Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
Issued on: January 24, 2018
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. President Trump relayed concerns that escalating violence in Afrin, Syria, risks undercutting our shared goals in Syria. He urged Turkey to deescalate, limit its military actions, and avoid civilian casualties and increases to displaced persons and refugees. He urged Turkey to exercise caution and to avoid any actions that might risk conflict between Turkish and American forces. He reiterated that both nations must focus all parties on the shared goal of achieving the lasting defeat of ISIS. And both Presidents welcomed the return of more than 100,000 Syrian refugees back to their country in the wake of the ongoing defeat of ISIS and pledged to continue to cooperate to help people return home.
President Trump invited closer bilateral cooperation to address Turkey’s legitimate security concerns. The leaders discussed the need to stabilize a unified Syria that poses no threats to its neighbors, including Turkey. President Trump also expressed concern about destructive and false rhetoric coming from Turkey, and about United States citizens and local employees detained under the prolonged State of Emergency in Turkey. The two leaders pledged to improve the strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey, particularly in fostering regional stability and combating terrorism in all its forms, including ISIS, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), al-Qa’ida, and Iranian-sponsored terrorism.
Full Broadcast 24Jan18 Real News with David Knight
Why is DACA being argued by Sessions in Supreme Court? GOP is sacrificing Americans’ liberty to give citizenship to arrogant illegals who shut down Disneyland after the govt shutdown didn’t give them what they demand — citizenship. And Lionel asks if we REALLY believe FBI or the “Secret Society” lost the texts.
[from Alex Jones and his merry band of batshit bullshitters]
Last fall, the White House sent Congress a list of the core reforms necessary to fix our immigration system. These reforms were assembled in coordination with frontline law enforcement officers and career public servants who know what is necessary to keep America safe. Since that time, President Donald J. Trump and his Administration have hosted dozens of meetings with Republican and Democrat leadership and rank-and-file members of the House and Senate to discuss these reforms and find a bipartisan path forward. Based on these negotiations, the White House will release a legislative framework on Monday that represents a compromise that members of both parties can support. We encourage the Senate to bring it to the floor. This framework will fulfill the four agreed-upon pillars: securing the border and closing legal loopholes; ending extended-family chain migration; cancelling the visa lottery, and providing a permanent solution on DACA. After decades of inaction by Congress, it’s time we work together to solve this issue once and for all. The American people deserve no less.
Wednesday, Jan. 24th 2018[, with an appearance by Paul Joseph Watson]: FBI threatens Trump! - The missing texts called for physical harm against the president among other "frightening" communications. What's more, we discover more about the FBI secret society as former CIA agent Philip Mudd was quoted saying “the government’s gonna kill” Trump! Across the world a not-so-secret society is gathering. Fortunately, we have Infowars correspondent Dan Lyman joining us live from Davos to discuss sinister activities he's found outside the meeting. Roger Stone hosts the fourth and final hour.
The rule that keeps psychiatrists from talking about Trump.
Trump has made questions about his mental fitness unavoidable, with nearly every major news network now openly discussing whether the president has the the cognitive stability to do his job. But psychiatrists and mental health experts have been largely absent in the debate about Trump’s mental health. That’s thanks to the Goldwater Rule, a decades-old ethical guideline that’s coming under serious pressure as Trump starts his second year in office.
This week on Ask an Atheist we will discuss our recent lawsuit against Ben Carson's Department of Housing and Urban Development for dodging records requests relating to the White House Bible study.
Joining us this week are FFRF's Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel, and Staff Attorneys Liz Cavell and Patrick Elliott.
Emperor Atheist making the hypothetical argument of "what if". What if god turns out to be real. What atheists should say to him. Tell him/her exactly why they didn't believe the hype.
As the storm rages, Democrats in Congress have petitioned Facebook and Twitter to censor conservatives, QANON alleges that deleted FBI texts may have included assassination talk as well as that Obama has lawyered up amidst the FISA documents and the Nunes memo set to be released. Meanwhile, the brainwashed minions in the street are set to face a reality that cannot handle.
[from Alex Jones and his merry band of batshit bullshitters]
The White House has been closely following the current dispute over the governorship of Afghanistan’s Balkh Province. The United States calls on the parties involved to quickly and peacefully resolve this dispute over the transfer of authority to a new governor. The continued impasse benefits only terrorists and Afghanistan’s adversaries.
We believe that this dispute should be resolved in a way that gives Afghan citizens confidence that the appointment of a new governor strengthens security and the Government of National Unity’s ability to fulfill its obligations to them. There is no space for violence in resolving this matter – or for any party to delay a resolution by putting their own interests before those of Afghanistan.
This is an issue for Afghans to decide within the framework of their constitution, and in accordance with the rule of law and the principle of equality before the law.
Audio: President Trump would ‘love to’ talk to Mueller
The Beat with Ari Melber 1/24/18
Amid a growing number of President Trump's inner circle who has been interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, President Trump said on Wednesday that he would "love to" talk to Mueller and that an interview may happen within a few weeks.
In an exclusive interview with The Beat, Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo speaks on Russian bots and why tech companies are overwhelmed by the Russian propaganda campaign.
Twenty-three years ago, the United States started an experiment: What would happen if U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released grey wolves in the West?
The results are mixed.
To their credit, wolves have successfully controlled the grass-munching elk and deer populations of the Northern Rockies. That means they also leave more habitat available for other species, from bugs to beneficial algae.
But wolves aren’t picky. And ranchers’ cows make for easy targets. In states like Idaho, where wolves were released two decades ago, ranchers can protect their herds by killing wolves, and the states allow wolf trophy hunts to further thin packs.
But in Oregon, ranchers are caught between the wolves killing cows on their grazing grounds and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which has strict rules against killing wolves in all but the rarest circumstances.
Ranchers who keep losing cattle to wolves, and the residents of Eastern Oregon who rely on the economy created by the cattle industry, have long argued the state of Oregon should loosen the rules around wolf kills, and let ranchers kill whole packs of wolves.
For the first time, last year, the state allowed for just that — four wolves from the Harl Butte Pack of northeastern Oregon were killed. Environmentalists decried the wolf killings as unnecessary and cruel.
What did Trump know about Flynn and when did he know it?
All In with Chris Hayes 1/24/18
President Trump's firing of Michael Flynn, and what he knew when he allegedly asked FBI Director James Comey to drop the investigation of Michael Flynn, is under brand new scrutiny, and it points to possible obstruction of justice.
GOP looks to release 'extraordinarily reckless' memo
All In with Chris Hayes 1/24/18
Rep. Devin Nunes wants to protect President Trump and discredit the intelligence community, so he wrote a classified memo apparently designed to do just that.
Rachel Maddow reports on Donald Trump boasting that he would be happy to testify to Robert Mueller's investigation under oath, only to have that statement promptly turned back back his lawyers making excuses for his outburst.
Rachel Maddow reports on Paul Manafort's lawyers apparently intending to publish a relevant court document to the court web site and instead apparently publishing a page of their case notes.
Rachel Maddow reports on a letter from Assistant Attorney General Stephen Boyd to Rep. Devin Nunes, cautioning him that whatever political stunt he is trying to pull with classified material, he risks endangering national security in doing so.
Carol Lee, national political reporter for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about new revelations about the FBI's interview of Mike Flynn that eventually led to his firing.
Rachel Maddow outlines the storied career of prominent attorney Tom Green, who has specialized in clients mired in high-profile political scandals, and points to a CNN report that he has been retained by indicted Trump aide Rick Gates.
Former U.S. attorney Chuck Rosenberg, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the important work of the FBI is made more difficult by the unwarranted smears by Republicans attempting to deflect attention from the investigation of Donald Trump.
WH lawyer scrambles to walk back impromptu Trump Mueller comments
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 1/24/18
Trump repeatedly told reporters he'd love to talk to Robert Mueller under oath. Trump biographer Tim O'Brien (who has faced Trump in court) says "Trump does everything without the advice of his counsel." Jill Wine-Banks & Natasha Bertrand join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Trump to Dreamers: 'Tell 'em not to worry' about deportation
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 1/24/18
Taking questions from reporters tonight, Donald Trump said Dreamers shouldn't be concerned about being deported. Neera Tanden and Maria Teresa Kumar tell Lawrence O'Donnell that the president should stop treating Dreamers' lives like a reality TV show.
Trump denies asking acting FBI Director McCabe who he voted for in 2016, but says "what's the big deal?" if he did. Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes explains what that question would mean to a law enforcement professional sworn to uphold the Constitution.
Trump: Absolutely, I'll talk to Mueller under oath
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/25/18
While his attorneys tried to walk the statement back, Pres. Trump told reporters he'd 'absolutely' talk to Special Counsel Mueller under oath. Is that legally or politically binding? Our panel reacts.
Flynn initially hid Jan. 2017 FBI interview from Trump
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/25/18
An NBC News exclusive report details how, for days after meeting with the FBI on Jan. 24, 2017, Michael Flynn said nothing to Trump or White House staff. Our panel reacts.
FBI veteran: It's amazing Flynn talked without a lawyer
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/25/18
Fmr. FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko and Los Angeles Times reporter Chris Megerian react to the NBC News report that Michael Flynn met with the FBI in January 2017 without an attorney and didn't tell anyone at the White House for days.
Trump allies & right-wing media blast FBI & 'deep state'
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/25/18
Trump allies & right-wing media attacks on the Dept. of Justice and the FBI have been increasing venturing into conspiracy theory territory. Philip Bump of The Washington Post & conservative radio talk show host Charlie Sykes react.
Who is the obstructionist ghoul that is actually responsible for shutting the government down? We summon you to meet Trump's Ear-Whisperer-in-Chief, Stephen Miller.
Apology Race Part 2 | January 24, 2018 Act 3 | Full Frontal on TBS
Published on Jan 24, 2018 by Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
And now, the remorseful conclusion of Full Frontal's #ApologyRace! Who will win? Who will lose? Who will shamefully admit they are from America? Produced by Tyler Hall, with Julie Levitsky and Annie Kopp. Edited by Tennille Uithof.
Shawarma Law Brings Extreme Tolerance to Middle America - The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper
Published on Jan 24, 2018 by Comedy Central
Kobi Libii heads to Dearborn, MI, to investigate its reported population of Muslim extremists practicing Sharia law, and attends a radicalized dinner movement with locals.
Even the most obscure shark charities are receiving record donations after Stormy Daniels revealed Donald Trump's intense hatred for the sea creatures.
Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration's mounting legal headaches and scandals, including a potential campaign finance violation involving a porn star.
South Korea 'has very strong concerns' the US might strike North Korea, ex-CIA Korea expert says The former director of the CIA's Korea division just returned from Seoul and said that officials there have "very strong concerns" about the US attacking North Korea. President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering a strike. The former CIA agent said some people think the US could hit two or three targets that North Korea wouldn't launch a full war over. http://www.businessinsider.com/south-korea-strong-concerns-us-strike-north-korea-cia-korea-expert-says-2018-1
Ex-National Security Advisor Flynn reportedly met FBI agents in the West Wing — without telling the White House Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn was interviewed alone by FBI investigators in the West Wing in January 2017, NBC News reports. White House lawyer Don McGahn was told about the meeting two days later by former acting Attorney General Sally Yates, NBC says. Special counsel Robert Mueller's team is expected to interview former top White House strategist Steve Bannon about the firings of Flynn and former FBI director James Comey. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/24/ex-national-security-advisor-flynn-met-fbi-agents-in-the-west-wing.html
Pence breaks Senate tie to advance Sam Brownback nomination Mike Pence broke a 49-49 tie in the Senate to advance Sam Brownback for a final confirmation vote as U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Why it matters: Brownback, the current governor of Kansas, had his first nomination for the position expire at the end of 2017. Brownback will join HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as Trump nominees confirmed by the Senate this week if the final vote passes. https://www.axios.com/pence-1516825636-94fb6356-a497-438f-b3ef-9e3d2b30a3c4.html
Trump says he's 'looking forward' to talking to special counsel Robert Mueller President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was "looking forward" to being interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team of prosecutors. "I would do it under oath," Trump said of the interview. Two weeks ago, Trump would say only "We'll see what happens," when asked if he would agree to an interview with the special counsel. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/24/trump-says-hes-looking-forward-to-talking-to-special-counsel-robert-mueller.html
Twitter found more than 50,000 Russia-linked accounts that actively shared election-related material — and Trump interacted with them hundreds of times Twitter says it found more Russia-linked accounts that shared US election-related material during the 2016 race for the White House. The social-media platform published the analysis on its blog Friday. In addition to other findings, Twitter said it discovered 13,512 accounts engaged in what it believed to be "automated, election-related activity originating out of Russia," bringing the total number of such accounts to 50,258. These accounts, sometimes referred to as "bots," played a significant role in the spread of misinformation and propaganda-style messages favoring Donald Trump and criticizing his 2016 Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. http://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-found-more-russian-bots-trump-interacted-with-many-2018-1
Monkey see, monkey 2: Scientists clone monkeys using technique that created Dolly the sheep Shanghai scientists created cloned monkeys Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua more than a month ago The researchers enhanced the technique called somatic cell transfer https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/24/health/cloned-monkeys-study/index.html
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