Daily Archives: July 25, 2019

2019-07-25: News Headlines

Staff (2019-07-25). Robert Mueller Testimony Disappoints Democrats Who Bet on Special Counsel to Help Sink Trump. democracynow.org Special counsel Robert Mueller gave his much-anticipated testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, where he spoke for the first time about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections. Over the 7-hour hearing, Mueller stressed to the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees that despite Donald Trump's claims, he had not exonerated the president of obstruction of justice. Mueller's report was handed in 124 days ago, but only a redacted version was made available to the public. Ahead of Mueller's testimony, the Justice Department warned Mueller in a letter to "remain within the bound…

Washington's Blog (2019-07-25). 13 Shocking Facts About Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller. globalresearch.ca First published in November 2017. Can we trust Robert Mueller with Trump-Russia probe? | *** | Talking heads act like Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller is fair, impartial and unbiased. | But the facts are a wee bit different … | Failure to Aggressively Prosecute …

Andrew Korybko (2019-07-25). New MH17 Documentary Proves Beyond a Doubt that a Cover-Up Took Place. globalresearch.ca MH17 – Call For Justice" sheds light on the dark truth of what happened immediately after the plane's downing. The video powerfully includes an interview with Malaysia's PM Minister Mahathir, who had earlier spoken out about the cover-up & reaffirms that Russia was blamed for before any information was known about the incident.

Padraig McGrath (2019-07-25). Russia-Africa Relations: Economic, Strategic and Geopolitical Dimensions. globalresearch.ca Following the Russia-Africa Economic Conference in Moscow last month and the Russia-Africa Parliamentary Conference on July 3rd, the first ever Russia-Africa political summit is scheduled for Sochi on October 24th. The summit will henceforth be planned as an annual event. …

Andrew Korybko (2019-07-25). A Joint-Russia-China Air Patrol Just Made South Korean-Japanese Tensions Worse. globalresearch.ca The first-ever long-range joint air patrol between the Russian and Chinese Air Forces got off to a scandalous start after South Korea reportedly fired hundreds of warning shots to ward off what it says was Moscow's violation of its sovereign …

Staff (2019-07-25). Mueller's Testimony Didn't Herald Impeachment — But Don McGahn's Might. truthout.org | | SCHIFF: Russia committed federal crimes in order to help Donald Trump? | MUELLER: When you're talking about computer crimes in the charge in our case, absolutely. | SCHIFF: The Trump campaign officials built their strategy — their messaging strategy around those stolen documents? | MUELLER: Generally that's true. | SCHIFF: And then they lied to cover it up. | MUELLER: Generally that's true.In case you missed it during all the hand-wringing (or crowing) over the unsteady, understated perform…

John Stanton (2019-07-25). Trump's "Proximity" to the Nuclear Weapons Trigger. Racism in America. globalresearch.ca "He has been glorified as a hero and obeyed as a ruler, but fundamentally he is always the same. His most fantastic triumphs have taken place in our own time, among people who set great store by the idea …

RT (2019-07-25). 'Clinton Body Count' trends on Twitter, establishment blames Russia. rt.com Americans waking up to check Twitter were greeted with the trending hashtag "#ClintonBodyCount." Referencing a long-running conservative conspiracy theory, its re-emergence has of course been blamed on 'Russian bots.'

RT (2019-07-25). Russiagate devotees bemoan Mueller's deflating testimony… but at least Maddow liked it. rt.com Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress failed to live up to the expectations of many Russiagate-peddling pundits, with one notable exception being MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, who had glowing praise for the former special counsel.

Michael Steinberg (2019-07-25). California Has Its Faults. indybay.org Two big recent earthquakes shook up all things nuclear in the state, and beyond too…

WSWS (2019-07-25). Mueller testimony: Another debacle for the Democrats' anti-Russia campaign. wsws.org The Democrats staged two House committee hearings with the former FBI head and special counsel in an attempt to revive their discredited claim that Putin stole the 2016 election for Trump.

RT (2019-07-25). Time to forget the word Russiagate & look into FBI-gate instead — Ron Paul. rt.com The Democrats' dream of impeaching President Trump over the Russiagate scandal has "totally failed," its fate confirmed by special counsel Robert Mueller's disastrous showing in Congress, former congressman Ron Paul told RT.

Staff (2019-07-24). Democrats to Seek More Russia Probe Information. truthdig.com WASHINGTON — The Latest on former special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony on the Russia probe (all times local): | 6: 35 p.m. | House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler says his panel will file lawsuits this week to obtain more information about special counsel Robert Mueller's report and to enforce a subpoena against former White House counsel Donald McGahn. | Democrats have been preparing the lawsuits for weeks and were waiting until after Mueller's testimony on Wednesday. They will seek to obtain secret grand jury…

Vijay Prashad (2019-07-24). The U.S.-Iran standoff can only end when the U.S. accepts Iran's right to have a nuclear energy program. mronline.org The U.S. objection to Iran is not based on international law, but merely based on its political objectives. This is clearly illustrated by open U.S. support for nuclear energy and nuclear weapon development in India; and nuclear weapon stockpiling in Israel, which the U.S. has always fully backed. | Source

Staff (2019-07-24). Mueller: I Did Not Clear Trump of Obstruction of Justice. truthdig.com WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump's claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia's 2016 election interference. The former special counsel told Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation. | The televised Capitol Hill appearance, Mueller's first since wrapping his two-year Russia probe last spring, unfolded at a moment of deep divisions in the country, with many Americans hardened in their opinions about the success of Donald…

Bennett Guillaume (2019-07-24). North Korea navigates economic reform in a sea of sanctions. peoplesworld.org PYONGYANG—In April, a Japanese newspaper revealed a policy document purportedly detailing the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's economic strategy for the 2016-2020 period. The text's authors stressed the need to step-up technological development, diversify the country's trade, chiefly toward Russia, and proceed with the "full introduction of a new economic management method." What "new management …

teleSUR (2019-07-24). Russia Advocates for Integral Peace in Yemen. telesurenglish.net Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said an integral peace agreement, with the mediation of the United Nations, was necessary in Yemen after meeting with a Yemeni delegation. | RELATED: | War in Yemen May Actually Come to an End: UN | The Foreign Ministry added in a statement that such a deal should include the Stockholm agreement reached in December 2018, stressing the need for a peaceful and political option. | He added that urgent measures should be implemented to address the humanitarian…

teleSUR (2019-07-24). Mueller Hearing: Trump Would be Indicted if He Weren't President. telesurenglish.net Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Wednesday told a U.S. congressional hearing he had not exonerated President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice and indicated he would have sought his indictment were it not for a Justice Department policy against bringing charges against a sitting president. | RELATED: | Chomsky: Fixation on Russia May Have Handed Trump a 2020 Win | Democratic Representative Ted Lieu asked Mueller if the reason he did not bring a criminal indictment agains…

Michael Doliner (2019-07-24). Russiagate: the Cherry on Top. counterpunch.org How about Russiagate, dude? It doesn't get much better than that. The whole thing is a carpet of smoke under which to kick the contents of the purloined DNC e-mails. If just one so-called MSM journalist took a gander at those digital pearls he might have twigged that the DNC took a dump on its More

Bryant Brown (2019-07-24). Losing Military Supremacy: The Myopia of American Strategic Planning. globalresearch.ca At a time when Russiaphobia is increasing in the United States, the thought that the US could be losing the arms race is far from what most Americans believe. Their dramatic game day fly pasts, hand over the heart anthems …

Brian Cloughley (2019-07-24). The US-NATO Military Alliance Continues Confrontation Along Russia's Borders. globalresearch.ca The Pentagon and its sub-office in Brussels, HQ NATO, in its new billion dollar building, are intent on maintaining military pressure around the globe. The US itself is much more widely spread, having bases tentacled from continent to continent, with …

Robert Mackey (2019-07-24). Key Moments From Robert Mueller's Congressional Testimony. theintercept.com Robert Mueller, the former special counsel, testified on Wednesday morning to the House Judiciary Committee and on Wednesday afternoon to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on his report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and President Donald Trump's efforts to obstruct that inquiry. Updates on key moments in the hearings appear below. | Did Mueller's Replies to Rep. Adam Schiff Provide Enough Cover for Democrats to Impeach Trump?: | At the end…

Staff (2019-07-24). Rep. Lieu's Recap During Mueller Testimony Makes Obstruction Case Against Trump. truthout.org | | Amid congressional testimony on Wednesday in which former special counsel Robert Mueller reiterated publicly that President Donald Trump "was not exculpated" of wrongdoing in his report, Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu of California also provided a succinct recap of why the only reason Mueller did not recommend charges against the president was because of an exis…

Staff (2019-07-24). WATCH: Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Testifies on Capitol Hill. truthout.org | | Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying on Capitol Hill today for the first time about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections.

RT (2019-07-24). Fusion who? Mueller doesn't seem to know the name of firm that compiled infamous 'Steele Dossier'. rt.com With Republicans questioning the origins of former special counsel Robert Mueller's 'Russiagate' investigation, Mueller claimed he was not familiar with one of the key players behind the whole affair: Fusion GPS.

RT (2019-07-24). Must-see or much ado? Mueller testimony in Congress to rehash 'Russiagate'. rt.com Americans who somehow missed the 'Russiagate' book can now see the movie adaptation, namely former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before two committees of Congress. A must-see event, or much ado about nothing?

RT (2019-07-24). 'They are a mess': Trump unloads on Russiagate cultists' post-Mueller stress disorder. rt.com US President Donald Trump slammed former special counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited House testimony, reserving his harshest words for the Democrats who "knew it was a hoax" — and the media who enabled them.

RT (2019-07-24). Mueller's sluggish testimony turns out to be 'disaster' for disappointed Democrats. rt.com Former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to congress was supposed to bring new clarity to the Russiagate drama — but Americans tuning in quickly realized the much-hyped event was turning into a "disaster" for Democrats.

RT (2019-07-24). Mueller's testimony was a major anti-climax. Will Democrats finally realize he won't save them? rt.com Democrats expected Russiagate fireworks from former special counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited testimony on Capitol Hill, but were once again disappointed, witnessing only the last fizzles of a dying conspiracy theory.

RT (2019-07-24). Mueller says he found 'insufficient evidence' that Trump conspired with Russians. rt.com Former special counsel Robert Mueller told a House Judiciary Committee hearing that his two-year investigation has found "insufficient evidence of the president's culpability" in conspiring with Russians in 2016.

RT (2019-07-24). Robert Mueller testifies before House Intelligence Committee about 'Russiagate' probe (WATCH LIVE). rt.com Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before the House Intelligence Committee about his investigation into alleged collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and the Kremlin.

Fight Back (2019-07-23). FRSO sends delegation to the Sao Paolo Forum. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – From July 25 to 28, delegates from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) will be participating in the 25th Sao Paolo Forum, held this year in Caracas, Venezuela. Over 1000 delegates from around the world will be attending, under the slogan "For Peace, Sovereignty and the Prosperity of the People: Unity, Struggle, Combat and Victory!" | The FRSO delegation will be led by Tom Burke, the Organization Secretary of Freedom Road. | Much has happened since the Sao Paolo Forum first began in 1994. At that time, the international left was trying to summate the overthrow of the Soviet Union a…

Stephen Lendman (2019-07-23). The Most Perilous Time in World History. Tense US-Russia Relations. globalresearch.ca I've stressed time and again that today is the most perilous time in world history. | It's because of US rage to control planet earth, its resources, and populations by whatever it takes to achieve its objectives — preemptive wars against …

Aaron Maté (2019-07-23). These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer. thenation.com These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer…

Staff (2019-07-23). Uncertainty Looms Over Boris Johnson's Response to Iranian Seizure of British Tanker. therealnews.com Could Trump and Bolton push Britain out of the Iran nuclear treaty? Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi discusses whether Boris Johnson could act as the U.S.'s errand boy as he assumes power as prime minister…

United Nations (2019-07-22). Monday's Daily Brief: Palestine demolitions, nuclear watchdog chief dies, UK troops to Mali, Afghan journalist murder condemned, Somalia sexual violence pledge. un.org Our main stories today: UN condemns Israel's destruction of Palestinian property; the head of the IAEA dies at 72; UK troops will bolster Mali mission; UNESCO chief condemns Afghan journalist's murder; Somalia commits to ending conflict-related sexual violence.

United Nations (2019-07-22). 'Deep sadness' at passing of UN nuclear watchdog agency chief, Yukiya Amano. un.org The head of the UN body that oversees nuclear activities across the world has died aged 72, it was announced on Monday. In a statement, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the passing of Director General Yukiya Amano, with "deepest sadness".

Kevin Gosztola (2019-07-12). Then CIA is Invoking Wikileaks to Push for the Expansion of a Cold War Era Secrecy Law. mintpressnews.com Three decades ago, the CIA mobilized to protect itself from radical acts of transparency, and now, with the internet and organizations like WikiLeaks, it hopes to be able to further isolate and criminalize those who challenge it.

Paul Dobson (2019-07-01). US Sanctions Maduro's Son as Venezuela Discussed at G20. venezuelanalysis.com Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Juan Guaido to run in elections while Trump said he has "five different alternatives for Venezuela."

Peace Action (2019-06-25). Peace Action Endorses Ilhan Omar for Congress. peaceaction.org Washington, DC — June 25, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Ilhan Omar for Congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …

Peace Action (2019-06-24). Peace Action Endorses Kara Eastman for Congress. peaceaction.org Washington, DC — June 24, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Kara Eastman for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …

Peace Action (2019-06-17). Peace Action Endorses Ayanna Pressley for Congress. peaceaction.org Washington, DC — June 17, 2019 — Peace Action, the nation's largest grassroots peace organization, and its affiliate Massachusetts Peace Action, endorsed Ayanna Pressley for Massachusetts' 7th district. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and …

Paul Dobson (2019-06-06). Venezuela: Pompeo Exposes Frustration Over Opposition Divisions as China, Russia Call for Non-Interference. venezuelanalysis.com The US Secretary of State claims efforts to unify the opposition have been "devilishly difficult."

2019-07-25: Social Media Postees

Mueller's Testimony Didn't Herald Impeachment — But Don McGahn's Might
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-07-25
| SCHIFF: Russia committed federal crimes in order to help Donald Trump? | MUELLER: When you're talking about computer crimes in the charge in our case, absolutely. | SCHIFF: The Trump campaign officials built their strategy — their messaging strategy around those stolen documents? | MUELLER: Generally that's true. | SCHIFF: And then they lied to cover it up. | MUELLER: Generally that's true.In case you missed it during all the hand-wringing (or crowing) over the unsteady, understated perform…
truthout.org/articles/muellers-testimony-didnt-herald-impeachment-but-don-mcgahns-might/

13 Shocking Facts About Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller
Washington's Blog | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
First published in November 2017. Can we trust Robert Mueller with Trump-Russia probe? | *** | Talking heads act like Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller is fair, impartial and unbiased. | But the facts are a wee bit different … | Failure to Aggressively Prosecute …
globalresearch.ca/13-shocking-facts-about-special-prosecutor-robert-mueller/5616426

Robert Mueller Testimony Disappoints Democrats Who Bet on Special Counsel to Help Sink Trump
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-07-25
Special counsel Robert Mueller gave his much-anticipated testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, where he spoke for the first time about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections. Over the 7-hour hearing, Mueller stressed to the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees that despite Donald Trump's claims, he had not exonerated the president of obstruction of justice. Mueller's report was handed in 124 days ago, but only a redacted version was made available to the public. Ahead of Mueller's testimony, the Justice Department warned Mueller in a letter to "remain within the bound…
www.democracynow.org/2019/7/25/robert_mueller_congressional_testimony_impeachment_collusion

Mueller's Testimony Didn't Herald Impeachment — But Don McGahn's Might
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-07-25
| SCHIFF: Russia committed federal crimes in order to help Donald Trump? | MUELLER: When you're talking about computer crimes in the charge in our case, absolutely. | SCHIFF: The Trump campaign officials built their strategy — their messaging strategy around those stolen documents? | MUELLER: Generally that's true. | SCHIFF: And then they lied to cover it up. | MUELLER: Generally that's true.In case you missed it during all the hand-wringing (or crowing) over the unsteady, understated perform…
truthout.org/articles/muellers-testimony-didnt-herald-impeachment-but-don-mcgahns-might/

A Joint-Russia-China Air Patrol Just Made South Korean-Japanese Tensions Worse
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
The first-ever long-range joint air patrol between the Russian and Chinese Air Forces got off to a scandalous start after South Korea reportedly fired hundreds of warning shots to ward off what it says was Moscow's violation of its sovereign …
globalresearch.ca/joint-russian-chinese-air-patrol-made-south-korean-japanese-tensions-worse/5684606

Russia-Africa Relations: Economic, Strategic and Geopolitical Dimensions
Padraig McGrath | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
Following the Russia-Africa Economic Conference in Moscow last month and the Russia-Africa Parliamentary Conference on July 3rd, the first ever Russia-Africa political summit is scheduled for Sochi on October 24th. The summit will henceforth be planned as an annual event. …
globalresearch.ca/multipolarity-presents-new-opportunities-russian-integration-africa/5684540

New MH17 Documentary Proves Beyond a Doubt that a Cover-Up Took Place
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
MH17 – Call For Justice" sheds light on the dark truth of what happened immediately after the plane's downing. The video powerfully includes an interview with Malaysia's PM Minister Mahathir, who had earlier spoken out about the cover-up & reaffirms that Russia was blamed for before any information was known about the incident.
globalresearch.ca/new-mh17-documentary-proves-beyond-doubt-cover-up-took-place/5684604

Trump's "Proximity" to the Nuclear Weapons Trigger. Racism in America
John Stanton | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
"He has been glorified as a hero and obeyed as a ruler, but fundamentally he is always the same. His most fantastic triumphs have taken place in our own time, among people who set great store by the idea …
globalresearch.ca/trumps-proximity-to-the-nuclear-weapons-trigger-racism-in-america/5684569

Mueller testimony: Another debacle for the Democrats' anti-Russia campaign
wsws.org | 2019-07-25
The Democrats staged two House committee hearings with the former FBI head and special counsel in an attempt to revive their discredited claim that Putin stole the 2016 election for Trump.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/07/25/muel-j25.html

Russiagate devotees bemoan Mueller's deflating testimony… but at least Maddow liked it
rt.com | 2019-07-25
Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress failed to live up to the expectations of many Russiagate-peddling pundits, with one notable exception being MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, who had glowing praise for the former special counsel. | …
rt.com/usa/465037-russiagate-maddow-testimony-congress/

Time to forget the word Russiagate & look into FBI-gate instead — Ron Paul
rt.com | 2019-07-25
The Democrats' dream of impeaching President Trump over the Russiagate scandal has "totally failed," its fate confirmed by special counsel Robert Mueller's disastrous showing in Congress, former congressman Ron Paul told RT. | …
rt.com/usa/464996-ron-paul-mueller-russiagate/

'Clinton Body Count' trends on Twitter, establishment blames Russia
rt.com | 2019-07-25
Americans waking up to check Twitter were greeted with the trending hashtag "#ClintonBodyCount." Referencing a long-running conservative conspiracy theory, its re-emergence has of course been blamed on 'Russian bots.' | …
rt.com/usa/465068-clinton-body-count-twitter/

California Has Its Faults
Michael Steinberg | indybay.org | 2019-07-25
Two big recent earthquakes shook up all things nuclear in the state, and beyond too…
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/07/22/18824915.php

The U.S.-Iran standoff can only end when the U.S. accepts Iran's right to have a nuclear energy program
Vijay Prashad | mronline.org | 2019-07-24
The U.S. objection to Iran is not based on international law, but merely based on its political objectives. This is clearly illustrated by open U.S. support for nuclear energy and nuclear weapon development in India; and nuclear weapon stockpiling in Israel, which the U.S. has always fully backed. | Source…
mronline.org/2019/07/23/the-u-s-iran-standoff-can-only-end-when-the-u-s-accepts-irans-right-to-have-a-nuclear-energy-program/

Russia Advocates for Integral Peace in Yemen
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-24
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said an integral peace agreement, with the mediation of the United Nations, was necessary in Yemen after meeting with a Yemeni delegation. | RELATED: | War in Yemen May Actually Come to an End: UN | The Foreign Ministry added in a statement that such a deal should include the Stockholm agreement reached in December 2018, stressing the need for a peaceful and political option. | He added that urgent measures should be implemented to address the humanitarian…
telesurenglish.net/news/Russia-Advocates-for-Integral-Peace-in-Yemen-20190724-0015.html

Russiagate: the Cherry on Top
Michael Doliner | counterpunch.org | 2019-07-24
How about Russiagate, dude? It doesn't get much better than that. The whole thing is a carpet of smoke under which to kick the contents of the purloined DNC e-mails. If just one so-called MSM journalist took a gander at those digital pearls he might have twigged that the DNC took a dump on its…
counterpunch.org/2019/07/24/russiagate-the-cherry-on-top/

The US-NATO Military Alliance Continues Confrontation Along Russia's Borders
Brian Cloughley | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-24
The Pentagon and its sub-office in Brussels, HQ NATO, in its new billion dollar building, are intent on maintaining military pressure around the globe. The US itself is much more widely spread, having bases tentacled from continent to continent, with …
globalresearch.ca/the-us-nato-military-alliance-continues-confrontation-along-russias-borders/5684493

Key Moments From Robert Mueller's Congressional Testimony
Robert Mackey | theintercept.com | 2019-07-24
Robert Mueller, the former special counsel, testified on Wednesday morning to the House Judiciary Committee and on Wednesday afternoon to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on his report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and President Donald Trump's efforts to obstruct that inquiry. Updates on key moments in the hearings appear below. | Did Mueller's Replies to Rep. Adam Schiff Provide Enough Cover for Democrats to Impeach Trump?: | At the end…
theintercept.com/2019/07/24/updates-robert-muellers-congressional-testimony/

Democrats to Seek More Russia Probe Information
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-07-24
WASHINGTON — The Latest on former special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony on the Russia probe (all times local): | 6: 35 p.m. | House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler says his panel will file lawsuits this week to obtain more information about special counsel Robert Mueller's report and to enforce a subpoena against former White House counsel Donald McGahn. | Democrats have been preparing the lawsuits for weeks and were waiting until after Mueller's testimony on Wednesday. They will seek to obtain secret grand jury…
truthdig.com/articles/mueller-raises-alarm-on-russian-interference/

Mueller Hearing: Trump Would be Indicted if He Weren't President
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-24
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Wednesday told a U.S. congressional hearing he had not exonerated President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice and indicated he would have sought his indictment were it not for a Justice Department policy against bringing charges against a sitting president. | RELATED: | Chomsky: Fixation on Russia May Have Handed Trump a 2020 Win | Democratic Representative Ted Lieu asked Mueller if the reason he did not bring a criminal indictment agains…
telesurenglish.net/news/united-states-mueller-congress-hearing-donald-trump-impeachment-20190724-0011.html

North Korea navigates economic reform in a sea of sanctions
Bennett Guillaume | peoplesworld.org | 2019-07-24
PYONGYANG–In April, a Japanese newspaper revealed a policy document purportedly detailing the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's economic strategy for the 2016-2020 period. The text's authors stressed the need to step-up technological development, diversify the country's trade, chiefly toward Russia, and proceed with the "full introduction of a new economic management method." What "new management …
peoplesworld.org/article/north-korea-navigates-economic-reform-in-a-sea-of-sanctions/

Mueller: I Did Not Clear Trump of Obstruction of Justice
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-07-24
WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump's claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia's 2016 election interference. The former special counsel told Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation. | The televised Capitol Hill appearance, Mueller's first since wrapping his two-year Russia probe last spring, unfolded at a moment of deep divisions in the country, with many Americans hardened in their opinions about the success of Donald…
truthdig.com/articles/mueller-i-did-not-clear-trump-of-obstruction-of-justice/

WATCH: Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Testifies on Capitol Hill
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-07-24
| Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying on Capitol Hill today for the first time about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections.
truthout.org/video/watch-former-special-counsel-robert-mueller-testifies-on-capitol-hill/

Losing Military Supremacy: The Myopia of American Strategic Planning
Bryant Brown | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-24
At a time when Russiaphobia is increasing in the United States, the thought that the US could be losing the arms race is far from what most Americans believe. Their dramatic game day fly pasts, hand over the heart anthems …
globalresearch.ca/losing-military-supremacy-the-myopia-of-american-strategic-planning/5684449

Russiagate: the Cherry on Top
Michael Doliner | counterpunch.org | 2019-07-24
How about Russiagate, dude? It doesn't get much better than that. The whole thing is a carpet of smoke under which to kick the contents of the purloined DNC e-mails. If just one so-called MSM journalist took a gander at those digital pearls he might have twigged that the DNC took a dump on its…
counterpunch.org/2019/07/24/russiagate-the-cherry-on-top/

Must-see or much ado? Mueller testimony in Congress to rehash 'Russiagate'
rt.com | 2019-07-24
Americans who somehow missed the 'Russiagate' book can now see the movie adaptation, namely former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before two committees of Congress. A must-see event, or much ado about nothing? | …
rt.com/usa/464908-mueller-congress-testimony-russiagate/

'They are a mess': Trump unloads on Russiagate cultists' post-Mueller stress disorder
rt.com | 2019-07-24
US President Donald Trump slammed former special counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited House testimony, reserving his harshest words for the Democrats who "knew it was a hoax" — and the media who enabled them. | …
rt.com/usa/464990-trump-slams-mueller-democrats/

Mueller says he found 'insufficient evidence' that Trump conspired with Russians
rt.com | 2019-07-24
Former special counsel Robert Mueller told a House Judiciary Committee hearing that his two-year investigation has found "insufficient evidence of the president's culpability" in conspiring with Russians in 2016. | …
rt.com/usa/464947-mueller-trump-testimony-collusion/

Robert Mueller testifies before House Intelligence Committee about 'Russiagate' probe (WATCH LIVE)
rt.com | 2019-07-24
Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before the House Intelligence Committee about his investigation into alleged collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and the Kremlin. | …
rt.com/usa/464941-robert-mueller-testimony-congress-russiagate/

Mueller's sluggish testimony turns out to be 'disaster' for disappointed Democrats
rt.com | 2019-07-24
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to congress was supposed to bring new clarity to the Russiagate drama — but Americans tuning in quickly realized the much-hyped event was turning into a "disaster" for Democrats. | …
rt.com/usa/464982-mueller-testimony-democrats-disaster/

Mueller's testimony was a major anti-climax. Will Democrats finally realize he won't save them?
rt.com | 2019-07-24
Democrats expected Russiagate fireworks from former special counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited testimony on Capitol Hill, but were once again disappointed, witnessing only the last fizzles of a dying conspiracy theory. | …
rt.com/usa/464984-mueller-testimony-democrats-collusion/

Fusion who? Mueller doesn't seem to know the name of firm that compiled infamous 'Steele Dossier'
rt.com | 2019-07-24
With Republicans questioning the origins of former special counsel Robert Mueller's 'Russiagate' investigation, Mueller claimed he was not familiar with one of the key players behind the whole affair: Fusion GPS. | …
rt.com/usa/464985-mueller-fusion-gps-steele/

The Most Perilous Time in World History. Tense US-Russia Relations
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-23
I've stressed time and again that today is the most perilous time in world history. | It's because of US rage to control planet earth, its resources, and populations by whatever it takes to achieve its objectives — preemptive wars against …
globalresearch.ca/sergey-lavrov-perilous-world-conditions/5684408

FRSO sends delegation to the Sao Paolo Forum
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-07-23
Caracas, Venezuela – From July 25 to 28, delegates from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) will be participating in the 25th Sao Paolo Forum, held this year in Caracas, Venezuela. Over 1000 delegates from around the world will be attending, under the slogan "For Peace, Sovereignty and the Prosperity of the People: Unity, Struggle, Combat and Victory!" | The FRSO delegation will be led by Tom Burke, the Organization Secretary of Freedom Road. | Much has happened since the Sao Paolo Forum first began in 1994. At that time, the international left was trying to summate the overthrow of the Soviet Union a…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/7/23/frso-sends-delegation-sao-paolo-forum

These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer
Aaron Maté | thenation.com | 2019-07-23
These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer…
thenation.com/article/questions-mueller-russiagate/

Uncertainty Looms Over Boris Johnson's Response to Iranian Seizure of British Tanker
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-07-23
Could Trump and Bolton push Britain out of the Iran nuclear treaty? Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi discusses whether Boris Johnson could act as the U.S.'s errand boy as he assumes power as prime minister…
therealnews.com/stories/uncertainty-looms-over-boris-johnsons-response-to-iranian-seizure-of-british-tanker

'Deep sadness' at passing of UN nuclear watchdog agency chief, Yukiya Amano
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-22
The head of the UN body that oversees nuclear activities across the world has died aged 72, it was announced on Monday. In a statement, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the passing of Director General Yukiya Amano, with "deepest sadness".
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1042971

Monday's Daily Brief: Palestine demolitions, nuclear watchdog chief dies, UK troops to Mali, Afghan journalist murder condemned, Somalia sexual violence pledge
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-22
Our main stories today: UN condemns Israel's destruction of Palestinian property; the head of the IAEA dies at 72; UK troops will bolster Mali mission; UNESCO chief condemns Afghan journalist's murder; Somalia commits to ending conflict-related sexual violence.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043041

How Iran is fighting back against Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-07-19
On May 8, 2018, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced his decision to end the US' participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and begin reinstating nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. These extreme measures including the so-called "maximum pressure" policy and attempting to bring Iranian oil exports to "zero" have inflicted excruciating pain on …
uwidata.com/4372-how-iran-is-fighting-back-against-trumps-maximum-pressure-campaign/

Then CIA is Invoking Wikileaks to Push for the Expansion of a Cold War Era Secrecy Law
Kevin Gosztola | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-12
Three decades ago, the CIA mobilized to protect itself from radical acts of transparency, and now, with the internet and organizations like WikiLeaks, it hopes to be able to further isolate and criminalize those who challenge it.
mintpressnews.com/then-cia-is-invoking-wikileaks-to-push-for-the-expansion-of-a-cold-war-era-secrecy-law/260521/

Then CIA is Invoking Wikileaks to Push for the Expansion of a Cold War Era Secrecy Law
Kevin Gosztola | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-12
Three decades ago, the CIA mobilized to protect itself from radical acts of transparency, and now, with the internet and organizations like WikiLeaks, it hopes to be able to further isolate and criminalize those who challenge it.
mintpressnews.com/then-cia-is-invoking-wikileaks-to-push-for-the-expansion-of-a-cold-war-era-secrecy-law/260521/

US Sanctions Maduro's Son as Venezuela Discussed at G20
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-01
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Juan Guaido to run in elections while Trump said he has "five different alternatives for Venezuela."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14565

Peace Action Endorses Ilhan Omar for Congress
Peace Action | peaceaction.org | 2019-06-25
Washington, DC — June 25, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Ilhan Omar for Congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …
peaceaction.org/2019/06/25/peace-action-endorses-ilhan-omar-for-congress-2/

Peace Action Endorses Kara Eastman for Congress
Peace Action | peaceaction.org | 2019-06-24
Washington, DC — June 24, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Kara Eastman for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …
peaceaction.org/2019/06/24/peace-action-endorses-kara-eastman-for-congress-bold-champion-for-peace-and-security/