Brett McGurk, U.S. Envoy in ISIS Fight, Quits Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

December 22, 2018 By domani spero in Foreign Policy, Protests, Resignations, Special Envoys and Reps, State Department, Terrorism, Top Ranks, Trump Tags: Anti-ISIS Coalition, Brett McGurk, Protest, Syria Withdrawal

BREAKING: Official says US envoy for anti-Islamic State coalition, Brett McGurk, has quit; more fallout from Trump's Syria pullout. https://t.co/HwmL1u0RH3
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 22, 2018

1. Days after Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis resigns, Brett McGurk, the top diplomat leading the fight against ISIS, turns in his resignation letter, saying he cannot carry out Trump’s policy of withdrawing from Syria. https://t.co/1IDWJrQebB
— Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) December 22, 2018

As an American Citizen directly impacted by @brett_mcgurk’s work as a diplomat, I thank him deeply for his years of dedicated service. Without his relentless efforts @YeganehSalehi and I would not be here. That’s a fact. https://t.co/Ba0d9M8WVJ
— Jason Rezaian (@jrezaian) December 22, 2018

As predicted. Brett McGurk has been working for Bush 43, Obama and Trump on Iraq and then ISIS – an incredible feat of competence and political survival. That he is leaving over the Syria decision provides the perfect echo of Mattis’s decision. https://t.co/VF4tPfFATX
— Daniel Benjamin (@Benjamin05055) December 22, 2018

Special Presidential Envoy for the Global @Coalition to Defeat ISIS @Brett_McGurk provides an update on the campaign to defeat ISIS. pic.twitter.com/pqe2nWO7zx
— Department of State (@StateDept) December 11, 2018

FBI Offers $20,000 Reward For ID in Nov 30 U.S. Consulate Guadalajara Grenade Attack

December 22, 2018 By domani spero in Consulate General, Diplomatic Attacks, Federal Agencies, Foreign Service, Hotspots, Realities of the FS, Security, State Department, U.S. Missions, WHA|Western Hemisphere Tags: FBI, grenade attack, Rewards, USCG Guadalajara

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance in learning the identity of the two individuals allegedly responsible for the November 30 grenade attack on the U.S. Consulate compound in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The FBI is offering a reward up to $20,000 dollars in exchange for information leading to the identification and arrest of these individuals. Anyone with information about this incident or the identity or the whereabouts of these individuals is urged to contact investigators at a toll free number 001-800-225-5324 or at 33-3268-2349. All information can remain anonymous and confidentiality is guaranteed. Read more below:

The FBI, together w/ U.S. & Mexican law enforcement partners, is seeking the public’s assistance to ID those responsible for the 11/30/18 grenade attack on the U.S. Consulate compound in Guadalajara, Jalisco. FBI is offering a reward up to $20K for info. https://t.co/zTId6S38oJ pic.twitter.com/8XnCKmS7DW
— FBI (@FBI) December 21, 2018

AVISO: @FBI lanza las siguientes imágenes y videos de dos sujetos que se presume están involucrados en el ataque con granadas del 30 de noviembre al @USCGGuadalajara. Recompensa de hasta 20 mil dólares. Llama al 001-800-225-5324 o al 33-3268-2349. https://t.co/rAdeZEjo7c pic.twitter.com/azbQayILLz
— US Consulate Gdl (@USCGGuadalajara) December 21, 2018

"Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 26: Grenade Attack on US Consulate in Guadalajara Followed by CJNG Narcomantas Denying Responsibility" by Drs John P. Sullivan and Robert J. Bunker – The Latest from SWJ/El Centro https://t.co/2OrEMBaahs pic.twitter.com/zWv64TyISt
— Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) December 17, 2018

Trump Shutdown Officially On Over Border Wall Funding

December 22, 2018 By domani spero in Chaos, Congress, Foreign Service, Hotspots, Mike Pompeo, Politics, Real Post of the Month, Secretary of State, Shutdown, Spectacular, State Department, Trends, Trump, U.S. Missions, US Presidents Tags: border wall, Donald Trump, Government shutdown, Trump Shutdown

It looks like Washington, D.C. is one real hotspot with ever brimming chaos these days. Folks who write those Real Post Reports should do one for the United States of America.

BREAKING: White House budget chief instructs agencies 'to execute plans for an orderly shutdown' when funding expires Saturday. https://t.co/6N6TBbiN78
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 22, 2018

Let’s cut to the chase: Trump said he would shut the government down over his wall and, tonight, that’s exactly what he did. Read our resource for the full story: https://t.co/hfLo8kj0z8 #TrumpShutdown
— Indivisible Guide (@IndivisibleTeam) December 22, 2018

“The third shutdown under the Trump administration…” https://t.co/R6nubsuMYi
— Kevin Baron (@DefenseBaron) December 22, 2018

And Mick Mulvaney (in his OMB Director role) makes the shutdown official https://t.co/7QMvTcdGTR pic.twitter.com/h907YeUNkU
— Eric Katz (@EricM_Katz) December 22, 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT REGARDING
EXECUTING PLANS FOR AN ORDERLY SHUTDOWN DUE TO THE LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS

Dear Colleagues:

OMB has informed federal agencies that a lapse of… https://t.co/eQpYGeeOza
— Civil Service Assoc. (@CSADOSD) December 22, 2018

Due to the lapse in appropriations, this Twitter feed will not be updated regularly. Please visit @StateDept for updates.
— US Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) December 22, 2018

At this time, scheduled passport & visa services will continue in South Africa during the partial lapse in U.S government appropriations. We will not update this account until full operations resume, except for urgent safety & security information. Visit @StateDept for updates.
— US Embassy SA (@USEmbassySA) December 22, 2018

This account will not be active or monitored due to a lapse in government appropriations. American Citizens with emergencies should contact our American Citizens Services Unit in Auckland: https://t.co/eXJ7Kw2KBp
— US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 (@usembassynz) December 22, 2018

At this time, scheduled passport & visa services will continue in the US & overseas during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this account until full operations resume, except for urgent safety & security information. https://t.co/iowVxipJPO
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) December 22, 2018

From our family to yours, wishing our @StateDept team and the American people we serve a very #MerryChristmas, a happy holiday season, and a happy new year! May your days be full of peace and your New Year filled with joy. Look forward to seeing you around the world in #2019! pic.twitter.com/DhNwkD9lsH
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) December 22, 2018

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Daily Archives: December 22, 2018

Brett McGurk, U.S. Envoy in ISIS Fight, Quits Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

FBI Offers $20,000 Reward For ID in Nov 30 U.S. Consulate Guadalajara Grenade Attack

Trump Shutdown Officially On Over Border Wall Funding

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