NEW: DOJ confirms Barr is bailing on House Judiciary Committee tomorrow.— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) May 1, 2019
"Chairman Nadler’s insistence on having staff question the Attorney General, a Senate-confirmed Cabinet member, is inappropriate.” pic.twitter.com/3oFaERyn06
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
NEW: DOJ confirms Barr is bailing on House Judiciary Committee tomorrow. "Chairman Nadler’s insistence on having staff question the Attorney General, a Senate-confirmed Cabinet member, is inappropriate.”
In new letter, DOJ tells Nadler that subpoena for full Mueller report and investigative files "is not legitimate oversight" and that his requests are "overbroad and extraordinarily burdensome.”
In new letter, DOJ tells Nadler that subpoena for full Mueller report and investigative files "is not legitimate oversight" and that his requests are "overbroad and extraordinarily burdensome.” https://t.co/vsH2JQs15W— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) May 1, 2019
Nadler says Barr's refusal to testify is "part of the administration's complete stonewalling of Congress." "He's is trying to blackmail the committee ... we cannot permit the administration to dictate to Congress how we operate."
Nadler says Barr's refusal to testify is "part of the administration's complete stonewalling of Congress."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
"He's is trying to blackmail the committee ... we cannot permit the administration to dictate to Congress how we operate."
Via ABC pic.twitter.com/7mWv75jbDt
JUST IN: Barr says he didn't review underlying evidence of Mueller report before making obstruction call on Trump
JUST IN: Barr says he didn't review underlying evidence of Mueller report before making obstruction call on Trump https://t.co/3O5YyzX28F pic.twitter.com/j9LKLrgdni— The Hill (@thehill) May 1, 2019
Barr says that someone took notes of his call with Mueller. Blumenthal asks to see the notes. Barr says no. "Why should you have them?"
Barr says that someone took notes of his call with Mueller. Blumenthal asks to see the notes. Barr says no. "Why should you have them?"— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
After questioning William Barr @senkamalaharris: "This Attorney General lacks all credibility and has I think compromised the American public's ability to believe that he is a purveyor of justice."
After questioning William Barr @senkamalaharris: "This Attorney General lacks all credibility and has I think compromised the American public's ability to believe that he is a purveyor of justice."— CSPAN (@cspan) May 1, 2019
Q: "Should he resign?"
Harris: "Yes." pic.twitter.com/hh8rBVHBjj
Barr just told @KamalaHarris that neither he nor Rosenstein looked at the evidence that underlined the report. Yet, she notes "you made the decision not to charge the president" without looking at the evidence.
💥Barr just told @KamalaHarris that neither he nor Rosenstein looked at the evidence that underlined the report. Yet, she notes "you made the decision not to charge the president" without looking at the evidence. pic.twitter.com/IeaR40yAz1— Jennifer Taub (@jentaub) May 1, 2019
WATCH: @SenKamalaHarris: "Has the president or anyone at the White House ever asked or suggested that you open an investigation of anyone?"
WATCH: @SenKamalaHarris: "Has the president or anyone at the White House ever asked or suggested that you open an investigation of anyone?"— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) May 1, 2019
Attorney General William Barr: "I'm trying to grapple with the word 'suggest.' ... They have not asked me to open an investigation..." pic.twitter.com/Cq1LeQ42u9
.@SenKamalaHarris: Have you or Rosenstein reviewed the underlying evidence for the Muller investigation? Barr: No. WHAT?????
.@SenKamalaHarris: Have you or Rosenstein reviewed the underlying evidence for the Muller investigation?— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) May 1, 2019
Barr: No.
WHAT????? https://t.co/D4k8cXQmDz
AG Bill Barr: "I am not going to abjure the use of the word spying, I think, you know, my first job was in CIA. And I don't think the word 'spying' has any pejorative connotation at all."
AG Bill Barr: "I am not going to abjure the use of the word spying, I think, you know, my first job was in CIA. And I don't think the word 'spying' has any pejorative connotation at all." #BarrHearing https://t.co/P9zLIH6qej pic.twitter.com/PDvOvpdskv— The Hill (@thehill) May 1, 2019
Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells AG Barr that his 4-page letter was "clearly a summary and that's why Director Mueller called it a summary." "We must hear from Director Mueller."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells AG Barr that his 4-page letter was "clearly a summary and that's why Director Mueller called it a summary."— ABC News (@ABC) May 1, 2019
"We must hear from Director Mueller." https://t.co/6ZpX4pELwy pic.twitter.com/tRF5qAqIQe
I'm gravely concerned that the 14 criminal referrals from Special Counsel Mueller related to the investigation are under the supervision & control of AG Barr. He's virtually disqualified himself to be the kind of person we can expect to stand back & make sure justice is served.
I'm gravely concerned that the 14 criminal referrals from Special Counsel Mueller related to the investigation are under the supervision & control of AG Barr. He's virtually disqualified himself to be the kind of person we can expect to stand back & make sure justice is served.— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) May 1, 2019
The silence...
The silence... pic.twitter.com/9tJAvgjv52— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) May 1, 2019
Barr to Senator Leahy: "Well OBVIOUSLY the Trump team were expecting to benefit from whatever Russia was doing..."
Barr to Senator Leahy: "Well OBVIOUSLY the Trump team were expecting to benefit from whatever Russia was doing..."— M.I.B - Free the Report! ✊🏼 (@Tru7hS33kR) May 1, 2019
He says it as if it's no big deal...#DISGUSTING
Agreement reached to have Mueller testify on Russia probe: lawmaker
Agreement reached to have Mueller testify on Russia probe: lawmaker https://t.co/RzfKZOTtdh pic.twitter.com/i71jgt6oMR— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) May 1, 2019
THIS WEEK -- Attorney General William Barr testifies on Mueller Report before Congress – LIVE on C-SPAN3 & @cspanradio:
THIS WEEK -- Attorney General William Barr testifies on Mueller Report before Congress – LIVE on C-SPAN3 & @cspanradio:— CSPAN (@cspan) April 29, 2019
Wednesday, May 1 (10am ET) at Senate Judiciary Cmte https://t.co/f5O4aCNCK8
Thursday, May 2 (9am ET) at House Judiciary Cmte https://t.co/5ExIWRMDz2 pic.twitter.com/nNM3eRIZy8
Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan: “I’m still waiting for those Republicans to realize that the ‘Trump ship’ is a sinking one, and there are still rats on that ship and there are individuals who are not going to separate themselves from Trump, but they do so at their own peril.”
Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan: “I’m still waiting for those Republicans to realize that the ‘Trump ship’ is a sinking one, and there are still rats on that ship and there are individuals who are not going to separate themselves from Trump, but they do so at their own peril.” pic.twitter.com/kK6R4isdpS— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 1, 2019
NEW this am: @SpeakerPelosi assails Trump for ‘unconstitutional’ acts in new messaging campaign, accuses him of distorting checks and balances w/stonewalling tactics
NEW this am: @SpeakerPelosi assails Trump for ‘unconstitutional’ acts in new messaging campaign, accuses him of distorting checks and balances w/stonewalling tactics https://t.co/gclvbaItEV— Rachael Bade (@rachaelmbade) May 1, 2019
"We need to destroy the Republican Party": A conservative luminary calls for a clean slate
"We need to destroy the Republican Party": A conservative luminary calls for a clean slate https://t.co/jRWmm9N3HS— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) May 1, 2019
Today POTUS retweeted 59 accounts that replied to a Bongino tweet about Biden/firefighters in order to prove he (POTUS) has support from firefighters. Sad showing. Let's look at those "followers" being promoted by the President. There are some interesting bio clusters
Today POTUS retweeted 59 accounts that replied to a Bongino tweet about Biden/firefighters in order to prove he (POTUS) has support from firefighters.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) May 1, 2019
Sad showing.
Let's look at those "followers" being promoted by the President. There are some interesting bio clusters: /1 pic.twitter.com/Fh2EVD7uqv
THIS WEEK -- Attorney General William Barr testifies on Mueller Report before Congress – LIVE on C-SPAN3 & @cspanradio: Wednesday, May 1 (10am ET) at Senate Judiciary Cmte Thursday, May 2 (9am ET) at House Judiciary Cmte
THIS WEEK -- Attorney General William Barr testifies on Mueller Report before Congress – LIVE on C-SPAN3 & @cspanradio:— CSPAN (@cspan) April 29, 2019
Wednesday, May 1 (10am ET) at Senate Judiciary Cmte https://t.co/f5O4aCNCK8
Thursday, May 2 (9am ET) at House Judiciary Cmte https://t.co/5ExIWRMDz2 pic.twitter.com/nNM3eRIZy8
A.G. Barr testified under oath that he didn't know if Robert Mueller supported his conclusion about the report. Reports now say that two weeks earlier Mueller had expressed his displeasure to Barr. Is that a problem?
A.G. Barr testified under oath that he didn't know if Robert Mueller supported his conclusion about the report. Reports now say that two weeks earlier Mueller had expressed his displeasure to Barr. Is that a problem? pic.twitter.com/g4hGK7VyRy— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 1, 2019
Rangappa v. Cucinelli, in two parts: Part I:
Rangappa v. Cucinelli, in two parts: Part I: pic.twitter.com/V9QiGclknG— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 1, 2019
Trump just retweeted a “supporter” who quickly changed its name to ‘Fuck Donald Trump’
Trump just retweeted a “supporter” who quickly changed its name to ‘Fuck Donald Trump’ https://t.co/9uOqAoGeG4— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 1, 2019
The President just retweeted 50-some tweets by bots or accounts that have been recently created and almost exclusively share the same pro-Trump content.
The President just retweeted 50-some tweets by bots or accounts that have been recently created and almost exclusively share the same pro-Trump content. https://t.co/PpGuw6wgMe— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) May 1, 2019
BREAK: Julian Assange has been sentenced to nearly a year (50 weeks) in prison for skipping bail
BREAK: Julian Assange has been sentenced to nearly a year (50 weeks) in prison for skipping bail— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) May 1, 2019
William Barr made $1.2 million in private practice in 2018. He makes $210k as Attorney General. He took a million-dollar pay-cut for this.
William Barr made $1.2 million in private practice in 2018. He makes $210k as Attorney General.— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) May 1, 2019
He took a million-dollar pay-cut for this.
READ: Barr's prepared remarks in testimony before Senate Judiciary panel
READ: Barr's prepared remarks in testimony before Senate Judiciary panel https://t.co/6rrxfG6t1M pic.twitter.com/CxvHDjHY4t— The Hill (@thehill) May 1, 2019
If #Venezuela’s #Maduro falls, what does Moscow stand to lose? Plenty.
— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) May 1, 2019
William Barr torched by Harvard Professor, legal scholars over "indefensible" Mueller summary: AG "must be impeached"
William Barr torched by Harvard Professor, legal scholars over "indefensible" Mueller summary: AG "must be impeached" https://t.co/08aCIvHW0l pic.twitter.com/y7YQjQT1T5— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 1, 2019
We got ahold of 500 pages of emails + receipts between the federal gov't and Mar-a-Lago. It shows how much $$ is spent there when @realDonaldTrump visits. The takeaway: When the gov't and taxpayers pay a bill, Donald Trump’s club reaps the revenue.
We got ahold of 500 pages of emails + receipts between the federal gov't and Mar-a-Lago. It shows how much $$ is spent there when @realDonaldTrump visits.— ProPublica (@propublica) May 1, 2019
The takeaway: When the gov't and taxpayers pay a bill, Donald Trump’s club reaps the revenue. https://t.co/Vs7X1QcCba
Nixon’s Attorney General, John Mitchell, was convicted and went to prison for perjury, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Nixon’s Attorney General, John Mitchell, was convicted and went to prison for perjury, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. pic.twitter.com/d9Z3pV9qoQ— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) May 1, 2019
The young man who accused Buttigieg of sexually assaulting him fully recanted his accusations on Tuesday, saying he was tricked, enticed and even intimidated in a "despicable" setup by two of the most notorious smear merchants in politics
The young man who accused Buttigieg of sexually assaulting him fully recanted his accusations on Tuesday, saying he was tricked, enticed and even intimidated in a "despicable" setup by two of the most notorious smear merchants in politics https://t.co/Z6EG4kNEE4— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 1, 2019
A man armed with a pistol opened fire on the final day of classes at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, killing two people and leaving four others wounded -- three of them critically, authorities say
A man armed with a pistol opened fire on the final day of classes at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, killing two people and leaving four others wounded -- three of them critically, authorities say https://t.co/utShTfuMLi— CNN (@CNN) May 1, 2019
There is no escape for Assange. He is to be sentenced this morning for jumping bail. JAss also faces an extradition hearing tomorrow. For whom the bell tolls Julian, for whom the bell tolls :)
There is no escape for Assange. He is to be sentenced this morning for jumping bail. JAss also faces an extradition hearing tomorrow. For whom the bell tolls Julian, for whom the bell tolls :)— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) May 1, 2019
cc@LouiseMensch @thespybrief @TheRickWilson @john_sipher @ericgarland https://t.co/3U4728Z7Gp
Guaido's high-risk gamble in Venezuela flopped. Now what?
Guaido's high-risk gamble in Venezuela flopped. Now what? https://t.co/UJ6fKwmBUj— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) May 1, 2019
Breaking News: Robert Mueller wrote a letter to the attorney general objecting to his characterization that the Russia inquiry appeared to clear President Trump
Breaking News: Robert Mueller wrote a letter to the attorney general objecting to his characterization that the Russia inquiry appeared to clear President Trump https://t.co/sApMAxyIhX— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 30, 2019
Sen. Chuck Schumer: "We agreed on a number which was very, very good -- $2 trillion for infrastructure. Originally we had started a little lower. Even the President was eager to push it up to $2 trillion."
Sen. Chuck Schumer: "We agreed on a number which was very, very good -- $2 trillion for infrastructure. Originally we had started a little lower. Even the President was eager to push it up to $2 trillion." https://t.co/gc7mCediU2 pic.twitter.com/OS4ZyCrsNz— The Hill (@thehill) May 1, 2019
I am monitoring Fox News while eating fast food and tweeting. When and if the time comes for the United States to act, someone else will tell me what to do.
I am monitoring Fox News while eating fast food and tweeting. When and if the time comes for the United States to act, someone else will tell me what to do. https://t.co/G0JS9pl4oE— Translate Trump (@TranslateRealDT) April 30, 2019
New Zealand police charge man over possession of explosives in Christchurch
New Zealand police charge man over possession of explosives in Christchurch https://t.co/OXkG1I91sK pic.twitter.com/S9J5urzkbj— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 1, 2019
Rpts: Mueller objected to Barr's characterization of his report's findings on Trump
Rpts: Mueller objected to Barr's characterization of his report's findings on Trump https://t.co/0e5vGJ4epi via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
The world's largest ice shelf is melting much faster than we thought
The world's largest ice shelf is melting much faster than we thought https://t.co/cz2QMrdHUg pic.twitter.com/GoEZXxFxqh— CNN (@CNN) May 1, 2019
‘Barr must be impeached — if he doesn’t resign first’: Harvard Law professor says there are only two options for Trump’s AG
‘Barr must be impeached — if he doesn’t resign first’: Harvard Law professor says there are only two options for Trump’s AG https://t.co/nVZMKLo2ME— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) May 1, 2019
Van Hollen calls for Barr to resign
Van Hollen calls for Barr to resign https://t.co/vVTA9F3z3R via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
My mother recieved a "Congressional Census" in the mail that was pro Trump from the @RNC @GOP. When I called the number listed below they told me that my mother had to fill this out and send it in with a $15 processing fee.
#BreakingNews— ■av■■ ■u■■■ (@JustSumGuy176) April 30, 2019
My mother recieved a "Congressional Census" in the mail that was pro Trump from the @RNC @GOP. When I called the number listed below they told me that my mother had to fill this out and send it in with a $15 processing fee. pic.twitter.com/L2cDvAudNE
When was Attorney General Barr going to tell us this? Or was he going to go through Senate Judiciary Committee testimony on this subject covering this letter up? The man’s credibility is in free fall
When was Attorney General Barr going to tell us this? Or was he going to go through Senate Judiciary Committee testimony on this subject covering this letter up? The man’s credibility is in free fall.https://t.co/JQy4yLMlLi— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) May 1, 2019
Warren after reading Mueller Report: time to open impeachment proceedings
Warren after reading Mueller Report: time to open impeachment proceedings https://t.co/D3GS6ieDsv via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
William Safire in New York Times, October 1992, about Attorney General Barr, whom he called “the Coverup-General”:
William Safire in New York Times, October 1992, about Attorney General Barr, whom he called “the Coverup-General”: pic.twitter.com/TUgnLSgPBe— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) May 1, 2019
The tragic shooting at #UNCC is at least the 39th instance of gunfire on school grounds in 2019.
The tragic shooting at #UNCC is at least the 39th instance of gunfire on school grounds in 2019. https://t.co/4PdhcLR9ke— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 1, 2019
Russia Requests Interpol Action On Bill Browder, For Seventh Time
Russia Requests Interpol Action On Bill Browder, For Seventh Time via @forbes https://t.co/lrrwzqbHdC— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) May 1, 2019
Something I'm hearing from lots of former DOJ/FBI folks tonight is just how rare & significant it is for a DOJ official, especially an institutionalist like Mueller, to "go to paper" like this. "We are conditioned not to" do that, Chuck Rosenberg told me.
Something I'm hearing from lots of former DOJ/FBI folks tonight is just how rare & significant it is for a DOJ official, especially an institutionalist like Mueller, to "go to paper" like this. "We are conditioned not to" do that, Chuck Rosenberg told me. https://t.co/y9M16SgvTS— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) May 1, 2019
New York probing Trump's finances in wake of Cohen testimony
New York probing Trump's finances in wake of Cohen testimony https://t.co/FnQsaJpyGX via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
Democrats say DOJ holding up Mueller's willing testimony: report
Democrats say DOJ holding up Mueller's willing testimony: report https://t.co/xfzX7fsdyj via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
Rosenberg on Mueller Barr letter: 'You don't go to paper lightly'
Rosenberg on Mueller Barr letter: 'You don't go to paper lightly' https://t.co/HYzycdZgcG via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
Mueller expressed displeasure to Barr over handling of report
Mueller expressed displeasure to Barr over handling of report https://t.co/DznmimyGaV via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
JUST IN: @HouseJudiciary Chairman @RepJerryNadler Statement on Mueller’s Letter to the Attorney General.
JUST IN: @HouseJudiciary Chairman @RepJerryNadler Statement on Mueller’s Letter to the Attorney General.https://t.co/qNdd1NDDC1— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) May 1, 2019
Don't forget: Reports from NYT, WaPo, and NBC News at the beginning of the month foreshadowed this moment when these outlets reported that some members of Mueller's team thought that the report was more damaging than Barr revealed.
Don't forget: Reports from NYT, WaPo, and NBC News at the beginning of the month foreshadowed this moment when these outlets reported that some members of Mueller's team thought that the report was more damaging than Barr revealed.https://t.co/BXIjV4xAAG— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
The Trump administration is being ordered to widen its search for records on two DOJ officials who worked with the commission on election fraud
The Trump administration is being ordered to widen its search for records on two DOJ officials who worked with the commission on election fraud https://t.co/mDO37cTbou— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) May 1, 2019
Excellent article in @Forbes by @Bromund about why Russia should be suspended from Interpol for their seventh abuse of the Interpol arrest warrant system in my case.
Excellent article in @Forbes by @Bromund about why Russia should be suspended from Interpol for their seventh abuse of the Interpol arrest warrant system in my case. https://t.co/aXG4bMTQhT— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) May 1, 2019
Mueller expressed displeasure to Barr over handling of report
Mueller expressed displeasure to Barr over handling of report https://t.co/DznmimyGaV via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
Presidential candidate Julian Castro: Barr should resign or face impeachment inquiry.
Presidential candidate Julian Castro: Barr should resign or face impeachment inquiry. https://t.co/ntdyicadQM— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 30, 2019
U.S. attorney general recuses self from T-Mobile, Sprint merger probe
U.S. attorney general recuses self from T-Mobile, Sprint merger probe https://t.co/kqbUz0t58E pic.twitter.com/Pwcau0zdDE— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 30, 2019
Rosenstein resigned 24 hours before this massive Mueller bombshell. Tea Pain don’t believe in coincidences, do you?
Rosenstein resigned 24 hours before this massive Mueller bombshell. Tea Pain don’t believe in coincidences, do you?— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) April 30, 2019
Nadler statement: "The Department of Justice has ... been reluctant to confirm a date for Special Counsel Mueller to testify. Given this evening's reports, I will press the Department to schedule that hearing without delay."
Nadler statement: "The Department of Justice has ... been reluctant to confirm a date for Special Counsel Mueller to testify. Given this evening's reports, I will press the Department to schedule that hearing without delay."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
Federal judges have repeatedly been impeached and removed from office for committing perjury, “making false and misleading statements”, “impeding an official investigation”, and “lying under oath”. Those descriptions seem to fit William Barr tonight.
Federal judges have repeatedly been impeached and removed from office for committing perjury, “making false and misleading statements”, “impeding an official investigation”, and “lying under oath”. Those descriptions seem to fit William Barr tonight.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) May 1, 2019
Now it is confirmed Mueller objected to the “context, nature, and substance” of Barr’s misleading summary of the report. And the false public narrative it allowed the White House to create. No one can place any reliance on what Barr says. We need to hear from Mueller himself.
Now it is confirmed Mueller objected to the “context, nature, and substance” of Barr’s misleading summary of the report.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) May 1, 2019
And the false public narrative it allowed the White House to create.
No one can place any reliance on what Barr says. We need to hear from Mueller himself. https://t.co/ET7tQxnGQG
Why would Bill Barr flush his reputation & credibility down the toilet? I don't care. What we should care about is that he is still in charge of @TheJusticeDept. Bill Barr should resign and then apply to be the next White House press secretary, where he can lie all he wants.
Why would Bill Barr flush his reputation & credibility down the toilet? I don't care.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 1, 2019
What we should care about is that he is still in charge of @TheJusticeDept. Bill Barr should resign and then apply to be the next White House press secretary, where he can lie all he wants. https://t.co/iUQvm4Cymz
This is exactly why I said Mr. Barr should never have been confirmed in the first place. At this point he has lost all credibility, and the only way to clear this up is for Mr. Mueller to testify publicly.
This is exactly why I said Mr. Barr should never have been confirmed in the first place. At this point he has lost all credibility, and the only way to clear this up is for Mr. Mueller to testify publicly. https://t.co/kQw9lEmdX6— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) May 1, 2019
"That’s it, Democrats," writes @TheRickWilson. "Put just one Trump minion in jail for contempt, and you’ll show that you’re using the power the voters gave you. It’s that, or you can just shut up and watch AOC assemble Ikea furniture on Instagram"
"That’s it, Democrats," writes @TheRickWilson. "Put just one Trump minion in jail for contempt, and you’ll show that you’re using the power the voters gave you. It’s that, or you can just shut up and watch AOC assemble Ikea furniture on Instagram" https://t.co/X23yUoiAx9— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 1, 2019
Wonder what it looks like when the AG lies under oath? Watch the testimony of Barr below.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 1, 2019
We should all be sick & tired of the repeated lying. If Barr does not provide the unredacted Mueller report tomorrow, I will push for contempt proceedings. We have to enforce our subpoenas. https://t.co/CRPNwuA8H2
Barr misled Congress and the American people to protect the President. There must be consequences. We must see the letter, get the full report and docs, and hear directly from Mueller.
Barr misled Congress and the American people to protect the President.— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) May 1, 2019
There must be consequences.
We must see the letter, get the full report and docs, and hear directly from Mueller. https://t.co/Olca67FEsj
The point made in my new piece is simple: Democrats either take scalps of just call it a day and let Trump wreck the Republic. You know who Barr and Trump are, now. Proceed accordingly.
The point made in my new piece is simple: Democrats either take scalps of just call it a day and let Trump wreck the Republic.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 1, 2019
You know who Barr and Trump are, now. Proceed accordingly.
Something I'm hearing from lots of former DOJ/FBI folks tonight is just how rare & significant it is for a DOJ official, especially an institutionalist like Mueller, to "go to paper" like this. "We are conditioned not to" do that, Chuck Rosenberg told me.
Something I'm hearing from lots of former DOJ/FBI folks tonight is just how rare & significant it is for a DOJ official, especially an institutionalist like Mueller, to "go to paper" like this. "We are conditioned not to" do that, Chuck Rosenberg told me. https://t.co/y9M16SgvTS— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) May 1, 2019
BARR: I don't know whether Bob Mueller supported my conclusion.
Flashback: April 10.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
VAN HOLLEN: Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion?
BARR: I don't know whether Bob Mueller supported my conclusion. pic.twitter.com/vmwkmw3bcj
On April 20th, I asked Barr, “Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion?” His answer was, “I don’t know whether Mueller supported my conclusion.” We now know Mueller stated his concerns on March 27th, and that Barr totally misled me, the Congress, and the public. He must resign
On April 20th, I asked Barr, “Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion?” His answer was, “I don’t know whether Mueller supported my conclusion.”— Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) May 1, 2019
We now know Mueller stated his concerns on March 27th, and that Barr totally misled me, the Congress, and the public. He must resign. pic.twitter.com/rod404BbYo
I knew Barr's son-in-law was an attorney in the WH, but totally missed part of this Feb story about Barr's daughter Mary Daly leaving her job in the deputy attorney general’s office... for a gig at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
I knew Barr's son-in-law was an attorney in the WH, but totally missed part of this Feb story about Barr's daughter Mary Daly leaving her job in the deputy attorney general’s office... for a gig at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) 😱https://t.co/Ww82Z7e8zn— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) May 1, 2019
Attorney General Barr misled the public and owes the American people answers. It’s time for DOJ to release the full report & all underlying docs — and finally allow Mueller to testify. Americans deserve the facts. Barr must stop standing in the way.
Attorney General Barr misled the public and owes the American people answers. It’s time for DOJ to release the full report & all underlying docs — and finally allow Mueller to testify. Americans deserve the facts. Barr must stop standing in the way. https://t.co/9mfIaKSOSj— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 1, 2019
Swalwell: "If Barr backs out this Thursday, he’s gonna get subpoenaed. If he doesn't answer the subpoena, he’s gonna face contempt. I actually think he should face impeachment if he’s just gonna say, I’m not gonna follow the law ... there has to be consequences."
Swalwell: "If Barr backs out this Thursday, he’s gonna get subpoenaed. If he doesn't answer the subpoena, he’s gonna face contempt. I actually think he should face impeachment if he’s just gonna say, I’m not gonna follow the law ... there has to be consequences." @MSNBC— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
If Mueller has told Barr that Barr has mishandled the findings of the investigation, should Barr really be overseeing all of the prosecutions that derive from that inquiry that are still open criminal matters?
If Mueller has told Barr that Barr has mishandled the findings of the investigation, should Barr really be overseeing all of the prosecutions that derive from that inquiry that are still open criminal matters? pic.twitter.com/Rqg5EKrvy2— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 1, 2019
Dear @TheJusticeDept @Kerri_Kupec: You seem to be lying. The Mueller letter, according to the @washingtonpost, specifically criticizes Barr's March 24 letter. Release the Mueller letter. Release the unredacted Mueller report. Let the people decide for ourselves without your spin.
Dear @TheJusticeDept @Kerri_Kupec: You seem to be lying. The Mueller letter, according to the @washingtonpost, specifically criticizes Barr's March 24 letter. Release the Mueller letter. Release the unredacted Mueller report. Let the people decide for ourselves without your spin. https://t.co/HMaRboj7P8— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 1, 2019
Nadler statement: "Attorney General Barr also should not have withheld this letter from Congress for as long as he has. I have demanded a copy from the Department of Justice. I have asked that it be delivered no later than 10:00 tomorrow morning."
Nadler statement: "Attorney General Barr also should not have withheld this letter from Congress for as long as he has. I have demanded a copy from the Department of Justice. I have asked that it be delivered no later than 10:00 tomorrow morning."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
"He had an airplane on the tarmac…He was ready to leave this morning as we understand it, and the Russians indicated that he should stay."
"He had an airplane on the tarmac…He was ready to leave this morning as we understand it, and the Russians indicated that he should stay." #Venezuela #Pompeo #Maduro https://t.co/q08SUyTgwE— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) May 1, 2019
ANY competent public corruption prosecutor would bring obstruction charges against Trump/and win. Only reason Mueller did not was because of the flawed DOJ restriction against indicting a sitting President. He said so (below). Congress now has a constitutional responsibility.
I said this two weeks ago. Even more clear now. https://t.co/fTBx5bp7vq— Eric Holder (@EricHolder) May 1, 2019
This is an extraordinary move for Bob Mueller. He doesn’t do things like this. Apparently he didn’t appreciate having his hard work falsified. What ever made Barr/Rosenstein think that the whitewash would hold, unless they planned to suppress the report??
This is an extraordinary move for Bob Mueller. He doesn’t do things like this. Apparently he didn’t appreciate having his hard work falsified. What ever made Barr/Rosenstein think that the whitewash would hold, unless they planned to suppress the report?? https://t.co/VO8KQoidGu— Michael R. Bromwich (@mrbromwich) May 1, 2019
What I fear is that it's set up to set the stage for Mueller to be forced to quit to get him to stops his work on the counterintelligence case. Barr's an old spook. Went to night school to become a lawyer while working at Langley. I'd bet money Barr leaked Mueller'letter.
What I fear is that it's set up to set the stage for Mueller to be forced to quit to get him to stops his work on the counterintelligence case. Barr's an old spook. Went to night school to become a lawyer while working at Langley. I'd bet money Barr leaked Mueller'letter.— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) May 1, 2019
Pressure from the White House for Congress to vote on the new Mexico-Canada trade deal has been increasing as the time window for a vote closes
Pressure from the White House for Congress to vote on the new Mexico-Canada trade deal has been increasing as the time window for a vote closeshttps://t.co/F3UcxkzYF3— POLITICO (@politico) May 1, 2019
In light of Mueller's letter, the misleading nature of Barr’s 4/10 testimony & 4/18 press conference is even more glaring. Barr must bring the letter with him when he testifies in the Senate tomorrow. And it’s time for Mueller to testify publicly. Now.
In light of Mueller's letter, the misleading nature of Barr’s 4/10 testimony & 4/18 press conference is even more glaring.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 1, 2019
Barr must bring the letter with him when he testifies in the Senate tomorrow.
And it’s time for Mueller to testify publicly. Now.https://t.co/d3lObZSQBE
Nadler statement: "The Special Counsel's concerns reflect our own. The Attorney General should not have taken it upon himself to describe the Special Counsel's findings in a light more favorable to the President. It was only a matter of time before the facts caught up to him."
Nadler statement: "The Special Counsel's concerns reflect our own. The Attorney General should not have taken it upon himself to describe the Special Counsel's findings in a light more favorable to the President. It was only a matter of time before the facts caught up to him."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
AG Barr has lied to both the House and Senate. Let’s call it what it is. He’s only in the job to protect @realDonaldTrump. As far as I’m concerned, he should not be the Attorney General.
AG Barr has lied to both the House and Senate. Let’s call it what it is. He’s only in the job to protect @realDonaldTrump. As far as I’m concerned, he should not be the Attorney General. pic.twitter.com/u5OEdLHLXV— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) May 1, 2019
Hey, Pinocchio, where do you think you’re going?
Hey, Pinocchio, where do you think you’re going? pic.twitter.com/jAGYQO84kH— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) May 1, 2019
Sen. Van Hollen calls for Barr to resign
Sen. Van Hollen calls for Barr to resign. https://t.co/8ZNGtI9Xbd— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
House Democrats tell The Daily Beast they’ve been told Mueller is willing to testify before them about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election but that the DOJ has been unwilling to set a date for it to happen
House Democrats tell The Daily Beast they’ve been told Mueller is willing to testify before them about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election but that the DOJ has been unwilling to set a date for it to happen https://t.co/AnnKN5e8wG— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 1, 2019
I note with interest AG Barr’s 4/10 Senate testimony. “Q: Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion? A: I don’t know whether Bob Mueller supported my conclusion.” Now it appears that Mueller objected in this 3/27 letter
I note with interest AG Barr’s 4/10 Senate testimony. “Q: Did Bob Mueller support your conclusion? A: I don’t know whether Bob Mueller supported my conclusion.” Now it appears that Mueller objected in this 3/27 letter. https://t.co/IiK5zJYtAS— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) May 1, 2019
"Rep. Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has hired Patrick Fallon, former chief of the FBI’s Financial Crimes Section, according to two sources familiar with the move."
"Rep. Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has hired Patrick Fallon, former chief of the FBI’s Financial Crimes Section, according to two sources familiar with the move."https://t.co/drqYohTU3u— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 1, 2019
"There is enough there that we should open the impeachment proceedings now, in my view." — Sen. Warren calls for opening impeachment proceedings against President Trump
"There is enough there that we should open the impeachment proceedings now, in my view."— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 1, 2019
— Sen. Warren calls for opening impeachment proceedings against President Trump https://t.co/TbbGhwmVTZ
The Committee has formally referred Erik Prince to the DOJ for consideration of a potential criminal prosecution for false testimony. Special Counsel Mueller’s report strongly indicates that Prince’s testimony before the Committee was materially false.
The Committee has formally referred Erik Prince to the DOJ for consideration of a potential criminal prosecution for false testimony.— House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) April 30, 2019
Special Counsel Mueller’s report strongly indicates that Prince’s testimony before the Committee was materially false.
https://t.co/FAIwqkkhzp pic.twitter.com/acfPcVxinW
House Democrats tell The Daily Beast they’ve been told Mueller is willing to testify before them about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election but that the DOJ has been unwilling to set a date for it to happen
House Democrats tell The Daily Beast they’ve been told Mueller is willing to testify before them about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election but that the DOJ has been unwilling to set a date for it to happen https://t.co/AnnKN5e8wG— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 1, 2019
Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal: "We are seeing interference by the attorney general becoming a matter of public record … everything Barr has done has now set up Congress to investigate … they have no choice."
Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal: "We are seeing interference by the attorney general becoming a matter of public record … everything Barr has done has now set up Congress to investigate … they have no choice." @TheLastWord— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2019
Students being led by an officer down sidewalk of UNCC campus
Students being led by an officer down sidewalk of UNCC campus. @WBTV_News pic.twitter.com/BIx9LOqIv3— Amanda Foster WBTV (@AFosterWBTV) April 30, 2019
Trump admin muddles through chaotic response to Venezuela turmoil
Trump admin muddles through chaotic response to Venezuela turmoil https://t.co/z0oqGiHMjp via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 1, 2019
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