The conservative Supreme Court Justices, the ones that actually speak, seemed perturbed during today’s oral arguments against partisan gerrymandering. @AriBerman reports that what apparently upset them was the idea that everyone’s vote might count equally. https://t.co/3gMaiihkvB— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) March 26, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
The conservative Supreme Court Justices, the ones that actually speak, seemed perturbed during today’s oral arguments against partisan gerrymandering. @AriBerman reports that what apparently upset them was the idea that everyone’s vote might count equally.
EMERGENCY LANDING AT OIA: A Southwest Boeing 737 Max plane had to make an emergency landing at the Orlando International Airport today after experiencing a malfunction. The plane was on its way to California to be grounded.
EMERGENCY LANDING AT OIA: A Southwest Boeing 737 Max plane had to make an emergency landing at the Orlando International Airport today after experiencing a malfunction. The plane was on its way to California to be grounded.— Fox 35 News (@Fox35News) March 26, 2019
UPDATES: https://t.co/C9ZtIjkwts pic.twitter.com/YRBtXsZITR
Betsy DeVos just confirmed the Department of Education cut all funding for the Special Olympics
Betsy DeVos just confirmed the Department of Education cut all funding for the Special Olympics— Roger Sollenberger (@SollenbergerRC) March 26, 2019
George Papadopoulos, who has a new book out today, says his lawyers have applied for a pardon from Trump.
George Papadopoulos, who has a new book out today, says his lawyers have applied for a pardon from Trump. https://t.co/aXxvxYiClT— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) March 26, 2019
Jerome Corsi issues summons to Robert Mueller in Civil Suit
Jerome Corsi issues summons to Robert Mueller in Civil Suit. https://t.co/uX7XnrcK65— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) March 26, 2019
Barr is planning to release his next report on Mueller’s probe in a matter of weeks, not months, according to a Justice Department official
Barr is planning to release his next report on Mueller’s probe in a matter of weeks, not months, according to a Justice Department official https://t.co/NmSr2T7b6U— Bloomberg (@business) March 26, 2019
Trump Organization
Trump Organization: https://t.co/Zhx2YnVht4— FBI Records Vault (@FBIRecordsVault) March 26, 2019
Last night, without Congressional approval, DOD took $1 billion from the military to fund the President’s almighty border wall. Pres. Trump & DOD leaders are putting political interference & pet projects ahead of our troops' needs.
Last night, without Congressional approval, DOD took $1 billion from the military to fund the President’s almighty border wall. Pres. Trump & DOD leaders are putting political interference & pet projects ahead of our troops' needs. https://t.co/q6Jwe7KZtv— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) March 26, 2019
Rachel Maddow, the left’s powerhouse on cable, doubles down on the collusion angle
Rachel Maddow, the left’s powerhouse on cable, doubles down on the collusion angle https://t.co/lyY96DvUec— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 26, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Attorney General William Barr believes President Trump is "above the law"
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Attorney General William Barr believes President Trump is "above the law" https://t.co/E0jBmfRxgV pic.twitter.com/Nr6eADAfLC— CNN (@CNN) March 26, 2019
JUST IN: A county in New York declares a state of emergency after more than 100 people were diagnosed with measles.
MORE: Anyone under 18 who has not yet been vaccinated will be barred from public places until they receive the MMR vaccine or until the emergency declaration expires in 30 days. https://t.co/6h48THA3z8— ABC News (@ABC) March 26, 2019
The ongoing Republican effort to eliminate the Affordable Care Act is not only irresponsible, it’s dangerous. This is worth fighting for and I won’t back down, no matter how many times Republicans try to undermine these critical health care protections.
The ongoing Republican effort to eliminate the Affordable Care Act is not only irresponsible, it’s dangerous. This is worth fighting for and I won’t back down, no matter how many times Republicans try to undermine these critical health care protections. https://t.co/LSn5Vmjuxf— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) March 26, 2019
BREAKING: .@RepAdamSmith @HASCDemocrats just denied DoD the ability to reprogram $1B in counterdrug $$$ for #BorderWall
BREAKING: .@RepAdamSmith @HASCDemocrats just denied DoD the ability to reprogram $1B in counterdrug $$$ for #BorderWall pic.twitter.com/CpvMDQcp2q— Tara Copp (@TaraCopp) March 26, 2019
Perspective: The Mueller investigation was no failure. It documented interference and criminality.
Perspective: The Mueller investigation was no failure.— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 26, 2019
It documented interference and criminality. https://t.co/GI5p2XQvbm
Remember: our Founding Fathers intended for the people’s representatives in the House to control how our government spends taxpayer dollars. The House voted 420-0 to end Trump’s
Remember: our Founding Fathers intended for the people’s representatives in the House to control how our government spends taxpayer dollars. The House voted 420-0 to end Trump’s #FakeEmergency. https://t.co/QdBsZAEvq1— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 26, 2019
Just a reminder that Obama begged McConnell for his help confronting Russia's attack on our country months before the election, and McConnell refused: "How Mitch McConnell broke democracy." An interview with former Harry Reid staffer
Just a reminder that Obama begged McConnell for his help confronting Russia's attack on our country months before the election, and McConnell refused:— John Aravosis 🇺🇸 (@aravosis) March 26, 2019
"How Mitch McConnell broke democracy." An interview with former Harry Reid staffer @AJentleson. https://t.co/8o9JuxnryW https://t.co/10qnlrWH3O
Perspective: Barr is wrong. Obstruction of justice doesn’t require another underlying crime.
Perspective: Barr is wrong. Obstruction of justice doesn’t require another underlying crime. https://t.co/FvcC5yC0yh— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 26, 2019
Barr’s Summary Omits a Key Aspect of Mueller's Report - The Atlantic
Happy to have contributed to this strong counterintelligence piece by @NatashaBertrand: Barr’s Summary Omits a Key Aspect of Mueller's Report - The Atlantic #MuellerReport https://t.co/bTJgxfgtVd— Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) March 26, 2019
Wait a minute! The Flynn judge delayed his sentencing because he saw the secret testimony and called his acts treasonous. And Barr could find no evidence of conspiracy?
Wait a minute! The Flynn judge delayed his sentencing because he saw the secret testimony and called his acts treasonous. And Barr could find no evidence of conspiracy?— Trump's not my Pres (@Nysteveo2AOLcom) March 25, 2019
It's been five months since a federal court ordered Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to give defrauded student loan borrowers relief, but more than 100,000 people are still waiting to hear whether their debt will be canceled
It's been five months since a federal court ordered Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to give defrauded student loan borrowers relief, but more than 100,000 people are still waiting to hear whether their debt will be canceled https://t.co/ET7JJDbELj— CNN (@CNN) March 26, 2019
Rep. Eric Swalwell: "Just because you are criminally a non-colluder doesn't mean that we don't want to know what evidence Bob Mueller found about efforts you and your team and your family and your business took to work with the Russians."
Rep. Eric Swalwell: "Just because you are criminally a non-colluder doesn't mean that we don't want to know what evidence Bob Mueller found about efforts you and your team and your family and your business took to work with the Russians." pic.twitter.com/4USFonYDoX— The Hill (@thehill) March 25, 2019
Trump Campaign Chief Brad Parscale Outlines $1 Billion Strategy For 2020 On Trip To Romania
The data driven tactics used to elect Trump in 2016 are being used again - but now with more $, experience, and coordination - Trump Campaign Chief Brad Parscale Outlines $1 Billion Strategy For 2020 On Trip To Romania https://t.co/73TTtwRDr9— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) March 26, 2019
Join us 3/28 Rosa Parks Circle - Grand Rapids, MI - 6pm #TrumpRally PROTEST! Mad Dog event by @KSITESL Union locals and AFL in attendance! #TrumpRat coming! See press release attached info@maddogpac.com
Join us 3/28 Rosa Parks Circle - Grand Rapids, MI - 6pm #TrumpRally PROTEST! Mad Dog event by @KSITESL Union locals and AFL in attendance! #TrumpRat coming! See press release attached info@maddogpac.com @WOODTV, @wxyzdetroit, @GRPress, @detroitnews, @freep, @FOX2News, @Local4News pic.twitter.com/fIaA2FzXMz— MadDogPAC (@maddogpac) March 26, 2019
This is getting played on FOX stations around the country. We are Mad Dog Pac. If you like our billboard/please help us with the next one! https://t.co/QL0dyJDx3H https://t.co/OeGzAMNCpU— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) March 26, 2019
Schiff: Evidence of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia is "in plain sight"
Schiff: Evidence of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia is "in plain sight" https://t.co/ZqjkDgaK7w pic.twitter.com/yIm2YvvqGQ— The Hill (@thehill) March 26, 2019
McConnels favorable are around 30’s in Kentucky. A good candidate can take him out... and do the USA a great service.
McConnels favorable are around 30’s in Kentucky. A good candidate can take him out... and do the USA a great service. https://t.co/r4V4Bodtuv— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) March 25, 2019
The stunning history of William Barr's crusade to bury evidence to protect Republican presidents
The stunning history of William Barr's crusade to bury evidence to protect Republican presidents https://t.co/f6ykgqxCpQ— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) March 26, 2019
President Trump: "We've gone through a period of really bad things happening -- those people will certainly be looked at. I've been looking at them for a long time, and I'm saying, why haven't they been looked at?"
President Trump: "We've gone through a period of really bad things happening -- those people will certainly be looked at. I've been looking at them for a long time, and I'm saying, why haven't they been looked at?" pic.twitter.com/VQlUgvERiZ— The Hill (@thehill) March 26, 2019
New: Mueller was empowered to probe the campaign's "links" to Russia as well as any "coordination"—which is why his counterintelligence findings are so key. "If all we do is apply criminal standards to investigative findings, we are missing the point."
New: Mueller was empowered to probe the campaign's "links" to Russia as well as any "coordination"—which is why his counterintelligence findings are so key. "If all we do is apply criminal standards to investigative findings, we are missing the point." https://t.co/XYriPRUoEE— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) March 26, 2019
Justice Department now says courts should strike the entire ACA
Justice Department now says courts should strike the entire ACA https://t.co/0uPUjaCoYr— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) March 26, 2019
Even a broken clock is right twice a day
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. #ReleaseTheReport pic.twitter.com/vbvloZOHud— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 25, 2019
U.S. high court to hear historic electoral map manipulation cases
U.S. high court to hear historic electoral map manipulation cases https://t.co/JGJtnvug5j— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) March 26, 2019
Trump has repeatedly told aides he doesn't want federal $$$ going to Puerto Rico, be it HUD or food stamp assistance. Last month, there was an Oval meeting on curbing funds. On the challenged island, that's having serious repercussions
Trump has repeatedly told aides he doesn't want federal $$$ going to Puerto Rico, be it HUD or food stamp assistance. Last month, there was an Oval meeting on curbing funds. On the challenged island, that's having serious repercussions. w/@JStein_WaPo: https://t.co/ivs8deSPUB— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) March 25, 2019
Maryland and North Carolina may have unconstitutional congressional maps – here’s what they look like
Maryland and North Carolina may have unconstitutional congressional maps – here’s what they look likehttps://t.co/LzOpWLM4lw— POLITICO (@politico) March 26, 2019
Former spy chief James Clapper says he has "no regrets" for raising questions about President Trump's behavior or actions, saying he continues to have concern about Trump's "unwillingness or inability...to call out the Russian interference in the election"
Former spy chief James Clapper says he has "no regrets" for raising questions about President Trump's behavior or actions, saying he continues to have concern about Trump's "unwillingness or inability...to call out the Russian interference in the election" https://t.co/GeK6kNct2h pic.twitter.com/WTuLMw2B6i— CNN (@CNN) March 26, 2019
McConnell says "it is deeply disturbing" that the Obama administration wasn't prepared for Russian threats in election meddling.
McConnell says "it is deeply disturbing" that the Obama administration wasn't prepared for Russian threats in election meddling.— Christal Hayes (@Journo_Christal) March 25, 2019
Governor Baker says he wants to see the full Mueller report
Governor Baker says he wants to see the full Mueller report https://t.co/vJpNuKSlat— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) March 26, 2019
Judiciary Committee member pledges panel will hear from Barr, Mueller
Judiciary Committee member pledges panel will hear from Barr, Mueller https://t.co/A1kWnp60Na via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
That's it, folks. End of an era. Andrew Weissmann exits the (massive, unpredictable) Manafort case in DC District Court. Greg Andres, Jeannie Rhee + other SCO prosecutors also withdrew from the case today, while 5 DC AUSAs stepped up. The case continues w Rick Gates cooperating.
That's it, folks. End of an era. Andrew Weissmann exits the (massive, unpredictable) Manafort case in DC District Court.— Katelyn Polantz (@kpolantz) March 25, 2019
Greg Andres, Jeannie Rhee + other SCO prosecutors also withdrew from the case today, while 5 DC AUSAs stepped up. The case continues w Rick Gates cooperating. pic.twitter.com/Y0V2m3TvZM
The Trump campaign is sending this memo to TV producers
The Trump campaign is sending this memo to TV producers: pic.twitter.com/yhr03LAI7N— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) March 25, 2019
Tonight's Presidential Campaign Last Word
Tonight's Presidential Campaign Last Word https://t.co/m6yqpSWDeN via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
Suspected killer of reputed Gambino crime family boss Francisco "Franky Boy" Cali arraigned as his attorney cryptically said right-wing conspiracy websites and online hate speech influenced the slaying.
Suspected killer of reputed Gambino crime family boss Francisco "Franky Boy" Cali arraigned as his attorney cryptically said right-wing conspiracy websites and online hate speech influenced the slaying. https://t.co/PG9AtrrnKr pic.twitter.com/U0f8n52H0q— ABC News (@ABC) March 26, 2019
If the #MuellerReport "exonerates" Trump, why not RELEASE IT⁉️
After Trump FALSELY claimed that Barr's whitewash "totally exonerated" him, @SenateMajLdr McConnell BLOCKS a resolution to release the FULL #MuellerReport, UNANIMOUSLY passed by the House.🤬— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) March 25, 2019
If the #MuellerReport "exonerates" Trump, why not RELEASE IT⁉️https://t.co/qjTSCle0T8
and yet he blocks us from seeing the report.
and yet he blocks us from seeing the report. https://t.co/38Jt9DP1WD— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) March 25, 2019
The Barr story, made simple: * Trump won in part due to a massive foreign attack on our democracy. * Trump engaged in extensive abuses of power to prevent a reckoning into that. * Trump's AG is blocking a public airing on both those fronts. My piece
The Barr story, made simple:— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) March 25, 2019
* Trump won in part due to a massive foreign attack on our democracy.
* Trump engaged in extensive abuses of power to prevent a reckoning into that.
* Trump's AG is blocking a public airing on both those fronts.
My piece:https://t.co/Ox6969NPcs
Goldman Sachs joins the chorus warning against panic about the inversion of the U.S. yield curve, which has served as a recession warning in the past
Goldman Sachs joins the chorus warning against panic about the inversion of the U.S. yield curve, which has served as a recession warning in the past https://t.co/cbyewpNcoz— Bloomberg (@business) March 26, 2019
Acting defense secretary approves $1 billion for border fencing help
Acting defense secretary approves $1 billion for border fencing help https://t.co/YkN8msiroY— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) March 26, 2019
NEW THING: Romanian PM stayed at Trump hotel in DC over the weekend. She's the first international leader to book a room there in over a year. Possible emoluments problem.
NEW THING: Romanian PM stayed at Trump hotel in DC over the weekend. She's the first international leader to book a room there in over a year. Possible emoluments problem.— Ilya Marritz (@ilyamarritz) March 25, 2019
My latest, w/ @JustinElliott & @Z_Everson https://t.co/t45koZwMH6
"The only person who has made false statements about Russia is Donald Trump, and I stand by what I have said about seeing evidence of collusion, and if he has a problem with that he can sue me, and I promise you I would win in court."
"The only person who has made false statements about Russia is Donald Trump, and I stand by what I have said about seeing evidence of collusion, and if he has a problem with that he can sue me, and I promise you I would win in court." - @ericswalwell w/ @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/q0LNrfZP9p— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) March 25, 2019
New: The Trump Justice Department now says the courts should strike down the entire Affordable Care Act — not just its protections for pre-existing conditions. The Trump admin wants to strike down the entire law.
New: The Trump Justice Department now says the courts should strike down the entire Affordable Care Act — not just its protections for pre-existing conditions. The Trump admin wants to strike down the entire law. https://t.co/VjZ6EtYzom— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 26, 2019
Tonight @maddow offered an important Watergate precedent for Mueller's choice not to indict. Jaworski did the same, because he was delivering damning factual evidence to Congress to let them make their own conclusions. That may be Mueller's intent, but Barr may be thwarting him.
Tonight @maddow offered an important Watergate precedent for Mueller's choice not to indict.— Jed Shugerman (@jedshug) March 26, 2019
Jaworski did the same, because he was delivering damning factual evidence to Congress to let them make their own conclusions.
That may be Mueller's intent, but Barr may be thwarting him.
Possible Mueller testimony to Congress likely to face contention
Possible Mueller testimony to Congress likely to face contention https://t.co/Rd3fHT3ps7 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
Lack of Mueller recommendation on obstruction perplexes experts
Lack of Mueller recommendation on obstruction perplexes experts https://t.co/PtdAsKjTeR via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
Counterintel aspect of Mueller report likely in separate brief
Counterintel aspect of Mueller report likely in separate brief https://t.co/9uxaqpylB1 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
Barr memo leaves much unanswered about Mueller report findings
Barr memo leaves much unanswered about Mueller report findings https://t.co/bAzbrAaPzN via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
Absent Mueller conclusion on obstruction, Barr makes own ruling
Absent Mueller conclusion on obstruction, Barr makes own ruling https://t.co/PBdXLZEtLP via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) March 26, 2019
Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the full Mueller report that Barr is hiding. I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press.
Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the full Mueller report that Barr is hiding. I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press.— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) March 26, 2019
Never ever ever ever ever EVER doubt me when I tell you that CNN's Jeff Zucker is in bed with Trump
Never ever ever ever ever EVER doubt me when I tell you that CNN's Jeff Zucker is in bed with Trump https://t.co/Z29YRXBK8G— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) March 26, 2019
Americans simply want the truth. Today I tried to pass a resolution saying the full Mueller report should be made public. The House passed the exact same resolution 420-0. But here you can watch @SenateMajLdr McConnell object. Why do they want to hide the full report?
Americans simply want the truth.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 26, 2019
Today I tried to pass a resolution saying the full Mueller report should be made public.
The House passed the exact same resolution 420-0.
But here you can watch @SenateMajLdr McConnell object.
Why do they want to hide the full report? pic.twitter.com/kSRFcuwXDf
In two decades as a news produce I’ve never seen anything like this. I’ve had skirmishes with spokespeople about stories they didn’t like but this is a directive to all producers on all networks with a very clear message: stop booking our critics. Or else?
In two decades as a news produce I’ve never seen anything like this. I’ve had skirmishes with spokespeople about stories they didn’t like but this is a directive to all producers on all networks with a very clear message: stop booking our critics. Or else? @NarativLive https://t.co/IVUmQLmTJL— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) March 25, 2019
Opinion: The only way out of Brexit lies with the people
Opinion: The only way out of Brexit lies with the people https://t.co/zFXnbCLpjH— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 26, 2019
Yesterday, Trump claimed Mueller’s report exonerated him totally and completely, found no wrongdoing whatsoever, held him and his team entirely blameless. Today, Trump and McConnell are doing all they can to hide that report from you.
Yesterday, Trump claimed Mueller’s report exonerated him totally and completely, found no wrongdoing whatsoever, held him and his team entirely blameless.— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) March 25, 2019
Today, Trump and McConnell are doing all they can to hide that report from you.
Enemy list
It's pretty unusual that something can both make you laugh *and* think of Stalin. pic.twitter.com/kJVfVMxxwU— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) March 26, 2019
Pentagon authorizes Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning and building 57 miles of 18-foot-high fencing in Yuma, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas, along the US border with Mexico.
Pentagon authorizes Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning and building 57 miles of 18-foot-high fencing in Yuma, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas, along the US border with Mexico. https://t.co/DwILufjvw8— The Associated Press (@AP) March 26, 2019
The Justice Department is apparently all in on defending Judge O’Connor’s (deeply problematic) ruling invalidating the _entire_ Affordable Care Act. So much for DOJ’s obligation to defend the constitutionality of federal statutes when reasonable grounds exist for doing so...
The Justice Department is apparently all in on defending Judge O’Connor’s (deeply problematic) ruling invalidating the _entire_ Affordable Care Act.— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) March 26, 2019
So much for DOJ’s obligation to defend the constitutionality of federal statutes when reasonable grounds exist for doing so... https://t.co/v31R8YWNPu
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