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Mueller testimony: expectation builds for 'explosive' hearing – live Trump returns to attacking the Squad while praising Boris Johnson during address – live
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Trump speaks for nearly an hour and a half to Turning Point USA
The president has wrapped up his remarks to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA after nearly 90 minutes.
Here are some more quotes from his speech, per a pool reporter there:
“They have no collusion,” Trump said of Robert Mueller’s report, even though the special counsel actually concluded that there wasn’t enough evidence to bring conspiracy charges. “They did a report, and there was no obstruction,” even though the report appeared to outline several instances of potential obstruction of justice by Trump and left the decision on what to do with the evidence to Congress.
Trump said he doesn’t care that Barack Obama is more popular than him in places like Germany. “If I start getting good poll numbers over there, I’m not doing my job,” Trump said.
“I believe they hate our country,” Trump said of Democrats. Specifically addressing the four minority congresswomen known as “the Squad,” he said, “We don’t like when they talk about ‘evil Jews.’ We don’t like when they say horrible things about Israel.”
And Trump also attacked the media as “really dishonest” and “totally unhinged.”
Robert Mueller’s chief of staff is expected to be sworn in alongside the special counsel tomorrow when he testifies before Congress, according to a Politico reporter.
Although the details are still fluid, Aaron Zebley, who served as chief of staff while Mueller was FBI director and held a similar role in the special counsel’s office, could testify alongside him tomorrow. The possibility has sparked the ire of at least one congressional Republican, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio.
Rumor is that Aaron Zebley (Mueller’s Chief of Staff) will be on the witness panel with Mueller.You don’t get to change the rules right before kickoff, especially after a 22 month, $30 million investigation.
The New York Times reported earlier this month that the Justice Department had tried to prevent Zebley and another one of Mueller’s deputies, James L. Quarles III, from privately testifying to Congress. That closed-door testimony was part of the original agreement struck between lawmakers and Mueller’s team about the special counsel’s appearance.
Trump used his comments to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA to more fully attack the four minority congresswomen known as “the Squad.” The president specifically targeted Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.Trump used his comments to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA to more fully attack the four minority congresswomen known as “the Squad.” The president specifically targeted Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.
Trump repeatedly pointed to his 2016 victory in Michigan, where he won by just 0.2 points, to argue that Tlaib doesn’t represent “the values of the people of Michigan.” “She’s vicious, she’s like a crazed lunatic,” Trump said of Tlaib, pointing to her protesting at one of his 2016 rallies.Trump repeatedly pointed to his 2016 victory in Michigan, where he won by just 0.2 points, to argue that Tlaib doesn’t represent “the values of the people of Michigan.” “She’s vicious, she’s like a crazed lunatic,” Trump said of Tlaib, pointing to her protesting at one of his 2016 rallies.
“This is what we’re up against,” the president added, once again dismissing the Squad as “AOC plus three” in reference to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.“This is what we’re up against,” the president added, once again dismissing the Squad as “AOC plus three” in reference to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
While addressing the NAACP’s annual convention in Detroit yesterday, Tlaib said she would hold her ground until Trump was removed from office. “I’m not going nowhere, not until I impeach this President,” the congresswoman said. She went on, “The Squad is all of you. I can tell you, you are all the squad, trust me. If you support equity, you support justice, you are one of us.”While addressing the NAACP’s annual convention in Detroit yesterday, Tlaib said she would hold her ground until Trump was removed from office. “I’m not going nowhere, not until I impeach this President,” the congresswoman said. She went on, “The Squad is all of you. I can tell you, you are all the squad, trust me. If you support equity, you support justice, you are one of us.”
Army Secretary Mark Esper has secured enough Senate votes to be confirmed as the next secretary of defense.Army Secretary Mark Esper has secured enough Senate votes to be confirmed as the next secretary of defense.
The confirmation of Esper, a former lobbyist and Republican staffer, comes several months after former defense secretary Jim Mattis resigned over policy disagreements with Trump. It also comes a month after former acting secretary Patrick Shanahan left the Pentagon over revelations about turmoil within his family.The confirmation of Esper, a former lobbyist and Republican staffer, comes several months after former defense secretary Jim Mattis resigned over policy disagreements with Trump. It also comes a month after former acting secretary Patrick Shanahan left the Pentagon over revelations about turmoil within his family.
Despite concerns from some Democrats about Esper’s lobbyist past, many on Capitol Hill hope that his leadership will allow the Defense Department to more effectively respond to pressing national security issues.Despite concerns from some Democrats about Esper’s lobbyist past, many on Capitol Hill hope that his leadership will allow the Defense Department to more effectively respond to pressing national security issues.
Here’s where things stand:Here’s where things stand:
Trump is still speaking to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA. So far, he has lauded the incoming British prime minister, Boris Johnson, and slammed Representative Rashida Tlaib as a “crazed lunatic.” (Watch it live here.)Trump is still speaking to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA. So far, he has lauded the incoming British prime minister, Boris Johnson, and slammed Representative Rashida Tlaib as a “crazed lunatic.” (Watch it live here.)
The Department of Homeland Security is closing the facility for unaccompanied migrant children that it recently showcased to journalists and politicians. The shelter opened less than a month ago.The Department of Homeland Security is closing the facility for unaccompanied migrant children that it recently showcased to journalists and politicians. The shelter opened less than a month ago.
The Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule change that could cut more than 3 million people from the food stamps program.The Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule change that could cut more than 3 million people from the food stamps program.
All of Washington is still keeping an eye out for special counsel Robert Mueller’s opening statement, which he will deliver at the beginning of his highly anticipated appearance on Capitol Hill tomorrow.All of Washington is still keeping an eye out for special counsel Robert Mueller’s opening statement, which he will deliver at the beginning of his highly anticipated appearance on Capitol Hill tomorrow.
Stay tuned for more from Trump’s speech and the buzz over Mueller’s testimony.Stay tuned for more from Trump’s speech and the buzz over Mueller’s testimony.
In his comments to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, Trump praised the incoming British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage.In his comments to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, Trump praised the incoming British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage.
Trump notes that Nigel Farage is in the crowd for his speech to Turning Point USA. "I said 'what's Nigel doing here?' He's a little older than you folks. He's going to work well with Boris. They're going to do tremendous things." He adds: "Boris is good. he'll do a good job."Trump notes that Nigel Farage is in the crowd for his speech to Turning Point USA. "I said 'what's Nigel doing here?' He's a little older than you folks. He's going to work well with Boris. They're going to do tremendous things." He adds: "Boris is good. he'll do a good job."
Trump praised Johnson and Farage, both of whom were prominent backers of Brexit. “[Farage] is going to work well with Boris,” Trump said, per a Wall Street Journal reporter at the event. “They’re going to do tremendous things.”Trump praised Johnson and Farage, both of whom were prominent backers of Brexit. “[Farage] is going to work well with Boris,” Trump said, per a Wall Street Journal reporter at the event. “They’re going to do tremendous things.”
Trump said last week, when Johnson’s election appeared likely, that he thought he would get along well with the new leader. “He’s a different kind of a guy but they say I’m a different kind of a guy, too,” Trump told reporters. “We get along well. I think we’ll have a very good relationship.”Trump said last week, when Johnson’s election appeared likely, that he thought he would get along well with the new leader. “He’s a different kind of a guy but they say I’m a different kind of a guy, too,” Trump told reporters. “We get along well. I think we’ll have a very good relationship.”
The Department of Homeland Security is shutting down the facility it opened on June 30 to hold unaccompanied migrant children and showcased to the public.The Department of Homeland Security is shutting down the facility it opened on June 30 to hold unaccompanied migrant children and showcased to the public.
The federal government established the emergency shelter less than a month ago to move children out of crowded and often inhumane Border Patrol facilities. Officials then showed off the new shelter to journalists and politicians, pointing to the soccer fields and classrooms as evidence of how well the minors were being treated.The federal government established the emergency shelter less than a month ago to move children out of crowded and often inhumane Border Patrol facilities. Officials then showed off the new shelter to journalists and politicians, pointing to the soccer fields and classrooms as evidence of how well the minors were being treated.
Our colleagues Christine Bolaños and Adam Gabbatt reported from Carrizo Springs earlier this month:Our colleagues Christine Bolaños and Adam Gabbatt reported from Carrizo Springs earlier this month:
There were telephones for the children to call relatives or immigration lawyers. Also medical and mental health services and English lessons; there was easy access to showers, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, beds and real blankets.There were telephones for the children to call relatives or immigration lawyers. Also medical and mental health services and English lessons; there was easy access to showers, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, beds and real blankets.
This was all in sharp contrast to the border patrol stations that have failed to cater for an influx of families, including children and babies.This was all in sharp contrast to the border patrol stations that have failed to cater for an influx of families, including children and babies.
But that facility is now closing down, Vice News reports. “It was too much too late,” said Kevin Dinnin, head of the nonprofit operating the shelter. “By this weekend, we should have discharged all the children.”But that facility is now closing down, Vice News reports. “It was too much too late,” said Kevin Dinnin, head of the nonprofit operating the shelter. “By this weekend, we should have discharged all the children.”
The Office of Refugee Resettlement, which monitors the care of unaccompanied migrant children, acknowledged “there were issues regarding mold and air-conditioning” at the facility. But the agency claimed those problems were addressed before children arrived.The Office of Refugee Resettlement, which monitors the care of unaccompanied migrant children, acknowledged “there were issues regarding mold and air-conditioning” at the facility. But the agency claimed those problems were addressed before children arrived.
Sanders will pay his campaign workers more than $15 an hourSanders will pay his campaign workers more than $15 an hour
Bernie Sanders told CNN that his presidential campaign has struck a deal with the union representing his staffers to pay them at least $15 an hour, which the Vermont senator has said for years should be the federal minimum wage.Bernie Sanders told CNN that his presidential campaign has struck a deal with the union representing his staffers to pay them at least $15 an hour, which the Vermont senator has said for years should be the federal minimum wage.
BREAKING: @BernieSanders just told me his campaign *has* struck a deal with the union representing his staffers & now *WILL* pay them "more than $15 per hour" @cnnnewsroom @cnnpolitics pic.twitter.com/MzimUyVfIkBREAKING: @BernieSanders just told me his campaign *has* struck a deal with the union representing his staffers & now *WILL* pay them "more than $15 per hour" @cnnnewsroom @cnnpolitics pic.twitter.com/MzimUyVfIk
The news comes after a Washington Post report last week that Sanders’s staffers had gone back and forth with campaign manager Faiz Shakir on the issue. The union representing the staffers argued that the candidate should apply his rhetoric to his own employees, particularly given that the Sanders campaign has bragged about being the first to unionize its workers.The news comes after a Washington Post report last week that Sanders’s staffers had gone back and forth with campaign manager Faiz Shakir on the issue. The union representing the staffers argued that the candidate should apply his rhetoric to his own employees, particularly given that the Sanders campaign has bragged about being the first to unionize its workers.
A draft letter from the staffers to Shakir reads, “Given our campaign’s commitment to fighting for a living wage of at least $15.00 an hour, we believe it is only fair that the campaign would carry through this commitment to its own field team.”A draft letter from the staffers to Shakir reads, “Given our campaign’s commitment to fighting for a living wage of at least $15.00 an hour, we believe it is only fair that the campaign would carry through this commitment to its own field team.”
Sanders told CNN today that an agreement between the campaign and the union, which he said was first offered months ago, has now been accepted. He added that he believed the deal would allow staffers to be paid “more than” $15 an hour.Sanders told CNN today that an agreement between the campaign and the union, which he said was first offered months ago, has now been accepted. He added that he believed the deal would allow staffers to be paid “more than” $15 an hour.
Trump to address Turning Point USATrump to address Turning Point USA
Trump will soon address the summit of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization. Watch his remarks live at the link below.Trump will soon address the summit of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization. Watch his remarks live at the link below.
Bernie Sanders slips in the 2020 packBernie Sanders slips in the 2020 pack
Bernie Sanders’ polling and fundraising numbers are starting to dip, as other presidential candidates co-opt the ideas that helped propel the Vermont senator’s 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton.Bernie Sanders’ polling and fundraising numbers are starting to dip, as other presidential candidates co-opt the ideas that helped propel the Vermont senator’s 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton.
Our colleague Lauren Gambino reports:Our colleague Lauren Gambino reports:
His once-sturdy second-place standing in the polls has slipped. This quarter, Sanders was out-raised by Elizabeth Warren, his closest ideological rival who has also rejected high-dollar fundraisers. ...His once-sturdy second-place standing in the polls has slipped. This quarter, Sanders was out-raised by Elizabeth Warren, his closest ideological rival who has also rejected high-dollar fundraisers. ...
And in Miami last month, in the first Democratic presidential debate, Sanders was largely overshadowed by the clash between the former vice-president Joe Biden, seen as the current frontrunner, and Senator Kamala Harris of California, who has been rising in profile and polls.And in Miami last month, in the first Democratic presidential debate, Sanders was largely overshadowed by the clash between the former vice-president Joe Biden, seen as the current frontrunner, and Senator Kamala Harris of California, who has been rising in profile and polls.
Squeezed by questions over electability and a deep desire among Democrats to elevate women and people of color, Sanders is attempting to reset the debate on his own terms. ...Squeezed by questions over electability and a deep desire among Democrats to elevate women and people of color, Sanders is attempting to reset the debate on his own terms. ...
Next week Sanders will appear on a debate stage with Warren. The pair have so far dispatched questions about their rivalry by emphasizing their friendship – and allies of both camps see little to be gained by turning on one another.Next week Sanders will appear on a debate stage with Warren. The pair have so far dispatched questions about their rivalry by emphasizing their friendship – and allies of both camps see little to be gained by turning on one another.
Sanders’ campaign leaders say they are unfazed by the shifting dynamics of the nomination contest at this early stage.Sanders’ campaign leaders say they are unfazed by the shifting dynamics of the nomination contest at this early stage.
The Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule to tighten requirements for the food stamp program that could render about 3.1 million Americans ineligible to receive assistance.The Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule to tighten requirements for the food stamp program that could render about 3.1 million Americans ineligible to receive assistance.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
The administration billed the move as a way to save money and help eliminate what it sees as widespread abuse of the program, but Democrats and advocacy groups criticized it as an attack on the nation’s poorest. ...The administration billed the move as a way to save money and help eliminate what it sees as widespread abuse of the program, but Democrats and advocacy groups criticized it as an attack on the nation’s poorest. ...
Currently, 43 U.S. states allow residents to automatically become eligible for food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, if they receive benefits from another federal program known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, according to the USDA.Currently, 43 U.S. states allow residents to automatically become eligible for food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, if they receive benefits from another federal program known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, according to the USDA.
The agency wants to change that by requiring people who receive TANF benefits to pass a review of their income and assets to determine whether they are also eligible for free food from SNAP, officials said.The agency wants to change that by requiring people who receive TANF benefits to pass a review of their income and assets to determine whether they are also eligible for free food from SNAP, officials said.
If enacted, the rule would save the federal government about $2.5 billion a year by removing 3.1 million people from SNAP, according to the USDA.If enacted, the rule would save the federal government about $2.5 billion a year by removing 3.1 million people from SNAP, according to the USDA.
Wray says China and Russia pose “most severe counterintelligence threat”Wray says China and Russia pose “most severe counterintelligence threat”
The FBI director told the Senate judiciary committee that China presents the most serious counterintelligence threat to the US. When asked by Republican chairman Lindsey Graham who would be the second-most serious, Wray replied, “Probably Russia.”The FBI director told the Senate judiciary committee that China presents the most serious counterintelligence threat to the US. When asked by Republican chairman Lindsey Graham who would be the second-most serious, Wray replied, “Probably Russia.”
“There is no country that poses a more severe counterintelligence threat to this country right now than China,” Wray told the panel. While emphasizing that he was not talking about the Chinese people as a whole or Chinese-Americans, Wray said the Chinese government was using its own tools and private-sector companies to “steal their way up the economic ladder at our expense.”“There is no country that poses a more severe counterintelligence threat to this country right now than China,” Wray told the panel. While emphasizing that he was not talking about the Chinese people as a whole or Chinese-Americans, Wray said the Chinese government was using its own tools and private-sector companies to “steal their way up the economic ladder at our expense.”
He added that the Russians are still “absolutely” intent on interfering in US elections. “Until they’re stopped, they haven’t been deterred enough,” Wray said of the many measures used to try to stop Russian interference.He added that the Russians are still “absolutely” intent on interfering in US elections. “Until they’re stopped, they haven’t been deterred enough,” Wray said of the many measures used to try to stop Russian interference.
Wray opens hearing by discussing agents lost in the line of dutyWray opens hearing by discussing agents lost in the line of duty
The Senate judiciary committee chairman, Republican Lindsey Graham, and ranking member, Democrat Dianne Feinstein, used their opening statements of Christopher Wray’s hearing to present opposite views on the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.The Senate judiciary committee chairman, Republican Lindsey Graham, and ranking member, Democrat Dianne Feinstein, used their opening statements of Christopher Wray’s hearing to present opposite views on the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.
But Wray chose to use his opening statement to discuss the sacrifice of law-enforcement agents who have been killed in the line of duty. The FBI director discussed making phone calls to the families who have lost agents and the profound effect those conversations have had on him.But Wray chose to use his opening statement to discuss the sacrifice of law-enforcement agents who have been killed in the line of duty. The FBI director discussed making phone calls to the families who have lost agents and the profound effect those conversations have had on him.
Christopher Wray, the director of the FBI, has arrived on Capitol Hill to testify to the Senate judicary committee. (Watch the hearing live here.)Christopher Wray, the director of the FBI, has arrived on Capitol Hill to testify to the Senate judicary committee. (Watch the hearing live here.)
The panel, chaired by Trump ally Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, is likely to bring up repeated Republican claims that the FBI improperly launched its investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.The panel, chaired by Trump ally Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, is likely to bring up repeated Republican claims that the FBI improperly launched its investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.
The questions Republican lawmakers pose could provide a preview of how they plan to grill special counsel Robert Mueller tomorrow. Exhibit A: Graham opened the hearing by arguing that there is no evidence that Russia changed the tally of the 2016 election, even though there is research suggesting Trump’s polling numbers improved when Russian trolls were more active online.The questions Republican lawmakers pose could provide a preview of how they plan to grill special counsel Robert Mueller tomorrow. Exhibit A: Graham opened the hearing by arguing that there is no evidence that Russia changed the tally of the 2016 election, even though there is research suggesting Trump’s polling numbers improved when Russian trolls were more active online.
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier facing sex trafficking charges in New York, has appealed a federal judge’s decision to keep him in jail while he awaits trial, Reuters reports.Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier facing sex trafficking charges in New York, has appealed a federal judge’s decision to keep him in jail while he awaits trial, Reuters reports.
U.S. District Judge Richard Berman rejected Epstein’s request last week to remain under house arrest in his Manhattan mansion before the trial. Epstein’s defense team is now asking a federal appeals court to review that decision.U.S. District Judge Richard Berman rejected Epstein’s request last week to remain under house arrest in his Manhattan mansion before the trial. Epstein’s defense team is now asking a federal appeals court to review that decision.
Epstein avoided serious jail time from similar charges in Miami in 2008 thanks to a sweetheart plea deal, partly negotiated by Alexander Acosta. Acosta resigned as Trump’s labor secretary earlier this month over his role in Epstein’s plea deal.Epstein avoided serious jail time from similar charges in Miami in 2008 thanks to a sweetheart plea deal, partly negotiated by Alexander Acosta. Acosta resigned as Trump’s labor secretary earlier this month over his role in Epstein’s plea deal.
House conservatives push Trump to reject debt ceiling dealHouse conservatives push Trump to reject debt ceiling deal
Some of the House’s fiscal conservatives are urging the president to reject the budget deal that would raise the debt ceiling because they fear it would increase federal spending too much.Some of the House’s fiscal conservatives are urging the president to reject the budget deal that would raise the debt ceiling because they fear it would increase federal spending too much.
The Republican lawmakers, led by Representative Chip Roy of Texas, are circulating a letter to Trump slamming the “fiscally irresponsible” deal and urging the president to secure more funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement.The Republican lawmakers, led by Representative Chip Roy of Texas, are circulating a letter to Trump slamming the “fiscally irresponsible” deal and urging the president to secure more funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement.
“You should veto this bill because it is fiscally irresponsible,” the Republicans write in the letter. “It blows well beyond what was intended with the 2011 [Budget Control Act] caps. Furthermore, it continues spending hundreds of billions more than what we take in a year and does not put our nation on a path towards a balanced budget.”“You should veto this bill because it is fiscally irresponsible,” the Republicans write in the letter. “It blows well beyond what was intended with the 2011 [Budget Control Act] caps. Furthermore, it continues spending hundreds of billions more than what we take in a year and does not put our nation on a path towards a balanced budget.”
And, they added, “it raises our debt ceiling for two years, indulging our national spending addiction.”And, they added, “it raises our debt ceiling for two years, indulging our national spending addiction.”
The conservatives’ complaints may be enough to sway Trump, who is always very sensitive to any charge that he is ignoring his base. But rejecting the deal could plunge the country into a financial tailspin, which could interfere with Trump’s repeated boasts about overseeing a record surge in the stock market (a claim that is not true.)The conservatives’ complaints may be enough to sway Trump, who is always very sensitive to any charge that he is ignoring his base. But rejecting the deal could plunge the country into a financial tailspin, which could interfere with Trump’s repeated boasts about overseeing a record surge in the stock market (a claim that is not true.)
Trump is tweeting about everything from British politics to immigration policy and Representative Ilhan Omar this morning.Trump is tweeting about everything from British politics to immigration policy and Representative Ilhan Omar this morning.
For starters, he attacked Guatemala for deciding not to move forward with an agreement that would have required the country to take in more asylum seekers. He threatened the country with an ambiguous “BAN” as well as tariffs for turning down the proposal.For starters, he attacked Guatemala for deciding not to move forward with an agreement that would have required the country to take in more asylum seekers. He threatened the country with an ambiguous “BAN” as well as tariffs for turning down the proposal.
....Tariffs, Remittance Fees, or all of the above. Guatemala has not been good. Big U.S. taxpayer dollars going to them was cut off by me 9 months ago.....Tariffs, Remittance Fees, or all of the above. Guatemala has not been good. Big U.S. taxpayer dollars going to them was cut off by me 9 months ago.
The president also claimed that Omar, one of four minority congresswomen who make up “the Squad,” would allow him to win her home state of Minnesota next year. Trump lost the state by 1.5 points in 2016, and he claimed that the “hating anti-Semite Rep. Omar” would propel him to victory in 2020. He also derisively referred to the Squad as “AOC Plus 3,” referring to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.The president also claimed that Omar, one of four minority congresswomen who make up “the Squad,” would allow him to win her home state of Minnesota next year. Trump lost the state by 1.5 points in 2016, and he claimed that the “hating anti-Semite Rep. Omar” would propel him to victory in 2020. He also derisively referred to the Squad as “AOC Plus 3,” referring to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In 2016 I almost won Minnesota. In 2020, because of America hating anti-Semite Rep. Omar, & the fact that Minnesota is having its best economic year ever, I will win the State! “We are going to be a nightmare to the President,” she say. No, AOC Plus 3 are a Nightmare for America!In 2016 I almost won Minnesota. In 2020, because of America hating anti-Semite Rep. Omar, & the fact that Minnesota is having its best economic year ever, I will win the State! “We are going to be a nightmare to the President,” she say. No, AOC Plus 3 are a Nightmare for America!
Good morning, live blog readers! This is Joanie Greve, reporting from Washington, and there is plenty of news to cover on both sides of the Atlantic this morning:Good morning, live blog readers! This is Joanie Greve, reporting from Washington, and there is plenty of news to cover on both sides of the Atlantic this morning:
Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He will be great!Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He will be great!
Donald Trump was up early this morning to congratulate Boris Johnson on becoming Britain’s next prime minister. The US president predicted Johnson would make a “great” leader, while his daughter tweeted a slightly more embarrassing message. (For more details on Johnson’s election, check out our colleague Andrew Sparrow’s live coverage over in London.)Donald Trump was up early this morning to congratulate Boris Johnson on becoming Britain’s next prime minister. The US president predicted Johnson would make a “great” leader, while his daughter tweeted a slightly more embarrassing message. (For more details on Johnson’s election, check out our colleague Andrew Sparrow’s live coverage over in London.)
Saving before it gets deleted: "United Kingston" pic.twitter.com/GrKJ6yGgbJSaving before it gets deleted: "United Kingston" pic.twitter.com/GrKJ6yGgbJ
Congressional leadership is concerned Trump may turn against the debt ceiling deal reached by the speaker, Nancy Pelosi, and treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin. Trump’s tweet announcing the deal said he was “pleased” about an agreement being struck but noted that it involved a “real compromise” to secure more defense spending. And Trump has shown that no one speaks for him but himself.Congressional leadership is concerned Trump may turn against the debt ceiling deal reached by the speaker, Nancy Pelosi, and treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin. Trump’s tweet announcing the deal said he was “pleased” about an agreement being struck but noted that it involved a “real compromise” to secure more defense spending. And Trump has shown that no one speaks for him but himself.
All of Washington is buzzing about special counsel Robert Mueller’s appearance on Capitol Hill tomorrow. Trump told reporters yesterday that he didn’t plan on watching the back-to-back hearings, but the AP notes that Trump’s light schedule tomorrow morning may allow him to watch much of the coverage.All of Washington is buzzing about special counsel Robert Mueller’s appearance on Capitol Hill tomorrow. Trump told reporters yesterday that he didn’t plan on watching the back-to-back hearings, but the AP notes that Trump’s light schedule tomorrow morning may allow him to watch much of the coverage.
Multiple outlets reported yesterday that Mueller planned to make a brief opening statement to kick off his appearance. That will likely be leaked at some point later today.Multiple outlets reported yesterday that Mueller planned to make a brief opening statement to kick off his appearance. That will likely be leaked at some point later today.
And the FBI director, Christopher Wray, is testifying to the Senate judiciary committee at 10am EDT today. The hearing could provide a preview of how Trump’s congressional allies plan to question Mueller about the origins of the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.And the FBI director, Christopher Wray, is testifying to the Senate judiciary committee at 10am EDT today. The hearing could provide a preview of how Trump’s congressional allies plan to question Mueller about the origins of the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.
Stay with us as we cover all of that and more. Thanks for spending your Tuesday morning with the Guardian.Stay with us as we cover all of that and more. Thanks for spending your Tuesday morning with the Guardian.