Devin Nunes memo: what it says (and doesn’t say) about the FBI, Trump and Russia
President Donald Trump declassified it. The GOP majority of the House intelligence committee released it.
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Chuck Todd Lets Teahadist Republicans Push Conspiracy Theories Around Nunes Memo Unchallenged
Chuck Todd may have had a temporary lapse where he behaved like an actual journalist for once and quit with his typical "both siderist" nonsense we typically hear from him in regard to this dud of a "Nunes memo" that was released this Friday. Sadly, that didn't stop him from allowing two of the so-called "Freedom Caucus" members to come on his show later that same day and lie and spew conspiracy theories about what the memo supposedly said and about who paid for the Steele dossier that Republicans have been desperate to use to discredit the entire Mueller investigation.
More memos? Devin Nunes says House Intelligence is in ‘phase two’ of investigation
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., suggested that more memos, in addition to the one released Friday that outlines alleged surveillance violations by the U.S. government, may soon be released, with the next one targeting the State Department. "Yes, this completes just the FISA abuse portion of our investigation," Nunes told Fox News host Bret Baier on Friday, referencing abuses related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Rand Paul voices support for memo, citing privacy rights
Senators voted 37-0 on Friday in ... - Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky who recently was attacked by a neighbor while working on his lawn, said he believes the anger and polarization around the country fueled the assault. "With the whole idea of the country being angry, over your yard or even the guy that shot us in the ball field There's just some people so angry," said the senator, who was on a baseball field over the summer when a gunman shot Rep. Steve Scalise, R-LA, and three others.
President Trump: Nancy Pelosi’s Crumbs Remarks On Worker Bonuses Could Be The New Deplorable Slur
I guess the silver lining here is that Democrats seem to be shifting away from trashing American workers by saying their $1,000+ bonuses, some companies are handing out $3,000 checks, are " crumbs ." The Democratic Party tried to screw Trump over, and it's failed miserably.
Carson calls for HUD inspector general to review his family’s role at the department
Eureka Garden tenant's association president Tracy Grant shows Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and Sen. Marco Rubio her apartment at the troubled complex during Carson's visit to Jacksonville, Fla., on April 11, 2017. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has called on his department's inspector general to "review" the role his family members have played there, tweeting Friday evening that he has been "under attack."
What The MSM Is Hoping You Ignore About Fisa Memo Is …
The now-infamous memo was FINALLY released today ! What we all have been too patiently waiting for. With the release of the memo, we finally have proof that, without a shadow of a doubt, the Clinton machine, powered by the Obama Administration, using the DNC as its main appendage, funded the creation of a false dossier, that they simultaneously leaked to the press and sold to the FBI, and then pressured top government employees to turn that into a FISA warrant, and more broadly into what the MSM refers to as the "Russia Investigation".
Let’s Call Devin Nunes’ – Secret Memo’ What It Is: A…
The last several days have been packed with fake drama and intrigue about the "secret memo" released publicly Friday over the objections of the FBI, Democrats and many others who say releasing this kind of document simply isn't done. Let's cut the stagecraft and hype around this frankly boring memo.
Memphis Toys R Us To Remain Open
A representative with Toys R Us has confirmed to The Daily News that the retailer's Memphis location, at 7676 Polo Ground Blvd ., won't close after all. The news comes a week after New Jersey-based Toys R Us announced it would close 182 stores across the United States as a part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization efforts.
Video Editorial: Is the Days Inn building a landmark?
Mayo Foundation has one of the largest portfolios of investment assets of any nonprofit health care and education-related foundation in the country. A few years ago, Harvard University was at The late and not-so-lamented 2017, with its political conflicts, natural disasters, refugee crises and the threat of nuclear war, is now in the rearview mirror.
Lawmakers Make Progress on a Spending Deal
With less than a week before government funding runs out, it appears Congress will consider another short-term spending package, although negotiators reportedly are close to a long-term deal. If lawmakers do not act before midnight Feb. 8, federal agencies will shut down for the second time in as many months.
When RWNJ Joe Walsh Calls Devin Nunes A ‘Partisan Hack’
Sure, many outlets are going to say "even Joe Walsh!?" but here's the deal: Joe Walsh is taking a page out of Newt takes whatever Fox is currently outraged about and blames liberals/Democrats for it. That's his "one weird trick" to getting endless bookings on cable news.
New data: child abuse deaths rise, notably in Texas, Indiana
In this Sept. 18, 2017, file photo, juvenile Judge Marilyn Moores speaks during an interview in Indianapolis.
A star of books and murals, Charley was a Tri-City icon
He was the star of a comic book cover and mural, a celebrity on park walks and beach strolls. Even mugged with a U.S. senator.
Woman gets life, no parole in killing of pregnant neighbor
FILE - This file photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office in Fargo, N.D., shows Brooke Crews, who pleaded guilty Dec. 11, 2017, to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder and lying to law office... FARGO, N.D. - A North Dakota woman who admitted killing a pregnant neighbor and cutting the baby from the womb while the mother was still alive was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brooke Crews, 38, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder and lying to law officers in the August death of Savanna Greywind, 22, of Fargo.
Trump says he’ll campaign for Heller in Nevada, visit other states
President Donald Trump told Republican National Committee members in a closed-door gathering Thursday night that he'll travel to Nevada to back Sen. Dean Heller in a competitive Republican primary. He also committed to trips to Minnesota -- where two Democratic senators are up for re-election this year -- as well as California and South Dakota, three sources in the room said.
Arizona Senate candidate Arpaio ‘unaware’ he granted interview to anti-Semitic publication
Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, who is now running for US Senate, is distancing himself from a fringe publication that promotes anti-Semitic conspiracy theories that he's given multiple interviews to. The Republican candidate said Thursday he does not support anti-Semitism and was not aware the American Free Press published anti-Semitic articles.
Nancy Pelosi, Other Top Dems Have A Meltdown Over Release Of FISA…
Well, this was expected from Rep. Nancy Pelosi . Her office released a statement saying that President Trump has "surrendered" his "constitutional responsibility as commander-in-chief" for releasing this memo.
Joe Arpaio has given at least 5 interviews to anti-Semitic publication
Maricopa County's controversial former sheriff who's now a GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate has given several interviews to a publication that traffics in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Joe Arpaio, whom President Trump pardoned last year after he was convicted of criminal contempt of court in connection with a federal civil-rights case, declined an opportunity Wednesday to distance himself from the extremist material.
White House Declassifies GOP Memo On Russia Probe Without Redactions
The White House on Friday declassified a partisan and bitterly disputed memo on the Russia investigation, clearing the way for House Republicans to release allegations of what they say is FBI misconduct. The move came over the fierce objections of the FBI and Justice Department, which have said the document prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee is inaccurate and missing critical context.