Category Archives: sanctions

Mike Pence spokesman refuses to answer whether he met with Russians

Posted on July 13, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

In the past days, Mike Pence has gone out of his way to make clear that Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with the Russian government to try to rig the election took place before he joined the Donald Trump ticket. It’s … Continue reading →

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Andrew Goldstein—public corruption chief is joining Mueller’s team

Posted on July 1, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A top New York federal prosecutor is joining the team of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the former FBI director leading an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the presidential election, a senior Justice Department official with knowledge of the matter … 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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Wednesday Open Thread | Sessions Is Said to Have Offered to Resign

Posted on June 7, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Why is racist Jeff Sessions  still Attorney General? Talk about glaring white privilege.  He lied under Oath during his confirmation hearing and then he didn’t disclose Russia meetings in a security clearance form. Still LYING. That’s a felony! Sessions should have BEEN resigned. Coretta Scott King … Continue reading →

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Trump asked top intel officials to say there was no collusion

Posted on May 22, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Donald Trump asked two top intelligence officials to push back against former FBI Director James Comey’s revelation of an ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives, the Washington Post reports. Trump appealed to both Director … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | White House lawyers research impeachment

Posted on May 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)White House lawyers have begun researching impeachment procedures in an effort to prepare for what officials still believe is a distant possibility that President Donald Trump could have to fend off attempts to remove him from office, two people … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Fmr FBI Director Robert Mueller Special Counsel appointed in Russia probe

Posted on May 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, including potential collusion between Trump campaign associates and Russian officials. Deputy Attorney General … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Sally Yates Interview with Anderson Cooper

Posted on May 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A National Security Threat…. Anderson Cooper: "It was a national security threat?" Sally Yates: "Absolutely" https://t.co/eiQGyC6Xsa — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 17, 2017 Yates: "It doesn't seem like that’s a person who should be sitting in the national security adviser … 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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