Founders Brewing Co. unhappy over group’s endorsement of Bill Schuette

‘Founders Brewing Co. joined a growing protest Wednesday over the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette in the governor’s race.

The Grand Rapids-based brewer, citing concerns about a lack of support from Schuette for LGBTQ rights, said in a social media post it wants the business group to withdraw the endorsement.’

Records: Chao government flights cost $94K

Don’t forget Mitch McConnell is her husband & continues to ensure Trump can run his corrupt cabinet. Is that a conflict of interest or part of the plan? Her father is also a Chinese billionaire by the way.

‘Elaine Chao flew on FAA planes rather than commercial flights on 7 occasions between Jan and Aug 2017 for an estimated $93,977.84, according to records reported on by Politico. One European flight cost taxpayers an estimated $68,892 for her and 5 staffers.’

Hackers’ Cooperation with FBI Leads to Substantial Assistance in Other Complex Cybercrime Investigations

‘Hackers’ Cooperation with FBI Leads to Substantial Assistance in Other Complex Cybercrime Investigations
Defendants Responsible for Creating the “Mirai” and Clickfraud Botnets Continue to Assist FBI as Part of their Sentencing’

Trump rips Sessions: ‘I don’t have an attorney general’

Why has he been so worked up about this Russia thing for the last 2 years? I thought it was a witch hunt?

‘Trump blasts Sessions in Oval Office interview, says Sessions was “mixed up and confused” in attorney general nominating process and “didn’t have to recuse himself” from Russia probe.’

‘Trump eviscerates Sessions: “I have no attorney general” ‘

China Cuts U.S. Treasury Holdings as Trade War Intensifies

Note that Russia has also been minimizing US Treasury holdings.

‘China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to a six-month low in July, just as a trade war between the world’s two largest economies began heating up.

China’s ownership of U.S. bonds, bills and notes slipped to $1.17 trillion, the lowest level since January and down from $1.18 trillion in June, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Tuesday. Japan, the largest foreign investor in Treasuries after China, increased its holdings, as did Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Singapore and France.’

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak arrested over corruption

More money laundering, more indictments. FYI 1MDB touches Trump-Russia as well.

‘JUST IN: Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak arrested in connection with 1MDB probe – anti-graft agency.

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak arrested over corruption
Najib arrested over allegations $628m linked to state investment fund 1MDB entered his personal account.’