Trump told May this evening that the US is 'with the UK all the way' – but what does that actually mean? https://t.co/8blM4jitzk
— Isabel Hardman (@IsabelHardman) March 13, 2018
British PM Theresa May gave Russian officials until the end of the day to respond to the U.K's accusation that Russia poisoned an ex-spy living in London.
NBC News' @TammyLeitnerNBC reports. pic.twitter.com/9RYf1MDf36
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 13, 2018
Reading the readout.
May position: Nerve agent used by Russian operatives either now or formerly under Putin's control
Trump position: Nerve agent developed in Russia but could have been used by anyone— David Frum (@davidfrum) March 13, 2018
Another Russian dissident found dead here in Britain. Everything is fine, though. You don't need to worry. Perfectly normal. https://t.co/Xi1qos0YtL
— Mike Stuchbery 💀🍷 (@MikeStuchbery_) March 13, 2018
"Britain's May gets EU support, cautious backing from Trump, in showdown with Russia" – https://t.co/q2Is583abu
— C. M. Scott (@1BklynJamaican) March 13, 2018
Absolutely sickening to think of how much Britain has sacrificed to have America’s back in global affairs only to be treated like this, while the White House continues to block sanctions on Russia & Trump acts as Putin’s Apologist-in-Chief. America is far weaker without allies. https://t.co/In4IrRC6rh
— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) March 12, 2018
Just reported on CNN: leading Russian journalist just stated: “day after Tillerson supported British PM Theresa May in blaming Russia for chemical attack, POTUS fires him. WE OWN TRUMP”. This journalist does a daily show on Russian TV similar to 60 Minutes.
— PaulMay↩️ (@PaulMayATL) March 13, 2018
All the ways Theresa May could retaliate against Russia for the poisoning of Sergei Skripal#FBPE #StopBrexit #StopBrexitSaveBritainhttps://t.co/IQrQCqX0ll via @BIUK
— Marc Edgeley #FBPE (@MarcEdgeley) March 13, 2018
Kremlin threatens to expel all UK media if Britain shuts down Russian broadcaster https://t.co/jouwIBb8Zq
— The Independent (@Independent) March 13, 2018
Opinion: What’s so outrageous about Corbyn backing the Magnitsky powers? They are the only thing that would work against Putin | @tompeck https://t.co/PVMeZ0MdIt
— Independent Voices (@IndyVoices) March 13, 2018
We stand shoulder to shoulder with the British people. It must be made clear that an attack against one EU & NATO country is an attack on all of us. https://t.co/QfjvYKk9c6
— Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) March 13, 2018
Brexit latest: blue passports obviously provide a lot more protection against criminal Russian aggression than membership of a strong, unified, multinational bloc.
— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) March 13, 2018
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TRUMPWORLD
Tomorrow's cover: Tillerson says he’ll ensure smooth transition after being fired https://t.co/o6cvlf71xL pic.twitter.com/ZdrwGfk6wI
— New York Post (@nypost) March 13, 2018
Take a bow, @NYPost pic.twitter.com/dthl70r1Sc
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) March 13, 2018
Rex called him a “moron” and complained about his impulses and lack of focus. Trump thought he was condescending and talked too slowly, and mocked his Texas drawl and bad press. How the relationship unraveled —> https://t.co/I5e2por780
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) March 13, 2018
Jim live now discussing our reporting that candidates for both McMaster and Kelly's jobs are being interviewed- McMaster's ouster likely more imminent. https://t.co/G63orafhCM
— Jenna McLaughlin (@JennaMC_Laugh) March 13, 2018
The torture of detainees in U.S. custody during the last decade was one of the darkest chapters in American history. The Senate must do its job in scrutinizing the record & involvement of Gina Haspel in this disgraceful program. https://t.co/p2eZfMDF5N
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) March 13, 2018
But there’s hope?
Happy Election Day pic.twitter.com/6q2VUC4gLY
— Nate Cohn (@Nate_Cohn) March 13, 2018
This NYT PA-18 election night results and live forecast page is fully operational https://t.co/mqlu4gWPxB
— Nate Cohn (@Nate_Cohn) March 13, 2018
Here's how I'll be viewing the results in PA-18 as they come in by county. Ergo, there are county-by-county benchmarks in here. https://t.co/KrAIvwbKya
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) March 13, 2018
Just in: Director @morganpehme confirms Trump ally Roger Stone was trying to contact Julian Assange in 2016: pic.twitter.com/aaqWuixMYc
— TheBeat w/Ari Melber (@TheBeatWithAri) March 13, 2018
The ACLU is suing New Orleans for ordering the removal of a mural containing vulgar comments Donald Trump made about women in a recorded conversation. https://t.co/UxBp9Pa0R2
— AP South U.S. Region (@APSouthRegion) March 13, 2018
Folks, now Stormys lawyer is threatening there might be a Trump sex tape. Sorry. https://t.co/7jyo28stYs pic.twitter.com/MSYtsLvNSQ
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) March 13, 2018
The Druid priests visit Douchehenge. pic.twitter.com/GPb6rld2iA
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) March 13, 2018
Tijuana residents laugh at border wall prototypes, call Trump 'loco' https://t.co/Xoa6krGcmS pic.twitter.com/9xOpTaxaPu
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 13, 2018
.@JRubinBlogger reports on a new study of democracy in the age of Trump. It has good news and bad news — most importantly, red flags warning us all! Important information which should not be ignored. https://t.co/yEb5eV07n5
— John Dean (@JohnWDean) March 13, 2018
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BATSHIT BREXIT BRITAIN (AND NORN IRON)
Scotland “is shackled to a sinking ship” as the UK heads towards a hard Brexit, the SNP has said https://t.co/QKKxLFna9P
— The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) March 13, 2018
We’ll be handing cash over to EU till 2064 says @OBR_UK – and that is just on basis of our Brexit divorce settlement and does not include any new commitments @Theresa_may may yet make pic.twitter.com/CHhJ5j2UAi
— Robert Peston (@Peston) March 13, 2018
Sometimes simple facts get in the way of the rhetoric. Here's an inconvenient fact for .@LiamFox The UK's trade in goods with Belgium = Japan + Canada + South Korea. Far from clear how it will be possible to replace trade with EU, with non EU trade.
— Tom Brake (@thomasbrake) March 13, 2018
Another reason why Brexit was/is such a bad idea. The UK burns bridges with its EU allies in an increasingly unstable world, at at time when the 'special relationship' couldn't be more perilous. Even more difficult for May to push for unified Western response. #Russia #Skripal pic.twitter.com/BVRpcYAR8W
— Nina Schick (@NinaDSchick) March 13, 2018
"The head of Northern Ireland's civil service has admitted meetings about the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme were not minuted in order to frustrate Freedom of Information requests." The brazen mutually assured corruption is breathtaking. https://t.co/uwaLIjniZ7
— Duncan Morrow (@duncan_morrow) March 13, 2018
Finance professor explains why the university academic strike has merit#USS #USSstrike #UCUstrike #NoCapitulationhttps://t.co/kkEnbAaI4y
— The Conversation (@ConversationUK) March 13, 2018
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WORLD
Varadkar tells unionists he has ‘no hidden agenda’ in North talks – @suzannelynch1
via @IrishTimeshttps://t.co/kExGFcZZdb— Simon Carswell (@SiCarswell) March 13, 2018
Military strength index, 2015.
1. US
2. Russia
3. China
4. Japan
5. India
6. France
7. South Korea
8. Italy
9. UK
10. Turkey
11. Pakistan
12. Egypt
13. Taiwan
14. Israel
15. Australia(Credit Suisse) pic.twitter.com/t7NQSVNiVS
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 13, 2018
This is…something https://t.co/9MvTXSk3ch
— Daniel Funke (@dpfunke) March 12, 2018
.@Astro_Feustel (PhD’95) launches on his mission to @Space_Station next Weds! Apr 6 #queensu hosts a Q&A with Drew live from the International Space Station.
Got an out-of-this-world question? 🚀 Send us your ideas by Mar 19 https://t.co/HUBWJ6Bd6h pic.twitter.com/Z1n4X1GAlR
— Queen's University (@queensu) March 13, 2018
When you've buried your wife under the patio but still have to do the missing person appeal pic.twitter.com/abLrkHbuO4
— MrPaulRobinson (@MrPaulRobinson) March 13, 2018