PDDNI = Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence.— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) February 20, 2020
He's out, too?
Who's actually going to run the place, then, while Ric Grenell's there?
(Because it's not actually going to be Grenell, not with his perfect zero of intel experience, and his 3 weeks max on the job) https://t.co/KcFqee0ef0
Thursday, February 20, 2020
PDDNI = Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. He's out, too? Who's actually going to run the place, then, while Ric Grenell's there?
Some current and ex-intel officials expressed fears that Richard Grenell may have been put in place explicitly to slow the pace of info on election interference to Congress. The revelations about Trump's confrontation with Maguire raised new concerns about Grenell’s appointment.
Some current and ex-intel officials expressed fears that Richard Grenell may have been put in place explicitly to slow the pace of info on election interference to Congress. The revelations about Trump's confrontation with Maguire raised new concerns about Grenell’s appointment. https://t.co/NEdqx6ee8b— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
More from NYT: After asking about the briefing that the ODNI and other agencies gave to the House, Trump complained that Schiff would "weaponize" the intelligence about Russia's support for him. He was angry that no one had told him sooner about the briefing.
More from NYT: After asking about the briefing that the ODNI and other agencies gave to the House, Trump complained that Schiff would "weaponize" the intelligence about Russia's support for him. He was angry that no one had told him sooner about the briefing. https://t.co/NEdqx6ee8b— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
China could purchase much less U.S. farm product than thought, new USDA estimate suggests
China could purchase much less U.S. farm product than thought, new USDA estimate suggests https://t.co/HjHgMKkoG3— DonnaCassata (@DonnaCassata) February 20, 2020
Roger Stone Walks Past Inflatable Trump Rat as He Arrives for His Sentencing in Federal Court
Roger Stone Walks Past Inflatable Trump Rat as He Arrives for His Sentencing in Federal Court https://t.co/iouOLSFdQa— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 20, 2020
If this is how intelligence is going to be dispensed, we don't need an intelligence community or basically the entire DOD. We will have given up on being a sovereign nation.
If this is how intelligence is going to be dispensed, we don't need an intelligence community or basically the entire DOD. We will have given up on being a sovereign nation. https://t.co/4RiF9fNsHJ— Nada Bakos (@nadabakos) February 20, 2020
.@realDonaldTrump is putting a partisan loyalist in charge of our nation's intelligence services. Every American should be alarmed.
.@realDonaldTrump is putting a partisan loyalist in charge of our nation's intelligence services. Every American should be alarmed. https://t.co/7JIdKGFxQN— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) February 20, 2020
Republicans keep blocking election security bills in the Senate, and now we know why: They’d rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump
Republicans keep blocking election security bills in the Senate, and now we know why:— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 20, 2020
They’d rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump.https://t.co/9BFguIhn11
Rather than try to keep the intelligence from Congress and the public, intel officials should disclose what form the interference is taking BEFORE the election this time around—so voters can prepare, say former national security officials.
Rather than try to keep the intelligence from Congress and the public, intel officials should disclose what form the interference is taking BEFORE the election this time around—so voters can prepare, say former national security officials. https://t.co/CuEOH0tpVl— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 20, 2020
"The city says the timing is a coincidence, but residents are not convinced."
"The city says the timing is a coincidence, but residents are not convinced." https://t.co/iFZFilEmV2— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) February 20, 2020
Imagine if the DNI warned the House Intelligence Committee that terrorists might try to bomb the U.S. — and the President got mad, fired him, and then appointed someone who would deny this was a threat...and GOP went along with it. It’s pretty much what’s happening, sans bombs
Imagine if the DNI warned the House Intelligence Committee that terrorists might try to bomb the U.S. — and the President got mad, fired him, and then appointed someone who would deny this was a threat...and GOP went along with it. It’s pretty much what’s happening, sans bombs— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) February 20, 2020
Coronavirus-infected Americans flown home against CDC’s advice
great
Coronavirus-infected Americans flown home against CDC’s advice https://t.co/0ys7mgDrx1— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 20, 2020
Opinion: Death threat to whistleblower’s lawyer points to Trump’s depravity
Opinion: Death threat to whistleblower’s lawyer points to Trump’s depravity https://t.co/XvHthgJeEY— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 20, 2020
Also, to be clear: “meddling” is for the weirdo villain in Scooby Doo. What Russia is doing to attack the integrity of our elections has a name: information warfare. Use it. I’ve written a helpful explainer here
Also, to be clear: “meddling” is for the weirdo villain in Scooby Doo. What Russia is doing to attack the integrity of our elections has a name: information warfare. Use it. I’ve written a helpful explainer here: https://t.co/dMh6J2Csh0— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) February 20, 2020
Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee urge Pompeo to do more about the humanitarian crisis in northern Syria
Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee urge Pompeo to do more about the humanitarian crisis in northern Syria https://t.co/qTWENzsWNw— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) February 20, 2020
Support for Republican Martha McSally plummets in Arizona in wake of Trump's impeachment trial.
Support for Republican Martha McSally plummets in Arizona in wake of Trump's impeachment trial.— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) February 20, 2020
https://t.co/0ljRXGQl8r
“Russia aided President Trump in the 2016 election.” “Russia is aiding President Trump in the 2020 election.” Lather, rinse, repeat
“Russia aided President Trump in the 2016 election.”— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) February 20, 2020
“Russia is aiding President Trump in the 2020 election.”
Lather, rinse, repeat. https://t.co/j8ELcAq35b
You didn't win a single debate against Hillary Clinton, she handed you your ass. You're also afraid of the upcoming presidential debates. Your staff will try to figure out how to get out of them. My hunch is you will pull another Wag The Dog missile attack or something similar.
You didn't win a single debate against Hillary Clinton, she handed you your ass. You're also afraid of the upcoming presidential debates. Your staff will try to figure out how to get out of them. My hunch is you will pull another Wag The Dog missile attack or something similar. https://t.co/BuGEvVnso3— Rep. Richard Dangler (@RDangler) February 20, 2020
Here's the Cavuto segment that just triggered Trump into attacking Fox News. "I think that Donald Trump had disastrous debate performances. Many answers were so cringeworthy you just couldn't even believe he was still standing on the stage"
Here's the Cavuto segment that just triggered Trump into attacking Fox News.— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 20, 2020
"I think that Donald Trump had disastrous debate performances. Many answers were so cringeworthy you just couldn't even believe he was still standing on the stage" -- A.B. Stoddard pic.twitter.com/42DhfpjQGt
Just to be clear: the president is firing intelligence officials for trying to protect America.
Just to be clear: the president is firing intelligence officials for trying to protect America. https://t.co/fgZWhMaYhG— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) February 20, 2020
America ain’t a freakin’ game show.
America ain’t a freakin’ game show. https://t.co/wuQ5qPVYAe— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 20, 2020
BREAKING: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked Mississippi’s 6-week abortion ban for violating Roe v. Wade. The same court previously struck down the state's 15-week ban.
BREAKING: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked Mississippi’s 6-week abortion ban for violating Roe v. Wade. The same court previously struck down the state's 15-week ban. https://t.co/Q8ud5CvA9W— Alice Miranda Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) February 20, 2020
Union leader on @cnn is talking about how Bernie Sanders’ supporters attacked leaders in the Culinary Union. A Nicaraguan immigrant and a black woman, each were attacked and their addresses doxxed by Bernie supporters
Union leader on @cnn is talking about how Bernie Sanders’ supporters attacked leaders in the Culinary Union. A Nicaraguan immigrant and a black woman, each were attacked and their addresses doxxed by Bernie supporters. #NevadaCaucus #DemDebate2020— Madelyne OrtÃz (@madelyneortiz_) February 20, 2020
Convicted murderer Jonathan Watson admitted in a letter to a newspaper that he killed two child molesters because California prison officials refused to transfer him to a unit where he would not have to mix with sex criminals
Convicted murderer Jonathan Watson admitted in a letter to a newspaper that he killed two child molesters because California prison officials refused to transfer him to a unit where he would not have to mix with sex criminals https://t.co/SKba61aF92— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 20, 2020
With Judge Jackson saying House Intel Committee's Russia probe was stymied because of Stone's obstruction. It "led to an inaccurate, incomplete and incorrect report." We are re-upping this relevant analysis by @BarbMcQuade
With Judge Jackson saying House Intel Committee's Russia probe was stymied because of Stone's obstruction. It "led to an inaccurate, incomplete and incorrect report."— Just Security (@just_security) February 20, 2020
We are re-upping this relevant analysis by @BarbMcQuade👇https://t.co/98zXAhzr8E #StoneSentencing
WARNING: Lindsey Graham’s new bill should scare every American. His new bill ask lawmakers to give Bill Barr & the Department of Justice unchecked access to your online activities including: messaging, file-sharing, & video-sharing tools
WARNING: Lindsey Graham’s new bill should scare every American. His new bill ask lawmakers to give Bill Barr & the Department of Justice unchecked access to your online activities including: messaging, file-sharing, & video-sharing tools.#GestapoGraham https://t.co/C3qvurGVyP— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) February 20, 2020
/snort 🤣
/snort 🤣 https://t.co/NGBk2DbLFC— Pinche-Pastor of Our 🚺of the🖕 (@Pinche_Pi) February 20, 2020
In other words, the DNI was fired for doing his job and trying to protect our election security. Trump saw that as a threat and fired him and appointed an unqualified Twitter troll with no experience to the nation’s top Intelligence post.
In other words, the DNI was fired for doing his job and trying to protect our election security. Trump saw that as a threat and fired him and appointed an unqualified Twitter troll with no experience to the nation’s top Intelligence post. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/JS7uuGiciY— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) February 20, 2020
trump claims he is "number one" on both Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: trump: 26 million likes.@BarackObama: 55 million likes. Twitter: trump: 72 million followers. Obama: 113 million followers.
trump claims he is "number one" on both Facebook and Twitter.— James Michael Sama (@JamesMSama) February 20, 2020
Facebook:
trump: 26 million likes.@BarackObama: 55 million likes.
Twitter:
trump: 72 million followers.
Obama: 113 million followers. https://t.co/MWNmYcwHwD
BREAKING: Russia has once again been supporting Trump’s campaign, intelligence officials told lawmakers. Instead of denouncing Russia for interfering in our election to help him, Trump was instead worried that Democrats would exploit the news.
BREAKING: Russia has once again been supporting Trump’s campaign, intelligence officials told lawmakers.— Travis Allen 🇺🇸 (@TravisAllen02) February 20, 2020
Instead of denouncing Russia for interfering in our election to help him, Trump was instead worried that Democrats would exploit the news. https://t.co/Zii5bAYTcP
Rep Schiff said Trump will do it again, and now Trump is indeed doing it again.
Rep Schiff said Trump will do it again, and now Trump is indeed doing it again.— David Frum (@davidfrum) February 20, 2020
Just a note (and RIP my mentions), if you're a Democrat, you need to be taking on Commandate Bernardo
Just a note (and RIP my mentions), if you're a Democrat, you need to be taking on Commandate Bernardo— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 20, 2020
NYT matches WaPo’s reporting that Trump got angry with Maguire for revealing to congressional Democrats Russia’s attack on the 2020 campaign to favor his re-election.
NYT matches WaPo’s reporting that Trump got angry with Maguire for revealing to congressional Democrats Russia’s attack on the 2020 campaign to favor his re-election. https://t.co/2BDr3tbBB1— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) February 20, 2020
Last night on the debate stage, @MikeBloomberg said some women couldn't handle his jokes. From this 1999 profile in WIRED: "If you can't take 'nice ass' jokes," says one female staffer, "you won't be able to handle working here."
Last night on the debate stage, @MikeBloomberg said some women couldn't handle his jokes.— Alex Whitcomb (@AlexWhitcomb) February 20, 2020
From this 1999 profile in WIRED:
"If you can't take 'nice ass' jokes," says one female staffer, "you won't be able to handle working here." https://t.co/lF3BoOMiLa
Russia Backs Trump’s Re-election, and He Fears Democrats Will Exploit Its Support
My god. What angered Trump about that election security briefing to HPSCI—and led him to oust Maguire—was the disclosure that Russia was again interfering to help him win.— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 20, 2020
Russia Backs Trump’s Re-election, and He Fears Democrats Will Exploit Its Support https://t.co/cwlhQIFee5
I think we need to consider whether we are looking at a worst case scenario- a President that intends to invite and encourage election interference, installing individuals who will do nothing to stop it.
I think we need to consider whether we are looking at a worst case scenario- a President that intends to invite and encourage election interference, installing individuals who will do nothing to stop it. https://t.co/Zqz0jeXJ1R— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) February 20, 2020
WH's Grisham says report Rohrabacher floated Assange a pardon is a "fabrication." But Charles Johnson, who set up R's meeting with Assange, told me 2 years ago that's exactly what was discussed: a pardon for evidence Russians weren't source of DNC emails.
WH's Grisham says report Rohrabacher floated Assange a pardon is a "fabrication." But Charles Johnson, who set up R's meeting with Assange, told me 2 years ago that's exactly what was discussed: a pardon for evidence Russians weren't source of DNC emails. https://t.co/FtShwmwJ4W— Michael Isikoff (@Isikoff) February 19, 2020
Federal prosecutors in Michigan have charged a man with making a death threat against one of the attorneys for a whistleblower who initiated the impeachment inquiry of Trump, according to newly unsealed court records.
Federal prosecutors in Michigan have charged a man with making a death threat against one of the attorneys for a whistleblower who initiated the impeachment inquiry of Trump, according to newly unsealed court records. https://t.co/Rvo5U4MRk7— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
Donald Trump’s: Campaign chair: felon Deputy campaign chair: felon Foreign policy adviser: felon Personal lawyer: felon National security adviser: felon Longtime political adviser: felon
Donald Trump’s:— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) February 20, 2020
Campaign chair: felon
Deputy campaign chair: felon
Foreign policy adviser: felon
Personal lawyer: felon
National security adviser: felon
Longtime political adviser: felon https://t.co/gV9hPeFc2x
‘Bulletproof from a pardon’: Fox News analyst says judge in Stone case just made things tough for Trump
Judge Jackson is one smart lady! https://t.co/6asi1TVPDB— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 20, 2020
When someone asks Jr. if there is any cocaine left
When someone asks Jr. if there is any cocaine left pic.twitter.com/nsFChBpadb— Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) February 20, 2020
Judges postpone emergency meeting to discuss Trump/Barr concerns
Why did this get postponed? https://t.co/tqe002m5R2— Mimi Rocah (@Mimirocah1) February 20, 2020
Oh God. I forgot Rage Furby the Arby’s Shitler set this up! ‘Alt-right’ figure who set up Assange meeting refuses to cooperate with Senate intel probe.
Oh God. I forgot Rage Furby the Arby’s Shitler set this up!— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 20, 2020
‘Alt-right’ figure who set up Assange meeting refuses to cooperate with Senate intel probe. https://t.co/ZuClwgZwV5
The admin. official says this move has been in the works for several weeks and is a sign of their continued trust in her. But really it hasn't -- the workplace became untenable with people pushing that she was Anonymous and Coates felt she had to go.
The admin. official says this move has been in the works for several weeks and is a sign of their continued trust in her. But really it hasn't -- the workplace became untenable with people pushing that she was Anonymous and Coates felt she had to go.— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 20, 2020
"My job was to ensure the rule of law was followed in how whistleblowers are treated. That role should not be negatively weaponized by partisans."
"My job was to ensure the rule of law was followed in how whistleblowers are treated. That role should not be negatively weaponized by partisans." https://t.co/N1RJHTJQMw— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 20, 2020
Rohrabacher confirms he offered Trump pardon to Assange for proof Russia didn't hack DNC email
Dana Rohrabacher tells Yahoo that during a meeting at the Ecuadorian Embassy in August 2017, he told Julian Assange he'd get Trump to give him a pardon if he turned over info proving the Russians hadn't been the source of DNC emails published by WikiLeaks. https://t.co/hoVpMooSHd— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
Mega-hypocrite Bernie lost the 2016 Democratic Primary popular vote by *4 million votes* Instead of conceding, he and his team came up with a plan to try to have Super Delegates overturn the outcome in his favor. Now, once again, Bernie changes his stance to serve himself.
Mega-hypocrite Bernie lost the 2016 Democratic Primary popular vote by *4 million votes*— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) February 20, 2020
Instead of conceding, he and his team came up with a plan to try to have Super Delegates overturn the outcome in his favor.
Now, once again, Bernie changes his stance to serve himself. https://t.co/O5Zyu8PZJM
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004: "Any individual nominated for appointment as Director of National Intelligence shall have extensive national security expertise."
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004: "Any individual nominated for appointment as Director of National Intelligence shall have extensive national security expertise." https://t.co/1kxcSGKc7K— Warren Bass (@warren_bass) February 20, 2020
Trump just now at a graduation ceremony for former prisoners says on the Stone case he is "going to watch it very closely." "And at some point I am going to make a determination. But Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly and this has not been a fair process.”
Trump just now at a graduation ceremony for former prisoners says on the Stone case he is "going to watch it very closely."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
"And at some point I am going to make a determination. But Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly and this has not been a fair process.”
Trump speaking for the past 15 minutes about Roger Stone and all the people he thinks have wronged him, and Comey and McCabe and Lisa Page, and now Hillary Clinton's emails. This is a Hope for Prisoners Graduation Ceremony, so the audience is unlikely to know who Lisa Page is.
Trump speaking for the past 15 minutes about Roger Stone and all the people he thinks have wronged him, and Comey and McCabe and Lisa Page, and now Hillary Clinton's emails.— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) February 20, 2020
This is a Hope for Prisoners Graduation Ceremony, so the audience is unlikely to know who Lisa Page is.
Right after I got Roger coming out, as the camera folks file their photos.
Right after I got Roger coming out, as the camera folks file their photos. pic.twitter.com/XO81QCrwUk— Bill Christeson (@BillChristeson) February 20, 2020
Roger Stone is met with yells of "lock him up!" as he exits the courthouse following his sentencing
I may have a sore throat tomorrow. https://t.co/eAq7zmE3Am— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 20, 2020
3yrs 4mths .
3yrs 4mths . @thespybrief https://t.co/YmnepLJQtr— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) February 20, 2020
BREAKING: Judge Jackson sentences Roger Stone to 40 months incarceration.
BREAKING: Judge Jackson sentences Roger Stone to 40 months incarceration.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
The Stone case has been a massive embarrassment - and worse- for William Barr. He publicly undercut his own prosecutors; Trump laughed at his claim of independence; now his prosecutors revolt in court and the judge calls him out. Barr earned all of this. He’s unfit.
The Stone case has been a massive embarrassment - and worse- for William Barr. He publicly undercut his own prosecutors; Trump laughed at his claim of independence; now his prosecutors revolt in court and the judge calls him out.— Elie Honig (@eliehonig) February 20, 2020
Barr earned all of this. He’s unfit.
Judge Jackson: “If it goes unpunished it will not be a victory for one party of another. Everyone looses...For that reason the dismay and disgust at the defendant’s belligerence should transcend party."
Judge Jackson: “If it goes unpunished it will not be a victory for one party of another. Everyone looses...For that reason the dismay and disgust at the defendant’s belligerence should transcend party."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson says Stone's sentencing must be proportionate but that “there are very few comparable cases.”
Judge Jackson says Stone's sentencing must be proportionate but that “there are very few comparable cases.”— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
ABJ: “The truth still exists. The truth still matters. Roger Stone’s insistence that it doesn’t” poses “a threat to our most fundamental institutions, to the very foundation of our democracy.” “The dismay and disgust at the defendant’s belligerence should transcend party.”
ABJ: “The truth still exists. The truth still matters. Roger Stone’s insistence that it doesn’t” poses “a threat to our most fundamental institutions, to the very foundation of our democracy.”— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
“The dismay and disgust at the defendant’s belligerence should transcend party.”
Judge Jackson: “The truth still exits. The truth still matters. "
Judge Jackson: “The truth still exits. The truth still matters. "— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson: The dismay and the disgust to defend these actions should transcend party.
Judge Jackson: The dismay and the disgust to defend these actions should transcend party.— Jeevan Vittal (@JvittalTV) February 20, 2020
Judge Amy Berman Jackson called Roger Stone an "insecure person" and said nothing about his case is "funny." "At his core, Mr. Stone is an insecure person who craves and recklessly pursues attention. Nothing about this case was a joke. It wasn’t funny.
Judge Amy Berman Jackson called Roger Stone an "insecure person" and said nothing about his case is "funny."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
"At his core, Mr. Stone is an insecure person who craves and recklessly pursues attention. Nothing about this case was a joke. It wasn’t funny." https://t.co/CCsDdH3h9d
Judge Jackson says the judicial system demands a neutral party decide sentence and not someone who has a "longstanding" relationship with Stone, or whose political career depended on Stone. “The court cannot be influenced by those comments. They were entirely inappropriate.”
Judge Jackson says the judicial system demands a neutral party decide sentence and not someone who has a "longstanding" relationship with Stone, or whose political career depended on Stone.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“The court cannot be influenced by those comments. They were entirely inappropriate.”
Judge Jackson: “He was not prosecuted, as some have claimed, for standing up for the president. He was prosecuted for covering up for the president.”
Whoa
Judge Jackson: “He was not prosecuted, as some have claimed, for standing up for the president. He was prosecuted for covering up for the president.”— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson says one member of the public wrote to her ahead of Stone's sentencing to ask that she not silence a voice in the public arena. “That will not be an element of this sentence in any way. I expect he will keep talking.”
Judge Jackson says one member of the public wrote to her ahead of Stone's sentencing to ask that she not silence a voice in the public arena.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“That will not be an element of this sentence in any way. I expect he will keep talking.”
"That was why he was indicted, not for his political activities," Judge Jackson said. "The notion that this case rises and falls on whether Russia interference has been proven" or whether Russia hacked the DNC computers "is also false."
"That was why he was indicted, not for his political activities," Judge Jackson said. "The notion that this case rises and falls on whether Russia interference has been proven" or whether Russia hacked the DNC computers "is also false."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
https://t.co/5qogI2dytN
Judge Jackson says she knows that people have weighed in about the sentencing through tweets, op-eds, blogs, etc. “The only people who think this is easy is the people who don’t have to make the decision.”
Judge Jackson says she knows that people have weighed in about the sentencing through tweets, op-eds, blogs, etc.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“The only people who think this is easy is the people who don’t have to make the decision.”
Judge Jackson says that she will take Stone's age and health into account but that "record of travel belies the narrative" that she blocked him with the gag order of social media use from being able to earn a living.
Judge Jackson says that she will take Stone's age and health into account but that "record of travel belies the narrative" that she blocked him with the gag order of social media use from being able to earn a living.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“Stone wasn't obstructing not to some secret anti-Trump cabal, but to Congress," including elected officials of both parties, Judge Jackson said. She noted that the House Committee Stone lied to was, at the time, headed by Nunes, a Republican.
“Stone wasn't obstructing not to some secret anti-Trump cabal, but to Congress," including elected officials of both parties, Judge Jackson said. She noted that the House Committee Stone lied to was, at the time, headed by Nunes, a Republican.— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 20, 2020
ABJ notes that Stone doesn’t seem particularly infirm or in ill health because he has often been traveling to many different places.
ABJ notes that Stone doesn’t seem particularly infirm or in ill health because he has often been traveling to many different places.— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
BUT: ABJ says, she is concerned that 7-9 years is greater than necessary. And would have thought so regardless of the sentencing memo chaos.
BUT: ABJ says, she is concerned that 7-9 years is greater than necessary. And would have thought so regardless of the sentencing memo chaos.— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
ABJ: ”Nothing about this case was a joke. It wasn’t funny. It wasn’t a prank.”
ABJ: ”Nothing about this case was a joke. It wasn’t funny. It wasn’t a prank.”— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
The judge moves on to look at the history and characteristics of the defendant. “Certain themes emerge.” Quotes letters sent by Stone’s friends saying Stone was referred to as a provocateur and dirty trickster. Points out these were letters sent *on his behalf.*
The judge moves on to look at the history and characteristics of the defendant.— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
“Certain themes emerge.” Quotes letters sent by Stone’s friends saying Stone was referred to as a provocateur and dirty trickster. Points out these were letters sent *on his behalf.*
Judge Jackson says it falls to her to sentence Stone based on the crimes for which he was found guilty by a federal jury in her courtroom. “I am not passing judgment on Roger Stone as a man. That falls to a higher authority."
Judge Jackson says it falls to her to sentence Stone based on the crimes for which he was found guilty by a federal jury in her courtroom.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“I am not passing judgment on Roger Stone as a man. That falls to a higher authority."
Judge Jackson says she has learned from Stone's friends and family's letters that he has rescued countless dogs, supported his in-law suffering from Alzheimer and fought for same sex marriage, NFL players with brain injuries and criminal justice reform.
Judge Jackson says she has learned from Stone's friends and family's letters that he has rescued countless dogs, supported his in-law suffering from Alzheimer and fought for same sex marriage, NFL players with brain injuries and criminal justice reform.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Jackson notes that during the period when Stone obstructed justice the House and Senate were GOP controlled and Rep. Devin Nunes was the one to request the records that Stone lied he did not have in his possession.
Jackson notes that during the period when Stone obstructed justice the House and Senate were GOP controlled and Rep. Devin Nunes was the one to request the records that Stone lied he did not have in his possession.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson says that Stone was guilty of tampering with witness Randy Credico and that the victim's letter asking her not to send him to prison says more about Credico than Stone. "It may be that even today he does not want to be the reason for a tough sentence.”
Judge Jackson says that Stone was guilty of tampering with witness Randy Credico and that the victim's letter asking her not to send him to prison says more about Credico than Stone.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
"It may be that even today he does not want to be the reason for a tough sentence.”
Judge Jackson says that Stone was guilty of tampering with witness Randy Credico and that the victim's letter asking her not to send him to prison says more about Credico than Stone. "It may be that even today he does not want to be the reason for a tough sentence.”
Judge Jackson says that Stone was guilty of tampering with witness Randy Credico and that the victim's letter asking her not to send him to prison says more about Credico than Stone.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
"It may be that even today he does not want to be the reason for a tough sentence.”
Stone is being chained directly to Assange here. It was THE REASON he lied to Congress. Assange's extradition is even more important now, because if he flips, or the DoJ produces evidence implicating Trump's team to Assange, they all fall
Stone is being chained directly to Assange here. It was THE REASON he lied to Congress. Assange's extradition is even more important now, because if he flips, or the DoJ produces evidence implicating Trump's team to Assange, they all fall— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) February 20, 2020
cc@thespybrief @LouiseMensch https://t.co/pmbkzJbvLG
On Stone testifying to the House Intel Comm that he had no record of communications with his intermediary, Judge Jackson says "again this was a flat out lie. There were at least 1,500 texts or emails with Randy Credico alone."
On Stone testifying to the House Intel Comm that he had no record of communications with his intermediary, Judge Jackson says "again this was a flat out lie. There were at least 1,500 texts or emails with Randy Credico alone."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson now: Stone lied when he testified that he did not have any texts or emails regarding Julian Assange. "This is not mere equivocation. This is not the product of confusion.”
🔥 Judge Jackson now: Stone lied when he testified that he did not have any texts or emails regarding Julian Assange.— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) February 20, 2020
"This is not mere equivocation. This is not the product of confusion.”
On Stone testifying to the House Intel Comm that he had no record of communications with his intermediary, Judge Jackson says "again this was a flat out lie. There were at least 1,500 texts or emails with Randy Credico alone."
On Stone testifying to the House Intel Comm that he had no record of communications with his intermediary, Judge Jackson says "again this was a flat out lie. There were at least 1,500 texts or emails with Randy Credico alone."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge goes over facts of case, says Stone "endeavored mightily" to mislead House intelligence committee: "That’s why he was indicted; not for his political activities."
Judge goes over facts of case, says Stone "endeavored mightily" to mislead House intelligence committee:— Rachel Weiner (@rachelweinerwp) February 20, 2020
"That’s why he was indicted; not for his political activities."
Judge Jackson working through all seven criminal counts now one by one.
Judge Jackson working through all seven criminal counts now one by one.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson says Roger Stone's prosecution was not the result of enabling anyone to have a political advantage, or to vilify the defendant. “It arose because Roger Stone characteristically inserted himself smack in the middle of one of the most incendiary issues of the day."
Judge Jackson says Roger Stone's prosecution was not the result of enabling anyone to have a political advantage, or to vilify the defendant.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“It arose because Roger Stone characteristically inserted himself smack in the middle of one of the most incendiary issues of the day."
Jackson back now "unsurprisingly I have a lot to say." Asks counsel for both parties to step forward to the lectern.
Jackson back now "unsurprisingly I have a lot to say."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Asks counsel for both parties to step forward to the lectern.
Nazi jet lag.
Nazi jet lag. https://t.co/vNu1upuAS8— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 20, 2020
Trump is tweeting while Stone’s sentencing is in progress. If Barr doesn’t resign after this, he has no credibility with anyone - DOJ, courts, the public. Hard to see how he can remain in place IF he cares about DOJ & the rule of law more than power & politics.
Trump is tweeting while Stone’s sentencing is in progress. If Barr doesn’t resign after this, he has no credibility with anyone - DOJ, courts, the public. Hard to see how he can remain in place IF he cares about DOJ & the rule of law more than power & politics. https://t.co/pGCMDH6Ai4— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) February 20, 2020
And just now the prosecutors argued that all four add-ons should still apply, as per the original memo. So much for defending Barr’s crazycake reversal all week!
And just now the prosecutors argued that all four add-ons should still apply, as per the original memo.— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) February 20, 2020
So much for defending Barr’s crazycake reversal all week! https://t.co/MsxEC4AF5O
The guy who sold “Hillary for prison” shirts is asking for leniency in sentencing.
The guy who sold “Hillary for prison” shirts is asking for leniency in sentencing. https://t.co/3cB5isu0aa— andrew kaczynski🤔 (@KFILE) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson now taking a brief recess, 10 to 15 mins, then will return with the sentence.
Judge Jackson now taking a brief recess, 10 to 15 mins, then will return with the sentence.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Questioned by Jackson on who wrote the second memo, Crabb says he cannot disclose that.
Questioned by Jackson on who wrote the second memo, Crabb says he cannot disclose that.— Dan Friedman (@dfriedman33) February 20, 2020
They're taking a ten-minute break
They're taking a ten-minute break— Betsy Woodruff Swan (@woodruffbets) February 20, 2020
Stone also loves criming, dirty tricks and swinging.
Stone also loves criming, dirty tricks and swinging. https://t.co/oHsrhbTjwe— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) February 20, 2020
Roger Stone opting not to speak in his defense at sentencing.
Roger Stone opting not to speak in his defense at sentencing.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Defense notes Stone, at 67 is an unlikely to engage in recidivism. Also notes that he cares about animals, will soon be a great-grandfather, helps former NFL players facing brain injuries, and is a "mentor" to many people.
Defense notes Stone, at 67 is an unlikely to engage in recidivism. Also notes that he cares about animals, will soon be a great-grandfather, helps former NFL players facing brain injuries, and is a "mentor" to many people.— Dan Friedman (@dfriedman33) February 20, 2020
DOJ prosecutor Crabb recommends incarceration for Stone, says “This prosecution was and this prosecution is righteous.”
DOJ prosecutor Crabb recommends incarceration for Stone, says “This prosecution was and this prosecution is righteous.”— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
DOJ prosecutor Crabb says the government believes Jackson should still sentence Stone to substantial period of incarceration.
DOJ prosecutor Crabb says the government believes Jackson should still sentence Stone to substantial period of incarceration.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
DOJ prosecutor Crabb tells Jackson that the government has the "utmost confidence" deferring to her in the sentencing. “Most importantly the court will rely on its own sound judgment and experience.”
DOJ prosecutor Crabb tells Jackson that the government has the "utmost confidence" deferring to her in the sentencing.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“Most importantly the court will rely on its own sound judgment and experience.”
Judge Jackson started out telling Crabb that she is glad to hear from the newly assigned DOJ prosecutor but fears that he knows less about the case, saw less of the testimony and evidence than just about anyone in the courtroom.
Judge Jackson started out telling Crabb that she is glad to hear from the newly assigned DOJ prosecutor but fears that he knows less about the case, saw less of the testimony and evidence than just about anyone in the courtroom.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Jackson asks if Crabb has further knowledge of the misunderstanding, Crabb says he does not.
Jackson asks if Crabb has further knowledge of the misunderstanding, Crabb says he does not.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
DOJ atttorney Crabb says the original sentencing memo was done in good faith. "My understanding is that there was a miscommunication between the attorney general and the us attorney's office....on what the filing would be."
DOJ atttorney Crabb says the original sentencing memo was done in good faith.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
"My understanding is that there was a miscommunication between the attorney general and the us attorney's office....on what the filing would be."
Judge Jackson says on Roger Stone's obstruction of justice "this is intolerable to the administration of justice and the court should not sit ideally by, shrug its shoulders and say well that is just roger being roger."
Judge Jackson says on Roger Stone's obstruction of justice "this is intolerable to the administration of justice and the court should not sit ideally by, shrug its shoulders and say well that is just roger being roger."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Jackson finds that the enhancement applies, adds 2. Now up to level 27. She references for the first time Stone repeatedly violating her gag order: “We had to waste considerable time...to get the defendant to apply with court orders that were as clear as day.”
Jackson finds that the enhancement applies, adds 2. Now up to level 27.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
She references for the first time Stone repeatedly violating her gag order: “We had to waste considerable time...to get the defendant to apply with court orders that were as clear as day.”
Jackson finds that the enhancement applies, adds 2. Now up to level 27. She references for the first time Stone repeatedly violating her gag order: “We had to waste considerable time...to get the defendant to apply with court orders that were as clear as day.”
Jackson finds that the enhancement applies, adds 2. Now up to level 27.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
She references for the first time Stone repeatedly violating her gag order: “We had to waste considerable time...to get the defendant to apply with court orders that were as clear as day.”
Wrong. A pardon can be issued any time after the commission of a crime. Why wait until after a jury found him guilty? Looks horrible. Further, pardoning Stone waives his right to assert the 5th amendment. He can be compelled to implicate everyone he conspired with.
Wrong. A pardon can be issued any time after the commission of a crime. Why wait until after a jury found him guilty? Looks horrible. Further, pardoning Stone waives his right to assert the 5th amendment. He can be compelled to implicate everyone he conspired with. https://t.co/pnAU7kW9pB— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) February 20, 2020
still awaiting bottom line but in brief, Jackson more adopting government's (initial) position, but also giving throwing Stone a few bones, pointing towards a sentence somewhat under the 7 to 9 initially requested. And pretty well ignoring the whole second memorandum from DOJ.
still awaiting bottom line but in brief, Jackson more adopting government's (initial) position, but also giving throwing Stone a few bones, pointing towards a sentence somewhat under the 7 to 9 initially requested. And pretty well ignoring the whole second memorandum from DOJ.— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) February 20, 2020
NBC's Ken Dilanian: On two separate enhancements, one for threatening a witness and one for obstructing the investigation, Judge Jackson has said that they do apply to Roger Stone and that suggests that the sentence will be in the upper range of the guidelines.
NBC's Ken Dilanian: On two separate enhancements, one for threatening a witness and one for obstructing the investigation, Judge Jackson has said that they do apply to Roger Stone and that suggests that the sentence will be in the upper range of the guidelines. @MSNBC— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
ABJ discussing the gag order, crosshairs photo, Stone “forgetting that he had a book” on this subject on the way to publishers, etc. Ginsberg arguing that none of this obstructed the prosecution's case.
ABJ finds that this enhancement does apply. “The defendant engaged in threatening and intimidating conduct toward the court”— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 20, 2020
Crabb is literally referring the judge to the original memo. I love him. Lawyers as heroes. You’re looking at it.
Crabb is literally referring the judge to the original memo. I love him. Lawyers as heroes. You’re looking at it. https://t.co/hnx8Md116g— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) February 20, 2020
DOJ attorney Crabb also advises Jackson to apply U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1, two levels added for willfully obstructing justice, also recommended from the original sentencing memo.
DOJ attorney Crabb also advises Jackson to apply U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1, two levels added for willfully obstructing justice, also recommended from the original sentencing memo.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Jackson says the House Intelligence Committee's Russia probe was stymied because of Stone. His obstruction, she says, "led to an inaccurate, incomplete and incorrect report."
Jackson says the House Intelligence Committee's Russia probe was stymied because of Stone. His obstruction, she says, "led to an inaccurate, incomplete and incorrect report."— Darren Samuelsohn (@dsamuelsohn) February 20, 2020
Judge Jackson in the Stone case: "For those of you who are new to this ... & became persuaded that the guidelines were harsh, I can assure you that defense attorneys & many judges have been making that point ... But we don't usually succeed in getting the gov't to agree."
Judge Jackson in the Stone case: "For those of you who are new to this ... & became persuaded that the guidelines were harsh, I can assure you that defense attorneys & many judges have been making that point ... But we don't usually succeed in getting the gov't to agree." @MSNBC— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 20, 2020
Jackson rejects the third suggested enhancement, this one from the original DOJ memo, to add 2 years. Still at level 25. “I don’t think that we are looking at extensive scope or planning."
Jackson rejects the third suggested enhancement, this one from the original DOJ memo, to add 2 years. Still at level 25.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
“I don’t think that we are looking at extensive scope or planning."
Jackson: "The guidelines say that we are not finished yet." To be clear, the judge is still working through how high to apply sentencing guidelines, not years of incarceration.
Jackson: "The guidelines say that we are not finished yet."— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
To be clear, the judge is still working through how high to apply sentencing guidelines, not years of incarceration.
Jackson rules that the guideline applies, adding 3. Now at 25.
Jackson rules that the guideline applies, adding 3. Now at 25.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge hearing now from both parties on second enhancement. DOJ attorney Crabb says it applied because Stone's "obstructive behavior was successful" but defense attorney Ginsburg argued the enhancement is not triggered because the obstruction occurred in a congressional inquiry.
Judge hearing now from both parties on second enhancement. DOJ attorney Crabb says it applied because Stone's "obstructive behavior was successful" but defense attorney Ginsburg argued the enhancement is not triggered because the obstruction occurred in a congressional inquiry.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Jackson adds that the sentencing enhancement applies when there is a threat made, regardless of the victim's interpretation. She read off various threats from the indictment that Stone made to Credico, dropping a f****** and weak a** piece of s***.
Jackson adds that the sentencing enhancement applies when there is a threat made, regardless of the victim's interpretation.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
She read off various threats from the indictment that Stone made to Credico, dropping a f****** and weak a** piece of s***.
Reading off the amended sentencing memo "Notably, however, the Sentencing Guidelines enhancements in this case—while perhaps technically applicable," Judge Jackson asks DOJ attorney Crabb what exactly they are trying to tell her?
Reading off the amended sentencing memo "Notably, however, the Sentencing Guidelines enhancements in this case—while perhaps technically applicable," Judge Jackson asks DOJ attorney Crabb what exactly they are trying to tell her?— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Stone's lawyer asking that Judge Jackson add the letter from Randy Credico, who Stone was convicted of witness tampering with, be added to the pre-sentence report. She says it's part of the docketed record already and accepts the pre-sentence report as it has been revised.
Stone's lawyer asking that Judge Jackson add the letter from Randy Credico, who Stone was convicted of witness tampering with, be added to the pre-sentence report.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
She says it's part of the docketed record already and accepts the pre-sentence report as it has been revised.
New prosecutors on the case for DOJ: John Crabb and J.P. Cooney.
New prosecutors on the case for DOJ: John Crabb and J.P. Cooney.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Judge Amy Berman Jackson begins, warning that anyone who plans to react audibly to the sentencing is welcome to watch the proceedings from the overflow courtroom down the hall.
Judge Amy Berman Jackson begins, warning that anyone who plans to react audibly to the sentencing is welcome to watch the proceedings from the overflow courtroom down the hall.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
At Roger Stone’s trial, Steve Bannon testified (reluctantly - he was a very weak witness) that Roger Stone was the Trump campaign’s “access point” to Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. Let’s be clear - if Trump pardons Stone he will be pardoning a criminal associate. Stay tuned ...
At Roger Stone’s trial, Steve Bannon testified (reluctantly - he was a very weak witness) that Roger Stone was the Trump campaign’s “access point” to Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. Let’s be clear - if Trump pardons Stone he will be pardoning a criminal associate. Stay tuned ...— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) February 20, 2020
Roger Stone arrives with his wife, lawyers and entourage at a DC federal courthouse for sentencing, flanked by a large banner that reading "Pardon Roger Stone."
Roger Stone arrives with his wife, lawyers and entourage at a DC federal courthouse for sentencing, flanked by a large banner that reading "Pardon Roger Stone." https://t.co/lbRMXRnqCy pic.twitter.com/ix7bK5n0CP— ABC News (@ABC) February 20, 2020
Carrying war veterans around a crowded Trump rally is not quite the act of valor you think it is. The guy didn't have a wheelchair? The venue isn't handicapped accessible? You upgrading his seat? WTF are you idiots pretending is happening. Couldn't that guy be wheeled to front?
Carrying war veterans around a crowded Trump rally is not quite the act of valor you think it is. The guy didn't have a wheelchair? The venue isn't handicapped accessible? You upgrading his seat? WTF are you idiots pretending is happening. Couldn't that guy be wheeled to front?— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) February 20, 2020
No word from the president today over Twitter on the Stone sentencing, but Trump does have a pinned tweet of last night's Fox news coverage previewing the proceeding.
No word from the president today over Twitter on the Stone sentencing, but Trump does have a pinned tweet of last night's Fox news coverage previewing the proceeding.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Not one sentence of Democratic health care legislation will become law next year if McConnell is still Majority Leader of the Senate even if there’s a Democratic President.
Not one sentence of Democratic health care legislation will become law next year if McConnell is still Majority Leader of the Senate even if there’s a Democratic President.— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) February 20, 2020
"The man accused of fatally shooting nine people in the central German city of Hanau on Wednesday night published a racist manifesto in which he accused US President Donald Trump of stealing his ideas"
"The man accused of fatally shooting nine people in the central German city of Hanau on Wednesday night published a racist manifesto in which he accused US President Donald Trump of stealing his ideas" https://t.co/bAKKHKKLoG— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 20, 2020
The whole of the "La Familia" has showed up today. Caporegime Caputo was lucky Mueller missed him
The whole of the "La Familia" has showed up today. Caporegime Caputo was lucky Mueller missed him— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) February 20, 2020
cc@thespybrief @LouiseMensch @JamesFourM @ericgarland https://t.co/tqa0S9SoKH
$600,000 "summer cabin" with 100 feet of lake frontage. Got it @BernieSanders whose philosophy is, "Do as I say and not as I do ..."
$600,000 "summer cabin" with 100 feet of lake frontage. Got it @BernieSanders whose philosophy is, "Do as I say and not as I do ..."— Jill (@gold4mac9) February 20, 2020
DOJ officials from the Bush, Reagan and Nixon administrations blast Trump and Barr for eroding public trust in the rule of law.
DOJ officials from the Bush, Reagan and Nixon administrations blast Trump and Barr for eroding public trust in the rule of law. https://t.co/kBZ6HCFz3U— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) February 20, 2020
At the latest Democratic debate, Bernie Sanders offered bold visions for the country without a hint of how he would enact them
At the latest Democratic debate, Bernie Sanders offered bold visions for the country without a hint of how he would enact them https://t.co/QnMPDwU3lR— The Economist (@TheEconomist) February 20, 2020
A woman is protecting herself and her granddaughter with coronavirus cases on floors above and below her. Another has “started to lose count” of the days she’s been in her apartment. @David_Culver reports on life under lockdown in China amid the outbreak
A woman is protecting herself and her granddaughter with coronavirus cases on floors above and below her. Another has “started to lose count” of the days she’s been in her apartment. @David_Culver reports on life under lockdown in China amid the outbreakhttps://t.co/7S28why5oT pic.twitter.com/FE4DLbFMvA— New Day (@NewDay) February 20, 2020
From Bill Barr's former DAG: "...the claim that decisions by career prosecutors should in essence be unreviewable by those appointed to leadership positions in the Justice Department is not just wrong; it is also irresponsible."
From Bill Barr's former DAG: "...the claim that decisions by career prosecutors should in essence be unreviewable by those appointed to leadership positions in the Justice Department is not just wrong; it is also irresponsible." https://t.co/LljDE0ACYL— Matt Zapotosky (@mattzap) February 20, 2020
NEW: Roger Stone arrives at a DC courthouse for expected sentencing on his conviction for witness tampering and lying to Congress. A few onlookers yelled "Traitor!" at him as entered the building.
NEW: Roger Stone arrives at a DC courthouse for expected sentencing on his conviction for witness tampering and lying to Congress. A few onlookers yelled "Traitor!" at him as entered the building. https://t.co/hQObmjkcfA pic.twitter.com/1QQxwc7jla— ABC News (@ABC) February 20, 2020
The United States Condemns Russian Cyber Attack Against the Country of Georgia - United States Department of State
The United States Condemns Russian Cyber Attack Against the Country of Georgia - United States Department of State https://t.co/MJBViZbJZ9— 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) (@780thC) February 20, 2020
The self-described "insurgent conservative punditry" presses Trump and Barr to purge anyone involved in the Mueller investigation. “Why would they expect not to be fired?”
The self-described "insurgent conservative punditry" presses Trump and Barr to purge anyone involved in the Mueller investigation. “Why would they expect not to be fired?” @dlippman @NatashaBertrand https://t.co/uNLzFEfkle— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) February 20, 2020
Japan says 13 more people onboard the Diamond Princess have coronavirus
Japan says 13 more people onboard the Diamond Princess have coronavirus https://t.co/jcsFziQQm1— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 20, 2020
Roger Stone has arrived at D.C. federal court for sentencing wearing a gray pinstriped suit, baby blue shirt and suspenders, accompanied by his lawyers, wife and daughter.
Roger Stone has arrived at D.C. federal court for sentencing wearing a gray pinstriped suit, baby blue shirt and suspenders, accompanied by his lawyers, wife and daughter.— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Here’s an alarming reminder: “Trump doesn’t really see why Article III judges should exist: In the wake of litigation losses his administration suffered in 2017, he asked aides, ‘Can we just get rid of the judges?’” OMG!
Here’s an alarming reminder: “Trump doesn’t really see why Article III judges should exist: In the wake of litigation losses his administration suffered in 2017, he asked aides, ‘Can we just get rid of the judges?’” OMG!https://t.co/IEIxj8ebPs— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) February 20, 2020
ICYMI: The Secret of Bernie Sanders’ Millions How did he amass three houses and a net worth approaching at least $2 million? The surprisingly conventional climbing of a radical-sounding socialist.
ICYMI: The Secret of Bernie Sanders’ Millions— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) February 20, 2020
How did he amass three houses and a net worth approaching at least $2 million? The surprisingly conventional climbing of a radical-sounding socialist. https://t.co/MFBBc4Jiid
Roger Stone will be sentenced today at 10AM in D.C. federal court, with all eyes on Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
Roger Stone will be sentenced today at 10AM in D.C. federal court, with all eyes on Judge Amy Berman Jackson. @CourthouseNews— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) February 20, 2020
Good morning. GOP megadonor, operative and Trump stalwart Roger Stone is sentenced today.@MMineiro_CNS will have the coverage from the federal courthouse in D.C. Follow @CourthouseNews for updates.
Good morning.— Brandi Buchman (@BBuchman_CNS) February 20, 2020
GOP megadonor, operative and Trump stalwart Roger Stone is sentenced today.@MMineiro_CNS will have the coverage from the federal courthouse in D.C.
Follow @CourthouseNews for updates.
At the CourtHouse. We are
At the CourtHouse. We are https://t.co/g2orQLd0n7 pic.twitter.com/8UZee28ZnB— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 20, 2020
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted the study to the Federal Register Tuesday, inviting comment on peer-reviewed research looking at how seismic activity from the oil and gas industry affects polar bear “denning” as they raise their young cubs
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted the study to the Federal Register Tuesday, inviting comment on peer-reviewed research looking at how seismic activity from the oil and gas industry affects polar bear “denning” as they raise their young cubs.https://t.co/tU0s6ltssI— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) February 20, 2020
#PresidentElizabethWarren This hashtag is trending!
#PresidentElizabethWarren This hashtag is trending! https://t.co/p3gn2qireF— Ingrid Guthrie (@IngGuthrie) February 20, 2020
WATCH: Our powerful new video exposes Matt Gaetz for using disinformation & chaos to stay in power. I saw our enemies use the same tactics when I served during the Cold War. Now it's happening here. It's time for change. Help us defeat Matt Gaetz here
WATCH: Our powerful new video exposes Matt Gaetz for using disinformation & chaos to stay in power.— Phil Ehr (@PhilEhr) February 20, 2020
I saw our enemies use the same tactics when I served during the Cold War. Now it's happening here.
It's time for change.
Help us defeat Matt Gaetz here: https://t.co/TbQ13DOJMg pic.twitter.com/EDFdVwZdaz
We got a Rat and there’s a couple trucks. The Barr truck is from Republicans for the Rule of Law.
We got a Rat and there’s a couple trucks. The Barr truck is from Republicans for the Rule of Law. #StoneSentencing pic.twitter.com/y97DH9JmiR— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 20, 2020
Census officials are looking into a text sent out by President Trump's re-election campaign that included a link to a so-called "census" form that was not related to the official 2020 census. Most households cannot fill out a 2020 census form until March 12.
The time for “looking into” has passed; we need action. The official census questionnaire goes out in less than a month. https://t.co/SMcqmBcRLE— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) February 19, 2020
The UN is warning an unprecedented bloodbath is looming in northwest Syria without international action to restrain the Assad regime
The UN is warning an unprecedented bloodbath is looming in northwest Syria without international action to restrain the Assad regime https://t.co/Fo6nh5pG4M— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 20, 2020
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