he knows that we are here helping him make money," an illegal immigrant who works for Trump said. "We sweat it out to attend to his every need and have to put up with his humiliation." https://t.co/tn2hdoPoDr— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 6, 2018
NEW! Attorneys for Maria Butina and the Justice Department gave more signs Thursday morning they are negotiating a plea deal for the accused Russian spy
NEW! Attorneys for Maria Butina and the Justice Department gave more signs Thursday morning they are negotiating a plea deal for the accused Russian spy. https://t.co/V4QyBKR2B7— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) December 6, 2018
At Trump's Bedminster club, an undocumented immigrant has worked as a maid since 2013. Victorina Morales says she's been hurt by Trump equating Latin American immigrants with violent criminals. That, and a supervisor's abusive remarks, made her speak out.
At Trump's Bedminster club, an undocumented immigrant has worked as a maid since 2013.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 6, 2018
Victorina Morales says she's been hurt by Trump equating Latin American immigrants with violent criminals. That, and a supervisor's abusive remarks, made her speak out. https://t.co/VF5WQcMBvY
ICYMI: Biprtisan group of Sens. Lindsey Graham, Dianne Feinstein, Marco Rubio, Ed Markey, Todd Young & Chris Coons introduced a resolution to hold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible for the murder of journalist #JamalKhashoggi
ICYMI: Biprtisan group of Sens. Lindsey Graham, Dianne Feinstein, Marco Rubio, Ed Markey, Todd Young & Chris Coons introduced a resolution to hold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible for the murder of journalist #JamalKhashoggi https://t.co/TBp1cE41Tl @zacharybasu— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) December 6, 2018
NEW POLL: Two-thirds of voters concerned about Trump admin's climate change report
NEW POLL: Two-thirds of voters concerned about Trump admin's climate change report https://t.co/DHUGrQwiBI pic.twitter.com/9CClXgVw8K— The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2018
Emissions of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere reach all-time record high
Emissions of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere reach all-time record high https://t.co/SCatMNAh8X via @usatoday— Tim (@timupland) December 6, 2018
Interesting: The Flynn filing doesn't mention Jared Kushner, despite Flynn and Kushner's interactions with Kislyak. "If Flynn offered federal authorities a different version of events than Kushner ... [Kushner] may have to start scrambling."
Interesting: The Flynn filing doesn't mention Jared Kushner, despite Flynn and Kushner's interactions with Kislyak.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 5, 2018
"If Flynn offered federal authorities a different version of events than Kushner ... [Kushner] may have to start scrambling."https://t.co/08cpmC9drA
Market Moves Suggest a Recession Is Unavoidable
If a recession is coming, you can't say the markets will be surprised https://t.co/v9PBUsVM0Q via @bopinion— Bloomberg (@business) December 6, 2018
China 'firmly opposes and strongly protests' arrest of Huawei executive Wanzhou Meng, calls for her immediate release. Statement from Chinese embassy in Canada:
China 'firmly opposes and strongly protests' arrest of Huawei executive Wanzhou Meng, calls for her immediate release. Statement from Chinese embassy in Canada: pic.twitter.com/R1vmM3NSDh— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) December 6, 2018
U.S. 'preparing to sail warship' into Black Sea amid Ukraine-Russia tensions
U.S. 'preparing to sail warship' into Black Sea amid Ukraine-Russia tensions— avi scharf (@avischarf) December 6, 2018
with photos by @YorukIsik https://t.co/Azwrb5BkVC
New filing in United States v. Butina: .Order PACER Docket
— Big Cases Bot (@big_cases) December 6, 2018
You are some seriously deep stupid, Junior. You’re dad saved your ass. How soon you forgot that crying session in Los Angeles.
You are some seriously deep stupid, Junior. You’re dad saved your ass. How soon you forgot that crying session in Los Angeles. https://t.co/C5Afk4C9nm— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) December 6, 2018
“Trump’s admin has built a detention camp in the Texas desert which is now said to be bigger than 203 of the 204 US federal prisons.”
Think about that.— blmohr (@blmohr) December 6, 2018
“Trump’s admin has built a detention camp in the Texas desert which is now said to be bigger than 203 of the 204 US federal prisons.” https://t.co/2sOoo9kF8D
Facebook data used as 'competitive weapon'
Facebook data used as 'competitive weapon' https://t.co/2zoQ8E9AYj— Damian Collins (@DamianCollins) December 6, 2018
Fed up with Facebook, U.S. fund managers look for alternatives
Fed up with Facebook, U.S. fund managers look for alternatives https://t.co/xfirMFzAfL— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Trump could’ve ruined Bush’s funeral. Bush didn’t let him.
Trump could’ve ruined Bush’s funeral. Bush didn’t let him. - Washington Post https://t.co/7EZT6Gnt8y via @GoogleNews— Tim (@timupland) December 6, 2018
Mounting evidence Facebook acted chaotically, recklessly, & lawlessly by granting access to private consumer data for financial gain. These new documents show clearly that Facebook failed to heed their consent decree agreement & basic standards of privacy.
Mounting evidence Facebook acted chaotically, recklessly, & lawlessly by granting access to private consumer data for financial gain. These new documents show clearly that Facebook failed to heed their consent decree agreement & basic standards of privacy. https://t.co/nU1BP2MTgo— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) December 5, 2018
Israel sees itself as a “light onto the nations.” But its light is dimmed when veterans of its famed armed forces, whose mission is to defend the Jewish state’s freedom, misuse their expertise to aid oppression in other countries.
Israel sees itself as a “light onto the nations.” But its light is dimmed when veterans of its famed armed forces, whose mission is to defend the Jewish state’s freedom, misuse their expertise to aid oppression in other countries. My latest: https://t.co/XqcXzPMqDK— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) December 5, 2018
The avg. rate for the Trump Hotel in this period: $768 per night. Saudi lobbyists say they paid far less, b/c they got a veterans discount.
The avg. rate for the Trump Hotel in this period: $768 per night. Saudi lobbyists say they paid far less, b/c they got a veterans discount.— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) December 5, 2018
Border patrol agent indicted on suspicion of killing four sex workers
Border patrol agent indicted on suspicion of killing four sex workers - BuzzFeed News https://t.co/TzkXXEG3NM— Underground Scholars (@UndergroundSch2) December 6, 2018
A section of the U.S. Treasury yield curve has moved into inversion. Here is what that means.
A section of the U.S. Treasury yield curve has moved into inversion. Here is what that means. https://t.co/D9RWJymhl0 pic.twitter.com/EwMhXmaZgS— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Stephen Colbert rips Trump as "the only person in the world who can bring down a funeral"
Stephen Colbert rips Trump as "the only person in the world who can bring down a funeral" https://t.co/2tsWofBVk2— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 6, 2018
Arrest of Huawei 'heiress' throws rare spotlight on family
Arrest of Huawei 'heiress' throws rare spotlight on family https://t.co/UIApcO7itc— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Monumental Disaster at the Department of the Interior: new report reflects suppression of science, denial of climate change and the intimidation of staff as Trump appointees "stumble over one another to earn accolades for disabling agency operations."
Monumental Disaster at the Department of the Interior:— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 6, 2018
new report reflects suppression of science, denial of climate change and the intimidation of staff as Trump appointees "stumble over one another to earn accolades for disabling agency operations." https://t.co/WT5dEdjiXb
Never forget
Never forget pic.twitter.com/o4W1yI5NCG— UnsilentMajority 🖤 (@The_UnSilent_) December 6, 2018
The study comes at a time when Congress has a massive criminal justice reform bill on its plate.
The study comes at a time when Congress has a massive criminal justice reform bill on its plate. https://t.co/LewM2Lj3CI— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 6, 2018
Putin’s Mouthpiece Is Center Stage in the Mueller Investigation- according to Michael Cohen’s latest pleading, Dmitry Peskov was right in the middle of Trump’s efforts to build a tower in Moscow. So, who is this guy? h
Putin’s Mouthpiece Is Center Stage in the Mueller Investigation- according to Michael Cohen’s latest pleading, Dmitry Peskov was right in the middle of Trump’s efforts to build a tower in Moscow. So, who is this guy? https://t.co/9DFpA0QhKj via @thedailybeast— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) December 6, 2018
"I don't need permission from any foreign government to cut," says Saudi Arabia's Al-Falih at OPEC+ meetings
"I don't need permission from any foreign government to cut," says Saudi Arabia's Al-Falih at OPEC+ meetings https://t.co/A1drq7jz24 pic.twitter.com/mDBE6cshbK— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) December 6, 2018
Power Up: Washingtons sphinx: Mueller still has us guessing in Russia probe
Power Up: Washingtons sphinx: Mueller still has us guessing in Russia probe https://t.co/dpNKfqhiuj— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 6, 2018
Fox's Chris Wallace: "A chill" descended on front row of former presidents as Trump arrived at Bush funeral
Fox's Chris Wallace: "A chill" descended on front row of former presidents as Trump arrived at Bush funeral https://t.co/18S8FsolWh pic.twitter.com/KZirtgTioi— The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2018
Ukraine sends troops to Russian border amid fears of an 'invasion'
Ukraine sends troops to Russian border amid fears of an 'invasion' https://t.co/FnQkdZCl8R via @telegraphnews— Anna Nemtsova (@annanemtsova) December 6, 2018
Danske Bank reveals it’s built up $2.7 billion in reserves to absorb potential fines for its role in one of Europe’s worst ever money laundering scandals
Danske Bank reveals it’s built up $2.7 billion in reserves to absorb potential fines for its role in one of Europe’s worst ever money laundering scandals https://t.co/OlRf99eDQM— Bloomberg (@business) December 6, 2018
Conservative tax policy expert Mattie Duppler warns against tariffs
Conservative tax policy expert Mattie Duppler warns against tariffs @HillTVLive https://t.co/Xp6v4eEmr4 pic.twitter.com/Stev8nx7Dv— The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2018
OPINION: The Red Sox should not head to the White House to celebrate their World Series victory
OPINION: The Red Sox should not head to the White House to celebrate their World Series victory:https://t.co/9deaVanrTK— WBUR (@WBUR) December 6, 2018
The Kushners are snapping up beachfront real estate eligible for Trump’s poor-area tax perks
The Kushners are snapping up beachfront real estate eligible for Trump’s poor-area tax perks https://t.co/SOUEWMbSI5— Bloomberg (@business) December 6, 2018
Federal prosecutors in SDNY are ramping up their probe of the Podesta Group (Tony Podesta) and Mercury Public Affairs (@GOP former Congressman Vin Weber) for alleged ILLEGAL foreign lobbying for Manafort / the pro-#Russia🇷🇺govt in #Ukraine.
🔥WHOA🔥— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) December 6, 2018
Federal prosecutors in SDNY are ramping up their probe of the Podesta Group (Tony Podesta) and Mercury Public Affairs (@GOP former Congressman Vin Weber) for alleged ILLEGAL foreign lobbying for Manafort / the pro-#Russia🇷🇺govt in #Ukraine.https://t.co/YS68G9vX9m
The Trumps are seated next to
The Trumps are seated next to:— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) December 5, 2018
1) The president Trump said was illegitimate (Obama)
2) The president he said assaulted women (Clinton)
3) The first lady/SoS he said should be in jail (Hillary)
4) The president he said was the second-worst, behind Obama (Carter) pic.twitter.com/J63WVhs7HU
Sources tell The Daily Beast that Trump has repeatedly shrugged off the increasing National Debt, implying that he doesn't have to worry about it because he won't be in office when it becomes even more untenable.
Sources tell The Daily Beast that Trump has repeatedly shrugged off the increasing National Debt, implying that he doesn't have to worry about it because he won't be in office when it becomes even more untenable. https://t.co/GvdFjvmDil— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 5, 2018
"The message from Republicans is clear: They’ll do what they can to give themselves a structural advantage in an election, and when those efforts fail and Democrats manage to win, they’ll pass laws to effectively nullify those Democratic victories."
"The message from Republicans is clear: They’ll do what they can to give themselves a structural advantage in an election, and when those efforts fail and Democrats manage to win, they’ll pass laws to effectively nullify those Democratic victories." https://t.co/rIfeBqvOFl— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 5, 2018
Good morning. It's going to be another ugly day today. S&P futures are cratering again
Good morning. It's going to be another ugly day today. S&P futures are cratering again https://t.co/y4V05wFAUG pic.twitter.com/zRIOsiO485— Joe Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) December 6, 2018
U.S. equity futures tumble, setting the tone for Wall Street's open
U.S. equity futures tumble, setting the tone for Wall Street's open https://t.co/vkTWrFZ8nk pic.twitter.com/S0qNfhUTAm— Bloomberg (@business) December 6, 2018
Senate Intelligence Committee Grilled Steve Bannon About Cambridge Analytica
Senate Intelligence Committee Grilled Steve Bannon About Cambridge Analytica https://t.co/MmV6DhHB32— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 6, 2018
Australia passes bill to force tech firms to hand over encrypted data
Australia passes bill to force tech firms to hand over encrypted data https://t.co/h2IzflbvYI— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Putin: Russia will make banned missiles if U.S. exits arms treaty
Putin: Russia will make banned missiles if U.S. exits arms treaty https://t.co/3G3Y1zTadP pic.twitter.com/KBV7AlLRkV— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
N&O photog Travis Long was able to lure McCrae Dowless, the man at the center of the NC election fraud investigation, out of his house for a photo
N&O photog Travis Long was able to lure McCrae Dowless, the man at the center of the NC election fraud investigation, out of his house for a photo pic.twitter.com/cclS3x80zZ— Zachery Eanes (@zeanes) December 6, 2018
Republicans break from President Donald Trump on the killing of a journalist who was a U.S. resident.
Republicans break from President Donald Trump on the killing of a journalist who was a U.S. resident. https://t.co/1XpZF1cnQl— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 6, 2018
BREAKING: Two paper trails made by Rep. Cummings and Scott Dworkin prove that Mike Pence knew Michael Flynn was working as a foreign agent for Russia.
BREAKING: Two paper trails made by Rep. Cummings and Scott Dworkin prove that Mike Pence knew Michael Flynn was working as a foreign agent for Russia. #PenceKnew https://t.co/MHSo9GRMHW— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) December 4, 2018
Movement in Butina case eyed for potential Trump-Russia news
Movement in Butina case eyed for potential Trump-Russia news https://t.co/97XKX2qKtf via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 6, 2018
The European Union’s highest court will say next week whether the U.K. should be allowed to reverse Brexit
The European Union’s highest court will say next week whether the U.K. should be allowed to reverse Brexit https://t.co/YnFM0INNbA— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 6, 2018
National Republicans mum on apparent NC election fraud scheme
National Republicans mum on apparent NC election fraud scheme https://t.co/qpRVynrbQ4 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 6, 2018
A top Republican businessman is calling on Scott Walker to stop a last-minute power grab to kneecap incoming Democratic leaders in Wisconsin
A top Republican businessman is calling on Scott Walker to stop a last-minute power grab to kneecap incoming Democratic leaders in Wisconsin. https://t.co/hk9zSWWX30— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 6, 2018
Harvard also took $30m from Jeffrey Epstein. Didn’t return it when he was embroiled in scandal in 2005-08 and doesn’t seem interested in talking about it now.
Harvard also took $30m from Jeffrey Epstein. Didn’t return it when he was embroiled in scandal in 2005-08 and doesn’t seem interested in talking about it now. https://t.co/2DAmOIcLkP— James Hill (@JamesHillABC) December 5, 2018
Here is us on the newly dumped Facebook documents: more than anything, they show that Facebook was not naive or inept, but knew full well what it was doing around highly controversial decisions, knew what the blow back would be, and did it anyway
Here is us on the newly dumped Facebook documents: more than anything, they show that Facebook was not naive or inept, but knew full well what it was doing around highly controversial decisions, knew what the blow back would be, and did it anyway https://t.co/RWFYlEW3Q7 pic.twitter.com/OSPa4nqs6K— Joseph Cox (@josephfcox) December 5, 2018
Got an Android phone? How do you feel about fact Facebook was harvesting your call logs? And then deliberately trying to obscure that it had done so?
Got an Android phone? How do you feel about fact Facebook was harvesting your call logs? And then deliberately trying to obscure that it had done so? https://t.co/o1E7wLheOT— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) December 5, 2018
Emails reveal how Facebook’s head of privacy was responsible for finding a workaround to an Android privacy notification to harvest call logs/txts and other “gifts” to facebook “critics” who’ve decried it as a two-faced predatory malign force in the world.
Emails reveal how Facebook’s head of privacy was responsible for finding a workaround to an Android privacy notification to harvest call logs/txts and other “gifts” to facebook “critics” who’ve decried it as a two-faced predatory malign force in the world. https://t.co/xGaHmMcdzx— David Carroll 🦅 (@profcarroll) December 6, 2018
Chinese scientist who claimed controversial human gene editing is reportedly missing.
Chinese scientist who claimed controversial human gene editing is reportedly missing. https://t.co/VnMMKRrBN3 pic.twitter.com/mpwb2GSWd2— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 6, 2018
Facebook: "We've never sold user's data." Never sold it, no. But traded it, exchanged it & gave it to certain favoured apps for certain favoured reasons. Docs released by parliament reveal murky world of data-broking, data "leaking" & data trading...
Facebook: "We've never sold user's data."— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) December 5, 2018
Never sold it, no. But traded it, exchanged it & gave it to certain favoured apps for certain favoured reasons. Docs released by parliament reveal murky world of data-broking, data "leaking" & data trading... https://t.co/uiFCLkvA99
Brussels tells social media giants to delete Russian trolls
Brussels tells social media giants to delete Russian trolls https://t.co/q4TjzE02kY— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) December 6, 2018
In another power grab, the Wisconsin state Senate approved 82 appointees from outgoing GOP Gov. Scott Walker in one day.
In another power grab, the Wisconsin state Senate approved 82 appointees from outgoing GOP Gov. Scott Walker in one day. https://t.co/1DLaVS38fW reports @aterkel— andrew kaczynski (@KFILE) December 6, 2018
Animation from child’s own drawings in immigration detention. He narrates from the cells: “They has taken me to a cage. They didn’t care at all that I was crying. I was just crying & crying & crying.” Beyond powerful. Watch.
Heart beating. Can’t look away. Animation from child’s own drawings in immigration detention. He narrates from the cells: “They has taken me to a cage. They didn’t care at all that I was crying. I was just crying & crying & crying.” Beyond powerful. Watch. pic.twitter.com/DRIWGCZbuf— Scott Hechinger (@ScottHech) December 5, 2018
Is Harvard Whitewashing a Russian Oligarch’s Fortune? Len Blavatnik made billions as a Kremlin insider. Now he’s writing huge checks to Harvard.
Is Harvard Whitewashing a Russian Oligarch’s Fortune? Len Blavatnik made billions as a Kremlin insider. Now he’s writing huge checks to Harvard.— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 5, 2018
A great example from @annmarlowe of how kleptocrats try to buy prestige by donating to respected institutionshttps://t.co/fp3jXfFCRv
Scoop from @jason_corcoran - Kremlin to buy Alfa Bank from oligarch Mikhail Fridman - Either state-controlled VTB Group or Gazprombank may buy Alfa. Fridman the billionaire founder has agreed in principle to a deal although price hasn't been finalized
Scoop from @jason_corcoran - Kremlin to buy Alfa Bank from oligarch Mikhail Fridman - Either state-controlled VTB Group or Gazprombank may buy Alfa. Fridman the billionaire founder has agreed in principle to a deal although price hasn't been finalizedhttps://t.co/h9DL6RZB7i— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 6, 2018
The U.S.-China trade war is pushing firms across Asia to delay or cancel investment decisions, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore says
The U.S.-China trade war is pushing firms across Asia to delay or cancel investment decisions, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore says https://t.co/QVsYKNRjRw— Bloomberg (@business) December 6, 2018
Five Marines missing after two U.S. aircraft collide, crash into sea off Japan
Five Marines missing after two U.S. aircraft collide, crash into sea off Japan https://t.co/tsAQ9KtgcG— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Bush funeral: Trump sits with fellow presidents but still stands alone
Because he Sucks. https://t.co/ybljcJGKcC— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 6, 2018
BREAKING: The Charlotte Observer, the biggest paper in North Carolina Just called for a new election in the NC-09 race after accusations of voter fraud.
BREAKING: The Charlotte Observer, the biggest paper in North Carolina Just called for a new election in the NC-09 race after accusations of voter fraud.— PoliticsVideoChannel (@politvidchannel) December 5, 2018
The Charlotte Observer SAID THIS
"The evidence already demands it. The Board of Elections should start the election over."
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says the uproar over the extraordinary proposals aimed at reducing the power of incoming Gov. Tony Evers and other Democrats in Wisconsin is “way overblown.”
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says the uproar over the extraordinary proposals aimed at reducing the power of incoming Gov. Tony Evers and other Democrats in Wisconsin is “way overblown.” https://t.co/HZK6slYanA— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 6, 2018
Horrifying story of torture in Turkey: Inside Erdogan's torture chambers
Horrifying story of torture in Turkey: Inside Erdogan's torture chambers https://t.co/KlIRH3zAeO— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 6, 2018
The United States may be planning to sail a warship into the Black Sea, CNN has reported.
The United States may be planning to sail a warship into the Black Sea, CNN has reported. https://t.co/cvCUgCyy0y— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) December 6, 2018
US Naval Academy develops plans to handle sea-level rise, increased flooding. Sea level in Annapolis predicted to rise up to 3.6 feet by 2050
US Naval Academy develops plans to handle sea-level rise, increased flooding. Sea level in Annapolis predicted to rise up to 3.6 feet by 2050.https://t.co/hp67X1rZv4 pic.twitter.com/dQ7WWebY5g— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC7News) December 4, 2018
Not to put to fine of a point on it but the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney with jurisdiction over NC-9's allegedly fraudulent election spent a big chunk of the past year prosecuting individual immigrants for voting by mistake.
Not to put to fine of a point on it but the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney with jurisdiction over NC-9's allegedly fraudulent election spent a big chunk of the past year prosecuting individual immigrants for voting by mistake. https://t.co/580Oes9Trk— Nick Baumann (@NickBaumann) December 5, 2018
"We are in deep trouble with climate change,” UN Sec. Gen. António Guterres said, at the opening of the 24th annual U.N. climate conference … despite the fact that US "coal use … dropped 40% since 2005 and it is now at its lowest level since 1979."
"We are in deep trouble with climate change,” UN Sec. Gen. António Guterres said, at the opening of the 24th annual U.N. climate conference … despite the fact that US "coal use … dropped 40% since 2005 and it is now at its lowest level since 1979."https://t.co/pyptI9YnzB— altEPA (@altUSEPA) December 6, 2018
Long before #MeToo became the catalyst for a women's movement about sexual assault — and a decade before the fall of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and U.S. Olympic gymnastic doctor Larry Nassar — there was Jeffrey Edward Epstein.
ICYMI
Long before #MeToo became the catalyst for a women's movement about sexual assault — and a decade before the fall of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and U.S. Olympic gymnastic doctor Larry Nassar — there was Jeffrey Edward Epstein. #PerversionofJustice pic.twitter.com/z3rIvzQWE9— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) November 28, 2018
MORE: Canada and U.S. have yet to clarify reason for the arrest of Huawei executive Meng - China foreign ministry
MORE: Canada and U.S. have yet to clarify reason for the arrest of Huawei executive Meng - China foreign ministry pic.twitter.com/EXIuiSjxA3— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Facebook CEO backed sharing customer data despite second thoughts: documents
Facebook CEO backed sharing customer data despite second thoughts: documents https://t.co/r6uczjo3dy— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 6, 2018
Corker was at a loss at how Trump came away with such a different interpretation about what happened with Khashoggi. "I don't know what presentation he's seen. ... All I know is, I know they have access to the same intelligence I have. They can have Gina come over at any time."
Corker was at a loss at how Trump came away with such a different interpretation about what happened with Khashoggi.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) December 6, 2018
"I don't know what presentation he's seen. ... All I know is, I know they have access to the same intelligence I have. They can have Gina come over at any time." pic.twitter.com/foq7f1EKnT
Wisconsin Republicans want to ‘maximize their control and minimize yours’
It's not that it's anti-Democratic, it's that it's anti-democratic.https://t.co/290O1r9aS4— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) December 4, 2018
Perry planning another trip to Saudi Arabia
Perry, his advisers and the nuclear industry have spent more than a year trying to persuade Saudi to hire U.S. businesses to build two reactors, the initial phase of the Saudis' $80 billion plan to erect as many as 16 reactors in the coming decades.https://t.co/akiSpttgCQ— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) December 5, 2018
We wonder how #MikeFlynn Russian girlfriend knows the start date of Crossfire Hurricane
We wonder how #MikeFlynn Russian girlfriend knows the start date of Crossfire Hurricane https://t.co/GivbRb8reJ— Patribotics (@patribotics) December 5, 2018
Emails show top VA diversity official was told not to condemn Charlottesville violence
Emails show top VA diversity official was told not to condemn Charlottesville violence https://t.co/eQHyXlLcT5 pic.twitter.com/lk500TKacx— The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2018
Hours after Republicans pushed through bills curbing the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, Wisconsin Democrats charge that it was nothing but a partisan power grab denying the will of the voters and would lead to gridlock.
Hours after Republicans pushed through bills curbing the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, Wisconsin Democrats charge that it was nothing but a partisan power grab denying the will of the voters and would lead to gridlock. https://t.co/IJBt8hYSmr— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) December 5, 2018
Satellite images reveal North Korea upgrading unidentified missile base: report
— John Schindler (@20committee) December 6, 2018
Even after we learned that Mike Flynn did 19 different interviews with the Mueller investigation in which he apparently was so helpful they are recommending no jail time him, not even a peep from Trump against Flynn?
Even after we learned that Mike Flynn did 19 different interviews with the Mueller investigation in which he apparently was so helpful they are recommending no jail time him, not even a peep from Trump against Flynn? pic.twitter.com/j5S5NvUqJQ— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 6, 2018
Mike Cohen's sentencing submission just released.Makes for very interesting reading. Cohen is applying under "unique circumstances".He is basically accusing the President of attempting to interfere with a witness & obstruction of justice
Mike Cohen's sentencing submission just released.Makes for very interesting reading. Cohen is applying under "unique circumstances".He is basically accusing the President of attempting to interfere with a witness & obstruction of justice @thespybrief@LouiseMensch@ericgarland pic.twitter.com/EB2x7gVljF— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 6, 2018
The NRA is a Terrorist Organization funded by Putin. Fuk her.
The NRA is a Terrorist Organization funded by Putin. Fuk her. https://t.co/IhcvTsLlf3— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 6, 2018
In case you wondered what side @ScottWalker is on, here he is showing his true colors. How much money get you get from the Kremlin, Scott?
Looks like @ScottWalker visited la isla Buttina. https://t.co/ApRdcDT7zZ— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) December 6, 2018
JUST IN: Judge in Maria Butina's case schedules a telephone conference for 11a tomorrow, with 14-hour notice. No other information is given in the docket entry. The next scheduled conference in the case was not until Dec. 19.
JUST IN: Judge in Maria Butina's case schedules a telephone conference for 11a tomorrow, with 14-hour notice. No other information is given in the docket entry. The next scheduled conference in the case was not until Dec. 19. pic.twitter.com/lNxFPMSM7w— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) December 6, 2018
The GOP continues to disenfranchise voters in order to win and to retain power when they lose: In Wisconsin, a GOP majority passed a sweeping bill limiting incoming Dems' power by curbing early voting and shrinking the authority of the Gov. and AG. This was the reaction.
The GOP continues to disenfranchise voters in order to win and to retain power when they lose: In Wisconsin, a GOP majority passed a sweeping bill limiting incoming Dems' power by curbing early voting and shrinking the authority of the Gov. and AG.— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 5, 2018
This was the reaction. pic.twitter.com/CObmFTUxvI
BREAKING: Here are the documents Facebook didn't want you to see. Just released by parliament. Judge for yourself why.
BREAKING: Here are the documents Facebook didn't want you to see. Just released by parliament. Judge for yourself why. https://t.co/ZXS3z1xszu pic.twitter.com/BNM9M0R23F— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) December 5, 2018
There sure are a lot of players in the Trump orbit with a deep interest in doing away with sanctions, including Donald Trump himself
There sure are a lot of players in the Trump orbit with a deep interest in doing away with sanctions, including Donald Trump himself. pic.twitter.com/8Y4WLq32mT— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 6, 2018
Another story to watch: Pennsylvania Republicans are threatening to deny a senate seat to the Democrat who won it, because they're not satisfied with her evidence that she moved to the state four years before the election.
Another story to watch: Pennsylvania Republicans are threatening to deny a senate seat to the Democrat who won it, because they're not satisfied with her evidence that she moved to the state four years before the election. https://t.co/GwFu1sfLDg— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) December 6, 2018
Breaking News: A top executive at China’s Huawei Technologies was arrested in Canada at the request of the U.S., a move likely to increase tensions with China
Breaking News: A top executive at China’s Huawei Technologies was arrested in Canada at the request of the U.S., a move likely to increase tensions with Chinahttps://t.co/iTxO6IRzMO— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 5, 2018
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