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Will judge in Sussmann case consider recusal after wife represented Lisa Page?
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The judge in the case of recently indicted Democratic lawyer Michael Sussmann is married to the lawyer who represented a disgraced former FBI official that worked on the Donald Trump–Russia probe that Sussmann played some role in advancing.
https://www.judicialwatch.org/in-the-news/sussmann-lisa-page/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=other
Will judge in Sussmann case consider recusal after wife represented Lisa Page?
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has previously said he knew Sussmann in the 1990s
The judge in the case of recently indicted Democratic lawyer Michael Sussmann is married to the lawyer who represented a disgraced former FBI official that worked on the Donald Trump-Russia probe that Sussmann played some role in advancing.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper of the District of Columbia, who is presiding over the Sussmann case, is married to lawyer Amy Jeffress, who represented FBI lawyer Lisa Page in a civil case.
Cooper, an Obama-appointee, and Jeffress, a former top aide to Attorney General Eric Holder, are well connected in the Democratic party. Current Attorney General Merrick Garland even presided over their 1999 wedding.
On Wednesday, yet another wrinkle came during a Zoom conference when Cooper told parties in the case that he knew Sussmann in the 1990s when both worked for the Justice Department and would consider recusal if either side asked.
"I worked in the '90s at the deputy attorney general’s office two years following law school. Mr. Sussmann also worked at the building at the same time in the criminal division. We did not work together or socialize, but I think it’s fair to say we were professional acquaintances," Cooper said, according to The Washington Examiner. "I don’t believe that this creates a conflict, but my regular practice is to disclose these sorts of relationships with lawyers or with parties on the record. And I would advise you that I would be happy to entertain a motion if either side believes there is a conflict on that basis or any other."
The family link to the ongoing Page civil case should also be grounds for considering recusal, said Tom Fitton, president of the government watchdog group Judicial Watch.
"If a spouse has a substantial interest in the outcome of a proceeding, then a judge should consider recusal," Fitton told Fox News. "That is a question Judge Cooper will have to ask himself."
Special counsel John Durham secured a grand jury indictment against Sussmann as part of his investigation into the origins of the probe of potential Trump-Russia collusion.
Page – most known for her infamous anti-Trump text message exchanges with former FBI agent Peter Strzok – was involved in the collusion probe. But it’s not clear she would be a witness – or have any dealing – with the Sussmann case.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-sussman-case-recusal-wife-lisa-page-lucas
Should the Climate Movement Embrace Sabotage?
Tuesday, the U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a preliminary report on the long-standing underrepresentation of Latinos in the media. Texas congressman Joaquin Castro tells Stephania Taladrid, “I’m convinced that Americans don’t know who Latinos are.” Also, Professor Andreas Malm, who studies the relationship between climate change and capitalism, insists that the environmental movement reconsider its roots in nonviolence.
https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/should-the-climate-movement-embrace-sabotage?mbid=social_twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_brand=tny&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social
An egg was thrown at French president Emmanuel Macron today.
https://twitter.com/MalikAliiRaza/status/1442461688435970050
Cargo piles up as California ports jostle over how to resolve delays
U.S. shipping operations remain clogged as ports, truckers and warehouses can’t find enough workers or agree on 24/7 operations
Despite mounting shipping delays and cargo backlogs, the busiest U.S. port complex shuts its gates for hours on most days and remains closed on Sundays. Meanwhile, major ports in Asia and Europe have operated round-the-clock for years.
"With the current work schedule you have two big ports operating at 60%-70% of their capacity," said Uffe Ostergaard, president of the North America region for German boxship operator Hapag-Lloyd AG . "That’s a huge operational disadvantage."
The American supply chain has so far failed to adapt to the crush of imports as businesses rush to restock pandemic-depleted inventories. Tens of thousands of containers are stuck at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, the two West Coast gateways that move more than a quarter of all American imports. More than 60 ships are lined up to dock, with waiting times stretching to three weeks.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/cargo-piles-up-as-california-ports-jostle-over-how-to-resolve-delays
One step closer to an Air Force.
Sauce https://twitter.com/TheBrebRoom/status/1442244020667760640/photo/1
Unpopular Liz Cheney claims in ’60 Minutes’ fluff hit she ‘absolutely’ can defeat Trump-backed challenger
(anon won't waste time snipping pic)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/27/unpopular-liz-cheney-claims-in-60-minutes-fluff-hit-she-absolutely-can-defeat-trump-backed-challenger-1140448/
China criticizes UK over 'evil intentions' after warship sails through Taiwan Strait
Chinese officials on Monday accused Britain of “evil intentions” after the country sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait, Reuters reported.
The HMS Richmond, recently stationed in the East China Sea, was taking part in exercises in United Nations sanctions enforcement operations against North Korea.
A post to the HMS Richmond's official Twitter account on Sunday read: “After a busy period working with partners and allies in the East China Sea, we are now en route through the Taiwan Strait to visit #Vietnam and the Vietnam People's Navy."
"This kind of behaviour harbours evil intentions and damages peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," Chinese military officials wrote. "Theatre command forces always maintain a high level of alert and resolutely counter all threats and provocations."
China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, has stepped up military and political pressure in an effort to force Taiwan to accept Chinese sovereignty.
Beijing has been conducting military exercises around Taiwan, flying air force aircraft into the southwestern part of the island's air defense identification zone on the daily basis, Reuters noted.
https://thehill.com/policy/international/asia-pacific/574067-china-criticizes-uk-over-evil-intentions-after-warship
https://thehill.com/policy/international/asia-pacific/574067-china-criticizes-uk-over-evil-intentions-after-warship
Walk around a supermarket in the U.S. or Europe, and you will see some empty shelves once more.
Supply chains are clogged at almost every stage between Asian factories and grocery stock rooms
(Trump was right!)
https://twitter.com/bopinion/status/1442332827723444226
The stock market would plunge 33% if the government defaults: Moody's
"Shutting the government down would not be an immediate hit to the economy, but a default would be a catastrophic blow to the nascent economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic," said Zandi, the widely followed chief economist of Moody's — who rose to fame for prescient calls before and during the Great Recession — in a new piece of research.
The blow from a default on our debt due to lawmakers not extending the debt ceiling would be particularly acute to investors in the stock market, according to Zandi.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-stock-market-would-plunge-33-if-the-government-defaults-moodys-183852033.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
The article is fear porn to excuse the inflation they'll be creating.
New Trump
https://twitter.com/realLizUSA/status/1442510971658977280/photo/1
Ladies who lunch: Hillary Clinton dines out with female friend at swanky The Mark in NYC - with Secret Service agents keeping watchful eye
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10031231/Hillary-Clinton-enjoys-lunch-friend-NYC-hours-inaugurated-honorary-chancellor.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus
John Hinckley, Who Shot President Reagan, Wins Unconditional Release
Hinckley is now 66 years old, and has been living outside a mental health facility for the past several years, a result of a gradual lightening of supervision. His lawyer said the "momentous event" of Hinckley's full release in June 2022 is both appropriate and required by the law.
"There is no evidence of danger whatsoever," said Barry Wm. Levine, adding that Hinckley has an "excellent" prognosis.
https://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040872498/john-hinckley-unconditional-release?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social
(Possible decode)
One of the problems with how politics is covered is many have forgotten that the purpose of politics is policy[Stay on point], as in solving problems. It's not about scoring points in a game of inside baseball.[Not a game] To cover it as such undermines the health and safety of our nation and the planet.[Global partners pissed?]
https://twitter.com/DanRather/status/1442212672406126598