U.S. Charges Assange With Publishing Classified Information, a Move Unprecedented in American History https://t.co/KZq6habLm4 via @thedailybeast— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) May 23, 2019
Thursday, May 23, 2019
U.S. Charges Assange With Publishing Classified Information, a Move Unprecedented in American History
BREAKING: A federal grand jury in Virginia has returned a new 18-count indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange — it adds 17 counts on top of the single charge he originally faced
BREAKING: A federal grand jury in Virginia has returned a new 18-count indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange — it adds 17 counts on top of the single charge he originally faced https://t.co/d4Y18sBycY— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) May 23, 2019
BREAKING: A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has returned an 18-count superseding indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, DOJ officials tell us. He's been charged with violating the Espionage Act. Story TK.
BREAKING: A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has returned an 18-count superseding indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, DOJ officials tell us. He's been charged with violating the Espionage Act. Story TK.— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) May 23, 2019
Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls Trump a “master of distraction”: “I think what really got to him was these court cases and the fact that the House Democratic caucus is not on a path to impeachment. And that’s where he wants us to be”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls Trump a “master of distraction”: “I think what really got to him was these court cases and the fact that the House Democratic caucus is not on a path to impeachment. And that’s where he wants us to be” pic.twitter.com/LNQyiLNITN— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 23, 2019
I'm still pulling my jaw off the floor. These are extraordinary comments by @SpeakerPelosi about Donald Trump questioning his fitness for office, praying for an intervention, raising the 25th amendment and asking 'who is in charge?'
<<thread>> I'm still pulling my jaw off the floor. These are extraordinary comments by @SpeakerPelosi about Donald Trump questioning his fitness for office, praying for an intervention, raising the 25th amendment and asking 'who is in charge?' @NarativLive @traciemac_Bmore https://t.co/js2swIffq7— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) May 23, 2019
Live! Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi briefs the press on "unprecedented cover-up". @narativlive @traciemac_bmore https://t.co/lbYftbgabF— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) May 23, 2019
Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez write to Steve Mnuchin: "We are deeply concerned by the financial engineering and potentially illegal activity that took place at Sears Holding Corporation while you served on the company's board."
Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez write to Steve Mnuchin: "We are deeply concerned by the financial engineering and potentially illegal activity that took place at Sears Holding Corporation while you served on the company's board." https://t.co/ZgN9DNHLMl pic.twitter.com/A3dbuq3Km0— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 23, 2019
Hey @realDonaldTrump, why did you nominate to an important position a man who was "dumb as a rock" and "ill prepared and ill equipped"? You said you only hired the best. Were you fooled?
Hey @realDonaldTrump, why did you nominate to an important position a man who was "dumb as a rock" and "ill prepared and ill equipped"? You said you only hired the best. Were you fooled? https://t.co/LiMoTMLAbn— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) May 23, 2019
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Trump "pulled a stunt" at the infrastructure meeting because of courts ruling in Democrats' favor in getting Trump's finances. "I truly believe that the president has a bag of tricks ... he's the master of distraction"
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Trump "pulled a stunt" at the infrastructure meeting because of courts ruling in Democrats' favor in getting Trump's finances.— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) May 23, 2019
"I truly believe that the president has a bag of tricks ... he's the master of distraction" https://t.co/H5RM5QweIv pic.twitter.com/jXFHMJaA3W
PELOSI SAYS SHE WISHES THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, TRUMP'S FAMILY WOULD HAVE AN "INTERVENTION" WITH PRESIDENT FOR GOOD OF COUNTRY PELOSI SAYS TRUMP'S BEHAVIOR IN TERMS OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE ARE IN PLAIN SIGHT, CANNOT BE DENIED, ARE IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES
PELOSI SAYS SHE WISHES THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, TRUMP'S FAMILY WOULD HAVE AN "INTERVENTION" WITH PRESIDENT FOR GOOD OF COUNTRY— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) May 23, 2019
PELOSI SAYS TRUMP'S BEHAVIOR IN TERMS OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE ARE IN PLAIN SIGHT, CANNOT BE DENIED, ARE IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES
(via @reuters)
There is a Klan rally taking place in Dayton, OH on Saturday and the chances things go very wrong are… high.
There is a Klan rally taking place in Dayton, OH on Saturday and the chances things go very wrong are… high. https://t.co/oyEf5eZS4j— Jane Coaston (@cjane87) May 23, 2019
Oh my, Trump Republicans. Let’s hear your defense of this Soviet-style farm plan. It is even less conservative than the protectionist policies you now promote. And to think many in my Republican class agreed with me in opposing all farm subsidies.
Dear @realDonaldTrump & @GOP: Why are you pushing this socialist policy?#MAGA https://t.co/0IOWuCCnS0— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 23, 2019
All this talk about Don McGahn and not one thing about him eating something from his ear in front of 20 million people
All this talk about Don McGahn and not one thing about him eating something from his ear in front of 20 million people pic.twitter.com/SLOahR7j7A— Danny Ocean (@The_UnSilent_) May 23, 2019
Live! Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi briefs the press on "unprecedented cover-up".
NOW
Live! Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi briefs the press on "unprecedented cover-up". @narativlive @traciemac_bmore https://t.co/lbYftbgabF— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) May 23, 2019
Stephen Calk received a $2 million investment from his business partner Howard Lorber in 2014. Calk & Lorber later served on the Trump campaign's economic advisory council. After the June 2016 meeting in Trump Tower, who did @DonaldJTrumpJr call? Howard Lorber.
Stephen Calk received a $2 million investment from his business partner Howard Lorber in 2014. Calk & Lorber later served on the Trump campaign's economic advisory council.— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) May 23, 2019
After the June 2016 meeting in Trump Tower, who did @DonaldJTrumpJr call? Howard Lorber.
cc @craigunger https://t.co/Xa22v1RHzJ
WH staffer upset that a constitutional officer second in the line of presidential succession if anything happens to the president did not treat that staffer like an equal.
WH staffer upset that a constitutional officer second in the line of presidential succession if anything happens to the president did not treat that staffer like an equal.— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) May 23, 2019
No offense, Kellyanne, but you're not on equal footing. https://t.co/9aIDEH5kcd
I would describe his demeanor as agitated.
I would describe his demeanor as agitated. https://t.co/3ZTsA9u6mz— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 23, 2019
GOP Senator Asks Trump To End Trade War, Says U.S. Farming Is About To Collapse
GOP Senator Asks Trump To End Trade War, Says U.S. Farming Is About To Collapse— Ale (@aliasvaughn) May 23, 2019
via @highbrow_nobrow https://t.co/wEMYzlndxg
BREAKING / NBC NEWS: Bank CEO Stephen Calk has been indicted by a federal grand jury and charged in connection with a plan to exchange $16 million in loans to Paul Manafort for his help in getting Caulk a Trump administration position.
BREAKING / NBC NEWS: Bank CEO Stephen Calk has been indicted by a federal grand jury and charged in connection with a plan to exchange $16 million in loans to Paul Manafort for his help in getting Caulk a Trump administration position.— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) May 23, 2019
Each of these 37,000 flags represents a fallen MA service member from the Revolutionary War to present day. This morning, the last 325 flags will be planted in honor of the heroes who lost their lives since the 9/11 attacks
Each of these 37,000 flags represents a fallen MA service member from the Revolutionary War to present day. This morning, the last 325 flags will be planted in honor of the heroes who lost their lives since the 9/11 attacks. #WBZ #MemorialDay #ThankYou 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/6UiBVHc5aF— Anna Meiler (@AnnaMeiler) May 23, 2019
Opinion: Trump seems to be transparently mad
Opinion: Trump seems to be transparently mad https://t.co/RiHdsE705F— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 23, 2019
You can stop the far right today. #VoteLabour
You can stop the far right today. #VoteLabour pic.twitter.com/CPOf4KRnMs— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 23, 2019
Another judge rules Congress can get Trump financial docs
Another judge rules Congress can get Trump financial docs https://t.co/smoK1cfgrb via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
Treasury Sec. Mnuchin struggles when asked if he ordered IRS to defy Congress
Treasury Sec. Mnuchin struggles when asked if he ordered IRS to defy Congress https://t.co/Yfb6UZvL1x via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
Rep. Alma Adams: "Are you aware then that by denying this that you are in direct violation of the law?" Steve Mnuchin: "No absolutely not. I have been advised I am not violating the law."
Rep. Alma Adams: "Are you aware then that by denying this that you are in direct violation of the law?"— The Hill (@thehill) May 23, 2019
Steve Mnuchin: "No absolutely not. I have been advised I am not violating the law." pic.twitter.com/2VYbI6zbI3
This is @potus essentially saying he is holding the American people hostage until lawful investigations of him are suspended. The concept of governing is completely alien to him.
This is @potus essentially saying he is holding the American people hostage until lawful investigations of him are suspended. The concept of governing is completely alien to him. https://t.co/tff2BqMkSr— Richard Stengel (@stengel) May 22, 2019
The US helped design and print new currency in Iraq within 6 months of the war. It was done by a really enthusiastic young graphic designer that I think was hired off the heritage job bank. Just saying
The US helped design and print new currency in Iraq within 6 months of the war. It was done by a really enthusiastic young graphic designer that I think was hired off the heritage job bank.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) May 22, 2019
Just saying. https://t.co/cvQm2F0mTD
I spent over 10 years working with families who were facing foreclosure, listening to their stories. For @SecretaryCarson to go on TV today and say that I'm the one who doesn't know what's going on is, frankly, very rich. My full response to Mr. Carson on @VelshiRuhle
I spent over 10 years working with families who were facing foreclosure, listening to their stories. For @SecretaryCarson to go on TV today and say that I'm the one who doesn't know what's going on is, frankly, very rich. My full response to Mr. Carson on @VelshiRuhle >> pic.twitter.com/xppnX8008v— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) May 22, 2019
This is the worst criminal scandal in history, with Vermont's Northeast Kingdom being sold to global Mobsters. Silence from @GovPeterShumlin, @SenSanders, @PeterWelch, and even @SenatorLeahy.
This is the worst criminal scandal in history, with Vermont's Northeast Kingdom being sold to global Mobsters. Silence from @GovPeterShumlin, @SenSanders, @PeterWelch, and even @SenatorLeahy. pic.twitter.com/Cm0cfipWQg— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 22, 2019
"Investors in Vermont" from around the world had their funds laundered to Donald Trump.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 22, 2019
The Republic of Vermont should repudiate this in the strongest terms. pic.twitter.com/466bRrDMYu
And for staff who might be checking the accounts of these elected officials - please understand the potential analogue between Jay Peak and Whitefish, MT - where scoundrels use a ski area on the border of Canada. Plus fake Nazis.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 22, 2019
Reach out if you want to learn more.
Wells Fargo, TD Bank have already given Trump-related financial documents to Congress
Wells Fargo, TD Bank have already given Trump-related financial documents to Congress https://t.co/xLRbAaQGSh— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) May 22, 2019
Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Trump is considering using an "obscure loophole" in arms control law that would allow his administration to sell a new batch of bombs to Saudi Arabia without congressional approval
Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Trump is considering using an "obscure loophole" in arms control law that would allow his administration to sell a new batch of bombs to Saudi Arabia without congressional approval https://t.co/Z5wDe5L0xh— CNN (@CNN) May 22, 2019
Justin Amash, the lone Republican who has said President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct, told me that Trump calling on Dems to drop probes and not legislate is irresponsible. “I think that’s irresponsible, but what do you expect?”
Justin Amash, the lone Republican who has said President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct, told me that Trump calling on Dems to drop probes and not legislate is irresponsible.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 22, 2019
“I think that’s irresponsible, but what do you expect?”
We on @HouseJudiciary just passed the #DreamAct!! More evidence that we can both investigate crimes and pass life changing legislation.
We on @HouseJudiciary just passed the #DreamAct!!— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 22, 2019
More evidence that we can both investigate crimes and pass life changing legislation. https://t.co/6pFWr0zFwP
Corollary: I can’t be investigated and be president at the same time. Good. Step aside then
Corollary: I can’t be investigated and be president at the same time. Good. Step aside then. https://t.co/7P3diUwrb8— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) May 23, 2019
Senate committee rejects requiring Congress sign off before Iran strike
Senate committee rejects requiring Congress sign off before Iran strike https://t.co/dXXTuUxhci pic.twitter.com/uYppfSENDM— The Hill (@thehill) May 23, 2019
Schiff on why he wants counterintel: “Those are issues that potentially could compromise our national security. So our first priority is to get ... counterintelligence has to show whether there are any steps that our committee or the Congress needs to take to protect the country”
Schiff on why he wants counterintel: “Those are issues that potentially could compromise our national security. So our first priority is to get ... counterintelligence has to show whether there are any steps that our committee or the Congress needs to take to protect the country”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 22, 2019
“Several officials said Trump is not believed to have consulted his senior military advisors about issuing pardons.... Senior officers have not spoken out publicly ... but many are privately outraged, according to one currently serving at the Pentagon.”
“Several officials said Trump is not believed to have consulted his senior military advisors about issuing pardons....— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) May 23, 2019
Senior officers have not spoken out publicly ... but many are privately outraged, according to one currently serving at the Pentagon.” https://t.co/mVLO1AjWSv
KAMALA on Trump’s unhinged tantrum today, airing on tonight’s @colbertlateshow: “We cannot abandon our democracy for the sake of appeasing somebody who is completely focused on his interests only.”
KAMALA on Trump’s unhinged tantrum today, airing on tonight’s @colbertlateshow: “We cannot abandon our democracy for the sake of appeasing somebody who is completely focused on his interests only.”pic.twitter.com/JI5JSowSqL— Ian Sams (@IanSams) May 23, 2019
There were investigations going on three weeks ago when we met. But now that you were forced to say how you’d pay for infrastructure, you threw a temper tantrum and ran away. And you gave us this pre-planned excuse
There were investigations going on three weeks ago when we met.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 22, 2019
But now that you were forced to say how you’d pay for infrastructure, you threw a temper tantrum and ran away.
And you gave us this pre-planned excuse. https://t.co/JjRq6Joepe
Trump walkout marks point of no return
The President is doing what he always does when he's in a dark political corner: Adopting a relentless strategy of total political warfare and lashing out in a way that may ultimately be self-defeating. | Analysis by @StCollinson https://t.co/pkLBCIeuEU— CNN (@CNN) May 23, 2019
While @SenJohnKennedy is correct in noting that McConnell prevents bills from reaching the Senate floor (even stopping SCOTUS nominee Garland), maybe after he’s done bashing Pelosi and AOC he can tell us about Moscow on the Fourth of July 2018.
While @SenJohnKennedy is correct in noting that McConnell prevents bills from reaching the Senate floor (even stopping SCOTUS nominee Garland), maybe after he’s done bashing Pelosi and AOC he can tell us about Moscow on the Fourth of July 2018. pic.twitter.com/LhUvT7G76r— Dumfounded 🤯 (@j2dumfounded) May 23, 2019
GOP Sen. John Kennedy on the Senate floor: “We need to do more ... By we, I mean the United States Congress. ... What have we done? Other than nominations, which are important... we have done nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada.”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 22, 2019
WATCH: Sen. Kennedy says Speaker Pelosi's control is so strong she could get Democrats to do anything, even join the Taliban. @SenJohnKennedy: "If Speaker Pelosi, she wouldn't do this, told all of her people to line up and join the Taliban, they'd say, where's the line?" pic.twitter.com/1ziZIvrE0P— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) May 22, 2019
Rep. Adam Schiff: "This does not obviate the need for the subpoena. We are going to keep that in force until we get all the documents that we are seeking."
Rep. Adam Schiff: "This does not obviate the need for the subpoena. We are going to keep that in force until we get all the documents that we are seeking." pic.twitter.com/ttGvVdXzGg— The Hill (@thehill) May 23, 2019
Congress has a clear, urgent duty to uncover the truth for the American people – a duty we will not abandon in the face of @realDonaldTrump’s unprecedented cover-up. This is about patriotism, not politics.
Congress has a clear, urgent duty to uncover the truth for the American people – a duty we will not abandon in the face of @realDonaldTrump’s unprecedented cover-up. This is about patriotism, not politics. #FollowTheFacts https://t.co/aPjpTuK2lL pic.twitter.com/pPScHxj458— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 23, 2019
Pentagon to present White House with plans to deploy up to 10,000 troops to Middle East: report
Pentagon to present White House with plans to deploy up to 10,000 troops to Middle East: report https://t.co/ReHfYiJDda pic.twitter.com/6EBhfm7aAx— The Hill (@thehill) May 23, 2019
Bill de Blasio: "If you look at the video he filmed on Air Force One - which, by the way, was illegal... something I'm saying is getting to him and unnerving him and that means it's working."
Bill de Blasio: "If you look at the video he filmed on Air Force One - which, by the way, was illegal... something I'm saying is getting to him and unnerving him and that means it's working." pic.twitter.com/VJc0xU4yV1— The Hill (@thehill) May 23, 2019
Your taxpayer dollars at work, folks.
Your taxpayer dollars at work, folks. https://t.co/CQod6UDlPI— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) May 23, 2019
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu tells CNN's @WolfBlitzer that President Trump's abrupt end to a second round of infrastructure talks shows "that the President is a petulant child, and that has serious consequences."
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu tells CNN's @WolfBlitzer that President Trump's abrupt end to a second round of infrastructure talks shows "that the President is a petulant child, and that has serious consequences." https://t.co/BKqWg5Jh1d pic.twitter.com/JXtaBwA133— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) May 22, 2019
Spotted at the Trump Hotel while Pres is here downstairs —> AG Bill Barr who is currently upstairs at the restaurant.
Spotted at the Trump Hotel while Pres is here downstairs —> AG Bill Barr who is currently upstairs at the restaurant.— Katherine Faulders (@KFaulders) May 22, 2019
Courts are not just ruling against Trump. Courts are mocking his lawyers’ arguments. As they should.
Courts are not just ruling against Trump. Courts are mocking his lawyers’ arguments. As they should.— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) May 23, 2019
IRS memo says Trump taxes must be given to Congress: WaPo
IRS memo says Trump taxes must be given to Congress: WaPo https://t.co/8sk372QVVD via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
Evidence of Mueller counterintel interests seen in Cohen warrants
Evidence of Mueller counterintel interests seen in Cohen warrants https://t.co/OhrW0UoH0z via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
Democrats pit GOP against American public opinion on Roe v Wade
Democrats pit GOP against American public opinion on Roe v Wade https://t.co/6MO9KBwRcU via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
Schumer: Trump bailed on meeting to throw Rose Garden tantrum
Schumer: Trump bailed on meeting to throw Rose Garden tantrum https://t.co/Jh9WIYPEyv via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
Trump losses mount as cracks form in dam of secrecy
Trump losses mount as cracks form in dam of secrecy https://t.co/jNnf0IOD1E via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 23, 2019
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