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Grassley Pushes Hard on the Mike Flynn Case

May 12, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

On May 11, 2018, Chairman Grassley sent a letter to Deputy AG Rosenstein and FBI Director Wray regarding General Flynn.

This wasn’t the first time Grassley inquired regarding the Flynn case.Continue Reading

Ties That Bind – Stefan Halper, Joseph Mifsud & Alexander Downer (& Papadopoulos)

May 10, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

George Papadopoulos appears to have been targeted by three individuals with ties to British and/or U.S. Intelligence.

  • Joseph Mifsud
  • Alexander Downer
  • Stefan Halper

George Papadopoulos and Joseph Mifsud reportedly both worked at the London Centre of International Law Practice.Continue Reading

Dearlove Connections – UK Intel Firm Hakluyt, Alexander Downer, Stefan Halper & Papadopoulos

May 9, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

This post owes a debt to three sources:Continue Reading

Judge Ellis & the Continuation of a Counterintelligence Investigation

May 7, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

Judge T.S. Ellis, III is a Senior U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Virginia.

On May 4, 2018, Judge Ellis heard arguments in one of the criminal cases Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office brought against Paul Manafort.

During the hearing Judge Ellis set the stage by making the following observation:Continue Reading

Updates to “A Listing of Participants”

May 6, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

Some updates to A Listing of Participants.

Two sections have been added.Continue Reading

A Quiet Hero – NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers Retires

May 5, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers formally retired on May 4, 2018.

A quiet hero, most will never understand what Rogers did for our country.Continue Reading

Michael Caputo & the Democrats’ Strategy

May 3, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

These lawsuits after the fact are the new Democratic strategy. When you lose, you still win. – Michael Caputo

Republican consultant and former Trump campaign aide Michael Caputo had two meetings in our Nation’s Capital. He didn’t want to be at either one.Continue Reading

A Listing of Participants

May 1, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

The following is an attempt to begin compiling a more complete list of individuals with possible involvement or affiliation in Trump Surveillance, Steele Dossier and/or the Russia Narrative.

Updated 8-21-18 to add Charles Tawil & David Ha’ivri to Papadopoulos Section. Other minor adds as well.

Updated 8-11-18 to add Robert Otto (CIA), new details on Bruce Ohr, Adam Waldman, Christopher Steele & Oleg Deripaska.

Updated 7-28-18 to add James Wolfe contacts.

Updated 7-6-18 to include Devin Nunes list of 42 individuals referred to the joint task force of the Committees on Oversight & Government Reform and the Judiciary for open-setting interviews.

Note that names on Nunes’ List cut off at a certain political level. Below Sally Yates at DOJ. Below Comey at FBI. Below Kerry at State. All Names appear to be tied/related to Steele Dossier.

Continue Reading

Clapper Leaks Twice to CNN. Brennan Stands in the Shadows. A Russian Narrative is Born.

April 27, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

On April 27, 2018, the House Intelligence Committee released a declassified version of their complete report on Russian election interference  – Report on Russian Active Measures. The classified version was published on April 22, 2018.

On March 22, 2018, the House Intelligence Committee released its Final Report – essentially a summary of the report released today. Of particular interest was the Final Findings and Recommendations. We wrote about them here.

Today’s Report provides some crucial new details to previously released findings.

They concern James Clapper and circular leaking.Continue Reading

A Story of Intelligence Fabrication & Media Collusion

April 26, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

Given the clear relevance of journalists to Fusion GPS’s activities, the Requested Records therefore include records related to nine payments to three journalists. – November 21, 2017 Court Filing

With knowledge and hindsight, older articles provide new clarity and unexpected insights. A compelling story emerges when viewed sequentially. One quite different than their authors intended.

Sources revealed. Individuals exposed. Narratives unveiled.Continue Reading

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Jeff Carlson is a CFA® charterholder.

He worked for 20 years as an analyst and portfolio manager in the High Yield Bond Market. He holds degrees in finance and economics.

He can be found on X (Twitter) at @themarketswork or on Substack at Truth Over News

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