The Trump administration is extorting Ukraine for ‘dirt’ on Trump’s opponents to receive security assistance

Back in June, Donald Trump told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that he would listen if foreigners offered dirt on opponents (it’s not like he hasn’t already done this before): Asked by ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos in the Oval Office on Wednesday whether his campaign would accept such information from foreigners — such as China … Read more

House Judiciary Committee asks court to expedite Don McGahn subpoena case (Updated)

The Hill reports that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler files motion to expedite lawsuit seeking McGahn testimony: Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee filed a motion for preliminary injuncton (.pdf) Monday to expedite the panel’s lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena against former White House counselor Don McGahn. In the new court filings, Democratic counsels … Read more

The inexorable march towards impeachment

On July 26, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler filed a petition in federal court to obtain secret grand jury material underlying former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report, arguing the panel needs the information as it weighs whether to pursue impeachment of President Donald Trump. You can read the petition here. The Judiciary committee’s filing says the panel … Read more

Obstruction of justice in plain sight: a completely lawless Trump administration

The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday broadened its investigation into President Donald Trump and his possible obstruction of justice, authorizing subpoenas for a “Dirty Dozen” of witnesses. House panel authorizes subpoenas for Jared Kushner, Trump officials: The committee also authorized subpoenas to current and former Trump administration officials related to the “zero-tolerance” immigration policy that … Read more