McConnell also said his chief concern is Democrats blocking action in Senate over shutdown: "What I'm interested in is there's no rationale for shutting down the Senate. .. No matter how you feel about the border dispute there's absolutely no basis for shutting down the Senate"— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 9, 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
McConnell also said his chief concern is Democrats blocking action in Senate over shutdown: "What I'm interested in is there's no rationale for shutting down the Senate. .. No matter how you feel about the border dispute there's absolutely no basis for shutting down the Senate"
Kevin McCarthy said Schumer mischaracterized Trump's behavior in the meeting. Noted that Trump brought candy, which Schumer DIDN'T EVEN MENTION.
Is this a joke? Who brings candy to an adult meeting? https://t.co/PljR4sihU2— lil bit Irish (@irish_bit) January 9, 2019
Now: National Treasury Employees Union sues over shutdown Border protection officers' union just sued
Now: National Treasury Employees Union sues over shutdown https://t.co/Ho1ASMhqR3 Border protection officers' union just sued: https://t.co/fWYUDk7B8C pic.twitter.com/YpROxaDQzO— Mike Scarcella (@MikeScarcella) January 9, 2019
NBC reports that Rod Rosenstein plans to stay on as Deputy Attorney General until Mueller submits his report, contradicting earlier reports that he would step down after Barr's confirmation
NBC reports that Rod Rosenstein plans to stay on as Deputy Attorney General until Mueller submits his report, contradicting earlier reports that he would step down after Barr's confirmation.https://t.co/90VD0V27EP— The Moscow Project (@moscow_project) January 9, 2019
NEW: Steyer will NOT run against Trump He chose a campaign manager, conducted polling & hired Deval’s top adviser ... before telling aides this week he wouldn’t run Instead: pumping $40 million more into impeachment crusade this year
NEW: Steyer will NOT run against Trump— Alex Burns (@alexburnsNYT) January 9, 2019
He chose a campaign manager, conducted polling & hired Deval’s top adviser ... before telling aides this week he wouldn’t run
Instead: pumping $40 million more into impeachment crusade this yearhttps://t.co/HKuuuFsBZj
This outrageously vindictive act looks like a grave abuse of power. In Judiciary Committee hearings, @RepJerryNadler needs to investigate whether this was indeed part of a pattern of using the presidency to pursue a personal partisan agenda at the expense of the American people.
This outrageously vindictive act looks like a grave abuse of power. In Judiciary Committee hearings, @RepJerryNadler needs to investigate whether this was indeed part of a pattern of using the presidency to pursue a personal partisan agenda at the expense of the American people. https://t.co/D7DuSjATJm— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 9, 2019
File under "abuse of power"
File under "abuse of power" https://t.co/5UHIlW9xfs— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 9, 2019
NYT: Stunned Democrats emerged from the WH meeting declaring that Trump had thrown a “temper tantrum.” The president’s allies accused Democrats of refusing to negotiate. Then he tweeted that the meeting was “a total waste of time.”
NYT: Stunned Democrats emerged from the WH meeting declaring that Trump had thrown a “temper tantrum.” The president’s allies accused Democrats of refusing to negotiate. Then he tweeted that the meeting was “a total waste of time.” https://t.co/Vhe6iafGnB via @npfandos @tackettdc— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 9, 2019
"The President passed out candy." Is this fucking romper room?— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) January 9, 2019
Pelosi: Trump doesn't understand the financial insecurity facing federal workers during the shutdown: "The president seems to be insensitive to that. He thinks maybe they could just ask their father for more money. But they can't."
Pelosi: Trump doesn't understand the financial insecurity facing federal workers during the shutdown: "The president seems to be insensitive to that. He thinks maybe they could just ask their father for more money. But they can't." Via CNN pic.twitter.com/9WZKB3s3QV— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2019
SCHUMER: The president slammed the table, asked Speaker Pelosi if she would support his wall and when she said no, he walked out and said "we have nothing to talk about"
SCHUMER: The president slammed the table, asked Speaker Pelosi if she would support his wall and when she said no, he walked out and said "we have nothing to talk about".— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) January 9, 2019
"Employees of the U.S. Coast Guard who are facing a long U.S. government shutdown just received a suggestion: To get by without pay, consider holding a garage sale, babysitting or serving as a “mystery shopper.”"
"Employees of the U.S. Coast Guard who are facing a long U.S. government shutdown just received a suggestion: To get by without pay, consider holding a garage sale, babysitting or serving as a “mystery shopper.”"https://t.co/v9EQQamk5z— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) January 9, 2019
WATCH: Trump argue that we need a border wall to stop migrants just driving right across in their "unbelievable vehicles... stronger, bigger, and faster vehicles than our police have, than ICE has"
Malia Griggs [12:55 PM]— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 9, 2019
WATCH: Trump argue that we need a border wall to stop migrants just driving right across in their "unbelievable vehicles... stronger, bigger, and faster vehicles than our police have, than ICE has" pic.twitter.com/voKQiGmTz4
Tim Kaine: "If this was put up for a vote on the floor today, overwhelmingly the Republicans would vote to re-open government."
Tim Kaine: "If this was put up for a vote on the floor today, overwhelmingly the Republicans would vote to re-open government." https://t.co/wwMwhOBfVb— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2019
Thank you Mr. Rosenstein for appointing Robert Mueller, for withstanding GOP grandstanding propaganda attacks with such class, for shepherding the investigation through some really rough waters. The nation is in your debt.
Thank you Mr. Rosenstein for appointing Robert Mueller, for withstanding GOP grandstanding propaganda attacks with such class, for shepherding the investigation through some really rough waters. The nation is in your debt. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ysX6LOxkVt— Agenthades (@Agenthades1) January 9, 2019
“Mueller really does know everything. The IC (intel community) gave the Special Counsel everything we had that might be of relevance to their investigation, most of it came from NSA.” ~former IC senior official
💣BOOM💣— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 9, 2019
“Mueller really does know everything. The IC (intel community) gave the Special Counsel everything we had that might be of relevance to their investigation, most of it came from NSA.” ~former IC senior official via @20committee.https://t.co/xKJFHgV2wf
.@realDonaldTrump’s threat insults the memory of scores of Americans who perished in wildfires last year & thousands more who lost their homes. @GOPLeader must join me to condemn & call on POTUS to reassure millions in CA that our govt will be there for them in their time of need
.@realDonaldTrump’s threat insults the memory of scores of Americans who perished in wildfires last year & thousands more who lost their homes. @GOPLeader must join me to condemn & call on POTUS to reassure millions in CA that our govt will be there for them in their time of need https://t.co/YZJQug9zh0— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 9, 2019
Fox News keeps ignoring the effects of the second-longest government shutdown in history
Fox News keeps ignoring the effects of the second-longest government shutdown in history https://t.co/gzNKez8Se2— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 9, 2019
Adderall is an amphetamine which makes your pupils dilate. This is a person sitting in front of bright TV lights whose pupils should be contracted. Side effects of Adderall addiction include aggression, memory loss, mania, impulsivity and disorientation
Adderall is an amphetamine which makes your pupils dilate. This is a person sitting in front of bright TV lights whose pupils should be contracted.— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) January 9, 2019
Side effects of Adderall addiction include aggression, memory loss, mania, impulsivity and disorientation. pic.twitter.com/VYrn9WDNpX
Trump threatens to cut off FEMA aid to California for forest fires
Trump threatens to cut off FEMA aid to California for forest fires https://t.co/KnpM9oF23S— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 9, 2019
This. We’re far past the point of no return, patriots. The wheels of justice have been turning for awhile now. When they start turning at this level, they don’t stop for anyone.
This. We’re far past the point of no return, patriots. The wheels of justice have been turning for awhile now. When they start turning at this level, they don’t stop for anyone. https://t.co/UUuNFviJQR— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) January 9, 2019
Yet another indication that a shadow war in the Middle East has taken root in the DC swamp with little oversight.
Yet another indication that a shadow war in the Middle East has taken root in the DC swamp with little oversight. https://t.co/pjyJxmpel1— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 9, 2019
Folks, I'm here to tell you that Dan Bongino is selling apocalypse food at PrepareWithDan dot com
Folks, I'm here to tell you that Dan Bongino is selling apocalypse food at PrepareWithDan dot com pic.twitter.com/CNxMicYj65— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) January 8, 2019
Why did TV anchors attend an off the record lunch with Trump yesterday?
Why did TV anchors attend an off the record lunch with Trump yesterday?— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) January 9, 2019
Let me say something now that isn’t a popular opinion, yet, but I predict will soon become received wisdom: the Senate will vote to convict Trump and it won’t even be close. The media still doesn’t grasp the enormity, and clarity, of the treason Mueller’s report will make public.
Let me say something now that isn’t a popular opinion, yet, but I predict will soon become received wisdom: the Senate will vote to convict Trump and it won’t even be close. The media still doesn’t grasp the enormity, and clarity, of the treason Mueller’s report will make public.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) January 9, 2019
The federal government controls more of California’s forests than the state - and big recent wildfires there were not forest fires. There’s a lot of legit criticism of both fed and state under-maintenance (https://t.co/fOHK7ioOej), but experts say Trump is wildly misinformed.
The federal government controls more of California’s forests than the state - and big recent wildfires there were not forest fires. There’s a lot of legit criticism of both fed and state under-maintenance (https://t.co/fOHK7ioOej), but experts say Trump is wildly misinformed. pic.twitter.com/byXc7rGA01— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 9, 2019
#Russia's state TV claims that "Paul Whelan is an American spy, who attempted to recruit members of the Russian military, collected information about Russian spies abroad, attempted to obtain state secrets and stole rocks from the Red Square."
#Russia's state TV claims that "Paul Whelan is an American spy, who attempted to recruit members of the Russian military, collected information about Russian spies abroad, attempted to obtain state secrets and stole rocks from the Red Square." ©️ pic.twitter.com/NqAMOU9eAv— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 9, 2019
Thank you Rod Rosenstein for appointing Special Counsel Mueller, for protecting his independence, and for holding onto your job until those who are not in the President's party gained control of Congressional subpoena power. History will remember you well.
Thank you Rod Rosenstein for appointing Special Counsel Mueller, for protecting his independence, and for holding onto your job until those who are not in the President's party gained control of Congressional subpoena power.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 9, 2019
History will remember you well. https://t.co/7wi0gMF65h
FBI agent posing as Russian mobster got the man who built El Chapo's encrypted communications to give up secrets
FBI agent posing as Russian mobster got the man who built El Chapo's encrypted communications to give up secrets https://t.co/w1JndlOFTs— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) January 9, 2019
Fitch Ratings warned it could re-evaluate the U.S.'s triple-A credit rating if the government shutdown continues until March 1st and leads to a debt ceiling breach.
Fitch Ratings warned it could re-evaluate the U.S.'s triple-A credit rating if the government shutdown continues until March 1st and leads to a debt ceiling breach. https://t.co/jLwDQSwjrO— Axios (@axios) January 9, 2019
WaPo journalist Jason Rezaian files $1 billion lawsuit against Iran over detainment
WaPo journalist Jason Rezaian files $1 billion lawsuit against Iran over detainment https://t.co/yiV7KvG1IU— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 9, 2019
All this so he can score points with his dwindling base
All this so he can score points with his dwindling base. https://t.co/6AuzAHJx7W— J.E. Chester (@jechester431) January 9, 2019
A group of Tarrant County Republicans will vote tomorrow on whether to remove their vice-chairman because he's Muslim.
A group of Tarrant County Republicans will vote tomorrow on whether to remove their vice-chairman because he's Muslim. https://t.co/hXJGgkKTUc— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) January 9, 2019
China and the U.S. wrap up three days of trade talks and are reportedly coordinating how to characterize the results publicly
China and the U.S. wrap up three days of trade talks and are reportedly coordinating how to characterize the results publicly https://t.co/EksVCEZ5f7— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 9, 2019
British courts may unlock secrets of how Trump campaign profiled US voters Legal mechanism may help academic expose how Big Data firms like Cambridge Analytica and Facebook get their information
This has been a long haul for @profcarroll. We first wrote about his battle to get this data here. Today, Cambridge Analytica finally concede that he had a right to this data. Next question: will he actually get it? https://t.co/GTOKIVrbKE— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) January 9, 2019
Was 45 trying to divert attention from the growing case against him with his attempt to justify his shutdown with disinformation & arguments irrelevant to the issues. Veselnitskaya, Russian in Trump Tower Meeting, Is Charged in Case That Shows Kremlin Ties
Was 45 trying to divert attention from the growing case against him with his attempt to justify his shutdown with disinformation & arguments irrelevant to the issues.— Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) January 9, 2019
Veselnitskaya, Russian in Trump Tower Meeting, Is Charged in Case That Shows Kremlin Ties https://t.co/X9bKSiBz4N
Internal polling data is precious. It reveals your strengths— & your weaknesses. Why share such valuable information with a foreign adversary—unless that adversary was really a friend?
Internal polling data is precious. It reveals your strengths— & your weaknesses. Why share such valuable information with a foreign adversary—unless that adversary was really a friend? https://t.co/JF9J2Jgk57— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 9, 2019
“As Cato Institute put it, ‘President Trump’s wall would be a mammoth expenditure that would have little impact on illegal immigration.’
“As Cato Institute put it, ‘President Trump’s wall would be a mammoth expenditure that would have little impact on illegal immigration.’ ” — @valvearshecter https://t.co/kJGyVdzhQA— Cathleen London MD (@DrChaya) January 9, 2019
Russia investigation news is off the charts today. Safe to say Donald Trump’s attempt to bury it with a fake national emergency wall speech is failing.
Russia investigation news is off the charts today. Safe to say Donald Trump’s attempt to bury it with a fake national emergency wall speech is failing.— JackiSchechner (@JackiSchechner) January 8, 2019
This is not the approach to take during a time of hardship. People will quit. Unemployment is super low. They can find something else. Typical ham handed behavior
This is not the approach to take during a time of hardship. People will quit. Unemployment is super low. They can find something else. Typical ham handed behavior https://t.co/54RbkJePTq— lil bit Irish (@irish_bit) January 9, 2019
“I continue to stress that there is no good reason for a shutdown,” Murkowski said Tuesday.
“I continue to stress that there is no good reason for a shutdown,” Murkowski said Tuesday. https://t.co/6tlUZxOk4Q— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 9, 2019
Rudy Giuliani thinks Mueller report will be 'horrific' -- and insiders say Trump may strike deal to resign
Rudy Giuliani thinks Mueller report will be 'horrific' -- and insiders say Trump may strike deal to resign: report https://t.co/5OhL1nXyy7— Tim (@timupland) January 9, 2019
They had complete control of the White House, the House and the Senate for two years. A border wall *was not* a priority. Republicans instead focused on giving wealthy people and big corporations nearly $2 trillion in tax cuts.
They had complete control of the White House, the House and the Senate for two years. A border wall *was not* a priority. Republicans instead focused on giving wealthy people and big corporations nearly $2 trillion in tax cuts.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 9, 2019
The fact is: there are 800,000 workers who are suffering because of the #TrumpShutdown.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 9, 2019
It's time Republicans stop playing games with people's lives -- and #EndTheShutdown now. This manufactured crisis is not something the people can afford.
House Democrats demand briefing on Russia sanctions decision:
House Democrats demand briefing on Russia sanctions decision: https://t.co/CfeZmT9P90— WTVC NewsChannel 9 (@newschannelnine) January 9, 2019
Intelligence Committee Democrats appear to be circling around two well-known but still mysterious transactions: Donald Trump's sale of a Palm Beach mansion to a Russian oligarch in 2008 and loans to the Trump Organization from Deutsche Bank
Intelligence Committee Democrats appear to be circling around two well-known but still mysterious transactions: Donald Trump's sale of a Palm Beach mansion to a Russian oligarch in 2008 and loans to the Trump Organization from Deutsche Bank https://t.co/gV6eSN5LBz— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 9, 2019
When pro-Kremlin newspapers are predicting “a large-scale political crisis in Russia at the end of 2019” & warning that “private money & big finance will definitely be shaken”, you know Russia’s in for a bumpy year.
When pro-Kremlin newspapers are predicting “a large-scale political crisis in Russia at the end of 2019” & warning that “private money & big finance will definitely be shaken”, you know Russia’s in for a bumpy year.#ReadingRussia pic.twitter.com/BhPeQ4rMCt— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) January 9, 2019
Something fitting about the Russia collusion case coalescing on the night Trump lost his fight for his wall
Something fitting about the Russia collusion case coalescing on the night Trump lost his fight for his wall https://t.co/TdQtZBCqFD— David Frum (@davidfrum) January 9, 2019
Lloyd Gardner, who voted for Trump and wants a wall, works for the Bureau of Prisons. He may not vote for Trump again. “He's saying the government workers are OK with this? I haven't met one who say they are OK ... and I know plenty that voted for him."
Lloyd Gardner, who voted for Trump and wants a wall, works for the Bureau of Prisons. He may not vote for Trump again.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2019
“He's saying the government workers are OK with this? I haven't met one who say they are OK ... and I know plenty that voted for him." https://t.co/4zKZ6G30LJ
Scoop: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint all selling customers' real-time location; ultimately ends up in the hands of bounty hunters. I know, because I paid someone $300 on the black market to track us. Located to a specific part of New York. No hacking required
Scoop: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint all selling customers' real-time location; ultimately ends up in the hands of bounty hunters. I know, because I paid someone $300 on the black market to track us. Located to a specific part of New York. No hacking required https://t.co/0YtKw5LQwG— Joseph Cox (@josephfcox) January 8, 2019
Cambridge Analytica pleads guilty in U.K. data trial
Cambridge Analytica pleads guilty in U.K. data trial https://t.co/XGvVtOtGOv— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 9, 2019
We aren’t distracted Donald! This is the real News of the day! Paul Manafort getting caught directly colluding with the Russians and offering proprietary campaign data DURING THE ELECTION.
We aren’t distracted Donald!— Ryan Hill (@RyanHillMI) January 9, 2019
This is the real News of the day!
Paul Manafort getting caught directly colluding with the Russians and offering proprietary campaign data DURING THE ELECTION.#TrumpAddress pic.twitter.com/ZlnOcpxGcs
#BREAKING: Iran's Khamenei: some US officials are 'first-class idiots'
#BREAKING: Iran's Khamenei: some US officials are 'first-class idiots' pic.twitter.com/E4EjQYxXRp— AFP news agency (@AFP) January 9, 2019
Rick Wilson: Trump ‘reeked of defeat’ during his ‘death twitch’ of an Oval Office speech
Rick Wilson: Trump ‘reeked of defeat’ during his ‘death twitch’ of an Oval Office speech https://t.co/GQCs3GSUEx— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 9, 2019
Much of Trump's address echoed his usual rhetoric. But in a notable way, he blinked. Hours before the speech, he'd been contemplating declaring a national emergency. Come showtime, that declaration was nowhere to be found
Much of Trump's address echoed his usual rhetoric. But in a notable way, he blinked. Hours before the speech, he'd been contemplating declaring a national emergency. Come showtime, that declaration was nowhere to be found https://t.co/IroGUYz0ts— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 9, 2019
Five GOP Senators have now come out for reopening government. Per NYT: "If combined with a unanimous Dem caucus," this "would make a majority to reopen the government if McConnell were to allow a vote. That should encourage Ds to stick w/this strategy:
Five GOP Senators have now come out for reopening government.— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 9, 2019
Per NYT: "If combined with a unanimous Dem caucus," this "would make a majority to reopen the government if McConnell were to allow a vote."https://t.co/Dt90JgEa2W
That should encourage Ds to stick w/this strategy: https://t.co/BmLseXAl9v
.@LindseyGrahamSC just now on @seanhannity: “If we’ll stand firm...we will win this on behalf of the American people but if we undercut the president that’s the end of his presidency and the end of our party and we deserve to be punished.” So weird.
.@LindseyGrahamSC just now on @seanhannity:— Paul E. Martin (@paulosophia) January 9, 2019
“If we’ll stand firm...we will win this on behalf of the American people but if we undercut the president that’s the end of his presidency and the end of our party and we deserve to be punished.”
So weird. #OvalOfficeAddress pic.twitter.com/dV2KdHB9xV
Why Larry Summers thinks a recession could be coming
"The president vastly overstates the comfort of our own economic position," former Treasury secretary @LHSummers told me on Tuesday. https://t.co/hEJEFkZRNy— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) January 9, 2019
The networks let Trump propagandize the United States.
Nobody gives a damn about the fact check.— Louise Bagshawe (@LouiseBagshawe) January 9, 2019
"DON'T THINK OF AN ELEPHANT!"
see what I mean?
The networks let Trump propagandize the United States. https://t.co/qO7qWuq6KQ
It’s hard to make the argument that something is hitting a “crisis” point when it’s been hovering around its *lowest level in 45 years*
It’s hard to make the argument that something is hitting a “crisis” point when it’s been hovering around its *lowest level in 45 years* pic.twitter.com/p7Al3u6lcr— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) January 9, 2019
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo meets Iraqi Speaker in Baghdad
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo meets Iraqi Speaker in Baghdad https://t.co/zhqDM02NQx pic.twitter.com/NIAdM3IH4T— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 9, 2019
Trump tried to play a normal president on television. The result was very strange. - The Washington Post
Trump tried to play a normal president on television. The result was very strange. - The Washington Post https://t.co/ITtZJkr42v via @GoogleNews— Tim (@timupland) January 9, 2019
"Are the skies still safe? Yes, for now, only because the people protecting your safety are professionals. But they are human, so let's not push our luck with a protracted government shutdown," writes Les Abend, a former Boeing 777 captain
"Are the skies still safe? Yes, for now, only because the people protecting your safety are professionals. But they are human, so let's not push our luck with a protracted government shutdown," writes Les Abend, a former Boeing 777 captain, for @CNNOpinion https://t.co/TeuDzzfOoq— CNN (@CNN) January 9, 2019
Kim’s visit to China came after he expressed frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations with Washington since his summit in Singapore with President Donald Trump six months ago.
Kim’s visit to China came after he expressed frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations with Washington since his summit in Singapore with President Donald Trump six months ago. https://t.co/vmWDNRduSQ— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 9, 2019
President Trump forced this unnecessary, painful shutdown. He won’t listen to reason. He won’t listen to common sense. Maybe, just maybe, he will listen to @realDonaldTrump?
President Trump forced this unnecessary, painful shutdown.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 9, 2019
He won’t listen to reason.
He won’t listen to common sense.
Maybe, just maybe, he will listen to @realDonaldTrump?#TrumpShutdown pic.twitter.com/yxZ6GURT0m
Putin and Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks in Russia soon: Kremlin
Putin and Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks in Russia soon: Kremlin https://t.co/bCUf8eKDca pic.twitter.com/rSBFYnWLiS— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 9, 2019
The Supreme Court rejected the mystery company’s bid to avoid paying a daily fine of $50,000 for refusing to comply with a subpoena that’s reportedly part of special counsel's probe.
The Supreme Court rejected the mystery company’s bid to avoid paying a daily fine of $50,000 for refusing to comply with a subpoena that’s reportedly part of special counsel's probe. https://t.co/X9JvNvyarC— HuffPost (@HuffPost) January 9, 2019
In Commentary: As Trump and his national security team hammer out the details of U.S. military withdrawal from Syria, Washington should review its attitude toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad,
In Commentary: As Trump and his national security team hammer out the details of U.S. military withdrawal from Syria, Washington should review its attitude toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, writes @Jim_Dobbins. https://t.co/vw0Ay7nMGD pic.twitter.com/rOAn5Jdhbu— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 9, 2019
I was born and raised in in El Paso, TX, lived there 24 years. Home of Beto and one of the busiest port of entries ok US/Mexico border. El Paso has been in top 5 safest cities in the US every year for last decade. The border isn’t some lawless place. Visit before you believe lies
I was born and raised in in El Paso, TX, lived there 24 years. Home of Beto and one of the busiest port of entries ok US/Mexico border. El Paso has been in top 5 safest cities in the US every year for last decade. The border isn’t some lawless place. Visit before you believe lies— JamesH (@jehicks2) January 9, 2019
Treasury Department Chaos Leads to Exodus of Key Staffers
Treasury Department Chaos Leads to Exodus of Key Staffers https://t.co/wMZsjV8sMJ— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 9, 2019
“The president put himself in a box” as Trump tries to fight his way out, his new chief of staff already eyes the exits, and Giuliani worries about Mueller’s possibly “horrific” report.
Holy hell. This @gabrielsherman piece is HOT FIRE. https://t.co/BGoGntxvwn pic.twitter.com/wPr4z8vC93— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 9, 2019
We are in an ongoing information war, and there are enemy alliances arrayed against the Western Democracies. We are all in danger. Trump's ongoing efforts to weaken the Alliance in Europe, SE Asia & the South Pacific, is clear treason
We are in an ongoing information war, and there are enemy alliances arrayed against the Western Democracies. We are all in danger. Trump's ongoing efforts to weaken the Alliance in Europe, SE Asia & the South Pacific, is clear treason— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) January 8, 2019
cc@thespybrief@LouiseMensch@john_sipher https://t.co/hprQ6LMpMk
President Sniffles
Hello. I edited this video, and my brain is broken. pic.twitter.com/rc7thKfHSx— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) January 9, 2019
We have entered what did the president know and when did he know it territory
We have entered what did the president know and when did he know it territory https://t.co/CMM39XNmV3— Evan Siegfried (@evansiegfried) January 8, 2019
Trump has defeated himself
"More even than his wall, he wanted to coerce the Democrats into a surrender by the sheer force of his mighty will. Except Trump did not have the clout to achieve that." Trump has lost his fight for the wall, argues @DavidFrum: https://t.co/VgwSDl29M8— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 9, 2019
Manafort shared polling data with Russian operatives while Russia was interfering in our election. Now he's not willing to share information because he's scared. We need the whole truth from everyone who was involved.
Manafort shared polling data with Russian operatives while Russia was interfering in our election. Now he's not willing to share information because he's scared. We need the whole truth from everyone who was involved. pic.twitter.com/o53WR3dMyw— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) January 9, 2019
You can copy the black highlighted “redactions” in the Manafort team’s filing, paste it somewhere else, and see what it says. Here’s the first one.
You can copy the black highlighted “redactions” in the Manafort team’s filing, paste it somewhere else, and see what it says. Here’s the first one. https://t.co/SSAtfwmKZK pic.twitter.com/VuRgRNu4ID— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 8, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: This is the previously missing link in the Trump/Putin conspiracy. The secret polling data enabled Kremlin to help Trump win in exchange for Trump help to Putin vs Ukraine. All that’s missing is a ribbon to tie it together. THIS IS HUGE!
BREAKING NEWS: This is the previously missing link in the Trump/Putin conspiracy. The secret polling data enabled Kremlin to help Trump win in exchange for Trump help to Putin vs Ukraine. All that’s missing is a ribbon to tie it together. THIS IS HUGE!!https://t.co/T37Ry01xwV— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 8, 2019
“The completely inconceivable idea that … the president of the United States is an active agent of Russian intelligence, no longer seems completely unthinkable.”
“The completely inconceivable idea that … the president of the United States is an active agent of Russian intelligence, no longer seems completely unthinkable.” https://t.co/U1aAJsjogu pic.twitter.com/0XxY5eE6GV— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) January 8, 2019
The emergency on the border is so bad that 8 members of Trump's Cabinet, including Trump himself and DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, are currently scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month
The emergency on the border is so bad that 8 members of Trump's Cabinet, including Trump himself and DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, are currently scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month, according to Axios.https://t.co/8pnX4E62O7— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 8, 2019
NEW VIDEO! So many Russians in the room where it happened... — Randy Rainbow
NEW VIDEO!— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) July 21, 2017
So many Russians in the room where it happened... 😕🎶⭐️#Hamilton pic.twitter.com/tpVyRuKY4P
“Russia denied on Wednesday that it is meddling in Israel's upcoming election after Israel's Shin Bet security chief warned that a "foreign country" intends to intervene in the campaign.”
“Russia denied (🤣😂🤣) on Wednesday that it is meddling in Israel's upcoming election after Israel's Shin Bet security chief warned that a "foreign country" intends to intervene in the campaign.” https://t.co/7ojpu7t8mE— blmohr (@blmohr) January 9, 2019
Want to fight back against Trump's ridiculous address tonight? Send some support to organizations that help kids at the border. The only border crisis we're facing is the inhumane detention of kids that has already led to the deaths of two children.
Want to fight back against Trump's ridiculous address tonight?— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 9, 2019
Send some support to organizations that help kids at the border.
The only border crisis we're facing is the inhumane detention of kids that has already led to the deaths of two children. https://t.co/frm9HKTVmj
NEW: Both PAUL MANAFORT & RICK GATES provided data (including private TRUMP polling) to KONSTANTIN KILIMNIK. He was asked to pass it along to OLEG DERIPASKA, who had close ties to the Kremlin & a prior business relationship with Manafort
NEW: Both PAUL MANAFORT & RICK GATES provided data (including private TRUMP polling) to KONSTANTIN KILIMNIK. He was asked to pass it along to OLEG DERIPASKA, who had close ties to the Kremlin & a prior business relationship with Manafort. https://t.co/xfnnr5KNQR— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) January 9, 2019
“Rosenstein has communicated to Trump and WH officials his plan to depart the admin around the time William Barr, Trump's nominee for attorney general, would take office following a Senate confirmation.”
“Rosenstein has communicated to Trump and WH officials his plan to depart the admin around the time William Barr, Trump's nominee for attorney general, would take office following a Senate confirmation.” https://t.co/CCV9Peo2EY— blmohr (@blmohr) January 9, 2019
JUST IN: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to depart his role in the coming weeks, multiple sources familiar with his plans told @ABC News.
JUST IN: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to depart his role in the coming weeks, multiple sources familiar with his plans told @ABC News. https://t.co/QPZ8yGgVxX pic.twitter.com/BlXU5TeBo7— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 9, 2019
“There is no wave of terrorist operatives waiting to cross overland into the United States,” Nicholas Rasmussen, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said. “It simply isn’t true.”
“There is no wave of terrorist operatives waiting to cross overland into the United States,” Nicholas Rasmussen, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said. “It simply isn’t true.” https://t.co/8zb2LOYfeb— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 9, 2019
.@RepPressley "I rise today in opposition to the occupant of the White House…I see right through you and so do the American people."
.@RepPressley "I rise today in opposition to the occupant of the White House…I see right through you and so do the American people." pic.twitter.com/Z2MBU7LO9y— CSPAN (@cspan) January 8, 2019
Corri Moore, 42, was one of the first people downtown to register to vote today. He said he lost his right to vote about 14 years ago for a felony charge of driving with a suspended license. He most regrets not getting to be a part of the historic 2008 election of Barack Obama.
Corri Moore, 42, was one of the first people downtown to register to vote today. He said he lost his right to vote about 14 years ago for a felony charge of driving with a suspended license. He most regrets not getting to be a part of the historic 2008 election of Barack Obama. pic.twitter.com/OPblgrdcdo— Andrew Pantazi 🐘 (@apantazi) January 8, 2019
According to @TeaPainUSA, the pattern of connections between the servers of Trump Tower, Alfa🇷🇺Bank, and Devos’ Spectrum Health is consistent with “database replication.” Meaning: the SAME, large database was being shared between multiple sites
According to @TeaPainUSA, the pattern of connections between the servers of Trump Tower, Alfa🇷🇺Bank, and Devos’ Spectrum Health is consistent with “database replication.”🤔— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 9, 2019
Meaning: the SAME, large database was being shared between multiple sites.https://t.co/Fie1T5XKWT
The President does not want border security. He wants border theater. Period. And Mexico isn’t paying for it. We all are. With this costly #TrumpShutdown.
The President does not want border security. He wants border theater. Period. And Mexico isn’t paying for it. We all are. With this costly #TrumpShutdown.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 9, 2019
Mr. President, this shutdown has gone on for far too long. The American people deserve to have their government back at work for them, and federal employees deserve their pay. Our government must be better than this!
Mr. President, this shutdown has gone on for far too long. The American people deserve to have their government back at work for them, and federal employees deserve their pay. Our government must be better than this!— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) January 9, 2019
After the #TrumpAddress, @SenSchumer & I turned our focus to the facts & how we can end the #TrumpShutdown.
After the #TrumpAddress, @SenSchumer & I turned our focus to the facts & how we can end the #TrumpShutdown. pic.twitter.com/mSYoyUOFCZ— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 9, 2019
President @realDonaldTrump wants you to forget he shut down the U.S. government until American taxpayers fund a wall he insisted Mexico would pay for. Here are a few dozen examples.
President @realDonaldTrump wants you to forget he shut down the U.S. government until American taxpayers fund a wall he insisted Mexico would pay for. Here are a few dozen examples. pic.twitter.com/G0xvsBO6gH— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 9, 2019
Reminder: Trump said he would be 'proud' of shutting down the government and inflicting harm on people's lives. #TrumpShutdown It must end now.
Reminder: Trump said he would be 'proud' of shutting down the government and inflicting harm on people's lives. #TrumpShutdown— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 9, 2019
It must end now. pic.twitter.com/9nFVAOoU9T
Mitch McConnell is refusing to allow Senators to vote to end this stupid shutdown. People are sick of these political games. Congress should stop covering for the president. Our Senate effort tonight to push to reopen government says enough is enough. Will Sen. McConnell listen?
Mitch McConnell is refusing to allow Senators to vote to end this stupid shutdown. People are sick of these political games. Congress should stop covering for the president. Our Senate effort tonight to push to reopen government says enough is enough.— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) January 9, 2019
Will Sen. McConnell listen?
Useful checklist of lies and exagerrations in last night's Trump speech
Useful checklist of lies and exagerrations in last night's Trump speech https://t.co/XvS4qLuAAC— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) January 9, 2019
Trump notes the many heroin deaths; doesn't mention that most comes through ports of entry, which a wall doesn't solve
Trump notes the many heroin deaths; doesn't mention that most comes through ports of entry, which a wall doesn't solve.https://t.co/9XTuwRLoRe— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) January 9, 2019
I have some thoughts about Trump's horrible, terrible, really bad not good speech.
I have some thoughts about Trump's horrible, terrible, really bad not good speech. https://t.co/WGRANVtw4z— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 9, 2019
Trump just made his first nationally televised reelection speech. The entertainment networks who provided time made a huge mistake. Not one word of news in Trump speech.
Trump just made his first nationally televised reelection speech.— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 9, 2019
The entertainment networks who provided time made a huge mistake. Not one word of news in Trump speech.
He's lackluster, off tone, dialing it in completely.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 9, 2019
Wow, this is a massive, world-class fail.
Trump sniffin’ and snortin’ his way through a speech about the flow of illegal drugs into our country is a bit on the nose, don’t you think?— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 9, 2019
Schumer: "We address you tonight for one reason only: the President of the United States – having failed to get Mexico to pay for his ineffective, unnecessary border wall, and unable to convince the Congress or the American people to foot the bill – has shut down the government."
Schumer: "We address you tonight for one reason only: the President of the United States – having failed to get Mexico to pay for his ineffective, unnecessary border wall, and unable to convince the Congress or the American people to foot the bill – has shut down the government."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2019
Political shift puts Trump in weak position in speech exchange
Political shift puts Trump in weak position in speech exchange https://t.co/G3WVPIcM8g via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) January 9, 2019
Wallace: Trump shouldn't lie about where crime comes from
Wallace: Trump shouldn't lie about where crime comes from https://t.co/oYqT70VQXM via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) January 9, 2019
Cracks emerging among Senate Republicans as Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for an end to the shutdown
Cracks emerging among Senate Republicans as Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for an end to the shutdown https://t.co/nnm6YwjbZb pic.twitter.com/KNOJ0VQhy9— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 9, 2019
At one point, I thought this guy was a little naive or playing dumb or being left out of the loop. But, nah. He’s knowingly and shamefully complicit.
At one point, I thought this guy was a little naive or playing dumb or being left out of the loop. But, nah. He’s knowingly and shamefully complicit. https://t.co/jFt7tq6YWj— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) January 8, 2019
Democrats have won the special election for Virginia's #SD33, vacated by Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va)
Democrats have won the special election for Virginia's #SD33, vacated by Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va).— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) January 9, 2019
Dem margin in that seat since 2011:
2011: D +8.2
2014: D +15.2
2015: D +13.4
2019: D +39.6
Rick Scott, who pledged as a Senate candidate to “make Washington work,” hosts lavish D.C. fund-raiser on his very first day as a U.S. senator — in the midst of a government shutdown when his constituents aren’t being paid
Rick Scott, who pledged as a Senate candidate to “make Washington work,” hosts lavish D.C. fund-raiser on his very first day as a U.S. senator — in the midst of a government shutdown when his constituents aren’t being paid https://t.co/ecL7AvYbrk— Steve Bousquet (@stevebousquet) January 8, 2019
The Fox News instant reax to Trump's speech? Shep Smith with an aggressive fact-check, and Chris Wallace saying that catering to the base just isn't enough. Ouch.
The Fox News instant reax to Trump's speech? Shep Smith with an aggressive fact-check, and Chris Wallace saying that catering to the base just isn't enough. Ouch.https://t.co/Zydn0QrQUP— Dante Atkins (@DanteAtkins) January 9, 2019
NEW: TSA workers are now quitting over the shutdown, union says.
NEW: TSA workers are now quitting over the shutdown, union says. https://t.co/qSQnD3rrNw— Noah Shachtman (@NoahShachtman) January 9, 2019
Thanks @NYDailyNews
Thanks @NYDailyNews & NYC— PluckyVixen (@PluckyQ416) January 9, 2019
😂🤣😂@realDonaldTrump @GOP @SenSchumer @TeamPelosi @senatemajldr pic.twitter.com/nOGDoaJz0Q
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says acting AG Matt Whitaker will testify before his committee in January -- one way or the other. "If we don’t reach a date in the next day or two, we will subpoena him,” Nadler said Tuesday
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says acting AG Matt Whitaker will testify before his committee in January -- one way or the other. "If we don’t reach a date in the next day or two, we will subpoena him,” Nadler said Tuesday— Jeremy Herb (@jeremyherb) January 9, 2019
A shot of the U.S.-Mexico border
A shot of the U.S.-Mexico border pic.twitter.com/R35klcZ0Ov— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) January 9, 2019
Both Paul Manafort & Rick Gates gave data to Konstantin Kilimnik in the spring 2016 - some data was developed by a private polling firm working for the campaign - Manafort asked Gates to tell Kilimnik to pass the data to Oleg Deripaska
Both Paul Manafort & Rick Gates gave data to Konstantin Kilimnik in the spring 2016 - some data was developed by a private polling firm working for the campaign - Manafort asked Gates to tell Kilimnik to pass the data to Oleg Deripaska, HT @painter_nancy https://t.co/gdY7rJnQ4h— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) January 9, 2019
Softer voice tonight, same old demagoguery. Story on a president who has backed himself into a corner and doesn't seem to know a good way out:
Softer voice tonight, same old demagoguery. Story on a president who has backed himself into a corner and doesn't seem to know a good way out: https://t.co/gU2YrSiI0m— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 9, 2019
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