“One is random, two is a coincidence, three is a trend and when you can’t even keep track anymore – it’s a coverup. The American people deserve a 9/11 style independent commission to immediately investigate this growing scandal to ensure transparency and accountability. Nothing short of that is sufficient,” said American Bridge spokesperson Sabrina Singh.
Associated Press: Manafort firm received Ukraine ledger payout: “Now, financial records newly obtained by The Associated Press confirm that at least $1.2 million in payments listed in the ledger next to Manafort’s name were actually received by his consulting firm in the United States. They include payments in 2007 and 2009, providing the first evidence that Manafort’s firm received at least some money listed in the so-called Black Ledger.”
The Washington Post: FBI obtained FISA warrant to monitor Trump adviser Carter Page: “The FBI obtained a secret court order last summer to monitor the communications of an adviser to presidential candidate Donald Trump, part of an investigation into possible links between Russia and the campaign, law enforcement and other U.S. officials said.” […] “This is the clearest evidence so far that the FBI had reason to believe during the 2016 presidential campaign that a Trump campaign adviser was in touch with Russian agents.”
CNN: Classified docs contradict Nunes surveillance claims, GOP and Dem sources say: “After a review of the same intelligence reports brought to light by House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers and aides have so far found no evidence that Obama administration officials did anything unusual or illegal, multiple sources in both parties tell CNN.”
Published: Apr 12, 2017