❄️Solstice❄️
“Russia, Putin & Trump do not seek to normalize US/RU relations.
They seek to subordinate US interests to RU interests.
It is not just about sanctions relief.
It is about working together to dismantle the int’l system the US has spent the past 75 years building.”
“Russia, Putin & Trump do not seek to normalize US/RU relations.
They seek to subordinate US interests to RU interests.
It is not just about sanctions relief.
It is about working together to dismantle the int’l system the US has spent the past 75 years building.”
❄️Solstice2❄️
American military and intelligence officials tracking NK’s actions by the hour say they are bracing for an imminent test of an ICBM capable of reaching American shores, but appear resigned to the fact that Trump has no good options to stop it.
American military and intelligence officials tracking NK’s actions by the hour say they are bracing for an imminent test of an ICBM capable of reaching American shores, but appear resigned to the fact that Trump has no good options to stop it.
❄️Solstice3❄️
Pyongyang promised a “Christmas gift” if no progress had been made on lifting sanctions
7/25, At 11:04 am, a little more than an hour later, Duffey sent an email to the D SecDef Norquist & to the COS to the SecDef the Pentagon’s CFO telling them to hold the aid.
Pyongyang promised a “Christmas gift” if no progress had been made on lifting sanctions
7/25, At 11:04 am, a little more than an hour later, Duffey sent an email to the D SecDef Norquist & to the COS to the SecDef the Pentagon’s CFO telling them to hold the aid.
❄️Solstice4❄️
Trump Administration Officials Worried Halt to Ukraine Aid Violated Spending Law
The administration so far has declined to release copies of its internal communications about this vital issue—the legality of what Trump had ordered.
Trump Administration Officials Worried Halt to Ukraine Aid Violated Spending Law
The administration so far has declined to release copies of its internal communications about this vital issue—the legality of what Trump had ordered.
❄️Solstice5❄️
Jeff Flake: The president is on trial.
So are my Senate Republican colleagues.
Asked why he believed Ukraine was the country responsible for interfering in the 2016 election, the official said that Trump answered directly: “Putin told me” — referring to Putin.
Jeff Flake: The president is on trial.
So are my Senate Republican colleagues.
Asked why he believed Ukraine was the country responsible for interfering in the 2016 election, the official said that Trump answered directly: “Putin told me” — referring to Putin.
❄️Solstice6❄️
Dems will hang tough to prevent a sham trial in the Senate
Trump’s hatred of gov’t will only get worse
Trump will only be more angry & contemptuous of the institutions of US gov’t & more eager to ensure that only the most sycophantic loyalists are installed.
Dems will hang tough to prevent a sham trial in the Senate
Trump’s hatred of gov’t will only get worse
Trump will only be more angry & contemptuous of the institutions of US gov’t & more eager to ensure that only the most sycophantic loyalists are installed.
❄️Solstice7❄️
RU & UKR announced terms of a new gas transit deal.
Moscow will supply Europe for at least another 5 years via UKR & pay a $2.9B settlement to Kiev to end a legal dispute.
Gazprom will use an agent to book the transit of 225 bcm of the fuel via UKR
RU & UKR announced terms of a new gas transit deal.
Moscow will supply Europe for at least another 5 years via UKR & pay a $2.9B settlement to Kiev to end a legal dispute.
Gazprom will use an agent to book the transit of 225 bcm of the fuel via UKR
❄️Solstice8❄️
Gazprom will pay UKR the $2.9 billion before Dec. 29, in line with the amount proposed in arbitration rulings between Gazprom & Naftogaz in 2018.
In exchange, Ukraine is expected to sign a legal settlement and withdraw all outstanding claims, also before Dec. 29,
Gazprom will pay UKR the $2.9 billion before Dec. 29, in line with the amount proposed in arbitration rulings between Gazprom & Naftogaz in 2018.
In exchange, Ukraine is expected to sign a legal settlement and withdraw all outstanding claims, also before Dec. 29,
❄️Solstice9❄️
Law enforcers search Poroshenko’s party headquarters and gym
Guatemala Is Set to Finalize Deal With U.S. to Accept MX Asylum Seekers
After meeting between Trump & Morales, Mexican as well as Brazilian migrants are likely to be transferred to Guatemala. 😱
Law enforcers search Poroshenko’s party headquarters and gym
Guatemala Is Set to Finalize Deal With U.S. to Accept MX Asylum Seekers
After meeting between Trump & Morales, Mexican as well as Brazilian migrants are likely to be transferred to Guatemala. 😱
❄️Solstice9❄️
Nord Stream 2 to press on with Europe gas pipe, despite US sanctions
NZ: 56,000 guns handed over during amnesty
The buy-back scheme was launched when authorities banned semi-automatic weapon in response to the killing of 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
Nord Stream 2 to press on with Europe gas pipe, despite US sanctions
NZ: 56,000 guns handed over during amnesty
The buy-back scheme was launched when authorities banned semi-automatic weapon in response to the killing of 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
❄️Solstice10❄️
In call with Trump, China's Xi says US interfering in its affairs
Xi reportedly told Trump he is concerned about the US's 'negative rods and deeds' on issues like Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Stephen Biegun sworn in as Pompeo's deputy at State Department
In call with Trump, China's Xi says US interfering in its affairs
Xi reportedly told Trump he is concerned about the US's 'negative rods and deeds' on issues like Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Stephen Biegun sworn in as Pompeo's deputy at State Department
❄️Solstice11❄️
Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison in Connection with Multi-Million Dollar Swindle
His fraud scheme began no later than 1999 and continued until 2016.
U.S. Spy Wife Anne Sacoolas Charged With Causing Teenager Harry Dunn’s Death
Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison in Connection with Multi-Million Dollar Swindle
His fraud scheme began no later than 1999 and continued until 2016.
U.S. Spy Wife Anne Sacoolas Charged With Causing Teenager Harry Dunn’s Death
❄️Solstice12❄️
The former head of HSBC Holdings Plc’s North American interest rates business was sued for fraud by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz prime minister. He's the first person to hold that position in 43 years
The former head of HSBC Holdings Plc’s North American interest rates business was sued for fraud by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz prime minister. He's the first person to hold that position in 43 years
❄️Solstice13❄️
SEC probes at least two trading firms over NYSE listings
RU State TV Backs Trump’s Wild Impeachment Attacks
Pro-Kremlin experts, lawmakers and talking heads believe Trump* would do away with most of the sanctions in record time if not for the U.S. Congress.
SEC probes at least two trading firms over NYSE listings
RU State TV Backs Trump’s Wild Impeachment Attacks
Pro-Kremlin experts, lawmakers and talking heads believe Trump* would do away with most of the sanctions in record time if not for the U.S. Congress.
❄️Solstice14❄️
Chris Christie is launching a big-money effort aimed at giving Senate Republicans air cover on impeachment
The newly formed issue advocacy organization, Right Direction America, is set to begin a seven-figure TV and digital advertising offensive.
Chris Christie is launching a big-money effort aimed at giving Senate Republicans air cover on impeachment
The newly formed issue advocacy organization, Right Direction America, is set to begin a seven-figure TV and digital advertising offensive.
❄️Solstice15❄️
The nonprofit group will be focused on a half-dozen states where key 2020 Senate races are taking place: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maine and North Carolina.
Russia up in arms over Chinese theft of military technology
The nonprofit group will be focused on a half-dozen states where key 2020 Senate races are taking place: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maine and North Carolina.
Russia up in arms over Chinese theft of military technology
❄️Solstice16❄️
Researcher: Data on 267 million Facebook users exposed
Rouhani says Iran welcomes Japan decision not to join U.S.-led naval mission in Gulf
Muslim Countries Mull Trading in Gold, Through Barter System to Weather Sanctions (Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar)
Researcher: Data on 267 million Facebook users exposed
Rouhani says Iran welcomes Japan decision not to join U.S.-led naval mission in Gulf
Muslim Countries Mull Trading in Gold, Through Barter System to Weather Sanctions (Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar)
❄️Solstice17❄️
DEMs understand moderation. GOP don’t.
When DEMs & DEM-leaning independents were asked if they would rather see their party become more liberal or more moderate, 54% said more moderate, 41% said more liberal.
📌Media op to push perception of DEMs to Far L
DEMs understand moderation. GOP don’t.
When DEMs & DEM-leaning independents were asked if they would rather see their party become more liberal or more moderate, 54% said more moderate, 41% said more liberal.
📌Media op to push perception of DEMs to Far L
❄️Solstice18❄️
Pope Francis, in Christmas Message, Says Church Must Adapt to Post-Christian West 🤔
The pope’s remarks echoed those of his predecessors who spoke of a “new evangelization” to revive the faith in historically Christian lands
Pope Francis, in Christmas Message, Says Church Must Adapt to Post-Christian West 🤔
The pope’s remarks echoed those of his predecessors who spoke of a “new evangelization” to revive the faith in historically Christian lands
This exactly:
Trump Administration Officials Worried Halt to Ukraine Aid Violated Spending Law
The administration so far has declined to release copies of its internal communications about this vital issue—the legality of what Trump had ordered.
thedailybeast.com/trump-administ…
The administration so far has declined to release copies of its internal communications about this vital issue—the legality of what Trump had ordered.
thedailybeast.com/trump-administ…
Live Blog: Digging into the #UkraineDocs – Center for Public Integrity
At 11:04 am, a little more than an hour later, Duffey sent an email to the Deputy SecDef Norquist & to the COS to the SecDef the Pentagon’s CFO telling them to hold the aid.
publicintegrity.org/national-secur…
At 11:04 am, a little more than an hour later, Duffey sent an email to the Deputy SecDef Norquist & to the COS to the SecDef the Pentagon’s CFO telling them to hold the aid.
publicintegrity.org/national-secur…
Duffey clearly understood that the hold could raise questions.
“Given the sensitive nature of the request, I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction.”
“Given the sensitive nature of the request, I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction.”
🎁Excellent Thread🎁
Trump Administration officials worried Ukraine aid halt violated spending law
But key details of what they said to one another are again blacked out in documents released to the Center for Public Integrity under court order
publicintegrity.org/national-secur…
But key details of what they said to one another are again blacked out in documents released to the Center for Public Integrity under court order
publicintegrity.org/national-secur…
Rep Matt Shea (R) planned an armed occupation in Oregon, investigators say, calling it ‘domestic terrorism’
The movement grew after standoffs at Ruby Ridge in Idaho & Waco, TX, in the 1990s; the OK City bombing was carried out by Patriot Movement members
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
The movement grew after standoffs at Ruby Ridge in Idaho & Waco, TX, in the 1990s; the OK City bombing was carried out by Patriot Movement members
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
Leaked emails show Washington state Rep. Matt Shea endorsed training children to fight in holy war
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/w…
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/w…
Why two allies of Washington state Rep. Matt Shea turned on the controversial lawmaker
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
Some corporate donors turn away from Washington Rep. Matt Shea after controversies
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
Washington state Rep. Matt Shea condemns ‘hit-piece,’ defends running background checks on political opponents.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
Center for Public Integrity Challenges Trump Administration Over Heavily Redacted Ukraine Emails
thedailybeast.com/center-for-pub…
thedailybeast.com/center-for-pub…
Asked why he believed Ukraine was the country responsible for interfering in the 2016 election, the official said that Trump answered directly: “Putin told me” — referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
Democrats can prevent a sham trial in the Senate if they hang tough
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Jeff Flake: The president is on trial. So are my Senate Republican colleagues.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/jeff-…
washingtonpost.com/opinions/jeff-…
Guatemala Is Set to Finalize Deal With U.S. to Accept Mexican Asylum Seekers
After meeting between Trump and Morales, Mexican as well as Brazilian migrants are likely to be transferred to Central American country
wsj.com/articles/guate…
After meeting between Trump and Morales, Mexican as well as Brazilian migrants are likely to be transferred to Central American country
wsj.com/articles/guate…
Updated: Russia to pay Ukraine $3 billion for new gas transit deal
H/T @Thomass4217
kyivpost.com/business/russi…
H/T @Thomass4217
kyivpost.com/business/russi…
U.S. sanctions against companies building the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline have been signed into law on Dec. 20 and have already borne their first results.
kyivpost.com/business/nord-…
kyivpost.com/business/nord-…
Pope Francis, in Christmas Message, Says Church Must Adapt to Post-Christian West
The pope’s remarks echoed those of his predecessors who spoke of a “new evangelization” to revive the faith in historically Christian lands
wsj.com/articles/pope-…
The pope’s remarks echoed those of his predecessors who spoke of a “new evangelization” to revive the faith in historically Christian lands
wsj.com/articles/pope-…
Russian State TV Backs Trump’s Wild Impeachment Attacks
Pro-Kremlin experts, lawmakers and talking heads believe President Trump would do away with most of the sanctions in record time if not for the U.S. Congress.
thedailybeast.com/post-impeachme…
Pro-Kremlin experts, lawmakers and talking heads believe President Trump would do away with most of the sanctions in record time if not for the U.S. Congress.
thedailybeast.com/post-impeachme…
Democrats understand moderation. Republicans don’t.
When Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents were asked if they would rather see their party become more liberal or more moderate, 54 percent said more moderate, 41 percent said more liberal.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/democ…
When Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents were asked if they would rather see their party become more liberal or more moderate, 54 percent said more moderate, 41 percent said more liberal.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/democ…
Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison in Connection with Multi-Million Dollar Swindle
His fraud scheme began no later than 1999 and continued until 2016.
justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/h…
His fraud scheme began no later than 1999 and continued until 2016.
justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/h…
Chris Christie is launching a big-money effort aimed at giving Senate Republicans air cover on impeachment — and positioning the former New Jersey governor as a counterweight to liberal billionaire Tom Steyer.
politico.com/news/2019/12/2…
politico.com/news/2019/12/2…
The U.S. securities regulator has asked at least two trading firms for information regarding a broad investigation into initial public offerings and direct listings going back five years on the New York Stock Exchange.
reuters.com/article/us-sec…
reuters.com/article/us-sec…
Trump’s hatred of government will only get worse
Trump will only be more angry and contemptuous of the institutions of U.S. government and more eager to ensure that only the most sycophantic loyalists are installed to run them.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Trump will only be more angry and contemptuous of the institutions of U.S. government and more eager to ensure that only the most sycophantic loyalists are installed to run them.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
🌿#PAM #PAMFAM🌿
'The Great British Bake Off' Can Win Any Culture War
A very English show proves that native and global cultures co-exist beautifully.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
'The Great British Bake Off' Can Win Any Culture War
A very English show proves that native and global cultures co-exist beautifully.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
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