1. I know you are but what am I?
As controversy churned over previously undisclosed meetings between attorney general Jeff Sessions and the Russian ambassador, Donald Trump tweeted a photo of Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer with Vladimir Putin.
‘An immediate investigation’
We should start an immediate investigation into @SenSchumer and his ties to Russia and Putin. A total hypocrite! pic.twitter.com/Ik3yqjHzsA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 3, 2017
Summary
In reply, Schumer said he’d be happy to talk “under oath” about a 2003 meeting with Putin that took place “in full view of press & public”. Schumer challenged Trump: “Would you & your team” do the same?
Trump on offense on Russia
I hereby demand a second investigation, after Schumer, of Pelosi for her close ties to Russia, and lying about it. https://t.co/qCDljfF3wN
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 3, 2017
At this point Politico will next publish a picture of Obama meeting Putin and yell both sides do it. That's how stupid this is.
— Valdivia (@TheCorollary) March 3, 2017
2. EPA cuts to fall on communities of color
Planned cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency are set to fall heaviest upon communities of color that already suffer disproportionately from toxic pollution, green groups have warned.
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4. Nightmare draft border plan
The Trump administration is considering a policy of separating women and children who cross illegally into the US, in part as a deterrent measure, three government officials told Reuters.
...and another thing:
I have a general rule against tweeting Russia Today footage. But rules are made to be broken pic.twitter.com/ClDkIvPPyn
— Daniel Sandford (@BBCDanielS) March 3, 2017
...and another thing:
@jdawsey1 Hillary just checking the daily news. "Pence used personal email in office." The irony is palpable. pic.twitter.com/oia1ARiZ0g
— Pere Noel (@RealSaintNick6) March 3, 2017
...and another thing:
Today my staff and @randpaulcopier continued the search for the secret House Leadership Obamacare Lite bill pic.twitter.com/G32duw04Pl
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 3, 2017
