Documents tagged "Washington"
Found 135 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029851.txt
The document is an email from Ashley Parker at the Washington Post to Reid Weingarten, discussing a story about President Trump's decision to retain outside counsel. It mentions that Reid Weingarten is one of the finalists for the role and has already spoken with senior White House officials. The email also asks if Reid Weingarten would be open to chatting off the record about the matter.
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_029779.txt
The article discusses President Obama's planned trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, which is his first visit as president. The timing of the trip suggests a revival of Obama's ambitions for foreign affairs after a year of virtual dormancy on this issue. The choice of destination also indicates Obama's intention to quickly reengage in politically volatile foreign affairs.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029692.txt
The document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Summers discussing an article published by Scott Wilson in the Washington Post about President Obama's upcoming trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. The email mentions that the visit will be Obama's first as president and touches on the suspicions felt in Israel after his unsuccessful early efforts at Middle East peacemaking. It also discusses the broader political developments in the region, including the potential for a 'new beginning' with the region.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029628.txt
This document contains seven articles from various news sources including NYT, The Washington Post, Al-Ahram Weekly, Foreign Policy, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, The New Republic, and Asharq Alawsat. The articles focus on topics such as President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on protesters in Syria, Egypt's revolutionary justice, foreign policy, the special relationship between the US and other countries, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran's leadership battle, and human rights violations. Key people mentioned include Bashar al-Assad and 13-year-old Hamza Ali al-Khateeb, who was killed in the protests in Syria.
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_029340.txt
The document discusses the possibility of another bear market and includes a report by Forbes columnist Ken Fisher's firm on the stock market forecast and analysis that can be used in a portfolio right now. It also touches upon the issue of estate tax, specifically highlighting the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 which includes lowering the exclusion for estate taxes, gift-tax exemption, and generation-skipping transfer tax to $3.5 million and $1 million respectively. The document suggests that financial advisers and tax attorneys should stay one step ahead of Washington's search for revenue in order to navigate these changes effectively.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029288.txt
The document discusses the relationship between President Trump and billionaire Thomas J. Barrack Jr., with whom he has had a close friendship for over three decades. Barrack recently criticized Trump's rhetoric in an interview with the Washington Post, expressing his disappointment and urging him to be more careful with his language. The conversation also touches on the issue of Saudi Arabia and Paul Manafort.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029285.txt
The document appears to be a series of emails between Jeffrey E. and Lawrence Summers, discussing the topic of Donald Trump's rhetoric. One email mentions Thomas J. Barrack Jr., who has known Trump for three decades, as someone who is "stunned" by the president's behavior. The discussion also touches on the issue of press coverage surrounding Trump's campaign manager Paul Manafort and how it could negatively impact the president.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029283.txt
In this email exchange between Jeffrey E. and Joi Ito, the two individuals discuss the topic of a donor advised fund. They also mention former President Obama's recent purchase of a house in Washington DC. The communication appears to be confidential, potentially containing attorney-client privileged information or inside information.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029218.txt
This document discusses a scandal involving the White House and a prostitution incident that occurred during President Obama's trip to Colombia in 2012. The Washington Post reports that senior White House aides were informed of possible ties between the administration and the scandal, but this information was not thoroughly investigated or publicly acknowledged. Jeffrey E. is suggesting that someone should have pulled out last week.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029108.txt
The document discusses a conversation between two individuals, Larry and Jeffrey, regarding their thoughts on President Trump's rhetoric and its potential impact. Larry mentions that he recently met with Softbank deputy Najeeb or some such PIF guy, while Jeffrey expresses concern about the public link to Paul Manafort being a disaster. The conversation also touches upon billionaires Thomas J. Barrack Jr. and Jared Kushner, as well as the importance of remaining close to the president during times of turmoil.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029106.txt
This document is a forwarded email from Lawrence Summers to Jeffrey Epstein, regarding an article in The Washington Post about Thomas J. Barrack Jr. and his relationship with President Trump. In the email, Summers expresses concern that Barrack should stay out of the press, especially since any connection to Paul Manafort would be disastrous. Summers also refers to the situation as a "staggering shit show."
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029100.txt
Masha Drokova is discussing with Martin about finding the right reporters for a story. She mentions that she has been waiting for Nowak to respond and provides a list of outlets they can approach, including MIT Technology Review, Nature, Washington Post, Science, Wall Street Journal, and WIRED. The discussion also includes the topic of the federal budget for science and how Trump's slashing of funding may impact it. The information being exchanged is confidential and intended only for the addressee.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029098.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails discussing various topics related to science funding and political issues. Key people mentioned in the document include Martin A. Nowak and Jeffrey E. Masha Drokova is also mentioned, although it's unclear what her role is in the context of this discussion. The topic being discussed involves finding ways to bridge a funding gap for scientific research, and there are suggestions made about approaching various media outlets for coverage. The emails also mention a House Oversight Committee and reference political articles from sources like Bloomberg and Congress.gov.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029096.txt
The email chain between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein discusses topics such as editing documents, meeting schedules, and the status of funding for a project. The conversation includes references to other people like Reid Hoffman, and there are mentions of specific places like Washington DC's Kalorama neighborhood. The exchange appears to be professional in nature, with one participant expressing gratitude for the assistance provided by the other.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029095.txt
The document is a summary of an email conversation between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein. Joi mentions Reid Hoffman, Obama, and a donor advised fund in the conversation. There are also references to a house in Washington and New York Times articles. The tone of the conversation seems business-like and focused on financial matters.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029094.txt
This document appears to be an email exchange between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein. In the email, Jeffrey Epstein mentions that when he told Reid Hoffman about Barack Obama's goals, Hoffman thought that doing good would be his primary objective. The email also includes a link to an article from The New York Times about Obama purchasing a house in Washington, DC. It is important to note that the information contained within this communication is confidential and may be attorney-client privileged. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail or to jeevacation@gmail.com, and destroy it along with all attachments.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029063.txt
In this document, Alain Forget expresses interest in hearing Jeffrey E's views on the idea of a global tea party movement. Steve Bannon, who was Donald Trump's chief strategist and senior counselor at the time, laid out his vision for a global nationalist movement in 2014 during a conference held inside the Vatican. He suggested that there was a "global tea party movement" and praised far-right parties like Great Britain's UKIP and France's National Front. Bannon also discussed issues such as capitalism, racism, and corruption among politicians. The conference was hosted by the Human Dignity Institute, which aims to promote a Christian voice in European politics and has ties to conservative factions within the Catholic Church.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029042.txt
The document discusses Steve Bannon's global nationalist vision and comments he made during a conference held inside the Vatican in the summer of 2014. Bannon praised European far-right parties like Great Britain's UKIP and France's National Front, and suggested that there was a "global tea party movement" happening at the time. He also criticized Washington for failing to prosecute bank executives over the financial crisis, and discussed the idea of capitalism being in crisis after losing its Judeo-Christian foundation. The event took place in a small conference room in a 15th-century marble palace on the grounds of the Vatican, hosted by the Human Dignity Institute which aims to promote a "Christian voice" in European politics.