JUST IN: Senate GOP blocks bill to reopen Department of Homeland Security https://t.co/mQqg34GKF6 pic.twitter.com/ig5qz2ZHib— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
Friday, January 18, 2019
Senate GOP blocks bill to reopen Department of Homeland Security
Kaine to force Senate to hold rare Saturday session amid shutdown
Kaine to force Senate to hold rare Saturday session amid shutdown https://t.co/6IdqfwevwS pic.twitter.com/uaM02UP6G8— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 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/509NSPKcQW pic.twitter.com/BVgFa3YF1H— Big Cases Bot (@big_cases) January 18, 2019
The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. Democrats will lift up the voices of all Americans with our #ForThePeople Act #HR1:
The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 18, 2019
Democrats will lift up the voices of all Americans with our #ForThePeople Act #HR1:
✔️Enact public financing of our elections
✔️End dark money
✔️Stop the revolving door
✔️Overturn Citizens Unitedhttps://t.co/PotWiHPbOe
BREAKING:US govnmt confirmed it has been holding an American-born journalist, who works in Iran, in jail since Sunday as a “material witness” in a case in federal court in DC and that she will be released after she testifies before a GJ
BREAKING:US govnmt confirmed it has been holding an American-born journalist, who works in Iran, in jail since Sunday as a “material witness” in a case in federal court in DC and that she will be released after she testifies before a GJ @ZevShalev https://t.co/PuWhr81d1W— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) January 18, 2019
The Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed conservative conspiracy theorist and special counsel witness Jerome Corsi, his attorney told The Hill. The committee is seeking both an interview and documents from Corsi.
The Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed conservative conspiracy theorist and special counsel witness Jerome Corsi, his attorney told The Hill.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 18, 2019
The committee is seeking both an interview and documents from Corsi.https://t.co/3uJygAPMHd
Bush calls for end to shutdown, delivers pizza to Secret Service
Bush calls for end to shutdown, delivers pizza to Secret Service https://t.co/wYvZr8dMyH pic.twitter.com/xhOE0CDPLZ— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
A government agency “ignored the Constitution” by allowing Trump Organization to retain Trump Hotel lease when Donald Trump was elected president, the agency’s inspector general says.
A government agency “ignored the Constitution” by allowing Trump Organization to retain Trump Hotel lease when Donald Trump was elected president, the agency’s inspector general says. https://t.co/eRlflbCzaJ pic.twitter.com/xeAZTYuDEr— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 18, 2019
There's a food line for furloughed federal workers in DC that currently stretches around the side of this building
There's a food line for furloughed federal workers in DC that currently stretches around the side of this building. pic.twitter.com/ZizvDGUXu6— Jared Holt (@jaredlholt) January 18, 2019
Also really important today: Putin's approval rating is at a historic low. Only 1/3 of Russians trust him—according to a *Kremlin* pollster. Things are going to get interesting this year on both sides of the Atlantic.
Also really important today: Putin's approval rating is at a historic low. Only 1/3 of Russians trust him—according to a *Kremlin* pollster.— Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) January 18, 2019
Things are going to get interesting this year on both sides of the Atlantic. https://t.co/4EXFqIjMDj
Senate Republicans have announced the Senate will be effectively shut down the next 10 days. A total disgrace. If this doesn’t convince you to go out and find a Democratic candidate or cause to work for, well then...
Senate Republicans have announced the Senate will be effectively shut down the next 10 days. A total disgrace.— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) January 17, 2019
If this doesn’t convince you to go out and find a Democratic candidate or cause to work for, well then...
Richard Blumenthal wants Michael Cohen to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee: "This is our Constitutional duty ... as members of Congress, a co-equal branch of government whose role is to serve as a check on the Executive Branch and the President."
Richard Blumenthal wants Michael Cohen to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee: "This is our Constitutional duty ... as members of Congress, a co-equal branch of government whose role is to serve as a check on the Executive Branch and the President." pic.twitter.com/Lh0GhQEUhA— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 18, 2019
MERKLEY to FBI Dir Wray: “I write to request an investigation to determine whether Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen committed perjury during her sworn testimony before the House Committee on the Judiciary on December 20, 2018.”
MERKLEY to FBI Dir Wray: “I write to request an investigation to determine whether Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen committed perjury during her sworn testimony before the House Committee on the Judiciary on December 20, 2018.” pic.twitter.com/JxsrGm2Te6— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) January 18, 2019
JUST IN: Dem senator requests FBI investigate Trump Homeland Security chief for possible perjury
JUST IN: Dem senator requests FBI investigate Trump Homeland Security chief for possible perjury https://t.co/QPP19nSqG3 pic.twitter.com/zCBhoeZkrk— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
NEW: Steven Mnuchin recently flew to L.A. on private jet Michael Milken, the billionaire "junk bond” king who pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 1990 and served two years in prison
NEW: Steven Mnuchin recently flew to L.A. on private jet Michael Milken, the billionaire "junk bond” king who pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 1990 and served two years in prison. https://t.co/wCaUbARta2— Alan Rappeport (@arappeport) January 18, 2019
Manafort just brought one of America’s most powerful law firms down with him as it just admitted to misleading the Justice Department to cover up the nature of its work for the Ukrainian government
Manafort just brought one of America’s most powerful law firms down with him as it just admitted to misleading the Justice Department to cover up the nature of its work for the Ukrainian government https://t.co/kZkSO0NV4y— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 18, 2019
Despite the federal government telling California it can't offer unemployment coverage to federal employees required to work without pay during the shutdown, the state's governor says "we're going to do it, and shame on them."
Despite the federal government telling California it can't offer unemployment coverage to federal employees required to work without pay during the shutdown, the state's governor says "we're going to do it, and shame on them."https://t.co/lyGazm7TKE— NPR (@NPR) January 18, 2019
JUST IN: Acting OMB chief sends memo stating that "under no circumstances" during a shutdown should government aircraft be used to support a congressional delegation "without the express written approval of the White House Chief of Staff."
JUST IN: Acting OMB chief sends memo stating that "under no circumstances" during a shutdown should government aircraft be used to support a congressional delegation "without the express written approval of the White House Chief of Staff." https://t.co/SigkmrcM5T pic.twitter.com/SLASYMrr1I— ABC News (@ABC) January 18, 2019
Fox News can’t get White House spokesman Hogan Gidley to deny Trump told Cohen to lie: "That was not a denial of my question"
Fox News can’t get White House spokesman Hogan Gidley to deny Trump told Cohen to lie: "That was not a denial of my question" https://t.co/wpACNfMWCO— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 18, 2019
"Trump’s Articles of Impeachment are Writing Themselves, with Echoes of Richard Nixon Growing Stronger" - my latest for @theintercept responding to the explosive #Buzzfeed story on Trump getting Michael Cohen to lie to Congress and obstructing justice:
"Trump’s Articles of Impeachment are Writing Themselves, with Echoes of Richard Nixon Growing Stronger" - my latest for @theintercept responding to the explosive #Buzzfeed story on Trump getting Michael Cohen to lie to Congress and obstructing justice:https://t.co/eXnIaFajPl— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) January 18, 2019
‘Impeach Donald Trump’: The Atlantic says it’s time in a blistering cover story
‘Impeach Donald Trump’: The Atlantic says it’s time in a blistering cover story https://t.co/hJDGEUVrqf via @AOL— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) January 18, 2019
“We have seen documents. We have been briefed on documents. We are very confident in our reporting," BuzzFeed News reporter Jason Leopold, who co-wrote bombshell new report, says
“We have seen documents. We have been briefed on documents. We are very confident in our reporting," BuzzFeed News reporter Jason Leopold, who co-wrote bombshell new report, says. pic.twitter.com/5RXOx8rvo0— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 18, 2019
The more we learn about the Trump administration’s family separation policy, the worse it gets. They knew what they were doing. They knew the pain and suffering it would inflict. They did it anyway. And then they tried to cover it up
The more we learn about the Trump administration’s family separation policy, the worse it gets. They knew what they were doing. They knew the pain and suffering it would inflict. They did it anyway. And then they tried to cover it up. https://t.co/fLQjnvbn1G— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiff) January 18, 2019
CNN right now: “This may be the smoking gun in the Russia investigation”
CNN right now: “This may be the smoking gun in the Russia investigation” @DrDenaGrayson @ChiefCovfefe @MelissaJPeltier @JenKirkmanhttps://t.co/Dtq7k0Q7Va— Royce Christyn (@ChristynRoyce) January 18, 2019
PBS NewsHour: Why many stores can’t accept food stamps during the shutdown
PBS NewsHour: Why many stores can’t accept food stamps during the shutdown.https://t.co/Q7J6bt9Wtp pic.twitter.com/ozTp8sXkcC— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) January 18, 2019
Ivanka Trump issues carefully worded denial of BuzzFeed report on Trump Tower Moscow
Ivanka Trump issues carefully worded denial of BuzzFeed report on Trump Tower Moscow https://t.co/FVdN8t5D9v— Eric W. Dolan (@EWDolan) January 18, 2019
'This is witness intimidation': Internet gasps after Trump threatens Michael Cohen's father-in-law in angry tweet
'This is witness intimidation': Internet gasps after Trump threatens Michael Cohen's father-in-law in angry tweet https://t.co/ASIJWCouaZ— USNCPO #Resistance (@CraigCo62) January 18, 2019
PayPal is committing to fund $25 million of interest-free cash advances to help U.S. federal government employees. I feel this is neither a red or blue issue; it's a red, white & blue issue. Please help us spread the word & thank you for sharing.
PayPal is committing to fund $25 million of interest-free cash advances to help U.S. federal government employees. I feel this is neither a red or blue issue; it's a red, white & blue issue. Please help us spread the word & thank you for sharing. https://t.co/HB4yvvZfq9— Dan Schulman (@Dan_Schulman) January 18, 2019
That Time Michael Cohen Stuffed Trump’s Cash in a Walmart Bag
Trump had a bag man. https://t.co/AH4uEgj5IV— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 18, 2019
in case you were wondering how fox & friends is covering the buzzfeed story about trump ordering cohen to perjure himself
in case you were wondering how fox & friends is covering the buzzfeed story about trump ordering cohen to perjure himself pic.twitter.com/7F0tLkWP3Y— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) January 18, 2019
Holder: If Trump directing Cohen to lie is true, impeachment proceedings "must begin"
Holder: If Trump directing Cohen to lie is true, impeachment proceedings "must begin" https://t.co/TtETHwTzur pic.twitter.com/VxKJrxXazz— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
Pelosi spokesman releases a statement on the Afghanistan trip, says they had hoped to still go last night, but the threats after details leaked were too great. They will now postpone the trip
Pelosi spokesman releases a statement on the Afghanistan trip, says they had hoped to still go last night, but the threats after details leaked were too great. They will now postpone the trip. pic.twitter.com/kvmpapq1ZW— Lauren Fox (@FoxReports) January 18, 2019
Important report by @kolga & @MLInstitute on fighting the Kremlin's disinformation warfare. I'll reiterate what I've said for years, that only playing defense is a losing game. Deterrence is essential.
Important report by @kolga & @MLInstitute on fighting the Kremlin's disinformation warfare. I'll reiterate what I've said for years, that only playing defense is a losing game. Deterrence is essential. https://t.co/nUH684LuHv— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) January 17, 2019
The Washington Examiner article the president is quoting is very bad. The “prayer rugs” claim was made by a single rancher who would not allow her name used and who apparently provided the journalist no evidence
The Washington Examiner article the president is quoting is very bad. The “prayer rugs” claim was made by a single rancher who would not allow her name used and who apparently provided the journalist no evidence. pic.twitter.com/iq4t0BOzR9— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 18, 2019
Analysis: Cohen bombshell could significantly change Mueller debate
Analysis: Cohen bombshell could significantly change Mueller debate https://t.co/nFCU09ASvU— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 18, 2019
Conspiring to commit perjury again?
Conspiring to commit perjury again? https://t.co/MhBxDT8eiX— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) January 18, 2019
“I am rock solid. My sourcing on this goes beyond the two that are on the record. This 100% happened,” @a_cormier_ says about his BuzzFeed report that President Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about proposed Moscow project.
“I am rock solid. My sourcing on this goes beyond the two that are on the record. This 100% happened,” @a_cormier_ says about his BuzzFeed report that President Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about proposed Moscow project. https://t.co/sF3XuqPfkq pic.twitter.com/BMCzhs904a— New Day (@NewDay) January 18, 2019
"Border wall won’t stop migrants but will increase use of smugglers"
"Border wall won’t stop migrants but will increase use of smugglers" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/0QZj7PkobI pic.twitter.com/UknJ5WDybh— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
Buzzfeed: Trump instructed Cohen to lie to Congress
Buzzfeed: Trump instructed Cohen to lie to Congress https://t.co/aaWDCo2lhT— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 18, 2019
Anarchists are just as fed up with the shutdown as the rest of the country
Anarchists are just as fed up with the shutdown as the rest of the country https://t.co/ECVmtVIKno— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 18, 2019
Donnie Deutsch on @JoeNBC "This is the tip, tip, tip of the iceberg for a president that's going down hard." Join us in the #WarOnTreason Chip in if you can:
Donnie Deutsch on @JoeNBC "This is the tip, tip, tip of the iceberg for a president that's going down hard." Join us in the #WarOnTreason Chip in if you can: https://t.co/22rzjBZUJE pic.twitter.com/IK28Bhno4m— MadDogPAC (@maddogpac) January 18, 2019
These explosive @Buzzfeed revelations should cause soul-searching by those who have assisted @realDonaldTrump in attacking Mueller & the FBI. They should prepare themselves for the possibility they may have been wrong, they may have been used, and the President might be a crook.
These explosive @Buzzfeed revelations should cause soul-searching by those who have assisted @realDonaldTrump in attacking Mueller & the FBI. They should prepare themselves for the possibility they may have been wrong, they may have been used, and the President might be a crook. pic.twitter.com/yLEHvEf02M— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) January 18, 2019
New, w @swin24: John Dowd, Trump's ex-lawyer who tried to raise money for Manafort's defense, says he still talks to Trump every week. Giuliani says Trump's lawyers consult w Dowd
New, w @swin24: John Dowd, Trump's ex-lawyer who tried to raise money for Manafort's defense, says he still talks to Trump every week. Giuliani says Trump's lawyers consult w Dowd https://t.co/EPm6WAYq6P— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) January 18, 2019
Big blow for Putin in the Netherlands. Dutch Supreme Court rules that Russia illegally bankrupted Yukos
Big blow for Putin in the Netherlands. Dutch Supreme Court rules that Russia illegally bankrupted Yukos. https://t.co/DKzMOWmYoD— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) January 18, 2019
New FARA disclosure on @OpenSecretsDC: Saudi Arabia's government continues to pay ex-Congressman McKeon to be its foreign agent in ongoing lobbying & influence operations costing at least half a million dollars even as other lobbyists distance themselves
New FARA disclosure on @OpenSecretsDC: Saudi Arabia's government continues to pay ex-Congressman McKeon to be its foreign agent in ongoing lobbying & influence operations costing at least half a million dollars even as other lobbyists distance themselves https://t.co/THa4INesFw— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) January 17, 2019
Surprise! We need the federal government.
Opinion: Surprise! We need the federal government. https://t.co/fBZEPUJ0rH— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 18, 2019
A Canadian citizen has been sentenced to death in China for allegedly planning to smuggle meth out of the country
A Canadian citizen has been sentenced to death in China for allegedly planning to smuggle meth out of the country pic.twitter.com/4Gg1Qa3yYy— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 18, 2019
"There may be no way out of this mess until something disastrous happens."
"There may be no way out of this mess until something disastrous happens." -- Smart piece from @mckaycoppins (via @TheAtlantic):https://t.co/CQvnzSefJb— Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) January 18, 2019
Mnuchin refuses to testify at hearing on shutdown impacts
Mnuchin refuses to testify at hearing on shutdown impacts https://t.co/rsCwGPNUBo— Debbie (@Dangchick1) January 18, 2019
The Department of Defense has identified three of the four Americans killed in Syria on Wednesday: Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonathan R. Farmer, 37 Navy Chief Cryptologic Technician Shannon M. Kent, 35 DOD civilian Scott A. Wirtz
The Department of Defense has identified three of the four Americans killed in Syria on Wednesday:— CNN (@CNN) January 18, 2019
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonathan R. Farmer, 37
Navy Chief Cryptologic Technician Shannon M. Kent, 35
DOD civilian Scott A. Wirtzhttps://t.co/NJ87NJITvn
Mnuchin refuses to testify at hearing on shutdown impacts
Mnuchin refuses to testify at hearing on shutdown impacts https://t.co/rsCwGPNUBo— Debbie (@Dangchick1) January 18, 2019
Waiting for Tweety McTweeterson to wake up and see the Buzzfeed news and go off...
Waiting for Tweety McTweeterson to wake up and see the Buzzfeed news and go off... pic.twitter.com/UEtzueb7rq— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 18, 2019
More bad news inbound for Zuckerborg.
Translation: More bad news inbound for Zuckerborg.https://t.co/IrkLc8uGN1— Ming Nethery (@MingGao26) January 17, 2019
Exclusive: The making of Trump's Enemies List
“Give me their names,” he said, his eyes narrowing. “I want these people out of here. I’m going to take care of this. We’re going to get rid of all the snakes, even the bottom-feeders.” https://t.co/RRECtW5kQ5— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) January 18, 2019
Trump ordered his lawyer to lie to Congress. There is a lot much more treachery in this report by @JasonLeopold and @a_cormier_, but that alone is criminal and impeachable. Congress should get started on that. It isn’t too early. Really, it’s far too late.
Trump ordered his lawyer to lie to Congress. There is a lot much more treachery in this report by @JasonLeopold and @a_cormier_, but that alone is criminal and impeachable. Congress should get started on that. It isn’t too early. Really, it’s far too late. https://t.co/jeSj6XoM8X— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) January 18, 2019
14 Republican senators are on-record holding a president accountable for obstruction: Bill Clinton
14 Republican senators are on-record holding a president accountable for obstruction: Bill Clinton https://t.co/2cnxh5CjIH— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 18, 2019
Nancy Pelosi: "The date of the State of the Union is not a sacred date. It's not constitutionally required, it's not the Presiden't's birthday, it's not anything."
Nancy Pelosi: "The date of the State of the Union is not a sacred date. It's not constitutionally required, it's not the Presiden't's birthday, it's not anything." https://t.co/fIo3PlQUBr pic.twitter.com/z4COnW6SgL— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
Can you do me a favor? Can you retweet this? It’s video I found of Trump saying he:
Can you do me a favor? Can you retweet this? It’s video I found of Trump saying he:— Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 18, 2019
1. Plans to build Trump Tower Moscow
2. Is looking for deals not just in Moscow
3. Says he met with a group of Russians in Moscow and talked about making deals pic.twitter.com/HoOISzAtq7
Perdue recalls chicken nuggets after people find wood inside them
Perdue recalls chicken nuggets after people find wood inside them https://t.co/WggKFafAYw— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 18, 2019
Karen and Mike Pence's astonishing moral hypocrisy
Mike Pence and his wife support a man who has been married three times, divorced twice, had five children with three women and been accused of paying a porn star and a Playboy model hundreds of thousands of dollars to hide his affairs. - Clay Cane https://t.co/tQSaOs1ob4— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) January 17, 2019
I’m told that BuzzFeed reached out to Trump’s team at 5:15 PM Eastern. Giving them about five hours to comment before publishing
I’m told that BuzzFeed reached out to Trump’s team at 5:15 PM Eastern. Giving them about five hours to comment before publishing. https://t.co/7ndPndq2hs— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) January 18, 2019
Clear messages from Russia’s new ambassador to Belarus. Political integration with Russia also for military security
Clear messages from Russia’s new ambassador to Belarus. Political integration with Russia also for military security. https://t.co/pOIDZRbUBQ— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) January 18, 2019
Cohen hired an IT firm to rig online polls in favor of Trump ahead of the 2016 election—and reportedly gave the company cash in a blue Walmart bag
Cohen hired an IT firm to rig online polls in favor of Trump ahead of the 2016 election—and reportedly gave the company cash in a blue Walmart bag https://t.co/BVDaGP2WWP— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 18, 2019
The water company is authorized to shutoff the water for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue starting February 1st for nonpayment, per their policy. This will be fun
The water company is authorized to shutoff the water for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue starting February 1st for nonpayment, per their policy.— William LeGate (@williamlegate) January 17, 2019
This will be fun.
NDAs are invalid when they exist to cover up crimes
NDAs are invalid when they exist to cover up crimes. https://t.co/zpV3xROFZI— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) January 18, 2019
“Once you join a criminal conspiracy, you’re all in and you are responsible for the acts of your co-conspirators that are reasonably foreseeable to you,”
“Once you join a criminal conspiracy, you’re all in and you are responsible for the acts of your co-conspirators that are reasonably foreseeable to you,” https://t.co/TfcEQO95oM— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) January 17, 2019
I hate to add a lawyerly spin to this, but there cannot be "Executive Privilege" in a conversation between the President and the President of RUSSIA. It could be puppet - puppeteer privilege, but not Executive Privilege
I hate to add a lawyerly spin to this, but there cannot be "Executive Privilege" in a conversation between the President and the President of RUSSIA.— Ronald Klain (@RonaldKlain) January 16, 2019
It could be puppet - puppeteer privilege, but not Executive Privilege. https://t.co/08awGgrPAF
Here’s Trump’s public schedule for tomorrow. (Public schedules don’t include all of a president’s activities.)
Here’s Trump’s public schedule for tomorrow. (Public schedules don’t include all of a president’s activities.) pic.twitter.com/HxCYdsQpKk— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 18, 2019
Rep. Turner: Pelosi "needs to come to some recognition that she's not equal to the President"@WolfBlitzer: "She's not equal to the President ... but the legislative branch of the U.S. government is equal to the executive branch and they are both equal to the judicial branch"
Rep. Turner: Pelosi "needs to come to some recognition that she's not equal to the President"@WolfBlitzer: "She's not equal to the President ... but the legislative branch of the U.S. government is equal to the executive branch and they are both equal to the judicial branch" pic.twitter.com/Km1WY4q2oT— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) January 17, 2019
Wow. Okay, this WAS a critically important trip, because Lord knows someone needs to affirm the importance of NATO and to thank the US and ISAF troops in Afghanistan.
Wow. Okay, this WAS a critically important trip, because Lord knows someone needs to affirm the importance of NATO and to thank the US and ISAF troops in Afghanistan. https://t.co/3PmtcykqLm— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) January 17, 2019
President Trump failed Americans in Puerto Rico with his response to Hurricanes Irma & Maria. Now he’s blocking aid to disaster-impacted communities in part as it would provide American children and families in Puerto Rico with food security. Shameful
President Trump failed Americans in Puerto Rico with his response to Hurricanes Irma & Maria.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 18, 2019
Now he’s blocking aid to disaster-impacted communities in part as it would provide American children and families in Puerto Rico with food security.
Shameful. https://t.co/9ZPaLJ50Eg
Trisha & her family’s home was destroyed last month in a devastating wildfire. Now she & her husband, both air traffic controllers, aren’t being paid because of the government shutdown. They have 3 young children. The Senate must vote immediately to end this shutdown
Trisha & her family’s home was destroyed last month in a devastating wildfire. Now she & her husband, both air traffic controllers, aren’t being paid because of the government shutdown. They have 3 young children.— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) January 17, 2019
The Senate must vote immediately to end this shutdown. pic.twitter.com/wBZk7WGtGp
Lawrence Noble, ex-FEC general counsel, says Cohen's poll payment may have violated campaign finance laws. “If Trump paid (or Cohen paid with the agreement of Trump) ... for the purpose of influencing his run for election, it was a campaign expenditure."
Lawrence Noble, ex-FEC general counsel, says Cohen's poll payment may have violated campaign finance laws.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 17, 2019
“If Trump paid (or Cohen paid with the agreement of Trump) ... for the purpose of influencing his run for election, it was a campaign expenditure." https://t.co/WH45X6mSWh
Tony Blair, yes really, looks in some Trump Russia trouble
Tony Blair, yes really, looks in some Trump Russia trouble. https://t.co/evbT340NmB— Louise Bagshawe (@LouiseBagshawe) January 17, 2019
🥴 Tony Blair was at the Four Seasons meeting too. https://t.co/S6ALCkPvEK— K. Louise Neufeld #HuntressDianaOfTercel🦉⚖️🇺🇸 (@ninaandtito) January 17, 2019
Russian State Television celebrating lifting of sanctions and their ownership of the GOP.
Russian State Television celebrating lifting of sanctions and their ownership of the GOP. pic.twitter.com/v1OJ25awD0— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) January 17, 2019
Prison rights monitors briefly see detained American Paul Whelan in Russian prison, say he seems "healthy" and "fine"
Prison rights monitors briefly see detained American Paul Whelan in Russian prison, say he seems "healthy" and "fine" https://t.co/ODaDLPeJnY pic.twitter.com/pweceb4CYa— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 18, 2019
“Members of the security detail tasked with protecting senior leaders at the Dept of Veterans Affairs followed questionable procedures that put officials' safety at risk, abused rules governing overtime pay & acted as a chauffeur for Shulkin’s wife.”
“Members of the security detail tasked with protecting senior leaders at the Dept of Veterans Affairs followed questionable procedures that put officials' safety at risk, abused rules governing overtime pay & acted as a chauffeur for Shulkin’s wife.” https://t.co/3kSqhZQpVn— blmohr (@blmohr) January 18, 2019
Surprisingly Nazi Richard Spencer is not a great husband.
Surprisingly Nazi Richard Spencer is not a great husband. https://t.co/yZiE9pBtp0— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 17, 2019
Chris Christie: How Jared Kushner tried to stop me from running the Trump transition
Chris Christie: How Jared Kushner tried to stop me from running the Trump transitionhttps://t.co/asjGokP80G— POLITICO (@politico) January 18, 2019
“Ok. There was collusion. But we didn’t think it would work??!??!?!”
“Ok. There was collusion. But we didn’t think it would work??!??!?!”— msnyderdesign 📎 (@msnyderdesign) January 18, 2019
North Korean ex-spy chief arrives in Washington for talks
North Korean ex-spy chief arrives in Washington for talks https://t.co/l8C4g9ggQA— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 18, 2019
I'm finally reading through the court filing in the Massachusetts Sackler case. It is staggering. The Sacklers wanted to sell OxyContin as an *uncontrolled substance*. The INVENTOR of the drug had to persuade them that - while profitable - this would be a dangerous idea
I'm finally reading through the court filing in the Massachusetts Sackler case. It is staggering. The Sacklers wanted to sell OxyContin as an *uncontrolled substance*. The INVENTOR of the drug had to persuade them that - while profitable - this would be a dangerous idea pic.twitter.com/3yEzElZ3l9— Patrick Radden Keefe (@praddenkeefe) January 17, 2019
How the shutdown will inflict lasting damage
How the shutdown will inflict lasting damage https://t.co/ft9Rkv2Iiy— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) January 18, 2019
.@DiamondAndSilk, have either of you faced questioning from #MuellerInvestigation yet over your close association with Michael Cohen? He did "discover" you two, didn't he?
.@DiamondAndSilk, have either of you faced questioning from #MuellerInvestigation yet over your close association with Michael Cohen? He did "discover" you two, didn't he? https://t.co/HmfqsrwyzW— Alt-Rupert (@TheMurdochTimes) January 18, 2019
The head of the Transportation Security Administration acknowledges to his staff that frontline TSA officers are increasingly calling out of work due to financial hardship caused by the government shutdown
The head of the Transportation Security Administration acknowledges to his staff that frontline TSA officers are increasingly calling out of work due to financial hardship caused by the government shutdown https://t.co/ZWn1hK9w5b pic.twitter.com/Su3yXR9vzi— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 18, 2019
As 2020 candidates emerge, the shutdown has shuttered the agency that polices elections
As 2020 candidates emerge, the shutdown has shuttered the agency that polices elections https://t.co/BkgPcuATfS pic.twitter.com/Phca3YEQkt— CNN (@CNN) January 18, 2019
McConnell courting Pompeo to run for an open Senate seat in Kansas
McConnell courting Pompeo to run for an open Senate seat in Kansas https://t.co/LW5yw0bKfp— blmohr (@blmohr) January 18, 2019
New filing in Democratic National Committee v. Russian Federation, @WikiLeaks et al.: Amended Complaint
New filing in Democratic National Committee v. Russian Federation, @WikiLeaks et al.: Amended Complainthttps://t.co/vBV0qGvBQA pic.twitter.com/D15q78RJ4X— Big Cases Bot (@big_cases) January 18, 2019
Private prison company making billions under #Trump is starving detainees, some of them asylum-seekers, then charging them $3.25 for a can of tuna or $11 for toothpaste. The detainees can make money for “working” — for $1 a day
Private prison company making billions under #Trump is starving detainees, some of them asylum-seekers, then charging them $3.25 for a can of tuna or $11 for toothpaste. The detainees can make money for “working” — for $1 a day https://t.co/MYMmJ9aqC5— David Beard (@dabeard) January 18, 2019
Watching the meltdown in Washington makes me think of this very fine @Patbagley cartoon....
Watching the meltdown in Washington makes me think of this very fine @Patbagley cartoon.... pic.twitter.com/XmQCGV8AMz— Matt Wuerker (@wuerker) January 17, 2019
Trump's vivid imagination and caravans.
President Trump: "You have more caravans forming and they're on their way up. Thousands & thousands of people. We don't know where they're from, who they are, nothing. We need strong borders. We need strong barriers & walls. Nothing else is going to work." https://t.co/ZfTJbuof9L pic.twitter.com/YnxZVkEED8— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2019
Buzzfeed reports that Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about Trump Tower Moscow
Buzzfeed reports that Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about Trump Tower Moscow https://t.co/0PxrPuu6Ky— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) January 18, 2019
Trump blocking Pelosi's trip just happened to have the effect of undermining NATO, a top priority for Putin.— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) January 17, 2019
Thread by Pelosi's deputy chief of staff. ⬇️ https://t.co/E7tEyGQXf5
The CODEL to Afghanistan included a required stop in Brussels for pilot rest. In Brussels, the delegation was scheduled to meet with top NATO commanders, U.S. military leaders and key allies–to affirm the United States’ ironclad commitment to the NATO alliance. (1/4)
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- This weekend visit to Afghanistan did not include a stop in Egypt. (2/4)329 replies1,211 retweets5,161 likes
- The purpose of the trip was to express appreciation & thanks to our men & women in uniform for their service & dedication, & to obtain critical national security & intelligence briefings from those on the front lines. (3/4)1,005 replies2,043 retweets7,344 likes
- The President traveled to Iraq during the Trump Shutdown as did a Republican CODEL led by Rep. Zeldin. (4/4)1,424 replies2,482 retweets7,736 likes
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