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| Trump reportedly wanted to prosecute Clinton and Comey – as it happened | |
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| The blog is wrapping for today. Here’s where things stand: | |
| President Donald Trump issued a statement saying that he would stand with Saudi Arabia and later said “it is what it is” with regards to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. | |
| Trump’s lawyers say that they have submitted written answers to questions from special counsel Robert Mueller. | |
| The New York Times is reporting that Trump wanted the Justice Department to prosecute Hillary Clinton and James Comey. | |
| The final debate of the cycle will be held tonight in Mississippi where Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith will square off against Democrat Mike Espy in the special election runoff for U.S. Senate. | |
| It looks like Nancy Pelosi may have made a deal with potential rival Marcia Fudge. Her office announces that Fudge will take control of a new congressional subcommittee. | |
| BREAKING: @RepMarciaFudge named chair of elections subcmte in apparent deal to defuse her challenge to Pelosi pic.twitter.com/P4u3kNISZz | |
| Trump has received another harsh rebuke from a Senate Republican for his comments on Saudi Arabia.. This time from Bob Corker, the outgoing chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. | |
| I never thought I’d see the day a White House would moonlight as a public relations firm for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/MQ4JsoQtqk | |
| Ohio is resuming its controversial practice of purging voters from the rolls. | |
| The state’s policy as described by the Columbus Dispatch is as follows: | |
| Any registered voter who doesn’t cast a ballot for two consecutive elections are sent a registration confirmation notice by their county elections board. If they do not respond and do not vote over the ensuing four years, they are removed from the rolls and must re-register before they can vote again. | |
| Lindsey Graham has joined the chorus of Republicans criticizing Trump’s statement on Saudi Arabia today | Lindsey Graham has joined the chorus of Republicans criticizing Trump’s statement on Saudi Arabia today |
| “It is not in our national security interests to look the other way when it comes to the brutal murder of Mr. Jamal Khashoggi. | “It is not in our national security interests to look the other way when it comes to the brutal murder of Mr. Jamal Khashoggi. |
| “I firmly believe there will be strong bipartisan support for serious sanctions against Saudi Arabia, including appropriate members of the royal family, for this barbaric act which defied all civilized norms. While Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally, the behavior of the Crown Prince – in multiple ways – has shown disrespect for the relationship and made him, in my view, beyond toxic. | “I firmly believe there will be strong bipartisan support for serious sanctions against Saudi Arabia, including appropriate members of the royal family, for this barbaric act which defied all civilized norms. While Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally, the behavior of the Crown Prince – in multiple ways – has shown disrespect for the relationship and made him, in my view, beyond toxic. |
| “I fully realize we have to deal with bad actors and imperfect situations on the international stage. However, when we lose our moral voice, we lose our strongest asset.” | “I fully realize we have to deal with bad actors and imperfect situations on the international stage. However, when we lose our moral voice, we lose our strongest asset.” |
| Trump ally Lindsey Graham has released a statement calling for serious sanctions on Saudi Arabia after the murder of Khashoggi pic.twitter.com/tANaqpUX2B | Trump ally Lindsey Graham has released a statement calling for serious sanctions on Saudi Arabia after the murder of Khashoggi pic.twitter.com/tANaqpUX2B |
| The New York Times is reporting that Trump wanted the Justice Department to prosecute both Hillary Clinton and Jim Comey and had to be talked out of it by White House counsel Don McGahn. McGahn wrote a memo to dissuade Trump noting that the potential consequences for such an action could include impeachment. | The New York Times is reporting that Trump wanted the Justice Department to prosecute both Hillary Clinton and Jim Comey and had to be talked out of it by White House counsel Don McGahn. McGahn wrote a memo to dissuade Trump noting that the potential consequences for such an action could include impeachment. |
| NEW: Trump wanted to order prosecutions in the spring of Hillary Clinton and Jim Comey @maggieNYT @nytmike https://t.co/kSwgoiTGSM | NEW: Trump wanted to order prosecutions in the spring of Hillary Clinton and Jim Comey @maggieNYT @nytmike https://t.co/kSwgoiTGSM |
| There are more details out now about the allegations of domestic violence against Michael Avenatti, the trial lawyer and potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. | There are more details out now about the allegations of domestic violence against Michael Avenatti, the trial lawyer and potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. |
| - Victim is a 24-year-old actress who had lived with him for about 10 months.- She said Avenatti hit her with pillows, twisted her arm, dragged her on the floor- There was a fight about money and he cursed at her repeatedly. - She attached pictures showing bruising. | - Victim is a 24-year-old actress who had lived with him for about 10 months.- She said Avenatti hit her with pillows, twisted her arm, dragged her on the floor- There was a fight about money and he cursed at her repeatedly. - She attached pictures showing bruising. |
| Trump’s lawyers have formally submitted their answers to written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller and his lawyers. | Trump’s lawyers have formally submitted their answers to written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller and his lawyers. |
| BREAKING - Trump attorneys tell @ABC News - the President's answers to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's questions have been submitted | BREAKING - Trump attorneys tell @ABC News - the President's answers to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's questions have been submitted |
| The Senate races in 2020 are already starting. Alabama state auditor Jim Zeigler announced today that he contemplating a Senate bid against Doug Jones, the Democrat who won the special election in the Yellowhammer State last year. | The Senate races in 2020 are already starting. Alabama state auditor Jim Zeigler announced today that he contemplating a Senate bid against Doug Jones, the Democrat who won the special election in the Yellowhammer State last year. |
| Inbox: “Zeigler forms exploratory campaign eyeing 2020 U.S. Senate race against Doug Jones” #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/z3XvMygyAE | Inbox: “Zeigler forms exploratory campaign eyeing 2020 U.S. Senate race against Doug Jones” #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/z3XvMygyAE |
| The Washington Post reports that Matt Whitaker, the acting attorney general, was paid over $1.2 million over three years while leading the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, a conservative non profit that focused on criticizing Hillary Clinton. | The Washington Post reports that Matt Whitaker, the acting attorney general, was paid over $1.2 million over three years while leading the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, a conservative non profit that focused on criticizing Hillary Clinton. |
| Whitaker was the only employee of the organization. | Whitaker was the only employee of the organization. |
| Despite their pardon today, Peas and Carrots do not have a very high life expectancy as Politico reports: | Despite their pardon today, Peas and Carrots do not have a very high life expectancy as Politico reports: |
| Like all other turkeys that are raised for human consumption, they’ve been bred to be plump and tasty, but they grow so big that they are likely to suffer from a variety of health problems that put their lifespan at less than a year. Wild turkeys generally live three to five years. | Like all other turkeys that are raised for human consumption, they’ve been bred to be plump and tasty, but they grow so big that they are likely to suffer from a variety of health problems that put their lifespan at less than a year. Wild turkeys generally live three to five years. |
| Utah has officially approved anti gerrymandering ballot measure that was on the ballot two weeks ago. | Utah has officially approved anti gerrymandering ballot measure that was on the ballot two weeks ago. |
| INBOX: Better Boundaries (that sponsored #Prop4, the independent redistricting initiative) declares victory. @fox13 #utpol pic.twitter.com/LrEtfzbqlE | INBOX: Better Boundaries (that sponsored #Prop4, the independent redistricting initiative) declares victory. @fox13 #utpol pic.twitter.com/LrEtfzbqlE |
| If you’re a fan of pro Trump paintings, there is a new one out depicting him as a football player running towards the end zone while Democrats lag behind in an attempt to tackle him. | If you’re a fan of pro Trump paintings, there is a new one out depicting him as a football player running towards the end zone while Democrats lag behind in an attempt to tackle him. |
| No one can stop our President! My new painting, see a list of who's in the painting here: https://t.co/DWQWjjoUQN pic.twitter.com/UYGiKY8VuC | No one can stop our President! My new painting, see a list of who's in the painting here: https://t.co/DWQWjjoUQN pic.twitter.com/UYGiKY8VuC |
| Trump defends Cindy Hyde-Smith and goes further in apologizing on her behalf for her public hanging gaffe that she has. | Trump defends Cindy Hyde-Smith and goes further in apologizing on her behalf for her public hanging gaffe that she has. |
| “She made a statement that I know she feels very bad about it,” says Trump. | “She made a statement that I know she feels very bad about it,” says Trump. |
| Trump insists to reporters that his approach to Saudi Arabia is “Make America Great Again and America First.” | Trump insists to reporters that his approach to Saudi Arabia is “Make America Great Again and America First.” |