IF HE’S GUILTY HE NEEDS TO BE SEVERELY PUNISHED: UC Berkeley probes staffer after post-protest Web campaign. Translation: “Ultra-conservative, fringe websites” looked at Twitter postings and decided this was the guy who was bragging about beating up pro-Trump people.
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Sen. Leahy Accuses Trump of Trying to Spark “Constitutional Crisis”
Robart’s ruling sparked multiple outbursts on Twitter by President Trump, who called Robart a “so-called” judge. Robart was appointed by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the Senate in 2004.
First it was Prosecco, then Marmite, then lettuce – and now our bacon butties
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the supermarket after the lettuce shortage – it turns out our bacon sarnies could be taking a hit. In what has been dubbed the “aporkalypse”, it didn’t take long for #baconshortage to start trending on Twitter as panic spread.
Trump, Pence weigh in on courts and travel order – Sun, 05 Feb 2017 PST
Rebuffed in its bid for a quick reversal, the White House said Sunday it expected the courts to reaffirm President Donald Trump’s executive power and reinstate an order barring refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The case promised to extend into Monday at least, when fresh legal filings were due, and observers had no doubt the Supreme Court ultimately will have a say.
Donald Trump tells Homeland Security to check people entering Us ‘Very Carefully’
U.S. President Donald Trump says he told Homeland Security to keep a close eye on people coming into the United States. Moments after taking another shot at the federal judge who blocked a travel ban on citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations, Trump issued a tweet saying, “I have instructed Homeland Security to check people coming into our country VERY CAREFULLY.”
Halifax student compiles Trump voters’ regrets for massive Twitter audience
A Nova Scotia university student who has been collecting tweets of disillusioned Donald Trump voters has attracted quite a celebrity following, including billionaire Mark Cuban, sworn Trump-nemesis Rosie O’Donnell and Hollywood personalities Olivia Wilde and Chaz Bono. Erica Baguma, a 23-year-old social anthropology student at University of King’s College in Halifax, created the @Trump_Regrets Twitter account last November.
Halifax student compiles Trump voters’ regrets for massive Twitter audience
Halifax university student Erica Baguma, shown in a handout photo, has been compiling Trump voters – sAo tweets expressing post-election remorse and sharing them with about 185,000 followers including the likes of celebrities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Erica Baguma MANDATORY CREDIT Halifax university student Erica Baguma, shown in a handout photo, has been compiling Trump voters – sAo tweets expressing post-election remorse and sharing them with about 185,000 followers including the likes of celebrities.
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A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries The Justice Department has appealed a judge’s order blocking his travel ban at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, citing the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of … (more)
The Latest: Justice Dept. appeals judge’s ruling that temporarily blocksTrump’s order on refugees
The Latest on the reaction to a court order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries : The Justice Department is asking a federal appeals court to set aside a judge’s order that temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s ban on immigration to the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries. . The federal government’s request for an emergency stay was filed tonight with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of helping disadvantaged children and for declaring “black… The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of helping disadvantaged children and for declaring “black lives matter” during a 2015 hearing Qatar Airways has issued an … (more)
Did Shabbat keep Jared and Ivanka in the dark about ‘Muslim ban’ crisis?
Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner arrive at inauguration ceremonies swearing in Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States.. Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have been called the two most influential Jews in America, owing to their proximity to Ivanka’s dad.
Recounting MS St. Louis’ Voyage of the Damned
PROTIP: Press ‘i’ to view the image gallery, ‘v’ to view the video gallery, or ‘r’ to view a random entry. St. Louis Manifest is a historical reenactment Twitter bot that recounts the tragic fates of German Jewish refugees who died in concentration camps under Nazi Germany after being denied asylum in the United States in May 1939.
Trump defends immigration ban in fiery statement, says GOP…
After top Republican lawmakers harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the US, he fired back on Sunday in an official statement and in more candid words on Twitter. Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina released a joint statement on Sunday calling the ban “a self-inflicted wound in the fight against terrorism.”
Mexico Rebukes Israel over Netanyahu Wall Tweet
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Netanyahu wall tweet angers Mexico
Mexico’s government has rebuked Israel for a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that appeared to applaud US President Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Earlier on Saturday, Netanyahu tweeted: “President Trump is right.
FBI request for Twitter account data may have overstepped legal guidelines
The FBI appeared to go beyond the scope of existing legal guidance in seeking certain kinds of internet records from Twitter as recently as last year, legal experts said, citing two warrantless surveillance orders the social media company published on Friday. Twitter said its disclosures were the first time the company had been allowed to publicly reveal the secretive orders, which were delivered with gag orders when they were issued in 2015 and 2016.
US ‘resistance’ movement coalesces… on Twitter
A social media “resistance” movement is taking shape against the Trump administration, inspired by the new president’s efforts to control information. It began after the deletion of tweets and data from official US accounts and websites which proved embarrassing to the new president, including government reports on climate change, which have been challenged by President Donald Trump.
John Dickerson: Who is Trump’s restraint officer?
U.S. President Donald Trump walks through the Colonnade to the Oval Office after returning to the White House in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017. Sometimes your morning reading can collide.
Donald Trump uses old, unstable Andrid phone raising security concerns1 hour ago
Contrary to the reports that the Donald Trump had ditched his Android mobile phone for a potentially more secure device, the 45th US President is still using his old device to post on Twitter. According to a report in the New York Times on Wednesday, Trump has been using his old, unsecured Android phone to post on Twitter since moving to Washington late last week.
Rogue Twitter accounts protest new limits on some federal agencies
A protest over climate change policies and new limits on the public release of climate-related data by certain federal agencies has grown into a larger social media demonstration against the Trump Administration, with over a dozen rogue government Twitter accounts expressing disapproval of the new President, as they make the case that more attention is needed on global warming. “He can take our official Twitter, but he’ll never take our FREEDOM,” reads @ActualEPAFacts.
Trump says US getting back control over border
The Latest on President Donald Trump : 3:10 p.m. President Donald Trump says in a speech at the Department of Homeland Security that his executive actions on immigration show that “beginning today,” the U.S. will get back “control of its border.” Trump says his administration will be working in partnership in Mexico to improve safety and economic opportunity for both countries and will have “close coordination” with Mexico to address drug smuggling.
Donald Trump Threatens To Send The Feds To Chicago Amid Violence
Donald Trump took Twitter Tuesday evening to issue an alarming threat to the residents of Chicago, amid the city’s mounting violence. If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible “carnage” going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings , I will send in the Feds! Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, recorded 762 murders and 4,300 shooting victims in 2016.
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The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on federal grant spending at several government agencies, from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Department of Health and Human Services, followed by memos telling employees not to send out news releases or to create social media posts, blog entries or official website content, and to consult with senior officials before speaking to the press.
Sexist, vulgar posts on women’s marches rebound on officials
A school board member in Hillary Clinton’s hometown resigned after making a derogatory reference on Twitter to the female anatomy in describing women marching against President Donald Trump. An Illinois teacher was pulled from the classroom for tweets deemed sexist.
Secret Service investigating woman’s anti-Trump tweet
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a Twitter posting by a Louisville woman who suggested someone could assassinate President Donald Trump. The tweet, according to a screenshot provided to The Courier-Journal , says “If someone was cruel enough to assassinate MLK, maybe someone will be kind enough to assassinate Trump.”
Trump, amid combative start, pledges to rise to moment
After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a more unifying message Sunday and sought to reassure Americans he was ready to begin governing a divided nation. Trump began rolling out his plans for diplomatic outreach, speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announcing plans for early meetings with Netanyahu and other world leaders.
Trump takes to Twitter to weigh in on demonstrations
President Donald Trump weighed in for the first time on the massive protests of his presidency in Washington and around the globe, stating sarcastically on Twitter on Sunday morning that that he was ”under the impression that we just had an election!” His tweet came in response to more than 1 million people gathering Saturday for the Women’s March on Washington and at other rallies in the United States and abroad, all meant as a rejoinder to his inauguration a day before. Trump and his aides remained silent about the protests on Saturday.
Trump takes to Twitter to weigh in on Women’s March
US President Donald Trump weighed in for the first time on the massive protests of his presidency in Washington and around the globe, stating sarcastically on Twitter that he was “under the impression that we just had an election!” His tweet came in response to more than a million people gathering on Sunday for the Women’s March on Washington and at other rallies in the United States and abroad, all meant as a rejoinder to his inauguration a day before. Trump and his aides remained silent about the protests yesterday.
What happens to Donald Trump’s Twitter account now that he’s president?
Get Boston Globe’s Political Happy Hour newsletter , your afternoon shot of politics, sent straight from the desk of Joshua Miller. From the beginning of his campaign, President Donald Trump has wielded his infamous Twitter account with unprecedented efficiency, blasting out thousands of tweets directly to his millions of followers.
Actress Ashley Judd became the breakout star of the Women’s…
Actress and political activist Ashley Judd brought the house down at the Women’s March on Washington, a rally that drew over 200,000 demonstrators in protest of President Donald Trump. Crowds went berserk for the big-screen actress as she waxed poetic in R-rated language on women’s rights and the perceived threat the new administration poses to those liberties.
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‘Now the fun begins!’ President Trump is joined on stage by Melania and the new First Family as they sing and dance to ‘My Way’ at the inaugural balls Melania, Ivanka and Tiffany Trump all dazzle in their inaugural ball gowns – as it’s revealed the First Lady helped design her ivory off-shoulder dress Weather trumps Obama: His last flight on the presidential plane is diverted from Palm Springs by poor visibility after three attempts to land fail ‘What if he did the job?’ Newspapers around the world dedicate their front pages to Donald Trump’s presidential debut Trump gets to work: Donald enters the Oval Office for the first time as President and immediately signs executive order marking the beginning of the end of Obamacare ‘Barron will be this country’s first homeschool shooter’: SNL writer deletes ‘tasteless’ tweet targeting Trump’s youngest son after Twitter users demand she be fired … (more)
Interior Department banned from Twitter after retweet of Trump inauguration crowd
The Interior Department was ordered Friday to shut down its official Twitter accounts — indefinitely — after a National Park Service employee shared two tweets that noted President Donald Trump’s relatively small inaugural crowds compared to the numbers former president Barack Obama drew in 2009. “All bureaus and the department have been directed by incoming administration to shut down Twitter platforms immediately until further notice,” said an email circulated to Park Service employees Friday afternoon.
The presidency is about to change – as Trump remains Trump
Donald Trump enters the White House on Friday just as he entered the race for president: defiant, unfiltered, unbound by tradition and utterly confident in his chosen course.  In the 10 weeks since his surprise election as the nation’s 45th president, Trump has violated decades of established diplomatic protocol, sent shockwaves through business boardrooms, tested long-standing ethics rules and continued his combative style of replying to any slight with a personal attack – on Twitter and in person.  Past presidents have described walking into the Oval Office for the first time as a humbling experience, one that in an instant makes clear the weight of their new role as caretaker of American democracy.
Secret Service has eyes on Louisville woman after tweet
A Louisville woman is facing serious repercussions after a tweet about assassinating President-Elect Donald Trump. Heather Lowrey tweeted the following message screencapped on Twitter: “If someone was cruel enough to assassinate MLK, maybe someone will be kind enough to assassinate Trump.
Trump steps into security bubble; will he bring his phone?
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, ahead of Friday’s inauguration. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, ahead of Friday’s inauguration.
Can You Get In Trouble For Sharing Someone Else’s Nude Photo?
There were three pictures: one of half of Sulkin’s face, one of a person’s chest, and one of a person’s penis. Provided the photos are of who the poster says they are, and since they weren’t posted by Sulkin himself, it’s likely they were posted without his consent.
Even Before Taking Office, Trump Has Changed The Presidency
Donald Trump enters the White House on Friday just as he entered the race for president: defiant, unfiltered, unbound by tradition and utterly confident in his chosen course. In the 10 weeks since his surprise election as the nation’s 45th president, Trump has violated decades of established diplomatic protocol, sent shockwaves through business boardrooms, tested long-standing ethics rules and continued his combative style of replying to any slight with a personal attack – on Twitter and in person.
Even before taking office, Trump has changed the presidency
In this June 1, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wears his “Make America Great Again” hat at a rally in Sacramento, Calif. Donald Trump enters the White House on Jan. 20 just as he entered the race for president: defiant, unfiltered, unbound by tradition and utterly confident in his chosen course.
The Republicans’ Counterrevolution
For referring to Donald Trump’s presidency as illegitimate, Rep. John Lewis found himself in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s weaponized iPhone and his itchy Twitter-finger. And having been in the fight to secure voting rights for Americans, facing bricks, water cannons, attack dogs, batons and the threat of imminent death from the Klan, he speaks from a place of some knowledge.