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1) This older (& lengthy) article resulted from a project in April '18.

I selected articles surrounding significant events re: Trump-Russia Narrative, pulled out specific passages and provided background as needed.
themarketswork.com/2018/04/26/a-s…

2) Dates span from May 2016 to Dec 2017. Majority occur 10/16 - 4/17.

Will prove interesting to some. For others tedious. Possibly useful to researchers.

It may make you mad.

A compelling story emerges as articles are viewed sequentially & DNC Media collusion becomes obvious.

3) "Given the clear relevance of journalists to Fusion GPS’s activities, the Requested Records therefore include records related to nine payments to three journalists." – November 21, 2017 Court Filing
scribd.com/document/36520…

4) FBI employees, at all levels of the organization, with no official reason to be in contact with media, were in frequent contact with reporters.

We have profound concerns about the volume & extent of unauthorized media contacts by FBI personnel that we uncovered. - IG Horowitz

5) An early attempt to establish loose Russian ties to the Trump Campaign.

Sater’s role as an FBI Informant is unexpectedly reminiscent of Carter Page who provided evidence – and possibly served as an informant – in the Evgeny Buryakov case.
washingtonpost.com/politics/forme…

6) First direct attempt by WAPO to establish Trump-Russia connections.

Article written by same authors of article on Sater.

It’s this article that established the three Trump Campaign targets of the Left – General Flynn, Paul Manafort and Carter Page.
washingtonpost.com/politics/insid…

7) 3rd appearance by WAPO reporter Tom Hamburger.

Article focused on Carter Page.

By this point Page was already chosen target of FISA Warrant the FBI would obtain on 10-21-16

Includes repeat appearances by “foreign policy experts” Kramer & McFaul,
washingtonpost.com/business/econo…

8) Famous Christopher Steel leak to Isikoff.

Article is focused on Carter Page. Page would leave the Trump Campaign three days later.

Will be used by FBI to obtain Page FISA Warrant.

It is here “multiple sources” appear. They will remain a constant.
yahoo.com/news/u-s-intel…

9) This article appeared on the same day as the Isikoff article.

I found it far more interesting.

Fusion GPS makes a very clear appearance.
politico.com/magazine/story…

10) Alfa Bank is the same institution referenced by Ioffe in the previous Politico article and was one of several rumors being promoted by Fusion GPS.

Server and Alfa Bank were investigated by FBI and subject of investigation by NYT.

Nothing was found.
slate.com/articles/news_…

11) This investigation into Manafort would later be picked up by SC Mueller, resulting in indictments against Manafort and Gates.

It would also result in the sudden dismantling of the Podesta Group.
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/f…

12) Article written by reporters who investigated Alfa Bank-Trump Server rumor being pushed by Fusion GPS.

2 unnamed “senior intelligence officials” make first of many appearances.

Brennan/Clapper.

I believe Brennan leaked to NYT to keep FBI Inv alive.
nytimes.com/2016/11/01/us/…

13) 2nd article that resulted from leaks by Dossier author Steele.

Note the article’s date of October 31, 2016.

The FBI had obtained their FISA Warrant on Page one week earlier – on October 21, 2016.
motherjones.com/politics/2016/…

14) Article begins to lay out the Foreign Intelligence concerns that would become so prevalent in reporting.

General Flynn referenced. As is fabled Michael Cohen visit – that never happened.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-v…

15) An important and defining article.

Clapper leaked information of Comey’s meeting with President Trump to CNN.

CNN report would establish 2nd phase of Trump-Russia Collusion Narrative.

Led to AG Sessions’ recusal – and appointment of SC Mueller.
cnn.com/2017/01/10/pol…

16) CNN report became validation the media needed.

Guardian article discusses McCain involvement & June/July '16 FISAs.

There ended up being a lot of British sources…
theguardian.com/us-news/2017/j…

17) CNN article comes out directly after CNN Dossier article. Clearly coordinated.

Comey's refusal to comment specifically reported.

Comey knew his silence would reverberate quite loudly. Comey could have provided clarification. He chose not to do so.
cnn.com/2017/01/11/pol…

18) Susan Hennessey & John Schindler in article

This: "fact that nation’s top intelligence officials chose to present a summary version of the dossier to both Obama and President-elect Trump, indicates they may have a relatively high degree of confidence"
vanityfair.com/news/2017/01/d…

19) Prior to signing, greater latitude existed in regards to collection of information.

Obama seems to have delayed signing until final days of Administration.

Once signed, Section 2.3 granted broad latitude to inter-agency sharing of information.
nytimes.com/2017/01/12/us/…

20) Another interview with Dossier author Steele.

Fusion GPS showed reporter Wood the dossier in early Nov '16.

Brennan's role discussed & he's likely quoted.

First known report of Agency Task Force.

Worth asking why UK reporter should find out first.
bbc.com/news/world-us-…

21) Second report on the Agency Task Force.

Particularly interesting is that Agency Task Force appears to still be active at this point – January 18, 2017.

Susan Hennessey quoted.

Brennan, Clapper likely unnamed sources.
mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-…

22) Article originally titled “Wiretapped Data Used in Inquiry of Trump Aides.”

NYT changed title after President Trump made claims of wiretapping.

Shows dissemination of IC Reports by Obama Admin.
nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/…

23) General Flynn had long been a target.

Gen Flynn was prior head of Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

DIA & CIA sometimes in conflict/rivalry with each other.

Gen Flynn forced from DIA by Clapper.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…

24) Flynn call was not illegal.

FBI had already found no evidence of wrongdoing.

But disclosure of Flynn’s call was major felony leak.

Nine senior intelligence officials quoted in article. Nine. Good Lord…

Clapper/Brennan likely sources - again.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…

25) Brennan, Clapper & Yates – tells you everything you need to know.

Logan Act raised. No one has ever been charged under the Logan Act.

Yates knew this.

Comey testified that FBI Agents who interviewed Gen Flynn did not believe Flynn had lied.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…

26) An important article. It inadvertently details ongoing FISA Abuse.

The article is actually describing the illegal use of Section 702 data.
nytimes.com/2017/02/14/us/…

27) Article is nothing short of amazing.

Describes Obama Administrations efforts at disseminating illegally gained intelligence throughout Intelligence Community.

Reading between lines of this & Feb 14th article a rough outline of Coup is obtained.
nytimes.com/2017/03/01/us/…

28) Comey finally confirms the July 31, 2016 FBI Counterintelligence Investigation.

Recall Nunes: "We now know that there was no official intelligence that was used to start this investigation."
washingtonpost.com/world/national…

29) Comey on delay in notifying Congress, “Because of the sensitivity of the matter.”

Bill Priestap named as making decision not to inform Congressional leadership of the FBI’s July '16 Counterintelligence Investigation.

Comey fired. Priestap remains.
nytimes.com/2017/03/20/us/…

30) While full of misrepresentations, chronicles actions taken by Steele and Fusion GPS.

Steele didn’t speak with Source E.

Steele spoke to 3rd party who said he spoke with Source E.

Steele friendly w/Eurasian FBI team for some time & had worked w/them.
vanityfair.com/news/2017/03/h…

31) One week after this article was written, the Times would report FBI had obtained a FISA Warrant on Page.

Page’s role may have been somewhat different than Times article suggests.

Page has never been charged. It’s unlikely he ever will be charged.
nytimes.com/2017/04/04/us/…

32) Article loosely details efforts of CIA Director Brennan to instigate FBI Investigation and establish Trump-Russia Narrative.

Brennan activities started no later than Spring '16 – but probably began in late '15.

Split between FBI & CIA noted - again.
nytimes.com/2017/04/06/us/…

33) Existence of Page October 2016 FISA warrant first disclosed.

At time of reporting, article stated FISA Warrant was obtained in summer of 2016.

Disclosure came via James Wolfe leaks from SSCI.

WAPO likely had UNREDACTED FISA Renewal.
washingtonpost.com/world/national…

34) Like Post, NYT article originally noted FISA Warrant granted in Summer of 2016.

Ask yourself why this might be. Especially when they likely had unredacted copy of FISA.
nytimes.com/2017/04/12/us/…

35) Article deserving of attention – I encourage you to read it in entirety.

Harding details extensive role that foreign intelligence – likely unofficial – played in formation of Agency Task Force & FBI Investigation.

Brennan at center of events.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/a…

36) Article is more lengthy recap of article Harding wrote in April 2017.

It appears Steele may have started work much earlier than widely reported.

Perhaps as early as late 2015.

Harding is one of few journalist who has actual relationship w/Steele.
theguardian.com/news/2017/nov/…

37) Lots of misrepresentations and carefully calculated wording in this one.

And those same two unnamed Senior Intelligence Officials who have been interlaced throughout most articles...

Brennan & Clapper were busy.

washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/…

38) A few well-placed intelligence officials.

A group of willing FBI officials. Clinton & Obama loyalists.

Some worried allies – unnerved over prospect of losing status quo. A shaky Dossier.

And a Compliant & Complicit DNC Media. Who had the [likely] unredacted FISA...
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