3/17/2018

Well, lookee here. Facebook has banned the Trump affiliated data crunching outfit Cambridge Analytica from using its platform after the New York Times published this expose today, much of it based upon the evidence provided by a whistleblower: As the upstart voter-profiling company Cambridge Analytica prepared to wade into the 2014 American midterm elections, it had a problem.

In his own words: McCabe claims firing part of ‘ongoing assault’ on Russia probe

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe appears before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 7, 2017. The former deputy director of the FBI , Andrew McCabe, has been fired - just two days before he was set to retire from government after nearly 22 years in federal law enforcement, and McCabe is pushing back, claiming he's been caught up in a politically-motived effort to hurt the Russia investigation.

Assaults spiked in cities that hosted Trump campaign rallies

Trump celebrates the firing of 'choirboy' FBI deputy McCabe days before his retirement claiming he knew of 'corruption at the highest level' - but he says White House is at 'war' with the agency Trump enlists Hulk Hogan's lawyer for $20MILLION lawsuit against Stormy Daniels - claiming the porn star violated her 'hush agreement' about alleged affair with president 20 TIMES Billionaire Peter Thiel dubs Silicon Valley 'totalitarian' as he opens up about being a Trump supporter in the liberal tech hub President Trump is 'personally upset' he couldn't act as counselor-in-chief after failing to save son Don Jr. and Vanessa's marriage REVEALED: John Kelly says Rex Tillerson was on the TOILET when he told the Secretary of State he was going to be FIRED Famed rabbi with hundreds of grandchildren and THOUSANDS of great-grandchildren is mourned by ultra-Orthodox Jews in upstate New York after dying ... (more)

Phantom Secure TakedownPhantom Secure, an encrypted communication…

International organized crime and drug trafficking groups were dealt a blow by the takedown of an encrypted communication service they used to plan and commit their crimes, the FBI and its international partners announced yesterday. Canada-based Phantom Secure was a criminal enterprise that provided secure communications to high-level drug traffickers and other criminal organization leaders.

US Attorney General Sessions fires former FBI no. 2 McCabe

FILE PHOTO: Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., June 7, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/File Photo WASHINGTON: U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday fired Andrew McCabe, the FBI's former No.

Fortner sworn in as judge by governor

Special Photo/Governor's Office State Court Judge Brian Fortner is presented with an honorary gavel by Gov. Nathan Deal Wednesay after Fortner was sworn in. Special Photo/Governor's Office Brian Fortner was sworn in as state court judge for Douglas County by Gov. Nathan Deal Wednesday as his wife looked on while his two sons held the Bible.

Indian hospital: Hillary Clinton treated for minor injury

Hillary Clinton was treated briefly at a hospital in western India after suffering a minor injury at her hotel, the head of the hospital said Friday Clinton, who has been visiting some of India's historic sites in recent days, arrived at the hospital early Wednesday and "was here for about 15-20 minutes," said Suresh Goyal, the CEO of Goyal Hospital in the city of Jodhpur. He declined to say what she was treated for.

Justice Department Fires Embattled FBI Deputy Director Just Short Of Retirement

Then-Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2017, soon after James Comey's abrupt firing by President Trump. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption Then-Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2017, soon after James Comey's abrupt firing by President Trump.

Who can investigate whom?

Pressure is mounting for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate how the FBI and the Justice Department handled interactions with the Trump campaign and the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Sens. Charles Grassley and Lindsey Graham say that although the inspector general is doing a good job with his investigation, he faces constraints.

Cooper names 8 to North Carolina elections and ethics board

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced his initial choices for a new state board that administers both elections and ethics laws, even as he presses his latest legal challenge against the law that created the combined panel. Cooper, a Democrat, appointed eight people - four Democrats and four Republicans, as the law requires.

FEMA’s response to Hurricane Maria won’t get initial review …

FEMA has been ripped for its response to Maria but the watchdog agency monitoring FEMA won't issue an initial review of its performance in Puerto Rico. FEMA's response to Hurricane Maria won't get initial review under watchdog agency's new approach FEMA has been ripped for its response to Maria but the watchdog agency monitoring FEMA won't issue an initial review of its performance in Puerto Rico.

Suckers Discover Lifelong Entitlement Program Isn’ta Lifelong

Or just CLICK THIS LINK to start shopping for anything. Don't worry - anything you buy through it will pay Daily Pundit a commission! Thanks! ...the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point announced its plan to cut 13 majors - including those in anchor humanities departments such as English and history and all three of the foreign languages offered - and, with them, faculty jobs.