"This is an expensive way to educate the president about Economics 101. He knows nothing. He has shown repeatedly his ignorance and here we are again." -- Dr. Jeffrey Sachs pic.twitter.com/ykgVCcRuJi— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) May 13, 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019
"This is an expensive way to educate the president about Economics 101. He knows nothing. He has shown repeatedly his ignorance and here we are again." -- Dr. Jeffrey Sachs
The Pentagon will pull money from ballistic missile and surveillance plane programs in order to fund Trump's border wall, WaPo reports.
The Pentagon will pull money from ballistic missile and surveillance plane programs in order to fund Trump's border wall, WaPo reports. https://t.co/EhePsKuY8L— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 13, 2019
Russia jamming Ukrainian radio stations in northern Crimea
Russia jamming Ukrainian radio stations in northern Crimea https://t.co/AQq7pL8scQ— Karol 🌿 (@karolcummins) May 13, 2019
The Constitution is clear: Congress appropriates funds, not the president. We’ve sent a letter to the Defense Department opposing the transfer of $1.5 billion for President Trump’s unnecessary border wall. Campaign promises shouldn’t be put ahead of the needs of our military.
The Constitution is clear: Congress appropriates funds, not the president. We’ve sent a letter to the Defense Department opposing the transfer of $1.5 billion for President Trump’s unnecessary border wall. Campaign promises shouldn’t be put ahead of the needs of our military. pic.twitter.com/P4xzTAETZE— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) May 13, 2019
Netanyahu planning to pass in the new Knesset law preventing the High Court from blocking any government or Knesset decision; there thereby allowing Knesset to confer upon him immunity from prosecution. Devastating scoop
Netanyahu planning to pass in the new Knesset law preventing the High Court from blocking any government or Knesset decision; there thereby allowing Knesset to confer upon him immunity from prosecution. Devastating scoop from @chaimlevinson https://t.co/4ErHDA8ONc— Anshel Pfeffer (@AnshelPfeffer) May 13, 2019
Kushner has been talking up his immigration plan with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, which detractors have derided as laughably simplistic.
My shocked face: Kushner has been talking up his immigration plan with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, which detractors have derided as laughably simplistic. https://t.co/JaDJKZtWaH via @politico— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) May 13, 2019
In early April, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi urged Trump to back a Libyan warlord leading an offensive against Libya's UN and US-backed govt. A week later, Trump called the warlord to offer support
In early April, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi urged Trump to back a Libyan warlord leading an offensive against Libya's UN and US-backed govt.— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) May 13, 2019
A week later, Trump called the warlord to offer support.https://t.co/ll6V3gD7pI
A week before Trump called the warlord, Gen. Khalifa Haftar, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said:— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) May 13, 2019
“We have made clear that we oppose the military offensive by Khalifa Haftar’s forces.”https://t.co/ll6V3gD7pI
How much pain is Trump going to inflict on those who elected him?
Trump is either willfully ignorant or simply unwilling to recognize the extreme hardship he is inflicting on many Americans, especially in deep-red farm states. https://t.co/3kfb8lN3PL— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) May 13, 2019
The Dow is now down nearly 600 points on the news of new tariffs from China.
The Dow is now down nearly 600 points on the news of new tariffs from China. https://t.co/tJbkafgKde— CNBC (@CNBC) May 13, 2019
US does not join agreement signed by 187 countries
US does not join agreement signed by 187 countries https://t.co/aMynJfjbuT pic.twitter.com/mM82ER5N1s— The Hill (@thehill) May 13, 2019
Trump admin moves ahead with plan that could leave 55,000 kids homeless
Trump admin moves ahead with plan that could leave 55,000 kids homeless https://t.co/BSKZxzvw2L— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) May 13, 2019
This is a really weird non-attack, attack.
This is a really weird non-attack, attack. https://t.co/lBjtftzChr— Bryan Suits (Not California Compliant) (@darksecretplace) May 13, 2019
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS TO END PROTECTIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES AFTER UN REPORT WARNS OF 'MASS EXTINCTION EVENT'
Greedy old men don’t care about the future of this planet.— The USA Singers (@TheUSASingers) May 13, 2019
Ignorant old fools don’t understand biodiversity or sustainability.
They want their money & and don’t give a damn what happens to future generations.
These are crimes against nature & humanity.https://t.co/1w8cka073K
MORE: Swedish prosecutor says circumstances now allow for an extradition to Sweden from Britain, says new interview with Julian Assange should be held
MORE: Swedish prosecutor says circumstances now allow for an extradition to Sweden from Britain, says new interview with Julian Assange should be held pic.twitter.com/DASzuXU2iZ— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 13, 2019
Julian #Assange's Swedish lawyer says Swedish prosecutors have decided to reopen an investigation into a rape allegation against Assange.
Julian #Assange's Swedish lawyer says Swedish prosecutors have decided to reopen an investigation into a rape allegation against Assange. pic.twitter.com/4obWhroySq— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) May 13, 2019
JUST IN: Swedish prosecutor says to reopen preliminary investigation into rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
JUST IN: Swedish prosecutor says to reopen preliminary investigation into rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pic.twitter.com/j5SEG5FjP9— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 13, 2019
The biggest sovereign debt default of all time was arguably Russia’s repudiation of debt in 1918, after the Bolshevik revolution
The biggest sovereign debt default of all time was arguably Russia’s repudiation of debt in 1918, after the Bolshevik revolution https://t.co/F846f6gfLU— Bloomberg (@business) May 13, 2019
Larry Kudlow admitted on Sunday that American companies and consumers would have to pay for new tariffs on Chinese goods—undercutting the president, who has repeatedly claimed that China would somehow be paying for the new penalties directly
Larry Kudlow admitted on Sunday that American companies and consumers would have to pay for new tariffs on Chinese goods—undercutting the president, who has repeatedly claimed that China would somehow be paying for the new penalties directly https://t.co/CPv3oG0EpE— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 13, 2019
Perspective: How anti-immigrant policies thwart scientific discovery
Perspective: How anti-immigrant policies thwart scientific discovery https://t.co/AZEIGjzQdN— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 13, 2019
Nearly 128,000 have never emerged, and are presumed to be either dead or still in custody, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights
#Syria detainees file; fate of tens of thousands unknown while arbitrary detentions continue - only recently regime started to provide families w/death certificates in attempt to avoid accountability; UN describes it “state policy of extermination against thousands of detainees” https://t.co/p3QMMCPibK— Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) May 12, 2019
Mitch McConnell is smart, crafty, and amoral. What he really cares about is Mitch. He knows Trump is a dangerous nincompoop, but MM has an election to win next year, and Kentucky is Trump country. His plan is to outlast Trump, and he probably will.
Mitch McConnell is smart, crafty, and amoral. What he really cares about is Mitch. He knows Trump is a dangerous nincompoop, but MM has an election to win next year, and Kentucky is Trump country. His plan is to outlast Trump, and he probably will.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 13, 2019
The Senate Intelligence chairman has no plans to withdraw the subpoena for the president’s son
The Senate Intelligence chairman has no plans to withdraw the subpoena for the president’s son https://t.co/mvbkYxwqJl— POLITICO (@politico) May 13, 2019
Pete Buttigieg speaks at HRC gala: "The horror show in Washington is mesmerizing. It is the nature of grotesque things that you can't look away. So it holds our attention in a kind of trance, but we can't get caught up in."
Pete Buttigieg speaks at HRC gala: "The horror show in Washington is mesmerizing. It is the nature of grotesque things that you can't look away. So it holds our attention in a kind of trance, but we can't get caught up in." pic.twitter.com/goZdYYoZey— The Hill (@thehill) May 13, 2019
The President's failure to keep records of his meetings with foreign leaders like Putin is not just a law violation, it's also a problem for accountability and history. This @PostOpinions editorial is about the lawsuit @CREWcrew, NSA, and SHAFR brought.
The President's failure to keep records of his meetings with foreign leaders like Putin is not just a law violation, it's also a problem for accountability and history. This @PostOpinions editorial is about the lawsuit @CREWcrew, NSA, and SHAFR brought. https://t.co/2UKK8daBfZ— Noah Bookbinder (@NoahBookbinder) May 12, 2019
Giuliani’s Ukraine trip—canceled or not—all the more suspicious given potentially politically motivated ousting of US Amb to Ukraine. Right wing pols shouldn’t be running State Dept, & seeking dirt from foreign officials. Scrutiny & congressional oversight needed.
Giuliani’s Ukraine trip—canceled or not—all the more suspicious given potentially politically motivated ousting of US Amb to Ukraine. Right wing pols shouldn’t be running State Dept, & seeking dirt from foreign officials. Scrutiny & congressional oversight needed.— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) May 12, 2019
Goldman says the costs of Trump's tariffs have fallen 'entirely' on US businesses and households
Goldman says the costs of Trump's tariffs have fallen 'entirely' on US businesses and households https://t.co/GaTPqeX2I5— CNBC (@CNBC) May 12, 2019
The President is directly going after his own FBI Director:
The President is directly going after his own FBI Director: https://t.co/SEpN5uWIO5— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) May 13, 2019
The liberal firebrand drew nods and even a few cheers on a trip through rural West Virginia
The liberal firebrand drew nods and even a few cheers on a trip through rural West Virginia https://t.co/7GyROQk2Vy— POLITICO (@politico) May 13, 2019
Remembering these are all official statements of the President of the United States.
Remembering these are all official statements of the President of the United States. https://t.co/405izUbGw6— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) May 13, 2019
Garland Exposes AG Barr Disturbing Connections
And...wat dis? Barr also sat on the board of a company that does...nuclear power plants? What do you think @LindseyGrahamSC? https://t.co/9wrrGvz84g— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 12, 2019
Actually, this raises some interesting questions about Barr working for Russian Alfa Bank's law firm, Kirkland & Ellis - for Caterpillar. https://t.co/V9CpXTvZFC— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 12, 2019
Caterpillar celebrated 100 YEARS IN RUSSIA recently. (Weird!)— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 12, 2019
Did any of those profits flow through offshore banking? I wonder what Barr advised... https://t.co/geisKCJSqU
Also, isn't it a bit of a coincidence that Barr's daughter moved over Treasury FinCEN, which would oversee such crimes?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 12, 2019
Or his son-in-law at the National Security Division of DOJ, which would investigate espionage? https://t.co/7XqVajUu1U
And now he's in contempt of Congress over hiding a report that involves Russia.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 12, 2019
I'm beginning to think he's not appropriate as Attorney General!
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Sen. Kamala Harris: "On this issue of the need for gun safety laws, we're not at any loss for good ideas. People have been having good ideas for decades on this issue. What we're at a loss is for people in Congress to have the courage to do something."
Sen. Kamala Harris: "On this issue of the need for gun safety laws, we're not at any loss for good ideas. People have been having good ideas for decades on this issue. What we're at a loss is for people in Congress to have the courage to do something." pic.twitter.com/1AkxZANADT— The Hill (@thehill) May 13, 2019
Opinion: If judicial nominees don’t support "Brown v. Board," they don’t support the rule of law
Opinion: If judicial nominees don’t support "Brown v. Board," they don’t support the rule of law https://t.co/QSnyRD5Wsc— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 13, 2019
Caterpillar was accused of tax evasion using offshore banking - in the billions. A week before the police raid, Barr was counsel and Trump was with Caterpillar's CEO.
Caterpillar was accused of tax evasion using offshore banking - in the billions.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 12, 2019
A week before the police raid, Barr was counsel and Trump was with Caterpillar's CEO. https://t.co/bknl6A7VXU
Oil is caught between the specter of a full-blown U.S.-China trade war damping demand and a supply backdrop ripe with potential risks
Oil is caught between the specter of a full-blown U.S.-China trade war damping demand and a supply backdrop ripe with potential risks https://t.co/CCS4pf0TCo pic.twitter.com/fpmyOUSDmp— Bloomberg (@business) May 13, 2019
A Swedish prosecutor will announce Monday whether or not she plans to re-open a preliminary investigation into rape charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
A Swedish prosecutor will announce Monday whether or not she plans to re-open a preliminary investigation into rape charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. https://t.co/viL3HwKPaA— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 13, 2019
Europe’s far-right politicians are reportedly using Russia’s tactics to spread disinformation and fear before a crucial May vote
Europe’s far-right politicians are reportedly using Russia’s tactics to spread disinformation and fear before a crucial May vote https://t.co/8UBoKOVFjQ— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 13, 2019
'It's time to rise up,' Venezuelan general tells military officers in video
'It's time to rise up,' Venezuelan general tells military officers in video https://t.co/UHXd3aE68x pic.twitter.com/f8VidwN9Vr— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 13, 2019
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says President Trump is "exercising powers that do not really belong to him"
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says President Trump is "exercising powers that do not really belong to him" https://t.co/oRC6gyNjed pic.twitter.com/Mag97oSjon— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 12, 2019
Far-right, anti-gay Arizona pastor becomes first-ever person banned from Ireland under exclusion powers
Far-right, anti-gay Arizona pastor becomes first-ever person banned from Ireland under exclusion powers https://t.co/A2dg0Smx4F— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 13, 2019
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost U.S. More than Defense Budget: IMF Report
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost U.S. More than Defense Budget: IMF Report https://t.co/wqR3zLgxoN— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) May 13, 2019
Thread by Attorney George Conway, Kellyanne's Husband.
Think of it. The Russia investigation was a legitimate investigation, with a legitimate basis, into how a hostile foreign power tried to interfere with and undermine our democracy. It was in the best interests of the nation—in the interests of all Americans, no matter who ... https://t.co/cjNYA8xnf8— George Conway (@gtconway3d) May 12, 2019
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... they voted for—that this investigation be allowed to proceed to its rightful conclusion, without improper attempts to obstruct it, if only so that we could all know what really happened and take steps to see that it never happens again. But because ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread101 replies2,398 retweets13,097 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... you are a malignant narcissist—a person with both narcissistic and antisocial personality disorders—you couldn’t view it that way. Instead of complying with your oath of office, and instead of taking stock of what was in the best interests of ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread156 replies2,772 retweets14,905 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... the nation whose Constitution and laws you swore to uphold, you viewed the matter purely in terms of your own ego: You viewed the investigation as casting doubt on what you perceive as your great election victory (in which your opponent garnered ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread67 replies2,376 retweets13,636 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... nearly three million more votes than you did), and so you took multiple steps to obstruct, and repeatedly lied about, the investigation from the outset. Even today, despite the well-founded assessments of the intelligence community, and despite the ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread70 replies2,362 retweets13,422 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... damning evidence laid out in the Mueller report, you refuse to take what the Russians did seriously. Instead, you continue to lie, calling the investigation a “hoax” and an “attempted coup,” and you didn’t even mention Russia’s ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread70 replies2,447 retweets13,091 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... conduct in your recent 90-minute conversation with Putin, the man who seeks to undermine our institutions. Put simply, you put your own perceptions of your self-interest above the national interest, which you seem unable to comprehend or respect. ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread55 replies2,496 retweets14,148 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... That is your greatest offense against the country, an offense that incorporates but vastly exceeds the statutory crimes you’ve committed. It is the ultimate high crime or misdemeanor under the Constitution, and under the Framers’ wise design, ...George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread91 replies3,432 retweets18,740 likes
- George Conway Retweeted Donald J. Trump... it is an offense for which you should pay with your office, regardless of whether you are ultimately brought to justice in the courts of law.George Conway added,Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrumpThink of it. I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation. From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian....Show this thread1,140 replies4,867 retweets27,718 likes
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