Trump/Russia Tuesday

[pixy0stix]

Microsoft says it has found a Russian operation targeting U.S. political institutions - www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/microsoft-says-it-has-found-a-russian-operation-targeting-us-political-institutions/2018/08/20/52273e14-a4d2-11e8-97ce-cc9042272f07_story.html

[debatethis]

Microsoft has been more transparent about Russians invading our elections than our own government has.

[pixy0stix]

It was only a matter of time before he did this:

Trump administration proposes rule to relax carbon limits on power plants

www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-relax-carbon-limits-on-power-plants/2018/08/21/b46b0a8a-a543-11e8-a656-943eefab5daf_story.html

[kadams767]

He's so ridiculous. I heard on NPR this morning that he is also bitching about the Fed potentially raising the interest rate.

[mbcdefg]

Someone on my Twitter feed posted this in response to one of his Executive Time/Morning Dump Rants:





  

[pitta12]

mbcdefg, DeBlasio's response:  Mayor Bill de Blasio Retweeted Donald J. Trump

The difference is that I’m not lying when I say it.

[anodyne]

Manafort jurors note to judge:

"Your honor, if we cannot come to a consensus on a single count, how should we fill in the jury verdict form and what does it mean for the final verdict?"

[cous0226]

because the world is upside down, I took the juror stuff to mean they can't agree on a single account meaning any of them not just 1 but looks like I was wrong thankfully.

[pitta12]

Cohen may be finalizing a plea deal as soon as today. (AKA, Cohen is making one last hail mary pass for a 45 pardon as of today).

www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ex-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-discussing-plea-deal-prosecutors-n902571

[mbcdefg]

 


Judge sends jury back to deliberate at 1158a, says he won't issue new verdict form.
 The judge said he will not ask the jury for a partial verdict at this time. They must continue their work, he told the court.

Judge in Manafort trial rejects defense request to provide jury with 'third option' of being 'hung to each count' - Judge says plans to instruct jury to 'see if they can reach a unanimous consensus on all counts' - Judge says if jury cannot reach consensus on all counts, may consider accepting what they have reached consensus on - Judge in Manafort trial instructs jury to continue deliberations

[elleblue]

Aug 21, 2018 10:54:00 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

because the world is upside down, I took the juror stuff to mean they can't agree on a single account meaning any of them not just 1 but looks like I was wrong thankfully.

I thought the same at first. I'm so glad I was wrong. 

[Kristinmo]

Aug 21, 2018 11:01:10 GMT -5 pitta12 said:

Cohen may be finalizing a plea deal as soon as today. (AKA, Cohen is making one last hail mary pass for a 45 pardon as of today).

www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ex-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-discussing-plea-deal-prosecutors-n902571

Barricades put up outside courthouse in NY

[sparrowsong]

What a day! I hope we get a verdict and a plea and 45 ‘s head explodes during his ego rally tonight.

[anodyne]

Aug 21, 2018 11:01:10 GMT -5 pitta12 said:

Cohen may be finalizing a plea deal as soon as today. (AKA, Cohen is making one last hail mary pass for a 45 pardon as of today).

www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ex-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-discussing-plea-deal-prosecutors-n902571

Maddow talked about this a bit last night.

"Rachel Maddow notes that despite repeated suggestions that Michael Cohen is working in some way with Robert Mueller's investigators, the fact that one of Cohen's Blackberry phones remains locked suggests that there's something askew with the Cohen cooperation narrative."

Video of segment in link
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/cohen-maybe-not-cooperating-as-much-as-conventional-wisdom-says-1303092291656?v=raila

[cous0226]

the chyron on MSNBC says: "special counsel tells judge not yet ready for Flynn sentencing hearing". Analysts say that maybe something new has developed.

so much news. I hope it's the worst week ever for 45 and I hope he needs a new toilet because of it.

[secretlyevil]

[sparrowsong]

Aug 21, 2018 12:26:51 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

so much news. I hope it's the worst week ever for 45 and I hope he needs a new toilet because of it.

Kinda wish omarosa would drop one of her more tasty recordings like a big ol’ cherry on top of two scoop’s shit sundae.

[debatethis]

Per ABC, Cohen has a plea deal that includes campaign finance violations!!!!

NEW: abc live on air now...former Trump attorney Michael Cohen reaches plea deal on campaign finance violations, bank fraud and tax evasion.

[raangoli]

Aug 21, 2018 12:52:18 GMT -5 debatethis said:

Per ABC, Cohen has a plea deal that includes campaign finance violations!!!!

NEW: abc live on air now...former Trump attorney Michael Cohen reaches plea deal on campaign finance violations, bank fraud and tax evasion.

[pitta12]

MSNBC is saying that the Cohen appearance is scheduled for 4pm and the Deputy US Atty will make public remarks afterwards.

[anodyne]

Tea Pain
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Michael Cohen plea hearin' at 4:00 EDT! News is comin' fast and furious today.

[aliciaflorrick]

I am trying to keep my excitement at bay here to avoid disappointment but this is looking to be a very satisfying day.

[anodyne]

I am confused. A lot on twitter are saying this means he flipped, but others are say this is a plea hearing and that he is not cooperating.

www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/politics/michael-cohen-plea-deal-talks/index.html

As part of the plea deal under discussion, Cohen is not expected to cooperate with the government, one source said. However, by pleading guilty both Cohen and prosecutors would avoid the spectacle and uncertainty of a trial.

[cous0226]

says who was the best tv ever! 

[Deleted]

So Cohen had 3 clients.

Trump (and fam) are being investigated for Russia and the Foundation shit and whatever else.

Elliot Broidy is under investigation for trying to sell government access (and probably other shit).

When do we find out what Sean Hannity is being investigated for?!

[mbcdefg]

 

[debatethis]

Aug 21, 2018 13:46:50 GMT -5 @bugginnine said:

So Cohen had 3 clients.

Trump (and fam) are being investigated for Russia and the Foundation shit and whatever else.

Elliot Broidy is under investigation for trying to sell government access (and probably other shit).

When do we find out what Sean Hannity is being investigated for?!

Reports were that virtually all of the docs seized in the raid were NOT covered by attorney-client privilege because they weren't work product and/or were dealing with illegal activity. I'm not a lawyer so I am paraphrasing but if he only was "working" for Trump, Broidy and Hannity and it was all admissible, I can't wait to see all the illegal shit.

[zelda25]

So, this will be when Trump finally hits the panic button and shuts it all down, and we can expect a Friday Night Massacre on Tuesday?

[winecat]

I don’t wanna wait!! I’m sitting at a slow event and want entertainment.

[chilerellanos]

Why would they offer a plea deal and he doesn’t have to cooperate?

I don’t know enough about all of this. I’m not lawyer-y at all. Not even a L&O one.