August 3, 2018
"Our democracy itself is in the cross hairs.”
Dept of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen during a briefing about Russian interference in America's elections. Noting progress has been made, Nielsen confirmed Russia's willingness and a capability to hack into election rolls or voting infrastructure.
"I am the daughter of an immigrant.”
Ivanka Trump, Pres. Trump's daughter and senior adviser. She went on to say of her mother she came to this country legally and we have to be very careful about incentivizing behavior that puts children at risk of being trafficked, at risk of entering this country with coyotes or making an incredibly dangerous journey alone.
“If it doesn’t say aMen’s Wearhouse,’ I don’t know it."
Judge T.S. Ellis III, asking about the brand names of defendantA Paul Manafort’s lavish wardrobe paid for with wire transfers from offshore accounts, including a $15,000A ostrich-skin jacket.
“50/50 and a little less.”
Alex Trebek (78) on whether he'll sign on to host Jeopardy! after his contract expires in 2020. Trebek has been the host of the show since its syndicated debut in 1984.
TGIF!
- Russian Threat “Is Real,” Trump Officials Say, Vowing to Protect U.S. Elections:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/02/us/politics/russia-election-security-midterm.html? - Ivanka Trump Says Family Separation ‘Was a Low Point’ But Insists: ‘We Are a Country of Laws’:
https://people.com/politics/ivanka-trump-family-separations-low-point/ - Here are the lavish items Paul Manafort owns — including a $15,000 ostrich jacket — that are now evidence against him:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/08/02/paul-manafort-trial-luxurious-items-ostrich-coat/884991002/ - Alex Trebek 50/50 on if he will host ‘Jeopardy’ after 2020:
video.foxnews.com/v/5815748074001/?#sp=show-clips
by Jenna Lee,
