(2019-05-30). Conflict of Interest: Mueller wanted to be FBI Director, I said no – Trump. rt.com 
President Donald Trump has lashed out at recently retired Special Counsel Robert Mueller, accusing the 'Russiagate' investigator of a conflict of interest, after Trump turned him down for a job at the head of the FBI. |
(2019-05-30). Headlines for May 30, 2019. democracynow.org Robert Mueller Says His Report Did Not Exonerate President Trump, Mueller's Public Remarks Stoke Calls for Trump's Impeachment, Israeli Knesset Dissolved as PM Netanyahu Fails to Form Ruling Coalition, Without Evidence, John Bolton Blames Iran for Oil Tanker Sabotage, Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Abortions, Disney May Halt Filming in Georgia If State Abortion Ban Takes Effect, Latin American Rape Survivors Who Were Denied Abortions Appeal to U.N., Argentines Hold One-Day Strike Against IMF-Imposed Austerity, Argentine Lawmakers Consider Bill to Decriminalize Abortion, Honduran Protesters Mobilize Again…
(2019-05-30). The Real Bob Mueller. consortiumnews.com Special Counsel Robert Mueller Wednesday implied that he would have indicted Donald Trump if he could have, resurrecting his saint-like status among Democrats who will now likely go for impeachment. But who is the real Bob Mueller?, asked ex-FBI official… Read more →
(2019-05-30). Mueller encourages drive to remove Trump. wsws.org In a surprise statement Wednesday, Special Counsel Robert Mueller provided ammunition to the sections of the American ruling class that have concluded it is necessary to remove Trump from office prior to the 2020 elections.
(2019-05-30). 'I exposed corruption': Trump blasts Dems & 'fake media' for continuing Russiagate post-Mueller. rt.com 
In the wake of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller's surprise press conference, US President Donald Trump has continued to gloat in apparent victory, as his opponents cling to the hope that impeachment proceedings will begin.
(2019-05-30). NAACP President: "Mueller's Statement Confirms Integrity of Our Democracy Continues to be at Risk" naacp.org NAACP president and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement: "Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement on the Russia investigation confirms that the integrity and security of our democracy continues to be at risk. Mueller reminded us that '[t]here were multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election. And that allegation deserves the attention of …
(2019-05-30). "Technotyranny": The Iron-Fisted Authoritarianism of the Surveillance State. globalresearch.ca "There will come a time when it isn't 'They're spying on me through my phone' anymore. Eventually, it will be 'My phone is spying on me.'" ‚Äï Philip K. Dick | Red pill or blue pill? You decide. | Twenty years after …
(2019-05-30). Unequal Justice: Julian Assange Is an Enemy in Trump's War on the First Amendment. globalresearch.ca The prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the Espionage Act represents a dangerous turn in President Donald Trump's war on the First Amendment. Whether you love Assange or loathe him, it is vital to understand the eighteen-count indictment…
(2019-05-30). WikiLeaks Expresses 'Grave Concerns' for Assange's Health. consortiumnews.com WikiLeaks on Wednesday said it was gravely concerned for the health of its publisher, Julian Assange, and questioned Britain's "standing as a human-rights abiding nation." By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News WikiLeaks has condemned Britain for its treatment of… Read more →
(2019-05-30). Emergency Action- Protest Sweden's Attack on Julian Assange! indybay.org In front of: Swedish Consulate, 505 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94111…
(2019-05-30). Learn Costs of War & Celebrate Peace Heroes Assange & Manning. indybay.org To counteract the jingoism of all capitalist media in this country in its promotion of the war machine which only exists to maximize the profits of the oil companies and the munitions makers, a few websites are in order to remind us all of the Costs of War and the Peace Heroes Assange & Manning currently jailed by the US war machine.
(2019-05-30). Sydney Peace Prize recipients urge support for Julian Assange. greenleft.org.au 
The Council for Peace with Justice (CPJ) University of Sydney released the following statement on May 26. | *** | As Julian Assange faces US Espionage Act charges, which carry 175 years prison, high profile recipients of Australia's prestigious international Peace Prize are calling on the Australian government to "protect the human rights of this distinguished Australian citizen". | Professor Noam Chomsky; Dr. Vandana Shiva; artist George Gittoes; Julian Burnside QC; journalist and film maker John Pilger; and Senator Sekai Holland, have joined former Chair of the Sydney Peace Foundation, Mary Kostakidis and Found…
(2019-05-30). Letter to Guardian demands retraction of false claim that Julian Assange faces "rape charge" wsws.org The following is a letter to Britain's Guardian from Socialist Equality Party (UK) National Secretary Chris Marsden demanding the newspaper correct and apologise for lies they published in an editorial on Julian Assange.
(2019-05-30). Istanbul public meeting calls for the defence of Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. wsws.org Leading members of Sosyalist Eşitlik and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality addressed the meeting, which adopted a resolution calling for the freedom of Assange and Manning.
(2019-05-30). Why is the Democratic Socialists of America silent on the persecution of Julian Assange? indybay.org Having been silent about defending Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning, the Democratic Socialists of America is exposed as imperialist and undemocratic. It is not a true socialist party.
(2019-05-30). Julian Assange and the degraded spectacle of Britain's Guardian. wsws.org Under conditions in which the WikiLeaks journalist is facing life in prison or worse, the Guardian cannot bring itself to defend him.
(2019-05-30). Daniel Ellsberg: Espionage and Julian Assange. thenation.com Daniel Ellsberg: Espionage and Julian Assange…
(2019-05-30). Amid grave concerns for his health, Assange transferred to Belmarsh Prison medical wing. wsws.org The WSWS demands Assange's immediate release from the maximum security prison and his transfer to a hospital with the best medical care available and with doctors of his choice.
(2019-05-30). Assange is Reportedly Gravely Ill, and Hardly Anyone's Talking About It. theantimedia.com (CJ Opinion) — Julian Assange's Swedish lawyer Per Samuelson has told the press that "Assange's health situation on Friday was such that it was not possible to conduct a normal conversation with him." This jarring revelation has been reported by a small handful of outlets, but only as an aside in relation to Sweden refusing Samuelson's …
(2019-05-30). WikiLeaks expresses 'grave concerns' as Julian Assange's health deteriorates further. thecanary.co Julian Assange was unable to appear in court via videolink for his US extradition hearing on 30 May amid "grave concerns" for the WikiLeaks founder's health. This news is a predictable result of the UK's wilful neglect of Assange's well-being. | "Grave concerns": | On 28 May, Reuters reported that Assan…
(2019-05-30). The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange. thenation.com The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange…
(2019-05-30). The American People Are the True Victims of the US Sponsored "Coup" against Venezuela. globalresearch.ca There's an office that you go to to overthrow a government. CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou stands in front of a packed house in the Chavez Room at the Venezuelan Embassy. A mural of Hugo Chavez looks on from the …
(2019-05-30). Former Brazilian President Collor de Mello Accused of Embezzlement. plenglish.com Brasilia, May 30 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General"s Office of the Republic of Brazil has sent the Federal Supreme Court (STF) a complaint against former president Fernando Collor de Mello (1990-1992) for embezzlement, judicial sources said on Thursday.
(2019-05-30). Colombia: FARC Leader Jesus Santrich Freed at Top Court's Order. telesurenglish.net Colombia's Prosecutor office announced Thursday the release of Jesus Santrich, less than a day after the country's Supreme Court ordered his release, the latest development in a legal saga concerning his detention and possible extradition to the United States. | RELATED: | Supreme Court of Colombia Orders Release of Jesus Santrich | From prison, Santric…
(2019-05-30). 'Explosive' New Evidence Shows GOP 'Weaponizing' the 2020 Census With Citizenship Question to Rig Elections. commondreams.org Just weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the Trump administration's attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, previously undisclosed documents found on the hard drives of a deceased Republican operative offer "explosive" new evidence that the GOP fought for the question to create an electoral advantage for "Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/census.jpg…
(2019-05-30). President Trump is Pardoning War Criminals as He Prosecutes Whistleblowers. theantimedia.com (MPN) — President Donald Trump has already made clear his soft spot for war criminals, having brought one — Elliot Abrams — into his administration. Then, earlier this month, Trump pardoned Army First Lieutenant Michael Behenna. Now, reports indicate Trump is just getting started. And while Trump appears to be making moves to pardon more war …
(2019-05-30). Speeding into the Void of Cyberspace as Designed. dissidentvoice.org The internet was hardwired to be a surveillance tool from the start. No matter what we use the network for today — dating, directions, encrypted chat, email, or just reading the news — it always had a dual-use nature rooted in intelligence gathering and war….[Surveillance Valley shows] the ongoing overlap between the Internet and the …
(2019-05-29). Robert Mueller Just Told Congress to Do Its Damn Job. thenation.com Robert Mueller Just Told Congress to Do Its Damn Job…
(2019-05-29). 'Putin has a Mueller pee tape!' Waiting for the most insane takes from Special Counsel's statement. rt.com 
After Special Counsel Robert Mueller delivered a public statement standing by the findings of his final report, liberal commentators began reading between the lines. How long before Putin is accused of getting to Mueller? |
(2019-05-29). 'Case closed!' Trump tweets nothing's changed as resigned Mueller says charging him wasn't an option. rt.com 
President Donald Trump has said that "nothing changes," following Special Counsel Robert Mueller's public statement on the 'Russiagate' investigation. The president declared that "the case is closed." |
(2019-05-29). Charging Trump with obstruction of justice 'was not an option,' says Mueller in 1st public statement. rt.com 
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller has made his first public statement since delivering his report. He announced he is formally closing the counsel's office and resigning from Justice Department.
(2019-05-29). Impeachment Would Affirm the Will of the People. thenation.com Impeachment Would Affirm the Will of the People…
(2019-05-29). Mueller's Statement: Why is it Unconstitutional to Indict a Sitting President? therealnews.com 
Mueller says a legal analysis of a DOJ Policy prevented him from charging the president. Professor Doug Colbert says one objective for Mueller was to put some distance between himself and Attorney General Barr's representation of his report…
(2019-05-29). Meltdown Showed Extent of NSA Surveillance — and Other Tales From Hundreds of Intelligence Documents. theintercept.com 
Internal NSA reports reveal the exploits of a secret commando unit, new details of a joint venture with the CIA, and spying against Middle Eastern satellite internet.
(2019-05-29). What does the future hold for Julian Assange? uwidata.com 
What does the future hold for the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, who became famous around the world for publishing top-secret materials regarding spy scandals, corruption at the highest echelons, war crimes and the diplomatic secrets of world powers? UWI spoke with lawyer and expert on media-related criminal cases Ahmet àáà∂rtoƒülu. HERO OR THIEF? Some …
(2019-05-29). Despite Assange's ill-health, Swedish court rejects delay to hearing. wsws.org The ruling is the latest example of the international legal vendetta being perpetrated against the WikiLeaks founder.
(2019-05-29). Unraveling The Justice Department's Conspiracy Theory Against Julian Assange. shadowproof.com Espionage Act charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange revealed the Justice Department is relying on a theory of the case, which was concocted and partly tested during Chelsea Manning's military trial. The theory adopts the CIA's viewpoint, which is that WikiLeaks is a "non-state hostile intelligence service," and suggests Assange…
(2019-05-29). Assange Is Reportedly Gravely Ill, and Hardly Anyone's Talking About It. consortiumnews.com Caitlin Johnstone finds this jarring revelation reported by only a few outlets, often in an offhand manner. By Caitlin Johnstone CaitlinJohnstone.com Julian Assange's Swedish lawyer Per Samuelson has told the press that "Assange's health situation on Friday was such that… Read more →
(2019-05-29). 'Modern-day eugenics'? US Supreme Court ruling upholds Indiana abortion restriction. rt.com 
The Supreme Court has allowed part of an Indiana law restricting abortions to go into effect, reversing lower court rulings and sending a signal to pro-life activists that their constant hammering at Roe v. Wade may bear fruit.
(2019-05-29). ACLU Lawyer: "Abortion Today Is Still Legal in All 50 States" Despite Draconian Anti-Choice Bills. democracynow.org 
As states around the country ramp up their attacks on reproductive rights, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to rule on an Indiana law that would bar abortions based on the sex, race or disability of the fetus. The decision will keep in place a lower court's injunction on the measure. However, the Supreme Court decided to allow Indiana's so-called fetal burial law to go into effect, which stipulates that abortion clinics must dispose of fetal remains either through burial or cremation. The measure was signed into law by then-Governor Mike Pence in 2016. We speak with Alexa Kolbi-Molinas, senior staff attorney…
(2019-05-29). Prominent Dems introduce anti-forced arbitration bill. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Prominent congressional Democrats, including the chair of the relevant House committee and eight presidential hopefuls, want to negate the Supreme Court's ruling that mandates company-friendly forced arbitration that overrides workers' rights. The Restoring Justice for Workers Act, unveiled by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott, D-Va., …
(2019-05-29). Sinking of Russian Nuclear Submarine Known to West Much Earlier Than Stated, NSA Document Indicates. theintercept.com The report about Kursk also stated that the Russian navy did not try to contact the submarine for five hours after explosions that sank it.
(2019-05-29). Mission Creep: How the NSA's Game-Changing Targeting System Built for Iraq and Afghanistan Ended Up on the Mexican Border. theintercept.com 
Designed to rapidly map enemy fighters based on electronic surveillance, the revolutionary NSA system merged intelligence from different sources, including its closest allies. The ramifications are still being felt.
(2019-05-28). Eight years in, Syria still embroiled in conflict 'that no longer sparks outrage', Security Council hears. un.org After eight years of deadly air strikes and terrorist attacks that have left hundreds of thousands of Syrians dead and millions of others injured, United Nations Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ursula Mueller asked the Security Council on Tuesday, the hard-hitting question: "Can't this Council take any concrete action when attacks on schools and hospitals have become a war tactic that no longer sparks outrage"?
(2019-05-28). Free Assange and Manning! workers.org 
By releasing the information provided by whistleblower Chelsea Manning, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange exposed the war crimes of the imperialist U.S. government. The most dramatic exposé was a July 2007 video of U.S. helicopter pilots shooting at Iraqi civilians, including Iraqi journalists working for Reuters. Those of us who opposed . . . | Continue reading Free Assange and Manning! at Workers.org
(2019-05-28). US crusade against Assange a 'blueprint' for criminalizing journalism — Greenwald. rt.com 
The latest indictments of WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange are a blueprint for making journalists into felons, a test case for dismantling the First Amendment that will destroy journalism as we know it, Glenn Greenwald warned.
(2019-05-28). Abuses show Assange Case was Never About Law. dissidentvoice.org It is astonishing how often one still hears well-informed, otherwise reasonable people say about Julian Assange: "But he ran away from Swedish rape charges by hiding in Ecuador's embassy in London." That short sentence includes at least three factual errors. In fact, to repeat it, as so many people do, you would need to have …
(2019-05-28). Unequal Justice: Julian Assange is an Enemy in Trump's War on the First Amendment. progressive.org Unless and until Assange's prosecution is dismissed, no publication will be safe from the Administration's vengeance and overreach.
(2019-05-28). We Must Defend Assange to Save Democracy from American Despotism. counterpunch.org 
On Thursday, the Department of Justice made an unprecedented move to file 17 Espionage Act charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. This indictment was what Assange and his legal team have been warning about since 2010 and the risk of extradition was the sole reason why Assange sought and was granted political asylum by Ecuador More
(2019-05-28). Pack the court for NYC subway elevators, June 5! workers.org 
The fight for accessibility in New York's public transportation system is approaching a critical milestone on June 5. That's when New York State Supreme Court Judge Hagler will make a fateful decision on the lawsuit to mandate elevators in the subway. Christine Serdjenian-Yearwood addresses the courthouse rally before the hearing . . . | Continue reading Pack the court for NYC subway elevators, June 5! at Workers.org