Monday, May 27, 2019

TRUMP'S PERSONAL LAWYER - William Barr vs U.S. Intelligence Agencies

"As Barr looks into Trump Tower intelligence briefing, Clapper denies leaking its contents" PBS NewsHour 5/20/2019

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SUMMARY:  Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper saw some of the early evidence of Russian meddling in U.S. elections.  Now a frequent critic and target of President Trump, Clapper has recently published a book, “Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence.”  Judy Woodruff talks to Clapper about Trump’s showdown with Iran, confidence in U.S. intelligence and the Mueller report.



"Barr’s new power causes concern among intelligence agencies" PBS NewsHour 5/26/2019

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SUMMARY:  President Trump last week gave his political appointee, Attorney General William Barr, full authority to declassify information from intelligence agencies related to “surveillance activities” in the Russia probe.  The move is being questioned by intelligence officials and has stoked fears it could weaken national security.  Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

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