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| Trump arrives at US-Mexico border and repeats 'emergency' claim – live | Trump arrives at US-Mexico border and repeats 'emergency' claim – live |
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| Ever since Robert Mueller delivered his report on the special counsel’s investigation into Trump and Russia, reporters, Democrats and the public have been chomping at the bit to see what’s in it. | |
| Indeed, according to Politico’s Darren Samuelsohn, 198 Freedom of Information Act requests were filed related to the Mueller investigation between 22 March, when the report was delivered to the Justice department, and 29 March. | |
| NEW: DOJ in a legal brief in a Mueller report FOIA case just now acknowledges as of 3/29/19 it is processing 415 FOIA requests related to the special counsel investigation, with 198 of those coming on or after Barr said Mueller was finished. pic.twitter.com/8cCEe1crOF | |
| This tidbit comes from a legal filing from the DOJ, which is arguing that it is not “practicable” for it to expedite a FOIA request for the Mueller report ahead of Attorney General William Barr’s planned release of the report in “mid-April”. | |
| My colleague Tom McCarthy has the latest on the Trump-Russia investigations. | My colleague Tom McCarthy has the latest on the Trump-Russia investigations. |
| Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer/fixer, released a public letter recapping his testimony to the special counsel and two congressional committees. | Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer/fixer, released a public letter recapping his testimony to the special counsel and two congressional committees. |
| “Trump and his [White House] advisors encouraged Cohen to lie and say all Moscow Tower project contacts ended as of January 31, 2017,” when in fact the projects were alive at least six months later, the letter said. | “Trump and his [White House] advisors encouraged Cohen to lie and say all Moscow Tower project contacts ended as of January 31, 2017,” when in fact the projects were alive at least six months later, the letter said. |
| “Trump did so using ‘code’ language – telling Cohen during various conversations that there was ‘no collusion, no Russian contacts, nothing about Russia’ after the start of the campaign,” it added. | “Trump did so using ‘code’ language – telling Cohen during various conversations that there was ‘no collusion, no Russian contacts, nothing about Russia’ after the start of the campaign,” it added. |
| Trump has declared himself vindicated of all charges of wrongdoing since the release last month by the attorney general, William Barr, of a letter summarizing the findings of Mueller’s investigation of Russian election tampering and potential obstruction of justice by Trump. | Trump has declared himself vindicated of all charges of wrongdoing since the release last month by the attorney general, William Barr, of a letter summarizing the findings of Mueller’s investigation of Russian election tampering and potential obstruction of justice by Trump. |
| Read the rest of the report here. | Read the rest of the report here. |
| During his visit to the border, Trump criticized the Flores settlement, which he incorrectly stated was named after the judge. | During his visit to the border, Trump criticized the Flores settlement, which he incorrectly stated was named after the judge. |
| Trump right now "The Flores decision is a disaster. I have to tell you Judge Flores whoever you may be, that decision was a disaster for our country."It's called the Flores settlement agreement because that was the name of the plaintiff in the 1985 case, not a judge. | Trump right now "The Flores decision is a disaster. I have to tell you Judge Flores whoever you may be, that decision was a disaster for our country."It's called the Flores settlement agreement because that was the name of the plaintiff in the 1985 case, not a judge. |
| The settlement is actually named after Jenny Flores, a 15-year-old girl from El Salvador whose 1985 detention by US immigration enforcement (then known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service) was the subject of a class-action lawsuit. Flores was being held in a facility with adult men and women, and was regularly strip-searched. Human rights attorneys sued on her and other minors’ behalf. | The settlement is actually named after Jenny Flores, a 15-year-old girl from El Salvador whose 1985 detention by US immigration enforcement (then known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service) was the subject of a class-action lawsuit. Flores was being held in a facility with adult men and women, and was regularly strip-searched. Human rights attorneys sued on her and other minors’ behalf. |
| The case eventually went to the Supreme Court and, in 1997, resulted in a consent decree – now known as the Flores settlement – which governs the treatment of minors held in federal immigration custody. The rules have been challenged and adjusted by various administrations and courts. | The case eventually went to the Supreme Court and, in 1997, resulted in a consent decree – now known as the Flores settlement – which governs the treatment of minors held in federal immigration custody. The rules have been challenged and adjusted by various administrations and courts. |
| Among the rules: children cannot be kept in custody for more than 20 days. | Among the rules: children cannot be kept in custody for more than 20 days. |
| This requirement formed part of the legal underpinning for last year’s family separation crisis at the border. When the Trump administration declared “zero tolerance” for unauthorized border crossings, family units were broken apart so that parents could be criminally prosecuted. The children, who could not be legally detained under the Flores ruling, were treated as if they were unaccompanied minors, and separated from their detained parents. | This requirement formed part of the legal underpinning for last year’s family separation crisis at the border. When the Trump administration declared “zero tolerance” for unauthorized border crossings, family units were broken apart so that parents could be criminally prosecuted. The children, who could not be legally detained under the Flores ruling, were treated as if they were unaccompanied minors, and separated from their detained parents. |
| Trump also has attempted to draw a comparison between people seeking asylum in the US and the recently completed special counsel’s investigation, according to the AP. | Trump also has attempted to draw a comparison between people seeking asylum in the US and the recently completed special counsel’s investigation, according to the AP. |
| He said: “I look at some of these asylum people. They’re gang members. They’re not afraid of anything ... It’s a scam, it’s a hoax. I know about hoaxes. I just went through a hoax.” | He said: “I look at some of these asylum people. They’re gang members. They’re not afraid of anything ... It’s a scam, it’s a hoax. I know about hoaxes. I just went through a hoax.” |
| Earlier today, California governor Gavin Newsom issued a sharp rebuke to Trump’s comments suggesting that the US “get rid of the whole asylum system”. | Earlier today, California governor Gavin Newsom issued a sharp rebuke to Trump’s comments suggesting that the US “get rid of the whole asylum system”. |
| “Since our founding, this country has been a place of refuge – a safe haven for people fleeing tyranny, oppression and violence,” Newsom said in a statement. “His words show a total disregard of the Constitution, our justice system, and what it means to be an American.” | “Since our founding, this country has been a place of refuge – a safe haven for people fleeing tyranny, oppression and violence,” Newsom said in a statement. “His words show a total disregard of the Constitution, our justice system, and what it means to be an American.” |
| Newsom plans to travel to El Salvador this weekend to meet with officials and NGOs about the causes of migration. | Newsom plans to travel to El Salvador this weekend to meet with officials and NGOs about the causes of migration. |
| Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in San Francisco taking over the live blog for the rest of your Friday afternoon. | Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in San Francisco taking over the live blog for the rest of your Friday afternoon. |
| Donald Trump is here in California today, visiting the border with Mexico. Trump delivered remarks at a recently replaced two-mile section of border barrier in Calexico that is decidedly not, the AP points out, newly built border “wall”. | Donald Trump is here in California today, visiting the border with Mexico. Trump delivered remarks at a recently replaced two-mile section of border barrier in Calexico that is decidedly not, the AP points out, newly built border “wall”. |
| In addition to claiming that the country is “full”, Trump said that his administration is “letting people know this is an absolute emergency”. | In addition to claiming that the country is “full”, Trump said that his administration is “letting people know this is an absolute emergency”. |
| Meanwhile, a statement from the Southern Border Communities Coalition calls the visit “trite political theater to extract more funds to fulfill his obsession with building deadly walls”. | Meanwhile, a statement from the Southern Border Communities Coalition calls the visit “trite political theater to extract more funds to fulfill his obsession with building deadly walls”. |
| Donald Trump headed for Calexico, California to visit the US-Mexico border, saying before he departed that he backed off his threat to close the border because Mexico “has been absolutely terrific” about apprehending migrants, but threatening again to slap tariffs on Mexican cars. Trump also abruptly withdrew his nomination to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying he was looking for someone “tougher.” | Donald Trump headed for Calexico, California to visit the US-Mexico border, saying before he departed that he backed off his threat to close the border because Mexico “has been absolutely terrific” about apprehending migrants, but threatening again to slap tariffs on Mexican cars. Trump also abruptly withdrew his nomination to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying he was looking for someone “tougher.” |
| Twenty states filed a motion seeking to block Donald Trump from diverting federal funds to build a border wall. | Twenty states filed a motion seeking to block Donald Trump from diverting federal funds to build a border wall. |
| Former vice president Joe Biden, at his first public appearance since allegations by women that he touched them in ways that made them uncomfortable, made light of the controversy, hugging a union leader and cracking that he had permission to do so. He later told reporters he was sorry he did not better understand the impact of his behavior, but not sorry for his intentions, which were never disrespectful. | Former vice president Joe Biden, at his first public appearance since allegations by women that he touched them in ways that made them uncomfortable, made light of the controversy, hugging a union leader and cracking that he had permission to do so. He later told reporters he was sorry he did not better understand the impact of his behavior, but not sorry for his intentions, which were never disrespectful. |
| Democratic presidential candidates including Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker, John Hickenlooper, Amy Klobuchar and Tim Ryan addressed Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. The field largely said they would sign a bill to create a commission to study reparations for slavery. | Democratic presidential candidates including Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker, John Hickenlooper, Amy Klobuchar and Tim Ryan addressed Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. The field largely said they would sign a bill to create a commission to study reparations for slavery. |
| While in California, Donald Trump plans to have dinner tonight at his golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, the Washington Post reports. | While in California, Donald Trump plans to have dinner tonight at his golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, the Washington Post reports. |
| He’ll be joined by his son Eric Trump, city council members and dozens of supporters. | He’ll be joined by his son Eric Trump, city council members and dozens of supporters. |
| Senator Cory Booker is the latest presidential candidate to speak to the National Action Network. | Senator Cory Booker is the latest presidential candidate to speak to the National Action Network. |
| We’ve talked about racial and economic disparities in this country long enough. It’s time for real action. Watch live: https://t.co/F8dvnWCVCK | We’ve talked about racial and economic disparities in this country long enough. It’s time for real action. Watch live: https://t.co/F8dvnWCVCK |
| Booker says the answers to many of the problems in this country "cannot be color blind or race blind," because the causes of those problems weren't color blind or race blind either | Booker says the answers to many of the problems in this country "cannot be color blind or race blind," because the causes of those problems weren't color blind or race blind either |
| Donald Trump is speaking at a roundtable on immigration and border security in Calexico, California. | Donald Trump is speaking at a roundtable on immigration and border security in Calexico, California. |
| To potential immigrants, Trump said: “Our country is full,” according to Bloomberg News. | To potential immigrants, Trump said: “Our country is full,” according to Bloomberg News. |
| Trump at the border in California with a message for potential immigrants: "our country is full." | Trump at the border in California with a message for potential immigrants: "our country is full." |
| “We have a system that’s full. It’s just full,” Trump also said. “We have to say, ‘I’m sorry, we can’t take you.’” | “We have a system that’s full. It’s just full,” Trump also said. “We have to say, ‘I’m sorry, we can’t take you.’” |
| A lawyer for Donald Trump is fighting a Congressional request for his tax returns, saying it is “misguided” and “will not succeed,” per the New York Times. | A lawyer for Donald Trump is fighting a Congressional request for his tax returns, saying it is “misguided” and “will not succeed,” per the New York Times. |
| Trump has new counsel helping on the congressional tax demand. Here’s their response: pic.twitter.com/8wjO5wbd7m | Trump has new counsel helping on the congressional tax demand. Here’s their response: pic.twitter.com/8wjO5wbd7m |
| Letter from Trump lawyers to Treasury pic.twitter.com/8xd1X4BTze | Letter from Trump lawyers to Treasury pic.twitter.com/8xd1X4BTze |
| They sent a letter to the Treasury Department formally opposing the request, saying the committee has no legitimate purpose for obtaining them. | They sent a letter to the Treasury Department formally opposing the request, saying the committee has no legitimate purpose for obtaining them. |
| pic.twitter.com/B5xm8k6cuy | pic.twitter.com/B5xm8k6cuy |
| The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, which advocates for hostages, has reversed plans to give an award to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo due to his handling of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, AFP reports. | The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, which advocates for hostages, has reversed plans to give an award to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo due to his handling of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, AFP reports. |
| “In addition to advocating for the safe return of American hostages abroad, the protection of free speech and promotion of journalists’ safety is a key pillar of our foundation and this award would have been in conflict with that key principle,” the foundation, named for a journalist killed in Syria, said in a statement. | “In addition to advocating for the safe return of American hostages abroad, the protection of free speech and promotion of journalists’ safety is a key pillar of our foundation and this award would have been in conflict with that key principle,” the foundation, named for a journalist killed in Syria, said in a statement. |
| Indicted California Rep. Duncan Hunter is among those greeting Donald Trump at the southern border, per a pool report. | Indicted California Rep. Duncan Hunter is among those greeting Donald Trump at the southern border, per a pool report. |
| Rep. Duncan Hunter—who was indicted in August on charges that he used campaign funds for personal expenses and filed false campaign records, and was subsequently re-elected—is among those greeting Trump and the border today, per pooler @vmsalama.https://t.co/Y9kHIvEOMZ | Rep. Duncan Hunter—who was indicted in August on charges that he used campaign funds for personal expenses and filed false campaign records, and was subsequently re-elected—is among those greeting Trump and the border today, per pooler @vmsalama.https://t.co/Y9kHIvEOMZ |
| Trump tweeted video of his arrival. | Trump tweeted video of his arrival. |
| Just arrived in Calexico, California! pic.twitter.com/lTChNxsHj6 | Just arrived in Calexico, California! pic.twitter.com/lTChNxsHj6 |
| A source tells CNN Donald Trump is willing to fight all the way to the Supreme Court to block a House Democratic request for his tax returns. | A source tells CNN Donald Trump is willing to fight all the way to the Supreme Court to block a House Democratic request for his tax returns. |
| “This is a hill and people would be willing to die on it,” the official said. | “This is a hill and people would be willing to die on it,” the official said. |
| House Ways and Means Committee chair formally requested the returns this week from the IRS, using a provision of law that allows the head of that committee to obtain any citizen’s taxes. | House Ways and Means Committee chair formally requested the returns this week from the IRS, using a provision of law that allows the head of that committee to obtain any citizen’s taxes. |
| California has filed its 50th lawsuit against the Trump administration. This one targets the feds’ withholding of data on the weakening of car emission standards, CNBC reports. | California has filed its 50th lawsuit against the Trump administration. This one targets the feds’ withholding of data on the weakening of car emission standards, CNBC reports. |
| California files 50th lawsuit against Trump administration - Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom just announced state is suing fed govt "for withholding data on efforts to weaken vehicle emission regulations that place the health of millions of kids, families and communities at risk." | California files 50th lawsuit against Trump administration - Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom just announced state is suing fed govt "for withholding data on efforts to weaken vehicle emission regulations that place the health of millions of kids, families and communities at risk." |
| The United States has cancelled the visa of the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, according to NPR. | The United States has cancelled the visa of the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, according to NPR. |
| The U.S. has canceled the visa of the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, who had been looking at a potential investigation into alleged war crimes committed by U.S. personnel in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/Tg5TkgIh0Q | The U.S. has canceled the visa of the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, who had been looking at a potential investigation into alleged war crimes committed by U.S. personnel in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/Tg5TkgIh0Q |