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Elon Musk's AI startup acquires X in deal that values social media platform at $33 billion
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:10:49 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Elon Musk said Friday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, had acquired his social media platform, X. He said that the deal was an all-stock transaction that valued X at $33 billion. "xAI and X’s futures are intertwined. Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent," Musk wrote in a post on X. The deal combines two of Musk's most high-profile companies, but because they are not publicly traded, no details about the deal were made public outside of Musk's post. It's unclear if the deal included any immediate windfall for Musk. X recently raised $1 billion from investors, valuing it at $44 billion, according to Bloomberg. Musk took X (then Twitter) private in 2022 at nearly the same valuation. Musk was recently served with an SEC summons in the long-running lawsuit over Musk's alleged failure to disclose his ownership in Twitter before bidding to buy it entirely. Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, reposted Musk's message adding: "The future could not be brighter." Musk launched xAI in 2023 and rolled out Grok, an AI-powered chatbot similar to those from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and many other AI companies. Since then, Grok has been infused into X, with many users now often asking it to respond to posts and weigh in on arguments. Musk has billed Grok as an anti-"woke" AI that is "truth-seeking," though it has been found to disagree with him on many issues. "This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach," Must wrote. "The combined company will deliver smarter, more meaningful experiences to billions of people while staying true to our core mission of seeking truth and advancing knowledge. This will allow us to build a platform that doesn’t just reflect the world but actively accelerates human progress." Amid the broader boom in AI companies, Musk's xAI has found interest from investors. Major Wall Street firms Blackrock, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, Sequoia Capital, and the top chip companies Nvidia and AMD invested in xAI in December. That funding took the AI company’s value to $45 billion. As recently as last month, reports said xAI was considering another fundraising round that would value the company at $75 billion. The rush to develop — and invest in — advanced AI has included billions of dollars in plans to build out the computing power, electricity infrastructure and human capital necessary to develop increasingly powerful models capable of performing complex tasks. Money has poured into AI startups while tech giants including Google, Amazon and Meta have announced plans for significant spending on all things AI. Meanwhile, both AI and Musk have grown more political. Musk has emerged as among the most high-profile of President Donald Trump's advisers, and Trump made AI a campaign issue, promising to rein in regulation. Just days into his second term, Trump signed an executive order aimed at undoing Biden administration efforts to put some safeguards on AI development while encouraging its growth. Many AI and tech executives as well as technologists and industry watchdogs have warned about the implications of an all-out AI arms race, particularly as other countries including China are pushing to lead on the technology. Jason Abbruzzese Jason Abbruzzese is the assistant managing editor of tech and science for NBC News Digital. Steve Kopack Steve Kopack is a producer at NBC News covering business and the economy.
Ukraine claims to have fielded a drone-killing laser weapon
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:14:21 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story .
Huntington Ingalls Industries, U.S. shipbuilder, to develop anti-drone laser weapon for Army
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:23:01 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . U.S. shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries announced this week that it will develop a new high-energy laser weapon for the Army to combat drones. Huntington Ingalls said Monday that it will develop the weapons system for the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. Its open architecture system will be capable of fixed-site defense and will easily integrate into Army vehicles, the company said. “We are proud to provide a critical enabler for the Army, delivering an effective, interoperable, sustainable and scalable system that will meet force protection requirements and support U.S. strategic objectives,” said Grant Hagen, president of the Mission Technologies’ Warfare Systems division. “We look forward to collaborating with the RCCTO on this important effort that will protect the warfighter with an affordable counter-UAS solution.” The company added that the open architecture design is perfectly in line with the goals of the Army. “Aligned to the system’s Modular Open Systems Approach architecture, this data directly supports Army’s objectives for interoperability, affordability, scalability, supply chain resilience and rapid innovation,” a statement from Huntington Ingalls reads. “The weapon system will allow the Army to interchange subsystems and software as the weapon evolves to meet national security demands.” Huntington Ingalls will develop a prototype laser system that can track and destroy unmanned aircraft. Before transitioning into low-rate initial production, the system will undergo field testing to determine its operational capabilities. Huntington Ingalls’ new contract follows a solicitation last July in which RCCTO called on contractors to deliver white papers on systems that could defeat unmanned aircraft systems. The July solicitation asked specifically for fixed-site defense and rapid integration capabilities.
Kash Patel Reveals FBI's Top Priorities in First TV Interview As Director
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:19:30 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Top stories
Israel Arrests Suspected Iranian Spy
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Умер бывший двойной агент КГБ и МИ-6 Олег Гордиевский
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:35:55 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Радио Свобода. Бывший агент советской и британских разведок Олег Гордиевский умер на 87 году жизни в своём доме в Суррее, передаёт Би-би-си. Получив должность резидента КГБ в Лондоне, полковник был отозван в Москву и сумел сбежать за границу на грани разоблачения. Родившийся в Москве Гордиевский — потомственный чекист, его отец служил в НКВД, а старший брат был нелегальным разведчиком. Его вторая жена Лейла была дочерью генерал-майора КГБ. Однако Гордиевский ещё студентом разочаровался в коммунистической системе и был завербован в первой иностранной командировке в разведке. Построив успешную карьеру, в том числе за счёт семейных связей, Гордиевский разоблачил ряд советских агентов и внёс значительный вклад в прекращение кризиса в отношениях между СССР и странами Западного блока, подготовив сразу с британской и советской стороны визит Михаила Горбачёва в Великобританию в 1984 году. С помощью завербованного агента ЦРУ Олдрич Эймса КГБ почти удалось вычислить Гордиевского. Он был отправлен в Москву из лондонской резидентуры и прошёл через допрос, но был отпущен и сумел сбежать с помощью британской разведки. В Лондоне, после длительной проверки, двойной агент стал консультировать западные спецслужбы. В 2007 году за заслуги в обеспечении национальной безопасности Великобритании он был награждён орденом Святых Михаила и Георгия, одной из высших наград Соединённого Королевства. Гордиевского называют одним из самых ценных шпионов в истории, о которых стало известно. В Советском Союзе его лишили воинского звания полковника, наград и заочно приговорили к расстрелу. Этот приговор, формально, не был отменён и в России. В 2008 году он заявил Радио Свобода, что пережил покушение. Вместе с коронером причины смерти Гордиевского изучала и контр-террористическая полиция, однако им не удалось обнаружить ничего подозрительного. Гордиевский неоднократно был гостем эфиров Радио Свобода.
What If Turkey Wanted Crimea Back? - The Globalist
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:01:57 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from The Globalist. Vladimir Putin has made it abundantly clear that he is unbending regarding the war in Ukraine. At most, he appears willing to accede to turning that country into a pro-Russian puppet state. And he certainly wants the Ukrainian land he has occupied, including Crimea, recognized legally as part of Russia. A real pro vs. the amateurs Meanwhile, the United States seems now led by a bunch of foreign policy amateurs led by Donald Trump, the great geopolitical strategist. Grave doubts are in order that they can be relied upon to act as an honest broker toward Russia in any meaningful sense of the word, to say nothing of looking after Ukraine’s interests as a true ally should. The community of nations definitely needs an innovative idea Given that, the community of nations definitely needs a new idea to temper Putin’s territorial acquisitiveness. Ideally, a nation with a reasonable counterclaim to block Putin’s demands on Ukrainian territory. The best-positioned nation to initiate a proper blocking move is Turkey, Russia’s neighbor on its Southern flank. Turkey has the second-largest army in NATO, numbering one million strong. Its soldiers are experienced and well-armed. Its military has far more operational discipline and intelligence than Russia’s human-wasting army. A look back into history Turkey and Russia go way back, and their relationship has historically been very far from friendly. The Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire fought several major wars from the 17th century onward. Almost all of them ended with the Ottomans losing territory, which was either annexed by Russia or became independent. Eventually, Russia occupied the entire northern shore of the Black Sea and then set its sights on the Straits between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. In the 1877-78 war, Russian troops came close to capturing Istanbul. In the First World War, when Turkey fought on the side of the Central Powers, Britain and France agreed to let Russia annex the European parts of modern Turkey as well as much of Anatolia. Only the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia prevented an effective dismantling of Turkey. The Crimea belongs to whom again? In the contemporary context, things become truly interesting if one looks at the Crimean Peninsula. The home of the Muslim Crimean Khanate, it had been an Ottoman protectorate for 300 years before(!) Russian Empress Catherine II annexed it in 1783. That is a significant fact, given that Putin loves to use presumable “historical” facts as justification for his desire for territorial expansion. So what if Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned the tables on Putin and demanded Crimea back – and assuming that the government Kyiv, whose internationally recognized territory it remains eleven years after Crimea’s occupation by Russia, acquiesced? Turkey’s ambiguous role Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Turkey has played an ambiguous role, sitting on two chairs at once. Unlike other members of NATO, it refused to impose sanctions on Russia. In addition, the Istanbul Airport has become a hub for Russians travelling to Europe since Western airlines have refused to fly to Russia since the start of the war. Turkey may also be supplying some sanctioned goods to Russia. On the other hand, it sold Bayraktar drones to Ukraine, which were extremely useful in early fighting. It is also building a drone factory in Ukraine and is keeping Russian navy ships out of the Black Sea. Erdogan’s gargantuan ambitions Meanwhile, Erdogan has emerged as a major political leader in the Muslim world. He has accumulated a string of successes by supporting Muslim Azerbaijan in its war with Christian Armenia as well as, notably, by backing the winners in the Syrian civil war. Erdogan, who sees himself as a historic figure, would definitely love to get back a major piece of land which the Ottomans lost to Russia. The particular charm for Erdogan of taking back Crimea is that, with that move, he would also be protecting another oppressed Muslim people – the Crimean Tatars. Focus on the Crimean Tatars Crimean Tatars, the original inhabitants of the peninsula, were falsely accused by Joseph Stalin of collaborating with the Germans during the Second World War. Over a period of three days in May 1944, some 180,000 Tatars, mostly the elderly, women and children, were loaded into cattle cars and deported to Central Asia. An unknown number of them died along the way. Their houses were confiscated and given over to arriving Russian settlers. The Tatars spent nearly half a century in exile and were allowed back to Crimea only in the waning days of communism. Small wonder they were bitterly opposed to the Russian occupation of their peninsula in 2014. Today, Tatar activists in Crimea are being routinely arrested or kidnapped by Vladimir Putin’s police. Putin historically defenseless against Erdogan The beauty of Erdogan claiming Crimea is that Putin won’t have a leg to stand on. He justifies his claim on Ukraine by citing ancient history when Moscow was founded by a Kyivan princeling sometime in the 12th century. When interviewed by American rightwing influencer Tucker Carson, Putin mouthed a somewhat deranged 30-minute history lesson about all those half-forgotten events. By Putin’s own logic, Turkey’s claim to Crimea long predates Russia’s. A Ukrainian-Turkish deal President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in dire need of new allies. Ukraine could agree to honor a Turkish claim less so by ceding Crimea to Ankara outright, but rather by proposing autonomy to the peninsula under joint Turkish-Ukrainian authority. It so happens that Turkey is a great ally to have. Just consider that, unlike many Western European countries, Turkey has well-developed arms production. It has the strongest navy in the Black Sea. Whether the United States under Trump is rejecting its traditional global commitments or is becoming an outright ally of Putin’s Russia, Ukraine can use Turkey as a strong ally. Conclusion Turkey’s support is critical for Ukraine. And to give Erdogan a dog in this fight would be a stroke of brilliance on Kyiv’s part. Better yet, it would be a deal that Trump, for all his bragging about being a genius negotiator, could never have dreamt up.
Fact Check: Are Donald Trump and Melania getting divorced?
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:58:04 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Donald Trump's indictment in Georgia this week over alleged attempts to overturn results from the 2020 election has yet again exposed the former president to legal challenges that could harm his chances of a White House return. The 98-page indictment spurred by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation includes charges against Trump and others under the state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. In total, there are 41 charges connected to the criminal indictment. The former president denies any wrongdoing. In the lead-up to the grand jury indictment this week, rumors of other legal woes began breaking through online including suggestions the former president could be handed divorce papers from Melania Trump. The Claim A post on X, formerly Twitter, by @PopularLiberal, on August 11, 2023, viewed more than 770,000 times, said: "It appears that leaked emails have revealed Melania Trump's apparent threats of divorce towards Donald Trump, along with her inquiries about his pension and the terms she would be entitled to in a $2 billion divorce settlement." The tweet also includes a video that repeats these lines and adds: "Apparently, as I said, she's left him. It's over." The Facts This allegation appears to be based on a misquote of a gossip article, which itself is based on unverified and anonymous quotes The social posts are a near-verbatim copy of an article published by gossip site Radar on August 8, 2023. However, that article does not say that emails have leaked and bases its claims entirely on unnamed sources. It states how a number of "insiders" claim Melania Trump was anxious about the possibility that her personal emails could be leaked in a subpoena. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg recently attempted to subpoena her messages as part of the indictment against Trump over alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The request was quashed by Judge Juan Merchan for being too broad, reported CBS News. One anonymous source told Radar that Melania Trump had "likely written multiple emails to counsel asking for guidance on her rights if her husband is convicted on all these charges and if she should use whatever she knows to squeeze him in divorce court." Another source was quoted as saying "blistering email exchanges between the first lady and the president focused on his seeming betrayal, her lack of trust and her desire to pursue a divorce." And another reportedly added: "If these emails were to go public, it would rip the Band-Aid off Donald and Melania's marriage, and almost certainly drive her into divorce court!" None of these anonymous quotes were verified with further evidence. Radar, unlike the posts on X, does not say that the emails have been leaked or have revealed details of a divorce settlement. Although the headline of the article may suggest the emails have already been revealed, the copy shows no such messages have been published yet. Crucially, outside of the story and social media speculation, there is no verifiable evidence, such as court filings, that shows the couple is getting or planning to get divorced. While we cannot rule out behind-the-scenes discussions, there is simply no concrete proof that the pair are splitting, as is speculated online. Newsweek has contacted a media representative of Donald Trump for comment. The Ruling False. There is no verifiable evidence that suggests Donald Trump and Melania Trump are getting a divorce. The claims on Twitter are a misquote of a gossip article that is based on the accounts of unnamed Trump "insiders." The article claims, based on anonymous sources, that as yet unrevealed emails may include information about divorce. The article does not substantiate that claim any further and does not state the emails have been leaked. FACT CHECK BY Newsweek's Fact Check team
Benjamin Netanyahu shifts blame by firing Shin Bet head Ronen Bar
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:23:42 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story .
FBI agent who has criticized the bureau arrested on charges of sharing confidential information
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:50:36 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . NEW YORK (AP) — An FBI agent who has previously criticized the bureau was arrested this week on charges of illegally disclosing classified information, according to court records filed Tuesday. Johnathan Buma, who has worked for the FBI for 15 years, allegedly printed copies of confidential FBI documents and messages and later shared the material with associates as part of a draft of a book he was writing on his time in the bureau. He was arrested Monday at a departure gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York as he was waiting to board an international flight, court records said. An attorney representing Buma did not immediately return an emailed request for comment. Buma has raised issues with how the FBI was handling certain investigations through statements to news media, various government agencies and Congress, according to the filing.
Trump holds 'very good' call with Zelenskyy following deal with Putin
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:46:05 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump held a "very good" phone call on Wednesday, during which the pair discussed the preliminary agreement reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin one day prior. "Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine," Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social just moments after the hourlong call wrapped. "Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs.  "We are very much on track," Trump added.  WHAT’S NEXT IN THE RUSSIA, UKRAINE CEASEFIRE TALKS? President Donald Trump, left, gestures as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on the day they meet at the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2025. (REUTERS/Nathan Howard) Putin on Tuesday agreed to stop hitting Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, though the ceasefire did not extend to the frontlines or civilian populations as the Trump administration had originally hoped.  Despite skepticism from Ukraine and European leaders, special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday said he believes a full ceasefire can be achieved in a couple of weeks.  He also said an official meeting between Trump and Putin is "likely to happen," as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security advisor Mike Waltz plan to return to Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss the details of the Tuesday agreement.  It is unclear at this time if a Ukrainian delegation will also be returning to Saudi Arabia to begin discussions with Russian counterparts.  EVEN IF TRUMP SECURES UKRAINE-RUSSIA PEACE DEAL, CAN PUTIN BE TRUSTED? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 175 Ukrainian soldiers were released in a prisoner swap with Russia. (Volodymyr Zelenskyy / X) Putin also agreed to exchange 175 prisoners as well as the return of 23 "seriously wounded" Ukrainians as a "gesture of goodwill." Just moments after his call with Trump was intended to take place, Zelenskyy said in a post on X that "one of the largest POW exchanges" had taken place and showed a picture of men with Ukrainian flags draped over them returning from Russian captivity.  Zelenskyy confirmed that 175 soldiers and 22 "defenders" had been released.  "We are also grateful to all our partners, especially the United Arab Emirates, for making today’s exchange possible," he added, though he did not mention U.S. efforts in the negotiations.  International leaders voiced frustration that the deal Ukraine agreed to last week was not accepted by Putin during Trump's discussions with him, though Trump on Tuesday told Fox News' Laura Ingraham on the "Ingraham Angle" that pushing Putin further into a ceasefire would have been tough. "Russia has the advantage." Zelenskyy’s office did not respond to Fox News Digital’s questions following the Trump-Putin call, but in a message posted to X, the Ukrainian president argued that "Putin effectively rejected the proposal for a full ceasefire." President Donald Trump, right, is shown meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the first day of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019. (Kremlin Press Office / Handout/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "It would be right for the world to respond by rejecting any attempts by Putin to prolong the war," he continued, highlighting Russia's continued attacks on Ukrainian civilians, including a Tuesday night Shahed drone strike on a hospital in Ukraine's Sumy region. "Sanctions against Russia. Assistance to Ukraine. Strengthening allies in the free world and working toward security guarantees," Zelenskyy listed as steps the Western world should take to counter Putin. "Only a real cessation of strikes on civilian infrastructure by Russia, as proof of its willingness to end this war, can bring peace closer." Caitlin McFall is a Reporter at Fox News Digital covering Politics, U.S. and World news.
Trump and Putin begin laying groundwork for a ceasefire in Ukraine as Russia agrees not to attack energy targets
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:25:50 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Zelenskyy has warned that he doesn't trust Putin to stick to a ceasefire because Russia hasn't abided by previous agreements with Ukraine. The White House also signaled that the Trump administration wants to improve relations between the U.S. and Russia, saying in the statement: "The two leaders agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship between the United States and Russia has huge upside. This includes enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace has been achieved." The call began around 10 a.m. ET and lasted at least an hour and a half. A Kremlin aide later wrote in a post on X that it was "a PERFECT call." He may have been referring to the infamous phone conversation Trump held with Zelenskyy in 2019 in which Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate Hunter Biden and suggested that the U.S. would withhold aid if Zelenskyy didn't cooperate. Trump later said it was a "perfect call," though the House, then controlled by Democrats, impeached the president for the first time later that year. Trump said late Monday that he looked forward to the call with Putin in a post on Truth Social, adding that “many elements of a Final Agreement have been agreed to, but much remains.” While the White House readout didn't include specific details of what a permanent ceasefire would entail, the call most likely involved a discussion of what Ukraine will have to give up to achieve a pause after three years of fighting since Putin ordered his troops to invade Russia’s neighbor. Trump, who has been trying to win Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine accepted last week, said late Sunday that discussions with Putin would involve “dividing up certain assets” that included land and power plants. The president has intimated that the Zaporizhzhia power plant, Europe’s biggest nuclear facility, as well as land — Ukraine controls part of the Russian region of Kursk, while Russia holds several regions of Ukraine — will be up for discussion. He told reporters in Washington on Monday that Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region were “in deep trouble,” according to Reuters, adding that his administration’s temporary suspension of military and intelligence assistance to Kyiv was an attempt to "get Ukraine to do the right thing.” Putin has repeatedly indicated that Russia wants to cement his country’s land grabs during the war and stop Kyiv from ever joining NATO. Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, told ABC News on Sunday that the prospect of a pathway into NATO for Ukraine was “incredibly unlikely.” Zelenskyy has previously stated that he would be willing to resign in exchange for peace or NATO membership, which he sees as imperative for Ukrainian security. U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, who met with Putin in Moscow last week, on Sunday suggested that the ceasefire discussions would likely involve territorial concessions from Kyiv over Kursk — the western Russian region where Ukraine has a foothold and where Kremlin troops have recently moved closer to ejecting Kyiv's forces. Referring to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — Europe's largest such facility in southeastern Ukraine — Witkoff said that the "nuclear reactor that supplies quite a bit of electricity to the country of Ukraine" has "got to be dealt with." He added that implementing a ceasefire would involve access to ports and a potential agreement over the Black Sea. The apparent territorial ambitions of Putin have upended the security landscape in Eastern Europe, with Ukraine's neighbors upping their defense budgets and beginning to remilitarize in recent years. In that vein, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said Tuesday that they were withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty, an international agreement banning antipersonnel mines. “The U.S. is negotiating with Russia about other people’s territory, which is precisely the nightmare scenario that not just Ukraine, but other countries in the east of Europe had feared,” Keir Giles, a fellow with the London-based think tank Chatham House, told NBC News before the call. Giles added that the impact was limited not just to Europe, but also to other U.S. allies "watching this process with horror because they know ... that they could be next.” Astha Rajvanshi Astha Rajvanshi is a reporter for NBC News Digital, based in London. Previously, she worked as a staff writer covering international news for TIME. Rebecca Shabad Rebecca Shabad is a politics reporter for NBC News based in Washington.
Телефонный разговор с Президентом США Дональдом Трампом
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:21:01 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Сайт Президента России: Деятельность Президента: Новости. Лидеры продолжили подробный и откровенный обмен мнениями по ситуации вокруг Украины. Владимир Путин выразил признательность Дональду Трампу за стремление способствовать достижению благородной цели прекращения боевых действий и человеческих потерь. Подтвердив принципиальную приверженность мирному разрешению конфликта, Президент России заявил о готовности к совместной с американскими партнёрами тщательной проработке возможных путей урегулирования, которое должно носить комплексный, устойчивый и долгосрочный характер. И конечно, учитывать безусловную необходимость устранения первопричин кризиса, законные интересы России в области безопасности. В контексте инициативы Президента США о введении 30-дневного перемирия – с российской стороны обозначен ряд существенных моментов, касающихся обеспечения действенного контроля за возможным прекращением огня по всей линии боевого соприкосновения, необходимости остановки принудительной мобилизации на Украине и перевооружения ВСУ. Отмечены также серьёзные риски, связанные с недоговороспособностью киевского режима, который уже неоднократно саботировал и нарушал достигнутые договорённости. Обращено внимание на варварские преступления террористического характера, совершённые украинскими боевиками против гражданского населения Курской области. Подчёркнуто, что ключевым условием для недопущения эскалации конфликта и работы в направлении его разрешения политико-дипломатическим путём – должны стать полное прекращение иностранной военной помощи и предоставления разведывательной информации Киеву. В связи с недавним обращением Дональда Трампа сохранить жизни окружённым в Курской области украинским военнослужащим Владимир Путин подтвердил, что российская сторона готова руководствоваться соображениями гуманитарного характера и в случае сдачи в плен гарантирует солдатам ВСУ жизнь и достойное обращение согласно российским законам и нормам международного права. В ходе беседы Дональд Трамп выдвинул предложение о взаимном отказе сторон конфликта от ударов на 30 дней по объектам энергетической инфраструктуры. Владимир Путин положительно откликнулся на эту инициативу и сразу дал российским военным соответствующую команду. Также конструктивно Президент России отреагировал на высказанную Дональдом Трампом идею реализации известной инициативы, касающейся безопасности судоходства в акватории Чёрного моря. Условлено начать переговоры для дополнительной проработки конкретных деталей такой договорённости. Владимир Путин проинформировал, что 19 марта между российской и украинской сторонами будет осуществлён обмен пленными – 175 на 175 человек. Кроме того, в качестве жеста доброй воли будут переданы 23 тяжело раненых украинских военнослужащих, находящихся на излечении в российских медицинских учреждениях. Лидеры подтвердили намерение продолжить усилия по достижению украинского урегулирования в двустороннем режиме, в том числе с учётом вышеупомянутых предложений Президента США. С этой целью создаются российская и американская экспертные группы. Владимир Путин и Дональд Трамп затронули и другие вопросы международной повестки, включая ситуацию на Ближнем Востоке и в регионе Красного моря. Будут предприняты совместные усилия в целях стабилизации обстановки в кризисных точках, налаживания взаимодействия в вопросах ядерного нераспространения и глобальной безопасности. Это, в свою очередь, будет способствовать оздоровлению общей атмосферы российско-американских отношений. Один из позитивных примеров – солидарное голосование в ООН по резолюции в отношении украинского конфликта. Выражена обоюдная заинтересованность в нормализации двусторонних отношений в свете особой ответственности России и США за обеспечение безопасности и стабильности в мире. В таком контексте рассматривался широкий спектр направлений, по которым наши страны могли бы наладить взаимодействие. Обсуждён ряд идей, идущих в направлении развития в перспективе взаимовыгодного сотрудничества в экономике и энергетике. Дональд Трамп поддержал идею Владимира Путина организовать хоккейные матчи в США и России между российскими и американскими игроками, выступающими в НХЛ и КХЛ. Президенты договорились оставаться в контакте по всем затронутым вопросам.
Netanyahu moves to oust domestic security chief amid tensions over Oct.7 attacks
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:31:18 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday informed the head of the Shin Bet, the country's internal security agency, that he will ask the government to dismiss him. Netanyahu and Shin Bet agency chief Ronen Bar have been engaged in a public spat in recent weeks over reforms to the agency, which has been accused of failing to prevent the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. "Due to ongoing lack of trust, I have decided to bring a proposal to the government to end the tenure of the Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar," the prime minister said in a video statement. However, Bar released a statement soon after the prime minister's announcement saying his dismissal was unrelated to the Hamas attack. Tension has been building between Israel's political leadership headed by Netanyahu and the country's security and military apparatus over who is to blame for failing to prevent Hamas's unprecedented attack.  Read moreIsrael's new army chief says mission against Hamas 'not accomplished' "We are in the midst of a war for our very existence... during such an existential war, there must be complete trust between the prime minister and the head of the Shin Bet," Netanyahu said. "I have had a persistent lack of confidence in the head of the Shin Bet, a distrust that has only grown over time." He said Bar's dismissal "is necessary to restore the organisation, achieve all our war objectives, and prevent the next disaster." Bar's term is due to expire in October 2026. Netanyahu has accused him of being behind what he called "part of an ongoing campaign of threats and media leaks" aimed at preventing him "from making the necessary decisions to restore the Shin Bet after its devastating failure on October 7". On March 4, the Shin Bet acknowledged its failure in preventing the Hamas attack, saying that if it had acted differently the deadliest day in Israel's history could have been averted. The attack resulted in 1,218 deaths on the Israeli side, mostly civilians. Israel's retaliatory response in Gaza has killed at least 48,572 people, also mostly civilians, according to data from both sides. In a statement admitting responsibility for failures, Bar said, however, that in order to truly understand how the attack was not stopped, there needed to be a broader probe into the role of Israel's security and political elements -- and the cooperation between them. Bar has led the Shin Bet since 2021, but his relations with Netanyahu were strained even before the Hamas attack, notably over proposed judicial reforms that had split the country. Relations became even more strained after the March 4 release of the internal Shin Bet report on the attack. The report said that "a policy of quiet had enabled Hamas to undergo massive military buildup". Bar's responsibilities appear to have been curtailed already. Media reports say he was excluded from a recent security cabinet meeting and also the Israeli negotiating delegation, which is being led by Bar's deputy, known only as 'M'. Bar had been involved in previous sessions of indirect negotiations with Hamas, including those that led to the current fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. (FRANCE 24 with AFP)
Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:01:31 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. The country’s domestic security chief is the newest target. Netanyahu says he is motivated by a crisis of confidence and a need to get rid of officials who failed to prevent the Oct. 7, 2023, disaster. But Netanyahu’s many critics say the dismissals are part of a broader campaign aimed at undermining independent government institutions. They say he is doing that to boost his reputation and maintain power while on trial for alleged corruption and facing public pressure to accept his own responsibility for policy failures in the lead-up to Oct. 7. The announcement by Netanyahu on Sunday that he would seek to fire the director of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, came as the security service investigates ties between Netanyahu advisers and the Gulf state of Qatar. Israel’s attorney general said Sunday that Netanyahu needed to clarify the legal basis for his decision before taking any action, noting that “the role of the Shin Bet is not to serve the personal trust of the prime minister.” On Monday, Netanyahu shot back with a warning letter to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, saying she has no authority to intervene in the matter. The dispute adds to growing concerns about the balance of powers in Israel’s government. Months of tensions preceded Bar’s firing Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar had been building for months. Bar, who was appointed to lead the Shin Bet in 2021 by a previous prime minister, accepted responsibility for his agency’s failure to halt the Oct. 7 attack ahead of time. He already has said he planned to step down before the end of his term in late 2026. But the Shin Bet investigation into its Oct. 7 failures also pointed blame at Netanyahu for formulating a policy that focused on containing Hamas, while ignoring a growing threat. Bar had been a key player in negotiations to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas. But he and Netanyahu differed on how to proceed. That led Netanyahu to replace him with Cabinet minister Ron Dermer, a Netanyahu confidant. Critics of Netanyahu said the move highlighted a growing tendency by Netanyahu to surround himself with loyalists. A pair of Shin Bet investigations recently launched against advisers of Netanyahu appeared to be a tipping point. One is examining a Netanyahu spokesperson who allegedly leaked to a German news outlet classified documents that appeared to give the prime minister political cover in ceasefire negotiations. The other is looking into claims that Qatar reportedly hired close Netanyahu aides to launch a public relations campaign in Israel. Qatar, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, was also the source of millions of dollars in cash sent to Gaza, with Netanyahu’s approval. The money, ostensibly meant for poor families, is seen as having helped Hamas bolster its military capabilities ahead of Oct. 7. The Movement for Quality Government in Israel, a good governance group, said Bar’s dismissal while the probes are ongoing raises concerns that the move was made out of “political considerations.” The blame game over Oct. 7 has begun If Bar’s dismissal is approved by the government, he will become the first Shin Bet chief in Israeli history to be fired. But he will also be just the latest in a series of defense officials to exit under pressure from Netanyahu during the war. In November, Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, saying he had lost trust in him. Gallant had repeatedly prodded Netanyahu to set out a postwar plan for Gaza. Gallant, a former top general, was replaced by Israel Katz, a longtime Netanyahu backer with little military experience who then pressured the military chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, to step down earlier this month. Halevi’s replacement then sacked the military’s spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, a popular figure with the public who was rebuked by Israeli leaders for commenting on the leaked documents case. With many top defense officials linked to the Oct. 7 failures out of office, the blame game over the deadliest attack in Israel’s history begins in earnest. Netanyahu has repeatedly tried to pin responsibility on his security chiefs, saying he was never warned about Hamas’ intentions and was guided by their advice that Hamas was deterred. Netanyahu has resisted growing calls for a state commission of inquiry that would examine the government policies that led to Hamas’ attacks. Such a commission could directly implicate Netanyahu. Commentator Nadav Eyal wrote in the Yediot Ahronot daily that Netanyahu is “firing the witnesses to his failures leading up to Oct. 7 and, by so doing, is creating for himself a perfect alibi. Anything they say from now on will be because they were fired.” Netanyahu has been challenging state institutions for years Bar’s dismissal comes against the backdrop of a yearslong fight by Netanyahu against Israel’s state institutions, which he believes are out to get him. Since he was indicted for corruption charges in 2019, Netanyahu has lashed out against the police, the judiciary and the media, denying any wrongdoing and accusing them of conspiring in a politically motivated witch hunt. He took that battle a step further in early 2023. That’s when Netanyahu launched a sweeping overhaul of Israel’s justice system that he said was meant to weaken the courts and restore power to elected officials. The overhaul sparked mass protests, strikes and threats by military reservists not to serve a country whose democratic fundamentals were being eroded. Israeli media have reported that many top security officials, including Bar, warned that the internal strife sent a message of weakness to Israel’s enemies. Many critics believe it was a factor in the timing of the Hamas attack. Another Netanyahu target is Baharav-Miara, the country’s attorney general. The dispute over her objections to Netanyahu’s effort to fire Bar is likely to end up in the Supreme Court. With the stage set for a showdown between the judiciary and Netanyahu, his allies have already begun planning for Baharav-Miara’s removal. In his letter to the attorney general on Monday, Netanyahu accused Baharav-Miara of abusing her authority by approving the investigations into members of his staff. Netanyahu is surrounding himself with loyalists The next election is scheduled for late 2026, but Netanyahu’s coalition, propped up by ultranationalist and ultra-religious parties, could collapse prematurely. They face a raft of hurdles -- including over the future of the war in Gaza, the court-mandated draft of ultra-Orthodox men and the state budget. With his political fortunes stagnating and many Israelis saying he should resign, the longtime Israeli leader — similar to his ally President Donald Trump — is looking to place loyalists in key positions. That might make implementing his wishes easier, but it will likely deepen opposition to him and complicate his legacy. Bar, in his response to being dismissed, said his loyalty was to the people of Israel. “The prime minister’s expectation of a duty of personal loyalty,” he wrote, “is a fundamentally wrong expectation.”
Netanyahu moves to fire intel chief who is investigating his aides
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:37:10 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to remove Ronen Bar as head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency and will seek cabinet approval for the move this week, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. Why it matters: No government has ever fired the head of the Shin Bet, Israel's most powerful security agency. Netanyahu's decision comes as the agency is investigating two of his advisers for allegedly receiving payments from Qatar during the Israel-Hamas war. Netanyahu's long-expected move has raised concerns among his political foes that he will replace Bar with a loyalist, politicize the organization, and potentially weaponize it against his political opponents and critics, or to crack down on the protest movement against him. Bar responded to the news by denouncing Netanyahu's "expectation for personal loyalty to him" which he said violated both the public interest and the laws and values under which his agency operates. The big picture: While the prime minister appoints the Shin Bet chief, and the cabinet approves the pick, the agency has long been seen as apolitical. Its mandate includes safeguarding Israel's democratic institutions. Netanyahu is on trial in three cases of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. He has also started taking steps to fire the attorney general tasked with prosecuting those cases. Netanyahu's aides have said he was inspired by President Trump's purging of "the deep state" and his decision to appoint loyalists to all key posts. Behind the scenes: Netanyahu has been pressing Bar for several weeks to resign. Bar refused and told Netanyahu he can fire him if he wants to, an Israeli official tells Axios. Netanyahu's loyalists in the Israeli press and on social media have been publicly attacking Bar, who spent two decades in the Shin Bet before being appointed director in 2021. Netanyahu's allies have claimed the intel chief is working to undermine the PM for political reasons. In his statement, Bar said he'd told Netanyahu he had "several sensitive investigations" to complete, as well as getting Israel's remaining hostages out, before offering the prime minister his resignation and offering two internal candidates to succeed him. He said he still intends to complete those tasks before stepping down. Driving the news: Several weeks ago, with the approval of the attorney general, the Shin Bet opened an investigation into three of Netanyahu's advisers for their alleged contacts with Qatar. The investigation, dubbed "Qatar-Gate" in the Israeli press, focused on alleged payments Netanyahu's advisers facilitated and received from Qatar in return for working on improving the image of the country in Israel. Qatar is one of the key mediators in the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal. But Netanyahu's decision in 2018 to ask Qatar to transfer money to Hamas in Gaza for humanitarian purposes became one of the main points of criticism against him after the Oct. 7 attack. The Shin Bet determined a portion of that money went to Hamas' military build-up. Between the lines: Bar and Netanyahu both came under criticism for the intelligence failures that allowed the Oct. 7 attack to take place. Bar has taken responsibility in public and private for the failures and called for a national commission of inquiry. Netanyahu has blocked the formation of such a commission, arguing it would be "politically slanted," and has refused to take any responsibility. Bar had indicated that he would resign once all of Israel's hostages were returned from Gaza, and had played a key role in hostage negotiations until last month, when Netanyahu froze him out of the talks. What they're saying: In a statement on Sunday, Netanyahu claimed he is moving to dismiss the Shin Bet director because of "ongoing and growing lack of trust." "I believe this step is critical for rehabilitating the organization, achieving the objectives of the war and preventing the next catastrophe," Netanyahu said. The latest: Israel's attorney general advised Netanyahu in a letter on Sunday that he can't fire Bar because "there is a concern this decision is illegal and suffers from a conflict of interests." Netanyahu and his cabinet are likely to disregard that objection, though the decision could ultimately come before the Supreme Court. Flashback: While Bar would be the first Shin Bet chief to be fired, two previous leaders resigned, including the agency's chief at the time of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995.
Netanyahu dismisses Shin Bet chief over ‘lack of trust’
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:09:22 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Comments for Middle East Monitor. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday his decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing a lack of trust between them, Anadolu has reported. “At all times, and especially during an existential war like this, there must be complete trust between the prime minister and the head of Shin Bet,” said Netanyahu. “Unfortunately, the opposite is true; I no longer have that trust.” Tensions between Netanyahu and the domestic security service escalated in recent days following Shin Bet’s internal investigation into the 7 October 2023 Hamas cross-border incursion. Netanyahu dismissed the report’s findings, saying that they failed to answer key questions. The findings prompted opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz to demand an apology from Netanyahu. They accused him of deflecting blame. READ: Conflict escalates between Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief due to 7 October defeat Shin Bet acknowledged its failure to assess Hamas’ capabilities before the attack, but said that Netanyahu’s policies were also among the underlying causes. The prime minister argued that Bar’s sacking was critical to achieving “war goals and total victory” in Gaza. The government will review the proposal on Wednesday, according to Israel’s Channel 12. While several military and intelligence officials have resigned, taking partial responsibility for the failures of 7 October, Netanyahu has refused to accept any responsibility and has dismissed opposition calls for his government’s resignation and an early election. Earlier on Sunday, police summoned former Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman for questioning after Netanyahu filed a complaint against him, reported Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper. In an interview on Thursday, Argaman threatened to reveal sensitive information from his meetings with Netanyahu if the prime minister acted unlawfully. “We must end the war in Gaza immediately and bring back all the prisoners,” he said. “There is nothing in Gaza that justifies staying there.” The next day, Netanyahu filed a complaint with Police Commissioner Daniel Levy. “I am asking you to open an immediate investigation, as all red lines have been crossed,” said the Israeli leader. “The former head of the Shin Bet chose to threaten and blackmail a sitting prime minister, using the methods of organised crime gangs, as if he were a mafia leader rather than a former Israeli security official.” According to Netanyahu, “This crime is part of a broader campaign of blackmail and threats led by the current head of the Shin Bet [Ronen Bar], whose goal is to prevent me from making the necessary decisions to reform the Shin Bet after its disastrous failure on 7 October, 2023.” In its response, Shin Bet called Netanyahu’s accusations “serious” and stressed that, “Ronen Bar dedicated all his time and efforts to safeguarding national security, working to bring back Israeli captives, and defending democracy.” The security service added that any other claims were baseless. READ: Hamas deceived us, ex-Israel chief of staff says
With Arrival of Bongino, Trump Loyalists Take Command of the F.B.I.
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Voice of America goes silent as Trump signs executive order gutting network's parent agency
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:11:58 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from [Untitled]. President Trump signed an executive order over the weekend gutting the federal agency that oversees the Voice of America, the news outlet that for more than 80 years broadcast news and information into countries where independent reporting is restricted or censored. Hours after Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the elimination of the US Agency for Global Media, numerous journalists, executives and staff at the organization’s Washington headquarters were notified that they were being placed on paid leave, according to National Public Radio. The White House on Saturday put out a press release titled “The Voice of Radical America,” which cited several claims accusing VOA of displaying “a leftist bias aligned with partisan national media.” Staff members reported promptly losing access to their work emails and internal communication systems. Over 1,000 full-time employees from Voice of America and the Office for Cuba Broadcasting, which operates Radio and Television Martí, were impacted. As of Saturday, VOA radio broadcasts heard in Asia and the Middle East either went silent or aired just music, according to the New York Times. The White House defended the decision by pointing to past criticisms of VOA’s reporting, which had been described as propaganda, arguing that government-funded media organizations like VOA are no longer relevant. Echoing this viewpoint, Elon Musk, the Tesla chief who runs the Department of Government Efficiency, said of VOA: “Nobody listens to them anymore.” A White House “rapid response” account on X cited two stories as justification for why “US taxpayers shouldn’t be funding” the VOA, including one with a headline detailing how VOA told its reporters not to refer to Hamas as “terrorists.” The other story was a headline from a VOA article titled: “What is ‘White Privilege’ and Whom Does it Help?” Kari Lake, the former newscaster-turned-politician who twice ran unsuccessfully for office in Arizona as a Republican, was appointed by Trump to oversee VOA. She recently described its parent organization, USAGM, as beyond reform. VOA, which is based in Washington, DC, traditionally produces news programs that reach millions globally via a network of affiliates. Furthermore, many international stations that previously relied on VOA content will continue airing without any input from US-based journalists. Some of these networks began carrying news from state-controlled media from countries such as Russia and China — nations whose narratives VOA had historically counterbalanced. “They have pulled the plug operationally,” David Z. Seide, an attorney with the Government Accountability Project who represents several VOA journalists, told the Times. Seide is weighing potential legal action to restore the affected employees. Echoing this sentiment, the American Foreign Service Association pledged “a vigorous defense” of its VOA members. VOA began broadcasting in 1942 to counter Nazi propaganda and continued through the Cold War as a vital tool against Soviet disinformation. Until this abrupt interruption, VOA reached hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide, including in repressive regimes such as Iran and China. VOA’s charter explicitly protects its editorial independence, mandating balanced reporting free from political interference. “To effectively shutter the Voice of America is to dim a beacon that burned bright during some of the darkest hours since 1942,” VOA correspondent Steven Herman, who was placed on administrative leave earlier this month over an X post deemed to be critical of Trump, wrote on social media. The shutdown also affects sister networks such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and others serving over 420 million people weekly. Steve Capus, president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, said ending their grants would be “a massive gift to America’s enemies.” This move has drawn criticism from Trump’s own party. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), former Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, emphasized the networks’ critical role in countering foreign propaganda, especially in authoritarian regimes. “That’s why I strongly support many of its programs,” McCaul told NPR. “Programs like [Radio Free Asia] provide day-to-day updates on far-off regions, uphold a free press even in authoritarian countries, and ensure Americans — and people everywhere — are not subject to our adversaries’ propaganda.”
US envoy Witkoff leaves Moscow without cease-fire agreement after Putin rejects Trump’s terms: 'A lot still needs to be done'
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:41:40 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from [Untitled]. WASHINGTON — Special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff left Moscow on Friday without a cease-fire deal in hand after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected President Trump’s terms to begin winding down the war with Ukraine. Putin met with Witkoff late Thursday after having kept the American waiting since roughly 12:30 p.m., according to flight tracking data and Russian reports, but ultimately sent him home with “signals” for Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov told reporters. “A lot still needs to be done,” Peskov said of the cease-fire agreement, noting that Witkoff “presented additional information to the Russian side.” Still, the 47th president remained optimistic. “We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday morning. Trump’s proposal was straightforward: Russia and Ukraine would halt all conflict for 30 days and conduct a prisoner exchange as signs of both parties’ commitments to finding a peaceful resolution. The US would also restart sharing intelligence with and delivering aid to Kyiv. But on Thursday, Putin demanded additional measures — a halt to the aid and intelligence-sharing, as well as forcing Ukraine not to train, reinforce or resupply its forces during the cease-fire — during remarks to the press. Trump had responded Thursday it would be a “very disappointing moment for the world” if Putin did not agree to his cease-fire proposal. “Putin’s attempts to introduce a new cease-fire agreement on terms that asymmetrically benefit Russia ignore Trump’s stated intention that the cease-fire set conditions for negotiations toward a more comprehensive peace agreement in the future,” the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest analysis. “An agreement along the lines Putin appears to be offering would undermine the Trump administration’s stated objective of bringing about a sustainable peace in Ukraine, would reinforce Putin’s belief that Russia can militarily defeat Ukraine, and would incentivize Putin to resume military operations against Ukraine rather than making any concessions in formal negotiations to end the war.” Trump appeared to offer Moscow another chance to show appetite for peace on Friday, saying on Truth Social that he “strongly recommended” that Putin not slay what he falsely claimed were “THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION” in Russia’s Kursk region.“ “I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared,” Trump said. “This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II,” he said. “God bless them all!!!” However, multiple US and Ukrainian officials and experts deny that Kyiv’s troops are in such a position, as their withdrawal from Kursk has been underway for more than a week. “There is no evidence that is true,” Foundation for Defending Democracies’ John Hardie said. “There is no evidence Russia has captured “thousands” of Ukrainian troops during the withdrawal, and there is no evidence that “thousands” of Ukrainian troops are currently encircled.” A Post reporter was on the Ukrainian side of the border from Kursk on March 5 when Kyiv’s troops began to withdraw from the Russian territory it had held for seven months prior.  The Post first reported on March 7 that Ukraine would likely pull all its forces from the Russian territory within two weeks, citing a Ukrainian commander in Kursk. “It seems as if most Ukrainian forces withdrew or are finalizing their fighting withdrawal,” said George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War. “Our team is not tracking significant Russian claims of Russian forces surrounding Ukrainian forces at scale, and certainly not by the thousands.” Still, some amount of Ukrainian forces remain in the region fighting off Russian attacks as Kyiv retreats, according to Hardie. It is possible Trump was referring to them, but had the estimate total wrong. “Some Ukrainian forces apparently remain at Sudzha’s western suburbs and in the Guyevo area,” Hardie said. “The situation is still a bit perilous given Russian efforts to sever their supply routes, but they’re not surrounded.” Russian sources claimed to have retaken roughly 90% of Kursk as of Friday morning, Barros said, noting “we can verify they’ve seized at least 70% as of yesterday.” “Available evidence from the battlefield does not indicate any encirclements,” he said.
Trump reclaims a Justice Department reshaped in his wake
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:06:54 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from NPR Topics: Politics. President Trump speaks at the Justice Department on Friday. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images In a winding speech given from the Department of Justice — a place not typically frequented by sitting presidents — President Trump blasted former officials and lawyers who investigated him, saying they turned the department into one of "injustice." The remarks were billed as an address on law and order by the White House. Trump did announce a new advertising campaign to curb fentanyl use. But he spent the majority of his time on stage going after the "hacks and radicals" in the U.S. government who he said eroded trust. "They weaponized the vast powers of our intelligence agencies to try and thwart the will of the American people," Trump said. Trump called out former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Marc Elias, a lawyer who worked against Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and Mark Pomerantz, a lawyer who investigated Trump's business practices, calling them "really bad people." The president faced federal charges after he left office in 2021, including for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election he lost — though the Justice Department dropped that case when Trump won reelection in November. Trump's speech Friday comes as his administration has spent the last several weeks trying to reconfigure the Justice Department, including demoting attorneys who worked on cases related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and firing officials who investigated the president himself. "We're turning the page on four long years of corruption, weaponization and surrender to violent criminals, and we're restoring fair, equal and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law," Trump said to dozens of people gathered at the DOJ, including his Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. Hands-off approach Presidents typically have a more hands-off approach to the DOJ, in an effort to preserve the independence of the rule of law. Trump was the first president to come to the Justice Department in person since President Barack Obama, who was there twice — once to talk about changes his administration was making to surveillance programs. But Trump hasn't hesitated to talk about the Justice Department, and it came up repeatedly on the campaign trail as he railed against the federal charges against him; Trump said he would use the DOJ to go after people he sees as disloyal. In his speech on Friday, Trump boasted that his administration stripped security clearances from others who have investigated him, including Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has also revoked security clearance and intelligence briefings for former President Joe Biden. Trump also went after the press, and said coverage of Judge Aileen Cannon should have been "illegal." Cannon, appointed by Trump, threw out the federal case that accused Trump of hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort. "The case against me was bull**** and she correctly dismissed it," Trump said. Trump said he has appointed "patriotic tough on crime warriors" to the DOJ. He said he would revive the 1033 program, which gives excess military equipment to state and local law enforcement. Trump also said he will launch an anti-drug advertising campaign that shows the effects of fentanyl on the body. "Everyone's vain. They don't want to lose their look. The look is so important. And I think when they see these things, they may say, you know what, I'm going to take a pass," he said.
Trump calls his opponents 'scum' and lawbreakers in bellicose speech at Justice Department - POLITICO
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:19:34 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story . President Donald Trump on Friday walked into the Department of Justice and labeled his courtroom opponents “scum,” judges “corrupt” and the prosecutors who investigated him “deranged.” With the DOJ logo directly behind him, Trump called his political opponents lawbreakers and said others should be sent to prison. “These are people that are bad people, really bad people,” the president said in a rambling speech that lasted more than an hour. While condemning officials who directed the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and repeating his false claims about the 2020 election being stolen, Trump said: “The people who did this to us should go to jail.” In remarks that were by turns dark, exultant and pugnacious, Trump vowed to remake the Justice Department and retaliate against his enemies, some of whom he called “thugs.” It was, even by Trump’s standards, a stunning show of disregard for decades of tradition observed by his predecessors, who worried about politicizing or appearing to exert too much control over the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency. Trump, instead, called himself the “chief law enforcement officer in our country” and accused the DOJ’s prior leadership of doing “everything within their power to prevent” him from becoming the president. Trump charged the DOJ with spying on his campaign, raiding his home, persecuting his “family, staff and supporters,” launching “one hoax and disinformation campaign after the other” and breaking the law “on a colossal scale,” making clear the glee he has taken in undermining the department’s typical independence and wielding it to achieve the White House’s objectives. “First, we must be honest about the lies and the abuses that have occurred within these walls,” Trump said. “Unfortunately in recent years, a corrupt group of hacks and radicals within the ranks of the American government obliterated the trust and goodwill built up over generations. They weaponized the vast powers of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies to try and thwart the will of the American people.” Those days, Trump said, “are over, and they are never going to come back. He added that he would demand “full and complete accountability for the wrongs and abuses that have occurred.” While any presidential visit to the Justice Department is a rarity, Trump repeatedly breached other norms in his remarks as he slammed former officials, unleashed attacks on private attorneys, and touted his vote tallies in last year’s election. “It’s a campaign by the same scum you’ve been dealing with for years,” Trump said of the lawyers and officials who have targeted him. “We will expel the rogue actors and corrupt forces from our government. ... We will restore the scales of justice in our country.” The president sought to recast his fraught history with the department — most notably the two federal criminal cases he faced last year, one on charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and the other for refusing to return a hoard of classified documents after he left office in 2021. Trump also bragged about revoking the security clearance of “deranged Jack Smith,” the special counsel who indicted him in those cases. (Smith and the Justice Department abandoned both cases after Trump won reelection last year.). Trump boasted about pardoning hundreds of “political prisoners who have been grossly mistreated,” referring to the people convicted in connection with the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. And he said “there was no better day” than when he fired James Comey, the president’s first-term FBI director who investigated the 2016 Trump campaign’s ties to Russia. “What they’ve ripped down is incalculable,” Trump said of the department’s leaders under the Biden administration. Trump critics said his decision to come to the Justice Department to deliver such strident attacks was the real source of damage to the department’s traditions and its morale. “No president has ever given a speech at the Department of Justice like that, where he railed against his political foes and summoned up an agenda for totally political, partisan prosecution,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said. “It was an absolute desecration of the culture and history of the Department of Justice.” Raskin also ridiculed Trump’s description of those charged in the Capitol riot as political prisoners. “He called the insurrectionists today political prisoners, like Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn or Nelson Mandela. What a joke,” the lawmaker said. Trump also used his visit to offer an effusive tribute to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who issued a ruling that tossed out the classified documents case against him. Prosecutors were appealing that decision when Trump prevailed at the polls last November. “The case against me was bullshit and she correctly dismissed it,” he said. Noting that he had appointed her but did not know her personally, Trump praised Cannon as “brilliant” and credited her for standing her ground under withering criticism from the media and legal pundits. “She was very courageous and it only made her angry,” the president said. “They were hitting her so hard it was hard to watch. … She was the absolute model of what a judge should be.” And he said the Supreme Court’s six conservative justices are treated “unbelievably badly” by Democrats opposing Trump’s agenda. Attorney General Pam Bondi introduced Trump by pledging that she and others at the department are fully engaged in his mission. “We will never stop fighting for him and for our country,” she said. Before the president arrived, the audience heard from two other prominent Trump appointees at DOJ: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. Both did their best to fire up the crowd by declaring that DOJ is heeding Trump’s call to get tough on criminals and undocumented immigrants. Despite Trump’s repeated and bitter denunciations of his critics, at times Friday he appeared to say that he does not intend to instruct his appointees how to target his opponents but instead plans to trust them to use their judgment to achieve his goals. “I don’t do it. They do it,” the president said, adding later that he might not return to the department again during his presidency. Toward the end of his speech, Trump quoted an unlikely source. “Etched onto the walls of this building are the words English philosopher John Locke said: ‘Where law ends, tyranny begins,’” Trump said. “And I see that.”
Breaking taboo on official meetings, US ambassador meets with Georgian Foreign Minister
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:02:35 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from [Untitled]. The Trump/Musk cuts could shut us down — permanently You can help us survive with a monthly membership or a single donation for as little as $5. In a world drowning in disinformation, your support means we can continue bringing you the real, fact-checked stories that matter. Become a member On Friday, US Ambassador to Georgia Robin Dunnigan met with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, the first formal meeting held between US officials and representatives of Georgian Dream since the contested parliamentary elections in October. ‘Ambassador Dunnigan met Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili today to outline President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s top priorities and steps that Georgia can take to demonstrate its seriousness about improving its relationship with the US’, the US Embassy said in a post. There were no further details added. In its own readout of the meeting, Georgia’s Foreign Ministry said ‘the agenda of cooperation between Georgia and the US was discussed at the meeting, noting that the partnership of the two countries, which is based on common values and interests, requires positive dynamics, which the Georgian government has repeatedly confirmed’. ‘The parties noted that the strategic relations established between the countries over the decades are the best basis for deepening future cooperation. The meeting also discussed the security environment and challenges in the region and the world and, in this context, the importance of US support and cooperation. At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to work actively to make progress in the strategic cooperation of the two countries’. The meeting came after months of a diplomatic freeze between the US and Georgia, particularly during the final months of former President Joe Biden’s administration. The crisis followed the contested parliamentary elections, which handed the ruling Georgian Dream party another four-year term in office. The official results have been widely criticised, including by the US, but the Biden administration fell short of explicitly declaring the election to be illegitimate. The ruling Georgian Dream party has openly stated on numerous occasions that it was hoping for a reset under the Trump administration, but concrete steps in that direction — before today’s meeting — had yet to materialise. At the same time, a bipartisan group of US senators reintroduced the MEGOBARI Act in the Senate earlier this week, an act that would mandate further sanctions against Georgian officials and reaffirm support for Georgian media and civil society. Another bill, the Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act, was introduced by Representative Joe Wilson in January 2025. The legislation would prohibit the recognition or normalisation of relations ‘with any Government of Georgia that is led by (Georgian Dream honorary founder) Bidzina Ivanishvili or any proxies due to the Ivanishvili regime’s ongoing crimes against the Georgian people’. Neither bill has been held for an official vote. 50 articles•1 Followers Nate joined OC Media as an editor after a year at The Kyiv Independent, where he covered Ukraine, Russia, and the South Caucasus. He has a background in grant writing and reporting on post-Soviet geopolitics, with a focus on conflict-sensitive journalism and human rights.
Georgian Organized Crime Boss and Associates Sentenced in New York for Extortion Scheme
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:34:43 -0400 Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Originally Reported, Hyperlocal Neighborhood News. A Georgian organized crime boss along with his associates have been sentenced for their involvement in an extortion scheme, as announced by the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky. According to the press release, Vazha Gabadadze, who bears the distinction of a "vor v zakone," governed a crew that practiced violent extortion, imposing their will upon a victim whom they followed from the Republic of Georgia to the U.S. The final defendant in the case Teimuraz Tavberidze, was sentenced to a 21-month prison term after a December conviction. His accomplices Kakha Katsadze, and Davit Tikaradze received sentences ranging from 12 to 30 months. These convictions came as a result of FBI diligence and the prosecutorial efforts of the General Crimes Unit. Podolsky acknowledged the defendants' use of brutal measures, they threatened to harm the victim and his family to extract thousands of dollars. Gabadadze, a figure of authority within Eastern European crime syndicates, initially demanded $15,000 from a man in Georgia, claiming it was a debt owed by the victim's friend. The victim subsequently relocated to the U.S., with Gabadadze and his associates pursuing him and resuming their threatening behavior. Their tactics included visceral threats of violence, promising the victim would suffer broken bones and mutilations unless the demanded payments were made, as detailed by the same press release. Each member of Gabadadze's group had a role in exacting the extortion. While Tavberidze was the one who directly interacted with and threatened the victim, Katsadze handled the payment collections, and Tikaradze issued threats as well. The culprits successfully extorted around $19,000 before justice intervened. Podolsky's team, together with the FBI, brought these men to account for preying on their victim with threats and intimidations, disrupting the network of fear they had cast. Gabadadze and Katsadze pleaded guilty to one count of Hobbs Act extortion, while Tikaradze and Tavberidze were convicted of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act extortion, with Tavberidze also being convicted of Hobbs Act extortion itself. The cross-agency collaboration, which included U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the New York City Police Department, was pivotal in the success of this case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Getzel Berger, Varun Gumaste, Chelsea Scism, and Daniel Richenthal handled the prosecution, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:12:47 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. CNN How the GOP's first female presidential campaign manager manages Donald Trump CNN (CNN) Morning at the Conway household is like mornings in most homes with children. It's a scramble to get the kids fed, dressed and out the door on time for school -- organized chaos that would look familiar to any parent. But the mother of four young ... Clinton and Warren: Friends now, trouble aheadPolitico Democrats Take Aim at GOP Senate MajorityNBCNews.com Republicans' Last Hope: The Polls Are WrongU.S. News & World Report Huffington Post -NPR -Washington Post -New York Daily News all 3,275 news articles »
'It's Over for Obamacare,' Trump Says of Big Hike in Premiums - ABC News
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:12:27 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. 'It's Over for Obamacare,' Trump Says of Big Hike in Premiums ABC News Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump jumped on news that average premiums under Obamacare will jump sharply -- by 25 percent in popular plans before taxpayer subsidies kick in. "It's over for Obamacare," Trump said at a campaign rally in ... and more »
Trump Cherry-Picks Polls to Rally Supporters - Bloomberg
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:12:17 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from polls - Google News. Washington Times Trump Cherry-Picks Polls to Rally Supporters Bloomberg Just about everywhere he went Monday, he expressed worry that news coverage about his lagging poll numbers will keep his supporters away from voting booths, and, in must-win Florida, he worked to reassure voters that the truth is that he's ahead. Trump, Clinton In Dead Heat As Race Hits Final Two-Week Stretch IBD/TIPP PollInvestor's Business Daily Poll known for accuracy finds Clinton, Trump locked in dead heatWashington Times In Minnesota Poll, Clinton widens lead over TrumpMinneapolis Star Tribune Mic -OregonLive.com -ABC News -RealClearPolitics all 3,122 news articles »
US takes aim at cyber attacks from connected devices as recalls mount - Reuters
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:11:37 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberattacks - Google News. Reuters US takes aim at cyber attacks from connected devices as recalls mount Reuters SAN FRANCISCO Obama administration officials sought on Monday to reassure the public that it was taking steps to counter new types of cyber attacks such as the one Friday that rendered Twitter, Spotify, Netflix and dozens of other major websites ... and more »
Donald Trump rejects 'phony' polls, insists 'we are winning' - The Boston Globe
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:10:58 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from polls - Google News. The Boston Globe Donald Trump rejects 'phony' polls, insists 'we are winning' The Boston Globe ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. A defiant Donald Trump blamed his campaign struggles on ''phony polls'' from the ''disgusting'' media on Monday, fighting to energize his most loyal supporters as his path to the presidency shrinks. With just 14 days until the ... Internal poll shows McMullin moving past Trump in key Utah districtWashington Post all 19 news articles »
US takes aim at cyber attacks from connected devices as recalls mount - The Indian Express
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:10:51 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberattacks - Google News. The Indian Express US takes aim at cyber attacks from connected devices as recalls mount The Indian Express cyberattack, US cyber attack, us cyberattacks, internet attacks US, internet attack, Obama administration officials sought on Monday to reassure the public that it was taking steps to counter new types of cyber attacks such as the one Friday that ... and more »
Manhunt continues for suspect in shootings of two Wellston police officers, killings of aunt and uncle - Tulsa World
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:08:50 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from police officers shootings - Google News. Tulsa World Manhunt continues for suspect in shootings of two Wellston police officers, killings of aunt and uncle Tulsa World  This undated photo provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office shows Michael Vance. Authorities are searching for Vance, who is suspected in a double slaying and accused of shooting and wounding multiple police officers near Oklahoma City on Sunday   WELLSTON The man who shot two Wellston police officers Sunday made a Facebook video afterward, saying, This is more intense than what I thought it was going to be, authorities said. Bleeding from the shoot-out, the man fled in an officer's pickup,  ... and more »
The Decline in Chinese Cyberattacks: The Story Behind the Numbers - MIT Technology Review
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:08:37 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberattacks - Google News. The Decline in Chinese Cyberattacks: The Story Behind the Numbers MIT Technology Review Last summer, an audience of government officials, military personnel, and foreign ambassadors gathered in Aspen, Colorado, to hear John Carlin, then an assistant attorney general, speak about cyberattacks. The Aspen Security Forum, which is held every ...
Russia The Moscow Times: US elections according to Russian state TV - Kyiv Post
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:08:05 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from US elections and russia - Google News. Kyiv Post Russia The Moscow Times: US elections according to Russian state TV Kyiv Post Dmitry Kiselyov, the head of media conglomerate Rossiya Segodnya (Russia Today) gestures as he attends a press conference in Moscow on May 26, 2014. (AFP). Popular on social media. All In The Family: The Sequel 14 Discovering Kyiv: best places to go ... Putin aide signals thaw in Russia's ties with next US presidentFinancial Times World War 3 Update: Russia 'Satan' SS-18 Missile to Kill 4 Million People? Hit US Before Elections?Aussie Network News World War 3: Russia might attack before Election Day, currently preparing SS-18 Satan missilesLatin Post RealClearWorld -News & Observer -New Zealand Herald all 111 news articles »
A Retired FBI Agent Addresses James Comey on the Hillary Clinton Investigation - American Thinker
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:07:46 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from comey - Google News. American Center for Law and Justice Tampabay.com A Retired FBI Agent Addresses James Comey on the Hillary Clinton Investigation American Thinker I am writing regarding your public statement in July, 2016 informing the American people that the FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton was being closed without referring it to a Federal Grand Jury or the Attorney General of the U. S. for a decision ... Majority Still Thinks Hillary Clinton Should've Been Indicted by FBIPeople's Pundit Daily  It is what it isEnter Stage Right Editorial: Hillary Clinton story gets worseRichmond.com  Clinton Email Scandal Embarrasses US State Department, FBI Cosumnes Connection (subscription) all 17 15 news articles »
Russia Falls Into Old Habits - STRATFOR
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:06:59 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia influence in Eastern Europe - Google News. The Guardian Russia Falls Into Old Habits STRATFOR Now, Russia has only limited influence in a sliver of eastern Ukraine held by Russian-backed rebels. Russian actions in eastern Ukraine united the European Union and the United States to exact a series of economic sanctions on the country and on ... Putin's Strategic Aim is to Fracture the Westsmallwarsjournal (blog) Cold war 2.0: how Russia and the west reheated a historic struggle ...The Guardian World War 3 News: Russia Prepares For Biggest War Since 1940'sMorning Ledger RealClearWorld -Irish Independent -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all 95 news articles »
Trump campaign launches nightly news show - Fox News
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:06:36 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. USA TODAY Trump campaign launches nightly news show Fox News Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump aired the first episode of a nightly news program on Facebook Live Monday amid speculation that the business mogul will start a media network after the Nov. 8 election. The Trump campaign sent an email to ... Donald Trump's Campaign Just Launched A Live Nightly News ShowHuffington Post Fed up with media, Trump launches his own 'nightly campaign coverage'USA TODAY Trump's Campaign Is Launching a Nightly News Show on Facebook ...WIRED Daily Beast -The Verge -CNNMoney -Facebook all 60 news articles »
WikiLeaks email release shows Clinton campaign discussing diversity - Fox News
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:04:41 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from clinton - Google News. Washington Post RT WikiLeaks email release shows Clinton campaign discussing allegedly considered diversity Fox News Released emails from a top Clinton campaign official reveal senior staff members were discussing allegedly conscious about diversity in the top ranks a couple months before formally announcing her bid for presidency. In February 2015, a list of potential employees was sent to ... Sanders is prepared to be a liberal thorn in Clinton's sideWashington Post Sanders: My emails would be just as harsh about ClintonThe Hill ...  'Head Space': How Hillary Clinton's Inner Circle Tiptoes Around Her Health IssuesBreitbart News  VICE-RealClearPolitics-New York Post all 312  Can we survive not answering press questions? Clinton team's dilemma in #Podesta17 releaseRT The WikiLeaks Emails Show How a Clinton White House Might OperateVICE Huffington Post-Washington Post-RealClearPolitics all 270 news articles »
What if your Obamacare insurer has left the business? - CBS News
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:04:28 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. What if your Obamacare insurer has left the business? CBS News Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges officially starts Nov. 1, and exchange members looking at that date face a double whammy. First, premiums for the midlevel benchmark plan are expected to increase 25 percent on ... and more »
How White Nationalists Learned To Love Donald Trump - Politico
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:04:04 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. Politico How White Nationalists Learned To Love Donald Trump Politico The embrace of Donald Trump by America's white nationalists has been one of the most surprising and unsettling threads in the 2016 campaign. The celebrity New York developer has been endorsed by the nation's most prominent neo-Nazis, as well as both ... and more »
Florida spirals away from Trump - Politico
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:03:54 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Newsweek Florida spirals away from Trump Politico From polling to early voting trends to TV ad spending to ground game, Donald Trump's Florida fortunes are beginning to look so bleak that some Republicans are steeling themselves for what could be the equivalent of a landslide loss in the nation's ... How the GOP's first female presidential campaign manager manages Donald TrumpCNN There is no possible way Donald Trump's team actually believes this is their path to 270Washington Post Could Hillary Clinton Win Texas? Some Democrats Say MaybeNew York Times Fortune -ABC News -Bloomberg -U.S. News & World Report all 3,528 news articles »
GOP candidates give up on Trump and run against Clinton - Politico
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:03:38 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from clinton - Google News. New York Times Politico GOP candidates give up on Trump and run against Clinton Politico  Republicans, desperate to salvage their congressional majorities amid Donald Trump's collapse, are increasingly presenting themselves as checks on a Hillary Clinton presidency a final argument that, if only implicitly, concedes the White House to ... Black Democrats to Hillary Clinton: Send Money to Take CongressNew York Times Hillary Clinton Looks to Nov. 8 and BeyondWall Street Journal How the Trump Effect and Clinton Cash Are Affecting Battle for Senate ControlABC News all 891  In Minnesota's Iron Range, Republican Stewart Mills has begun airing a TV commercial that says his opponent, Democratic Rep. Rick Nolan, is standing with Hillary Clinton, not Minnesota families. Nolan, the ad says, would give Hillary a blank check ... Poll: Republican Party Fractured As Hillary Clinton Maintains Solid LeadNBCNews.com all 567 news articles »
The Clinton Campaign's Strategy to Win Big on Election Day - ABC News
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:29:29 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from clinton - Google News. CNN Washington Post The Clinton Campaign's Strategy to Win Big on Election Day ABC News Two weeks before Election Day, the campaign for Hillary Clinton has its eye on the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency -- and then some. As polls show the Democratic nominee widening her lead over Republican Donald Trump, her campaign is ... From Clinton and Trump, harshly negative arguments with two weeks to goWashington Post  Could Hillary Clinton Win Texas? Some Democrats Say MaybeNew York Times Clinton leads by 5 heading in to final two weeksCNN Fortune-Politico-  Clinton turns fire on down ballot RepublicansCNN Clinton aims to run up the scorePolitico The New Yorker  all 3,528 -New York Times-Breitbart News all 3,565 news articles »
From Bush v Gore to Donald Trump, the history of 'rigged' US elections - The Guardian
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:28:27 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from us elections - Google News. BBC News From Bush v Gore to Donald Trump, the history of 'rigged' US elections The Guardian Donald Trump may have shocked the American political establishment with his refusal to say whether he will accept the results of next month's presidential election, but he is far from the only candidate for high office in the United States who has cast ... US election: Polling stations open in must-win state of FloridaBBC News Trump accepting the US election result has little practical consequenceDeutsche Welle Diverging poll numbers in US electionArutz Sheva CNN -The Indian Express all 3,309 news articles »
Some Health Plan Costs to Increase by an Average of 25 Percent, U.S. Says https://t.co/Si8PAc9h6u
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Election May Be a Turning Point for Legal Marijuana https://t.co/2529HmVUBW
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Fearing Trump, Bar Association Stifles Report Calling Him a Libel Bully https://t.co/4UWapba75H
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:29:01 -0400 mikenov on Twitter Fearing Trump, Bar Association Stifles Report Calling Him a Libel Bully https://t.co/4UWapba75H Posted by mikenov on Tue Oct 25 00:29:01 2016.
Donald Trump's chances of winning are approaching zero https://t.co/1DHLsZkZL9
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:24:46 -0400 mikenov on Twitter Donald Trump's chances of winning are approaching zero https://t.co/1DHLsZkZL9 Posted by mikenov on Mon Oct 24 19:24:46 2016.
Paul Krugman Warns That Trumpism Is Here to Stay With or Without the Orange One @alternet https://t.co/FbD6Z8067R
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Its Trumps Party https://t.co/MxgMpCZoFg
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:58:49 -0400 mikenov on Twitter Its Trumps Party https://t.co/MxgMpCZoFg Posted by mikenov on Mon Oct 24 18:58:49 2016.
Awaiting Next U.S. President: A Splintered Middle East in Free Fall
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:59:39 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. An oil well set alight by the Islamic State in Qayyarah, south of Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday. President Obama is on track to leave his successor an improved military situation on the ground, but the region remains torn by many other conflicts. ground as American-backed Iraqi, Kurdish and Syrian rebel forces retake territory from the Islamic State.
Reports: Syrian troops capture high point in city of Aleppo
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:56:12 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from World. Syrian state media and opposition activists say government forces and their allies have captured a high point in the city of Aleppo where fighting with rebel groups resumed over the weekend.
Turkish army says hits Islamic State, Kurdish YPG targets in Syria
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:49:28 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's military struck dozens of Islamic State and Kurdish YPG militia targets in Syria over the last 24 hours, depriving both groups of the ability to move around, the army said on Monday, as its operation there entered a third month.
Russia says 'humanitarian pause' in Syria's Aleppo ended on Saturday - agencies
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:49:03 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said an "humanitarian pause" in air strikes on Syria's Aleppo had ended on Saturday and Moscow was not currently considering a return to the ceasefire, Russian news agencies reported.
Old mental institution attracts filmmakers and the curious
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:48:40 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 4:41 a.m. EDT. MANSFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- They have heard the stories of floating orbs and disembodied voices, and officials at the University of Connecticut say they really shouldn't have to tell people that the abandoned mental institution the school owns is not actually haunted....
US: Philippines' Duterte sparking distress around the world
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:45:45 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 4:41 a.m. EDT. MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- America's top diplomat for Asia said Monday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial remarks and a "real climate of uncertainty" about his government's intentions have sparked distress in the U.S. and other countries....
U.S. diplomat says Duterte creating uncertainty, causing distress
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:45:27 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from World. Even China appears wary of pinning all its hopes on Dutertes unusual governance.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Is Sparking Distress Around the World, U.S. Says
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:44:46 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from World TIME. MANILA, Philippines (AP) — America’s top diplomat for Asia said Monday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial remarks and a “real climate of uncertainty” about his government’s intentions have sparked distress in the U.S. and other countries. Daniel Russel, the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, said he also relayed to Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. international concern over continuing killings under Duterte’s crackdown against illegal drugs. Russel’s visit to the Philippines, part of a three-nation trip to Southeast Asia, comes amid increasing uncertainty about Washington’s treaty alliance with Manila. The brash Duterte, who took office on June 30, has displayed antagonism toward America, declaring his desire to scale back military engagements with the U.S. and telling President Barack Obama to “go to hell.” Duterte’s administration, however, has not formalized his public declarations to remove U.S. counterterrorism forces from the volatile southern Philippines and stop large-scale joint exercises involving American forces, creating confusion among even his Cabinet officials. In a major walk-around, Duterte sparked diplomatic alarm when he announced during a state visit to Beijing last week his “separation” with the United States. Upon returning home the day after his stunning remarks, Duterte said he did not mean he was severing diplomatic ties with Washington but only wanted to end a foreign policy that’s overly oriented toward the U.S. “I’ve pointed out to Secretary Yasay that the succession of controversial statements, comments and a real climate of uncertainty about the Philippines’ intentions has created consternation in a number of countries, not only in mine,” Russel told reporters Monday in Manila after a meeting with Yasay that went overtime. The unease, Russel said, was also palpable “not only among governments, but also … in other communities, in the expat Filipino community, in corporation board rooms as well.” “This is not a positive trend,” he said, adding that the U.S. remains committed to continuing a solid alliance with and providing assistance to the Philippines, including in fighting the drug menace. Coinciding with Russel’s visit, the U.S. military turned over a refurbished C-130T cargo plane Monday as part of Washington’s effort to help modernize the underfunded Philippine military, which has struggled to deal with Muslim and communist insurgencies and natural disasters. Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg said at the turnover ceremony that the U.S. was trying to clarify Duterte’s remarks in relation to existing policies, including their impact on planned joint military exercises. Despite the concerns, Goldberg said the U.S. rebalance to Asia would proceed. “It’s a historical relationship, it has its ups and downs,” Goldberg told reporters. While he remains optimistic, Goldberg said “some of the language we’ve heard is inconsistent with that friendship.” Asked if joint combat exercises with the Americans would continue despite Duterte’s declared opposition to them, Yasay could not give a categorical answer to reporters. Duterte wanted the joint combat drills to enable the Philippines “to be self-reliant in our defensive requirements,” Yasay said. “If this will not be achieved, (Duterte) said then, there’s no purpose of proceeding with these.” Patrolling the China-held Scarborough Shoal with the U.S. Navy, for example, can send a signal that it’s a deterrent against bad Chinese intentions. “It has precisely resulted in both parties digging in and made a peaceful resolution of the disputes even farthest from achieving,” Yasay said. Russel said that while Washington welcomes the relaxation of tensions between Manila and Beijing under Duterte, the rapprochement should not come at the expense of the U.S. or other nations. “It’s a mistake to think that improved relations between Manila and Beijing somehow come at the expense of the United States,” he said. “This should be addition and not subtraction.”
Putins Long Shadow in U.S. Campaign Fuels New Red Scare
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:32:37 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . Photographer: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images Barely an issue in 2012 vote, Russia becomes focus this time U.S. alleges unprecendented Kremlin meddling in campaign
Ex-Trump aides tied to firm that tried to expand Russias spying efforts
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:21:49 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Kevin Dugan New York Post. Two of Donald Trump’s closest former aides have ties to a firm that tried to help the Russian government spy on its own people, sources told The Post. Former Trump campaign Chairman Paul Manafort and ex-“core’’ aide Rick Gates have financial links to EyeLock, which lobbied Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s government in a bid to expand the country’s domestic spying program, sources said. The Russians wanted to use “iris-reading’’ technology in their subways to scan riders’ eyes and ferret out those on “watch lists,’’ sources said. The company planned to help Russia hide the iris-scanning machines throughout Moscow’s stations, sources said. Just one scanner could have secretly read and collected biometric data from as many as 50 people per minute. The company didn’t win the contract. But its ties to Trump and Putin through the two men raises troubling questions over potential conflicts of interest, critic say. “This is quite an unusual business relationship for senior presidential campaign staff members to have with a foreign government,” a former White House official told The Post. “It raises a lot of questions about national security and what should have been publicly disclosed to get a better handle on ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.” Trump has tried to downplay any potential issues involving his own business empire and the Russian government by insisting, among other things, “I don’t know Putin.’’ But his two aides were unable to distance themselves. Manafort resigned from the campaign in August amid growing heat over his ties to Ukraine’s pro-Russian government. Gates hung on a bit longer — till last month — before he also stepped down. Through Manafort’s consulting company, David Manafort & Freeman, the pair had helped elect Viktor Yanukovich, Ukraine’s pro-Putin president. The US Justice Department is now investigating whether the consulting company illegally used the US financial system to aid Yanukovich and his regime, according to reports. As for EyeLock LCC, Manafort was a major early investor, four sources close to the company said. Gates was hired by EyeLock as an independent contractor to build business in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, sources said. Gates has also worked for Manafort’s political consulting company in Ukraine. Manafort invested as much as $1 million and owned about 10 percent of EyeLock as early as 2006, multiple sources said. His stake was diluted to less than 1 percent after EyeLock was acquired last year by Voxx International, according to a shareholder close to Manafort. EyeLock’s push to get into the Moscow metro system was no different than working with the Federal Security Service, or FSB, the successor of the Soviet Union’s KGB, analysts told The Post. “Really, the FSB is everywhere,” Steven L. Hall, who ran intelligence operations for the Central Intelligence Agency in Eurasia and Latin America for 30 years before retiring in 2015, told The Post. “If the Russian metro officials suspected anything difficult or problematic they would call the FSB. “It would not surprise me, as a former intelligence officer, that the Russians are looking to have that capability,” he said. While other countries use similar “iris-reading’’ technology at customs checkpoints, Russia wanted to covertly install it throughout its subway system in order to track those walking through, including everyone from US diplomats to journalists and tourists, sources said. “They had some people on a naughty list, a black list, and they wanted to track these people,” a former executive told The Post. “It was more surveillance, hit a black-list database, send up an alert.” While neither Manafort nor Gates were directly involved in the day-to-day operations at EyeLock, they were both aware of its plans to enter the Russian market, sources said. In an interview before he left the Trump campaign, Gates said he was only involved in helping EyeLock procure US government contracts and had no involvement with Russia. He didn’t return a follow-up voice mail asking about his involvement in the Middle East. Manafort didn’t return calls and an e-mail seeking comment. EyeLock, through a rep, denied that Manafort ever had any direct involvement or operational role with the company’s business. “There is an entity which holds a minority interest in EyeLock LLC,” the company said through a spokesman, John Dillard. “The Company understands that Mr. Manafort has (or had) a .03% indirect interest in EyeLock LLC through that entity. The notion that small, indirect interest would give Mr. Manafort a financial incentive to attempt to act on behalf of EyeLock is preposterous.” Investing in and working for a company that does business with Putin’s Russia is legal, and it appears that EyeLock didn’t run afoul of any sanctions. Trump’s campaign said it was unaware of Manafort and Gates’ ties to EyeLock. “Mr. Trump and the campaign have absolutely no knowledge of this, and these individuals are no longer with the campaign,’’ Hope Hicks, a Trump campaign spokeswoman, told The Post.
Donald Trump and the mob
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:12:40 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . Trump's alleged ties to New York and Philadelphia crime families go back decades and have been recounted in a book, newspapers and government records. "The mob connections of Donald are extraordinarily extensive," New York investigative journalist Wayne Barrett told CNN in an interview. Barrett, the author of the 1992 unauthorized biography "Trump: The Deals and the Downfall," wrote that Trump's life "intertwines with the underworld." The allegations are getting new scrutiny as Trump runs for president, largely on his record as a successful, and extraordinarily wealthy, businessman. As Trump cements his leads atop the polls, questions about how he made his billions, and who helped him make them, are starting to take center stage. A Trump spokesperson did not respond to multiple requests for comment on this story. To be sure, organized crime had ties to the New York and New Jersey construction industry in the 1980's and early 1990's, making contact between developers and mafia-controlled companies almost unavoidable at times. "There was a certain amount of mob association during which the father and he were building, which was very difficult to avoid in the New York construction world," Barrett said, adding, "He went out of his way not to avoid them, but to increase them." In a recent  Federalist article , David Marcus writes that Trump bought the property that his Atlantic City casino Trump Plaza would one day occupy -- for twice market price -- from Salvatore Testa, a Philly mobster and son of one-time Philly mob boss Philip "Chicken Man" Testa. (Springsteen fans might recognize the elder Testa from the opening lines of the song, Atlantic City.) In his book, Barrett writes that Testa and a partner, who together headed a Philly mafia hit-squad called the Young Executioners, bought the property for "a scant $195,000" in 1977. In 1982, Trump paid $1.1 million for it. "The $220 per square foot that Trump paid for the Testa property was the second most expensive purchase he made on the block, even though it was one of the first parcels he bought," Barrett wrote. The casino was built with the help of two construction companies controlled by Philly mobsters Nicademo "Little Nicky" Scarfo and his nephew Phillip "Crazy Phil" Leonetti, according to, as Marcus notes, a New Jersey state commission's 1986 report on organized crime. Trump also had a decade-long relationship with Scarfo's investment banker, according to Barrett's book. In Manhattan, Trump used the mob-controlled concrete company S&A to build Trump Plaza condos. Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno, head of the Genovese crime family, and Paul Castellano, the don of New York's Gambino family, controlled S&A, according to federal court records Barrett cited in his book. Barrett noted that he built the Trump Tower out of concrete, instead of steel, at a time when the mafia controlled much the concrete industry. "While dealing with the concrete cartel was inevitable for any developer in the period when Trump Tower was built, Donald took the relationship several steps further than he had to," Barrett wrote. In a  Philadelphia Inquirer article  from the time the book was published, reporter David Cay Johnston summed up Barrrett's unauthorized biography, writing that it "asserts that throughout his adult life, Donald Trump has done business with major organized-crime figures and performed favors for their associates." Trump was a target of a 1979 bribery investigation and was questioned in a 1981 racketeering probe, but neither federal investigation led to criminal charges, Johnston wrote. More recently, Johnston, a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, wrote an article called  "21 Questions for Donald Trump"  where he asked, "Why did you use concrete instead of steel girders" to build the 58-story Trump Tower?
The U.S. and Global Security Review: Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review » Oct. 21 cybe... https://t.co/RCCVpc2dVe
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The U.S. and Global Security Review: Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election? https://t.co/Z9YUlga1yZ
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:37:49 -0400 mikenov on Twitter The U.S. and Global Security Review: Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election? https://t.co/Z9YUlga1yZ Posted by mikenov on Mon Oct 24 00:37:49 2016.
Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election?
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:23:06 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election? A cyberattack on Oct. 21 used millions of internet-connected devices to flood the infrastructure of one of the biggest internet routing companies in the US with malicious traffic until it crashed. The attack started on the East Coast but soon spread westward in three waves during the day. Cyber experts suspect that this unprecedented assault, on a massive scale that points to a state hacker - whether Russia, China or North Korea – may have been staged as a rehearsal for the main show, the disruption of America’s Nov. 8 elections. There is increasing concern that voters in the 31 states, where civilians and American troops overseas may cast their ballots by Internet, will find their websites disabled by hackers. Around one million US voters would be affected, a critical figure in a tight presidential race between the Democratic and Republican contenders that could create mayhem for American democracy. It seems that unlike previous distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, the hackers succeeded in wielding a novel weapon, which is the “next big thing” in malware, known in tech parlance as the “Internet of Things” (IOT). Not only are computers connected to websites directly attacked, but millions of internet-connected devices smart home gadgets, like cameras, baby monitors, remote garage openers, smart refrigerators, DVDs are infected without their owners’ knowledge with software that exposes them to be used by hackers to swamp the victims with overwhelming traffic. Since these internet-connected devices are easy to use and relatively cheap, little attention was given to information security when they are developed. For some time, cyber experts have been warning of the potential for major cyber damage from IOT. The Internet networks in the eastern US were almost completely shut down on Friday morning (local time) when one of the biggest domain name system providers, the Dyn DNS Company, was struck down. Dyn reported that starting at 7:10am, its DNS servers came under a DDoS attack, which floods servers with huge amounts of malicious traffic. Users reported problems that sporadically shut down several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York Times. The first wave lasted about 90 minutes. The second wave, which started two hours later, knocked out many West Coast internet sites offline. debkafile’s cyber defense and intelligence sources report that investigators are looking into two possible causes of the Oct. 21 onslaught. One was named by US Vice President Joe Biden, who promised during an Oct. 14 interview with NBC, after Democratic Party emails were hacked, that Washington’s response to Russian cyberattacks “will be at a time of our choosing, and under the circumstances that will have the greatest impact.” Rather than waiting for the blow to fall, it is possible that Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to send a clear warning to Washington not to start a cyber war with Moscow. Another possible culprit may be a company seeking revenge for its public denunciation by a Dyn Company leader for developing advanced means and methods for carrying out DDoS attacks. inShare10
Donald Trump - The Siberian candidate?: Tony May
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:01:43 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Opinion. By Tony May The problem that many voters have with Donald Trump is not that he doesn't always tell the truth. It's that he is so resistant to admitting fault or error that he contradicts himself in ways that prevent you from knowing fact from fiction. It's infuriating – and thus far in his life, it's been an effective tool for befuddling his enemies. Take something simple like does Trump know Vladimir Putin or does he not?  Several times in the primary election season, he regaled debate audiences with details of his purported relationship with the Russian dictator. He said he was in Russia for a Miss Universe pageant and Putin "was very nice" and sent him (Trump) a gift. If you listened closely, he never actually said he and Putin were  in the same room together – just that Putin made a fuss over him.  On another occasion, he said he and Putin were together alone in a "green room" waiting to appear on the same public affairs show. Did they bond? In an initial telling of the story, they had a great time in each other's company.  In a later recounting, it's not at all clear that being in the same room meant they talked to each other. Since the General Election campaign began, he has denied any relationship with Putin. By the third and final debate, the denials of a relationship with Putin became adamant as he faced continuing pressure to denounce Putin and voice agreement with the conclusion by the U.S. government intelligence community that Russia (read that as Putin) was behind the hacking of  Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton e-mails. At least one mainstream news organization (Newsweek) has reported that the Trump campaign had distributed a doctored version of Clinton campaign emails that were originally posted by a Kremlin news website and later erased from the Internet when it was pointed out by the Newsweek reporter that material in the internet post attributed to a Clinton campaign advisor was actually a direct quote from a story he wrote this summer. Were Russian sources feeding stuff to the Trump campaign?  Would Trump agree that it looked like the Russians were meddling in domestic affairs in the United States? In the second debate, Trump went so far in his efforts to debunk a Russian connection that he speculated that the hack was conducted by some 400-pound American lounging in his bed. So whether Trump does or does not have a relationship with Putin is of material concern. Especially because Trump at one point this summer off-handedly encouraged the Russians to hack Clinton's computers and then, by gum, they did. Coupled with another Trump trait now generally recognized by the news media is his habit of projecting bad behavior attributed to him to others.  He doesn't have a problem with facts, it's "lying Hillary." He doesn't skirt the law, it's "crooked Hillary."  He doesn't abuse women;  you're mistaking him for Bill Clinton.  He doesn't incite violence on the part of his supporters, that's another plot by Hillary's team. Following this pattern, what are we to make of Trump's new mantra, the "election is rigged." Who is rigging? The Obama government? An unholy cabal between Democratic and Republican leaders?  The mainstream media? The Clintons? International bankers? If you apply the Trump approach to shifting blame away from himself, he would rig the election if he could. Where would he turn to for help?  He's already noted that the Russians have the best hackers. Some would say the whole train of thought is absurd – but this has been an absurd election cycle filled with outrages and excesses.   It's the responsibility of a candidate for President to be clear and direct.  Fuzzy rhetoric is the enemy of an honest election. As the election season marches to its grim conclusion, it seems to include echoes of old movie plots like the original "Manchurian Candidate," the 1952 black and white version starring Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, not the recent remake with Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep. In the movie based on a Richard Condon spy thriller, Laurence Harvey is a prisoner of war held behind the Iron Curtain and brainwashed. He comes back from the Korean War a Medal of Honor winner and is eventually running for Vice President – but has recurring concerns about flashbacks and memories. I don't want to spoil the ending for those who might want to watch the movie some night on cable, but it doesn't turn out well for Harvey's character who was programmed by his captors to respond to a singular stimulus and commit a dastardly act. Now what political figure do we know of today who admits to spending time in Russia but who can't seem to get his facts straight about what actually happened there? Nah, no way Donald Trump is a Manchurian Candidate. After all, he was never in the armed services and there no indication he even knows how to fire an AR-15. Maybe he's something less exciting ...  say, a Siberian Candidate.
WHY IT MATTERS: Russia | McClatchy DC
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:13:49 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . THE ISSUE: Russia cannot be ignored. Since the end of the Cold War, Russia has never posed such a vexing problem to U.S. policymakers as it does now. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East and increasingly Asia and the Americas, Russia is making its voice heard and its presence felt. After a brief period of looking inward during much of President Barack Obama's first term, Russia has returned to the international stage with zeal under Vladimir Putin. Russia is militarily involved in Syria, supports separatists in eastern Ukraine and areas of Georgia and has even been accused of trying to meddle in the U.S. presidential race. At the same time, the Obama administration has been forced to accept that working with Russia is probably the only way to achieve results on many complicated international issues. Thus, Russia was central in the Iran nuclear negotiations and is a player as well as negotiator in the Syria truce effort. --- WHERE THEY STAND Republican Donald Trump advocates improved relations with Russia — "Wouldn't it be nice if we actually got along with Russia?" has been a standard line in his campaign speeches — and has been strikingly complimentary of Putin's strong leadership style, contrasting it favorably with that of Obama. Some of Trump's current and former top advisers have been criticized for being too close to Putin, and Democrats have accused the businessman of pandering for Russian praise. Trump, however, is not the first politician to champion better U.S. ties with Russia. In fact, one of Hillary Clinton's first initiatives as secretary of state in 2009 was to "reset" relations with Moscow, an effort that produced decidedly mixed results. The "reset" policy had some successes while Putin was taking a break from the Russian presidency. On Putin's return, though, the reset began to unwind and Russia started to take positions directly opposed to the U.S., notably in support of President Bashar Assad in Syria and then in Ukraine. Clinton has had direct negotiating experience with Putin and his aides and that has left her wary of cooperating with Moscow. Her campaign says she will "stand up to Vladimir Putin," "deter Russian aggression in Europe" and "increase the costs to Putin for his actions." --- WHY IT MATTERS Relations between the former Cold War foes — the owners of the most nuclear weapons on Earth — are arguably some of the most important to leaders in both the White House and Kremlin. Animosity or cordial friendship can bring profound changes in international affairs and the next president will have to engage or confront Russia on a variety of matters, not least of which are allegations that Russia was behind the hacks of Democratic emails. The conflicts in Syria and Eastern Ukraine will not end without Russian buy-in, and Russia will have to be involved in any new effort to bring North Korea back to denuclearization talks. In the meantime, Russia is a driving force behind the co-called BRICS group of nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — that sees itself as a balance to the U.S. superpower and may also present problems for the U.S. --- This story is part of AP's "Why It Matters" series, examining three dozen issues at stake in the presidential election. You can find the series at <a href="http://apne.ws/2bBG85a" rel="nofollow">http://apne.ws/2bBG85a</a> EDITOR'S NOTE - One in an AP series examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people.
Putin aide can signals thaw in Russias ties with next US president
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:03:51 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . Russia is ready to turn a new page with the next US president, one of Vladimir Putin’s longest-serving aides has said, signalling some hope that Washington and Moscow can resume a more pragmatic relationship despite the recent spike in tensions between the two powers. “We are always ready for Realpolitik,” Sergei Ivanov, a member of Mr Putin’s security council, told the FT. In his first interview to international media since stepping down as presidential chief of staff in August, Mr Ivanov said the Russian leadership had been “insulted” by anti-Russian rhetoric during the US election, but counted on American pragmatism to prevail. Sample the FT’s top stories for a week You select the topic, we deliver the news. “We are prepared for that. We just have to wait until the end of the election campaign. We have to wait a couple more weeks, we just have to be patient.” Officials in Washington and in Moscow may greet even the limited hopes voiced by Mr Ivanov with scepticism as the crises in Ukraine and Syria have proved intractable. Fears of meddling from Russia in the US presidential election, and a direct stand-off between US and Russian forces in Syria have shattered the little remaining trust between the two governments. Mr Ivanov’s switch from chief of staff to a presidential representative for ecology and transport was seen as the biggest demotion in a series of Kremlin reshuffles and a milestone in replacing old guard members of Mr Putin’s inner circle. However, it is believed that the former defence minister and deputy prime minister continues to wield influence. “Probably the president thinks that my past experience is useful in this work,” he said speaking in the Kremlin and referring to his role on the Security Council. Mr Ivanov has just swapped offices with his successor and former deputy Anton Vaino and now works just a few steps away from Mr Putin’s other deputy chiefs of staff. Mr Ivanov dismissed the US government’s accusations that the Russian government was behind the Democratic National Committee emails leak, and insisted that unless Washington presented concrete proof, such accusations would be seen as empty statements and “propaganda”. Mr Ivanov said the notion that the Kremlin would prefer to see Donald Trump in the White House was “absolutely not true”. Although Moscow has in recent weeks ratcheted up war rhetoric and issued ever more direct warnings about nuclear war, Mr Ivanov said he hoped this was noise rather than a real threat. Although a former veteran of the KGB like the Russian president and many of his senior aides, Mr Ivanov is seen as less hawkish than some other Russian security officials. “Especially when we talk about nuclear weapons and speak about the hypothetical possibility of world war three, I believe that everyone is smart enough not to take things to a hot war,” he said. “But if we talk about cold war, information war and propaganda war, that is a fact of life. We see that every day.”
RUSSIA and THE WEST - РОССИЯ и ЗАПАД: European leaders threaten new sanctions against Ru... https://t.co/SR5TWLbzZD
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WHY IT MATTERS: Russia https://t.co/hzogTk6oni
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 18:04:38 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. WHY IT MATTERS: Russia https://t.co/hzogTk6oni Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:57:34 2016.
European leaders threaten new sanctions against Russia https://t.co/cPO5fSCcxk
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 18:04:03 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. European leaders threaten new sanctions against Russia https://t.co/cPO5fSCcxk Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:58:20 2016.
How Vladimir Putin played Obama - https://t.co/YCQ601PfVi - @washtimes
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 18:03:50 -0400 Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. How Vladimir Putin played Obama - https://t.co/YCQ601PfVi - @washtimes Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 17:02:46 2016.

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mikenov on Twitter The U.S. and Global Security Review: Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election? https://t.co/Z9YUlga1yZ Posted by mikenov on Mon Oct 24 00:37:49 2016.

» Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election?
23/10/16 20:23 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election? A cyberattack on Oct. 21 used millions of internet-connected devices to flood the infrastructure of one of the bigges...

» Donald Trump - The Siberian candidate?: Tony May
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Opinion. By Tony May The problem that many voters have with Donald Trump is not that he doesn't always tell the truth.  It's that he is so resistant to admitting fault or ...

» WHY IT MATTERS: Russia | McClatchy DC
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . THE ISSUE: Russia cannot be ignored. Since the end of the Cold War, Russia has never posed such a vexing problem to U.S. policymakers as it does now. From Eastern Europe to the Mi...

» Putin aide can signals thaw in Russia’s ties with next US president
23/10/16 19:03 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . Russia is ready to turn a new page with the next US president, one of Vladimir Putin’s longest-serving aides has said, signalling some hope that Washington and Moscow can re...

» RUSSIA and THE WEST - РОССИЯ и ЗАПАД: European leaders threaten new sanctions against Ru... https://t.co/SR5TWLbzZD
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mikenov on Twitter RUSSIA and THE WEST - РОССИЯ и ЗАПАД: European leaders threaten new sanctions against Ru... https://t.co/SR5TWLbzZD Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 22:12:06 2016.

» WHY IT MATTERS: Russia https://t.co/hzogTk6oni
23/10/16 18:04 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. WHY IT MATTERS: Russia https://t.co/hzogTk6oni Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:57:34 2016.

» European leaders threaten new sanctions against Russia https://t.co/cPO5fSCcxk
23/10/16 18:04 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. European leaders threaten new sanctions against Russia https://t.co/cPO5fSCcxk Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:58:20 2016.

» How Vladimir Putin played Obama - https://t.co/YCQ601PfVi - @washtimes
23/10/16 18:03 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. How Vladimir Putin played Obama - https://t.co/YCQ601PfVi - @washtimes Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 17:02:46 2016.

» Russia and the West have 'entered a new Cold War' https://t.co/48Y2bg0x8X via @telegraphnews
23/10/16 18:03 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. Russia and the West have 'entered a new Cold War' https://t.co/48Y2bg0x8X via @telegraphnews Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 21:01:59 2016.

» A Major Blunder At UN Narrowly Averted – Analysis https://t.co/LoHlpmYYM5
23/10/16 18:03 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. A Major Blunder At UN Narrowly Averted – Analysis https://t.co/LoHlpmYYM5 Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 22:03:35 2016.

» Did WikiLeaks Send Hidden S.O.S. For Julian Assange? https://t.co/vwikCcXkue
23/10/16 18:03 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. Did WikiLeaks Send Hidden S.O.S. For Julian Assange? https://t.co/vwikCcXkue Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 02:01:58 2016.

» RT @washingtonpost: Russia deploys "cultural diplomacy" in France https://t.co/ldWjz6IWAQ
23/10/16 18:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. RT @washingtonpost: Russia deploys "cultural diplomacy" in France https://t.co/ldWjz6IWAQ Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 10:15:37 2016. 61 retweets 13 retw...

» Tour bus crash in southern California kills 13 people: report https://t.co/HqTSFSdZPB via @Reuters
23/10/16 18:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. Tour bus crash in southern California kills 13 people: report https://t.co/HqTSFSdZPB via @Reuters Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 17:47:49 2016.

» Tour bus collides with big rig in Desert Hot Springs; 11 reported killed https://t.co/lNVz5ODAHI
23/10/16 18:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. Tour bus collides with big rig in Desert Hot Springs; 11 reported killed https://t.co/lNVz5ODAHI Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 17:52:07 2016.

» At least seven killed in tour bus and truck crash near Palm Springs, California https://t.co/CXmX8yiCAj
23/10/16 18:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. At least seven killed in tour bus and truck crash near Palm Springs, California https://t.co/CXmX8yiCAj Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 18:07:45 2016.

» At least 10 reported dead in California tour bus crash @CNN https://t.co/AgYRxoHT9p
23/10/16 18:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from mikenov on Twitter. At least 10 reported dead in California tour bus crash @CNN https://t.co/AgYRxoHT9p Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 19:32:07 2016.

» Trump still has no use for U.S. intelligence agencies https://t.co/UGbOCaE7xI via @msnbc
23/10/16 17:36 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Trump still has no use for U.S. intelligence agencies https://t.co/UGbOCaE7xI via @msnbc Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 21:36:33 2016.

» Poll: Clinton leads by 12 points - Politico
23/10/16 17:34 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Politico Poll: Clinton leads by 12 points Politico Hillary Clinton has opened up a 12-point advantage over Donald Trump following their final debate ...

» Two thirds of young Italian men are 'mummy's boys,' study finds
23/10/16 17:34 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from News. None

» Trump's 'nasty woman' remark adds to woes with female voters
23/10/16 17:32 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 4:29 p.m. EDT. NEW YORK (AP) -- "Such a nasty woman."...

» US sends extra intelligence analysts to Iraq for ISIL data in Mosul
23/10/16 17:30 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from GlobalSecurity.org. The US military is sending dozens of additional intelligence analysts to Iraq to sort out a trove of information expected to be recovered from Daesh (ISIL) ...

» Vladimir Putin’s Russia: Will it rock America’s vote?
23/10/16 17:30 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Putin Trump. Newsweek

» Donald Trump - The Siberian candidate?: Tony May - PennLive.com
23/10/16 17:29 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump russian candidate - Google News. PennLive.com Donald Trump - The Siberian candidate ?: Tony May PennLive.com Take something simple like does Trump know Vladimir Putin or ...

» Vladimir Putin is trying to hack the election. What should US do? - CNN
23/10/16 17:29 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from US elections and russia - Google News. CNN Vladimir Putin is trying to hack the election . What should US do? CNN This is the first time a foreign power has inserted itself dir...

» Martin Schram: Putin gets lucky with his dirty work - Ventura County Star
23/10/16 17:28 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from morell on trump - Google News. Ventura County Star Martin Schram: Putin gets lucky with his dirty work Ventura County Star In August, former acting director of the CIA, Michael...

» US vote authorities warned to be alert to Russian hacks faking fraud: officials - The Moderate Voice
23/10/16 17:27 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from morell on trump - Google News. The Moderate Voice US vote authorities warned to be alert to Russian hacks faking fraud: officials The Moderate Voice The U.S. officials declined...

» Reince Priebus: Trump 'is going to win' - Washington Post
23/10/16 17:26 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. Washington Post Reince Priebus: Trump 'is going to win' Washington Post The head of the Republican Party said Sunday that he thinks that — despite polls su...

» Putin's Long Shadow in U.S. Campaign Fuels New Red Scare - Bloomberg
23/10/16 17:23 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Putin Trump - Google News. Bloomberg Putin's Long Shadow in U.S. Campaign Fuels New Red Scare Bloomberg When Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as “talented'' and the “absolut...

» Socialist, Refugee Advocate to Run UN for Next Five Years
23/10/16 17:17 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The Daily Signal. While it’s hardly the election to get the most attention this year, the United Nations General Assembly has confirmed a nominee with a background in socialist...

» Russia perturbed by US troops in Norway - The Independent
23/10/16 17:13 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from russia and the west - Google News. The Independent Russia perturbed by US troops in Norway The Independent The tentative discussions take place against a backdrop of increasing...

» Putin aide can signals thaw in Russia’s ties with next US president https://t.co/sezIys4vmy via @FT
23/10/16 17:00 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Putin aide can signals thaw in Russia’s ties with next US president https://t.co/sezIys4vmy via @FT Posted by mikenov on Sun Oct 23 21:00:25 2016.

» Putin aide signals thaw in Russia-US ties
23/10/16 16:59 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Sergei Ivanov says Moscow ‘always ready for Realpolitik’

» Paul Krugman Blog: Debt, Diversion, Distraction
23/10/16 16:53 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from NYT > Opinion. Please go away.

» Opinion: Why Hillary Clinton Needs to Be Two-Faced
23/10/16 16:52 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from NYT > Opinion. To get things done in Washington, you sometimes have to be a hypocrite. Sometimes you need both a public and a private position to get things done.

» Trump lost the debate in these three lines (if not all the others)
23/10/16 16:51 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Opinions. He disqualified himself for any political office, let alone the most powerful in the world.

» Donald Trump is a walking, talking example of the tyrannical soul
23/10/16 16:50 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Opinions. This election has moved to questions of the fundamental elements of the human condition that we can find recorded in the earliest human texts.

» Did Russia Just Fire the First Shot in the Super-Power Cyber-War? - Breaking Israel News
23/10/16 12:53 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Breaking Israel News | Israel Latest News, Israel Prophecy News. “The wicked earneth deceitful wages; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.” Proverbs...

» The looming specter of cyberwar with Russia
23/10/16 12:51 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Engadget RSS Feed. That response would be reciprocation for the very public (and not particularly sophisticated) hacking we've seen targeting the Democratic side of this partic...

» Putin gets lucky with his dirty work
23/10/16 12:37 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . Ventura 6:03 a.m. PDT October 23, 2016 Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking at in Moscow, Russia, Oct. 12. (Photo: AP) With just two weeks until Election Day, ...

» How Vladimir Putin played Obama
23/10/16 11:09 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . ANALYSIS/OPINION: Something happened the day in 2012 when Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev passed on to President Vladimir Putin the notorious private message President Obam...

» Aleppo, Ukraine, cyber attacks, Baltic threats: what should we do about Putin?
23/10/16 09:23 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Simon Tisdall | The Guardian. As crises mount, relations between the US and Russia are worse than at any time since the cold war Boris Johnson’s suggestion that Britain, the US...

» The Battle for Mosul Diverts the World's Attention Away from Aleppo
23/10/16 09:04 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Huffington Post. Defeating ISIS in Mosul will be in the interest of Sunni Arabs in general as much asit will be in the interests of Iran and Shia Arabs in Iraq. The primary vic...

» Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Speak at Alfred Smith Dinner in New York City
23/10/16 09:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from News's YouTube Videos. From: News Duration: 42:23 2:43:27 A day after Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton clashed at the final presidential debate, the two can...

» How will new fighting in Iraq affect Trump v Clinton? Probably not much
23/10/16 09:01 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from US national security | The Guardian. As fighting begins in Iraq , experts expect little impact on US election Lack of boots on ground meets domestic concerns of divided elector...

» Government alleges former NSA contractor stole 'astonishing ... - Washington Post
23/10/16 09:00 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from us national security - Google News. NPR Government alleges former NSA contractor stole 'astonishing ... Washington Post Federal prosecutors in Baltimore on Thursday said they w...

» It’s Time to Rename NSA the National INsecurity Agency
23/10/16 08:59 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The XX Committee. If you thought it couldn’t get worse than Edward Snowden, you’d be quite wrong. It just did. It’s happened again. An employee at the National Security Agency,...

» East-West SpyWar Heats Up With Arrest of Russian Hacker in Prague
23/10/16 08:59 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The XX Committee. With FBI help, Czech authorities nabbed a Russian wanted for hacking against Americans—is he tied to cyber-attacks on Democrats? Kremlin cyberespionage agains...

» Putin started the cyberwar against the West
23/10/16 08:58 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The U.S. and Global Security Review. Putin started the cyberwar  against  with the West. current cyber attacks | cyberwar - NEWS: The World and Security Review: http://newslink...

» Russia Has Been Reading the Art of War
23/10/16 08:58 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The National Interest. Blake Franko Security, Vladimir Putin’s generals have taken Sun Tzu’s lessons to heart.  Last week, the New York Times ran a news story on inflatable jet...

» Iraq rejects Turkish role in Mosul battle, as forces advance toward city
23/10/16 08:56 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from National Security. On Friday Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter announced that he had reached an “agreement in principle” with Turkish officials that would allow Turkey to p...

» Why Doesn’t Donald Trump Believe the U.S. Intelligence Community?
23/10/16 08:56 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Lawfare - Hard National Security Choices. As Lawfare readers surely know by now, during Wednesday's third presidential debate there was this exchange (Transcript via New York T...

» After cyberattacks, Russian rivalry intensifies - The Simmons Voice
23/10/16 08:55 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from James R. Clapper Jr. - Google News. The Simmons Voice After cyberattacks, Russian rivalry intensifies The Simmons Voice “We believe, based on the scope and sensitivity of these...

» US|Private Security Group Says Russia Was Behind John Podesta's Email Hack - New York Times
23/10/16 08:55 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from James R. Clapper Jr. - Google News. New York Times US|Private Security Group Says Russia Was Behind John Podesta's Email Hack New York Times The release came just days after Ja...

» DDoS Attacks Take Down Dozens of Websites - TheStreet.com
23/10/16 08:55 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from James R. Clapper Jr. - Google News. TheStreet.com DDoS Attacks Take Down Dozens of Websites TheStreet.com James R . Clapper Jr ., the director of national intelligence, and the...

» Baghdad's Finest: A look at Iraq's vaunted special forces
23/10/16 08:51 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from In Homeland Security. Officially known as the Counter Terrorism Service, these U.S.-trained Iraqi troops have played a key role in wresting back towns and cities from ISIS.

» Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and Hamas all Active in South America
23/10/16 08:50 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from In Homeland Security. Hezbollah, Hamas and Al-Qaeda, have a strong presence in South America. They are particularly active in the Tri-Border Area (TBA), the region where Brazil...

» Is Russia Behind the Massive DDoS Cyber Attack? - Heavy.com
23/10/16 08:50 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from global security - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk Is Russia Behind the Massive DDoS Cyber Attack? Heavy.com According to Group IB, a global security company, a Russan man was sent...

» The Russian Paradox: Why Economic Crisis Hasn’t Sparked Political Protest – OpEd
23/10/16 08:48 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Eurasia Review. Most countries suffering from an economic situation as dire as that of the Russian Federation would see public support turn massively away from the incumbent ad...

» ISIS’ Social Media Ops Are Declining, US Military Researchers Say
23/10/16 08:48 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Defense One - All Content. Over a recent 18-month period, the Islamic State's military-themed messages stayed constant while ones on governance dropped, according to a new repo...

» Someone Weaponized the Internet of Things
23/10/16 08:47 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Defense One - All Content. The first, and worst, attack was resolved by 9:20 a.m. EDT on Oct. 22, but disruptions continued throughout the day. Twitter, for example, was still ...

» A Man in Full - exclusive interview with CIA Director John Brennan ... - IrishCentral
23/10/16 08:46 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. IrishCentral A Man in Full - exclusive interview with CIA Director John Brennan ... IrishCentral President Barack Obama and CIA Director John Brennan, in the...

» Ex-NSA and CIA boss says Russian hack of Democratic emails was 'honorable state espionage' - Daily Mail
23/10/16 08:46 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. Daily Mail Ex-NSA and CIA boss says Russian hack of Democratic emails was 'honorable state espionage' Daily Mail A former director of the CIA and the Nationa...

» Who broke the internet? CIA and FBI scramble to find authors of massive cyberattack - euronews
23/10/16 08:45 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. euronews Who broke the internet? CIA and FBI scramble to find authors of massive cyberattack euronews "'Simply existing becomes the poetical task.' Receiving...

» International cyberattack hits close to home: Darcy cartoon - cleveland.com
23/10/16 08:44 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from International Security - Google News. cleveland.com International cyberattack hits close to home: Darcy cartoon cleveland.com Hillary Clinton already knows first hand the dange...

» Iraqi parliament passes bill banning alcohol
23/10/16 08:43 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. The bill passed late Saturday imposes a fine of up to 25 million Iraqi dinars, or $21,000, for anyone violating the ban.

» Cyber warfare: The new international warfront - Aljazeera.com
23/10/16 08:43 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. Cyber warfare: The new international warfront Aljazeera.com Russia, China , and even ... countries like Iran are offering them huge amounts of mone...

» Opinion/Letter: Trump's flaws don't disqualify him - The Daily Progress
23/10/16 08:42 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump as samson - Google News. Opinion/Letter: Trump's flaws don't disqualify him The Daily Progress Samson is hardly an example of a saintly man, but he delivered Israel from ...

» Trump's 'nasty woman' insult repels suburban voters - Financial Times
23/10/16 08:41 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump in financial times - Google News. Financial Times Trump's 'nasty woman' insult repels suburban voters Financial Times This year Donald Trump is up 5 percentage points wit...

» Clinton? Trump? Duterte says Putin 'my favorite hero' - Inquirer.net
23/10/16 08:41 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Putin Trump - Google News. Inquirer.net Clinton? Trump ? Duterte says Putin 'my favorite hero' Inquirer.net Who would President Rodrigo Duterte prefer as the next president of ...

» CNN сообщила о взломе сайта МИД России американским хакером
23/10/16 08:40 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from РБК - Все материалы. Американский хакер The Jester (Шут) рассказал журналистам, что провел успешный взлом сайта Министерства иностранных дел России в ответ на кибератаки, сообщ...

» СМИ узнали о разговоре Порошенко с Путиным на повышенных тонах - www.ves.lv (Сатира) (пресс-релиз) (Блог)
23/10/16 08:40 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Lastnews.com.ua СМИ узнали о разговоре Порошенко с Путиным на повышенных тонах www.ves.lv (Сатира) (пресс-релиз) (Блог) «Я так понимаю, что логи...

» Григорий Явлинский: Прогноз распада
23/10/16 08:39 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Партия ЯБЛОКО. Сайт Григория Явлинского, Той остановки в развитии, о которой говорят в министерстве, на самом деле не будет. Будет движение назад. Если авторы прогноза даже при...

» Vladimir Putin will drag world to nuclear oblivion because Russia ... - Daily Star
23/10/16 08:24 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from West Russia Putin - Google News. Daily Star Vladimir Putin will drag world to nuclear oblivion because Russia ... Daily Star VLADIMIR PUTIN may drag the world to the brink of a...

» U.S., UK say support is weak for military action against Syria - PBS NewsHour
23/10/16 08:24 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from US military options in Syria - Google News. PBS NewsHour U.S. , UK say support is weak for military action against Syria PBS NewsHour After a meeting of 11 governments opposing...

» US, UK say they're weighing new sanctions on Syria, Russia - Las Vegas Sun
23/10/16 08:23 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from US military options in Syria - Google News. US , UK say they're weighing new sanctions on Syria , Russia Las Vegas Sun With military options all but eliminated, the United Stat...

» Will Obama foolishly escalate his secret wars? - The Week Magazine
23/10/16 08:23 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from US military options in Syria - Google News. The Week Magazine Will Obama foolishly escalate his secret wars? The Week Magazine On Friday, President Obama also met with top U.S....

» Syria operation reveals 'some design defects' of Russian combat ... - Russia Beyond the Headlines
23/10/16 08:21 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from shoigu - Google News. Syria operation reveals 'some design defects' of Russian combat ... Russia Beyond the Headlines Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discuss the operati...

» Gay rights progress faces Europe backlash - News24
23/10/16 08:21 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russian homophobia - Google News. News24 Gay rights progress faces Europe backlash News24 Nicosia - Europe has made enormous progress on gay rights since the 1990s, but those g...

» Gay Republican Group Declines to Endorse Donald Trump
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from NYT > Politics. The Log Cabin Republicans said its members were torn between the favorable words Mr. Trump has spoken about their concerns and the anti-gay-rights policies h...

» Attacks on the internet keep getting bigger and nastier
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. The hacker group claiming responsibility says that the day's antics were just a dry run and that it has its sights set on a much bigger target.

» The Royal Navy Just Tailed Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier On Its Way to Syria
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The National Interest. Robert Beckhusen Security, Europe The British vessels tracked the carrier group “every inch of the way,” U.K. defense secretary Michael Fallon said. Admi...

» Fugitive police chief in Mexico arrested in case of 43 missing students - CNN
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from organized crime and intelligence - Google News. CNN Fugitive police chief in Mexico arrested in case of 43 missing students CNN ... Heredia said at a news conference. Mexican f...

» Why Doesn't Donald Trump Believe the US Intelligence Community? - Lawfare (blog)
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump and intelligence community - Google News. Why Doesn't Donald Trump Believe the US Intelligence Community ? Lawfare (blog) CLINTON: ... that the Russians have engaged in c...

» WikiLeaks supporters claim credit for massive US cyberattack, but researchers skeptical - POLITICO.eu
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russian Intelligence, organized crime and political interference - Google News. POLITICO.eu WikiLeaks supporters claim credit for massive US cyberattack, but researchers skepti...

» Trump Won't Inherit the Land, So He's Sowing It with Salt - Foreign Policy (blog)
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russian Intelligence services - Google News. Foreign Policy (blog) Trump Won't Inherit the Land, So He's Sowing It with Salt Foreign Policy (blog) I'm not talking about Paul Ma...

» Donald Trump Campaign Repercussions And The Future of the Republican Party - The Inquisitr
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» AT&T Reportedly in Talks to Buy Time Warner for $80B
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Grab some popcorn — AT&T wants to take you to the movies. At least, that's the word on Wall Street after several reports citing unnamed sources said the g...

» Putin reaffirms mutual ties - Jerusalem Post Israel News
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Putin and Putinism - News Review. Jerusalem Post Israel News Putin reaffirms mutual ties Jerusalem Post Israel News Amid Russia's stepped up military activity in Syria and incr...

» Trump advisers went to strip club night before last debate - Page Six
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from debate - Google News. Page Six Trump advisers went to strip club night before last debate Page Six Page Six has exclusively learned that a trio of senior Trump advisers was fix...

» Porn Star Becomes Latest Trump Accuser — Day After Launching Online Sex Store
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Breitbart News. Donald Trump's latest sex accuser has launched her own online store to sell adult videos, toys, and sexual equipment. She announced the opening of the store one...

» The Latest: Clinton says Trump election stance a threat - Washington Post
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Elections - Google News. Washington Post The Latest: Clinton says Trump election stance a threat Washington Post WASHINGTON — The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times...

» Telegraph: U.S. Top Country for Gun Ownership, Not Even in Top 10 for Firearm Deaths
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Breitbart News. On October 22 The Telegraph published a map showing the U.S. leads the world in private firearm ownership but does not even crack the Top 10 when it comes to fi...

» Jack in the Box worker fatally shot by masked gunman - Houston Chronicle
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Gunman in Houston - Google News. Jack in the Box worker fatally shot by masked gunman Houston Chronicle EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a worker at a Jack in the Box re...

» Massive Internet Disruptions Allegedly Caused by Cyberattacks - ABC News
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberattacks - Google News. ABC News Massive Internet Disruptions Allegedly Caused by Cyberattacks ABC News Massive Internet Disruptions Allegedly Caused by Cyberattacks . More...

» Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election? - DEBKA file
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from us elections - Google News. DEBKA file Oct. 21 cyberattack: rehearsal for US Election ? DEBKA file A cyberattack on Oct. 21 used millions of internet-connected devices to flood...

» La Salle Security Expert Warns Cyberattacks Could Escalate - CBS Local
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberattacks - Google News. CBS Local La Salle Security Expert Warns Cyberattacks Could Escalate CBS Local PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Government officials are looking into who is beh...

» Two Children, Ages 11 and 15, Killed During Georgia Home Invasion: Police - NBCNews.com
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. NBCNews.com Two Children, Ages 11 and 15, Killed During Georgia Home Invasion: Police NBCNews.com Two children were killed Saturday during an apparen...

» Trump says Comcast and NBC are poisoning the minds of American voters - The Verge
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. The Verge Trump says Comcast and NBC are poisoning the minds of American voters The Verge In a speech today about his first 100 days in the White House, Do...

» Trump vows to weaken US media 'power structure' if elected - Reuters
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. Reuters Trump vows to weaken US media 'power structure' if elected Reuters Trump , whose candidacy has caused ruptures in his party, listed his policy plan...

» Outside Money Favors Hillary Clinton at a 2-to-1 Rate Over Donald Trump - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. USA TODAY Outside Money Favors Hillary Clinton at a 2-to-1 Rate Over Donald Trump New York Times The handful of organizations backing Donald J. Trump have ...

» The Dangers of Hillary Clinton - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from clinton - Google News. New York Times The Dangers of Hillary Clinton New York Times A VOTE for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, the Clinton campaign has suggested in broad wa...

» Clinton holds huge ground game advantage over Team Trump - The Hill
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from clinton - Google News. The Hill Clinton holds huge ground game advantage over Team Trump The Hill “Campaigns are won on the ground which is why we invested early to organize an...

» Russian helicopter crash kills 19 in northwest Siberia
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - A helicopter crashed in northwest Siberia on Friday, killing 19 people on board, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency said on Saturday.

» Donald Trump, domestic terrorist: The man who tried to kill democracy — and why we had it coming - Salon
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Salon Donald Trump, domestic terrorist: The man who tried to kill democracy — and why we had it coming Salon A domestic terrorist is trying to destro...

» Scotland Embraces Gay Politicians in a Profound Cultural Shift
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. A gay bar in Glasgow. In the span of a generation, Scotland has shed much of its traditional social conservatism and enthusiastically embraced diversity in sexu...

» Puerto Rico control board wants stay maintained on lawsuits
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from World. A fiscal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances has asked a federal judge to maintain a stay on lawsuits while it tries to restructure the island’s debt.

» 4 gunmen killed in clashes with police in Russia’s Caucasus
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from World. The Russian Interior Ministry says four suspected militants have been killed by police in the restive Caucasus province of Dagestan.

» Russia and the West have 'entered a new Cold War'
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» Pentagon Expects Mosul Push to Unlock Trove of ISIS Intelligence
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Dozens of extra analysts have been dispatched to Iraq to pore over data that could offer insight into the group’s operations and future terror plots.

» Russia deploys ‘cultural diplomacy’ in France
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Europe. Russia unveiled a new Russian Orthodox cathedral and blockbuster art show in Paris, promoting cultural ties as political relations sour.

» Economic and racial anxiety: Two separate forces driving support for Donald Trump https://t.co/UVV5PoQniZ
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mikenov on Twitter Economic and racial anxiety: Two separate forces driving support for Donald Trump https://t.co/UVV5PoQniZ Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 18:37:31 2016.

» Do you suffer from Trump Anxiety? - Chicago Tribune
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Trump anxiety - Google News. Chicago Tribune Do you suffer from Trump Anxiety ? Chicago Tribune For months, psychotherapists have been reporting via various media that they're ...

» Election anxiety is real. A majority of Americans report “significant stress” due to 2016. - Vox
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Trump anxiety - Google News. ELLE.com Election anxiety is real. A majority of Americans report “significant stress” due to 2016. Vox Election chatter is filled with hyperbole —...

» The United States of Anxiety, Episode 4: The Media That Created Trump - The Nation.
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Trump anxiety - Google News. The Nation. The United States of Anxiety , Episode 4: The Media That Created Trump The Nation. Republican nominee for President, Donald Trump , rem...

» High anxiety for GOP - The Hill
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Trump anxiety - Google News. The Hill High anxiety for GOP The Hill The danger is heightened in some Republicans' minds because they do not believe Trump has any great loyalty ...

» Trump says we don't know if Russia hacked the DNC — but the US intelligence community says they did - Politico (blog)
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump and intelligence community - Google News. NBCNews.com Trump says we don't know if Russia hacked the DNC — but the US intelligence community says they did Politico (blog) ...

» Ex-chess champ Kasparov: Russia ‘absolutely’ trying to elect Trump
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» Trump aide: Campaign 'completely comfortable' using stolen materials - The Hill (blog)
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russian Intelligence services - Google News. Trump aide: Campaign 'completely comfortable' using stolen materials The Hill (blog) Russian state actors are said to be behind the...

» WHERE THEY STAND: Clinton, Trump on the Issues - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Do mass shootings increase trump election chances? - Google News. Themississippilink WHERE THEY STAND: Clinton, Trump on the Issues New York Times It takes spending cuts, tax i...

» How populism displaced conservatism in the Republican party - National Review Online
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump and republican party - Google News. How populism displaced conservatism in the Republican party National Review Online The conservative movement is divided over the quest...

» Local Republicans to hold "Trump Flash Mob" - WTVB
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Trump and the Mob - Google News. WTVB Local Republicans to hold " Trump Flash Mob " WTVB COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Republicans will be holding what is bein...

» Clinton-Trump Standoff Over Russia Plays Key Role in Election - Voice of America
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia influence in Eastern Europe - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk Clinton-Trump Standoff Over Russia Plays Key Role in Election Voice of America The U.S. government has formall...

» Hate Crime in U.S. Survey Up 6%; But Anti-Muslim Rise 89%, NYC Up 24% So Far in 2016 - Huffington Post
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from crime and terror - Google News. Hate Crime in U.S. Survey Up 6%; But Anti-Muslim Rise 89%, NYC Up 24% So Far in 2016 Huffington Post In this time of sustained heightened prejud...

» Donald Trump, Somewhat Subdued, Admits He Might Lose Election - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. New York Times Donald Trump , Somewhat Subdued, Admits He Might Lose Election New York Times Donald J. Trump projected confidence on Friday, but also seeme...

» Trump's support is making Russia more dangerous than it was in the Cold War - Telegraph.co.uk
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Putin Trump - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk Trump's support is making Russia more dangerous than it was in the Cold War Telegraph.co.uk Donald Trump is not consistent on many th...

» Hillary Clinton Makes Pitch to Undecided Voters 'Reconsidering' Trump - ABC News
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. Investor's Business Daily ABC News Hillary Clinton Makes Pitch to Undecided Voters 'Reconsidering' Trump ABC News In these final days, Hillary Clinton is m...

» Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows 'rigged' message resonates - Reuters
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. Reuters Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows 'rigged' message resonates Reuters Trump's campaign was thrown into crisis after a 2005 video released this mont...

» Politics|Donald Trump's Warning on Election Result Sounds Familiar to Some Immigrants - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. New York Times Politics|Donald Trump's Warning on Election Result Sounds Familiar to Some Immigrants New York Times Many voters saw it as a historic breach...

» Daily dig: Richard Branson has Donald Trump in his sights - BBC News
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Donald Trump - Google News. BBC News Daily dig: Richard Branson has Donald Trump in his sights BBC News In a blog post on Friday titled "Meeting Donald Trump ," Briti...

» Thank You, Donald Trump - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Donald Trump - Google News. New York Times Thank You, Donald Trump New York Times For decades, feminists have tried to stir outrage about how women are routinely groped, belitt...

» Mr. Gingrich's 'Big Trump' - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. New York Times Mr. Gingrich's 'Big Trump ' New York Times Newt Gingrich listens as Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally earlier this year. Credit Ty Wri...

» Don't Take Donald Trump to Dinner - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump - Google News. New York Times Don't Take Donald Trump to Dinner New York Times Donald Trump at the Al Smith Dinner on Thursday. Credit Damon Winter/The New York Times. Th...

» UGA professor defends calling Donald Trump a 'narcissist' - Red and Black
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from trump narcissist - Google News. UGA professor defends calling Donald Trump a ' narcissist ' Red and Black A University of Georgia psychology professor has gained attention for ...

» Putin's aggression in Europe should worry the US - CNN
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from West Russia Putin - Google News. CNN Putin's aggression in Europe should worry the US CNN In his speech on March 18, 2014, the day Crimea was admitted into the Russian Federati...

» The Latest: Turkey defends fight against Syrian Kurd rebels - Washington Post
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» Who Shut Down the US Internet Friday? - NBCNews.com
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from russia analysis - Google News. NBCNews.com Who Shut Down the US Internet Friday? NBCNews.com Cyber experts and intelligence officials told NBC News it was too early to determin...

» Why the Iran-Russia Relationship Is So Uneasy - Newsweek
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia international behavior - Google News. Newsweek Why the Iran- Russia Relationship Is So Uneasy Newsweek After the international sanctions on Iran were lifted, Russia felt...

» If the US hacks Russia for revenge, that could lead to cyberwar | Trevor Timm https://t.co/b7Y4jB2kdN
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mikenov on Twitter If the US hacks Russia for revenge, that could lead to cyberwar | Trevor Timm https://t.co/b7Y4jB2kdN Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:53:18 2016.

» Source: ISIS executes hundreds of Mosul area residents @CNN https://t.co/3eLH9xBujs
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mikenov on Twitter Source: ISIS executes hundreds of Mosul area residents @CNN https://t.co/3eLH9xBujs Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:48:04 2016.

» Two children killed in home invasion while parents were on night out https://t.co/19ViwhElyC via @MailOnline
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mikenov on Twitter Two children killed in home invasion while parents were on night out https://t.co/19ViwhElyC via @MailOnline Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:45:42 2016.

» RT @thedailybeast: "She is tough. Tougher than he is. And tougher than all the men who’ve tried to thwart her..." https://t.co/pdc2N2XxQ0 h…
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mikenov on Twitter RT @thedailybeast: "She is tough. Tougher than he is. And tougher than all the men who’ve tried to thwart her..." https://t.co/pdc2N2XxQ0 h… Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:43:28 2016. 70 retweets

» RT @cnnbrk: Donald Trump vows to sue the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. https://t.co/yzy1eeyziQ https://t.co/Z56d1qOJVa
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mikenov on Twitter RT @cnnbrk: Donald Trump vows to sue the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. https://t.co/yzy1eeyziQ https://t.co/Z56d1qOJVa Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:43:15 2016. 254 retweets

» RT @AFP: #UPDATE Russia accuses US-led coalition of 'war crimes' in Iraq: media https://t.co/96QqxVDRzn
22/10/16 12:42 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter RT @AFP: #UPDATE Russia accuses US-led coalition of 'war crimes' in Iraq: media https://t.co/96QqxVDRzn Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:42:51 2016. 52 retweets

» Russia’s Navy Deployed to Syria in Show of Force https://t.co/QdoXeykL7k
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mikenov on Twitter Russia’s Navy Deployed to Syria in Show of Force https://t.co/QdoXeykL7k Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:41:46 2016.

» Cyberattack Spreads Across US, Parts of Europe https://t.co/ww04O43Nb8
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mikenov on Twitter Cyberattack Spreads Across US, Parts of Europe https://t.co/ww04O43Nb8 Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:40:38 2016.

» Cyber attack: hackers 'weaponised' everyday devices with malware to mount assault https://t.co/zoTquWF2Be
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mikenov on Twitter Cyber attack: hackers 'weaponised' everyday devices with malware to mount assault https://t.co/zoTquWF2Be Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:38:34 2016.

» What is the long-term effect of Donald Trump? https://t.co/AgP9HbATC7
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mikenov on Twitter What is the long-term effect of Donald Trump? https://t.co/AgP9HbATC7 Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:37:34 2016.

» Mr. Gingrich’s ‘Big Trump’ https://t.co/PZwgPuUNXM
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mikenov on Twitter Mr. Gingrich’s ‘Big Trump’ https://t.co/PZwgPuUNXM Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:28:51 2016.

» Hackers Used New Weapons to Disrupt Major Websites Across U.S. https://t.co/aZDhmcut0N
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mikenov on Twitter Hackers Used New Weapons to Disrupt Major Websites Across U.S. https://t.co/aZDhmcut0N Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:27:12 2016.

» 19 Die as Helicopter Carrying Oil Workers Crashes in Russia https://t.co/q1a60IR8nl
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mikenov on Twitter 19 Die as Helicopter Carrying Oil Workers Crashes in Russia https://t.co/q1a60IR8nl Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:26:32 2016.

» RT @DHSgov: Sec. Johnson reaffirms DHS’s commitment to share information with our homeland security partners abroad to enhance our collecti…
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mikenov on Twitter RT @DHSgov: Sec. Johnson reaffirms DHS’s commitment to share information with our homeland security partners abroad to enhance our collecti… Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:20:21 2016. 29 retweets

» RT @PentagonPresSec: #SecDef Carter greeted in Baghdad by top commander in ISIL fight - LTG Steve Townsend. First up: briefing on #MosulOps…
22/10/16 12:19 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter RT @PentagonPresSec: #SecDef Carter greeted in Baghdad by top commander in ISIL fight - LTG Steve Townsend. First up: briefing on #MosulOps… Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 16:19:02 2016. 34 retweets

» Voice of America: Clinton-Trump standoff over Russia plays key role in election
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Ukraine News. WHITE HOUSE – V iews of Russia are playing a surprising role in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. Read more here The post Voice of America: Clinton-Trum...

» EU leaders spar over Russia sanctions - Chicago Tribune
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. CNBC EU leaders spar over Russia sanctions Chicago Tribune The European Union said it was too soon to consider imposing sanctions on Russia for the ...

» Yes, 17 intelligence agencies really did say Russia was behind hacking - USA TODAY
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. USA TODAY Yes, 17 intelligence agencies really did say Russia was behind hacking USA TODAY Donald Trump's claim that the United States has "no ...

» Russia sends warships to Syria via the English Channel — and with them, a message - Washington Post
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. Washington Post Russia sends warships to Syria via the English Channel — and with them, a message Washington Post LONDON — In scenes that haven't be...

» Duterte: My favorite hero is Putin - ABS-CBN News
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. ABS-CBN News Duterte: My favorite hero is Putin ABS-CBN News President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday was made to choose who between current U.S. preside...

» Russia's aircraft carrier that belched smoke as it passed through the Channel is so unreliable that it sails with ... - Telegraph.co.uk
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. Telegraph.co.uk Russia's aircraft carrier that belched smoke as it passed through the Channel is so unreliable that it sails with ... Telegraph.co.u...

» Evidence ties Russia to Podesta and Powell email hacks - Engadget
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. Engadget Evidence ties Russia to Podesta and Powell email hacks Engadget Security firms, journalists and a hive of independent researchers have spen...

» The looming spectre of cyberwar with Russia - Engadget
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. Engadget The looming spectre of cyberwar with Russia Engadget In the world of cyber (as in security), the question of the week seems to be, "ar...

» Russian Carrier Is Bound for Syria, Flexing Muscle but Risking Malfunction - New York Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. New York Times Russian Carrier Is Bound for Syria, Flexing Muscle but Risking Malfunction New York Times MOSCOW — The Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's lo...

» It probably wasn't Russia who attacked the Internet today. That's what's scary. - Washington Post
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. Washington Post It probably wasn't Russia who attacked the Internet today. That's what's scary. Washington Post As users of Twitter and many other s...

» Nineteen people die in helicopter crash in northern Russia - The Guardian
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia, Putin and Putinism. The Guardian Nineteen people die in helicopter crash in northern Russia The Guardian Nineteen people have been killed after a helicopter carrying oi...

» Voice of America: Russian helicopter crash in Siberia kills 19
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia News Review. KyivPost Nineteen people were killed Saturday when a helicopter carrying oil workers crashed in northwestern Siberia. Read more here The post Voice of Ameri...

» Russian, Saudi Energy Ministers Discuss Cooperation in Energy Sphere
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Russia News Review. Sputnik International Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak discussed on Saturday energy cooperation with his Saudi Arabia’s counterpart Khalid al-Falih d...

» Clinton far ahead in Electoral College race - Reuters
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Recent Events Review In Brief. clinton - Google News Reuters Clinton far ahead in Electoral College race Reuters The mostly likely outcome would be 326 votes for Clinton to 212...

» Vladimir Putin's Russia: Will It Rock America's Vote? - Newsweek
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Putin and Putinism - News Review. Newsweek Vladimir Putin's Russia: Will It Rock America's Vote? Newsweek The presidential vote won't be rigged, but it may well be rocked–and n...

» Massive cyberattack shuts down large sections of the Internet
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Opinions Review In Brief. English The assault was very large in scale and sophisticated in coordination.

» Ash Carter visits Iraq to assess Mosul fight
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Opinions Review In Brief. BAGHDAD — Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Iraq on Saturday to meet with his commanders and assess the progress in the opening days of the oper...

» В НАТО появилась должность главы разведки - Новая газета
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Nato - Russia News. Новая газета В НАТО появилась должность главы разведки Новая газета Как уточняет издание, речь идет о должности помощника генсека НАТО в области разведки. О...

» В НАТО впервые назначили главу разведки - Корреспондент.net
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Nato - Russia News. Корреспондент.net В НАТО впервые назначили главу разведки Корреспондент.net В Вашингтоне хотели, чтобы эту должность занял американец, но сейчас заместитель...

» A massive cyberattack blocked your favorite websites; FBI and Homeland Security are investigating - Los Angeles Times
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from FBI News Review. Los Angeles Times A massive cyberattack blocked your favorite websites; FBI and Homeland Security are investigating Los Angeles Times The Department of Homelan...

» Russian Suspected of Hacking U.S. Tech Companies Is Indicted
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from FBI News Review. Yevgeniy Aleksandrovich Nikulin, 29, was arrested in Prague this month on charges that he hacked into networks at LinkedIn, Dropbox and Formspring.

» North Carolina judge convicted of bribing FBI agent with '2 cases of beer' to spy on his wife - RT
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from FBI News Review. RT North Carolina judge convicted of bribing FBI agent with '2 cases of beer' to spy on his wife RT The verdict wraps up a nearly year-long trial for Judge Jon...

» Trump Expands Lead Over Clinton To 2 Points – IBD/TIPP Poll https://t.co/mkj0UFQTyr via @IBDeditorials
22/10/16 11:22 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Trump Expands Lead Over Clinton To 2 Points – IBD/TIPP Poll https://t.co/mkj0UFQTyr via @IBDeditorials Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 15:22:55 2016.

» UGA professor defends calling Donald Trump a 'narcissist' https://t.co/IIGMr6qs9n via @redandblack
22/10/16 11:21 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter UGA professor defends calling Donald Trump a 'narcissist' https://t.co/IIGMr6qs9n via @redandblack Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 15:21:27 2016.

» Clinton-Trump Standoff Over Russia Plays Key Role in Election https://t.co/1d2uKZlFw7
22/10/16 11:06 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Clinton-Trump Standoff Over Russia Plays Key Role in Election https://t.co/1d2uKZlFw7 Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 15:06:01 2016. 1 like

» Internet Attack Spreads, Disrupting Major Websites https://t.co/aZDhmcut0N
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mikenov on Twitter Internet Attack Spreads, Disrupting Major Websites https://t.co/aZDhmcut0N Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 02:33:15 2016.

» Internet Attack Spreads, Disrupting Major Websites
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . A spokeswoman said the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security were looking into the incident and all potential causes, including criminal activity...

» Evidence ties Russia to Podesta and Powell email hacks
21/10/16 21:43 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from Engadget RSS Feed. When WikiLeaks began publishing thousands of emails from DNC accounts back in July, it only took a few days for the FBI to start investigating Russia's invol...

» Evidence ties Russia to Podesta and Powell email hacks https://t.co/bhl2SgNZVh via @engadget
21/10/16 21:42 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Evidence ties Russia to Podesta and Powell email hacks https://t.co/bhl2SgNZVh via @engadget Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 01:42:52 2016.

» Did the Russians or cyber vandals attack the U.S. internet Friday? https://t.co/j5Lh83Xf13 via @nbcnews
21/10/16 21:24 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Did the Russians or cyber vandals attack the U.S. internet Friday? https://t.co/j5Lh83Xf13 via @nbcnews Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 01:24:09 2016.

» Who Shut Down the U.S. Internet Friday?
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . Department of Homeland Security Investigating Massive Internet Attack 3:23 autoplay autoplay Cyber experts and intelligence officials told NBC News it was too early to determine w...

» Department of Homeland Security Investigating Massive Internet Attack https://t.co/oFRwQC7P4I via @nbcnews
21/10/16 21:19 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Department of Homeland Security Investigating Massive Internet Attack https://t.co/oFRwQC7P4I via @nbcnews Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 01:19:29 2016.

» Cyber attack hits hundreds of websites
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . A major cyber attack disrupted traffic to hundreds of websites including Twitter, the Financial Times, Airbnb and Spotify, disabling access for millions of users particularly on t...

» Cyber attack hits hundreds of websites https://t.co/VKjL6yXnXz via @FT
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mikenov on Twitter Cyber attack hits hundreds of websites https://t.co/VKjL6yXnXz via @FT Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 00:41:10 2016.

» The U.S. and Global Security Review: Russian charged by US in connection with cyber att... https://t.co/ozSrKarWPJ
21/10/16 20:28 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter The U.S. and Global Security Review: Russian charged by US in connection with cyber att... https://t.co/ozSrKarWPJ Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 00:28:12 2016.

» Russian charged by US in connection with cyber attacks
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story . An alleged Russian hacker arrested on Wednesday in Prague has been charged by US authorities in connection with the 2012 cyber attacks on LinkedIn , Dropbox and Formspring. Sample...

» Russian charged by US in connection with cyber attacks https://t.co/t0GlQQUwpI via @FT
21/10/16 20:16 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Russian charged by US in connection with cyber attacks https://t.co/t0GlQQUwpI via @FT Posted by mikenov on Sat Oct 22 00:16:38 2016.

» Major U.S. websites disrupted by cyberattacks
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from The Seattle Times The Seattle Times. Websites were temporarily inaccessible to many users in the U.S. on Friday, after a major domain host reported two large attacks on its ser...

» Major U.S. websites disrupted by cyberattacks https://t.co/Ir8KfagiMj via @seattletimes
21/10/16 15:48 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Major U.S. websites disrupted by cyberattacks https://t.co/Ir8KfagiMj via @seattletimes Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 19:48:38 2016.

» Richard Branson: Trump told me he wanted to spend the 'rest of his life' getting revenge https://t.co/fMbyE3R4Pp via @bi_politics
21/10/16 15:44 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Richard Branson: Trump told me he wanted to spend the 'rest of his life' getting revenge https://t.co/fMbyE3R4Pp via @bi_politics Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 19:44:31 2016.

» Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and Hamas all Active in South America https://t.co/Wdy6fWVoPi
21/10/16 13:24 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and Hamas all Active in South America https://t.co/Wdy6fWVoPi Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 17:24:25 2016.

» State-Sponsored Doxing and Manipulation of the U.S. Election: How Should the U.S. Government Respond? https://t.co/IRKRHGDrwd
21/10/16 13:13 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter State-Sponsored Doxing and Manipulation of the U.S. Election: How Should the U.S. Government Respond? https://t.co/IRKRHGDrwd Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 17:13:44 2016.

» The U.S. and Global Security Review: Putin started the cyberwar with the West https://t.co/yWSUDtLVHe
21/10/16 13:02 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter The U.S. and Global Security Review: Putin started the cyberwar with the West https://t.co/yWSUDtLVHe Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 17:02:44 2016.

» The U.S. and Global Security Review: Number of Killers Hunting Officers Nationwide on t... https://t.co/8xUQRA5Cgp
21/10/16 12:05 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter The U.S. and Global Security Review: Number of Killers Hunting Officers Nationwide on t... https://t.co/8xUQRA5Cgp Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 16:05:39 2016.

» The U.S. and Global Security Review: "Enormous Cyber Attack" Takes Down Hundreds Of Web... https://t.co/8xUQRA5Cgp
21/10/16 11:50 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter The U.S. and Global Security Review: "Enormous Cyber Attack" Takes Down Hundreds Of Web... https://t.co/8xUQRA5Cgp Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 15:50:30 2016.

» Donald Trump’s Ultimate Humiliation https://t.co/Lcay83mBDi
21/10/16 11:06 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Donald Trump’s Ultimate Humiliation https://t.co/Lcay83mBDi Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 15:06:30 2016.

» RT @guardian: Trump and Clinton campaign after dueling charity dinner speeches – live https://t.co/fDsejzkPH9
21/10/16 10:55 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter RT @guardian: Trump and Clinton campaign after dueling charity dinner speeches – live https://t.co/fDsejzkPH9 Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:55:19 2016. 10 retweets

» RT @USATODAY: Cyber attack takes down East Coast Netflix, Spotify, Twitter https://t.co/1cPYkQ0Zsl https://t.co/qD6ICiz1nc
21/10/16 10:53 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter RT @USATODAY: Cyber attack takes down East Coast Netflix, Spotify, Twitter https://t.co/1cPYkQ0Zsl https://t.co/qD6ICiz1nc Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:53:28 2016. 74 retweets

» RT @NBCNews: Donald Trump was eager to congratulate Hillary Clinton after her remarks at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner. https://t.co/7pLcRLkecg
21/10/16 10:52 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter RT @NBCNews: Donald Trump was eager to congratulate Hillary Clinton after her remarks at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner. https://t.co/7pLcRLkecg Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:52:57 2016. 559 retweets

» RT @shaneharris: The Clinton campaign has gone farther than the US intelligence community linking Russian hackers to Trump. https://t.co/e8…
21/10/16 10:46 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter RT @shaneharris: The Clinton campaign has gone farther than the US intelligence community linking Russian hackers to Trump. https://t.co/e8… Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:46:32 2016. 17 retweets

» Russians cyberattack anti-Trump sites and pages.
21/10/16 10:43 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Russians cyberattack anti-Trump sites and pages. Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:43:00 2016.

» Behavior and Law: Trump, Putin The Mob, and Terrorism https://t.co/Oqz4gXxo2w
21/10/16 10:39 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter Behavior and Law: Trump, Putin The Mob, and Terrorism https://t.co/Oqz4gXxo2w Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:39:45 2016.

» How to Win the Cyberwar Against Russia https://t.co/Izhywctycd
21/10/16 10:32 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
mikenov on Twitter How to Win the Cyberwar Against Russia https://t.co/Izhywctycd Posted by mikenov on Fri Oct 21 14:32:19 2016.

» How to Win the Cyberwar Against Russia | Foreign Policy - Foreign Policy (blog)
21/10/16 10:29 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberwar - Google News. Foreign Policy (blog) How to Win the Cyberwar Against Russia | Foreign Policy Foreign Policy (blog) How to Win the Cyberwar Against Russia « | Foreign P...

» Time to get real about Russia cyber war: Max Boot - USA Today - USA TODAY
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Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberwar - Google News. USA TODAY Time to get real about Russia cyber war: Max Boot - USA Today USA TODAY Our democracy is under attack by Russia, but almost no one is treating...

» Could Obama's Threat of Retaliation against Russia Lead to Cyber War? - Scientific American
21/10/16 10:28 from 1. My News Blogs from mikenova (2 sites)
Mike Nova's Shared NewsLinks mikenova shared this story from cyberwar - Google News. Scientific American Could Obama's Threat of Retaliation against Russia Lead to Cyber War ? Scientific American Late last week Obama administration offic...