Instant Alert: A handful of Trump's tweets might come back to haunt him in a one-on-one interview with Mueller

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   A handful of Trump's tweets might come back to haunt him in a one-on-one interview with Mueller by Bryan Logan on May 1, 2018, 2:50 AM Advertisement Special counsel Robert Mueller has taken an interest in some of President Donald Trump's tweets. According to an outline of questions Mueller reportedly wants to ask Trump during a one-on-one interview, Mueller would query Trump on his tweets about the former FBI director James Comey, who he fired in May 2017. Mueller sent a list of about 50 questions to Trump's legal team as part of ongoing negotiations for a sit-down talk with the president as part of the Russia investigation, The New York Times reported on Monday. Special counsel Robert Mueller has some questions about President Donald Trump's musings on Twitter, in which Trump has posted strongly worded messages about people directly and indirectly connected to the Russia investigation, The New York Times reported on Monday night. The newspaper published a list of questions it said represents an outline of what Mueller would ask Trump during a one-on-one interview. Mueller wants to know what the president had in mind when he tweeted about the former FBI director James Comey, the attorney general Jeff Sessions. and deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe, according to The Times. Those tweets include: An admonishment from Trump that Comey "better hope there are no 'tapes' of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press." Trump made that remark after it was revealed that Comey recorded memos of his interactions with Trump that had given him pause. Trump's tweets suggesting Comey should be investigated over his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Trump's repeated criticism of Andrew McCabe, the deputy FBI director who was fired in March. After McCabe was dismissed, just days before he was eligible for retirement, Trump declared it "a great day for democracy." His suggestion that Sessions took a "very weak position on Hillary Clinton" and "intel leakers." During his first full year in office, Trump's tweets frequently dominated headlines and provided a window into the overall chaos that roiled the White House.   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Instant Alert: One of Taiwan’s largest diplomatic partners just cut them off — and chose China instead

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   One of Taiwan's largest diplomatic partners just cut them off — and chose China instead by Tara Francis Chan on May 1, 2018, 12:06 AM Advertisement One of Taiwan's largest diplomatic allies, the Dominican Republic, cut ties on Tuesday in order to establish relations with China. China refuses to have diplomatic relations with any country that recognizes Taiwan, leaving the self-ruled island with just 19 allies. Taiwan said it was "deeply upset" about the end of its 77-year long relationship with the Dominican Republic. The foreign ministry also seemed to be losing its patience with China's "dollar diplomacy," where aid and investment is traded for cutting ties to Taiwan. Taiwan lost one of its largest diplomatic allies when the Dominican Republic cut ties to officially establish relations with China instead. Within the communique to create diplomatic relations with China, which was signed by the Dominican foreign minister in Beijing on Tuesday, was the declaration that "the Government of the Dominican Republic severs 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan as of this day." Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said his government is "deeply upset" about the two countries new ties. Taiwan's political situation is highly contentious as the democratic island is self-ruled, and a pro-independence party has been in power since 2016. But Beijing considers Taiwan to be a province of China that will eventually be fully reunified. As a result, China refuses to have diplomatic relations with nations that deal diplomatically with Taiwan, as that treats the island like an independent country. And if Taiwan's global recognition increased, that could jeopardize China's claim to the island. A statement released by the Dominican Republic confirmed the nation's changed allegiances. "The Dominican Republic recognizes that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory," the statement read. Without the Dominican Republic, there are only 19 remaining countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, notably Guatemala, Burkino Faso, and Haiti. Dollar diplomacy may have been a factor The statement released by Taiwan's foreign ministry hints at the nation's growing frustration at China. While being headlined and initially formatted the same as similar statements in the past, it's roughly twice the normal length and overtly calls out China's method of picking off Taiwan's allies. "We strongly condemn China's objectionable decision to use dollar diplomacy to convert Taiwan’s diplomatic allies," the statement read. "Developing nations should be aware of the danger of falling into a debt trap when engaging with China." China has a pattern of picking off Taiwan's allies when a democratic party is in power, and using what's commonly called "debt trap diplomacy" to offer aid and loans for infrastructure to poorer countries in an effort to build its global Belt and Road Initiative. But it appears Beijing may be using the same techniques to now lure countries away from Taiwan, with what the island calls "false promises of investment and aid." "This was the result of China's efforts in offering vast financial incentives for the Dominican Republic to end their 77 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan. It also follows China's actions last year in establishing diplomatic relations with Panama." Taiwan's foreign ministry warned that former allies Costa Rica and Sao Tome and Principe have yet to receive more than $1 billion worth of assistance from China. Earlier Tuesday, The Australian reported that the Solomon Islands, one of Taiwan's six allies in the Pacific, is looking to China for investment for an airport, a move that could worry Taipei. SEE ALSO: China is destroying imports that say 'Made in Taiwan' as part of its massive political crackdown   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Instant Alert: Embattled White House doctor Ronny Jackson reportedly clashed with Mike Pence's physician during 'angry confrontations'

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Embattled White House doctor Ronny Jackson reportedly clashed with Mike Pence's physician during 'angry confrontations' by David Choi on Apr 30, 2018, 11:21 PM Advertisement Vice President Mike Pence's physician reportedly had some heated interactions with US Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's physician. The physician reported that Jackson stepped out of line by intervening in a medical situation involving the second lady, Karen Pence. Jackson may have violated her privacy rights by briefing multiple people on Karen's medical information, according to the physician. US Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson's professional conduct is under renewed scrutiny after Vice President Mike Pence's physician was reported to have had a series of heated interactions with Jackson, according to a CNN report Monday. According to internal memos, the physician documented the interactions with Jackson, President Donald Trump's physician, which included an incident in which Jackson may have violated federal privacy rights for the second lady, Karen Pence. The memos reported that Jackson stepped out of line by intervening in a medical situation involving Karen in September 2017, according to CNN. The memo continued to say that Jackson may have violated her privacy rights by briefing "multiple parties" from the White House on her medical information. Pence's physician took issue with the incident and confronted Jackson, but was left intimidated by his unprofessional conduct that made it an "uncomfortable" situation, according to CNN. Karen, who was told about the encounter, "also expressed concerns over the potential breach of privacy of her medical condition," the memo said. Jackson's supporters defended him by saying he and the physician had a "strained relationship," and that the incident was merely a dispute between two doctors, according to CNN. Last week, Jackson withdrew his nomination as Trump's pick to lead the Veterans Affairs department after allegations of excessive drinking at work, contributing to a hostile work environment, and improperly dispensing medications were leveled against him. Jackson and White House officials, including Trump, have continued to deny the reports. Meanwhile, the Pentagon's inspector general received word of the accusations and is assessing whether a formal investigation is necessary, according to The Washington Post. As an active duty naval officer, Jackson is still subject to the Pentagon's oversight and justice system. SEE ALSO: Trump's VA nominee accused of banging on hotel-room door of female employee while intoxicated during official trip   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Instant Alert: An outline of questions special counsel Robert Mueller wants to ask Trump reveal where the Russia investigation may be headed

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   An outline of questions special counsel Robert Mueller wants to ask Trump reveal where the Russia investigation may be headed by Bryan Logan on Apr 30, 2018, 11:08 PM Advertisement Robert Mueller, the special counsel in charge of investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US election delivered a list of questions to President Donald Trump's legal team outlining how a one-on-one interview with Trump might play out. The questions Mueller wants to ask Trump span nearly every thread of the special counsel's investigation, including actions Trump took that may expose him to obstruction of justice allegations, among other things. Mueller also wants to know about Trump's thinking during the two publicly known occassions in which Trump sought to fire Mueller. The development comes as Trump's lawyers and Mueller search for some middle ground in negotiations for that one-on-one interview. The special counsel Robert Mueller has nearly 50 substantive questions he wants to ask President Donald Trump as part of the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 US election. The New York Times obtained a list of those questions and published some them on Monday night. Among the key inquiries, Mueller wants to know whether the Trump campaign sought help from Russia during the 2016 election. "What knowledge did you have of any outreach by your campaign, including by Paul Manafort to Russia about potential assistance to the campaign," one question reads, according to The Times. That question is at the crux of the Russia probe at large, because it hits at the primary concern of the US intelligence community. The agencies said in a 2017 report that Russia engaged in a targeted effort to influence US voters through propaganda and other means, in order to swing the presidential election in Trump's favor. Signs the Trump campaign and the Kremlin were in contact: Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, tried to secure a Moscow real-estate deal on Trump's behalf between 2015 and early 2016.  Trump campaign aide, George Papadopoulos, reportedly told an Australian diplomat that Russia had compromising information on Hillary Clinton. That revelation is what prompted the FBI to look into the Trump campaign's interactions with Russia. Trump called out to Russia for help to find Clinton's emails during a news conference in July 2016. Some of those emails, and those from the Democratic National Committee, landed on the internet via WikiLeaks as the election heated up in 2016. A timeline later emerged, as Mueller focused on what, and how much, Trump knew about WikiLeaks and the DNC hacks. Interactions with Michael Flynn, Jeff Sessions, and James Comey Other key questions revolve around Trump's relationships with his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, attorney general Jeff Sessions, and James Comey, the FBI director that Trump fired in May 2017. Mueller reportedly planned to ask Trump about a dinner and meetings he had with Comey, for example — the details of which make up a thread of the obstruction-of-justice case against Trump. Trump made a number of public statements about his interactions with Comey, Flynn, and Sessions: On Comey: Trump fired the FBI director in May 2017, citing his handling of the Clinton email probe, but later said on national television that he had the Russia investigation in mind when he did it. Memos that Comey recorded documenting his interactions with Trump later revealed that Trump sought his personal loyalty, and asked him to drop the FBI's investigation into his ousted national security adviser, Michael Flynn.  On Flynn: Trump said Flynn was forced out of the White House for lying to Vice President Mike Pence and the FBI, but later said on Twitter that Flynn should "ask for immunity." Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian operatives during the presidential transition. He is believed to be cooperating with Mueller. On Sessions: Trump has frequently criticized the attorney general in public and online for recusing himself from the Russia investigation. According to multiple news reports on the matter, Trump had seen Sessions — who was the first sitting US senator to publicly endorse him during his campaign — as someone who would protect him from the Russia probe. Mueller also wants to know about the two publicly known occasions in which Trump moved to fire the special counsel, the questions show, according to The Times. The questions offer a broad view of how Mueller will try to interpret Trump's state-of-mind during some key moments of his campaign and first term in office. Trump's legal team is reportedly back to negotiating terms of a one-on-one interview with Mueller, after previously indicating the president would refuse the request.   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Instant Alert: Tom Brady offered his the strongest hint yet at tension on the Patriots by choosing to ‘plead the fifth’ when asked if he feels appreciated by the team

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Tom Brady offered his the strongest hint yet at tension on the Patriots by choosing to 'plead the fifth' when asked if he feels appreciated by the team by Scott Davis on Apr 30, 2018, 10:56 PM Tom Brady hinted at the widely reported and discussed tension on the New England Patriots. When asked if he feels appreciated by the Patriots, Brady said, "I plead the fifth!" It was reported during the 2017 season that Brady grew frustrated with criticism from head coach Bill Belichick and felt underappreciated, never taking home weekly team awards for his performances. Brady said everyone would like to feel more appreciated in their professional lives, but that he's committed to the Patriots and is working to make himself happy. Tom Brady hinted on Monday at the widely reported and discussed tension on the New England Patriots while speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference. During the 2107 season, it was reported that the relationships between Brady, head coach Bill Belichick, team owner Robert Kraft, and others were fracturing over numerous issues. At the core of many of the issues was Brady's work with his trainer and business partner Alex Guerrero and the ripple effect it created on the team. On Monday when asked if he felt appreciated by the Patriots, Brady said, "I plead the fifth!" eliciting laughs from the crowd. "Man, that is a tough question," Brady continued. "I think everybody in general wants to be appreciated more in their professional life, but there's a lot of people that appreciate me way more than I ever thought was possible as part of my life. You have different influences in your life and the people I work with, they're trying to get the best out of me. So they're trying to treat me in the way they feel is going to get the best out of me, and I've got to get the best out of myself." ESPN reported in January that Brady felt unappreciated by the team. It was reported that Brady grew frustrated by criticism from Belichick in team meetings and never receiving weekly awards for his performances. Brady said on Monday that he's increasingly trying to make himself happy rather than earning the approval of others. "I think what I'm learning, as you get older, it comes from within — the joy, the happiness, those things come from inside," Brady said. "To seek that from others, to seek that from outside influences, people you work with, people that cheer against you or cheer with you, I feel like it comes from within for me. So I'm trying to build up what's within me, so that I can be the best for me, so that I can be the best for other people." Brady was also asked on Monday if he's happy, to which he said "I have my moments." He said he's a generally positive person and reiterated that although his relationships on the Patriots ebb and flow, he's committed to the team. Some of Brady's comments also hinted at a recent report from NBC Sports' Tom Curran. Curran said as Brady has gotten older, he believes strongly in positivity and spirituality, values that don't necessarily line up with how Belichick coaches the Patriots. Brady also confirmed during the conference that he's returning for the 2018 season. He reiterated his desire to play into his mid-40s, but said people in his life like his wife and kids are getting "the short end of the stick."   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Instant Alert: How some Koreans celebrated, and protested, the historic summit in South Korea

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   How some Koreans celebrated, and protested, the historic summit in South Korea by David Choi on Apr 30, 2018, 8:33 PM Advertisement South Korean President Moon Jae-in's historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday, the first such meeting between the two countries in 11 years, set forth a new era on inter-Korean relations, and fixed the stage for an upcoming summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump. The talks culminated after weeks of warmed relations between the two countries. And the language from the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification on the Korean Peninsula — the joint declaration signed by Kim and Moon on Friday — suggests that the conciliatory mood on the Korean Peninsula will continue for the time being. "I am confident a new era of peace will unfold on the Korean peninsula," Moon said to his aides. Much of the meeting's fanfare and focus centered around the two leaders' apparently optimistic outlook for the future, and many South Koreans mimicked those feelings. Here's how some Koreans viewed the 2018 inter-Korean summit: SEE ALSO: North and South Korea agree to work toward a 'complete' denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and end the Korean War Pictures of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are displayed on the wall during the farewell ceremony at the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone of South Korea, April 27, 2018. Visitors from the unification observatory in Paju, South Korea, use binoculars to peek into North Korea, April 28, 2018. A visitor looks at a banner that says "We are one" at the Imjingak Pavilion in Paju, South Korea, April 28, 2018. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011