Addison Mitchell McConnell III[1] (born February 20, 1942) is an American politician and retired attorney serving his seventh term as the senior United States senator from Kentucky, which he has held since 1985. Shaffer, who at the time worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency, claims he communicated to members of the 9/11 Commission that Able Danger had identified two of the three cells responsible for 9/11 prior to the attacks, but the Commission did not include this information in their final report. Captain McConnell can be credited as the first person on earth to expose this system to all. Colonel Anthony Shaffer and the other four Able Danger employees at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in September 2005, pointed out to the Committee that his clients had been forbidden by the Pentagon to testify to the committee. You guys are going after the body. Patience Wait has reported that a follow-on project appears to have been funded and implemented by the Intelligence Community and was originally named Able Providence. [153][154] He subsequently reversed his position when Trump endorsed the proposed package. JUAN O' SAVIN: JFK JR, PPTF, FIELD MCCONNELL & TIMOTHY HOLMSETH. McConnell later vowed Republicans would not force the U.S. to default on its debt or shut down the government in 2014, when stop-gap funding measures were set to expire. The entire process revolves around removal. In May 2016, after Trump suggested that federal judge Gonzalo P. Curiel was biased against Trump because of his Mexican heritage, McConnell responded, "I don't agree with what he (Trump) had to say. He then defeated Lois Combs Weinberg by 29.4%. Available instantly. Abel Danger's Field McConnell Operation Golden Remnant sings "Lead Me, Guide Me" originally by Elvis 7-20-19 . It was created as a result of a directive from the Joint Chiefs of Staff in early October 1999 by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Hugh Shelton, to develop an information operations campaign plan against transnational terrorism. He could not describe what information had led to this supposed Atta identification. [102], On May 28, 2021, McConnell voted against creating an independent commission to investigate the January 6 United States Capitol attack. Mitch McConnell (Addison Mitchell "Mitch" McConnell; 20 Februar 1942) wis a senator frae America. Atta was identified by Able Danger in January/February 2000", he was quoted as saying. Denise McConnell was born on December 23, 1958 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany. [20] His brief time in service has repeatedly been put at issue by his political opponents during his electoral campaigns. But at What Cost? The objective of this particular project was to ascertain whether the data mining techniques and open source material were effective tools in determining terrorist activities, and if the resultant data could be used to create operational plans that could be executed in a timely fashion to interrupt, capture and/or destroy terrorists or their cells. On September 18, 2006, the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations released a report stating that Shaffer was put on leave, that the crew responsible for removing any classified documents from his office to prevent his taking them home with him found that he did not have any of the Able Danger-related documents trusted to him he claimed he had,[54] and that despite the fact that the Army cleared him of any wrongdoing in the allegations "DIA officials would have taken action to revoke LTC Shaffer's access and clearance regardless of his disclosures to the DIA IG, the 9/11 Commission staff members, Members of Congress, or the media.[55]. Until the date, her major source of income is believed to be acting, and getting roles in movies. Christine McConnell is widely known for her creepy DIY creations. The fifth remembers only Atta being cited by name. [136] In September 2020, following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, he announced the Senate would vote on Trump's nominated replacement. [223][228], Host Jon Stewart repeatedly mocked McConnell on The Daily Show for his resemblance to a turtle or tortoise. [59], In January 2017, Republican president Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left after Scalia's death. SPACESHOT '76 Bitchute . However, a week later he referred reporters to a recently reconstructed version of the chart in his office where, among dozens of names and photos of terrorists from around the world, there was a color mug shot of Mohammad Atta, circled in black marker. The CARES Act was the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history,[156] amounting to 10% of total U.S. gross domestic product. [24], On September 15, 2005, Weldon asserted that he had identified an employee who had been ordered to destroy the 2.5 terabytes (TB) of data collected by Able Danger two years before the 9/11 attack. Field McConnell Update TV Episodes Interview with Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer: Pastors for Trump 17 February 2023 by Warriors Rise Interview with Mary Flynn O'Neill & Liz Crokin - Protecting our Children 15 February 2023 by Warriors Rise Interview with Pryme Minister - Sharing his Story 4 February 2023 by Warriors Rise [28] The Defense Department's inspector general (DoD OIG) made a similar conclusion. "[82] Trump has continued to attack McConnell in personal terms since then, but McConnell has not responded publicly. American politician and lawyer (born 1942), "Senator McConnell" redirects here. In the United States Senate, any senator may speak for unlimited duration unless a 60-person majority votes to invoke cloture, or end debate, and proceed to a final vote. [128] By March 2020, McConnell had contacted an unknown number of judges, encouraging them to retire prior to the 2020 election. Commentators noted that McConnell had kept Republican senators "marching in lockstep" throughout the process. Oct 2, 2012. The anti-terrorist program, Able Danger, did not identify Mohamed Atta or any other 9/11 terrorists before the 9/11 attack.
[116] Under McConnell's direction, Senate Republicans refused to take any action on the Garland nomination. He defeated Bruce Lunsford by 6%. [160] In negotiations between congressional Democrats and White House officials for an additional aid package, McConnell was absent from the talks. [173] As of the second quarter of 2019, however, McConnell's ratings were 36% positive and 50% negative. Paul withdrew from the race following the Iowa caucus, and McConnell endorsed presumptive nominee Donald Trump on May 4, 2016. Shaffer claimed that he alerted the FBI in September 2000 about the information uncovered by the secret military unit "Able Danger", but he alleges three meetings he set up with bureau officials were blocked by military lawyers. [166] McConnell called the bill a choice between "do[ing] something" and "do[ing] nothing",[167] and said he was holding the procedural vote to get lawmakers on the record about their willingness to compromise on COVID-19 legislation. USA UNDER W.H. We're going after the leadership. Kindle. Refused to serve under William Jefferson Clinton per information given by General Hunter H. Harris IV USAF who had secured my appointment to Annapolis. One of Holmseth's principal allies is Field McConnell, a 70-year-old former Navy pilot who has become a leading promoter of the QAnon idea that CPS agents are stealing children. Various Internet posters satirically interspersed the B-roll with footage from sitcoms and movies, and popular music. [35], Shaffer's claims were also confirmed by James D. Smith, a civilian contractor who worked on Able Danger. May 13th, 2020. If this election were overturned by mere allegations from the losing side, our democracy would enter a death spiral. [201], McConnell is a Southern Baptist, baptized at age 8. Slowing the Senate's ability to process even routine measures limited the sheer volume of liberal bills that could be adopted. For other uses, see, Statewide elected officials and legislative leaders of, Relationships with presidential administrations, Although McConnell has allowed reporters to examine parts of his military record and take notes, he has refused to allow copies to be made or to disclose his entire record, despite calls by his opponents to do so. The treatment potentially saved him from being disabled for the rest of his life. Ye can help Wikipaedia bi expandin it This page wis last eeditit on 16 Mey 2018, at 23:33. . [17][21] Over time he shifted to the right and became more conservative. [115] On March 16, 2016, President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a Judge of the D.C. Information regarding her parent's and siblings' occupations, age, and private lives are in the dark. [2] [88], On December 17, 2019, McConnell rejected a request to call four witnesses for Trump's impeachment trial because, according to McConnell, the Senate's role was to "act as judge and jury", not to investigate. Rhett McConnell is the Director for the Federal Investigation Bureau, Badge #001. [129][130] He confirmed 260 federal judges over the course of Trump's four-year term, shifting the federal judiciary to the right. [31] According to the DIA, Shaffer came under investigation while deployed as a staff officer in Afghanistan due to a pattern of misconduct including obtaining a service medal under false pretenses, improperly flashing military identification while drunk, theft, and falsely claiming reimbursement for mileage and personal mobile phone charges. [189], In 2002, he was unopposed in the Republican primary. "[56] The New York Times noted early during Obama's administration that "on the major issues not just health care, but financial regulation and the economic stimulus package, among others Mr. McConnell has held Republican defections to somewhere between minimal and nonexistent, allowing him to slow the Democratic agenda if not defeat aspects of it. [41], This assertion was disputed by former senator Slade Gorton (R-WA), a member of the 9-11 Commission, who said, "nothing Jamie Gorelick wrote had the slightest impact on the Department of Defense or its willingness or ability to share intelligence information with other intelligence agencies." The vote was a bipartisan majority (5743) but not enough to pass the two-thirds threshold. [81], On April 10, 2021, Trump called McConnell a "dumb son of a bitch". The Department of Defense investigation concluded: Five witnesses who had worked on Able Danger and had been questioned by the Defense Department's Inspector General later told investigative journalists that their statements to the IG were distorted by investigators in the final IG's report, or the report omitted essential information that they had provided. "I think our country is going to be saved," McConnell says. [24] McConnell attempted to run for a seat in the state legislature but was disqualified because he did not meet the residency requirements for the office. Lt. Col Tony Shaffer has claimed that the DOD retaliated against him for speaking out publicly about the IG report's distortions. "I have briefed the Department of the Army, the Special Operations Command and the office of (Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence) Dr. Cambone as well as the 9/11 Commission. However, this occurred because the inspector at the Miami District Office who changed Atta's admission date failed to follow the proper procedure to ensure that the previous entry would be corrected, and a new entry was created in NIIS. The destruction of Able Danger documentation at LIWA and Garland was appropriate and complied with applicable DoD regulations. [217][218] McConnell was inducted as a member of the Sons of the American Revolution on March 1, 2013. IG report is disputed by Lt. Col. Shaffer and other Able Danger team members, some of whom were never interviewed by the IG's office nor the 9/11 commission. No information obtained at the time would have led anyone to believe criminal activity had taken place or that any specific terrorist activities were being planned. [48] According to Purdue University political scientist Bert A. Rockman, "pure party line voting has been evident now for some time but rarely has the tactic of 'oppositionism' been so boldly stated as McConnell did. 3.4 out of 5 stars 9. [158], Speaking on the Hugh Hewitt radio show on April 22, 2020, McConnell suggested that states should be able to declare bankruptcy instead of receiving additional COVID-19 aid funds funds which he implied would be used to save insolvent state pension funds, instead of COVID-19 relief as intended. When asked whether the information could have prevented the attack on September 11 of 2001, he answered that he would not speculate to that, but that the information might have been useful. The Department of Defense documents had mentioned nothing about Atta, nor had anyone come forward between September 2001 and July 2004 with any similar information. [139][140], In July 2018, McConnell said funding for the MexicoUnited States border wall would likely have to wait until the midterms had concluded. This happened because the inspector issued a new I-94 with a new admission number on it. Free with Kindle Unlimited membership Join Now. Moreover, that was the first time he had ever gone by the name "Mohamed Atta." To prevent two entries from occurring in NIIS, the inspector should have crossed out the admission number on the new I-94, made a reference to the previous admission number and noted that it was not a new entry.[47]. If removal becomes impossible, conviction becomes insensible. ", "McConnell won't agree to reconvene Senate early for impeachment trial", "In Senate vote, McConnell opposes Trump impeachment trial's constitutionality", "Mitch McConnell delayed Trump's impeachment trial. $500 thousand. [19][24] He also served as acting United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs under President Ford in 1975. Congressman Weldon also claims the report was a hurried, botched up investigation that was intended to close the books on the subject rather than report on the facts. [210], In May 2019, McConnell's brother-in-law Gordon Hartogensis, who is married to Chao's sister Grace, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a part of the Labor Department. McConnell also directed Senate Republicans in negotiations for two other COVID-19 response packages: the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, and the CARES Act. He was elected Majority Whip in the 108th Congress and re-elected to the post in 2004. Analysts had created charts that included pictures of then-known Al Qaeda operatives, but none including Atta. This information starts at about the 17:00 minute mark but the entire interview is very good so you'll want to listen to all of it. . A member of the Republican Party, he is the Minority Leader of the Senate, succeeding Chuck Schumer. References. Congressman Curt Weldon issued a response to the 9/11 Commission[20] clarifying the mission of Able Danger, expressing concern over the statements made by various members of the 9/11 Commission, and promising to push forward until it is understood why the DoD was unable to pass the information uncovered by Able Danger to the FBI, and why the 9/11 Commission failed to follow up on the information they were given on Able Danger. [121] McConnell's refusal to hold Senate hearings on Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland during Obama's final year in office was described by political scientists and legal scholars as "unprecedented",[122][123] a "culmination of [his] confrontational style",[124] a "blatant abuse of constitutional norms",[54] and a "classic example of constitutional hardball". The record for the number of circuit court judges confirmed during a president's first year was broken in 2017, while the previous two-year record took place under President George H. W. Bush, and included 22 nominations. [13] The Pentagon released a statement in response, stating that they wished to address these issues during a congressional hearing before a House Armed Services subcommittee scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2006. He says on Jan.19, one day before Joe Biden's inauguration, President Trump turned over control of the country to the military white hats. [30], From 1997 to 2001, McConnell was chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the body charged with securing electoral victories for Republicans. [133][134] McConnell afterward admitted the confirmation process was a low point for the Senate, but also downplayed reports of dysfunction in the Senate; he said claims that the Senate was "somehow broken over this [were] simply inaccurate". The Posse Comitatus Act prevents the military from being engaged in law enforcement activities, including gathering information on U.S. persons, despite the aliens were not specifically United States citizens. Field McConnell. He netted 56 among Democrats, +29 among Republicans, and 24 among Independents. [135], In October 2018, McConnell said if a Supreme Court vacancy were to occur during Trump's 2020 re-election year he would not follow his 2016 decision to let the winner of the upcoming presidential election nominate a justice. 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