In the last couple days, we learned that Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked of meeting with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in an email, which has been uncovered. “I dined with my new pal Julian Assange last nite,” Stone wrote in the August 2016 email to former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg. Stone has said that his comment was a joke and that … Read More
Trump Is “Not A Target”, But “Just A Subject” Of The Mueller Investigation
Yesterday the Washington Post reported that Special Counsel Robert Mueller views the President of the United States as a subject, not a target, of his grand jury investigation: Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III informed President Trump’s attorneys last month that he is continuing to investigate the president but does not consider him a criminal target at this point, according to three … Read More
50 Years Ago Today
“Early morning, April 4, a shot rings out in the Memphis sky…” – U2, Pride (In The Name Of Love) Fifty years ago today, the world heard of the tragedy that took place in Memphis, Tennessee—the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. America’s greatest civil rights leader and most famous advocate of non-violence was shot standing on the balcony of the … Read More
Shooting At Youtube HQ
Update on active shooter at @YouTube headquarters: Photos posted to Twitter show employees are being led out of the building with their hands up. There are helicopters on the scene as well as police SWAT teams. https://t.co/5uUExDjyQI — Recode (@Recode) April 3, 2018 Active Shooter @YouTube! My building is on lockdown. pic.twitter.com/MqESKbvVtk — Don Cometa (@DonCometa) April 3, 2018 Area … Read More
Is There ANYTHING That Trump Says Here That Is Objectively True?
President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday afternoon that he has been incredibly tough on Russia and that everybody knows it. “Nobody’s been tougher on Russia than I have,” he said at a press conference with three heads of state from Baltic nations when asked how he views his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Everyone agrees when they think about … Read More
Trump Less Trusted Than…. Than Fake News?
This just-released Monmouth University poll is interesting if not contradictory. Apparently, Trump’s efforts to de-legitimize mainstream news continues to be successful, although Trump is less trusted as a source of news than the mainstream media. Of course, how one feels depends on the definition of “fake news”, and it appears to mean different things to different people. The full PDF:
Trump Singlehandedly Bringing Stocks Down
Remember when Trump took all the credit for a rising stock market? Well, he has to take the blame when it goes down, and he REALLY DOES have to take the blame this time. As of 3:15 pm, the Dow has dropped close to 700 points. Why? Trade war fears and a presidential attack on Amazon are rocking Wall Street. … Read More
“Roseanne” Is Back For The Trump Era
Last week, Roseanne Barr’s 90’s hit show, “Roseanne” got a reboot, and it was apparently just what people wanted, because it really racked up the ratings for the night, drawing an impressive 18 million viewers. The original cast (including the kids, now grown with kids of their own) are all there. So is Roseanne’s husband (played by John Goodman), even … Read More
Sinclair Forces Local Affiliates To Send Right Wing Message
Sinclair is already the biggest owner of local television stations in the country — with 173 it either owns or operates. It is seeking a merger with Tribune Media, which will give Sinclair access to dozens more markets. If the purchase is approved, Sinclair will be able to broadcast to at least 70 percent of American households. Some analysts believe Sinclair wants … Read More
Weekly List 72
In a week some described as relatively quiet on the news front heading into Passover and Easter, Trump continued to seize power. Trump is acting increasingly strident and confident in his — and solely his — abilities and judgment. As Hope Hicks departed and Trump had yet to name her replacement, news stories indicated Trump is considering becoming his own press secretary, as well … Read More