December 8, 2017

LA Times: Congressional Republicans Ignore Facts to Protect Trump
Following President Trump’s questionable lead, some congressional Republicans are trying to sow doubt about the integrity and impartiality of the FBI and the investigation led by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. That investigation already has resulted in an indictment of Trump’s former campaign chairman and a guilty plea by his first national security advisor, and it shows no sign of concluding.

Papadopoulos’ Fiancee: Trump Lied about Ex-Aides ‘Low-Level’ Role in Campaign
When news surfaced that Donald Trump’s former campaign policy adviser, George Papadopoulos, is cooperating with the special counsel’s investigation, the president tweeted that his former aide was nothing more than a “young, low level volunteer.”

Homeland Security to Create Office to Prevent Large-Scale Terrorist Attacks in U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday announced the creation of an office to combat large-scale terrorist attacks.

Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Claims He’s Helping Secret Service Protect Trump from Assassination Plots
Alex Jones, the poster-boy for rightwing conspiracies and paranoia, said he’s helping the Secret Service track down people whom he alleges are plotting to assassinate President Trump.