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
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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….
The National Football League changes the ‘catch’ rule….
Amen.... We have watched perfectly good catches be ruled no good decause ref's maintain that the receiver has to be running to California with the ball under control.... From back in the day in the school yard to college ball? Ya catch the ball, even if it 's bouncing … [Read more...] about The National Football League changes the ‘catch’ rule….
Kim Jong-un has returned for meeting with China’s leader With Xi Jinping….
While call the meeting a secret.... Japanese news sources showed the armoured train arriving in China several days ago... The meeting has taken place before meeting between American and South Korea leaders by the North Korean.... North Korea’s enigmatic young leader, … [Read more...] about Kim Jong-un has returned for meeting with China’s leader With Xi Jinping….