Author: Freedom Watch
Bernie Sanders: Israel ‘overreacted’ during Gaza protests By Maegan Vazquez CNN April 1, 2018 Senator Bernie Sanders said he doesn’t believe the official response from Israeli authorities, who say that deadly clashes in Gaza this past week were “violent terror demonstrations,” and that Hamas fighters were embedded within a crowd of protestors. “From what my understanding is, you have tens and tens of thousands of people who are engaged in a nonviolent protest. I believe now 15 or 20 people, Palestinians, have been killed and many, many others have been wounded. So I think it’s a difficult situation,…
Opinion | This Trump legal defeat may force Trump to decide: His presidency or his businesses? By Jennifer Rubin Washington Post April 1, 2018 In a decision with far-reaching implications for President Trump, a federal court ruled this week that a lawsuit could go forward claiming he unconstitutionally received foreign emoluments — that is, monies from foreign governments explicitly prohibited by the Constitution — from his hotel in Washington. The Associated Press reported: A federal judge Wednesday allowed Maryland and the District of Columbia to proceed with their lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of accepting unconstitutional gifts from…
Even Republicans Have Used the ‘I’ Word, but Would Firing Mueller Get Trump Impeached? By Nicholas Fandos New York Times April 1, 2018 WASHINGTON — Even for Senator Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican who has emerged as one of his party’s most fervent critics of President Trump, the warning he issued recently that firing the special counsel could lead to the president’s impeachment was extraordinary. “From what I can see, that’s the only remedy,” Mr. Flake said. Continue Reading…..
33 photos that show why everyone misses Obama By Michelle Mark Business Insider April 1, 2018 Former President Barack Obama has been living the dream ever since he left office more than a year ago. From vacationing in exotic locations, to sitting for his official portrait, to negotiating a Netflix deal, Obama has been making the most of his post-presidency — and it’s hard not to feel a little nostalgic for the eight years he was in office. Here’s a glimpse at the moments that made people love Obama, and show why many miss him now. Continue Reading…..
April 1, 2018 www.FreedomWatchUSA.org – 844-FW-ETHIC (393-8442)
Jeff Sessions questioned by Mueller in Russia investigation YouTube April 1, 2018 Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned for several hours last week by special counsel Robert Mueller’s office as part of the investigation into Russia’s meddling in the election and whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice since taking office, a source close to Sessions told CNN. The interview, a major development in Mueller’s investigation, took place last Wednesday. A source familiar with the discussion said it was the first time Sessions was interviewed and he was not under subpoena. Continue Reading…..
Robert Mueller Reportedly Eyeing Sessions As Sessions Cheats On Recusal | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC YouTube April 1, 2018 Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that Robert Mueller’s investigation includes looking at Jeff Sessions contacts with Russians, while at the same time, Sessions is sending investigators to look at the conduct of the Trump Russia investigation. Continue Reading…..
Trump administration sides with PLO in terror victims’ Supreme Court appeal By Mark Sherman The Washington Times April 1, 2018 Despite its bumpy relationship with the Palestinians, the Trump administration is siding with the Palestine Liberation Organization in urging the Supreme Court to reject an appeal from American victims of terrorist attacks in the Middle East more than a decade ago. The victims are asking the high court to reinstate a $654 million verdict against the PLO and Palestinian Authority in connection with attacks in Israel in 2002 and 2004 that killed 33 people and wounded hundreds more.…
Turley: Sessions’ Using Utah Federal Prosecutor Much Better for Trump than 2nd Special Counsel By Ken Klukowski Breitbart March 31, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC — Professor Jonathan Turley, a top national legal expert on government investigations, commented on Thursday about Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to bring in U.S. Attorney John Huber. Turley called it “brilliant”to combine all the powers of the U.S. Department of Justice’s inspector general with a prosecutor who can bring charges, seek indictments, and get results for President Trump far more quickly than a second special counsel. Turley is a law professor at George Washington…
Freedom Watch TV March 31, 2018 See also: “Help Me Destroy D.C. Swamp,” by Larry Klayman