Looks like “Leningrad Lindsey” Graham may be setting up a trap — for himself: Sen. Graham says Mueller may be invited to testify in wake of op-ed on Trump’s commutation of Stone sentence Actually, that’s “will,” not “may”: “Apparently Mr. Mueller is willing — and also capable — of defending the Mueller investigation through an…
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BREAKING: Trump Personally Fires SDNY DA – Or Did He? [Update 2: Berman Agrees to Leave]
The stories all yesterday and this morning have been that Barr can’t fire Berman at SDNY because he was appointed by the court. There’s been speculation whether Trump can fire him, but if so, he would have to do it personally. Five minutes ago, he did: Trump Personally Fires U.S. attorney Who Investigated His Associates…
Ex-CoS Kelly Agrees with Mattis on Trump
Yesterday, former WH chief of state John Kelly contradicted Trump’s story about firing SecDec Jim Mattis, reminding the world that Mattis had resigned in protest after Trump ordered our troops out of Syria. This morning he took the next step: Former White House chief of Staff John Kelly: 'I agree' with Jim Mattis on Trump…
Barr Agrees to Testify. Now What?
The House Judiciary Committee has just released a letter it sent to AG Barr confirming his agreement to testify before them on March 31st. The letter lists several specific topics the committee wants to ask him about: The removal USDA Jessie Liu Rudy Giuliani’s “process” by which he can “feed the Department of Justice information,…
Lamar Alexander agrees that the House proved its case, but thinks Senate needs no witnesses
Super Bowl calendars seem to rule the US Senate, much like bad faith. Susan Collins and Mitt Romney seem to be ready to ask for witnesses, but at this writing there’s no further information. Lisa Murkowski said that she will make an announcement tomorrow. Even if there’s a tie on the witnesses vote, it is…
Hold Up Impeachment Until the Senate Agrees to Play Fair
Moscow Mitch has promised a sham impeachment trial with no witnesses and absolute coordination with the White House. But what if he never gets the chance? David Gerrold posted a suggestion on Facebook (which, unfortunately, I can’t link to) that the House should pass the Articles of Impeachment — but hold off on sending them…
