| Megathread: AG Barr, Gaetz, AOC, others call for investigation into the death of Jeffery Epstein Posted: 10 Aug 2019 10:38 AM PDT Several members of Congress are calling for investigations following the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who faced federal sex trafficking charges before his death. Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, called Epstein's suicide an 'impossibility' that needed further congressional investigation. 'When an impossibility occurs involving powerful people and possible criminality there must be an investigation to end speculation,' Green wrote. 'Because the public has a right to know, I'm calling for a congressional investigation.' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., voiced concern about Epstein's death. 'We need answers. Lots of them,' she wrote on Twitter. She then retweeted a post from former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, in which Mariotti says that the criminal probe into Epstein would conclude because 'no one else was charged in the indictment.' Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called on the Bureau of Prisons to 'provide answers on what systemic failures of the MCC Manhattan or criminal acts allowed this coward to deny justice to his victims.' Attorney General William Barr on Saturday decried the death of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein in federal custody while he awaited charges on sex trafficking, saying the apparent suicide 'raises serious questions.' 'I was appalled to learn that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead early this morning from an apparent suicide while in federal custody. Mr. Epstein's death raises serious questions that must be answered,' Barr said in a statement. 'In addition to the FBI's investigation, I have consulted with the Inspector General who is opening an investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Epstein's death,' Barr added.
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| Sunday Morning Political Cartoon Thread Posted: 11 Aug 2019 08:00 AM PDT It's Sunday, folks. Let's all kick back with a cup of coffee and share some cartoons! Feel free to share political cartoons in this thread. Besides our usual civility policy, there are three rules to follow: - Every top-level comment must contain a political cartoon. This means no text-only top-level comments.
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| Trump retweets conspiracy theory tying Clintons to Epstein’s death Posted: 10 Aug 2019 06:58 PM PDT |
| Scaramucci fires back at Trump: He will turn 'on everyone' and then 'entire country' Posted: 11 Aug 2019 06:09 AM PDT |
| Booker: Trump using same tactics, language as Russians with Epstein conspiracy theory retweet Posted: 11 Aug 2019 07:29 AM PDT |
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| Anthony Scaramucci Complains Trump 'Turns On Everyone' After President Mocks Him as 'Incapable' Posted: 11 Aug 2019 06:51 AM PDT |
| 'Dump Trump! Dump Equinox!': Fiery West Hollywood Protest Draws 100 — Protestors came out in response to a fundraiser for President Trump thrown by Stephen Ross, the owner of Equinox and SoulCycle. Posted: 11 Aug 2019 05:20 AM PDT |
| Hundreds Of Employees Were Arrested In An ICE Raid. The Bosses Went Home Without A Charge. Posted: 10 Aug 2019 04:23 PM PDT |
| In stunner, conflicted Denver City Council kills contracts with private prison giants. Councilwoman who led the charge figured she'd be the lone dissenting vote, but then seven others joined her. Their vote will force major changes — many of which are unknown. Posted: 10 Aug 2019 03:02 PM PDT |
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| Jeffrey Epstein is gone, but allegations against powerful associates linger Posted: 10 Aug 2019 07:23 PM PDT |
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