I wonder what could have happened over the weekend that has the President so unnerved.
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 8, 2019
Financier Epstein arrested in U.S. sex trafficking case: source https://t.co/bay8u1wCiW pic.twitter.com/gpFNEfkEpd
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 8, 2019
The new sex crimes case against the billionaire Jeffrey Epstein focuses on accusations that he abused dozens of girls at his Manhattan mansion https://t.co/vz0nwjYfbS
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 8, 2019
Prepare theyself, Twittersphere: Jeffrey Epstein indictment unsealed at 9:00 am tomorrow (Monday). SDNY press conference at 11 am. Arraignment in the afternoon. Decent possibility that Epstein will enter the courtroom in cuffs and wearing orange.
— Joe Nocera (@opinion_joe) July 8, 2019
Why the Trump White House Is Caught Up in the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal https://t.co/7kgwyB6ODD
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) July 7, 2019
My cold, cold heart weeps for those in power who could be exposed by this.
Oh wait. No it doesn’t.
Carry on. https://t.co/6LuoSNRKh0
— Chris Vanderveen (yep…me) (@chrisvanderveen) July 8, 2019
"About an hour after they picked him up, federal agents arrived at his imposing Manhattan townhouse, breaking down the door to execute search warrants."
Not expected, I bet they found a treasure trove! #EpsteinTrump
— Hadlee (@HadleeHarris1) July 8, 2019
"I've known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy,'' Trump told New York Magazine in a profile of Epstein written three years before Epstein began to be investigated. "He's a lot of fun to be with. He likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” https://t.co/l8nnqLGInF
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 8, 2019
When Vicky Ward profiled Jeffrey Epstein for Vanity Fair, allegations of his attempted seduction of two young sisters were excised from the final piece. https://t.co/OBA3bguLWp
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 8, 2019
.@realDonaldTrump Labor Secretary @SecretaryAcosta gave child molester Jeffrey Epstein a sweetheart deal when Acosta was an US Attorney. Now it turns out Epstein may have molested more individuals.
Why is Acosta still Labor Secretary? https://t.co/iP67KNOd4i
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 7, 2019
An abrupt resignation won't do. We need a full investigation into why and how Trump's Secretary of Labor protected a pedophilic rapist, and why Trump put him in his cabinet. https://t.co/Bs5nK1XLm7
— Frank Rich (@frankrichny) July 8, 2019
“[W]hat should we make of reporting that Epstein’s prosecution is being overseen by the Public Corruption Unit of the SDNY? Short answer: it’s too soon to say. It could mean that a public official is being investigated or will be charged with Epstein. …” https://t.co/lLmBH4m2fw
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) July 8, 2019
If you’re still trying to handicap this thing on partisan lines, hoping that more Republican or Democratic leaders are implicated, you’re a lost ball in the tall grass of our political shitshow. For a change of pace, try hoping they catch and punish every last shitbird predator. https://t.co/9xV11Qoj4c
— David Simon (@AoDespair) July 7, 2019
⏰Rest up. Busy days ahead
Monday, July 8: Epstein arraignment on trafficking & conspiracy
Wednesday, July 10: "Kids in Cages": Inhumane Treatment at the Border" hearing
Friday, July 12: Mazars –Trump accounting firm argument
Wednesday, July 17: Televised Mueller hearings
— Jen Taub (@jentaub) July 7, 2019
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ELSEWHERE IN TRUMPWORLD
Whatever's coming, the career folks couldn't abide. https://t.co/FduueefwP7
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) July 8, 2019
The longer the House lets this farce go on without even trying to invoke its Impeachment Power, the more responsibility it will bear for the long-term undermining of the Constitution and the rule of law. Sad. @JRubinBlogger @SpeakerPelosi @RepJerryNadler https://t.co/FZ0s1qeC43
— Laurence Tribe 🇺🇦 ⚖️ (@tribelaw) July 7, 2019
British media is portraying Amb Kim Darroch's leaked cables as "bombshells" but really this is the same analysis everybody in DC has, sadly: https://t.co/u4jfOrgkaT
— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) July 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/AndrewBeatty/status/1148048769256062976
Trump supporters in a nutshell: pic.twitter.com/JFw9CCw397
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) July 6, 2019
Trump is blessed with the dumbest f***ing opponents on the planet https://t.co/YlF1YdGXuG
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 8, 2019
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BREXITSHAMBLES BRITAIN
Tories plotting to thwart no-deal Brexit prepare new attack https://t.co/00TJLJTrkU
— Bloomberg (@business) July 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/GuitarMoog/status/1148001088555106304
UK firms cut investment plans as Brexit alarm hits new high – survey https://t.co/HZiqp1WNVh pic.twitter.com/4CWCsLHl5a
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 8, 2019
Boris Johnson warns Brussels he is not bluffing over no-deal Brexit https://t.co/z2TnVlxKSn pic.twitter.com/EPOQMpl8SX
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) July 8, 2019
It has been a while since I checked in on Brexit. The UK is continuing its process of un-democratically selecting a new prime minister; both candidates are promising that the Irish backstop can be changed or eliminated, which is not true. https://t.co/iXybdDI186
— Laurie Voss (@seldo) July 8, 2019
#RoryStewart admits he is just starting to think through the idea of a centre movement led from within the Conservative party but open to others: “People are yearning for a centre ground…" That's why they're leaving Tory party & joining #LibDems, Rory 🙄 https://t.co/LJb4LCmu3e
— Kate 🔶 GreenLibDem🌿 (@timetospeakoutt) July 7, 2019
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WORLD
https://twitter.com/NarangVipin/status/1148083432007729152
And…
Landmark women's World Cup set to be game-changer https://t.co/3RsnYNXGvO pic.twitter.com/yDzXYynlM0
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 8, 2019
NERVES OF STEEL 💪🇺🇸
Megan Rapinoe scores her 50th international goal from the penalty spot and gives USA the lead in the #FIFAWWC final! pic.twitter.com/gjPpYOrcyl
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019
Extraordinary journalism. Megan Rapinoe’s brother on watching his sister from his prison cell: “When the game is over and the ruckus has died down, I'm sitting in my cell. I'm not there to give her a hug, I'm not there to be a part of it” https://t.co/mZXUdxzSMA
— Rebecca Myers (@rebeccacmyers) June 30, 2019
This aged well. https://t.co/Sr1IuzWvyh
— Prof Paul Bernal (@PaulbernalUK) July 7, 2019
Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT https://t.co/WK2Yi2z8F4
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2019
WATCH: Crowd chants "F-ck Trump" during Fox News broadcast at French sports bar https://t.co/O8u9tDSWVt pic.twitter.com/IquMwYJfEc
— The Hill (@thehill) July 7, 2019