The media is failing on the DNI ‘whistleblower’ scandal by amplifying Trump’s debunked conspiracy theory

The mainstream media that Donald Trump likes to abuse as “fake news” has frequently assisted the right-wing conspiracy theories that he thrives upon by giving them reporting, and this giving them an air of credibility through repetition, even while debunking them. For example, back in April 2015 I warned you what was coming, which proved … Read more

Two made men from New York at the heart of the DNI ‘whistleblower’ scandal (Updated)

Update to The Trump administration is extorting Ukraine for ‘dirt’ on Trump’s opponent to receive security assistance. Well, well, well … reporting Thursday night suggests that the DNI “whistleblower” scandal may have to do with Donald Trump and his consigliere, “bat boy” Rudy Giuliani, trying to extort or bribe the government of Ukraine for “dirt” … Read more

The Trump administration is extorting Ukraine for ‘dirt’ on Trump’s opponents to receive security assistance

Back in June, Donald Trump told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that he would listen if foreigners offered dirt on opponents (it’s not like he hasn’t already done this before): Asked by ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos in the Oval Office on Wednesday whether his campaign would accept such information from foreigners — such as China … Read more

The budget deal does not avert a government shutdown this fall

Last week, the House passed a two-year budget deal to lift spending, suspend debt ceiling: A large majority of Democrats voted for the legislation, while a majority of Republicans opposed it despite appeals from President Trump to support the bill. The 284-149 vote was one of the last acts by the House before lawmakers leave … Read more