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A Portrait of the White House and Its Culture of Dishonesty – The New York Times

Friday, April 19, 2019

The White House that emerges from more than 400 pages of Mr. Mueller’s report is a hotbed of conflict infused by a culture of dishonesty — defined by a president who lies to the public and his own staff, then tries to get his aides to lie for him. Mr. Trump repeatedly threatened to fire lieutenants who did not carry out his wishes while they repeatedly threatened to resign rather…

No. 2 House Democrat: Impeachment ‘not worthwhile at this point’ – CNN

Friday, April 19, 2019

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Mueller Outlines 3 Business Deals Trump Pursued In Russia – Forbes

Friday, April 19, 2019

View of the Red Square with Vasilevsky descent in Moscow, Russia Getty By Dan Alexander, Noah Kirsch and Chase Peterson-Withorn Donald Trump chased three potential business deals in Russia around the time of his presidential campaign, Special Counsel Robert Mueller said in his 448-report report released Thursday. Forbes outlined the three deals, and the characters working to make them happen, below. Aras Agalarov Beginning in 2013 the Trump Organization pursued…

In Highly Anticipated Report, Mueller Reveals Trump’s Efforts to Thwart Russian Inquiry – The New York Times

Thursday, April 18, 2019

WASHINGTON — Robert S. Mueller III revealed a frantic, monthslong effort by President Trump to thwart the investigation into Russia’s 2016 election interference, cataloging in a report released on Thursday the attempts by Mr. Trump to escape an inquiry that imperiled his presidency from the start. The much-anticipated report laid out how a team of prosecutors working for Mr. Mueller, the special counsel, wrestled with whether the president’s actions added…

The redacted Mueller report is expected Thursday. Here’s how we got here, what to watch out for and what’s next – CNBC

Thursday, April 18, 2019

<!– –> × SEARCH QUOTES Politics A redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian election meddling is expected to be released to the public Thursday after a nearly two-year investigation that concluded when the findings were submitted March 22 to the Justice Department. But the fight over the probe isn’t likely to end there. President Donald Trump has continued to rail on the investigation as a “witch…

Mueller report ropes in Senate GOP – POLITICO

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr had taken steps to distance himself from conflicts of interest during his panel’s probe — but also corresponded with the White House. | Win McNamee/Getty Images mueller investigation Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr apparently supplied the White House counsel’s office with information about the Russia probe. By BURGESS EVERETT and MARIANNE LEVINE 04/18/2019 02:14 PM EDT Updated 04/18/2019 04:52 PM EDT 2019-04-18T04:52-0400 The Senate GOP…

Boeing tests 737 Max software updates, says it’s making ‘progress’ on certification – The Washington Post

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Rachel Siegel Aaron Gregg April 18 at 11:30 AM Boeing’s chief executive said the company is making “steady progress” toward the certification of a software update required to lift a worldwide grounding of its 737 Max jets. CEO Dennis Muilenburg said in a video that Boeing completed an engineering test flight Tuesday using updated software. Investigators have concluded that the anti-stalling feature — the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System — was…

Trump declares he is having a ‘good day’ as redacted Mueller report is released – CNN

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Rebuilding Notre Dame: The next steps for Paris’s famous cathedral – The Washington Post

Thursday, April 18, 2019

On Monday, flames engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral’s roof, toppling its steeple.

Department of Justice opioid takedown: Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force arrests dozens across 7 states – CBS News

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Dozens of people, including 53 medical professionals, have been charged for their alleged participation in the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics, Justice Department and Department of Health and Human Services officials said Wednesday. Federal law enforcement and health officials held a press conference in Cincinnati where they announced charges resulting from the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force takedown operation that began only four months ago.  “The…

Commentary: If Congress wants the unredacted Mueller report, here’s how to get it – Salt Lake Tribune

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The attorney general and Rep. Douglas Collins of Georgia, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, have suggested that nearly everything about Starr’s report is irrelevant to current circumstances because Starr was an independent counsel operating under a different statutory scheme than did Mueller. As, of course, he was. But so what? The court’s express holding in response to the Starr motion was that its order applied to Rule…

Sen. Majority Leader McConnell to introduce bill to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21 – CNBC

Thursday, April 18, 2019

<!– –> × SEARCH QUOTES Health and Science Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will introduce legislation to raise the federal minimum age to buy tobacco to 21 from 18, he announced Thursday. McConnell will introduce the legislation, called the McConnell bill, in May, he said. The bill will cover all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. McConnell’s backing marks the strongest support yet in Congress for what’s been dubbed “T21.” “For some…

Attorney General Barr to release redacted Mueller report – CNN

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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The Paradox of the Democratic “Stop Bernie” Campaign – Slate

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Chris Christie dishes on Trump’s ‘boldest move’ – Washington Examiner

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said President Trump deserves credit for breaking the mold of U.S. foreign policy and trying to personally persuade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to dismantle the Hermit Kingdom’s nuclear weapons program because it could yield historic possibilities. “His boldest move … is likely his personal efforts on the issue of North Korea. President Trump has, in fact, used the past year to place…

Commentary: If Congress wants the unredacted Mueller report, here’s how to get it – Salt Lake Tribune

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The attorney general and Rep. Douglas Collins of Georgia, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, have suggested that nearly everything about Starr’s report is irrelevant to current circumstances because Starr was an independent counsel operating under a different statutory scheme than did Mueller. As, of course, he was. But so what? The court’s express holding in response to the Starr motion was that its order applied to Rule…

The Notre Dame fire is a roofer’s worst fear come to life – Vox.com

Thursday, April 18, 2019

My social media feeds have been overwhelmed by my friends and colleagues mourning the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral these past two days. As a scholar of medieval studies, I get it — the building had a special resonance for lovers of history, architecture, and art. But when I read that the fire was most likely caused by restoration workers, my heart broke for them. These roofers and restoration experts…

Democrats outraged as Trump team shapes Mueller report rollout – CNN

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Chris Christie dishes on Trump’s ‘boldest move’ – Washington Examiner

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said President Trump deserves credit for breaking the mold of U.S. foreign policy and trying to personally persuade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to dismantle the Hermit Kingdom’s nuclear weapons program because it could yield historic possibilities. “His boldest move … is likely his personal efforts on the issue of North Korea. President Trump has, in fact, used the past year to place…