Why the Scariest Nuclear Threat May Be Coming from Inside the White House LAYING WASTE The Hanford nuclear site, in Washington State, which threatens to contaminate the groundwater of the Pacific Northwest. Donald Trump’s secretary of energy, Rick Perry, once campaigned to abolish the $30 billion agency that he now runs, which oversees everything from our nuclear arsenal to the electrical grid. The department’s budget is now on the chopping block. But does anyone in the White House really understand what the Department of Energy actually does? And what a horrible risk it would be to ignore its extraordinary, life-or-death responsibilities? July 26, 2017 https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/07/department-of-energy-risks-michael-lewis [with embedded videos]
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Anthony Scaramucci full 'New Day' interview
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by CNN
White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci talks to CNN's Chris Cuomo about repealing and replacing Obamacare, as well as President Trump's Twitter attacks on US Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Joshua Green on the "Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump & the Storming of the Presidency"
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by Democracy Now!
We turn now to look at the man many credit with helping Donald Trump become president: Steve Bannon, the former head of Breitbart News. During the early days of the Trump presidency, many suggested Bannon, Trump’s chief strategist, was pulling many of the strings in the Oval Office. We speak to journalist Joshua Green about how Bannon took his hard-right nationalist politics from the fringes of the Republican Party all the way to the White House. Green has been closely following Bannon’s career for years. In October 2015—before Bannon joined Trump’s campaign—Green dubbed Bannon the "Most Dangerous Political Operative in America." His new book is "Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency [ https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Bargain-Bannon-Storming-Presidency/dp/0735225028 ]." https://www.democracynow.org/2017/7/26/joshua_green_on_the_devils_bargain[with embedded video, and transcript]
A Look at How a Racial Theorist Tied to Mussolini & Hitler Influenced Steve Bannon
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by Democracy Now!
Journalist Joshua Green talks about two men who influenced Steve Bannon’s philosophy: the Italian philosopher Julius Evola, whose ideas became the basis of fascist racial theory, and René Guénon, who developed an anti-modernism philosophy called "Traditionalism." Green writes about Evola and Guénon in his new book, "Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency." https://www.democracynow.org/2017/7/26/joshua_green_on_how_steve_bannon[with embedded video, and transcript]
and includes:
Joshua Green on How Bannon's Experience with Video Gamers Gave Rise to the Alt-Right July 26, 2017 Journalist Joshua Green talks about how Steve Bannon used his experience in the video game industry to use Breitbart News to mobilize young, largely white men. "The reality is, Fox News’ audience was geriatric and no one was connecting with this younger group," Bannon told Green. Bannon’s hires at Breitbart include Milo Yiannopoulos, who has been widely accused of being a white nationalist. https://www.democracynow.org/2017/7/26/joshua_green_on_how_bannons_experience [with embedded video, and transcript]
Full Show - Can Trump Loyalists Stop Deep State Coup? - 07/26/2017
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Wednesday, July 26th 2017[, with Mike Cernovich hosting the fourth hour]: Trump's Trans Ban - President Trump on Wednesday announced a ban on all transgender individuals from serving in the US military in any capacity, erasing an Obama-imposed rule. Meanwhile Trump continues putting pressure on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has warned Sanctuary Cities they will lose federal grant money if they don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities. On today's show we'll speak with Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, who said he was told of a plot to “remove Trump suddenly from office."
First Human Embryos Edited in U.S. Researchers have demonstrated they can efficiently improve the DNA of human embryos. A still from a video shows gene-editing chemicals being injected into a human egg at the moment of fertilization. Scientists used the technique to correct DNA errors present in the father’s sperm. July 26, 2017 https://www.technologyreview.com/s/608350/first-human-embryos-edited-in-us/ [with comments]
In his first UK interview, Anthony Scaramucci, President Donald Trump's new Communications Director at the White House, talks to Emily Maitlis about the future of Jeff Sessions, chlorinated chicken, and a UK-US trade deal.
Expert Reveals Tampering in JFK Assassination Photos
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Dr. Jerome Corsi and researcher Ralph C. Cinque examine evidence at photographic manipulation related to the CIA and FBI's investigation of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Framed! Expert Claims Jack Ruby Took Fall The For Shooting Oswald
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Dr. Jerome Corsi and researcher Ralph C. Cinque examine evidence at photographic manipulation related to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby.
Just when I ain't think he could possibly be shittier, Trump sucker punches the trans community completely out of nowhere. Meanwhile everything else still sucks. But I love yall.
'Not only would we be consumed in impeachment proceedings,' says Rep. Jim Himes, 'but we would have right-wing militias on the south lawn of the White House with touches in their hands.' Duration: 5:02
Sen. Duckworth: Trump actions on transgender ban 'sickening'
All In with Chris Hayes 7/26/17
'To have a president who never served,' said Sen. Tammy Duckworth, 'but instead got what, 4, 5 deferments to avoid service in Vietnam be a guy to question someone else's patriotism because of their gender identity is sickening.' Duration: 4:30
CBO: 'Skinny Repeal' would increase premiums by 20%
All In with Chris Hayes 7/26/17
The CBO reports the so-called 'Skinny Repeal' of Obamacare would leave 16 million more Americans uninsured by 2026 and increase premiums by 20% more on average. Duration: 5:56
Trump donates $100K to Education Dept. after cutting $9B
All In with Chris Hayes 7/26/17
Thing 1/Thing 2: Donald Trump donated his salary for the second quarter of 2017 to the Department of Education – after calling for over $9 billion in cuts to the department’s budget. Duration: 2:11
Trump DoJ pick recently represented Putin-aligned Russian bank
The Rachel Maddow Show 7/26/17
Rachel Maddow reports on the Department of Justice accusing a former Paul Manafort associate of being a Russian mobster while Donald Trump's pick for Justice Department’s criminal division, Brian Benczkowski, discloses that he previously represented Russia's Alfa bank. Duration: 18:41
Trump sloppy tweet attack on transgender US troops sparks outrage
The Rachel Maddow Show 7/26/17
Sue Fulton, U.S. Army veteran and founding member of OutServe, and Allison Jaslow, executive director of IAVA, talk with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's surprise attack on transgender U.S. service members and how his new policy might be implemented. Duration: 8:45
Trump spurns serving transgender US military with careless ban
The Rachel Maddow Show 7/26/17
Shane Ortega, U.S. Army and U.S. Marines veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's abrupt announcement banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, even as they are already openly doing so. Duration: 5:54
Trump looking at recess replacement of Sessions: reports
The Rachel Maddow Show 7/26/17
Rachel Maddow shares reports that Donald Trump is considering the option of a recess appointment of a replacement for Attorney General Jeff Sessions as Senator Chuck Grassley makes clear a confirmation vote on a new AG won't happen soon. Duration: 2:35
Democrats wait for struggling GOP to produce a health bill
The Rachel Maddow Show 7/26/17
Senator Amy Klobuchar talks with Rachel Maddow about the resistance to flailing Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Donald Trump's public spat with Jeff Sessions for doing the right thing in recusing himself from campaign-related matters. Duration: 7:46
Lawrence: How Trump finally went too far, even for GOP senators
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 7/26/17
Time and again, Republicans gave Donald Trump a pass on his extreme policies and bad behavior. So what’s the one move that has finally turned the GOP against their president? Trump’s continued criticism of Jeff Sessions. Lawrence O'Donnell examines. Duration: 7:09
WaPo: Trump may replace AG Sessions during Senate recess
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 7/26/17
The Washington Post reports Donald Trump is considering replacing AG Jeff Sessions with a recess appointment. Could he actually make that happen? What would the ramifications be if he tried? John Heilemann, Max Boot, and Mieke Eoyang join Lawrence O'Donnell. Duration: 10:38
Lawrence: Trump's erratic decisions lead to bad consequences
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 7/26/17
Trump's tweets about a transgender military ban caught the Pentagon and Republicans off guard. His snap decisions — like firing James Comey and calling the health care plan "mean" — tend to come back to bite him. Ana Marie Cox and Max Boot join Lawrence O'Donnell. Duration: 8:16
Report: Trump may replace Jeff Sessions with recess appointment
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 7/26/17
The Washington Post reports Trump may replace Jeff Sessions while lawmakers are on recess. If that happens, what would come next? Jeremy Peters, Michael Schmidt, & Andrea Mitchell join. Duration: 9:49
Analyzing Pres. Trump's behavior concerning the Russia probe, former Watergate Prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks says she believes the President's actions make him look guilty. Duration: 2:10
Jeremy Bash on Trump's Sessions jabs: This is witness tampering
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 7/26/17
With the president's continued attacks on his own Attorney General, MSNBC National Security Analyst Jeremy Bash points out Sessions could end up being a witness in the Russia probe. Duration: 1:37
How Congress has tied Pres. Trump's hands on Russia sanctions
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 7/26/17
POLITICO's Sr. Foreign Affairs Correspondent Michael Crowley explains how actions in the House & Senate have made it much more difficult for him to take action on sanctions against Moscow. Duration: 2:30
GOP fails to pass straight repeal of Obamacare in GOP-led Senate
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 7/26/17
In what critics call another 'stinging defeat' on health care, Republicans failed to pass a bill repealing Obamacare without a measure to replace it. Charlie Sykes & Kimberly Atkins discuss. Duration: 4:54
Report: Scaramucci wants FBI to investigate Priebus for leaks
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 7/26/17
After financial details of new White House Communications boss Anthony Scaramucci leaked to the press, Scaramucci reportedly wants the FBI to investigate if that leak came from Reince Priebus. Duration: 3:51
The GOP Fails to Repeal Obamacare (Again) & Trump Targets Trans Soldiers: The Daily Show
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Senate Republicans once again push for a repeal of Obamacare to no avail, and President Trump takes to Twitter to ban transgender people from serving in the military.
Published on Jul 27, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Tired of your coworkers and loved ones ruining last night's 'Game of Thrones' episode? You need the 'Game of Thrones' Spoil-Proof Bucket.
[slap "MAGA" on it and rebrand it "The God-Emperor Trump Globalist-Proof Helmet" and Trump supporters'll buy 'em by the millions] [and see also in particular e.g. (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=133158812 and preceding (and any future following)]
Late Night's Female Writers Respond to Trump's Transgender Ban
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night writers Amber, Ally, Dina and Jenny comment on President Trump's surprise Twitter announcement banning openly transgender people from serving in the U.S. military in any capacity.
Senate Votes on Health Care, Trump Attacks Sessions: A Closer Look
Published on Jul 26, 2017 by Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth takes a closer look at how the GOP's attempts to pass a health care bill without telling anyone what's in it and the President's attacks on his own attorney general are a threat to our democracy.
this is part 12 of a 14-part post which proceeds (point arising on the given) day by (point arising on the given) day from July 15, 2017 through July 28, 2017 -- the preceding part is the post to which this is a reply; the next part is a reply to this post -- the following 'see also (linked in)' listing, updated for intervening posts along the way, is common to all 14 parts
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in addition to (linked in) the post to which this is a reply and preceding and (any future other) following, see also (linked in):