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House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings told reporters today, that Mazars USA, a tax accounting firm that has over 10 years of Trump’s financial documents has agreed to turn them over to the committee if they receive a subpoena, Politico reports.
Initially, Cummings had requested the statements in a letter sent to the firm last month, but Mazars replied that laws and rules barred them from complying without a subpoena.
Per the letter Mazars sent Oversight, they weren't exactly asking for a subpoena but did lay out several laws & rules that barred them from turning over Trump's financial info UNLESS they get one“Mazars cannot voluntarily turn over the documents."https://t.co/oPi6SfbgZq https://t.co/RSOOfDu8FQ
“The accounting firm told us that they will respond, and they just want a subpoena,” the Cummings told reporters, promising that the subpoena will soon be issued.
The House inquiry into the President’s finances gained momentum after Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, shared three years of the financial statements, prepared by Mazars USA. After Cohen’s testimony, the committee had elevated concerns about Trump’s assets and debts, and whether they were accurately accounted.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to authorize a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report. The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee also said it was “inevitable” Mueller would be called to testify before Congress.
Former Vice President Joe Biden promised he would “be more mindful about respecting personal space” after several women said his touching made them feel uncomfortable.
Several Democratic presidential candidates spoke on the first day of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention, expressing openness to the idea of reparations for slavery.
A group of CEOs warned Donald Trump that shutting the US-Mexico border would do serious damage to the economy.A group of CEOs warned Donald Trump that shutting the US-Mexico border would do serious damage to the economy.
“Shutting down the U.S-Mexico border or slowing cross-border trade would severely damage the operations of American businesses and hurt American workers,” the Business Roundtable wrote in a letter, the Hill reports. “Closing the border would back up thousands of trucks, impact billions of dollars of goods each day, cripple supply chains and stall U.S. manufacturing and business activity.”“Shutting down the U.S-Mexico border or slowing cross-border trade would severely damage the operations of American businesses and hurt American workers,” the Business Roundtable wrote in a letter, the Hill reports. “Closing the border would back up thousands of trucks, impact billions of dollars of goods each day, cripple supply chains and stall U.S. manufacturing and business activity.”
Joe Biden, when he was a senator in 1977, was the only member of the Judiciary Committee to vote against the first black head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division, and a black nominee for solicitor general, the Huffington Post reports.Joe Biden, when he was a senator in 1977, was the only member of the Judiciary Committee to vote against the first black head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division, and a black nominee for solicitor general, the Huffington Post reports.
Biden was adamantly opposed to busing to desegregate schools, and wanted two two nominees to firmly oppose a court-ordered integration plan in Wilmington, Delaware, which they declined to do.Biden was adamantly opposed to busing to desegregate schools, and wanted two two nominees to firmly oppose a court-ordered integration plan in Wilmington, Delaware, which they declined to do.
Drew Days III was confirmed as head of the DOJ civil rights division and Wade McCree as solicitor general.Drew Days III was confirmed as head of the DOJ civil rights division and Wade McCree as solicitor general.
The House Intelligence Committee has asked one of the top contractors for Donals Trump’s inauguration to provide it with documents about the event, the New York Times reports.The House Intelligence Committee has asked one of the top contractors for Donals Trump’s inauguration to provide it with documents about the event, the New York Times reports.
The committee requested documents and an interview from Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a close friend of First Lady Melania Trump who planned parties around the inauguration.The committee requested documents and an interview from Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a close friend of First Lady Melania Trump who planned parties around the inauguration.
It's not clear why the intelligence committee has gotten involved, but in the past it has said it would investigate any “financial or other leverage” that “foreign actors” might have over Mr. Trump and his administration. @maggieNYT @benprotess https://t.co/ciNX9b0znRIt's not clear why the intelligence committee has gotten involved, but in the past it has said it would investigate any “financial or other leverage” that “foreign actors” might have over Mr. Trump and his administration. @maggieNYT @benprotess https://t.co/ciNX9b0znR
Rep. Robert Aderholt will introduce legislation this week to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco nationwide form 18 to 21.Rep. Robert Aderholt will introduce legislation this week to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco nationwide form 18 to 21.
“It’s these enterprising 18-year-olds that are selling to minors, and increasing the age to 21 will make it harder for this type of activity,” the Alabama Republican said Wednesday, the Hill reported.“It’s these enterprising 18-year-olds that are selling to minors, and increasing the age to 21 will make it harder for this type of activity,” the Alabama Republican said Wednesday, the Hill reported.
Senate Republicans used a tactic called the “nuclear option” and voted to change the body’s rules Wednesday to make it easier to confirm Donald Trump’s nominees.Senate Republicans used a tactic called the “nuclear option” and voted to change the body’s rules Wednesday to make it easier to confirm Donald Trump’s nominees.
Senators voted 51-48 to reduce the amount of debate required to two hours for executive branch nominees below the Cabinet level, from thirty hours currently. The vote was 51-48, according to the Hill.Senators voted 51-48 to reduce the amount of debate required to two hours for executive branch nominees below the Cabinet level, from thirty hours currently. The vote was 51-48, according to the Hill.
Under traditional Senate rules, 60 votes are required to overcome a filibuster by the opposing party and approve a proposal. But Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell put though the rule change with only a simple majority, hence the “nuclear option” moniker.Under traditional Senate rules, 60 votes are required to overcome a filibuster by the opposing party and approve a proposal. But Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell put though the rule change with only a simple majority, hence the “nuclear option” moniker.
Another vote was expected later Wednesday to make the same cut to debate time for district court judges.Another vote was expected later Wednesday to make the same cut to debate time for district court judges.
Senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren today introduced legislation that would make it easier to criminally prosecute and jail corporate executives.Senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren today introduced legislation that would make it easier to criminally prosecute and jail corporate executives.
The Corporate Executive Accountability Act would allow the criminal prosecution of an executive found to be negligent while leading a company with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, if that company is found guilty of a crime or found liable for a civil violation that affects the health, safety, or finances of at least 1% of the population of a state.The Corporate Executive Accountability Act would allow the criminal prosecution of an executive found to be negligent while leading a company with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, if that company is found guilty of a crime or found liable for a civil violation that affects the health, safety, or finances of at least 1% of the population of a state.
The crime of executive negligence could be punished by up to a year in jail, or up to three years for a repeat violation.The crime of executive negligence could be punished by up to a year in jail, or up to three years for a repeat violation.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, leaving a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, said the “option remains on the table” to close the US-Mexico border, Newsday reports.Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, leaving a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, said the “option remains on the table” to close the US-Mexico border, Newsday reports.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, departs WH meeting with Trump, said the “option remains on the table” to close US/Mexico border as Trump has threatened. Ducey says: “Border security comes first.” pic.twitter.com/CLfdTqdzSWArizona Gov. Doug Ducey, departs WH meeting with Trump, said the “option remains on the table” to close US/Mexico border as Trump has threatened. Ducey says: “Border security comes first.” pic.twitter.com/CLfdTqdzSW
The House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on the Justice Department to drop its push to get Obamacare overturned in the courts.The House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on the Justice Department to drop its push to get Obamacare overturned in the courts.
The resolution passed by a vote of 240 to 186, with eight Republicans joining Democrats in voting for it, according to the Washington Post.The resolution passed by a vote of 240 to 186, with eight Republicans joining Democrats in voting for it, according to the Washington Post.
The measure is non-binding.The measure is non-binding.
Senate Democrats are asking the FBI to investigate potential security vulnerabilities at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after the arrest of a woman carrying two Chinese passports and a device containing computer malware. From the Associated Press:Senate Democrats are asking the FBI to investigate potential security vulnerabilities at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after the arrest of a woman carrying two Chinese passports and a device containing computer malware. From the Associated Press:
Chuck Schumer of New York and other Democrats wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday. They said the incident, in their words, “raises very serious questions regarding security vulnerabilities at Mar-a-Lago, which foreign intelligence services have reportedly targeted.” The woman, Yujing Zhang, briefly gained access to the club after lying about why she was there.Chuck Schumer of New York and other Democrats wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday. They said the incident, in their words, “raises very serious questions regarding security vulnerabilities at Mar-a-Lago, which foreign intelligence services have reportedly targeted.” The woman, Yujing Zhang, briefly gained access to the club after lying about why she was there.
The Democrats previously asked Wray to investigate a Trump campaign donor from Florida who is the founder and onetime owner of a spa that has been implicated in an alleged human-trafficking ring. They said the FBI hasn’t responded.The Democrats previously asked Wray to investigate a Trump campaign donor from Florida who is the founder and onetime owner of a spa that has been implicated in an alleged human-trafficking ring. They said the FBI hasn’t responded.
Former President Barack Obama congratulated Lori Lightfoot on her victory as Chicago mayor. “Chicago’s best days are still ahead,” he said.Former President Barack Obama congratulated Lori Lightfoot on her victory as Chicago mayor. “Chicago’s best days are still ahead,” he said.
Great to see Chicago’s historic mayoral race between two highly qualified candidates. Congrats to our next mayor, Lori Lightfoot—and Toni Preckwinkle campaigned hard and did us proud. I know that with our city’s heart and Lori’s leadership, Chicago’s best days are still ahead.Great to see Chicago’s historic mayoral race between two highly qualified candidates. Congrats to our next mayor, Lori Lightfoot—and Toni Preckwinkle campaigned hard and did us proud. I know that with our city’s heart and Lori’s leadership, Chicago’s best days are still ahead.
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he will “be more mindful about respecting personal space” in the future.Former Vice President Joe Biden says he will “be more mindful about respecting personal space” in the future.
Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it. pic.twitter.com/Ya2mf5ODtsSocial norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it. pic.twitter.com/Ya2mf5ODts
“I’ve always tried to make a human connection,” Biden said in a video posted on Twitter. “I shake hands, I hug people, I grab men and women by the shoulder and say, ‘You can do this.’”“I’ve always tried to make a human connection,” Biden said in a video posted on Twitter. “I shake hands, I hug people, I grab men and women by the shoulder and say, ‘You can do this.’”
But Biden said he would be more careful in the future, after several women said his touching made them uncomfortable.But Biden said he would be more careful in the future, after several women said his touching made them uncomfortable.
“Social norms have begun to change. They have shifted, and the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it,” he said. “I’ll be much more mindful. That’s my responsibility.”“Social norms have begun to change. They have shifted, and the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it,” he said. “I’ll be much more mindful. That’s my responsibility.”
In the video, Biden also said he expected to be talking to Americans about a host of issues in the coming weeks, a hint he does in fact intend to jump into the race for president.In the video, Biden also said he expected to be talking to Americans about a host of issues in the coming weeks, a hint he does in fact intend to jump into the race for president.
Senator Lindsey Graham defended former Vice President Joe Biden amid accusations of inappropriate touching.Senator Lindsey Graham defended former Vice President Joe Biden amid accusations of inappropriate touching.
The South Carolina Republican said Biden is a a “glad-handing politician” who meant no harm, according to the Huffington Post.The South Carolina Republican said Biden is a a “glad-handing politician” who meant no harm, according to the Huffington Post.
“Maybe at times he’s done some things that make people feel uncomfortable, but it matters to me that what his intent is,” he said. “I just think he’s a good guy. I think he means nothing bad by this.”“Maybe at times he’s done some things that make people feel uncomfortable, but it matters to me that what his intent is,” he said. “I just think he’s a good guy. I think he means nothing bad by this.”
The Secret Service will brief leaders of the House Oversight Committee Thursday on the recent security breach at Mar-a-Lago, chairman Elijah Cummings tells the Washington Post.The Secret Service will brief leaders of the House Oversight Committee Thursday on the recent security breach at Mar-a-Lago, chairman Elijah Cummings tells the Washington Post.
.@RepCummings says the Secret Service will brief the leaders of the House Oversight Committee on Thursday morning about the security breach in Mar-a-Lago.@RepCummings says the Secret Service will brief the leaders of the House Oversight Committee on Thursday morning about the security breach in Mar-a-Lago
A Chinese woman was arrested after gaining access to the reception area at Donald Trump’s Florida club carrying multiple cellphones and a computer thumb drive bearing malware.A Chinese woman was arrested after gaining access to the reception area at Donald Trump’s Florida club carrying multiple cellphones and a computer thumb drive bearing malware.