Trump was ‘a racist then and a racist now.’#VoteOutRacism— Southern Sister Resister (@ResisterSis20) August 8, 2020
Powerful video from @MeidasTouch
Pass it on. pic.twitter.com/lkXtgejbls
Friday, August 7, 2020
Trump was ‘a racist then and a racist now.’#VoteOutRacism Powerful video from @MeidasTouch Pass it on.
20% of @Harvard's incoming freshman class has deferred
20% of @Harvard's incoming freshman class has deferred https://t.co/UqPWXyumfR— Joshua Benton (@jbenton) August 7, 2020
Instead of helping people, Trump held a taxpayer-funded campaign rally at his fancy, members-only golf club & complained to a crowded room of supporters without masks. Trump, stop golfing & negotiate! House acted months ago — where have you & Mitch been?
Instead of helping people, Trump held a taxpayer-funded campaign rally at his fancy, members-only golf club & complained to a crowded room of supporters without masks.— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) August 8, 2020
Trump, stop golfing & negotiate! House acted months ago — where have you & Mitch been? pic.twitter.com/cpjqQiGZSx
On this episode of the New Abnormal, @TheRickWilson and I talk about a lot of crazy shit including the NRA’s love of private jets.
On this episode of the New Abnormal, @TheRickWilson and I talk about a lot of crazy shit including the NRA’s love of private jets. @thedailybeast https://t.co/2ANFZpdqJB— Molly Jong-Fastš” (@MollyJongFast) August 7, 2020
I can’t believe I have to say this, but we can’t let Donald Trump open up the Grand Canyon for uranium mining.
I can’t believe I have to say this, but we can’t let Donald Trump open up the Grand Canyon for uranium mining.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 8, 2020
A reporter is booed by the country club crowd for noting that the crowd here was not following New Jersey guidelines. Trump says there are exceptions for "political activity" and "peaceful protest," and this is a protest because attendees "know the news is fake."
A reporter is booed by the country club crowd for noting that the crowd here was not following New Jersey guidelines. Trump says there are exceptions for "political activity" and "peaceful protest," and this is a protest because attendees "know the news is fake."— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 8, 2020
Reporter notes that people in the room are not wearing masks, this gets a round of booing, and Trump calls the room “a peaceful protest“ and that “political activity is an exception“
This completely unreal moment about masks in Bedminster as Trump spins up the crowd against the reporter is why the media SHOULD NOT CUT AWAY FROM THESE THINGS— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) August 8, 2020
Fox pulled away to talk about... Kanye West
Fox pulled away to talk about... Kanye West. https://t.co/wq5KF3qWZb— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 8, 2020
"Middlemen. I guess you'd have to say to be politically correct, 'middlemen and women.' You've never heard 'the middlewoman' before, you heard 'middlemen.' That's the term." -- Trump
"Middlemen. I guess you'd have to say to be politically correct, 'middlemen and women.' You've never heard 'the middlewoman' before, you heard 'middlemen.' That's the term." -- Trump pic.twitter.com/wrsoYTRAUT— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 8, 2020
Trump again claims the “pandemic is disappearing” and “will disappear,” continuing a claim that has been contradicted again and again by members of his own task force
Trump again claims the “pandemic is disappearing” and “will disappear,” continuing a claim that has been contradicted again and again by members of his own task force— Manu Raju (@mkraju) August 7, 2020
Friday Night Trump Press Conference Summary Americans are dying and out of work, I'm golfing, fuck all of you- Trump
Friday Night Trump Press Conference Summary— Devin Nunes Mom (@NotDevinsMom) August 7, 2020
Americans are dying and out of work, I'm golfing, fuck all of you- Trump pic.twitter.com/Z0zxX1A2eO
It will take all of us to beat Mitch McConnell, but together, we can restore integrity to the Senate. Thank you to everyone who came to our outdoor Meet & Greet today in Lexington.
It will take all of us to beat Mitch McConnell, but together, we can restore integrity to the Senate.— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) August 7, 2020
Thank you to everyone who came to our outdoor Meet & Greet today in Lexington. pic.twitter.com/KjSwsgBOwb
being one of the president's paying customers has perks
being one of the president's paying customers has perks https://t.co/23NehASP1B— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 7, 2020
New postmaster general overhauls USPS leadership, displacing two top officials overseeing mail delivery
New postmaster general overhauls USPS leadership, displacing two top officials overseeing mail delivery https://t.co/YoHRnP4UMC— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 7, 2020
"Only a handful of the dozens of club members were seen wearing masks, and their temperatures were being taken as they went into the ballroom," reports
"Only a handful of the dozens of club members were seen wearing masks, and their temperatures were being taken as they went into the ballroom," reports @meridithmcgraw inside @TrumpBedminster.— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 7, 2020
A "stern message" from the Sec. of State doesn't go far enough in condemning the reported bounties that Putin placed on our troops—however it *does* smack down Trump’s claim that this intel was a "hoax." Why has Trump still said nothing to defend our troops or condemn Putin?
A "stern message" from the Sec. of State doesn't go far enough in condemning the reported bounties that Putin placed on our troops—however it *does* smack down Trump’s claim that this intel was a "hoax."— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) August 7, 2020
Why has Trump still said nothing to defend our troops or condemn Putin? https://t.co/pY7t0XRtJG
I believe every American deserves a fair shot at success — not just the Mar-a-Lago crowd. That’s why as president, I’ll reverse Donald Trump’s giant tax giveaways to the super-wealthy and big corporations, and build an economy that works for everyone.
I believe every American deserves a fair shot at success — not just the Mar-a-Lago crowd. That’s why as president, I’ll reverse Donald Trump’s giant tax giveaways to the super-wealthy and big corporations, and build an economy that works for everyone.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
Hard no. I rather eat glass than listen to his propaganda and lies from his golf vacation that he is charging us for.
President @realDonaldTrump will hold a news conference tonight at 7 p.m. ET.— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2020
Right. The NRA is a corrupt vehicle for greedy ripoff artists. Confusing the organization and its leaders with its grassroots members or with ordinary people who believe in responsible gun ownership is crazy.
Right. The NRA is a corrupt vehicle for greedy ripoff artists. Confusing the organization and its leaders with its grassroots members or with ordinary people who believe in responsible gun ownership is crazy. https://t.co/ahuO7e21KT— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) August 6, 2020
BREAKING: #Illinois State Board of Elections finds #KanyeWest submitted less than half the 2,500 valid signatures required to appear on the November ballot as an independent presidential candidate in his home state. The board tossed out 1,928 of the 3,128 signatures he submitted.
BREAKING: #Illinois State Board of Elections finds #KanyeWest submitted less than half the 2,500 valid signatures required to appear on the November ballot as an independent presidential candidate in his home state. The board tossed out 1,928 of the 3,128 signatures he submitted.— Chip Mitchell (@ChipMitchell1) August 7, 2020
Fauci: “Of all the outbreaks that I've been involved with...people might push back on a message, but it was never with threats against you and your family, your wife, and my daughters. I mean, harassing my daughters? Wow.“
Fauci: “Of all the outbreaks that I've been involved with...people might push back on a message, but it was never with threats against you and your family, your wife, and my daughters. I mean, harassing my daughters? Wow.“ https://t.co/Bpn6tvbJe0— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) August 7, 2020
While I am grateful for the people who got their jobs back, my heart goes out to the more than 16 million Americans still out of work. The truth is it didn't have to be this bad, but Donald Trump failed to act. He's the one person who should lose his job.
While I am grateful for the people who got their jobs back, my heart goes out to the more than 16 million Americans still out of work. The truth is it didn't have to be this bad, but Donald Trump failed to act. He's the one person who should lose his job. https://t.co/eIHGRjwJd3— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
Johnson and Grassley push back against accusations they're spreading Russian disinformation
Prior to today's intelligence assessment, Johnson and Grassley wrote they have “neither sought out, relied upon, nor publicly released anything that could even remotely be considered disinformation.” T— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) August 7, 2020
They accused Democrats of pushing this narrative.https://t.co/21eIOZ26Ci
Trump Appointee Shakes Up Postal Service Amid Mail-Delay Furor
Trump Appointee Shakes Up Postal Service Amid Mail-Delay Furor https://t.co/ncqu963pKQ @BBuchman_CNS— Courthouse News (@CourthouseNews) August 7, 2020
OAN, whose correspondent is invited to briefings by the White House, is serving as a conduit for Russian propaganda, US intelligence flatly states.
OAN, whose correspondent is invited to briefings by the White House, is serving as a conduit for Russian propaganda, US intelligence flatly states. https://t.co/cinb2GViOa— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) August 7, 2020
YOU MEAN OAN - WHICH IS GIVING A PLATFORM TO GUYS *LITERALLY TRAINED AT THE KGB'S ACADEMY* - IS A RUSSIAN DISINFO OUTLET. NO. WAYYYYYY!!!1111
YOU MEAN OAN - WHICH IS GIVING A PLATFORM TO GUYS *LITERALLY TRAINED AT THE KGB'S ACADEMY* - IS A RUSSIAN DISINFO OUTLET.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) August 7, 2020
NO. WAYYYYYY!!!1111š±š±š±ššš°š± https://t.co/LOAcQ28ZgF
'They're not even trying to hide the racism': Wisconsin Democrats blast GOP efforts to aid Kanye West's candidacy
'They're not even trying to hide the racism': Wisconsin Democrats blast GOP efforts to aid Kanye West's candidacyhttps://t.co/P22ZHZkce6— šØš¼š³Chef Rockyš#RESIST#BLM#ClimateActionNow‼️ (@chefrocky413) August 7, 2020
PUZZLING: Despite Comey & others at FBI discussing drive to get to bottom of leaks to Giuliani during 2016 race, FBI maintains it has no records of such probes. Via #FOIA response to @BradMossEsq. Doc:
PUZZLING: Despite Comey & others at FBI discussing drive to get to bottom of leaks to Giuliani during 2016 race, FBI maintains it has no records of such probes. Via #FOIA response to @BradMossEsq. Doc: https://t.co/FpWuj6v0KL— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) August 7, 2020
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) says Republican Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) are laundering Russian propaganda through the Senate to attack and denigrate Joe Biden.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) says Republican Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) are laundering Russian propaganda through the Senate to attack and denigrate Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/RfdGC7X9Hu— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 7, 2020
What is QAnon and why did Facebook ban one if its largest groups?
What is QAnon and why did Facebook ban one if its largest groups? https://t.co/cY2R4laW8i pic.twitter.com/t7Wzen89pB— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) August 7, 2020
Danske Bank: Ex-chief caught up in fraud probe found dead
Danske Bank: Ex-chief caught up in fraud probe found dead - BBC News https://t.co/z1RMXakqye— Diane S. Baker (@dianesbaker1) August 7, 2020
Russia is interfering in our elections to help Donald Trump & tear down Joe Biden. No other country is doing this. And Russia is doing so with the help of Trump’s Senate allies Ron Johnson and Lindsey Graham. Our elections must belong to us.
Russia is interfering in our elections to help Donald Trump & tear down Joe Biden. No other country is doing this. And Russia is doing so with the help of Trump’s Senate allies Ron Johnson and Lindsey Graham.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) August 7, 2020
Our elections must belong to us. pic.twitter.com/7Eg7Fd1pja
Thank you Jeremy Bash
Thank you Jeremy Bash https://t.co/NTclq0S8iX— Nicolle Wallace (@NicolleDWallace) August 7, 2020
This brutal anti-Trump ad just aired during Fox & Friends
This brutal anti-Trump ad just aired during Fox & Friends pic.twitter.com/bNTNUoDZ3M— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 7, 2020
Great honor- Rev. Jerry Falwell Jr. of Liberty University, one of the most respected religious leaders in our nation, has just endorsed me!
Uh huh š https://t.co/0QEL98uGGq— Pinche-Register and Vote (@Pinche_Pi) August 7, 2020
An American-owned cargo ship named after Donald Trump docked in a Ukrainian port has just offloaded 10,000 metric tons of the same chemical substance that nearly leveled the city of Beirut this week, according to the Liveuamap news source
When Moscow wants to remind an employee who their Daddy is. https://t.co/byprs6GeMS— ŹuunÉ Ź,usį“ Źį“É„s sį“É„Źš¤Ø (@roxydavis99) August 7, 2020
PILIN FLEET MANAGEMENT (FLORIDA), LLC https://t.co/gBvK0bJjsB— Karol Cummins (@karolcummins) August 7, 2020
People are lining up at food banks and Trump is golfing.
People are lining up at food banks and Trump is golfing.— Ted Corcoran (Red T Raccoon) (@RedTRaccoon) August 7, 2020
Derkach sent "packets of information" to Devin Nunes and when questioned about it, Devin declined to answer. It's now been confirmed that Derkach was trying to interfere in our election. Not sure Devin will be able to talk his way out of this one.
Derkach sent "packets of information" to Devin Nunes and when questioned about it, Devin declined to answer. It's now been confirmed that Derkach was trying to interfere in our election. Not sure Devin will be able to talk his way out of this one. https://t.co/JXKVD8Fbe1— Phil Arballo (@PhilArballo2020) August 7, 2020
Anthony Downer is among the teachers in Georgia protesting over plans to reopen schools. "We feel like Guinea Pigs. We feel left out of the conversation and we do not feel safe or secure and that is going to affect how we begin the school year next week."
Anthony Downer is among the teachers in Georgia protesting over plans to reopen schools.— CNN (@CNN) August 7, 2020
"We feel like Guinea Pigs. We feel left out of the conversation and we do not feel safe or secure and that is going to affect how we begin the school year next week." pic.twitter.com/wubuRMqWgv
Opinion: Another impasse on the rescue package. Imagine if the president were a dealmaker.
Opinion: Another impasse on the rescue package.— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 7, 2020
Imagine if the president were a dealmaker. https://t.co/0uNqJsePDQ
BREAKING (@AP) -- @JerryFalwellJr taking an indefinite leave of absence as president and chancellor of Liberty University.
BREAKING (@AP) -- @JerryFalwellJr taking an indefinite leave of absence as president and chancellor of Liberty University. #FOX5DC— Jim Lokay (@LokayFOX5) August 7, 2020
NEW: Trump has decided to make confronting China his priority with less than 90 days until the U.S. election.
NEW: Trump has decided to make confronting China his priority with less than 90 days until the U.S. election. https://t.co/vVamSKAhRn— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 7, 2020
"So, when you have political leaders and public health leaders coming at this with very different messaging, [and] when you don't see the political leadership supporting public health science, you lose trust."
"So, when you have political leaders and public health leaders coming at this with very different messaging, [and] when you don't see the political leadership supporting public health science, you lose trust." https://t.co/Bqi4LCPzBF— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) August 7, 2020
Instagram Displayed Negative Related Hashtags For Biden, But Hid Them For Trump “A technical error caused a number of hashtags to not show related hashtags. We've disabled this feature while we investigate.”
What the Zuck.https://t.co/6MbTN5LaFP— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 7, 2020
Epstein’s victims get second chance at justice against sex offender in appeals court
Breaking: Wooo! Yes!!!!! https://t.co/DwUn9VsKwo— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) August 7, 2020
Statement by NCSC Director William Evanina: Election Threat Update for the American Public
Evanina admits Russia is interfering to help @realDonaldTrump and hurt @JoeBiden, in the least damaging way possible to Trump. https://t.co/Odd8D3iilV— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 7, 2020
History professor Allan Lichtman's prediction system shows that "Donald Trump will lose the White House this year." He has correctly predicted the winner of each presidential race since Ronald Reagan's re-election victory in 1984.
History professor Allan Lichtman's prediction system shows that "Donald Trump will lose the White House this year." He has correctly predicted the winner of each presidential race since Ronald Reagan's re-election victory in 1984. https://t.co/nvRFzBzEFz— CNN (@CNN) August 7, 2020
The Georgia student who posted a now-viral photo of the crowded hallways of her high school during #COVID19 has been suspended for doing so. That's OK, she said. The world needed to know the danger. "This is some good and necessary trouble," she said
The Georgia student who posted a now-viral photo of the crowded hallways of her high school during #COVID19 has been suspended for doing so.— David Beard (@dabeard) August 7, 2020
That's OK, she said. The world needed to know the danger.
"This is some good and necessary trouble," she said.https://t.co/Oi6OSYfyqy
President Trump’s ridiculous excuse for not asking Putin about bounties on American soldiers is that he wanted to talk about “nuclear proliferation” instead. But under Trump the nuclear deals that have kept us safe for decades have fallen to pieces.
President Trump’s ridiculous excuse for not asking Putin about bounties on American soldiers is that he wanted to talk about “nuclear proliferation” instead. But under Trump the nuclear deals that have kept us safe for decades have fallen to pieces. https://t.co/UNrQNWW5kc— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) August 7, 2020
Why are we reading leaks about @SecPompeo warning Russians against paying bounties to kill US troops? Because Pompeo knows @realDonaldTrump is traitorous for calling it a hoax & Pompeo doesn’t want to go down with the ship. But he’s too spineless to confront @POTUS publicly.
Why are we reading leaks about @SecPompeo warning Russians against paying bounties to kill US troops? Because Pompeo knows @realDonaldTrump is traitorous for calling it a hoax & Pompeo doesn’t want to go down with the ship. But he’s too spineless to confront @POTUS publicly. https://t.co/bfAs0KDHoT— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 7, 2020
So... what happens when people test positive? if the millionaire Marlins with daily testing and top-flight PPE can’t stay covid-free and have to shut down baseball games, how are school kids + educators going to stay safe?
So... what happens when people test positive? if the millionaire Marlins with daily testing and top-flight PPE can’t stay covid-free and have to shut down baseball games, how are school kids + educators going to stay safe? https://t.co/SG5Xg3nojv— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) August 7, 2020
Make no mistake: This economic crisis is due to President Trump’s failure to get this virus under control.
Make no mistake: This economic crisis is due to President Trump’s failure to get this virus under control. pic.twitter.com/CBbk6SV39Q— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
Trump’s D.C. Hotel Jacked Up Its Prices as Trump Began Plotting a D.C.-Based Republican National Convention
Thief, con-man, grifter:@realDonaldTrump.— Terry Terse #ImpeachTrumpAgain (@TerryTerse) August 7, 2020
Trump’s D.C. Hotel Jacked Up Its Prices as Trump Began Plotting a D.C.-Based Republican National Convention https://t.co/jZmADDbJXx
And they’re right. — Gen Michael Hayden
And they’re right. https://t.co/kOpP2hnETq— Gen Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) August 7, 2020
Democrats offered to meet in the middle. Republicans rejected it.
Democrats offered to meet in the middle. Republicans rejected it. https://t.co/gVMQ4PJYNc— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) August 7, 2020
Schumer says he pushed the WH last night to include $3.6 billion for the states to hold elections, including vote by mail, and says Meadows and Mnuchin said no. “Why are they resisting?” Schumer said
Schumer says he pushed the WH last night to include $3.6 billion for the states to hold elections, including vote by mail, and says Meadows and Mnuchin said no. “Why are they resisting?” Schumer said— Manu Raju (@mkraju) August 7, 2020
Via @propublica: Sen. Susan Collins wrote an exception to the stimulus package that let hotel chains get some of the millions earmarked for small biz. The lobbyist who pushed for the change? Her own longtime aide.
Via @propublica: Sen. Susan Collins wrote an exception to the stimulus package that let hotel chains get some of the millions earmarked for small biz.— Portland Press Herald (@PressHerald) August 7, 2020
The lobbyist who pushed for the change? Her own longtime aide. #maine #MEbiz https://t.co/IZ5mmitcoS
Trump long has relied on nondisclosure deals to prevent criticism. That strategy may be unraveling.
Trump long has relied on nondisclosure deals to prevent criticism. That strategy may be unraveling. https://t.co/ihPQhXz2yo— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 7, 2020
BREAKING: @RepJerryNadler Hails The Appeals Court Ruling on McGahn Testimony
BREAKING: @RepJerryNadler Hails The Appeals Court Ruling on McGahn Testimonyhttps://t.co/zFnH4MjDuA— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) August 7, 2020
Judge cited new SCOTUS precedent from Trump v. Vance.
Judge cited new SCOTUS precedent from Trump v. Vance. https://t.co/EUUbxfcZ1A— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) August 7, 2020
Up to 80% of Kentuckians in some rural counties don’t have access to broadband. If kids need to learn remotely, we need to provide their communities with reliable internet. I’ll fight for 21st century infrastructure in the Senate.
Up to 80% of Kentuckians in some rural counties don’t have access to broadband. If kids need to learn remotely, we need to provide their communities with reliable internet.— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) August 7, 2020
I’ll fight for 21st century infrastructure in the Senate. pic.twitter.com/EoBWNUa18a
Your daily reminder that trump & the @GOP don’t want you to vote.
Your daily reminder that trump & the @GOP don’t want you to vote. #VeteransAgainstTrump https://t.co/Tc99W0V47q— Davey Jones (@OdysseyGTR) August 7, 2020
Voting groups in the U.S. were hoping for high Latino turnout this year, but the coronavirus outbreak has upended lives and slowed registration
Voting groups in the U.S. were hoping for high Latino turnout this year, but the coronavirus outbreak has upended lives and slowed registration. By @astridgalvan @acaciatree18 https://t.co/3c3tQGPzbD— The Associated Press (@AP) August 7, 2020
Brent Scowcroft was truly the gold standard of National Security Advisors. But more remarkable was his character. He was one of the kindest, most honorable man I’ve had the privilege to sit down and chat with. He will continue to inspire us, long after his passing last night.
Brent Scowcroft was truly the gold standard of National Security Advisors.— David Priess (@DavidPriess) August 7, 2020
But more remarkable was his character. He was one of the kindest, most honorable man I’ve had the privilege to sit down and chat with.
He will continue to inspire us, long after his passing last night. pic.twitter.com/EwsFeIjE1f
Breaking via WaPo: House Democrats can sue to force Trump's former White House counsel Donald McGahn to comply with a congressional subpoena, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Breaking via WaPo: House Democrats can sue to force Trump's former White House counsel Donald McGahn to comply with a congressional subpoena, a federal appeals court has ruled. https://t.co/I413yGYIf7— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 7, 2020
At least 30 million jobs were lost from March to June. This number is only impressive if your brain is too broken to put it in context.
At least 30 million jobs were lost from March to June. This number is only impressive if your brain is too broken to put it in context. https://t.co/J1Ng8YRJ4a— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 7, 2020
From our cold, dead hands.
Works for me https://t.co/WPlJ9sr4eG— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 7, 2020
Hey now, let's cut the @NRA some slack. What if all that laundered russian money flowing through it to support organized crime actually spared our American Troops from even higher bounties offered by Putin? š¤š— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 7, 2020
BREAK: En banc DC Circuit rules in case of Don McGahn's testimony the House does have the authority to sue to enforce subpoenas. "Indeed, the ordinary and effective functioning of the Legislative Branch critically depends on the legislative prerogative to obtain information."
BREAK: En banc DC Circuit rules in case of Don McGahn's testimony the House does have the authority to sue to enforce subpoenas. "Indeed, the ordinary and effective functioning of the Legislative Branch critically depends on the legislative prerogative to obtain information." pic.twitter.com/3ieRKX8PsW— Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen) August 7, 2020
"Renters may ultimately face even more risk of eviction than during the Great Recession." When will the #GOP stop ignoring this crisis and come to their senses?
"Renters may ultimately face even more risk of eviction than during the Great Recession."— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) August 7, 2020
When will the #GOP stop ignoring this crisis and come to their senses? #HEROESAct https://t.co/HWhR1Aqm3o
Reeks of human trafficking
Reeks of human trafficking https://t.co/aSlY30EiWJ— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) August 6, 2020
The president is done presidenting.
The president is done presidenting. https://t.co/jEdDFURYRN— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) August 7, 2020
A federal judge in DC dismissed House Republicans' lawsuit against House Dems for allowing members to remotely vote by proxy during the pandemic, finding the case was barred by the Speech or Debate Clause
A federal judge in DC dismissed House Republicans' lawsuit against House Dems for allowing members to remotely vote by proxy during the pandemic, finding the case was barred by the Speech or Debate Clause https://t.co/4fReHV9pze pic.twitter.com/cOMksgyiQ5— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) August 7, 2020
A clear Nazi salute from Oakland @Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson today. His apology does not suffice.
A clear Nazi salute from Oakland @Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson today. His apology does not suffice.pic.twitter.com/wAtP6TDuy5— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) August 7, 2020
When you think of the country's COVID response as a decision tree that cascades down from the White House, it's impossible to imagine all of the terrible ethical choices being forced onto people by this President. How many school administrators are being boxed in to ... murder?
When you think of the country's COVID response as a decision tree that cascades down from the White House, it's impossible to imagine all of the terrible ethical choices being forced onto people by this President. How many school administrators are being boxed in to ... murder?— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) August 7, 2020
The patsy speaks: Kanye West admits he's running a spoiler campaign to draw votes from Biden and see Trump reelected in bizarre interview
The patsy speaks:— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 7, 2020
Kanye West admits he's running a spoiler campaign to draw votes from Biden and see Trump reelected in bizarre interview https://t.co/0l34aRbwkR
President Trump called Arizona “a model for applying a science-based approach to the decreasing cases and hospitalizations without implementing a punishing lockdown.” He said Governor Ducey’s approach should be used by other states—but here’s what’s really happening in Arizona -:Joe Biden
Gov. Ducey is rushing reopening without adequate testing and contact tracing.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
He’s withholding support for increased testing and making local leaders plead for it.
He’s refusing to implement a mask mandate and turning his back on older Americans and those at greater risk.
The truth is that President Trump could have acted months ago to curb this pandemic—it's obvious he still hasn’t learned his lesson. He continues to ignore the warnings of health experts and we're all paying the price. https://t.co/JOgA5Gpop4— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
Manuals, books, newspapers
Manuals, books, newspapers @Morning_Joe pic.twitter.com/qJdM0h9L8O— Daniel Norwick (@danielnorwick) August 7, 2020
Trump said kids are almost immune to COVID. FWIW. THAT LIE RIGHT THERE, SHOULD BE IMPEACHABLE.
Trump said kids are almost immune to COVID.— JeremyNewberger (@jeremynewberger) August 7, 2020
FWIW. THAT LIE RIGHT THERE, SHOULD BE IMPEACHABLE.
NEW VIDEO Trump is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people
šŗ NEW VIDEO— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) August 7, 2020
Trump is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people #TrumpHoaxedAmerica pic.twitter.com/C6cTjzRCit
Taking a wrecking ball to U.S-China relations
Taking a wrecking ball to U.S-China relations https://t.co/udSaQAnvSO— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 7, 2020
Carpetbagger turned Fox News contributor Dan Bongino loses his frivolous defamation lawsuit against The Daily Beast. Bongino also has to pay the Beast’s attorneys' fees.
Carpetbagger turned Fox News contributor Dan Bongino loses his frivolous defamation lawsuit against The Daily Beast. Bongino also has to pay the Beast’s attorneys' fees. https://t.co/8dUqlysnyN— Zachary Petrizzo (@ZTPetrizzo) August 6, 2020
Over the past month, about 1.9 million people in the U.S. have tested positive for the virus. That's more than 5 times as many as in all of Europe, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Australia combined.
Over the past month, about 1.9 million people in the U.S. have tested positive for the virus.— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 6, 2020
That's more than 5 times as many as in all of Europe, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Australia combined. https://t.co/hnRgQWKDtl pic.twitter.com/7dYhrdMRnt
The U.S. stands alone as the only affluent nation to have suffered a severe, sustained coronavirus outbreak for more than 4 months
The U.S. stands alone as the only affluent nation to have suffered a severe, sustained coronavirus outbreak for more than 4 months. https://t.co/hnRgQWKDtl— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 6, 2020
Are the Russians doing direct email now, or is this far right or far left provocation?
Are the Russians doing direct email now, or is this far right or far left provocation? š pic.twitter.com/4RlmtMjFB2— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) August 7, 2020
NEW: @VP Mike Pence scheduled to conduct "Cops for Trump" rally in @cityoftucson on Tuesday. BUT: Trump campaign still won't pay a $81,000 police bill Tucson officials sent in 2016 stemming from a MAGA rally that year.
NEW: @VP Mike Pence scheduled to conduct "Cops for Trump" rally in @cityoftucson on Tuesday.— Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal) August 6, 2020
BUT: Trump campaign still won't pay a $81,000 police bill Tucson officials sent in 2016 stemming from a MAGA rally that year. https://t.co/nQafAXtU8T
Lawmakers aim to prevent Trump from bypassing ban on armed drone sales
Lawmakers aim to prevent Trump from bypassing ban on armed drone sales https://t.co/UL5t5G0FLl— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 7, 2020
"If he lives another 20 years, Louisiana taxpayers will have paid almost one million dollars to punish Mr. Bryant for his failed effort to steal a set of hedge clippers," Chief Justice Bernette Johnson wrote in a dissent.
"If he lives another 20 years, Louisiana taxpayers will have paid almost one million dollars to punish Mr. Bryant for his failed effort to steal a set of hedge clippers," Chief Justice Bernette Johnson wrote in a dissent. https://t.co/8uQe9tMjpM— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 7, 2020
JUST IN: TikTok says in a blog post it is "shocked" by Donald Trump's order and will pursue all remedies available, including the U.S. courts
JUST IN: TikTok says in a blog post it is "shocked" by Donald Trump's order and will pursue all remedies available, including the U.S. courts https://t.co/3zgqJ1vZVq— Bloomberg (@business) August 7, 2020
Hong Kong will launch a one-time free, voluntary virus test for millions of city residents as a way to identify silent carriers, leader Carrie Lam says. The program will begin in one to two weeks.
Hong Kong will launch a one-time free, voluntary virus test for millions of city residents as a way to identify silent carriers, leader Carrie Lam says. The program will begin in one to two weeks. https://t.co/PLNwoFvgaN— Bloomberg (@business) August 7, 2020
U.S. public schools need $200 billion in federal aid to be able to safely open, educators told a House panel
U.S. public schools need $200 billion in federal aid to be able to safely open, educators told a House panel https://t.co/Y3sNX0nrXo— Bloomberg (@business) August 7, 2020
Executives used NRA as 'personal piggy bank': New York A.G. lawsuit
Executives used NRA as 'personal piggy bank': New York A.G. lawsuit https://t.co/D4SejP1eMn via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 7, 2020
NY AG lawsuit paints vivid picture of how NRA membership money is spent
NY AG lawsuit paints vivid picture of how NRA membership money is spent https://t.co/olIagwDGcZ via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 7, 2020
FBI asked to investigate reports of Trump UK golf club scheme
FBI asked to investigate reports of Trump UK golf club scheme https://t.co/AK4GuBSQIl via @msnbc— Chef Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 7, 2020
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