'This is a nightmare': FBI employees had concerns about Flynn probe, records show; Tump picks Amy Coney Barrett for SCOTUS

[Lori Price]

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26 September 2020 

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Breaking: Trump selects Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court | 26 Sept 2020 | President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative federal appeals court judge, to succeed the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the US Supreme Court. Calling it a "very proud moment indeed," Trump called Barrett a woman of "towering intellect" and "unyielding loyalty to the Constitution." Barrett, Trump said, is "one of our nation's most brilliant and gifted legal minds."

Confirmation hearing for Trump's Supreme Court pick to start Oct. 12 | 26 Sept 2020 | The Senate Judiciary Committee will start a four-day hearing for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee on Oct. 12, two people familiar with the schedule confirmed to The Hill. The schedule will pave the way for Republicans to hold a vote on the nomination before the Nov. 3 election, setting a record for the closest date to a presidential election that a Supreme Court pick has been confirmed. Though other nominees have been confirmed in fewer days, they were further away from the presidential election.

'This Is a Nightmare': FBI Employees Had Concerns About Flynn Probe, Records Show --Documents released in Michael Flynn's ongoing court case on Thursday show that FBI employees expressed reservations about the bureau's probe of the retired general. --One investigator called the probe a "nightmare," according to internal FBI messages. --Another message shows an investigator saying they were "glad" the FBI planned to close the probe on Nov. 8, 2016. --In October 2016, an FBI analyst said that the bureau would face "tough questions" once documents from the investigation became public through the Freedom of Information Act. | 24 Sept 2020 | FBI employees who worked on Crossfire Hurricane called the investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn a "nightmare" and expressed relief when the bureau considered closing the probe in November 2016, according to messages released on Thursday. Flynn's lawyers released the documents in a court filing in his federal criminal case on charges that he lied to the FBI. The messages show that some FBI employees questioned investigative steps that the bureau took in the investigation. The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation against him and three other Trump campaign advisers in August 2016 over their possible ties to Russia.

'Trump Was Right': Explosive New FBI Texts Detail Internal Furor Over Handling of 'Crossfire Hurricane' Investigation --Newly disclosed internal FBI notes and text messages detail the extent of the FBI's desire to take down Trump and his associates at any cost. | 24 Sept 2020 | Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents tasked by fired former Director James Comey to take down Donald Trump during and after the 2016 election were so concerned about the agency's potentially illegal behavior that they purchased liability insurance to protect themselves less than two weeks before Trump was inaugurated president, previously hidden FBI text messages show. The explosive new communications and internal FBI notes were disclosed in federal court filings today from Sidney Powell, the attorney who heads Michael Flynn's legal defense team. "[W]e all went and purchased professional liability insurance," one agent texted on Jan. 10, 2017, the same day CNN leaked details that then-President-elect Trump had been briefed by Comey about the bogus Christopher Steele dossier. That briefing of Trump was used as a pretext to legitimize the debunked dossier, which was funded by the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign and compiled by a foreign intelligence officer who was working for a sanctioned Russian oligarch.

Hunter Biden received $3.5M wire transfer from wife of Moscow mayor - Senate report | 24 Sept 2020 | Hunter Biden received a 3.5 million wire transfer from Elena Baturina, the richest woman in Russia and the widow of Yury Luzhkov, the former mayor of Moscow, Senate Republicans revealed in their report on the younger Biden’s work in Ukraine. Baturina is referenced in the 87-page report, which was released Wednesday, addressing her payment to Biden’s investment firm in early 2014. "Baturina became Russia’s only female billionaire when her plastics company, Inteko, received a series of Moscow municipal contracts while her husband was mayor," it said in providing background on the businesswoman. The report described her involvement with Biden as "a financial relationship," but declined to delve deeper into why the wire transfer was made.

Senate report links Hunter Biden to ‘pr-stitution or human trafficking ring' | 23 Sept 2020 | Hunter Biden allegedly sent "thousands of dollars" to people who appear to be involved in the s-x industry, according to Wednesday’s report released by Senate Republicans. The report claims unspecified records show that Biden "has sent funds to non-resident alien women in the United States who are citizens of Russia and Ukraine and who have subsequently wired funds they have received from Hunter Biden to individuals located in Russia and Ukraine." "The records also note that some of these transactions are linked to what 'appears to be an Eastern European pr-stitution or human trafficking ring.'" The allegations are contained in a footnote to a section of the report that details potential "criminal concerns and extortion threats" involving Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family. The report also cites "extensive public reporting concerning Hunter Biden's alleged involvement with pr-stitution services.”

After 48,299 COVID-19 cases at 37 U.S. universities - only two hospitalizations and zero deaths - more likely to be killed by a dog | 22 Sept 2020 | There have now been 48,299 coronavirus cases reported at 37 universities in the United States. Of those cases there have been ONLY two hospitalizations. And there have been ZERO DEATHS! They couldn't even sneak in a cancer victim into their counts because no one died.

Maryland man sentenced to a year in prison for hosting large parties during pandemic | 26 Sept 2020 | A Maryland man is set to serve a year in prison after hosting two large parties at his home amid the state's coronavirus restrictions on gatherings. A statement from the Charles County State's Attorney's Office on Friday said that Shawn Marshall Myers, 42, was convicted of two counts of failure to comply with an emergency order after a bench trial before District Court Judge W. Louis Hennessy. The statement added that Myers will serve a year at the Charles County Detention Center, followed by a three-year unsupervised probation period.

London protest: Ten arrests and officers injured as police shut down anti-lockdown rally after crowds break social distancing rules --Violence clashes with police result in protesters being forced to vacate the area | 26 Sept 2020 | Police have arrested 10 people after shutting down an anti-lockdown protest taking place in London's Trafalgar Square. Four officers were injured in clashes as the Metropolitan Police asked demonstrators to leave the area after they failed to abide by coronavirus regulations during the rally. Thousands of people massed in Trafalgar Square on Saturday carrying signs, flags and placards at the "we do not consent" protest - with none appearing to wear face coverings or maintain social distancing. Bottles were thrown and police used batons against protesters, leaving some with visible injuries, when officer tried to shut down the demonstration.

Justice Dept. calls on SF to end 'draconian' coronavirus rules for houses of worship --San Francisco's city attorney called the letter 'careless legal threats' | 26 Sept 2020 | The Justice Department on Friday called on San Francisco Mayor London Breed to increase the allowable capacity in houses of worship, accusing the city of impeding on "religious freedom" amid the coronavirus. In a three-page letter, Assistant Attorney General Eric S. Dreiband and U.S.attorney David Anderson of the Northern District of California called San Francisco's policy of allowing just one congregant inside at a time "draconian." The letter acknowledged the city has the obligation to protect its residents from the deadly virus, but added, "there is no pandemic exception for the Constitution." "Even in times of emergency, when reasonable, narrowly-tailored, and temporary restrictions may lawfully limit our liberty, the First Amendment and federal statutory law continue to prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers," Dreiband and Anderson wrote. "These principles are legally binding, and the Constitution's unyielding protections for religious worshipers distinguish the United States of America from places dominated by tyranny and despotism.”

Florida Gov. DeSantis Reopens State's Economy, Bans Mask Mandate Penalties --'We're not closing anything going forward...' | 25 Sept 2020 | Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida on Friday, and banned local fines against people who refuse to wear masks as he seeks to reopen the state’s economy despite the coronavirus. The Republican governor's order unleashed fresh debate in the politically divided state, where pandemic responses have become intertwined with the upcoming presidential election... "We're not closing anything going forward," DeSantis said, while insisting that the state is prepared if infections increase again. The governor said he would stop cities and counties from collecting fines on people who don't wear face masks, virtually nullifying local mask ordinances. "As an act of executive grace, all fines and penalties that have been applied against individuals are suspended," the governor said.

Two Arrested for Planning Terror Attacks at Trump Tower - Feds | 25 Sept 2020 | Two men allegedly plotted terror attacks on high-profile US targets, including at Trump Tower and the New York Stock Exchange, where they claimed the destruction would be "Netflix worthy" and earn them "rock star status," federal authorities said. Kristopher Sean Matthews, of Elgin, South Carolina, is accused of conspiring with other ISIS [I-CIA-SIS] supporters over a period of months, including a Texas man named Jaylyn Christopher Molina, according to a federal affidavit obtained by The State. The pair, who were arrested Monday, discussed several possible sites for US terror attacks and Matthews suggested the best locations would be government centers rather than places "like malls where innocent children are," court documents show.

77-year-old veteran attacked for wearing MAGA hat - police | 22 Sept 2020 | (Red Bluff, CA) A 77-year-old military veteran described how he was attacked in Red Bluff, apparently because he was wearing a 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) hat supporting President Donald Trump. The attack happened Friday, September 18 in broad daylight at the Red Bluff post office. The victim did not want to be identified. He told KRCR-TV the attack caught him completely by surprise. He was wearing a MAGA hat and a 'Back the Blue' mask with a blue line in support of police. He was approached by a man and woman... Red Bluff Police later arrested the suspect 26-year-old Daniel Gomez-Martinez for battery and elder abuse.

DOJ alleges local Pennsylvania officials opened 9 discarded military mail-in ballots | 24 Sept 2020 | David J. Freed, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday afternoon that his office had opened an inquiry into the disposal of nine military mail-in ballots in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. A press release announced that Freed's office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Scranton Resident Office began an "inquiry" on Monday "into reports of potential issues with a small number of mail-in ballots at the Luzerne County Board of Elections." The U.S. Attorney's office became involved "at the request of Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis." Freed's office initially claimed that all nine discarded ballots were cast for presidential candidate Donald Trump, but then released a revised statement at 3:47 p.m. stating, "Of the nine ballots that were discarded and then recovered, seven were cast for presidential candidate Donald Trump. Two of the discarded ballots had been resealed inside their appropriate envelopes by Luzerne elections staff prior to recovery by the FBI and the contents of those 2 ballots are unknown." The revised statement also noted, "Some of the ballots can be attributed to specific voters and some cannot." The Pennsylvania State Police is also assisting in the investigation.

Ron Paul hospitalized for 'precautionary' reasons in Texas --He later tweeted: 'I am doing fine' | 25 Sept 2020 | Ron Paul, the former Republican representative who ran for president three times, was hospitalized on Friday in Texas for "precautionary" reasons, Fox News has learned. Paul, 85, was speaking about the free market during a livestream on his YouTube channel when his speech began to slur earlier in the day. He is "lucid" and "optimistic," Fox News learned. "I am doing fine," Paul said in a later statement posted to his Twitter, along with an image of him in a hospital bed. "Thank you for your concern.”

Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court - sources --The president is expected to make the announcement during a White House event on Saturday | 25 Sept 2020 | President Trump plans to announce that Amy Coney Barrett will be his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, multiple sources told Fox News on Friday. The president is expected to make the announcement during a White House event on Saturday. Barrett currently serves as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Trump, who has a campaign rally scheduled later Friday night in Virginia, declined to say who he will announce when pressed by reporters at Joint Base Andrews. “You'll find out tomorrow,” he said.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court | 23 Sept 2020 | The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg laid in repose at the nation's highest court on Wednesday, commencing a three-day series of events in Washington to give people the chance to pay their respects to the liberal icon. Ginsburg, who died on Friday at the age of 87, was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, where she held her seat for 27 years. Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday. She'll then become the first woman to lie in state in the Capitol on Friday and only the second Supreme Court justice to receive the rare honor.

Rank-and-file union members snub Biden for Trump --In some unions, especially the building trades, support for the president remains solid despite the efforts of labor leaders to convince members otherwise. --Union leaders said Biden's past support for the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership hurt him. | 22 Sept 2020 | Joe Biden has pitched himself to voters as a "union man," a son of Scranton, Pa., who respects the dignity of work and will defend organized labor if he wins the White House. To rank-and-file members in some unions, especially the building trades, it doesn't matter. They're still firmly in Donald Trump's camp. Labor leaders have worked for months to sell their members on Biden, hoping to avoid a repeat of 2016 when Donald Trump outperformed among union members and won the White House. But despite a bevy of national union endorsements for Biden and years of what leaders call attacks on organized labor from the Trump administration, local officials in critical battleground states said support for Trump remains solid.

Larynzo Johnson charged in alleged shooting of two Louisville police officers | 24 Sept 2020 | The suspect who was arrested in the shooting of two Louisville police officers has been identified as 26-year-old Larynzo Johnson, according to a report. Johnson was charged with wanton endangerment and assault of a police officer, WLKY reported. He is expected to face an arraignment hearing Friday morning, according to CBS News, which noted that it will likely be remote because courts are closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cops were shot at about 8:30 p.m. when they were notified of a large crowd gathering near South Brook and East College streets, according to the news outlet.

Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests | 23 Sept 2020 | Two Louisville police officers were shot amid local protests on Wednesday night, hours after it was announced only one officer involved in the police killing of Breonna Taylor was indicted by a Kentucky grand jury. Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Chief Robert Schroeder confirmed the shooting in remarks to reporters on late Wednesday. Schroeder said the officers were shot at roughly 8:30 p.m. as they were responding to a call downtown. Both officers, the police chief said, are currently receiving treatment at a hospital nearby and that a suspect was in custody. "One is alert and stable. The other officer is currently undergoing surgery and stable. We do have one suspect in custody," he added.

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