Trump to unveil his fiscal 2021 budget calling for reduced spending on Medicaid by $300 billion, & super strict work requirements— that most of the poor will not be able to meet. #TrumpWillKillThePoor https://t.co/RkgHN6r2hR— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) February 10, 2020
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Trump to unveil his fiscal 2021 budget calling for reduced spending on Medicaid by $300 billion, & super strict work requirements— that most of the poor will not be able to meet.
CPAC head in effect calls CPAC attendees goons.
CPAC head in effect calls CPAC attendees goons. https://t.co/bKNGoS6luy— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) February 9, 2020
.@MaxBoot: " I fear for the future of our democracy with such a vindictive bully wielding the awesome powers of the presidency with less and less restraint."
.@MaxBoot: " I fear for the future of our democracy with such a vindictive bully wielding the awesome powers of the presidency with less and less restraint."https://t.co/EGRKG0uY6m— PETER MAER (@petermaer) February 9, 2020
“He has completely decimated the entire diplomatic corps. He’s completely decimated the CIA. The senior military can hardly be in the same room with him. The EPA is an instrument to help polluters, not to regulate polluters.But otherwise I’m a happy camper
“He has completely decimated the entire diplomatic corps. He’s completely decimated the CIA. The senior military can hardly be in the same room with him. The EPA is an instrument to help polluters, not to regulate polluters.But otherwise I’m a happy camper https://t.co/5W7pAGJTVe— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) February 9, 2020
This is a *great* ad. Where have Democrats been? It took Bloomberg to make this ad? More like this, please.
This is a *great* ad. Where have Democrats been? It took Bloomberg to make this ad? More like this, please. https://t.co/od7pUfjjYL— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) February 9, 2020
“You never fully realize how important character is in the president until you find you have one without it.” - @RepAdamSchiff “Don’t agonize, organize. We can impeach the president in November.”
“You never fully realize how important character is in the president until you find you have one without it.”— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) February 9, 2020
- @RepAdamSchiff
“Don’t agonize, organize. We can impeach the president in November.”
- @RepZoeLofgren
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That you never met your top Ukraine expert on the NSC only underscores how you still don't know how to do your job regarding national security. The NSC normally is staffed by the best & the brightest from throughout our government on national security matters. Consult them!
That you never met your top Ukraine expert on the NSC only underscores how you still don't know how to do your job regarding national security. The NSC normally is staffed by the best & the brightest from throughout our government on national security matters. Consult them! https://t.co/Nwwzw2G5Zw— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 8, 2020
Why would a congressman go to south bend Indiana?
Why would a congressman go to south bend Indiana? https://t.co/9B8z7fBcqD— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 9, 2020
Lindsey Graham: Half the people behind the Russia investigation are going to go to jail
Lindsey Graham: Half the people behind the Russia investigation are going to go to jail pic.twitter.com/Xi9LQV6J9M— Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) February 9, 2020
A United States senator is calling the Attorney General on a Sunday morning to check in with him on what kind of dirt the President's corrupt personal attorney was able to get from mobsters in the Ukraine about the BIDENS!
❗️ A United States senator is calling the Attorney General on a Sunday morning to check in with him on what kind of dirt the President's corrupt personal attorney was able to get from mobsters in the Ukraine about the BIDENS! https://t.co/rwvsfNqkpd— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 9, 2020
#Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Pope Francis in the Vatican today. Zelenskyy invited the Pope to visit Ukraine and asked him to help release the Ukrainians imprisoned in #Russia and Russia-occupied #Crimea and #Donbas.
#Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Pope Francis in the Vatican today. Zelenskyy invited the Pope to visit Ukraine and asked him to help release the Ukrainians imprisoned in #Russia and Russia-occupied #Crimea and #Donbas. pic.twitter.com/03V7q4jvUh— Hromadske Int. (@Hromadske) February 8, 2020
See, when Lindsay tried to pull this Barr "massage the evidence " shite with Australia, our DC Ambassador wrote a letter politely telling him to fuqq off, and corrected some of his assertions. Suggest @UKRintheUSA do the same thing
See, when Lindsay tried to pull this Barr "massage the evidence " shite with Australia, our DC Ambassador wrote a letter politely telling him to fuqq off, and corrected some of his assertions. Suggest @UKRintheUSA do the same thing— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) February 9, 2020
cc@thespybrief @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/GWzXLRoWtj
AG Barr, do you care to elaborate on the special process you've set up at the DOJ to process dirt Rudy Giuliani and his Russian oligarch friends "dig up" in Ukraine. Has DOJ become a full subsidiary of the Trump reelection campaign? Have you no shame?
AG Barr, do you care to elaborate on the special process you've set up at the DOJ to process dirt Rudy Giuliani and his Russian oligarch friends "dig up" in Ukraine. Has DOJ become a full subsidiary of the Trump reelection campaign? Have you no shame?— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) February 9, 2020
Moreover can someone explain why Giuliani’s “IN-KIND SERVICES” are unreported on his FEC profile and WHY none of Giuliani’s “IN-KIND SERVICES” do NOT appear on Trump’s FEC filings? Because I have a lot of questions
Moreover can someone explain why Giuliani’s “IN-KIND SERVICES” are unreported on his FEC profile and WHY none of Giuliani’s “IN-KIND SERVICES” do NOT appear on Trump’s FEC filings?— File411 (@File411) February 9, 2020
Because I have a lot of questions https://t.co/PsQn4Niigq pic.twitter.com/u5dPxMf7RC
Trump inherited this economy just like he inherited his wealth. Yet he takes credit for both. We see right through you, Mr. President.
Trump inherited this economy just like he inherited his wealth.— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) February 9, 2020
Yet he takes credit for both.
We see right through you, Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/8TSm9rk0gP
Trump plans to request $2 billion in new border-wall funding in a budget proposal Monday, say White House officials familiar with the plan
Trump plans to request $2 billion in new border-wall funding in a budget proposal Monday, say White House officials familiar with the plan https://t.co/89u3PLZGAx— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 9, 2020
BRENNAN: Who's paying Rudy Giuliani? LINDSEY GRAHAM: "Uh, I don't know." *Graham changes topic immediately*
BRENNAN: Who's paying Rudy Giuliani?— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 9, 2020
LINDSEY GRAHAM: "Uh, I don't know."
*Graham changes topic immediately* pic.twitter.com/Nxf9PVAzaS
No one wants to see naked pictures of Donald J Trump.....
No one wants to see naked pictures of Donald J Trump..... https://t.co/eYuj0YZ26x— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 9, 2020
House passes bill to allow VA to fund service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Off to Mitch McConnell's legislative "GraveYard"
House passes bill to allow VA to fund service dogs for veterans with PTSD— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) February 9, 2020
https://t.co/qYAENStzD3
Under Trump's watch, national debt tops $21 trillion for first time ever
Under Trump's watch, national debt tops $21 trillion for first time ever - CBS News— Derringer (@ladiesgun) February 9, 2020
Runs the COUNTRY...LIKE ONE OF HIS CASINOS! https://t.co/C3YklQIGHR
THURSDAY: An internal memo from Fox News' "Brain Room" is revealed. The document describes Rudy Giuliani as playing an “extensive role” in “spreading disinformation” with regard to the Bidens and Ukraine. SUNDAY
THURSDAY: An internal memo from Fox News' "Brain Room" is revealed. The document describes Rudy Giuliani as playing an “extensive role” in “spreading disinformation” with regard to the Bidens and Ukraine.— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) February 9, 2020
SUNDAY: pic.twitter.com/FAsKsLZAZx
The president just retweeted a QAnon/Pizzagate account
The president just retweeted a QAnon/Pizzagate account pic.twitter.com/HvJwblg9HS— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 9, 2020
The president is spending his Sunday morning talking to himself on Twitter
The president is spending his Sunday morning talking to himself on Twitter pic.twitter.com/xIeATQxtSC— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 9, 2020
With news reports suggesting that Trump might fire the Intelligence Community IG, let's revisit what @ChuckGrassley said about whistleblowers and the importance of IGs in 2018: "When we said an Inspector General ought to be independent, that means no political interference"
With news reports suggesting that Trump might fire the Intelligence Community IG, let's revisit what @ChuckGrassley said about whistleblowers and the importance of IGs in 2018:— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) February 8, 2020
"When we said an Inspector General ought to be independent, that means no political interference" pic.twitter.com/7HDwhgwJrj
A Chinese citizen journalist who served as the world’s eyes and ears inside Wuhan has gone missing
A Chinese citizen journalist who served as the world’s eyes and ears inside Wuhan has gone missing https://t.co/V2ktRJy0a3— Bloomberg (@business) February 9, 2020
The president of the United States is retweeting a moronic conspiracy theory from Big League politics which makes the Gateway pundit look like the New Yorker.
The president of the United States is retweeting a moronic conspiracy theory from Big League politics which makes the Gateway pundit look like the New Yorker. pic.twitter.com/yi3HCiObCG— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 9, 2020
Lindsey Graham: “The Department of Justice is receiving information coming out of the Ukraine from Rudy to see -he told me -they created a process that Rudy can give information and they would see if it’s verified,” he said on CBS, adding he’s a “crime fighter, “loyal” to Trump
FFS
Why didn't the DOJ initiate an investigation in 2017 or 2018. Why wasnt aid held then? Why wasnt Graham concerned about this in 2014,15, 16, 17, or 2018?— Mr. Shedd (@huntahskier) February 9, 2020
In NH Sanders supporters start to boo @amyklobuchar . She responds "Hi, Bernie people!"
— Tom D'Angora (@TomDangora) February 9, 2020
So @ChineseEmbinUS @AmbLiuXiaoMing @ChineseEmbinUK I draw your attention to this anti-Chinese video spread by your “ally”, @KremlinRussia_E @ASBreakingNews is a Russian troll account, spreading Ruptly videos and Russian propaganda. China looks weak to allow this from Russia.
So @ChineseEmbinUS @AmbLiuXiaoMing @ChineseEmbinUK I draw your attention to this anti-Chinese video spread by your “ally”, @KremlinRussia_E @ASBreakingNews is a Russian troll account, spreading Ruptly videos and Russian propaganda.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) February 9, 2020
China looks weak to allow this from Russia. https://t.co/GDuaafDrkZ
If you are suggesting the two NYPD cops murdered today were the fault of NYC's government, then why do you not blame the death of the two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan yesterday yourself @realDonaldTrump? The buck stops there, and sometimes.
If you are suggesting the two NYPD cops murdered today were the fault of NYC's government, then why do you not blame the death of the two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan yesterday yourself @realDonaldTrump? The buck stops there, and sometimes.— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) February 9, 2020
A rule change to the federal food stamp program proposed by the Trump admin. will leave more than 3,000,000 people without access to food through SNAP and cause nearly 1,000,000 children to lose their auto enrollment in school lunch programs.
A rule change to the federal food stamp program proposed by the Trump admin. will leave more than 3,000,000 people without access to food through SNAP and cause nearly 1,000,000 children to lose their auto enrollment in school lunch programs. https://t.co/DYzbIwg1N1— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 9, 2020
There’s really only 1 viable candidate I’m less than enthusiastic about. Pull out a win by @amyklobuchar @ewarren @PeteButtigieg @JoeBiden @MikeBloomberg and I’m on board. We can beat Trump but we need to get serious about what will and won’t work.
There’s really only 1 viable candidate I’m less than enthusiastic about. Pull out a win by @amyklobuchar @ewarren @PeteButtigieg @JoeBiden @MikeBloomberg and I’m on board. We can beat Trump but we need to get serious about what will and won’t work.— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 9, 2020
What a story ! VA chief Robert Wilkie sought to dig up dirt on a veteran who complained of sexual assault, agency insiders say.
What a story !— Carol Leonnig (@CarolLeonnig) February 8, 2020
VA chief Robert Wilkie sought to dig up dirt on a veteran who complained of sexual assault, agency insiders say. By @Reinlwapohttps://t.co/98lvFTMbIu
"Not just chilling but frightening": Inside Vindman’s ouster amid fears of further retaliation by Trump
"Not just chilling but frightening": Inside Vindman’s ouster amid fears of further retaliation by Trump https://t.co/mQDMwKL7H2— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 9, 2020
In an interview with @GStephanopoulos, Joe Biden intensifies his warning to Democrats that nominating Bernie Sanders could lead to a 2020 defeat, but he vows to "work like hell" to help elect Sanders if he wins the party's nomination.
In an interview with @GStephanopoulos, Joe Biden intensifies his warning to Democrats that nominating Bernie Sanders could lead to a 2020 defeat, but he vows to "work like hell" to help elect Sanders if he wins the party's nomination. https://t.co/yvhijYznwh— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 9, 2020
As I said on @ThisWeekABC where klobuchar and warren finish in NH is important. More than 60% of dem primary voters are women and there is still a huge desire for many to vote for a female candidate. Klobuchar or Warren still have a shot at this.
As I said on @ThisWeekABC where klobuchar and warren finish in NH is important. More than 60% of dem primary voters are women and there is still a huge desire for many to vote for a female candidate. Klobuchar or Warren still have a shot at this.— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) February 9, 2020
Wow, China, are you guys just going to sit there and take fake news videos on #coronavirus made by @RussianEmbassy? @Ruptly is state media, so @ASBreakingNews is Vladimir Putin insulting the Chinese state. So much for your “Silk Road” Alliance!
Wow, China, are you guys just going to sit there and take fake news videos on #coronavirus made by @RussianEmbassy? @Ruptly is state media, so @ASBreakingNews is Vladimir Putin insulting the Chinese state. So much for your “Silk Road” Alliance! pic.twitter.com/az2UaceZet— Patribotics (@patribotics) February 9, 2020
Fox Giuliani is on Fox Business pushing the same conspiracy theories about the Bidens that resulted in Trump's impeachment
Fox Giuliani is on Fox Business pushing the same conspiracy theories about the Bidens that resulted in Trump's impeachment pic.twitter.com/8R2AgoZUk7— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 9, 2020
Pete Buttigieg on Bernie Sanders' fundraising attacks: "Bernie's pretty rich, and I would happily accept a contribution from him...I'm not a fan of the current campaign finance system, but I'm also insistent that we've got to go into this with all the support we can get"
Pete Buttigieg on Bernie Sanders' fundraising attacks: "Bernie's pretty rich, and I would happily accept a contribution from him...I'm not a fan of the current campaign finance system, but I'm also insistent that we've got to go into this with all the support we can get" #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/a28rztg3To— CNN (@CNN) February 9, 2020
Mary Daly, AG Bill Barr's daughter, joined Treasury Dept as a senior advisor to Director Mnuchin. Per her Linkedin profile, Daly also involved with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (which includes Biden's and Deutsche Bank investigations) and, course, Trump's own taxes.
Mary Daly, AG Bill Barr's daughter, joined Treasury Dept as a senior advisor to Director Mnuchin. Per her Linkedin profile, Daly also involved with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (which includes Biden's and Deutsche Bank investigations) and, course, Trump's own taxes. pic.twitter.com/jyEfsAmcJA— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) February 8, 2020
The republican party today stands for nothing except whiny grievance, proud ignorance, bottomless bad faith, and servile genuflection to trump.
The republican party today stands for nothing except whiny grievance, proud ignorance, bottomless bad faith, and servile genuflection to trump. ❄️ https://t.co/1cUXjBe2Qy— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) February 9, 2020
Important dimension: consumption of disinformation—Qanon specifically—by GOP politicians "Matthew Lusk, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary for a Florida congressional seat and openly embraces QAnon
<thread>— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) February 9, 2020
Important dimension: consumption of disinformation—Qanon specifically—by GOP politicians
"Matthew Lusk, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary for a Florida congressional seat and openly embraces QAnon"@mmcintire @kevinroose reporthttps://t.co/qFaZTQCMmf
3. And this earlier profile specifically of Matthew Lusk (by @willsommer) in April 2019:https://t.co/ZnpTbxsRk5— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) February 9, 2020
THREAD: First he came for @comey, and I said nothing because I was mad at @comey because of the Clinton email investigation and I blamed him for Trump’s election.
Then he came for Andy McCabe and I said nothing because there was this inspector general report that said McCabe lacked candor.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
Then he came for @NatSecLisa and @petestrzok and I said nothing because they sent text messages and the president and Fox News kept reminding me that they had an affair.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
Then he came for Jeff Sessions and I said nothing because, shit, he was Jeff Fucking Sessions and it actually took Donald Trump to discover the one or two honorable bones in his body.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
Then he came for Masha Yovanovich and I said nothing because ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president and he can remove ambassadors for any reason or no reason at all.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
And then he came for Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his brother, Evgeny Vindman, and I said nothing—because I was used to it.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
The fact that I could, in composing this list, have mentally blocked out these incidents shows how normalized this sort of thing has become in all of our minds—especially because I discussed @PreetBharara’s firing with him literally the other day in public.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
First he came for @SallyQYates and I said nothing because she refused to defend his policy and was a holdover from the prior administration just waiting for senate confirmation of the president’s choice for the AG slot anyway.— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
Mitt Romney Gets Standing Ovation At Democratic Presidential Debate
Mitt Romney Gets Standing Ovation At Democratic Presidential Debate https://t.co/9ZHCtfQbxn via @Yahoo— Essence of Lursa πΎ☂️ππ¦π (@KapeciaResists) February 9, 2020
This Danish ad will challenge you to step outside your defining box
This Danish ad will challenge you to step outside your defining box https://t.co/3TSJc1J84f via @mashable— Barbara Starr (@barbarastarrcnn) February 9, 2020
.@GStephanopoulos: No one has ever gotten the nomination if they don’t crack the top two in Iowa or New Hampshire. Sen. Elizabeth Warren: “Look, the way I see this is it’s going to be a long campaign … we’ve built a campaign to go the distance.”
.@GStephanopoulos: No one has ever gotten the nomination if they don’t crack the top two in Iowa or New Hampshire.— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 9, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: “Look, the way I see this is it’s going to be a long campaign … we’ve built a campaign to go the distance.” https://t.co/nPQ57Pvs7t pic.twitter.com/7CWr6VyUTJ
An update on the killing and wounding of U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Afghanistan, via @sgreports @sayedsalahuddin @MSharif1990. One Afghan soldier also was killed, the Afghan government says. That's a much lower number than some initial reports.
An update on the killing and wounding of U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Afghanistan, via @sgreports @sayedsalahuddin @MSharif1990.— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) February 9, 2020
One Afghan soldier also was killed, the Afghan government says. That's a much lower number than some initial reports.
https://t.co/kx0fwv1O6v
What we each share, despite our differences, is a lifetime of service to our country. We are civil servants who dared to rebuke this president.
What we each share, despite our differences, is a lifetime of service to our country. We are civil servants who dared to rebuke this president. https://t.co/Lq8ifGQpDz— Lisa Page (@NatSecLisa) February 9, 2020
Hypocritical pool boy toy @JerryFalwellJr says of Romney... "I think he should keep his religion in his personal life...Some people have always worn halos to hide their horns...Jesus reserved his harshest criticism for the pharisees...hypocrites, wolves in sheep's clothing."
Irony is dead https://t.co/csRm2NyjoM— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 9, 2020
Reality check: Fox's Jeanine Pirro's ex husband Albert Pirro (and father of her two children) represented Donald Trump in New York real estate deals for YEARS and...wait for it... Is a convicted FELON who went to PRISON for wait for it...TAX FRAUD.
Reality check:— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) February 9, 2020
Fox's Jeanine Pirro's ex husband Albert Pirro (and father of her two children) represented Donald Trump in New York real estate deals for YEARS and...wait for it...
Is a convicted FELON who went to PRISON for wait for it...TAX FRAUD. https://t.co/LySfdAlvvs
.@GStephanopoulos: “Are you basically saying that Mayor Buttigieg has a race problem?” Joe Biden: “No, I’m saying he hasn’t been able to unify the black community, that’s what i’m saying ... the assertion that he's ready across the board, I don't see it.”
.@GStephanopoulos: “Are you basically saying that Mayor Buttigieg has a race problem?”— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 9, 2020
Joe Biden: “No, I’m saying he hasn’t been able to unify the black community, that’s what i’m saying ... the assertion that he's ready across the board, I don't see it.” https://t.co/nPQ57Pvs7t pic.twitter.com/BzOvgnAt2D
Pelosi Clashes With Facebook and Twitter Over Video Posted by Trump The video was edited to appear as if Speaker Nancy Pelosi were ripping a copy of President Trump’s State of the Union address while he honored a Tuskegee airman and military families.
Pelosi Clashes With Facebook and Twitter Over Video Posted by Trump https://t.co/z7Kch4CDWw— Jen Senko (@Jen_Senko) February 9, 2020
Should deceptive videos altered to make them look real - NOT satire - be legal for Crackbook and Twitter to post with the reason that it's free "political" speech?
Wow the @BernieSanders crowd is booing @PeteButtigieg at the New Hampshire State Democratic Party Dinner. It’s coordinated and loud.
It’s always the Bernie Bros. Why? https://t.co/kh5slyPsFB— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) February 9, 2020
It turns out that the economy never had a Trump bump.
It turns out that the economy never had a Trump bump. https://t.co/iBaekWcM0T pic.twitter.com/EsGtmBdtjk— Slate (@Slate) February 9, 2020
The KKK has upgraded from bed sheets to ski masks and khakis. It's like Richard Spencer got a coupon for Dicks Sporting Goods.
The KKK has upgraded from bed sheets to ski masks and khakis. It's like Richard Spencer got a coupon for Dicks Sporting Goods. pic.twitter.com/2AUEchtSrY— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) February 9, 2020
Has any of the Democratic candidates in 2020 released any attack ad at all on Sanders - let alone one as tough as the ad Biden just released on Buttigieg?
Has any of the Democratic candidates in 2020 released any attack ad at all on Sanders - let alone one as tough as the ad Biden just released on Buttigieg?— David Frum (@davidfrum) February 8, 2020
I've got plans to make big, structural change—and I've also laid out exactly how I'll get it done. There's a lot a president can get done all by herself!
I've got plans to make big, structural change—and I've also laid out exactly how I'll get it done. There's a lot a president can get done all by herself! pic.twitter.com/lqMreI2OAT— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) February 8, 2020
The warmest winter anyone can remember is wreaking havoc upon the global energy industry
The warmest winter anyone can remember is wreaking havoc upon the global energy industry https://t.co/DBEcK5wqyt— Bloomberg (@business) February 9, 2020
Rep. Gaetz pretends to care about purported Biden corruption while simultaneously bragging about being a paying customer of the president. Shameless.
Rep. Gaetz pretends to care about purported Biden corruption while simultaneously bragging about being a paying customer of the president. Shameless. https://t.co/zIP1qwXg56— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 8, 2020
Who can really deny this?
Who can really deny this? https://t.co/qAMi0njU0W— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) February 9, 2020
"Pro-Trump forces are poised to wage what could be the most extensive disinformation campaign in U.S. history," @mckaycoppins writes. He'll join me on @CNN Sunday morning
"Pro-Trump forces are poised to wage what could be the most extensive disinformation campaign in U.S. history," @mckaycoppins writes. He'll join me on @CNN Sunday morning πΊ https://t.co/cJCjeFpvcw— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 8, 2020
As Times points out, Sondland is a donor to Tillis and other Republicans. “The senators did not express the same concern about Colonel Vindman”...
As Times points out, Sondland is a donor to Tillis and other Republicans. “The senators did not express the same concern about Colonel Vindman”... https://t.co/6G9hsunfNb— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 9, 2020
Trump and his advisers have discussed removing Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community. Trump has expressed frustration that Atkinson allowed the whistleblower report to be transmitted to Congress.
Trump and his advisers have discussed removing Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community. Trump has expressed frustration that Atkinson allowed the whistleblower report to be transmitted to Congress. https://t.co/FsFVnENgcv— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 9, 2020
AP FACT CHECK: Ripping up copy of Trump's speech not illegal
AP FACT CHECK: Ripping up copy of Trump's speech not illegal.https://t.co/SkpCQWB2xA— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 8, 2020
Trump is trying to win Black voters in 2020 — based on one piece of passed legislation he complained about after signing
Voters are too smart to be fooled by this. https://t.co/p78CDfFxyS— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 8, 2020
I guess they finally caught on that people will ID them and expose them to their communities and make them the social pariahs they already are.
I guess they finally caught on that people will ID them and expose them to their communities and make them the social pariahs they already are. https://t.co/Qymysnw1tk— BadDude.SimoHayhaπ (@ChiefCovfefe) February 9, 2020
Here’s the top Republican in the House of Representatives suggesting Nancy Pelosi should be prosecuted for ripping paper
Here’s the top Republican in the House of Representatives suggesting Nancy Pelosi should be prosecuted for ripping paper https://t.co/PaLl5WoJJj— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 9, 2020
Two U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in Afghanistan when a man wearing an Afghan army uniform opened fire on them, the U.S. military said.
Two U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in Afghanistan when a man wearing an Afghan army uniform opened fire on them, the U.S. military said. https://t.co/ayR08Owfsu— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 9, 2020
NEW: Republican senators tried to stop Friday firing of EU ambassador Gordon Sondland.
NEW: Republican senators tried to stop Friday firing of EU ambassador Gordon Sondland. w/@peterbakernyt https://t.co/RkJiQovllS— Michael S. Schmidt (@nytmike) February 9, 2020
Moscow’s hard-edged diplomacy over Syria is part of an increasingly assertive campaign Russia is waging at the UN as its expands its influence in the Middle East
Moscow’s hard-edged diplomacy over Syria is part of an increasingly assertive campaign Russia is waging at the UN as its expands its influence in the Middle East https://t.co/e6XJpv3VcL— Bloomberg (@business) February 9, 2020
#VoterSuppression “It’s been over a year since Floridians granted people with felony records the right to vote. But the state—and voters—are stuck in a ‘confusing, Byzantine morass’”
#VoterSuppression— blmohr (@blmohr) February 9, 2020
“It’s been over a year since Floridians granted people with felony records the right to vote. But the state—and voters—are stuck in a ‘confusing, Byzantine morass’” https://t.co/7qyupH4kqa
Multiple U.S. troops killed and wounded in attack in Afghanistan
Multiple U.S. troops killed and wounded in attack in Afghanistan.@ckubeNBC has details now on @NBCNightlyNews. https://t.co/NT9EmHpcc6— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) February 8, 2020
Young American service members will killed in Afghanistan yesterday. But you were too busy whining about other politicians and obsessing over your shattered ego to notice their sacrifice for our country. For the Commander in Chief, that is disgraceful
Young American service members will killed in Afghanistan yesterday. But you were too busy whining about other politicians and obsessing over your shattered ego to notice their sacrifice for our country. For the Commander in Chief, that is disgraceful. https://t.co/y2QuSu2liw— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) February 9, 2020
This question to William Barr is about to become very important.
This question to William Barr is about to become very important.pic.twitter.com/KPPALx701q— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) February 9, 2020
Key witness Ambassador Bill Taylor talks in first post-impeachment interview
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Missed @jaketapper’s interview of Amb Taylor until today.— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) February 8, 2020
A superb exchange, but it sad...because this is the way Foreign Service Officers & reps of our govt that I’ve dealt with engage & see the world.
This is what’s missing.
https://t.co/aLS4u9bc9o
Former Mayor Pete doesn’t think very highly of the Obama-Biden record. Let’s compare.
Former Mayor Pete doesn’t think very highly of the Obama-Biden record. Let’s compare. pic.twitter.com/132TB7MHaq— Joe Biden (Text Join to 30330) (@JoeBiden) February 8, 2020
“She looked like a president,” MSNBC host Chris Matthews said. “I think she’s a leader, and she showed it tonight.”
“She looked like a president,” MSNBC host Chris Matthews said. “I think she’s a leader, and she showed it tonight.” https://t.co/EfOLRPBMPH— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 9, 2020
If Bernie gets the nom but his base won't also support down-ballot Dems bc they're "insufficiently left," or "establishment shills," even if he won it would mean little. GOP would re-take the House & keep Senate. But hey, at least folks could say they didn't compromise with evil!
If Bernie gets the nom but his base won't also support down-ballot Dems bc they're "insufficiently left," or "establishment shills," even if he won it would mean little. GOP would re-take the House & keep Senate. But hey, at least folks could say they didn't compromise with evil!— Tim Wise (@timjacobwise) February 8, 2020
Prayers for those killed or injured, their families, and all U.S. forces serving around the globe. Pres. Trump said he’d end America’s longest war and bring home the troops. Instead, he escalated the war—more drones, more strikes, more troops in Afghanistan since he took office.
Prayers for those killed or injured, their families, and all U.S. forces serving around the globe.— Justin Amash (@justinamash) February 9, 2020
Pres. Trump said he’d end America’s longest war and bring home the troops. Instead, he escalated the war—more drones, more strikes, more troops in Afghanistan since he took office. https://t.co/ke2VqbkTwZ
“The broader message to career officials is that you can’t speak up. Even if you see something illegal, something unethical, you can’t speak up.That’s the message the president wants to send.” Fernando Cutz, former Trump National Security Council official
“The broader message to career officials is that you can’t speak up. Even if you see something illegal, something unethical, you can’t speak up.That’s the message the president wants to send.”— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) February 9, 2020
Fernando Cutz, former Trump National Security Council official https://t.co/1paVBpbVmN
Putin’s “peacekeeping”. Our decision to walk away/stay out is still unconscionable
Putin’s “peacekeeping”.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) February 9, 2020
Our decision to walk away/stay out is still unconscionable https://t.co/MayuCfv49i
You don’t always get the candidate you want. And even when you do, they are liable upon occasion to disappoint you. That’s politics. And life. What it’s not is a reason not to vote.
You don’t always get the candidate you want. And even when you do, they are liable upon occasion to disappoint you. That’s politics. And life. What it’s not is a reason not to vote.— Dan Rather (@DanRather) February 9, 2020
Did anyone ever figure out who is paying the worlds most expensive free lawyer?
Did anyone ever figure out who is paying the worlds most expensive free lawyer? https://t.co/mMVucRR9wp— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 9, 2020
Nancy Pelosi: McConnell and the GOP Senate are accomplices to Trump’s wrongdoing
“President” Trump is #ImpeachedForLife and ranting defensively. His GOP enablers help him evade accountability. But as our beloved Elijah Cummings said, #WeAreBetterThanThis! Our Democratic House will keep doing its constitutional duty of oversight. https://t.co/O42h2XN5zS— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) February 8, 2020
This is what democrats are running against
This is what democrats are running against. https://t.co/v5yiIsD9UZ— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 9, 2020
Trump’s has moved into the afternoon hours by mocking grieving widows. Such a thoughtful and classy man. That pic everyone is sharing is destroying him inside, I know it.
Trump’s has moved into the afternoon hours by mocking grieving widows. Such a thoughtful and classy man. That pic everyone is sharing is destroying him inside, I know it. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/i4HtWjkNp7— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) February 8, 2020
“It's important to point out that just because Trump's actions haven't resulted in catastrophic outcomes—yet—that doesn't make them advisable.”
“It's important to point out that just because Trump's actions haven't resulted in catastrophic outcomes—yet—that doesn't make them advisable.”https://t.co/ZjfrvAVBWZ— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) February 9, 2020
Now you would think the Attorney General's daughter taking a top job at FinCen -a job that gives her oversight & authority on a host of Trump related matters (incl Trump's tax returns & Deutsche Bank money laundering) would raise some red flags w/media. But that never happened.
Now you would think the Attorney General's daughter taking a top job at FinCen -a job that gives her oversight & authority on a host of Trump related matters (incl Trump's tax returns & Deutsche Bank money laundering) would raise some red flags w/media.— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) February 9, 2020
But that never happened.
My heart is heavy tonight thinking of the families waiting for more information, and those receiving the worst news imaginable.
My heart is heavy tonight thinking of the families waiting for more information, and those receiving the worst news imaginable.https://t.co/XwisLkNdH6— Hope Hodge Seck (@HopeSeck) February 9, 2020
Chinese officials note serious problems in coronavirus response. The World Health Organization keeps praising them.
Chinese officials note serious problems in coronavirus response.— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 9, 2020
The World Health Organization keeps praising them. https://t.co/TYcMW9zul9
They call themselves Patriot Front. Masked Nazis, traipsing hate through the streets of DC. Daring to parade American flags as they vow to RECLAIM AMERICA. Filthy white nationalism. Totally Trump-inspired. Trump-two-three-four.
They call themselves Patriot Front.— Stephanie Kennedy (@WordswithSteph) February 9, 2020
Masked Nazis, traipsing hate through the streets of DC. Daring to parade American flags as they vow to RECLAIM AMERICA. Filthy white nationalism. Totally Trump-inspired. Trump-two-three-four.pic.twitter.com/fgyLOrC4tt
Without "open communication, we would have an aristocratic government dominated by the executive branch," Grassley said.
Without "open communication, we would have an aristocratic government dominated by the executive branch," Grassley said. https://t.co/TAI6LRM67s— HuffPost (@HuffPost) February 9, 2020
Can negative emission technologies overcome climate catastrophe?
Worth Reading— Lloyd T Spencer (@lloyd_t_spencer) February 9, 2020
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Can negative emission technologies overcome climate catastrophe?https://t.co/ZDpABZnrhS
Republican Senators Tried to Stop Trump From Firing Impeachment Witness
Republican Senators Tried to Stop Trump From Firing Impeachment Witness https://t.co/oNhXcBUlWA— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) February 9, 2020
American and Afghan military personnel were fired on while conducting an operation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, the U.S. military said Saturday
American and Afghan military personnel were fired on while conducting an operation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, the U.S. military said Saturdayhttps://t.co/JMbSBaUfFK— POLITICO (@politico) February 9, 2020
Trials of Gilead's experimental coronavirus drug could begin in China next week
Trials of Gilead's experimental coronavirus drug could begin in China next week https://t.co/ZhZM7Q59Vy— Bloomberg (@business) February 9, 2020
Five Britons in the Alps have been diagnosed with the coronavirus at the start of the peak ski season
Five Britons in the Alps have been diagnosed with the coronavirus at the start of the peak ski seasonhttps://t.co/9LbsWUv0t3— Bloomberg (@business) February 9, 2020
Usin’ black folks as props to “prove” you’re not racist is the most insidious form of racism.
Usin’ black folks as props to “prove” you’re not racist is the most insidious form of racism. https://t.co/UurTSDa5II— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 8, 2020
Lev Parnas says he’s got plenty of dirt that goes ‘well beyond’ Trump impeachment.
Lev Parnas says he’s got plenty of dirt that goes ‘well beyond’ Trump impeachment.https://t.co/XRsXfkd7nJ— VoteBlue in 2020 (@VoteBlueIn2020) February 9, 2020
We are not going to be able to out-divide the Divider in Chief. Donald Trump’s worst nightmare is a candidate who actually brings people with her instead of shutting them out.
We are not going to be able to out-divide the Divider in Chief.— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 8, 2020
Donald Trump’s worst nightmare is a candidate who actually brings people with her instead of shutting them out. pic.twitter.com/Vn7AgRoPo4
Donald Trump Jr “thanked” @RepAdamSchiff for “unearthing who all needed to be fired. Thanks, Adam!” Thanks, Junior, for confessing to an apparent violation of 18 U.S. Code § 1513, the law protecting witnesses from retaliation in an “official proceeding.”
Donald Trump Jr “thanked” @RepAdamSchiff for “unearthing who all needed to be fired. Thanks, Adam!” Thanks, Junior, for confessing to an apparent violation of 18 U.S. Code § 1513, the law protecting witnesses from retaliation in an “official proceeding.” https://t.co/56RHUcCq7M— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) February 8, 2020
People who deactivated Facebook in a study were happier afterward, reporting higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of depression and anxiety. That change is equal to about 25-40% of the beneficial effect typically reported for psychotherapy
People who deactivated Facebook in a study were happier afterward, reporting higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of depression and anxiety.— Bloomberg Opinion (@bopinion) February 8, 2020
That change is equal to about 25-40% of the beneficial effect typically reported for psychotherapy https://t.co/YxLLTVHEtU pic.twitter.com/mxRJW5C91k
Meet Ed McGinty, the resister who stages a viral, one-man anti-Trump protest in his GOP-heavy Florida town
Meet Ed McGinty, the resister who stages a viral, one-man anti-Trump protest in his GOP-heavy Florida town https://t.co/QM7V9fXBfZ— Jon Cooper πΊπΈ (@joncoopertweets) February 8, 2020
I am not a billionaire. I do not come from money. I am the granddaughter of an iron ore miner, the daughter of a teacher and a newspaperman, the first woman elected to the Senate from Minnesota, and someone who passed over 100 bills as the lead Democrat.
I am not a billionaire. I do not come from money.— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 9, 2020
I am the granddaughter of an iron ore miner, the daughter of a teacher and a newspaperman, the first woman elected to the Senate from Minnesota, and someone who passed over 100 bills as the lead Democrat. pic.twitter.com/Xw8nAs05GR
A sacred Native American burial sites and a national monument in Arizona is being blown up this week as part of construction for President Trump's border wall, Customs and Border Protection confirmed.
A sacred Native American burial sites and a national monument in Arizona is being blown up this week as part of construction for President Trump's border wall, Customs and Border Protection confirmed. @lauferlaw @TrueFactsStated @DeadlineWH @maddow https://t.co/a2ma7BoZSl— r2no (@r2no2) February 9, 2020
I wrote about how Donald J Trump has totally learned a lesson from impeachment
I wrote about how Donald J Trump has totally learned a lesson from impeachment in @BulwarkOnline https://t.co/lshAM1NROc— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 8, 2020
The National Park Service who tried to shut us down in 2018 and failed is going to begin enforcing permits for noise amplification outside the White House. We have received two verbal warnings. We will begin paying the $120 permit fee. Chip in here:
The National Park Service who tried to shut us down in 2018 and failed is going to begin enforcing permits for noise amplification outside the White House. We have received two verbal warnings. We will begin paying the $120 permit fee. Chip in here: https://t.co/ZVlqhV6DBq— Kremlin Annex (@KremlinAnnex) February 9, 2020
Soldier kills 26 in bloodiest shooting spree in Thailand
Soldier kills 26 in bloodiest shooting spree in Thailand https://t.co/mpIfO6hvjl— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) February 9, 2020
Oh goody, why only have one Friday Night Massacre when you can purge all week
Oh goody, why only have one Friday Night Massacre when you can purge all week π#VengeanceWeek https://t.co/AQBXpBApVW— Pinche-Pastor of Our πΊof theπChurch (@Pinche_Pi) February 8, 2020
Yep. If we nominate Bernie we lose the White House and any chance at winning the senate...
Yep. If we nominate Bernie we lose the White House and any chance at winning the senate... https://t.co/IvzzzPTyip— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 9, 2020
Pres. Trump - no Democrat has worked harder in a bipartisan way in the hopes that you would succeed. The people of WV know exactly who has worked day & night for the last 5 years to secure their healthcare & pensions & it wasn’t you.
Pres. Trump - no Democrat has worked harder in a bipartisan way in the hopes that you would succeed. The people of WV know exactly who has worked day & night for the last 5 years to secure their healthcare & pensions & it wasn’t you.— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) February 9, 2020
Liberal Redneck has some thoughts on Nancy Ripping up Trump's speech
Liberal Redneck has some thoughts on Nancy Ripping up Trump's speech. ππ pic.twitter.com/DCEnObe3s0— REESUS PATRIOT™ (@ReesusP) February 8, 2020
#SNL brutally mocks the photo that Trump desperately wants you to think is “photoshopped”
#SNL brutally mocks the photo that Trump desperately wants you to think is “photoshopped” https://t.co/nSMmH13UA9— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 9, 2020
The GOP-controlled Senate has ensured Trump remains "an ongoing threat to American democracy," wrote Pelosi.
The GOP-controlled Senate has ensured Trump remains "an ongoing threat to American democracy," wrote Pelosi. https://t.co/YPbpJDkWTs— HuffPost (@HuffPost) February 9, 2020
This isn’t accurate, but instead of descending into a he said/she said, let me right now extend the invitation to @PressSec Stephanie Grisham to come on @CNNSotu tomorrow morning for an interview.
This isn’t accurate, but instead of descending into a he said/she said, let me right now extend the invitation to @PressSec Stephanie Grisham to come on @CNNSotu tomorrow morning for an interview. https://t.co/q2LnC5G3MD— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 8, 2020
So how do we get enough people to quit Facebook so that businesses no longer depend on it?
So how do we get enough people to quit Facebook so that businesses no longer depend on it? https://t.co/CWnY1KlkD7— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) February 9, 2020
“The urban core is not gonna get it done. What we need is power! Do you understand? That’s what this is about,” Carville said.
“The urban core is not gonna get it done. What we need is power! Do you understand? That’s what this is about,” Carville said. https://t.co/Z2gAk7SnVs— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 9, 2020
There was no public pushback to the firings within the administration, because Trump is now surrounded by political invertebrates. There is no indication NSA Robert O’Brien made any effort to protect a war hero who served honorably & testified truthfully.
There was no public pushback to the firings within the administration, because Trump is now surrounded by political invertebrates. There is no indication NSA Robert O’Brien made any effort to protect a war hero who served honorably & testified truthfully. https://t.co/56RHUcCq7M— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) February 9, 2020
Ukrainian producer Olena Eremeeva has provoked a storm of criticism on social media by saying that Ukrainian language only suits comedies, while soap operas sell better in Russian.
Ukrainian producer Olena Eremeeva has provoked a storm of criticism on social media by saying that Ukrainian language only suits comedies, while soap operas sell better in Russian. https://t.co/Eb26ouAWCl— Kyiv Post (@KyivPost) February 9, 2020
If you have trouble stretching your paycheck to pay for rent, or have trouble deciding to pay for childcare or long-term care, or have trouble figuring out if you’re going to fill your refrigerator or fill your prescription drugs — I know you. I will fight for you.
If you have trouble stretching your paycheck to pay for rent, or have trouble deciding to pay for childcare or long-term care, or have trouble figuring out if you’re going to fill your refrigerator or fill your prescription drugs — I know you. I will fight for you. pic.twitter.com/FGSrijqjHm— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 8, 2020
“A lie doesn't become truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good, just because it's accepted by a majority.”
“A lie doesn't become truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good, just because it's accepted by a majority.” ~ Booker T. Washington— Sveta for Democracy πΊπ¦πΊπΈ (@SlavicLady88) February 9, 2020
The GOP fears Biden the most because they know he can win in the state’s that decided 2016 for Trump.
The GOP fears Biden the most because they know he can win in the state’s that decided 2016 for Trump. https://t.co/kwLOdHqQJ1— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 9, 2020
Matteo Salvini insisted that he defended Italy by refusing to let stranded migrants enter the country when he was interior minister, as parliament prepares to vote this week on whether he should be prosecuted
Matteo Salvini insisted that he defended Italy by refusing to let stranded migrants enter the country when he was interior minister, as parliament prepares to vote this week on whether he should be prosecuted https://t.co/qiZfMHijat— Bloomberg (@business) February 9, 2020
VA Secretary allegedly tried to smear House staffer for reporting assault
VA Secretary allegedly tried to smear House staffer for reporting assault https://t.co/DEjizpecJu pic.twitter.com/f8RCdqlbiP— Jezebel (@Jezebel) February 9, 2020
China to stagger back to work as coronavirus deaths surpass SARS
China to stagger back to work as coronavirus deaths surpass SARS https://t.co/xTn8KpqqDI pic.twitter.com/l6ChTBvLQC— Reuters (@Reuters) February 9, 2020
“Discussing Anita Hill, Thomas reveals next to nothing. His mΓ©tier now is exactly what it was then: Deny, deny, deny.”
“Discussing Anita Hill, Thomas reveals next to nothing. His mΓ©tier now is exactly what it was then: Deny, deny, deny.” https://t.co/GqxdGvlaf9— blmohr (@blmohr) February 9, 2020
“Discussing Anita Hill, Thomas reveals next to nothing. His mΓ©tier now is exactly what it was then: Deny, deny, deny.”
“Discussing Anita Hill, Thomas reveals next to nothing. His mΓ©tier now is exactly what it was then: Deny, deny, deny.” https://t.co/GqxdGvlaf9— blmohr (@blmohr) February 9, 2020
White nationalists shouting “RECLAIM AMERICA” through my neighborhood. This isn’t Charlottesville. This is Washington, DC. The group is called Patriot Front, and they’re marching near Union Station
White nationalists shouting “RECLAIM AMERICA” through my neighborhood.— Mike Valerio (@MikevWUSA) February 8, 2020
This isn’t Charlottesville.
This is Washington, DC.
The group is called Patriot Front, and they’re marching near Union Station@WUSA9 #breaking @CBSEveningNews pic.twitter.com/e43YvbzH3D
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