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Invoking Mueller, Rosenstein tells graduates to compromise ‘without violating your principles’ – CNN

Monday, May 13, 2019

• Read and search the full report • CNN found 77 instances of lies and false assertions in Mueller’s report. Trump told the greatest number • 77 lies and falsehoods Mueller called out • What Trump associates told the public vs. what they told Mueller • 4 times Barr twisted and cherry-picked Mueller’s report

‘Maximum restraint’: Europe allies reject US escalation with Iran – Aljazeera.com

Monday, May 13, 2019

European diplomats urged the United States to exercise “maximum restraint” as tensions mount in the Gulf a year after Washington withdrew from a landmark deal that curbed Iran‘s nuclear programme. Federica Mogherini, the European Union‘s diplomatic chief, stressed the need for dialogue following a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who made a last-minute visit to Brussels on Monday to share information on “escalating” threats from Iran. …

Dow plunges 700 points after China retaliates with higher tariffs – CNN

Monday, May 13, 2019

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Tlaib defends remarks on Holocaust and Israel, charges GOP spreading ‘outright lies’ – NBC News

Monday, May 13, 2019

WASHINGTON — Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., on Monday defended recent remarks she made about the Holocaust and Israel and lashed out at President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers for “spreading outright lies” about her. “Once again, Republican leaders and right-wing extremists are spreading outright lies to incite hate,” Tlaib’s communications director, Denzel McCampbell, said in a statement. “Congresswoman Liz Cheney should be ashamed of herself for using the tragedy of…

Pompeo’s trips ‘dreaded’ by European allies as transatlantic relations sour – ABC News

Monday, May 13, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s trip overseas has already caused a stir in some European capitals. Last week he visited London and begins talks with European leaders in Brussels, Belgium, before visiting Russia on May 14. But as the next phase of talks with European leaders begins, the perceived unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy is now proving difficult to swallow for some of America’s closest European and British allies, according…

Tempers Fraying, Justices Continue Debate on Executions – The New York Times

Monday, May 13, 2019

In Monday’s footnote, Justice Alito wrote that the Muslim inmate, Domineque Ray, had also waited too long to object. “In both Ray and this case,” he wrote, “the court was presented at the last minute with claims that raised complicated issues that cannot be adequately decided with hasty briefing and an inadequate record.” In a third opinion on Monday, Justice Thomas, joined by Justices Alito and Gorsuch, wrote to “set…

De Blasio holds press conference at Trump Tower — and gets heckled – New York Post

Monday, May 13, 2019

Supporters of Donald Trump disrupted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press conference in Trump Tower on Monday while he announced a potential $2 million in fines facing the president’s real estate company if it doesn’t comply with the city’s new “Green New Deal” building emissions standards — by 2030. “Worst mayor ever,” read one sign held by a protester as the mayor rode up and down an escalator. Other supporters loudly…

Dow futures are sharply lower after China retaliates with higher tariffs – CNN

Monday, May 13, 2019

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Two Saudi oil tankers attacked in the Persian Gulf amid rising Iran tensions – The Washington Post

Monday, May 13, 2019

Liz Sly May 13 at 6:31 AM BEIRUT — Two Saudi oil tankers have been attacked and damaged in coastal waters near the Persian Gulf, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Monday, further heightening tensions with Iran. The tankers were subjected to an “act of sabotage” early Sunday morning in waters off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement by the Saudi Minister for Energy, Industry…

Sweden Reopens Rape Case Against Julian Assange – The New York Times

Monday, May 13, 2019

“This decision has been left entirely to the British authorities. The outcome of this process is impossible to predict,” she said, but added that the Swedish investigation could continue concurrently with the British process. The United States’ request to extradite Mr. Assange is being handled by the British courts, but his fate could ultimately lie with Sajid Javid, Britain’s home secretary. In the case of multiple extradition requests for one…

Rashida Tlaib stands by Israel and Holocaust comments amid criticism – CNN

Monday, May 13, 2019

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Trump repeats claims of ‘coup’ attempt after former FBI lawyer knocks them down – ABC News

Monday, May 13, 2019

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated unsubstantiated claims that efforts by law enforcement to investigate the Trump campaign’s possible ties to Russia were part of a “coup.” The president’s tweeted reference to a “coup” — short for “coup d’etat,” the French phrase for a government overthrow — elevates claims from conservative voices including Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton and pro-Trump commentator Dan Bongino. The president also attacked the FBI as…

JP Morgan: The US-China tariff battle is just the start of a global trade reordering – CNBC

Monday, May 13, 2019

Kudlow says Trump and Xi are likely to meet at G-20 summit… Kudlow, however, said there are “no concrete, definite plans” yet for when U.S. and Chinese negotiators will meet again. Marketsread more

Saudi Arabia Says 2 Oil Tankers Damaged in Sabotage Attacks – The New York Times

Monday, May 13, 2019

According to an Iranian state news agency, the Islamic Republic News Agency, a spokesman for the country’s Foreign Ministry seemed to brush away any suggestions that Iran was behind the sabotage, warning “against any conspiracy orchestrated by ill-wishers to undermine stability and security in the region.” The spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, expressed concern about the apparent sabotage, the news agency reported, saying on Monday that a “regretful incident happened for some…

Here’s proof of how Trump has mixed up Washington: Some Democrats think he might want to be impeached – CNN

Monday, May 13, 2019

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2020 election: Buttigieg’s unexpected rise draws praise, envy from fellow mayors – POLITICO

Monday, May 13, 2019

“What has allowed Pete [Buttigeig] to be successful is that South Bend doesn’t have the same demands that a New York City or a Los Angeles mayor has,” said Doug Herman, a Democratic strategist. | Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images 2020 elections ‘The irony is that the South Bend mayor is being taken seriously and the New York mayor’s not.’ By DAVID SIDERS 05/12/2019 06:49 AM EDT Updated 05/12/2019 10:40 AM EDT…

‘It’s time to rise up,’ Venezuelan general tells military officers in video – Reuters

Monday, May 13, 2019

CARACAS (Reuters) – A Venezuelan general called on the country’s armed forces on Sunday to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold on to power despite an economic collapse. Ramon Rangel, who identified himself as an air force general, said the Venezuelan government is being controlled by the “communist dictatorship” in Cuba – a key Maduro ally. “We have to…

Trump’s Trade War Escalation Will Exact Economic Pain, Adviser Says – The New York Times

Monday, May 13, 2019

Mr. Trump and his advisers insist his approach will ultimately pay off for the American economy — either by prodding China to open its markets and treat American firms more fairly, or by encouraging companies to shift manufacturing to the United States to avoid tariffs. But the decision to prolong the trade war could upend economic projections that showed robust hiring, growth and investment this year, in part because of…

Trump blasts Dems’ declaration of constitutional crisis as ‘pathetically untrue’ – Fox News

Monday, May 13, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 12 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 12 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com President Trump blasted the declaration from many Democrats that the United States has been facing a “constitutional crisis” in a series of tweets on Sunday, calling it “pathetically untrue.” Trump tweeted, “The Democrats new and pathetically untrue sound bite is that we are in a ‘Constitutional…

Yarmouth man arrested on murder charge in stabbing on Appalachian Trail – Cape Cod Times

Monday, May 13, 2019

ABINGTON, VIRGINIA — A West Yarmouth man is being charged in a stabbing along the Appalachian Trail in Wythe County, Virginia, that left one person dead and another with severe injuries, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia. James Jordan, 30, was arrested Saturday morning on a federal complaint and is being charged with one count of murder within the…