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Newly declassified FBI memos reframing 2017 Comey firing and Trump–Russia questions
politics20 days ago

Newly declassified FBI memos reframing 2017 Comey firing and Trump–Russia questions

White House releases newly declassified FBI memos showing a 2017 counterintelligence inquiry into whether Trump’s firing of James Comey was connected to Russia, raising questions about possible obstruction and whether Trump directed or coordinated with Russia. Mueller’s investigation later found no conspiracy by the Trump campaign with Russia, while a Durham review concluded the FBI lacked a solid factual basis to start Crossfire Hurricane. The annex also discusses Clinton campaign efforts to smear Trump by tying him to Russia.

via Fox News|
#comey#fbi#mueller
Charlamagne Tha God Predicts Mardi Gras-Level Celebration for Trump’s Death
politics5 months ago

Charlamagne Tha God Predicts Mardi Gras-Level Celebration for Trump’s Death

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God blasted President Donald Trump on The Breakfast Club for celebrating Robert Mueller’s death, warning that when Trump dies, people will celebrate with a Mardi Gras-style spectacle. Mueller, who oversaw the Russia investigation, died at 81 after a Parkinson’s diagnosis, and Trump had posted that he was “glad” Mueller is dead because he can no longer hurt innocent people, a remark that drew widespread condemnation.

via buzzfeed.com|
#breakfast-club#charlamagne-tha-god#mardi-gras
Trump's Posthumous Insults Reflect a Deeper GOP Decay
politics5 months ago

Trump's Posthumous Insults Reflect a Deeper GOP Decay

Will Saletan argues that Donald Trump’s gleeful postmortem jab at Robert Mueller after Mueller’s death epitomizes a long pattern of cruel, narcissistic remarks that the GOP largely tolerates. The piece catalogs similar episodes—insults toward the families of deceased figures and other public figures—while noting that party leaders rarely rebuke him and sometimes offer sympathy for Trump. It contends this reflects a broader erosion of decency and accountability within the Republican Party, with critics arguing that the party’s response is more protective of Trump than empathetic toward the bereaved.

via The Bulwark|
#condolences#gop#mueller
Debunking MAGA’s Russiagate Myths: Seven Truths About Mueller
politics5 months ago

Debunking MAGA’s Russiagate Myths: Seven Truths About Mueller

Cathy Young debunks seven MAGA claims about Russiagate, arguing Mueller’s inquiry wasn’t a Democrats-only vendetta, the Steele dossier wasn’t the probe’s sole driver, Russia’s interference largely targeted Clinton, Mueller did not exonerate Trump, some Trump associates sought or welcomed Russian help, and while IG Horowitz and Durham reviews raised issues, they don’t erase the investigation’s findings or its significance; Trump’s rhetoric fueled the “witch hunt” narrative, but Mueller’s work remains a legitimate response to Russia’s 2016 meddling.

via The Bulwark|
#donald-trump#maga-myths#mueller
Trump’s Iran brinkmanship and DHS turmoil test American governance
politics5 months ago

Trump’s Iran brinkmanship and DHS turmoil test American governance

Historian Heather Cox Richardson argues that President Trump’s erratic misconduct amid an Iran crisis, coupled with ongoing DHS corruption scrutiny and fallout from the Mueller inquiry, converges to challenge democratic norms. The piece notes sanctions relief enabling Iran to sell oil, pressure on oil prices, and risky moves like reallocating ICE/TSA staffing, while public commentary from Panetta, Murphy, and UN officials underscores the danger of war crimes in civilian energy targets and the broader political fragility facing the administration.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|
#dhs#iran#mueller
Trump celebrates Mueller's death, signaling a continued feud in US politics
politics5 months ago

Trump celebrates Mueller's death, signaling a continued feud in US politics

President Trump publicly celebrated the death of FBI Director Robert Mueller, posting on Truth Social that he’s glad Mueller is dead and framing it as relief from the Russia investigation; Mueller, who led the FBI post-9/11 and later oversaw the special counsel probe, died at 81 after a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Obama praised Mueller’s service, while some Republicans offered measured condolences, reflecting a partisan divide over Mueller’s legacy and the investigation he led.

via The Washington Post|
#fbi#investigation#mueller
Former FBI Director Who Led 2016 Trump-Russia Probe Dies at 81
politics5 months ago

Former FBI Director Who Led 2016 Trump-Russia Probe Dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, has died at 81. Mueller's probe resulted in multiple prosecutions tied to people in Trump’s orbit and found no conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia, while not exonerating Trump on obstruction of justice. He died Friday night after battling Parkinson's disease, according to his family, and was praised by Presidents Bush and Obama for his public service.

via Axios|
#fbi#mueller#obstruction-of-justice
Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led the Russia probe, dies at 81
politics5 months ago

Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led the Russia probe, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the longtime FBI director who later chaired the Russia interference probe as special counsel, has died at 81. His 22-month investigation resulted in charges against several associates but did not indict Donald Trump; the news drew praise from Democrats and sharp criticism from Trump allies, reflecting a career spanning counterterrorism reforms and civil-liberties debates.

via Al Jazeera|
#fbi#mueller#obituary
"Corporate Profits vs. Community Costs: The Exploitation of Mississippi's Water Resources"
businesscorruption2 years ago

"Corporate Profits vs. Community Costs: The Exploitation of Mississippi's Water Resources"

A New York Times investigation reveals how Siemens and other corporations made grand promises to modernize water systems and boost revenues in cash-strapped Mississippi towns, only to deliver faulty meters and inaccurate water bills. The involvement of a state agency that was supposed to vet the deals sheds new light on the situation. Small towns like McComb and Moss Point were financially crippled, and despite widespread problems and lawsuits, state and city officials continued approving contracts. Mueller, another company involved, faced similar issues in other states, raising questions about its products.

via Mississippi Today|
#businesscorruption#mississippi#mueller
Blue Starlite Drive-In to Close Mueller Location, Announces New Venue in NE Austin
entertainment3 years ago

Blue Starlite Drive-In to Close Mueller Location, Announces New Venue in NE Austin

The Blue Starlite Urban Drive-In is closing its Mueller location on July 5 but will open a new spot in a few months, which is three times the size of the current location and will offer more screens, space for cars, and amenities. The owner, Josh Frank, said they've operated from five different spaces since opening in 2009 and will continue to accept private bookings throughout the summer. The downtown location will remain open up to six nights a week, and the new location's official announcement will be made next month.

via KXAN.com|
#austin#blue-starlite-urban-drive-in#entertainment