According to the LA Times ? Trump has the 'B' team handling his defense against Mueller's best.... An unlikely trio — a law professor, a part-time local prosecutor and a lawyer focused on advocating conservative issues — is playing an increasingly central role in … [Read more...] about Trump’s legal team…..
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin fired…
Trump has annouced he wants his White House doctor to replace the last of the Obama admin holdover cabinet members David Shulkin... President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening on Twitter that he has fired embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and will … [Read more...] about Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin fired…
U.S. economy grew more than expected in Q4 of 2017
The U.S. GDP grew to 2.9% in the last quarter of 2017, 0.2 points more than expected and up from the 2.5% annual growth reported in the third quarter. Why it matters: Holiday shopping sales were even higher than originally reported, especially due to jumps in transportation … [Read more...] about U.S. economy grew more than expected in Q4 of 2017
Atlanta city computers where hacked looking for a ransom…
The city didn't pay the ransom.... They will probably be paying two private companies, one which is Dell SecureWorks, based in the city to get things back up and running... The digital extortion aimed at Atlanta, which security experts have linked to a shadowy hacking crew … [Read more...] about Atlanta city computers where hacked looking for a ransom…
Judge rejects Trump push to dismiss emoluments lawsuit…
...from the Hill... A federal judge has rejected President Trump’s push to dismiss a lawsuit against him for allegedly violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution. U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte in Maryland shut down the Justice Department’s arguments to dismiss the … [Read more...] about Judge rejects Trump push to dismiss emoluments lawsuit…
Robert Mueller investigations update 3/28/18…19 charged…5 cooperating…Manafort Not…
The Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his group have been empowered to probe the 2016 election of Donald Trump for Russian interference AND to follow ANY criminal case that may arise from their investigations.... Almost anybody that worked in the mid to upper level of the … [Read more...] about Robert Mueller investigations update 3/28/18…19 charged…5 cooperating…Manafort Not…
Political Roundup for March 28th, 2018…GOP losing the Suburbs …RRH Elections
Last night, Republican Rex Reynolds held AL HD-21, winning by under 6% in a Trump +22 district. National Identity Politics: Damn Democrats and their identity politics! Well, actually… The Economist reports that identity-based politics is a more prevalent phenomenon these … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for March 28th, 2018…GOP losing the Suburbs …RRH Elections
Stormy Daniels lawyer wants to question Trump….
Donald Trump is a loser on this one..... The case just won't go away.... Sitting down for a questioning by Daniels lawyer Michael J. Avenatti would almost as risky as appearing before Mueller's people.... Bill Clinton's Civil suit ruling means that Trump, as President … [Read more...] about Stormy Daniels lawyer wants to question Trump….