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House Approves Blocking Use of Force w/ Iran w/o Authorization

Intel indicates the Iranian military accidentally shot down the UKR airliner with a RU SAM.

52%-34%, called Trump's behavior with Iran "reckless” & say Soleimani's killing justified but made US less safe
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“One RU paper today argues that “RU is the main beneficiary of the US-Iranian confrontation.

By weakening each other, DC and Tehran are broadening Moscow’s corridor of possibilities in the ME.””

Exclusive: Informants in Iraq, Syria helped U.S. kill Iran's Soleimani
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Investigators have focused on how suspected informants inside the Damascus and Baghdad airports collaborated with the U.S. military to help track and pinpoint Soleimani’s position

Ukrainian Jetliner was shot down by two Russian-made surface-to-air missiles (SA-15).
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The US saw Iranian radar signals lock onto the jetliner, before it being shot down.

Rocket Falls Near Iraqi Base Housing U.S. Troops

Trump’s new NatSec fast actions were cohesive & less inclined than their predecessors to push back against Trump’s reckless whims
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No American is "in love" with terrorists or "mourns" the death of that Iranian general on an airstrip in Baghdad.

Many of us do, however, mourn the death of decency, honesty & reason here at home.

The right takes issue w/ Speier’s comment but are mute re Collin’s
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3 Hours From Alert to Attacks: Inside the Race to Protect U.S. Forces From Iran Strikes

Intel that foreshadowed the Iranian attack set off a tense, often confusing afternoon in the WH Situation Room.

1MDB scandal: Malaysia’s former PM ‘asked UAE to fake evidence’
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Najib Razak faces 42 criminal charges related to the alleged theft of billions of dollars

Trump announces overhaul of landmark environmental and climate rules

Gov. Gavin Newsom to propose that California manufacture its own generic drugs
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Trump's tariffs cost U.S. companies $46 billion to date, data shows

Ghislaine Maxwell Reportedly Hides in Israel

Pelosi Says She’ll Likely Send Articles Soon: Impeachment Update

McConnell says U.S. Senate to move forward unless House sends impeachment articles
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Putin Oversees Hypersonic Missile Test in Crimea

On Wed, Trump announced in his speech regarding the Iran strike on U.S. military assets in Iraq that the U.S. is building hypersonic missiles

DOJ Recovers over $3B from False Claims Act Cases in Fiscal Year 2019
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Erdoğan had today a dinner with leaders from three Slavic nations:

📌Putin
📌Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov
📌Serbian President Alexandre Vucic

New GOP Senator Will Sit on Committee Overseeing Agency That Regulates Her Husband’s Business
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Jan. 23 deadline set for bids on Trump D.C. hotel

DonJr & Ivanka took part in a fraudulent scheme to sell units in TrumpSoHo & “knew they were lying.”

Questions have long surrounded a criminal inv’n into the Trump family’s dealings re Trump SoHo dropped in 2011.
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The NYC Bar Assoc ask congressional leaders to investigate a “pattern of conduct” by AG Barr that they say “threatens public confidence in the fair & impartial adm of justice.”

Feds accidentally preserved footage of the wrong cell during Epstein's suicide attempt.
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A backup system for video footage at MCC also wasn't working, prosecutors say, meaning the surveillance vid is gone.

Drug companies to pay $70 million for delaying cheaper generics, California attorney general says

Lebanon slaps travel ban on Carlos Ghosn
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US: IRS Recovers $616 Million Thanks to Whistleblowers

For Trump and Iran, trolling on Twitter helped escalate tensions on the battlefield

If you think Iran is done retaliating, think again

Trump Wants to Add Mideast Countries to NATO and Call It NATO-ME
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'I think what the president is looking for is more of our allies working with us in Iraq,' says U.S. Ambassador to NATO

📌Justice Dept. winds down Clinton-related inquiry once championed by Trump.

📌It found nothing of consequence.
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IRS May Be Unaware of 9,774 Political Non-Profits, Watchdog Says

The agency could be losing out on nearly $100 million in fines
Finding comes as IRS looks to loosen rules for exempt groups

Earth posts second-hottest year on record to close out our warmest decade
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FB won’t limit political ad targeting or stop false claims under new ad rules

New chgs will allow users to exercise more control over which ads they see

Numerous pundits appearing on cable TV to opine on Iran have undisclosed financial ties to the defense industry
Who benefits in a US vs Iran conflict?

📌RUSSIA

1MDB scandal: Malaysia’s former PM ‘asked UAE to fake evidence’
Najib Razak faces 42 criminal charges related to the alleged theft of billions of dollars

theguardian.com/world/2020/jan…
No American is "in love" with terrorists or "mourns" the death of that Iranian general on an airstrip in Baghdad. Many of us do, however, mourn the death of decency, honesty and reason here at home.

cnn.com/2020/01/09/opi…
Exclusive: Americans say Soleimani's killing made US less safe, Trump 'reckless' on Iran

A majority of those surveyed, by 52%-34%, called President* Donald Trump's behavior with Iran "reckless."

usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
Ghislaine Maxwell, British Socialite Accused of Helping Jeffrey Epstein, Reportedly Hides in Israel

haaretz.com/israel-news/gh…
If you think Iran is done retaliating, think again

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
Gov. Gavin Newsom to propose that California manufacture its own generic drugs

calmatters.org/health/2020/01…
Trump announces overhaul of landmark environmental and climate rules

cnn.com/2020/01/09/pol…
Why the 2002 AUMF Does Not Apply to Iran

justsecurity.org/67993/why-the-…
Kush gets demoted:

Kushner’s Global Role Shrinks as He Tackles Another: The 2020 Election

nytimes.com/2020/01/09/us/…
Since Trump ordered the drone attack that killed Soleimani, television news has been filled with commentary on the strike.

Many of TV pundits who weighed in have undisclosed ties to the defense industry.

popular.info/p/9-iran-pundi…
Ukraine investigators consider missile strike, terrorism as possible causes of Iran plane crash

cnn.com/2020/01/09/mid…
3 Hours From Alert to Attacks: Inside the Race to Protect U.S.

Forces From Iran Strikes
Intelligence that foreshadowed the Iranian attack set off a tense, often confusing afternoon in the White House Situation Room.

nytimes.com/2020/01/08/us/…
Exclusive: Informants in Iraq, Syria helped U.S. kill Iran's Soleimani

Investigators have focused on how suspected informants inside the Damascus and Baghdad airports collaborated with the U.S. military to help track and pinpoint Soleimani’s position

reuters.com/article/us-ira…
FBI Records: The Vault — Fusion GPS Part 01 of 01

vault.fbi.gov/fusion-gps/fus…
Trump’s New National Security Team Made Fast Work of Iran Strike

White House advisers were cohesive and less inclined than their predecessors to push back against the president’s wishes

wsj.com/articles/trump…
DonJr & Ivanka took part in a fraudulent scheme to sell units in TrumpSoHo & “knew they were lying.”

Questions have long surrounded a criminal inv’n into the Trump family’s dealings around the Trump SoHo that was dropped in 2011.

H/T @ericgarland

theguardian.com/us-news/2020/j…
Video Shows Ukrainian Plane Being Hit Over Iran

The New York Times has obtained video that shows the moment a Ukrainian airliner was hit minutes after takeoff from Tehran. nytimes.com/2020/01/09/vid… via @NYTimes
Explainer: Prince Harry and Meghan the 'half royals' - how will it work?

reuters.com/article/us-bri…
The MAGA Church | The Lincoln Project

Today the Lincoln Project released its first digital video, “MAGA Church” highlighting the hypocrisy of those who claim the mantle of Jesus while supporting or ignoring President* Donald Trump’s immoral acts.

lincolnproject.us/news/magachurc…
The House took a preliminary vote on Thursday to advance a measure that would force President* Trump to go to Congress for authorization before taking further military action against Iran,
nytimes.com/2020/01/09/us/… via @NYTimes

lincolnproject.us/news/magachurc…
Uzbekistan: New Trial Against Gulnara Karimova Starts

occrp.org/en/daily/11396…
Facebook won’t limit political ad targeting or stop false claims under new ad rules

But changes announced Thursday will allow users to exercise more control over which ads they see

FaceBook is malware—delete!

washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
Fearing war, nuclear proliferation, Europe scrambles to calm Iran tensions

reuters.com/article/us-ira…
🌳Breathe🌳

I bet the week will end on a Big Bang, so stay buckled up as we end an epic week.

I don’t know about you, but I am sure ready for the weekend rest & relaxation.

Sleep well, xoxo, Karol
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