1 As Judiciary Refers Barr Contempt To Full House, Trump Exerts Executive Privilege
Democratic-controlled House Judiciary Committee thinks Attorney General Bill Barr should be held in contempt of Congress. This as a contempt referral was sent to the full House in a party-line vote of 24-16. As we told you before, Barr has, so far, refused to honor a subpoena for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's unredacted final report. The subpoena also demands all underlying evidence in the report. But before the committee even voted, Trump asserted executive privilege in an effort to seal Special Counsel Robert Mueller's unredacted final report. Fast forward and now Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler is saying the Trump administration is engaged in unprecedented obstruction. Talking with reporters at the Capitol, Nadler charged that the Trump administration is "stonewalling the American people. “
2 Senate Intel Committee Subpoenas Trump Jr.
While much has been made a “partisan take” on investigations surrounding President Trump, the Republican-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee has now issued a subpoena for Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr. in relation to its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Committee wants the “First Son” to answer questions about his knowledge of plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. It’s been revealed that the Trump Tower Moscow project was being developed until June 2016, even though Trump publicly said he had no business interests in Russia. While Trump Jr. has previously told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he was "peripherally aware" of the proposal for the building, that position was contradicted by former Trump lawyer, Michael Cohen. As Cohen has testified, he briefed both Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump about ten times.
3 Trump Laughs As Supporter Suggests Shooting Illegals
There’s something to be said for “understanding your audience,” and by all accounts, President Trump typically has a firm grasp on that. That being to his detriment likely depends on your political persuasion. Such was the case at a campaign rally in Florida where a discussion about illegal immigration where the president mused about what could be done about the problem if his wall isn’t built. The response from a supporter? “Shoot them!” And while the President could have opted for the “safe” route and decried such a comment, he didn’t. Instead, he chuckled. “That's only in the Panhandle you can get away with that statement," the President then said with a smile, as the crowd erupted into laughter. "Only in the Panhandle!" The campaign has yet to comment.