Thursday, 4 April 2019

Politics A.M.: Limited information Barr has shared about Russia investigation frustrated some on Mueller’s team

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Limited information Barr has shared about Russia investigation frustrated some on Mueller's team
The displeasure has quietly begun to surface since Attorney General William P. Barr released a letter describing what he said were the principal conclusions of the still-confidential report on the Russia probe.
House Democrats seek 6 years of Trump's personal and business tax returns
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Neal told the IRS: "This request is about policy, not politics."
Analysis
Power Up: Let the subpoena wars begin between Trump and House Democrats
It's not going to be pretty.
'You pay and you get in': At Trump's beach retreat, hundreds of customers — and growing security concerns
The FBI is looking at why a Chinese national illegally gained access to Mar-a-Lago.
 
 
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Fact Checker · Analysis
Trump's false claims about Mexico's immigration system
The president makes outlandish claims about the immigration system — but they're about Mexico for a change.
Biden says he'll adjust his physical behavior as three more women come forward
Biden is facing criticism over a host of positions and decisions from his nearly five decades in public life, including his handling of the 1991 Clarence Thomas hearings.
Analysis
Biden's new video is well done. But it's not an apology.
The video reinforces Biden's appeal. It also includes some carefully parsed language.
 
Jared Kushner identified as senior White House official whose security clearance was denied by career officials
The president's son-in-law, described in a House committee document as 'Official 1,' had 'significant disqualifying factors,' according to a White House whistleblower.
 
 
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Acosta confronted by lawmakers over plea deal in Jeffrey Epstein sexual misconduct case
The exchange marked the first time the labor secretary and former U.S. attorney has been publicly questioned about the deal since a federal judge ruled in February that it had violated the law.
Republicans change Senate rules to speed nominations as leaders trade charges of hypocrisy
The move to ease the confirmation of President Trump's nominees came after Senate debate exposed raw emotions delivered in highly personal terms.
 
Analysis
What could a hacker with a USB stick actually access at Mar-a-Lago?
A security expert explains the risk.
How China's 'Dr. Charles' peddles claims of access to U.S. power 
His world of rarefied promises is now under the spotlight after a woman arrested at Mar-a-Lago said she wanted to meet "Charles."
 
 
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