Dem memo: FBI started spying on Page prior toa

Democrats, in a rebuttal released Saturday to a controversial GOP memo , argued that the Justice Department and the FBI did not abuse their powers when they spied on former Trump campaign aide Carter Page. The GOP memo, assembled by the staff of House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, alleged the FBI and Justice Department officials relied on an unsubstantiated dossier compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele to get a warrant to conduct surveillance of Page.

Democratic rebuttal to GOP House Intelligence memo released

Democratic memo: FBI was investigating Trump campaign associates weeks before receiving dossier - The FBI team investigating the 2016 Trump campaign's contacts with Russians had already opened inquiries into multiple people connected to the campaign when it received a controversial dossier Intel Committee Ranking Member Schiff Releases Democratic Response Memo - f t # e - Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff , the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: - "After reviewing the memorandum drafted Democratic intelligence memo released - live updates - WASHINGTON - The 10-page Democratic memo intended to counter the GOP memo related to surveillance of a former Trump campaign official has been released, with some redactions.

Democrats fired up but divided: Will they unite in time?

In many ways, things look good for California Democrats in 2018: They're seeing record-high levels of voter enthusiasm, strong fundraising numbers and an outpouring of credible candidates as state voters turn against the Trump administration. But internal divisions underlie the chest-thumping on display this weekend at the state party convention, as delegates here clash over contentious primaries, sexual harassment scandals, and the party's policy agenda.

Democratic memo: Here are 6 key points in Schiff’s rebuttal

A redacted version of the Democratic response to a memo alleging that the FBI and Justice Department abused their power to conduct surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page was released Saturday. The 10-page document compiled by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., pushes back on a number of claims Republicans made in a memo that was released earlier this month, throwing details of the FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election into an almost he-said-she-said story.

Teachers Say #ArmMeWith Classroom Resources Instead of Guns

In the wake of yet another tragic school shooting, teachers have started an eye-opening movement on social media to let the world know what preventative measures really need to be taken seriously to protect students. In response to the recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Trump suggested that some teachers receive gun training so they can be armed in their classrooms.

‘Amnesty Boxes’ At Airport Allows Travelers To Ditch Their Weed Before A Flight

Travelers who accidentally bring their marijuana to a Las Vegas airport can now ditch their stash in disposal bins installed outside the gates before a flight. The Clark County Department of Aviation began installing the green bins outside McCarran International Airport after the Clark County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance banning marijuana possession and advertising at the airport.

The Latest: GOP House chairman criticizes Democratic memo

The Latest on the Democratic memo that aims to counter GOP allegations that the FBI abused government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference : The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is dismissing a memo about the Russia election probe that has been declassified by Democrats. In a statement, Republican congressman Devin Nunes of California reiterates his allegation that the FBI abused a secret surveillance process to spy on a campaign adviser to President Donald Trump, Carter Page.

The Latest: Trump dismisses Democratic memo as total ‘bust’

The Latest on the Democratic memo that aims to counter GOP allegations that the FBI abused government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference : Democrats on the House intelligence committee on Saturday released the memo in an effort to rebut GOP claims that the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. In a series of tweets Saturday, Trump criticized the memo and asserted, "Just confirms all of the terrible things that were done.

Judge Dismisses Coal Tycoon’s Defamation Lawsuit Against HBO Comedian

A West Virginia judge dismissed a lawsuit coal mogul Robert Murray leveled against HBO host John Oliver after the comedian lampooned him for opposing former President Barack Obama's administration. Judge Jeffrey Cramer accepted HBO's argument earlier this week that the Murray Energy CEO failed to show that Oliver had defamed him according to the law.

Delta, United Scrap Discounts For NRA Members

Delta and United airlines said Saturday they are cutting ties with the National Rifle Association, the latest major corporations to end partnerships with the gun rights group in the wake of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting. Both companies will stop offering discounted fares to NRA members attending the group's annual meetings.

Romney’s Senate Run Will Be a Comedy of Errors, Even if He Wins

Even if Mitt Romney becomes the next United States Senator from Utah, his road to November 6 will be paved with covfefe. If Romney does win, it will be an indictment of the gullibility of the Utah electorate, an embarrassing example of a state that will vote for any hack with an after his name.