Documents tagged "Axios"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033468.txt
Reports have emerged regarding US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's possible resignation or firing amid speculation that he had offered to resign in anticipation of being fired by the White House. Axios reported that Rosenstein verbally resigned to Chief of Staff John Kelly, while a second source told them that Rosenstein is expecting to be fired and plans to step down. The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, and Reuters have all reported conflicting information regarding Rosenstein's status as Deputy Attorney General. This news comes as President Trump faces pressure from the ongoing investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033420.txt
The document discusses how a potential recession and increasing regulatory threats could increase pressure on Big Tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon in 2019. The slowing economy may lead to people looking for scapegoats, which could further fuel arguments that these tech giants are too big and need to be reined in. The document also mentions recent congressional hearings involving the CEOs of Google, Twitter, and Facebook and ongoing investigations into data privacy practices by the Federal Trade Commission.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033395.txt
The document discusses how a slowing economy and increasing regulatory threats could make it difficult for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon in 2019. The biggest tech companies have already made billions of dollars in profits and benefited from major tax cuts, but next year is unlikely to be better financially for them. They have also been dogged by scandals that have left many questioning their positive role in society. If the economy starts to slip, 2019 could be worse for these companies. The document mentions Google CEO Sundar Pichai who has agreed to testify before Congress and lawmakers pushing for a federal privacy law.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033358.txt
This email discusses a season finale episode of "Saturday Night Live" in which actors Alec Baldwin and Robert De Niro portray US President Donald Trump and FBI director Robert Mueller respectively. The cold open skit references the Mueller report, which was released earlier that week. This email was sent by Richard Kahn to Jeffrey Epstein from HBRK Associates Inc. with an address in New York City.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030266.txt
The document is an email forwarded by Nancy Cain to Paul Krassner, discussing key people, places, and topics related to the Bush funeral and the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The lawyer Alan Dershowitz admits that he still represents Epstein and receives legal calls from him, although he denies any knowledge of the improper activities that took place in Epstein's Palm Beach house. The document also mentions other prominent figures who had connections with Epstein, such as Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Donald Trump.