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12. Another litmus test for the Legislative Branch. Trump is attempting to weaponize the CIA and

Sat May 25, 2019, 10:34 AM

May 2019

use it against the political opposition by expanding the authority of the Executive Branch of government.

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Potential Clash Over Secrets Looms Between Justice Dept. and C.I.A. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2019 OP

Picking a fight with the spooks is never a good idea. DURHAM D May 2019 #1

We've heen saying that for a couple of years.....yet AJT May 2019 #3

You have no idea what they've been doing, by design Skraxx May 2019 #10

Plus .. . by law the President cannot order that. Iliyah May 2019 #2

Can you elaborate on "by law, the president cannot order that" for me ? Haggis for Breakfast May 2019 #6

Same question Mme. Defarge May 2019 #7

Here's the "law" that concerns Trump: OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE real Cannabis calm May 2019 #11

Putin sure got his money's worth The Blue Flower May 2019 #5

Don't kid yourselves. There are certain individuals in the CIA no_hypocrisy May 2019 #8

It's also a test for our intelligence agencies. AJT May 2019 #14