Rep. Schiff: "You put two and two together and the Russians know as long as they intervene on Trump's behalf, he is too weak to ever call them out and he may even be grateful for it. So yes, I think it gives a green light to other nations to once again interfere in our election." pic.twitter.com/F1r0NKxtnW— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) June 13, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Rep. Schiff: "You put two and two together and the Russians know as long as they intervene on Trump's behalf, he is too weak to ever call them out and he may even be grateful for it. So yes, I think it gives a green light to other nations to once again interfere in our election."
“The White House is just making stuff up. They’re saying they have this blanket immunity that no court case has ever talked about or ever found,” says Rep. @tedlieu, about the administration’s response to the House Judiciary calling on WH officials
“The White House is just making stuff up. They’re saying they have this blanket immunity that no court case has ever talked about or ever found,” says Rep. @tedlieu, about the administration’s response to the House Judiciary calling on WH officials. https://t.co/8XLxTWhqca pic.twitter.com/eKS2ARCQkm— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) June 12, 2019
This week, Senate Democrats asked to pass a bill to restore #NetNeutrality and #SaveTheInternet. But Republicans objected. They’d rather just bury this bipartisan bill in @SenateMajLdr McConnell’s legislative graveyard along with so many others.
This week, Senate Democrats asked to pass a bill to restore #NetNeutrality and #SaveTheInternet.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 12, 2019
But Republicans objected.
They’d rather just bury this bipartisan bill in @SenateMajLdr McConnell’s legislative graveyard along with so many others. pic.twitter.com/9RCIyTCnG5
SCHIFF says he’s “running out of patience” with the FBI refusing to discuss status of Russia counterintelligence probe. Says a subpoena could be issued soon.
SCHIFF says he’s “running out of patience” with the FBI refusing to discuss status of Russia counterintelligence probe. Says a subpoena could be issued soon.— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 12, 2019
Republican witness @AndrewCMcCarthy on the June 9 Trump Tower meeting between Russian operatives and Donald Trump, Jr., Paul Manafort, and Jared Kushner (that Trump knew about in advance): “By taking the meeting, you’ve made yourself beholden to Putin.”
Republican witness @AndrewCMcCarthy on the June 9 Trump Tower meeting between Russian operatives and Donald Trump, Jr., Paul Manafort, and Jared Kushner (that Trump knew about in advance):— CAP Action 🏳️🌈 (@CAPAction) June 12, 2019
“By taking the meeting, you’ve made yourself beholden to Putin.” pic.twitter.com/e8GvmoUjeR
Mike Flynn's new attorney, folks.
Mike Flynn's new attorney, folks. pic.twitter.com/G8vf6Gx2RG— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) June 12, 2019
I want to type something like "there's still hope" but I just can't. Former White House aide Hicks agrees to testify to House panel investigating Trump.
I want to type something like "there's still hope" but I just can't. Former White House aide Hicks agrees to testify to House panel investigating Trump. @traciemac_bmore @narativlive https://t.co/WRfNFR7WLu— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) June 12, 2019
There is no bottom. There is no better Trump. He will always stoop lower, smear everything around him with excrement, and diminish absolutely everyone and everything.
There is no bottom.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 12, 2019
There is no better Trump.
He will always stoop lower, smear everything around him with excrement, and diminish absolutely everyone and everything. https://t.co/IpnZPRtKCC
It’s almost like they have something to hide.
It’s almost like they have something to hide. https://t.co/wLaps4l2hC— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) June 12, 2019
Unlike our 45th President, I do not use the T-word casually. But, it now fits Donnie -- like a glove. Based on his very own words. In our politics, the worst American without secret foreign encumbrances is preferable to the best American with them.
Unlike our 45th President, I do not use the T-word casually.— John Schindler (@20committee) June 13, 2019
But, it now fits Donnie -- like a glove. Based on his very own words.
In our politics, the worst American without secret foreign encumbrances is preferable to the best American with them.https://t.co/bu7umGDbbx
Hey @realDonaldTrump: The FBI Director Chris Wray is right and you are wrong. Not only does life work that way, the law works that way. Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, it's ILLEGAL to knowingly accept anything of material value from a foreign power.
Hey @realDonaldTrump: The FBI Director Chris Wray is right and you are wrong. Not only does life work that way, the law works that way. Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, it's ILLEGAL to knowingly accept anything of material value from a foreign power. https://t.co/UJ5p835xWS— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 12, 2019
"The FBI director is wrong," @realDonaldTrump tells @GStephanopoulos of Wray's recent comments that a political candidate should tell the FBI if a foreign gov't offers dirt on an opponent.
"The FBI director is wrong," @realDonaldTrump tells @GStephanopoulos of Wray's recent comments that a political candidate should tell the FBI if a foreign gov't offers dirt on an opponent.— Elizabeth Landers (@ElizLanders) June 12, 2019
If you're wondering if the President of the goddamn United States just invited foreign intelligence agencies to hack and spy on his political opponents, he did.
If you're wondering if the President of the goddamn United States just invited foreign intelligence agencies to hack and spy on his political opponents, he did.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 12, 2019
Remember 12 JUN 2019. Today was the day a sitting President announced he would accept clandestine help from a hostile power to stay in office. Translation for the cheap seats: Donald J. Trump, our 45th president, admitted that he is a traitor. On camera.
Remember 12 JUN 2019. Today was the day a sitting President announced he would accept clandestine help from a hostile power to stay in office.— John Schindler (@20committee) June 13, 2019
Translation for the cheap seats: Donald J. Trump, our 45th president, admitted that he is a traitor. On camera.https://t.co/C9hLDR4tcj
I stand with US intelligence community & denounce @realDonaldTrump's willingness to conspire with a foreign government to win an election. I urge @LindseyGrahamSC to honor his patriotic duty & publicly denounce Donald Trump for admitting he would break the law for political gain.
I stand with US intelligence community & denounce @realDonaldTrump's willingness to conspire with a foreign government to win an election. I urge @LindseyGrahamSC to honor his patriotic duty & publicly denounce Donald Trump for admitting he would break the law for political gain. https://t.co/xuWofDgzsC— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) June 13, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Pres. Trump tells @GStephanopoulos he wouldn't necessarily alert the FBI if approached by foreign figures with information on his 2020 opponent: "It’s not an interference. They have information. I think I’d take it."
EXCLUSIVE: Pres. Trump tells @GStephanopoulos he wouldn't necessarily alert the FBI if approached by foreign figures with information on his 2020 opponent: "It’s not an interference. They have information. I think I’d take it." https://t.co/yWRxMOaFqW pic.twitter.com/qwLw53s5yc— ABC News (@ABC) June 12, 2019
'I think I’d take it': In exclusive interview, Trump says he would listen if foreigners offered dirt on opponents
Trump: “I am the biggest Mobbed-up, traitorous fucking piece of shit in American history. Fuck America. Fuck all of you.” https://t.co/VgcR7jxaoi— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) June 13, 2019
So Mitch and POTUS on same page about accepting election help from adversarial powers -- and we have to leave that an open range of possibilities where the majority leader is concerned
So Mitch and POTUS on same page about accepting election help from adversarial powers -- and we have to leave that an open range of possibilities where the majority leader is concernedhttps://t.co/LauxrmGLwF— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) June 12, 2019
POTUS has asserted executive privilege on certain docs subpoenaed in Census probe and a protective assertion on all remaining docs, per DOJ letter.
POTUS has asserted executive privilege on certain docs subpoenaed in Census probe and a protective assertion on all remaining docs, per DOJ letter. pic.twitter.com/L926VMqubt— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) June 12, 2019
Trump Jr arrives to hearing
Russian Adoptions planning meeting. pic.twitter.com/WKFVBC69qC— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) June 12, 2019
Dear @RepRatcliffe: You are right. House Counsel will argue that since AG Barr of @TheJusticeDept let @GOP Rep Collins see the unredacted report, then I should be able to see it too. Unless you think Barr committed a crime by letting GOP Rep Collins view the unredacted report.
Dear @RepRatcliffe: You are right. House Counsel will argue that since AG Barr of @TheJusticeDept let @GOP Rep Collins see the unredacted report, then I should be able to see it too.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 12, 2019
Unless you think Barr committed a crime by letting GOP Rep Collins view the unredacted report. https://t.co/lPzK7X1yBf
"Call it Trump-itis: Every candidate he goes up against is suddenly, in his telling and that of his surrogates, in mental decline and at death’s door. It “happened” to Hillary, who miraculously recovered, and now it’s Biden."
"Call it Trump-itis: Every candidate he goes up against is suddenly, in his telling and that of his surrogates, in mental decline and at death’s door. It “happened” to Hillary, who miraculously recovered, and now it’s Biden." https://t.co/KhiRbPiKwy— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 12, 2019
McConnell, sworn to uphold,defend US Constitution, chose to threaten WH w/a smear if they disclosed this to us
😠McConnell, sworn to uphold,defend US Constitution, chose to threaten WH w/a smear if they disclosed this to ushttps://t.co/RYoKrh3L8V— ᴸᵁᴸᵁ ᴸᴱ ᴹᴼᴼ 🐮 (@LuluLemew) December 11, 2016
The House Intelligence Committee has invited two former leaders of the FBI's national security branch to testify about the counterintelligence implications of Mueller's investigation.
The House Intelligence Committee has invited two former leaders of the FBI's national security branch to testify about the counterintelligence implications of Mueller's investigation. https://t.co/XBfoMCvhuF— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) June 12, 2019
ICE is sending asylum-seekers to the private prison where Mother Jones exposed abuse
ICE is sending asylum-seekers to the private prison where Mother Jones exposed abuse https://t.co/Z9H6OzWOT4— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) June 12, 2019
Texas vaccine exemption rates have reached an all-time high. Did Texas make it too easy for parents to opt out?
Texas vaccine exemption rates have reached an all-time high. Did Texas make it too easy for parents to opt out? #txlege https://t.co/7Eaj7ikywZ— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) June 12, 2019
You want hearings? We got hearings! LIVE at 9 ET. Get your hearings!
You want hearings? We got hearings! LIVE at 9 ET. Get your hearings! @traciemac_Bmore @narativlive pic.twitter.com/kk6KETgm9s— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) June 12, 2019
Chao and McConnell are the Ferdinand & Imelda Marcos of the 2019 Republican party
Chao and McConnell are the Ferdinand & Imelda Marcos of the 2019 Republican party https://t.co/4Lclz8s9PM— Rob Wagner 🇺🇸 (@wagner_rob) June 11, 2019
Has no one learned anything? Washington is just four months removed from the longest government shutdown in American history, and at this moment there’s no plan to raise the debt limit just a few months ahead of the deadline.
Has no one learned anything? Washington is just four months removed from the longest government shutdown in American history, and at this moment there’s no plan to raise the debt limit just a few months ahead of the deadline.— POLITICO (@politico) June 12, 2019
More in Playbook: https://t.co/cJj0qYzal9
On this date June 12 in 2017, American student Otto Warmbier returned home in a coma after spending 17 months in a North Korean prison. He died one week later.
On this date June 12 in 2017, American student Otto Warmbier returned home in a coma after spending 17 months in a North Korean prison. He died one week later. Photos via @CNN. pic.twitter.com/vHznVzsLSO— Jeffrey Guterman (@JeffreyGuterman) June 12, 2019
E15 is a waste of money. You will burn through twice as much ethanol as you would regular gasoline in your vehicle. Ethanol lowers your MPG, which will cost you more money to keep filling up. Not to mention all the terrible things is does to your engine.
E15 is a waste of money. You will burn through twice as much ethanol as you would regular gasoline in your vehicle. Ethanol lowers your MPG, which will cost you more money to keep filling up. Not to mention all the terrible things is does to your engine.— AS THE WH TURNS (@AsTheWHTurns) June 11, 2019
.@shane_bauer snuck into Syria to understand America’s role in one of the 21st century’s greatest tragedies. A year in the making, "Behind the Lines" is a firsthand look at the costs and compromises of US involvement there
.@shane_bauer snuck into Syria to understand America’s role in one of the 21st century’s greatest tragedies.— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) June 12, 2019
A year in the making, "Behind the Lines" is a firsthand look at the costs and compromises of US involvement there: https://t.co/Ybrh0IcNmH pic.twitter.com/itNFQ0D136
EXCLUSIVE: Mexican officials' trick for navigating Trump is to ignore the tweets and go to Jared: “The idea was always that Trump is an emperor that thinks he has clothes on but really doesn't"
EXCLUSIVE: Mexican officials' trick for navigating Trump is to ignore the tweets and go to Jared: “The idea was always that Trump is an emperor that thinks he has clothes on but really doesn't" https://t.co/PfmWRVXM6P— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 12, 2019
REMINDER: In addition to the corruption of @senatemajldr McConnell and @ElaineChao ... McConnell is the reason we didn’t find out about the Russians attacking the United States to elect Trump until it was too late. McConnell is also blocking all election security measures.
REMINDER: In addition to the corruption of @senatemajldr McConnell and @ElaineChao ...— ᴸᵁᴸᵁ ᴸᴱ ᴹᴼᴼ 🐮 (@LuluLemew) June 12, 2019
McConnell is the reason we didn’t find out about the Russians attacking the United States to elect Trump until it was too late.
McConnell is also blocking all election security measures. https://t.co/r9bANzA3nX
NEW: Representatives from nearly two dozen foreign countries have spent money at Trump properties: report
Let me just rip Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution right out and use it at the bottom of my parakeet cage. There. Much better. Now nothing is amiss. https://t.co/cAVxtkW5oB— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) June 12, 2019
Like all innocent people Trump says "Why are you focused on my crimes -look what others have done?!"
Like all innocent people Trump says "Why are you focused on my crimes -look what others have done?!" https://t.co/5q8PLi2ybx— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) June 11, 2019
Louisiana GOP lawmakers defend child marriage: ‘A lot of 16-year-olds are very mature’
Louisiana GOP lawmakers defend child marriage: ‘A lot of 16-year-olds are very mature’ - https://t.co/u1CiFX61A2— K. Street 🌊🌊🌊🌊🐴 (@kstreet111) June 12, 2019
“Remember 9/11” should be more than a slogan on a bumper sticker. With the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund set to expire, we cannot turn our backs on these heroes – not now, not ever. Congress must #Renew911VCF
“Remember 9/11” should be more than a slogan on a bumper sticker. With the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund set to expire, we cannot turn our backs on these heroes – not now, not ever. Congress must #Renew911VCF pic.twitter.com/eNGXAJUaj1— Rep. Joe Cunningham (@RepCunningham) June 11, 2019
Perspective: Banning fetal tissue research like mine will kill kids. You call that pro-life?
Perspective: Banning fetal tissue research like mine will kill kids. You call that pro-life? https://t.co/YKb3soTVTe— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 12, 2019
I used to think that right-wing anti-elitism against the intellectual elite (aka “the chattering classes”) was innocuous and even well-warranted. I now realize that these stereotypes are lazy, stupid, and dangerous
I used to think that right-wing anti-elitism against the intellectual elite (aka “the chattering classes”) was innocuous and even well-warranted. I now realize that these stereotypes are lazy, stupid, and dangerous. My @PostOpinions column: https://t.co/LCpsX76ZI1— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) June 11, 2019
Analysis: A Post photographer snapped an image of Trump’s alleged secret Mexico deal. Here’s what it says.
Analysis: A Post photographer snapped an image of Trump’s alleged secret Mexico deal. Here’s what it says. https://t.co/X3HIQV8sf3— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 12, 2019
Trump sides with North Korean dictator over CIA
Trump sides with North Korean dictator over CIA https://t.co/ShPrBc5Kbs via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
Sanders: Being called a liar 'bothers me'
‘Liar is upset her lies brand her as a liar’ https://t.co/zMmjEVLfvs— Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) June 12, 2019
Ongoing expansion of Russian forces/force projection in Crimea -- good details here.
Ongoing expansion of Russian forces/force projection in Crimea -- good details here. https://t.co/1BFruIdU9V— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) June 12, 2019
Pete Buttigieg 11:41 am: "You will not see me exchanging love letters with on WH letterhead with a brutal dictator." Donald Trump 12:46 pm: "I just received a beautiful letter from Kim Jong Un."
Pete Buttigieg 11:41 am: "You will not see me exchanging love letters with on WH letterhead with a brutal dictator."— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) June 11, 2019
Donald Trump 12:46 pm: "I just received a beautiful letter from Kim Jong Un."
Trump administration quietly makes it legal to bring elephant parts to the U.S. as trophies
Trump administration quietly makes it legal to bring elephant parts to the U.S. as trophies - The Washington Post https://t.co/lVgNQpYEcD— MCWright 🦷 (@MCW_Disruptor) June 11, 2019
Every country that has a Magnitsky Act has sanctioned dozens of human rights abusers. The only country with a Magnitsky Act that has done NOTHING is the U.K. The parliament’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee is now holding the government’s feet to the fire and demanding action
Every country that has a Magnitsky Act has sanctioned dozens of human rights abusers. The only country with a Magnitsky Act that has done NOTHING is the U.K. The parliament’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee is now holding the government’s feet to the fire and demanding action https://t.co/c4tsZGmHIi— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) June 12, 2019
“I’m deeply concerned that five decades of environmental progress are at risk because of the attitude and approach of the current administration,” Christine Todd Whitman, who led EPA during the George W. Bush administration, told lawmakers Tuesday.
“I’m deeply concerned that five decades of environmental progress are at risk because of the attitude and approach of the current administration,” Christine Todd Whitman, who led EPA during the George W. Bush administration, told lawmakers Tuesday. https://t.co/nCsr6UXYUc— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) June 12, 2019
Kamala Harris said the DOJ would have “no choice” but to charge President Trump with obstruction of justice if he finished his term without being impeached
Kamala Harris said the DOJ would have “no choice” but to charge President Trump with obstruction of justice if he finished his term without being impeachedhttps://t.co/qrH45H2YGq— POLITICO (@politico) June 12, 2019
"This is a guy who does everything to separate and frighten people...No president has done something like that for God's sake. I mean, it's bizarre and it's damaging, so I think he's genuinely a threat to our core values & he's a threat to our standing in the world."
"This is a guy who does everything to separate and frighten people...No president has done something like that for God's sake. I mean, it's bizarre and it's damaging, so I think he's genuinely a threat to our core values & he's a threat to our standing in the world." -@JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/XMl2ciBiKJ— Stand Up Republic (@StandUpRepublic) June 11, 2019
President Trump has threatened to take legal action if Democrats try to impeach him, musing that he’ll “sue.”
President Trump has threatened to take legal action if Democrats try to impeach him, musing that he’ll “sue.” https://t.co/7Qo4Prs95P— John FitzGerald (@TheTweetOfJohn) June 12, 2019
Lawrence's Last Word: Jon Stewart tells Congress never forget 9/11 first responders
Lawrence's Last Word: Jon Stewart tells Congress never forget 9/11 first responders https://t.co/SGlMzZbsnB via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
President Trump is looking to squash Justin Amash
President Trump is looking to squash Justin Amashhttps://t.co/36Ay3QmSW7— POLITICO (@politico) June 12, 2019
Lawrence's Last Word: Jon Stewart tells Congress never forget 9/11 first responders
Lawrence's Last Word: Jon Stewart tells Congress never forget 9/11 first responders https://t.co/SGlMzZbsnB via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
"A beautiful letter here, a beautiful letter there, and pretty soon the president of the United States is apologizing to you after a report that you killed an American informant."
"A beautiful letter here, a beautiful letter there, and pretty soon the president of the United States is apologizing to you after a report that you killed an American informant."#TraitorTrump https://t.co/QZk722aOqR— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) June 12, 2019
“Barr's Justice Dept asks court to tear down the ACA in its entirety”
“Barr's Justice Dept asks court to tear down the ACA in its entirety” https://t.co/7NMUtAbjVy— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) June 11, 2019
Republican Jim Jordan skips 9/11 responders hearing a day after accusing Democrats of having no priorities
Republican Jim Jordan skips 9/11 responders hearing a day after accusing Democrats of having no priorities https://t.co/FYGImu1I1f— #TuckFrump (@realTuckFrumper) June 11, 2019
Pete Buttigieg: "You will not see me exchanging love letters on White House letterhead with a brutal dictator who starves and murders his own people."
Pete Buttigieg: "You will not see me exchanging love letters on White House letterhead with a brutal dictator who starves and murders his own people." pic.twitter.com/2bbAr9JLc4— The Hill (@thehill) June 11, 2019
Trump Jr likely to face questions stemming from Cohen testimony
Trump Jr likely to face questions stemming from Cohen testimony https://t.co/BmDKUJZQfD via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
Trump Jr. headed back to Senate Intel to talk Trump Tower Moscow
Trump Jr. headed back to Senate Intel to talk Trump Tower Moscow https://t.co/qkRUs5GcVj via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
Congress vote boosts subpoena leverage against recalcitrant Trump
Congress vote boosts subpoena leverage against recalcitrant Trump https://t.co/uoiX7Dek22 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
National debt tops $22 trillion for first time in U.S. history
Do you think we are heading for a recession?— Renee Hoagenson 🌊 (@ReneeHoagenson) June 12, 2019
The #GOP is spending as if there are no consequences to all of this borrowing.#Debt #NationalDebt https://t.co/W5RIJJmBwZ
1. Mitch McConnell is blocking bills that would impose more regulations on voting machines 2. Mitch McConnell’s campaign and joint fundraising committee get money from voting machine lobbyists Any questions?
1. Mitch McConnell is blocking bills that would impose more regulations on voting machines— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) June 12, 2019
2. Mitch McConnell’s campaign and joint fundraising committee get money from voting machine lobbyists
Any questions? https://t.co/3OGKHoAunj
'Missing' £350million Leonardo masterpiece Salvator Mundi 'is on Saudi crown prince's yacht'
'Missing' £350million Leonardo masterpiece Salvator Mundi 'is on Saudi crown prince's yacht' cc @ZevShalev @NarativLive 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.co/e0gZOOhkYI— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) June 11, 2019
Even if you only look at the top tier of the roster in terms of who Donald Trump has tried to put in place to run the federal government, it's obvious that there's something wrong when it comes to Trump's cabinet and his senior appointees.
Even if you only look at the top tier of the roster in terms of who Donald Trump has tried to put in place to run the federal government, it's obvious that there's something wrong when it comes to Trump's cabinet and his senior appointees. pic.twitter.com/QwRDCl4PwG— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) June 12, 2019
We need to impeach the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. They are hiding evidence we could need for the impeachment of the President.
We need to impeach the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury.— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) June 12, 2019
They are hiding evidence we could need for the impeachment of the President. pic.twitter.com/7uXNXSJaiA
Three years ago @shane_bauer helped us see what it really means when we privatize prison. Now (in a couple of hours) he shows us what it really means when we go to war and no one pays attention.
Three years ago @shane_bauer helped us see what it really means when we privatize prison. Now (in a couple of hours) he shows us what it really means when we go to war and no one pays attention. https://t.co/7WdiShmqSl— Monika Bauerlein (@MonikaBauerlein) June 12, 2019
Julian Assange “received a visit on Tuesday from his father, John Shipton, and... Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, the Press Association reported”
Julian Assange “received a visit on Tuesday from his father, John Shipton, and... Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, the Press Association reported”— The Editor Devil (@fairchild01) June 12, 2019
Oh really? @thespybrief https://t.co/tARycsT6Fl
In case you were wondering who Jon Stewart was referencing when he talked about a member blocking the 9/11 first responders bill for oil exports.
In case you were wondering who Jon Stewart was referencing when he talked about a member blocking the 9/11 first responders bill for oil exports. https://t.co/N1xGwalWcr— Ashley Schapitl (@AshleySchapitl) June 12, 2019
Kavanaugh has hired the daughter of Amy Chua, who defended his treatment of women during his confirmation, as a clerk on the Supreme Court. During the confirmation, Chua and her daughter both forcefully pushed back on notion that she was seeking that job.
Kavanaugh has hired the daughter of Amy Chua, who defended his treatment of women during his confirmation, as a clerk on the Supreme Court. During the confirmation, Chua and her daughter both forcefully pushed back on notion that she was seeking that job. https://t.co/rWfAD9DbDv— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) June 11, 2019
"You should be ashamed of yourselves": In an emotional testimony, former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart blasted a more than half-empty congressional panel for the delays in reauthorizing a fund for 9/11 first responders
"You should be ashamed of yourselves": In an emotional testimony, former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart blasted a more than half-empty congressional panel for the delays in reauthorizing a fund for 9/11 first responders https://t.co/iHJXgvogp4 pic.twitter.com/VoGOMTv0yA— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 11, 2019
One of the sources for my book—who spent his childhood in a Japanese concentration camp in Wyoming—regularly visits family detention centers. I asked him once how the two compared. “Brad,” he said. “It’s worse than anything we ever experienced.”
One of the sources for my book—who spent his childhood in a Japanese concentration camp in Wyoming—regularly visits family detention centers. I asked him once how the two compared.— Bradford Pearson (@BradfordPearson) June 12, 2019
“Brad,” he said. “It’s worse than anything we ever experienced.” https://t.co/GXZ9HU4FM1
Every accusation is confession. Always. Love the pointing at his own head. My read is he’s been told...he knows he’s ill. Tic toc, MoFo
Every accusation is confession. Always. Love the pointing at his own head. My read is he’s been told...he knows he’s ill. Tic toc, MoFo pic.twitter.com/NYDhH9CYhV— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) June 12, 2019
The trial of geology teacher Scott Warren, on charges of helping migrants who had illegally crossed the border, has ended in a mistrial
The trial of geology teacher Scott Warren, on charges of helping migrants who had illegally crossed the border, has ended in a mistrial.https://t.co/31HA0wRiC0— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 12, 2019
We've got a firm with huge mass transit contracts, in a position to benefit from mass transit decisions by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. And that firm chooses to do a hugely remunerative deal with Chao's family's company. And she shows up in person to applaud that deal.
We've got a firm with huge mass transit contracts, in a position to benefit from mass transit decisions by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. And that firm chooses to do a hugely remunerative deal with Chao's family's company. And she shows up in person to applaud that deal. pic.twitter.com/MyrtYVvwEO— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) June 12, 2019
I've got a great idea for @SpeakerPelosi. Impeach @SecElaineChao. Just do it. Let Cocaine Mitch twist in the wind. If we do right his seat is toast. Make them look like Bonnie and Clyde.
I've got a great idea for @SpeakerPelosi. Impeach @SecElaineChao. Just do it. Let Cocaine Mitch twist in the wind. If we do right his seat is toast. Make them look like Bonnie and Clyde. @RepJerryNadler— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) June 12, 2019
Chao corruption shocking even for scandal-plagued Trump cabinet
Chao corruption shocking even for scandal-plagued Trump cabinet https://t.co/RXY8VVncr9 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
So here’s the new normal: If you get caught doing bad shit, just yell “FAKE NEWS!” and move on.
So here’s the new normal: If you get caught doing bad shit, just yell “FAKE NEWS!” and move on.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 11, 2019
Beyond parody -- Fox Business cuts away from Trump's speech right after he laments, bizarrely, that tractors can't hook up to the internet
We deserve a smart POTUS. We just do. This is RIDICULOUS. https://t.co/QbqWFfKezl— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) June 12, 2019
"...paving the way for grants totaling at least $78 million for favored projects as McConnell prepared to campaign for reelection."
"...paving the way for grants totaling at least $78 million for favored projects as McConnell prepared to campaign for reelection."https://t.co/lHJULXLISl— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) June 12, 2019
Mitch McConnell doesn’t want to bring HR1 to a floor vote because it is a house bill that directly takes on corrupt bad actors like...Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao
Mitch McConnell doesn’t want to bring HR1 to a floor vote because it is a house bill that directly takes on corrupt bad actors like...Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao— Kirby Parkhomenko (@ParkhomenkoK) June 11, 2019
Kim Dotcom in final bid to halt extradition
coming to a courtroom near you. Or nearer you. Eventually @KimDotcom https://t.co/LQFiHeOoH0— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) June 12, 2019
Top voting machine manufacturer calls on Congress to require paper records for voting systems
It’s time we embrace hand-marked paper ballots on a national scale. https://t.co/fNIuQGteo9— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 12, 2019
Grassley says lawmakers have made "a dictator out of the presidency"
Yet, oddly, @ChuckGrassley votes with Trump 100% of the time. https://t.co/aRkgm55YMu— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) June 12, 2019
Republican Rep. Kevin Brady, a lead architect of the GOP tax bill, suggested today that the tax cuts may not fully pay for themselves, contradicting a promise Republicans made repeatedly while pushing the law in late 2017
Republican Rep. Kevin Brady, a lead architect of the GOP tax bill, suggested today that the tax cuts may not fully pay for themselves, contradicting a promise Republicans made repeatedly while pushing the law in late 2017. https://t.co/1Xf9wiwwOA— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 11, 2019
DNC announces first debate details as candidates vie for spots
DNC announces first debate details as candidates vie for spots https://t.co/AAjlFY5txp via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 12, 2019
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