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| Michael Cohen: former Trump fixer to testify before Congress – live updates | Michael Cohen: former Trump fixer to testify before Congress – live updates |
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| Trump is now at the Rio Grande and one member of the media there with him is being treated very differently. | |
| Per pooler @PhilipRucker in Texas with Trump: @seanhannity "huddled with Bill Shine and Secretary Nielsen and is following along on Trump’s tour, only standing with the staff and federal officials as opposed to the press corps." | |
| Michael Cohen has also issued a statement about his testimony: | |
| “In furtherance of my commitment to cooperate and provide the American people with answers, I have accepted the invitation by Chairman Elijah Cummings to appear publicly on February 7th before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. I look forward to having the privilege of being afforded a platform with which to give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired.” | “In furtherance of my commitment to cooperate and provide the American people with answers, I have accepted the invitation by Chairman Elijah Cummings to appear publicly on February 7th before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. I look forward to having the privilege of being afforded a platform with which to give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired.” |
| Elijah Cummings, the chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, has issued a brief statement about Cohen’s appearance. | Elijah Cummings, the chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, has issued a brief statement about Cohen’s appearance. |
| “I thank Michael Cohen for agreeing to testify before the Oversight Committee voluntarily. I want to make clear that we have no interest in inappropriately interfering with any ongoing criminal investigations, and to that end, we are in the process of consulting with Special Counsel Mueller’s office. The Committee will announce additional information in the coming weeks.” | “I thank Michael Cohen for agreeing to testify before the Oversight Committee voluntarily. I want to make clear that we have no interest in inappropriately interfering with any ongoing criminal investigations, and to that end, we are in the process of consulting with Special Counsel Mueller’s office. The Committee will announce additional information in the coming weeks.” |
| Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on February 7. | Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on February 7. |
| He will be the first key figure connected to Trump to testify before Congress now that Democrats have taken control. The testimony comes only weeks before Cohen will surrender himself to federal authorities to serve a three-year prison term. | He will be the first key figure connected to Trump to testify before Congress now that Democrats have taken control. The testimony comes only weeks before Cohen will surrender himself to federal authorities to serve a three-year prison term. |
| Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said in an interview today that he is pushing for more federal funded UFO research. | Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said in an interview today that he is pushing for more federal funded UFO research. |
| “I personally don’t know if there exists little green men other places, I kind of doubt that, but I do believe that the information we have indicates we should do a lot more study,” the Nevada Democrat said. “We have hundreds and hundreds of people that have seen the same thing — something in the sky, it moves a certain way.” | “I personally don’t know if there exists little green men other places, I kind of doubt that, but I do believe that the information we have indicates we should do a lot more study,” the Nevada Democrat said. “We have hundreds and hundreds of people that have seen the same thing — something in the sky, it moves a certain way.” |
| The Associated Press reports that Kirsten Gillibrand is considering basing her presidential campaign in Troy, New York if she runs for the White House. | The Associated Press reports that Kirsten Gillibrand is considering basing her presidential campaign in Troy, New York if she runs for the White House. |
| Gillibrand grew up in the area and went to high school in Troy which is seven miles up the Hudson River from Albany. | Gillibrand grew up in the area and went to high school in Troy which is seven miles up the Hudson River from Albany. |
| Liz Cheney, the #3 Republican in the House, has condemned Steve King for his comments. | Liz Cheney, the #3 Republican in the House, has condemned Steve King for his comments. |
| These comments are abhorrent and racist and should have no place in our national discourse. Steve King asks how terms 'white nationalist' and 'white supremacist' became offensive | TheHill https://t.co/yL23avpNFB | These comments are abhorrent and racist and should have no place in our national discourse. Steve King asks how terms 'white nationalist' and 'white supremacist' became offensive | TheHill https://t.co/yL23avpNFB |
| Steve King has issued a statement on the New York Times article where he said “White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” King pushes back without questioning or contradicting anything in the article. | Steve King has issued a statement on the New York Times article where he said “White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” King pushes back without questioning or contradicting anything in the article. |
| Rep. Steve King’s statement *in* the New York Times article: “White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” https://t.co/57tTFqnLlo | Rep. Steve King’s statement *in* the New York Times article: “White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” https://t.co/57tTFqnLlo |
| A Montana Republican is proposing that the state send $8 million to the federal government to help pay for the border wall. | A Montana Republican is proposing that the state send $8 million to the federal government to help pay for the border wall. |
| The Associated Press reports that Scott Scales, the president of the Montana State Senate, is proposing the state spend the money as a “small token” to emphasize the importance of border security. | The Associated Press reports that Scott Scales, the president of the Montana State Senate, is proposing the state spend the money as a “small token” to emphasize the importance of border security. |
| Sales said he calculated Montana’s “share” of the cost of the wall by dividing the state’s gross domestic product by the national GDP and multiplying it by $5.7 billion. | Sales said he calculated Montana’s “share” of the cost of the wall by dividing the state’s gross domestic product by the national GDP and multiplying it by $5.7 billion. |
| Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Mike Pence insisted that Trump has the “absolute right” to declare a national emergency and build a wall without congressional approval. | Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Mike Pence insisted that Trump has the “absolute right” to declare a national emergency and build a wall without congressional approval. |
| NEW … Hill press corps just sat down w @VP … “The president believe he has an absolute right to declare a national emergency under his authority as president of the United States.” He said Trump has not made a decision, but will get this done “one way or another" | NEW … Hill press corps just sat down w @VP … “The president believe he has an absolute right to declare a national emergency under his authority as president of the United States.” He said Trump has not made a decision, but will get this done “one way or another" |
| Trump just announced on Twitter that he is cancelling his trip to Davos. | Trump just announced on Twitter that he is cancelling his trip to Davos. |
| Earlier this morning, he declined to rule a trip out, telling reporters “I intended to go and speak in front of the international community in Davos. That’s still on, but if the shutdown continues — it’s a little while from now — but if the shutdown continues, I won’t go.” | Earlier this morning, he declined to rule a trip out, telling reporters “I intended to go and speak in front of the international community in Davos. That’s still on, but if the shutdown continues — it’s a little while from now — but if the shutdown continues, I won’t go.” |
| Because of the Democrats intransigence on Border Security and the great importance of Safety for our Nation, I am respectfully cancelling my very important trip to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. My warmest regards and apologies to the @WEF! | Because of the Democrats intransigence on Border Security and the great importance of Safety for our Nation, I am respectfully cancelling my very important trip to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. My warmest regards and apologies to the @WEF! |
| Bernie Sanders has given a formal apology to “the women on my 2016 campaign who were harassed or mistreated.” It comes the day after Politico reported new allegations of inappropriate behavior by a top staffer. | Bernie Sanders has given a formal apology to “the women on my 2016 campaign who were harassed or mistreated.” It comes the day after Politico reported new allegations of inappropriate behavior by a top staffer. |
| To the women on my 2016 campaign who were harassed or mistreated, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for speaking out. I apologize. We can't just talk about ending sexism and discrimination. It must be a reality in our daily lives. That was clearly not the case in 2016. pic.twitter.com/eJtCAGjHZu | To the women on my 2016 campaign who were harassed or mistreated, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for speaking out. I apologize. We can't just talk about ending sexism and discrimination. It must be a reality in our daily lives. That was clearly not the case in 2016. pic.twitter.com/eJtCAGjHZu |
| CNN is reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller’s team met with Tony Fabrizio, one of Trump’s pollsters and a former business partner of Paul Manafort last year. | CNN is reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller’s team met with Tony Fabrizio, one of Trump’s pollsters and a former business partner of Paul Manafort last year. |
| The report comes days after it was revealed that Manafort shared polling with Konstantin Kilimnik, an employee of his with ties to Russian intelligence. | The report comes days after it was revealed that Manafort shared polling with Konstantin Kilimnik, an employee of his with ties to Russian intelligence. |
| A source familiar with the special counsel’s interest said Fabrizio’s interview included questions about his polling work for Manafort in Ukraine rather than his internal Trump campaign polling. It is not clear what other topics were broached in the interview or whether it solely focused on Fabrizio’s knowledge of Manafort’s business dealings. | A source familiar with the special counsel’s interest said Fabrizio’s interview included questions about his polling work for Manafort in Ukraine rather than his internal Trump campaign polling. It is not clear what other topics were broached in the interview or whether it solely focused on Fabrizio’s knowledge of Manafort’s business dealings. |
| Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe just said in an interview with MSNBC that he would make a decision on a presidential bid by March. | Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe just said in an interview with MSNBC that he would make a decision on a presidential bid by March. |
| "I would put my progressive credentials up against anybody," @TerryMcAuliffe tells @mitchellreports. Says he'll make 2020 decision by March | "I would put my progressive credentials up against anybody," @TerryMcAuliffe tells @mitchellreports. Says he'll make 2020 decision by March |
| CBS is currently in negotiations to interview Trump during the Super Bowl pregame show next month. | CBS is currently in negotiations to interview Trump during the Super Bowl pregame show next month. |
| Trump did a pregame interview with Fox in 2017 but declined to do one with NBC last year. | Trump did a pregame interview with Fox in 2017 but declined to do one with NBC last year. |
| CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus says that CBS is still discussing with the White House about a Super Bowl LIII pregame interview with President Trump. “No announcement on that right now.” | CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus says that CBS is still discussing with the White House about a Super Bowl LIII pregame interview with President Trump. “No announcement on that right now.” |
| Pro Trump superPACs are already investing in opposition research against potential Democratic opponents in 2020. | Pro Trump superPACs are already investing in opposition research against potential Democratic opponents in 2020. |
| Buzzfeed reports that pro-Trump super PAC America First is making a significant investment in America Rising, the longtime Republican opposition research group to help shape the Democratic field. | Buzzfeed reports that pro-Trump super PAC America First is making a significant investment in America Rising, the longtime Republican opposition research group to help shape the Democratic field. |
| Those close to Trump say the work from America Rising will be used against Democrats in the primary to hammer candidates they think will be most challenging for Trump to beat, weakening the overall field and the eventual Democratic nominee. | Those close to Trump say the work from America Rising will be used against Democrats in the primary to hammer candidates they think will be most challenging for Trump to beat, weakening the overall field and the eventual Democratic nominee. |
| FBI agents are saying that the government shutdown is having an impact on their work. | FBI agents are saying that the government shutdown is having an impact on their work. |
| The Associated Press reports: | The Associated Press reports: |
| The association that represents thousands of FBI agents says the partial federal government shutdown is affecting the bureau’s operations. | The association that represents thousands of FBI agents says the partial federal government shutdown is affecting the bureau’s operations. |
| The FBI Agents Association sent a petition Thursday to the White House and congressional leaders encouraging them to fund the FBI immediately. | The FBI Agents Association sent a petition Thursday to the White House and congressional leaders encouraging them to fund the FBI immediately. |
| The association’s president, Tom O’Connor, told reporters in a conference call that Friday will be the first day that FBI personnel will not receive a paycheck. | The association’s president, Tom O’Connor, told reporters in a conference call that Friday will be the first day that FBI personnel will not receive a paycheck. |
| He said the problems caused by the shutdown could make it harder to recruit and retain agents, cause delays at the FBI lab and in getting or renewing security clearances. | He said the problems caused by the shutdown could make it harder to recruit and retain agents, cause delays at the FBI lab and in getting or renewing security clearances. |
| One of Steve King’s Republican colleagues has condemned his most recent remarks. | One of Steve King’s Republican colleagues has condemned his most recent remarks. |
| This is an embrace of racism, and it has no place in Congress or anywhere. https://t.co/jUXsNgckPE | This is an embrace of racism, and it has no place in Congress or anywhere. https://t.co/jUXsNgckPE |