2) Dates span from May 2016 to Dec 2017. Majority occur 10/16 - 4/17.

Will prove interesting to some. For others tedious. Possibly useful to researchers.

It may make you mad.

A compelling story emerges as articles are viewed sequentially & DNC Media collusion becomes obvious.
4) FBI employees, at all levels of the organization, with no official reason to be in contact with media, were in frequent contact with reporters.

We have profound concerns about the volume & extent of unauthorized media contacts by FBI personnel that we uncovered. - IG Horowitz
5) An early attempt to establish loose Russian ties to the Trump Campaign.

Sater’s role as an FBI Informant is unexpectedly reminiscent of Carter Page who provided evidence – and possibly served as an informant – in the Evgeny Buryakov case.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/former-mafia-linked-figure-describes-association-with-trump/2016/05/17/cec6c2c6-16d3-11e6-aa55-670cabef46e0_story.html?utm_term=.1dd9550e264d">https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/...
9) This article appeared on the same day as the Isikoff article.

I found it far more interesting.

Fusion GPS makes a very clear appearance. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/the-mystery-of-trumps-man-in-moscow-214283">https://www.politico.com/magazine/...
11) This investigation into Manafort would later be picked up by SC Mueller, resulting in indictments against Manafort and Gates.

It would also result in the sudden dismantling of the Podesta Group. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-making-inquiry-ex-trump-campaign-manager-s-foreign-ties-n675881">https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-n...
12) Article written by reporters who investigated Alfa Bank-Trump Server rumor being pushed by Fusion GPS.

2 unnamed “senior intelligence officials” make first of many appearances.

Brennan/Clapper.

I believe Brennan leaked to NYT to keep FBI Inv alive. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/us/politics/fbi-russia-election-donald-trump.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/0...
14) Article begins to lay out the Foreign Intelligence concerns that would become so prevalent in reporting.

General Flynn referenced. As is fabled Michael Cohen visit – that never happened.
http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-russia-hillary-clinton-united-states-europe-516895">https://www.newsweek.com/donald-tr...
17) CNN article comes out directly after CNN Dossier article. Clearly coordinated.

Comey& #39;s refusal to comment specifically reported.

Comey knew his silence would reverberate quite loudly. Comey could have provided clarification. He chose not to do so. https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/11/politics/russia-rejects-trump-allegations/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/1...
18) Susan Hennessey & John Schindler in article

This: "fact that nation’s top intelligence officials chose to present a summary version of the dossier to both Obama and President-elect Trump, indicates they may have a relatively high degree of confidence" https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/01/donald-trump-russia-report-intelligence-community">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017...
20) Another interview with Dossier author Steele.

Fusion GPS showed reporter Wood the dossier in early Nov & #39;16.

Brennan& #39;s role discussed & he& #39;s likely quoted.

First known report of Agency Task Force.

Worth asking why UK reporter should find out first. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38589427">https://www.bbc.com/news/worl...
22) Article originally titled “Wiretapped Data Used in Inquiry of Trump Aides.”

NYT changed title after President Trump made claims of wiretapping.

Shows dissemination of IC Reports by Obama Admin.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/trump-russia-associates-investigation.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/1...
24) Flynn call was not illegal.

FBI had already found no evidence of wrongdoing.

But disclosure of Flynn’s call was major felony leak.

Nine senior intelligence officials quoted in article. Nine. Good Lord…

Clapper/Brennan likely sources - again.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/national-security-adviser-flynn-discussed-sanctions-with-russian-ambassador-despite-denials-officials-say/2017/02/09/f85b29d6-ee11-11e6-b4ff-ac2cf509efe5_story.html?utm_term=.62a613efa68a">https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/nat...
29) Comey on delay in notifying Congress, “Because of the sensitivity of the matter.”

Bill Priestap named as making decision not to inform Congressional leadership of the FBI’s July & #39;16 Counterintelligence Investigation.

Comey fired. Priestap remains. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/20/us/politics/intelligence-committee-russia-donald-trump.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/2...
31) One week after this article was written, the Times would report FBI had obtained a FISA Warrant on Page.

Page’s role may have been somewhat different than Times article suggests.

Page has never been charged. It’s unlikely he ever will be charged. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/us/politics/carter-page-trump-russia.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/0...
34) Like Post, NYT article originally noted FISA Warrant granted in Summer of 2016.

Ask yourself why this might be. Especially when they likely had unredacted copy of FISA.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/us/politics/carter-page-fisa-warrant-russia-trump.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/1...
35) Article deserving of attention – I encourage you to read it in entirety.

Harding details extensive role that foreign intelligence – likely unofficial – played in formation of Agency Task Force & FBI Investigation.

Brennan at center of events. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/apr/13/british-spies-first-to-spot-trump-team-links-russia">https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...
36) Article is more lengthy recap of article Harding wrote in April 2017.

It appears Steele may have started work much earlier than widely reported.

Perhaps as early as late 2015.

Harding is one of few journalist who has actual relationship w/Steele. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/nov/15/how-trump-walked-into-putins-web-luke">https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017...
37) Lots of misrepresentations and carefully calculated wording in this one.

And those same two unnamed Senior Intelligence Officials who have been interlaced throughout most articles...

Brennan & Clapper were busy.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/world/national-security/donald-trump-pursues-vladimir-putin-russian-election-hacking/?utm_term=.f9518f01dc41">https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/...
38) A few well-placed intelligence officials.

A group of willing FBI officials. Clinton & Obama loyalists.

Some worried allies – unnerved over prospect of losing status quo. A shaky Dossier.

And a Compliant & Complicit DNC Media. Who had the [likely] unredacted FISA...
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