Obama DOJ officials privately told Mueller they were alarmed by FBI treatment of Flynn…
March 16, 2020
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates and other senior Obama-era Justice Department officials told the Russia special prosecutor in private interviews they had concerns about the FBI’s conduct in investigating former Trump National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, according to memos that paint a dark portrait of the bureau’s behavior.
DOJ moves to drop charges against Russians accused of funding troll farm…
March 16, 2020
Wow.
The DOJ moves to dismiss the charges against the Russian Company (Concord) who conducted the alleged "information warfare against the US"
The troll case will be dismissed w/ prejudice.
How embarrassing for Team Mueller. pic.twitter.com/wfZ78EWgKc
— Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) March 16, 2020
Trump releases guidelines to slow coronavirus spread in ’15 days,’ but warns crisis could stretch to summer…
March 16, 2020
Speaking during a briefing of the coronavirus task force, Trump outlined a plan to slow the spread of COVID-19 in 15 days. “With several weeks of focused action, we can turn the corner and turn it quickly,” Trump said. “Our government is prepared to do whatever it takes.”
Foreign disinformation campaign on fake national quarantine trying to cause panic…
March 16, 2020
“There is an ongoing effort to spread disinformation and cause undue panic,” the official told Fox News, specifically referring to the rumors of a nationwide quarantine. “There is no national quarantine for the United States.” The official added: “It’s important we remain vigilant in ensuring our information is coming from verified sources.”
Trump recommends avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people…
March 16, 2020
The White House’s new guidelines also advise Americans to avoid eating and drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts; going on shopping trips and making social visits; and visiting nursing homes and retirement or long-term care facilities.
Lego bricks could linger up to 1,300 years in the ocean…
March 16, 2020
A study lead by researchers at the University of Plymouth in the UK estimates Lego bricks could survive in the ocean for between 100 and 1,300 years. The team studied Lego bricks collected from beach cleanups in England. They measured the mass and stud size of the bricks, and examined chemical changes.
U.S. coronavirus vaccine test opens as volunteer in Seattle gets 1st shot…
March 16, 2020
With a careful jab in a healthy volunteer’s arm, scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle begin an anxiously awaited first-stage study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed in record time after the new virus exploded from China and fanned across the globe... Even if the research goes well, a vaccine wouldn’t be available for widespread use for 12 to 18 months, said Dr. Anthony Fauci...
Late To The Game? Justin Trudeau to close Canada’s border to non-citizens amid pandemic…
March 16, 2020
Trudeau announced the move Monday outside his residence, where he is self-isolating after his wife tested positive for COVID-19...
Durham probe expected to end this summer…
March 16, 2020
One source suggested the investigation could end as soon as July, while another said it could be closer to September, based on Durham's progress, which could be hindered by the coronavirus pandemic rocking the nation and the globe.
Larry Kudlow: ‘We’ll do whatever it takes’ to get coronavirus under control
March 16, 2020
Senate approves temporary FISA reauthorization, as Trump floats veto and lawmakers vow amendments…
March 16, 2020
The Senate on Monday approved a 77-day extension of the several major surveillance powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that had expired Sunday night -- a temporary compromise reached as some Republicans and Democrats say they will soon push to amend the law to curb the government's monitoring capabilities.
San Francisco Shutting Down for 3 Weeks…
March 16, 2020
The order will take effect at midnight Tuesday and last until April 7, but that date could change... Residents are asked to only leave their homes for “essential needs,” which include visiting a doctor, getting food and supplies, and caring for a family member in another household, among other activities, according to Mayor London Breed’s office. Click here for a detailed breakdown of "essential needs."
House lawmakers indefinitely postpone return to Washington…
March 16, 2020
The House was scheduled to return to the Capitol on March 23, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told rank-and-file Democrats on a conference call Monday that they’ll postpone that date, according to several aides familiar with the leadership message.
Trump and other G7 leaders pledge joint coronavirus response…
March 16, 2020
In a joint statement released Monday, the leaders said they would marshal the full power of their governments to coordinate public health measures, restore confidence in the economy, support global trade and investment, and encourage cooperation in scientific research.
Members of the Coronavirus Task Force Hold a Press Briefing
March 16, 2020
Marines building dozens of missiles to sink Chinese ships…
March 16, 2020
Smith told the committee that as tests proceed they expect to be able to field 36 systems by 2022 instead of the original 2023 timeline. “That capability causes any threat to have to take a step back,” Smith said. With those numbers in hand, Marines could scatter dozens of the ant ship missiles across key terrain in the Pacific. “That means the sea lanes are not open for them,” he said...
Man drops ‘f-bombs’ on TV news crew in front of supermarket for ‘hyping’ coronavirus: ‘It’s your fault that people are freaking out here!’…
March 16, 2020
I’m just going to assume this guy dropped a bunch of F bombs on me this morning because his wife sent him for toilet paper too early. #jobhazard#Coronavirus #COVID19 is serious. We are not hyping it. #abc13 https://t.co/fWUjPZUbWc pic.twitter.com/9zMhcP46xp
— Miya Shay (@ABC13Miya) March 13, 2020
Romney proposes giving $1K to every US adult amid coronavirus…
March 16, 2020
Romney outlined a handful of proposals on Monday, saying that while the Senate should take up the House-passed coronavirus package, Congress needs to start working on additional steps.
Hackers are making fake coronavirus tracking apps that are actually ransomware, claiming to leak social media accounts and delete a phone’s storage unless a victim pays $100 in bitcoin…
March 16, 2020
Saleh's report from Friday shows that the app is designed for the Android operating system, and was listed to Android users searching the web for coronavirus tracking apps. To download the app, a user would have to go directly to the website where the app was hosted and download the app from there. The app was not available on the Google Play Store, according to Saleh.
Silver Crashes To $11 Handle – To 11-Year Lows…
March 16, 2020
“At no time in human history has silver been this cheap relative to gold.” Interestingly, even though gold and silver prices are down, dealers are facing shortages of one-ounce bullion coins. Maloney explains how in the past such imbalances have produced bull markets in precious metals.