Largest Iowa newspaper calls on Steve King to resign https://t.co/Aswp1p8GY2 pic.twitter.com/dllcM0uO5X— The Hill (@thehill) January 15, 2019
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Largest Iowa newspaper calls on Steve King to resign
U.S. tax agency to bring 46,000 furloughed workers back
U.S. tax agency to bring 46,000 furloughed workers back https://t.co/inaxh5mxqw— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 15, 2019
Schumer: Treasury proposal to relax sanctions on Russian firms is a sham
Schumer: Treasury proposal to relax sanctions on Russian firms is a sham https://t.co/VYc6QR7PyG— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 15, 2019
Trump Picks Mitch McConnell’s Brother-In-Law, Gordon Hartogensis, To Lead Pension Agency
“This seems to be another example of who you know rather than what you know.” NOT based on qualifications! McConnell is the good russian COMRADE! https://t.co/SS9yOdlElD via @HuffPostPol— Laura Sessions (@laurasessions10) January 15, 2019
The evidence that President Trump has acted as an agent of the Russians — either wittingly or unwittingly — is overwhelming
The evidence that President Trump has acted as an agent of the Russians — either wittingly or unwittingly — is overwhelming, writes @SpeechBoy71 in @GlobeOpinion. https://t.co/2Ts1WhvUcF— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 15, 2019
New filing in United States v. Manafort: Response to Order of the Court
New filing in United States v. Manafort: Response to Order of the Courthttps://t.co/M9CyfjIUr5 pic.twitter.com/aJD0WtmJcH— Big Cases Bot (@big_cases) January 15, 2019
“If I were a bad actor, this would be a very tempting time to do some mischief.”
“If I were a bad actor, this would be a very tempting time to do some mischief.” https://t.co/HzJK5923l8— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 15, 2019
Harris asks Barr if Trump violated the Presidential Records Act when he reportedly took his interpreter's notes from his Putin meeting.
Harris asks Barr if Trump violated the Presidential Records Act when he reportedly took his interpreter's notes from his Putin meeting.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 15, 2019
Barr: I'm not familiar with that Act. At some time I was, but I really don't know what it says.
Harris: You don't know what it says?
Barr: No.
NEW: Special Counsel Robert Mueller issues more subpoenas to associates of former Infowars D.C. bureau chief Jerome Corsi, @ABC News has learned. Corsi is connected to former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone.
NEW: Special Counsel Robert Mueller issues more subpoenas to associates of former Infowars D.C. bureau chief Jerome Corsi, @ABC News has learned. Corsi is connected to former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone. https://t.co/uVuCnEYycO pic.twitter.com/3jjNPza2CQ— ABC News (@ABC) January 15, 2019
Mueller's submission on evidence that Manafort lied is a 31-page sworn declaration from FBI agent Jeffrey Weiland, accompanied by a few hundred pages of exhibits. Lots of redactions.
Mueller's submission on evidence that Manafort lied is a 31-page sworn declaration from FBI agent Jeffrey Weiland, accompanied by a few hundred pages of exhibits. Lots of redactions. pic.twitter.com/y2SimWaEsb— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) January 15, 2019
Lots of stories coming out of the NSC (translator notes, NATO). Hello, McMaster?
Lots of stories coming out of the NSC (translator notes, NATO).— Juliette Kayyem (@juliettekayyem) January 15, 2019
Hello, McMaster?
Would be good to hear from you publicly (and Mattis as well). Leaving isn't enough.
Man up. And come forward. You have one last job for your country.
Why is the Trump Administration proposing to reduce sanctions on Putin and his cronies? Show me the behavior from Putin that warrants such relief!
Why is the Trump Administration proposing to reduce sanctions on Putin and his cronies? Show me the behavior from Putin that warrants such relief! pic.twitter.com/QIVxeaWRB1— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 15, 2019
Why does our would-be attorney general keep saying Russia “attempted” to interfere? And why aren’t any democrats asking him about it?
Why does our would-be attorney general keep saying Russia “attempted” to interfere? And why aren’t any democrats asking him about it?— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) January 15, 2019
NEW: In an email I reviewed, NBC News standards sent guidance to staffers this morning that they shouldn't directly refer to Steve King's comments as racist. Instead they said reporters should say, "what many are calling racist’ or something like that."
NEW: In an email I reviewed, NBC News standards sent guidance to staffers this morning that they shouldn't directly refer to Steve King's comments as racist. Instead they said reporters should say, "what many are calling racist’ or something like that." https://t.co/Oc3aRBSWxg— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) January 15, 2019
In Barr hearing, Sen. Grassley just attacked Mueller investigation for costs. He forgot to say that Mueller could actually turn profit for taxpayers based on fines & property from wealthy criminals: Mueller probe could turn a profit, thanks to Manafort
In Barr hearing, Sen. Grassley just attacked Mueller investigation for costs. He forgot to say that Mueller could actually turn profit for taxpayers based on fines & property from wealthy criminals: Mueller probe could turn a profit, thanks to Manafort https://t.co/R9ktE1K59p— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) January 15, 2019
EPA hits a 30-year low in 2018 in the number of pollution cases it referred for criminal prosecution, US Justice Dept. data show.
EPA hits a 30-year low in 2018 in the number of pollution cases it referred for criminal prosecution, US Justice Dept. data show. https://t.co/qOcVo6PwH6— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 15, 2019
Florida official attacks Muslim lawmaker, claims she could "become a martyr and blow up Capitol Hill" https://t.co/SQEigr65a0 pic.twitter.com/VaytV7ArLf— The Hill (@thehill) January 15, 2019
Barr on religious liberty: "I believe in the separation of church and state, but I am sometimes concerned that we not use governmental power to suppress the freedoms of traditional religious communities in our country."
Barr on religious liberty: "I believe in the separation of church and state, but I am sometimes concerned that we not use governmental power to suppress the freedoms of traditional religious communities in our country."— David Wright (@DavidWright_CNN) January 15, 2019
Ignorance of the Constitution of the United States, should make a candidate ineligible for the Attorney General of the United States. Especially when a President is about to be sued and or indicted for violating the Constitution of the United States!
Ignorance of the Constitution of the United States, should make a candidate ineligible for the Attorney General of the United States.— John Moffitt (@JohnRMoffitt) January 15, 2019
Especially when a President is about to be sued and or indicted for violating the Constitution of the United States!
https://t.co/9XYk6hzB70
Asked about Acting AG Whitaker's shady business dealings, Barr says, "first, I don't think there was anything wrong done."@SenWhitehouse pushes back, "If the department's money laundering folks looked at this operation, they would see it as almost amateurish."
Asked about Acting AG Whitaker's shady business dealings, Barr says, "first, I don't think there was anything wrong done."@SenWhitehouse pushes back, "If the department's money laundering folks looked at this operation, they would see it as almost amateurish." pic.twitter.com/D9QNskBVLI— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 15, 2019
um. does Barr actually believe most of the Fentanyl is coming in across the Southern border, or is he mobbed up too?
um. does Barr actually believe most of the Fentanyl is coming in across the Southern border, or is he mobbed up too?— random facts girl. (@soychicka) January 15, 2019
Sen. @amyklobuchar asks Barr “will the DOJ jail reporters for doing their jobs” Barr said he is aware of guidelines in place & could think of situations where, as a last resort, somebody could be held in contempt. Klobuchar asked for Barr to respond in writing to the question.
Sen. @amyklobuchar asks Barr “will the DOJ jail reporters for doing their jobs”— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 15, 2019
Barr said he is aware of guidelines in place & could think of situations where, as a last resort, somebody could be held in contempt.
Klobuchar asked for Barr to respond in writing to the question.
I honestly believe EWTN is largely responsible for getting Trump elected. I wish more people would pay attention to this conglomerate, because what it does affects us all.
I honestly believe EWTN is largely responsible for getting Trump elected. I wish more people would pay attention to this conglomerate, because what it does affects us all. @xtrixcyclex @LouiseMensch @ericgarland @LincolnsBible @WarfareNavel @loonyberg— ConsistentLifeEthic (@ProLifeAll) January 15, 2019
Survivors are flooding Betsy DeVos' inbox with infuriating stories
Survivors are flooding Betsy DeVos' inbox with infuriating stories https://t.co/hvlX5ohXxs— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 15, 2019
German spies to launch anti-extremism probe into far-right
@mikes_booh @karolcummins @leesgirl9— Booh - Stomping Winter Out with Red Booties & Hat (@mikes_booh) January 15, 2019
German spies to launch anti-extremism probe into far-right oppositionhttps://t.co/i3lZii2M0u
#TheView goes off the rails on "racist" Republicans, leaving Meghan McCain shouting she can't be racist because she's "John McCain’s daughter!" by the end
Guess again princess...
#TheView goes off the rails on "racist" Republicans, leaving Meghan McCain shouting she can't be racist because she's "John McCain’s daughter!" by the end https://t.co/z0BY8jL1KM— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 15, 2019
You must have the integrity, the strength, and the fortitude to tell the president no, regardless of the consequences. In short, he must be willing to defend the independence of the Justice Department. —@SenFeinstein to Trump Attorney General nominee William Barr
You must have the integrity, the strength, and the fortitude to tell the president no, regardless of the consequences.— Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) January 15, 2019
In short, he must be willing to defend the independence of the Justice Department.
—@SenFeinstein to Trump Attorney General nominee William Barr pic.twitter.com/zxhgy1EkaC
There are three lawsuits against @realdonaldtrump under the emoluments clause. Two of these are in discovery. DOJ is defending all three at taxpayer expense. William Barr had better study up fast if he wants to be AG!
There are three lawsuits against @realdonaldtrump under the emoluments clause. Two of these are in discovery. DOJ is defending all three at taxpayer expense. William Barr had better study up fast if he wants to be AG!https://t.co/CstkLr6Azb via rawstory— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) January 15, 2019
.@SpeakerPelosi told her leadership team she didn't care if Dems went to Trump lunch today: “They can see what we’ve been dealing with. And they’ll want to make a citizen’s arrest.”
.@SpeakerPelosi told her leadership team she didn't care if Dems went to Trump lunch today: “They can see what we’ve been dealing with. And they’ll want to make a citizen’s arrest.” https://t.co/aPcZkg0GH8— Scott Wong (@scottwongDC) January 15, 2019
The evolution of kook-right shills
The evolution of kook-right shills:— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) January 15, 2019
- 2017: Russia hoax! No collusion!
- Mid-2017: Russia hoax! Collusion isn’t a crime anyway!
- 2018: Russia hoax! No evidence of collusion!
- Mid-2018: Still no evidence!
- 2019: FBI shouldn’t have been allowed to find evidence of collusion!
Credit to @SenatorLeahy for noting that Barr recommended that GHW Bush pardon Iran-contra criminals convicted by an independent counsel. (And Bush lied to cover up his own role in the scandal.) This should disqualify Barr, period.
Credit to @SenatorLeahy for noting that Barr recommended that GHW Bush pardon Iran-contra criminals convicted by an independent counsel. (And Bush lied to cover up his own role in the scandal.) This should disqualify Barr, period.— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 15, 2019
'We've never seen lines so long,' air travelers say as shutdown grinds on
'We've never seen lines so long,' air travelers say as shutdown grinds on https://t.co/3BSyeyq3Oo— Michael Sexton (@jmsexton_) January 15, 2019
Lindsey Graham Invokes Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories While Grilling Trumps AG Pick William Barr
Lindsey Graham Invokes Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories While Grilling Trumps AG Pick William Barr https://t.co/RLfPd4dWCD— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 15, 2019
Barr’s commitment to seek but not necessarily follow the advice of ethics officials is the Whitaker standard and falls short of what Holder, Sessions, Rosenstein, and Yates all committed to - to follow that advice. It’s obviously deliberate that he’s breaking precedent.
Barr’s commitment to seek but not necessarily follow the advice of ethics officials is the Whitaker standard and falls short of what Holder, Sessions, Rosenstein, and Yates all committed to - to follow that advice. It’s obviously deliberate that he’s breaking precedent.— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) January 15, 2019
U.S. homeland security chief seeks legislation to pay Coast Guard amid shutdown
@mikes_booh @karolcummins @leesgirl9— Booh - Stomping Winter Out with Red Booties & Hat (@mikes_booh) January 15, 2019
U.S. homeland security chief seeks legislation to pay Coast Guard amid shutdownhttps://t.co/L0xVlmCSJV
Speaking to reporters, Dems say they need make clear they’re not satisfied with Barr testimony so far. Dems don’t believe he’s been firm enough on allowing Mueller probe to proceed or allowing the report to be released.
Speaking to reporters, Dems say they need make clear they’re not satisfied with Barr testimony so far. Dems don’t believe he’s been firm enough on allowing Mueller probe to proceed or allowing the report to be released.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 15, 2019
Here you go: @LindseyGrahamSC is quoting Strzok-Page text messages re: Trump to Barr.
Here you go: @LindseyGrahamSC is quoting Strzok-Page text messages re: Trump to Barr.— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 15, 2019
Sen. Leahy asks attorney general nominee Mr. Barr about pardons. Barr says POTUS could not pardon someone in a quid pro quo re prosecution. But Barr did support pardons the 1st time he was AG
Sen. Leahy asks attorney general nominee Mr. Barr about pardons. Barr says POTUS could not pardon someone in a quid pro quo re prosecution. But Barr did support pardons the 1st time he was AG -- more on this from our @johnson_carrie https://t.co/xopJpIUzBi— Phil Ewing (@philewing) January 15, 2019
The Nazi slogan was, 'Don't buy from Jews!' Today's far right declares: Don't buy from Muslims!
The Nazi slogan was, 'Don't buy from Jews!' Today's far right declares: Don't buy from Muslims! Opinion @ferithafezhttps://t.co/Cg3qCbVLoY— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) January 14, 2019
Nobody has yet asked Bill Barr whether he would fire Mueller without cause if President Trump directed him to do so. Richardson resigned in a similar situation, but Barr’s public views suggest he wouldn’t. He must be asked that question
Nobody has yet asked Bill Barr whether he would fire Mueller without cause if President Trump directed him to do so. Richardson resigned in a similar situation, but Barr’s public views suggest he wouldn’t. He must be asked that question @amyklobuchar @SenatorDurbin @KamalaHarris— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 15, 2019
Trump shares op-ed saying furloughed workers should "find other work, never return and not be paid"
Trump shares op-ed saying furloughed workers should "find other work, never return and not be paid" https://t.co/Lk8ctSF1Nw pic.twitter.com/Yl3tQS8jcN— The Hill (@thehill) January 15, 2019
Barr testimony here makes no sense. He says he wrote memo to tell the lawyers not to focus on obstruction b/c theory wrong. But if so, why give the memo only to Trump lawyers and not to Mueller? If you wanted to prevent prosecutors from using a bad theory,you tell the prosecutors
Barr testimony here makes no sense. He says he wrote memo to tell the lawyers not to focus on obstruction b/c theory wrong. But if so, why give the memo only to Trump lawyers and not to Mueller? If you wanted to prevent prosecutors from using a bad theory,you tell the prosecutors https://t.co/7fppcT1PI5— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) January 15, 2019
Sen. Graham opened questioning in Barr’s confirmation hearing by doubling down on attacks on those who would hold POTUS accountable, asking Barr to look into & report back on any agents who may have opened a counter intelligence investigation into whether POTUS is helping Russia.
Sen. Graham opened questioning in Barr’s confirmation hearing by doubling down on attacks on those who would hold POTUS accountable, asking Barr to look into & report back on any agents who may have opened a counter intelligence investigation into whether POTUS is helping Russia.— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) January 15, 2019
Feinstein: “Has anyone given you nonpublic information about the Mueller investigation?” Barr: “I don’t -- I don’t recall get any confidential information about the investigation.”
Feinstein: “Has anyone given you nonpublic information about the Mueller investigation?”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 15, 2019
Barr: “I don’t -- I don’t recall get any confidential information about the investigation.”
The First Daughter, who backed Mike Flynn for National Security Adviser, is helping pick the next World Bank presiden
The First Daughter, who backed Mike Flynn for National Security Adviser, is helping pick the next World Bank president https://t.co/sZZYOZKBvX— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) January 15, 2019
Amid reports that the President has mulled withdrawing from NATO, a reminder why we defend Europe:
Amid reports that the President has mulled withdrawing from NATO, a reminder why we defend Europe: https://t.co/W3cuxAjaPz— Richard Fontaine (@RHFontaine) January 15, 2019
Barr tries to qualify this position by saying that the "times have changed" which is fine and all but those times have also changed to incarcerating large swatches of asylum seekers and immigrants, especially for profit, and so far there's not been a peep about that connection
Barr tries to qualify this position by saying that the "times have changed" which is fine and all but those times have also changed to incarcerating large swatches of asylum seekers and immigrants, especially for profit, and so far there's not been a peep about that connection— Jessica Mason Pieklo (@Hegemommy) January 15, 2019
"I don't believe Mr. Mueller to be involved in a witch hunt," says Bill Barr, breaking with President Trump. Barr also breaks from Trump by discussing Jeff Sessions' recusal: "I think he probably did the right thing."
"I don't believe Mr. Mueller to be involved in a witch hunt," says Bill Barr, breaking with President Trump.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 15, 2019
Barr also breaks from Trump by discussing Jeff Sessions' recusal: "I think he probably did the right thing."
The Facebook investment ultimately led to Yuri Milner, a close Trump confidant, owning 8 percent of the shares.
The Facebook investment ultimately led to Yuri Milner, a close Trump confidant, owning 8 percent of the shares. @louisemensch @marykerry @traciemac_Bmore https://t.co/Q4AYplxU56— Dirk Schwenk (@DirkSchwenk) January 15, 2019
So @SenMajLdr has a sealed military record after 37 days in the boot camp in 1967. There are reports of an possible Art 125 infringement (Sodomy) due to a sexual liaison with another male. Seems a big league Sen stepped in to save Mitch. Is this what Russia has on him ?
So @SenMajLdr has a sealed military record after 37 days in the boot camp in 1967. There are reports of an possible Art 125 infringement (Sodomy) due to a sexual liaison with another male. Seems a big league Sen stepped in to save Mitch. Is this what Russia has on him ? https://t.co/QVKtL6pEw9— Doc #VetsResist #DisasterAssistTeam (@Dobieblue) January 15, 2019
William Barr says that he has not researched the emoluments clause. "I couldn't even tell you what it says."
William Barr says that he has not researched the emoluments clause. "I couldn't even tell you what it says."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 15, 2019
Watch live: William Barr's attorney general confirmation hearing
Watch live: William Barr's attorney general confirmation hearing https://t.co/DisMnI1jrh— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 15, 2019
Feinstein criticizes Barr for reaching conclusions before knowing the facts.
Feinstein criticizes Barr for reaching conclusions before knowing the facts.— emptywheel (@emptywheel) January 15, 2019
Right: His view on obstruction actually comports with OLC. But the ethics and judgment for writing the memo were crazytrain.
For those wondering, What has NATO done for us lately: Greg Miller's important book on Trump-Russia .... points out it was Dutch intell that first detected Russian hack of DNC servers in aid of Donald Trump
For those wondering, What has NATO done for us lately: Greg Miller's important book on Trump-Russia https://t.co/Bo3dA9oyNw points out it was Dutch intell that first detected Russian hack of DNC servers in aid of Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/rJZo2pGqiy— David Frum (@davidfrum) January 15, 2019
Trump’s Nominee to Replace Kavanaugh Questioned Date Rape, Discrimination, and Climate Change
In a series of controversial articles for Yale University campus papers, she also suggested that climate change wasn’t real and argued that sexual and racial oppression were “myths.” https://t.co/2zsrFJvp3V— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 15, 2019
Chris Christie accuses Jared Kushner of political 'hit job' in explosive new book
“According to Christie, Kushner thought firing Flynn would end talk of links between the Trump campaign and Russia – it did not – and that firing Comey would not provoke ‘an enormous shit-storm’ in Washington. It did.” https://t.co/oYfy3aE8nI— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 15, 2019
Under Attorney General William Barr, 310 Haitian immigrants became prisoners of the world’s first detention camp for refugees with HIV
Under Attorney General William Barr, 310 Haitian immigrants became prisoners of the world’s first detention camp for refugees with HIV https://t.co/9Csn6Zmipx— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 15, 2019
Trump tweets boast about serving fast food in White House with typo and lie
Trump tweets boast about serving fast food in White House with typo and lie https://t.co/qhaRjEwZYg— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) January 15, 2019
BREAKING: Judge Furman blocks the citizenship question to the #2020Census on the grounds that it violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
BREAKING: Judge Furman blocks the citizenship question to the #2020Census on the grounds that it violated the Administrative Procedure Act. pic.twitter.com/CUTyPiD2Ux— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) January 15, 2019
The FBI’s willingness to investigate Trump shows we still have the rule of law
The FBI’s willingness to investigate Trump shows we still have the rule of law - The Washington Post https://t.co/26ovoDKzgj— Derringer (@ladiesgun) January 15, 2019
Time for the Senate to mutiny against McConnell. The Senate is a body, not a dictatorship. Start with the GOP senators whose states are begging them to end the shutdown.
Time for the Senate to mutiny against McConnell. The Senate is a body, not a dictatorship. Start with the GOP senators whose states are begging them to end the shutdown. https://t.co/5NhaVNwb6H— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) January 15, 2019
President Trump Sells First Manhattan Condo In Nearly 2 Years
🤔Trump sells first NY condo in 2 Years - once again- over the market value, to Scotchview Associates LLC https://t.co/7CYpFNjVc9
— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) January 15, 2019
Donald Trump: The Russia File. Americans deserve to know what the president and Vladimir Putin are talking about
Donald Trump: The Russia File. Americans deserve to know what the president and Vladimir Putin are talking about, says @nytopinion https://t.co/UesZ7rhDZR— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) January 15, 2019
BREAKING: Trump administration doubles estimate of shutdown cost to economy from original forecast, source tells CNBC.
BREAKING: Trump administration doubles estimate of shutdown cost to economy from original forecast, source tells CNBC. https://t.co/IMJjeMEQ5N— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) January 15, 2019
After Trump declared victory against ISIS, the military decided to hide the strikes that are still happening
After Trump declared victory against ISIS, the military decided to hide the strikes that are still happening https://t.co/lKUJmDW6lx— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 15, 2019
IT IS PROBABLE THAT TRUMP WILL CONTINUE TO WEAKEN NATO — THE CENTRAL ALLIANCE SECURING US NATIONAL SECURITY. HE IS PUTTING AMERICA IN DANGER. Trump Discussed Pulling U.S. From NATO, Aides Say Amid New Concerns Over Russia
IT IS PROBABLE THAT TRUMP WILL CONTINUE TO WEAKEN NATO — THE CENTRAL ALLIANCE SECURING US NATIONAL SECURITY. HE IS PUTTING AMERICA IN DANGER. Trump Discussed Pulling U.S. From NATO, Aides Say Amid New Concerns Over Russia https://t.co/QiMgYzrsgU— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) January 15, 2019
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit https://t.co/fGnh466AMP— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) January 15, 2019
#Russia's state TV: Tatyana Parkhalina: "I never thought I’d live to see this—neither the USSR nor Russia, who tried many times to drive the wedge between transatlantic allies, but Washington is doing everything to break down the foundations of transatlantic alliance & unity."©️
Everyday Russians watching their State TV now have a better grasp on the downward spiral of the USA...than @FoxNews viewers do. https://t.co/btReIfaIyI— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) January 15, 2019
What needs to happen @SenateGOP to remove @senatemajldr? What do you need to make it happen. He’s aiding treason. He’s helping @POTUS destroy our federal government. What do you need to stop the attack on America? Send smoke signals or whatever you need to do but let America know
What needs to happen @SenateGOP to remove @senatemajldr? What do you need to make it happen. He’s aiding treason. He’s helping @POTUS destroy our federal government. What do you need to stop the attack on America? Send smoke signals or whatever you need to do but let America know https://t.co/2FZLcuaFTC— Chris “Cal” Carnahan (@xtrixcyclex) January 15, 2019
SEDITION
🔥SEDITION🔥@FoxNews’ Gregg Jarrett tells Hannity the FBI should be disbanded for investigating @realDonaldTrump for being a #Russian🇷🇺agent.— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) January 15, 2019
"Frankly, it's time that it be halted in its tracks, reorganized and replaced."😳
Just as Putin wants.pic.twitter.com/HJXcTo7kDN
Find me a journalist who has gotten an actual leak from Mueller.
Find me a journalist who has gotten an actual leak from Mueller. https://t.co/LxIhRRfsk2— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) January 14, 2019
Does Kevin Hassett think people struggling to survive is some kind of joke?
Does Kevin Hassett think people struggling to survive is some kind of joke? pic.twitter.com/3x0xSwZQYY— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) January 14, 2019
Wrong. He never says “report should be made public.” He says it’s “very important that the public & Congress be informed of the results of the SCO’s work.” That’s not the same thing. The pledge he should make is to release the unclassified version of the report in full. Period.
Wrong. He never says “report should be made public.” He says it’s “very important that the public & Congress be informed of the results of the SCO’s work.” That’s not the same thing. The pledge he should make is to release the unclassified version of the report in full. Period. https://t.co/885VmUfj2z— Mimi Rocah (@Mimirocah1) January 15, 2019
I’m not saying the timing of both of these caravans is highly convenient, but the timing of these caravans is highly convenient
I’m not saying the timing of both of these caravans is highly convenient, but the timing of these caravans is highly convenient https://t.co/Ev8t5R4e22— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) January 15, 2019
Ret. Adm. James Stavridis said an American withdrawal from NATO by Trump would be "a geopolitical mistake of epic proportion." "Even discussing the idea of leaving NATO — let alone actually doing so — would be the gift of the century for Putin."
Ret. Adm. James Stavridis said an American withdrawal from NATO by Trump would be "a geopolitical mistake of epic proportion."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 15, 2019
"Even discussing the idea of leaving NATO — let alone actually doing so — would be the gift of the century for Putin." https://t.co/i1lTUHffyo
Barr should recuse, and he should not be confirmed if he is unwilling to commit to follow the guidance of career ethics officials.
Barr should recuse, and he should not be confirmed if he is unwilling to commit to follow the guidance of career ethics officials. https://t.co/Mba6MAdENN— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) January 15, 2019
CODA: Journalists and pundits (of all POVs) need to step back and consider that the FBI and IC know things about Trump and his Kremlin connections that are not, ahem, in the public eye yet.
BAD TAKE ALERT:— John Schindler (@20committee) January 15, 2019
While I have praised @NRO for its even-handedness (and then some) regarding Trump, this anti-FBI screed from @RichLowry (FYI the NR EIC -- who, let me say, I usually enjoy reading) needs to be called out.https://t.co/atCa9CRyIS
- How, I ask you, is the FBI "trampling our political order" by conducting a counterintelligence investigation? Not a criminal investigation (you know, possible arrests), CI. That's, ahem, the Bureau's job. Is POTUS above scrutiny? That seems to be the point of this piece. /24 replies11 retweets67 likes
- Says @RichLowry: "US presidents over the decades have made many foolhardy decisions that have undermined our security; never before have they been deemed a fit subject for an FBI investigation." Yes, this is true; but it omits the key fact here.... /34 replies6 retweets32 likes
- Namely that we've never before Trump had a POTUS who plausibly might be considered a pawn (witting or not) of a hostile foreign power. This is a big uncharted ocean for USG. Since @RichLowry thinks the FBI had no business conducting a CI inquiry into President Trump, ok.... /41 reply12 retweets46 likes
- Either POTUS is inherently above investigation (mmmmmkay...neat authoritarian take there) or @RichLowry thinks it should not be done by the FBI -- you know, USG's lead CI agency. Maybe we should have the Nat'l Park Service do it? How about Dept of Agriculture counterspies? /5X4 replies14 retweets47 likes
- CODA: Journalists and pundits (of all POVs) need to step back and consider that the FBI and IC know things about Trump and his Kremlin connections that are not, ahem, in the public eye yet. /6XX0 replies12 retweets35 likes
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