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May 23, 2019
Assange is not a journalist. When Osama bin Laden's compound was raided he had unredacted leaks
Page 12 of US superseding indictment on Assange.
When Osama bin Laden's compound was raided, he was found to be in possession of the unredacted portions of the Manning leaks, & was seeking to act on the intelligence it contained=JAss not a journo
https://twitter.com/911CORLEBRA777/status/1131676305399767040
When Osama bin Laden's compound was raided, he was found to be in possession of the unredacted portions of the Manning leaks, & was seeking to act on the intelligence it contained=JAss not a journo
https://twitter.com/911CORLEBRA777/status/1131676305399767040
May 18, 2019
Flynn contacted GOP Mueller critic while cooperating with special counsel
Source: CNN
Washington (CNN)While he was cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn contacted at least one member of Congress who was publicly criticizing the special counsel probe, according to messages obtained by CNN.
Flynn sent Twitter direct messages to Rep. Matt Gaetz, encouraging the Florida Republican to "keep the pressure on." It's not clear if Flynn sent additional messages to other lawmakers.
"You stay on top of what you're doing. Your leadership is so vital for our country now. Keep the pressure on," Flynn wrote in an April 2018 message to Gaetz, which was obtained by CNN.
On the evening Flynn sent the message to Gaetz, the lawmaker had appeared on Fox Business' "Lou Dobbs Tonight," where he criticized the Mueller investigation.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/17/politics/michael-flynn-mueller-matt-gaetz/index.html
May 8, 2019
SCOOP: Republican-led Senate Intel Committee subpoenas Donald Trump Jr. over Russia matters.
SCOOP: Republican-led Senate Intel Committee subpoenas Donald Trump Jr. over Russia matters. First congressional subpoena - we know of - for one of President Trump's children
https://twitter.com/jonathanvswan/status/1126216607133573127
https://twitter.com/jonathanvswan/status/1126216607133573127
Scoop: Senate Intel subpoenas Trump Jr. over Russia matters
The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. to answer questions about his previous testimony before Senate investigators in relation to the Russia investigation, sources with direct knowledge told Axios.
Why it matters: It's the first congressional subpoena — that we know about — of one of President Trump's children. The subpoena sets up a fight that's unprecedented in the Trump era: A Republican committee chair pit against the Republican president's eldest son.
It's also a sign that the Russia investigations in Congress aren't over despite the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe and despite Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying it's time to move on from the Russia probe.
A Senate Intelligence Committee spokesperson told Axios: "We do not discuss the details of witness engagements with the Committee. Throughout the investigation, the Committee has reserved the right to recall witnesses for additional testimony as needed, as every witness and witness counsel has been made aware."
More: https://www.axios.com/senate-intelligence-committee-donald-trump-jr-subpoena-russia-9c9ed1e6-63e4-4796-91c4-a20082e991d2.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic
The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. to answer questions about his previous testimony before Senate investigators in relation to the Russia investigation, sources with direct knowledge told Axios.
Why it matters: It's the first congressional subpoena — that we know about — of one of President Trump's children. The subpoena sets up a fight that's unprecedented in the Trump era: A Republican committee chair pit against the Republican president's eldest son.
It's also a sign that the Russia investigations in Congress aren't over despite the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe and despite Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying it's time to move on from the Russia probe.
A Senate Intelligence Committee spokesperson told Axios: "We do not discuss the details of witness engagements with the Committee. Throughout the investigation, the Committee has reserved the right to recall witnesses for additional testimony as needed, as every witness and witness counsel has been made aware."
More: https://www.axios.com/senate-intelligence-committee-donald-trump-jr-subpoena-russia-9c9ed1e6-63e4-4796-91c4-a20082e991d2.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic
May 8, 2019
NY Senate PASSES the bill authorizing state authorities to release tax returns - including Trump's
BREAKING: The @NYSenate PASSES the bill authorizing state authorities to release tax returns - including Trump's - if requested by House Committees by a margin of 39-21.
https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/1126176120980766720
https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/1126176120980766720
May 8, 2019
NEW: NY Senate just passed bill to allow state prosecutors to bring charges, DESPITE Pres pardon
BREAKING: The @NYSenate just passed my bill to allow state prosecutors to bring charges, DESPITE a PRESIDENTIAL PARDON. The rule of law matters & the pardon power should not be perverted to undermine it.
https://twitter.com/toddkaminsky/status/1126166602498621440
https://twitter.com/toddkaminsky/status/1126166602498621440
May 1, 2019
Here is the 2nd letter Mueller sent to Barr
Here is Mueller's full March 27 letter to Bill Barr—it's actually the SECOND letter Mueller sent, following one on March 25, the day after Barr released his 4page memo. Mueller asked Barr to release the intro and summary enclosed in each volume of the report. Barr decided not to.
https://twitter.com/NatashaBertrand/status/1123589709396103169
https://twitter.com/NatashaBertrand/status/1123589709396103169
May 1, 2019
Source: New York Times
WASHINGTON — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, pushed Attorney General William P. Barr twice to release more of his investigative findings in late March after Mr. Barr outlined the inquiry’s main conclusions in a letter to Congress, citing a gap between Mr. Barr’s interpretation and Mr. Mueller’s report, according to a letter released on Wednesday.
The letter, from Mr. Mueller, revealed deep concern about how Mr. Barr handled the initial release of the special counsel’s findings.
Mr. Mueller’s office first informed the Justice Department of their concerns on March 25, a day after Mr. Barr released his letter clearing Mr. Trump but declined to release the special counsel’s findings themselves.
“We communicated that concern to the department on the morning of March 25,” Mr. Mueller said in a second letter to Mr. Barr two days later. “There is now public confusion about critical aspects of the results of our investigation.”
... snip
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/us/politics/mueller-letters-barr.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
There were 2 Mueller letters? Developing story from NYT
Mueller Pushed Twice for Barr to Release Report's SummariesSource: New York Times
WASHINGTON — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, pushed Attorney General William P. Barr twice to release more of his investigative findings in late March after Mr. Barr outlined the inquiry’s main conclusions in a letter to Congress, citing a gap between Mr. Barr’s interpretation and Mr. Mueller’s report, according to a letter released on Wednesday.
The letter, from Mr. Mueller, revealed deep concern about how Mr. Barr handled the initial release of the special counsel’s findings.
Mr. Mueller’s office first informed the Justice Department of their concerns on March 25, a day after Mr. Barr released his letter clearing Mr. Trump but declined to release the special counsel’s findings themselves.
“We communicated that concern to the department on the morning of March 25,” Mr. Mueller said in a second letter to Mr. Barr two days later. “There is now public confusion about critical aspects of the results of our investigation.”
... snip
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/us/politics/mueller-letters-barr.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
May 1, 2019
Here it is: Letter Special Counsel Mueller sent to AG Barr
House Judiciary has just received a copy of the letter Special Counsel Mueller sent to AG Barr
https://twitter.com/AlexNBCNews/status/1123583403121680385
https://twitter.com/AlexNBCNews/status/1123583403121680385
May 1, 2019
Rick Wilson: There's some bad blood in the water for this to be leaking now.
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1123382195937214464
The Mueller graf in my new piece was added literally seconds after it posted and seconds before we went to press, and the more I contemplate the leak, the more interesting I find it.
Ask yourself why this is leaking now, kids.
There's some bad blood in the water.
The Mueller graf in my new piece was added literally seconds after it posted and seconds before we went to press, and the more I contemplate the leak, the more interesting I find it.
Ask yourself why this is leaking now, kids.
There's some bad blood in the water.
May 1, 2019
Updated with video:
AG Barr exposed for lying to the US Senate.
https://twitter.com/RepJerryNadler/status/1123378879178133504
I note with interest AG Barr’s 4/10 Senate testimony.
“Q: Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion?
A: I don’t know whether Bob Mueller supported my conclusion.”
Now it appears that Mueller objected in this 3/27 letter.
I note with interest AG Barr’s 4/10 Senate testimony.
“Q: Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion?
A: I don’t know whether Bob Mueller supported my conclusion.”
Now it appears that Mueller objected in this 3/27 letter.
Updated with video:
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