Profile picture
, 2 tweets, 1 min read
Scoop: Rep. Ted Lieu has sent a letter to Mick Mulvaney, obtained by Axios, asking the White House to explain the recent series of departures from various cybersecurity offices
axios.com/ted-lieu-lette…
We reported on those departures earlier this week after obtaining an internal cybersecurity memo that warned "the White House is posturing itself to be electronically compromised once again" following those departures. axios.com/exclusive-whit…
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh.

Enjoying this thread?

Keep Current with Axios

Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

Twitter may remove this content at anytime, convert it as a PDF, save and print for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video

1) Follow Thread Reader App on Twitter so you can easily mention us!

2) Go to a Twitter thread (series of Tweets by the same owner) and mention us with a keyword "unroll" @threadreaderapp unroll

You can practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @axios see all

Profile picture
Axios
@axios
That's a wrap on Mueller today.

5 big moments from his House Intelligence Committee testimony this afternoon: axios.com/robert-mueller…
1. Mueller said he didn’t subpoena Trump for an interview to avoid a prolonged investigation after what would be an inevitable court fight from Trump.
2. Mueller corrected his comments from an exchange he had with Rep. Ted Lieu in the first hearing about not charging Trump because of the OLC opinion to say, “We did not reach a determination as to whether the president committed a crime.”
Read 6 tweets
Profile picture
Axios
@axios
Why the migrant crisis is happening now: The crisis that's shocking the conscience of many Americans begins with Central American children and families crossing the southern border in unprecedented numbers. axios.com/why-the-migran…
The big picture: They're running from horrors and poverty at home toward a broken immigration system in the U.S. There's no single reason, but droughts, political instability, a booming U.S. economy, technological advancements and asylum backlogs all play a role.
Immigration experts and lawyers talk about "push and pull factors" — what drives migrants from their home countries and what attracts them to places such as the U.S.
Read 9 tweets
Profile picture
Axios
@axios
Barr on releasing the Mueller report publicly: "His work concluded when he sent his report to the attorney general. At that point, it was my baby and I was making a decision as to whether or not make it public." axios.com/bill-barr-muel…
When asked if he has ever used the term "spying" to refer to authorized department investigative activities, Barr said: "I'm not going to adjure the use of the word "spying." My first job was in CIA. I don't think it has a pejorative connotation at all." axios.com/bill-barr-muel…
Barr added: "We went back and looked at press usage, and up until all the faux outrage a couple of weeks ago, it's commonly used in the press to refer to authorized activities."

Sen. Whitehouse responded: "But it's not commonly used by the department." axios.com/bill-barr-muel…
Read 11 tweets

Related threads

Profile picture
Brandi Buchman
@BBuchman_CNS
White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney will brief reporters at the White House at 12:30PM ET.
Stay tuned.
@CourthouseNews
@CourthouseNews Mulvaney now speaking. First offers condolences re: Cummings. Says he was a "classy" man.
Then mins later he jokes about wearing his Expo's hat here in D.C. but says "that would be foreign interference in the World Series. And we can't do that either."
It was a joke. But my god man - read the room.
Read 28 tweets
Profile picture
Erin Banco
@ErinBanco
SCOOP: John Ratcliffe’s Ties to Whistleblower Case Surfaced as Officials Warned Against Him for DNI thedailybeast.com/trump-nominee-…
An email disclosing Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-TX) alleged involvement in a controversial whistleblowing case reached the White House prior to the announcement Friday that he was withdrawing his name from consideration for Director of National Intelligence
The email, originally sent to the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, laid out how Ratcliffe promoted a company accused of being instrumental in the reprisal against a whistleblower and their cybersecurity efforts
Read 3 tweets
Profile picture
Christophe Barraud🛢
@C_Barraud
🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇮🇷 #Canada arrests #Huawei’s global chief financial officer in Vancouver – The Globe and Mail
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
A gauge of #technology shares on the MSCI #Asia Pacific Index slid as much as 3 percent before paring some losses - Bloomberg
🇺🇸 #SPX ⬇ as much as 1.9% from Tuesday’s close, before paring some losses. Selling pressure early in the session was so intense that it forced CME Group to intermittently pause trading, according to a spokesperson for the exchange - Bloomberg
*Link: bloom.bg/2BTw5DN
Read 736 tweets
Profile picture
Rep. Don Beyer
@RepDonBeyer
Since we raised the issue of SF-86 omissions by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, reasons for concern about their suitability for security clearances have grown.

Yet somehow both were granted clearances on the same day last month.

We are demanding answers from the White House. 1/
14 months ago @tedlieu @RepJerryNadler @RepRaskin @PeterWelch and I pointed out problems with Kushner's clearance forms - including omitted meetings with the Russian Ambassador - to the FBI, and asked that his clearance be revoked. 2/
As the revelations about Kushner's indiscretions grew, including the bombshell that he tried to set up a secret communication with the Kremlin, the calls for pulling his security clearance grew also. 3/
Read 8 tweets
Profile picture
ProPublica
@ProPublica
1/ Two things: We have WH visitor logs Trump admin didn’t want you to see (@PropOTP sued to get them). propub.li/2mPqwAN

Using the logs, we found that the influential OMB director’s door is open to corporate & conservative interests. propub.li/2zWgF1r

Want details?
2/ Let’s examine that open policy through Mick Mulvaney, the guy who runs the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

He is the driving force behind the president’s budget and influences regulations and government procurement.

propub.li/2zYjSgZ
3/ It’s probably a good idea, if you’re a lobbying firm, to have access to Mulvaney.

After examining the visitor logs, we found Al Simpson, Mulvaney’s former congressional chief of staff.

propub.li/2zXqdJN
Read 20 tweets

Trending hashtags

#Cadre #chicken #FedEx #TradeTalks #SouthKorea #Thailand #WednesdayMotivation #Beijing #KAG #News #Tianjin #Saudi #Asia #fakenews #China #TeamNutShellReport #iPhones #ThePatriotTimes #beef #JusticeComing #Kurds #FionaHill #TrumpLies #WINNING #25thAmendment
Follow Us on Twitter!

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!

This site is made by just three indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!