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Trump scandals exposed by super hero reporters remind political analyst why First Amendment exists

Journalists have been doing a lot of congratulating of other journalists this past week as the New York Times and Washington Post have broken three stories that have more and more in Congress using the “I” word when referring to President Trump.

The @nytimes and @washingtonpost are locked in battle. And every day First Amendment gets stronger & people get real news that matters.
— Adam Goldman (@adamgoldmanNYT) May 16, 2017
The newspaper war between @nytimes and @washingtonpost is glorious. This is the golden age of journalism @jackshafer promised.
— Andrew Exum (@ExumAM) May 16, 2017
Subscribers of the NYT, WaPo & other publications are paying for the investigations and oversight that the U.S. Congress won't conduct. pic.twitter.com/UcAlqeUXQI
— David Leonhardt (@DLeonhardt) May 17, 2017
Might I just add that if not for a free press we'd know none of this. Pls hug a reporter today
— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) May 16, 2017
Maybe credit for this new golden age of journalism should go toChristiane Amanpour, who issued the wake-up call to reporters last November, reminding themit was now more important than ever “to commit to real reporting.”
ABC News chief political analyst and proud independent Matthew Dowd was among those struck by the amazing work being done by journalists to keep the White House in check and protect average citizens from government’s overreach.
Journalists have held this White House more accountable than any politician in DC. This is why our Founders established the first amendment
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) May 16, 2017
@matthewjdowd Journalists are turning out to be the true super heroes of our time. Outstanding work and diligence.
— Michaelene (@Juggy0705) May 16, 2017
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Overly Attached Girlfriend starts her new job as a Taxi driver!

So Igot Some New Shoes Today

‘I love you. With tongues’: Martin blasts VMAs, scores with banjo twerking?

http://twitter.com/#!/SteveMartinToGo/status/372068923820089344

Oh my! Steve Martin scored when he weighed in on the long national nightmare-inducing Miley Cyrus twerk-fest in classic Martin style.

http://twitter.com/#!/katykk/status/372071741054414848

Heh. But also, shudder. Not tongues again! Quick: A banjo flashback for a palate cleanser!

http://twitter.com/#!/SteveMartinToGo/status/371491356943720448

Rob Lowe and comedian Albert Brooks had an idea for perfect punishment for Miley Cyrus’ dad, as well as her twerk-partner’s father, Alan Thicke. Martin goes one better: A suggestion for the VMAs?

http://twitter.com/#!/SteveMartinToGo/status/372465463520817154

Ha! He’s not saying to do it! He’s just suggesting with his preemptive disapproval.

And this Twitter user makes a great point:

http://twitter.com/#!/John_Rodriguez/status/372466600529514496

Snort.

#ThingsThatOnlyHappenInMovies: Ace, Jonah Goldberg, others escape Cyrus reality with comedy gold

Twerk-off! Did John McCain inspire the Miley Cyrus twerk-tongue? [pics]

‘Move dat Ass-ad!’: Petition proposes good use for Miley Cyrus’ twerking … in Syria

Does the ‘power of twerking compel her’? Greg Gutfeld slams Miley, consoles Billy Ray Cyrus as only he can [pics]

‘BOOM’! Rob Lowe, Albert Brooks propose perfect penance for dads of twerky Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke

Giggles! Steve Martin graciously shares photo backstage at Hollywood Bowl as only he can

Full Twitchy coverage of Steve Martin

METAPHOR ALERT: BuzzFeed’s NYC office is infested with bed bugs

I feel like this is a metaphor. https://t.co/KtCHX7IePT
— J.R. Salzman (@jrsalzman) June 22, 2017
If you were to compare BuzzFeed to a dirty motel that you’re too scared to look at what’s on the bedspread with a black light, you’d be correct:
Well then. Bed bugs detected at BuzzFeed NYC HQ. Fumigation happening tomorrow, employees asked to WFH "out of abundance of caution"
— Steven Perlberg (@perlberg) June 22, 2017
But we must credit BuzzFeed’s own Steven Perlberg for reporting on his own filthy work conditions:
I'm the media reporter!
— Steven Perlberg (@perlberg) June 22, 2017
More reporting from inside the office:
SCOOP: the BuzzFeed bedbugs were detected on the 14th floor, a source still in the building tells me #bugsfeed
— Julia Reinstein (@juliareinstein) June 22, 2017
I regret googling "can bed bugs live in computers?"
— Joanna Borns (@robotics) June 22, 2017
i workshopped some jokes about the bedbugs do you want to hear them
— Ellen Cushing (@elcush) June 22, 2017
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The Beginning Of An Awesome Friendship

Never Forget, Never Forgive…

He Told You You’re The Only Flower In His Garden..

That Would Be Great

Nik Wallenda crossing gorge on tightrope; Update: Makes it

http://twitter.com/#!/NikWallenda/status/348933425178238976

That will be Nik Wallenda’s final tweet before hopefully arriving safely on the other side of the Little Colorado River Gorge.

Update: Wallenda tweets from the other side:

http://twitter.com/#!/NikWallenda/status/348985106796531712

Previously:

More on the story from CBS News:

Daredevil Nik Wallenda is using the Navajo Nation as a backdrop to one of his most ambitious feats yet — crossing a tightrope 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon.

The 34-year-old Sarasota, Fla., resident will set out Sunday on a quarter-mile cable stretched over the gorge that was eyed by another high-wire performer decades ago. The stunt comes a year after he traversed Niagara Falls earning a seventh Guinness world record. He’ll be using the same 2-inch-thick cable he used to cross the falls, only this time he won’t be wearing a safety harness.

The crossing is airing live on the Discovery Channel with a delay. Wallenda isn’t wearing a safety harness like he was when he crossed Niagra Falls, and there is no safety net:

http://twitter.com/#!/brianstelter/status/348960942974963713 http://twitter.com/#!/abcactionnews/status/348934764369154049

Twitter is buzzing with comments about Wallenda’s attempt. Laura Ingraham kicks it off with a reminder that a lot of people can relate to this:

http://twitter.com/#!/IngrahamAngle/status/348958430784020480

Indeed!

More reaction (most recent to oldest):

http://twitter.com/#!/cucciMANIA/status/348984535599439873 http://twitter.com/#!/acsayre/status/348983515012009984 http://twitter.com/#!/anjanettenic/status/348981845351882753 http://twitter.com/#!/SimonWells_17/status/348968916061667328 http://twitter.com/#!/RubyLoveK/status/348968904233730048 http://twitter.com/#!/Discovery_Bruce/status/348966065642029056 http://twitter.com/#!/barbaquesauce/status/348966045253521408 http://twitter.com/#!/LadyGlitzDiane/status/348964554182627329 http://twitter.com/#!/smowaswas/status/348964218462146560 http://twitter.com/#!/JoeCoots/status/348964212464304130 http://twitter.com/#!/devsav96/status/348963742601588736 http://twitter.com/#!/ladymcclendon/status/348963033869066241 http://twitter.com/#!/MurphyKeith/status/348957939110932480 http://twitter.com/#!/WVLTBob/status/348955728314249216

Twitchy will post updates as Wallenda’s crossing proceeds.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.

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