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Part 119, some of Russian meddling, and related, material from F6 big ones. These
from Saturday, 01/20/18, headed, Statement by the Press Secretary on Iran Protests
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=137832837

Some after a tour of hammy Ham's creationism museum - fun - into the second quarter for these four

Billionaire donor: Trump is “dangerous to the American people”
The Beat With Ari Melber
1/10/18
Trump’s ugly falling out with Steve Bannon ignites a feud inside the right-wing. Tom Steyer, billionaire Democratic donor and the man behind the "Need to Impeach"
campaign, says democrats must ride a 2018 wave and they can’t take Trump’s “word as his bond, because it’s very far away from his bond” Duration: 10:31
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/billionaire-donor-trump-is-dangerous-to-the-american-people-1134303299517

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Revealed: Secretive buyers behind Trump’s $35M real estate surge
The Beat With Ari Melber
1/10/18
Before Trump entered politics, only 4% of his company's real estate buyers hid their identities with shell companies.
Now it's spiked to 70%. The USA Today’s Nick Penzenstadler joins The Beat with his exclusive report. Duration: 6:04
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/revealed-secretive-buyers-behind-trump-s-35m-real-estate-surge-1134300739728

Add article mentioned
Trump sold $35M in real estate in 2017, mostly to secretive buyers
Nick Penzenstadler | USA TODAY
Updated 4:52 a.m. GMT+11 Jan. 11, 2018
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/10/trumps-secretive-real-estate-sales-continue-unabated/1018530001/

Buyers that may be interested in currying favor from Trump's administration? As a result
of there vetting process, "have they turned any buyer down?", is one question asked in the video.

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Exclusive: Lawyer who deposed Trump speaks out

The Beat With Ari Melber
1/10/18
Trump backs off a promise to interview behind closed doors with Bob Mueller. Attorney Elizabeth Lee Beck deposed Trump in a 2011 real
estate case. Lee reveals what Trump is like under oath and responds to Trump calling her “disgusting” during the deposition. Duration: 5:44
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/exclusive-lawyer-who-deposed-trump-speaks-out-1134302787598 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7v_Jp41HbU [with comments]

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Editor who published Trump dossier: We’d do the same with Obama

The Beat With Ari Melber
1/11/18
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen is suing BuzzFeed over the infamous Trump-Russia dossier. BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith tells Ari
Melber he would "absolutely" have published the same type of material on Barack Obama "in the same situation.” Duration: 5:56
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired January 10, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/editor-who-published-trump-dossier-we-d-do-the-same-with-obama-1134626371741 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggcNjg0603A [with comments]

A few more down, looks about one third in

How likely is a 25th Amendment removal of a president?

All In with Chris Hayes
1/10/18
A principal in the effort to pass the 25th Amendment discusses the possibility
of it being used to remove President Trump from office. Duration: 7:02
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/how-likely-is-a-25th-amendment-removal-of-a-president-1134298691915 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHbGb0qLxwM [with comments]


Three more on, this one

Robert Mueller sharpens cyber focus in Trump Russia investigation
The Rachel Maddow Show
1/10/18
From hacking to botnets to unexplained server communications, Rachel Maddow looks at the cyber aspects
of the Trump Russia scandal and indications of what Robert Mueller is looking at. Duration: 20:06
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/robert-mueller-sharpens-cyber-focus-in-trump-russia-investigation-1134380611832

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Mueller adds veteran cyber prosecutor [Ryan K. Dickey] to special-counsel team
By Matt Zapotosky January 10
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/mueller-adds-veteran-cyber-prosecutor-to-special-counsel-team/2018/01/10/860f3364-f585-11e7-b34a-b85626af34ef_story.html?utm_term=.b1f47d09a696

Skip one to a packet of eight

Fusion GPS still researching Donald Trump ties to Russia
The Rachel Maddow Show
1/10/18
Rachel Maddow points out that while the Trump dossier is everything Christopher Steele produced for Fusion GPS for that "particular
engagement" but Fusion GPS is still researching Donald Trump's ties to Russia and Steele may be involved as well. Duration: 2:51
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/fusion-gps-still-researching-donald-trump-ties-to-russia-1134404675642

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Public interest in dossier has been validated: Buzzfeed
The Rachel Maddow Show
1/10/18
Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of Buzzfeed, talks with Rachel Maddow about the decision to publish
the Trump dossier a year ago, and the legal entanglements that have followed. Duration: 4:41
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/public-interest-in-dossier-has-been-validated-buzzfeed-1134400579729

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Trump Mueller meeting still in the works: NBC News
The Rachel Maddow Show
1/10/18
Rachel Maddow shares NBC News reporting that negotiations for Donald Trump to speak with
Robert Mueller are still ongoing despite what Trump may say to the contrary. Duration: 1:07
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-mueller-meeting-still-in-the-works-nbc-news-1134411843696

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Lawrence: Trump breaks Mueller promise as 'noose is tightening'

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
1/10/18
President Donald Trump walked back his "100%" commitment to participate in an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller, saying "we'll see
what happens." Lawrence O'Donnell looks at what’s happened that could cause Trump to reconsider. Duration: 5:33
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/lawrence-trump-breaks-mueller-promise-as-noose-is-tightening-1134378051664 . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJlTXO4tYfE [with comments]

Trump on the interview question 7 months ago, "100%". No problem. How times have changed. Mueller has two cooperating witnesses, and
Donald Trump doesn't know how much Mueller knows. If Trump didn't know what real fear feels like before, reckon he knows it now.

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Ex-Watergate prosecutor: Trump is 'going to have to testify'
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
1/10/18
While Trump walked backed his "100%" commitment to speak with Mueller, Jill Wine-Banks says the president has no choice. Following
the tradition of Nixon, Ford, and Clinton, he'll be forced to comply. Ron Klain and Jennifer Rubin also join. Duration: 11:37
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/ex-watergate-prosecutor-trump-is-going-to-have-to-testify-1134380611884

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Sen. Klobuchar on Trump demand for GOP to 'take control'
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
1/10/18
President Donald Trump ranted about Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein's release of the Fusion GPS transcript and tweeted "Republicans should
finally take control." Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a member of the Judiciary Committee, joins Lawrence O'Donnell. Duration: 8:00
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/sen-klobuchar-on-trump-demand-for-gop-to-take-control-1134382659709

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Trump now says it's 'unlikely' he'll meet with Mueller

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
1/11/18
After saying months ago he would '100%' sit down with Robert Mueller, now that Trump's legal team is reportedly talking
to Mueller's team about a face-to-face Trump seems to have changed his tune. Our panel reacts. Duration: 6:49
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired January 10, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/trump-now-says-it-s-unlikely-he-ll-meet-with-mueller-1134416963669 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSozVafpa4o [with comments]

Global warming was a China hoax. The Russian probe is a "Democrat hoax". Thanks, Don, for keeping us up-to-date.

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Dems blast Trump for 'ignoring' the threat Putin poses
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
1/11/18
Democrats are getting vocal with Pres. Trump accusing him of not doing enough to deal with Russia's
meddling in U.S. political affairs. Eugene Robinson & Jeremy Bash discuss. Duration: 5:21
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired January 10, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/dems-blast-trump-for-ignoring-the-threat-putin-poses-1134418499605

To "stashed January 10, 2018"

Five takeaways from the Fusion GPS testimony
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/368210-five-takeaways-from-the-fusion-gps-testimony

I’m Proud We Published the Trump-Russia Dossier
By BEN SMITH [Buzzfeed]
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/09/opinion/im-proud-we-published-the-trump-russia-dossier.html

Trump Russia Dossier: Fusion GPS Transcript, Glenn Simpson Testimony Explained
What we learned from the release of Glenn Simpson's congressional testimony
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/trump-russia-dossier-fusion-gps-transcript-glenn-simpson-testimony-explained-w515252

What didn’t Republicans want you to see in the Fusion GPS transcript?
By Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2018/01/09/what-didnt-republicans-want-you-to-see-in-the-fusion-gps-transcript/

Democratic Senator Releases Transcript of Interview with Dossier Firm - Feinstein - transcript linked at https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=137554108
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/09/us/politics/feinstein-fusion-gps-glenn-simpson-transcript.html

Rep. Jim Jordan reacts to Fusion GPS Senate testimony

Fox News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ9Khb_OOkk

Author of Trump dossier had concerns about Russian blackmail [of Trump]
https://www.apnews.com/26db6880b21f482c837dcc3922ee1410

Trump lashes out at Feinstein for releasing transcript
https://www.apnews.com/97c57c4302c042119812106b9134aef9/Trump-lashes-out-at-Feinstein-for-releasing-transcript

Trump Suggests Republicans Scuttle Russia Investigations
Sen. Dianne Feinstein angered the president by releasing testimony that was part of the collusion probes.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-republicans-russia-investigations_us_5a56303de4b0b117f88153e4
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dpWmOMvMkqdNxrML2ancZV5B8QaqM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Senate Democrats: Future Elections May Be Threatened By Russian Attacks
“It is imperative that the American people better understand the true scope and scale of Putin’s pattern of undermining democracy.”
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/senate-democrats-russian-influence-attacks_us_5a556b18e4b0d614e48ab1f7
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dhnY4fY0aMX8CbMdmxwxrnfcg3NeM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Mueller’s obstruction of justice case against Trump looks damning
This should worry Trump even more than allegations of collusion.
https://www.vox.com/world/2018/1/10/16855518/trump-mueller-obstruction-case-strong

Trump has already authored his own tell-all - tweets/statements
By Michael Gerson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/forget-fire-and-fury-trump-authored-his-own-tell-all-long-ago/2018/01/08/8ca05476-f4b6-11e7-b34a-b85626af34ef_story.html

WATCH: Morning Joe slams the GOP for ‘lie after lie’ about the Trump-Russia dossier

( https://youtu.be/Ftl-9Y-Hd1Y - check for MSNBC original [not up yet] - nope, not there)
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/01/watch-morning-joe-slams-the-gop-for-lie-after-lie-about-the-trump-russia-dossier/

Trump Under Oath Is a Different Person
What the president’s previous depositions suggest about how his interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller might go
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/01/trump-is-going-to-be-deposed-but-not-that-way-louise-mensch/550073/

Trump's presidency hangs on whether he can be honest under oath
http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/368247-trumps-presidency-hangs-on-whether-he-can-be-honest-under-oath

Poll: Nearly half of voters say Trump exoneration is likely in 2018
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/10/trump-exonerated-special-counsel-poll-332146

Will Trump Be Indicted in 2018? Americans Say It’s More Likely Mueller Will Exonerate Him
http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-poll-robert-mueller-russia-investigation-exonerate-776635
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dusJ0ye_pcRVQ9MeNQwh6kFC9LqhM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Ok, here again is one of articles i added above
Trump sold $35M in real estate in 2017, mostly to secretive buyers
President Trump’s companies sold more than $35 million in real estate in 2017, mostly to secretive shell companies that obscure buyers’ identities, continuing a dramatic shift in his customers' behavior that began during the election, a USA TODAY review found.
In Las Vegas alone, Trump sold 41 luxury condo units in 2017, a majority of which used limited liability companies – corporate entities that allow people to purchase property without revealing all of the owners’ names.
The trend toward Trump's real estate buyers obscuring their identities began around the time he won the Republican nomination, midway through 2016, according to USA TODAY's analysis of every domestic real estate sale by one of his companies.
In the two years before the nomination, 4% of Trump buyers utilized the tactic. In the year after, the rate skyrocketed to about 70%. USA TODAY's tracking of sales shows the trend held firm through Trump's first year in office.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/10/trumps-secretive-real-estate-sales-continue-unabated/1018530001/
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=trump+sold+%2435+million

Trump: ‘Seems unlikely’ I’ll need to speak with Mueller
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-seems-unlikely-i-ll-need-speak-mueller-n836566

Trump declines to say whether he would sit for interview with Mueller’s team
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-declines-to-say-whether-he-would-sit-for-interview-with-muellers-team/2018/01/10/823893fa-f645-11e7-91af-31ac729add94_story.html

Trump Sidesteps Question on Mueller Interview
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/us/politics/trump-russia-election-interference.html
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dLLiHcL548CLlkM7MfL_ZBoWh3tTM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Trump attacks Feinstein over release of testimony on Russia probe, calls for GOP to ‘take control’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-attacks-feinstein-over-release-of-testimony-on-russia-probe-calls-for-gop-to-take-control/2018/01/10/3d718d3c-f61b-11e7-91af-31ac729add94_story.html

The single greatest Witch Hunt in American history continues. There was no collusion, everybody including the Dems knows there was no collusion, & yet on and on it goes. Russia & the world is laughing at the stupidity they are witnessing. Republicans should finally take control!
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/951109942685126656
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dXj_XcEc-57opyMtp3DfuTaTpbfrM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Mueller adds veteran cyber prosecutor to special-counsel team
added Nov '17
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/mueller-adds-veteran-cyber-prosecutor-to-special-counsel-team/2018/01/10/860f3364-f585-11e7-b34a-b85626af34ef_story.html

This Is How Trump’s Lawyers Are Probably Prepping Him for the Mueller Showdown
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/10/trump-mueller-interview-preparation-216272

Trump Sidesteps Question on Mueller Interview
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/us/politics/trump-russia-election-interference.html
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=mueller

Brian Benczkowski - re-nominated by Trump to head Department of Justice's Criminal Division - represented Alpha Bank in its 'internal investigation' of Trump Org server's connection to Alpha Bank server in early '16 - in Maddow segment 1-10-18
https://www.google.com/search?q=brian+benczkowski
https://www.google.com/search?q=brian+benczkowski&source=lnms&tbm=nws

Deutsche Bank adds lawyer with financial crime background
The Rachel Maddow Show 6/27/17
Rachel Maddow reports that Deutsche Bank, at the center of a lot of questions about its business practices and loans made to both Donald Trump and Jared Kushner, has hired a new lawyer with a background in tax crimes and money laundering. Duration: 6:15
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/deutsche-bank-adds-lawyer-with-financial-crime-background-977619523525
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=deutsche+bank+recusals

Gillibrand Vows to Block Trump’s Likely Choice for U.S. Attorney in Manhattan
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/nyregion/gillibrand-trump-schumer-prosecutor-berman.html
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=gillibrand

Democrats punch back on Russia
Democrats are increasingly tired of waiting on their colleagues in the majority to act and are taking their concerns public.
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/10/russia-democrats-trump-putin-332108
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=ben+cardin

Manafort Sued by Russian Billionaire Deripaska Over TV Deal
Suit also names Rick Gates in claims of fraud, breach of duty
Conduct mirrors that outlined in indictment, lawsuit alleges
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-10/manafort-sued-by-russian-billionaire-deripaska-over-ukraine-deal

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska sues Manafort and Gates in N.Y.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/russian-oligarch-oleg-deripaska-sues-manafort-gates-ny-n836586

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska used details from Mueller's indictment in a new lawsuit against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates
Wealthy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and his associate, Rick Gates, alleging that they defrauded Deripaska's company.
The lawsuit relied, in part, on details included in special counsel Robert Mueller's indictment against the two men.
Manafort came under renewed scrutiny last year after The Atlantic published emails that appeared to show him using his elevated role in the Trump campaign to resolve the dispute with Deripaska.
http://www.businessinsider.com/oleg-deripaska-sues-paul-manafort-rick-gates-using-mueller-indictment-2018-1
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=deripaska