๐จ NEW: Judge Amy Berman Jackson orders an ON-THE-RECORD scheduling conference call with all counsel for February 18, 2020. https://t.co/BGI42jvxII— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) February 16, 2020
Sunday, February 16, 2020
NEW: Judge Amy Berman Jackson orders an ON-THE-RECORD scheduling conference call with all counsel for February 18, 2020.
Barr privately ordered re-examination of Michael Flynn's case, US officials say
Impeach Bill Barr.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 16, 2020
Now!
Barr privately ordered re-examination of Michael Flynn's case, US officials say https://t.co/gR93rxISJo
This is incredibly dangerous — a conspiracy theory, costumed as a question; and an interviewer unprepared or unwilling to push back with facts.
This is incredibly dangerous — a conspiracy theory, costumed as a question; and an interviewer unprepared or unwilling to push back with facts. pic.twitter.com/8XqCoVmnl7— David Gura (@davidgura) February 16, 2020
What bothers me the most in this clip is the clearly crafted propaganda lines they are each reading off notepads - to be sue they hit all the exact talking points (just study Kremlin’s propaganda of that time. It is verbatim). Why did they feel the need to do this?
What bothers me the most in this clip is the clearly crafted propaganda lines they are each reading off notepads - to be sue they hit all the exact talking points (just study Kremlin’s propaganda of that time. It is verbatim).— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) February 16, 2020
Why did they feel the need to do this? https://t.co/5L7YMAj5Gk
‘I Think People Will Starve.’ Experts Are Worried About the Hundreds of Thousands Who Could Lose Food Stamps Come April
‘I Think People Will Starve.’ Experts Are Worried About the Hundreds of Thousands Who Could Lose Food Stamps Come April https://t.co/IclqeAmhTW— Jon Cooper ๐บ๐ธ (@joncoopertweets) February 16, 2020
Overwhelming majority of these 1,100+ former Justice Department lawyers—calling on Barr to resign and for DOJ lawyers to report abuses—served in Republican administrations. About 85% in Republican admin. Over 100 in Trump admin
Overwhelming majority of these 1,100+ former Justice Department lawyers—calling on Barr to resign and for DOJ lawyers to report abuses—served in Republican administrations.— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) February 16, 2020
About 85% in Republican admin.
Over 100 in Trump admin.#CountryOverPartyhttps://t.co/thrPUnR8ED
Nepotism Barbie representing the US royal family
Nepotism Barbie representing the US royal family ๐คฎ https://t.co/OeIKdNAG0t— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) February 16, 2020
"Political Weapon" is the correct description of our current Department of Justice. Maddening. Please read Joyce's article. "If Trump is allowed to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon, no one is safe"
"Political Weapon" is the correct description of our current Department of Justice. Maddening. Please read Joyce's article. "If Trump is allowed to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon, no one is safe" https://t.co/MR2XGe81EZ— Cynthia Alksne (@CynthiaAlksne) February 12, 2020
NEW —> ‘Something has to be done’: Trump’s quest to rewrite history of the Russia probe My latest on the president still fixated on all things Russia and using the powers of his office to manipulate the facts and settle the score
Old Soviet joke: "The future is certain, it is only the past that is unpredictable." https://t.co/D98AyT1aUH— David Frum (@davidfrum) February 16, 2020
This looks VERY promising: @CardiffUni researchers have discovered an immune cell (novel T-cell) that can find and kill a wide range of cancerous cells, including lung, skin, blood, colon, breast, bone, prostate, ovarian, kidney and cervical cancer.
๐๐ผThis looks VERY promising: @CardiffUni researchers have discovered an immune cell (novel T-cell) that can find and kill a wide range of cancerous cells, including lung, skin, blood, colon, breast, bone, prostate, ovarian, kidney and cervical cancer.https://t.co/18KbmBIl0G— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) February 16, 2020
Merrick Fucking Garland is the reason democrats should never trust republicans to do the right thing.
Merrick Fucking Garland is the reason democrats should never trust republicans to do the right thing. https://t.co/mdOJXrcO9i— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 16, 2020
I was one of over 1,100 former DOJ officials who signed this letter condemning Barr’s politicization of the Justice Department and calling on him to resign.
I was one of over 1,100 former DOJ officials who signed this letter condemning Barr’s politicization of the Justice Department and calling on him to resign. https://t.co/0NKOUEYU7j— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) February 16, 2020
This is not something you see every day: more than 1100 former DOJ officials calling on the AG to resign.
This is not something you see every day: more than 1100 former DOJ officials calling on the AG to resign. https://t.co/GtMwMd8ejt— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) February 16, 2020
#BernieSanders lavishes praise on Communist Russia, preferring the Soviet Union to the American way of life
#BernieSanders lavishes praise on Communist Russia, preferring the Soviet Union to the American way of life#NevadaCaucus pic.twitter.com/1YdMFtQuzI— Lindy Li (@lindyli) February 15, 2020
Trump eliminates funding for program honoring Ambassador Stevens, who was killed in Benghazi
Trump eliminates funding for program honoring Ambassador Stevens, who was killed in Benghazi https://t.co/IpC8LdDDCN— blmohr (@blmohr) February 16, 2020
“Working inside the Senate and out, Cruz played a unique role in securing Trump’s swift acquittal at the third-ever presidential impeachment trial — simultaneously serving as legal strategist, jury consultant, messaging guru, broadcast surrogate...”
“Working inside the Senate and out, Cruz played a unique role in securing Trump’s swift acquittal at the third-ever presidential impeachment trial — simultaneously serving as legal strategist, jury consultant, messaging guru, broadcast surrogate...” https://t.co/MGwO3dsBSu— blmohr (@blmohr) February 16, 2020
In tweetstorm, Trump likens himself to a king, shares mayor bathroom audio
In tweetstorm, Trump likens himself to a king, shares mayor bathroom audio https://t.co/I9R6DjCMIo— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 15, 2020
Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to the White House after Trump slammed the phone down on him in a moment of 'apoplectic' fury
Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to the White House after Trump slammed the phone down on him in a moment of 'apoplectic' fury https://t.co/wWb2neQvdY— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 15, 2020
Katie Johnson had named Trump and billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in a $100 million lawsuit, accusing them of having solicited sex acts from her at sex parties held at the Manhattan homes of Epstein and Trump back in 1994 (when Johnson was just 13 years old):
Katie Johnson had named Trump and billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in a $100 million lawsuit, accusing them of having solicited sex acts from her at sex parties held at the Manhattan homes of Epstein and Trump back in 1994 (when Johnson was just 13 years old): pic.twitter.com/DM7APmrMsk— Ct. Yankee (@dnbct203) February 16, 2020
It’s coming for whoever the nominee is. Bernie Sanders’ wife was the subject of a criminal probe for several years. If he’s the nominee, you can bet your last dollar Lindsey Graham is going to demand FBI records on it and Barr is going to turn them over.
ICYMI
It’s coming for whoever the nominee is. Bernie Sanders’ wife was the subject of a criminal probe for several years. If he’s the nominee, you can bet your last dollar Lindsey Graham is going to demand FBI records on it and Barr is going to turn them over. https://t.co/HN1kT2pYFZ— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) February 8, 2020
Congratulations to us! This is Boris Johnson’s new culture minister who has close financial ties to the Ukrainian oligarch at centre of Trump scandal..
Congratulations to us! This is Boris Johnson’s new culture minister who has close financial ties to the Ukrainian oligarch at centre of Trump scandal..https://t.co/CkDidjpMpg— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) February 15, 2020
This by an anti-Trump Evangelical is awesome and Fed Soc should freaking listen: “The question I am left with is a paraphrase of Jesus, “What good is it if we gain the whole Supreme Court but lose our souls?”
This by an anti-Trump Evangelical is awesome and Fed Soc should freaking listen: “The question I am left with is a paraphrase of Jesus, “What good is it if we gain the whole Supreme Court but lose our souls?”https://t.co/Sr4wtvV1VA— Eric Segall (@espinsegall) February 15, 2020
.@ewarren returned TWELVE BILLION dollars to consumers through an agency she created and for which she fought tirelessly BEFORE she was even in office. Let me repeat: BEFORE SHE WAS IN OFFICE. YES, imagine what she would do as president.
.@ewarren returned TWELVE BILLION dollars to consumers through an agency she created and for which she fought tirelessly BEFORE she was even in office.— Jodi Jacobson (@jljacobson) February 15, 2020
Let me repeat: BEFORE SHE WAS IN OFFICE.
YES, imagine what she would do as president. https://t.co/i7YcukqRiN
Call to America's Lawyers: Join the fight for our democracy. Add your name to those of other lawyers committed to taking action to protect and defend the Constitution and rule of law. And then ACT!— Laurence Tribe
Call to America's Lawyers: Join the fight for our democracy. Add your name to those of other lawyers committed to taking action to protect and defend the Constitution and rule of law. And then ACT! https://t.co/faVe25PT67 #DefendDemocracy— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) February 15, 2020
On European security issues, the past French Presidents were much better than President Macron. They were weak. But he is a disaster. His Russia policy means strategic capitulation to Putin and giving up on the whole Eastern European region. Stop this stupid mistake, please.
On European security issues, the past French Presidents were much better than President Macron.— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) February 16, 2020
They were weak.
But he is a disaster. His Russia policy means strategic capitulation to Putin and giving up on the whole Eastern European region.
Stop this stupid mistake, please.
“In 2017, the Archives agreed to let ICE officials delete or destroy docs that detail the sex abuse & death of undocumented immigrants & despite...thousands of comments & hearing the objections of dozens of lawmakers, they moved fwd w/ a plan last month.”
“In 2017, the Archives agreed to let ICE officials delete or destroy docs that detail the sex abuse & death of undocumented immigrants & despite...thousands of comments & hearing the objections of dozens of lawmakers, they moved fwd w/ a plan last month.” https://t.co/Y8MdGnTiT9— blmohr (@blmohr) February 16, 2020
Devin Nunes’ rent-a-lawyer can’t afford a website
Devin Nunes’ rent-a-lawyer can’t afford a website pic.twitter.com/4xtmy5Xv1O— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) February 16, 2020
Russia will send a nuclear-powered cargo ship to Antarctica, with construction materials ๐ท๐บ Vostok research station Antarctic Treaty bans nuclear explosions/disposal radioactive waste, but is mute on nuclear vessels. No one has sent a nuclear vessel before
Russia will send a nuclear-powered cargo ship to Antarctica, with construction materials ๐ท๐บ Vostok research station Antarctic Treaty bans nuclear explosions/disposal radioactive waste, but is mute on nuclear vessels. No one has sent a nuclear vessel beforehttps://t.co/Zx5sUJ45TZ— Professor Anne-Marie Brady (@Anne_MarieBrady) February 16, 2020
The biggest story these days: a mass exodus from Idlib towards Turkey and Europe — driven by Russian bombs and Assad‘s ground forces. Yet almost entirely ignored by a Europe which aims to pretend that Russia is „a difficult partner“.
The biggest story these days: a mass exodus from Idlib towards Turkey and Europe — driven by Russian bombs and Assad‘s ground forces.— Ulrich Speck (@ulrichspeck) February 16, 2020
Yet almost entirely ignored by a Europe which aims to pretend that Russia is „a difficult partner“. https://t.co/z0d42ZswNp
Former OSU wrestler accuses Rep. Jim Jordan of lying when he claimed he didn't know about alleged abuse
Former OSU wrestler accuses Rep. Jim Jordan of lying when he claimed he didn't know about alleged abuse https://t.co/7HrrmDMwCv pic.twitter.com/MLDEwwSv06— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 16, 2020
C’mon Chuck. You know the facts are much different. And not the same charges. This BS is beneath you. Facts used to matter to you.
C’mon Chuck. You know the facts are much different. And not the same charges. This BS is beneath you. Facts used to matter to you. https://t.co/G1BFeD0oXy— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) February 16, 2020
"In the US, government propaganda and pop culture at the time spread wildly racist and inaccurate images of Chinese people as unclean, uncivilized, immoral, and a threat to society."
"In the US, government propaganda and pop culture at the time spread wildly racist and inaccurate images of Chinese people as unclean, uncivilized, immoral, and a threat to society." https://t.co/Un2Tktwl2x— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) February 16, 2020
395 bills passed by the House end up DOA in the Senate. Democrats get things done. Republicans shoot down American progress — including gun reform legislation that could save lives. Mitch McConnell’s a dead end senator. End his career once and for all.
395 bills passed by the House end up DOA in the Senate. Democrats get things done. Republicans shoot down American progress — including gun reform legislation that could save lives.— Stephanie Kennedy (@WordswithSteph) February 16, 2020
Mitch McConnell’s a dead end senator. End his career once and for all. pic.twitter.com/yY3gmjAg4d
An iceberg almost as big as Atlanta and roughly the same size as Malta broke off the Pine Island glacier in Antarctica. The glacier has lost dramatic amounts of ice over the last 25 years as the region warms due to the climate crisis.
An iceberg almost as big as Atlanta and roughly the same size as Malta broke off the Pine Island glacier in Antarctica. The glacier has lost dramatic amounts of ice over the last 25 years as the region warms due to the climate crisis. https://t.co/UFuv4oJ9ec pic.twitter.com/WksKWbdTNN— CNN (@CNN) February 16, 2020
The World Food Programme says more than 800,000 Syrians, mostly women and children, have fled their homes during a Russian-backed military campaign in northwest Syria since December
The World Food Programme says more than 800,000 Syrians, mostly women and children, have fled their homes during a Russian-backed military campaign in northwest Syria since December https://t.co/hdH9tBjgXH pic.twitter.com/xyAgeKrSTP— Reuters (@Reuters) February 16, 2020
Mike Pompeo to western leaders: How dare you question "America’s leadership"
Mike Pompeo to western leaders: How dare you question "America’s leadership" https://t.co/BpRCElT0Cj— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 15, 2020
Here's the full text of Pompeo's tone deaf speech titled "The West is Winning" that went down like a lead balloon here in Munich
Here's the full text of Pompeo's tone deaf speech titled "The West is Winning" that went down like a lead balloon here in Munich. #MSC2020 https://t.co/yMWEJBeFQL— Suzanne DiMaggio (@suzannedimaggio) February 15, 2020
A friend who lives in Chatham County, NC took this picture outside of an early voting location today. Those flags are not usually there - people drove in with them to do this.
More photos from outside an early voting site in Chatham County, NC. (Photos were not taken by me, but by a friend who would rather not have their name made public.) pic.twitter.com/JVhV7GNr2j— Aylett Colston (@EveryVoiceNC) February 16, 2020
Additional photos from outside an early voting polling place today in Pittsboro, NC. (Photos were taken by a friend.) pic.twitter.com/4jp9yAnKs0— Aylett Colston (@EveryVoiceNC) February 16, 2020
Facebook is Russian malware. Delete it from your life.
Facebook is Russian malware.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) February 15, 2020
Delete it from your life. https://t.co/VmH4Hac7vx
This may be the most sinister tweet Trump has ever posted. He is comparing himself with a king and threatening to use his powers for revenge on those who questioned his abuse of power. This after AG Barr said Trump’s tweets make it hard for him to do his job. Any response Mr. AG?
This may be the most sinister tweet Trump has ever posted. He is comparing himself with a king and threatening to use his powers for revenge on those who questioned his abuse of power. This after AG Barr said Trump’s tweets make it hard for him to do his job. Any response Mr. AG? https://t.co/SKEHnbGLOs— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) February 15, 2020
AG Barr Is Nearing a Decision on Whether to Charge Blackwater Founder Erik Prince. I wonder if @BetsyDeVosED is involved in the negotiations ...
I bet Alpha Bank is.
๐คAG Barr Is Nearing a Decision on Whether to Charge Blackwater Founder Erik Prince. I wonder if @BetsyDeVosED is involved in the negotiations ...๐ด ๐ฐ ๐ต https://t.co/Df5n4z9QYX— Venture Capital (@kelly2277) February 15, 2020
If I’m under oath & am asked what my middle name is & I testify, “I don’t know”, that’s perjury. When Barr was asked if Trump suggested he investigate anyone, after Barr feigned confusion at the word “suggested” he said, “I don’t know. That’s Perjury.
If I’m under oath & am asked what my middle name is & I testify, “I don’t know”, that’s perjury. When Barr was asked if Trump suggested he investigate anyone, after Barr feigned confusion at the word “suggested” he said, “I don’t know. That’s Perjury. https://t.co/nZ4Q7Z7cFQ— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) February 15, 2020
Trump is positioned for reelection, because most people seem to care more about the strength of the stock market than about the strength of our democracy. This is how democracies die—not in darkness but in full view of a public that couldn’t care less
Trump is positioned for reelection, because most people seem to care more about the strength of the stock market than about the strength of our democracy. This is how democracies die—not in darkness but in full view of a public that couldn’t care less.https://t.co/izFwQPUObn— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) February 15, 2020
Internet burns Matt Gaetz to the ground for whining McCabe didn’t end up ‘behind
Internet burns Matt Gaetz to the ground for whining McCabe didn’t end up ‘behind bars’ https://t.co/t8YQxX8te9— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) February 15, 2020
Xi's pick to save China from the coronavirus is a loyalist who lured Tesla
Xi's pick to save China from the coronavirus is a loyalist who lured Tesla https://t.co/qAPNUsX4tS— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 16, 2020
Hong Kong protesters rally against planned virus quarantine centers
Hong Kong protesters rally against planned virus quarantine centers https://t.co/KVTRe7ywdI pic.twitter.com/UV06JFiPue— Reuters (@Reuters) February 16, 2020
The US government just released a report where they accuse Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska of holding and laundering money for Vladimir Putin
The US government just released a report where they accuse Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska of holding and laundering money for Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/s8TVPy5DOV— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 14, 2020
Obviously. The main job of the Russian oligarch class is laundering money for Putin. The real joke is how Deripaska and others like him use their loot and access to free world judicial systems while supporting Putin's dictatorship.
Obviously. The main job of the Russian oligarch class is laundering money for Putin. The real joke is how Deripaska and others like him use their loot and access to free world judicial systems while supporting Putin's dictatorship. https://t.co/BcKei6s0mh— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) February 14, 2020
German President Steinmeier: 'German foreign policy cannot be understood without Auschwitz... I would like to say that Germany has learnt from history for all times. But these days I can't say that.'
German President Steinmeier: 'German foreign policy cannot be understood without Auschwitz... I would like to say that Germany has learnt from history for all times. But these days I can't say that.' #MSC2020 pic.twitter.com/I7BWj6n406— Ulrike Franke (@RikeFranke) February 14, 2020
Agree with @RNicholasBurns . Putin also needs to be helld accountable for the 13000 + killed so far in the only ongoing war in Europe. Can’t just forgive and forget. Putin needs to change his behavior before being offered rapprochement or detente (2 French words!).
Agree with @RNicholasBurns . Putin also needs to be helld accountable for the 13000 + killed so far in the only ongoing war in Europe. Can’t just forgive and forget. Putin needs to change his behavior before being offered rapprochement or detente (2 French words!). https://t.co/SZFikBu8oN— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 16, 2020
With @Jim_Jordan a/k/a Gym Jordan (of OSU wrestling fame) in the U.S. House and @AlanDersh (of Jeffrey Epstein fame) on his legal team. @realDonaldTrump always finds the nicest guys to defend him
With @Jim_Jordan a/k/a Gym Jordan (of OSU wrestling fame) in the U.S. House and @AlanDersh (of Jeffrey Epstein fame) on his legal team. @realDonaldTrump always finds the nicest guys to defend him.https://t.co/YESVs1FmeL— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 16, 2020
Trump says "it's fine" if Philippines quits military agreement
No, it's not
Trump says "it's fine" if Philippines quits military agreement https://t.co/Lkt1bR85tM— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 16, 2020
The presidents daughter who no longer runs sweatshops and is now a full time fake feminist
The presidents daughter who no longer runs sweatshops and is now a full time fake feminist. https://t.co/jP5TCI2dqO— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 15, 2020
.I've nominated Dr. Fiona Hill & former Amb Marie Yovanovitch for the @JFKLibrary Profile in Courage Award. These women are heroes in every sense of the word, risking their safety, job security & reputations in order to speak out against corruption
Dr. Hill, a former White House Russia Expert, testified about how dangerous & destructive it was for POTUS to request Ukraine investigate his political rivals to help him boost his chances in the 2020 election, and suffered contempt and character assassination for doing her duty.— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) February 15, 2020
You know what’s weird? Trumpsters think that BECAUSE TRUMP BECAME PRESIDENT, half of the American citizenry went crazy, to the extent that the ruin of Trump is their only goal. Whereas the FAR MORE LIKELY explanation is that @realDonaldTrump is just a REALLY BAD PRESIDENT
You know what’s weird?— Mike Gilchrist (@mgcanmore) February 16, 2020
Trumpsters think that BECAUSE TRUMP BECAME PRESIDENT, half of the American citizenry went crazy, to the extent that the ruin of Trump is their only goal.
Whereas the FAR MORE LIKELY explanation is that @realDonaldTrump is just a REALLY BAD PRESIDENT
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lawyers across the federal government’s legal establishment wondered aloud whether Trump was undermining the Justice Department’s treasured reputation — and whether Attorney General William P. Barr was able or willing to protect it.
lawyers across the federal government’s legal establishment wondered aloud whether Trump was undermining the Justice Department’s treasured reputation — and whether Attorney General William P. Barr was able or willing to protect it. https://t.co/kv6nEv9vHa— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) February 15, 2020
Key point —> Barr and DAG Rosen never have served as prosecutors. So when they posit the Stone sentence is too high, they don’t have a well of experience to pull from based on other defendants. So instead they determine it’s too high - for a white guy like them.
Key point —> Barr and DAG Rosen never have served as prosecutors. So when they posit the Stone sentence is too high, they don’t have a well of experience to pull from based on other defendants. So instead they determine it’s too high - for a white guy like them. https://t.co/HhcAJTZkVE— @JulieZebrak (@JulieZebrak) February 15, 2020
Republicans appear to be pushing thousands of South Carolina Republicans to "vote" in the Democratic primaries there. The goal for them to is boost a Dem candidate who they think Trump can easily beat.
The website looks like this. Note the goal here. pic.twitter.com/Q25rKTZobj— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 15, 2020
They're most worried about Biden, Buttigieg, Bloomburg and Steyer, apparently. pic.twitter.com/SLYXPy5jYp— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 15, 2020
I don't think states that insist upon open primaries should be allowed to be early influencers like this.— Tami Burages (@tburages) February 16, 2020
I can’t believe I have to do this: Comey was found not to have leaked (post-termination) anything that was classified at the time. Hence no charges. McCabe was accused of “lack of candor”, which is a term of art with no set criteria, unlike 18 USC 1001. You are a Senator.
I can’t believe I have to do this:— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) February 16, 2020
Comey was found not to have leaked (post-termination) anything that was classified at the time. Hence no charges.
McCabe was accused of “lack of candor”, which is a term of art with no set criteria, unlike 18 USC 1001.
You are a Senator. https://t.co/bZKENdKOu8
$20M of our tax money spent for ... one more senator's vote to acquit
$20M of our tax money spent for ...— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) February 16, 2020
one more senator's vote to acquit @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/q2UmmTt1EZ
It’s one of the largest social control experiments ever anywhere, even in China. To do it, Beijing is relying on local party officials, police, and busybodies known as grid workers. They’ve effectively closed down many cities to outsiders. This is a station at a closed city: Yiwu
It’s one of the largest social control experiments ever anywhere, even in China. To do it, Beijing is relying on local party officials, police, and busybodies known as grid workers. They’ve effectively closed down many cities to outsiders. This is a station at a closed city: Yiwu pic.twitter.com/9x27uDjxHI— Paul Mozur ๅญๅปบๅฝ (@paulmozur) February 15, 2020
Trump budget zeroes out funding for Stars and Stripes, the military's newspaper
Trump’s newest assault on the free press lands directly on Stars&Stripes, newspaper of the military. It is questionable if the paper can cont. publication w/half it’s budget.— ❤️๐งก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (@mommamia1217) February 15, 2020
We MUST defend the FP!With the GOP failing to protect us, it is our only defense. https://t.co/bI0UV3h7DZ
On paper, the Justice Department and FTC are equals when it comes to making sure companies compete fairly. Lately, however, the two regulators seem to need a referee of their own
On paper, the Justice Department and FTC are equals when it comes to making sure companies compete fairly. Lately, however, the two regulators seem to need a referee of their own https://t.co/NPuaTsFh5z— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 16, 2020
Hey @TheDukeofYork, Are you thinking of starting a new initiative called “Pedophiles at Palace”?@RoyalFamily Her Majesty must take his HRH before the FBI releases the evidence. They have all of it
Hey @TheDukeofYork,— Patribotics (@patribotics) February 15, 2020
Are you thinking of starting a new initiative called “Pedophiles at Palace”?@RoyalFamily Her Majesty must take his HRH before the FBI releases the evidence. They have all of it. https://t.co/TAt9oV7FZl
he's doing king tweets
he's doing king tweets pic.twitter.com/GrAFm6Z2VE— แแผแแK (@chunkled) February 15, 2020
A campaign finance system in which you can legally buy access to the president for $580,000 is not a campaign finance system fit for purpose in a democracy.
A campaign finance system in which you can legally buy access to the president for $580,000 is not a campaign finance system fit for purpose in a democracy. https://t.co/QMHeLstbNH— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) February 16, 2020
CNN reports on clashes between Bill Barr and Geoff Berman, the head of SDNY
CNN reports on clashes between Bill Barr and Geoff Berman, the head of SDNY https://t.co/9TYtP28Hc8— Blake News (@blakehounshell) February 15, 2020
This is an extremely dangerous period for America. Sec Def Esper and CJCS Milley in Constitutional dilemma. Do the officers of the Armed Forces obey the Constitution, Federal law, snd DOD Regs OR are they subject to the unconstrained orders of Trump. — Barry R McCaffrey
This is an extremely dangerous period for America. Sec Def Esper and CJCS Milley in Constitutional dilemma. Do the officers of the Armed Forces obey the Constitution, Federal law, snd DOD Regs OR are they subject to the unconstrained orders of Trump. https://t.co/mFZocOIofL— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) February 11, 2020
“No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
“No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson https://t.co/YpqPJqHJc2— Sarah Longwell (@SarahLongwell25) February 15, 2020
There’s nothing wrong with talking to Lavrov but why not put out a readout if the meeting? Very strange
There’s nothing wrong with talking to Lavrov but why not put out a readout if the meeting? Very strange. https://t.co/OHVcVD72uG— Michael Carpenter (@mikercarpenter) February 15, 2020
Every time Jim Jordan lies that he didn't know about the 177 student athletes being sexually assaulted by a team doctor while he was a coach at OSU, he's digging himself into a deeper hole. "There's others that are gonna come out on my behalf and it's just gonna get worse."
Every time Jim Jordan lies that he didn't know about the 177 student athletes being sexually assaulted by a team doctor while he was a coach at OSU, he's digging himself into a deeper hole.— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) February 15, 2020
"There's others that are gonna come out on my behalf and it's just gonna get worse." pic.twitter.com/Cr884QvNXi
Alabama lawmaker proposes bill requiring men have vasectomies.
Alabama lawmaker proposes bill requiring men have vasectomies. https://t.co/1kwghuiszN— ABC News (@ABC) February 16, 2020
Vermont GOP Gov. Scott endorses @GovBillWeld for president
Vermont GOP Gov. Scott endorses @GovBillWeld for president https://t.co/N88aTX46bs— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 15, 2020
Flawed peace plan for Ukraine repeats Kremlin talking points
Flawed peace plan for Ukraine repeats Kremlin talking points https://t.co/8XHME8f557 prostลednictvรญm @AtlanticCouncil— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) February 16, 2020
For my forthcoming book about Fox and Trump, I sent fact-checking Q's to some of Hannity's lawyers and confidants today. A few hours later, Hannity lobbed a bunch of Twitter missiles at me. Complete coincidence!
For my forthcoming book about Fox and Trump, I sent fact-checking Q's to some of Hannity's lawyers and confidants today. A few hours later, Hannity lobbed a bunch of Twitter missiles at me. Complete coincidence! https://t.co/TMAdx57BFS— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 16, 2020
Thou layeth down with reality television hosts thou wakeith up with the death of the Republican Party. The book of moronics, 78:46
Thou layeth down with reality television hosts thou wakeith up with the death of the Republican Party.— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 15, 2020
The book of moronics, 78:46 https://t.co/6TTllf55sy
How Hitler went from fringe politician to dictator—and what it means
How Hitler went from fringe politician to dictator—and what it means - Business Insider https://t.co/9dBvTZEUwL— Claude VanCity (@vancitydwell) February 16, 2020
The Ukraine paper trail continues to emerge. This week, the State Department and the Pentagon released more Ukraine documents in response to our #FOIA lawsuits. See everything we've uncovered here:
The Ukraine paper trail continues to emerge. This week, the State Department and the Pentagon released more Ukraine documents in response to our #FOIA lawsuits. See everything we've uncovered here: https://t.co/KTSH1ILn6W— American Oversight (@weareoversight) February 15, 2020
FACT: New figures from Trump’s own Department of Labor show that 6.6 million new jobs were created in the first 36 months of Trump’s tenure, compared with 8.1 million in the final 36 months of Obama’s ― a decline of 19% under Trump.
FACT: New figures from Trump’s own Department of Labor show that 6.6 million new jobs were created in the first 36 months of Trump’s tenure, compared with 8.1 million in the final 36 months of Obama’s ― a decline of 19% under Trump.#ObamaOutdidTrumphttps://t.co/sREeJwKi9f— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) February 15, 2020
Oh “Gymmy the Cryer” I’m sure your tears weren’t as real as those of the men who were sexually abused @Jim_Jordan
Oh “Gymmy the Cryer”— PluckyVixen™️ (@BrumhildaQ) February 16, 2020
I’m sure your tears weren’t as real as those of the men who were sexually abused @Jim_Jordan https://t.co/o8IvcpmDNm
Senate Republicans are implicated in Trump’s authoritarian organized crime outfit
Senate Republicans are implicated in Trump’s authoritarian organized crime outfit - https://t.co/JsqTaW0rwL— Neon (@dekatron_man) February 16, 2020
Judge Reggie Walton told the McCabe prosecutors: “The public is listening... I don't think people like the fact that you got somebody at the top basically trying to dictate whether somebody should be prosecuted ... I just think it's a banana republic when we go down that road.”
ICYMI
Judge Reggie Walton told the McCabe prosecutors: “The public is listening... I don't think people like the fact that you got somebody at the top basically trying to dictate whether somebody should be prosecuted ... I just think it's a banana republic when we go down that road.” https://t.co/Fa0p5fM0px— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 14, 2020
National Debt Increased by $3 Trillion During Donald Trump's Three Years as President But muh stock market.
National Debt Increased by $3 Trillion During Donald Trump's Three Years as President— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 15, 2020
But muh stock market.
https://t.co/qU1tNn2yCC
What's the score?
Hillary Clinton — cleared— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) February 15, 2020
James Comey — cleared
Barack Obama — cleared
Lisa Page — cleared
Peter Strzok — cleared
Andrew McCabe — cleared
Manafort — guilty
Gates — guilty
Flynn — guilty
Stone — guilty
Cohen — guilty
Papadopoulos — guilty
Kilimnik — guilty
Jim Jordan served notice by ex-OSU wrestler: ‘Other things are going to come out … and it’s just going to get worse’
Jim Jordan served notice by ex-OSU wrestler: ‘Other things are going to come out … and it’s just going to get worse’https://t.co/a4haDZFqBZ— Raw Story (@RawStory) February 15, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs law that allows NY to prosecute those pardoned by a President - No one is above the law and New York will not turn a blind eye to criminality, no matter who seeks to protect.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs law that allows NY to prosecute those pardoned by a President -— Full Stop! ๐๐๐๐บ๐ธ (@Beulah92763205) February 15, 2020
No one is above the law and New York will not turn a blind eye to criminality, no matter who seeks to protect. https://t.co/2bvWYjV422
ICYMI Devin Nunes BS
Hard hitting journalism here. Subject refuses to answer question and you blame a competing news organization. Holding them accountable while being fair and balanced. https://t.co/n5swqqUwW5— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) February 16, 2020
"The attorney general is interfering with career prosecutors in ways that are unprecedented,"
"The attorney general is interfering with career prosecutors in ways that are unprecedented," writes @shanlonwu. https://t.co/lgAG43ZdVf— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 16, 2020
Barr personally tried to push SDNY away from indicting Turkish bank Halkbank but US Attorney Berman resisted, per CNN. Same bank case NYT cited—via John Bolton book—as Trump wanting to do favor for Turkey’s Erdogan cabal for Trump’s personal interest.
๐งจ Barr personally tried to push SDNY away from indicting Turkish bank Halkbank but US Attorney Berman resisted, per CNN.— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) February 15, 2020
Same bank case NYT cited—via John Bolton book—as Trump wanting to do favor for Turkey’s Erdogan cabal for Trump’s personal interest.https://t.co/yC4I4wu14j
Jesse thinks it’s cute that Larry Kudlow is tanked on TV. Guess what, it’s not cute, alcoholism and addiction is a disease and one Larry has a long history with, if he choses not to remain sober that’s his business but the Labor Dept is ALL of our Business. He needs to resign.
Jesse thinks it’s cute that Larry Kudlow is tanked on TV. Guess what, it’s not cute, alcoholism and addiction is a disease and one Larry has a long history with, if he choses not to remain sober that’s his business but the Labor Dept is ALL of our Business. He needs to resign. https://t.co/wc8cshuY5e— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) February 16, 2020
Why does Grassley tweet like he’s being held hostage somewhere
Why does Grassley tweet like he’s being held hostage somewhere https://t.co/i3qIi2u7Fl— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) February 16, 2020
Go back to being in your cryogenically frozen state.— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) February 16, 2020
Accused of false statements about sexual assault of Ohio State wrestling team:
Accused of false statements about sexual assault of Ohio State wrestling team: @Jim_Jordan https://t.co/4u9pZgi3la— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) February 16, 2020
Breaking News: Hillary is not going to be anyone’s running mate in 2020. #squirrel
Breaking News: Hillary is not going to be anyone’s running mate in 2020. #squirrel— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 15, 2020
So, these “non-public” politically-sensitive criminal cases into which AG Barr has reportedly installed this team to intervene — do we ever learn the fate of those cases? Does anyone who knows what’s happening squawk if Barr kills those cases in the crib?
So, these “non-public” politically-sensitive criminal cases into which AG Barr has reportedly installed this team to intervene — do we ever learn the fate of those cases?— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 16, 2020
Does anyone who knows what’s happening squawk if Barr kills those cases in the crib? https://t.co/YngMM6Swts
Our new @ProjectLincoln video on Lt Col Alex Vindman passed over 1 million views in 24 hours.
Our new @ProjectLincoln video on Lt Col Alex Vindman passed over 1 million views in 24 hours. https://t.co/fHd1IGidGu— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 16, 2020
Republicans are messing with Dem primaries. Here’s South Carolina.
Can Democrats mess with Republicans and vote for Weld in the primary? https://t.co/tLdDEnpgKQ— Santiago Mayer (@santiagomayer_) February 16, 2020
Joe Biden said he doesn’t believe Bernie Sanders is doing enough to quell his fervent supporters’ “vicious, malicious” behavior online
Joe Biden said he doesn’t believe Bernie Sanders is doing enough to quell his fervent supporters’ “vicious, malicious” behavior online https://t.co/24qAsUhjeO— POLITICO (@politico) February 16, 2020
Trump’s top economics adviser appears to be intoxicated on national TV
Trump’s top economics adviser appears to be intoxicated on national TV https://t.co/fSxdfdAYw3— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 16, 2020
Now even old bank notes are being quarantined in China
Now even old bank notes are being quarantined in China https://t.co/20f1935Jeu— Bloomberg (@business) February 16, 2020
A top infectious-disease scientist warns that two-thirds of the world’s population could get infected with the coronavirus
A top infectious-disease scientist warns that two-thirds of the world’s population could get infected with the coronavirus https://t.co/o3MbMmO6WU— Bloomberg (@business) February 16, 2020
China's economy is 18 percent of global GDP. The more it falters, the more impacts are felt everywhere, and that would be the case even if this plague were confined. But it's not.
China's economy is 18 percent of global GDP. The more it falters, the more impacts are felt everywhere, and that would be the case even if this plague were confined. But it's not. https://t.co/O4EEdB8Ore— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 16, 2020
Florida's GOP legislature has quietly added a provision into a new voting law that will ease qualifications for being a poll watcher. Currently poll watchers must be a voter in the county. The new provision will require only that they be a voter in the state. Hmmm...
Florida's GOP legislature has quietly added a provision into a new voting law that will ease qualifications for being a poll watcher. Currently poll watchers must be a voter in the county. The new provision will require only that they be a voter in the state. Hmmm...๐ค— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) February 15, 2020
The nation's two largest teachers' unions want schools to revise or eliminate active shooter drills, asserting that they can harm students' mental health and that there are better ways to prepare for the possibility of a school shooting.
The nation's two largest teachers' unions want schools to revise or eliminate active shooter drills, asserting that they can harm students' mental health and that there are better ways to prepare for the possibility of a school shooting. https://t.co/fIR3uTxZGk— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 15, 2020
The traitors are easy to spot.
The traitors are easy to spot. https://t.co/SSA4qCMW2T— Greg Olear (@gregolear) February 16, 2020
The Trump Justice Dept. has parachuted 5 different US Attorneys from around the country into various politically-charged cases in Washington, fueling suspicion and distrust inside the department
The Trump Justice Dept. has parachuted 5 different US Attorneys from around the country into various politically-charged cases in Washington, fueling suspicion and distrust inside the department https://t.co/tpeSvoEFxe— Devlin Barrett (@DevlinBarrett) February 16, 2020
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