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Trump receiving classified briefings after espionage case dropped: report
1 month ago

Trump receiving classified briefings after espionage case dropped: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has begun receiving intelligence briefings as president-elect, just months after a federal judge dismissed criminal charges against him for allegedly mishandling classified information. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence began providing briefings to the former president shortly after he won the election, according to U.S. officials who spoke to the Washington Post. District judge Aileen Cannon …

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“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again

Salon  

Former President Donald Trump is set to receive national security intelligence briefings once he secures the Republican nomination despite being indicted on charges that he mishandled classified materials after leaving office. Despite facing a “bevy of federal charges” stemming from his stash of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence in August 2022, “nothing” would currently restrict Trump’s access to …

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Inside the Joe Biden-Mike Johnson relationship: Greetings, briefings and clashes over foreign aid
1 year, 1 month ago

Inside the Joe Biden-Mike Johnson relationship: Greetings, briefings and clashes over foreign aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Inside the White House Situation Room, new House Speaker Mike Johnson made clear to Biden administration officials his demands when it came to foreign assistance: Aid to Israel for its war against Hamas would have to be separated out from support for Ukraine, defending itself from a Russian invasion now more than 20 months long. chose to be …

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John Fetterman moves to ban 'Gold Bar' Bob Menendez from classified briefings as he awaits trial for acting as a foreign agent for Egypt
1 year, 1 month ago

John Fetterman moves to ban 'Gold Bar' Bob Menendez from classified briefings as he awaits trial for acting as a foreign agent for Egypt

Daily Mail  

Sen. John Fetterman stepped up his campaign against Bob Menendez with a resolution that would bar his fellow Democratic senator from classified briefings while he awaits trial on bribery charges. Sen. John Fetterman stepped up his campaign against Bob Menendez with a resolution that would bar his fellow Democratic senator from classified briefings Fetterman introduced a resolution on Thursday that …

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'Police Briefing Should Not Result In Media Trial': Supreme Court Directs MHA To Frame Guidelines; Asks DGPs To Give Suggestions
1 year, 3 months ago

'Police Briefing Should Not Result In Media Trial': Supreme Court Directs MHA To Frame Guidelines; Asks DGPs To Give Suggestions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to prepare a comprehensive manual on media briefings by police personnel within a period of three months. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice Manoj Misra also directed Director Generals of Police of all states to submit their suggestions for the manual. In its …

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Top Dem on House intel seeks briefings on classified records
1 year, 10 months ago

Top Dem on House intel seeks briefings on classified records

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The new top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday called for more information about the classified records discovered in the private possession of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. “There’s a strong bipartisan concern that Congress is not being briefed on even preliminary reviews of classified information that might have been exposed,” Himes said …

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers furious former PwC partner leaked confidential government briefings
1 year, 10 months ago

Treasurer Jim Chalmers furious former PwC partner leaked confidential government briefings

ABC  

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is "furious" and "ropeable" at revelations a former partner at consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers leaked confidential government briefings. Key points: The treasurer has dubbed the incident a "shocking breach of trust" He has flagged changes to how the government consults with industry The Greens want a review of the big four consulting firms Earlier this …

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Top Liz Truss aide suspended as No 10 condemns ‘unacceptable briefings’
2 years, 2 months ago

Top Liz Truss aide suspended as No 10 condemns ‘unacceptable briefings’

The Independent  

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New WA COVID-19 cases reach fresh peak of 17,105 as report puts St John Ambulance on notice
2 years, 7 months ago

New WA COVID-19 cases reach fresh peak of 17,105 as report puts St John Ambulance on notice

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 cases as the fallout from problems affecting St John Ambulance continues, with a report saying alternatives should be considered if the service does not improve within five years. Key points: COVID cases in hospital are down, despite the peak in new infections COVID cases in hospital are down, despite the …

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Lawmakers frustrated with classified briefings on UFOs, report says
2 years, 7 months ago

Lawmakers frustrated with classified briefings on UFOs, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But lawmakers are reportedly growing frustrated by the progress being made at the Pentagon’s …

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Jen Psaki says she received threats with her kids names on them
2 years, 7 months ago

Jen Psaki says she received threats with her kids names on them

Daily Mail  

Outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday she'll miss Fox News' Peter Doocy, bragged she did more briefings than all Trump press secretaries combined and said the hardest part of the job were the personal threats, some of which had her kids name on them. Outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki reflected on her time on …

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Lawmakers frustrated with classified briefings on UFOs, report says
2 years, 7 months ago

Lawmakers frustrated with classified briefings on UFOs, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But lawmakers are reportedly growing frustrated by the progress being made at the Pentagon’s …

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Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Sign Language Interpreters During Press Briefings By Ministers
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Sign Language Interpreters During Press Briefings By Ministers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea by a disability rights activist seeking directions to provide sign language interpreters during the press briefings by Ministers.A bench comprising Justice Abdul Nazeer and Justice Vikram Nath has issued the direction in PIL filed seeking directions to have in-frame Sign language interpreter in all the official press briefings conducted by the. …

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MPs to vote on keeping far right MP out of Ukraine briefings
2 years, 9 months ago

MPs to vote on keeping far right MP out of Ukraine briefings

Dutch News  

MPs will decide on Tuesday whether to deny Forum voor Democratie MPs access to confidential briefings about the war in Ukraine because of the party’s links to Russia. MPs will vote on a motion drawn up by GroenLinks to keep Baudet out of confidential meetings on Ukraine because he ‘spreads Putin’s propaganda’. The two had close contact and in 2020, …

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MPs to vote on keeping far right MP out of Ukraine briefings
2 years, 9 months ago

MPs to vote on keeping far right MP out of Ukraine briefings

Dutch News  

MPs will decide on Tuesday whether to deny Forum voor Democratie MPs access to confidential briefings about the war in Ukraine because of the party’s links to Russia. MPs will vote on a motion drawn up by GroenLinks to keep Baudet out of confidential meetings on Ukraine because he ‘spreads Putin’s propaganda’. The two had close contact and in 2020, …

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Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Sign Language Interpreters During Press Briefings By Ministers
3 years, 1 month ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Sign Language Interpreters During Press Briefings By Ministers

Live Law  

A disability rights activist has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to Centre and States to provide sign language interpreters during the press briefings by the Heads of States.A PIL has been filed seeking directions to have in-frame Sign language interpreter in all the official press briefings conducted by the Prime Minister, other Ministers of the Union Government, Chief Ministers. …

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New Zealand grapples with Delta – and Tucker Carlson
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand grapples with Delta – and Tucker Carlson

Al Jazeera  

Despite domestic and foreign criticism, the Ardern government’s early lockdown strategy works and enjoys New Zealanders’ support. But New Zealanders rallied behind the restrictions, sticking to their “bubbles”, masking up and watching patiently as cases peaked, then began to decline – though the outbreak’s tail is proving persistent. Incredibly, less than a week into lockdown, Export New Zealand executive director …

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Cuomo retreats from open news briefings that made him a star
3 years, 8 months ago

Cuomo retreats from open news briefings that made him a star

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor gained national attention last spring, and won an International Emmy, for daily, televised news briefings at which he answered barrages of questions from journalists about the COVID-19 pandemic. “Answering questions with the press, I can do through other means, like this.” It’s in part a return to practice for Cuomo, who, before the coronavirus …

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Trump called former press secretary ‘weak’ and ‘worthless’ for refusing to ban Kaitlan Collins from briefings
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump called former press secretary ‘weak’ and ‘worthless’ for refusing to ban Kaitlan Collins from briefings

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former president Donald Trump called one of his press secretaries …

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Dominic Raab defends £2.6m Downing Street press room kitted out by Russian firm with RT links
3 years, 9 months ago

Dominic Raab defends £2.6m Downing Street press room kitted out by Russian firm with RT links

Daily Mail  

Dominic Raab defended paying a Russian firm £2.6million to create a White House-style media briefing room in Downing Street today, amid safety and cost fears. The Foreign Secretary suggested the project represented 'value for money' and said the UK was open to investment from firms linked to Moscow and Beijing 'where it's safe' Downing Street's new White-House style media briefing …

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Disha Ravi WhatsApp chats: Court passes interim order, asks police to conduct press briefings as per law
3 years, 10 months ago

Disha Ravi WhatsApp chats: Court passes interim order, asks police to conduct press briefings as per law

Op India  

The Delhi High court today heard the plea filed by ‘activist’ Disha Ravi, whose name has emerged in the ‘toolkit’ controversy case, seeking direction to the Delhi police not to leak any material related to the investigation in the said case. During the hearing of her petition in the High Court today, Senior Advocate Akhil Ravi, appearing for Disha Ravi, …

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Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump’s “erratic behavior” should prevent him from receiving classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents. What impact does he have at all, other than the fact he might slip and say something?” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week that the issue …

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Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said his predecessor, Donald Trump, should not receive the intelligence briefings that are typically given to former presidents because of his “erratic behavior.” US President Joe Biden speaks at the State Department in Washington, DC. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week the matter was “under review.” Biden said he believes there is “no …

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Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says

Al Jazeera  

Ex-president might not receive US intelligence briefings because of ‘erratic’ conduct, concerns about secrecy. Donald Trump should not continue to receive intelligence briefings normally available to former presidents because of his “erratic” behaviour, President Joe Biden said in a US media interview. More recently, during the 2020 election campaign, Trump administration officials selectively declassified information to attack the president’s political …

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