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Letter: A lot of smoke in Mueller probe indicates there’s fire
A lot of smoke in Muellerprobe indicates there’s fire. Re: “Is the Mueller probe creating more crimes than it’s uncovering?” (Mercurynews.com, Dec. 30)”: Mr. Hanson ties himself in knots trying to show that special counsel Robert Mueller is inventing crimes — that Michael Cohen and General Michael F
Letter: A lot of smoke in Mueller probe indicates there’s fire
A lot of smoke in Muellerprobe indicates there’s fire. Re: “Is the Mueller probe creating more crimes than it’s uncovering?” (Mercurynews.com, Dec. 30)”: Mr. Hanson ties himself in knots trying to show that special counsel Robert Mueller is inventing crimes — that Michael Cohen and General Michael F

The American people must hear from Mueller
Josh Campbell is a CNN analyst covering national security issues. He previously served as a supervisory special agent with the FBI, special assistant to the bureau's director, including Jim Comey, and is writing a book on recent attempts by elected officials to undermine the rule of law. Follow him
The American people must hear from Mueller
Josh Campbell is a CNN analyst covering national security issues. He previously served as a supervisory special agent with the FBI, special assistant to the bureau's director, including Jim Comey, and is writing a book on recent attempts by elected officials to undermine the rule of law. Follow him

Stone open to talking with Mueller in Russia probe
WASHINGTON – Roger Stone, an ally of President Donald Trump and a longtime Republican operative, did not rule out on Sunday cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Stone open to talking with Mueller in Russia probe
WASHINGTON – Roger Stone, an ally of President Donald Trump and a longtime Republican operative, did not rule out on Sunday cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Trump struggles to keep up with his own bogus border wall claims
What exactly is the White House’s current position on the state of the “wall” along the U.S./Mexico border? What should be an easy question to answer is clearly not. To hear Donald Trump tell it, wall construction needs to happen, has already happened, is in the process of happening, and will defini
Trump struggles to keep up with his own bogus border wall claims
What exactly is the White House’s current position on the state of the “wall” along the U.S./Mexico border? What should be an easy question to answer is clearly not. To hear Donald Trump tell it, wall construction needs to happen, has already happened, is in the process of happening, and will defini

Fox News Poll: Half of voters favor military action against North Korea
Just over half of voters perceive North Korea as a “major” threat to U.S. national security, and about the same number support taking military action to stop the country’s nuclear weapons program.
Fox News Poll: Half of voters favor military action against North Korea
Just over half of voters perceive North Korea as a “major” threat to U.S. national security, and about the same number support taking military action to stop the country’s nuclear weapons program.

All the President's broken men
(CNN)They once were Donald Trump's strutting, sharp-suited alpha male political and legal fixers, living high and playing the game hard, seemingly immune from the consequences of their willingness to walk on the dark side.
All the President's broken men
(CNN)They once were Donald Trump's strutting, sharp-suited alpha male political and legal fixers, living high and playing the game hard, seemingly immune from the consequences of their willingness to walk on the dark side.

Trump: release of Mueller report up to Barr
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the release of any report on the Russia investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller will be totally up to U.S. Attorney General William Barr. Trump's comment came as CNN reported that the Justice Department may announce as early as next week that Mueller
Trump: release of Mueller report up to Barr
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the release of any report on the Russia investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller will be totally up to U.S. Attorney General William Barr. Trump's comment came as CNN reported that the Justice Department may announce as early as next week that Mueller

Michael Cohen Will Reportedly ‘Pull the Curtain Back’ on Trump’s Crimes
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s embattled former lawyer and fixer, was set to testify before Congress on February 7th. Then, late last month, he backed out, citing fear over threats from his former boss. A day after Cohen reconsidered voluntarily appearing before Congress, the Senate Intelligence C
Michael Cohen Will Reportedly ‘Pull the Curtain Back’ on Trump’s Crimes
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s embattled former lawyer and fixer, was set to testify before Congress on February 7th. Then, late last month, he backed out, citing fear over threats from his former boss. A day after Cohen reconsidered voluntarily appearing before Congress, the Senate Intelligence C

White House fires back at Woodward book detailing infighting, insults, 'administrative coup d'etat'
The White House hit back Tuesday after excerpts were released from a forthcoming book by veteran reporter Bob Woodward detailing a White House beset by infighting and facing an "administrative coup d'etat" in the ranks.
White House fires back at Woodward book detailing infighting, insults, 'administrative coup d'etat'
The White House hit back Tuesday after excerpts were released from a forthcoming book by veteran reporter Bob Woodward detailing a White House beset by infighting and facing an "administrative coup d'etat" in the ranks.

What Trump doesn’t know about his own trade policy can hurt him
Less than a week ago, Donald Trump published a tweet updating Americans on the status of trade talks with China. The president sought to assure everyone that there’s been progress, adding, “In the meantime, Billions of Dollars are being paid to the United States by China in the form of Trade Tariffs
What Trump doesn’t know about his own trade policy can hurt him
Less than a week ago, Donald Trump published a tweet updating Americans on the status of trade talks with China. The president sought to assure everyone that there’s been progress, adding, “In the meantime, Billions of Dollars are being paid to the United States by China in the form of Trade Tariffs

Trump offers immigration compromise to end partial shutdown; Dems cool to offer
President Trump, in a televised White House address Saturday, offered Democrats a compromise package on immigration in an effort to end the nearly monthlong partial government shutdown -- although some prominent Democrats were dismissing the olive branch as a "non-starter" before Trump even spoke.
Trump offers immigration compromise to end partial shutdown; Dems cool to offer
President Trump, in a televised White House address Saturday, offered Democrats a compromise package on immigration in an effort to end the nearly monthlong partial government shutdown -- although some prominent Democrats were dismissing the olive branch as a "non-starter" before Trump even spoke.

Early Headlines: Asia Stocks And Gold Mixed, Dollar And Oil Up, Polls Oppose Emergency, Space Force, 'Lock Her Up', Secret Mueller Report, 'Enemy Of The People', Cohen To Testify, Teachers With Guns, Ez Mfg Contracts, And More
Econintersect: Here are some of the headlines we found to help you start your day. For more headlines see our afternoon feature for GEI members, What We Read Today, published Monday, Wednesday and Friday, which has many more headlines and a number of article discussions to keep you abreast of what w
Early Headlines: Asia Stocks And Gold Mixed, Dollar And Oil Up, Polls Oppose Emergency, Space Force, 'Lock Her Up', Secret Mueller Report, 'Enemy Of The People', Cohen To Testify, Teachers With Guns, Ez Mfg Contracts, And More
Econintersect: Here are some of the headlines we found to help you start your day. For more headlines see our afternoon feature for GEI members, What We Read Today, published Monday, Wednesday and Friday, which has many more headlines and a number of article discussions to keep you abreast of what w

Sorry, Trump. 6G is not a thing.
Did the President just add a digit to a concept he doesn't understand to make it sound even better?. Trump, as he does, tweeted some out-of-left-field flim-flam Thursday morning, in advance of his trade talks with China. Now, it's always wise to gird your loins whenever Trump ventures into technolog
Sorry, Trump. 6G is not a thing.
Did the President just add a digit to a concept he doesn't understand to make it sound even better?. Trump, as he does, tweeted some out-of-left-field flim-flam Thursday morning, in advance of his trade talks with China. Now, it's always wise to gird your loins whenever Trump ventures into technolog

Senate Intelligence seeking out Moscow-based Trump associate
The Senate Intelligence Committee wants to interview a Moscow-based Trump associate. The committee, chaired by Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., is interested in meeting with David Geovanis over his ties with President Trump, sources told CNN. Geovanis' relationship with Trump came up when two witnesses we
Senate Intelligence seeking out Moscow-based Trump associate
The Senate Intelligence Committee wants to interview a Moscow-based Trump associate. The committee, chaired by Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., is interested in meeting with David Geovanis over his ties with President Trump, sources told CNN. Geovanis' relationship with Trump came up when two witnesses we

Mueller could tell all in last major court filing in Paul Manafort's case
Washington (CNN)Friday may be the day that special counsel Robert Mueller tells all in the long-running court saga of Paul Manafort's prosecution. Mueller's sentencing memorandum is due to a federal judge in DC District Court before midnight Friday.
Mueller could tell all in last major court filing in Paul Manafort's case
Washington (CNN)Friday may be the day that special counsel Robert Mueller tells all in the long-running court saga of Paul Manafort's prosecution. Mueller's sentencing memorandum is due to a federal judge in DC District Court before midnight Friday.

Roger Stone is barred from making public statements about his case after Instagram post
Roger Stone was barred from making public statements about his case after the longtime associate and informal adviser to President Donald Trump stirred controversy by sharing a photo on his Instagram account that appeared to show a judge near the crosshairs of a gun.
Roger Stone is barred from making public statements about his case after Instagram post
Roger Stone was barred from making public statements about his case after the longtime associate and informal adviser to President Donald Trump stirred controversy by sharing a photo on his Instagram account that appeared to show a judge near the crosshairs of a gun.

U.S. Democrats launch resolution to stop Trump border emergency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on a resolution aimed at stopping President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build a wall on the border with Mexico, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday.
U.S. Democrats launch resolution to stop Trump border emergency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on a resolution aimed at stopping President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build a wall on the border with Mexico, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday.

ABORTION: President Trump Goes There, And It Is EPIC
This is one of the best parts of the night. I am so so so so so so so SO glad Trump “went there” and brought this issue up, because it needed to be said to these Democratic women’s faces.
ABORTION: President Trump Goes There, And It Is EPIC
This is one of the best parts of the night. I am so so so so so so so SO glad Trump “went there” and brought this issue up, because it needed to be said to these Democratic women’s faces.

Trump a Russian agent? 'Never,' he says
Donald Trump's angry comments followed a New York Times report that the FBI opened an investigation into whether he was acting on Russia's behalf soon after he became president.
Trump a Russian agent? 'Never,' he says
Donald Trump's angry comments followed a New York Times report that the FBI opened an investigation into whether he was acting on Russia's behalf soon after he became president.

He’s Donald Trump’s Mortal Enemy. Could Adam Schiff Also Be His 2020 Opponent?
“Adam Schitt.” And now there’s speculation about a possible 2020 presidential bid, sparked in part by his new position as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the high-profile platform it provides. But also by the announcement that Schiff is scheduled to appear at the Politics and Eggs b
He’s Donald Trump’s Mortal Enemy. Could Adam Schiff Also Be His 2020 Opponent?
“Adam Schitt.” And now there’s speculation about a possible 2020 presidential bid, sparked in part by his new position as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the high-profile platform it provides. But also by the announcement that Schiff is scheduled to appear at the Politics and Eggs b

Rod Rosenstein begs students to protect American democracy
Rod Rosenstein, the deputy US attorney general, delivered a poignant speech on the fragility of American democracy today (Feb. 21), while stressing the insidious nature of white-collar crime, and the moral necessity of every citizen respecting the law.
Rod Rosenstein begs students to protect American democracy
Rod Rosenstein, the deputy US attorney general, delivered a poignant speech on the fragility of American democracy today (Feb. 21), while stressing the insidious nature of white-collar crime, and the moral necessity of every citizen respecting the law.

The Latest: In New Orleans, Trump vows to fight for wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local):. President Donald Trump is vowing to continue to fight for border wall funding during a speech in New Orleans.
The Latest: In New Orleans, Trump vows to fight for wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local):. President Donald Trump is vowing to continue to fight for border wall funding during a speech in New Orleans.

Trump Announces a Deal Has Been Reached to End the Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump said Friday that the administration and Congress reached a deal to temporarily reopen the government after 35 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Trump Announces a Deal Has Been Reached to End the Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump said Friday that the administration and Congress reached a deal to temporarily reopen the government after 35 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Andrew McCabe: FBI Investigations Into Trump 'Were Extraordinary Steps'
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says it's not normal for the bureau to open investigations into the president. "We don't have a lot of experience with investigating presidents of the United States," McCabe says. "There is not a standard S.O.P. on the shelf that you pull down to say, 'Here's
Andrew McCabe: FBI Investigations Into Trump 'Were Extraordinary Steps'
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says it's not normal for the bureau to open investigations into the president. "We don't have a lot of experience with investigating presidents of the United States," McCabe says. "There is not a standard S.O.P. on the shelf that you pull down to say, 'Here's

U.S. spy chiefs break with Trump on many threats to the U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand their global reach, U.S. intelligence officials told senators on Tuesday.
U.S. spy chiefs break with Trump on many threats to the U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand their global reach, U.S. intelligence officials told senators on Tuesday.

Was there collusion? Trump lawyer walks back earlier remarks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Thursday walked back comments from the night before in which he maintained that he had "never said there was no collusion" between Russia and members of Trump's 2016 White House campaign.
Was there collusion? Trump lawyer walks back earlier remarks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Thursday walked back comments from the night before in which he maintained that he had "never said there was no collusion" between Russia and members of Trump's 2016 White House campaign.

Steve King and Donald Trump agree. Only one is getting punished by the GOP.
Republicans are moving to strip Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) of his committee roles, to punish him for suggesting that white nationalism and white supremacy have come in for undue condemnation. That’s a genuinely good development, as far as it goes.
Steve King and Donald Trump agree. Only one is getting punished by the GOP.
Republicans are moving to strip Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) of his committee roles, to punish him for suggesting that white nationalism and white supremacy have come in for undue condemnation. That’s a genuinely good development, as far as it goes.

Mueller report expected soon, but how much will be made public?
Special counsel Robert Mueller's final report on the Russia investigation could be handed in within days. But we don't know how much of it will be revealed to the public. Major Garrett reports.
Mueller report expected soon, but how much will be made public?
Special counsel Robert Mueller's final report on the Russia investigation could be handed in within days. But we don't know how much of it will be revealed to the public. Major Garrett reports.
