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Part 162, some of Russian meddling, and related, material from F6 big ones. These from Saturday, 03/10/18,
headed, Florida Gunman Nikolas Cruz Knew How to Use a Gun, Thanks to the NRA and the U.S. Army
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=139209144

Forty eighth and ninth, pretty sure. Heh, they are in the second half

"No sides left": Top Trump campaign aide pleads guilty in Mueller probe

The Beat with Ari Melber
2/23/18
Guilty Trump aide Rick Gates admits he lied to Mueller's team while trying to cut a deal with Mueller's team.
Journalist David Rothkopf says Mueller is sending a message to Trump: "when I get to you, you're got".
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/-no-sides-left-top-trump-campaign-aide-pleads-guilty-in-mueller-probe-1169167939878 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF1CnA1-PHM [with comments]

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Gates guilty plea must “terrify” Manafort
The Beat with Ari Melber
2/23/18
Special Counsel Mueller ramps up the pressure on Paul Manafort with a new charge for lying
to FBI officials while Trump was in office. The Atlantic’s Franklin Foer joins “The Beat.”
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/gates-guilty-plea-must-terrify-manafort-1169206851797

Three more down, this one

Trump's former deputy campaign chairman is now a felon
All In with Chris Hayes
2/23/18
Rick Gates pleaded guilty today to two counts of conspiracy against the United States and lying to investigators.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-s-former-deputy-campaign-chairman-is-now-a-felon-1169223235714

In the final third, this pair

Rick Gates guilty plea rounds out a busy week of indictments for Mueller

The Rachel Maddow Show
2/23/18
Rachel Maddow reports on a busy week for the special counsel investigation as Robert
Mueller unseals 89 felony charges against 17 different people and Rick Gates pleads guilty.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rick-gates-guilty-plea-rounds-out-a-busy-week-of-indictments-for-mueller-1169281603909 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku-GtdalD1I [with comments]

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Schiff: Manafort love letter to Trump: Please give me a pardon
The Rachel Maddow Show
2/23/18
Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about
the past week’s indictments and what Rick Gates’ plea deal means to the Mueller investigation.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rick-gates-agrees-to-cooperate-with-robert-mueller-1169281091980

Miss a few to these three. The first one a good lesson for any seeking a White House security clearance.

Obama staffer a lesson in value of honesty for security clearance
The Rachel Maddow Show
2/23/18
Rachel Maddow tells the story of Alyssa Mastromonaco, deputy chief of staff for operations in the Obama White House, who
was honest about her past marijuana use on her security clearance form to become a crucial (cleared) White House figure.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/obama-staffer-a-lesson-in-value-of-honesty-for-security-clearance-1169346115822

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Kelly 'would not be upset' if Jared, Ivanka quit WH jobs: WaPo
The Rachel Maddow Show
2/23/18
Rachel Maddow reports on Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump still not having full security clearance as John Kelly's deadline for White House
employees passes, and notes Washington Post reporting that Kelly wouldn't mind if Kushner and Trump left their White House jobs.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/kelly-would-not-be-upset-if-jared-ivanka-quit-wh-jobs-wapo-1169360451863

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Mueller Probe: Who could be next?

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
2/23/18
How much pressure does Rick Gates’ guilty plea put on Paul Manafort? And is Paul Manafort the top target—or is it
someone closer to Trump, or even President Trump himself? Joy Reid discusses with David Frum and Harry Litman.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/mueller-probe-who-could-be-next-1169303619758 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky89ey2Vd5Q [with comments]

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Trump on Jared Kushner’s security clearance problem
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
2/23/18
Donald Trump's punted on a question about son-in-law Jared Kushner’s security clearance problem. Tonight, the Washington Post reports Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein warned
WH counsel Don McGahn two weeks ago that new information has surfaced that may further delay that clearance. Joy Reid discusses with Jeremy Bash and David Frum.
©2018 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/trump-on-jared-kushner-s-security-clearance-problem-1169305667592

Skip one to these three .. uh .. four

Manafort protégé Rick Gates pleads guilty in Mueller probe
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
2/24/18
As Rick Gates pleads guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation, it turns up the heat on his longtime mentor
and fmr. Trump campaign boss Paul Manafort. Our panel breaks it down with guest host Kasie Hunt.
©2018 NBCNews.com
[originally aired February 23, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/manafort-protege-rick-gates-pleads-guilty-in-mueller-probe-1169328707887

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How Mueller is prosecuting Russia probe like a mob case

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
2/24/18
Robert Mueller is methodically working his way through those caught in his Russia investigation much like prosecutors go
after mobsters. And that stands to reason as Mueller himself was involved in the case against the Gambino crime family.
©2018 NBCNews.com
[originally aired February 23, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/how-mueller-is-prosecuting-russia-probe-like-a-mob-case-1169334339851 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xevb_atOTfw [with comments]

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New scrutiny on Kushner's role in Trump White House
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
2/24/18
New reporting from The Washington Post shows the DOJ flagged the White House about
ongoing issues involving Jared Kushner's security clearance weeks ago. Our panel reacts.
©2018 NBCNews.com
[originally aired February 23, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/new-scrutiny-on-kushner-s-role-in-trump-white-house-1169338435811

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Trump's CPAC crowd chants 'Lock her up!' 472 days after election

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
2/24/18
On Trump's 400th day in office, 472 days after the 2016 election ended, Trump's CPAC crowd shouted
'Lock her up!' as he attacked Hillary Clinton in a speech that served up red meat to his base.
©2018 NBCNews.com
[originally aired February 23, 2018]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/trump-s-cpac-crowd-chants-lock-her-up-472-days-after-election-1169340483735 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2McQNCn5_tI [with comments]

To "stashed February 23, 2018"

Putin ally said to be in touch with Kremlin, Assad before his mercenaries attacked U.S. troops - Yevgeniy Prigozhin - the cook - Putin's chef - one of the Russians indicted by Mueller
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/putin-ally-said-to-be-in-touch-with-kremlin-assad-before-his-mercenaries-attacked-us-troops/2018/02/22/f4ef050c-1781-11e8-8b08-027a6ccb38eb_story.html

What we know about the shadowy Russian mercenary firm behind an attack on U.S. troops in Syria
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/02/23/what-we-know-about-the-shadowy-russian-mercenary-firm-behind-the-attack-on-u-s-troops-in-syria/

Syria war: Who are Russia's shadowy Wagner mercenaries?
Russian mercenaries are reported to be in the thick of the fighting in Syria, helping President Bashar al-Assad's forces.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43167697

Russia's anti-U.S. aggression takes a deadly turn
A new report says U.S. intelligence officials have evidence that a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin coordinated a Russian mercenary attack on U.S. troops in Syria this month.
The report also says the Kremlin knew about and likely approved the attack.
If so, this is a real act of war and President Trump must respond soon.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/23/trump-must-respond-to-deadly-russian-aggression-commentary.html

The Kremlin’s Parallel State Is a Feature, Not a Bug (Op-ed)
From mercenaries to hackers, shady public-private partnerships are a part of Putin's regime
https://themoscowtimes.com/articles/putins-parallel-state-op-ed-60616

more:
https://news.google.com/news/story/djTTqtYcC_w0fjM00frv6f-WiXFIM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en
https://www.google.com/search?q=putin+ally+said+to+be+in+touch

Rick Gates, Trump Campaign Aide, Pleads Guilty in Mueller Inquiry and Will Cooperate - updated version of article blurbed at https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=138785896
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/us/politics/rick-gates-guilty-plea-mueller-investigation.html

What Rick Gates' Guilty Plea Means For Mueller’s Probe
https://www.wired.com/story/what-rick-gates-guilty-plea-means-for-muellers-probe/

Maybe Rick Gates can shed some light
by Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2018/02/23/maybe-rick-gates-can-shed-some-light/

Mueller probe: Manafort hit with new charges after Gates pleads guilty
WASHINGTON — Former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort was hit with new charges on Friday, including an allegation he secretly recruited and funded a group of former European politicians to lobby in the United States on behalf of Ukraine.
The superseding indictment was filed just a couple of hours after Manafort's business partner, former campaign aide Rick Gates, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and to lying to investigators — even while he was negotiating a deal with Mueller.
Gates is now the third associate of President Donald Trump to strike a cooperation agreement with Mueller, who is investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible ties to the campaign.
The agreement, which requires Gates to cooperate on "all matters" prosecutors deem relevant, appears to be a good deal for both sides. Gates could get as little as probation if he keeps up his end of the bargain, and Mueller's case from Manafort morphs from one built on paper evidence to one where the star witness worked hand-in-hand with the defendant.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-trump-campaign-aide-rick-gates-set-plead-guilty-n849256

Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Indicted Yet Again
Robert Mueller’s team now says he paid off a group of European politicians.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/paul-manafort-indicted_us_5a90878be4b01e9e56bbc0ef

The one very big question about Rick Gates' plea deal - what does he know (beyond Manafort)?
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/23/politics/rick-gates-mueller-analysis/index.html

Pro-Russia GOP Congressman Features Prominently In Trump Aide’s Plea Document
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher has been interviewed by congressional investigators but not yet by special counsel Robert Mueller.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dana-rohrabacher-russia-robert-mueller_us_5a90675fe4b03b55731bf427

more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dpFqZdKMFmIwGpMUNPkcOKDw0iVaM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Top Justice Dept. official alerted White House 2 weeks ago to ongoing issues in Kushner’s security clearance - Feb. 9 phone call from Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/top-justice-dept-official-alerted-white-house-2-weeks-ago-to-ongoing-issues-in-kushners-security-clearance/2018/02/23/aa9b37c8-17f4-11e8-92c9-376b4fe57ff7_story.html

Trump: Kelly to decide Kushner security clearance
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/23/politics/jared-kushner-security-clearance-john-kelly/index.html

Kushner's security clearance and access ‘up to Gen. Kelly,’ Trump says
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/23/trump-kushner-clearance-trump-423412

What Rick Gates’s Guilty Plea Means
The former Trump campaign aide pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and lying to the FBI on Friday, the third Trump aide to admit he committed a felony.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/lift-up-your-heads-o-ye-gates/554162/

Russia’s Attack on U.S. Troops
Putin’s mercenaries are bloodied in Syria, as he tries to drive Trump out.
Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/russias-attack-on-u-s-troops-1519429855

more: https://news.google.com/news/story/d7wpu7-ADQPshHMt-6CVv4-eryxOM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

FBI ‘investigating whether Russian money went to NRA’s campaign to help elect Donald Trump’
Alexander Torshin is former member of upper house in Russia’s parliament
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fbi-russia-nra-donald-trump-campaign-election-investigation-mueller-banker-money-a8225581.html

NRA: FBI Probing Russian Banker, Not Us
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/nra-fbi-probing-russian-banker-not-us

FBI investigating whether Russian money went to NRA to help Trump
January 18, 2018 Updated January 23, 2018
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article195231139.html
Did the Kremlin Give Money to the National Rifle Association to Help Trump?
A report by McClatchy revealed that the FBI is looking into whether a Russian banker with Kremlin ties funneled money through the NRA during the 2016 election.
https://www.snopes.com/2018/02/16/did-kremlin-give-money-to-nra/

FBI investigating whether NRA used Russian money to help Trump
https://www.axios.com/report-fbi-investigating-whether-1516308991-1efd1e3d-3774-4e6b-abf2-39dff9d6f1d0.html

NRA, Russia and Trump: How 'dark money' is poisoning American democracy
The FBI is investigating the National Rifle Association to determine whether Russians illegally funneled money through the organization to help the Trump campaign.
Beyond Russian meddling, this allegation illustrates a problem of even broader scope in our political system.
15 Feb 2018
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/nra-russia-and-trump-money-laundering-poisoning-us-democracy-commentary.html

more: https://www.google.com/search?q=fbi+nra