Wow. AG Bill Barr basically threatens Democrats during his Fox News interview, says of those criticizing him that "they may be concerned about the outcome of a review of what happened during the election." pic.twitter.com/CvcTOUWQYo— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 17, 2019
Friday, May 17, 2019
Wow. AG Bill Barr basically threatens Democrats during his Fox News interview, says of those criticizing him that "they may be concerned about the outcome of a review of what happened during the election."
Mnuchin informs Neal that he wont comply with a Congressional subpoena for President Trump's tax returns
Mnuchin informs Neal that he wont comply with a Congressional subpoena for President Trump's tax returns. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥 pic.twitter.com/thXsAZi4jJ— Tim O'Brien (@TimOBrien) May 17, 2019
Ed O’Callaghan’s 5.5 day reign as DOJ’s acting no. 2 has ended.
Ed O’Callaghan’s 5.5 day reign as DOJ’s acting no. 2 has ended. https://t.co/hMRWjK1aTX pic.twitter.com/C1oa3du6Kf— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) May 16, 2019
Barr’s redactions should now come under severe scrutiny. What else has the attorney general hidden, and why?
Barr’s redactions should now come under severe scrutiny. What else has the attorney general hidden, and why? https://t.co/gIjudyvNI4— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) May 17, 2019
Rep. Maxine Waters: "I'm hopeful that the American public will support impeachment."
Rep. Maxine Waters: "I'm hopeful that the American public will support impeachment." pic.twitter.com/dMxLU4S4QC— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
Fox News’ Chris Wallace says Trump has a new fixer and it's Bill Barr: He "clearly is protecting" Trump
Fox News’ Chris Wallace says Trump has a new fixer and it's Bill Barr: He "clearly is protecting" Trump https://t.co/FemkYaWwNo— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 17, 2019
New filing in United States v. Mike Flynn: Notice
New filing in United States v. Mike Flynn: Notice (Other)https://t.co/jnklCx4cKD pic.twitter.com/QYGi7MUQ9G— Big Cases Bot (@big_cases) May 17, 2019
Jim Jordan's alleged role in the Ohio State scandal has now attracted the attention of the House Committee on Education and Labor, which has begun looking into it, a committee aide who asked not to be identified told NBC News.
Jim Jordan's alleged role in the Ohio State scandal has now attracted the attention of the House Committee on Education and Labor, which has begun looking into it, a committee aide who asked not to be identified told NBC News. https://t.co/o7K5cP8OOw— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 17, 2019
Chairman @RepCummings launches investigation into #TrumpAdministration’s SECRET Ethics Waivers!
🚨BREAKING: Chairman @RepCummings launches investigation into #TrumpAdministration’s SECRET Ethics Waivers!— Oversight Committee (@OversightDems) May 16, 2019
Full Release: https://t.co/KVSHRusfOD
Tonight I stood with Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, and the Congressional Press Freedom Caucus. More than six months after his murder, #JusticeForJamal is long overdue. It’s time for answers.
Tonight I stood with Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, and the Congressional Press Freedom Caucus. More than six months after his murder, #JusticeForJamal is long overdue. It’s time for answers. #ProtectJournalists pic.twitter.com/JLbhHV7EMk— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) May 16, 2019
One of the two Florida counties penetrated by Russia’s GRU in 2016 has been identified
One of the two Florida counties penetrated by Russia’s GRU in 2016 has been identified https://t.co/94mbtUMrkw— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 17, 2019
"Vladimir Putin's messing with our democracy — and he wants us to know it"
"Vladimir Putin's messing with our democracy — and he wants us to know it" via @TheHillOpinion https://t.co/KWlSTA72Gp pic.twitter.com/Q3t4jRLBKp— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
Wendy Vitter, who has said Planned Parenthood "kills over 150,000 females a year" and has urged people to tell doctors to put materials in waiting rooms that say abortion causes breast cancer, has just been appointed to the bench for life in the Eastern Dist. of LA. She is 58.
Wendy Vitter, who has said Planned Parenthood "kills over 150,000 females a year" and has urged people to tell doctors to put materials in waiting rooms that say abortion causes breast cancer, has just been appointed to the bench for life in the Eastern Dist. of LA.— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) May 16, 2019
She is 58.
Schiff tells Barr that he’ll enforce subpoena for Mueller report
Schiff tells Barr that he’ll enforce subpoena for Mueller report https://t.co/BAVoTDAuQO— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 17, 2019
This is Larry Stutts, OBGYN, repeatedly sued over deaths of patients and one of the state senators behind Alabama’s disgusting abortion bill:
This is Larry Stutts, OBGYN, repeatedly sued over deaths of patients and one of the state senators behind Alabama’s disgusting abortion bill: https://t.co/gWauXyCWWj— ᴸᵁᴸᵁ ᴸᴱ ᴹᴼᴼ 🐮 (@LuluLemew) May 17, 2019
.@GileadSciences paid its former CEO $180 mil, while making billions in profit from lifesaving HIV drugs that are unaffordable for people who need them. The kicker: those drugs were developed using tens of millions of TAXPAYER dollars.
.@GileadSciences paid its former CEO $180 mil, while making billions in profit from lifesaving HIV drugs that are unaffordable for people who need them. The kicker: those drugs were developed using tens of millions of TAXPAYER dollars.— Rep. Katie Hill (@RepKatieHill) May 16, 2019
And someone needed to call 'em out. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/r3rBBrFAVO
Trump plans to release thousands of migrants in two Democratic strongholds, Florida officials say
Trump plans to release thousands of migrants in two Democratic strongholds, Florida officials say https://t.co/us01a95190— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 17, 2019
.@AOC to Gilead CEO: The list price [for Truvada for PrEP] is almost $2,000 in the US. Why is it $8 in Australia?
.@AOC to Gilead CEO: The list price [for Truvada for PrEP] is almost $2,000 in the US. Why is it $8 in Australia? pic.twitter.com/kPnMQSZE0G— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) May 16, 2019
Netanyahu to push immunity law 'with full force,' report says
Bibi's push to save his ass !👇💥👇💥 https://t.co/jELGIxu6Rl— Illinois (@zipillinois) May 16, 2019
Translation: Putin killed her
Translation: Putin killed her. https://t.co/bjfFSFXrZy— Pam Keith (@PamKeithFL) May 16, 2019
Ireland Prime Minister says protest is "allowed" and "welcome" for Trump's visit
Ireland Prime Minister says protest is "allowed" and "welcome" for Trump's visit https://t.co/KNdDDGxXbY pic.twitter.com/Hudu9U29dp— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
One of my Republican colleagues admitted this week that Leader McConnell is blocking all legislation aimed at securing elections. Foreign adversaries are already gearing up to target our next elections. This is an absurd level of irresponsibility - the time to get ready is now.
One of my Republican colleagues admitted this week that Leader McConnell is blocking all legislation aimed at securing elections.— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) May 16, 2019
Foreign adversaries are already gearing up to target our next elections. This is an absurd level of irresponsibility - the time to get ready is now.
House Dems: Russia's investments in Kentucky poses national security threat
House Dems: Russia's investments in Kentucky poses national security threat.— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) May 17, 2019
https://t.co/7dar5mji1G
Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn detailed attempts to obstruct Russia probe: court filing
Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn detailed attempts to obstruct Russia probe: court filing https://t.co/4ai6O3FnUl via @NathanPLayne pic.twitter.com/dPUIYWRRE5— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 17, 2019
Senate Republicans running away from Alabama abortion law
Senate Republicans running away from Alabama abortion law https://t.co/2BzqSAOkeS pic.twitter.com/6Robi3e3bQ— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
Walmart warns that it will have to rise prices because of Trump tariffs
Walmart warns that it will have to rise prices because of Trump tariffs https://t.co/CKMaBQHsdt pic.twitter.com/7KEKi74Qxx— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
Global economies are robust enough to withstand the impact of a potential fallout in U.S.-China trade talks, according to Principal Global Investors
Global economies are robust enough to withstand the impact of a potential fallout in U.S.-China trade talks, according to Principal Global Investors https://t.co/wWy2QtQBJT— Bloomberg (@business) May 17, 2019
Trump took out 30-year loan on $18.5 million home in 2018
Trump took out 30-year loan on $18.5 million home in 2018 https://t.co/hqUxG1erwU via @GingerGibson @JuliaHarte1 pic.twitter.com/dzVIa6133N— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 17, 2019
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among 15-19 year olds in Missouri - 43% of these deaths are gun suicides. So what is the Missouri legislature trying to do? Put guns on college campuses. Tell me more about your pro-life agenda.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among 15-19 year olds in Missouri - 43% of these deaths are gun suicides. So what is the Missouri legislature trying to do? Put guns on college campuses. Tell me more about your pro-life agenda... https://t.co/A37C58RKhr— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 16, 2019
Putin says Russia will supply soy beans, poultry meat to China - Reuters
— Marta Mendoza🌊🇺🇸🌊🇵🇷🌊🇺🇸🌊🇵🇷🌊 (@Martamendoza718) May 17, 2019
Apparently, VP Pence is “proud” that rape & incest victims would be revictimized by his administration. I hope women remember that come November 2020.
Apparently, VP Pence is “proud” that rape & incest victims would be revictimized by his administration. I hope women remember that come November 2020. https://t.co/7AFEldZJ5o— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) May 17, 2019
‘Nothing Has Been Done’: Khashoggi’s Fiancée Urges Action Against Saudi Arabia
"If Jamal’s murder passes with impunity, then me speaking here today puts me in danger," said Hatice Cengiz, the fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi. She implored lawmakers in wrenching testimony to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the columnist’s murder. https://t.co/7aMn5fsBv1— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 17, 2019
Rpt: Trump administration gives $62 million earmarked for struggling farmers to corrupt Brazilian brothers
Rpt: Trump administration gives $62 million earmarked for struggling farmers to corrupt Brazilian brothers https://t.co/0bTf4IVQbl via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 17, 2019
.@RepJerryNadler: "Everything the president does now is making it more & more impossible to rule out impeachment. The fact POTUS now takes the official position that Congress cannot investigate fraud, abuse of power, obstruction of justice, & corruption is outrageous."
.@RepJerryNadler: "Everything the president does now is making it more & more impossible to rule out impeachment. The fact POTUS now takes the official position that Congress cannot investigate fraud, abuse of power, obstruction of justice, & corruption is outrageous." pic.twitter.com/indGTLwBM1— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 16, 2019
Ukraine ruling coalition breaks up, may lead to snap election
Ukraine ruling coalition breaks up, may lead to snap election https://t.co/vEu90TtG74 pic.twitter.com/HvAiGYB5d2— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 17, 2019
READ: Office of Government Ethics releases Trump's financial disclosure documents for 2018
READ: Office of Government Ethics releases Trump's financial disclosure documents for 2018 https://t.co/tvJFPOW7sq pic.twitter.com/f45ONfyydt— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
Flynn Case Update LORDY HE HAD TAPE(s)
Spicy Files! Update https://t.co/AFXFqaIPJa— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) May 16, 2019
'NOT A PEEP FROM IVANKA': TRUMP'S DAUGHTER CALLED OUT AFTER HER LANDLORD'S MINING LEASE RENEWAL THREATENS ENVIRONMENT
“The lease approvals paved the path for the Twin Metals Minnesota mine—a subsidiary of the mining company Antofagasta, which is owned by Chilean businessman Andrónico Luksic—to get regulatory approval from the state.” https://t.co/zkzfpWkUsN— blmohr (@blmohr) May 17, 2019
NEW: Trump administration hawks have spent the last two weeks screaming about an increased threat from Iran. But U.S. intelligence officials assess that Iran’s aggressive moves came in response to the administration’s own actions.
NEW: Trump administration hawks have spent the last two weeks screaming about an increased threat from Iran. But U.S. intelligence officials assess that Iran’s aggressive moves came in response to the administration’s own actions. https://t.co/APOPtTttPO— Noah Shachtman (@NoahShachtman) May 17, 2019
Mayor Bill de Blasio on President Trump: "He's a con man and we New Yorkers know a con man when we see one. And I know how to challenge this guy I've been watching him his whole born life, his whole adult life and I've seen all of his tricks and we're going go right at him."
Mayor Bill de Blasio on President Trump: "He's a con man and we New Yorkers know a con man when we see one. And I know how to challenge this guy I've been watching him his whole born life, his whole adult life and I've seen all of his tricks and we're going go right at him." pic.twitter.com/u3lRdLjrM8— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2019
On @Breakingviews – China is exhibiting some worrying trade war restraint: that points to a different, and more dangerous, conflict
On @Breakingviews – China is exhibiting some worrying trade war restraint: that points to a different, and more dangerous, conflict, says @cbeddor https://t.co/iESQtpCz6J pic.twitter.com/gxv8hPT3ht— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 17, 2019
“They want me to resign,” Lindsey Graham told Hannity, regarding @TheDemCoalition. Most honest thing Graham’s ever said.
“They want me to resign,” Lindsey Graham told Hannity, regarding @TheDemCoalition. Most honest thing Graham’s ever said. pic.twitter.com/4cRUiF0k4s— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) May 17, 2019
As faith in Trump-era SCOTUS wavers, post-Roe preparations begin
As faith in Trump-era SCOTUS wavers, post-Roe preparations begin https://t.co/0Uw3EMdh4w via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 17, 2019
Republicans confirm anti-abortion extremist Vitter to judgeship
Republicans confirm anti-abortion extremist Vitter to judgeship https://t.co/ZT72DSfv7k via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 17, 2019
Questions about missing Trump-Russia counterintel probe intensify
Questions about missing Trump-Russia counterintel probe intensify https://t.co/deIdVX6rKU via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 17, 2019
Judge orders Flynn-related redactions removed from Mueller report
Judge orders Flynn-related redactions removed from Mueller report https://t.co/DQuykMekWO via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 17, 2019
Elizabeth Warren wants to implement new ethics rules that would require former senior military officers and top Pentagon civilians wait at least 4 years before they can be employed by private defense contractors who do business with the Defense Department.
Elizabeth Warren wants to implement new ethics rules that would require former senior military officers and top Pentagon civilians wait at least 4 years before they can be employed by private defense contractors who do business with the Defense Department. https://t.co/YH39MaUtYa— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 16, 2019
Currently, US politics is not a debate or even a discourse. It is a hostage situation. One side is holding the planet's future hostage. Their demands include cultural normalization of accepting non-truth as truth. It is their only hope of escaping consequences.
They are collectively mortified that justice might catching up, so the past must be made untrustworthy. Everything must be made fuzzy and deniable. All of it.— Chris Vickery (@VickerySec) May 16, 2019
Otherwise their towering spire will sink into its foundation of sand.
183 Republicans vote against making prescription drugs cheaper
This speaks for itself. https://t.co/APFFXJ3fmP— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 17, 2019
If there was ever a time for more women to run for office, it’s now.
If there was ever a time for more women to run for office, it’s now. https://t.co/iZbE1orhGa— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) May 17, 2019
THERE'S MORE Judge Sullivan demands that public gets to learn everything Trump's lawyer John Dowd said in voice mail to Flynn's lawyer. In his calls, Dowd appeared to suggest it wasn't good idea for Flynn to cooperate, it would upset @realdonaldtrump
Hey @TheJusticeDept Bill Barr: Why did you want to hide this information from Congress and the American people?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 17, 2019
Also, why are you suing to eliminate health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions? https://t.co/o9uwkjZdlH
Just in other news, have you seen THIS. Cheri Jacobus just posted this in regards to the 2 hacked counties in Florida. LOOK who is in the filing paperwork!
Just in other news, have you seen THIS. Cheri Jacobus just posted this in regards to the 2 hacked counties in Florida. LOOK who is in the filing paperwork!— Mr. F (@RUMINT79) May 16, 2019
Oh Mikey has been a BAD boy. pic.twitter.com/N0AQMs7BST
And by the way, unlike Donald Trump and his suck-asses, I consider Russian hacking of our elections systems even in the smallest county to be tantamount to an act of war, but that's just me because I love America.
And by the way, unlike Donald Trump and his suck-asses, I consider Russian hacking of our elections systems even in the smallest county to be tantamount to an act of war, but that's just me because I love America. https://t.co/6UEHUOkqqk— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 17, 2019
Nine and a half years after Sergei Magnitsky was murdered for uncovering a vast corruption network connected to Vladimir Putin, his killers still walk free. I’m grateful to the many people in the US government who have continued to support us in our fight for justice
Nine and a half years after Sergei Magnitsky was murdered for uncovering a vast corruption network connected to Vladimir Putin, his killers still walk free. I’m grateful to the many people in the US government who have continued to support us in our fight for justice https://t.co/SCJlBR0alp— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) May 17, 2019
"The subpoenas give Rettig and Mnuchin until May 17 to return Trump’s tax information."
"The subpoenas give Rettig and Mnuchin until May 17 to return Trump’s tax information."https://t.co/wiWfQlLp42— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 17, 2019
"Southern Republican states are using the same tactics they developed to disenfranchise and discriminate against African Americans to take away women’s rights now."
"Southern Republican states are using the same tactics they developed to disenfranchise and discriminate against African Americans to take away women’s rights now." https://t.co/DM8CDgcQkV— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 17, 2019
This televangelist is selling a $45 Trump 2020 prayer coin
This televangelist is selling a $45 Trump 2020 prayer coin pic.twitter.com/ulzU1Ggbtu— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 16, 2019
Kendall Coffey was the lawyer for Russian Hank Greenberg (Stone /Caputo). He was also Trump's lawyer. h/t @JamesFourM Some Trump lawyer was calling Flynn. Trump has a habit of hiring obscure lawyers.
Kendall Coffey was the lawyer for Russian Hank Greenberg (Stone /Caputo). He was also Trump's lawyer. h/t @JamesFourM— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) May 16, 2019
Some Trump lawyer was calling Flynn.
Trump has a habit of hiring obscure lawyers.
Just a thought:
Was it an attempt to get privilege?https://t.co/bSDWQrrz4G
This GOP operative bashed the Kremlin. Then he got a $350,000 lobbying deal
This GOP operative bashed the Kremlin. Then he got a $350,000 lobbying deal https://t.co/UA47W91wVF— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 17, 2019
TY @maddow for helping us to share the contents of the #MuellerReport with the American people. We are in the middle of Volume 2. @tedlieu is reading now.
TY @maddow for helping us to share the contents of the #MuellerReport with the American people. We are in the middle of Volume 2. @tedlieu is reading now. Next up: @RepMcGovern and @RepSpeier. Tune in here ➡️ https://t.co/NPz5bgx4He pic.twitter.com/LAdxEjkR9e— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@RepMGS) May 17, 2019
Tensions are rising with Iran right now. Meanwhile, the Pentagon hasn’t had a actual press briefing in almost a year and the space is being used like a reality TV show. Where are our senior leaders in Congress on this?
Tensions are rising with Iran right now. Meanwhile, the Pentagon hasn’t had a actual press briefing in almost a year and the space is being used like a reality TV show. Where are our senior leaders in Congress on this? https://t.co/e5zbgncQmY— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) May 16, 2019
Under pressure from her own party, Theresa May agrees to set a timeline to quit as U.K. prime minister
Under pressure from her own party, Theresa May agrees to set a timeline to quit as U.K. prime minister https://t.co/B0DL5AzFdt— Bloomberg (@business) May 17, 2019
New ad from the Tom Steyer-backed group Need to Impeach targets Democrats: "He broke his oath of office. He's defying you. He's laughing at you. And he’s getting away with it."
New ad from the Tom Steyer-backed group Need to Impeach targets Democrats: "He broke his oath of office. He's defying you. He's laughing at you. And he’s getting away with it." pic.twitter.com/fyNuvj6Zvk— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 16, 2019
The next Maria Butina? 2020 campaigns to be briefed on counterintelligence threat
The FBI has offered defensive briefings to 2020 presidential campaigns, seeking to help them prepare for possible counterintelligence threats, a government official tells CNN. https://t.co/QkU1gnrVtC— David Priess (@DavidPriess) May 16, 2019
Poll: Overwhelming majority of Americans don't think Trump's term should be extended by 2 years
Poll: Overwhelming majority of Americans don't think Trump's term should be extended by 2 years https://t.co/82qpmaS8p2 pic.twitter.com/fQYparkQlQ— The Hill (@thehill) May 16, 2019
Unsealed court docs in Flynn case add detail to Trump obstruction
Unsealed court docs in Flynn case add detail to Trump obstruction https://t.co/aAM6zZaFLn via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 17, 2019
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