— UnsilentMajority 🖤 (@The_UnSilent_) January 3, 2019
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Zuckerberg halts stock sales as Facebook shares tumble
#TrumpCrash - Zuckerberg halts stock sales as Facebook shares tumble https://t.co/olCwYpaMlK— John Lundin 🌊 (@johnlundin) January 3, 2019
Who's gonna explain to him that a wall doesn't work in Game of Thrones, either.
Who's gonna explain to him that a wall doesn't work in Game of Thrones, either. pic.twitter.com/lje402uPTV— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 3, 2019
Trump has formally nominated Bill Barr to be the next US attorney general, nearly a month after Trump announced it
Trump has formally nominated Bill Barr to be the next US attorney general, nearly a month after Trump announced it (see: https://t.co/QCh4AdCjr8) pic.twitter.com/XAY3aE7OFy— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) January 3, 2019
This photo of sad Trey Gowdy walking away from Congress for the last time makes me almost as happy as seeing Nancy Pelosi return as Speaker of the House. Almost. Gowdy: "I will not be on the ballot ever again
This photo of sad Trey Gowdy walking away from Congress for the last time makes me almost as happy as seeing Nancy Pelosi return as Speaker of the House. Almost.— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) January 3, 2019
Gowdy: "I will not be on the ballot ever again"#SpeakerPelosi #116thCongress https://t.co/zhrKvEfPlh pic.twitter.com/G9gUdK1SkY
#BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: GOP senator calls on Congress to reach deal ending shutdown without border wall funding
#BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: GOP senator calls on Congress to reach deal ending shutdown without border wall funding https://t.co/dECoTCZ95X pic.twitter.com/156xjws9vI— The Hill (@thehill) January 3, 2019
Before the end of her first day in office today, Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order directing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to "swiftly and efficiently" begin implementing voter-approved Medicaid expansion.
Before the end of her first day in office today, Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order directing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to "swiftly and efficiently" begin implementing voter-approved Medicaid expansion. https://t.co/3LhR1czCIP— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 3, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named a few priorities for the 116th Congress: • lowering healthcare costs • rebuilding America's infrastructure • "common sense" background checks • ending discrimination against the LGBTQ community (Equality Act) • protecting DREAMers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named a few priorities for the 116th Congress:— POLITICO (@politico) January 3, 2019
• lowering healthcare costs
• rebuilding America's infrastructure
• "common sense" background checks
• ending discrimination against the LGBTQ community (Equality Act)
• protecting DREAMers pic.twitter.com/834B3kJkXm
BREAKING!!!!: CHICAGO (AP) _ Powerful #Chicago City Council member, Ed #Burke, charged with attempted extortion. I'll have more detail shortly.
Wow... he’s one of the last of the Machine guys. He was a Trump tax attorney in Chicago too. If you recall, his office was raided by the FBI back in November. https://t.co/tIndrM2ygD— (((J.M.Weber))) (@jerweber) January 3, 2019
"I see my own daughter." Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins will give his playoff check to the family of slain Houston child Jazmine Barnes.
"I see my own daughter."— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 3, 2019
Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins will give his playoff check to the family of slain Houston child Jazmine Barnes. https://t.co/dxDaNV0KtR
True -- but as I said before the FBI collected a lot of intel on Butina and her contacts (inc possibly via FISA surveillance) before she was arrested...I suspect they have a lot to go on without her. And Trump can't trade Americans once they're arrested soooo
True -- but as I said before the FBI collected a lot of intel on Butina and her contacts (inc possibly via FISA surveillance) before she was arrested...I suspect they have a lot to go on without her. And Trump can't trade Americans once they're arrested soooo 🤷🏾♀️😏 https://t.co/YbIke15QJn— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) January 3, 2019
The U.S. Treasury Department says that the national debt has increased by $2 trillion ($2,000,000,000,000) since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2017. That's with Republicans in control of the House and Senate. The national debt is now almost $22 trillion.
The U.S. Treasury Department says that the national debt has increased by $2 trillion ($2,000,000,000,000) since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2017. That's with Republicans in control of the House and Senate. The national debt is now almost $22 trillion.— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) January 3, 2019
Carolina's 9th District. That's because there were allegations of election fraud, fraud that may have been committed by an operative hired by the Republican candidate.
Reminder: One chair is empty as the clerk in the House gavels in a new session: North Carolina's 9th District.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 3, 2019
That's because there were allegations of election fraud, fraud that may have been committed by an operative hired by the Republican candidate.
Paul Whelan's lawyer, Vladimir A. Zherebenkov, said that he would welcome an exchange, but that it would take time. “This is a long process,” Mr. Zherebenkov said. “I myself hope that we can rescue and bring home one Russian soul.”
Paul Whelan's lawyer, Vladimir A. Zherebenkov, said that he would welcome an exchange, but that it would take time. “This is a long process,” Mr. Zherebenkov said. “I myself hope that we can rescue and bring home one Russian soul.” 🤨#Russia #Butina https://t.co/fCRWByTeIr— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 3, 2019
Trump administration considers rollback of anti-discrimination rules
Trump administration considers rollback of anti-discrimination rules https://t.co/nNT9GLzkvH— Laffy (@GottaLaff) January 3, 2019
US Ambassador to #Russia Jon Huntsman on Wednesday visited Paul Whelan, an American citizen in Russian custody, five days after the corporate security director was mysteriously arrested. Huntsman visited Whelan in the Lefortovo Detention Facility.
US Ambassador to #Russia Jon Huntsman on Wednesday visited Paul Whelan, an American citizen in Russian custody, five days after the corporate security director was mysteriously arrested. Huntsman visited Whelan in the Lefortovo Detention Facility. https://t.co/sTtWvEw0ne— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 3, 2019
Trump Comments Provoke Shock and Outrage in Israel and India
Trump Comments Provoke Shock and Outrage in Israel and India https://t.co/UZlvdAYFRo— Propane Jane™ (@docrocktex26) January 3, 2019
NBC: What's it like to negotiate with him? Pelosi: "When you're negotiating with someone, you have to know— you stipulate to some fact. It's hard to do that with the president, because he resists science, evidence, data, truth… It's hard to pin the president down on the facts."
NBC: What's it like to negotiate with him?— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 3, 2019
Pelosi: "When you're negotiating with someone, you have to know— you stipulate to some fact. It's hard to do that with the president, because he resists science, evidence, data, truth… It's hard to pin the president down on the facts."
In some cryptic comments, Pelosi reveals what she and the House Democrats have in store—and none of it's good for Trump
In some cryptic comments, Pelosi reveals what she and the House Democrats have in store—and none of it's good for Trump https://t.co/7LowZl2gVY— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 3, 2019
Trump stuns with lies, ramblings and nonsensical rants in bizarre cabinet meeting
Trump stuns with lies, ramblings and nonsensical rants in bizarre cabinet meeting https://t.co/JJXg5rnpkD #InstabilityInChief #AmericanSociopath— Propane Jane™ (@docrocktex26) January 3, 2019
NEWS: Pelosi says it is possible to indict the president while still in office.
Queen takes bishop. https://t.co/B6AFChW2db— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 3, 2019
Dick Durbin: "The President failed to give us even one reason why the eight Cabinet departments and dozens of smaller agencies in the six bills, which are separate and apart from border security, should remain closed."
Dick Durbin: "The President failed to give us even one reason why the eight Cabinet departments and dozens of smaller agencies in the six bills, which are separate and apart from border security, should remain closed."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 2, 2019
Get the returns, day 1. They are the Rosetta Stone to everything else.
— Brian Faler (@Brian_Faler) January 2, 2019
The public case makes zero difference. Jesus. Do I have to do everything for you people?— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 2, 2019
Get the returns, day 1.
They are the Rosetta Stone to everything else. https://t.co/UXAukZnThc
Maria Butina: ties emerge between NRA, alleged spy and Russian billionaire
Can we trade Wayne LaPierre for Whelan?https://t.co/ftanwcIMu1— Tony Renner (@TonyRenner) January 3, 2019
Nancy Pelosi: "Tomorrow we will bring to the floor legislation that will open up government. It will be based on actions taken by the Republican Senate … led by Senator Mitch McConnell."
Nancy Pelosi: "Tomorrow we will bring to the floor legislation that will open up government. It will be based on actions taken by the Republican Senate … led by Senator Mitch McConnell." Via ABC. pic.twitter.com/WSzXBAZ6Xy— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 2, 2019
During today’s meeting between @realDonaldTrump, myself & other Democratic leaders, we asked the President to open up the government – giving him a path Republicans have supported previously. Why would he not do it? #TrumpShutdown— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 3, 2019
Trump’s plan to deport Vietnamese refugees betrays a sacred American principle
“If I get deported,” Nam Nguyen told me, “my kids won’t have a dad, my wife won’t have money to pay the mortgage or health insurance. They will become homeless. If I get deported, it will victimize my own family.” My latest: https://t.co/Z2hAUV6hxa— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) January 3, 2019
Donald Trump will resign the presidency in 2019 in exchange for immunity for him and his family: Former Bush adviser
Donald Trump will resign the presidency in 2019 in exchange for immunity for him and his family: Former Bush adviser https://t.co/LQVAPCuacc— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) January 2, 2019
It is completely improper for the Acting Attorney General to discuss ongoing investigations with private systems. House Democrats should ask Whitaker about this.
It is completely improper for the Acting Attorney General to discuss ongoing investigations with private systems. House Democrats should ask Whitaker about this. https://t.co/X0X6U3C5KV— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) January 2, 2019
"House Democrats have a powerful, and long dormant, tool at their disposal as they retake control: they can enforce subpoenas to obtain documents and testimony without the help of prosecutors or judges."
"House Democrats have a powerful, and long dormant, tool at their disposal as they retake control: they can enforce subpoenas to obtain documents and testimony without the help of prosecutors or judges." https://t.co/axL6XB12Vj— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 2, 2019
As the 2020 campaign rapidly approaches, Trump is surrounded by ex-officials and former friends eager, willing, or motivated to air dirty laundry
As the 2020 campaign rapidly approaches, Trump is surrounded by ex-officials and former friends eager, willing, or motivated to air dirty laundry https://t.co/H90GVRwihd— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 2, 2019
New from me: The IRS doesn't pay refunds during government shutdowns. That makes little difference now, but by mid-February, this could be messy.
New from me: The IRS doesn't pay refunds during government shutdowns. That makes little difference now, but by mid-February, this could be messy. https://t.co/uDVJvJDSNM via @WSJ— Richard Rubin (@RichardRubinDC) January 2, 2019
JUST IN: Nasdaq futures fall 2.5 percent, S&P futures down 1.3 percent, Dow Jones futures down 1.5 percent after Apple warning
JUST IN: Nasdaq futures fall 2.5 percent, S&P futures down 1.3 percent, Dow Jones futures down 1.5 percent after Apple warning $AAPL pic.twitter.com/lMOHrRlhRx— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) January 3, 2019
Security certificate yanked from Russia-backed website, hurting ability to divide voters
Security certificate yanked from Russia-backed website, hurting ability to divide voters https://t.co/xCKQOzx9xO— McClatchyDC (@McClatchyDC) January 2, 2019
Question: "How long you willing to keep the government shut down?" President Trump: "As long as it takes. I mean look I'm prepared. I think the people of the country think I'm right."
Question: "How long you willing to keep the government shut down?"— The Hill (@thehill) January 3, 2019
President Trump: "As long as it takes. I mean look I'm prepared. I think the people of the country think I'm right." https://t.co/ij47DuYYs6 pic.twitter.com/0EbgKnk808
Trump says he had a meeting about Iran and the Middle East with lots of good-looking generals: "Like from a movie. Better looking than Tom Cruise, and stronger."
Trump added that there were many "computer boards" in this Iran meeting with the hottie generals. (I had to wait until other people tweeted "computer boards" to make sure I wasn't imagining this phrase.) https://t.co/x9gGhP9LCs— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 2, 2019
Senate Republican leader McConnell says Senate will not consider legislation expected to be introduced by House Democrats to end shutdown
Senate Republican leader McConnell says Senate will not consider legislation expected to be introduced by House Democrats to end shutdown pic.twitter.com/JKqZaM6VjX— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 3, 2019
Political experts seemed taken aback that Trump said Russia was "right" to invade Afghanistan in a Cold War conflict that pit the U.S.S.R. against the U.S.
Political experts seemed taken aback that Trump said Russia was "right" to invade Afghanistan in a Cold War conflict that pit the U.S.S.R. against the U.S. https://t.co/Sz0Sp2im5R— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 3, 2019
NEW the shutdown has knocked E-Verify offline. Immigration courts are cancelling hearing, making huge backlog worse. US border agents are working but not getting paid. For a strained US immigration system, political impasse brings more dysfunction
NEW the shutdown has knocked E-Verify offline. Immigration courts are cancelling hearing, making huge backlog worse. US border agents are working but not getting paid. For a strained US immigration system, political impasse brings more dysfunction https://t.co/ZnBN8xARok— Nick Miroff (@NickMiroff) January 3, 2019
Warren: Trump is a product of successively emboldened corruption
Warren: Trump is a product of successively emboldened corruption pic.twitter.com/bL5vCKB4C2— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) January 3, 2019
Trump: "Russia used to be the Soviet Union. Afghanistan made it Russia because they went bankrupt fighting in Afghanistan. Russia." Trump then goes on to endorse the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Via Fox.
Trump: "Russia used to be the Soviet Union. Afghanistan made it Russia because they went bankrupt fighting in Afghanistan. Russia."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 2, 2019
Trump then goes on to endorse the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Via Fox. pic.twitter.com/oE0fuDLXyz
Graham: Trump giving up on border wall fight would be the "end of his presidency"
Graham: Trump giving up on border wall fight would be the "end of his presidency" https://t.co/oomovprQTV pic.twitter.com/mmiZMkT9Dd— The Hill (@thehill) January 3, 2019
When John McCain accuses a sitting US Senator of working for Vladimir Putin, we should take him at his word.
When John McCain accuses a sitting US Senator of working for Vladimir Putin, we should take him at his word.— ☇RiotWomenn☇ (@riotwomennn) January 2, 2019
Rand Paul is a traitor.
"The Senator from Kentucky is now working for Vladimir Putin." @RandPaul
Remember this in 2019 pic.twitter.com/YpWacgchoS
Ainsley Earhardt: The government shutdown is “an inconvenience,” but “you deserve to be able to go to sleep at night and not have to worry about being killed by an illegal immigrant.”
Ainsley Earhardt: The government shutdown is “an inconvenience,” but “you deserve to be able to go to sleep at night and not have to worry about being killed by an illegal immigrant.” pic.twitter.com/BiYK6tCiw8— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) January 2, 2019
Trump knows nothing re the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Instead, he mouths/embraces *Soviet* disinformation that Moscow invaded Afghanistan to quell terrorism against the USSR. No-it invaded to protect a client communist government that had seized power in a coup.
.@realDonaldTrump is literally mouthing Soviet propaganda. How do you like that, John Bolton (and every Fox News national security "analyst")! https://t.co/w6bSPVEnmH— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 2, 2019
All joking aside. He just said the most dangerous thing just now: “ if @obama is allowed to do what he did on DACA then I am allowed to do whatever I want to do on things that probably a president doesn’t have the right to do”
All joking aside. He just said the most dangerous thing just now:— ALT- Immigration 🛂 (@ALT_uscis) January 2, 2019
“ if @obama is allowed to do what he did on DACA then I am allowed to do whatever I want to do on things that probably a president doesn’t have the right to do”
Now that is scary Sh*t. pic.twitter.com/ab7d8iw28q
The National Park Service's site at the Old Post Office, where the President has his hotel, will be reopening this weekend despite the ongoing government shutdown. Raises all manner of conflict of interest questions
The National Park Service's site at the Old Post Office, where the President has his hotel, will be reopening this weekend despite the ongoing government shutdown. Raises all manner of conflict of interest questions. https://t.co/6cJ1In1na6— Noah Bookbinder (@NoahBookbinder) January 2, 2019
Republican Rep. Tom Reed says he'll vote for a set of House rule changes drafted by the incoming Democratic leadership — a rare move for what is typically a strict party-line vote and one that, he said, could mean "consequences" from the GOP leadership.
Republican Rep. Tom Reed says he'll vote for a set of House rule changes drafted by the incoming Democratic leadership — a rare move for what is typically a strict party-line vote and one that, he said, could mean "consequences" from the GOP leadership. https://t.co/0KMEKmuxwG— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 2, 2019
Maine Repub Gov Paul LePage -- who said drug traffickers (a) are mostly black and hispanic and (b) should have their heads cut off -- leaves office tonight, but not before pardoning a pro-LePage GOP State Rep... for his felony drug trafficking conviction
Maine Repub Gov Paul LePage -- who said drug traffickers (a) are mostly black and hispanic and (b) should have their heads cut off -- leaves office tonight, but not before pardoning a pro-LePage GOP State Rep... for his felony drug trafficking conviction.https://t.co/Fe62lxAuTz— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) January 3, 2019
"Mitt Romney, the Enemy of the State, is a role I imagine he never thought he’d play in American political life," writes @TheRickWilson, "but the impact of his words is causing a full-fledged meltdown in the Trump-supporting media apparatus on the right."
"Mitt Romney, the Enemy of the State, is a role I imagine he never thought he’d play in American political life," writes @TheRickWilson, "but the impact of his words is causing a full-fledged meltdown in the Trump-supporting media apparatus on the right." https://t.co/ulcqdarMxN— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 3, 2019
The president of the United States just said he “could run for any office” in Europe.
Trump’s first public speaking of 2019 shows his neurological decline is worse this year. https://t.co/Ftm6NOr63n— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 2, 2019
"Mitt Romney, the Enemy of the State, is a role I imagine he never thought he’d play in American political life," writes @TheRickWilson, "but the impact of his words is causing a full-fledged meltdown in the Trump-supporting media apparatus on the right."
"Mitt Romney, the Enemy of the State, is a role I imagine he never thought he’d play in American political life," writes @TheRickWilson, "but the impact of his words is causing a full-fledged meltdown in the Trump-supporting media apparatus on the right." https://t.co/ulcqdarMxN— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 3, 2019
Looks like the Republican tent is too small to fit integrity. Today, Republicans attacked a Senator for truthfully calling out the President for his lack of character, while staying mute as he proved it by lying about Jim Mattis and approving the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Looks like the Republican tent is too small to fit integrity. Today, Republicans attacked a Senator for truthfully calling out the President for his lack of character, while staying mute as he proved it by lying about Jim Mattis and approving the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.— James Comey (@Comey) January 3, 2019
Just a friendly reminder Bolsonaro got to power thanks to the Koch Bros and their Atlas Network. They are coming for Canada next with Maxine Bernier.
Just a friendly reminder Bolsonaro got to power thanks to the Koch Bros and their Atlas Network. They are coming for Canada next with Maxine Bernier. https://t.co/lrqUZ0mXgJ— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) January 3, 2019
A Michigan store is offering free groceries to Coast Guard members affected by the government shutdown.
A Michigan store is offering free groceries to Coast Guard members affected by the government shutdown. https://t.co/3PgqOHqebL— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 3, 2019
Dear Acting Attorney General @MattWhitaker46: If you haven't been replaced yet, I look forward to questioning you under oath in front of the American people. My first question to you will be: did you take a loyalty oath to @realDonaldTrump?
Dear Acting Attorney General @MattWhitaker46: If you haven't been replaced yet, I look forward to questioning you under oath in front of the American people. My first question to you will be: did you take a loyalty oath to @realDonaldTrump?#ChangeIsComing https://t.co/upEFOy3G3x— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 3, 2019
Such a "total nonstarter" that every single GOP Senator passed it unanimously.
Such a "total nonstarter" that every single GOP Senator passed it unanimously. https://t.co/2m2OFheJGu— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) January 3, 2019
Today, Trump praised Russia for invading Afghanistan. Maybe tomorrow he'll praise the Kremlin for arming the Taliban.
Today, Trump praised Russia for invading Afghanistan. Maybe tomorrow he'll praise the Kremlin for arming the Taliban. pic.twitter.com/sYElxo6x0b— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 3, 2019
Acting AG Whitaker kisses up to Trump for staying in DC over holidays: "Sir, Mr President, I will start by highlighting the fact you stayed in DC over the holidays, giving up Christmas w/your family, New Year's w/your family... you have demonstrated your dedication to delivering"
Acting AG Whitaker kisses up to Trump for staying in DC over holidays: "Sir, Mr President, I will start by highlighting the fact you stayed in DC over the holidays, giving up Christmas w/your family, New Year's w/your family... you have demonstrated your dedication to delivering" pic.twitter.com/9Lo2pMocgN— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 2, 2019
It seems impossible, but it's true: President Trump just endorsed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Who's he working for?
It seems impossible, but it's true: President Trump just endorsed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Who's he working for? https://t.co/vRMfr3hQ8W— David Frum (@davidfrum) January 2, 2019
TRUMP, brandishing a letter, says: "I just got a great letter from Kim Jong Un. The few people that I've showed this letter to - they've never written letters like that. This letter is a great letter" Adds that if he hadn't won in 16, "You'd be having a nice big fat war in Asia"
TRUMP, brandishing a letter, says: "I just got a great letter from Kim Jong Un. The few people that I've showed this letter to - they've never written letters like that. This letter is a great letter"— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 2, 2019
Adds that if he hadn't won in 16, "You'd be having a nice big fat war in Asia" pic.twitter.com/XMXZYoYCid
Kirstjen Nielsen claims, without evidence, that Border Patrol is seeing a "massive spike" of "fake families" showing up at the border. "They know if they pretend they're together, they're likely to get in for good," she adds.
Kirstjen Nielsen claims, without evidence, that Border Patrol is seeing a "massive spike" of "fake families" showing up at the border.— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 2, 2019
"They know if they pretend they're together, they're likely to get in for good," she adds. pic.twitter.com/l3hJo9Jz6e
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