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| Barr working with CIA to review Trump-Russia investigation – live | |
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| The New York Times is reporting that Donald Trump Jr. and the Senate intelligence committee reached a deal Tuesday for his forthcoming testimony on Capitol Hill: | |
| NEWS - A deal was struck between the senate committee subpoeaning @DonaldJTrumpJr for limited appearance, between 2-4 hours, in mid-June, after an intense campaign by his allies against Burr and McConnell. story via @npfandos and me coming soon. | |
| The compromise was an appearance by Mr. Trump in the middle of June, with questions limited to about a half-dozen topics, with the time no longer than two to four hours, according to a person briefed. Another person, who would not be identified, contested that the scope was of the topics had been limited. | |
| If you’ll take a quick stroll down memory lane, the Senate intelligence committee subpoenaed the president’s eldest son six days ago in relation to his 2017 testimony on the Russia investigation. Since then, the president has come out in defense of his son, claiming that the Mueller report exonerated Trump Jr. Robert Mueller did not absolve the president’s son of wrongdoing , but he declined to prosecute him. | |
| Hey all, Vivian Ho taking over for Tom McCarthy. | Hey all, Vivian Ho taking over for Tom McCarthy. |
| Our colleague Erin Durkin is in Alabama at the moment, where lawmakers are considering abortion legislation. We’ll keep you updated on what goes down here. | Our colleague Erin Durkin is in Alabama at the moment, where lawmakers are considering abortion legislation. We’ll keep you updated on what goes down here. |
| The Alabama Senate is about to meet to consider a near-total ban on abortion, which would make it a crime to perform one at any stage of pregnancy. | The Alabama Senate is about to meet to consider a near-total ban on abortion, which would make it a crime to perform one at any stage of pregnancy. |
| Here’s a summary of the day thus far: | Here’s a summary of the day thus far: |
| Donald Trump praised attorney general William Barr for opening what appears to be a broad investigation of the Russia counterespionage investigation that swept up the Trump campaign. Barr appointed a US attorney to lead the inquiry and reportedly has got the CIA and DNI involved. | Donald Trump praised attorney general William Barr for opening what appears to be a broad investigation of the Russia counterespionage investigation that swept up the Trump campaign. Barr appointed a US attorney to lead the inquiry and reportedly has got the CIA and DNI involved. |
| Trump described retaliatory tariffs as “a little squabble with China”. The Dow Jones climbed .82% on Tuesday after big drops on Monday. | Trump described retaliatory tariffs as “a little squabble with China”. The Dow Jones climbed .82% on Tuesday after big drops on Monday. |
| Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Vladimir Putin in Russia. The sides discussed areas for further cooperation. Pompeo said he warned Russia not to interfere in the 2020 election. | Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Vladimir Putin in Russia. The sides discussed areas for further cooperation. Pompeo said he warned Russia not to interfere in the 2020 election. |
| The House set a date of 21 May for former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify before the judiciary committee. It’s unclear whether he’ll appear. | The House set a date of 21 May for former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify before the judiciary committee. It’s unclear whether he’ll appear. |
| Senator Elizabeth Warren took a “hard pass” on an offer to do a Fox News town hall event, calling the network “hate-for-profit”. | Senator Elizabeth Warren took a “hard pass” on an offer to do a Fox News town hall event, calling the network “hate-for-profit”. |
| Trump said he didn’t know anything about a reported Pentagon plan, just in case, for how to send 120,000 troops to the Middle East in a conflict with Iran. | Trump said he didn’t know anything about a reported Pentagon plan, just in case, for how to send 120,000 troops to the Middle East in a conflict with Iran. |
| Steve Bullock, Montana’s Democrat governor, became the 23rd candidate (and counting) to enter the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. | Steve Bullock, Montana’s Democrat governor, became the 23rd candidate (and counting) to enter the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. |
| Trump wraps his Louisiana speech. With piped-in Rolling Stones to see him off, just like 2016. Here we go again. | Trump wraps his Louisiana speech. With piped-in Rolling Stones to see him off, just like 2016. Here we go again. |
| Trump is speaking in Louisiana. So far he’s made fun of Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg’s name, referred to Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” and promised a “brand-new I-10 bridge” for the region “if we win this election”. | Trump is speaking in Louisiana. So far he’s made fun of Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg’s name, referred to Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” and promised a “brand-new I-10 bridge” for the region “if we win this election”. |
| Applause lines all. Follow along here: | Applause lines all. Follow along here: |
| Senator Ron Wyden has written a letter to Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau asking for assurances of safe passage for Portland Trail Blazers star Enes Kanter if the Oregon-based team meets the Toronto Raptors in the NBA finals, as could happen. | Senator Ron Wyden has written a letter to Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau asking for assurances of safe passage for Portland Trail Blazers star Enes Kanter if the Oregon-based team meets the Toronto Raptors in the NBA finals, as could happen. |
| There are concerns that Kanter, who is Turkish and a critic of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, could be targeted by the Erdogan government. Wyden’s letter, first reported by ESPN, read in part: | There are concerns that Kanter, who is Turkish and a critic of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, could be targeted by the Erdogan government. Wyden’s letter, first reported by ESPN, read in part: |
| I ask your government to facilitate Mr. Kanter’s safe passage to and from Canada should the Portland Trail Blazers play the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Canada, in the upcoming NBA Finals. I also urge your government to state publicly that it will not comply with any Interpol red notice meant to interfere with Mr. Kanter’s livelihood and to intimidate him and his family back in Turkey. | I ask your government to facilitate Mr. Kanter’s safe passage to and from Canada should the Portland Trail Blazers play the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Canada, in the upcoming NBA Finals. I also urge your government to state publicly that it will not comply with any Interpol red notice meant to interfere with Mr. Kanter’s livelihood and to intimidate him and his family back in Turkey. |
| It turns out that Trump is thrilled with the way Barr is going after his perceived political opponents, who through another lens were career justice department employees pursuing an investigation of foreign sabotage of a US election. | It turns out that Trump is thrilled with the way Barr is going after his perceived political opponents, who through another lens were career justice department employees pursuing an investigation of foreign sabotage of a US election. |
| "I think it's a great thing that he did it."Pres. Trump "so proud" of Attorney General Barr for efforts to probe Russia investigation origins. https://t.co/ilomGDdNEj pic.twitter.com/WWAbF5AeOI | "I think it's a great thing that he did it."Pres. Trump "so proud" of Attorney General Barr for efforts to probe Russia investigation origins. https://t.co/ilomGDdNEj pic.twitter.com/WWAbF5AeOI |
| It was announced yesterday that former president Carter, 94, broke his hip while preparing to go turkey hunting and had to undergo surgery. | It was announced yesterday that former president Carter, 94, broke his hip while preparing to go turkey hunting and had to undergo surgery. |
| I'm wishing President Carter a full recovery from his broken hip and a speedy return to his good work around the world. | I'm wishing President Carter a full recovery from his broken hip and a speedy return to his good work around the world. |
| Having a little fun? | Having a little fun? |
| #BREAKING Putin praises "quite objective" Mueller report pic.twitter.com/xWZ3jNZL34 | #BREAKING Putin praises "quite objective" Mueller report pic.twitter.com/xWZ3jNZL34 |
| “Trump socks’ | “Trump socks’ |
| .@realDonaldTrump is greeted by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser who was wearing "Trump Socks" as he arrives at the Chennault International Airport Lake Charles, LA. pic.twitter.com/DCTGtnz1VO | .@realDonaldTrump is greeted by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser who was wearing "Trump Socks" as he arrives at the Chennault International Airport Lake Charles, LA. pic.twitter.com/DCTGtnz1VO |
| Here’s footage from Pompeo’s meeting with Putin. In these preliminary remarks, Putin touts bilateral ties. Pompeo says Trump sent him to find ways for the countries to work together. | Here’s footage from Pompeo’s meeting with Putin. In these preliminary remarks, Putin touts bilateral ties. Pompeo says Trump sent him to find ways for the countries to work together. |
| LIVE: Sec. Pompeo meets with President Putin. https://t.co/8u8r1Sh518 | LIVE: Sec. Pompeo meets with President Putin. https://t.co/8u8r1Sh518 |
| Is this the Trump administration that has supposedly been so tough on Russia, to believe Mitch McConnell? | Is this the Trump administration that has supposedly been so tough on Russia, to believe Mitch McConnell? |