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Bad memory.

"We noted, among other things, that the President stated on more than 30 occasions that he does not 'recall' or 'remember' or have an 'independent recollection' of information called for by the questions."

(Mueller, on Trump's responses to questions, App. C, p. 417)
Trump had "no recollection" of his son Don Jr., son-in-law Jared Kushner, and campaign director Paul Manafort participating the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting seeking dirt on Hillary Clinton.
Trump had "no independent recollection" whether he spent any time at Trump Tower during these days.
Did Trump chat with his old friends from the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Moscow, the Agalarov family, between June 3, 2016 and the end of the campaign?

Trump has "no independent recollection" of that either.
Trump did "not recall" being aware of Don Jr., Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort's communications with now-indicted Kremlin-linked attorney Natalia Veseltniksaya.

He didn't even know her name, he added.
Trump to Mueller: "I have no recollection of being told during the campaign that Vladimir Putin or the Russian government 'supported' my candidacy or 'opposed' the candidacy of Hillary Clinton."
In fact, Trump told Mueller: "I have no recollection of being told during the campaign that any foreign government or foreign leader had provided, wished to provide, or offered to provide tangible support to my campaign."
Apparently leaving open the possibility that it may have happened, Trump claimed: "I do not recall being provided any information during the campaign about the hacking of any of the named entities or individuals before it became the subject of media reporting."
Trump claimed to have had "no recollection" about whether he spoke to his campaign staff about "possible hacking" of DNC emails released by WikiLeaks and did "not recall" whether he spoke to any representative of WikiLeaks.
When asked by Mueller why he made the "Russia, if you're listening" remark, Trump said he made it "in jest and sarcastically" before adding that he did not "recall" talking about it with anyone before the press conference.
Did Trump discuss pardoning Assange?

"I do not recall..."
Trump's memory failed him again when it came to Roger Stone.
Trump: "I do not recall being aware during the campaign of specific efforts by foreign individuals or companies to assist my campaign through the use of social media postings or the organization of rallies."
Did Trump talk to Cohen about Trump Tower Moscow?

"I had few conversations with Mr. Cohen on this subject. As I recall, they were brief, and they were not memorable." Trump additionally claimed he didn't recall discussions, travel plans, or Sater-Cohen communications about it.
"l had no knowledge of Mr. Manafort offering briefings on the progress of my campaign to an individual named Oleg Deripaska," Trump claimed, adding he didn't know whether Manafort shared internal polling data with Kilimnik. (without saying Kilimnik's name)
Did Trump know about efforts by Russian officials to meet with him and senior campaign members?

"I do not recall..."

Why did the GOP change its platform on the Ukraine with Trump's nomination?

"I have no recollection..."
"I do not remember having been asked to attend the World Chess Championship gala, and I did not attend the event."

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A hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET) on the state of Minnesota's request to halt the ICE surge in the Twin Cities.

I'm covering the proceedings remotely.

From the state's memo:

buff.ly/ub2bHsoThe balance of the equities tips sharply in Plaintiffs’ favor. Plaintiffs seek to protect their sovereignty as well as their residents’ health, welfare, and safety. Plaintiffs also seek to retain control over local law enforcement, education, and public safety. At bottom, Plaintiffs seek to protect fundamental principles of American federalism from Defendants’ unprecedented intrusion. The public is in no way benefited from such unlawful or unconstitutional activity and there is substantial public interest in “Americans trusting their own government to follow the rule of law.” ... On the oth...
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"We need the Court to act to stop this Surge before yet another resident dies because of Operation Metro Surge." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…Image
"All rise."

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Reps. Khanna and Massie:

The judges presiding over the Epstein and Maxwell dockets have "inherent authority" to appoint a special master to release the files, and Trump DOJ's actions show why.

Doc buff.ly/FMAEr5t

Background buff.ly/ZFi3a36

Key passage and quick threadIn apparent conflict with its argument that no court can enforce the Act, the Government has publicly blamed the Court for its failure to comply with the Act. The Government is proverbially speaking out both sides of its mouth and, in doing so, is attempting to use the Court in a manner that brings shame and disgrace to the vaunted criminal justice system in this country.
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One of the judges asked:

Who has standing for the request?

Do judges have the authority?

The new brief answers:
The Congressmen "do not require standing," the brief says.

Khanna and Massie are *amici* advising the judges of their inherent powers, which Trump's DOJ conceded by shifting blame for delays to the court in this press release dated two days after the deadline. Image
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A federal judge blocked that policy last month.

Background buff.ly/r0Nr0YAImage
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Lawyers for the House Dems say it's clear that they are.
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Closing arguments are about to begin in the trial of Judge Hannah Dugan. I'm reporting live from the courtroom.

Catch up with my coverage of the defense case on All Rise News.

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"On this first day in this courtroom, you took an oath: Just like the defendant did."

[...]

"What happens when someone with the highest duty to uphold the law decides that it doesn't apply to her?"
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"It undermines the entire justice system."

"Imagine what would happen if every judge decided which law to obey or follow."
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Good morning from Milwaukee.

After the government rested, Judge Dugan’s lawyers moved for an acquittal: A key prosecution witness testified that Dugan personally directed her and her client to where federal agents were waiting.

Recap, on All Rise News allrisenews.com/p/dugan-govern…Image
You can read the full defense motion for an acquittal here. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
"All rise."

The defense case is about to begin with witness testimony.

The jury is entering.
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Testifying now in the government's case:

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