mr6666 Posted October 24, 2019 @kylegriffin1 · 5h An office formed by Trump to protect whistleblowers in the Department of Veterans Affairs was instead used to stifle claims and retaliate against those trying to expose problems at the agency, according to an inspector general report. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Veterans Affairs Investigators Fault Whistleblower Office Created by Trump Body to protect employees exposing wrongdoing instead retaliated against them, watchdog says https://www.wsj.com/articles/veterans-affairs-investigators-fault-whistleblower-office-created-by-trump-11571925164?mod=hp_lista_pos3 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Adam Goldman @adamgoldmanNYT Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Its Own Russia Investigation Justice Dept. Is Said to Shift to Criminal Inquiry of Russia Investigation’s Origins The move is likely to open the attorney general to accusations that he is trying to deliver a political victory for President Trump. nytimes.com 8:05 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Polly Sigh @dcpoll NEW: Justice Dept shifted its review of the Russia investigation to a criminal inquiry, giving Durham the power to subpoena witnesses, impanel a grand jury, and file criminal charges. All so Barr can deliver Trump a political victory. by @ktbenner #Maddow nyti.ms/2Jj4hMk 8:43 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter Web App 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Polly Sigh @dcpoll Barr is managing the inquiry, wasting taxpayer money to run down unfounded, right-wing conspiracy theories. Durham has interviewed 24+ former and current intelligence officials, asking, among other things, if CIA officials tricked the FBI into opening the Russia probe. 9:27 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter Web App Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Susan Hennessey @Susan_Hennessey Barr takes DOJ even deeper down a very ugly path. The Department must know every move here will be scrutinized for years. And we haven't seen anything yet that looks even close to a criminal predicate. 8:14 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter Web Client Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Julian Zelizer @julianzelizer This is just a taste what’s to come. Combine Trumpian politics with presidential power and the results will be unlike anything that we have seen before. 8:52 PM · Oct 24, 2019 from Manhattan, NY·Twitter for iPhone 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 John Dean @JohnWDean That Barr has launched a criminal investigation of the origins of the Russia investigation but not launched an investigation of the Ukrainian matters smells more than fishy, it smell like whatever scum smells like! Barr sure knows how to look like an evil doer... 8:55 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Polly Sigh @dcpoll Trump is certain to see the bogus criminal inquiry as a vindication of the years he spent lying about the Russia probe but the opening of a criminal inquiry raises alarms about how Trump is using the DOJ – Barr – to go after his perceived enemies. #Maddow 8:54 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter Web App 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Laurence Tribe @tribelaw If I trusted Barr, this would seem merely extraordinary. Because I don’t, it seems extremely fishy This looks like yet another abuse of power by Trump and Barr. No coincidence that it was unveiled right after the devastating Taylor testimony on Ukrainegate. Seems like a politically driven stratagem to distract attention from the impeachment inquiry. 9:54 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Laura Rozen @lrozen in a few years do we get the investigation of the investigation of the investigation? 9:59 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Aunt CrabbyVerified account@DearAuntCrabby Now it becomes clear. @RealDonaldTrump and Attorney General Bill Barr are creating this fake criminal investigation as smoke and mirrors to counter the Democratic Impeachment Investigation. It is so obvious, right? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Scott Dworkin @funder Trump is using the DoJ to investigate his enemies. Instead of focusing on the traitors that helped Russia attack America, they are investigating the people that were working hard to protect our country. This isn’t normal, this isn’t a joke, this is a four-alarm **** fire. 10:22 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 CNN Politics @CNNPolitics Betsy DeVos held in contempt for violating court order on student loan collection cnn.it/33ZfYQd 10:16 PM · Oct 24, 2019·SocialFlow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 David Gura @davidgura "Privately, White House officials concede they are losing the messaging battle with Democrats..." Republicans Fight Trump’s Impeachment by Attacking the Process President Trump wants his party to defend him more aggressively. Senators instead are denouncing the impeachment process. nytimes.com 10:42 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter Web Client Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Ronald Klain @RonaldKlain It's not a message battle. It's an investigation of crimes. And the GOP's problem is that they are defending a criminal. 10:47 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter Web App 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 The Daily Beast @thedailybeast Fox News’ judicial analyst disappointed his colleagues by explaining there’s nothing wrong with “secret” impeachment hearings. Judge Napolitano Schools ‘Fox & Friends’ on Impeachment Fox News’ judicial analyst disappointed his colleagues by explaining there’s nothing wrong with “secret” impeachment hearings. thedailybeast.com 9:40 PM · Oct 24, 2019·SocialFlow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Axios @axios 44 Senate Republicans have signed onto the resolution introduced by Lindsey Graham to condemn the impeachment inquiry. Lindsey Graham introduces Senate resolution condemning House impeachment inquiry Influential figures in the Trump base, including Donald Trump Jr., have pressured Graham to take more action. axios.com 7:36 PM · Oct 24, 2019·TweetDeck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 Steven Beschloss @StevenBeschloss I hope Trump’s GOP enablers keep whining about the impeachment process & the lack of transparency. Once televised hearings begin in full force and the case against Donald J. Trump is laid bare, their defenses will be more obviously flimsy & hasten the public’s shift against him. 10:57 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 POLITICO @politico The same evangelical leaders who’ve been notoriously unmovable through prior controversies have spoken out forcefully to condemn Trump's policy toward Syria ‘This is a danger zone’: Trump faces an existential test with evangelicals politico.com 7:09 AM · Oct 24, 2019·SocialFlow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NipkowDisc Posted October 25, 2019 2 hours ago, jakeem said: Laurence Tribe @tribelaw If I trusted Barr, this would seem merely extraordinary. Because I don’t, it seems extremely fishy This looks like yet another abuse of power by Trump and Barr. No coincidence that it was unveiled right after the devastating Taylor testimony on Ukrainegate. Seems like a politically driven stratagem to distract attention from the impeachment inquiry.... eat my shorts, larry. 9:54 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 CNN @CNN A senior Republican source on Capitol Hill told CNN that the opening statement of Bill Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine, was so detailed, so specific and that he is so respected that it is having an impact Taylor testimony 'reverberating' among House Republicans, GOP sources say The opening statement of Bill Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine, is "reverberating" on Capitol Hill among Republicans, according to GOP Hill sources, who told CNN that Taylor's testimony is a... cnn.com 11:26 PM · Oct 24, 2019·SocialFlow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vautrin Posted October 25, 2019 Barr has been in the bag since day one. Pat Robertson is now saying that Trumpy Bear's Syrian yellowtail is just as dangerous as Neville's Chamberlains's "peace in our time" mistake. The latter has to be one of the most overused and ridiculous comparisons of all time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 HuffPost Politics @HuffPostPol Congressman Tim Ryan is the latest Democrat to leave the race. Congressman Tim Ryan Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race Despite running a campaign largely focused on blue-collar Americans, the legislator was unable to set himself apart in a vast pool of Democratic candidates. huffpost.com 1:47 AM · Oct 25, 2019·SocialFlow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 The Hill @thehill Reporter releases heated phone call with Kellyanne Conway hill.cm/eJCVafd 2:41 AM · Oct 25, 2019·SocialFlow 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 25, 2019 S.E. Cupp @secupp This is abusive and despicable. Kudos to @hausofcait for keeping her composure as @KellyannePolls tried to intimidate, mock and threaten her. 5:54 PM · Oct 24, 2019·Twitter for iPhone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
