Even Fox News host Laura Ingraham is calling out Trump’s nonsense on the border wall pic.twitter.com/ZG3YFsoF9u— Tomthunkit™ (@TomthunkitsMind) January 2, 2019
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Even Fox News host Laura Ingraham is calling out Trump’s nonsense on the border wall
An RNC member “wants the RNC to change the rules, endorse Trump and declare him the de-facto nominee, heading off any primary challenge.”
An RNC member “wants the RNC to change the rules, endorse Trump and declare him the de-facto nominee, heading off any primary challenge.” https://t.co/HqQxBfaDnk— George Conway (@gtconway3d) January 2, 2019
Drugmakers Raise Prices on Hundreds of Medicines
This is the result of political protection, not market forces. https://t.co/WXv4F8jSEn— Patrick W. Watson (@PatrickW) January 2, 2019
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says President Trump is an "amoral" person and says he's "the worst President we've ever had"
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says President Trump is an "amoral" person and says he's "the worst President we've ever had" https://t.co/3HKkwnn6pb pic.twitter.com/8SjtuObJuS— CNN (@CNN) January 2, 2019
Fact Check: “Trump’s Baseless Claim That Mexico Will Pay for the Wall Through the New NAFTA The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement does not compel Mexico to pay for the wall, and little in it would divert funds from Mexico to the United States.” Lies
Fact Check: “Trump’s Baseless Claim That Mexico Will Pay for the Wall Through the New NAFTA— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) January 2, 2019
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement does not compel Mexico to pay for the wall, and little in it would divert funds from Mexico to the United States.”
Lies.https://t.co/0igSfUK383 https://t.co/YfWCFT79ln
National Parks Getting Trashed During Government Shutdown
National Parks Getting Trashed During Government Shutdown | HuffPost Canada https://t.co/L6uIeC0uuG— Derringer (@ladiesgun) January 2, 2019
Netflix has blocked an episode of its show “Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj” from streaming in Saudi Arabia after the Saudi government complained that the episode — which is critical of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman — violated its cybercrime laws
Netflix has blocked an episode of its show “Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj” from streaming in Saudi Arabia after the Saudi government complained that the episode — which is critical of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman — violated its cybercrime laws https://t.co/UYYK6xiMYE— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 1, 2019
Trump’s EPA doesn't seem to want to punish law-breaking polluters
Trump’s EPA doesn't seem to want to punish law-breaking polluters https://t.co/FEI5BDfr81— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 2, 2019
TSA agents are working for free right now and Chuck Grassley argues the shutdown is about security.
TSA agents are working for free right now and Chuck Grassley argues the shutdown is about security. https://t.co/xUG3VdgSjx— emptywheel (@emptywheel) January 1, 2019
Which investigations will the Dems launch first?
Which investigations will the Dems launch first? https://t.co/nwuKSAsp8D— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 2, 2019
Trump is losing military voters. Here’s how Democrats can win them over.
A poll last year revealed military members see white nationalism as more of a national security threat than Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan. https://t.co/TnOMWgxmRh— VoteVets (@votevets) January 1, 2019
Benjamin Netanyahu worked together with Mike Pompeo to prod Latin American leaders into moving their embassies to Jerusalem
Benjamin Netanyahu worked together with Mike Pompeo to prod Latin American leaders into moving their embassies to Jerusalem, sources say https://t.co/x0ebho2OJl— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 2, 2019
U.S. border authorities fire tear gas into Mexico as a group of roughly 150 migrants attempt to cross the border into San Diego.
Women and children
U.S. border authorities fire tear gas into Mexico as a group of roughly 150 migrants attempt to cross the border into San Diego. https://t.co/odOoPmciFe pic.twitter.com/0w0EdFjCcs— ABC News (@ABC) January 2, 2019
Here’s a brief history of the tumultuous, on-again-off-again relationship between Trump and Romney.
Here’s a brief history of the tumultuous, on-again-off-again relationship between Trump and Romney. https://t.co/sb0TkhOuod— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 2, 2019
"President Trump must be held accountable for his allegedly illegal activities — for his apparently knowing and willful violations of the nation’s campaign finance laws,"
Opinion: "President Trump must be held accountable for his allegedly illegal activities — for his apparently knowing and willful violations of the nation’s campaign finance laws," contributors Fred Wertheimer and Norman Eisen write for @usatodayopinion. https://t.co/g9kQPuj5pn— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 2, 2019
The late Wayne Barrett's seminal two-parter on Trump ran in the Village Voice 40 years ago this month. Wayne was one of the too few who took Trump seriously right from the start.
The late Wayne Barrett's seminal two-parter on Trump ran in the Village Voice 40 years ago this month. Wayne was one of the too few who took Trump seriously right from the start. https://t.co/Oh80eDfLj0— Michael Kruse (@michaelkruse) January 1, 2019
Just in: Washington Governor Jay Inslee is running for president with a single-minded focus: pulling the country back from the climate-change brink,
Just in: Washington Governor Jay Inslee is running for president with a single-minded focus: pulling the country back from the climate-change brink, @IsaacDovere reports https://t.co/MfWO1YOeKj— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 2, 2019
The mother of #JazmineBarnes on the fatal shooting of her 7-year old daughter. Killer pulled up to the family in his red truck and fired shots directly into their car. Jazmine died at the scene. Dec 30. Houston. Murderer is a white male, 40s and is still at large.
The mother of #JazmineBarnes on the fatal shooting of her 7-year old daughter. Killer pulled up to the family in his red truck and fired shots directly into their car. Jazmine died at the scene. Dec 30. Houston. Murderer is a white male, 40s and is still at large. #SayHerName pic.twitter.com/OlDWJ0DPOO— Ava DuVernay (@ava) January 2, 2019
World Anti-Doping Agency accused of being 'played' by Russia
World Anti-Doping Agency accused of being 'played' by Russia https://t.co/qHoRI8jmqU— 🇨🇦🇺🇸 (@LuluLemew) January 2, 2019
Guys, you might find this hard to believe about a chap who went to Moscow to deliver a handwritten letter to Putin from Trump, but it sure looks like Rand Paul is a traitor to his country
Guys, you might find this hard to believe about a chap who went to Moscow to deliver a handwritten letter to Putin from Trump, but it sure looks like Rand Paul is a traitor to his country.https://t.co/EbK3ZzKMDM— Greg Olear (@gregolear) January 2, 2019
A tunnel under the U.S.-Mexico border had lighting and a rail system,
A tunnel under the U.S.-Mexico border had lighting and a rail system, but all we have to do is build a wall taller. Yeah, Trump truly does love the poorly educated.https://t.co/1szjs3F0Ti— JRehling (@JRehling) January 2, 2019
Nobel Prize-winning economist says Trump tax cut ‘made most Americans poorer’
Nobel Prize-winning economist says Trump tax cut ‘made most Americans poorer’https://t.co/e87J4IXpCN— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 2, 2019
Bibi depicted as the savior of Brazilian evangelicals in a new stamp
Bibi depicted as the savior of Brazilian evangelicals in a new stamp | Watch pic.twitter.com/3VWRDT8Jfc— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) December 31, 2018
A U.S. delegation is scheduled to visit Ankara this week to discuss Turkey’s request for the extradition of a self-exiled cleric, sources say
A U.S. delegation is scheduled to visit Ankara this week to discuss Turkey’s request for the extradition of a self-exiled cleric, sources say https://t.co/B6N2EFW7Tu— Bloomberg (@business) January 2, 2019
A Ukrainian soldier was killed on Jan. 1 as Russian-led forces launched attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas. Ukraine’s military said another 2 soldiers were wounded in attacks, which occurred near port city of Mariupol in the south of Donetsk Oblast.
A Ukrainian soldier was killed on Jan. 1 as Russian-led forces launched attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas. Ukraine’s military said another 2 soldiers were wounded in attacks, which occurred near port city of Mariupol in the south of Donetsk Oblast. https://t.co/Dnj1BoQ2Z7 pic.twitter.com/mLQbMaUKmJ— Kyiv Post (@KyivPost) January 2, 2019
William Barr Must Make the Same Promises Nixons Attorney General Did During Watergate
William Barr Must Make the Same Promises Nixons Attorney General Did During Watergate https://t.co/nR08JM9gZC— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 2, 2019
Nikki escaped serving in Trump’s Admin without unduly damaging herself but this tweet supporting an authoritarian goon makes me wonder about her off camera thinking. Frankly, this statement should give comfort she’s out of government! More GOP awful praise of fascists.
Nikki escaped serving in Trump’s Admin without unduly damaging herself but this tweet supporting an authoritarian goon makes me wonder about her off camera thinking. Frankly, this statement should give comfort she’s out of government! More GOP awful praise of fascists. https://t.co/JlKUiibciy— John Dean (@JohnWDean) January 2, 2019
It's easy to laugh at this, but it's dangerous in many ways. It undermines our civil-military foundations, and it's a bonanza for the enemies and foreign intelligence services who track not only the workings of our govt, but who keep careful tabs on the president's state of mind
It's easy to laugh at this, but it's dangerous in many ways. It undermines our civil-military foundations, and it's a bonanza for the enemies and foreign intelligence services who track not only the workings of our govt, but who keep careful tabs on the president's state of mind. https://t.co/m9AqPW2AYU— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 1, 2019
Since Trump became president, government spending at Trump properties increased exponentially. We can’t imagine why…
Since Trump became president, government spending at Trump properties increased exponentially. We can’t imagine why… pic.twitter.com/CGQ86tsc6v— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 2, 2019
New, with @arawnsley and @kpoulsen: Lots of previously unreported detail on Paul Whelan, the American arrested in Moscow yesterday and held under espionage allegations
New, with @arawnsley and @kpoulsen: Lots of previously unreported detail on Paul Whelan, the American arrested in Moscow yesterday and held under espionage allegations https://t.co/EvqEDzDau1— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) January 1, 2019
If we ease pressure on the Islamic State, we could be attacked again
Opinion: If we ease pressure on the Islamic State, we could be attacked again https://t.co/urodRlW8jW— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 2, 2019
NASA chief Jim Bridenstine extended an invite for his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Rogozin, to visit NASA HQ. Rogozin is an ultranationalist politician with a record of racism, homophobia. He's under US sanctions over his role in the annexation of Crimea.
NASA chief Jim Bridenstine extended an invite for his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Rogozin, to visit NASA HQ.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 1, 2019
Rogozin is an ultranationalist politician with a record of racism, homophobia. He's under US sanctions over his role in the annexation of Crimea. https://t.co/6Z0kL8X3V7
In December 2015 Dmitry Rogozin met with a delegation of NRA officials invited to Russia by Maria Butina
In December 2015 Dmitry Rogozin met with a delegation of NRA officials invited to Russia by Maria Butina https://t.co/7RLmP9q6e0— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) January 2, 2019
“The Russian government made this public before the US government had the time to either know or contact Mr. Whalen’s family, which tells me they really wanted to manipulate this narrative,”
“The Russian government made this public before the US government had the time to either know or contact Mr. Whalen’s family, which tells me they really wanted to manipulate this narrative,” @sam_vinograd says about the US man detained in Russia https://t.co/KYEINcpdUp pic.twitter.com/QBe0AEcpBW— CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) January 1, 2019
Letitia James, the incoming New York A.G., has suggested that Trump could be charged with obstruction and implied that foreign governments channeled money to Trump's family's real estate holdings, calling it a "pattern and practice of money laundering."
Letitia James, the incoming New York A.G., has suggested that Trump could be charged with obstruction and implied that foreign governments channeled money to Trump's family's real estate holdings, calling it a "pattern and practice of money laundering." https://t.co/Yc7NutU7Rc— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 1, 2019
NEW: Paul Whelan, the former Marine who is being detained in Russia for spying, was discharged for bad conduct in 2008 for charges relating to larceny, according to @USMC
NEW: Paul Whelan, the former Marine who is being detained in Russia for spying, was discharged for bad conduct in 2008 for charges relating to larceny, according to @USMC— HansNichols (@HansNichols) January 1, 2019
Netanyahu calls Bolsonaro a good friend.
Netanyahu calls Bolsonaro a good friend.— Rula Jebreal (@rulajebreal) January 2, 2019
A few Bolsonaro quotes:
-I’m pro-torture
-I’m not going to rape you because you’re too ugly (to a Congresswoman)
-I’d rather have my son die than have him show up dating some guy
-Advocated for state-sponsored mass murder
Shared values?? https://t.co/pPa4fUK5YV
NEW: Hidden lede. The $250,000 a head Inauguration dinner that Vekselberg attended in DC, Viktor was seated next to Michael Cohen😱. Lots of other tidbits here regarding Israeli players
NEW: Hidden lede. The $250,000 a head Inauguration dinner that Vekselberg attended in DC, Viktor was seated next to Michael Cohen😱. Lots of other tidbits here regarding Israeli players@LouiseMensch@thespybrief@TheRickWilson@ericgarland@JamesFourM— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) January 1, 2019
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“what in the world is a U.S. official doing advising a foreign leader on how to escape blame for the murder of a U.S. national…?”
“what in the world is a U.S. official doing advising a foreign leader on how to escape blame for the murder of a U.S. national…?”https://t.co/C3TrjGMlki— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 2, 2019
The first test of this rhetoric would be if @MittRomney votes to open the government. If he doesn’t, he’s just another Flake.
The first test of this rhetoric would be if @MittRomney votes to open the government. If he doesn’t, he’s just another Flake. https://t.co/iVx7qQLu6I— Neera Tanden (@neeratanden) January 2, 2019
Poll: Trump is losing on all fronts
Poll: Trump is losing on all fronts https://t.co/wIIVkqu6si— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 2, 2019
Exclusive: The mystery of the missing Davinci. Does "Salvator Mundi" hold the key to the Trump-Russia investigation?
A new 'Narativ' for a New Year.— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) January 2, 2019
Exclusive: The mystery of the missing Davinci. Does "Salvator Mundi" hold the key to the Trump-Russia investigation?
👉https://t.co/AelNWUkZJx
cc @traciemac_Bmore
After reading this interview, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that @JerryFalwellJr is, how you say, not very bright
After reading this interview, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that @JerryFalwellJr is, how you say, not very bright. https://t.co/7iaZjNZH79 pic.twitter.com/aSyA9T8uOo— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) January 1, 2019
Blackwater founder Erik Prince is launching a fund to invest in metals used in electric vehicle batteries - he aims to raise up to $500 million to invest in deposits of metals such as cobalt, copper and lithium in Africa and Asia
Blackwater founder Erik Prince is launching a fund to invest in metals used in electric vehicle batteries - he aims to raise up to $500 million to invest in deposits of metals such as cobalt, copper and lithium in Africa and Asiahttps://t.co/CkqO7pw3tx— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) January 2, 2019
Mark Harris promised to cooperate with the investigation after his campaign stole votes. Now he’s changed his tune. My New Year’s resolution: let’s bring democracy back to North Carolina.
Mark Harris promised to cooperate with the investigation after his campaign stole votes. Now he’s changed his tune. My New Year’s resolution: let’s bring democracy back to North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/7uJZtxNihL— Dan McCready for NC (@McCreadyForNC) January 1, 2019
This is just a reminder that the NRA is screwed. Again.
This is just a reminder that the NRA is screwed. Again. pic.twitter.com/Jc3efZXCFm— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) January 2, 2019
The NRA, which pumped $30 million into #Trump campaign, says it took money from 23 Russia-linked donors
The NRA, which pumped $30 million into #Trump campaign, says it took money from 23 Russia-linked donors https://t.co/5M8LKBGfTz— David Beard (@dabeard) January 2, 2019
Just hang on to this one for when she decides to run for president.
Just hang on to this one for when she decides to run for president. pic.twitter.com/qH1KF1xtzO— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) January 2, 2019ikk
Mitt Romney: The president shapes the public character of the nation. Trump’s character falls short.
Mitt Romney: The president shapes the public character of the nation. Trump’s character falls short. https://t.co/gBJ3UVOpUp— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 2, 2019
Class Photo: Subpoena Power Edition
Class Photo:— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) January 2, 2019
Subpoena Power Edition pic.twitter.com/lkCapy1uJM
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