Former FBI chief Mueller appointed to investigate Trump-Russia ties: https://t.co/PrUvslZCOa pic.twitter.com/7kBaM94RE9
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 18, 2017
Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein cites ‘public interest’ in naming Robert Mueller as special counsel for Russia probe https://t.co/UGazpRvNlk
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 18, 2017
As my brilliant lawyer wife said when #Mueller news broke, #Rosenstein is now a witness in possible obstruction case, so had to name a SC.
— howardfineman (@howardfineman) May 17, 2017
As special counsel, Mueller will be given civil service protections; won't be able to be removed by the president, @stevenportnoy reports. pic.twitter.com/neyEkaspOM
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 17, 2017
With Mueller as special prosecutor, the White House has every reason to panic. WashPost opinion by @JRubinBlogger https://t.co/a7ehBHr3xM pic.twitter.com/5BF6URA6MJ
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) May 18, 2017
This is unspinnably bad for Trump.
Mueller is serious, and a good man. This also signals that the FBI isn't playing games.
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 17, 2017
Bharara praises appointment of special prosecutor: Mueller "is one of the best" https://t.co/zB7PIvSiAJ pic.twitter.com/tjxjFbLXtc
— The Hill (@thehill) May 18, 2017
Robert Mueller says he accepts the responsibility of appointment as special counsel in Trump-Russia probe. https://t.co/kze3ErDSjW
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 17, 2017
Special counsels: 1) bad news for lower-level staff — they have to pay to lawyer up 2) Trump, per track record, not likely to foot the bill
— Glenn Thrush (@GlennThrush) May 18, 2017
Just landed in the US after a ten-hour flight and got this text from Trump.
Now, to see what horrors occurred while I was in the air… pic.twitter.com/OLXUuWod2s
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) May 18, 2017
Meanwhile…
Latest NYT bombshell: Before Gen. Flynn came to the White House, team Trump knew he was under federal investigation. https://t.co/O7wiPlPiC8 pic.twitter.com/LsrE1TsUqD
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) May 18, 2017
They knew: The Trump transition team, led by Mike Pence and Don McGahn, were told Mike Flynn was under investigation … BY Michael Flynn. pic.twitter.com/8a8EZ3m0xE
— Mkay (@JoyAnnReid) May 18, 2017
Reminder: Mike Pence was head of transition when the @nytimes says the Flynn notification happened. https://t.co/gtvfL0Cd2C
— Hallie Jackson (@HallieJackson) May 18, 2017
NYT Flynn/Turkey scoop on the left…https://t.co/rp6Nw7ff6f
Miami Herald Flynn/Turkey scoop on the right…https://t.co/nlZnSJCxf0 pic.twitter.com/1YLxDC43yG
— Jesse Lehrich (@JesseLehrich) May 18, 2017
and…
House majority leader told colleagues last year "I think Putin pays" Trump. Paul Ryan told them not to leak remarks. https://t.co/vrBJ6s4Plj
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 17, 2017
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he was just kidding, but that might not be the point. https://t.co/uirqlIf5Cm
— Thus Spake (@thus_spake) May 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/BraddJaffy/status/864983053327794177
Finally, over at Today in Narcissism….
President Trump's advice to U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates: Congratulating himself, attacking the media. pic.twitter.com/H0y5Gi8zOn
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) May 17, 2017
🎵 "You probably think this graduation is about you . . ." 🎵 https://t.co/PlYXIndNxJ
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) May 18, 2017
Gen. Kelly tells Pres. Trump "you can use that on the press" after he's presented with ceremonial saber at Coast Guard Academy commencement. pic.twitter.com/xj73oHxUdZ
— ABC News (@ABC) May 17, 2017
This is what President Trump told U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates in a commencement address pic.twitter.com/HDHnmi0Ufs
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 17, 2017
Jake Tapper hits Trump: "Every single one of the president’s wounds is self-inflicted" https://t.co/X5XPtqcSQq pic.twitter.com/BFASSKj6x6
— The Hill (@thehill) May 18, 2017
Russian bank financed sale that included Trump business partner: report https://t.co/IrP1fsr1Pp pic.twitter.com/3nIaHZgex1
— The Hill (@thehill) May 18, 2017
Donald Trump Jr. walks back on tweet that affirmed the validity of Comey's memo on the President https://t.co/NoOP71wDeV pic.twitter.com/K3Sh6zW1fn
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) May 18, 2017
Online speculators are increasing bets on an early end to Trump's presidency: https://t.co/T5OCxUJraa pic.twitter.com/xGcsdByLUx
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 18, 2017
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BRITAIN VOTES ’17
.@LibDems leader Tim Farron releases party's manifesto with pledge to give people final say on Brexit deal https://t.co/527X8eA5Wb pic.twitter.com/7zyotydT7n
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 17, 2017
Quirks of local politics made the south-west of England a Lib Dem stronghold. Brexit has changed that https://t.co/gtcRMmCkAy
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) May 17, 2017
If Labour and the Lib Dems voted tactically in these seats, they could outnumber Conservative voters #ge17 https://t.co/9ffPipM1zL pic.twitter.com/kWlpsSIzuh
— i newspaper (@theipaper) May 17, 2017
and of course…
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has apologised after saying this, during a visit to a Sikh temple in Bristol today… pic.twitter.com/cwvXQZcIyE
— BBC Radio Bristol (@BBCRB) May 17, 2017
The Overnight Note 