Sweet Jesus: “McCabe writes. ‘[Trump] thought that North Korea did not have the capability to launch such missiles. He said he knew this because Vladimir Putin had told him so.’” https://t.co/Srwg6EbsVo— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) February 15, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Sweet Jesus: “McCabe writes. ‘[Trump] thought that North Korea did not have the capability to launch such missiles. He said he knew this because Vladimir Putin had told him so.’”
A friend of mine sat next to John Brennan on a plane and asked him if the Russia thing was as bad as they say. John Brennan said, “Can’t tell you what, but it’s much worse than you think.”
A friend of mine sat next to John Brennan on a plane and asked him if the Russia thing was as bad as they say. John Brennan said, “Can’t tell you what, but it’s much worse than you think.”— Christopher Titus (@TitusNation) February 14, 2019
Mueller hasn’t found too little, he found too much. #DemocracyShaken
“I was speaking to the man who had just … won the election for the presidency and who might have done so with the aid of the government of Russia." Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
“I was speaking to the man who had just … won the election for the presidency and who might have done so with the aid of the government of Russia." Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe, Sunday on 60 Minutes. https://t.co/IVwcM11BGc pic.twitter.com/m6HwHMOqY9— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) February 14, 2019
"On a day when Andrew McCabe and Paul Manafort would normally dominate the news...the president is taking the news cycle hostage. The White House has said the president will declare a national emergency to fund his wall..."
"On a day when Andrew McCabe and Paul Manafort would normally dominate the news...the president is taking the news cycle hostage. The White House has said the president will declare a national emergency to fund his wall..." - @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/GaBVuZpiaE— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) February 14, 2019
The Justice Department has warned the White House a national emergency declaration is nearly certain to be blocked by the courts on, at least, a temporary basis, preventing the immediate implementation of Trump's plan to build the wall, ABC News reports.
The Justice Department has warned the White House a national emergency declaration is nearly certain to be blocked by the courts on, at least, a temporary basis, preventing the immediate implementation of Trump's plan to build the wall, ABC News reports. https://t.co/jVOR5VmeoS— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 15, 2019
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro describes his plans if President Trump declares a national emergency to build his border wall: "We'll challenge him in Congress. We'll challenge him in the courts. And I think the American people will challenge the President."
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro describes his plans if President Trump declares a national emergency to build his border wall: "We'll challenge him in Congress. We'll challenge him in the courts. And I think the American people will challenge the President." pic.twitter.com/Ftfljd2lHb— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 14, 2019
BREAKING: Senate confirms William Barr as U.S. attorney general
BREAKING: Senate confirms William Barr as U.S. attorney general https://t.co/dBRW6wg7lZ pic.twitter.com/pSFKgSU65C— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 14, 2019
Declaring a national emergency would be a lawless act, a gross abuse of the power of the presidency, and a desperate attempt to distract from the fact that President @realDonaldTrump broke his core promise to have Mexico pay for his wall.
Declaring a national emergency would be a lawless act, a gross abuse of the power of the presidency, and a desperate attempt to distract from the fact that President @realDonaldTrump broke his core promise to have Mexico pay for his wall. pic.twitter.com/almWo3OHHM— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 14, 2019
BREAKING: @SenatorRisch, nearly all Republican Senate Foreign Relations members break with Administration and demand @SecPompeo provide investigation into which Saudi officials are responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
BREAKING: @SenatorRisch, nearly all Republican Senate Foreign Relations members break with Administration and demand @SecPompeo provide investigation into which Saudi officials are responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's murder.— Nick Schifrin (@nickschifrin) February 14, 2019
Victoria Gotti said Trump once told her: "Your dad and I, we’ve been in each other’s company. We know a lot of the same people.”
Victoria Gotti said Trump once told her:— Azi (@Azi) February 14, 2019
"Your dad and I, we’ve been in each other’s company. We know a lot of the same people.”https://t.co/CMzEtvY30D
So #AirForceOne heading off to Florida on Friday - This was marked 'NOT REPORTABLE' & 'NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST'.
So, he is going on vacay during a national emergency? Mmmmkay https://t.co/i8Ead7QMTM— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) February 14, 2019
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "This is a gross abuse of power that cannot be tolerated ... I will fully support the enactment of a joint resolution to terminate the President's emergency declaration ... and intend to pursue all other available legal options."
House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler: "This is a gross abuse of power that cannot be tolerated ... I will fully support the enactment of a joint resolution to terminate the President's emergency declaration ... and intend to pursue all other available legal options."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 14, 2019
"It's not an emergency—what's happening at the border... You want to talk about a national emergency? Let's talk about today: The one-year anniversary of another manifestation of the epidemic of gun violence in America." "Why don't you declare that emergency, Mr. President?"
"It's not an emergency—what's happening at the border... You want to talk about a national emergency? Let's talk about today: The one-year anniversary of another manifestation of the epidemic of gun violence in America."— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 14, 2019
"Why don't you declare that emergency, Mr. President?" pic.twitter.com/g5pCkwJvJ9
Who believes the president is 243 pounds?
Who believes the president is 243 pounds? pic.twitter.com/Bwk6rwbzyV— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 14, 2019
Trump is declaring a national emergency to bypass Congress, to build a wall we don’t need, to address a crisis that doesn’t exist, by claiming an authority he doesn’t have. If that sounds like nonsense, it’s because it is. It’s also plainly unconstitutional. — Adam Schiff
Trump is declaring a national emergency to bypass Congress, to build a wall we don’t need, to address a crisis that doesn’t exist, by claiming an authority he doesn’t have.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 14, 2019
If that sounds like nonsense, it’s because it is. It’s also plainly unconstitutional.
Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe tells @60Minutes he ordered the obstruction of justice probe of President Trump
Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe tells @60Minutes he ordered the obstruction of justice probe of President Trump https://t.co/1Ix08KCQNM pic.twitter.com/gowXTlkXs0— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2019
Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe tells @60Minutes he ordered the obstruction of justice probe of President Trump
Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe tells @60Minutes he ordered the obstruction of justice probe of President Trump https://t.co/1Ix08KCQNM pic.twitter.com/gowXTlkXs0— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2019
House Democrats to challenge Trump’s emergency declaration
The move will force Senate Republicans to vote on a contentious issue that divides their party, @rachaelmbade reports. https://t.co/ueYUpWNLo0— Peter Wallsten (@peterwallsten) February 14, 2019
7-year-old girl writes note to parents in case "I got killed" during school lockdown
7-year-old girl writes note to parents in case "I got killed" during school lockdown https://t.co/rK8Y7dJoDm pic.twitter.com/kRdgcFXZnp— The Hill (@thehill) February 14, 2019
BREAKING: Senate Majority Leader McConnell says President Trump has told him that he's prepared to sign the government funding bill and that "he will also be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time."
BREAKING: Senate Majority Leader McConnell says President Trump has told him that he's prepared to sign the government funding bill and that "he will also be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time." pic.twitter.com/h4CFVmzYKO— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2019
“In this moment, I felt the way I’d felt in 1998, in a case involving the Russian Mafia, when I sent a man I’ll call Big Felix in to meet with a Mafia boss named Dimitri Gufield. The same kind of thing was happening here, in the Oval Office.” Andrew McCabe
“In this moment, I felt the way I’d felt in 1998, in a case involving the Russian Mafia, when I sent a man I’ll call Big Felix in to meet with a Mafia boss named Dimitri Gufield. The same kind of thing was happening here, in the Oval Office.” Andrew McCabehttps://t.co/RFYK0XDDrZ— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) February 14, 2019
Good Lord. I thought Eric was the one who was dropped on his head too frequently as a child.
Good Lord. I thought Eric was the one who was dropped on his head too frequently as a child. https://t.co/LbLHz9s4Tm— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 14, 2019
Analysis: Nearly half of Republicans think God wanted Trump to be president
Analysis: Nearly half of Republicans think God wanted Trump to be president https://t.co/V5JphoMX7g— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 14, 2019
54-45: Senate confirms William Barr to be Attorney General. 3 Democrats Jones, Manchin and Sinema voted Yes. Paul was only Republican to vote No. Burr did not vote.
54-45: Senate confirms William Barr to be Attorney General. 3 Democrats Jones, Manchin and Sinema voted Yes. Paul was only Republican to vote No. Burr did not vote. pic.twitter.com/3VOhySHfpN— Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) February 14, 2019
Was it “bias” against tRUmp back in 2013 when Carter was (knowingly & willingly) rubbing elbows with SVR officers, @LindseyGrahamSC? ... You know, considering Page didn’t join the tRUmp campaign until March 2016, nor did the campaign itself exist until June 2015.
Was it “bias” against tRUmp back in 2013 when Carter was (knowingly & willingly) rubbing elbows with SVR officers, @LindseyGrahamSC?— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) February 14, 2019
... You know, considering Page didn’t join the tRUmp campaign until March 2016, nor did the campaign itself exist until June 2015. https://t.co/ihAwWiQrGK
Oh man. The FBI & DoJ discussed the 25th Amendment to be invoked on Trump. There's no reason for McCabe to be discussing this publicly other than to prep the public for whatever other shoes are about to drop, big ones
Oh man. The FBI & DoJ discussed the 25th Amendment to be invoked on Trump. There's no reason for McCabe to be discussing this publicly other than to prep the public for whatever other shoes are about to drop, big ones imo@LouiseMensch@thespybrief@TrueFactsStated@ericgarland https://t.co/RMiwaOXfeV— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) February 14, 2019
How does it feel to lose, @realDonaldTrump? To be a loser. You are going to jail. @ivankatrump is going to jail. @donaldjtrumpjr is going to jail. @erictrump is going to jail. @jaredkushner is going to jail.
How does it feel to lose, @realDonaldTrump? To be a loser. You are going to jail. @ivankatrump is going to jail. @donaldjtrumpjr is going to jail. @erictrump is going to jail. @jaredkushner is going to jail.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) February 14, 2019
Andy McCabe and his wife are not. #ComeyDay https://t.co/6e96uG9WZW
Ahead of peace meeting in Warsaw, Netanyahu threatens war with Iran
Ahead of peace meeting in Warsaw, Netanyahu threatens war with Iran https://t.co/ek8yQ2th9T— POLITICO (@politico) February 14, 2019
"NRA paid an OFFICIAL visit"
Oh Hai @nra @DLoesch!— Agenthades (@Agenthades1) July 16, 2018
What's this?
"NRA paid an OFFICIAL visit"
Oops. https://t.co/rz4Uk4c4Fy pic.twitter.com/ev1paA6nLM
“Russian bots are targeting health of American children. My brother is a West Coast pediatrician working round the clock treating measles epidemic. Turns out, the anti-vax movement is amplified by Russian bots.”
“Russian bots are targeting health of American children. My brother is a West Coast pediatrician working round the clock treating measles epidemic. Turns out, the anti-vax movement is amplified by Russian bots.” ~@craigunger https://t.co/vBinXkVkgA h/t @morgfair cc: @IdeaGov— Shi (@ShiCooks) February 14, 2019
"You can be in a room where somebody with measles had left two hours earlier and still get the disease." Schools in Clark County, Washington have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the US -- and a measles outbreak has officials worried
"You can be in a room where somebody with measles had left two hours earlier and still get the disease."— CNN (@CNN) February 14, 2019
Schools in Clark County, Washington have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the US -- and a measles outbreak has officials worried https://t.co/ozz4ezEj3k
The Justice Department is investigating the leak last year of confidential reports about Michael Cohen's personal bank records which led to revelations that the former Trump lawyer was profiting by selling his access to the White House, sources say
The Justice Department is investigating the leak last year of confidential reports about Michael Cohen's personal bank records which led to revelations that the former Trump lawyer was profiting by selling his access to the White House, sources say https://t.co/zd6XLFHg7v pic.twitter.com/6ijkSYiQTu— CNN (@CNN) February 14, 2019
Parkland: A Year After the School Shooting That Was Supposed to Change Everything
Parkland: A Year After the School Shooting That Was Supposed to Change Everything https://t.co/CXw3jKTq67— Dave Briggs (@davebriggstv) February 14, 2019
Perspective: More border surveillance tech could be worse for human rights than a wall
Perspective: More border surveillance tech could be worse for human rights than a wall https://t.co/kgzzjBExm7— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 14, 2019
Roughly 380 Southern Baptist church leaders and volunteers have faced allegations of sexual misconduct involving more than 700 victims, report finds.
Roughly 380 Southern Baptist church leaders and volunteers have faced allegations of sexual misconduct involving more than 700 victims, report finds. https://t.co/hY3NuezkwP— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 12, 2019
Multiple White Supremacist Gang Members among 54 Defendants Charged in RICO Indictment
Multiple White Supremacist Gang Members among 54 Defendants Charged in RICO Indictment https://t.co/R7bYC7s6ZF— Justice Department (@TheJusticeDept) February 12, 2019
White House security specialist files whistleblower complaint following reports Kushner received special treatment
White House security specialist files whistleblower complaint following reports Kushner received special treatment https://t.co/yGQToRH6zl pic.twitter.com/XOqHqKTy5o— The Hill (@thehill) February 14, 2019
Top Trump official's wife goes on pro-measles, anti-vax rant: "Bring back our #ChildhoodDiseases... they keep you healthy & fight cancer"
Top Trump official's wife goes on pro-measles, anti-vax rant: "Bring back our #ChildhoodDiseases... they keep you healthy & fight cancer" https://t.co/Lx9SgQqD6Z— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 13, 2019
Democrats call Acting AG Whitaker back to ‘clarify’ testimony
Democrats call Acting AG Whitaker back to ‘clarify’ testimony https://t.co/6vZ6goCmip via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 14, 2019
The House on Wednesday passed Rep. Ro Khanna’s resolution to get the U.S. out of Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen, but it added an amendment giving Trump a major loophole to help the Saudis
The House on Wednesday passed Rep. Ro Khanna’s resolution to get the U.S. out of Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen, but it added an amendment giving Trump a major loophole to help the Saudis https://t.co/WhpiKIoIBV— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 14, 2019
I thought people already knew about the golf simulator. What did you think “Executive Time” was?
I thought people already knew about the golf simulator. What did you think “Executive Time” was? https://t.co/ELHhcVkYrh— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) February 13, 2019
House Judiciary passes first major gun violence bill in decades
House Judiciary passes first major gun violence bill in decades https://t.co/b8r8oM7qnp via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 14, 2019
Manafort facing significant prison time for breaching plea deal
Manafort facing significant prison time for breaching plea deal https://t.co/J34HI766RE via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 14, 2019
Schiff: Mueller findings 'too big to be swept under the rug'
Schiff: Mueller findings 'too big to be swept under the rug' https://t.co/2O7GkN3Jmj via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 14, 2019
Barr’s daughter is going to FinCEN and his Son in Law is going to the... White House Counsel’s Office?
On today’s episode of “what the fuck is this shit?”— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) February 14, 2019
Barr’s daughter is going to FinCEN and his Son in Law is going to the... White House Counsel’s Office?https://t.co/n7tmdz5ydV
To be clear, I don’t know that anything improper is going on, but a President who is being investigated for financial crimes shouldn’t be able to appoint an AG who thinks the investigation is garbage, then move his daughter to the agency that investigates financial crimes.— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) February 14, 2019
"Fox News has rejected a national advertising buy for a 30-second spot that warns viewers about the potential dangers of American fascism."
"Fox News has rejected a national advertising buy for a 30-second spot that warns viewers about the potential dangers of American fascism." https://t.co/xeARBMqk8K— Michael Calderone (@mlcalderone) February 13, 2019
Manafort may have lied to stay in Trump's good graces: Schiff
Manafort may have lied to stay in Trump's good graces: Schiff https://t.co/LrclFgdbVR via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 14, 2019
Tom Barrack, a key donor and friend of President Trump, attempted to justify the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi -- arguing that the US does not have the moral authority to criticize Saudi Arabia due to its own record of "atrocities"
Tom Barrack, a key donor and friend of President Trump, attempted to justify the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi -- arguing that the US does not have the moral authority to criticize Saudi Arabia due to its own record of "atrocities" https://t.co/wxzLQJLLcf pic.twitter.com/eLasUw2ws9— CNN (@CNN) February 14, 2019
#Russia's state TV: Dimitri Simes moderates discussions about "a constructive approach" to Russia's issues with #Ukraine, including the possibility of "a quick military solution that would demonstrate to everyone—from Washington to Brussels—that Russia has a military option."
#Russia's state TV:— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 14, 2019
Dimitri Simes moderates discussions about "a constructive approach" to Russia's issues with #Ukraine, including the possibility of "a quick military solution that would demonstrate to everyone—from Washington to Brussels—that Russia has a military option." ©️ pic.twitter.com/eMmzS1fCHw
Foxconn’s deal with Wisconsin is a bellwether for Trump's push to bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Insiders say it’s a disastrous $4.5 billion deal
Foxconn’s deal with Wisconsin is a bellwether for Trump's push to bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Insiders say it’s a disastrous $4.5 billion deal https://t.co/IymbNBbFlQ— Bloomberg (@business) February 14, 2019
"This is an admission that Republicans did, in fact, try to repeal protections for preexisting conditions. This is something they have routinely denied ever since they did it. But they did it. And now McCarthy has admitted that they did it."
"This is an admission that Republicans did, in fact, try to repeal protections for preexisting conditions. This is something they have routinely denied ever since they did it. But they did it. And now McCarthy has admitted that they did it." https://t.co/sqzf6HY8WQ— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 14, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee is apparently not finished with Matt Whitaker, and that may be a bad thing for Whitaker.
The House Judiciary Committee is apparently not finished with Matt Whitaker, and that may be a bad thing for Whitaker. pic.twitter.com/G4FOqucCGK— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 14, 2019
Saudi Arabian commits atrocity and America’s conservatives demand unwinnable war with the wrong country... Feels familiar
Saudi Arabian commits atrocity and America’s conservatives demand unwinnable war with the wrong country... Feels familiar. https://t.co/SY7mlB0lZl— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) February 14, 2019
KKK imperial wizard Frank Ancona is found dead in Missouri
KKK imperial wizard Frank Ancona is found dead in Missouri.— Cathleen Burke (@ItsMeCathi) February 13, 2019
"Thoughts and prayers." https://t.co/MB86qwQo7y
The NeoCons are marshaling against Iran and wish to drag Israel into their scheme to start a war. @realDonaldTrump must be stopped in his aggression against Iran, that remains compliant with a nuclear agreement to stop a nuclear weapons program. We don’t need Trump’s war.
The NeoCons are marshaling against Iran and wish to drag Israel into their scheme to start a war. @realDonaldTrump must be stopped in his aggression against Iran, that remains compliant with a nuclear agreement to stop a nuclear weapons program. We don’t need Trump’s war.— Major General (ret) Paul Eaton (@PaulDEaton52) February 14, 2019
Trump’s DHS Guts Task Forces Protecting Elections From Foreign Meddling
One current DHS official: “2020 is going to be the perfect storm...So it’s very curious why the task forces were demoted in the bureaucracy and the leadership has not committed resources to prepare for the 2020 election.”https://t.co/4kOmztBRO7— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) February 14, 2019
The Trump admin proposed a former landfill as a place to house immigrant children. A new report finds that that site poses health risks such as exposure to multiple toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and contaminated groundwater.
The Trump admin proposed a former landfill as a place to house immigrant children. A new report finds that that site poses health risks such as exposure to multiple toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and contaminated groundwater. https://t.co/vjddHZSUaD— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 13, 2019
The son-in-law of Trump's attorney general nominee is reportedly going to work in the White House counsel's office.
The son-in-law of Trump's attorney general nominee is reportedly going to work in the White House counsel's office.https://t.co/nUUuBKdPAQ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 14, 2019
Mueller extends winning streak as judge blows up Manafort deal
Mueller extends winning streak as judge blows up Manafort deal https://t.co/Yscny9LXaX via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 14, 2019
This clip never gets old
This clip never gets old. pic.twitter.com/6rVvjDOJyK— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 14, 2019
Neither does this one :) pic.twitter.com/XDvTnVoHAG— Agenthades (@Agenthades1) February 14, 2019
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