Documents tagged "States"
Found 370 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030825.txt
In March 2011, tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Syria demanding political reforms and an end to the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad. The government responded by opening fire, leading to a civil war that has lasted for more than two years with over 100,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced. The United States has been supporting the opposition with food and medical aid but refraining from military intervention or providing weapons. However, in June 2013, it was concluded that chemical weapons had been used by the Assad regime, leading to a plan to send weapons to the opposition group, which was vetoed by Congress.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030734.txt
The document discusses political issues involving President Trump and his relationship with Putin. Key people mentioned include Steve Bannon, Jeffrey E., and the President of the United States. The main topic is the challenge that Putin may present to Trump's grip on the Republican Party (GOP).
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030733.txt
The document discusses the political situation in the United States, with a focus on President Trump's relationship with Russia and his grip on the Republican Party (GOP). Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser, has stated that people are either with Trump or against him, as Putin-related issues may be testing the president's control over the GOP. The document also mentions an article from CNN about China's efforts to challenge US superpower status.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030531.txt
The document discusses various articles related to international affairs, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and U.S. foreign policy. One of the key people mentioned is William B. Quandt, who argues in The Cairo Review that now is not the time for pushing hard for Arab-Israeli peace but rather letting the dust from the Arab revolution settle and shoring up other fragile regimes. Another article discusses the United States' efforts to help Israel at the U.N. and how it may be perceived as heavy-handed. Additionally, there are articles that discuss Egypt and Samantha Power's foreign policy views. The topics covered in these articles include international relations, diplomacy, geopolitics, and human rights.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030408.txt
The document discusses China's business ties with Iran and how they are being defended by the Chinese foreign ministry after threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to ban companies doing business with Iran from the United States. The email exchange is between Jeffrey E., Steve Bannon, Anders Corr, and Fanell Red, where they discuss a Reuters news article on China's stance on its business relations with Iran.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030372.txt
The document discusses a news article from Reuters about China defending its business ties with Iran after President Trump threatened to bar companies doing business with Iran from the United States. The foreign ministry of China stated that their business relationships with Iran are open, transparent, and lawful. This email is part of a Google Group discussion regarding Indo-Asia-Pacific region news and was not intended to encourage spam.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030318.txt
This document discusses a case involving Jeffrey Epstein and his connection to high-level politicians. The writer suggests that there may be an opportunity to use Epstein's relationship with former President Clinton as a way to attack the Trump administration, specifically Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta who was involved in the case. They argue that the federal government overstepped its bounds by intruding into what should have been a local matter and criticize the current backlash against those who made decisions at the time.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030315.txt
This document is an email conversation between multiple people regarding Jeffrey Epstein and a deal he made with the federal government for a previous case. The participants include Matthew Hiltzik, Michael Wolff, J (possibly Jeffrey Epstein himself), and Ken Starr. The topic of discussion centers around the public's perception of Epstein's connection to high-ranking politicians and how it might affect the narrative surrounding his case.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030255.txt
The email conversation discusses a possible line in an article that acknowledges Jeffrey Epstein's wrongdoing and mentions his connection to the Clintons. It also refers to his association with the Trump administration official who dealt with the case. The discussion highlights Epstein's role as a friend of former President Clinton and points out that he is connected to high levels of federal government, which could lead to anger surrounding the former president. Additionally, it references Ken Starr's critique of the resolution of a long-ago case involving Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting that his offense was quintessentially local in nature but treated as a state offense by able, honest prosecutors in Palm Beach County.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030200.txt
The document discusses whether it is possible for a sitting president to be indicted in the United States. It points out that there have been six instances where this question has been addressed through internal memos and briefs filed in litigation, and the government's position on the matter is not as clear-cut as often presented. The most recent opinion on the matter came from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) in 2000, but it is not binding on state prosecutors. The document argues that these issues are not foreclosed and highlights the complexity of criminal proceedings against presidents and vice presidents.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029849.txt
The document discusses Donald Trump's presidential bid and his claims that the United States is being outperformed by its economic competitors such as China, Japan, and Mexico. The author argues that these claims are false and points out that the U.S. economy has been growing at a faster rate than those of other countries in recent years. They also mention that the U.S. has come out of the 2008 crisis better than most others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029564.txt
The document tells a humorous story about Prime Minister Mori of Japan having difficulty with basic English conversation while visiting the United States to meet President Barack Obama. The instructor had advised Mori to say "how r u" when shaking hands with Obama, but instead he mistakenly said "who r u?" and then replied "me too" after Obama introduced himself as Michelle's husband.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029539.txt
Alan Trounson is the president of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) in the United States. CIRM was established in 2004 after Californian voters passed Proposition 71, which allocated $3 billion in bond sales to fund stem cell research. Alan Trounson has played a significant role in establishing CIRM as a world-renowned center for stem cell research. In an interview with Patt Morrison, he discusses some of the current projects and developments at CIRM.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029452.txt
Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley investor and board member at Facebook, has been warning about issues facing big tech companies for years. He is now at the center of controversy over Russian meddling in U.S. democracy through Facebook, which he has been associated with since its founding. Additionally, Thiel has made headlines with his support for President Trump, as well as his interest in New Zealand citizenship and Bitcoin investments. In a recent interview, Thiel discussed these topics and others related to the evolving role of content on the internet and the tech elite's fascination with hideaways.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029437.txt
The document is an email from Robert Trivers to Jeffrey Epstein, dated January 4, 2018. Trivers discusses a recent gift to Chapman University and mentions a meeting with President Struppa of Chapman. He also comments on the political situation in the United States, mentioning Steve Bannon's conflict with Donald Trump. In addition, he notes the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma on Jeffrey Epstein's island.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029416.txt
Radar Online LLC is suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation for not releasing records related to its investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein for sexually trafficking underage women. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed Freedom of Information Act request. Radar Online LLC is an online investigative news outlet based in New York City.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029405.txt
The document is a complaint filed by Radar Online LLC against the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint seeks to compel the FBI to produce records concerning its investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein for sexually trafficking underage women. Radar Online LLC is an online investigative news outlet, while the FBI is a component of the Department of Justice. The court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B), with venue being appropriate under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B) as Radar's principal place of business is New York City.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029354.txt
The document discusses a hypothetical scenario in which two famous athletes, Tiger Woods and Andre Agassi, were challenged to prove their identities by demonstrating their skills with golf clubs and tennis racquets. The text also mentions President Obama's inability to think of anything that uniquely identifies him as the President of the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029353.txt
The text is a conversation where one person mentions needing to buy a gift for someone named Micheh for Valentine's Day. The other person responds with an example of how they identified two famous athletes without ID using their respective sports equipment, and then asks the first person what he can do to prove his identity as the President of the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029351.txt
In this story, President Obama walks into a local bank in Chicago to cash a check and is asked by the cashier for identification. The president responds that he did not bring his ID because he thought it was unnecessary, but the cashier explains that due to regulations and monitoring of banks because of incidents like 9/11, it is necessary to verify identity. This story highlights the importance of security measures in financial institutions and the need for individuals, even high-profile ones, to comply with these procedures.