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House Republicans want Mueller to testify despite Trump opposition – POLITICO

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

“I think Mueller should testify,” said Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee. | Andrew Harnik/AP Photo Congress By KYLE CHENEY and JOHN BRESNAHAN 05/06/2019 07:05 PM EDT House Republicans say they’re eager for special counsel Robert Mueller to testify about the findings of his investigation into links between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia — despite Trump’s Sunday declaration that “Mueller should not testify.” Though Republicans…

The US could have three-and-a-half aircraft carriers off Iran within two weeks – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

The Trump administration on Monday announced the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group’s deployment to the Persian Gulf. But that only represents one element of growing U.S. naval-air power near Iran. First off, the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is already in the Persian Gulf. Centered around the highly capable 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, this group is supported by aging but deadly-for-Iran Harrier jump jets. This capability will grow when the Harriers…

370 former federal prosecutors say Trump would have been charged with obstruction were he not president – The Boston Globe

Monday, May 06, 2019

The former Justice Department prosecutors say special counsel Robert Mueller’s report ‘‘describes several acts that satisfy all of the elements for an obstruction charge.’’ However, a Justice Department legal opinion says sitting presidents cannot be indicted. Mueller did not reach a conclusion on whether Trump criminally obstructed justice. Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney Rod Rosenstein concluded Mueller’s evidence was insufficient for an obstruction charge.

Chinese delegation will come to the US for trade talks after Trump tariff threat – CNBC

Monday, May 06, 2019

Fed: US stock prices elevated, but the financial system is… While the Fed sees the system overall as healthy, the levels of corporate debt stand out, said Fed Governor Lael Brainard. The Fedread more

Imprisoning Bill Barr is left’s new rallying cry: ‘Have him locked up’ – Fox News

Monday, May 06, 2019

Video Media rage over William Barr Many pundits want him out as attorney general. The battle between congressional Democrats and the Justice Department over Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report has reached new levels of vitriol, as some on the left call for Attorney General Bill Barr to be physically dragged in to testify or even locked up for defying congressional subpoenas. The demands have escalated after the attorney general refused to…

1 Million Animal And Plant Species Are At Risk Of Extinction, U.N. Report Says – NPR

Monday, May 06, 2019

“Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history,” a U.N. panel says, reporting that around 1 million species are currently at risk. Here, an endangered hawksbill turtle swims in a Singapore aquarium in 2017. Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty Images “Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history,” a U.N. panel says, reporting that around 1 million species are currently at risk….

Michael Cohen has one last self-embarrassment before three-year prison sentence – Washington Examiner

Monday, May 06, 2019

Michael Cohen, eager masochist and former gofer to President Trump, couldn’t go to prison without one last act of self-humiliation. Everything ever written about Cohen paints a cautionary tale for young boys. Now, son, here’s a man you don’t want to become. Whether he’s confessing his unrequited love for his boss (“I’m the guy who would take a bullet for the president”) or taking “responsibility” for his years of bank…

Kate Middleton Reportedly Put an End to Prince William and Prince Harry’s Rumored Feud – Yahoo Lifestyle

Monday, May 06, 2019

In addition to juggling three small children, a rigorous royal appearance schedule, and preparing to become Queen Consort, Kate Middleton somehow found the time to play peacemaker between her husband, Prince William, and brother-in-law Prince Harry. ICYMI, the royal Fab Four have not been a united front for quite a while. First, people speculated that Kate and Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, had a falling out, but once that was squashed,…

Kate Middleton Reportedly Put an End to Prince William and Prince Harry’s Rumored Feud – Yahoo Lifestyle

Monday, May 06, 2019

In addition to juggling three small children, a rigorous royal appearance schedule, and preparing to become Queen Consort, Kate Middleton somehow found the time to play peacemaker between her husband, Prince William, and brother-in-law Prince Harry. ICYMI, the royal Fab Four have not been a united front for quite a while. First, people speculated that Kate and Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, had a falling out, but once that was squashed,…

Kate Middleton Reportedly Put an End to Prince William and Prince Harry’s Rumored Feud – Yahoo Lifestyle

Monday, May 06, 2019

In addition to juggling three small children, a rigorous royal appearance schedule, and preparing to become Queen Consort, Kate Middleton somehow found the time to play peacemaker between her husband, Prince William, and brother-in-law Prince Harry. ICYMI, the royal Fab Four have not been a united front for quite a while. First, people speculated that Kate and Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, had a falling out, but once that was squashed,…

Trade turmoil wipes out a chunk of stock rally – CNN

Monday, May 06, 2019

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House Democrats to hold contempt vote Wednesday after Barr misses deadline to provide complete Mueller report – The Washington Post

Monday, May 06, 2019

Felicia Sonmez Rachael Bade May 6 at 10:35 AM Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee said they will vote Wednesday on whether to hold Attorney General William P. Barr in contempt of Congress after Barr missed a deadline to produce a complete version of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s report. The panel had set a deadline of 9 a.m. Monday for Barr to provide the unredacted version of Mueller’s…

Nature crisis: Humans ‘threaten 1m species with extinction’ – BBC News

Monday, May 06, 2019

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Pollination is vital for food production On land, in the seas, in the sky, the devastating impact of humans on nature is laid bare in a compelling UN report. One million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. Nature everywhere is declining at a speed never previously seen and our need for ever more food and energy are the main drivers. These…

Boeing admits that it made a key alert system linked to faulty sensors optional on 737 MAX planes – INSIDER

Monday, May 06, 2019

Boeing on Sunday said that a key alert system linked to faulty sensors was sold as an optional feature on Boeing 737 MAX planes. Criticism of Boeing has increased in recent months, following the crash of Lion Air Flight JT610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302, which both featured Boeing 737 Max-8 planes. Boeing has taken heat for two recent crashes which both featured Boeing MAX planes. Investigators have linked the…

Trump may need more than tariff threats to rattle China on trade – CNBC

Monday, May 06, 2019

“In the case that the US imposes 25% tariffs on all Chinese exports, it would be very difficult for China to keep its GDP growth above 6% even with more policy stimulus, and the CNY may weaken to 7.2 vs USD,” they said in a Monday report. “In the case that tariff escalation stops at 25% tariffs on $250bn Chinese goods, China’ growth could still be around 6% this year.”…

Potential Iranian attack on U.S. forces led to Middle East deployments, source says – Los Angeles Times

Monday, May 06, 2019

“The United States is not seeking war with the Iranian regime, but we are fully prepared to respond to any attack, whether by proxy, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or regular Iranian forces,” he said.

Trump warns presidency is being stolen amid Mueller angst – CNN

Monday, May 06, 2019

(CNN)Donald Trump — warning that his presidency is being stolen — sure seems threatened by Robert Mueller — especially considering his declaration that the special counsel handed him “complete and total exoneration.” After spending more than $35,000,000 over a two year period, interviewing 500 people, using 18 Trump Hating Angry Democrats & 49 FBI Agents – all culminating in a more than 400 page Report showing NO COLLUSION – why…

Moscow airport plane fire: more than 40 die in Aeroflot emergency landing – The Guardian

Monday, May 06, 2019

A Russian passenger jet burst into flames on Sunday while attempting an emergency landing at a Moscow airport, leaving as many as 41 passengers dead and more injured. Video from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport shows the plane bouncing along the tarmac before it suddenly burst into flames. The tail section of the Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 became engulfed by fire, discharging thick, black smoke as crew members evacuated passengers using emergency…

Boeing Believed a 737 Max Warning Light Was Standard. It Wasn’t. – The New York Times

Monday, May 06, 2019

“However, Boeing’s timely or earlier communication with the operators would have helped to reduce or eliminate possible confusion,” the F.A.A. said. The anti-stall system, created to compensate for the Max’s large new engines, will push down the nose of the plane if the angle of attack sensors indicate the plane is dangerously close to stalling. But the system relied on only one of the two angle of attack sensors, introducing…

USS Lincoln strike group deployed to send Iran ‘clear and unmistakable’ message, Bolton says – Fox News

Monday, May 06, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 5 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 5 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com The U.S. is sending the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in order “to send a clear and unmistakable message to the Iranian regime,” National Security Adviser John Bolton announced Sunday night. Bolton said the deployment…