‘Hackers linked to Russia’s government tried to target the websites of two right-wing U.S. think-tanks, suggesting they were broadening their attacks in the build-up to November elections, Microsoft said.’
Month: September 2018
Here’s the transcript of Trump’s remarks at a New York fundraiser last week about coal and windmills.
Week 92
Week 92
theweeklylist.org
‘This week Trump met his match in former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, who launched a new book and publicly shared her stories and perspectives on Trump and his regime members. Their feud played out like a reality TV show, as Omarosa released recordings and White House staffers reportedly are living in fear of the next shoes to drop.
Trump reportedly sought to distract from Omarosa’s tour by revoking the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan, an unprecedented, authoritarian-like move that set up another public battle with intelligence officers, while Republicans largely stood silent.’
Final Statement from 177 Career and Bipartisan Officials_Aug 20
Final Statement from 177 Career and Bipartisan Officials_Aug 20.pdf
drive.google.com
NEW: More than 175 former U.S. intelligence community and national security officials have added their names to the list of those deeply concerned by the politicization of security clearances.
BREAKING: Trump administration releases latest numbers on migrant kids it separated from parents.
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BREAKING: Trump administration releases latest numbers on migrant kids it separated from parents.
This is most detailed data we’ve seen so far.
➡️ 2,654 total kids separated.
➡️ 565 *still* separated; 24 are 0-5 year olds.
➡️ Parents of 366 *already* deported; 6 are 0-5.
Government now says parents of 154 waived the right to reunite — including parents of a kid between 0 and 5.
ACLU challenged this today, saying some were “misled or coerced” into waiving reunification.
Manafort judge says he’s received threats
Manafort judge says he’s received threats
thehill.com
Mob.
Just earlier today the President said of this man: “When you look at what’s going on, I think it’s a very sad day for our country,” he said. “He worked for me for a very short period of time. But you know what, he happens to be a very good person and I think it’s very sad what they’ve done to Paul Manafort.”
‘No verdict yet, but Judge Ellis revealed that he has been threatened, said he doesn’t go anywhere without protection of Marshals, and declined to unseal the names of jurors for their own safety. Added that he didn’t anticipate the level of attention this trial would receive’
Emails show RBS bankers joked about destroying the US housing market before 2008
Emails show RBS bankers joked about destroying the US housing market before 2008
businessinsider.com
I think a lot more ‘Financial Crisis’ information will be coming out in the next year or so. We may yet see someone go to jail.
‘Employees at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) joked about crippling the U.S. housing market before the 2008 financial crisis, according to transcripts released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) last week.
According to DOJ transcripts, senior staff described loans they were trading as “total f–king garbage.” DOJ also found that the Sottish bank’s chief credit officer in the U.S. said the loans were “all disguised to, you know, look okay kind of … in a data file.”
The release of the email and call transcripts were part of a DOJ report, which resulted from a $4.9 billion settlement with RBS, Business Insider reported.’
Trump eyes Erik Prince plan to privatize U.S. war in Afghanistan
Do you trust Trump with his own private army that only reports to him?
‘President Donald Trump is increasingly venting frustration to his national security team about the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and showing renewed interest in a proposal by Blackwater founder Erik Prince to privatize the war, current and former senior administration officials said.
Prince’s idea, which first surfaced last year during the president’s Afghanistan strategy review, envisions replacing troops with private military contractors who would work for a special U.S. envoy for the war who would report directly to the president.’
DOJ Sues Ivanka’s Ex-Business Partner for Massive Fraud
I think you can expect a lot of cases to be brought over the next few months…
‘DOJ Sues Ivanka’s Ex-Business Partner for Massive Fraud
Moshe Lax and members of his family allegedly conspired to deprive the U.S. of $60 million.’
Rand Paul to ask Trump to lift sanctions on Russian leaders
Rand Paul asks Trump to lift sanctions on top Russian officials so they can visit the US…