Epstein Secrets

y hostile to the GOP." Democrats demand Acosta resign over Epstein deal -- The Justice Department said Attorney General Page 12532 EFTA00043043 William Barr will not recuse himself from the current prosecution of Epstein, but he will not engage in "any retrospective review" of the 2008 plea deal. Matt

elf from the current prosecution of Epstein, but he will not engage in "any retrospective review" of the 2008 plea deal. Matt Zapotos_ky reports: "Barr had telegraphed at his confirmation hearing in January that he might have to step aside from any Justice Department reviews of Epstein's case, beca

aging war in Yemen, foreign lobbying records show. One Washington-based communications firm — whose parent company initially expressed concern when Khashoggi disappeared — recently reported collecting nearly $19 million for what it says was several years of work for the Saudi government. A New York-based

the flow of foreign money from 2017 to the present. Roughly 20 firms are registered to lobby for Saudi interests, compared with more than 25 before Khashoggi's death, foreign lobbying filings show. ... At least five firms did end up cutting business ties with Saudi interests in the fall: Glover Park Gro

company that is not entirely hostile to the GOP." Democrats demand Acosta resign over Epstein deal -- The Justice Department said Attorney General William Barr will not recuse himself from the current prosecution of Epstein, but he will not engage in "any retrospective review" of the 2008 plea deal. Matt

mself from the current prosecution of Epstein, but he will not engage in "any retrospective review" of the 2008 plea deal. Matt Zapotosky reports: "Barr had telegraphed at his confirmation hearing in January that he might have to step aside from any Justice Department reviews of Epstein's case, beca

aging war in Yemen, foreign lobbying records show. One Washington-based communications firm — whose parent company initially expressed concern when Khashoggi disappeared — recently reported collecting nearly $19 million for what it says was several years of work for the Saudi government. A New York-based

the flow of foreign money from 2017 to the present. Roughly 20 firms are registered to lobby for Saudi interests, compared with more than 25 before Khashoggi's death, foreign lobbying filings show. ... At least five firms did end up cutting business ties with Saudi interests in the fall: Glover Park Grou

. ... The death of the most high-profile defendant in the federal prison system led to a major shake-up at the Bureau of Prisons. Attorney General William P. Barr brought in a former director of the agency to run it again, and replaced the top official at the MCC, saying the preliminary investigation had foun

e Bureau of Prisons. Attorney General William P. Barr brought in a former director of the agency to ru

paperwork required for his pending marriage. Minutes after his arrival—as revealed in leaked audiotape transcripts compiled by Turkish authorities—Khashoggi was tortured and strangled by a Saudi hit squad. ... Bin Farhan was dumbstruck as he watched television news shows and saw surveillance-camera foot

nsulate. That immediately set off alarm bells. He declined the offer. Two weeks later, on October 2, 2018, bin Farhan saw a startling news report. [Khashoggi] had gone to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to pick up paperwork required for his pending marriage. Minutes after his arrival—as revealed in leake

eneral declined to request a formal review and instead brought in his own advisers to aid in an informal process." The Post adds "the nomination of William P. Barr to return to the role of attorney general was a relief to observers concerned that Mr. Trump would leave Mr. Whitaker in place for the remainder of

ss." The Post adds "the nomination of William P. Barr to return to the role of attorney general was a r

has drawn wide attention since it was reported by the Oregonian this week," in large part because it comes amid 'simmering international anger' over Khashoggi's killing. If the "Saudi connection is proved" in Noorah's case, the Post says, the incident "would be another illustration of the impunity with wh

ost.com, and I'll highlight some of the most thoughtful emails. Thanks to everyone who wrote in yesterday. So many smart answers! Attorney General William Barr listens as Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Nov. 26. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATIONS: -- Attorney General

he disagrees with the Justice Department's inspector general on one of the key findings in an upcoming report about the FBI's Russia investigation. Barr appears to disagree "that the FBI had enough information in July 2016 to justify launching an investigation into members of the Trump campaign," De

paperwork required for his pending marriage. Minutes after his arrival—as revealed in leaked audiotape transcripts compiled by Turkish authorities—Khashoggi was tortured and strangled by a Saudi hit squad. ... Bin Farhan was dumbstruck as he watched television news shows and saw surveillance-camera foo

erate. She argues that it reinforces the need for Attorney General Barr's investigation into the origins of the Russia i

to Wednesday of legislation prohibiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia sends the message to the Crown Prince that "he's essentially off the hook for the Khashoggi killing." EFTA00147342 Pompeo said, "It sends the message to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia that we are with them, and that we are going to support