Category Archives: Obstruction of Justice

Tuesday Open Thread | Meet the lawyers Robert Mueller has hired for the Russia investigation

Posted on August 8, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

As the investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible ties to Russia gains traction, special counsel Robert Mueller has begun quietly assembling a formidable team of top lawyers and investigators. Mueller has so far hired 16 people and intends to bring … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Trump dictated son’s misleading statement on meeting with Russian lawyer

Posted on July 31, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump reportedly dictated a misleading statement about his son’s meeting with a Russian lawyer that was ultimately issued to the New York Times by Donald Trump Jr., The Washington Post reported Monday evening. Trump dictated the statement on July … Continue reading →

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Maddow: Lindsey Graham & Chuck Grassley try block FBI investigation

Posted on June 29, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Don’t believe a word from Lindsey Graham & Chuck Grassley when it comes to Russia investigations. THEY’RE PLAYING US ALL. They don’t want an investigation. Lindsey Graham and Chuck Grassley has requested FISA applications from the FBI..in the middle of … Continue reading →

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VP Mike Pence hires outside lawyer to handle Russia probe

Posted on June 15, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Vice President Pence has hired an outside attorney to help handle inquiries relating to federal investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Pence has retained the services of Richmond, Va.-based attorney Richard Cullen, the chairman of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Russian Cyber Hacks on U.S. Electoral System Far Wider Than Previously Known

Posted on June 15, 2017 by rikyrah

From Bloomberg: Russian Cyber Hacks on U.S. Electoral System Far Wider Than Previously Known by Michael Riley and Jordan Robertson June 13, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT Russia’s cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump’s election was far more … Continue reading →

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Preet Bharara: “There’s absolutely evidence” to start obstruction case against Trump

Posted on June 11, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Sunday said there is “absolutely evidence to begin a case” against President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice. Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Sunday said there is “absolutely evidence to begin a case” … Continue reading →

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#SenateIntelHearing | James Comey Testimony

Posted on June 8, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump demanded “loyalty” from former FBI Director James B. Comey and asked him to drop at least part of the bureau’s investigation of former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, Comey plans to testify to Congress Thursday. In a prepared … Continue reading →

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Congressman Al Green Threatened With LYNCHING After Calling For Trump’s Impeachment

Posted on May 23, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) received voicemails threatening to lynch him and calling him racial slurs after he called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, he said Saturday. Green, who is black, played the recordings for about 100 attendees at a … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | A Post on ‘RussiaGate’

Posted on May 22, 2017 by rikyrah

From Facebook: Doug Blackmon Yesterday at 1:38am · “RussiaGate” has become a catastrophic failure of leadership—and a debacle from which the Trump presidency will not recover —“Trump is a suicide vest strapped around the body of the Republican Party”—- #trumprussia … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Comey Memo: Trump told him to shut down Flynn investigation

Posted on May 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON — President Trump asked the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, to shut down the federal investigation into Mr. Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, in an Oval Office meeting in February, according to a memo that Mr. … Continue reading →

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