Trump's Ex - Lawyer before the US Senate - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.24pm post the following, " The Senate Intelligence Committee has issued a subpoena for Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, his attorney Lanny Davis has confirmed.  "

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It will be interesting to see if the Senate Intelligence Committee has a closed or open session when it comes to Mr Cohen, also what are the restrictions agreed with the Special Prosecutor when it comes to the areas the Committee can ask questions about.   Of course the main interest of the Committee is the allegation that Russia collaborated with the Trump Campaign during the 2016 election, the Committee will want to know if Mr Cohen knows if the President had any part, and what are the Trump business links to Russia.   Of course it has to be stated Mr Cohen is going to JAIL for three years, thus it anything he has said or will say is quite suspect, the Republicans can be expected to be tough on him, while the Democrats want something to pin on POTUS.   

Venezuela crisis - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia has condemned foreign powers for backing a Venezuelan opposition leader who declared himself interim president, calling it a bid to "usurp power".  "

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It will be interesting to see how the Venezuelan Crisis plays out, will President Maduro leave Office, while he still has the support of the Russians, will the crisis become violent, how will the armed forces react, will they support the present Government or follow the people.   This could be the real FIRST foreign policy crisis for POTUS, it looks like he will add extra sanctions on Venezuela, the US could take military action, but as the left never cease to point out this would follow a US historical trend.  IF POTUS does take military action it will divert attention from domestic problems, the Democratic Speaker has not power over foreign policy, it would force the Democratic candidates to take sides, would they also take military action or will they support the left wing government of Maduro.   Everything is political these days.