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Patrons of the 'The Bird' bar in Washington DC can now order a new cocktail called a 'Moscow Mueller,' a politically-influened twist on the popular Moscow Mule, in honor of the first indictments in the investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign. The Bird will sell the Moscow Mueller for the special price of $5 every time Special Council Mueller indicts someone in relation to the investigation of links between the Trump election campaign and Russia.
Russian police detains protesters in the far-eastern city of Vladivostok as supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny take to the streets following his call to protest against President Vladimir Putin's rule. IMAGES
The FBI and Justice Department are looking into 'significant felony cases tied to sedition and conspiracy' after the riot and siege of the US Capitol. Business Insider reports the acting US attorney said Tuesday that the 'scope and scale' of the Capitol riot probe is unprecedented in FBI and DOJ history. Michael Sherwin said his office has opened more than 170 subject files so far and charged 70 cases. Furthermore, Business Insider reports Sherwin said prosecutors expect that number to 'grow into the hundreds.' He added that there were 'thousands of potential witnesses' and 'hundreds' of potential cases that could arise as a result.
The NY Times reports that Pres. Donald Trump has spoken to aides about pardoning himself in the days before he leaves office. The report said Trump has had several conversations about the topic since Election Day. The president has pondered about the legal and political impact if he were to pardon himself. Trump hasn't been shy about giving out executive clemency grants like gifts to his friends. Pardoning himself would be an extraordinary use of the constitutional power. Business Insider said Trump pardoning himself would put the U.S. in uncharted legal territory.
Business Insider is reporting that President Donald Trump has pardoned his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. Manafort was investigated by Robert Mueller during his probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 US election. Manafort was convicted of eight counts of tax and bank fraud. Manafort also later pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and another count of obstruction. A federal judge voided the plea deal after finding that he lied to prosecutors after agreeing to cooperate. Manafort was sentenced last year to 7 1/2 years in prison for his crimes. The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee concluded that he represents a "grave counterintelligence threat" to the US.
President-elect Joe Biden's so, Hunter Biden, is being investigated by the federal government. Biden has not selected his pick for Attorney General. However, Business Insider reports that he will not ask candidates for the position about their plans surrounding any investigations into his son. AG Bill Barr leaves the White House this week. He will be replaced for the remainder of Trump's term by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. AP reports Trump has floated the idea of firing Rosen should he refuse to appoint a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden.