AG Barr: Mueller Report Principal Conclusions Letter to Congress
AG Barr’s summary of the Mueller Report has been delivered to congress, and the letter stating “principle conclusions” has been released.
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Michael Cohen, Live and In Color
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s long time lawyer, confidant, and “fixer” will be testifying publicly before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday, the second and only public of three days of such testimony before congress.
Roger Stone Gagged, Again
Roger Stone did a very stupid thing. Judge Amy Berman Jackson wasn’t amused, as the federal judge modified the indicted Stone’s gag order.
Ordinary World 18Feb2018
Your Ordinary World ft links to stories on President Trumps Emergency Declaration, UK Labour split, Black History Month, how Gov’t shutdowns really happen, Tulsi Gabbard, and The Resistance resists for you to read, share, and discuss.
Video: President Trump Declares National Emergency
As expected, President Trump took to the podium in the Rose Garden to declare a National Emergency for “virtual invasion purposes” at the southern border.
McConnell: Trump Will Sign Bill, Declare National Emergency
There were some wondering if President Trump would sign the newly passed spending bill designed to avert government shutdown, or declare a national emergency for border funding. Apparently he will do both.
Video: State of the Union and Democratic Response
Video of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Stacey Abrams’ Democratic response, and the guest list to read, share, and discuss.
Rep Steve King Removed From Committee Assignments
For his part King is claiming he was misunderstood, taken out of context, and is being treated unfairly. Which was his defense to similar controversy in 2016. And in 2017. Oh, and he claimed the same in 2018.
GOP Exit Strategy: The Case for President Pence
“Face it, Republicans. Trumpism is a slapdash replicate of P.T. Barnum’s Greatest Show on Earth. Moreover, like a ringmaster’s illusion, Trump and his sideshow of insatiable propagandists on a grander scale, consciously sold fake news, and hyper-partisanship to a trusting audience. Mike Pence as president, restores faith and sanity to our governmental institutions while providing an opportunity to salvage a doomed 2020.”
Linky Friday: Those Folks on the Hill
Linky Friday, Ordinary Times’ end-of-week tradition of bringing you links to stories from around the world and across the web. This week: The Folks on the Hill, looking at the newly sworn in Congress, with music to read, share, and discuss
Linky Friday: For the 116th Time…
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ end of week tradition of bringing you linked stories from around the world and across the web. This week, “For the 116th Time…” a look at the many stories of the incoming US Congress, plus remembering the music of Roy Clark.
Taking the Fifth
Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the highest ranking female Republican in Congress. And I thinks she is in BIG trouble.
So. That Happened.
In which Burt Likko tries to convince you, and himself, that it’s not going to be that bad.
Cooler Than Lukewarm
Looking for suggestions in the decidedly unlikely event of lunch with a member of Congress.
Lawlessness, Without Purpose Or Effect
A brief summary of the “executive summary” of the Senate’s report on the CIA detention and interrogation program.
ENDA’s Game
In which the necessity of a law is politically dismissed because of a massive public misunderstanding by a man with an eerily orange face.
The President Goes Prime Time on Syria: Initial Reactions
An open thread on the President’s remarks on Syria and where the crisis currently stands.
The Senate Drafts a Joint Resolution Authorizing Military Force in Syria
The full text of the Senate’s joint resolution authorizing the use of military force in Syria is now available.
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