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Leading French Presidential Candidate Le Pen Spotted At Trump Tower

Leading French Presidential Candidate Le Pen Spotted At Trump Tower

Update: Trump's spokesperson just confirmed: "Marine Le Pen is not meeting with any member of the trump transition team today."

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As we detailed earlier, leading French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, is in New York for an unexpected visit. While she has no public agenda to meet with Donald Trump, she has just been spotted there drinking coffee.

Live Stream: Russia, Iran and International Alliances To Take Center Stage At Mattis Confirmation Hearing

With two days of grueling confirmation hearings in the books, it's time for Retired Marine General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, to field some questions.  In his prepared remarks, Mattis is expected to emphasize the importance of international alliances and bringing "business reforms to the Department of Defense by instilling budget discipline."  Per The Hill:

Marine Le Pen In New York For Unexpected Visit, May Meet Trump

Marine Le Pen In New York For Unexpected Visit, May Meet Trump

The leader of the French National Front Marine Le Pen, who according to a recent poll, has regained the lead in the first round vote of this year's French presidential election as the momentum of her main challenger Fillon has fizzled, is in New York on an unannounced visit less than four months before the election, according to a senior campaign official cited by Bloomberg. "Le Pen, who leads in the latest opinion poll for the presidency, is making a private visit to New York, her campaign chief of staff, David Rachline, said in a text-message exchange.

The Deep State Goes to War with President-Elect as Democrats Cheer

Guest Column by Glenn Greenwald

The Deep State Goes to War with President-Elect, Using Unverified Claims, as Democrats Cheer

https://theintercept.com/2017/01/11/the-deep-state-goes-to-war-with-president-elect-using-unverified-claims-as-dems-cheer/

The post The Deep State Goes to War with President-Elect as Democrats Cheer appeared first on PaulCraigRoberts.org.

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