saraacater--2020-04-16--Declassified Horowitz Footnotes Show Obama Officials Knew Steele Dossier Was Russian Disinformation

Declassified Horowitz Footnotes Show Obama Officials Knew Steele Dossier Was Russian Disinformation Designed To Target Trump

Newly declassified footnotes from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz ’ s December FBI report reveals that senior Obama officials , including members of the FBI ’ s Crossfire Hurricane team knew the dossier compiled by a former British spy during the 2016 election was Russian disinformation to target President Donald Trump .
Further , the partially declassified footnotes reveal that those senior intelligence officials were aware of the disinformation when they included the dossier in the Obama administration ’ s Intelligence Communities Assessment ( ICA ) .
As important , the footnotes reveal that there had been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spy Christopher Steele as far back as 2015 , and that there was concern among members of the FBI and intelligence community about his reliability .
Those concerns were brushed aside by members of the Crossfire Hurricane team in their pursuit against the Trump campaign officials , according to sources who spoke to this reporter and the footnotes .
The explosive footnotes were partially declassified and made public Wednesday , after a lengthy review by the Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell ’ s office .
Grenell sent the letter Wednesday releasing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Sen. Ron Johnson , R- Wisconsin , both who requested the declassification .
“ Having reviewed the matter , and having consulted the heads of the relevant Intelligence Community elements , I have declassified the enclosed footnotes.
” Grenell consulted with DOJ Attorney General William Barr on the declassification of the documents .
Grassley and Johnson released a statement late Wednesday stating “ as we can see from these now-declassified footnotes in the IG ’ s report , Russian intelligence was aware of the dossier before the FBI even began its investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that their central piece of evidence was most likely tainted with Russian disinformation.
” “ Thanks to Attorney General Barr ’ s and Acting Director Grenell ’ s declassification of the footnotes , we know the FBI ’ s justification to target an American Citizen was riddled with significant flaws , ” the Senator stated .
“ Inspector General Michael Horowitz and his team did what neither the FBI nor Special Counsel Mueller cared to do : examine and investigate corruption at the FBI , the sources of the Steele dossier , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it contained Russian disinformation.
” A U.S. Official familiar with the investigation into the FBI told this reporter that the footnotes “ clearly show that the FBI team was or should have had been aware that the Russian Intelligence Services was trying to influence Steele ’ s reporting in the summer of 2016 , and that there were some preferences for Hillary ; and that this RIS [ Russian Intelligence Services ] sourced information being fed to Steele was designed to hurt Trump.
” The official noted these new revelations also “ undermines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intent to help Trump .
It undermines the FISA warrants and there should not have been a Mueller investigation.
” The footnotes also reveal a startling fact that go against Brennan ’ s assessment that Russia was vying for Trump , when in fact , the Russians appeared to be hopeful of a Clinton presidency .
“ The FBI received information in June , 2017 which revealed that , among other things , there were personal and business ties between the sub-source and Steele ’ s Primary Sub-source , contacts between the sub-source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Administration in June/July 2016 [ redacted ] and the sub source voicing strong support for candidate Clinton in the 2016 U.S. election .
The Supervisory Intel Analyst told us that the FBI did not have a Section 702 vicarage on any other Steele sub-source.
” The complete four pages of the partially redacted footnotes paint a clear picture of the alleged malfeasance committed by former FBI Director James Comey , former DNI James Clapper and former CIA Director John Brennan , who were all aware of the concerns regarding the information supplied by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dossier .
Steele , who was hired by the private embattled research firm Fusion GPS , was paid for his work through the Hillary Clinton campaign and Democratic National Committee .
The FBI also paid for Steele ’ s work before ending its confidential source relationship with him but then used Obama DOJ Official Bruce Ohr as a go between to continue obtaining information from the former spy .
In footnote 205 , for instance , payment documents show that Steele lied about not being a Confidential Human Source .
“ During his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a total of $ 95,000 from the FBI , ” the footnote states .
“ We reviewed the FBI paperwork for those payments , each of which required Steele ’ s Signed acknowledgement .
On each document , of which there were eight , was the caption ‘ CHS payment ’ and ‘ CHS Payment Name.
’ A signature page was missing for one of the payments.
” In footnote 350 , Horowitz describes the questionable Russian disinformation and the FBI ’ s reliance on the information to target the Trump campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that campaign officials colluded with Russia .
Further , the timeline reveals that Comey , Brennan and Clapper were aware of the disinformation by Russian intelligence when they briefed then President-elect Trump in January , 2017 on the Steele dossier .
“ [ redacted ] In addition to the information in Steele ’ s Delta file documenting Steele ’ s frequent contacts with representatives for multiple Russian oligarchs , we identified reporting the Crossfire Hurricane team received from [ redacted ] indicating the potential for Russian disinformation influencing Steele ’ election reporting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ A January 12 , 2017 report relayed information from [ redacted ] outlining an inaccuracy in a limited subset of Steele ’ s reporting about the activities of Michael Cohen .
The [ redacted ] stated that it did not have high confidence in this subset of Steele ’ s reporting and assessed that the referenced subset was part of a Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations .
A second report from the same [ redacted ] five days later stated that a person named in the limited subset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representations in the reporting and the [ redacted ] assessed that the person ’ s denials were truthful .
A USIC report dated February 27 , 2017 , contained information about an individual with reported connections to Trump and Russia who claimed that the public reporting about the details of Trump ’ s sexual activities in Moscow during a trip in 2013 were false , and that they were the product of RIS ( Russian Intelligence Services ) ‘ infiltrate [ ing ] a source into the network ’ of a [ redacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual on Trump ’ s activities .
The [ redacted ] noted that it had no information indicating that the individual had special access to RIS activities or information , ” according to the partially declassified footnote .
Another concern regarding Steele ’ s unusual activity is found in footnote 210 , which states “ as we discuss in Chapter Six , members of the Crossfire Hurricane Team were unaware of Steele ’ s connections to Russian Oligarch 1.
” The question remains that “ Steele ’ s unusual activity with 10 oligarch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a validation review in 2015 but one was not started until 2017 , ” said the U.S. Official to this reporter .
“ Why not ?
Was Crossfire Hurricane aware of these concerns ?
Was the court made aware of these concerns ?
Didn ’ t the numerous notes about sub sources and sources having links or close ties to Russian intelligence…so why didn ’ t this set off alarm bells ?
” More alarming , it ’ s clear , Supervisory Intelligence Agent Jonathan Moffa says in June 17 , that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Intelligence Services was aware of Steele ’ s election reporting and influence efforts .
“ However , he should have been given the reporting by UCIS ” which the U.S. Official says , goes back to summer 2016 .
Footnote 342 makes it clear that “ in late January , 2017 , a member of the Crossfire Hurricane team received information [ redacted ] that RIS [ Russian Intelligence Services ] may have targeted Orbis .
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Newly declassified footnotes from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s December FBI report reveals that senior Obama officials, including members of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane team knew the dossier compiled by a former British spy during the 2016 election was Russian disinformation to target President Donald Trump.
Further, the partially declassified footnotes reveal that those senior intelligence officials were aware of the disinformation when they included the dossier in the Obama administration’s Intelligence Communities Assessment (ICA).
As important, the footnotes reveal that there had been a request to validate information collected by British spy Christopher Steele as far back as 2015, and that there was concern among members of the FBI and intelligence community about his reliability. Those concerns were brushed aside by members of the Crossfire Hurricane team in their pursuit against the Trump campaign officials, according to sources who spoke to this reporter and the footnotes.
The explosive footnotes were partially declassified and made public Wednesday, after a lengthy review by the Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell’s office. Grenell sent the letter Wednesday releasing the documents to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa and Sen. Ron Johnson, R- Wisconsin, both who requested the declassification.
“Having reviewed the matter, and having consulted the heads of the relevant Intelligence Community elements, I have declassified the enclosed footnotes.” Grenell consulted with DOJ Attorney General William Barr on the declassification of the documents.
Grassley and Johnson released a statement late Wednesday stating “as we can see from these now-declassified footnotes in the IG’s report, Russian intelligence was aware of the dossier before the FBI even began its investigation and the FBI had reports in hand that their central piece of evidence was most likely tainted with Russian disinformation.”
“Thanks to Attorney General Barr’s and Acting Director Grenell’s declassification of the footnotes, we know the FBI’s justification to target an American Citizen was riddled with significant flaws,” the Senator stated. “Inspector General Michael Horowitz and his team did what neither the FBI nor Special Counsel Mueller cared to do: examine and investigate corruption at the FBI, the sources of the Steele dossier, how it was disseminated, and reporting that it contained Russian disinformation.”
The Footnotes
A U.S. Official familiar with the investigation into the FBI told this reporter that the footnotes “clearly show that the FBI team was or should have had been aware that the Russian Intelligence Services was trying to influence Steele’s reporting in the summer of 2016, and that there were some preferences for Hillary; and that this RIS [Russian Intelligence Services] sourced information being fed to Steele was designed to hurt Trump.”
The official noted these new revelations also “undermines the ICA on Russian Interference and the intent to help Trump. It undermines the FISA warrants and there should not have been a Mueller investigation.”
Russian’s Appeared To Have Preferred Clinton
The footnotes also reveal a startling fact that go against Brennan’s assessment that Russia was vying for Trump, when in fact, the Russians appeared to be hopeful of a Clinton presidency.
“The FBI received information in June, 2017 which revealed that, among other things, there were personal and business ties between the sub-source and Steele’s Primary Sub-source, contacts between the sub-source and an individual in the Russian Presidential Administration in June/July 2016 [redacted] and the sub source voicing strong support for candidate Clinton in the 2016 U.S. election. The Supervisory Intel Analyst told us that the FBI did not have a Section 702 vicarage on any other Steele sub-source.”
Steele’s Lies
The complete four pages of the partially redacted footnotes paint a clear picture of the alleged malfeasance committed by former FBI Director James Comey, former DNI James Clapper and former CIA Director John Brennan, who were all aware of the concerns regarding the information supplied by former British spy Christopher Steele in the dossier. Steele, who was hired by the private embattled research firm Fusion GPS, was paid for his work through the Hillary Clinton campaign and Democratic National Committee. The FBI also paid for Steele’s work before ending its confidential source relationship with him but then used Obama DOJ Official Bruce Ohr as a go between to continue obtaining information from the former spy.
In footnote 205, for instance, payment documents show that Steele lied about not being a Confidential Human Source.
“During his time as an FBI CHS, Steele received a total of $95,000 from the FBI,” the footnote states. “We reviewed the FBI paperwork for those payments, each of which required Steele’s Signed acknowledgement. On each document, of which there were eight, was the caption ‘CHS payment’ and ‘CHS Payment Name.’ A signature page was missing for one of the payments.”
Footnote 350
In footnote 350, Horowitz describes the questionable Russian disinformation and the FBI’s reliance on the information to target the Trump campaign as an attempt to build a narrative that campaign officials colluded with Russia. Further, the timeline reveals that Comey, Brennan and Clapper were aware of the disinformation by Russian intelligence when they briefed then President-elect Trump in January, 2017 on the Steele dossier.
“[redacted] In addition to the information in Steele’s Delta file documenting Steele’s frequent contacts with representatives for multiple Russian oligarchs, we identified reporting the Crossfire Hurricane team received from [redacted] indicating the potential for Russian disinformation influencing Steele’ election reporting,” stated the partially declassified footnote 350. “A January 12, 2017 report relayed information from [redacted] outlining an inaccuracy in a limited subset of Steele’s reporting about the activities of Michael Cohen. The [redacted] stated that it did not have high confidence in this subset of Steele’s reporting and assessed that the referenced subset was part of a Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations.
A second report from the same [redacted] five days later stated that a person named in the limited subset of Steele’s reporting had denied representations in the reporting and the [redacted] assessed that the person’s denials were truthful. A USIC report dated February 27, 2017, contained information about an individual with reported connections to Trump and Russia who claimed that the public reporting about the details of Trump’s sexual activities in Moscow during a trip in 2013 were false, and that they were the product of RIS (Russian Intelligence Services) ‘infiltrate[ing] a source into the network’ of a [redacted] who compiled a dossier of that individual on Trump’s activities. The [redacted] noted that it had no information indicating that the individual had special access to RIS activities or information,” according to the partially declassified footnote.
Looming Questions
Another concern regarding Steele’s unusual activity is found in footnote 210, which states “as we discuss in Chapter Six, members of the Crossfire Hurricane Team were unaware of Steele’s connections to Russian Oligarch 1.”
The question remains that “Steele’s unusual activity with 10 oligarch’s led the FBI to seek a validation review in 2015 but one was not started until 2017,” said the U.S. Official to this reporter. “Why not? Was Crossfire Hurricane aware of these concerns? Was the court made aware of these concerns? Didn’t the numerous notes about sub sources and sources having links or close ties to Russian intelligence…so why didn’t this set off alarm bells?”
More alarming, it’s clear, Supervisory Intelligence Agent Jonathan Moffa says in June 17, that he was not aware of reports that Russian Intelligence Services was aware of Steele’s election reporting and influence efforts.
“However, he should have been given the reporting by UCIS” which the U.S. Official says, goes back to summer 2016.
Footnote 342 makes it clear that “in late January, 2017, a member of the Crossfire Hurricane team received information [redacted] that RIS [Russian Intelligence Services] may have targeted Orbis.”


saraacater--2020-01-06--Devin Nunes: ‘Republicans have an active investigation into (IG Michael)Atkinson’

Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes told The Sara Carter Show that Republicans have an active investigation into Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson , who alerted lawmakers to the so-called whistleblower complaint that has led to President Donald Trump ’ s partisan impeachment in the House .
Nunes , R-CA , spoke to this reporter for Monday ’ s podcast .
He revealed that transcripts of Atkinson ’ s secret testimony will expose that the Inspector General either lied or he needs to make corrections to his statements to lawmakers .
The transcripts has been kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chairman Adam Schiff , D-CA , because it is damaging to their “ impeachment scam , ” Nunes said .
• Kevin McCarthy : Nancy Pelosi wants to add a third article of impeachment The whistleblower , who has not been formally named by lawmakers , met with Schiff ’ s staff members prior to submitting their complaint to Atkinson .
Schiff was chided by Republican lawmakers and many members of the media for falsely claiming that his committee had no contact with the whistleblower .
Schiff stated publicly “ we have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , the whistleblower had reached out to a committee aide before filing a complaint , a story that was first reported by the New York Times .
“ We really do need to hear from the whistleblower , ” Nunes told The Sara Carter Show .
“ That needs to happen and the fact that the Democrats won ’ t release the transcript of us interviewing the Inspector General Atkinson that brought this scam forward .
Everyone needs to see that testimony and the reason that it ’ s not being released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not only to the whistleblower , but also to Atkinson himself.
” Nunes could not disclose the content of the whistleblower testimony but said “ this testimony is really bad and…the Republicans have an active investigation into Atkinson.
” Nunes noted that he , along with Reps. Kevin McCarthy , R-CA , and Jim Jordan , R-Ohio , sent a letter to Atkinson stating that the anti-Trump whistleblower did not offer any direct , first-hand evidence of alleged wrongdoing against Trump .
They questioned Atkinson ’ s reasoning for accepting the complaint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Republican lawmakers asked Atkinson to explain who revised the complaint and for what reason .
“ We ’ ve mentioned it , but I think people have just kind of ignored it because , of course , we don ’ t have the subpoena power , so we can ’ t bring Atkinson back in but he ’ s got serious questions to answer for because I believe that he either lied to Congress or he really needs to correct his statements and he ’ s refused to respond , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Atkinson ’ s testimony .
He said that Atkinson ’ s response to their letter was not sufficient .
Atkinson “ gave us a very typical IC response , which is to not answer the question , ” said Nunes .
“ Three years ago , that might ’ ve worked , ” he said .
“ It doesn ’ t work with us anymore .
He is under active investigation .
I ’ m not gon na go any farther than that because you know obviously he has a chance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but my guess is Schiff , Atkinson they don ’ t want that transcript out because it ’ s very damaging.
” “ Being that it hasn ’ t been made public yet , why would it not be , ” Nunes questioned .
“ And nobody in the media is calling for it , ” he told The Sara Carter Show .
“ You ’ d think they would be , but you know I ’ ve talked about it on television , John Ratcliffe ’ s talked about it on television @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us that actually know what ’ s in the transcript , but , yeah , it ’ s a major problem.
” Well , this reporter is asking for it and it should be made public .
American ’ s have a right to know exactly how the whistleblower complaint was brought to Congress and how this alleged complaint led to the partisan House impeachment of President Trump .
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saraacater--2020-01-06--U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Issues Security Alert For U.S. Citizens In The Region

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert for all U.S. citizens in the region on Monday amid “ Heightened Middle East Tensions , ” according to a press release .
The statement was issued after the U.S. ’ s targeted air strike that killed the commander of Iran ’ s Quds Force , Qassem Suleimani , last week in Baghdad , Iraq .
“ Out of an abundance of caution , the Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness , as security incidents , including rocket fire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the statement said .
The warning identifies “ mortar and rocket fire ” as growing threats and asks U.S. citizens to heed siren alerts by seeking ‘ immediate ’ shelter .
“ In the event of mortar or rocket fire , a red alert siren may be activated .
Treat all such alerts as real ; follow the instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately .
The statement warns U.S. citizens to “ Know the location of your closest shelter or protected space .
U.S. government personnel and their family members may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by rocket activity , sirens , or the opening of bomb shelters.
” The Jerusalem Post reported Monday that senior security and intelligence officials told the security cabinet on Monday that an Iranian attack against Israel is “ unlikely ” and Israel ’ s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the targeted killing an “ American matter.
” In addition to the U.S. Embassy , the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued a similar security warning on Saturday “ due to an increased threat of attacks .
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saraacater--2020-01-06--House Will Vote On President Trump’s War Powers Regarding Iran

Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives will introduce a bill to limit the President ’ s war powers when responding to threats from Iran following last week ’ s targeted strike that took out the commander of Iran Quds Force , according to a letter submitted to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) on Sunday .
The Quds Force is a proxy group branch of Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) , and has been designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization .
The commander of the group Gen. Qassem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Baghdad Airport last week .
The letter requests that lawmakers vote on a War Powers Resolution “ to limit the President ’ s military actions regarding Iran.
” The bill also “ mandates ” that the Trump Administration ’ s “ military hostilities ” in Iran will end in 30 days , if the President continues to make decisions without Congressional consent .
The President ’ s decision to target Soleimani came under fire in recent days by senior Democratic lawmakers who say he made the decision without Congressional consent or “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducted strikes in Iraq targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani without an AUMF against Iran .
Further this action was taken without the consultation of Congress , ” Speaker Pelosi wrote on Twitter Friday .
“ Last week , the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials .
This action endangered our servicemembers , diplomats and others by risking a serious escalation of tensions with Iran.
” the Democratic members wrote , “ As Members of Congress , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people safe .
For this reason , we are concerned that the Administration took this action without the consultation of Congress and without respect for Congress ’ s war powers granted to it by the Constitution.
” The President , however , argued in a tweet on Sunday that Congress was notified through his tweets .
“ These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target , the United States will quickly & fully strike back , & perhaps in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not required , but is given nevertheless !
” Trump wrote on Twitter Sunday .
The President of the United States under article two section II of the U.S. constitution presides over the U.S. Army and Navy as Commander in Chief of the armed forces .
Moreover , it grants the President the powers to pursue military action when there is an attack “ upon the United States , its territories or possessions or it ’ s armed forces.
” “ The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances , are exercised only pursuant to ( 1 ) a declaration of war , ( 2 ) specific statutory authorization , or ( 3 ) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States , its territories or possessions , or its armed forces , ” the article states .


saraacater--2020-01-06--Rep. Ilhan Omar Nominated ‘2019’s Top Anti-Semite Of The Year’ Says Group Fighting Antisemitism

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) was named “ 2019 ’ s Top Anti-Semite of the Year , ” in @ @ @ @ @ group fighting antisemitism , StopAntisemitism.org .
The announcement was made on Twitter Monday .
The @ @ @ @ @ expose antisemitism from the radical left , the religious extreme , and the alt-right !
@ @ @ @ @ # IlhanOmar on being named 2019 ’ s antisemite of the year !
Thousands voted @ @ @ @ @ out on top as the most vile Jew hater !
America can not afford leadership @ @ @ @ @ # Jewish people !
” the group wrote in a tweet .
Rep. Omar ’ @ @ @ @ @ to a request for comment .
This story will be updated if she responds to @ @ @


saraacater--2020-01-06--Kevin McCarthy: Nancy Pelosi wants to add a third article of impeachment

Kevin McCarthy , the House Minority Leader told Judge Jeanine Pirro in an interview on Fox News , that there is a new development that could open the way for the democrats in the House of Representatives to add a third article of impeachment against President Trump .
PIRRO : Congressman , thanks for staying with us .
Now , I want to talk about — and I ’ d love to stay with Iran , but I don ’ t have that much time .
I want to talk to you about impeachment .
So Pelosi impeaches the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not quite sure if she did or didn ’ t because it ’ s still in the House , and it hasn ’ t been transferred to the Senate .
So they were in a rush these Democrats .
We ’ re going to get it done by the end of the year .
We ’ re going to get it done by Christmas .
They get it done by Christmas , and they ’ re slow to give it over to the Senate .
What is going on ?
Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think Nancy Pelosi thinks she has more power than she does .
Once she names the managers , it will go to the Senate .
But an interesting thing happened just yesterday in the U.S. District Court of Appeals inside D.C. Pelosi ’ s House Attorney , Douglas Letter made the argument before a judge that they could offer another Article of Impeachment .
This is the only thing the Democrats ’ agenda is to try to impeach this President .
Al Green has said it .
You ’ ve heard it from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their only goal of what they ’ re continuing to try to do .
Their case is so weak .
I think part of the Speaker ’ s problem is she doesn ’ t want to show it over to the Senate , because bipartisan they ’ ll vote against it .
PIRRO : Wait , wait , OK — you ’ ve got to stop there .
She wants to add another Article to the two Articles of Impeachment that we don ’ t even know if our Articles of Impeachment because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , without a vote ?
She wants to add another , that ’ s like me — MCCARTHY : That is an argument .
That is what hurt — MCCARTHY : — her attorney made that argument in a Court of Appeals in D.C. yesterday before a judge when the judge questioned why are they even asking for this ?
It dealt with the Mueller Report because impeachment is over .
And he says , could there be another impeachment ?
He said , yes .
Nancy Pelosi has signed off on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third Article of Impeachment .
They have nothing else on their agenda .
While this President is taking terrorists out and making America safer .
They ’ re trying to take the President out .
They will not put America first by far .
PIRRO : This is outrageous .
This is outrageous .
OK , all right .
Let ’ s follow this through , OK ?
Because this is infuriating .
And it ’ s the first I ’ ve heard of it .
I don ’ t think anybody said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got this woman in a rush to get impeachment .
They get it done by the end of the year .
Now the thing is in limbo .
She goes to a court that ’ s like me indicting someone for petty larceny , and then saying , hey — after the grand jury voted — I ’ m going to indict him for murder , too , judge , let ’ s just throw that in there .
What the heck ?
We don ’ t need an indictment ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to vote on it .
But the more important is the fact that right now , she says that she doesn ’ t want to send it over until she is sure it ’ s going to be fair in the Senate .
I ’ ll tell you what I would do .
I would tell Mitch McConnell that he ought to automatically dismiss it .
There ’ s got to be a default .
There ’ s got to be — if you ’ re entitled to a speedy trial , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to — if there ’ s a statute of limitations , it ’ s passed .
This thing , there should be a default judgment , overdone for non- prosecution .
What is McConnell waiting for ?
MCCARTHY : Well , I think what McConnell is looking and seeing , and you ’ ve ( ph ) talked to all the senators over there .
Here , they ’ re going back in session .
We will be back in session next week .
That is when Pelosi , the Speaker of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and send it over .
She does not have a right to dictate what the Senate will do , just as the Senate didn ’ t have a right to dictate to the House .
In the House , she did not allow the minority to offer any witnesses .
She did not give this President any procedures that we had given to Clinton and to Nixon .
She changed the whole dynamic of where to go .
And she forced us through the thinnest , the weakest and the fastest impeachment in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be bipartisan .
And the only bipartisan vote was against impeachment .
She knows this is weak .
She is showing her hand that it is weak , and when it goes into Senate , it will fail .
PIRRO : But this is crazy .
Well , but why can ’ t the Senate dismiss it out of hand right now ?
If Article 1 Section 2 says the House impeaches , Article 1 Section 3 says that the Senate does the actual trial .
You know what ?
I make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a motion to dismiss for non-prosecution , for failure to have a speedy trial , denial of my rights , all of that don ’ t even go along with this game .
This is a charade .
It ’ s a shell game .
I don ’ t mean to be upset with you .
I am upset with Mitch McConnell .
MCCARTHY : It shows very clearly that it ’ s a shell game .
If 51 senators — MCCARTHY : I hear you completely .
And I think America is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming on my show by the way now .
MCCARTHY : And you should be upset with Mitch McConnell .
You should be upset — you should be very upset with Nancy Pelosi .
Listen to what Schumer is asking .
Schumer is now asking for witnesses when they would not even allow the minority to have witnesses .
They want to have Bolton .
The Democrats could pull whoever they wanted .
They never subpoenaed Bolton .
But now they know their case is so weak .
This is outrageous to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with so many other problems before us .
We know this is going to fail in the Senate .
If 51 senators got together based upon what Nancy Pelosi has done here , they could dismiss this .
And I believe if — MCCARTHY : — Nancy Pelosi does not move with the managers in the next week , then I think you ’ ll see a movement within the Senate to do just that .
PIRRO : Well , I hope so .
It should be done .
It should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is doing is she is holding her finger to the wind , hoping that something will increase the chances of impeachment to get a few extra senators in the Senate so that she can win .
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saraacater--2020-01-04--President Trump to Iran: If you retaliate, we will hit you ‘very fast and very hard’

President Donald Trump responded Saturday evening with a series of tweets to statements made by Iranian leadership that they would @ @ @ @ @ Soleimani by targeting U.S. assets and personnel anywhere in the Middle East region .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian sites ( representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago ) @ @ @ @ @ high level & important to Iran ” and “ if Iran strikes any Americans , @ @ @ @ @ , WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD , ” Trump wrote in a @ @ @ @ @ German Gov Says America ’ s Actions Were Justified In Killing Of Soleimani • Sen. @ @ @ @ @ For Not Sharing Plans To Kill Soleimani with Congress • President Donald Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Iran ’ s Quds Force Gen. Soleimani


saraacater--2020-01-03--President Donald Trump’s Remarks on The Killing Of Iran’s Quds Force Gen. Soleimani

President Trump accused Iranian general Qassem Soleimani of planning “ imminent and sinister attacks ” Friday in his first televised remarks since the deadly airstrike that killed the general at Baghdad ’ s international airport .
“ As President , my highest and most solemn duty is the defense of our nation and its citizens .
Last night at my direction , the United States military successfully executed a flawless precision strike that killed the number one terrorist anywhere in the world , Qassem Soleimani .
Soleimani was plotting imminent and sinister attacks on American diplomats and military personnel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and terminated him.
” “ Under my leadership , America ’ s policy is unambiguous .
To terrorists who harm or intend to harm any American : We will find you .
We will eliminate you .
We will always protect our diplomats , service members , all Americans , and our allies .
For years , the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its ruthless Qods force under Soleimani ’ s leadership has targeted , injured and murdered hundreds of American civilians and servicemen.
” “ The recent attacks on U.S. targets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an American and injured four American servicemen very badly as well as a violent assault on our embassy in Baghdad , were carried out at the direction of Soleimani.
” “ Soleimani made the death of innocent people his sick passion , contributing to terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London .
Today , we remember and honor the victims of Soleimani ’ s many atrocities and we take comfort in knowing that his reign of terror is over .
Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilize the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What the United States did yesterday should have been done long ago .
A lot of lives would have been saved .
Just recently , Soleimani led the brutal repression of protesters in Iran , where more than 1,000 innocent civilians were tortured and killed by their own government .
We took action last night to stop a war .
We did not take action to start a war.
” “ I have deep respect for the Iranian people .
They are a remarkable people with an incredible heritage and unlimited potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the Iranian regime ’ s aggression in the region – including the use of proxy fighters to destabilize its neighbors – must end , and it must end now .
The future belongs to the people of Iran , those who seek peaceful co-existence and cooperation , not the terrorist warlords who plunder their nation to finance bloodshed abroad.
” “ The United States has the best military by far anywhere in the world .
We have the best intelligence in the world .
If Americans anywhere are threatened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully identified , and I am ready and prepared to take whatever action is necessary , and that in particular refers to Iran.
” “ Under my leadership , we have destroyed the ISIS territorial caliphate , and recently American special operation forces killed the terrorist leader known as Al Baghdadi .
The world is a safer place without these monsters .
America will always pursue the interests of good people , great people , great souls while seeking peace , harmony and friendship with all of the nations of the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ God bless our great military and God bless the United States of America .
”


saraacater--2020-01-03--Sen. Schumer Chides Pres. Trump For Not Sharing Plans To Kill Soleimani with Congress

In a lethal operation carried out Thursday by U.S. troops in Iraq , commander of the Iranian Quds Force Qassem Soleimani met his demise .
He was targeted while traveling by car near the Baghdad airport .
The Trump Administration deemed it a success and celebrated the end of an era for Iran ’ s worldwide terrorism campaign .
That wasn ’ t enough for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) , who although he expressed justification for his death , said President Donald Trump was wrong to approve the strike without the ‘ consultation ’ of Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gang of eight , which is typically privy to classified briefings from the intelligence community on matters before they occur .
The gang of eight is comprised of two members of both parties from each chamber of congress .
“ No one should shed a tear over his death .
The operation against Soleimani in Iraq was conducted , however , without specific authorization and any advance notification or consultation with Congress , ” Schumer said .
Later , Schumer added , “ The need for advance consultation and transparency with Congress was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the lack of advanced consultation and transparency with Congress can lead to hasty and ill-considered decisions .
When the security of the nation is at stake , decisions must not be made in a vacuum .
”


saraacater--2020-01-03--Lindsey Graham: If Iran retaliates, our response will be greater than the market will bear

“ The intelligence was that Soleimani was orchestrating chaos in Iraq at our expense and throughout the region , ” said Sen. Lindsey Graham , ( R-SC ) , on “ Fox & Friends ” on Friday .
“ The president was informed of these potential attacks and he acted .
This was a defensive strike to neutralize future attacks that were planned and executed by Soleimani and the popular mobilization front : the Shiite militias in Iraq.
” “ He ’ s not dead today because of what he did in the past , he ’ s dead today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do regarding future attacks , ” explained Graham .
Graham said President Trump must make it clear to Iran that any retaliation will put their oil refineries at risk .
“ Their oil refineries are the last thing they have in terms of an economy , ” he said .
Graham said that “ the president has to convince the ayatollah that if he retaliates , our response will be greater than the market will bear.
” • Iran : If attacked It ’ s going to be an ‘ all-out war up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What ’ s Next For Iran ?
Sources Say All Options Are On The Table • Protestors attempt to storm the U.S. Embassy in Iraq after U.S. targets Iran-backed groups in the Region


saraacater--2020-01-03--German Gov Says America’s Actions Were Justified In Killing Of Soleimani

The German government said Friday that the United States had reason to strike and kill a the top commander of the Iranian Quds Force late Thursday in Baghdad after the Iranian regime provided support to its militias that targeted U.S. citizens and facilities in Iraq .
The surprise support from Germany on the targeted killing of Iranian Quds Force Gen. Qassem Soleimani was validated said German government spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer in a statement that was posted on Twitter by U.S .
Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell .
Grenell has long stressed the need for European partners to get on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran and has worked extensively behind the scenes to push German officials to support U.S. policy on the issue .
“ The American action was a reaction to a series of military provocations for which Iran is responsible , ” said Demmer .
Moreover , German officials have been well aware of the extensive reach of the Iran Quds Force and its umbrella agency the Iranian Revolutionary Guard operations , which works directly under the authority of the Iranian regime .
For example , in January , 2019 Germany revoked the license of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed it provided support , including financial , to Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guards ( IRGC ) .
Grenell was instrumental in working with the German government to ensure that the Iranian airliner ’ s license was revoked .
At the time , a German foreign ministry spokesman said his nation , “ revoked the license of an Iranian airline because it has been transporting military equipment and personnel to Syria and other Middle East war zones .
”


saraacater--2020-01-08--Revenge Attack: Iran Launches Missiles Targeting U.S. Forces In Iraq

Iran launched “ short range ballistic or cruise missiles ” early Wednesday targeting multiple locations and U.S. forces in Iraq @ @ @ @ @ source in the country told Fox News .
The U.S. official described it as a @ @ @ @ @ forces from Iran , according to Fox News .
The source told Fox News ’ @ @ @ @ @ missile attack from Iran .
These are either cruise missiles or short-range ballistic missiles .
@ @ @ @ @ The missiles struck near Al Assad Air Base in Anbar , among other locations .
@ @ @ @ @ there were no immediate injuries reported .
A press release from White House press secretary @ @ @ @ @ we are aware of the reports of attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq .
The @ @ @ @ @ is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team .
”


saraacater--2020-01-07--Govt Wants To Jail Flynn For ‘Refusing To Lie’ For Prosecution In Rafiekian Case

Justice Department prosecutors have recommended up to six months of prison time for former national security adviser Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and it is a recommendation that sends a chilling message to defendants who don ’ t comply- regardless of truth – with the government , according to defense attorney Sidney Powell .
It was a stunning reversal from recommendations made by prosecutors last year and it is outrageous .
The prosecutors memo Tuesday stated that “ given the serious nature of the defendant ’ s offense , his apparent failure to accept responsibility , his failure to complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undermine—the prosecution of [ ex-Flynn associate ] Bijan Rafiekian … the government recommends that the court sentence the defendant within the applicable Guidelines range of 0 to 6 months of incarceration.
” Prior to Tuesday ’ s reversal the prosecutors had requested that Flynn “ receive a sentence at the low end of the Guidelines range.
” In fact , prosecutors had asked the courts that Flynn not serve any prison time earlier .
They stated that his cooperation in Special Counsel Robert Mueller ’ s probe , as well as other federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , the prosecution is suggesting that Flynn made some sort of deal to testify against his former associate Rafiekian .
Flynn was going to testify in the case “ until the government insisted he lie about the FARA ” filing , said Powell .
Therefore , he didn ’ t testify because he wasn ’ t going to say what the government wanted him to say .
Rafiekian had been indicted on two criminal counts , including conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government , according to the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was overturned by the court citing that prosecutor ’ s had ‘ insufficient evidence ’ to prove their case .
In fact , Flynn Intel Group , had filed a Lobbying Disclosure Act ( LDA ) registration with the government on Sept. 15 , 2016 and disclosed their work with Inovo BV , a private company the U.S. prosecutors charged was connected to the Turkish government .
Rafiekian used attorney Robert Kelley , who filed the LDA with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House , as required by law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group , ever tried to hide their ties to the private company Inovo BV because the LDA was filed in September , 2016 .
In fact , Rafeikan had asked Kelley to originally file a FARA for Flynn Intel Group , but it was Kelley who advised Flynn Intel Group that a FARA wasn ’ t needed .
He noted that because Inovo BV was neither a foreign government or a foreign political party only the LDA was needed , according to his own testimony under questioning by the defense .
Kelley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the general counsel for Flynn Intel Group at the time , said under questioning in the Eastern District Virginia Court that he told Rafiekian “ You don ’ t have to register a FARA .
You can register at LD – Lobbying Disclosure Act in the Congress.
” The Lobbying Disclosure Act , was passed in 1938 by Congress and it is a disclosure act that allows U.S. firms to deal with foreign private companies in business .
By mid-November , 2016 Flynn was named National Security Advisor and he shut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inovo BV .
However , the government went after Flynn demanding that he needed to file a FARA , even though by law an LDA was sufficient enough disclosure , according to a letter Kelner submitted on March 7 , 2017 to Heather Hunt , with the Foreign Agents Registration Act office .
Flynn Made No Deal To Testify Against Rafiekian As for Flynn ’ s role in Rafiekian ’ s case , he made no deal to testify against his former associate .
In fact , he told prosecutors that he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That wasn ’ t enough , according to the prosecutors memo .
Why ?
Because in the end they had no case against Rafiekian , unless Flynn testified against him .
The charges against Rafiekian were overturned by Eastern District of Virginia Court Judge Anthony Trenga .
Trenga noted at the time of his decision that the prosecution did not present sufficient evidence “ as a matter of law for the jury to convict Rafiekian on either count.
” Further , Flynn ’ s defense attorney Sidney Powell argued in her August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn had ‘ fully ’ cooperated with prosecutors for two years .
In the Eastern District he spent more than 30 hours with prosecutors and during that time alone “ incurred hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees , ” stated her response .
Moreover , she stated in her response regarding Rafiekian that “ the government raised new questions , to which Mr. Flynn gave truthful answers the prosecutors did not like.
” Powell said in August , with regard to the FARA filing , “ Neither he , nor the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorized the filing knowing or intending it to be false .
He can not acquiesce to the government ’ s demand for that testimony , because it is not true.
” On Tuesday , Powell told this reporter the prosecution ’ s memo to incarcerate Flynn is “ sickening.
” “ The government seeks to punish General Flynn for refusing to lie for the prosecution in the ( Bijan ) Rafiekian case , ” said Powell .
“ This is a sickening statement by the Department of Justice.
” She told SaraACarter.com that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendants , “ if you don ’ t do what government prosecutors want , even if they want you to lie , you ’ re going to do prison time.
” It certainly appears to be the case for Flynn , who had been a life-long Democrat and who served his country in the military with distinction for 33 years , made the greatest of enemies when stood up to the Obama Administration and the CIA .
During his tenure with President Obama ’ s administration , he challenged the false narratives that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were not a real threat .
He challenged the CIA for failures in intelligence collection , intelligence sharing and put senior officials in the Defense Department on notice when he headed the Defense Intelligence Agency .
Flynn built a myriad of enemies and in the end they targeted him with a vengeance .
Certainly joining the Trump campaign brought him in direct confrontation with those enemies who spread malicious lies about him in the media and wanted to remove him from his senior position at the White House .
First , Justice Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lied to FBI investigators during their investigation regarding his telephone communications with former Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak is flimsy and weak .
Even the agents who interviewed Flynn , including anti-Trump FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok , didn ’ t believe that he lied .
Ironically Former FBI Director James Comey admitted that the agents didn ’ t believe Flynn lied but we know now that almost everyone at the bureau involved in targeting Flynn did .
In fact , Comey , who laughed callously as he described his operation to send the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the appropriate channels , was himself referred to the Justice Department for prosecution by Inspector General Michael Horowitz .
Horowitz ’ s investigation revealed that Comey ’ s lying and leaking information to the press of “ sensitive information ” had “ set a dangerous example ” for the bureau .
The Justice Department declined to prosecute on those charges but Durham ’ s investigation could pull Comey back into other possible charges .
It is true that Flynn pleaded guilty to one count of lying but only after prosecutors squeezed Flynn dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however erroneous , against his son if he didn ’ t cooperate .
Further , Flynn has spent millions he didn ’ t have defending himself and had to sell his home , among other valuables .
Let ’ s get one thing straight , the majority of those FBI and DOJ officials originally involved in investigating Flynn were absolute liars and many have been fired or removed from their position .
Strzok , who interviewed Flynn was fired for lying .
Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe , who along with Comey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions for lying multiple times to Horowitz ’ s team .
He has been referred to the DOJ for prosecution and faces possible prosecution .
Former CIA Director John Brennan , along with other CIA officials , are being questioned by Durham .
Brennan lied to Congress when in the spring of 2017 , he told the House Intelligence Committee that Steele ’ s dossier played no role in the creation of intelligence community assessment on Russian interference .
It was not true and we know this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Former National Security Advisor James Clapper has also been caught lying to Congress , when he told lawmakers in 2013 , that the National Security Agency was not collecting information on Americans .
Guess what ?
He later admitted that he was lying and as for his role in the Trump probe , he is believed to be the person to have leaked the meeting in January , 2017 where Trump was informed of the salacious fake dossier .
Congress had reason to believe that Clapper gave the information to CNN and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the network as an analyst .
I could go on and on , but you understand where I ’ m going with this analysis .
Flynn is a war hero and dedicated his life to his country .
He is now facing a possible jail sentence on Jan. 28 , when he appears before Judge Emmet Sullivan ’ s court .
What a sad day in America when justice is not served .
On one side of the Washington D.C. swamp , known and proven liars are making large sums of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaking engagements .
While on the other side of town , a man who did nothing more than fight for his nation is paying the ultimate price at the hands of enemies .


saraacater--2020-01-07--Killing Soleimani Sent A Warning To The Maduro Regime, Says Venezuelan Diplomat

Brian Fincheltub , a top diplomat for the Juan Guaido administration and Director of Consular Affairs at the Venezuelan embassy in the U.S. , said the recent U.S. strike that killed commander of Iran ’ s Quds Force , Qassem Soleimani last week in Baghdad , Iraq sends an warning to Nicolas Maduro ’ s regime .
“ What happened in Iran with General Soleimani , it ’ s a message for all the regimes in the world that they think that , you know , nothing will ever happen to them .
This general also thought that… and look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an interview Tuesday with this reporter .
He added the airstrike is “ a message also for the Venezuelan regime that even though the U.S. wants a diplomatic solution… everyone also has patience and a limit.
” In order to achieve the administration ’ s goal of a “ free and Democratic Venezuela , ” there must be support from the international community , said Fincheltub .
Guaido was sworn in as the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly Tuesday after a tense standoff between lawmakers in his administration and militants of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the country ’ s president the previous year .
“ From Venezuela , we know that it is complex for the International Community to understand what is happening in our country .
Today , the deputies of the Venezuelan Assembly , elected by the vote of the People , we defeated the attempt of Legislative Coup orchestrated by the dictatorship and its accomplices , ” Guaido wrote in a statement on Twitter Tuesday .
He continued , “ Those who intended to usurp for a few hours the Board of Directors of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are .
Thus the dictatorship was able to confirm the reed of those who were sold , while one hundred Democratic and loyal deputies to the People recovered the Legislative Palace .
We know that the dictatorship is not going to remain still after this political defeat .
We are not afraid , but we do not underestimate the miseries of which they are capable .
And to face them it is necessary to be united and mobilized as today .
Long live Venezuela Libre !
” The Trump Administration and several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guaido administration .
In doing so , they ’ ve condemned the Maduro regime in recent days .
“ The manipulative # Maduro regime couldn ’ t muzzle the voice of 100 united lawmakers fed up with the un-democratic antics inside the Federal Legislative Palace who convened a session outside the palace to re-elect Juan Guaido to the Assembly in # Venezuela , ” U.S .
Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft wrote on Twitter Monday .
More than 4 million people have fled the country since 2014 due to hyperinflation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food and medicine , according to the United Nation ’ s Refugee Agency .
Venezuela also ranked last among the Americas and well below the regional and world averages for overall economic freedom in 2019 , according to the Heritage Foundation ’ s Index of International Freedom .


saraacater--2020-01-07--FBI, FAA, Air Force Investigating Drone Sightings In Three States

Three government organizations are looking into recent drone sightings across a tri-state area , according to a recent report Tuesday from CBS News .
The FBI , FAA and U.S. Air Force are investigating activity over the air in portions of Colorado , Kansas and Nebraska .
Moreover , Michelle Eckert told CBS that she has seen drones ( sometimes a dozen or more ) with sizable wingspans soar over her northern Colorado home .
“ The sky is lit up with Christmas lights basically , ” Eckert told CBS News .
“ There ’ s lights and things flying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something from a movie.
” According to the same CBS story , sheriff ’ s departments across that tri-state area have received at least 30 reports since mid-December .
“ I think whomever is responsible for it will probably have some answering to do to the general public , ” Sheriff Steve Reams of Weld County , Colorado told CBS .
The report also states dozens of agencies met Monday to establish a task force with the three organizations leading the investigation .
The task force is searching for what it calls a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local companies have denied responsibility for this drone activity .
9News and Fox6 have also reported on these sightings .


saraacater--2020-01-07--Time Publishes Guide On ‘How To Talk To Your Kids About… Iran’

TIME Magazine published a piece Monday instructing parents on the best ways ‘ to talk to your kids about the situation with Iran.
’ The article is a reaction to the U.S. targeted strike last week that killed the commander of Iran ’ s Quds Force , Qasem Soleimani .
The rising tensions in the region , TIME says , will spark kids to question what ’ s really happening .
According to the guide , the first step is to define who was Soleimani .
“ Qasem Soleimani was a top military leader in Iran , a country in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
TIME instructs parents to answer a series of questions including , “ Why did the U.S. take action against Soleimani ?
” “ President Donald Trump has called Soleimani a terrorist .
Trump says Soleimani ordered attacks on American military and diplomats and was planning attacks against Americans in the Middle East.
” “ For this reason , Trump ordered the U.S. military to kill Soleimani .
The drone attack took place at an airport in Baghdad , in Iraq .
An Iraqi leader was also killed.
” TIME also asks that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strike writing , “ on Dec. 27 , a rocket strike killed one American civilian and wounded several U.S. service members .
There was also a Dec. 31 attack on the U.S. embassy in Iraq .
Trump says Soleimani ordered these attacks.
” President Trump , TIME wrote , had several options to retaliate saying that the “ most extreme ” of those actions would to be to take out Soleimani .
That is an additional talking point to bring up to your children , according to the guide .
Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested topic to discuss with your children , has been mournful , the magazine suggests .
“ Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Iran ’ s capital , Tehran , to protest Soleimani ’ s killing .
Funeral services were held in Iran on Sunday and Monday .
Iranian leaders say they will take action against the U.S. At this time , however , it is unclear how or when they will do so .
Still , some kind of action is expected.
” In addition to answering pressing questions about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publication discussed the possible fear that current events may instill in your children and spoke to psychologist Paul Coleman for further insight .
Coleman encouraged parents to use a tool called “ SAFE.
” “ Search for hidden questions or fears…Act .
Keep routines going… Feel feelings….Ease Minds .
”


saraacater--2020-01-07--U.S. Denies Iran’s FM Zarif A Visa To Attend U.N.

The United States has denied a visa to Iran ’ s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday , a U.S. official said according to Reuters .
The U.S. State Department did not respond to this reporter ’ s request for comment to confirm that Zarif ’ s visa was denied .
The story will be updated if there is a response .
Zarif addressed the U.N. General Assembly in April 2019 .
During his speech , he condemned the U.S. for reducing Iranian oil exports as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pullout from the Iran nuclear deal ( JCPOA ) in May 2018 .
Moreover , Zarif called on the international body “ to deny the United States any perceived benefit from its unlawful unilateralism.
” “ The United States is also punishing those who seek to fulfill their multilateral obligations under Security Council Resolution 2231 , which calls for normalization of economic relations with Iran , ” Zarif said while speaking at the U.N .
In July 2019 , President Donald Trump signed a sanctions package targeting the Supreme Leader of the Islamic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him and his office .
Zarif was sanctioned by the Executive Order shortly thereafter since he “ acted or purported to act for or on behalf of , directly or indirectly , the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran , ” according to the U.S. Treasury .
In recent days , with the U.S. targeted killing of the commander of Iran ’ s Quds Force , Qassem Suleimani , last week in Baghdad , Iraq , tensions have heightened between the two countries .
On Tuesday , the Iranian parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Pentagon terrorist organizations and passed a $ 220 million budget bill for Islamic Republic ’ s Revolutionary Guards Corp ’ s ( IRGC ) Quds Force to avenge the U.S. for the killing .


saraacater--2020-01-08--Terrorists In Iraq Fearing U.S. Targeting: Are Fleeing and Hiding After Soleimani Killing

U.S. officials have intercepted chatter and received confirmation that terrorist leaders in Iraq have been fleeing the region and have gone into hiding fearing United States intelligence capabilities after the successful airstrike that killed Iranian Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani , according to multiple sources that spoke to SaraACarter.com .
Soleimani , the leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard ’ s Quds Force , was killed early Friday morning as he stepped off his plane and headed to the SUV at the Baghdad Airport in Iraq .
The U.S. developed extraordinary actionable intelligence to target the most wanted terrorist in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precision strike ’ that caught the Iranian government off guard , said a White House official , who spoke on background due to the sensitive nature of their work .
For the past two decades , U.S. and Western intelligence officials have worked to monitor Soleimani ’ s movements , as well as his planned attacks on overseas assets , U.S. troops and civilians .
He was a designated terrorist by the United States but previous administrations , including both Obama and the Bush administrations , stayed clear of targeting him directly fearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war .
For twenty years Soleimani operated with impunity directing Iran ’ s financial purse to terrorist proxies around the world , while also planning Iranian military strategy in the region .
His death was an extraordinary blow to the Iranian regime .
During the Obama administration he was frequently reported to be traveling throughout the Iraqi region despite sanctions limiting his travel and was working closely with Iranian allies in the Iraq government , said a U.S. official , who works in the region .
Under President Donald Trump the tables have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president was ready to take the action necessary when U.S. intelligence officials informed him that Soleimani was in the planning stages of a strategic attack targeting Americans that was expected to come within days , said a White House official , with knowledge of the airstrike .
Trump ’ s decisive decision to act on the intelligence he was given and to target Soleimani saved countless American lives , the official added .
The White House official added that shortly after the airstrike that killed Soleimani information began to surface that other terrorist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ and others had gone into hiding .
And on Wednesday , as Trump addressed the nation , woven into his words was the warning to terrorists in the region that Soleimani was only one of many terror leaders U.S. officials are monitoring in effort to prevent attacks on U.S. assets , the homeland and Americans overseas .
“ Last week , we took decisive action to stop a ruthless terrorist from threatening American lives .
At my direction , the United States Military eliminated the world ’ s top terrorist , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Soleimani ’ s hands were drenched in both American and Iranian blood .
He should have been terminated long ago .
By removing Soleimani , we have sent a powerful message to terrorists : if you value your own life , you will not threaten the lives of our people.
” The message was heard loud and clear in Iraq .
U.S. officials intercepted communications and intelligence suggesting that terrorists in the region were signaling immediate concerns over Iran ’ s inability to protect Soleimani from the U.S. James Carafano , vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Heritage Foundation , told this reporter that Iran ’ s inability to protect its most prized asset was a message to proxy terrorist organizations and terror leaders that they were vulnerable .
“ Makes sense , ” said Carafano .
“ If this is all Iran will do to avenge Soleimani no one can expect Tehran to expend a lot of capital to protect them from the Americans.
” Daniel Hoffman , a retired CIA station chief and former chief of the CIA ‘ s Middle East Department , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general Qassem Soleimani was a seminal moment , a change in strategy for the United States and how we deal with Iran ’ s aggression.
” Hoffman , whose work in the region is extensive , said Trump made it clear “ that we will deal with everyone ’ s proxy militia foot soldiers but we will also deal with Iranian leaders who are responsible for making the decisions that put our people and installations in harms way.
” Hoffman added that it ’ s “ with a high level of confidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed their calculus about the risks they are taking by ordering strikes against the United States.
” The White House official said the precision airstrike on Soleimani , along with America ’ s strong intelligence capabilities in the region , sent a direct message that Iran ’ s militia leaders and its Quds Force are being closely monitored .
The White House official , however , would not go into details as to what Soleimani was preparing to do the night he was killed or the exact nature of his planned attack against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that for the president “ just one American life was enough ” to target the world ’ s most wanted terrorist but the actionable intelligence he received regarding the attack was enough to make the decision .
As for why Soleimani had taken the risk of traveling to Iraq shortly after Trump had tweeted the warning to Iran that there would be retribution for the attack by its proxy militias on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the death of U.S. contractor Nawres Hamid , 33 , the White House official said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” because past administrations did little to stop his actions or his travel .
Hamid , who was the father of two young children , became a naturalized citizen in 2017 .
Further , stronger economic sanctions against Iran and the administration ’ s withdrawal from the JCPOA weakened the regime ’ s intelligence apparatus lessening its ability to protect its top commander , the White House official said .
A former senior military official , who now works in the region , told SaraACarter.com that “ President Trump ’ s decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a reversal from the Obama administration ’ s position and is going to save more American lives than people realize.
” ‘ “ He has put our nation first , ” the former military official said .
“ We ’ re respected and we ’ ll be safer because of it – it ’ s already working , terrorists are hearing the message loud and clear .
”


saraacater--2020-01-08--Vandals Wanted For Drawing Swastikas On Brooklyn Restaurant

Police are searching for two vandals captured on video drawing swastikas on a Brooklyn restaurant , according to the New @ @ @ @ @ wrote “ f—k this place ” and “ f—k this city.
” The incident occurred @ @ @ @ @ report is just one piece of a growing puzzle as anti-Semitism continues to spread across @ @ @ @ @ , alone , the New York Police Department 26 percent spike in anti-Semitic incidents .
@ @ @ @ @ year .
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has responded by increasing the NYPD ’ @ @ @ @ @ across the city as incidents become all too frequent .


saraacater--2020-01-08--Fmr. CIA Officer: Yes, there are ‘Iranian sleeper cells’ inside United States

“ There are unquestionably [ Iranian ] sleeper cells in the United States , operated and directed by Iran , ” said former CIA officer Bryan Dean Wright on ‘ Fox and Friends ’ .
“ We know that they usually operate in one , two or three individuals , normally men .
Almost exclusively Lebanese or Iranian descent.
” “ The CIA and the FBI have long had a pulse on this threat…So we know that the risk is there , ” continued Bryan Dean Wright .
“ The other deep concern is that we have to be right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these individuals [ and ] find this threat .
And , unfortunately , we ’ re not going to be able to do that every time.
” “ So the threat is real , we are going to unfortunately probably miss a handful of these folks who come in…and that ’ s the bad news , ” explained Bryan Dean Wright .
“ The good news…is that because we have been investigating this threat for so long , we know most of them , and most importantly we have told the Iranian government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to and that we will strike back , ” continued Bryan Dean Wright .
“ So , what ’ s important now is [ if ] the Iranians want to strike back , they know we will take a disproportionate attack against them , ” he told the “ Friends ” “ That is powerful .
That is important .
And , the American people should sleep much , much , easier knowing that we have somebody in the White House who is willing to take that kind of a step , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officer running against Ilhan Omar says she is an ‘ absentee landlord in her home state ’ • Report : Russia and China “ pose the greatest espionage and cyber attack threats ”


saraacater--2020-01-08--Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looking for ‘financial independence’ from Royal Family

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced on their Instagram account that they will step back as “ senior ” members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent .
“ After many months of reflection and internal discussions , we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution .
We intend to step back as ‘ senior ’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent , while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen .
It is with your encouragement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we feel prepared to make this adjustment .
We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America , continuing to honour our duty to The Queen , the Commonwealth , and our patronages .
This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born , while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity .
We look forward to sharing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in due course , as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen , The Prince of Wales , The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties .
Until then , please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.
” – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information , please visit https : //sussexroyal.com ( link in bio )


saraacater--2020-01-08--Pres. Trump Hits Iran With Sanctions Says ‘Iran Will Never Be Able To Have A Nuclear Weapon’

In a national address Wednesday from the White House Grand Foyer , President Donald Trump shared certainty that under his tenure , “ Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
” He made that statement after Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces and coalition Iraqi forces at two Iraqi military bases , Al-Assad and Irbil , late Tuesday .
There were no casualties and military bases sustained “ minimal damage , ” said Trump .
In response , the President announced new sanctions against the Iranian regime and asked that North Atlantic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a pressure campaign in the region .
“ For far too long , all the way back to 1979 to be exact , nations have tolerated Iran ’ s destructive and destabilizing behavior in the Middle East and beyond .
Those days are over , ” Trump said .
He continued , “ Iran has been the largest state sponsor of terrorism and their pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens the civilized world .
We will never let that happen.
” Last week , the U.S. killed notorious Iranian terrorist Qassem Soleimani , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force , under President Trump ’ s instruction in a targeted air strike as he was traveling by vehicle near Baghdad International Airport .
Soleimani was planning an imminent attack on U.S. service members and diplomats stationed in Iraq .
Trump reiterated that under his leadership “ decisive action ” was taken in killing “ the world ’ s top terrorist.
” Soleimani also orchestrated a recent rocket attack in Iraq that killed one U.S. service member and injured four other U.S. service members .
“ Soleimani ’ s hands were drenched in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have been terminated long ago .
By removing Soleimani , we have sent a powerful message to terrorists : If you value your own life , you will not threaten the lives of our people , ” Trump said .
As part of new economic sanctions package , Trump hopes to repair Iran ’ s “ hostilities ” that , he said , only increased under the “ foolish ” nuclear deal , which was signed in 2013 .
As the deal nears its expiration , Trump said he would welcome a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ thrive and prosper , ’ but also one that makes “ the world a safer place.
” “ Iran ’ s hostilities substantially increased after the foolish Iran nuclear deal was signed in 2013 and they were given $ 150 billion dollars – not to mention $ 1.8 billion in cash .
Instead of saying thank you to the United States , they chanted ‘ Death to America.
’ In fact , they chanted ‘ Death to America ’ the day the agreement was signed .
Then Iran went on a terror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deal , and created hell in Yemen , Syria , Lebanon , Afghanistan , and Iraq , ” Trump explained .
Further , Trump slammed “ the last administration ” for funding the missiles used in Tuesday ’ s attack .
Standing alongside Secretary of Defense Mark Esper , Vice President Mike Pence , and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , Trump emphasized that the U.S. ’ s “ best deterrent ” against Iranian aggression is it ’ s military ’ s strength and economic growth and not military action .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and leaders of Iran .
We want you to have a future and a great future – one that you deserve – one of prosperity at home and harmony with the nations of the world .
The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it .
”


saraacater--2020-01-08--LIVE NOW: President Trump Addresses The Nation After Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles


saraacater--2020-01-08--U.S. Citizens Receiving Fake Text Messages About A Military Draft

If you ’ re receiving text messages that you ’ ve been selected for the military draft , you should @ @ @ @ @ fraudulent , according to a Tuesday statement by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command .
In @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t been in effect since 1973 .
“ The Selective Service System is @ @ @ @ @ ” according to the Selective Service System ’ s official Facebook page .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ emergency necessitates a draft , Congress and the President would need to pass official legislation @ @ @ @ @ The text messages aren ’ t the only part of a scheme to trick the @ @ @ @ @ information .
On Monday , the U.S .
Selective Service shared in a tweet a @ @ @ @ @ there are websites claiming to be the Selective Service that charge for registration.
” The @ @ @ @ @ not responded to this reporter ’ s request for details as to the source and @ @ @ @ @ The story will be updated with their response .


saraacater--2020-01-09--Cardi B blames Trump: Says she’s filing for Nigerian citizenship

Immediately after President Trump confirmed that he ordered the attack on Iranian general , Qassem Soleimani , the famous U.S. @ @ @ @ @ Twitter to weigh in on the some of the fear and commenting spreading on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ U.S. and Iran .
She blamed President Trump for increased tensions , and said that @ @ @ @ @ Nigerian citizenship .
“ Naaaaa these memes are f***** 😅😅 😩but sh** ain ’ t @ @ @ @ @ from New York .Its sad this man is putting Americans live in danger.Dumbest move Trump @ @ @ @ @ m filing for my Nigerian citizenship .
”


saraacater--2020-01-09--Stock Market Hits Record High, Despite Tensions With Iran

The U.S. Stock market hit another record high Thursday .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 194 points and @ @ @ @ @ jumped 0.6 percent , CNBC reported .
“ STOCK MARKET AT ALL-TIME HIGH !
HOW @ @ @ @ @ DOING ?
70 % , 80 % , 90 % up ?
Only 50 % @ @ @ @ @ doing wrong ?
” President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter Thursday .
The record numbers @ @ @ @ @ the recent U.S. killing of IRGC Quds Force General Qassem Suilemani Friday .
President Trump @ @ @ @ @ package targeting the country Wednesday as the Iranian regime continues a campaign of retaliation against @ @ @ @ @ East .
Click here to read more .


saraacater--2020-01-09--Pelosi: Killing Soleimani Would Be Like Killing The ‘2nd Most Important Person In The’ USA

The National Republican Congressional Committee ( NRCC ) pointed out on Twitter that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi compared and suggested that the killing of Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani would be comparable to Iran or some other nation taking out America ’ s Vice President .
Pelosi said “ if the United States had a high level – maybe the second most important person in the country assassinated wherever , the United States might consider that an assault on our country.
” Incredible .
Pelosi compared killing the world ’ s most wanted terrorist to the second most important person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be Vice President Mike Pence .
Yes , it ’ s true .
Just listen to her statement below .
Pelosi ’ s full statement at the press briefing : “ So to your point , the argument would be made that putting the shoe on the other foot , if the United States had a high level – maybe the second most important person in the country assassinated wherever , the United States might consider that an assault on our country.
” I ’ d like to remind Pelosi , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s death wasn ’ t justified , that he was planning to target and kill Americans yet again when President Donald Trump gave the order to conduct the drone strike that killed him .
In no way , shape or form , did Soleimani carry the same political weight or could even be placed in the same political category as Vice President Pence .
In fact , Soleimani should not be compared to any other senior level government official in the United States .
He was an anomaly of a dangerous and brutal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disguise of an official member of the Iranian government .
It ’ s a no-brainer .
Yet there are some , like Pelosi , who choose to give the Iranian regime the credibility it does not deserve .
But facts are facts .
Soleimani ’ s long history of killing innocent people ended with his own death at the decisive direction of the Trump administration , which believes American lives are worth saving .
Here ’ s a brief reminder about Soleimani and his killing machine ‘ The Quds Force ’ • Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world • In December he ordered Iran-backed militias and terrorist proxies to conduct a rocket attack that killed an American contractor and was behind the uprising by the militias to target the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad .
• Soleimani was responsible for the deaths of more than 600 U.S. soldiers in Iraq and thousands of permanent injuries .
• The Quds Force , under Soleimani ’ s direction , is responsible for hundreds of deaths and injuries in Afghanistan as they trained the Taliban in bomb making and supplied weapons to kill our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building up proxy terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas .
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has promised to target US forces in the region in retaliation for the killing of Soleimani .
• Soleimani was a clear and present danger to the United States and planning another attack on American ’ s and U.S. assets when he was killed .


saraacater--2020-01-09--Top Dems Push Pelosi To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate

It appears a growing number of key Democrats are as exhausted as Americans over the impeachment saga .
“ But at the end of the day , just as we control it in the House , Mitch McConnell controls it in the Senate , ” said Smith , a top Democrat .
“ I think it was perfectly advisable for the speaker to try and leverage that – get a better deal – but at this point it doesn ’ t look like that ’ s going to happen and yes , I think it is time to send the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McConnell be responsible for the fairness of the trial.
” Smith ’ s high-profile break with Pelosi came as other key Democrats are now breaking with Pelosi ’ s stance to hold onto the impeachment articles .
Senator Dianne Feinstein , D-CA , is also pushing Pelosi to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate , as reported Wednesday in Politico .
“ The longer it goes on the less urgent it becomes , ” said Feinstein .
“ So if it ’ s serious and urgent , send them over .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t send it over.
” Pelosi is preparing to hold a morning news conference where she is not only expecting to answer reporters but some key Republicans have told SaraACarter.com they believe she will announce that she is turning over the articles of impeachment .
She is at an impasse with Senate Majority Leader McConnell , R-KY , where she is demanding that McConnell first reveal what rules he will impose on the Senate impeachment trial .
Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff , D-CA , claim that the allegation ’ s that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting with the Ukrainian president in exchange for military aid has been widely disputed by Republicans and there appears to be no direct evidence of any such leverage .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated repeatedly that he was not aware that Trump ever held aid to his nation in exchange for any meetings .
He has also stated that at no time did Trump stipulate that he would only release aid if Ukraine investigated former vice president Joe Biden ’ s son Hunter Biden .


saraacater--2020-01-09--Ivanka Trump Receives ‘Friend Of Israel Award’

Ivanka Trump , President Donald Trump ’ s Senior Advisor and daughter , received the Israeli-American Council ’ s ( IAC ) “ Friend of Israel Award ” in Las Vegas Tuesday .
IAC said Ivanka “ has shown a strong positive connection to the State of Israel , believes in the importance of the friendship between the US and Israel , and works to strengthen the alliances between the people of the United States and the people of Israel.
” “ It ’ s a tremendous honor to receive the ‘ Friend of Israel Award ’ by the Israeli-American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jerusalem Post .
Ivanka Trump has been a staunch supporter of the Israel and shares strong ties with Jewish State as a Jewish woman , herself .
Last year , during a diplomatic trip to Africa to promote her global women ’ s empowerment initiative , she told the Associated Press that she ’ s concerned over a “ rise in anti-Semitism ” and “ less support for Israel than Israel has traditionally experienced.
” “ The Israeli-American Council was delighted to honor Ivanka Trump , senior adviser to the president , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] night , ” IAC CEO Shoham Nicolet told The Jerusalem Post .
“ As a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur , Ivanka has been an inspiration for both women leadership and family values.
” “ We thank her for her commitment to strengthening the bond between Israel and the United States , and being a role model for so many over the years , ” he said .
In May 2018 , Ivanka attended the historic opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem .
She ’ s long supported the move and applauded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his promise to do so .
“ It ’ s a tremendous honor to receive the ‘ Friend of Israel Award ’ by the Israeli-American Council , ” Ivanka Trump told the Post in a written statement .
“ President Trump and the entirety of his administration are resolute in defending the Jewish people , supporting the State of Israel and confronting the scourge of antisemitism everywhere it exists .
As both his daughter and adviser , I can say with conviction that there is no greater friend to Israel than President @ @ @


saraacater--2020-01-09--Tucker Carlson: War with Iran is postponed

Tucker Carlson said it is time for the U.S. to remove itself from Middle Eastern affairs after years of war in Iraq and the surrounding region .
The “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” host said Wednesday that President Trump had the right idea in 2007 , when the future president said during an interview with CNN ’ s Wolf Blitzer that there is no way to successfully democratize Iraq .
Carlson said the events surrounding the airstrike that killed Iranian terror Gen. Qassem Soleimani make clear Iraq is now “ largely run by Iran.
” He noted that Soleimani , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military commander , was apparently able to come and go in Iraq as he pleased at the time of his death in a drone strike at Baghdad ’ s international airport .
“ That ’ s how comfortable he felt in Iraq — A place that we supposedly control , ” Carlson said .
“ So 17 years , trillions of American dollars , more than 35,000 Americans killed or wounded — you probably know one — and this is what we get at the end in return : Another Iranian proxy state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s infuriating .
In fact , it ’ s worse than infuriating , it ’ s immoral.
” Click here for full story on Fox News


saraacater--2020-01-10--Tucker Carlson: Joe Biden wants to admit 2 Million more poor people in U.S.

Tucker Carlson criticized Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden Thursday for promising to admit two million “ poor ” immigrants if elected president and increase that number throughout his tenure .
“ Biden ’ s view is that our chief mission as a nation is to admit as many poor people as we possibly can .
The less impressive their country of origin , the less they ’ re able to contribute to this country , the more we want them , ” the “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” host said .
“ You are rich , they are poor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the right to vote , a permanent home and once you ’ ve done that , repeat.
” Carlson ripped Biden for not recognizing the issues caused by immigration .
“ Biden claims it ’ s our moral duty , and that Donald Trump and anyone else who shirks that duty is a racist , ” Carlson said .
“ Illegal immigration is worse than it has been in a long time .
But for Joe Biden , it ’ s still not enough.
” Click here to read more from Tucker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why I voted with Democrats on War Powers resolution • Tucker Carlson : Assange ’ s Real Sin Was Preventing Hillary From Becoming President


saraacater--2020-01-10--Matt Gaetz: This is why I voted with Democrats on War Powers resolution

“ I spoke to the president today , ” Rep. Matt Gaetz , ( R-FL ) said on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” “ The president told me he is more antiwar than I am , and I love the president for that .
The thing is , I think a few of the advisers of the president are trying to slow-walk the administration into war .
When the president relies on his instincts and we have the Trump doctrine , we kill the terrorist and we come home.
” “ I think this War Powers Resolution was worthy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president , ” Gaetz said .
“ It did not say he was wrong in killing [ Quds Force Gen. ] Soleimani .
But…it did say that if any president wants to drag our nation into another forever Middle East war that they require the approval of the United States Congress.
” “ That ’ s something I deeply believe .
And I think it ’ s something the president deeply believes , ” Gaetz explained .
Tucker Carlson questioned Gaetz ’ s claim that his vote had Trump ’ s support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Tucker Carlson asked , “ you are one of three Republicans who voted , in effect , against the president ’ s stated position but you just talked to the president and he said that he is on your side ?
” “ Well , the president probably would have preferred that I vote with the other Republicans , ” Gaetz responded .
“ He [ Trump ] certainly said that .
I think on these broader questions of war and peace , Donald Trump understands that the pro-war candidate loses presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-war candidates that win .
” “ I think that the president understands that and he is too smart to let Nancy Pelosi try to cast him as the pro-war candidate , ” Gaetz explained .


saraacater--2020-01-10--Scalise: Pelosi’s ‘cynicism and hypocrisy has done irreparable damage to our democracy’

House minority whip Steve Scalise told SaraACarter.com Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s decision to move the impeachment articles to the Senate after failing in her month long attempt to gain a more favorable Democratic trial showed her lack of concern for the nation .
Scalise , a Louisiana Republican , said he is certain the Senate trial will ‘ exonerate ’ President Donald Trump , who was impeached on purely partisan lines in the House .
Democrats suggested Trump withheld military financial aid to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into possible corruption by former Vice President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , there was no proof offered during the House hearing that suggested that any of the witnesses had any information that Trump had done so .
In fact , in an extremely historic move , Trump released his transcripts of his July , 2019 conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
Those transcripts revealed there was no ‘ quid pro quo ’ or bribery , as Democratic Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff , R-Ca , had suggested based originally on a so-called whistleblower report .
The whistleblower ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but new information revealed that they met with Schiff ’ s committee prior to submitting their report to the Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson .
Further , it was discovered that the whistleblower had no first hand knowledge of Trump ’ s conversations regarding Ukraine .
Making matters worse for Schiff , is that IG Atkinson is currently under a House Intelligence Committee Republican investigation for apparently lying to Congress , as reported earlier .
“ Speaker Pelosi described impeachment as an ‘ urgent ’ matter , yet withheld the articles of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demanding that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell assist in completing House Democrats ’ sloppy handiwork , ” Whip Scalise told SaraACarter.com .
On Thursday , McConnell signed a GOP resolution that would change the Senate rules to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Trump .
It was a checkmate move on Pelosi .
McConnell ’ s staunch position and pressure from senior Democratic on the Speaker of the House to transmit the articles forced her to give up her fight .
Scalise , however , said the battle to impeach Trump on false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Speaker Pelosi ’ s cynicism and hypocrisy has done irreparable damage to our democracy.
” “ While House Democrats impeached President Trump on the thinnest and most nakedly partisan basis in history , I have full confidence in the Senate ’ s ability to conduct a swift and fair trial , ” he said .
“ I look forward to President Trump being exonerated of the baseless claims against him.
” According to a Congressional source , Pelosi had been “ bleeding members of her own party day after day as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy in holding the articles ; when even her own Senator Dianne Feinstein questioned the move yesterday , it became clear she no longer could maintain her stunt.
” A senior House GOP source , involved in the impeachment process , said that his concern that Pelosi is requesting managers to send the impeachment articles to the Senate may be a ploy because she lost the war on impeachment , adding that “ none of us understand what Pelosi is doing .
It seems like even Democrats don ’ t get it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delay pushes impeachment closer to the Iowa caucuses , it makes impeachment look less urgent than Pelosi claimed , it sucks media attention away from issues she ’ d rather focus on , and it kills whatever momentum the Democrats had , ” So we ’ re left scratching our heads at this point .
”


saraacater--2020-01-10--26 Bags Filled With Body Parts Found By Mexican Authorities

Mexican authorities located 26 bags of body parts in a ravine in Jalisco , which is located in Western Mexico @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
The Jalisco state prosecutor ’ s office said in a statement that @ @ @ @ @ Tonala and surrounding areas of Guadalajara .
Those remains are now in the hands of @ @ @ @ @ science institute , according to the AP report .
In Mexico , the daily homicide @ @ @ @ @ .
Body dumping is also a common tactic for Mexico ’ s deadly cartels .
@ @ @ @ @ full story .


saraacater--2020-01-10--Marianne Williamson Suspends 2020 Campaign ‘With Love And Gratitude’

Marianne Williamson announced Friday the end to her presidential campaign .
In her announcement , Williamson noted that despite her @ @ @ @ @ “ love will prevail.
” “ I ran for president to help forge another direction @ @ @ @ @ wanted to discuss things I felt needed to be discussed that otherwise were not .
@ @ @ @ @ done that , ” Williamson wrote in a statement .
She continued , “ I @ @ @ @ @ take advantage of every possible effort to share our message .
With caucuses and primaries @ @ @ @ @ however , we will not be able to garner enough votes in the election to @ @ @ @ @ than it is now .
The primaries might be tightly contested among the top contenders @ @ @ @ @ t want to get in the way of a progressive candidate winning any of them @ @


saraacater--2020-01-10--Pelosi Suggests Appointing Managers Before Sending Impeachment Articles To Senate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told lawmakers Friday in a letter that she plans to move forward with a resolution next week to the Senate to ensure a fair trial agreement on the impeachment articles against President Donald Trump , according to a letter she sent to colleagues Friday .
The story was first reported on Fox News .
Pelosi delayed sending the articles for more than a month .
She has come under pressure from senior Democratic party members to move the articles of impeachment .
Last week , Senator Dianne Feinstein , D-CA , was the first Democrat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impeachment to the Senate , as reported Wednesday in Politico .
“ The longer it goes on the less urgent it becomes , ” said Feinstein .
“ So if it ’ s serious and urgent , send them over .
If it isn ’ t , don ’ t send it over.
” “ I have asked Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler to be prepared to bring to the Floor next week a resolution to appoint managers and transmit articles of impeachment to the Senate .
I will be consulting with you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on how we proceed further , ” she said in the letter to colleagues .
However , it will not be easy for Pelosi , D-Ca , as questions have surfaced with senior Republican lawmakers over her suggestion to appoint managers to ensure the fairness of the trial , said a senior congressional official .
“ None of us understand what Pelosi is doing , ” said a senior Republican congressional aide .
“ It seems like even Democrats don ’ t get it .
The delay pushes impeachment closer to the Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urgent than Pelosi claimed , it sucks media attention away from issues she ’ d rather focus on , and it kills whatever momentum the Democrats had .
So we ’ re left scratching our heads at this point.
” Further , her tactic to delay sending the impeachment articles have come under harsh criticism and some are questioning if the resolution is just another tactic to delay the impeachment trial .
She said in her letter that she is “ very proud of the courage and patriotism exhibited by our House Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitution .
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