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Part 92, some of Russian meddling, and related, material from F6 big ones.
These from Monday, 01/01/18, headed, Putin Presser 2017 (STREAMED LIVE)
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=137327380

LOL, close to 33yd in

Mueller Meets Trump | Season 29 | THE SIMPSONS

Published on Dec 14, 2017 by Animation on FOX [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRT4LEdCBC_Zxincl76B0yQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/ANIMATIONonFOX , https://www.youtube.com/user/ANIMATIONonFOX/videos , https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLccuX7JzqlqUGqGKxnVyikcOyUCChuME4 ]
Robert Mueller pays the President a little visit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YCGFLhrMkk [with comments]

Skip one to this pair

Fmr. CIA briefer: Trump ignoring Russia intel “not going to end well"
The Beat With Ari Melber
12/14/17
Trump and Putin speak on the phone amid new report on Trump dismissing intel on Russian interference.
A former CIA briefer and the Former Russian ambassador join “The Beat.” Duration: 8:05
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/trump-putin-speak-after-defending-each-other-1116985411936

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Eric Holder: Mueller attacks “B.S.”
The Beat With Ari Melber
12/14/17
Former Attorney General says any GOP plan to remove Mueller win “not be tolerated” as the
right-wing steps up attacks on the Special Counsel, from media to Congress. Duration: 6:52
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/holder-mueller-attacks-b-s-1116991043693

Nearing halfway, this interesting and ugly pair

Russia repeatedly first to inform Americans about Trump meetings

The Rachel Maddow Show
12/14/17
Rachel Maddow points out the bizarre pattern of Russian state media reporting on meetings between Donald Trump and
Vladimir Putin before the White House, despite a massive communications operation (and a free press). Duration: 2:50
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia
December 14, 2017
President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Vladimir Putin of Russia today. President Trump thanked
President Putin for acknowledging America’s strong economic performance in his annual press conference.
The two presidents also discussed working together to resolve the very dangerous situation in North Korea.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/readout-president-donald-j-trumps-call-president-vladimir-putin-russia/
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/russia-repeatedly-first-to-inform-americans-about-trump-meetings-1117984835599

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House Intel move witness interviews to NYC, angering Democrats
The Rachel Maddow Show
12/14/17
Rachel Maddow reports on a decision by the House Intelligence Committee to interview witnesses in the Trump Russia investigation
in New York City
instead of Washington, D.C., making the meetings more difficult for Democratic committee members to attend. Duration: 2:18
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/house-intel-move-witness-interviews-to-nyc-angering-democrats-1117985347703

Just shy of the 50yd line

Trump's favor for Russia a national security blind spot: WaPo
The Rachel Maddow Show
12/14/17
Greg Miller national security correspondent for The Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's resistance to information about
the threat Russia poses to U.S. national security and the ways in which Trump's team tip-toes around his sensitivity on the issue. Duration: 7:46
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-s-favor-for-russia-a-national-security-blind-spot-wapo-1117092931915

Rushed well over the line with this quartet

WH officials reportedly avoid talking Russia with Trump
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/15/17
A stunning new report in The Washington Post details the lengths Trump White House officials go to in order to avoid upsetting
Pres. Trump over Russia. Philip Rucker who co-wrote the piece, Jeremy Bash, & Susan Glasser discuss. Duration: 9:45
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 14, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/wh-officials-reportedly-avoid-talking-russia-with-trump-1117144643855

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Jeremy Bash: Trump seems somehow beholden to Russia

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/15/17
Responding to an exhaustive new Washington Post report on Trump & Russia, MSNBC National Security Analyst Jeremy Bash says
Trump's sensitivity to discussing Russia seems to come from more than Moscow's interference in the 2016 election. Duration: 1:18
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 14, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/jeremy-bash-trump-seems-somehow-beholden-to-russia-1117148227627 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6RU696m9uI [with comments]

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Rep. Schiff: Republicans trying to end the Russia probe
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/15/17
House Intelligence Commitee Ranking Member Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) says he believes that some Republicans
are working to put a stop to Mueller's Russia investigation. Our panel discusses. Duration: 7:21
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 14, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/rep-schiff-republicans-trying-to-end-the-russia-probe-1117146691720


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Sen. Warner: Trump Jr should answer questions in public

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/15/17
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee discusses Donald Trump Jr's marathon Q&A session on
Capitol Hill and the other members of Trump's inner circle he still has questions for on Russia. Duration: 2:25
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 14, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/sen-warner-trump-jr-should-answer-questions-in-public-1117150787965 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiY-MUYw2iU [with comments]

Ah, didn't know that Jr. wasn't questioned by Senators on his visit with that committee. Staff doing initial interview
makes sense. Warner is right in suggesting all those interested in getting closer to the truth surely would be adamant
nothing could be wrapped up before Jr. and Kushner and others 'up there' are questioned by Senators in public session.

Few farther in

Conservative Outrage Grows Over the Mueller Probe: The Daily Show

Published on Dec 14, 2017 by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/videos ]
After two FBI agents were discovered to have sent unflattering texts about Donald Trump,
the conservative media calls on Robert Mueller to shut down the Russia investigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ast3c14_i7c [with comments]

To "stashed December 14 2017:"

Doubting the intelligence, Trump pursues Putin and leaves a Russian threat unchecked
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/world/national-security/donald-trump-pursues-vladimir-putin-russian-election-hacking/

First Read’s Morning Clips: What Trump’s Russia denials mean for national security
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/first-read/first-read-s-morning-clips-what-trump-s-russia-denials-n829646

Trump daily intel updates structured to avoid upsetting him: report
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/364844-trump-daily-intel-updates-structured-to-avoid-upsetting-him-report

Putin Happy With Return on Investment for Hacking 2016 Election, Officials Say
http://www.newsweek.com/vladimir-putin-2016-presidential-election-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-hacking-747995

Trump described admitting Kremlin hacked Dem emails as a ‘trap’: report
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/364842-trump-called-admitting-kremlin-hacked-dem-emails-a-trap-report

5 Biggest Takeaways from WaPo’s Report on Trump Rejecting Evidence of Russian Interference
1. Admitting That the Kremlin Hacked the DNC Is a “Trap”
2. Trump Has Never Held a Cabinet Meeting on Russia
3. Daily Intel Updates Are Structured to Avoid Upsetting Trump
4. “Don’t Walk That Last 5½ Feet” [into Oval Office to let Trump get involved in something subordinate can settle)
5. Trump’s Preference for Authoritarians Over Traditional U.S. Allies
https://www.mediaite.com/online/5-biggest-takeaways-from-wapos-report-on-trump-rejecting-evidence-of-russian-interference/
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/diF_UqxYDvUn3PMwb8uMXlcWEnOGM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Putin blames Trump’s ‘opponents’ for poor U.S.-Russian relations
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/as-russian-elections-approach-putin-says-hed-welcome-the-competition/2017/12/14/866a0fc8-e03b-11e7-b2e9-8c636f076c76_story.html

'Why Do You Have This Spy Hysteria?' Putin Asks At Annual News Conference
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/14/570734131/why-do-you-have-this-spy-hysteria-putin-asks-at-annual-news-conference

Putin says Trump foes harm US with Russia collusion probes - AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/putin-in-annual-address-calls-for-modern-russia-economy/2017/12/14/60487a2a-e0b1-11e7-b2e9-8c636f076c76_story.html
original https://www.apnews.com/7d3b8ea669494eb598d16fd15a32409c/Putin-says-Trump-foes-harm-US-with-Russia-collusion-probes
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/daCo6F6OdZUOU4MBwYq5SQeTMVFOM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Music promoter dangled possible Putin meeting for Trump during campaign
About a month after Donald Trump launched his presidential bid, a British music promoter suggested his Russian pop-star client could arrange for the new candidate to meet with Russian President Vladi­mir Putin, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post.
The July 2015 offer by publicist Rob Goldstone came about a year before he set up a meeting for Trump’s eldest son with a Russian lawyer who he said had incriminating information about Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
[...]
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/music-promoter-dangled-possible-putin-meeting-for-trump-during-campaign/2017/12/14/38d6a8e2-dec5-11e7-89e8-edec16379010_story.html
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=goldstone+trump+putin

Interviews in Russia Probe Are Scheduled for New York, Angering Democrat
Intelligence committee plan means panel staff, not lawmakers, will question Trump associates
https://www.wsj.com/articles/interviews-in-russia-probe-are-scheduled-for-new-york-angering-democrat-1513279029

House intel heading to NY for two key interviews, prompting grumbling from Democrats - Russian-American businessman, Felix Sater, and Trump's longtime personal assistant, Rhona Graff
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/14/politics/house-intel-new-york-interviews/index.html

Trump Jr. interviewed by Senate panel in Russia probe for nine hours
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/13/trump-jr-interviewed-by-senate-panel-in-russia-probe-for-nine-hours.html
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=interviews+in+russia+probe