http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/05/new-trump-tower-meeting-george-nader-erik-prince-don-jr-russia-mueller.html
"Trump’s furious lashing out, including his reckless escalation of a crisis with the Department of Justice this weekend, provides interesting clues. Trump has no poker face, no chill. The closer the investigators get to incriminating evidence, the more intensely he rages. He resembles a suspect at a crime scene screaming at the police not to go into the attic. And now that attic is looking awfully interesting."
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Shooting bear cubs in their dens would be a-okay under Trump administration Alaska plan
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/22/1766173/-Shooting-bear-cubs-in-their-dens-would-be-a-okay-under-Trump-administration-Alaska-plan
The National Park Service currently has rules against a few particularly gross hunting tactics on federal land, and Team Trump is ready to do away with those: The proposed rule would allow hunters to lure brown and black bears with bait, hunt black bears and their cubs using artificial lights, shoot bear cubs and wolf and coyote pups in their dens, and use dogs to hunt black bears. It would also allow hunters to shoot swimming caribou from motorboats. Seriously, who feels like a big tough hunter coming home like “This is a bear cub I shot in its den!” Probably the same person who feels like a bad-ass for taking advantage of a law congressional Republicans already passed and Donald Trump signed allowing hunters to shoot bears and wolves from airplanes on national wildlife refuges. These are the same people who feel big and tough driving cars that cause passers-by to roll their eyes and mutter “compensating much?"
The National Park Service currently has rules against a few particularly gross hunting tactics on federal land, and Team Trump is ready to do away with those: The proposed rule would allow hunters to lure brown and black bears with bait, hunt black bears and their cubs using artificial lights, shoot bear cubs and wolf and coyote pups in their dens, and use dogs to hunt black bears. It would also allow hunters to shoot swimming caribou from motorboats. Seriously, who feels like a big tough hunter coming home like “This is a bear cub I shot in its den!” Probably the same person who feels like a bad-ass for taking advantage of a law congressional Republicans already passed and Donald Trump signed allowing hunters to shoot bears and wolves from airplanes on national wildlife refuges. These are the same people who feel big and tough driving cars that cause passers-by to roll their eyes and mutter “compensating much?"
Shocker! Tax Cuts in Hand, CEOs Admit They Won't Invest Record Profits in Worker Wage Hikes
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/05/28/shocker-tax-cuts-hand-ceos-admit-they-wont-invest-record-profits-worker-wage-hikes
"As America's largest banks post record profits, massive companies continue their unprecedented stock buyback spree, and already-obscene CEO pay packages are set to rapidly expand in the aftermath of the Trump-GOP tax cuts, top corporate executives are now openly admitting that they have no plans whatsoever to invest their enormous windfall into wage increases for workers."
"As America's largest banks post record profits, massive companies continue their unprecedented stock buyback spree, and already-obscene CEO pay packages are set to rapidly expand in the aftermath of the Trump-GOP tax cuts, top corporate executives are now openly admitting that they have no plans whatsoever to invest their enormous windfall into wage increases for workers."
Trump’s Authoritarian Grip Tightens
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2018/05/22/trumps-authoritarian-grip-tightens
"groundwork laid for the imposition of a much harder form of authoritarianism likely planned for the near future. You just have to step back far enough from the onslaught of outrageous actions to view the pattern. During the presidential campaign, Trump was known to retweet the false claims and hateful utterances of neo-Nazis and so-called white nationalists, who are really just degrees of variation in belief from fascists. In the context of our politics, this was seen as simple, opportunistic base-pleasing—a way to access the media platforms of the far right. And, sure, Trump found their networks useful for carrying his message of making America “great again.” These groups are seen as something unrelated to the white evangelical movement from which Trump draws much of his support—despite his philandering, his stiffing of contractors, his foul mouth, and his inability to tell the truth. But they’re not."
"groundwork laid for the imposition of a much harder form of authoritarianism likely planned for the near future. You just have to step back far enough from the onslaught of outrageous actions to view the pattern. During the presidential campaign, Trump was known to retweet the false claims and hateful utterances of neo-Nazis and so-called white nationalists, who are really just degrees of variation in belief from fascists. In the context of our politics, this was seen as simple, opportunistic base-pleasing—a way to access the media platforms of the far right. And, sure, Trump found their networks useful for carrying his message of making America “great again.” These groups are seen as something unrelated to the white evangelical movement from which Trump draws much of his support—despite his philandering, his stiffing of contractors, his foul mouth, and his inability to tell the truth. But they’re not."
9 Ways Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold Under Trump @alternet
9 Ways Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold Under Trump @alternet:
"Donald Trump and his neo-authoritarian acolytes are following an ancient playbook. Part Machiavelli, part Caesar, part Mugabe/Duterte/Mao, it always includes a few simple and primary elements of seizing and subverting normal political power."
"Donald Trump and his neo-authoritarian acolytes are following an ancient playbook. Part Machiavelli, part Caesar, part Mugabe/Duterte/Mao, it always includes a few simple and primary elements of seizing and subverting normal political power."
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Secret recording by Spanish police could mean trouble for Donald Trump Jr.
https://thinkprogress.org/secret-recording-by-spanish-police-could-mean-trouble-for-donald-trump-jr-39e6f93b00c8/
"Spanish police secretly recorded conversations between Alexander Torshin, an official at Russia’s Central Bank with close ties to the NRA, and Alexander Romanov, a Russian who was convicted of money laundering, Yahoo News reports. The discussions were related to a meeting Torshin had with Donald Trump Jr. at the NRA convention in May 2016. The tapes were then turned over to the FBI earlier this year. According to José Grinda, a Spanish prosecutor, that could be bad news for Trump Jr."
"Spanish police secretly recorded conversations between Alexander Torshin, an official at Russia’s Central Bank with close ties to the NRA, and Alexander Romanov, a Russian who was convicted of money laundering, Yahoo News reports. The discussions were related to a meeting Torshin had with Donald Trump Jr. at the NRA convention in May 2016. The tapes were then turned over to the FBI earlier this year. According to José Grinda, a Spanish prosecutor, that could be bad news for Trump Jr."
Mueller Has Spain's Wiretaps Of Don Jr. And Russian Moneyman
Mueller Has Spain's Wiretaps Of Don Jr. And Russian Moneyman:
"You see, Spain has long been interested in Putin’s pal, Alexander Torshin, for his possible involvement in money laundering and organized crime. Torshin is a prominent Russian banker (which by definition makes him a Pal of Putin), a politician (also makes him a Pal of Putin), and is closely tied to Murrika’s National Rifle Association. Patriots that they are, the NRA will take Ameros from anyone, it seems as long as the check clears."
"You see, Spain has long been interested in Putin’s pal, Alexander Torshin, for his possible involvement in money laundering and organized crime. Torshin is a prominent Russian banker (which by definition makes him a Pal of Putin), a politician (also makes him a Pal of Putin), and is closely tied to Murrika’s National Rifle Association. Patriots that they are, the NRA will take Ameros from anyone, it seems as long as the check clears."
'Trump's son should be concerned': FBI obtained wiretaps of Putin ally who met with Trump Jr.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-son-concerned-wiretaps-show-trump-jr-met-putin-ally-231215529.html
"The FBI has obtained secret wiretaps collected by Spanish police of conversations involving Alexander Torshin, a deputy governor of Russia’s Central Bank who has forged close ties with U.S. lawmakers and the National Rifle Association, that led to a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. during the gun lobby’s annual convention in Louisville, Ky., in May 2016, a top Spanish prosecutor said Friday. José Grinda, who has spearheaded investigations into Spanish organized crime, said that bureau officials in recent months requested and were provided transcripts of wiretapped conversations between Torshin and Alexander Romanov, a convicted Russian money launderer. On the wiretaps, Romanov refers to Torshin as “El Padrino,” the godfather. “Just a few months ago, the wiretaps of these telephone conversations were given to the FBI,” Grinda said in response to a question from Yahoo News during a talk he gave at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington. Asked if he was concerned about Torshin’s meetings with Donald Trump Jr. and other American political figures, Grinda replied: “Mr. Trump’s son should be concerned"."
"The FBI has obtained secret wiretaps collected by Spanish police of conversations involving Alexander Torshin, a deputy governor of Russia’s Central Bank who has forged close ties with U.S. lawmakers and the National Rifle Association, that led to a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. during the gun lobby’s annual convention in Louisville, Ky., in May 2016, a top Spanish prosecutor said Friday. José Grinda, who has spearheaded investigations into Spanish organized crime, said that bureau officials in recent months requested and were provided transcripts of wiretapped conversations between Torshin and Alexander Romanov, a convicted Russian money launderer. On the wiretaps, Romanov refers to Torshin as “El Padrino,” the godfather. “Just a few months ago, the wiretaps of these telephone conversations were given to the FBI,” Grinda said in response to a question from Yahoo News during a talk he gave at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington. Asked if he was concerned about Torshin’s meetings with Donald Trump Jr. and other American political figures, Grinda replied: “Mr. Trump’s son should be concerned"."
Paul Ryan: ‘Oversight of the Executive Branch’ Means Kneecapping Mueller
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/05/paul-ryan-nunes-executive-oversight-mueller-russia-investigation.html
"Ryan and Nunes are conducting oversight over the Department of Justice precisely because, while part of the Executive branch, it is independent of it. The independence is precisely the thing that troubles Ryan and Nunes, and which they aim to quash, thereby increasing the power of the president. Ryan is obviously committed to using his power to help Donald Trump get as close as possible to his dream of having the Department of Justice ignore any crimes by him or his supporters and instead harass his enemies. Some people have been surprised by this turn in Ryan’s career, but those of us who detected his Randian contempt for democracy saw it coming all along. (Authoritarian means harnessed to libertarian ends, you might say.) It’s apparently too much to expect that, in the final months of his time in elected office, Ryan would drop the smarmy pretense and cop to his actual priorities."
"Ryan and Nunes are conducting oversight over the Department of Justice precisely because, while part of the Executive branch, it is independent of it. The independence is precisely the thing that troubles Ryan and Nunes, and which they aim to quash, thereby increasing the power of the president. Ryan is obviously committed to using his power to help Donald Trump get as close as possible to his dream of having the Department of Justice ignore any crimes by him or his supporters and instead harass his enemies. Some people have been surprised by this turn in Ryan’s career, but those of us who detected his Randian contempt for democracy saw it coming all along. (Authoritarian means harnessed to libertarian ends, you might say.) It’s apparently too much to expect that, in the final months of his time in elected office, Ryan would drop the smarmy pretense and cop to his actual priorities."
Complete timeline of Trump-Kushner connection to Saudi Arabia, UAE isn't secret—but still shocking
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/22/1766010/-Trump-Kushner-connection-to-Saudi-Arabia-and-the-UAE-isn-t-secret-but-it-s-still-shocking
"Whether it’s Russia, or Saudi Arabia, or the UAE, the places where Donald Trump has business associates get his business. Which, at the moment, means the support of the U.S. military—along with the world’s best chocolate cake. Those that don’t make a deal with Trump … can look at Qatar for a lesson."
"Whether it’s Russia, or Saudi Arabia, or the UAE, the places where Donald Trump has business associates get his business. Which, at the moment, means the support of the U.S. military—along with the world’s best chocolate cake. Those that don’t make a deal with Trump … can look at Qatar for a lesson."
Complicit: Trump’s Hypnosis of the Republican Party is Complete — And the Fate of America's Democracy Itself is at Stake @alternet
Complicit: Trump’s Hypnosis of the Republican Party is Complete — And the Fate of America's Democracy Itself is at Stake @alternet:
"the reason our nation faces a serious constitutional crisis is that the Republican Party absolutely refuses to stop the president from undermining the rule of law in order to save his own skin. For a party that drops praise for the United States Constitution in virtually all of their speeches, this failure has exposed them to be craven partisans instead of genuine patriots."
"the reason our nation faces a serious constitutional crisis is that the Republican Party absolutely refuses to stop the president from undermining the rule of law in order to save his own skin. For a party that drops praise for the United States Constitution in virtually all of their speeches, this failure has exposed them to be craven partisans instead of genuine patriots."
Michael Cohen’s Shady Business Partner Agrees to Cooperate With the Feds
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/05/michael-cohens-shady-business-partner-evgeny-freidman-agrees-to-snitch.html
"Donald Trump surrounds himself with people who have serious legal liabilities — and those people, apparently, surround themselves with other people who have serious legal liabilities."
"Donald Trump surrounds himself with people who have serious legal liabilities — and those people, apparently, surround themselves with other people who have serious legal liabilities."
Things are not looking good for Donald Trump Jr.
https://thinkprogress.org/testimony-haunt-donald-trump-jr-a54a8c679268/
"Lying to Congress is a crime even if you are not under oath. Federal law prohibits making false statements to Congress. If false statements were made “knowingly and willfully” about “material facts,” it is punishable by up to five years in prison. Much of the questioning before the Senate Intelligence Committee that day focused on the meeting Trump Jr. arranged in Trump Tower in June 2016, after Trump was promised dirt on Hillary Clinton from the Russian government."
"Lying to Congress is a crime even if you are not under oath. Federal law prohibits making false statements to Congress. If false statements were made “knowingly and willfully” about “material facts,” it is punishable by up to five years in prison. Much of the questioning before the Senate Intelligence Committee that day focused on the meeting Trump Jr. arranged in Trump Tower in June 2016, after Trump was promised dirt on Hillary Clinton from the Russian government."
Biblical law advocate spends big to re-elect ‘Putin’s favorite congressman’
https://thinkprogress.org/biblical-law-advocate-spends-big-to-re-elect-putins-favorite-congressman/
"Howard Fieldstead Ahmanson Jr., the controversial advocate for strict biblical law and heir to a savings-and-loan fortune worth hundreds of millions, has already given the legal maximum to the re-election campaign of embattled Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA). And more than 20 years after landing in hot water for helping a Rohrabacher protege game the political system, Ahmanson has opted to circumvent campaign donation limits by making tens of thousands of dollars in “independent expenditures” to help his re-election. Rohrabacher, a former Reagan aide, has represented southern California in Congress since 1989. In recent years, he has earned notoriety for his close ties with Vladimir Putin’s Russian regime, earning the nickname “Putin’s favorite congressman” and his own Kremlin code name. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was even recorded in 2016 saying that he believe his fellow California Republican was on Putin’s payroll. The far-right Rohrabacher has expressed outrage that homeless people in Orange County might be given a place to sleep, denounced constituents urging him to hold a town hall as “enemies of American self-government and democracy,” suggested that climate change might be caused by “dinosaur flatulence,” and warned that white people would “lose our freedom” if the DREAM Act passed."
"Howard Fieldstead Ahmanson Jr., the controversial advocate for strict biblical law and heir to a savings-and-loan fortune worth hundreds of millions, has already given the legal maximum to the re-election campaign of embattled Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA). And more than 20 years after landing in hot water for helping a Rohrabacher protege game the political system, Ahmanson has opted to circumvent campaign donation limits by making tens of thousands of dollars in “independent expenditures” to help his re-election. Rohrabacher, a former Reagan aide, has represented southern California in Congress since 1989. In recent years, he has earned notoriety for his close ties with Vladimir Putin’s Russian regime, earning the nickname “Putin’s favorite congressman” and his own Kremlin code name. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was even recorded in 2016 saying that he believe his fellow California Republican was on Putin’s payroll. The far-right Rohrabacher has expressed outrage that homeless people in Orange County might be given a place to sleep, denounced constituents urging him to hold a town hall as “enemies of American self-government and democracy,” suggested that climate change might be caused by “dinosaur flatulence,” and warned that white people would “lose our freedom” if the DREAM Act passed."
Donald Trump — The Art Of The Racketeer
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/23/1766489/-Donald-Trump-The-Art-Of-The-Racketeer
"Donald Trump is basically a racketeer, specializing in the crimes of extortion, bribery, money laundering, and now obstruction of justice. The people who knew this best, far more than the American people and press, were the corrupt foreign governments and oligarchs with whom Trump had engaged in his racket over the last few decades, whether through extortion, bribery, or money laundering. And these foreign entities knew better than anyone how to deal with Trump. The most advantageous position to be in with Trump is to have enough leverage over him so he can not extort you, because that is his default option. Conversely, the least advantageous position is where Trump has all the leverage and can extort you. Bribery can strengthen or weaken your position depending on the situation, but, even then, bribery will only get you so far without leverage as bribery brings no loyalty from Trump. If you are not the law, the best way to fight back against a racketeer is to become a racketeer yourself. It seems clear, based on Trump’s refusal to ever criticize Putin, that the Russians had plenty of leverage over Trump and were determined to use it. In addition, the Russians had been laundering money with Trump for over a decade. And they knew he could be bought. That leverage, combined with the Russian campaign to discredit Hillary, was designed to get the sanctions lifted in return for Trump becoming President. The Russians also knew that they could enhance their position with Trump with additional bribery, holding out the possibility of that chimerical Trump Tower in Moscow. The Russians were actually in prime position with Trump, apparently having enormous leverage over him and being able to bribe him with something he desperately wanted. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were in a somewhat similar position to the Russians but probably did not have the same level of leverage over Trump that the Russians did. They did have years of history dealing with Trump and knew he could be influenced by their money."
"Donald Trump is basically a racketeer, specializing in the crimes of extortion, bribery, money laundering, and now obstruction of justice. The people who knew this best, far more than the American people and press, were the corrupt foreign governments and oligarchs with whom Trump had engaged in his racket over the last few decades, whether through extortion, bribery, or money laundering. And these foreign entities knew better than anyone how to deal with Trump. The most advantageous position to be in with Trump is to have enough leverage over him so he can not extort you, because that is his default option. Conversely, the least advantageous position is where Trump has all the leverage and can extort you. Bribery can strengthen or weaken your position depending on the situation, but, even then, bribery will only get you so far without leverage as bribery brings no loyalty from Trump. If you are not the law, the best way to fight back against a racketeer is to become a racketeer yourself. It seems clear, based on Trump’s refusal to ever criticize Putin, that the Russians had plenty of leverage over Trump and were determined to use it. In addition, the Russians had been laundering money with Trump for over a decade. And they knew he could be bought. That leverage, combined with the Russian campaign to discredit Hillary, was designed to get the sanctions lifted in return for Trump becoming President. The Russians also knew that they could enhance their position with Trump with additional bribery, holding out the possibility of that chimerical Trump Tower in Moscow. The Russians were actually in prime position with Trump, apparently having enormous leverage over him and being able to bribe him with something he desperately wanted. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were in a somewhat similar position to the Russians but probably did not have the same level of leverage over Trump that the Russians did. They did have years of history dealing with Trump and knew he could be influenced by their money."
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Trump quietly acknowledged the real reason he attacks the free press
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-quietly-acknowledged-the-real-reason-he-attacks-the-free-press
"CBS News’ Lesley Stahl spoke this week at an event in New York and shared a previously unreported exchange she had with Donald Trump during his presidential transition process. Stahl said she and her boss met with Trump at his office in Trump Tower in Manhattan after the 2016 election in advance of a recorded sit-down interview for “60 Minutes.” “At one point, he started to attack the press,” Stahl said. “There were no cameras in there.” “I said, ‘You know, this is getting tired. Why are you doing it over and over? It’s boring and it’s time to end that. You know, you’ve won … why do you keep hammering at this?’” Stahl recalled. “And he said: ‘You know why I do it? I do it to discredit you all and demean you all so that when you write negative stories about me no one will believe you.’” To be sure, this isn’t surprising. It’s hard to imagine any serious observer making the case that Trump’s attacks on media professionals and news organizations are sincere criticisms of modern standards in American journalism. Like any leader with unhealthy authoritarian instincts, this president sees the media as an obstacle, providing the electorate with facts he’d prefer the public not know. But as powerful as Stahl’s anecdote is, and as easy it is to believe, it’s worth appreciating this in the larger context – because Trump isn’t just attacking the free press. Trump tries to discredit pollsters so that when they publish results he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe them. Trump tries to discredit law enforcement officials so that when they pursue allegations he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe them. Trump tries to discredit the courts so that when they issue rulings he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe them. Trump tries to discredit the Congressional Budget Office so that when it releases data he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe it. And on and on and on."
"CBS News’ Lesley Stahl spoke this week at an event in New York and shared a previously unreported exchange she had with Donald Trump during his presidential transition process. Stahl said she and her boss met with Trump at his office in Trump Tower in Manhattan after the 2016 election in advance of a recorded sit-down interview for “60 Minutes.” “At one point, he started to attack the press,” Stahl said. “There were no cameras in there.” “I said, ‘You know, this is getting tired. Why are you doing it over and over? It’s boring and it’s time to end that. You know, you’ve won … why do you keep hammering at this?’” Stahl recalled. “And he said: ‘You know why I do it? I do it to discredit you all and demean you all so that when you write negative stories about me no one will believe you.’” To be sure, this isn’t surprising. It’s hard to imagine any serious observer making the case that Trump’s attacks on media professionals and news organizations are sincere criticisms of modern standards in American journalism. Like any leader with unhealthy authoritarian instincts, this president sees the media as an obstacle, providing the electorate with facts he’d prefer the public not know. But as powerful as Stahl’s anecdote is, and as easy it is to believe, it’s worth appreciating this in the larger context – because Trump isn’t just attacking the free press. Trump tries to discredit pollsters so that when they publish results he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe them. Trump tries to discredit law enforcement officials so that when they pursue allegations he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe them. Trump tries to discredit the courts so that when they issue rulings he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe them. Trump tries to discredit the Congressional Budget Office so that when it releases data he doesn’t like, much of the public won’t believe it. And on and on and on."
Ivanka Trump’s suspiciously-timed Chinese business deals
https://thinkprogress.org/ivanka-zte-china-2e5bc9241439/
"Ivanka Trump’s business recently secured five more valuable trademarks from China (with a sixth given trial approval), allowing her to expand her business there to the tune of millions of dollars in profits. The timing of the approval suspiciously overlaps with President Trump’s own dealings with China. The new trademarks were approved on May 7, just days before Trump promised on Twitter to help save the Chinese phone company ZTE."
"Ivanka Trump’s business recently secured five more valuable trademarks from China (with a sixth given trial approval), allowing her to expand her business there to the tune of millions of dollars in profits. The timing of the approval suspiciously overlaps with President Trump’s own dealings with China. The new trademarks were approved on May 7, just days before Trump promised on Twitter to help save the Chinese phone company ZTE."
'Screaming Violation' of Constitution: President Moves to Rescue Chinese Telecom as Beijing Funds Major Trump Project
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/05/23/screaming-violation-constitution-president-moves-rescue-chinese-telecom-beijing
"a Chinese government-run entity dumped a $500 million loan into a major development project in Indonesia, which will reportedly include a Trump-branded hotel and golf course."
"a Chinese government-run entity dumped a $500 million loan into a major development project in Indonesia, which will reportedly include a Trump-branded hotel and golf course."
Trump’s Corruption: Thanks to Koch Brothers, GOP Congress Is in on the Take
Trump’s Corruption: Thanks to Koch Brothers, GOP Congress Is in on the Take:
"It’s hard for Republicans to get elected without the billionaires’ machine behind them."
"It’s hard for Republicans to get elected without the billionaires’ machine behind them."
What more do you need to know about Trump?
https://www.salon.com/2018/05/19/what-more-do-you-need-to-know-about-trump/
"The Washington Post recently reported that the lies he has told in office now number more than 3,000. But it’s his lies about Russia that really ring a bell. Trump and his White House surrogates began by claiming that the Trump campaign never met with any Russians and had nothing to do with Russia. Revelation after revelation about contacts between Trump people and Russians followed. Then they claimed they had met with only a few Russians. More revelations about more Russians. Then they claimed they had not met with any Russians “about the campaign.” The Trump Tower meeting was revealed. Meets between George Papadopoulos and Russians in London came to light. Trump suddenly started claiming that there was “no collusion.” Evidence of collusion emerged. Then Trump began claiming that even if there was collusion, it was not illegal. Indictments came down. Now Rudy Giuliani is out there telling the world that even if Trump did something wrong, he can’t be indicted as a sitting president. Wow. Watching Trump revisions on the Russia story is like watching a Slinky descend a staircase, flipping over and over and over and over. But every set of stairs has a bottom and in Trump’s case, it’s the law. His lies and dissembling about Stormy Daniels came up against the law this week when he had to file his financial disclosure form. Lying or omitting information on a federal form is a felony, which is why Trump was forced to include the repayment of his debt to Michael Cohen which covered the $130,000 that had been paid out to silence Stormy Daniels in October of 2016. He lied about her and he lied about that payment until he came up against the law and then he was forced to tell the truth. He has reached the ground floor with Russia and everything else. You can lie at rallies, you can lie to the media, you can lie to voters, but lies don’t work when they come up against laws. That’s where Trump finds himself today."
"The Washington Post recently reported that the lies he has told in office now number more than 3,000. But it’s his lies about Russia that really ring a bell. Trump and his White House surrogates began by claiming that the Trump campaign never met with any Russians and had nothing to do with Russia. Revelation after revelation about contacts between Trump people and Russians followed. Then they claimed they had met with only a few Russians. More revelations about more Russians. Then they claimed they had not met with any Russians “about the campaign.” The Trump Tower meeting was revealed. Meets between George Papadopoulos and Russians in London came to light. Trump suddenly started claiming that there was “no collusion.” Evidence of collusion emerged. Then Trump began claiming that even if there was collusion, it was not illegal. Indictments came down. Now Rudy Giuliani is out there telling the world that even if Trump did something wrong, he can’t be indicted as a sitting president. Wow. Watching Trump revisions on the Russia story is like watching a Slinky descend a staircase, flipping over and over and over and over. But every set of stairs has a bottom and in Trump’s case, it’s the law. His lies and dissembling about Stormy Daniels came up against the law this week when he had to file his financial disclosure form. Lying or omitting information on a federal form is a felony, which is why Trump was forced to include the repayment of his debt to Michael Cohen which covered the $130,000 that had been paid out to silence Stormy Daniels in October of 2016. He lied about her and he lied about that payment until he came up against the law and then he was forced to tell the truth. He has reached the ground floor with Russia and everything else. You can lie at rallies, you can lie to the media, you can lie to voters, but lies don’t work when they come up against laws. That’s where Trump finds himself today."
The Kushners Are Finally Getting That Sweet, Sweet Qatari Cash
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/05/kushner-cos-brookfield-qatar
"Qatar’s newfound beneficence toward the Kushner family is especially curious given the long-standing speculation about Jared’s personal alliances with Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed, the crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the Abu Dhabi, respectively. Some political observers’ eyebrows were raised when, just a few weeks after Charlie’s talks with the Qataris fell apart, his son endorsed a Saudi- and U.A.E.-led blockade of Qatar. One wonders if the Trump administration will continue to support the blockade, or whether it will suddenly have a change of heart now that the Qatar Investment Authority, via Brookfield, has opened its wallet."
"Qatar’s newfound beneficence toward the Kushner family is especially curious given the long-standing speculation about Jared’s personal alliances with Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed, the crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the Abu Dhabi, respectively. Some political observers’ eyebrows were raised when, just a few weeks after Charlie’s talks with the Qataris fell apart, his son endorsed a Saudi- and U.A.E.-led blockade of Qatar. One wonders if the Trump administration will continue to support the blockade, or whether it will suddenly have a change of heart now that the Qatar Investment Authority, via Brookfield, has opened its wallet."
How the Trump Team Scrambled to Get Its Story Straight on Meeting With Russian Emissary
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/05/how-the-trump-team-scrambled-to-get-its-story-straight-on-meeting-with-a-russian-emissary/
"The day after Goldstone got the email from Garten, Goldstone wrote to Emin Agalarov and said the lawyers were worried that news of the meeting would expose Trump Jr. as having lied about campaign contacts with Russians. Though Goldstone did not mention it, President Donald Trump and his aides had made the same false claims denying contact between his campaign and the Russians."
"The day after Goldstone got the email from Garten, Goldstone wrote to Emin Agalarov and said the lawyers were worried that news of the meeting would expose Trump Jr. as having lied about campaign contacts with Russians. Though Goldstone did not mention it, President Donald Trump and his aides had made the same false claims denying contact between his campaign and the Russians."
Robert S. Mueller III and Donald who? A REAL patriot.. A real loser. Know the difference.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/17/1765024/-Robert-S-Mueller-III-and-Donald-who-A-REAL-patriot-A-real-loser-Know-the-difference
"Now we know what Donald J Trump has done before and after the Vietnam War. He has lied, cheated, avoided his military service claiming bone spurs, and of course compared avoiding a veneral disease as his own personal Vietnam. He plays golf ( and according to many, cheats). He tweets and uses insults, uses veterans as props, is bigoted, sexist, and thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread. He creates situations that actually does put AMERICANS in danger and has no empathy or love of anything except money. He has allowed and done so himself, insulted Vietnam veterans including a POW such as John McCain. He is such a loser. Of course he hates Robert Muller III. He does not hate him JUST for investigating him but Mueller is everything he is not."
"Now we know what Donald J Trump has done before and after the Vietnam War. He has lied, cheated, avoided his military service claiming bone spurs, and of course compared avoiding a veneral disease as his own personal Vietnam. He plays golf ( and according to many, cheats). He tweets and uses insults, uses veterans as props, is bigoted, sexist, and thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread. He creates situations that actually does put AMERICANS in danger and has no empathy or love of anything except money. He has allowed and done so himself, insulted Vietnam veterans including a POW such as John McCain. He is such a loser. Of course he hates Robert Muller III. He does not hate him JUST for investigating him but Mueller is everything he is not."
Giuliani makes his case FOR Trump-Russian Collusion
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/17/1765139/-Giuliani-make-his-case-FOR-Trump-Russian-Collusion
"Rudy Giuliani says there’s “nothing illegal” about trying to find compromising information about opponents — even if the source is Russia."
"Rudy Giuliani says there’s “nothing illegal” about trying to find compromising information about opponents — even if the source is Russia."
Essential Consultants, the Trump Foundation and Donald Trump's need for ready cash
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/16/1763976/-Essential-Consultants-the-Trump-Foundation-and-Donald-Trump-s-need-for-ready-cash
"Essential Consultants is not a charity. Not even a pretend charity. But it is an LLC, meaning that both its ownership and its business dealings can be deliberately vague. Both Michael Cohen and Donald Trump were certainly no strangers to the anonymity and protection an LLC can provide. The Trump Organization itself includes over 500 LLCs, almost all of them listing the same scant information and all of them owned by Trump. Some of them exist only to own other LLCs within the organization, making it ditheringly impossible to figure out the legitimacy of some of Trump’s reported expenses. Some of Trump’s LLCs have purposes that can be guessed at by looking at their names—though not necessarily. Some of them exist for no obvious reason at all. Which is the point. These LLCs are impenetrable in most instances. Even the names don’t have to match what they do. As several people have noted, everything about the name Essential Consultants is a lie—right down to the “s” in Consultants."
"Essential Consultants is not a charity. Not even a pretend charity. But it is an LLC, meaning that both its ownership and its business dealings can be deliberately vague. Both Michael Cohen and Donald Trump were certainly no strangers to the anonymity and protection an LLC can provide. The Trump Organization itself includes over 500 LLCs, almost all of them listing the same scant information and all of them owned by Trump. Some of them exist only to own other LLCs within the organization, making it ditheringly impossible to figure out the legitimacy of some of Trump’s reported expenses. Some of Trump’s LLCs have purposes that can be guessed at by looking at their names—though not necessarily. Some of them exist for no obvious reason at all. Which is the point. These LLCs are impenetrable in most instances. Even the names don’t have to match what they do. As several people have noted, everything about the name Essential Consultants is a lie—right down to the “s” in Consultants."
Donald Trump Jr.'s memory got very hazy when he testified to the Senate Intel Committee under oath
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/16/1764708/-Senate-releases-testimony-and-documents-connected-to-Trump-Tower-meeting-with-Russians
"The transcripts also show that Donald Trump Jr. was more than willing to engage in the “I don’t recall” defense, stating that he could not remember details of the meeting, calls to and from Russia, and the circumstances of his talk with Air Force One while the excuse memo was being prepared. It will take some time to examine all the information that was released, but it seems to confirm most of what was already known: The Russian government was enthusiastically engaged in a program to support Donald Trump, members of the Trump campaign were eager to join in, and both Trump Jr. and Trump Sr. attempted to cover up the true purpose and extent of contacts."
"The transcripts also show that Donald Trump Jr. was more than willing to engage in the “I don’t recall” defense, stating that he could not remember details of the meeting, calls to and from Russia, and the circumstances of his talk with Air Force One while the excuse memo was being prepared. It will take some time to examine all the information that was released, but it seems to confirm most of what was already known: The Russian government was enthusiastically engaged in a program to support Donald Trump, members of the Trump campaign were eager to join in, and both Trump Jr. and Trump Sr. attempted to cover up the true purpose and extent of contacts."
'Death of Democracy' author says Trump’s 'cultivation of dishonesty' strongly reminiscent of Nazis @alternet
'Death of Democracy' author says Trump’s 'cultivation of dishonesty' strongly reminiscent of Nazis @alternet:
"Donald Trump's behavior is drawn from a familiar authoritarian playbook: threats of violence against his political enemies, contempt for the rule of law, incessant lies and corruption, militant nationalism, disdain for a free press, and the portrayal of his supporters as "real citizens" over and against lesser others. Trump has merely adapted those most vulgar of political tactics to fit America's political culture. But there are more sinister echoes from one of the darkest moments in modern history in Donald Trump's version of American fascism."
"Donald Trump's behavior is drawn from a familiar authoritarian playbook: threats of violence against his political enemies, contempt for the rule of law, incessant lies and corruption, militant nationalism, disdain for a free press, and the portrayal of his supporters as "real citizens" over and against lesser others. Trump has merely adapted those most vulgar of political tactics to fit America's political culture. But there are more sinister echoes from one of the darkest moments in modern history in Donald Trump's version of American fascism."
Companies turn Trump tax cuts into a big windfall for wealthy investors
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/18/1765296/-Companies-turn-Trump-tax-cuts-into-a-big-windfall-for-wealthy-investors
"Don’t forget, the corporate leadership that’s making these buyback decisions will also benefit from them, since many executive compensation packages are tied to stock prices or include stocks and stock options. Republicans claimed the corporate tax cut would benefit workers, though it was always easy to see that for a lie if you just poked at it a little. And now we have the unfortunate proof of the lie."
"Don’t forget, the corporate leadership that’s making these buyback decisions will also benefit from them, since many executive compensation packages are tied to stock prices or include stocks and stock options. Republicans claimed the corporate tax cut would benefit workers, though it was always easy to see that for a lie if you just poked at it a little. And now we have the unfortunate proof of the lie."
Citing 'Common Good,' Nearly 1,500 Scientists Demand Congress Shield Endangered Species Act From GOP Attacks
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/05/18/citing-common-good-nearly-1500-scientists-demand-congress-shield-endangered-species
"In honor of Endangered Species Day on Friday, 1,452 American scientists sent a letter to Congress demanding that they "protect the scientific foundation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and reject any attempts to weaken or compromise the role of science in protecting species." The letter (pdf) comes amid the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers' war on science, and particularly in response to their attempts—including through the "disastrous" GOP Farm Bill that was defeated on Friday—to undercut or strip away key elements of the ESA, landmark legislation enacted in 1973 that aims "to conserve to the extent practicable the various species of fish or wildlife and plants facing extinction"."
"In honor of Endangered Species Day on Friday, 1,452 American scientists sent a letter to Congress demanding that they "protect the scientific foundation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and reject any attempts to weaken or compromise the role of science in protecting species." The letter (pdf) comes amid the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers' war on science, and particularly in response to their attempts—including through the "disastrous" GOP Farm Bill that was defeated on Friday—to undercut or strip away key elements of the ESA, landmark legislation enacted in 1973 that aims "to conserve to the extent practicable the various species of fish or wildlife and plants facing extinction"."
Trump's Corrupt Abuse of Power on Display in New Report About His Efforts to Target Amazon @alternet
Trump's Corrupt Abuse of Power on Display in New Report About His Efforts to Target Amazon @alternet:
"President Donald Trump has personally been pressuring the U.S. Postal Service to raise rates on Amazon, according to a new report from the Washington Post. While the report is not particularly surprising, given Trump's public statement on the matter, it also suggests he's engaging in high-level corruption in an attempt to punish Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who also owns the Post."
"President Donald Trump has personally been pressuring the U.S. Postal Service to raise rates on Amazon, according to a new report from the Washington Post. While the report is not particularly surprising, given Trump's public statement on the matter, it also suggests he's engaging in high-level corruption in an attempt to punish Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who also owns the Post."
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Explains Why Trump Colluding with the Russians Looks Even More Likely Now @alternet
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Explains Why Trump Colluding with the Russians Looks Even More Likely Now @alternet:
"Even before the appointment of Mueller as special counsel in May 2017, FBI agents investigating Russia’s interference in the election learned that Cohen was in frequent contact with foreign individuals about Trump Moscow — and that some of these individuals had knowledge of or played a role in 2016 election meddling, according to two FBI agents."
"Even before the appointment of Mueller as special counsel in May 2017, FBI agents investigating Russia’s interference in the election learned that Cohen was in frequent contact with foreign individuals about Trump Moscow — and that some of these individuals had knowledge of or played a role in 2016 election meddling, according to two FBI agents."
Tucker Carlson is suddenly very unconcerned about the Las Vegas shooting
https://thinkprogress.org/tucker-carlson-ignores-las-vegas-shooting-documents-3fbfd2270b00/
"Perhaps that’s because the evidence paints a very different picture than the one Carlson would like his audience to believe. Paddock does indeed appear to have been radicalized, though not by agents of the Islamic State, as Carlson insinuated, but by anti-government extremists on the far-right. Multiple witnesses recalled encounters with Paddock in which he espoused pro-gun talking points and lashed out angrily about famous government confrontations in Waco, Texas and Ruby Ridge, Idaho."
"Perhaps that’s because the evidence paints a very different picture than the one Carlson would like his audience to believe. Paddock does indeed appear to have been radicalized, though not by agents of the Islamic State, as Carlson insinuated, but by anti-government extremists on the far-right. Multiple witnesses recalled encounters with Paddock in which he espoused pro-gun talking points and lashed out angrily about famous government confrontations in Waco, Texas and Ruby Ridge, Idaho."
Watch Rudy Giuliani Melt Down When He's Shown a Rebuttal By...Rudy Giuliani
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a20742620/rudy-giuliani-subpoena-trump-cuomo-cnn/
"Because this is our lives now, some portion of our politics are devoted to questions like, can a sitting president be indicted, and can the president be subpoenaed? This is obviously a major issue for President Trump's new lead lawyer in the Russia probe, Rudy Giuliani, formerly known as America's Mayor and now known as someone who will "get his facts straight" at some point. Yes, Giuliani has had a torrid time of it on the cable news circuit: He admitted Trump knew about the Stormy Daniels payment, exposing the president's continual lies, and he echoed Trump's own admission that James Comey's firing had to do with The Russia Thing. The latter has the pungent aroma of obstruction of justice, which is guaranteed to be part of the line of questioning Trump will see if he sits down with Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The question is whether Trump will agree to the interview, whether he can be compelled to sit for it through a subpoena, or whether he can avoid it entirely. Giuliani joined CNN's Chris Cuomo Friday morning to suggest there was no way a sitting president could be compelled to testify. He then promptly melted down when Cuomo played back a clip of Giuliani saying the opposite when the president in question was Bill Clinton"
"Because this is our lives now, some portion of our politics are devoted to questions like, can a sitting president be indicted, and can the president be subpoenaed? This is obviously a major issue for President Trump's new lead lawyer in the Russia probe, Rudy Giuliani, formerly known as America's Mayor and now known as someone who will "get his facts straight" at some point. Yes, Giuliani has had a torrid time of it on the cable news circuit: He admitted Trump knew about the Stormy Daniels payment, exposing the president's continual lies, and he echoed Trump's own admission that James Comey's firing had to do with The Russia Thing. The latter has the pungent aroma of obstruction of justice, which is guaranteed to be part of the line of questioning Trump will see if he sits down with Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The question is whether Trump will agree to the interview, whether he can be compelled to sit for it through a subpoena, or whether he can avoid it entirely. Giuliani joined CNN's Chris Cuomo Friday morning to suggest there was no way a sitting president could be compelled to testify. He then promptly melted down when Cuomo played back a clip of Giuliani saying the opposite when the president in question was Bill Clinton"
Defamation lawsuit just became more alarming for Donald Trump
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/defamation-lawsuit-just-became-more-alarming-donald-trump
"As much of the world no doubt recalls, Donald Trump was recorded in 2005 bragging about committing sexual assaults. The Republican said, among other things, that he kisses women he considers attractive – “I don’t even wait,” Trump claimed at the time – which he said he can get away with because of his public profile. “When you’re a star, they let you do it,” Trump said on the recording. “You can do anything. Grab ‘em by the p—y.” After Trump denied having done what he bragged about doing, more than a few women came forward to accuse the Republican of sexual misconduct – one of whom, Summer Zervos, is currently suing the president for defamation, after Trump insisted each of his accusers were liars. Trump’s lawyers have tried a variety of arguments to make the case go away – the president has denied any wrongdoing – but as of yesterday afternoon, those efforts have now failed in two New York courts."
"As much of the world no doubt recalls, Donald Trump was recorded in 2005 bragging about committing sexual assaults. The Republican said, among other things, that he kisses women he considers attractive – “I don’t even wait,” Trump claimed at the time – which he said he can get away with because of his public profile. “When you’re a star, they let you do it,” Trump said on the recording. “You can do anything. Grab ‘em by the p—y.” After Trump denied having done what he bragged about doing, more than a few women came forward to accuse the Republican of sexual misconduct – one of whom, Summer Zervos, is currently suing the president for defamation, after Trump insisted each of his accusers were liars. Trump’s lawyers have tried a variety of arguments to make the case go away – the president has denied any wrongdoing – but as of yesterday afternoon, those efforts have now failed in two New York courts."
Rudy’s desperate new defense for Trump: Conspiring with the Russians wasn’t illegal!
https://www.salon.com/2018/05/18/rudys-desperate-new-defense-for-trump-conspiring-with-the-russians-wasnt-illegal/
"we know for a fact that the Trump campaign was crawling with Russians and that people at the highest levels were talking to them. There are a handful of former Trump officials either under indictment or cooperating after pleading guilty to various crimes, so Giuliani probably shouldn't count his Chicken Kievs quite yet."
"we know for a fact that the Trump campaign was crawling with Russians and that people at the highest levels were talking to them. There are a handful of former Trump officials either under indictment or cooperating after pleading guilty to various crimes, so Giuliani probably shouldn't count his Chicken Kievs quite yet."
Can we start calling Junior Trump what he is -- a Liar
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/18/1764909/-Can-we-start-calling-Junior-Trump-what-he-is-a-Liar
"Trump Jr — a guy who called Daddie twice a day since ever — DOES NOT KNOW if his mentor and role model has a “Blocked” phone number or not? That’s like something you’d “remember” on day two, of your calling. “Donnie is really a chip off the Liar’s block ...” That denial and the several others like it, are not cute, are not coy, and are not “honest” — they are “Lying to Congress” — an indictable crime. IF Jr does not recall who he consulted with in the midst of scheming to cheat to win — how can we “trust” anything else the guy says — about NOT receiving any “Dirt”, about the “Russian Lawyer meeting being a waste of time”, about NOT making plans to use Wikileaks as the convenient “Dirt deliver tool”? The lawyerly answer is WE CAN’T trust him. This witness’ testimony is tainted. It is NOT the “whole truth, and nothing but the the truth” … so help him, his millions. And the Trump-base calls Junior’s testimony “honest & forthright” — if only they would “read it”, eh? If only the National Media — would call a liar, a Liar. The time for coddling our “royal family” should be over."
"Trump Jr — a guy who called Daddie twice a day since ever — DOES NOT KNOW if his mentor and role model has a “Blocked” phone number or not? That’s like something you’d “remember” on day two, of your calling. “Donnie is really a chip off the Liar’s block ...” That denial and the several others like it, are not cute, are not coy, and are not “honest” — they are “Lying to Congress” — an indictable crime. IF Jr does not recall who he consulted with in the midst of scheming to cheat to win — how can we “trust” anything else the guy says — about NOT receiving any “Dirt”, about the “Russian Lawyer meeting being a waste of time”, about NOT making plans to use Wikileaks as the convenient “Dirt deliver tool”? The lawyerly answer is WE CAN’T trust him. This witness’ testimony is tainted. It is NOT the “whole truth, and nothing but the the truth” … so help him, his millions. And the Trump-base calls Junior’s testimony “honest & forthright” — if only they would “read it”, eh? If only the National Media — would call a liar, a Liar. The time for coddling our “royal family” should be over."
Trump's EPA Doesn't Want You to Know Chemicals in Teflon Are Poisoning Waterways and Firefighters
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/44524-trump-s-epa-doesn-t-want-you-to-know-chemicals-in-teflon-are-poisoning-waterways-and-firefighters
"The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a major new scandal after it worked with the White House to bury an alarming federal study detailing widespread chemical contamination of the nation's water supply. One Trump administration official warned release of the study would create a "public relations nightmare"."
"The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a major new scandal after it worked with the White House to bury an alarming federal study detailing widespread chemical contamination of the nation's water supply. One Trump administration official warned release of the study would create a "public relations nightmare"."
"Alarming": Facebook Teams Up With Think-Tank Funded by Saudi Arabia and Military Contractors to "Protect" Democracy
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/05/18/alarming-facebook-teams-think-tank-funded-saudi-arabia-and-military-contractors
"In a new project Facebook insists is a completely objective and nonpartisan effort to root out what it deems "disinformation," the social media giant announced on Thursday that it is partnering with the Atlantic Council—a prominent Washington-based think-tank funded by Saudi Arabia, major oil companies, defense contractors, and Charles Koch—to prevent its platform from "being abused during elections"."
"In a new project Facebook insists is a completely objective and nonpartisan effort to root out what it deems "disinformation," the social media giant announced on Thursday that it is partnering with the Atlantic Council—a prominent Washington-based think-tank funded by Saudi Arabia, major oil companies, defense contractors, and Charles Koch—to prevent its platform from "being abused during elections"."
On CNN, Giuliani shouts over tape of 1998 interview exposing his hypocrisy
https://thinkprogress.org/on-cnn-giuliani-shouts-over-tape-of-1998-interview-exposing-his-hypocrisy-3589dfd44cdd/
"President Trump's lawyer said it was "really unfair" to be debunked by himself"
"President Trump's lawyer said it was "really unfair" to be debunked by himself"
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Meghan Markle’s New Coat Of Arms Includes References To California
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/meghan-markle-coat-of-arms_us_5b0811dde4b0568a880abbc8
"A coat of arms has been created for Meghan Markle, now known as the Duchess of Sussex, Kensington Palace said Friday. It includes a few references to California, where Markle was born."
"A coat of arms has been created for Meghan Markle, now known as the Duchess of Sussex, Kensington Palace said Friday. It includes a few references to California, where Markle was born."
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
New Princess Meghan Markle Makes Her First Public Appearance
https://www.thedailybeast.com/new-princess-meghan-markle-makes-her-first-public-appearance?ref=home
"the newly minted Duchess of Sussex appeared utterly delighted this afternoon to be enjoying a quick cup of tea and a cucumber sandwich with 6,000 guests at Buckingham Palace to celebrate her father-in-law’s 70th birthday."
"the newly minted Duchess of Sussex appeared utterly delighted this afternoon to be enjoying a quick cup of tea and a cucumber sandwich with 6,000 guests at Buckingham Palace to celebrate her father-in-law’s 70th birthday."
Meghan and Harry donate wedding flowers to hospice—they accepted no gifts, only charity donations
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/21/1766093/-Megan-and-Harry-donate-wedding-flowers-to-hospice-taking-no-wedding-gifts-only-charity-donations
"Prior to the wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked that anyone who might wish to send them a wedding gift, make a donation instead. The couple listed seven different charities they personally chose."
"Prior to the wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked that anyone who might wish to send them a wedding gift, make a donation instead. The couple listed seven different charities they personally chose."
Monday, May 21, 2018
Royal Wedding 2018: Harry and Meghan release official photos
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-44201476
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released three official photographs taken on their wedding day."
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released three official photographs taken on their wedding day."
Photographers pick their best royal wedding picture
https://widerimage.reuters.com/story/photographers-pick-their-best-royal-wedding-picture
"Here, 12 Reuters photographers describe their favorite images from the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle."
"Here, 12 Reuters photographers describe their favorite images from the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle."
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Release Official Royal Wedding Photos
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding-photos_us_5b02cfc6e4b07309e05aa59a
"Kensington Palace released three official photos of the big day on Monday, featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ― as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now known ― with their families, their bridesmaids and page boys. Last but not least, there’s a shot of the newlyweds looking totally loved up."
"Kensington Palace released three official photos of the big day on Monday, featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ― as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now known ― with their families, their bridesmaids and page boys. Last but not least, there’s a shot of the newlyweds looking totally loved up."
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