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Part 147, some of Russian meddling, and related, material from F6 big ones. These from
Monday, 02/19/18, headed, Remarks by Vice President Pence to Troops at Yokota Air Base
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=138656749

Eleventh and twelve, these two

Part 1: Biden having ‘enormous difficulty’ understanding Trump WH

Andrea Mitchell Reports
2/8/18
During the first half of an interview with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell, former Vice President Joe Biden comments on President
Trump’s credibility, resigned White House aide Rob Porter, and Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/part-1-biden-having-enormous-difficulty-understanding-trump-wh-1156810819636 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWck2xoZkJM [with comments]

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Part 2: Biden on N. Korea, Trump’s rhetoric, and facing failure

Andrea Mitchell Reports
2/8/18
During the second half of an interview with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell, former Vice President Joe Biden says he is focused
on trying "to stop this enormous erosion of the moral fabric that’s at the hands of Donald Trump and the Republicans.”
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/part-2-biden-on-n-korea-trump-s-rhetoric-and-facing-failure-1156825667928 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrIQWIOtho4 [with comments]

This pair in the second third

Trump allies claim Mueller interview is a “trap”. Prosecutors disagree.
The Beat with Ari Melber
2/8/18
Trump’s lawyer Ty Cobb has warned that Mueller could be setting up a ‘perjury trap’ for Trump. Ari Melber breaks down exactly why the Russia probe
cannot be boiled down to a perjury trap and how these types of right-wing speculation lay the groundwork to refute any obstruction of justice charges.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/trump-allies-claim-mueller-interview-is-a-trap-prosecutors-disagree-1157210691615

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How The Truman Show Explains Facebook’s Russia Problem

The Beat with Ari Melber
2/8/18
Actor Jim Carrey announced he’s leaving Facebook and selling the company’s stock over Russian meddling. MSNBC Anchor Ari Melber reports on Mark Zuckerberg’s
one-sided approach to transparency, and how Carrey’s classic film explains the current propaganda bubble bedeviling the company – and American politics.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/how-the-truman-show-explains-facebook-s-russia-problem-1157182531939 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6VVPI2jbX8 [with comments]

These four in the second half

Trump vetting failures seen in scandals, firings, security lapses
The Rachel Maddow Show
2/8/18
Rachel Maddow points out that the high turnover of top officials in the Donald Trump administration is a
symptom of the poor job Donald Trump is doing vetting the people he hires to work for the American people.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-vetting-failures-seen-in-scandals-firings-security-lapses-1157371971590

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Porter access to secrets raises legal issue

The Rachel Maddow Show
2/8/18
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, former staff secretary to President Clinton, talks with Rachel Maddow about the access of the staff
secretary to highly confidential information, and the Trump administration's surprising lack of action despite knowing Porter's issues.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rob-porter-access-to-classified-info-raises-huge-legal-question-1157292611791 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrI-82LmRmQ [with comments]

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House GOP covering for Trump admin scandals
The Rachel Maddow Show
2/8/18
Rep. Gerry Connolly talks with Rachel Maddow about Congressional Republican unwillingness to properly investigate Trump
administration scandals, including Rob Porter's continued employment as staff secretary despite failing the background check.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/house-republicans-covering-for-trump-white-house-scandals-1157340739827

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Democratic counter to Nunes memo expected for Friday release
The Rachel Maddow Show
2/8/18
Rachel Maddow notes that the timing of the vote on the Democratic rebuttal to the Nunes memo, and expectations
that Donald Trump will allow its release mean that it could be public as early as Friday - a very busy Friday.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/democratic-counter-to-nunes-memo-expected-for-friday-release-1157348419971

Leaving this time a couple more on Kelly and Porter, to these two

Biden: Can't fathom why Trump not doing more about Russia

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
2/9/18
Both fmr. Vice Pres. Joe Biden and fmr. Pres. George W. Bush have opened up
about their concerns over Russia's meddling in U.S. elections. Our panel reacts.
©2018 NBCNews.com
[originally aired February 8, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/biden-can-t-fathom-why-trump-not-doing-more-about-russia-1157403715874 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzTZ-2OdC6I [with comments]

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Fmr. FBI insider: Trump's attacks are hurting the agency

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
2/9/18
Former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi says the attacks on the FBI by Trump
and his allies are eroding the public's trust in the agency that doesn't serve the American public at all.
©2018 NBCNews.com
[originally aired February 8, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/fmr-fbi-insider-trump-s-attacks-are-hurting-the-agency-1158145091715 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6EPC-8frM8 [with comments]

Chuckle

A Trump Advisor Says Only God Prevents The Flu

Published on Feb 9, 2018 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Gloria Copeland, a member of Trump's evangelical advisory board, says that God is the reason for the (flu) season.
[originally aired February 8, 2018]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vQOD_FiCBM [with comments]

Oh, we caught 'em, spoken by one who knows more about everything than experts know .. LOL

Trump's Disturbing Week - Russia, Military Parade, Rob Porter: A Closer Look

Published on Feb 8, 2018 by Late Night with Seth Meyers [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTyTA7-g9nopHeHbeuvpRA / https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth , https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth/videos ]
Seth takes a closer look at the Trump White House as they peddle conspiracy
theories, attack immigrants and defend an aide accused of domestic violence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dLVivLINqw [with comments]

To "stashed February 8, 2018:"

Kelly at center of storm over aide's resignation
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/373042-kelly-at-center-of-storm-over-aides-resignation

Why Did Rob Porter Have White House Security Clearance Anyway?
Because it’s up to Donald Trump, not federal vetters, who gets access to top secret information.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/02/heres-why-rob-porter-was-able-to-get-security-clearance.html

House Democrat Urges ‘Credible Oversight’ Of White House Security Clearance Process
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) said that Republicans have previously blocked efforts to obtain information.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dem-urges-credible-oversight-of-trump-security-clearance-process_us_5a7cbe00e4b044b3821b2652

more: https://news.google.com/news/story/duaTemM4jx8lu1M8qX79faA-qoFeM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Dems introduce bills to block funds for Trump's proposed parade
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/373036-dem-lawmakers-introduce-bills-to-block-funds-for-proposed-military-parade

George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Former President George W. Bush said on Thursday that “there’s pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled” in the 2016 American presidential election, forcefully rebutting fellow Republican Donald Trump’s denials of Moscow trying to affect the vote.
While never mentioning President Trump by name, Bush appeared to be pushing back on Trump’s attempts to have warmer relations with Russia, as well as his comments on immigration.
The White House did not immediately comment on Bush’s remarks.
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https://apnews.com/fb98faa8f69b4135a9a866e0b61a6593