Summary of our letter to Barr and Wolf: Your authoritarian police state is not welcome here. Get out of Oregon. pic.twitter.com/kL7aXBlcZR— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) July 18, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
Summary of our letter to Barr and Wolf: Your authoritarian police state is not welcome here. Get out of Oregon.
The portraits of Presidents Bill Clinton & George W. Bush were moved from the Grand Foyer within the last week & put in a room mainly used to store tablecloths & furniture. Amazing, amazing scoop by @jeffzeleny & @Kevinliptakcnn
The portraits of Presidents Bill Clinton & George W. Bush were moved from the Grand Foyer within the last week & put in a room mainly used to store tablecloths & furniture. Amazing, amazing scoop by @jeffzeleny & @Kevinliptakcnn https://t.co/aUowetbY3k— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) July 17, 2020
The President of the United States went full Karen on Fox News.
The President of the United States went full Karen on Fox News. pic.twitter.com/BIZwO8JwBD— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
The Trump Admin's order for hospitals to bypass @CDCgov when sharing COVID19 data is not only a flagrant rejection of public transparency, it undermines the CDC and makes us all less safe. I joined my colleagues in demanding @SecAzar rescind this decision
The Trump Admin's order for hospitals to bypass @CDCgov when sharing COVID19 data is not only a flagrant rejection of public transparency, it undermines the CDC and makes us all less safe. I joined my colleagues in demanding @SecAzar rescind this decision.https://t.co/XgXMtHpCYM— Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) July 17, 2020
The US attorney in Oregon wants an investigation into "constitutionally questionable arrests in Portland" by officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The US attorney in Oregon wants an investigation into "constitutionally questionable arrests in Portland" by officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection— Bill Grueskin (@BGrueskin) July 17, 2020
via @ryanjhaas and @OPB https://t.co/97SsY2CYlV
White House blocks CDC from testifying on reopening schools next week - CNNPolitics
White House blocks CDC from testifying on reopening schools next week - CNNPolitics https://t.co/N7jvHimobc— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) July 17, 2020
Donald Trump really pulled an “I want to speak to the manager.”
Donald Trump really pulled an “I want to speak to the manager.” pic.twitter.com/bZsIh941V7— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
Never forget that Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr. profit off their father's presidency every. single. day.
Never forget that Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr. profit off their father's presidency every. single. day. https://t.co/B0P6J9cjC8— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) July 17, 2020
New York police union boss just appeared on Fox News with a Qanon mug
New York police union boss just appeared on Fox News with a Qanon mug pic.twitter.com/w3HMHEtVuj— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) July 17, 2020
Breonna Taylor was alive after police shot her, records indicate. No one tried to treat her. For more than 20 minutes after Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville officers, she lay where she fell in her hallway, receiving no medical attention.
Breonna Taylor was alive after police shot her, records indicate. No one tried to treat her.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 17, 2020
For more than 20 minutes after Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville officers, she lay where she fell in her hallway, receiving no medical attention. https://t.co/M56NhYYCMA
He’s got no plan. No accomplishments. Just a bunch of desperate lies. And not even @FoxNews is buying it.
He’s got no plan.— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) July 17, 2020
No accomplishments.
Just a bunch of desperate lies.
And not even @FoxNews is buying it. pic.twitter.com/P2dmEhi9mI
WOW - I love it when a reporter has the fortitude to call the President of the United States a liar to his face.
WOW - I love it when a reporter has the fortitude to call the President of the United States a liar to his face.— A Worried Citizen (@ThePubliusUSA) July 17, 2020
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EXCLUSIVE: The Trump campaign is investigating campaign spending, Parscale contracts
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump campaign is investigating campaign spending, Parscale contracts https://t.co/FenNuSzuwU— Tom LoBianco (@tomlobianco) July 17, 2020
The billionaire's daughter is telling unemployed Americans to "find something new." Thanks for the advice, Ivanka.
The billionaire's daughter is telling unemployed Americans to "find something new."— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
Thanks for the advice, Ivanka. pic.twitter.com/zphGmOJOgQ
Five percent of Khabarovsk population (a much larger percentage of non-elderly adults) demonstrated against Putin’s removal of the Governor there
Five percent of Khabarovsk population (a much larger percentage of non-elderly adults) demonstrated against Putin’s removal of the Governor there https://t.co/S8ZfsJiIl0— Patribotics (@patribotics) July 17, 2020
“Gone but Not Forgiven” painted on gate of Epstein’s Palm Beach estate
“Gone but Not Forgiven” painted on gate of Epstein’s Palm Beach estate https://t.co/TpyayyBsKN— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) July 17, 2020
BREAKING [correcting earlier tweet, now deleted]: Supreme Court grants request to issue judgment in Trump v. Vance immediately.
BREAKING [correcting earlier tweet, now deleted]: Supreme Court grants request to issue judgment in Trump v. Vance immediately. pic.twitter.com/WU2UBnWrGG— Steven Mazie (@stevenmazie) July 17, 2020
Explosive expose on #FoxNews by @TheDailyBeast. Network’s Black employees, including on-air talent, have begun to openly confront management over @FoxNews anti-Black rhetoric—especially that of the network’s biggest stars, #LauraIngraham & @TuckerCarlson.
Explosive expose on #FoxNews by @TheDailyBeast. Network’s Black employees, including on-air talent, have begun to openly confront management over @FoxNews anti-Black rhetoric—especially that of the network’s biggest stars, #LauraIngraham & @TuckerCarlson. https://t.co/hobLTZ7Q3V— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) July 17, 2020
NEW: Roger Stone today accused two of Trump's top House allies — Kevin McCarthy and Elise Stefanik — of privately advocating against his commutation. He said they were worried about political fallout
NEW: Roger Stone today accused two of Trump's top House allies — Kevin McCarthy and Elise Stefanik — of privately advocating against his commutation. He said they were worried about political fallout.https://t.co/MDE6DzzG15— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) July 16, 2020
Because no dystopia is complete without a terrifying secret police force.
Because no dystopia is complete without a terrifying secret police force. https://t.co/B71elHJVpT— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) July 17, 2020
Content warning: There’s no excuse for this behavior from @LAPDHQ. An unnecessary escalation by police that knocked a man in a wheelchair to the ground.
Content warning: There’s no excuse for this behavior from @LAPDHQ.— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) July 16, 2020
An unnecessary escalation by police that knocked a man in a wheelchair to the ground. pic.twitter.com/98cvkYGsJr
Paramilitary assaults at the direction of Donald Trump and Chad Wolf are nothing more than a catalyst for violence. This administration has no real interest in protecting Americans. Our country needs lasting, peaceful solutions that bubble up from the community.
This week I’ve been meeting with community leaders across Oregon to discuss their ideas to create lasting peace and equity within our communities. While the White House continues to spout division and hatred, these Oregonians are demonstrating true local leadership.— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) July 17, 2020
NEW: Justice Ginsburg says she has cancer again. She says she plans to stay on the court.
NEW: Justice Ginsburg says she has cancer again. She says she plans to stay on the court. pic.twitter.com/1s875DpVYa— Adam Liptak (@adamliptak) July 17, 2020
The spending is odd in two ways: most of it's in round dollar amounts (unlike most payments from Trump campaign to Trump biz), and it's stairstepped. Each day has a $8,100 payment, an $8,200 payment, an $8,300 payment, and so on up to $10K. Haven't yet gotten answers as to why.
The spending is odd in two ways: most of it's in round dollar amounts (unlike most payments from Trump campaign to Trump biz), and it's stairstepped. Each day has a $8,100 payment, an $8,200 payment, an $8,300 payment, and so on up to $10K.— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) July 17, 2020
Haven't yet gotten answers as to why. https://t.co/iGb38N3Tux
“Campaign donations turned into private revenue for POTUS”
“Campaign donations turned into private revenue for POTUS” https://t.co/EVJ3k6GKiv— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) July 17, 2020
In an about-face, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy will require his GOP colleagues to wear masks when they gather for a conference next week
In an about-face, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy will require his GOP colleagues to wear masks when they gather for a conference next week https://t.co/d1j5fyxYc8— Bloomberg (@business) July 17, 2020
The 1033 program is broken. Police should not be allowed to use weapons of war against Americans.
The 1033 program is broken. Police should not be allowed to use weapons of war against Americans. We need to #DemilitarizeThePolicehttps://t.co/MtQDT0z66y— Senator Brian Schatz (@SenBrianSchatz) July 16, 2020
A major American city is being softly Pinochet’ed in broad daylight.
A major American city is being softly Pinochet’ed in broad daylight. https://t.co/5osFWabaia— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) July 17, 2020
The D.C. Circuit denied Dustin Lee Honken's appeal to delay his execution today, the third federal execution this week. The government plans to carry out the death sentence at 4 p.m. EDT.
The D.C. Circuit denied Dustin Lee Honken's appeal to delay his execution today, the third federal execution this week. The government plans to carry out the death sentence at 4 p.m. EDT. pic.twitter.com/J3gxjoHfCV— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) July 17, 2020
At least three providers of virtual private networks, which let internet users circumvent censorship and protect their privacy, are suspending their Hong Kong operations
At least three providers of virtual private networks, which let internet users circumvent censorship and protect their privacy, are suspending their Hong Kong operations https://t.co/vRjaVk8Wwh— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 17, 2020
Why isn't this on the NEWS?
Why isn't this on the NEWS? https://t.co/zBcedenrjE— Jo Dozier-Latino (@joqween) July 17, 2020
Top HHS official says 'most' of the coronavirus transmission is from asymptomatic people
Top HHS official says 'most' of the coronavirus transmission is from asymptomatic people https://t.co/tVhN1sqC4Y— Laffy (@GottaLaff) July 17, 2020
If it can happen in Portland, it can happen in your city too
If it can happen in Portland, it can happen in your city too.#AmericaOrTrump— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
Don't be fooled, "Payroll Tax Cut" = Defund Social Security
Heads up, Seniors. Social Security is funded by payroll taxes. The GOP have been wantin' to get their grubby hands on Social Security since FDR built it.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) July 17, 2020
Don't let 'em. #VoteBlue. https://t.co/C5ue2vqocz
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp isn't suing the city of Atlanta for the mask mandate. He is suing Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms & the city council personally. Georgia is a Covid hotspot. He should be 100% focused on saving his people. Instead he's 100% focused on being Trump's lapdog.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp isn't suing the city of Atlanta for the mask mandate. He is suing Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms & the city council personally.— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) July 17, 2020
Georgia is a Covid hotspot. He should be 100% focused on saving his people. Instead he's 100% focused on being Trump's lapdog.
.@brikeilarcnn on coronavirus restrictions: "We can't even go to Canada…Canada won't let us in." Trump campaign's press sec: "…Not sure why you'd want to go to Canada when we live in the greatest country…" Brianna: "…If you want to get away from coronavirus you might."
.@brikeilarcnn on coronavirus restrictions: "We can't even go to Canada…Canada won't let us in."— CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) July 16, 2020
Trump campaign's press sec: "…Not sure why you'd want to go to Canada when we live in the greatest country…"
Brianna: "…If you want to get away from coronavirus you might." pic.twitter.com/12oguis5Ft
During the pandemic and against the wishes of the victims, the Justice Department had no good reason to execute federal prisoners this week, writes Brennan Center Fellow
During the pandemic and against the wishes of the victims, the Justice Department had no good reason to execute federal prisoners this week, writes Brennan Center Fellow @JustADCohen. https://t.co/GL2emg72v0— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) July 17, 2020
Congressional Democrats want Medicare chief Seema Verma to be fired after a watchdog report found she mishandled millions of dollars in government contracts. "Verma has grossly misused CMS funding ... and it is now clear she lied under oath."
Congressional Democrats want Medicare chief Seema Verma to be fired after a watchdog report found she mishandled millions of dollars in government contracts.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 17, 2020
"Verma has grossly misused CMS funding ... and it is now clear she lied under oath."https://t.co/X7OZGkHJKk
Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan confirms he isn’t seeking reelection
Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan confirms he isn’t seeking reelection https://t.co/wQ5yn1XAqq— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 17, 2020
“The idea of losing that leadership (from Dr. Fauci) at this critical moment for our nation is unthinkable,” says Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health.
“The idea of losing that leadership (from Dr. Fauci) at this critical moment for our nation is unthinkable,” says Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health. https://t.co/SCQ8R5xqh4— CNN (@CNN) July 17, 2020
Belgium's foreign and defense minister Philippe Goffin told his parliament he was briefed on the GRU/Taliban bounty program.
Belgium's foreign and defense minister Philippe Goffin told his parliament he was briefed on the GRU/Taliban bounty program. https://t.co/QAiMF1vfMF— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) July 17, 2020
Isn’t this basically the thing right wing militias and open-carry LARPers have been panicking about for eons? Where’s the NRA ad on this or are they still busy telling republican voters that Hillary will take your guns?
Isn’t this basically the thing right wing militias and open-carry LARPers have been panicking about for eons? Where’s the NRA ad on this or are they still busy telling republican voters that Hillary will take your guns? https://t.co/WSvIi9UaZF— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) July 17, 2020
"It was like being preyed upon": Federal officers in unmarked vans detain Portland protesters
"It was like being preyed upon": Federal officers in unmarked vans detain Portland protesters https://t.co/bg4Ky5Jlp8— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 17, 2020
Could someone in law-enforcement comment as to whether this Portland arrest looks real. Is it a Barr/Trump stunt? Rental cars? No IDs? Where are local police? Is the protester actually cuffed? Why wasn’t he patted down? Oregon is a concealed carry state.
Could someone in law-enforcement comment as to whether this Portland arrest looks real. Is it a Barr/Trump stunt? Rental cars? No IDs? Where are local police? Is the protester actually cuffed? Why wasn’t he patted down? Oregon is a concealed carry state.— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) July 17, 2020
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For the next six months, we’re trapped on a leaking ship captained by a fool
“Can a grown man able to dress himself in the morning really not understand that all those covid-19 cases would still exist, and people would still be suffering and dying, if we were performing no tests at all?”https://t.co/EnGen2Z7Fp— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) July 17, 2020
Shot in the head tonight in Portland. By who? Nobody fucking knows...(Trump knows)
Rubber Bullets? https://t.co/flePWwKjrR— Jo Dozier-Latino (@joqween) July 17, 2020
Unidentified military are kidnapping protestors in Portland. Schools are being forced to reopen despite 11 days of record spikes of COVID-19. The HHS is hiding coronavirus data from the public, so we can't know how bad it is. This is a country in collapse.#AmericaOrTrump
Unidentified military are kidnapping protestors in Portland.— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
Schools are being forced to reopen despite 11 days of record spikes of COVID-19.
The HHS is hiding coronavirus data from the public, so we can't know how bad it is.
This is a country in collapse.#AmericaOrTrump
45% of US counties have uncontrolled #epidemic spread of #coronavirus—another 35% have a #CoronavirusOutbreak that is trending poorly. Hospitalizations are spiking, and the #COVID19 death toll is rising. We MUST #lockdown now, or many more will DIE‼️
🚨45% of US counties have uncontrolled #epidemic spread of #coronavirus—another 35% have a #CoronavirusOutbreak that is trending poorly.— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) July 17, 2020
Hospitalizations are spiking, and the #COVID19 death toll is rising.
We MUST #lockdown now, or many more will DIE‼️https://t.co/Gc7ptNntDB
Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets
Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets https://t.co/tL1gqtuZ7T— Claire Atkinson (@claireatki) July 17, 2020
il Douche pimping beans while American soldiers are being killed for fun and profit by the Taliban and Russia.. Yeah - let's have four more years of his shit
il Douche pimping beans while American soldiers are being killed for fun and profit by the Taliban and Russia..— GJRboston (@GJRboston) July 17, 2020
Yeah - let's have four more years of his shit https://t.co/spgbZy8wkj
In the @NPR interview, McKenzie adds that "Russia is not our friend," that they have supported the Taliban in other ways, and "I hope that they respect" US red lines in Afghanistan. What are the red lines? "Bounties on US forces would be something dramatic and significant." @NPR
Current CENTCOM Commander, General Frank McKenzie: https://t.co/fR3YPlsxYH— Milo M. (@Ex67T20) July 17, 2020
Trump says that a Biden presidency threatens "our very way of life" 🙃 (Keep in mind that the White House is not supposed to be used for campaign speeches)
"The Democrats in DC have been and want to at a much higher level abolish our beautiful and successful suburbs" -- Trump— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 16, 2020
(He's referring to Biden's support for a federal rule meant to desegregate neighborhoods) pic.twitter.com/BRxEH5pOEo
According to the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll out this morning: 60 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s pandemic management and over 60 percent of respondents say they do not trust what he says about the outbreak.
According to the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll out this morning: 60 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s pandemic management and over 60 percent of respondents say they do not trust what he says about the outbreak. https://t.co/CTg7uW9mVF— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) July 17, 2020
Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets
Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets https://t.co/ggeNI6Lmsm— Jo Dozier-Latino (@joqween) July 17, 2020
Retired FBI Agent Greg Stejskal compares the fates of Stone and Vindman. What kind of country have we become?
Retired FBI Agent Greg Stejskal compares the fates of Stone and Vindman. What kind of country have we become? @DeadlineDetroit https://t.co/TlLtJe6eNX— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) July 17, 2020
A top Trump campaign adviser recently appeared on the Russian-government funded TV network RT, which U.S. intelligence agencies have said plays a role in the Kremlin’s plans to undermine American democracy.
A top Trump campaign adviser recently appeared on the Russian-government funded TV network RT, which U.S. intelligence agencies have said plays a role in the Kremlin’s plans to undermine American democracy. https://t.co/waElroYrNT— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 17, 2020
During battle, General Grant said, “no terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.” We offer the same terms to President Trump today. Read more about Operation Grant from @jwgop and @BillKristol,
During battle, General Grant said, “no terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.”— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
We offer the same terms to President Trump today.
Read more about Operation Grant from @jwgop and @BillKristol, here:https://t.co/ifz7iPDr9I
After Woolery's son tests positive for Covid...is it STILL a hoax?
After Woolery's son tests positive for Covid...is it STILL a hoax?https://t.co/6gb6Fyhnzi— Jo Dozier-Latino (@joqween) July 17, 2020
Refrigerated trucks requested in Texas and Arizona as morgues fill up due to coronavirus deaths
Refrigerated trucks requested in Texas and Arizona as morgues fill up due to coronavirus deaths #TrumpOwnsEveryDeath https://t.co/RKxamVOzf8— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) July 17, 2020
U.S. Shatters Single-Day Coronavirus Record With More Than 77,000 New Infections Some states said they were running out of places to store bodies as the country reported its highest daily death toll in more than a month.#TrumpOwnsEveryDeath
U.S. Shatters Single-Day Coronavirus Record With More Than 77,000 New Infections— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) July 17, 2020
Some states said they were running out of places to store bodies as the country reported its highest daily death toll in more than a month.#TrumpOwnsEveryDeath https://t.co/PNkI7HkoZi
Announcing: Operation Grant. Ohio is softening for Trump and we see an opportunity: We're joining forces with @RVAT2020 to help ensure Biden takes The Buckeye State. First, with a new ad push and then by activating voters on the ground.
Announcing: Operation Grant.— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
Ohio is softening for Trump and we see an opportunity: We're joining forces with @RVAT2020 to help ensure Biden takes The Buckeye State.
First, with a new ad push and then by activating voters on the ground.https://t.co/yVHGYviK26
Trump says he'll be announcing "many exciting things" over the next 8 weeks, "things that nobody has even contemplated, thought about, thought possible," with"levels of detail" and "levels of thought that a lot of people believed very strongly we didn't have in this country"
Trump says he'll be announcing "many exciting things" over the next 8 weeks, "things that nobody has even contemplated, thought about, thought possible," with"levels of detail" and "levels of thought that a lot of people believed very strongly we didn't have in this country"— Jill Colvin (@colvinj) July 16, 2020
What the hell is going on with the Portland police?
What the hell is going on with the Portland police? https://t.co/5Hk05lUhSv— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) July 17, 2020
Cool. Now do one for the weight of 135,000 dead Americans. And 30 million unemployed workers.
Cool. Now do one for the weight of 135,000 dead Americans. And 30 million unemployed workers. https://t.co/kKPThOG7za— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 16, 2020
Breaking: @GovKemp’s office files lawsuit seeking to block Atlanta mask mandate
Breaking: @GovKemp’s office files lawsuit seeking to block Atlanta mask mandate #gapol https://t.co/wQ55SlLxrZ— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) July 16, 2020
"I can tell you with 100% certainty that if you open schools in communities where you have a lot of Covid spreading, you're going to have to slam them shut again," says former CDC Director Thomas Frieden. "…You open too soon it's one step forward…many steps back."
"I can tell you with 100% certainty that if you open schools in communities where you have a lot of Covid spreading, you're going to have to slam them shut again," says former CDC Director Thomas Frieden. "…You open too soon it's one step forward…many steps back." #CNNTownHall pic.twitter.com/uQFbvz8DMY— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) July 17, 2020
Abbott said last week that if the spread of the virus didn't slow that "the next step would have to be a lockdown." But while he acknowledged that there have been rumors of such a move, he stressed that they were not true.
Abbott said last week that if the spread of the virus didn't slow that "the next step would have to be a lockdown."— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) July 16, 2020
But while he acknowledged that there have been rumors of such a move, he stressed that they were not true. https://t.co/0eqrqziwKQ
Since Russia's President Putin won a referendum that could prolong his power for years to come, journalists have been detained, the homes of critics raided and a popular governor has been arrested
Since Russia's President Putin won a referendum that could prolong his power for years to come, journalists have been detained, the homes of critics raided and a popular governor has been arrested https://t.co/Q8Vb1PYyXA— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 17, 2020
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany flips through the topic headings in her binder during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. July 16, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Erns
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany flips through the topic headings in her binder during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. July 16, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst #Reuters pic.twitter.com/8QFTgBKa06— Jonathan Ernst (@j_ernst_DC) July 17, 2020
The Terrifying Next Phase of the Coronavirus Recession
”But millions more are making it clear that they will not risk their life or the life of others in their community to go out. Avoidance of the virus, more so than shutdown orders, seems to be affecting consumer behavior.” @IntelOperator https://t.co/P2neW21Ueu— Barney O. (@chitownhustler) July 17, 2020
Liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan dissented from the decision.
Liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan dissented from the decision. https://t.co/ZxIq6089zG— HuffPost (@HuffPost) July 17, 2020
Eh hem!!! @maddogpac there’s a billboard for the taking...
Eh hem!!! @maddogpac there’s a billboard for the taking... https://t.co/YVq29r6gsZ— ✨Immaculate🕯LooLoo😈✨ (@ImmaculateLoo) July 17, 2020
Not just the US, not just the West but the world has lost faith, and interest, in human rights and universal values. Xinjiang is only the latest episode in that story. Syria was the first canary in the coal mine
Not just the US, not just the West but the world has lost faith, and interest, in human rights and universal values. Xinjiang is only the latest episode in that story. Syria was the first canary in the coal minehttps://t.co/Ta3WAcV7VU— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) July 17, 2020
‘No Good Answers Here': Mass. Schools Preparing For Students to Return Preparations underway at Billerica Memorial High School offer a partial view of what students might experience this fall
Preparations underway at Billerica Memorial High School offer a partial view of what students might experience this fall as districts across Massachusetts prepare to submit their back-to-school safety plans to the state by the end of July. https://t.co/JPw0soJP80— NECN (@NECN) July 17, 2020
What is wrong with the president?
What is wrong with the president?pic.twitter.com/UeNpSo72Pb— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 17, 2020
If you’re watching Maddow’s excellent recap of Trump cutting off health insurance to his brother’s kids as their infant son suffered from cerebral palsy. Remember in that same period he was also attacking Miss Universe contestants in Trinidad. He’s an evil dude.
If you’re watching Maddow’s excellent recap of Trump cutting off health insurance to his brother’s kids as their infant son suffered from cerebral palsy. Remember in that same period he was also attacking Miss Universe contestants in Trinidad. He’s an evil dude. @realDonaldTrump— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) July 17, 2020
Oregon Public Broadcasting confirms tweets today that federal officers in camouflage but no agency identification or badges, driving unmarked non-government rental cars, are grabbing protestors off streets in Portland and not talking w local authorities
Oregon Public Broadcasting confirms tweets today that federal officers in camouflage but no agency identification or badges, driving unmarked non-government rental cars, are grabbing protestors off streets in Portland and not talking w local authoritieshttps://t.co/sfY9TUkbDI— David Burbach (@dburbach) July 17, 2020
... reuters photographer jonathan ernst got this shot today of press secy. kayleigh mcenany's briefing materials which include topic headings for: - goya - statues - wins - obama - meuller (it's mueller) - golf - lgbt (no q) - absurd - privil(ege?) - lies
... reuters photographer jonathan ernst got this shot today of press secy. kayleigh mcenany's briefing materials which include topic headings for:— fake nick ramsey @ 🏡 (@nick_ramsey) July 16, 2020
- goya
- statues
- wins
- obama
- meuller (it's mueller)
- golf
- lgbt (no q)
- absurd
- privil(ege?)
- lies pic.twitter.com/abaOoRsB3t
America Should Prepare for a Double Pandemic COVID-19 has steamrolled the country. What happens if another pandemic starts before this one is over?
Seven years ago, the White House was bracing itself for not one pandemic, but two.— Mr. Spock 🖖 (Commentary) (@SpockResists) July 17, 2020
America Should Prepare for a Double Pandemichttps://t.co/UBQYfnyfHH
Oregon Public Broadcasting confirms rumors that feds in camo, w/o ID, are driving unmarked cars, and grabbing protestors off streets in Portland.
Oregon Public Broadcasting confirms rumors that feds in camo, w/o ID, are driving unmarked cars, and grabbing protestors off streets in Portland.— Chip Franklin (@chipfranklin) July 17, 2020
This is #FascistTrumphttps://t.co/tdlsOBfZa9
"I can tell you with 100% certainty that if you open schools in communities where you have a lot of Covid spreading, you're going to have to slam them shut again," says former CDC Director Thomas Frieden. "…You open too soon it's one step forward…many steps back."
"I can tell you with 100% certainty that if you open schools in communities where you have a lot of Covid spreading, you're going to have to slam them shut again," says former CDC Director Thomas Frieden. "…You open too soon it's one step forward…many steps back." #CNNTownHall pic.twitter.com/uQFbvz8DMY— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) July 17, 2020
vote like your life depends on it because it does
I don’t give a shit if Biden is ahead in the polls by 50 points going into November.— lisastark35 (@lisastark351) July 16, 2020
We vote like he is the underdog.
It appears Hope Hicks is a superspreader.
It appears Hope Hicks is a superspreader.— Barbara Marshall (@BBbmarsh) July 16, 2020
This is seems to be lawless, armed, senseless action by Trump and DOJ and unknown Federal law enforcement agents. These are state and municipal law enforcement responsibilities. WHERE IS THE GOVERNOR? Where is the Oregon Congressional Delegation?
This is seems to be lawless, armed, senseless action by Trump and DOJ and unknown Federal law enforcement agents. These are state and municipal law enforcement responsibilities. WHERE IS THE GOVERNOR? Where is the Oregon Congressional Delegation? https://t.co/4r1UUDXAgf— Barry R McCaffrey (@mccaffreyr3) July 17, 2020
-The @CIA assessed Russia paid Taliban to kill US troops -Russian hackers attacked our coronavirus research centers -#COVID__19 is surging in many countries, including the US But @SecPompeo is focused on debating a journalism project that won a Pulitzer
-The @CIA assessed Russia paid Taliban to kill US troops— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 17, 2020
-Russian hackers attacked our coronavirus research centers
-#COVID__19 is surging in many countries, including the US
But @SecPompeo is focused on debating a journalism project that won a Pulitzer. https://t.co/pvqC085OOl
Opinion: Who would kick millions off health insurance in the middle of a pandemic? Yes, Trump.
Opinion: Who would kick millions off health insurance in the middle of a pandemic? Yes, Trump. https://t.co/YzWIVED1dV— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 17, 2020
"Not only are we fighting coronavirus on one hand, it appears as if we're fighting our state on the other hand," said one mayor. "This is a fight for our lives."
"Not only are we fighting coronavirus on one hand, it appears as if we're fighting our state on the other hand," said one mayor. "This is a fight for our lives." https://t.co/5xAJmsfdW9— CNN (@CNN) July 17, 2020
Dismemberment of tech CEO’s body in Manhattan ‘looks like a professional job’
Dismemberment of tech CEO’s body in Manhattan ‘looks like a professional job’ https://t.co/yqkMfptBzx— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) July 17, 2020
Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Deutsche Bank over persistent failure to fix Anti-money laundering issues which then results in its failure to properly monitor high-risk customers including Epstein and misleading public statements
Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Deutsche Bank over persistent failure to fix Anti-money laundering issues which then results in its failure to properly monitor high-risk customers including Epstein and misleading public statements.https://t.co/fuxiSmFz3N— FCCED - Financial Crimes News (@FinCrimeEdu) July 16, 2020
Thread: I told Acting Secretary Wolf that the federal government should remove all federal officers from our streets. His response showed me he is on a mission to provoke confrontation for political purposes. He is putting both Oregonians and local law enforcement officers in harm’s way.
I told Acting Secretary Wolf that the federal government should remove all federal officers from our streets. His response showed me he is on a mission to provoke confrontation for political purposes. He is putting both Oregonians and local law enforcement officers in harm’s way.— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) July 16, 2020
This, coming from the same President who used tear gas to clear out peaceful protesters in Washington, DC to engineer a photo opportunity.— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) July 16, 2020
Trump is looking for a confrontation in Oregon in the hopes of winning political points in Ohio or Iowa.
The New York City Bar Association has written to President Donald J. Trump regarding his commutation of Roger Stone’s sentence. The text of the letter can be viewed online here
The New York City Bar Association has written to President Donald J. Trump regarding his commutation of Roger Stone’s sentence. The text of the letter can be viewed online here: https://t.co/FD87YYe9Ze pic.twitter.com/hEau9Y79LZ— New York City Bar (@NYCBarAssn) July 16, 2020
Anti-Putin protests are gaining momentum in Khabarovsk, a city in far east Russia near the border with China, following the arrest of the city's governor on 15-year-old murder charges.
Anti-Putin protests are gaining momentum in Khabarovsk, a city in far east Russia near the border with China, following the arrest of the city's governor on 15-year-old murder charges. https://t.co/YSzMjnBbVp— NBC News World (@NBCNewsWorld) July 17, 2020
#ХватитБояться this brave young woman is protesting outside the headquarters of the FSB in Russia
#ХватитБояться this brave young woman is protesting outside the headquarters of the FSB in Russia pic.twitter.com/HFoguD8Ojm— Patribotics (@patribotics) July 17, 2020
Don’t you love these spontaneous protests in Russia,
Don’t you love these spontaneous protests in Russia, @mfa_russia @RusEmbUSA? pic.twitter.com/bCqxnqsORN— Patribotics (@patribotics) July 17, 2020
THREAD. Watching the interview with @MaryLTrump on @maddow and caught a small note which has enormous significance: She mentions how, when she provided the NYT with legal documents, she discovered things about the Trump estate which her “trustees” had never revealed 1/
2. A “trustee,” is a term with legal significance. Someone who acts as a trustee has a FIDUCIARY DUTY — in Mary Trump’s case, to act in her interest (she is the “beneficiary” of the estate being administered). In other words, they need to take steps to maximize *her* benefit 2/— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) July 17, 2020
4. The NY AG found that the Trump Foundation — run by Donald and his eldest three kids — violated their FIDUCIARY DUTY to the donors to that trust, using that money to benefit themselves rather than the causes they were meant for. The Foundation was shut down.— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) July 17, 2020
6. Everything that Barr is doing, at Trunp’s behest, is a violation of Trump’s FIDUCIARY DUTY, to the American people, to take care that the laws be FAITHFULLY executed. @jedshug and others have written about the fiduciary duty imposed by the word “faithfully” in Art. II— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) July 17, 2020
8. In case it’s not clear, as President, Trump is effectively a “trustee” for the American people, who are the “beneficiaries.” More ads/questions/talking points need to be framed in this way to fully highlight how he has violated and abused his power and the public trust.— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) July 17, 2020
Russia Is Trying to Steal Virus Vaccine Data, Western Nations Say
Why are we putting up with this? https://t.co/qwgT0WqbYE— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) July 17, 2020
If cops are worried about the bad rap they are getting in the community and press, imagine how grabbing people off the streets in unmarked uniforms and cars will play.
If cops are worried about the bad rap they are getting in the community and press, imagine how grabbing people off the streets in unmarked uniforms and cars will play.— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) July 17, 2020
The Manhattan District Attorney's office is accusing Trump's lawyers of deliberately stalling a legal battle over a subpoena for eight years of Trump's tax records.
Of course Trump’s attorneys are stalling. That’s all they have left. https://t.co/BlqaoH87p9— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) July 17, 2020
It took until July, but the Trump Campaign has finally found its 2020 slogan.
It took until July, but the Trump Campaign has finally found its 2020 slogan. https://t.co/AQg9838pHZ— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 16, 2020
We have two school-age children. This #NotMyChild video is quite good. It would be reckless to reopen schools without following the science and @CDCgov guidelines
We have two school-age children. This #NotMyChild video is quite good.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 16, 2020
It would be reckless to reopen schools without following the science and @CDCgov guidelines. https://t.co/xwurbwCG3a
Lies. Propaganda. Disinformation. Misinformation. It kills
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) July 16, 2020
all the courage on earth, lone youngsters taking their protests to the very doors of FSB headquarters. Russians have had enough of being afraid
#ХватитБояться - all the courage on earth, lone youngsters taking their protests to the very doors of FSB headquarters. Russians have had enough of being afraid @mfa_russia 🇷🇺🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/BJWD16d88M— Trump Russia Hits (@TrumpRussiaHits) July 17, 2020
Lead researcher says @UniofOxford vaccine has 80% chance of stopping people exposed to #coronavirus from getting #COVID19 illness. Results from a Phase 3 trial expected *by SEPTEMBER*, and they’ve agreed to sell the #vaccine on a NOT-for-profit basis.
👏🏼Lead researcher says @UniofOxford vaccine has 80% chance of stopping people exposed to #coronavirus from getting #COVID19 illness.— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) July 17, 2020
Results from a Phase 3 trial expected *by SEPTEMBER*, and they’ve agreed to sell the #vaccine on a NOT-for-profit basis.😃https://t.co/L7z0aYrUJo
So when is the press going to start asking about Russian bounties every chance they get?
So when is the press going to start asking about Russian bounties every chance they get?— Khashoggi’s Ghost (@UROCKlive1) July 16, 2020
But who was it who made his own niece sign a non disclosure agreement? I can’t remember?
But who was it who made his own niece sign a non disclosure agreement? I can’t remember? https://t.co/U0VUaZ0tu9— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) July 17, 2020
Chuck Woolery -- who accused the CDC, doctors and Democrats of lying about the seriousness of COVID-19 to hurt Trump (and got a Trump RT over it) -- has changed his mind and deleted his Twitter account after his son tests positive
Chuck Woolery -- who accused the CDC, doctors and Democrats of lying about the seriousness of COVID-19 to hurt Trump (and got a Trump RT over it) -- has changed his mind and deleted his Twitter account after his son tests positive https://t.co/vXiGxSGBUL— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) July 16, 2020
Nearly 12 million U.S. adults live in households that missed their last rent payment, and 23 million have little or no confidence in their ability to make the next one, according to Census Bureau data
Nearly 12 million U.S. adults live in households that missed their last rent payment, and 23 million have little or no confidence in their ability to make the next one, according to Census Bureau data https://t.co/SX3dDRvY8R— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 17, 2020
In case it got lost in the fray of @realdonaldtrump turning the signing ceremony into a political hit job, strong bipartisan sanctions on those who undermine HK’s autonomy are now law. China's attacks against democracy & human rights will not be ignored.
In case it got lost in the fray of @realdonaldtrump turning the signing ceremony into a political hit job, strong bipartisan sanctions on those who undermine HK’s autonomy are now law. China's attacks against democracy & human rights will not be ignored.https://t.co/iWXNpRzJaT— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) July 16, 2020
BREAKING: Americans by nearly a two to one margin distrust what Pres. Trump says about the coronavirus pandemic, and six in 10 disapprove of how he’s handling it, according to new @ABC News/WaPo poll.
BREAKING: Americans by nearly a two to one margin distrust what Pres. Trump says about the coronavirus pandemic, and six in 10 disapprove of how he’s handling it, according to new @ABC News/WaPo poll. https://t.co/GnmEwul5l8 pic.twitter.com/8lrbzLLTer— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 17, 2020
Ladies and gentlemen! The future of local journalism
Ladies and gentlemen! The future of local journalism. https://t.co/I5VXs1VQmT— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) July 17, 2020
EU extends travel ban on Americans amid spike in US coronavirus cases
This is not the #winning Trump promised. https://t.co/uCNmawb8GT— Dennis STILL WEARIN’ IT Herring (@dcherring) July 16, 2020
It's six years since the #Kremlin shot down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people on board. One of them was Richard Mayne, a 20-year-old student on his way to Australia. Here's my 2016 piece on how Richard's murder tore his family apart
It's six years since the #Kremlin shot down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people on board. One of them was Richard Mayne, a 20-year-old student on his way to Australia. Here's my 2016 piece on how Richard's murder tore his family apart https://t.co/rTwkOebxXB— Luke Harding (@lukeharding1968) July 17, 2020
Trump wants four more years. To do what? We already know he has no interest in governing. We already know he isn’t interested in addressing the pandemic and saving lives. We already know he doesn’t care about protecting US troops. Four more years. For what?
Trump wants four more years. To do what? We already know he has no interest in governing. We already know he isn’t interested in addressing the pandemic and saving lives. We already know he doesn’t care about protecting US troops. Four more years. For what?— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) July 16, 2020
Two pencils per kid kinda sounds like China actually. @realDonaldTrump
Two pencils per kid kinda sounds like China actually. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/dDWATYKMgK— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) July 16, 2020
As of today, hospitals are directed by the Trump administration to report Covid data not to CDC but solely to Teletracking and HHS Protect, both owned by billionaire Trump allies. Dictators control information. Time for some civil disobedience by hospital administrators?
As of today, hospitals are directed by the Trump administration to report Covid data not to CDC but solely to Teletracking and HHS Protect, both owned by billionaire Trump allies. Dictators control information. Time for some civil disobedience by hospital administrators?— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) July 16, 2020
"The United States just recorded more than 77,000 new cases of Covid-19, the most ever in a single day. But President Trump wants to talk about dishwasher reform,"
"The United States just recorded more than 77,000 new cases of Covid-19, the most ever in a single day. But President Trump wants to talk about dishwasher reform," @StCollinson writes https://t.co/ijQyWfhxQ2— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 17, 2020
New: Doctors treating coronavirus patients were supposed to be allowed into the U.S. But hundreds of young doctors have their visas put on hold indefinitely.
New: Doctors treating coronavirus patients were supposed to be allowed into the U.S. But hundreds of young doctors have their visas put on hold indefinitely. https://t.co/4gNq03TONw— ProPublica (@propublica) July 17, 2020
If cops are worried about the bad rap they are getting in the community and press, imagine how grabbing people off the streets in unmarked uniforms and cars will play.
If cops are worried about the bad rap they are getting in the community and press, imagine how grabbing people off the streets in unmarked uniforms and cars will play.— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) July 17, 2020
BREAKING: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sues Atlanta over the city's requirement to wear masks in public, other COVID-19 restrictions
BREAKING: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sues Atlanta over the city's requirement to wear masks in public, other COVID-19 restrictions. https://t.co/bx2ejrO6Un— The Associated Press (@AP) July 16, 2020
Disappearance of covid-19 data from CDC website spurs outcry
His tags were expired.— Christopher Titus (@TitusNation) July 16, 2020
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Disappearance of covid-19 data from CDC website spurs outcry
Disappearance of covid-19 data from CDC website spurs outcry https://t.co/WbXdQ3cmIH— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 17, 2020
Mary Trump 'blown away' by NYT report exposing family tax schemes
Mary Trump 'blown away' by NYT report exposing family tax schemes https://t.co/b42JeMFm4L via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 17, 2020
Mary Trump describes Donald Trump using lying as a power play
Mary Trump describes Donald Trump using lying as a power play https://t.co/UkupRaKyZB via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 17, 2020
Mary Trump: 'Of course I did' hear Donald Trump use racial slurs
Mary Trump: 'Of course I did' hear Donald Trump use racial slurs https://t.co/Y4XyCNVxxl via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 17, 2020
Mary Trump: Donald Trump 'incapable of succeeding' on coronavirus
Mary Trump: Donald Trump 'incapable of succeeding' on coronavirus https://t.co/TiVGZxJDtW via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) July 17, 2020
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