Epstein Secrets

mation hearing today for attorney general. ... He'd take over a department beset by low morale and under fire by Democrats for decisions made during the Trump Administration, and from Republicans for its investigation of the Trump Administration." Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): "You do not view your role as attorney general as b

ommittee confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate Garland. David Muir said on ABC World News TonightVI (2/22, story 6, 1:00, 8.08M) that Garland "said, 'I am not the President's lawyer, I'm the United States' EFTA00148036 lawyer.' And if confirmed, he revealed his top priority will be to in

ows Focus On Capitol Riot. All three broadcast networks covered the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate Garland. David Muir said on ABC World News TonightVI (2/22, story 6, 1:00, 8.08M) that Garland "said, 'I am not the President's lawyer, I'm the United State

hat Blinken is "pledging $112 million in emergency aid to rebuild Gaza and meeting with Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas, sidelined by the Trump Administration." The CBS Evening NewsVi (5/25, story 9, 1:45, O'Donnell, 3.84M) reported Blinken is "hoping to solidify the peace after the deadliest fighting in

ottled back the practice, arguing they were bad for officer morale and led to spikes in crime." Politico adds, "Taken in its totality, the tempo of Garland's actions is eye-popping, even for those who expected the DOJ to return to its pre- Trump assertiveness on policing issues." WPost: Police Reform Re

olitico Analysis: Garland Targeting More Police Departments Than Anticipated. Politico (5/25, Booker, Gerstein, 6.73M) reports that Attorney General Garland is "overseeing the vexing task of providing federal oversight of law enforcement agencies with troubled policing practices at a time when many Amer

y of a lab accident before deciding it's most likely the pathogen spread from bats to humans via another animal." Axios (3/30, Basu, 1.26M) reports the Trump Administration had accused Tedros "of being beholden to China," but he "appeared to echo some of [their] criticisms" about China's lack of transparency. The Washi

rosecutors and law enforcement officials should place an emphasis on investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, while increasing community outreach, Garland said." Reuters (3/30, Lynch) reports that "in his first memo to employees since taking over" the department, "Garland said he wants to find ways to

EADING THE NEWS Garland Instructs DO) To Put More Effort Into Probing Hate Crimes. The AP (3/30, Balsamo) reports that on Tuesday, Attorney General Garland "ordered a review of how the Justice Department can best deploy its resources to combat hate crimes during a surge in incidents targeting Asian Ame

n-tactic-to-dismiss-fbi-spying-scandal> (7/30, 448K), Becket Adams writes, "White House spin is nothing new, though the press's frenetic coverage of the Trump Administration would have you believe otherwise. During the Obama years, for example, the White House and its allies had a go-to strategy for dismissing unflatter

serve 120 months (10 years) in federal prison followed by 5 years on supervised release for possession of child pornography." The investigation into Garland began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children "received information from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) showing that account

tself was a defense or an explanation." She contends, "Valerie Jarrett's appearance this week on the Fox Business Network is merely a reminder that the Trump Administration is not the first to declare simply that its scandals are non-stories. Also, given that the 'old news' tactic was the go-to strategy for the Obama Ad

erve 120 months (10 years) in federal prison followed by 5 years on supervised release for possession of child pornography." The investigation into Garland began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children "received information from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) showing that account

ry in Insider (4/25, 2.74M), Emily Taylor, the CEO of Oxford Information Labs, writes, "The reprisals [against Russia] represent a clear break from the Trump Administration. ... It was an impressive show of solidarity and combined intelligence capabilities, but whether it had the desired deterrent effect is less than c

nto Local Police Departments Will Be Forthcoming. The Wall Street Journal (4/23, Gurman, Subscription Publication, 8.41M) reports Attorney General Garland on Friday informed leaders of the country's biggest law-enforcement organizations that a probe into the Minneapolis Police Department won't be the f

tself was a defense or an explanation." She contends, "Valerie Jarrett's appearance this week on the Fox Business Network is merely a reminder that the Trump Administration is not the first to declare simply that its scandals are non-stories. Also, given that the 'old news' tactic was the go-to strategy for the Obama Ad

erve 120 months (10 years) in federal prison followed by 5 years on supervised release for possession of child pornography." The investigation into Garland began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children "received information from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) showing that account