Documents tagged "White House"
Found 105 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030402.txt
In an email exchange between Jeffrey E and Brad S Karp from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, it is suggested that there may be a confrontation with President Trump and the mother of all constitutional crises. The Special Counsel's office is mentioned as being nearly leak-proof since its inception more than a year ago and seemingly immune to the President's constant taunts. It is believed that Robert Mueller and his team have an aggressive legal theory for the indictment of the president for obstruction of Justice.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030332.txt
The document discusses Kathryn Ruemmler, the former White House counsel, who is being considered as a potential nominee for attorney general by President Obama. She is known for her trustworthiness with the president and has played a significant role in his decisions on gay rights, health care law, and executive authority. However, if she is nominated, she will likely face scrutiny over her advice to the White House regarding the IRS scandal and the attacks on Benghazi, Libya. The document also mentions Jes Staley who saw Kathryn Ruemmler as a potential candidate for attorney general.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030330.txt
This document discusses several topics including Gates' comments on Obama, the possibility of Israel going it alone regarding Iran, and a dinner with George Tenet. The conversation involves Jes Staley and Jeffrey Epstein who are likely discussing these matters further in their exchange.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030328.txt
Noam Chomsky discusses with Jeffrey E. the topic of meaning in language and the difficulty of distinguishing between a word's concept and its usage. He mentions that his prediction about Donald Trump avoiding the White House seems to have been correct, but he also finds Trump's tweets hard to ignore as others consider their meaning. In another conversation, Chomsky shares a story Jon Snow told him about Tony Blair during his visit to Saudi Arabia,, where Blair was reading the New Testament and discussing gold door handles.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030258.txt
This document discusses the Special Counsel's office and its investigation into possible obstruction of justice by President Trump in relation to former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. The office has prepared a potential indictment and devised a legal strategy, but needs approval from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to proceed. Sources close to both sides of the investigation confirm this information, though none will speak on the record.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030248.txt
The Special Counsel's office is preparing for a potential confrontation with President Trump on charges related to obstruction of justice. Robert Mueller and his team have developed legal strategies to handle an indictment of the president and to oppose a likely pardon of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, who has already struck a plea bargain that could include testimony against the president. The case for indictment is currently being reviewed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030218.txt
The document is an email chain between Richard Kahn and Brandon Thompson, discussing a project they are working on with Jeffrey Epstein. The main topic of discussion revolves around the decorative molding that Brandon has been working on for the library, which Mr. Epstein has expressed dissatisfaction with. Brandon explains that he typically produces samples before starting work, but in this case, it seems to have led to misunderstandings and potential dismissal from the project.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029856.txt
The email discusses a Washington Post story about President Trump's decision to hire outside counsel for legal matters, and the possible involvement of Reid Weingarten in this role. Ashley Parker, a White House reporter at The Washington Post, writes to Weingarten to inform him that he may be mentioned in the article and asks if he would like to comment or provide any nuance or guidance on the story. The email also mentions that Weingarten has already spoken with senior White House officials about this matter.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029854.txt
The document discusses a story from the Washington Post about President Trump's decision to retain outside counsel, and the role of Reid Weingarten as one of the finalists for this position. The author of the email is Reid Weingarten, who seems to be considering whether or not he has a choice in this matter. Another person mentioned in the document is Jared Kushner, but it's unclear what his role in this situation is.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029852.txt
This document appears to be an email exchange between two individuals discussing a story related to President Trump's decision to retain outside counsel. One of the people mentioned in the email is Jeffrey Epstein. The email also contains contact information for Darren Indyke, who is based in New York and works at a law firm. The text of the email includes instructions on how to handle confidential or privileged information contained within it.
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_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_029165.txt
The Special Counsel's office is preparing for a potential confrontation with President Trump over alleged obstruction of justice and other matters related to the Russia investigation. Robert Mueller has reportedly been developing an aggressive legal strategy in response to the President's use of his pardon authority. Sources close to the investigation have provided information about the proposed charges against the president, although they would not speak on the record. The Special Counsel's office is known for its leak-proof nature and immunity to political pressure from the White House.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029003.txt
The email is a conversation between Jeffrey E and Soon-Yi about plans that seem to have changed. Jeffrey sent sweatshirts as gifts, but next time he should think of jewelry instead because he often regifts his own belongings. He also mentions that Trump's guys are changing their plans, all at the Trump hotel right down the street from the White House.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028880.txt
The email discusses a news article from the Washington Post about an incident involving the White House and the Secret Service. The scandal involved prostitutes in Colombia, and it appears that some senior Obama administration officials were aware of possible ties to the White House. However, this information was not thoroughly investigated or publicly acknowledged at the time.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028506.txt
Terje Rod-Larsen sent an email on May 27, 2017, to Jeffrey Epstein regarding a US-Saudi arms deal and the Blackstone Infrastructure Fund. The email mentioned that Richard John Nawrot had removed the defense part related to the $110 billion arms deal but highlighted a separate deal done with Blackstone to establish a fund for US infrastructure. The US President, Donald Trump, announced a $100 billion arms package during his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, which was aimed at combating terrorism in the region and countering threats from Iran. US defense companies, such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, benefited from the deal with Saudi Arabia, while the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund also invested in a new Blackstone fund for US infrastructure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028481.txt
Stephen K. Bannon, former chief strategist for President Trump, spoke at a right-wing Swiss magazine event in Zurich. The focus of his speech was on Europe and populism. Italy is highlighted as a key country where populist ideas are prevalent. Mr. Bannon mentioned that he has turned an old master painting into a more than half the vote on Sunday propelled by automated forces smashed the country's establishment.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027128.txt
This document captures a conversation between two individuals regarding dinner plans on the sender's birthday. They discuss their shared admiration for James Watson, the discoverer of DNA, and his controversial views. The participants also share personal stories about their children, with one person acknowledging that they have more in common than they realized.
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_027045.txt
The document discusses a conversation between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey E. about hosting the Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte at the White House and setting up an event in Vienna for Vladimir Putin. It mentions the importance of these events, as well as their potential impact on international relations. The communication is marked as confidential and intended only for the addressee.