Fact-checking Trump's claim protests against him today were 'fake news'. Spoiler alert: it’s false. https://t.co/67PNC9Us75— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) June 4, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Fact-checking Trump's claim protests against him today were 'fake news'. Spoiler alert: it’s false.
DOJ sent a letter to the House Judiciary Comm. saying the committee had narrowed its request for docs re: Mueller's investigation to the point where DOJ is willing to resume negotiations, *IF* the committee undoes its contempt vote for AG Barr (see:
DOJ sent a letter to the House Judiciary Comm. saying the committee had narrowed its request for docs re: Mueller's investigation to the point where DOJ is willing to resume negotiations, *IF* the committee undoes its contempt vote for AG Barr (see: https://t.co/J7AfEl6a8q) pic.twitter.com/g5MJLqiyyx— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) June 4, 2019
Wow, NYT confirms Fox report: Paul Manafort is expected to be transferred as early as this week to Rikers Island, where he will most likely be held in solitary confinement while facing state fraud charges
Wow, NYT confirms Fox report: Paul Manafort is expected to be transferred as early as this week to Rikers Island, where he will most likely be held in solitary confinement while facing state fraud charges https://t.co/04a2L1c8Ee— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 4, 2019
It's about time for contempt votes
the House can argue that Trump’s defiance of legitimate House subpoenas by invoking spurious objections and phony privileges itself constitutes impeachable conduct --like Nixon! https://t.co/4vgzqZ482H— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) June 4, 2019
#TrumpProtest building in Trafalgar Square. Jeremy Corbyn due to speak after midday.
#TrumpProtest building in Trafalgar Square. Jeremy Corbyn due to speak after midday. pic.twitter.com/EjTFC8FRhD— Steve Sedgwick (@steve_sedgwick) June 4, 2019
During her confirmation hearing Ms. Chao did not discuss her family’s extensive ties to the Chinese maritime industry, and she did not disclose the Chinese accolades she had received as required by the Senate. “An oversight,” the Transportation Department said.
This story!— Jason Horowitz (@jasondhorowitz) June 3, 2019
During her confirmation hearing Ms. Chao did not discuss her family’s extensive ties to the Chinese maritime industry, and she did not disclose the Chinese accolades she had received as required by the Senate.
“An oversight,” the Transportation Department said. https://t.co/55K9ZzKKnN
THREAD: Elaine Chao, whose job it is to oversee the US aviation industry, flew Air China on her trip to Beijing instead of a US carrier, when US options were available. Let's take a closer look
THREAD: Elaine Chao, whose job it is to oversee the US aviation industry, flew Air China on her trip to Beijing instead of a US carrier, when US options were available. Let's take a closer look. https://t.co/B45A5Nv749— Mike Forsythe 傅才德 (@PekingMike) June 3, 2019
During the Monday broadcast of Fox News political roundtable show "The Five," right-wing co-host Jesse Watters provided his solution to homelessness in Los Angeles: Raze dozens of square blocks and throw all the homeless people into institutions
During the Monday broadcast of Fox News political roundtable show "The Five," right-wing co-host Jesse Watters provided his solution to homelessness in Los Angeles: Raze dozens of square blocks and throw all the homeless people into institutions https://t.co/9Mf3TBbYaE— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 4, 2019
Prince Harry and his brother Prince William have successfully denied Trump the opportunity of appearing in a photo with either of them
Prince Harry and his brother Prince William have successfully denied Trump the opportunity of appearing in a photo with either of them https://t.co/59qUj7CAuD— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 4, 2019
AT&T stock closes +1.67%
AT&T stock closes +1.67% https://t.co/ldUxB2ng6f pic.twitter.com/TpjmI9BJfk— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 3, 2019
Apparently the judge, Trevor McFadden, who ruled that trump could not be sued by House Dems over his executive order to fund his wall without congressional approval was a trump donor. Perhaps Justice Roberts would like to explain again how the American judiciary is not corrupt
Apparently the judge, Trevor McFadden, who ruled that trump could not be sued by House Dems over his executive order to fund his wall without congressional approval was a trump donor. Perhaps Justice Roberts would like to explain again how the American judiciary is not corrupt— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) June 4, 2019
The White House hasn't really offered an explanation for why the president's adult children who don't work in the administration are on this state visit.
The White House hasn't really offered an explanation for why the president's adult children who don't work in the administration are on this state visit. https://t.co/U3goSqUQy3— Kathryn Watson (@kathrynw5) June 4, 2019
Just in from @RepJerryNadler: "As part of President Trump’s continued obstruction of Congress, the White House has instructed both Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson not to turn over records in response to subpoenas issued by our Committee last month..."
Just in from @RepJerryNadler: "As part of President Trump’s continued obstruction of Congress, the White House has instructed both Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson not to turn over records in response to subpoenas issued by our Committee last month..." pic.twitter.com/Bm0SJVvhWI— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 4, 2019
We hope you have time to read the full report on Elaine Chao and her family’s shipping company
We hope you have time to read the full report on Elaine Chao and her family’s shipping company by @PekingMike @EricLiptonNYT @KeithBradsher @suilee. Here are 5 takeaways from our reporting: https://t.co/HJfiANPvIX— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 3, 2019
China warns citizens against US travel
China warns citizens against US travel https://t.co/TwWyYcUDBp— Financial Times (@FT) June 4, 2019
Former Trump aide and current Fox employee David Bossie has disappeared from Fox News and three sources familiar with the circumstances say they’ve been informed it was in part an effort by the network’s opinion programming not to infuriate the president
Former Trump aide and current Fox employee David Bossie has disappeared from Fox News and three sources familiar with the circumstances say they’ve been informed it was in part an effort by the network’s opinion programming not to infuriate the president https://t.co/itdeFxCe9k— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 4, 2019
Trump could face yet another disapproval vote in Congress if he moves forward with new tariffs on Mexico, potentially setting up a major clash with Senate Republicans
Trump could face yet another disapproval vote in Congress if he moves forward with new tariffs on Mexico, potentially setting up a major clash with Senate Republicanshttps://t.co/f3THAA0Sw3— POLITICO (@politico) June 4, 2019
Revealed: US government spends £1m at Qatari-backed hotels for Donald Trump’s UK state visit
Revealed: US government spends £1m at Qatari-backed hotels for Donald Trump’s UK state visit https://t.co/dZBtfIpLVQ— Maureen O'Brien (@boru2308) June 4, 2019
Trump asks PM May to “stick around” to complete US-UK trade agreement. “I don’t know what your timing is, but stick around — we’ll do this deal.” (She resigns Friday.)
Trump asks PM May to “stick around” to complete US-UK trade agreement.— Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) June 4, 2019
“I don’t know what your timing is, but stick around — we’ll do this deal.”
(She resigns Friday.)
Michael Wolff: ‘Trump is willing to destroy an institution’
Michael Wolff: ‘Trump is willing to destroy an institution’ https://t.co/skHDKz8kKY via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
One of the centerpieces of the London protests. Trump on a golden commode, and it talks, says “fake news” and “witch hunt”
One of the centerpieces of the London protests. Trump on a golden commode, and it talks, says “fake news” and “witch hunt” pic.twitter.com/AFiGhbXVGA— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) June 4, 2019
China thinks Trump admin‘s next front in trade war is targeting Chinese at elite US schools. More students refused visas, researchers with ties to Beijing scrutinized. “We hope that the US side will correct its wrong practices as soon as possible.”
China thinks Trump admin‘s next front in trade war is targeting Chinese at elite US schools.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) June 4, 2019
More students refused visas, researchers with ties to Beijing scrutinized.
“We hope that the US side will correct its wrong practices as soon as possible.”https://t.co/hEVRdUMoL4
Cheers (and jeers) for Democratic candidates at California convention
Cheers (and jeers) for Democratic candidates at California convention https://t.co/O9rkFBwGdo via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
Perspective: Barr’s zealous defense of Trump makes it impossible to trust his legal judgment
Perspective: Barr’s zealous defense of Trump makes it impossible to trust his legal judgment https://t.co/q2gXHzbYGW— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 4, 2019
"Wolff says over the course of writing two books he has come to believe Trump is governing on impulse and whim, that there is no method to the madness and that someone who is 'functionally a madman' is president of the United States."
"Wolff says over the course of writing two books he has come to believe Trump is governing on impulse and whim, that there is no method to the madness and that someone who is 'functionally a madman' is president of the United States."https://t.co/dNroJETshi— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 3, 2019
Instinctive action amid security breach serves as inspiration
Instinctive action amid security breach serves as inspiration https://t.co/Mlp8mRNG5z via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
CA Democratic Convention tests mettle of candidates (and hosts)
CA Democratic Convention tests mettle of candidates (and hosts) https://t.co/3mP4eWlZDw via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
The stench of corruption is all over Transportation Sec @ElaineChao & husband @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell in remarkably detailed @nytimes investigation into her conduct official conduct, her family's shipping firm & their close ties to Beijing
The stench of corruption is all over Transportation Sec @ElaineChao & husband @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell in remarkably detailed @nytimes investigation into her conduct official conduct, her family's shipping firm & their close ties to Beijing.https://t.co/COx0xITCyL— David Cay Johnston (@DavidCayJ) June 3, 2019
The majority owners of the former Trump Panama hotel say they’ve unearthed old financial records showing the Trump Organization evaded the country’s taxes
The majority owners of the former Trump Panama hotel say they’ve unearthed old financial records showing the Trump Organization evaded the country’s taxes https://t.co/8BxUsLjjpy— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 4, 2019
Instagram post tests gag order, could land Roger Stone in jail
Instagram post tests gag order, could land Roger Stone in jail https://t.co/9wgYXWP9HD via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
"The Trump universe obviously thinks that it is perfectly appropriate to get the help of foreigners to win presidential elections," says CNN's Jeffrey Toobin, responding to the Jared Kushner interview. "That's illegal."
"The Trump universe obviously thinks that it is perfectly appropriate to get the help of foreigners to win presidential elections," says CNN's Jeffrey Toobin, responding to the Jared Kushner interview. "That's illegal." https://t.co/k4NHrWyQBM pic.twitter.com/WiFAOgvl3T— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) June 4, 2019
El Paso Still Waiting For Trump Campaign To Pay $470,000 Overdue Rally Tab- good luck getting paid El Paso- trump has been stiffing people for decades:)
El Paso Still Waiting For Trump Campaign To Pay $470,000 Overdue Rally Tab- good luck getting paid El Paso- trump has been stiffing people for decades:) https://t.co/P0BdYVOjNp— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 4, 2019
Journalist who wrote ‘hit job’ about Joe Biden’s conflicts of interest in Ukraine hired by country's president
Journalist who wrote ‘hit job’ about Joe Biden’s conflicts of interest in Ukraine hired by country's president https://t.co/v0pz92yrz7— Numbers Stations (@Spy_Stations) June 4, 2019
Soured deal considered as Mueller witness charged with child porn
Soured deal considered as Mueller witness charged with child porn https://t.co/EamDk7yv46 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
In the words of the great John Kelly, “The children will be taken care of — put into foster care or whatever.”
In the words of the great John Kelly, “The children will be taken care of — put into foster care or whatever.” https://t.co/8oQSHEWvjk— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) June 4, 2019
“Chernobyl” is amazing. See it. It’s not just about a nuke-plant explosion, it’s about the implosion of a government that collapses under its own lies and authoritarian weight
“Chernobyl” is amazing. See it.— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) June 4, 2019
It’s not just about a nuke-plant explosion, it’s about the implosion of a government that collapses under its own lies and authoritarian weight
Exceptional work by @clmazin https://t.co/Vm6I5rxn3G
The owners of the Panama City hotel that ousted the Trump Org. as property managers have accused it of evading taxes in Panama and creating a "false light" around the hotel's finances. They essentially assert that Trump's biz cheated a foreign government.
The owners of the Panama City hotel that ousted the Trump Org. as property managers have accused it of evading taxes in Panama and creating a "false light" around the hotel's finances.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 3, 2019
They essentially assert that Trump's biz cheated a foreign government. https://t.co/hLAeYbHbyg
I keep hearing a lot about “socialism” these days, mainly from Donald Trump and Fox News. Well, I’m here to ask you to ignore the scaremongering.
I keep hearing a lot about “socialism” these days, mainly from Donald Trump and Fox News. Well, I’m here to ask you to ignore the scaremongering. pic.twitter.com/Rcr7fM0QO0— Robert Reich (@RBReich) June 3, 2019
“We think it’s much ado about nothing.” Mick Mulvaney sought to play down the White House’s directive to hide a Navy destroyer named after Senator John McCain during the president’s visit to Japan last week
“We think it’s much ado about nothing.” Mick Mulvaney sought to play down the White House’s directive to hide a Navy destroyer named after Senator John McCain during the president’s visit to Japan last week https://t.co/YW0AIKOqF3— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) June 4, 2019
REPORTER: "Mr. President, are you willing to say that MBS is responsible for Khashoggi’s death?" TRUMP: "When did this come up again? What are you, back — are you back —" R: "Jared. Jared talked to Axios." TRUMP: "Are you back — what — 4 months ago? No."
Oh Jared’s gonna be in trouble https://t.co/4j0uvMEHNH— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) June 4, 2019
The tweet below is an impeachable offense. It shows that Trump has no understanding of our Constitution, which he swore to defend, including the First Amendment. And when will Republicans — who always complain about government interference in business — speak up?
The tweet below is an impeachable offense. It shows that Trump has no understanding of our Constitution, which he swore to defend, including the First Amendment.— David Cay Johnston (@DavidCayJ) June 4, 2019
And when will Republicans — who always complain about government interference in business — speak up? https://t.co/CbmKuiyd7c
NEW: @FEC sends @realDonaldTrump’s presidential campaign a list of 233 pages worth of contributions it suspects are “excessive,” “prohibited” or “impermissible.” Asks for response by July 8.
NEW: @FEC sends @realDonaldTrump’s presidential campaign a list of 233 pages worth of contributions it suspects are “excessive,” “prohibited” or “impermissible.” Asks for response by July 8.— Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal) June 3, 2019
List: https://t.co/UaQZRqG7fd pic.twitter.com/QUMT8Fd02r
Last week, it was reported that the New York Times banned reporters from Rachel Maddow’s show for being 'too partisan.’ Today, David Brooks was a guest on RT. Russian propaganda, but not @maddow?
There is no reason for anyone to appear on RT. This is a bad look, and worse judgement. https://t.co/K3JJDBxz4z— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) June 4, 2019
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, falling asleep as Her Majesty The Queen delivers her State banquet speech..
Sadly, this is the most "human" thing Trump has ever done.https://t.co/CSadoVB5i9— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) June 3, 2019
Flashback to 2017: Pres. Trump and his team pushed to reauthorize the worst parts of FISA even after alleging abuse against his campaign. Why? Because they never opposed unconstitutional spying on innocent Americans; the campaign claim has always been about politics, not facts
Flashback to 2017: Pres. Trump and his team pushed to reauthorize the worst parts of FISA even after alleging abuse against his campaign. Why? Because they never opposed unconstitutional spying on innocent Americans; the campaign claim has always been about politics, not facts. https://t.co/hLwXU4HLvv— Justin Amash (@justinamash) June 3, 2019
I'm not sure I'd lay this off on bad tailoring. For one thing, a man learns how to *wear* good clothing, including posture. For another, there's only so much you can do with a guy who's *cough* logarithmically measured at an obviously fake 239 pounds.
I'm not sure I'd lay this off on bad tailoring. For one thing, a man learns how to *wear* good clothing, including posture. For another, there's only so much you can do with a guy who's *cough* logarithmically measured at an obviously fake 239 pounds. https://t.co/Jkshv79gcm— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) June 4, 2019
Nader was a huge part of brokering the Saudi UAE Russia alliance with Trump.
Nader was a huge part of brokering the Saudi UAE Russia alliance with Trump. @NarativLive @traciemac_Bmore https://t.co/9AaX4hrFKK— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) June 3, 2019
I thought I could understand the horror and feel the pain of what our govt was doing to these kids. Then I had my own child and I’ve realized no words are strong enough.
I thought I could understand the horror and feel the pain of what our govt was doing to these kids. Then I had my own child and I’ve realized no words are strong enough. https://t.co/9TXR2Jh7kD— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 4, 2019
NADER IS A SICK F'S SICK F. The videos recovered on his phone depict boys as young as 3 and children engaged with goats. Most of the videos are boys 3 to 4 years old. Do not read.
NADER IS A SICK F'S SICK F. The videos recovered on his phone depict boys as young as 3 and children engaged with goats. Most of the videos are boys 3 to 4 years old. Do not read.— Dirk Schwenk (@DirkSchwenk) June 3, 2019
Tomorrow marks the 30th Anniversary of something most Chinese don’t know happened. The government has erased it from the record. The rest of us should remember
Tomorrow marks the 30th Anniversary of something most Chinese don’t know happened. The government has erased it from the record. The rest of us should remember. pic.twitter.com/XmTJlOvOWY— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) June 3, 2019
When Nader’s phones were seized by FBI at Dulles in Jan. 2018 with porn of a 3yo child, he was en route from UAE to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
When Nader’s phones were seized by FBI at Dulles in Jan. 2018 with porn of a 3yo child, he was en route from UAE to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago https://t.co/9mH4V2SUys— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) June 4, 2019
Americans rank Barack Obama as the best president of their lifetimes in a new Pew Research Center poll
Americans rank Barack Obama as the best president of their lifetimes in a new Pew Research Center poll. https://t.co/Yxap6qz6sK— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) June 4, 2019
Trump has an abnormally long list of friends.... that are pedophiles
🔥Trump has an abnormally long list of friends.... that are pedophiles🔥 https://t.co/ISHo8u7gd6— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) June 4, 2019
With Democrats holding the Majority, we will legislate. But we will also investigate and litigate to protect our democracy. -NP
With Democrats holding the Majority, we will legislate. But we will also investigate and litigate to protect our democracy. -NP pic.twitter.com/We02cHTRJ1— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) June 3, 2019
NBC News now counts 58 members of the House who favor starting an impeachment inquiry against Trump. There are 57 Democrats — including 12 of the 24 Democrats who serve on the House Judiciary Committee — and one Republican.
NBC News now counts 58 members of the House who favor starting an impeachment inquiry against Trump.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 3, 2019
There are 57 Democrats — including 12 of the 24 Democrats who serve on the House Judiciary Committee — and one Republican. https://t.co/a3mZVwE3Co
Child porn charges for Trump-tied Mueller witness raise questions
Child porn charges for Trump-tied Mueller witness raise questions https://t.co/QSPz1oXyRN via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 4, 2019
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