BREAKING: United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees, nearly half its U.S. staff, in a signal of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry. United officials say the 36,000 number is a worst case scenario. https://t.co/dkbio0diJj— The Associated Press (@AP) July 8, 2020
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
BREAKING: United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees, nearly half its U.S. staff, in a signal of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry. United officials say the 36,000 number is a worst case scenario.
Wear Your Mask . TestTestTest.
Wear Your Mask . TestTestTest. @HarvardChanSPH @WhiteHouse #birk #Fauci @CDCgov @HHSGov @ashishkjha @dsallentess @pujalight @curefinder pic.twitter.com/obZ8Ifk3i0— Russel L. Honore' (@ltgrusselhonore) July 9, 2020
When freedom of religion is invoked as an excuse for discrimination, both freedom and religion are diminished.
When freedom of religion is invoked as an excuse for discrimination, both freedom and religion are diminished. https://t.co/lgNOikH6cE— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 8, 2020
Wondering if there’s a reason that employers object to providing birth control but not Viagra? Asking for more than half of the population.
Wondering if there’s a reason that employers object to providing birth control but not Viagra? Asking for more than half of the population. 🤔 https://t.co/IR1pMshPpv— Katie Porter (@katieporteroc) July 9, 2020
New: Homeland Security officials have agreed to a rare closed-door briefing to House Dems about the protests, aides tell me. This offers a major opportunity to pin down officials on Trump's nonstop deceptions about Antifa and the protests. New piece:
New:— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) July 8, 2020
Homeland Security officials have agreed to a rare closed-door briefing to House Dems about the protests, aides tell me.
This offers a major opportunity to pin down officials on Trump's nonstop deceptions about Antifa and the protests.
New piece:https://t.co/ZDE6Y1t5bo
Breaking via AP: Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa "likely contributed" to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases, Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr. Bruce Dart said.
Breaking via AP: Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa "likely contributed" to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases, Tulsa City-County Health Department Director Dr. Bruce Dart said.https://t.co/Chg6t6VVHf— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 8, 2020
Domestic disinformation. Who needs the Russians?
Domestic disinformation. Who needs the Russians? https://t.co/foxTJaAYxR— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) July 8, 2020
56 Florida hospitals hit 100% ICU capacity as DeSantis defends refusal to release coronavirus data
56 Florida hospitals hit 100% ICU capacity as DeSantis defends refusal to release coronavirus data https://t.co/GzbB0OWCIj— Ted Corcoran (Red T Raccoon) (@RedTRaccoon) July 8, 2020
Facebook closes network affiliated with Roger Stone
Facebook closes network affiliated with Roger Stone - The Washington Post https://t.co/cvUtWdBzYV— Bill Christeson (@BillChristeson) July 8, 2020
Learn. Their. Names.
Learn. Their. Names. pic.twitter.com/lYzH8LIj6d— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 8, 2020
BIG NEWS: Washington D.C. is poised to abolish felony disenfranchisement, and join Maine and Vermont, in what would be a just-historic step for voting rights.
BIG NEWS: Washington D.C. is poised to abolish felony disenfranchisement, and join Maine and Vermont, in what would be a just-historic step for voting rights. https://t.co/hVpY5yrt6w— Taniel (@Taniel) July 8, 2020
Shep Smith to CNBC
Shep Smith to CNBC https://t.co/sfzBJmoouC— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) July 8, 2020
Bombshell reporting from @just_security: Trump Pushed CIA to Give Intelligence to Kremlin, While Taking No Action Against Russia Arming Taliban
Bombshell reporting from @just_security:— Jed Shugerman (@jedshug) July 8, 2020
Trump Pushed CIA to Give Intelligence to Kremlin, While Taking No Action Against Russia Arming Taliban https://t.co/ARsTzGn1QQ via @just_security
Quick question for @CocaCola @PepsiCo, why do you continue to support @USChamber, a trade association named as one of the two worst climate obstructors in America? Since you claim to care about the environment,
Quick question for @CocaCola @PepsiCo, why do you continue to support @USChamber, a trade association named as one of the two worst climate obstructors in America?— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) July 8, 2020
Since you claim to care about the environment, #ChangetheChamber or quit. #LobbyForClimate
A top U.N. investigator said Washington failed to provide sufficient evidence that Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani posed an immediate threat to American interests
A top U.N. investigator said Washington failed to provide sufficient evidence that Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani posed an immediate threat to American interests https://t.co/rjWIZJ00N4— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 8, 2020
Experts at the University College London are the latest to describe that Covid-19 could cause neurological complications including stroke, nerve damage and potentially fatal brain inflammation — even if the patients didn't show severe respiratory symptoms.
Experts at the University College London are the latest to describe that Covid-19 could cause neurological complications including stroke, nerve damage and potentially fatal brain inflammation — even if the patients didn't show severe respiratory symptoms. https://t.co/Zi8NhJO450— CNN (@CNN) July 8, 2020
Hi @SenateGop, Fire @realDonaldTrump from the ticket or we will fire you from your jobs. 135,000 dead Americans and your boy Donald attacks @CDCgov. Republicans don’t want to #DieForDonald
Hi @SenateGop,— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) July 8, 2020
Fire @realDonaldTrump from the ticket or we will fire you from your jobs.
135,000 dead Americans and your boy Donald attacks @CDCgov. Republicans don’t want to #DieForDonald https://t.co/W1FvraSEEo
Tropical storm Fay likely to form south of New York City, bring heavy rain to Northeast
Tropical storm Fay likely to form south of New York City, bring heavy rain to Northeast https://t.co/BnYjRqFGeh— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 8, 2020
Rasmussen Reports. Yes, that Rasmussen has Biden up by 10 pts.
Rasmussen Reports. Yes, that Rasmussen has Biden up by 10 pts. — (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) July 8, 2020
PENCE: “We don’t want the guidance from the CDC to be the reason schools don’t open up.”
PENCE: “We don’t want the guidance from the CDC to be the reason schools don’t open up.” #COVID19— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) July 8, 2020
The Coronavirus and the Right’s Scientific Counterrevolution
The Coronavirus and the Right’s Scientific Counterrevolution https://t.co/jOmcQCrGBw— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 8, 2020
.@realDonaldTrump is our nation’s premier ultracrepidarian. He puts countless lives at risk with musings motivated solely by his personal political agenda, not America’s best interests. I do not know how anyone believes what he says. Vote him & his enablers out of office
.@realDonaldTrump is our nation’s premier ultracrepidarian. He puts countless lives at risk with musings motivated solely by his personal political agenda, not America’s best interests. I do not know how anyone believes what he says.— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) July 8, 2020
Vote him & his enablers out of office. https://t.co/zYe0Ol33pj
Video of airborne “Microdroplets” - they stay afloat a long time. This is the main worry of the 39 aerosol scientists who demanded the WHO recognize the indoor airborne transmission risks of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/QQmY94AcPl— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) July 8, 2020
While Trump has continuously railed against voting by mail, an RNC robocall in April voiced by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump said voting by mail could be done "safely and securely."
While Trump has continuously railed against voting by mail, an RNC robocall in April voiced by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump said voting by mail could be done "safely and securely."https://t.co/q0imtUCGfs— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 8, 2020
BREAKING: U.S. hits 3 million confirmed coronavirus cases as some states see surge of infections
BREAKING: U.S. hits 3 million confirmed coronavirus cases as some states see surge of infections https://t.co/oBYxw0Rvnk— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 8, 2020
There is not ONE single credible doctor in the world, including Dr. Fauci, who is endorsing your idea. Stop trying to kill children you took an oath to protect
There is not ONE single credible doctor in the world, including Dr. Fauci, who is endorsing your idea.— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) July 8, 2020
Stop trying to kill children you took an oath to protect. https://t.co/olr2UnTB8q
.@realDonaldTrump has no power to open schools in America. None. Zero. But he does have the power to read the President's Daily Brief which he doesn't do because he's tweeting nonsense.
.@realDonaldTrump has no power to open schools in America. None. Zero.— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) July 8, 2020
But he does have the power to read the President's Daily Brief which he doesn't do because he's tweeting nonsense. https://t.co/wZo8fPaRWL
Birx urges people in states experiencing covid surges "to stop going to bars, to close the bars to move to outdoor dining, to decrease indoor, any kind of indoor gatherings again, to all of the Americans out there that are in these four states" and not gather "in homes either"
Birx urges people in states experiencing covid surges "to stop going to bars, to close the bars to move to outdoor dining, to decrease indoor, any kind of indoor gatherings again, to all of the Americans out there that are in these four states" and not gather "in homes either" pic.twitter.com/CgHvW809ya— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 8, 2020
Mike Pence wants to kill our kids
Mike Pence wants to kill our kids pic.twitter.com/fgM0UMOfTT— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) July 8, 2020
Neil Young writes Trump open letter after U.S. president continues to use his music
Neil Young writes Trump open letter after U.S. president continues to use his music | https://t.co/NguLrxQ9Ao https://t.co/Nwt31XTzPG— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) July 8, 2020
Dr. Fauci said Monday, "We are still knee-deep in the first wave of this ... It was a surge, or a resurgence of infections superimposed upon a baseline ... that really never got down to where we wanted to go." He is not present at today's WH Coronavirus Task Force briefing.
Dr. Fauci said Monday, "We are still knee-deep in the first wave of this ... It was a surge, or a resurgence of infections superimposed upon a baseline ... that really never got down to where we wanted to go."— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) July 8, 2020
He is not present at today's WH Coronavirus Task Force briefing.
Gym, you are the last person we should be hearing from with regard to young people, schools and college athletics.
Gym, you are the last person we should be hearing from with regard to young people, schools and college athletics. https://t.co/7r5e9803d9— Rep Richard Dangler (@RDangler) July 8, 2020
"In Russia, my act of expressing concern to the chain of command in an official and private channel would have severe personal and professional repercussions...do not worry, I will be fine for telling the truth." -Lt. Col. Vindman
"In Russia, my act of expressing concern to the chain of command in an official and private channel would have severe personal and professional repercussions...do not worry, I will be fine for telling the truth."— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) July 8, 2020
-Lt. Col. Vindman https://t.co/GOQfx1BsOS
Donald Trump’s Lies, Misogyny And Loyalty Problems On Full Display In New Attack Ads
Honored to be part of this article on Yahoo!— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) July 8, 2020
Donald Trump’s Lies, Misogyny And Loyalty Problems On Full Display In New Attack Ads https://t.co/wbTsSftuaD
Keyboard warrior has so many racist tweets about China - yet NOT ONE TWEET to condemn Russia for paying terrorists to kill American servicemembers in Afghanistan. What are you afraid of? Why can’t you condemn these heinous attacks?
Keyboard warrior has so many racist tweets about China - yet NOT ONE TWEET to condemn Russia for paying terrorists to kill American servicemembers in Afghanistan. What are you afraid of? Why can’t you condemn these heinous attacks? #AllRoadsLeadToPutin https://t.co/4zt14IAkSN— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) July 8, 2020
Vindman is retiring "after it has been made clear that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited," his lawyer said.
Vindman is retiring "after it has been made clear that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited," his lawyer said. https://t.co/jOI9gX46W5— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) July 8, 2020
BREAKING —Vindman to retire from military. His lawyer blames White House 'campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation'
BREAKING —Vindman to retire from military. His lawyer blames White House 'campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation'https://t.co/tH3jnvmqEL— Laffy (@GottaLaff) July 8, 2020
LTC Alex Vindman did his duty. This should not be the result. I’d also like to personally meet whoever made the “rehabilitative assignment” advice. What BS. A sad day for our country, and for someone who serves her.
LTC Alex Vindman did his duty. This should not be the result.— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) July 8, 2020
I’d also like to personally meet whoever made the “rehabilitative assignment” advice. What BS.
A sad day for our country, and for someone who serves her. https://t.co/osVUUIMGAL
"Republican strategists we’ve spoken with this week think Trump is close to the point of no return...others wondered if Trump had reached his 'Katrina' moment: a permanent loss of trust and faith of the majority of voters."
"Republican strategists we’ve spoken with this week think Trump is close to the point of no return...others wondered if Trump had reached his 'Katrina' moment: a permanent loss of trust and faith of the majority of voters." @amyewalter https://t.co/Ezlo7B8uAa— Julie Davis (@juliehdavis) July 8, 2020
THE MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT is retiring.
THE MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT is retiring. https://t.co/8XsX9crSKl pic.twitter.com/sd8mdvGR34— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) July 8, 2020
Mitch McConnell is asking Congress to consider legislation that tells unemployed workers to go pound sand while shielding his donors from accountability for putting their workers’ health at risk. Not on my watch.
Mitch McConnell is asking Congress to consider legislation that tells unemployed workers to go pound sand while shielding his donors from accountability for putting their workers’ health at risk. Not on my watch. https://t.co/vfycqAondT— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) July 8, 2020
NEW: #SCOTUS will release it's final three opinions, including in the Trump tax cases, tomorrow at 10.
NEW: #SCOTUS will release it's final three opinions, including in the Trump tax cases, tomorrow at 10. pic.twitter.com/1D7Xo0KfWL— Kimberly Robinson (@KimberlyRobinsn) July 8, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Supreme Court sides with Trump effort to let more employers out of healthcare law's no-cost birth control requirement.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Supreme Court sides with Trump effort to let more employers out of healthcare law's no-cost birth control requirement.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 8, 2020
Trump and @TuckerCarlson want a fight?! Unlike those cowards, @SenDuckworth is battle-tested. Bring it on!
Trump and @TuckerCarlson want a fight?! Unlike those cowards, @SenDuckworth is battle-tested. Bring it on! #ToughAsHell#CadetBoneSpurs pic.twitter.com/Zgdx2HfMlt— VoteVets (@votevets) July 8, 2020
Why does Trump keep attacking Black sports figures and defending the Confederate flag? Time to speak plainly. Here's my latest article. Please give it a read--and RT, like, and share.
Why does Trump keep attacking Black sports figures and defending the Confederate flag? Time to speak plainly. Here's my latest article. Please give it a read--and RT, like, and share. https://t.co/gjyj9coCHg— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) July 8, 2020
Read another way: FOX News is single-handedly keeping Trump in office. What could be impeachable behavior, Trump’s tolerance of Russian bounties on US troops, is believed by only 60% of Americans, at most. & that’s due to FOX being the #1 news source for many many folks- Period.
Read another way: FOX News is single-handedly keeping Trump in office.— Dennis STILL WEARIN’ IT Herring (@dcherring) July 8, 2020
What could be impeachable behavior, Trump’s tolerance of Russian bounties on US troops, is believed by only 60% of Americans, at most. & that’s due to FOX being the #1 news source for many many folks- Period. https://t.co/9k9bMmV8KC
Opinion: Trump’s covid-19 denial won’t fly
Opinion: Trump’s covid-19 denial won’t fly https://t.co/coEI0JvmNk— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 8, 2020
#BREAKING: In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court carved out a giant exception to the nation's fair employment laws and ruled that federal employment discrimination laws do not apply to teachers whose duties include instruction in religion at schools run by religious institutions.
#BREAKING: In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court carved out a giant exception to the nation's fair employment laws and ruled that federal employment discrimination laws do not apply to teachers whose duties include instruction in religion at schools run by religious institutions.— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) July 8, 2020
I just published: "Trump Pushed CIA to Give Intelligence to Kremlin, While Taking No Action Against Russia Arming Taliban" Relying on interviews with several former Trump administration officials who spoke to me on the record.
2. Two important elements:— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) July 8, 2020
Trump directed CIA to share intelligence on counterterrorism with Kremlin despite no discernible reward (interviews with @Mpolymer @douglaslondon5)
At same time, he failed to back up Pentagon in addressing concerns about Russia's arming Taliban.
3. As @attackerman reported in 2017, Flynn tried to push Pentagon to cooperate with Russia, but ran into a roadblock:— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) July 8, 2020
Federal law bars mil-mil cooperation with Russia, and would require SecDef Mattis waiver.
No statute, however, bars CIA cooperation.https://t.co/IFzcowTGEO
Six days until Roger Stone goes to prison.
Six days until Roger Stone goes to prison.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) July 8, 2020
"To explain the scale of North Korea’s nuclear program to Trump, the CIA built a model of the Hermit Kingdom’s underground weapons facility and put a miniature Statue of Liberty inside."
"To explain the scale of North Korea’s nuclear program to Trump, the CIA built a model of the Hermit Kingdom’s underground weapons facility and put a miniature Statue of Liberty inside." https://t.co/1tIlakl419— Amy Fiscus (@amyfiscus) July 7, 2020
Trump Pushed CIA to Give Intelligence to Kremlin, While Taking No Action Against Russia Arming Taliban
Trump Pushed CIA to Give Intelligence to Kremlin, While Taking No Action Against Russia Arming Taliban https://t.co/sK5yCEGQh8— Nicolle Wallace (@NicolleDWallace) July 8, 2020
I'm glad that the MSM is finally paying attention to the many victims of the disgusting Epstein-Maxwell sex-trafficking-and-assault ring. But don't ignore the real story here, the explosive one: Where did Jeff's riches come from and whose intelligence did he exactly belong to?
I'm glad that the MSM is finally paying attention to the many victims of the disgusting Epstein-Maxwell sex-trafficking-and-assault ring.— John Schindler (@20committee) July 8, 2020
But don't ignore the real story here, the explosive one: Where did Jeff's riches come from and whose intelligence did he exactly belong to?
Recovering the jobs you lost isn’t job creation
Recovering the jobs you lost isn’t job creation. pic.twitter.com/k6wVlNyTrU— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 8, 2020
Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Policy Changes
Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Policy Changes https://t.co/DGioDtDMBs— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) July 8, 2020
It’s America vs. world as coronavirus spreads and hospitalizations rise
It’s America vs. world as coronavirus spreads and hospitalizations rise https://t.co/YHCS70VVJl— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 8, 2020
It’s been 11 days since we learned Russia has offered bounties for the deaths of American soldiers. Donald Trump has yet to condemn Putin or take a single action to protect our troops, but he *is* investigating how the public came to find out he’s ignoring troops’ safety.
It’s been 11 days since we learned Russia has offered bounties for the deaths of American soldiers.— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) July 7, 2020
Donald Trump has yet to condemn Putin or take a single action to protect our troops, but he *is* investigating how the public came to find out he’s ignoring troops’ safety.
WHAT IN ALL THAT IS HOLY IS THIS?
WHAT IN ALL THAT IS HOLY IS THIS? https://t.co/OlV2Z8lgT2— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) July 8, 2020
New: Trump threatens to cut off funding for schools that do not fully reopen this fall, then slams his own @CDC reopening safety guidelines, calling them too tough and expensive
New: Trump threatens to cut off funding for schools that do not fully reopen this fall, then slams his own @CDC reopening safety guidelines, calling them too tough and expensive https://t.co/z1dNEHUUA4— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) July 8, 2020
The Pentagon told Trump U.S. troops were threatened by a Taliban armed by the Kremlin. Trump's response? Try to tell the Kremlin WHAT HE KNEW ABOUT THEIR TERRORISM SUPPORT, so they could no doubt hide their culpability.
The Pentagon told Trump U.S. troops were threatened by a Taliban armed by the Kremlin.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) July 8, 2020
Trump's response? Try to tell the Kremlin WHAT HE KNEW ABOUT THEIR TERRORISM SUPPORT, so they could no doubt hide their culpability. pic.twitter.com/TfRviBs8Qk
Trump didn't simply *not* defend American interests. He worked *harder* to help Russia get an edge over the United States when it came to killing U.S. troops.
With their puppet in place, it's no surprise that Russia pushed its advantage. And Trump helped - against his own Dept. of Defense. 😠 pic.twitter.com/qBpWxIAxWM— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) July 8, 2020
BOUNTYGATE GETS WORSE: Trump received intelligence about the Russians arming the Taliban to kill American troops in *2017.* Trump's response? Push to give Putin classified intelligence - for *years.*
Trump has been a traitor the entire time. pic.twitter.com/xxPDsUAE8Z— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) July 8, 2020
News: Miami Democrats overwhelmingly affirm they do not endorce Miami State Attorney @KathyFndzRundle — the longtime Dem incumbent because of her failure to investigate and prosecute corrupt law enforcement officers.
News: Miami Democrats overwhelmingly affirm they do not endorce Miami State Attorney @KathyFndzRundle — the longtime Dem incumbent because of her failure to investigate and prosecute corrupt law enforcement officers. https://t.co/gxla6BLGFq— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) July 8, 2020
Trump’s Mental Unhealth: A New Column
Read @BandyXLee1 's introductory piece to her new column #TrumpsMentalUnhealth here: https://t.co/u17YbGhWF4— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) July 7, 2020
Joe Biden said it was "disgusting, sickening" of Trump's circle to question Sen. Tammy Duckworth's patriotism and that it was a "reflection of the depravity of what's going on in the White House right now."
Joe Biden said it was "disgusting, sickening" of Trump's circle to question Sen. Tammy Duckworth's patriotism and that it was a "reflection of the depravity of what's going on in the White House right now." https://t.co/cQvT71Wq1A— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 8, 2020
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz enters quarantine after coming into contact with a suspected coronavirus patient
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz enters quarantine after coming into contact with a suspected coronavirus patient https://t.co/CuEldhFC85— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 8, 2020
The FBI is investigating an incident over the Fourth of July weekend in which an Indiana man says he was the victim of a racist attack involving threats of a noose.
The FBI is investigating an incident over the Fourth of July weekend in which an Indiana man says he was the victim of a racist attack involving threats of a noose. https://t.co/Dv6tDDTJ6R— CNN (@CNN) July 8, 2020
Big corporations line up behind a $120 billion fund to provide U.S. grants to independent bars and restaurants
Big corporations line up behind a $120 billion fund to provide U.S. grants to independent bars and restaurants https://t.co/igdr8npMxE— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 8, 2020
The U.S. reported 60,000 new coronavirus cases, a single-day record, with infections continuing to rise rapidly in states such as Florida and Texas
The U.S. reported 60,000 new coronavirus cases, a single-day record, with infections continuing to rise rapidly in states such as Florida and Texas https://t.co/vw4ijkCc23— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 8, 2020
Thread: 1/ For Joshua Wong, the possibility of going to jail in China has never been more real. The national security law passed in Beijing and enacted in Hong Kong on 1 July appears to be tailor-made for them in many ways.
2/ The law – which punishes crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison – has been criticised by legal experts for its broad and vague definitions that would allow the authorities to prosecute whoever they wish. pic.twitter.com/j5macBQld6— Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) July 8, 2020
4/ Beijing has labelled him the “black hand” of foreign forces for his campaign for international support for HK protests – an accusation that makes him vulnerable to the “collusion” charge of the new law, punishable by jail terms between three years to life imprisonment. pic.twitter.com/7rvaNlsgv4— Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) July 8, 2020
5/ “Every night I go to sleep, I keep thinking I might be sent to China the next day. But since we don’t know where the red line is, we can only continue our fight for democracy. Despite the chilling effect of the law, we have to think of ways to resist it." pic.twitter.com/01npR1yQ0w— Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) July 8, 2020
Analysis: Who's afraid of Joe Biden?
Analysis: Who's afraid of Joe Biden? https://t.co/9pF4ExJH5D— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 8, 2020
Guys we could all really do with that $800bn in tax revenue lost each year to offshore tax havens about now.
Guys we could all really do with that $800bn in tax revenue lost each year to offshore tax havens about now. https://t.co/xGjSEn7YcQ— Jamie Bartlett (@JamieJBartlett) July 8, 2020
Maxwell will spill the beans on Bill Clinton, but remains loyal to Prince Andrew, according to close acquaintances
Maxwell will spill the beans on Bill Clinton, but remains loyal to Prince Andrew, according to close acquaintances https://t.co/5SewjVNzXy— KT Counter Intelligence (@KremlinTrolls) July 8, 2020
Other parts of the world are COVID free simply because they don’t have a Tucker Carlson.
Other parts of the world are COVID free simply because they don’t have a Tucker Carlson. https://t.co/LoDOmmLfjZ— Mitch Gerads (@MitchGerads) July 8, 2020
Podcast: "This is the time to act" on police reform, Sen. Kamala Harris says — and those reforms need teeth
Podcast: "This is the time to act" on police reform, Sen. Kamala Harris says — and those reforms need teeth https://t.co/qQmyB6eXJc— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 8, 2020
Trump's Drive On Division And Fear May Not Be A Winning Strategy Come November
Trump's Drive On Division And Fear May Not Be A Winning Strategy Come November https://t.co/npFOUrrOeY— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) July 8, 2020
Robert Kroll, the Minneapolis police-union president, fought to protect officers from disciplinary proceedings. That came in handy when he was the one accused of abuse.
Robert Kroll, the Minneapolis police-union president, fought to protect officers from disciplinary proceedings. That came in handy when he was the one accused of abuse. https://t.co/QUhErrK2QC— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 8, 2020
If you're traveling to New York from the following states you must self-quarantine for 14 days. The states are: AL, AR, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, LA, MS, NC, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT.
If you're traveling to New York from the following states you must self-quarantine for 14 days.— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 7, 2020
The states are: AL, AR, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, LA, MS, NC, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT.
Tell-all book renews attention on Trump sister's ethics inquiry
Tell-all book renews attention on Trump sister's ethics inquiry https://t.co/vb9mBEZT32 via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 8, 2020
Donald Trump lies with ease: recurring theme in niece's new book
Donald Trump lies with ease: recurring theme in niece's new book https://t.co/Q1GPWUeSOE via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 8, 2020
Withdrawing from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic is INSANE.
Withdrawing from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic is INSANE. https://t.co/HK2vZ2lNZt— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 7, 2020
everybody's talking about it
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 7, 2020
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 7, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Trump was victim of 'child abuse' at hands of his father, who 'caused him terror that would scar him for life', claims President's niece who describes Donald as 'Frankenstein's monster' in explosive memoir
Omg, I want to read this book https://t.co/dktbKtAC02— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) July 7, 2020
A lower death rate doesn’t justify states’ reopening their economies too soon
A lower death rate doesn’t justify states’ reopening their economies too soon https://t.co/e5Y4MydVmL via @bopinion— Bloomberg (@business) July 8, 2020
It is one of the great, overlooked jaw-droppers of the scandal-ridden Trump era that his older sister really did have to give up her lifetime seat on the federal bench in order to avoid a judicial ethics inquiry into a massive multi-million dollar, alleged tax fraud scheme.
It is one of the great, overlooked jaw-droppers of the scandal-ridden Trump era that his older sister really did have to give up her lifetime seat on the federal bench in order to avoid a judicial ethics inquiry into a massive multi-million dollar, alleged tax fraud scheme. pic.twitter.com/UPKfPUYrsl— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 8, 2020
The plot point that Mary Trump's new book keeps coming back to in every anecdote about Donald Trump is just about how easily he lies and that he will do so for any effect.
The plot point that Mary Trump's new book keeps coming back to in every anecdote about Donald Trump is just about how easily he lies and that he will do so for any effect. pic.twitter.com/qqTOtTKafZ— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 8, 2020
Chief Justice John Roberts was hospitalized last month after falling and injuring his forehead, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said
Chief Justice John Roberts was hospitalized last month after falling and injuring his forehead, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said https://t.co/HpqTZNjrOj— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 8, 2020
New Hampshire's GOP governor defends Trump's rally — but isn't attending: "I'm not going to put myself in the middle of a crowd of thousands of people."
New Hampshire's GOP governor defends Trump's rally — but isn't attending: "I'm not going to put myself in the middle of a crowd of thousands of people." https://t.co/rgsb3JfR1m— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) July 8, 2020
"Beneficiaries of the PPP included a lettuce farming venture backed by Trump’s son, Kushner companies, and a dentist who golfs with the president."
"Beneficiaries of the PPP included a lettuce farming venture backed by Trump’s son, Kushner companies, and a dentist who golfs with the president." https://t.co/IgHdCByt5t— Alec MacGillis (@AlecMacGillis) July 7, 2020
Sen. Kelly Loeffler, co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, has written WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to express her opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement and ask the league to put an American flag on every jersey.
This is some kamikaze shit. https://t.co/y4wkEkGcnV— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) July 8, 2020
Opinion: Mary Trump somehow manages to make President Trump look even worse
Opinion: Mary Trump somehow manages to make President Trump look even worse https://t.co/aaTeePR4VH— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 8, 2020
The threat of U.S. action to undermine Hong Kong’s longstanding U.S. dollar peg is highly unlikely to become reality, economists say
The threat of U.S. action to undermine Hong Kong’s longstanding U.S. dollar peg is highly unlikely to become reality, economists say https://t.co/1iSkr6Uin7— Bloomberg (@business) July 8, 2020
"No researchers at any Florida university yet have access to the Florida state health department's raw data to verify or analyze the state's numbers"
"No researchers at any Florida university yet have access to the Florida state health department's raw data to verify or analyze the state's numbers"https://t.co/u3nsmsekXj— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) July 7, 2020
Sen. Doug Jones: Trump needs to get answers about Russian bounty reports
Sen. Doug Jones: Trump needs to get answers about Russian bounty reports https://t.co/i3XjMVmMXz via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 8, 2020
Major corporations, companies linked to Trump associates got small business loans
Major corporations, companies linked to Trump associates got small business loans https://t.co/CGc4G1Q7wM via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 8, 2020
New facts about coronavirus as new cases surge in U.S.
New facts about coronavirus as new cases surge in U.S. https://t.co/kBPUgK4ZSh via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 8, 2020
Freds Failure
Would be a real shame if #FredsFailure trended on a day when Trump has already been embarrassed by so many revelations.— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) July 7, 2020
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Damn -- This really is good. EVERY Republican should see this.
Damn -- This really is good. EVERY Republican should see this. https://t.co/TU2ztO5jd5— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) July 8, 2020
I can’t get enough of this: @DevinCow has released an ad against Devin Nunes to support efforts to defeat him in November. Please retweet and spread the word.
I can’t get enough of this: @DevinCow has released an ad against Devin Nunes to support efforts to defeat him in November. Please retweet and spread the word. pic.twitter.com/Ag8A0ClE08— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 8, 2020
NEW VIDEO The more you lie, and demean, and collude, the more credibility you lose.
📺 NEW VIDEO— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) July 5, 2020
The more you lie, and demean, and collude, the more credibility you lose. #TrumpHasNoCredibility pic.twitter.com/64gAT0xpDM
Black Lives Matter may be the largest movement in US history
Black Lives Matter may be the largest movement in US history https://t.co/wUWLRalm2f— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) July 8, 2020
Last year I traveled to Iraq with @SenDuckworth, and took this photo as our helicopter circled the spot where she was shot down in 2004. Tammy Duckworth is an American patriot; grit and courage personified. Political differences shouldn't diminish what she gives to our nation.
Last year I traveled to Iraq with @SenDuckworth, and took this photo as our helicopter circled the spot where she was shot down in 2004.— Senator Angus King (@SenAngusKing) July 7, 2020
Tammy Duckworth is an American patriot; grit and courage personified. Political differences shouldn't diminish what she gives to our nation. pic.twitter.com/5tQaruBtjv
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