NEW: The White House wanted the USS John McCain “out of sight” for Trump’s visit to Japan. A tarp was hung over the ship’s name ahead of the trip, and sailors—who wear caps bearing the ship’s name—were given the day off for Trump’s visit. w/@gluboldhttps://t.co/6ugPceCOre pic.twitter.com/KuIoWJK5Kt— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) May 29, 2019
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
NEW: The White House wanted the USS John McCain “out of sight” for Trump’s visit to Japan. A tarp was hung over the ship’s name ahead of the trip, and sailors—who wear caps bearing the ship’s name—were given the day off for Trump’s visit.
Israel will hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to build coalition
Netanyahu, who has handled difficult coalition negotiations in the past, was unable to broker a compromise between the parties.https://t.co/zxjbRk3B2p— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) May 29, 2019
White House runs into health-care industry hostility as it plans executive order
White House runs into health-care industry hostility as it plans executive order https://t.co/LRZwLUi9mK— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 29, 2019
A former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who campaigned in a "deportation bus" has pleaded guilty to falsely reporting that computer servers were stolen from his office.
A former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who campaigned in a "deportation bus" has pleaded guilty to falsely reporting that computer servers were stolen from his office. https://t.co/8yQ39bi8RI— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 29, 2019
JUST IN: Acting SecDef Shanahan says that the 900 troops being sent to the Mideast in response to what the administration calls an elevated Iran threat are going to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. (This is interesting since the place officials say American troops were at risk was Iraq.)
JUST IN: Acting SecDef Shanahan says that the 900 troops being sent to the Mideast in response to what the administration calls an elevated Iran threat are going to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. (This is interesting since the place officials say American troops were at risk was Iraq.)— Katie Bo Williams (@KatieBoWill) May 29, 2019
BREAKING Senate Democrats announce deposition plans in emoluments lawsuit, focusing on private third-parties (following House's lead in subpoenaingTrump accounting firm Mazars USA and banks Deutche/Cap One.
BREAKING Senate Democrats announce deposition plans in emoluments lawsuit, focusing on private third-parties (following House's lead in subpoenaingTrump accounting firm Mazars USA and banks Deutche/Cap One. pic.twitter.com/2dMNdrTGBj— Spencer Hsu (@hsu_spencer) May 28, 2019
#Breaking: White House announces trilateral meeting of National Security Advisors from the United States, Israel, and Russia to be held in Jerusalem in June. "To discuss regional security."
#Breaking: White House announces trilateral meeting of National Security Advisors from the United States, Israel, and Russia to be held in Jerusalem in June. "To discuss regional security." pic.twitter.com/apdbaVklBN— Noga Tarnopolsky (@NTarnopolsky) May 29, 2019
Why did Robert Mueller decide to speak today after two years of silence? 1. Because @realDonaldTrump & his lapdog Bill Barr of @TheJusticeDept are lying about what's actually in the Mueller Report. 2. He left it to Congress to take action. And we will. No one is above the law.
Why did Robert Mueller decide to speak today after two years of silence?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 29, 2019
1. Because @realDonaldTrump & his lapdog Bill Barr of @TheJusticeDept are lying about what's actually in the Mueller Report.
2. He left it to Congress to take action. And we will. No one is above the law. https://t.co/LBe3aLv9jm
BREAKING: Trump campaign, Mar-a-Lago, hit with federal subpeonas. Feds want to know more about Chinese massage parlor owner's role in Trump fundraising
BREAKING: Trump campaign, Mar-a-Lago, hit with federal subpeonas. Feds want to know more about Chinese massage parlor owner's role in Trump fundraising. By @nicknehamas @jayhweaver @ceostroff and @blaskey_s https://t.co/IS7emMhNSM— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) May 29, 2019
You don’t have to be a stable genius to know that restricting scientists from predicting the effects of climate change won't change the fact that time is running out. Burying your head in the sand is not a plan – it’s an abdication of responsibility.
You don’t have to be a stable genius to know that restricting scientists from predicting the effects of climate change won't change the fact that time is running out.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) May 29, 2019
Burying your head in the sand is not a plan – it’s an abdication of responsibility. https://t.co/g8cbdXN0d2
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Louisiana lawmakers pass a strict ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy, without rape or incest exceptions.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Louisiana lawmakers pass a strict ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy, without rape or incest exceptions.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 29, 2019
Did @stevenmnuchin1 help his billionaire buddy siphon off more than $2 billion in Sears assets? @AOC and I are demanding answers.
Did @stevenmnuchin1 help his billionaire buddy siphon off more than $2 billion in Sears assets? @AOC and I are demanding answers. https://t.co/V000zB666n— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) May 29, 2019
This is silly. There is very, very little evidence that any platform has produced measurable success on any deradicalization campaign online. But sure -- let the Nazis hang around with other Nazis and see what happens
This is silly. There is very, very little evidence that any platform has produced measurable success on any deradicalization campaign online. But sure -- let the Nazis hang around with other Nazis and see what happens. https://t.co/4XpUF4OCKu— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) May 29, 2019
Louisiana passed an abortion ban. Its Democratic governor plans to defy his party and sign it.
Louisiana passed an abortion ban. Its Democratic governor plans to defy his party and sign it. https://t.co/YSRqe5aRHm— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) May 29, 2019
What do you call it when you won’t do something for a black man that you would be happy to do for a white supremacist?
What do you call it when you won’t do something for a black man that you would be happy to do for a white supremacist? https://t.co/ntW3IlzFCP— Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II (@RevDrBarber) May 29, 2019
What Robert Mueller basically did was return an impeachment referral. Now it is up to Congress to hold this president accountable. We need to start impeachment proceedings. It's our constitutional obligation. — Kamala Harris
What Robert Mueller basically did was return an impeachment referral. Now it is up to Congress to hold this president accountable.— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 29, 2019
We need to start impeachment proceedings. It's our constitutional obligation.
Robert Mueller just made it crystal clear: Russia interfered in our elections in 2016 in a "systematic" way. So why won't @senatemajldr let us vote on any election security bills to prevent foreign adversaries from doing it again?!
Robert Mueller just made it crystal clear: Russia interfered in our elections in 2016 in a "systematic" way. So why won't @senatemajldr let us vote on any election security bills to prevent foreign adversaries from doing it again?! pic.twitter.com/7AIGkjnx78— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) May 29, 2019
This guy set himself on fire outside the White House.
Jesus Christ. This guy set himself on fire outside the White House. pic.twitter.com/IIXAoGS6ia— Mariaaaa (@bedolla_maria) May 29, 2019
The Geniuses Trying To Build Their Own Border Wall Continue To Fail In Humorous Ways
The Geniuses Trying To Build Their Own Border Wall Continue To Fail In Humorous Ways https://t.co/3mzuQg8vMP pic.twitter.com/J5sK0Gk9ue— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) May 29, 2019
Fox News anchor Bret Baier: Mueller’s statement on obstruction is ‘the exact opposite’ of Bill Barr’s spin
Fox News anchor Bret Baier: Mueller’s statement on obstruction is ‘the exact opposite’ of Bill Barr’s spin https://t.co/JPppr9mTlt— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) May 29, 2019
Mueller's final message: “There were multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election. And that allegation deserves the attention of every American.”
Mueller's final message: “There were multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election. And that allegation deserves the attention of every American.” https://t.co/auPxo1y0lb pic.twitter.com/SkHYznya9m— CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2019
The bottom line. ONGOING RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON THE US ELECTORAL SYSTEM. NO WHITE HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO CONFRONT PUTIN.
The bottom line. ONGOING RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON THE US ELECTORAL SYSTEM. NO WHITE HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO CONFRONT PUTIN. https://t.co/uICdEpJdIl— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) May 29, 2019
Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner: "As the Special Counsel made clear today, it’s up to Congress to uphold the rule of law, and ensure this never happens again. Going forward, we must take steps to protect our democracy by passing legislation that enhances election security."
Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner: "As the Special Counsel made clear today, it’s up to Congress to uphold the rule of law, and ensure this never happens again. Going forward, we must take steps to protect our democracy by passing legislation that enhances election security."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 29, 2019
Bannon described Trump Organization as 'criminal enterprise', Michael Wolff book claims
Your friends stab you in the front.— John Schindler (@20committee) May 29, 2019
Whiskey Steve gets his revenge and speaks the truth.@TheRickWilson https://t.co/QaW011iDVA
We told you for years that Trump's a fake billionaire, not even close to one, while the Trump Org is a thinly concealed front for money laundering by Russians and other unsavory types. Bannon knew all along, and now's he said it on the record. Break out the Olde Oscelot.
Special counsel Robert Mueller breaks his silence following nearly two years of investigation into Russian interference. Watch his full remarks:
Special counsel Robert Mueller breaks his silence following nearly two years of investigation into Russian interference. Watch his full remarks: https://t.co/7HotBfOpaR pic.twitter.com/ZSZbFSppca— ABC News (@ABC) May 29, 2019
Mueller’s statement makes clear what those who have read his report know: It is an impeachment referral, and it’s up to Congress to act. They should. — Elizabeth Warren
Mueller’s statement makes clear what those who have read his report know: It is an impeachment referral, and it’s up to Congress to act. They should.— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) May 29, 2019
Despite Department of Justice policy to the contrary, no one is above the law – not even the President. Read my full statement here:
Despite Department of Justice policy to the contrary, no one is above the law – not even the President. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/6m2Q6s9kEC— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 29, 2019
#BREAKING: Booker calls for Congress to begin Trump impeachment proceedings
#BREAKING: Booker calls for Congress to begin Trump impeachment proceedings https://t.co/lP0eW1DTe9 pic.twitter.com/p24f57hWsj— The Hill (@thehill) May 29, 2019
WATCH: Mueller destroys Trump’s claim he was vindicated – and says he was ‘bound’ by policy prohibiting charging president
WATCH: Mueller destroys Trump’s claim he was vindicated – and says he was ‘bound’ by policy prohibiting charging president https://t.co/8EBQrNsmd7— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) May 29, 2019
Mueller: "As set forth in the report, after that investigation, if we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so. We did not, however, make a determination as to whether the president did commit a crime."
Mueller: "As set forth in the report, after that investigation, if we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so. We did not, however, make a determination as to whether the president did commit a crime." https://t.co/gbjejBorhT pic.twitter.com/2Qa2IHkBHH— ABC News (@ABC) May 29, 2019
In his statement this morning, Special Counsel Mueller reaffirmed his report, which found substantial evidence that Russia attacked our political system and that the President sought to obstruct Mueller’s investigation over and over again.
In his statement this morning, Special Counsel Mueller reaffirmed his report, which found substantial evidence that Russia attacked our political system and that the President sought to obstruct Mueller’s investigation over and over again. https://t.co/w61a8rRQeK— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) May 29, 2019
Mueller: “If we had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so.”
Mueller: “If we had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so.” pic.twitter.com/iwQmvFV1ch— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) May 29, 2019
Mueller’s statement is an indictment of a press that focused more on what people had to say about the report than what the report said, because the former was easier to cover. No one has learned anything.
Mueller’s statement is an indictment of a press that focused more on what people had to say about the report than what the report said, because the former was easier to cover. No one has learned anything.— Adam Serwer🍝 (@AdamSerwer) May 29, 2019
Given that Special Counsel Mueller was unable to pursue criminal charges against the President, it falls to Congress to respond to the crimes, lies and other wrongdoing of President Trump – and we will do so. No one, not even the President of the United States, is above the law.
Given that Special Counsel Mueller was unable to pursue criminal charges against the President, it falls to Congress to respond to the crimes, lies and other wrongdoing of President Trump – and we will do so. No one, not even the President of the United States, is above the law. https://t.co/w61a8rRQeK— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) May 29, 2019
The ball is in our court, Congress. — Justin Amash
The ball is in our court, Congress. https://t.co/idpQo1xItH— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 29, 2019
The key line that will be played over and over. Robert Mueller: "As set forth in the report, after that investigation, if we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so."
The key line that will be played over and over.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 29, 2019
Robert Mueller: "As set forth in the report, after that investigation, if we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so."
Via ABC pic.twitter.com/7rSlmtbDtb
Mueller: you have a 400+ page report that lays it out unambiguously in black and white. If Special Counsel could say confidently Trump didn’t commit a crime, they would’ve. They can’t so they didn’t. Now it’s up to Congress and the American people to decide what to do.
Mueller: you have a 400+ page report that lays it out unambiguously in black and white. If Special Counsel could say confidently Trump didn’t commit a crime, they would’ve. They can’t so they didn’t. Now it’s up to Congress and the American people to decide what to do.— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) May 29, 2019
Robert Mueller announced they are "formally closing the special counsel's office."
Robert Mueller announced they are "formally closing the special counsel's office." https://t.co/LpWptitZsb— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) May 29, 2019
"Not an option we could consider."
"Not an option we could consider."— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 29, 2019
Robert Mueller formally announces he is done: “I am speaking out today because our investigation is complete. The AG has made the report on our investigation largely public, we are formally closing the special counsel’s office and as well, I am resigning from the DoJ.”
Robert Mueller formally announces he is done: “I am speaking out today because our investigation is complete. The AG has made the report on our investigation largely public, we are formally closing the special counsel’s office and as well, I am resigning from the DoJ.” pic.twitter.com/TorWDU0q4O— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) May 29, 2019
It’s clear. Now Congress needs to do its job.
It’s clear. Now Congress needs to do its job. pic.twitter.com/HhpKqLzymX— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) May 29, 2019
Mueller closes by coming back to the same point: "multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election" says that deserves the attention of every single American
Mueller closes by coming back to the same point: "multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election" says that deserves the attention of every single American https://t.co/eiIZgE5Eu9— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) May 29, 2019
!!!! “Charging the president with a crime is not an option we could consider” - Mueller makes clear it was not the evidence but the DOJ policy that precluded an indictment. This is huge.
!!!! “Charging the president with a crime is not an option we could consider” - Mueller makes clear it was not the evidence but the DOJ policy that precluded an indictment. This is huge.— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) May 29, 2019
"If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so."
"If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so."— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 29, 2019
COMING UP: @GStephanopoulos anchors an @ABC News Special Report as special counsel Robert Mueller makes a public statement on the Russia investigation.
COMING UP: @GStephanopoulos anchors an @ABC News Special Report as special counsel Robert Mueller makes a public statement on the Russia investigation. https://t.co/WY9pefgCKA— ABC News (@ABC) May 29, 2019
Watch it live on https://t.co/YoGbFPeee6 or on all your favorite streaming devices.
Robert Mueller Would Like To Say A Thing!
Robert Mueller Would Like To Say A Thing! https://t.co/HpGZgezqkP via @EvanHurst— Wonkette (@Wonkette) May 29, 2019
Bill Barr was briefed on the contents of the statement, so he knows what Mueller is planning to say, according to a source familiar with the plans. When asked if Barr requested that Mueller do this, the source said unequivocally: "No."
Bill Barr was briefed on the contents of the statement, so he knows what Mueller is planning to say, according to a source familiar with the plans.— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) May 29, 2019
When asked if Barr requested that Mueller do this, the source said unequivocally: "No." @LauraAJarrett
Special Counsel Robert Mueller to make statement at 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Follow live coverage:
Special Counsel Robert Mueller to make statement at 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Follow live coverage: https://t.co/H2w8ZyjF5K pic.twitter.com/KHsR5ziNX5— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) May 29, 2019
Special counsel Robert Mueller to make first public statement on Russia investigation. Watch live at 11 a.m.
Special counsel Robert Mueller to make first public statement on Russia investigation. Watch live at 11 a.m. https://t.co/xBi9pRrpqU— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 29, 2019
Tea Pain's best advice about Mueller's 11 o'clock presser: "Prepare to be disappointed." The fact the announcement comes on the DOJ "letterhead" tells us all we need to know.
Tea Pain's best advice about Mueller's 11 o'clock presser: "Prepare to be disappointed."— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) May 29, 2019
The fact the announcement comes on the DOJ "letterhead" tells us all we need to know.
Robert Mueller to Make Statement on Russia Investigation
BREAKING https://t.co/QeJerbMOgO via @nytimes— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) May 29, 2019
DOJ release: Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III will make a statement on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 11 a.m. EDT, on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election.
DOJ release: Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III will make a statement on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 11 a.m. EDT, on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election. @NBCNews— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 29, 2019
Three years ago, a man died of thirst in a jail run by former Sheriff David Clarke. A lawsuit filed by the man's estate has now settled for $6.75 million, one of the highest settlements in a jail death lawsuit on record.
Three years ago, a man died of thirst in a jail run by former Sheriff David Clarke. A lawsuit filed by the man's estate has now settled for $6.75 million, one of the highest settlements in a jail death lawsuit on record. https://t.co/Gxi3gTqw0R— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) May 28, 2019
Boris Johnson to face court for alleged Brexit lies
Boris Johnson to face court for alleged Brexit lies https://t.co/HfXluisT2K— Saba Hamedy (@saba_h) May 29, 2019
Here's where the presidential candidates stand on food and farming.
Here's where the presidential candidates stand on food and farming. https://t.co/9WmaVYsXr9— Civil Eats (@CivilEats) May 29, 2019
It’s been one year since the Pentagon had an on-camera briefing. One year.
It’s been one year since the Pentagon had an on-camera briefing. One year. https://t.co/F9nKlSFYmC— John Bresnahan (@BresPolitico) May 29, 2019
Rep. Elissa Slotkin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Foreign Entities from Placing Ads to Influence U.S. Elections — PAID AD Act closes loopholes that allow foreign entities to legally purchase campaign ads on social media, TV
Rep. Elissa Slotkin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Foreign Entities from Placing Ads to Influence U.S. Elections — PAID AD Act closes loopholes that allow foreign entities to legally purchase campaign ads on social media, TV https://t.co/HHIjr6nJaa— Unindicted Corq Conspirator (@rogue_corq) May 28, 2019
Democracy dies on Roger Stones Instagram
Democracy dies on Roger Stones Instagram pic.twitter.com/w4sFCmvXy6— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) May 28, 2019
Also favoring Republicans, were affiliates and PACs of Wendy's. 62% of the $517,991 they made in contributions went to the GOP
Also favoring Republicans, were affiliates and PACs of Wendy's. 62% of the $517,991 they made in contributions went to the GOP https://t.co/wsCemzklRT— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) May 28, 2019
For #NationalHamburgerDay a look at the political giving by McDonalds: In 2018, McDonald's Corp affiliates and PACs gave $983,677- about 2/3 of which went to Republicans
For #NationalHamburgerDay a look at the political giving by McDonalds:— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) May 28, 2019
In 2018, McDonald's Corp affiliates and PACs gave $983,677- about 2/3 of which went to Republicans https://t.co/PwzdRrUrrM
Remember “Egg Boy”? He just gave all the money raised for him online to New Zealand’s mosque-shooting survivors
Remember “Egg Boy”? He just gave all the money raised for him online to New Zealand’s mosque-shooting survivors https://t.co/MxwstFkR93— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 29, 2019
Trump did many things on foreign soil — I was there — but defending Biden was not one of them. And his team chuckled when he doubled down on his insults of the former Vice President.
Trump did many things on foreign soil — I was there — but defending Biden was not one of them. And his team chuckled when he doubled down on his insults of the former Vice President. https://t.co/ckYojBcPZM https://t.co/D5M23GtYyx— Ashley Parker (@AshleyRParker) May 28, 2019
"Safety is at risk." Plumbers calling on Texas Governor to call a special session after Legislature unexpectedly wiped out the agency that oversees them and the entire state plumbing code
"Safety is at risk." Plumbers calling on Texas Governor to call a special session after Legislature unexpectedly wiped out the agency that oversees them and the entire state plumbing codehttps://t.co/N2llvbMbmf— Aman Batheja (@amanbatheja) May 29, 2019
If I were @JoeBiden, I’d send Trump a hamberder and covfefe basket (I don’t think a fruit basket would be appreciated) for effectively framing Biden as his general election opponent. Then, I would call him #PresidentLoco and challenge him to a geography and a spelling contest.
If I were @JoeBiden, I’d send Trump a hamberder and covfefe basket (I don’t think a fruit basket would be appreciated) for effectively framing Biden as his general election opponent. Then, I would call him #PresidentLoco and challenge him to a geography and a spelling contest. https://t.co/curAYuU8Gw— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) May 29, 2019
In the next few months, the Trump administration will complete the rollback of the most significant federal effort to curb greenhouse-gas emissions, initiated during the Obama administration
“The attack on science is underway throughout the government.”— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 28, 2019
It is horrifying that our own government is sowing disinformation about climate science.
I’m pushing to block funding for Trump admin efforts to deny or ignore science.
Climate change is a huge threat. We must act. https://t.co/eD7N2UdrQD
Congressional Research Service—which is nonpartisan, independent, and highly-respected—just published a report that dismantles claims that the GOP tax law is doing much good for the economy
Congressional Research Service—which is nonpartisan, independent, and highly-respected—just published a report that dismantles claims that the GOP tax law is doing much good for the economy. https://t.co/rAkDIbVHjv— Harry Stein (@HarrySteinDC) May 28, 2019
Here are some quotes…
Brutal CRS Report on Trump’s only major accomplishment: 1) GOP tax bill did almost nothing for growth 2) Rather than “pay for itself,” it paid for ~5% of itself 3) Almost all the corporate tax cuts went to buybacks etc, virtually nothing to wages, especially for middle class
Brutal CRS Report on Trump’s only major accomplishment:— Jesse Lee (@JesseCharlesLee) May 28, 2019
1) GOP tax bill did almost nothing for growth
2) Rather than “pay for itself,” it paid for ~5% of itself
3) Almost all the corporate tax cuts went to buybacks etc, virtually nothing to wages, especially for middle class https://t.co/MhQ5EO3z0F
Kamala Harris on Justin Amash: "What he has done is what we need more people in the United States Congress to do, which is to put country before party."
Kamala Harris on Justin Amash: "What he has done is what we need more people in the United States Congress to do, which is to put country before party." https://t.co/dWa5yhvdjd— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 29, 2019
For ten years, not one child died while in DHS custody. FIVE children have died since December 2018. I joined @RepJerryNadler, @RepZoeLofgren and @RepMGS in a letter to DHS officials demanding an IMMEDIATE investigation into the deaths of these children.
Call Tea Pain crazy, but how does five dead children not constitute an impeachable offense?https://t.co/DECi46drm8— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) May 29, 2019
Rep. Amash: "I don't think that you can just let that stuff go and say, Hey, it's no big deal, we're going to have an election in two years, and just let it go."
Rep. Amash: "I don't think that you can just let that stuff go and say, Hey, it's no big deal, we're going to have an election in two years, and just let it go." pic.twitter.com/5ZATxA3Ir0— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 29, 2019
Let’s face it,@senatemajldr is a liar. Vote him out Kentucky! Merrick Who? McConnell Says He’d Totally Fill Another SCOTUS Seat in 2020
Let’s face it,@senatemajldr is a liar.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) May 29, 2019
Vote him out Kentucky!
Merrick Who? McConnell Says He’d Totally Fill Another SCOTUS Seat in 2020 https://t.co/xYakTpBmYl
If you don’t read the full Mueller Report, take the time to read this thread. It will be attacked as partisan by the president’s defenders, but it’s in fact a far more straightforward distillation of the special counsel’s findings than Barr’s statements.
If you don’t read the full Mueller Report, take the time to read this thread. It will be attacked as partisan by the president’s defenders, but it’s in fact a far more straightforward distillation of the special counsel’s findings than Barr’s statements. https://t.co/isVIu7FyBM— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) May 29, 2019
REPORTER: Does it give you pause to side w/a brutal dictator instead of w/a fellow American, former VP Biden? TRUMP: Well, Kim Jong Un made a statement that Biden is a low IQ individual. He probably is. I think I agree with him on that. R: So no? T: *continues bashing Biden*
One more time: This is beyond despicable. https://t.co/vlbRSuoLRA— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) May 28, 2019
BREAKING: Missouri's last abortion clinic says it may lose its license this week
Reproductive rights are not just protected by the Constitution of the United States but must be guaranteed in every state. This is a direct attack on women’s health.https://t.co/zDekzGXLib— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 28, 2019
He’s here! @justinamash walks in for the well-attended Town Hall
— Marvis Herring (@Marvis_WOODTV8) May 28, 2019
Ok. I’ve had enough. Here are 2 known facts about Haberman, that NYTimes & CNN omit. 1. She grew up in privilege thnx 2 both Kushner & Trump families, as they are generational clients of the PR firm where her mother is a VP. Millions in fees. 2. Roger Stone is a lifelong friend
Ok. I’ve had enough.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) May 29, 2019
Here are 2 known facts about Haberman, that NYTimes & CNN omit.
1. She grew up in privilege thnx 2 both Kushner & Trump families, as they are generational clients of the PR firm where her mother is a VP. Millions in fees.
2. Roger Stone is a lifelong friend. https://t.co/ioLwERQxqV
Rep. Justin Amash charged that Barr, as the nation’s top law enforcement officer, has “used his position to sell the president's false narrative to the American people.”
Rep. Justin Amash charged that Barr, as the nation’s top law enforcement officer, has “used his position to sell the president's false narrative to the American people.”https://t.co/gNySwxqk0v— POLITICO (@politico) May 29, 2019
Canadian parliamentarians approved issuing a summons next time Zuckerberg sets foot in Canada
Canadian parliamentarians approved issuing a summons next time Zuckerberg sets foot in Canadahttps://t.co/F3wKpPqAHq— POLITICO (@politico) May 29, 2019
This guy was a low-level staffer who worked in the Ukrainian Embassy in DC. If this is the best Rudy can do to concoct a crazy new conspiracy theory, he's not doing very well.
This guy was a low-level staffer who worked in the Ukrainian Embassy in DC. If this is the best Rudy can do to concoct a crazy new conspiracy theory, he's not doing very well. https://t.co/oL5hXXP1W6— Michael Carpenter (@mikercarpenter) May 28, 2019
Top Trump Official Made $40,000 From a Stock She Promised to Sell - Vanity Fair
Top Trump Official Made $40,000 From a Stock She Promised to Sell - Vanity Fair https://t.co/LDfPnaPP4f— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) May 29, 2019
Bannon in new Wolff book: Trump will fall when people realize he’s “just another scumbag” and a crook
Bannon in new Wolff book: Trump will fall when people realize he’s “just another scumbag” and a crook https://t.co/sGcKOfeGEV— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 29, 2019
Trump’s love for rallies is all but certain to raise perennial questions about how the White House accounts for the cost of flying Air Force One
Trump’s love for rallies is all but certain to raise perennial questions about how the White House accounts for the cost of flying Air Force One. https://t.co/EF4MHVUPNj— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 29, 2019
NEW: Former acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe investigated the Russian mob in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn back in the 1990s. Some of those same people surfaced in the Mueller report. New “Trump, Inc.”
NEW: Former acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe investigated the Russian mob in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn back in the 1990s.— ProPublica (@propublica) May 29, 2019
Some of those same people surfaced in the Mueller report.
New “Trump, Inc.” with @wnyc. https://t.co/tCh5UqxS40
The Pentagon and White House have effectively halted daily news briefings. The State Department is resuming them after a hiatus.
The Pentagon and White House have effectively halted daily news briefings. The State Department is resuming them after a hiatus. https://t.co/BUhj6bgwU0— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 29, 2019
Senator McConnell is a hypocrite — Chuck Schumer
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BREAKING: We just sued the Office of Legal Counsel. It failed to turn over records concerning advice it gave William Barr on whether Trump obstructed justice.
BREAKING: We just sued the Office of Legal Counsel. It failed to turn over records concerning advice it gave William Barr on whether Trump obstructed justice. https://t.co/lXo0BhHAkd— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) May 28, 2019
I think opening an impeachment inquiry will help expose the public to all of the misdeeds of the Trump Administration and it will become apparent to the majority of Americans that @realDonaldTrump is not capable of being president
I think opening an impeachment inquiry will help expose the public to all of the misdeeds of the Trump Administration and it will become apparent to the majority of Americans that @realDonaldTrump is not capable of being president. #FollowTheFacts #ImpeachmentInquiryNow pic.twitter.com/RW7WQYA68v— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) May 28, 2019
Delayed tweet, sorry. Video of Justin Amash being greeted with a standing ovation before his town hall began
Delayed tweet, sorry. Video of Justin Amash being greeted with a standing ovation before his town hall began: pic.twitter.com/Mf8z7zYGkU— Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) May 28, 2019
Every Republican Representative & Senator knows what Rep. @justinamash knows and has now publicly stated-Trump committed impeachable offenses. When will they have the guts, the decency, the strength of character and, yes, the patriotism, to stand up and say so? Respect your oath.
Every Republican Representative & Senator knows what Rep. @justinamash knows and has now publicly stated-Trump committed impeachable offenses. When will they have the guts, the decency, the strength of character and, yes, the patriotism, to stand up and say so? Respect your oath.— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) May 29, 2019
We have a president who isn’t trying to make America great, he's trying to make America hate. We need to get rid of him.
We have a president who isn’t trying to make America great, he's trying to make America hate. We need to get rid of him. pic.twitter.com/jAUFWxRAgX— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 29, 2019
BREAKING: Jaime Harrison to make formal announcement of candidacy for Senate Wednesday morning. Harrison will challenge Lindsey Graham to represent South Carolina.
BREAKING: Jaime Harrison to make formal announcement of candidacy for Senate Wednesday morning. Harrison will challenge Lindsey Graham to represent South Carolina. pic.twitter.com/tC581MMOYd— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 29, 2019
Whoa. Merkel tells @camanpour that in Germany "There is to this day not a single Synagogue not a single daycare center for Jewish children, not a single school for Jewish children that does not need to be guarded by German policemen"
And what Merkel is saying, if you listen to the interview, is she is worried that these attitudes are gaining traction all over. And given 👇, we should listen. https://t.co/eyRVzbqJKp— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) May 28, 2019
It’s not a “bi-partisan effort” to defend the constitution: It’s the right thing to do. Thank you Rep. @justinamash for speaking up for the rule of law.
It’s not a “bi-partisan effort” to defend the constitution:— Operation Wolverines (@OpWolverines) May 29, 2019
It’s the right thing to do.
Thank you Rep. @justinamash for speaking up for the rule of law. https://t.co/TUQBiQGnpE
Amash takes a swing at his “so-called leader,” @GOPLeader, who had accused him of seeking attention w his Trump tweets. “I read the Mueller report. I’m sure he didn’t read it. He resorted to ad hominem attacks; that’s the kind of ‘leadership’ we now have in Congress."
What if @justinamash is the only republican who read the mueller report? https://t.co/0BwKetXy5D— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) May 29, 2019
Franklin Graham wants us to pray for trump on June 2nd so I'll just do it now Dear Lord, I pray trump is Impeached, broke & his sorry-ass thrown in jail right next to Franklin Graham Amen
Franklin Graham wants us to pray for trump on June 2nd so I'll just do it now— WTFGOP? Jail For #Individual1 (@DogginTrump) May 28, 2019
Dear Lord,
I pray trump is Impeached, broke & his sorry-ass thrown in jail right next to Franklin Graham
Amen
After 13 straight days of devastating tornadoes, 39 million are still under severe weather threat
After 13 straight days of devastating tornadoes, 39 million are still under severe weather threat https://t.co/w38i3KpqEx pic.twitter.com/OqrihhuZ4p— CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2019
History's Most Stupid President wishes Japan, a country that caused 426,000 American casualties in WWII, a happy Memorial Day.
History's Most Stupid President wishes Japan, a country that caused 426,000 American casualties in WWII, a happy Memorial Day. pic.twitter.com/NW6OiQR6j8— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) May 28, 2019
Mitch McConnell has blocked over 100 bills in just 4 months
Mitch McConnell has blocked over 100 bills in just 4 months https://t.co/7olxCk1G9X— Robert holgate (@415holgate) May 24, 2019
Pretty rare moment in politics. @justinamash says some of his colleagues agree with him about President Trump and the Mueller report but won't speak out publicly.
Pretty rare moment in politics. @justinamash says some of his colleagues agree with him about President Trump and the Mueller report but won't speak out publicly. pic.twitter.com/3APeeiI3US— Daniel Lewis (@Daniel_Lewis3) May 28, 2019
"What makes your head spin is the way Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo relentlessly attack President Barack Obama’s approach...and then seek to emulate it."
"What makes your head spin is the way Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo relentlessly attack President Barack Obama’s approach...and then seek to emulate it." https://t.co/8vDEjTr6Ig— John Sipher (@john_sipher) May 29, 2019
He doesn’t just fornicate with the porn stars, he also pays them off after. Sometimes with limited success
He doesn’t just fornicate with the porn stars, he also pays them off after. Sometimes with limited success. https://t.co/tTDTTjlVby— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) May 29, 2019
Counterpoint: This isn’t a reversal. The consistent principle is underlying everything McConnell does is consolidating power for the far right by any means necessary.
Counterpoint: This isn’t a reversal. The consistent principle is underlying everything McConnell does is consolidating power for the far right by any means necessary. https://t.co/XNSNKVBZCe— Ben Wikler (@benwikler) May 28, 2019
Lindsey doesn’t need to worry about me. He should worry about the $22 Trillion debt, the biggest deficits ever, a $16 billion farm bailout, massive tariffs, protectionism, bloated pentagon budgets, and a conservative challenger. He sold out. (See: 1994)
Lindsey doesn’t need to worry about me. He should worry about the $22 Trillion debt, the biggest deficits ever, a $16 billion farm bailout, massive tariffs, protectionism, bloated pentagon budgets, and a conservative challenger.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) May 28, 2019
He sold out. (See: 1994) https://t.co/No9NBzudzm
Talk like this lead the US to attack the wrong country after 9/11
Talk like this lead the US to attack the wrong country after 9/11. https://t.co/p895o7Llr4— WarMonitor (@TheWarMonitor) May 29, 2019
Democrat Jaime Harrison is officially running for the Senate in South Carolina to send Lindsey Graham into retirement. This new campaign ad exposes Graham as a spineless flip-flopper who went from Never Trumper to Trump lapdo
Democrat Jaime Harrison is officially running for the Senate in South Carolina to send Lindsey Graham into retirement. This new campaign ad exposes Graham as a spineless flip-flopper who went from Never Trumper to Trump lapdog. pic.twitter.com/DkLoHJuXB2— Adam Best (@adamcbest) May 29, 2019
In a sharp reversal from 2016, Mitch McConnell has said that if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs during next year's presidential election, he would work to confirm a nominee appointed by Trump
In a sharp reversal from 2016, Mitch McConnell has said that if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs during next year's presidential election, he would work to confirm a nominee appointed by Trump. https://t.co/1b7i71myDc— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 28, 2019
Attorney General Barr has deliberately misrepresented key aspects of Mueller’s report and decisions in the investigation, which has helped further the president’s false narrative about the investigation. — Justin Amash
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Attorney General Barr has deliberately misrepresented key aspects of Mueller’s report and decisions in the investigation, which has helped further the president’s false narrative about the investigation.— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 28, 2019
- After receiving Mueller’s report, Barr wrote and released a letter on March 24 describing Barr’s own decision not to indict the president for obstruction of justice. That letter selectively quotes and summarizes points in Mueller’s report in misleading ways.346 replies3,689 retweets16,904 likes
- Mueller’s report says he chose not to decide whether Trump broke the law because there’s an official DoJ opinion that indicting a sitting president is unconstitutional, and because of concerns about impacting the president’s ability to govern and pre-empting possible impeachment.548 replies3,231 retweets15,128 likes
- Barr’s letter doesn’t mention those issues when explaining why Mueller chose not to make a prosecutorial decision. He instead selectively quotes Mueller in a way that makes it sound—falsely—as if Mueller’s decision stemmed from legal/factual issues specific to Trump’s actions.178 replies3,500 retweets16,337 likes
- But, in fact, Mueller finds considerable evidence that several of Trump’s actions detailed in the report meet the elements of obstruction, and Mueller’s constitutional and prudential issues with indicting a sitting president would preclude indictment regardless of what he found.176 replies3,453 retweets15,577 likes
- In noting why Barr thought the president’s intent in impeding the investigation was insufficient to establish obstruction, Barr selectively quotes Mueller to make it sound as if his analysis was much closer to Barr’s analysis than it actually was:67 replies2,731 retweets13,727 likes
- Barr quotes Mueller saying the evidence didn’t establish that Trump was personally involved in crimes related to Russian election interference, and Barr then claims that Mueller found that fact relevant to whether the president had the intent to obstruct justice.70 replies2,463 retweets12,487 likes
- But Mueller’s quote is taken from a section in which he describes other improper motives Trump could have had and notes: “The injury to the integrity of the justice system is the same regardless of whether a person committed an underlying wrong.” None of that is in Barr’s letter.74 replies3,005 retweets14,226 likes
- As a result of Barr’s March 24 letter, the public and Congress were misled. Mueller himself notes this in a March 27 letter to Barr, saying that Barr’s letter “did not fully capture the context, nature, and substance of this Office’s work and conclusions.”91 replies3,288 retweets14,367 likes
- Mueller: “There is now public confusion about critical aspects of the results of our investigation. This threatens to undermine a central purpose for which the Department appointed the Special Counsel: to assure full public confidence in the outcome of the investigations.”73 replies2,930 retweets13,623 likes
- To “alleviate the misunderstandings that have arisen,” Mueller urged the release of the report’s introductions and executive summaries, which he had told Barr “accurately summarize [Mueller’s] Office’s work and conclusions.”46 replies2,717 retweets13,029 likes
- Barr declined; he allowed the confusion to fester and only released the materials three weeks later with the full redacted report. In the interim, Barr testified before a House committee and was misleading about his knowledge of Mueller’s concerns:76 replies2,749 retweets13,257 likes
- Barr was asked about reports “that members of [Mueller’s] team are frustrated…with the limited information included in your March 24th letter, that it does not adequately or accurately necessarily portray the report’s findings. Do you know what they’re referencing with that?”52 replies2,515 retweets12,365 likes
- Barr absurdly replied: “No, I don’t…I suspect that they probably wanted more put out.” Yet Mueller had directly raised those concerns to Barr, and Barr says he “suspect[s]” they “probably” wanted more materials put out, as if Mueller hadn’t directly told him that.87 replies2,813 retweets13,660 likes
- In subsequent statements and testimony, Barr used further misrepresentations to help build the president’s false narrative that the investigation was unjustified.75 replies2,747 retweets12,962 likes
- Barr notes that Mueller did not “find any conspiracy to violate U.S. law involving Russia-linked persons and any persons associated with the Trump campaign.” He then declares that Mueller found “no collusion” and implies falsely that the investigation was baseless.72 replies2,591 retweets12,526 likes
- But whether there’s enough evidence for a conviction of a specific crime which Mueller thought was appropriate to charge is a different and much higher standard than whether the people whom Mueller investigated had done anything worthy of investigation.53 replies2,442 retweets12,382 likes
- In truth, Mueller’s report describes concerning contacts between members of Trump’s campaign and people in or connected to the Russian government.158 replies3,331 retweets14,068 likes
- For instance, Trump Jr., Paul Manafort, and Jared Kushner took a meeting with a Russian lawyer whom Trump Jr. had been told worked for the Russian government and would provide documents to “incriminate Hillary,” as part of the Russian government’s “support for Mr. Trump.”181 replies3,038 retweets13,537 likes
- It’s wrong to suggest that the fact that Mueller did not choose to indict anyone for this means there wasn’t a basis to investigate whether it amounted to a crime or “collusion,” or whether it was in fact part of Russia’s efforts to help Trump’s candidacy.98 replies2,786 retweets13,212 likes
- Barr says the White House “fully cooperated” with the investigation and that Mueller “never sought” or “pushed” to get more from the president, but the report says Mueller unsuccessfully sought an interview with the president for over a year.124 replies3,634 retweets14,775 likes
- The report says the president’s counsel was told that interviewing him was “vital” to Mueller’s investigation and that it would be in the interest of the public and the presidency. Still Trump refused.126 replies3,321 retweets13,906 likes
- The president instead gave written answers to questions submitted by the special counsel. Those answers are often incomplete or unresponsive. Mueller found them “inadequate” and again sought to interview the president.175 replies3,242 retweets14,370 likes
- Ultimately, the special counsel “recogniz[ed] that the President would not be interviewed voluntarily” and chose not to subpoena him because of concerns that the resulting “potentially lengthy constitutional litigation” would delay completion of the investigation.260 replies3,400 retweets15,399 likes
- Barr has so far successfully used his position to sell the president’s false narrative to the American people. This will continue if those who have read the report do not start pushing back on his misrepresentations and share the truth.3,192 replies10,007 retweets32,613 likes
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