Russia’s Lavrov says there’s little difference between policies of Trump and Obama: RIA
CNBC
President Barack Obama welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the White House in Washington, DC January 20, 2017. The actions of President Donald Trump’s team are similar to the policies of his predecessor Barack Obama, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei …and more »

There’s no hiding from Trump’s bigotry
Washington Post
Trump has made various disavowals of racism over recent months, but his track record tells a different story. He has attacked Mexicans as rapists, demonized Islam and Muslims at every opportunity, referred to some neo-Nazi marchers as very fine people … 
Donald Trump Tweeted a Woman with Six Followers Thinking She Was the Leader of BritainNewsweek
Trump criticized in Britain and US for sharing anti-Muslim videosReuters 
Britain criticizes Trump retweeting anti-Muslim videos from far-right partyReuters
Trump tweets “we are doing just fine” at wrong Theresa MayCBS News
Theresa May condemns Donald Trump as ‘wrong’ over Britain First retweets – but says his UK state visit will go aheadThe Independent 
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Trump seeks big win as GOP tax measure gains steam
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WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Republican Party finally has the wind at its back on tax reform. Starved of a significant legislative win for 10 long months since President Donald Trump took office, GOP senators are within touching distance of passing the most …and more »

Trump’s conduct troublesome
The Decatur Daily
One day before spreading anti-Muslim trash to the world, Trump hosted an event aimed at honoring Navajo code talkers, who drew on their native language to assist the United States in World War II. He was unable to resist the temptation to slam a …
Trump’s Disgusting Retweets Suggest a Larger Problem Is BrewingEsquire.com
White House defends Trump’s retweets of far-right groupABC News
Why Twitter shouldn’t ban Donald TrumpToronto Star
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EU needs solid proof to take action on Gülenists
Hurriyet Daily News
If it does so, Europol and Turkey’s national police force will be able to exchange personal data on terror organizations such as the PKK, the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP-C) and on any forms of organized crime and human …and more »

In the US and Britain, Trump is criticized for sharing anti-Muslim videos
Al-Arabiya
President Donald Trump on Wednesday shared anti-Muslim videos posted on Twitter by a far-right British party leader, drawing condemnation from Britain, US Muslim groups and some members of Congress. The White House defended the retweets by the …
Trump Shares Inflammatory Anti-Muslim Videos, and Britain’s Leader Condemns ThemNew York Times
Donald Trump hits back at Theresa May after re-tweeting British far-Right group’s anti-Muslim videosTelegraph.co.uk
What is Britain First?CBS News
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‘Just Kiding:’ Trump names his Biblical heroes
San Diego Jewish World
And he welcomed travelers, much like the Trump hotels do. Quite a guy. JACOB A phenomenal deal-maker, as when he got his famished twin brother to give up the first-born birthright in return for some food. The interviewer asked, How do you respond … 

Kushner Questioned By Special Counsel Investigators
NPR
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor, was questioned last month by investigators for special counsel Robert Mueller, who are probing possible collusion between Russian officials and the Trump campaign to influence the outcome …
Judge Andrew Napolitano: Thanksgiving is over but Mueller and his team remain hard at workFox News
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Democrats Go Silent on Trump Dossier as House Intelligence Republicans Seek More Answers
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Democrats have gone silent on the Trump dossier in recent weeks, as Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee have begun to find out more information about it. FBI and Justice Department officials recently told House Intelligence Committee …and more »

Garvan Walshe: Russia is up to no good but the idea it caused Brexit doesn’t stand up to scrutiny
Conservative Home
Its stroke of luck was to discover the potency of emotional and divisive political communication on social media, which it used to great effect in Eastern Europe before the EU referendum or Trump election campaign were ever thought of. It is certainly … 

US ‘orchestrated’ Russian spies scandal, says Kaspersky founder
The Guardian
Since the contractor had opted in to a Kaspersky service that uploads new viruses to the company, to aid in improving defence for others, Mr Kaspersky says the malware was then uploaded to his company’s researchers, alongside its other components…and more »

US Intel Committee Subpoenas Comedian in Russia Election Meddling Probe
U.S. News & World Report
On several occasions over the last few years, Credico interviewed and met with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a man believed by some U.S. officials and lawmakers to be an untrustworthy pawn of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Assange’s group …and more »

US intel committee subpoenas comedian in Russia election meddling probe
Reuters
Assange’s group released Democratic emails during the 2016 presidential campaign that U.S. intelligence agencies say were hacked by Russia to try to tilt the election against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. He is regarded with distaste by many in …
New York radio personality was Roger Stone’s WikiLeaks contactCNN
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Malcolm: What now with lethal North Korea?
Spartanburg Herald Journal
The goal was to change Putin’s policies. And that has totally failed. It’s the same for Obama sanctions on Syria and its dictator Bashar al-Assad, which even included freezing his British-born wife’s credit cards. Assad used poison gas on Syrians at …
‘Strategic patience’ policy has failed North Korea deadly missiles advanceSan Francisco Chronicle
What now with this lethal North Korean mess?Newsday
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Mitigating the Russian challenge
EUobserver
Russian leadership values strength and preys on weakness. Show the Kremlin that you cannot use a stick, and it will wrestle the carrot out of your hands. Thus, the most obvious thing the EU can do is to enhance its defensive capabilities. That means…and more »

Theresa May should wipe her hands of Donald Trump: Mirror Politics morning briefing
Mirror.co.uk
There was no contrition for his grotesque decision to endorse a far-right nationalist organisation that sows division and hatred. Instead, the thin-skinned narcissist trampled over decades of diplomacy to issue a menacing, defensive and frankly …and more »

Gregg Jarrett: Mueller’s investigation imperils American-Russian relations, jeopardizing lives
Fox News
During the 2016 election, and well before President Trump was ever accused of conspiring with Putin to influence the election,candidate Trump called for warmer relations with the Russian leader. At one campaign rally he asked: If we could get along…and more »

President Trump Tweets Out ISIS ‘Snuff Film’
Daily Beast
Donald Trump retweeted a video posted by a far-right street activist that ‘says Islamist mob pushes teenage boy off roof and beats him to death!’ Nico Hines. 11.29.17 7:13 AM ET. LONDONDonald Trump retweeted an apparent snuff video to his 40 million …
Trump account retweets incendiary videosBBC News
Trump retweets videos purporting to show violence by Muslims: ‘Muslim migrant beats up Dutch boy on crutches!’The Hill
Trump Retweets Videos Critical of MuslimsBloomberg
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Donald Trump Jr. to talk to House Intelligence Committee behind closed doors
CNN
(CNN) Donald Trump Jr. has agreed to meet with the House Intelligence Committee as soon as next week, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question President Donald Trump’s eldest son over his contacts with Russians during the campaign season, …
House Lawmakers Plan Competing Reports on Trump InvestigationBloomberg
Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. to meet with House panel Dec. 6: CNNReuters
Donald Trump Jr. to be interviewed by House Intelligence Committee next weekABC News
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Justices appear to favor more restraints on government access to digital information
Washington Post
A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed to agree Wednesday that the abundance of private information available about Americans in the digital age might require new restraints on government’s ability to access it. In the case before the court, that… 
Court struggles with whether to restrict cellphone data searchesThe Hill
Argument analysis: Drawing a line on privacy for cellphone records, but where?SCOTUSblog (blog)
Supreme Court justices voice support for digital privacyUSA TODAY 
Supreme Court takes on major Fourth Amendment caseCNN
Supreme Court at odds over privacy of cellphone users in ‘Big Brother’ caseFox News
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Sessions says he supports new legislation to strengthen DEA enforcement
Washington Post
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Wednesday that he had beendubious of a 2016 law that effectively took away the Drug Enforcement Administration’s most potent weapons against distributors and manufacturers of prescription opioids and he would …
Sessions: DOJ looking at ‘rational’ marijuana policyCNN
Trump’s Counselor Kellyanne Conway Is Now His Opioids CzarBuzzFeed News
Sessions Hints at Shift in Federal Marijuana EnforcementU.S. News & World Report
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Central NY native performs ballet for Melania Trump at White House
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First Lady Melania Trump watches members of the Vivid Ballet company perform at the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 27, 2017. Ballerina Angela Mia Belmonte (right) hails from Clinton, N.Y.( Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS ). Comment. 0 shares.
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News outlets split on whether to attend Trump’s partyPolitico
CNN disinvites itself from annual White House holiday party for the pressDuluth News Tribune
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Political humorist identified as Roger Stone’s link to WikiLeaks: Sources
ABC News
Former Trump adviser and longtime political troublemaker Roger Stone has been asked repeatedly how he knew, seemingly in advance, that WikiLeaks was going to publish damaging information about Hillary Clinton’s campaign. And he has repeatedly …
Russia Investigators Subpoena a Comedian. No, Seriously.Daily Beast
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Kushner met with special counsel to discuss Flynn: report
The Hill
President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner met with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team this month to discuss former national security adviser Michael Flynn, CNN reports. Kushner’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, told CNN that Kushner is …
Robert Mueller team delays Michael Flynn grand jury testimonyNew York Daily News
Special investigators often have their own moral lapsesWashington Times
Mueller postpones planned grand jury testimony in yet another sign he’s flipped Flynn: reportRaw Story
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