W.J. Astore It seems strange to me how America's leadership is spoiling for a new world war. Most Americans wanted revenge against Japan after Pearl Harbor in 1941 and understood the dangers of Nazism and Germany's quest for world dominance, but why is risking a world war necessary in defense of Ukraine or Taiwan?
Meanwhile... . Oh Boy…. . THIS oughta be Good, eh? Will it be Russia or China? Or “Domestic Terrorists”? … :
GARLAND TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON 'SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL SECURITY CASES'
The DOJ said the attorney general will address "malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States." by Rebecca Shabad and Ryan J. Reilly
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland will hold a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss "significant national security cases addressing malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States," the Justice Department announced in an advisory.
Garland will speak at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be joined by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, FBI Director Christopher Wray, Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen and other Justice Department officials.
The advisory didn't provide any additional details about the case, including what the alleged criminal activity entails or what foreign country or countries may be involved.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES NEARLY TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE 2022 MIDTERM ELECTIONS ON NOV. 8.
Justice Department officials generally avoid taking law enforcement action that could affect voting within 60 days of an election. IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE ANNOUNCEMENT MONDAY IS RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE UPCOMING ELECTION.
By the time the press conference is over, my guess is that it will be abundantly clear whether or not these alleged "malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States" have anything to do with November 8.
Bear with me as I attempt to figure out how to enable "free" comments.
Meanwhile... . Oh Boy…. . THIS oughta be Good, eh? Will it be Russia or China? Or “Domestic Terrorists”? … :
GARLAND TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON 'SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL SECURITY CASES'
The DOJ said the attorney general will address "malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States." by Rebecca Shabad and Ryan J. Reilly
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland will hold a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss "significant national security cases addressing malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States," the Justice Department announced in an advisory.
Garland will speak at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be joined by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, FBI Director Christopher Wray, Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen and other Justice Department officials.
The advisory didn't provide any additional details about the case, including what the alleged criminal activity entails or what foreign country or countries may be involved.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES NEARLY TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE 2022 MIDTERM ELECTIONS ON NOV. 8.
Justice Department officials generally avoid taking law enforcement action that could affect voting within 60 days of an election. IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE ANNOUNCEMENT MONDAY IS RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE UPCOMING ELECTION.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/garland-hold-news-conference-significant-national-security-cases-rcna53702 [EMPHASES added.]
I worry about that "It's unclear." Why can't they be clear? Shouldn't they be clear?
By the time the press conference is over, my guess is that it will be abundantly clear whether or not these alleged "malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States" have anything to do with November 8.
"October Surprise" anyone?
Looks like You've figured it out. Thank You!
Well, we'll see. Every site has its own peculiarities. Old dogs and new tricks ...
Heh. That they do.