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BREAKING: FBI backs CIA view that Russia intervened to help Trump win election

BREAKING: FBI backs CIA view that Russia intervened to help Trump win election

Posted by | Dec 16, 2016 | |

On Friday news broke that FBI Director James Comey and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper have now backed the CIA assessment that Russia interfered with the 2016 election order to help Donald Trump win the presidency. [AdSense-A] James Comey’s support for the CIA’s conclusion indicates that the leaders of the three agencies are now in agreement on Russian’s intentions. CIA Director John Brennan said in a message to CIA staff, “Earlier this week, I met separately with (Director) FBI James Comey and DNI Jim Clapper, and there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of...

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John Podesta Unleashes On ‘Deeply Broken’ FBI

John Podesta Unleashes On ‘Deeply Broken’ FBI

Posted by | Dec 16, 2016 | |

On Thursday, John Podesta published a scathing op-ed in the Washington Post – blasting the FBI for its “lackadaisical response” to Russian hacking during the 2016 election, particularly compared to its investigation of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s private email server. [AdSense-A] John Podesta, the former chairman of Clinton’s presidential campaign also had his own emails hacked and leaked by Russian hackers. unleashed on FBI Director James B. Comey in an Podesta was particularly unflattering when it came to FBI Director James B. Comey – Podesta said the FBI director felt so strongly about Clinton’s emails that he devoted...

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Audio: Barack Obama Vows Action Against Russia For Election Hacking

Audio: Barack Obama Vows Action Against Russia For Election Hacking

Posted by | Dec 16, 2016 | |

On Thursday, President Barack Obama Barack Obama vowed action against Russia for election hacking. In and an interview with NPR, the president called for retaliation against Russia in response to the hacking of Democratic National Committee emails that U.S. intelligence agencies and federal authorities believe was intended to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. [AdSense-A] “I think there is no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact the integrity of our elections … we need to take action,” Obama said in an interview with NPR. “And we will, at a time and place of our own choosing. Some of it...

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California Governor Jerry Brown stands up to Trump on Climate Change

California Governor Jerry Brown stands up to Trump on Climate Change

Posted by | Dec 16, 2016 | |

California Governor Jerry Brown Thursday vowed that California will fight any backtrack in climate change policies. Brown told an audience of scientist that California, the nation’s most populous state, will press forward with efforts to reduce emissions that lead to climate change. [AdSense-A] “We’ve got the scientists, we’ve got the lawyers and we’re ready to fight,” the California governor said to thousands of scientists. “And we will persevere, have no doubt about that.” Governor Jerry Brown’s remarks help to reinforce California’s status as a political counterweight to Donald Trump and the Republicans—and the likely leader in the resistance to a...

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What are the chances Electoral College Blocks Trump on Monday?

What are the chances Electoral College Blocks Trump on Monday?

Posted by | Dec 15, 2016 | |

On Monday, the Electoral College’s 538 members will meet at 50 state capitols to cast the ballots that will elect the U.S. president. [AdSense-A] And while this is usually a mellow affair, this year is gearing up to be more dramatic. At least 62 members of the Electoral College have demanded intelligence briefings before the vote on Monday. And a growing movement to use the Electoral College as the final stand to block a Trump presidency. The effort to block the Donald Trump the presidency by trying to convince Democratic and Republican electors to back someone in the vote...

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