Rex Tillerson spent 6 hours talking to Hill staff about his time as Secretary of State. The full transcript is amazing, given his usual reticence. We may never get more from him. My story: https://t.co/hPRARpzTOx— Nahal Toosi (@nahaltoosi) June 27, 2019
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Rex Tillerson spent 6 hours talking to Hill staff about his time as Secretary of State. The full transcript is amazing, given his usual reticence. We may never get more from him. My story
Mexico's foreign minister was stunned to see Tillerson walk into restaurant where he was meeting w/ Kushner. "I saw the color go out of his face," Tillerson told lawmakers. “I said: Welcome to Washington …. Give me a call next time you're coming to town."
Mexico's foreign minister was stunned to see Tillerson walk into restaurant where he was meeting w/ Kushner. "I saw the color go out of his face," Tillerson told lawmakers. “I said: Welcome to Washington …. Give me a call next time you're coming to town." https://t.co/LdXUjDe7zB— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) June 27, 2019
Tillerson claims Kushner at times went around him and his staff and the State Department was not able to efficiently manage U.S. diplomacy because of it
Tillerson says he found out about plans for a blockade of Qatar when his adviser passed him a note during a meeting in Australia: "We went out and made some calls to find out what was going on." https://t.co/Rkpik6HYFh— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 27, 2019
NYTimes (Miriam Jordan) reports that Homestead Detention Center rules prohibit children from writing in a journal. How dare they! What could possibly justify such a prohibition? (We know what motivates it.)
Because they don't want a record of their crimes. Because they want to strip even innocent children of something that would give them an outlet for their feelings. Because the officials who arrive at these policies are themselves cruel. And because cruelty is the point. (Mt 25) https://t.co/sCi8QUqbqE— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) June 27, 2019
A top Environment Protection Agency official who helped lead the Trump administration’s rollback of Obama-era restrictions of carbon emissions is resigning amid a congressional probe into whether he improperly aided former industry clients.
A top Environment Protection Agency official who helped lead the Trump administration’s rollback of Obama-era restrictions of carbon emissions is resigning amid a congressional probe into whether he improperly aided former industry clients. https://t.co/ZQbcXVMLT6— Lisa Mascaro (@LisaMascaro) June 26, 2019
Whether the President warns Putin against interference in our next election is not a private matter between Trump and Putin. It is a national security imperative and critical to deterring further Russian meddling. That is, without question, the business of the American people.
Whether the President warns Putin against interference in our next election is not a private matter between Trump and Putin.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 27, 2019
It is a national security imperative and critical to deterring further Russian meddling.
That is, without question, the business of the American people. pic.twitter.com/i7OAPyVAVL
This is Paul Manafort arriving at court in Manhattan today.
Holy sh*t.— Mark Elliott (@markmobility) June 27, 2019
This is Paul Manafort arriving at court in Manhattan today. pic.twitter.com/dX8mlABigm
This is pretty remarkable: The Supreme Court, in a decision by Chief Justice Roberts, basically says the Trump administration was lying about its reasons for wanting to add a citizenship question to the census.
This is pretty remarkable: The Supreme Court, in a decision by Chief Justice Roberts, basically says the Trump administration was lying about its reasons for wanting to add a citizenship question to the census. https://t.co/ZsfOzoo5j5 pic.twitter.com/gO0QwCN27V— Brad Heath (@bradheath) June 27, 2019
Rampant, discriminatory voter suppression is what you get when an activist Republican Supreme Court strays from its lane and undoes the careful work of a near-unanimous bipartisan Congress.
Rampant, discriminatory voter suppression is what you get when an activist Republican Supreme Court strays from its lane and undoes the careful work of a near-unanimous bipartisan Congress. https://t.co/W7P2ojpPlw— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) June 27, 2019
Justice Roberts called out for pro-GOP gerrymandering ruling: ‘He’s absolutely doing politics’
Justice Roberts called out for pro-GOP gerrymandering ruling: ‘He’s absolutely doing politics’ https://t.co/WlCIqBYA0h— Raw Story (@RawStory) June 27, 2019
Wilbur Ross failed to disclose he was in business with sanctioned members of Vladimir Putin's family before his confirmation.
Wilbur Ross failed to disclose he was in business with sanctioned members of Vladimir Putin's family before his confirmation. https://t.co/XgVGWZmSUA— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) June 27, 2019
"For the first time ever, this Court refuses to remedy a constitutional violation because it thinks the task beyond judicial capabilities," Justice Elena Kagan wrote in her dissent. Gerrymandering.
"For the first time ever, this Court refuses to remedy a constitutional violation because it thinks the task beyond judicial capabilities," Justice Elena Kagan wrote in her dissent. Gerrymandering.— BLUE PATRIOT (@BLUEPATRIOT6) June 27, 2019
Keep a Supreme Court seat open and prevent exposure of Russian interference to help Trump win a minoritarian electoral victory which will allow him to appoint judges confirmed by a minoritarian Senate who will then preserve minoritarian elections.
Keep a Supreme Court seat open and prevent exposure of Russian interference to help Trump win a minoritarian electoral victory which will allow him to appoint judges confirmed by a minoritarian Senate who will then preserve minoritarian elections.https://t.co/8SsxkeF6Mv pic.twitter.com/YV1ivwM6ZK— Jacob T. Levy (@jtlevy) June 27, 2019
NEW: The Tennessee General Assembly is returning to Nashville Aug. 23 to elect a new speaker. @GovBillLee says it'll be up to the House if they want to vote to expel David Byrd during it.
NEW: The Tennessee General Assembly is returning to Nashville Aug. 23 to elect a new speaker. @GovBillLee says it'll be up to the House if they want to vote to expel David Byrd during it. https://t.co/QNpv4gLu6q— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) June 27, 2019
This is an absolutely insane opinion by Roberts, saying that no matter how extreme partisan gerrymandering is, courts can't strike them down. Will give a green light to even more extreme gerrymandering in next round of redistricting after 2020
This is an absolutely insane opinion by Roberts, saying that no matter how extreme partisan gerrymandering is, courts can't strike them down. Will give a green light to even more extreme gerrymandering in next round of redistricting after 2020— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) June 27, 2019
Clarence Thomas casually libeling the district court judge in his opinion.
Clarence Thomas casually libeling the district court judge in his opinion. https://t.co/tQ9YcQcSzM pic.twitter.com/lAEVwzNT3m— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) June 27, 2019
Today the Supreme Court, by a 5-4 majority along partisan lines, ruled that gerrymandering is a political issue that is beyond the reach of courts. In 2000, the Supreme Court decided that stopping the Florida recount process was *not* beyond its reach.
Today the Supreme Court, by a 5-4 majority along partisan lines, ruled that gerrymandering is a political issue that is beyond the reach of courts.— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) June 27, 2019
In 2000, the Supreme Court decided that stopping the Florida recount process was *not* beyond its reach.https://t.co/aa8f6eV6ne
Good news on Census case could be bad news for pretextual House subpoenas of Trump: SCOTUS was willing to look at motives & pretexts to block citizenship question. Now more likely to find House subpoenas pretextual if not tied honestly to "high crimes."
Good news on Census case could be bad news for pretextual House subpoenas of Trump:— Jed Shugerman (@jedshug) June 27, 2019
SCOTUS was willing to look at motives & pretexts to block citizenship question.
Now more likely to find House subpoenas pretextual if not tied honestly to "high crimes."https://t.co/cj4SSuR2v7
The Roberts Court is the problem, not the solution: Supreme Court Rules Partisan Gerrymandering Is Beyond The Reach Of Federal Courts
The Roberts Court is the problem, not the solution:— Derek Cressman (@DerekCressman) June 27, 2019
Supreme Court Rules Partisan Gerrymandering Is Beyond The Reach Of Federal Courts https://t.co/uINCHHDiLG
Trump Wants To Withdraw Deportation Protections For Families Of Active Troops
Trump Wants To Withdraw Deportation Protections For Families Of Active Troopshttps://t.co/G7Gabw4Ud6— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) June 27, 2019
CONFIRMED: @BofA will no longer lend to private prisons and immigrant detention facilities. This is massive.
CONFIRMED: @BofA will no longer lend to private prisons and immigrant detention facilities.— Sleeping Giants (@slpng_giants) June 26, 2019
This is massive. https://t.co/5J82hdRmw6
Alabama is prosecuting a pregnant woman for manslaughter for being shot in the stomach — but not her shooter
Alabama is prosecuting a pregnant woman for manslaughter for being shot in the stomach — but not her shooter— Raw Story (@RawStory) June 26, 2019
https://t.co/KlDGZJIRJr
House backs ban on White House spending at Trump’s properties, sending message to president
House backs ban on White House spending at Trump’s properties, sending message to president https://t.co/t8Sfj8vDqA— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 27, 2019
“The biggest threat to the security of the United States is Donald Trump.” —Jay Inslee
“The biggest threat to the security of the United States is Donald Trump.” —Jay Inslee #DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/sidwGXMV0B— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) June 27, 2019
In which Google Trends shows us ‘Trolls for Tulsi’ is swamping its algorithm by giving us results proving Russian bots still control searches. Get a grip @Google
In which Google Trends shows us ‘Trolls for Tulsi’ is swamping its algorithm by giving us results proving Russian bots still control searches. Get a grip @Google https://t.co/dtWhJMX0Sj— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) June 27, 2019
GOP leader resigns after sexting woman x-rated photo and saying he’d choke her during intercourse
GOP leader resigns after sexting woman x-rated photo and saying he’d choke her during intercourse https://t.co/4XFKrrvia0— Illinois (@zipillinois) June 26, 2019
The President says a war with Iran would be over very quickly. And he doesn’t need an exit strategy. The war in Afghanistan has been going on for eighteen years. How about putting an end to that war instead?
The President says a war with Iran would be over very quickly.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 26, 2019
And he doesn’t need an exit strategy.
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for eighteen years.
How about putting an end to that war instead? https://t.co/pmx84cSjHc
Trump is making up an egregious accusation against Mueller, claiming without evidence that Mueller broke the law. Trump accused Mueller of deleting text messages -- no proof Mueller was involved and all the messages were recovered and made public.
Trump is making up an egregious accusation against Mueller, claiming without evidence that Mueller broke the law. Trump accused Mueller of deleting text messages -- no proof Mueller was involved and all the messages were recovered and made public. https://t.co/hgBPEVCYEu— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) June 27, 2019
Cory Booker: Majority of Americans agree with me on common sense gun control
Cory Booker: Majority of Americans agree with me on common sense gun control https://t.co/n2L4VDa9nE via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 27, 2019
JuliΓ‘n Castro on Beto O’Rourke: He hasn’t done his homework
JuliΓ‘n Castro on Beto O’Rourke: He hasn’t done his homework https://t.co/s2fhv3TWOx via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 27, 2019
Klobuchar: Inslee wasn't only one on stage for reproductive rights—there were 3 women on stage too
Klobuchar: Inslee wasn't only one on stage for reproductive rights—there were 3 women on stage too https://t.co/92JpCqe8AA via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 27, 2019
Warren: I have the biggest anti-corruption plan since Watergate
Warren: I have the biggest anti-corruption plan since Watergate https://t.co/ORyDvWuUQo via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 27, 2019
Watch highlights from round 1 of the first Democratic debate
Watch highlights from round 1 of the first Democratic debate https://t.co/1JgHzD78Ei via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) June 27, 2019
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