Pelosi Says Barr Lied To Congress: 'That's A Crime'
5 years, 8 months ago

Pelosi Says Barr Lied To Congress: 'That's A Crime'

NPR  

Pelosi Says Barr Lied To Congress: 'That's A Crime' Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Mark Wilson/Getty Images Updated at 2:23 p.m. Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images The Justice Department said on Wednesday that Barr would not appear before the House panel on Thursday, citing conditions Democrats set, including an insistence that staff attorneys be allowed to question Barr along with committee members. Sponsor Message Nadler said he would give the Justice Department "a day or two" to turn over the unredacted Mueller report, and he threatened to hold Barr in contempt of Congress if he refused to comply. The letter from Emmet Flood to Attorney General Barr, dated April 19, called the report "a prosecutorial curiosity" and "part 'truth commission' report and part law school exam paper."

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'Potential cover-up': House Dems ask for probe into Bill Barr and John Durham
1 year, 11 months ago

'Potential cover-up': House Dems ask for probe into Bill Barr and John Durham

Raw Story  

Just when the Department of Justice's investigation into former President Donald Trump's dealings with Russia and the 2016 election seemed to be over, two Democrats from the House of Representatives are now requesting the DOJ's independent inspector general to begin an investigation of the entire Russia inquiry. Ted Lieu and Dan Goldman have initiated the request, stating that new information …

Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud
2 years, 6 months ago

Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Disputing President Donald Trump’s persistent, baseless claims, Attorney General William Barr declared Tuesday the U.S. Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the outcome of the 2020 election. Barr told the AP that U.S. attorneys and FBI agents have been working to follow up specific complaints and information they’ve received, but “to …

William Barr gave the most damning testimony I’ve seen about Trump in five years of reporting
2 years, 6 months ago

William Barr gave the most damning testimony I’ve seen about Trump in five years of reporting

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Bulls**t." Those were just a few …

Two Trump impeachment trials later, Rep. Zoe Lofgren will help lead hearing on his Jan. 6 actions
2 years, 6 months ago

Two Trump impeachment trials later, Rep. Zoe Lofgren will help lead hearing on his Jan. 6 actions

LA Times  

Rep. Zoe Lofgren was at work on Capitol Hill each of the four times Congress moved to impeach a president in modern U.S. history, first as a staffer and later as representative — the only member with such experience. In a video deposition shown by the panel Thursday night, Barr said that he told Trump he didn’t agree with his …

Opinion: Bill Barr’s despicable conduct is now on full display
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: Bill Barr’s despicable conduct is now on full display

CNN  

Editor’s Note: In this weekly column “Cross Exam,” Elie Honig, a CNN senior legal analyst and former federal and state prosecutor, gives his take on the latest legal news. Federal judges nominated to the bench by presidents of both political parties have found that Barr “lack … candor”; that his public and in-court statements were “disingenuous,” “incomplete,” “inconsistent” with truth …

Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
4 years ago

Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son. Barr told the AP that U.S. attorneys and FBI agents have been working to follow up specific complaints and information they’ve received, but “to date, we …

Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
4 years ago

Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son. Barr told the AP that U.S. attorneys and FBI agents have been working to follow up specific complaints and information they’ve received, but “to date, we …

Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud
4 years, 1 month ago

Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Disputing President Donald Trump’s persistent, baseless claims, Attorney General William Barr declared the U.S. Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the outcome of the 2020 election. Barr told the AP that U.S. attorneys and FBI agents have been working to follow up specific complaints and information they’ve received, but “to date, …

Barr able to put his stamp on executive power as Trump’s AG
4 years, 5 months ago

Barr able to put his stamp on executive power as Trump’s AG

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Gathered in the small assembly hall in Little Rock, Arkansas, their chairs spaced 6 feet apart, the business leaders listen admiringly to the nation’s chief law enforcement official. “In his confirmation hearing, I came in with an open mind, especially because a series of people who’d previously served with him in the DOJ, a long time ago, had …

Barr calls Russia scandal ‘bogus,’ says he acts independently of Trump in blistering opening statement
4 years, 5 months ago

Barr calls Russia scandal ‘bogus,’ says he acts independently of Trump in blistering opening statement

CNN  

CNN — Attorney General William Barr accuses congressional Democrats of seeking to discredit him because of his investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe, in a combative opening statement for Tuesday’s hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. In his opening statement, Barr said the President “has not attempted to interfere” in the criminal decisions he’s made, which would …

US attorney-general William Barr issues rare rebuke of Donald Trump, says justice department tweets 'make it impossible to do my job'
4 years, 10 months ago

US attorney-general William Barr issues rare rebuke of Donald Trump, says justice department tweets 'make it impossible to do my job'

Firstpost  

William Barr, the country’s top law enforcement officer, said Donald Trump’s criticism of those involved in the case of Roger Stone “make it impossible for me to do my job.” Washington: Attorney General William Barr said on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s attacks on prosecutors, the judge and jurors in the trial of a longtime adviser undermined the justice department’s …

William Barr: Justice Department does not agree with "a lot of the legal analysis" in Mueller report
5 years, 7 months ago

William Barr: Justice Department does not agree with "a lot of the legal analysis" in Mueller report

Salon  

Attorney General William Barr responded to special counsel Robert Mueller's first public remarks about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election by asserting that "as a matter of law, many of the instances would not amount to obstruction." Barr's explanation contradicts the special counsel, who told the American people Wednesday that he could not charge President Donald …

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler vows Congress will "respond" to Trump's "crimes" and "lies"
5 years, 7 months ago

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler vows Congress will "respond" to Trump's "crimes" and "lies"

Salon  

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler vowed that Congress will take action after special counsel Robert Mueller, in a dramatic public appearance at the Justice Department, explained why his team of investigators did not bring any criminal charges against President Donald Trump. The New York Democrat said Wednesday that Mueller's public remarks — his first since he completed his nearly …

James Comey blasts William Barr’s defense of Trump — and says there is enough evidence to charge him
5 years, 8 months ago

James Comey blasts William Barr’s defense of Trump — and says there is enough evidence to charge him

Salon  

Two years after his firing by President Donald Trump, former FBI Director James Comey sat down with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday night for a town hall discussion about the Russia investigation and related matters. “That’s just crazy and a recipe for lawlessness.” He later added that Barr’s public discussions about the report have been “less than honorable” and that …

Newsday: Nation needs to hear from Mueller
5 years, 8 months ago

Newsday: Nation needs to hear from Mueller

Associated Press  

After more than four hours of opaque testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General William Barr made one thing quite clear. Only special counsel Robert Mueller can give the nation the honest answers it needs to determine whether President Donald Trump’s actions during the Russia investigation were consistent with his constitutional oath to uphold the law. Democrats pressed Barr …

Barr besieged by allegations he’s being Trump’s protector
5 years, 8 months ago

Barr besieged by allegations he’s being Trump’s protector

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr portrayed himself as an apolitical elder statesman at his confirmation hearing. His appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week accelerated calls for his resignation after he said Trump had been falsely accused and he spun politically damning episodes in Mueller’s report in the president’s favor. He was Mueller’s Justice Department boss back then, …

Barr skips House hearing; Pelosi accuses him of lying
5 years, 8 months ago

Barr skips House hearing; Pelosi accuses him of lying

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr skipped a House hearing Thursday on special counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia report, escalating an already acrimonious battle between Democrats and President Donald Trump’s Justice Department. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Barr had already lied to Congress in other testimony and called that a “crime.” Democrats raised the prospect of holding Barr in contempt after …

The attorney general Trump wanted: A look at Barr’s rhetoric
5 years, 8 months ago

The attorney general Trump wanted: A look at Barr’s rhetoric

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has found the attorney general he’s wanted all along. In explaining his decision that Trump didn’t commit a crime, Barr said he was swayed by how the president was “falsely accused” in the Russia investigation. Referring to a letter Mueller sent him complaining about his handling of the Russia report, Barr called it “snitty.” The special …

Barr's testimony backfired -- 'now the public case' for Mueller's testimony is greater than ever: CNN host
5 years, 8 months ago

Barr's testimony backfired -- 'now the public case' for Mueller's testimony is greater than ever: CNN host

Raw Story  

CNN's John King said Thursday that if Attorney General Bill Barr's testimony to the Senate was an attempt to protect President Donald Trump, it had backfired badly, only strengthening the "public case" for Robert Mueller to testify before Congress. King opened with footage of Barr telling Senator Pat Leahy that special counsel Robert Mueller "never sought" more than Trump's written …

'He lied to Congress!' Pelosi accuses Bill Barr of crime of hiding Mueller contact from House
5 years, 8 months ago

'He lied to Congress!' Pelosi accuses Bill Barr of crime of hiding Mueller contact from House

Daily Mail  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed Thursday in a dramatic press conference that Attorney General Bill Barr committed a crime in sworn testimony last month, ratcheting up the latest war of words to paralyze Washington in the Trump era. Barr testified April 9 in a House hearing that 'no, I don't' know why some members of special Counsel Robert Mueller's team …

William Barr's Mueller Report Testimony Has Everyone Wondering What Happened To Him
5 years, 8 months ago

William Barr's Mueller Report Testimony Has Everyone Wondering What Happened To Him

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― A few months ago, William Barr was a well-respected former top federal law enforcement official, semi-retired from a white-shoe law firm after a lucrative career in corporate litigation. He claimed that he had to reach a prosecutorial decision on whether Trump had committed obstruction of justice to release the Mueller report, which Barr at one …

Barr cancels House testimony, escalating battle with US Congress
5 years, 8 months ago

Barr cancels House testimony, escalating battle with US Congress

Al Jazeera  

Defying the United States Congress, Attorney General William Barr will not attend a US House Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday on his handling of the Mueller report, said committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, accusing Barr of being afraid to give evidence. “Barr has just informed us that he will not attend tomorrow’s hearing,” Nadler, a Democrat, told reporters on Capitol Hill …

US Attorney-General William Barr dismisses 'snitty' complaints over handling of Mueller's report on Donald Trump
5 years, 8 months ago

US Attorney-General William Barr dismisses 'snitty' complaints over handling of Mueller's report on Donald Trump

ABC  

Private tensions between US Justice Department leaders and Robert Mueller's team broke into public view in extraordinary fashion as Attorney-General William Barr pushed back at the special counsel's "snitty" complaints over his handling of the Trump-Russia investigation report. Key points: The deep partisan divide was on display as William Barr testified at the judiciary committee Mr Barr dismissed criticism by …

Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller expressed frustration to Attorney General William Barr last month about how the findings of his Russia investigation were being portrayed, saying he worried that a letter summarizing the main conclusions of the probe lacked the necessary context and was creating public confusion about his team’s work, a Justice Department official said Tuesday night. The …

William Barr Says He Couldn't Release Mueller Report Without Clearing Trump Of Obstruction
5 years, 8 months ago

William Barr Says He Couldn't Release Mueller Report Without Clearing Trump Of Obstruction

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Attorney General William Barr will tell members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that he had to make “a prosecutorial judgment” and clear President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice before releasing a public version of Robert Mueller’s special counsel report. Barr, in prepared remarks released Tuesday night, said that “it would not have …

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'

NPR  

Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context' Enlarge this image toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP Cliff Owen/AP Updated 9:28 a.m. ET on May 1 Special counsel Robert Mueller wrote a letter in late March objecting to Attorney General William Barr's four-page summary of the conclusions of the investigation into possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, …

Barr’s testimony to House on Mueller in doubt amid dispute
5 years, 8 months ago

Barr’s testimony to House on Mueller in doubt amid dispute

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has informed the House Judiciary Committee that Attorney General William Barr may skip a Thursday hearing on special counsel Robert Mueller’s report if committee lawyers seek to question him. He remains happy to engage with members on their questions regarding the Mueller report.” Barr is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday …

Pelosi tells Democrats in Congress that there will be NO rush to impeach
5 years, 8 months ago

Pelosi tells Democrats in Congress that there will be NO rush to impeach

Daily Mail  

Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought Monday evening to rein in her Democrats on talk of impeaching Donald Trump, reminding them the president can be investigated without drafting articles of impeachment. Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought Monday evening to rein in her Democrats on talk of impeaching President Donald Trump Pelosi reminded Democrats President Trump can be investigated without articles of impeachment She …

US House Democrats’ views vary after Mueller report: Pelosi
5 years, 8 months ago

US House Democrats’ views vary after Mueller report: Pelosi

Al Jazeera  

Pelosi says while Democrats’ views range from investigations to impeachment, ‘we all agree we should find truth’. United States House Democrats’ views vary on how to proceed after last week’s release of a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller‘s Russia probe, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday. In a letter to fellow Democratic politicians, Pelosi said it was …

US House panel chair subpoenas ex-White House lawyer Don McGahn
5 years, 8 months ago

US House panel chair subpoenas ex-White House lawyer Don McGahn

Al Jazeera  

Mueller’s redacted report said Trump asked McGahn to tell then-acting attorney general that Mueller had to be removed. The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former White House Counsel Don McGahn for testimony in the United States following the release of the redacted report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “Instead of looking at material that Attorney General Barr …

Judiciary chair lays out 4 charges against Bill Barr — that sound like Articles of Impeachment
5 years, 8 months ago

Judiciary chair lays out 4 charges against Bill Barr — that sound like Articles of Impeachment

Raw Story  

House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler blasted Attorney General Bill Barr at a hastily-called Wednesday evening press conference. "And now, the evening before the report's scheduled release, the Department of Justice has informed the committee that it will receive a copy between 11:00 and noon -- well after the Attorney General's 9:30 a.m. press conference," Nadler said. "The Department of Justice …

The Latest: Top Democrat says Barr is trying to spin report
5 years, 8 months ago

The Latest: Top Democrat says Barr is trying to spin report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the special counsel’s report on Russian election interference and Donald Trump’s campaign : 8:40 p.m. The Justice Department plans to release a redacted report on the special counsel’s Russia investigation one or two hours after a Thursday morning news conference by Attorney General William Barr. The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says it is …

Trump team shapes Mueller report rollout, leading to Democrat outrage
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump team shapes Mueller report rollout, leading to Democrat outrage

CNN  

Washington CNN — America has been waiting two years to hear from Robert Mueller. Attorney General William Barr appeared before the cameras before releasing the report to Congress and the public to outline Mueller’s findings in a press conference in which he praised the President. “After nearly two years of investigation, thousands of subpoenas, and hundreds of warrants and witness …

Nancy Pelosi says she does not trust William Barr: "He is not the attorney general of Donald Trump"
5 years, 8 months ago

Nancy Pelosi says she does not trust William Barr: "He is not the attorney general of Donald Trump"

Salon  

Although she trusts the conclusions reached by special counsel Robert Mueller during his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., does not have confidence in Attorney General William Barr's ability to accurately convey them. The House speaker also said she was "very concerned" about how Barr has handled the release of the Mueller report …

US Democrats say Barr should retract spying statement
5 years, 9 months ago

US Democrats say Barr should retract spying statement

Al Jazeera  

Attorney General William Barr told Senate panel he believes ‘spying did occur’ on Trump’s presidential campaign. US Attorney General William Barr sparred with Democrats on Wednesday over whether “spying” occurred on President Donald Trump‘s 2016 presidential campaign in the United States, and said that a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller‘s report on Russian interference in the election would …

Did Attorney General William Barr just get caught lying to Congress about President Trump?
5 years, 9 months ago

Did Attorney General William Barr just get caught lying to Congress about President Trump?

Salon  

During his Senate hearing on Wednesday, Attorney General William Barr claimed that Donald Trump had not been warned about potential Russian influence operations targeting his 2016 campaign — but as some spectators pointed out, that claim appears not to be true. Andrew Desiderio, a congressional reporter for Politico, noted on Twitter that although “Barr said one of his questions is …

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler attacks AG William Barr as 'agent' of the president
5 years, 9 months ago

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler attacks AG William Barr as 'agent' of the president

Daily Mail  

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler attacked Attorney General William Barr on Sunday as a biased 'an agent' of the president's and vowed to go to court to get access to the full report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler attacked Attorney General William Barr as 'biased defender' and 'an agent' of President Trump's Nader said he …

The Latest: House chair still wants Russia report by April 2
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: House chair still wants Russia report by April 2

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election : 4:05 p.m. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler says an April 2 deadline still stands after Attorney General William Barr said he would deliver a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report by mid-April. __ 3:17 p.m. Attorney General William Barr …

US Attorney General William Barr to make Robert Mueller’s redacted report public by mid-April
5 years, 9 months ago

US Attorney General William Barr to make Robert Mueller’s redacted report public by mid-April

Firstpost  

The US attorney general plans to make public a redacted copy of Robert Mueller’s nearly 400-page investigative report into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Washington: US Attorney General William Barr plans to make public a redacted copy of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s nearly 400-page investigative report into Russian interference in the 2016 election by mid-April, “if not sooner,” he …

AG Barr: Mueller Report Doesn't Find Trump Conspired With Russia, Doesn't 'Exonerate' Him On Obstruction
5 years, 9 months ago

AG Barr: Mueller Report Doesn't Find Trump Conspired With Russia, Doesn't 'Exonerate' Him On Obstruction

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report did not find that Donald Trump’s campaign conspired with Russia to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, but did not exonerate the president on the question of whether he committed obstruction of justice. “After reviewing the Special Counsel’s final report on these issues; consulting with Department officials, including …

Robert Mueller report: Democrats say they are prepared to battle for access to full contents of Trump-Russia probe
5 years, 9 months ago

Robert Mueller report: Democrats say they are prepared to battle for access to full contents of Trump-Russia probe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Democrats, concerned president Donald Trump‘s attorney general may withhold …

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