The all-I-want-for-Christmas-is-$5-billion-for-the-wall shutdown https://t.co/a5r0iAEUQO— In Spite of Trump π (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 29, 2018
Saturday, December 29, 2018
The all-I-want-for-Christmas-is-$5-billion-for-the-wall shutdown
Trump won’t attend Mar-a-Lago New Year’s celebration amid shutdown
Awwww...my heart is breaking. https://t.co/O27sNRbwsn— Stone Cold (@stonecold2050) December 29, 2018
Three staffers told The Daily Beast that Trump called Oscar-winning actress and deaf "Apprentice" contestant Marlee Matlin "retarded"
Three staffers told The Daily Beast that Trump called Oscar-winning actress and deaf "Apprentice" contestant Marlee Matlin "retarded" https://t.co/ENpxX48eJ9— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 29, 2018
#Brexit & #Trump both a #Disaster..
lol
#Brexit & #Trump both a #Disaster...— Kishan Devani FRSA (@Kishan_Devani) December 28, 2018
RT away...@ProudResister @RyanHillMI @AdamParkhomenko @AndrewGillum @mikegalsworthy @GaryLineker @PimlicoPlumbers @mrjamesob @ThatTimWalker @campbellclaret @catherinemep @DeborahMeaden @IlhanMN @KamalaHarris @TulsiGabbard @TheDemocrats pic.twitter.com/kGgXG651M2
As hate groups have surged, so has the number of extremists trying to escape them. Many liken hate to an addiction—hard to quit and easy to relapse into.
As hate groups have surged, so has the number of extremists trying to escape them. Many liken hate to an addiction—hard to quit and easy to relapse into. https://t.co/NCwSrQ9BES— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 28, 2018
Rep. Gohmert: Let Shutdown Run ‘Until Hell Freezes Over’ If Wall Isn’t Funded. ☆How is this fool still in office?
Rep. Gohmert: Let Shutdown Run ‘Until Hell Freezes Over’ If Wall Isn’t Funded.— Funky Cold Edemaπ (@lola_patty) December 29, 2018
☆How is this fool still in office?☆https://t.co/6wfGDkB1Cb'
What Populists Do to Democracies
"Populist rule is associated with a 7% decline in freedom of the press, an 8% decline in civil liberties and a 13% decline in political rights."— Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) December 28, 2018
Liberals & Democrats exist to expand your rights and freedoms, populists want to take them away!⁰⁰https://t.co/wC5phU97JK
President Trump this morning once again attacked Mexico & Central America, raising the specter of another so-called caravan to stoke fears of his political base and justify his ill-conceived border wall. His actions are irresponsible & threaten to further destabilize the region.
President Trump this morning once again attacked Mexico & Central America, raising the specter of another so-called caravan to stoke fears of his political base and justify his ill-conceived border wall. His actions are irresponsible & threaten to further destabilize the region.— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 28, 2018
WILL TRUMP RESIGN IF HE’S IMPEACHED OR INDICTED? AMID MUELLER PROBE, SOME SEE ECHOES OF NIXON
WILL TRUMP RESIGN IF HE’S IMPEACHED OR INDICTED? AMID MUELLER PROBE, SOME SEE ECHOES OF NIXON...— πΊπΈ DeeJ π³️π (@PassTheSalty) December 28, 2018
π EITHER WAY!
JUST GET HIM THE F**K OUTTA THERE!!!#TrumpResign #TrumpShutdown#ImpeachTrumphttps://t.co/wgHWwgUZVj
Retiring Republican gets real about Fox News: "Sean Hannity yelled fire and [Trump] fell in line"
System.Xml.XmlElement https://t.co/8ianGRPEgx— In Spite of Trump π (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 29, 2018
Silicon Valley will be a target from left, right and center in 2019
Silicon Valley will be a target from left, right and center in 2019 | By Joshua A. Geltzer and Dipayan Ghosh for @CNNOpinion https://t.co/o7pJLOEGEN— CNN (@CNN) December 29, 2018
Poll shows Trump appears to be losing core voters with nonstop tweets, rhetoric, antics
Really interestinghttps://t.co/0JSIILCTXW— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) December 28, 2018
Rumors in Moscow that Putin will fire his advisor Levitin due to Butina's US prosecution deal, in attempt to mitigate fallout to Kremlin from whatever she has told investigators.
Rumors in Moscow that Putin will fire his advisor Levitin due to Butina's US prosecution deal, in attempt to mitigate fallout to Kremlin from whatever she has told investigators.— Christo Grozev (@christogrozev) December 28, 2018
This is how the House Republican effort to undermine Mueller by “investigating the investigators” ends. Not with a bang, but with a Friday, buried-in-the-holidays whimper, and one foot out the door.
This is how the House Republican effort to undermine Mueller by “investigating the investigators” ends. Not with a bang, but with a Friday, buried-in-the-holidays whimper, and one foot out the door. https://t.co/oO0Nhkmg5a— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 29, 2018
The anti-democracy GOP burning more furniture after being evicted by voters—this time in Michigan.
The anti-democracy GOP burning more furniture after being evicted by voters—this time in Michigan. https://t.co/KhopIfedTa— Ben Wikler (@benwikler) December 28, 2018
Elizabeth Drew, Watergate journalist: "An impeachment process against President Trump now seems inescapable. Unless the president resigns, the pressure by the public on the Democratic leaders to begin an impeachment process next year will only increase."
Elizabeth Drew, Watergate journalist: "An impeachment process against President Trump now seems inescapable. Unless the president resigns, the pressure by the public on the Democratic leaders to begin an impeachment process next year will only increase."https://t.co/T0AmgdaRXp— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 29, 2018
Chang Zhenming is Chairman of the state owned investment/banking group CITIC. Since Erik Prince's removal 2 weeks ago, Chang is now also Chairman of Frontier Services Group. One group is full of cash, one is full of weapons
Chang Zhenming is Chairman of the state owned investment/banking group CITIC. Since Erik Prince's removal 2 weeks ago, Chang is now also Chairman of Frontier Services Group. One group is full of cash, one is full of weapons :)@thespybrief@LouiseMenschhttps://t.co/VGaMK82O7L— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 28, 2018
Americans sent a clear message in November – they are tied of exactly the type of behavior that triggered the #TrumpShutdown. Congressman-elect Joe Neguse is working to start putting things right by passing the bold reforms in HR 1.
Americans sent a clear message in November – they are tied of exactly the type of behavior that triggered the #TrumpShutdown. Congressman-elect Joe Neguse is working to start putting things right by passing the bold reforms in HR 1. pic.twitter.com/ssSeLimXGl— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) December 28, 2018
One of the country’s biggest oil refiners gave $1 million last year to a dark money group connected to Mitch McConnell.
One of the country’s biggest oil refiners gave $1 million last year to a dark money group connected to Mitch McConnell. https://t.co/PoYDNaxi7r— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 29, 2018
Back in the day when the USA wasn’t so overtly pro-dictatorship. We used to be so discrete. Good times
Back in the day when the USA wasn’t so overtly pro-dictatorship. We used to be so discrete. Good times. https://t.co/Ds6Z6v1VqG— David Carroll π¦ (@profcarroll) December 29, 2018
.@RealDonaldTrump says limits on mercury emissions from coal plants not necessary. Wheeler (former coal lobbyist & acting #EPA head) & DJT don't mind exposing USA to deadly neurotoxins & poisons, just so wealthy coal/oil barons can make a few extra $$.
.@RealDonaldTrump says limits on mercury emissions from coal plants not necessary.— Sally Deal (@SallyDeal4) December 28, 2018
Wheeler (former coal lobbyist & acting #EPA head) & DJT don't mind exposing USA to deadly neurotoxins & poisons, just so wealthy coal/oil barons can make a few extra $$.https://t.co/AnH2CG0tl5
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked grizzly bear hunts around Yellowstone
The appeal challenges a judge's ruling that restored threatened species protections for more than 700 bears in and around Yellowstone National Park. https://t.co/qvXKeByNvW— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 29, 2018
Trump speaks at fourth-grade level, lowest of last 15 U.S. presidents, new analysis finds
Trump speaks at fourth-grade level, lowest of last 15 U.S. presidents, new analysis finds https://t.co/9QLRwzuk9K— Ruth Greenwood (@RuthRGreenwood) December 29, 2018
On the Front Line of the Saudi War in Yemen? Child Soldiers from Darfur
Led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudis have used their vast wealth to outsource the war in Yemen, mainly by hiring tens of thousands of survivors of the conflict in Darfur to fight, many of them children. https://t.co/pv1ibfs7RJ— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 29, 2018
Trump-Russia: Republican probe of alleged FBI bias ends 'with a whimper'
Trump-Russia: Republican probe of alleged FBI bias ends 'with a whimper' https://t.co/QwYUvCIbTa— Claude VanCity (@vancitydwell) December 29, 2018
Border agents took antibiotics away from her sick baby & detained them in a freezing cell called an icebox. When she asked for help, agents called her an “invader” who “wasn’t in a position to be asking for anything.” After 5 days, the baby had pneumonia.
Border agents took antibiotics away from her sick baby & detained them in a freezing cell called an icebox. When she asked for help, agents called her an “invader” who “wasn’t in a position to be asking for anything.” After 5 days, the baby had pneumonia.https://t.co/vv9kD65b8y— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) December 28, 2018
“Most of us knew he was a fake...But we made him out to be the most important person in the world. It was like making the court jester the king.” - "Apprentice" editor to @praddenkeefe, in a must-read piece on Mark Burnett's role in the rise of Trump
“Most of us knew he was a fake...But we made him out to be the most important person in the world. It was like making the court jester the king.” - "Apprentice" editor to @praddenkeefe, in a must-read piece on Mark Burnett's role in the rise of Trump https://t.co/bvF2wJQVAR— Paige Williams (@williams_paige) December 27, 2018
#Russia's state TV: Panelist points out that the leading countries of the world are now headed by the politicians with nationalist leanings, mentions Trump. With sarcastic satisfaction, state TV host Evgeny Popov adds: "Putin installed them. It's all thanks to our interference."
#Russia's state TV:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 28, 2018
Panelist points out that the leading countries of the world are now headed by the politicians with nationalist leanings, mentions Trump.
With sarcastic satisfaction, state TV host Evgeny Popov adds:
"Putin installed them. It's all thanks to our interference." pic.twitter.com/kkE19HiXev
As Scott Pruitt seeks work as an energy consultant, working on international coal exports, @brady_dennis @jdawsey1 and I look at his life after Trump's Cabinet-and what his tenure cost taxpayers
As Scott Pruitt seeks work as an energy consultant, working on international coal exports, @brady_dennis @jdawsey1 and I look at his life after Trump's Cabinet-and what his tenure cost taxpayers https://t.co/YtHOXWUSHR— Juliet Eilperin (@eilperin) December 28, 2018
Saudi Arabia's crown prince began the year with bold, ambitious reforms. Now, he faces increasing pressure over the war in Yemen and the murder of a Saudi journalist
Saudi Arabia's crown prince began the year with bold, ambitious reforms. Now, he faces increasing pressure over the war in Yemen and the murder of a Saudi journalist pic.twitter.com/xYPeY10bSh— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 29, 2018
"Apprentice" producer: We "struggled to make Trump seem coherent"
"Apprentice" producer: We "struggled to make Trump seem coherent" https://t.co/V8KSzJyNgo pic.twitter.com/d8x1N1PN5u— The Hill (@thehill) December 29, 2018
The homeless crisis is getting worse in America’s richest cities
The homeless crisis is getting worse in America’s richest cities https://t.co/0nsn4QNYht— Bloomberg (@business) December 29, 2018
Trump and GOP seeks to blame Pelosi for government shutdown
Trump and GOP seeks to blame Pelosi for government shutdown https://t.co/shpW4gNaIe pic.twitter.com/A1aw9BuOsu— The Hill (@thehill) December 29, 2018
Feeling betrayed by the United States, its Kurdish allies in Syria asked an unlikely source to protect them from possible attack by Turkey: the Assad regime.
Feeling betrayed by the United States, its Kurdish allies in Syria asked an unlikely source to protect them from possible attack by Turkey: the Assad regime. https://t.co/wh6r8rirS4— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) December 29, 2018
For the past five years have these jokers done anything other than investigate Hillary Clinton? House Republicans wrap their investigation into FBI handling of Clinton and Russia probes
For the past five years have these jokers done anything other than investigate Hillary Clinton?— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) December 29, 2018
House Republicans wrap their investigation into FBI handling of Clinton and Russia probes - CNNPolitics https://t.co/QmRz2i1BN7
Saudi Arabia has been left reeling from the fallout of Jamal Khashoggi's killing -- and it's led to unintended geopolitical consequences,
Saudi Arabia has been left reeling from the fallout of Jamal Khashoggi's killing -- and it's led to unintended geopolitical consequences, writes @kileyCNN for @CNNopinion https://t.co/lKHv1Yzj7h— CNN (@CNN) December 29, 2018
#UNFIT-a new film where leading mental health pros go on camera for the first time about Trump’s behavior, disorders, instability. Important film to change public narrative. Let's support this . Click below and watch the trailer
#UNFIT-a new film where leading mental health pros go on camera for the first time about Trump’s behavior, disorders, instability. Important film to change public narrative. Let's support this . Click below and watch the trailer: https://t.co/iEcAI9b66j— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) December 28, 2018
"We actually gave this President close to $2 billion last year in terms of border money for border security and he has not used 96% of it. The idea that we're going to throw more money at a campaign promise ... is just not a proper use of government funds." - Rep. Ruben Gallego
"We actually gave this President close to $2 billion last year in terms of border money for border security and he has not used 96% of it. The idea that we're going to throw more money at a campaign promise ... is just not a proper use of government funds." - Rep. Ruben Gallego pic.twitter.com/ZZjiOxj3lD— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) December 29, 2018
"Trade wars cost U.S., China billions of dollars each in 2018" - good summary of the pain each side suffered in agriculture, manufacturing (esp autos), construction, retail, etc
"Trade wars cost U.S., China billions of dollars each in 2018" - good summary of the pain each side suffered in agriculture, manufacturing (esp autos), construction, retail, etc https://t.co/w6iLbkz2lw— Scott Lincicome (@scottlincicome) December 29, 2018
The only thing you can rely on Trump for is unreliability,
The only thing you can rely on Trump for is unreliability, @CRampell writes https://t.co/gkMzKr04Ew— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) December 28, 2018
"We saw it in the final weeks of the midterm elections this fall - when Donald Trump gets desperate, he revives his greatest hit: The Wall. Trump today is fear-mongering, while 2-thousand low-wage contract employees... worry ..."
"We saw it in the final weeks of the midterm elections this fall - when Donald Trump gets desperate, he revives his greatest hit: The Wall. Trump today is fear-mongering, while 2-thousand low-wage contract employees... worry ..."- @Elise_Jordan pic.twitter.com/Fp1HWwxgYk— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) December 28, 2018
Pan Am Flight 103: Robert Mueller’s 30-Year Search for Justice
When @vermontgmg publishes a new piece, I read it STAT.— K. Louise Neufeld #TheHuntressDianaOfTercelπ¦⚖️πΊπΈ (@ninaandtito) December 28, 2018
I suggest you do the same:
Pan Am Flight 103: Robert Mueller’s 30-Year Search for Justice https://t.co/JwAcWT3ZsQ via @backchnnl
Steele report says Konstantin Kosachev is an "important figure in the Trump campaign-Kremlin liaison operation" & that he organized the Cohen/Prague meeting. WTF did @RandPaul fly to Moscow to meet with him? What message from Trump was delivered?
Steele report says Konstantin Kosachev is an "important figure in the Trump campaign-Kremlin liaison operation" & that he organized the Cohen/Prague meeting.— Greg Olear (@gregolear) December 28, 2018
WTF did @RandPaul fly to Moscow to meet with him? What message from Trump was delivered?https://t.co/ceqi643Ab2
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on border wall: "It's like a fifth century solution to a 21st century problem and it's not going anywhere."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on border wall: "It's like a fifth century solution to a 21st century problem and it's not going anywhere." https://t.co/tJX30PTsQI pic.twitter.com/juDkQueqv6— The Hill (@thehill) December 29, 2018
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that would freeze pay for federal civilian workers in 2019
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that would freeze pay for federal civilian workers in 2019 https://t.co/t4rIAHQGTH— Roll Call (@rollcall) December 29, 2018
Trump’s arguments about the wall are mostly exaggerated or false
Exploding Individual-1's Wall Myths:— Richard Stengel (@stengel) December 28, 2018
1. Number of people trying to cross southern border is lowest since the 70's.
2. 2/3rds of undocumented are those who overstay their legal visas.
3. All immigrants are less likely to commit crime than the native-born. https://t.co/3bqjeMibQ2
Privately, Democratic sources say they think desperation is fueling Trump's latest threat to completely shut down the border. They're taking it as a sign that they're winning the messaging war.
Privately, Democratic sources say they think desperation is fueling Trump's latest threat to completely shut down the border.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 28, 2018
They're taking it as a sign that they're winning the messaging war. https://t.co/wNJX3CiQOC
Jared and Ivanka's mid-Aug 2016 trip to Croatia, in the heat of the campaign, amidst talk of Russian interference to assist Trump, remains intriguing, especially since Wendy Deng was there, as was Rybolovlev, with both his yacht and his private jet.
Jared and Ivanka's mid-Aug 2016 trip to Croatia, in the heat of the campaign, amidst talk of Russian interference to assist Trump, remains intriguing, especially since Wendy Deng was there, as was Rybolovlev, with both his yacht and his private jet. https://t.co/kr6mwiKz9c https://t.co/Dd4amdmqVZ— Elizabeth de la Vega (@Delavegalaw) December 28, 2018
#BREAKING: Democrats vow not to seat GOP candidate who won NC race being probed for election fraud
#BREAKING: Democrats vow not to seat GOP candidate who won NC race being probed for election fraud https://t.co/SoQF1UXjUa pic.twitter.com/R8sgMpgovE— The Hill (@thehill) December 28, 2018
Trump’s Dilemma: Go To Mar-a-Lago And Get Criticized? Or Disappoint Dues-Paying Members?
Anger dues-paying members or endure criticism for going to Florida during a shutdown with a Secret Service detail in danger of missing a paycheck. “We’re ready no matter when he shows up” says Mad Dog Chair, Claude Taylorhttps://t.co/bIKUmAnzYE # via @HuffPostPol— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 29, 2018
Breaking News: The EPA proposed new rules for assessing pollution that would make it easier for power plants to release mercury and other toxic substances
Breaking News: The EPA proposed new rules for assessing pollution that would make it easier for power plants to release mercury and other toxic substances https://t.co/ybsn9HXlnG— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 28, 2018
GEO Group, a private prison company that operates ICE detention centers, invested heavily in the Trump presidency. It's revenue raised to $2.3 billion last year.
GEO Group, a private prison company that operates ICE detention centers, invested heavily in the Trump presidency. It's revenue raised to $2.3 billion last year. pic.twitter.com/taKzrGqZzL— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 28, 2018
NEW: Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show has reportedly been hemorrhaging advertisers since he said that immigration makes the U.S. "poorer and dirtier and more divided”
NEW: Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show has reportedly been hemorrhaging advertisers since he said that immigration makes the U.S. "poorer and dirtier and more divided” https://t.co/HioO0ZGfz5— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 29, 2018
John Schindler’s latest scoop is an absolute bombshell. Everybody saying “what if X took Cohen’s phone” should pipe down. @NSAGov made their own, contemporaneous intercept of senior Russians discussing Cohen in Prague, in 2016!
John Schindler’s latest scoop is an absolute bombshell. Everybody saying “what if X took Cohen’s phone” should pipe down. @NSAGov made their own, contemporaneous intercept of senior Russians discussing Cohen in Prague, in 2016! https://t.co/ZVlsNAf3Hh— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 29, 2018
So when Speaker Pelosi sends the CR over to the Senate - the exact same CR every Senate Republican supported a week ago - it’s going to pass unanimously again, right @senatemajldr? Right? Right?
So when Speaker Pelosi sends the CR over to the Senate - the exact same CR every Senate Republican supported a week ago - it’s going to pass unanimously again, right @senatemajldr?— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) December 29, 2018
Right?
Right?
‘This is a crisis’: Pay for Coast Guardsmen uncertain amid government shutdown
The Coast Guard just announced that will pay its service members through this week. But talk to families involved, and you'll still hear worry and frustration.— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) December 29, 2018
Their question: Why is the service being treated differently than the rest of the military?https://t.co/izfecaCjo1
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