Documents tagged "The White House"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031796.txt
The document discusses a report that several of President Trump's advisors are pushing for him to pardon Michael Milken, the "junk bond king" who was convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s. The advisors cited include Anthony Scaramucci, Steven Mnuchin, Jared Kushner, and Rudy Giuliani. It is mentioned that Milken has a net worth of $3.7 billion according to Forbes and pioneered the high-yield bond market while at Drexel Burnham Lambert. However, his prison term was reduced to two years after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The White House and a spokesperson for the Milken Institute did not respond to requests for comment immediately.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031789.txt
Key people in this document include President Donald Trump's advisors Anthony Scaramucci, Steven Mnuchin, Jared Kushner, and Rudy Giuliani, as well as "junk bond king" Michael Milken. Key places mentioned are the White House and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The main topic of the document is the reported effort by some of Trump's advisors to secure a pardon for Milken, who was convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031788.txt
The document discusses how several advisors to President Donald Trump are reportedly seeking a pardon for Michael Milken, who was convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s. The report suggests that former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, senior advisor Jared Kushner and attorney Rudy Giuliani support the pardon for Milken. The financier has a net worth of $3.7 billion and was sentenced to 10 years in prison but served only two years.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030868.txt
After three weeks in office, President Donald Trump is reportedly frustrated with the realities of running the US government and has a turbulent work environment. He's considering shaking up his White House staff but knows it's too soon, according to sources close to him. Trump is also infuriated by leaks revealing confrontational phone calls with world leaders and the herky-jerky inner workings of the White House. The White House has launched an investigation focused on the National Security Council, which may tighten the circle of aides who have access to the calls and their transcripts.
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_027096.txt
The article discusses the controversy surrounding U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's involvement in a plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, a well-known financier accused of sex crimes involving underage girls. The White House is reportedly investigating whether Acosta acted improperly during his tenure as a federal prosecutor. The judge who handled the case stated that the plea deal broke the law and deprived victims of their rights to be informed about and consulted on the agreement. Trump has expressed confidence in Acosta despite the controversy.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026248.txt
The document discusses a memorandum containing classified information provided to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in relation to its oversight activities. The committee has voted to disclose this memorandum publicly and has forwarded it to the President, arguing that releasing it would serve the public interest. The White House expresses concern about the potential negative impact of unilateral release of classified information by the Legislative Branch, which raises significant separation of powers concerns.