Democrats plot new plan to press Robert Mueller on Trump’s alleged crimes
5 years, 5 months ago

Democrats plot new plan to press Robert Mueller on Trump’s alleged crimes

CNN  

CNN — House Democrats are intensely preparing a pointed line of questioning for Robert Mueller, banking that his testimony will shift public perception about the President’s alleged criminal activity outlined in the special counsel’s report, according to Democratic committee aides. Episodes of alleged obstruction Democratic Judiciary Committee aides say they plan to use their testimony to connect the dots that were laid out in the volume two of the Mueller report, highlighting at least five episodes they feel could have been chargeable obstruction of justice offenses: Trump’s direction to White House counsel Don McGahn to fire the special counsel. “I think there are a lot of questions about the team,” said Rep. Mike Conaway, the Texas Republican who led the House Intelligence Committee’s Russia investigation, referring to the special counsel’s team. It was about setting obstruction of justice traps so for the better part of two years they were hoping the President would fall into it.” A reluctant witness For weeks, members on the House Judiciary Committee have been engaged in tense discussions over whether to launch an impeachment inquiry – and the junior members of the committee had been angry that they initially had been shut out from asking questions under the previous agreement with time limits for Mueller’s testimony.

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Dem Report Finds FBI Probe Into Brett Kavanaugh's Past Left 'Disturbing Gaps'
3 months ago

Dem Report Finds FBI Probe Into Brett Kavanaugh's Past Left 'Disturbing Gaps'

Huff Post  

When Christine Blasey Ford rocked now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination hearing in 2018 by publicly testifying that he groped and sexually abused her at a party 30 years earlier, then-president Donald Trump claimed that the FBI would fully investigate sexual misconduct allegations against him. The FBI produced nothing when asked to show “written protocols” it had in place to …

‘Obamagate’: Senate hearing with former deputy AG Rosenstein gives glimpse into Republicans’ aggressive 2020 strategy
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Obamagate’: Senate hearing with former deputy AG Rosenstein gives glimpse into Republicans’ aggressive 2020 strategy

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. Ex-Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Wednesday found himself back in front of the …

Democrats’ latest steps suggest Mueller evidence likely part of articles of impeachment
5 years, 1 month ago

Democrats’ latest steps suggest Mueller evidence likely part of articles of impeachment

CNN  

CNN — House Democrats are signaling they plan to include evidence gleaned from former special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation as part of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Also, at their first hearing on Wednesday, House Judiciary Democrats intentionally raised the Mueller investigation and asked questions about obstruction of justice on multiple occasions, with Chairman Jerry Nadler, a …

Former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify at high-stakes hearing over probe into Donald Trump's Russia links today
5 years, 5 months ago

Former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify at high-stakes hearing over probe into Donald Trump's Russia links today

Firstpost  

Washington: Former special counsel Robert Mueller finally faces congressional interrogators on Wednesday, testifying in televised hearings that Democrats hope will weaken US president Donald Trump’s re-election prospects in ways that Mueller’s book-length report did not. Back-to-back Capitol Hill appearances, Mueller’s first since wrapping his two-year Russia probe last spring, carry the extraordinary spectacle of a prosecutor discussing in public a …

What Democrats Want From Robert Mueller's Testimony
5 years, 5 months ago

What Democrats Want From Robert Mueller's Testimony

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — When former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies on Wednesday, many House Democrats hope it will be the moment of reckoning they expected from the initial report itself. “The Constitution requires a process other than the criminal justice system to formally accuse a sitting president of wrongdoing,” Mueller said in May, without uttering the word “impeachment.” …

Mueller isn't about to become a Democrat ally — the sooner we accept that, the better
5 years, 5 months ago

Mueller isn't about to become a Democrat ally — the sooner we accept that, the better

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. Read our privacy policy Former Special …

Nadler: Mueller hearing to air evidence of Trump wrongdoing
5 years, 5 months ago

Nadler: Mueller hearing to air evidence of Trump wrongdoing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee chairman said Sunday that this week’s hearing with Robert Mueller will air “very substantial evidence” of wrongdoing by President Donald Trump and make a public case for impeachment. Days before back-to-back hearings Wednesday, both sides seemed to agree that Mueller’s testimony could be pivotal in shifting public opinion on the question of “holding the …

Democrats questioning Robert Mueller to focus on obstruction
5 years, 5 months ago

Democrats questioning Robert Mueller to focus on obstruction

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee who will question former special counsel Robert Mueller next week plan to focus on a narrow set of episodes laid out in his report, an effort to direct Americans’ attention to what they see as the most egregious examples of President Donald Trump’s conduct. Democrats also will focus questioning on a series …

Robert Mueller to testify publicly before House committees July 17
5 years, 6 months ago

Robert Mueller to testify publicly before House committees July 17

Hindustan Times  

Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced Tuesday. Mueller’s unusual back-to-back testimony in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees is likely to be the most highly anticipated congressional hearing in years, particularly given Mueller’s resolute …

Impeachment backers say Mueller’s testimony could be a game-changer
5 years, 6 months ago

Impeachment backers say Mueller’s testimony could be a game-changer

CNN  

Washington CNN — House Democrats advocating for impeachment say special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony next month could be a game-changer to push both public opinion and reticent Democrats toward opening an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. If he just talks about the report, it’ll make more people realize the criminal behavior that engaged in,” said Rep. Steve Cohen, a …

Robert Mueller To Testify In Open Hearings On July 17 Before House Committees
5 years, 6 months ago

Robert Mueller To Testify In Open Hearings On July 17 Before House Committees

NPR  

Robert Mueller To Testify In Open Hearings On July 17 Before House Committees Enlarge this image toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Carolyn Kaster/AP Updated at 11:14 p.m. ET Robert Mueller has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump, giving Democrats …

Democrats to conduct hearings on Robert Mueller report as investigations against Donald Trump pick up pace; focus to be on Russian collusion
5 years, 7 months ago

Democrats to conduct hearings on Robert Mueller report as investigations against Donald Trump pick up pace; focus to be on Russian collusion

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump says it’s ‘case closed’. House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel’s report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative “path” — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the …

Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report
5 years, 7 months ago

Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report

India Today  

President Donald Trump says it's "case closed." House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" - in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi - that some of them hope leads to the impeachment of …

Democrats begin public hearing of Mueller report; Republicans poised to defend decision to not allow president’s impeachment
5 years, 7 months ago

Democrats begin public hearing of Mueller report; Republicans poised to defend decision to not allow president’s impeachment

Firstpost  

House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the Mueller report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe Washington: President Donald Trump says it’s “case closed.” But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller. House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel’s report as they intensify …

Top Democrat 'Confident' Mueller Will Testify 'Soon.' Here's What Congress Might Ask
5 years, 7 months ago

Top Democrat 'Confident' Mueller Will Testify 'Soon.' Here's What Congress Might Ask

NPR  

Top Democrat 'Confident' Mueller Will Testify 'Soon.' Here's What Congress Might Ask Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Former special counsel Robert Mueller says he would try to be an unappealing witness for Congress, promising he wouldn't say anything he hasn't said before. There's nothing in the unredacted version of Mueller's report about Trump's tax …

Democrats 'are just looking for trouble' by asking Robert Mueller to testify says Trump
5 years, 7 months ago

Democrats 'are just looking for trouble' by asking Robert Mueller to testify says Trump

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump denounced House Democrats on Friday for pursuing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony in their investigation targeting the president. The Fox News Channel, his favorite morning outlet, had aired a short item about House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler's statement Thursday night that Mueller wants to testify behind closed doors. President Trump lashed out at Democrats on Friday after the …

Democrats set to hold Barr in contempt over Mueller report
5 years, 8 months ago

Democrats set to hold Barr in contempt over Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A House committee is poised to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress — the opening salvo in what could be a lengthy, acrimonious court battle between House Democrats and President Donald Trump’s administration over special counsel Robert Mueller’s report. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler scheduled a Wednesday vote to hold Barr in contempt of …

Democrats ‘stunned’ by revelations in Mueller letter — and they’re seriously considering impeachment: WaPo reporter
5 years, 8 months ago

Democrats ‘stunned’ by revelations in Mueller letter — and they’re seriously considering impeachment: WaPo reporter

Raw Story  

The Washington Post's Robert Costa told MSNBC Wednesday that Democrats were "stunned" by Robert Mueller's letter calling out Attorney General William Barr for mischaracterizing the findings of the Russia probe -- and said that "privately" they were considering all avenues of redress, including impeachment. "What I’m hearing is that Democrats are stunned by what they saw in the Mueller letter, …

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 …

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 …

House Democrats Divided Over How Congress Should Respond To Russia Investigation
5 years, 8 months ago

House Democrats Divided Over How Congress Should Respond To Russia Investigation

NPR  

House Democrats Divided Over How Congress Should Respond To Russia Investigation ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: House Democrats are divided over how Congress should respond to special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Earlier today, the House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn, and House Democrats held a conference call this evening. SHAPIRO: So Speaker Pelosi has been trying to …

Donald Trump accuses Mueller report participants of 'treason' and vows to 'turn tables' on them
5 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump accuses Mueller report participants of 'treason' and vows to 'turn tables' on them

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 Donald Trump has ominously threatened to “turn the tables” on …

Democrats get Mueller ammunition but they are split on how to use it
5 years, 8 months ago

Democrats get Mueller ammunition but they are split on how to use it

Business Standard  

Democrats get Mueller ammunition but they are split on how to use it Representative Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said Democrats had misconstrued a section of the report about obstruction of justice to suit their anti-Trump agenda Premium Trump put out a tweet with a Game of Thrones-inspired meme after US Attorney General Bill Barr …

Will Democrats 'Follow The Mueller Report To Where It Leads'?
5 years, 8 months ago

Will Democrats 'Follow The Mueller Report To Where It Leads'?

NPR  

Will Democrats 'Follow The Mueller Report To Where It Leads'? Barr declared in his letter that President Trump and his associates did not conspire with Russia to sway the 2016 presidential election and that the president was not going to be criminally charged for obstruction of justice, even though the special counsel's report didn't "exonerate" him. "What we've learned today …

Top Democrat Jerry Nadler issues subpoena for full Mueller report
5 years, 8 months ago

Top Democrat Jerry Nadler issues subpoena for full Mueller report

CNN  

Washington CNN — House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler subpoenaed Attorney General William Barr on Friday for a full, unredacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and the underlying evidence by May 1, teeing up a showdown with the Justice Department that’s likely to end up in court. Barr released the special counsel’s two-volume report on Thursday with four types …

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 …

Congress reacts to Mueller report: Hill Democrats outraged over Trump administration’s rollout
5 years, 8 months ago

Congress reacts to Mueller report: Hill Democrats outraged over Trump administration’s rollout

CNN  

Washington CNN — Congressional Democratic leaders – outraged over the Trump administration’s rollout of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report – are calling on Mueller to publicly testify before Congress, renewing demands for the entire report to be released and raising concern over the President’s conduct detailed in the report. It now falls to Congress to determine the full scope of …

Top US Democrats call for Mueller to testify publicly
5 years, 8 months ago

Top US Democrats call for Mueller to testify publicly

Al Jazeera  

Before release of redacted Mueller report, Democrats ramp up criticism of Barr, saying he’s thrown out his credibility. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticised Attorney General William Barr for writing what they called a “slanted” summary letter and for planning a press conference to immediately follow the expected release of the report detailing the probe’s …

Democrats plow forward with investigations while awaiting Mueller report release
5 years, 8 months ago

Democrats plow forward with investigations while awaiting Mueller report release

CNN  

CNN — Democrats are marching ahead with their investigations into President Donald Trump, his administration and his businesses – cognizant that special counsel Robert Mueller’s report could upend their work. The half-dozen Democratic-led House committees investigating the President have prepared to respond to multiple possible scenarios that await Thursday’s release of the redacted Mueller report from Attorney General William Barr. …

Redacted Mueller report coming ‘within a week,’ Barr says
5 years, 9 months ago

Redacted Mueller report coming ‘within a week,’ Barr says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr told Congress Tuesday he expects to release his redacted version of the special counsel’s Trump-Russia investigation report “within a week,” while Democrats criticized his handling of the long-awaited document and demanded he turn it over in full. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said he could issue subpoenas “very quickly” if Robert Mueller’s report …

Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report
5 years, 9 months ago

Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller’s full Russia report as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats for the report’s release. The chairmen of several House committees asked for the full, unredacted report last week after Attorney General William Barr released a four-page …

Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report
5 years, 9 months ago

Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller’s full Russia report as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats for the report’s release. The chairmen of several House committees asked for the full report last week after Attorney General William Barr released a four-page summary …

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 Democrats intensify demand for Robert Mueller’s full report
5 years, 9 months ago

US Democrats intensify demand for Robert Mueller’s full report

Al Jazeera  

Barr says he will issue a redacted copy of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigative report to Congress mid-April. Shaking her fist for emphasis, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday Barr’s summary, which cleared Trump of campaign collusion with Russia and criminal obstruction of Mueller’s federal probe, was “condescending” and “arrogant”. Republicans pointed to Barr’s synopsis, released on Sunday, that …

The Latest: Democrats intensify demands for Mueller report
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: Democrats intensify demands for Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on Congress and the special counsel’s Russia report : 7 p.m. Democrats are intensifying their demands for Robert Mueller’s full report after learning the special counsel’s Trump-Russia findings run to more than 300 pages. House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler says Attorney General William Barr told him he has no intention of giving the confidential report to …

Democrats Demand Full Mueller Report, Lay Out Argument For Continued Investigations
5 years, 9 months ago

Democrats Demand Full Mueller Report, Lay Out Argument For Continued Investigations

NPR  

Democrats Demand Full Mueller Report, Lay Out Argument For Continued Investigations Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP House Democrats are pushing to obtain a full, unredacted copy of the Mueller report to review — something they say Attorney General William Barr would not commit to in a phone call on Wednesday with House Judiciary Committee …

US: Democrats on back foot, demand release of full Mueller report, documents
5 years, 9 months ago

US: Democrats on back foot, demand release of full Mueller report, documents

India Today  

Top Congressional Democrats said on Sunday it was "urgent" that the full report on Russian interference in the 2016 US election be publicly released, stressing it does not exonerate Donald Trump. "The fact that Special Counsel Mueller's report does not exonerate the president on a charge as serious as obstruction of justice demonstrates how urgent it is that the full …

Robert Mueller report: Democrats aim to pursue Trump-Russia investigations regardless of Mueller's conclusions
5 years, 9 months ago

Robert Mueller report: Democrats aim to pursue Trump-Russia investigations regardless of Mueller's conclusions

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. In a rare Saturday conference call for House Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on …

How Robert Mueller spent the Friday after filing his report
5 years, 9 months ago

How Robert Mueller spent the Friday after filing his report

Daily Mail  

After filing his most hotly anticipated Russia investigation report into the 2016 election Robert Mueller ended up taking the time to enjoy dinner with his wife at his favorite D.C. restaurant. While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle began debating possible next steps once the content of Mueller's report was known, the report's author was tucking into some tasty …

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 …

DOJ Disclosures In Hillary Clinton Probe Will Make It Tough To Hide The Mueller Report
5 years, 9 months ago

DOJ Disclosures In Hillary Clinton Probe Will Make It Tough To Hide The Mueller Report

Huff Post  

Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON ― The Justice Department’s recent decision to provide Congress with a wide range of documents surrounding the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails will increase pressure on DOJ to be fully transparent about Robert Mueller’s special counsel investigation into President Donald Trump and Russian interference in the 2016 election. But Democrats and Republicans …

Most Democrats call for investigation instead of impeachment
5 years, 10 months ago

Most Democrats call for investigation instead of impeachment

CNN  

CNN — Since President Donald Trump’s first year in office, Democratic members of Congress have introduced articles of impeachment, claiming he obstructed justice when he fired FBI director James Comey during an investigation into Russia’s interference with the 2016 presidential election. Rep. Jerry Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, which would take up articles of impeachment, said on …

Schiff announces sweeping investigation into Trump’s finances and Russia
5 years, 11 months ago

Schiff announces sweeping investigation into Trump’s finances and Russia

CNN  

CNN — House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff announced Wednesday a broad investigation his committee would undertake “beyond Russia” into whether President Donald Trump’s financial interests are driving his actions. Schiff said the investigation would “allow us to investigate any credible allegation that financial interests or other interests are driving decision-making of the President or anyone in the administration.” “That …

Democrats See William Barr Hearing As Their Shot At Protecting The Mueller Investigation
5 years, 11 months ago

Democrats See William Barr Hearing As Their Shot At Protecting The Mueller Investigation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― William Barr, the man President Donald Trump has nominated to become the nation’s 85th attorney general, is trying to alleviate concerns about his potential oversight of Robert Mueller’s ongoing special counsel investigation examining Russian interference in the 2016 election. Getty Whitehouse’s letter zeroes in on an unsolicited June 8, 2018 memorandum that Barr sent to …

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