“There are significant questions as to whether President Trump obstructed justice. We do not yet know all the relevant facts, and any final determination must await further investigation, including by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. But the public record contains substantial evidence that President Trump attempted to impede the investigations of Michael Flynn and Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including by firing FBI Director James Comey. There is also a question as to whether President Trump conspired to obstruct justice with senior members of his administration although the public facts regarding conspiracy are less well developed.” More …
Executive Branch
The executive branch personnel (White House) including the president, the cabinet and advisors.
Desperation Grows in Puerto Rico’s Poor Communities Without Water or Power
“The health crisis is intensifying two weeks after Hurricane Maria, and government aid is slow. ‘We could see significant epidemics,’ a health expert warned.” More …
Puerto Rico Devastation Could Lead to National Public Health Crisis
“Some critical prescription drugs are only made on the island, and Hurricane Maria halted production at dozens of pharmaceutical factories.” More …
After first tour of Puerto Rico, top general calls damage ‘the worst he’s ever seen’
“’Sometimes we don’t know what’s going to happen until the storm actually hits, and this is the worst I’ve ever seen,’ Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, the Department of Defense’s primary military liaison with FEMA, said.” More …
As Worries of ‘Trumpocalypse’ Grow, Bomb-Shelter Builder Tries to Keep Up
“Inside his football field-size warehouse an hour’s drive southeast of Dallas, Gary Lynch is busy trying to keep up with orders for his solid-steel bomb shelters.” More …
Doomsday Prepper Making Millions Selling Bomb Shelters to People Afraid of Trump
“Clyde Scott didn’t expect to be so busy or so popular. He started building underground bunkers during the Obama administration for clients who feared the government would take away their property and their guns. But the election of Donald Trump has only increased business by bringing him a new clientele — Californians and New Yorkers afraid of nuclear war.” More …
Puerto Rico Is All Our Worst Fears About Trump Coming Real
“A real crisis comes and Trump can’t handle it.” More …
With Long Lines for Food, Water and Fuel and No Electricity, Puerto Ricans Help Each Other
“Just 20 miles from the capital of San Juan, residents here are still marooned after Hurricane Maria destroyed the once-lush landscape more than a week ago, but people are finding ways to help each other. They have no running water, electricity or reliable communication with the rest of the world, since Maria slammed into Puerto Rico on Sept. 20 as a Category 4 storm with winds of 155 mph and devastated the U.S. commonwealth.” More …
Trump Hires Campaign Workers Instead of Farm Experts at USDA
“President Donald Trump’s appointees to jobs at Agriculture Department headquarters include a long-haul truck driver, a country club cabana attendant and the owner of a scented-candle company.” More …
NSA Warned Trump White House Against Using Personal Email
“In briefings to incoming Trump aides, security officials highlighted the dangers of unsecured email and phones.” More …