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April 18, 2019
https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/downer-papadopolous-trump-mueller-russia
Australia Says It's "Ready To Confirm" A Key Meeting That Led To [Russia investigation]
Heavily-redacted documents released to BuzzFeed News show Australia's former high commissioner wrote a three-page cable to the United States about his London meeting with a Trump campaign adviser.
A senior Australian diplomat has said the government is "now ready to confirm" a series of events in 2016 between the country's high commissioner to the UK and a Trump campaign adviser, which led to US authorities investigating Donald Trump's links with Russia.
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The London meeting between former high commissioner Alexander Downer and Trump adviser George Papadopoulos was first reported by the New York Times in December 2017, reportedly revealing how Downer had been told by Papadopoulos that Russia had political dirt on Hillary Clinton.
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"Notably, in light of the conclusion of that investigation, the Department is now ready to confirm that a meeting occurred between Mr Downer and Mr Papdopolous (sic), on 10 May 2016, whilst Mr Downer was High Commissioner to the United Kingdom."
Included in the documents released to BuzzFeed News is a calendar invite, and a diplomatic cable Downer wrote about the meeting. The senior foreign official said Downer's cable had been heavily-redacted because the full contents could "reasonably be expected" to damage Australia's relationship with the United States.
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"Release of the full contents of this document could reasonably be expected to damage the bilateral relationship with the United States, and relationships with other partners with which we engage closely," the senior official wrote. "This would significantly impact the Department's ability to prosecute Australia's foreign policy interests."
A senior Australian diplomat has said the government is "now ready to confirm" a series of events in 2016 between the country's high commissioner to the UK and a Trump campaign adviser, which led to US authorities investigating Donald Trump's links with Russia.
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The London meeting between former high commissioner Alexander Downer and Trump adviser George Papadopoulos was first reported by the New York Times in December 2017, reportedly revealing how Downer had been told by Papadopoulos that Russia had political dirt on Hillary Clinton.
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"Notably, in light of the conclusion of that investigation, the Department is now ready to confirm that a meeting occurred between Mr Downer and Mr Papdopolous (sic), on 10 May 2016, whilst Mr Downer was High Commissioner to the United Kingdom."
Included in the documents released to BuzzFeed News is a calendar invite, and a diplomatic cable Downer wrote about the meeting. The senior foreign official said Downer's cable had been heavily-redacted because the full contents could "reasonably be expected" to damage Australia's relationship with the United States.
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"Release of the full contents of this document could reasonably be expected to damage the bilateral relationship with the United States, and relationships with other partners with which we engage closely," the senior official wrote. "This would significantly impact the Department's ability to prosecute Australia's foreign policy interests."
https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/downer-papadopolous-trump-mueller-russia
April 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/jeremyherb/status/1117841912688410624
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Schiff AND Nunes send joint letter requesting briefing from Mueller
Interesting:
NEW: House Intel Chair Adam Schiff and ranking R Devin Nunes (!) have sent a joint letter requesting Mueller and others brief the committee, and to receive the special counsel's counterintelligence materials
https://twitter.com/jeremyherb/status/1117841912688410624
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April 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/ShimonPro/status/1117818243262111746
Breaking: Redacted Mueller report will be released Thursday morning
Just as I thought, before the Good Friday holiday. News dump!
Attorney General Bill Barr is expected to release Special Counsel Robert Muellers redacted report on the Russia investigation to Congress and the public on Thursday morning to Congress and the public, according to Justice Department
https://twitter.com/ShimonPro/status/1117818243262111746
April 15, 2019
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/15/trump-financial-records-1275965
Trump attorneys warn accounting firm not to hand over financial records
Wow, Trump is REALLY nervous about his financial records!
The company [Mazars USA] had previously said they would turn over the records if they got a subpoena.
President Donald Trumps attorneys are warning of potential legal action if an accounting firm turns over a decade of the presidents financial records to the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Trump attorneys William S. Consovoy and Stefan Passantino are urging Mazars USA not to comply with a subpoena that Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) plans to issue on Monday for Trumps financial documents...
Trump attorneys William S. Consovoy and Stefan Passantino are urging Mazars USA not to comply with a subpoena that Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) plans to issue on Monday for Trumps financial documents...
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/15/trump-financial-records-1275965
April 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1116426943895719936
Fourth Republican comes out against Herman Cain
Looks like he might be toast:
A fourth Republican senator won't back Herman Cain for a Fed board seat, meaning he wouldn't be confirmed if all Democrats and independents oppose him.
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1116426943895719936
April 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/CurtisHouck/status/1115308447854202880
The Chinese lady at Mar-a-Lago had a signal detector to find hidden cameras
Just like every tourist does, right?
Video: This is bonkers. @CNN's @ShimonPro updating on what was found in the hotel of the Chinese woman who just wanted to use the pool or whatever at Mar-A-Lago -> Over $7,500 in $100 bills, nine USB drives, five sim cards, and a signal detector used to find hidden cameras
https://twitter.com/CurtisHouck/status/1115308447854202880
April 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/RepJerryNadler/status/1115318246780043265
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EDIT: Yes, I know Collins is a Republican and his letter is full of nonsense, but this gives Dems a chance to bite and get Mueller before the committee. Dems should do this anyway.
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THIS is exactly what we need. Forget that little shit Barr and get Mueller in front of the cameras now! I hope Nadler responds positively to this letter.
https://twitter.com/AndrewFeinberg/status/1115246109453164549
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Rep. Doug Collins (R) writes letter asking for Mueller testimony "without delay"
EDIT 2: Here is Nadler's response:
Today, Ranking Member Collins called for Special Counsel Mueller to appear before @HouseJudiciary. I fully agree. Special Counsel Mueller should come before the Committee to answer questions in public about his 22 month investigation into President Trump and his associates. 1/2
In order to ask Special Counsel Mueller the right questions, the Committee must receive the Special Counsels full report and hear from Attorney General Barr about that report on May 2. We look forward to hearing from Mr. Mueller at the appropriate time. 2/2
In order to ask Special Counsel Mueller the right questions, the Committee must receive the Special Counsels full report and hear from Attorney General Barr about that report on May 2. We look forward to hearing from Mr. Mueller at the appropriate time. 2/2
https://twitter.com/RepJerryNadler/status/1115318246780043265
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EDIT: Yes, I know Collins is a Republican and his letter is full of nonsense, but this gives Dems a chance to bite and get Mueller before the committee. Dems should do this anyway.
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THIS is exactly what we need. Forget that little shit Barr and get Mueller in front of the cameras now! I hope Nadler responds positively to this letter.
INBOX: House Judiciary Ranking Member
@RepDougCollins
has asked Chairman
@RepJerryNadler
to invite Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the committee "without delay."
@RepDougCollins
has asked Chairman
@RepJerryNadler
to invite Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the committee "without delay."
https://twitter.com/AndrewFeinberg/status/1115246109453164549
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April 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/ShimonPro/status/1114350886044749824
Small news tidbit: Mueller grand jury met today
The grand jury originally convened for Mueller was back at work today in DC. They met for just over an hour.
https://twitter.com/ShimonPro/status/1114350886044749824
April 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1112878578880954369
Kamala raises $12 million
Inbox: Kamala Harris Raises $12 Million from 218,000 Individual Contributions in Q1. 98% of Contributions Were Less Than $100.
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1112878578880954369
March 29, 2019
Chairman Nadler Responds to Latest Letter from Attorney General Barr
Mar 29, 2019
Washington, D.C. Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement in response to a letter he received from Attorney General William Barr:
As I informed the Attorney General earlier this week, Congress requires the full and complete Mueller report, without redactions, as well as access to the underlying evidence, by April 2. That deadline still stands.
As I also informed him, rather than expend valuable time and resources trying to keep certain portions of this report from Congress, he should work with us to request a court order to release any and all grand jury information to the House Judiciary Committeeas has occurred in every similar investigation in the past. There is ample precedent for the Department of Justice sharing all of the information that the Attorney General proposes to redact to the appropriate congressional committees. Again, Congress must see the full report.
I appreciate the Attorney Generals offer to testify before the Committee on May 2. We will take that date under advisement. However, we feel that it is critical for Attorney General Barr to come before Congress immediately to explain the rationale behind his letter, his rapid decision that the evidence developed was insufficient to establish an obstruction of justice offense, and his continued refusal to provide us with the full report.
Nadler's great response to Barr!
Read it here:
https://judiciary.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-nadler-responds-latest-letter-attorney-general-barr
Chairman Nadler Responds to Latest Letter from Attorney General Barr
Mar 29, 2019
Washington, D.C. Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement in response to a letter he received from Attorney General William Barr:
As I informed the Attorney General earlier this week, Congress requires the full and complete Mueller report, without redactions, as well as access to the underlying evidence, by April 2. That deadline still stands.
As I also informed him, rather than expend valuable time and resources trying to keep certain portions of this report from Congress, he should work with us to request a court order to release any and all grand jury information to the House Judiciary Committeeas has occurred in every similar investigation in the past. There is ample precedent for the Department of Justice sharing all of the information that the Attorney General proposes to redact to the appropriate congressional committees. Again, Congress must see the full report.
I appreciate the Attorney Generals offer to testify before the Committee on May 2. We will take that date under advisement. However, we feel that it is critical for Attorney General Barr to come before Congress immediately to explain the rationale behind his letter, his rapid decision that the evidence developed was insufficient to establish an obstruction of justice offense, and his continued refusal to provide us with the full report.
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