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Mueller Thinks Paul Manafort Shared Trump Polling Data With Russian Operative – HuffPost

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Manafort’s attorneys ― Kevin Downing, Thomas Zehnle and Richard Westling ― contend in the filing that Manafort, a longtime lobbyist who has worked on several Republican presidential campaigns, has “provided complete and truthful information to the best of his ability” since entering into his plea agreement. They disagree with the Mueller team’s claim that the former campaign chairman made intentional misstatements. Manafort’s incarceration, the filing states, has “taken a toll…

The cascade of false claims as Trump makes his case for a crisis on the US-Mexico border – CNN

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

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Kellyanne Conway embarrasses CNN’s Jim Acosta during heated exchange: ‘You’re such a smarta–‘ – Fox News

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Video Kellyanne Conway embarrasses CNN’s Jim Acosta: ‘You’re such a smarta–‘ Kellyanne Conway embarrassed CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a press gaggle on Tuesday, referring to him as a ‘smarta–‘ unliked by other reporters. Acosta questioned Conway about whether President Trump would tell the truth when addressing the nation Tuesday night, prompting the heated exchange. Kellyanne Conway embarrassed CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a press gaggle…

Joshua Tree National Park Will Close After Visitor Damage During Government Shutdown – NPR

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Volunteer Alexandra Degen cleans a restroom during the government shutdown at Joshua Tree National Park in California. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Volunteer Alexandra Degen cleans a restroom during the government shutdown at Joshua Tree National Park in California. Mario Tama/Getty Images Joshua Tree National Park will be temporarily closed as of Thursday morning due to damage caused by visitors during the partial government shutdown….

Russian at Trump Tower meeting with Trump officials charged with obstruction in civil suit – AOL

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

A Russian lawyer at the center of the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Russians and Trump campaign officials has been charged with criminal obstruction of justice in a federal civil case in Manhattan. Natalia Veselnitskaya, who was representing Russian-based Prevezon Holdings in a fight against forfeiture of assets and money laundering penalties, is accused of submitting an intentionally misleading statement to the court. According to prosecutors, the Veselnitskaya presented what…

Kavanaugh issues first opinion at Supreme Court | TheHill – The Hill

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

The Supreme Court’s newest justice, Brett KavanaughBrett Michael KavanaughCuomo: Kavanaugh, Gorsuch are ‘going to reverse Roe v. Wade’ Benefits of limiting toxins obviously outweigh cost — except at Trump’s EPA Supreme Court to take up gerrymandering cases MORE, issued his first opinion on Tuesday in a unanimous ruling that could help companies keeps disputes in third-party arbitration. The justices held that courts must enforce contracts that force parties to settle disputes privately…

Turkey’s Erdogan shuts down White House’s Bolton on Syria, says he made a ‘serious mistake’ – CNBC

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

<!– –> × MENU SEARCH QUOTES World Politics Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a blunt put-down Tuesday against White House national security advisor John Bolton over his pledges to ensure Turkish nonaggression against Kurds who fought against the Islamic State in Syria. “We cannot accept Bolton’s messages given from Israel,” the Turkish president said, adding that Bolton made a “serious mistake,” Reuters reported. He was referring to statements by…

Turkey’s Erdogan shuts down White House’s Bolton on Syria, says he made a ‘serious mistake’ – CNBC

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

<!– –> × MENU SEARCH QUOTES World Politics Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a blunt put-down Tuesday against White House national security advisor John Bolton over his pledges to ensure Turkish nonaggression against Kurds who fought against the Islamic State in Syria. “We cannot accept Bolton’s messages given from Israel,” the Turkish president said, adding that Bolton made a “serious mistake,” Reuters reported. He was referring to statements by…

Turkey’s Erdogan shuts down White House’s Bolton on Syria, says he made a ‘serious mistake’ – CNBC

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

<!– –> × MENU SEARCH QUOTES World Politics Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a blunt put-down Tuesday against White House national security advisor John Bolton over his pledges to ensure Turkish nonaggression against Kurds who fought against the Islamic State in Syria. “We cannot accept Bolton’s messages given from Israel,” the Turkish president said, adding that Bolton made a “serious mistake,” Reuters reported. He was referring to statements by…