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House receives 'tens of thousands' of documents in Trump investigation - as it happened | |
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Well. That was a day. | |
Republican Devin Nunes filed a lawsuit against Twitter and a handful of Twitter users, including one referred to repeatedly throughout the complaint as “Devin Nunes’ Mom.” | |
Cory Booker takes a break from his tempestuous love triangle with sleep and coffee to call President Trump out on his language. | |
The House Judiciary Committee has received “tens of thousands” of documents requested from the 81 individuals and organizations associated with President Trump. | |
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California Representative Devin Nunes filed a lawsuit against Twitter on Monday, accusing the social media giant of “shadow-banning conservatives” and ignoring complaints of abusive behavior. | California Representative Devin Nunes filed a lawsuit against Twitter on Monday, accusing the social media giant of “shadow-banning conservatives” and ignoring complaints of abusive behavior. |
Nunes, a Republican, is also taking action against three Twitter users: Elizabeth Mair, “@DevinNunesMom” and “DevinCow.” The lawsuit, which was first reported by Fox News, is seeking $250m in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages. | Nunes, a Republican, is also taking action against three Twitter users: Elizabeth Mair, “@DevinNunesMom” and “DevinCow.” The lawsuit, which was first reported by Fox News, is seeking $250m in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages. |
In the lawsuit, Nunes alleges that Twitter “shadow banned” his account “in order to restrict his free speech and to amplify the abusive and hateful content published and republished by Mair, Devin Nunes’ Mom, Devin Nunes’ cow, Fire Devin Nunes, Devin Nunes Grapes, and others.” The lawsuit cites a Vice New report that found that Twitter’s new approach to fighting combating “troll-like behaviors” resulted in some Republicans becoming less visible on the platform. | In the lawsuit, Nunes alleges that Twitter “shadow banned” his account “in order to restrict his free speech and to amplify the abusive and hateful content published and republished by Mair, Devin Nunes’ Mom, Devin Nunes’ cow, Fire Devin Nunes, Devin Nunes Grapes, and others.” The lawsuit cites a Vice New report that found that Twitter’s new approach to fighting combating “troll-like behaviors” resulted in some Republicans becoming less visible on the platform. |
“Access to Twitter is essential for meaningful participation in modern-day American Democracy,” the lawsuit states. “A candidate without Twitter is a losing candidate. The ability to use Twitter is a vital part of modern citizenship. A presence on Twitter is essential for an individual to run for office or engage in any level of political organizing in modern America.” | “Access to Twitter is essential for meaningful participation in modern-day American Democracy,” the lawsuit states. “A candidate without Twitter is a losing candidate. The ability to use Twitter is a vital part of modern citizenship. A presence on Twitter is essential for an individual to run for office or engage in any level of political organizing in modern America.” |
The lawsuit alleges that in “shadow-banning” Nunes’ account, Twitter was “selectively amplifying the message of defamers such as Mair, Devin Nunes’ Mom and Devin Nunes’ cow, and materially contributing to the libelousness of the hundreds of posts at issue in this action.” | The lawsuit alleges that in “shadow-banning” Nunes’ account, Twitter was “selectively amplifying the message of defamers such as Mair, Devin Nunes’ Mom and Devin Nunes’ cow, and materially contributing to the libelousness of the hundreds of posts at issue in this action.” |
The purpose of all this was “to influence the outcome of the 2018 Congressional election and to intimidate Plaintiff and interfere with his important investigation of corruption by the Clinton campaign and alleged Russian involvement in the 2016 Presidential Election,” according to the lawsuit. Nunes won his reelection. | The purpose of all this was “to influence the outcome of the 2018 Congressional election and to intimidate Plaintiff and interfere with his important investigation of corruption by the Clinton campaign and alleged Russian involvement in the 2016 Presidential Election,” according to the lawsuit. Nunes won his reelection. |
Twitter declined to comment. The account, @DevinNunesMom, appears to be suspended at the moment. Liz Mair took to Twitter to decline to comment. | Twitter declined to comment. The account, @DevinNunesMom, appears to be suspended at the moment. Liz Mair took to Twitter to decline to comment. |
Guys, I’m declining comment on this for now but DEVIN NUNES IS SUING ME. If you’d like to contribute to cover my legal expenses please donate here: https://t.co/zcYqrHn6OH | Guys, I’m declining comment on this for now but DEVIN NUNES IS SUING ME. If you’d like to contribute to cover my legal expenses please donate here: https://t.co/zcYqrHn6OH |
The House Judiciary Committee provided a brief update in its document request to 81 individuals and organizations associated with President Trump: | The House Judiciary Committee provided a brief update in its document request to 81 individuals and organizations associated with President Trump: |
At this point, the Committee has heard from a large number of the recipients, many of whom have either sent or agreed to send documents to the Committee. Those documents already number in the tens of thousands. The Committee continues to be in discussions with others, including some who have requested a subpoena from the Committee before they are comfortable supplying the information requested. | At this point, the Committee has heard from a large number of the recipients, many of whom have either sent or agreed to send documents to the Committee. Those documents already number in the tens of thousands. The Committee continues to be in discussions with others, including some who have requested a subpoena from the Committee before they are comfortable supplying the information requested. |
“I am encouraged by the responses we have received since sending these initial letters two weeks ago,” Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said in a statement. “It is my hope that we will receive cooperation from the remainder of the list, and will be working to find an appropriate accommodation with any individual who may be reluctant to cooperate with our investigation.” | “I am encouraged by the responses we have received since sending these initial letters two weeks ago,” Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said in a statement. “It is my hope that we will receive cooperation from the remainder of the list, and will be working to find an appropriate accommodation with any individual who may be reluctant to cooperate with our investigation.” |
Speaking of Cory Booker, writer Anna Fitzpatrick seems to have unearthed a steamy on-and-off-again, Ross-and-Rachel, will-they/won’t-they sort of relationship between the New Jersey senator and, well, not Rosario Dawson. | Speaking of Cory Booker, writer Anna Fitzpatrick seems to have unearthed a steamy on-and-off-again, Ross-and-Rachel, will-they/won’t-they sort of relationship between the New Jersey senator and, well, not Rosario Dawson. |
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wait this one is from 2017 its fair game https://t.co/4dWZnyaCXe | wait this one is from 2017 its fair game https://t.co/4dWZnyaCXe |
2015 https://t.co/C6bbXRcfug | 2015 https://t.co/C6bbXRcfug |
2013 https://t.co/e7WXTUj4Fn | 2013 https://t.co/e7WXTUj4Fn |
2012 https://t.co/OYM1SECiWn | 2012 https://t.co/OYM1SECiWn |
2012 again https://t.co/fnLTHxPKsY | 2012 again https://t.co/fnLTHxPKsY |
2009, again off limits https://t.co/QvB5UTXP6F | 2009, again off limits https://t.co/QvB5UTXP6F |
2010 https://t.co/efjeOcq0Qt | 2010 https://t.co/efjeOcq0Qt |
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2010 https://t.co/92Ywoi9kdH | 2010 https://t.co/92Ywoi9kdH |
2012. "nu friend." the end. https://t.co/hkpzIZO3PW | 2012. "nu friend." the end. https://t.co/hkpzIZO3PW |
please dont unfollow me on twitter, rosario dawson. | please dont unfollow me on twitter, rosario dawson. |
“Racists think he’s racist.” Senator Cory Booker, who is one of many in a crowded Democratic race for president, discusses President Trump on MSNBC’s “Hardball.” | “Racists think he’s racist.” Senator Cory Booker, who is one of many in a crowded Democratic race for president, discusses President Trump on MSNBC’s “Hardball.” |
Does @corybooker think President Trump is a racist? "Racists think he's a racist and his language hurts people."Tune in tonight at 7 PM ET for our full interview with Senator Booker. #Hardball pic.twitter.com/ZfVDHCVM4D | Does @corybooker think President Trump is a racist? "Racists think he's a racist and his language hurts people."Tune in tonight at 7 PM ET for our full interview with Senator Booker. #Hardball pic.twitter.com/ZfVDHCVM4D |
“His language is causing pain and fear,” Booker told MSNBC’s “Hardball” host Chris Matthews. “The way he’s talking is making people afraid.” | “His language is causing pain and fear,” Booker told MSNBC’s “Hardball” host Chris Matthews. “The way he’s talking is making people afraid.” |
On his third stop on his three-state domestic tour, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo got candid before a crowd in Kansas. | On his third stop on his three-state domestic tour, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo got candid before a crowd in Kansas. |
Asked how long he plans to be in his role, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells a crowd in Kansas, "I'm going to be there until he tweets me out of office." https://t.co/4xmpLtAGK2 pic.twitter.com/tx0B5VF74e | Asked how long he plans to be in his role, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells a crowd in Kansas, "I'm going to be there until he tweets me out of office." https://t.co/4xmpLtAGK2 pic.twitter.com/tx0B5VF74e |
PBS president and CEO Paul Kerger responded to President Trump’s proposal to once again cut funding for both the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts: | PBS president and CEO Paul Kerger responded to President Trump’s proposal to once again cut funding for both the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts: |
“PBS and our 350 member stations across the country have earned bipartisan Congressional support over the years due to the high value the American people place on the services we provide their communities. For a modest investment of about $1.35 per citizen per year, public television provides school readiness for children, support for teachers and caregivers, public safety communications and lifelong learning through high-quality content. | “PBS and our 350 member stations across the country have earned bipartisan Congressional support over the years due to the high value the American people place on the services we provide their communities. For a modest investment of about $1.35 per citizen per year, public television provides school readiness for children, support for teachers and caregivers, public safety communications and lifelong learning through high-quality content. |
“For the 16th year in a row, Americans named PBS and member stations #1 in public trust among nationally known institutions. The same survey revealed that Americans rank PBS and our member stations second only to the country’s military defense in terms of value for taxpayer dollars. PBS and its supporters across every region of the country will continue to remind legislators that federal funding is critical for public television to do this essential work.” | “For the 16th year in a row, Americans named PBS and member stations #1 in public trust among nationally known institutions. The same survey revealed that Americans rank PBS and our member stations second only to the country’s military defense in terms of value for taxpayer dollars. PBS and its supporters across every region of the country will continue to remind legislators that federal funding is critical for public television to do this essential work.” |
Trump has tried to eliminate funding for public media before, but was unsuccessful. His previous attempts were met with outcry: Media Matters noted that eliminating CPB from the budget meant cutting funding to the only news organization that was reporting on climate change at the time, while the arts community pointed out that the National Endowment Fund made possible the careers such as that of Tarell Alvin McCraney, the writer behind the Oscar-winning film, “Moonlight”. | Trump has tried to eliminate funding for public media before, but was unsuccessful. His previous attempts were met with outcry: Media Matters noted that eliminating CPB from the budget meant cutting funding to the only news organization that was reporting on climate change at the time, while the arts community pointed out that the National Endowment Fund made possible the careers such as that of Tarell Alvin McCraney, the writer behind the Oscar-winning film, “Moonlight”. |
Hey all, Vivian Ho on the west coast, taking over for Ben Jacobs. Hope you’re all having a happy Monday. | Hey all, Vivian Ho on the west coast, taking over for Ben Jacobs. Hope you’re all having a happy Monday. |
Top congressional Democrats have requested that federal law enforcement agencies investigate Cindy Yang, the massage parlor owner who met with Trump at Mar A Lago. They say there are credible allegations of potential human trafficking and unlawful foreign lobbying. | Top congressional Democrats have requested that federal law enforcement agencies investigate Cindy Yang, the massage parlor owner who met with Trump at Mar A Lago. They say there are credible allegations of potential human trafficking and unlawful foreign lobbying. |
President Donald Trump went on an early morning tweetstorm, claiming that the media was blaming him for the mass shooting in New Zealand | President Donald Trump went on an early morning tweetstorm, claiming that the media was blaming him for the mass shooting in New Zealand |
Former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke announced that he had raise $6.1 million in the first 24 hours after announcing his presidential campaign, more than any other candidate. | Former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke announced that he had raise $6.1 million in the first 24 hours after announcing his presidential campaign, more than any other candidate. |
Beto O’Rourke will make his first visit to New Hampshire tomorrow. The former Texas congressman will visit all ten counties in the Granite State over a three day period. | Beto O’Rourke will make his first visit to New Hampshire tomorrow. The former Texas congressman will visit all ten counties in the Granite State over a three day period. |
His first event will be in Keene, New Hampshire a liberal college town near the Vermont border. | His first event will be in Keene, New Hampshire a liberal college town near the Vermont border. |