With the release of the redacted report from Robert Mueller’s special counsel, many of President Donald Trump’s supporters took to social media to celebrate the findings of no collusion with Russians and Attorney General William Barr concluding Trump did not obstruct justice. Trump allies took jabs at Democratic politicians, political pundits, and the media: Trump also posted a video on his account highlighting the findings of the report: [Image via Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty] Have a tip we should know? [email protected] … [Read more...] about MAGA Twitter Celebrates the Release of the Mueller Report: ‘NO COLLUSION. NO OBSTRUCTION.’
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Mueller: ‘Congress Can Validly Regulate’ Trump’s Actions to Prohibit Obstruction of Justice
A new revelation from Robert Mueller‘s findings shows that the special counsel believes that Congress has the green light to investigate President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice. Part of Mueller’s report examines the broad discretion and Constitutional authority presidents have in directing investigations, but Congress has the authority to review those who Trump appoints to enact laws and supervise federal investigations. However, “when the President’s official actions come into conflict with the prohibitions in the obstruction statutes, any constitutional tension is reconciled through separation-of-powers analysis.” From page 169: Applying the Court’s framework for analysis, we concluded that Congress can validly regulate the President’s exercise of official duties to prohibit actions motivated by a corrupt intent to obstruct justice. The limited effect on presidential power that results from that restriction would not … [Read more...] about Mueller: ‘Congress Can Validly Regulate’ Trump’s Actions to Prohibit Obstruction of Justice
Top Democrats Rip Barr’s Presser: ‘Staggering Partisan Effort’ to ‘Spin Public’s View’
Top Congressional Democrats and Democratic presidential candidates blasted Attorney General Bill Barr‘s press conference given in advance of the redacted release of Robert Mueller‘s findings, with many demanding to know why such an event would be held before the public has a chance to view the report. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called Barr’s presser a “campaign press conference” for President Donald Trump. “It’s time for Congress and the American public to see the #MuellerReport,” he added. Schumer also called Barr’s handling of the Mueller report “regrettably partisan,” attacking his “slanted 3/24 summary letter” and his plan “to spin the report in a press conference today—hours before he allows the public or Congress to see it.” “The only way to begin restoring public trust in the handling of the Special Counsel’s investigation is for Mueller himself to … [Read more...] about Top Democrats Rip Barr’s Presser: ‘Staggering Partisan Effort’ to ‘Spin Public’s View’
AOC Taunts Republicans For Trying to Keep Her From Coming to Coal Country
New York Congresswoman and Democratic media star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taunting Kentucky Republicans for getting cold feet after she accepted an invitation to visit coal country. On Tuesday, the congresswoman who has championed the Green New Deal dunked on her colleagues from the Bluegrass State who are no longer so keen to have her visit. “GOP’s getting scared that up close, their constituents will realize I’m fighting harder for their healthcare than their own Reps,” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. And she continued today: The flap over the invitation began at a House Financial Services Committee hearing several weeks ago. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) responded to AOC’s fiery viral defense of the Green New Deal by inviting her “to come to Eastern Kentucky where thousands of coal miners no longer have paychecks” so she could hear their concerns about the proposal. AOC told Barr, “I’d be happy to. In fact, when I first started my campaign, … [Read more...] about AOC Taunts Republicans For Trying to Keep Her From Coming to Coal Country
AG Bill Barr to Hold Press Conference on Mueller Report Tomorrow Morning
The Mueller report is finally expected to drop tomorrow morning, and now we have news Attorney General Bill Barr will be holding a morning press conference. Per multiple reports Barr will hold the presser at 9:30 am. It’s unclear yet what time the Mueller report will drop. President Donald Trump mentioned in an interview this afternoon that Barr would hold a press conference, adding that he may do one too. [image via screengrab] Have a tip we should know? [email protected] … [Read more...] about AG Bill Barr to Hold Press Conference on Mueller Report Tomorrow Morning