scary stuff!
U.S. Officials Scrambled Behind the Scenes to Shield NATO Deal From Trump via @NYTimes https://t.co/4aNZk6l3JZ
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) August 10, 2018
US officials worked to shield NATO deal from Trump
scary stuff!
Month: August 2018
Trump’s newest NFL tweet
He has learned nothing about race relations in the year since Charlottesville. He just wants to stoke the bigotry of much of his base.
He is wrong saying the players are unable to define what they are protesting. Players have said on many occasions that they are protesting racial injustice but Trump doesn’t want to deal with that issue.
He just wants the players to shut up.
Trump is still tweeting about the NFL national anthem protests https://t.co/AIp39ncjuw
— Vox (@voxdotcom) August 10, 2018
Trump says NFL players are “unable to define” what they’re protesting. The players actually have been quite clear in articulating that they are protesting racial injustice and police brutality. https://t.co/sWw8KSxx7P
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) August 10, 2018
Analysis: Trump tweeted that most NFL players are "unable to define" why they’re protesting.
Here’s where they have. https://t.co/CKeeBfdf2e
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 10, 2018
Reminder that per WSJ, POTUS told Jerry Jones of his attacks on NFL player protests of racial injustice during national anthem: "This is a very winning, strong issue for me. Tell everybody, you can't win this one. This one lifts me." https://t.co/b1MWayFQYn
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 10, 2018
Kneeler Derangement Syndrome https://t.co/xBFaOjxq6c
— Rick Newman (@rickjnewman) August 10, 2018
.@PhilipRucker just now: Trump hasn’t said anything about the DC White Supremacists rally but has about NFL protests: “He’s judging how professional athletes decide to protest but he says nothing about how KKK members or White Supremacists decide to protest.”
— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) August 10, 2018
NFL player blasts Trump for condemning national anthem protests but not white supremacist rally https://t.co/LLBxujjsLI pic.twitter.com/MYGDYx3dYo
— The Hill (@thehill) August 10, 2018
Trump thinks the NFL protests are a potent issue for him. He bragged to a group of conservative activists last year that “it’s really caught on.” Our report from last September on this… https://t.co/6X5ZsQNpHe
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) August 10, 2018
How unusual that Trump claims NFL players are unable to articulate what it is they are protesting. He did just that while speaking with me and several other reporters outside the White House in June. pic.twitter.com/dyioGASPW6
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) August 10, 2018
I asked you in October in the Rose Garden and @PressSec did you understand what the issue of taking the knee was about? Your answer was, it was disrespectful. Will you meet with NFL players on the issue of police involved shootings and abuses? https://t.co/vhouZ439K2
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) August 11, 2018
Trump falsely says NFL players can’t define why they’re protesting https://t.co/w9OsYnFwHe @BillKristol @K_JeanPierre @JFKucinich @perrybaconjr discuss @TheLeadCNN
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 10, 2018
NFL players emphasize their reasons for demonstrations during anthem: ‘It’s not a protest. It’s an awareness.’ @AP_RobMaaddi https://t.co/klhkv5fjXw
— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) August 11, 2018
Will Trump sign an order on election interference
Trump's White House is preparing an eight-page executive order on election interference, calling it a "national emergency." But will he sign it? Latest w/@shaneharris & @nakashimae: https://t.co/KOuWgrg0bq
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) August 8, 2018
2018 House races
There are 435 House races. Need to keep track of what's in play? Here's a presentation-ready PDF of our House Ratings at @CookPolitical: https://t.co/BrEb4Kn8ne pic.twitter.com/v0EwsIOKcj
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) August 9, 2018
559 children still separated from their parents
BREAKING: Trump administration says of 2,551 migrant kids 559 *still* separated from parents.
386 have parents *already* deported.
They've heard from parents of 299 in last week.
They don't have info *at all* for parents of 26.
They still haven't filed a plan to reunite any. pic.twitter.com/UBH0wJcLbn
— Jacob Soboroff (@jacobsoboroff) August 9, 2018
Melania Trump’s parents became US citizens through “chain migration”
Trump wants to ban this for everyone else.
Asked if the Knavses (Melania's parents) obtained citizenship through family-based immigration, sometimes called 'chain migration,' their lawyer said, "I suppose. It's a dirty — a dirtier word."
In November, Trump tweeted, "CHAIN MIGRATION must end now!" https://t.co/PvoxdIUulC
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 9, 2018
NEW: Melania Trump used visa opposed by her husband to get her parents' citizenship https://t.co/6fHSKbDt3I pic.twitter.com/cxLdUJ6Nj8
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 9, 2018
.@DavidLeopold does not mince words in my story on @FLOTUS’s parents becoming naturalized citizens today. https://t.co/gLhTv8qswW pic.twitter.com/6aUnExFQfl
— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) August 9, 2018
To be clear, Melania Trump sponsoring her parents is a method many, many Americans use to bring their family to the US. It just happens to be a practice that Melania's husband — the President — wants to do away with.
— MJ Lee (@mj_lee) August 9, 2018
Blunt explanation of Trump supporter Republican principles on Fox News
Very explicit explanation of what the Trump party stands for
Resistance to change – demographic, cultural & economic- is the animating principle of the GOP coalition of restoration. More and more, somebody says that out loud https://t.co/u810n43Lhx
— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) August 9, 2018
When the only America you love is white America. https://t.co/y2T7yVAq5Y
— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) August 9, 2018
Today’s prominent white nationalists are filthy rich elitists like Laura Ingraham ($45 mil) and Tucker Carlson ($16 mil) who get 1 hour each night to broadcast their fear of brown people to millions of Americans. https://t.co/lJcSXXgKSu
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) August 9, 2018
Dear Laura Ingraham: I served on active duty to defend your right to make racist statements.
America is not a race or demographic. It's a beautiful & bold idea, based on life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. You @IngrahamAngle are no more American than I am or others are. https://t.co/Op7rnjak5o
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 9, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Laura Ingraham's anti-immigrant rant is so racist, it was endorsed by ex-KKK leader David Duke https://t.co/XmR69WDlBk
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) August 9, 2018
Laura Ingraham's anti-immigrant arguments are directly reminiscent of what white supremacists say pic.twitter.com/4fe1SedQ3k
— Media Matters (@mmfa) August 9, 2018
Since some of you only think things are racist if they're said by David Duke, here's David Duke endorsing Laura Ingraham's rant https://t.co/aRWRzdi4QL pic.twitter.com/vk2RgyLRgH
— Astead (@AsteadWesley) August 9, 2018
What Laura Ingraham said was awful. And unsurprising | By SE Cupp via @CNNOpinion https://t.co/TbVNlVZnV2 pic.twitter.com/Kkl0MXtEjb
— CNN (@CNN) August 9, 2018
On Fox's highest-rated shows, the politics of white anxiety play out practically every day, as hosts and guests warn about the impacts of immigration and minimize or mock the perspectives of POC. It's about appealing to people who perceive they are losing their grip on power… https://t.co/Jvzg8NPxYw
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 10, 2018
Here’s one way to think about @FoxNews‘ extraordinary and unprecedented power over our president, Congress and politics right now: its viewers are mostly over 65, and 94% white, but only 10% of Americans are white people over 65.
— Kurt Andersen (@KBAndersen) August 10, 2018
George Will: "The usual trope about Fox is that it’s been bad for journalism but good for conservatism. That’s exactly wrong. They’ve got some first-class journalists but it’s been calamitous for conservatism. When Sean Hannity is the face of conservatism you’re in deep trouble.”
— Conor Friedersdorf (@conor64) August 10, 2018
Fox & Friends Guest: Democrats Have to Import Illegals for Votes After Stunting Black Population Growth With Abortion https://t.co/1jlCexU07y pic.twitter.com/nnd0gVGyfW
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) August 10, 2018
Analysis: Laura Ingraham tries to walk back her "demographic changes" monologue — but doesn’t apologize https://t.co/yEhBztI6OG
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 10, 2018
Trump is already fundraising off the Space Force announcement
Shouldn’t a logo selection be open to the whole country, not just his supporters?
Space Force!!!! https://t.co/Sa9h7MSYNe
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) August 9, 2018
Robert Siodmak born August 8, 1900
Film director Robert Siodmak was born on August 8, 1900. Among his films are the great film noirs Criss Cross and The Killers.
How to get into… film noir master Robert Siodmak https://t.co/sXLGdbqdrJ #bornonthisday
— UK FILM NETWORK (@ukfilm) August 9, 2018
Robert Siodmak (8 August 1900 – 10 March 1973) was a German film director who also worked in the United States. He is best remembered as a thriller specialist and for a series of stylish, unpretentious Hollywood.https://t.co/n4uUzE6yRh#BornThisDay #BornOnThisDay #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/Bx7T8yXwg3
— Alan Smithee (@Negation2010) August 8, 2018
#botd Robert Siodmak, best known for Hollywood noirs, began his career in Berlin with the lovely docu-realist People on Sunday, 1930, (with other future greats Billy Wilder, Fred Zinnemann & Edgar G. Ulmer) @TheCinegogue @lecinema_ @TATJANASL @WrongReel @AlbertGalera @HighonFilmz pic.twitter.com/RItfRFXEqA
— Brian Phelan (@secretcinema1) August 8, 2018
Robert Siodmak (August 8, 1900 Dresden, Germany – March 10, 1973 Locarno, Switzerland).
The Killers (1946). pic.twitter.com/IBCjgVqdoa
— Juan Ferrer (@JuanFerrerVila) August 8, 2018
Love this often-overlooked giallo ancestor: Robert Siodmak’s 1946 THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE. pic.twitter.com/ypIF0ecGjR
— Russ Fischer (@russfischer) August 4, 2018
ROBERT SIODMAK born this date (1900–1973). Here is the director and his stars of Criss Cross, Yvonne de Carlo and Burt Lancaster. #FilmNoir pic.twitter.com/0RNqBHvSy1
— Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) August 8, 2018
BTD – Director Robert Siodmak – SON OF DRACULA – 1943 – Belgian release poster pic.twitter.com/apCHQi6gqm
— Hill Illustration (@charliehillart6) August 8, 2018
Tariff roundup August 10, 2018
A new study by the Tax Foundation shows that the full-weight of tariffs would lower U.S. wages by 0.39 percent and cost more than 465,000 American jobs over the next decade, counteracting one-third of the long-term benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. https://t.co/Dbb2o0KN7j pic.twitter.com/o5ivavOEiW
— Trade Leadership (@AmericaTrades) August 10, 2018
As soybean futures plunge, farmer says tariffs have 'devastated' the industry https://t.co/6sc3PKLsg1
— CNBC (@CNBC) August 10, 2018
Higher prices for imported washing machines (due to tariffs) and those made at home (metal tariffs) pic.twitter.com/oabfvzeED7
— Steven Rattner (@SteveRattner) August 10, 2018
President Trump's tariffs-as-leverage strategy has worked very well at opening up the Chinese automobile market…
…for cars made EVERYWHERE (!!!) OUTSIDE OF America
By @Trefor1
https://t.co/R48SZJopcJ— Chad P. Bown (@ChadBown) August 10, 2018
Energy executives lament Trump tariffs as costs rise on pipeline projects https://t.co/NICL0Vi86w
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 10, 2018
The Last Major TV Factory in the U.S. Is Shutting Down Because of President Trump’s Tariffs https://t.co/JUO0e9xlXo
— ryan teague beckwith (@ryanbeckwith) August 8, 2018
South Carolina manufacturer says Trump tariffs have forced it to close plant https://t.co/Z9CQn2tFoL pic.twitter.com/1PEA8ciImF
— The Hill (@thehill) August 7, 2018
Tell me more about how President Death Touch is for the little guy, the workin' man, and the struggling middle class. https://t.co/AWXmvtSkTk
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) August 6, 2018
It's obvious that Washington doesn't care about us anymore. These tariffs are horrible for our farmers, and Trump's aid package isn't going to help us here in the #CentralValley. It's time for real representation of our communities. #CA22 https://t.co/QZucVieje1
— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 10, 2018
Remember these are “national security” tariffs. pic.twitter.com/lDI2bbKuuq
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 10, 2018
Before slapping a NATO ally and vital counter-ISIS partner with tariffs–which US consumers will pay for–the Trump administration would've been wise to name an Ambassador to Turkey. Or have in place a Hostage Envoy. Both steps could've helped secure Pastor Brunson's release.
— Ned Price (@nedprice) August 10, 2018
These tariffs are hurting our local businesses. I just talked to a voter who said his business costs have gone up because of your steel and aluminum tariffs. He also said he’s not voting for you or your friend @DevinNunes. Tariffs are taxes. -AJ https://t.co/KptcG8pxLg
— Andrew Janz (@JanzforCongress) August 10, 2018
a U.S. ship with 43,000 tons of soybeans has been sailing in circles for a month because they barely missed the deadline to beat China new tariffs, a $6M penalty.https://t.co/KCwlNPQYEO pic.twitter.com/EnxpGbj4e1
— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) August 10, 2018
A Chicago-area manufacturer of storage safes is closing two factories, in part because of Trump's tariffs on metal from China. Its move to Mexico is putting about 150 people out of work. https://t.co/ZFKNrLnJAk pic.twitter.com/0hFIA72h4T
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) August 14, 2018
Sad! 