2/ So @CNN thought biggest take-away was that Russia is still meddling "as we sit here." That CNN thought that was the biggest take-away tells me that they haven't been listening to a word from the right. AG Barr testified that months ago, see my @FDRLSTedition.cnn.com/2019/07/24/pol…
3/3 No, the biggest take-away was that Mueller didn't know who Fusion GPS was and that that aspect was beyond his "purview." Sequestering myself now to work on more complete thoughts. END
🔥🔥🔥So has @realDonaldTrump or @DOGE @elonmusk had someone search USASpending dot gov for "DEI" or "DEIA"? Quick search turned up over 1,500 grants/contracts, etc. While surely some false hits, you'll also see some like this:
2/ That's just searching 2024 & 2025 fiscal. Older fiscal years likely still on going, as that contract still has two years remaining.
3/ Here's a good example of some of the grants you'll see:
My current thoughts re Trump & TikTok: Trump isn't an ideologue or a constitutionalist--he's a negotiator and a good one, which will help Make America Great Again. And in negotiating, re TikTok he is taking big picture view of how to strengthen America v. China. 1/
2/ Trump absolutely lacks authority to amend statute by EO or anything else. But Trump isn't going to let the niceties of separations of power stop him. Republicans should not pretend President can amend statute any more than he can amend constitution.
3/ But just like any other overreach by an executive--and we saw many more from Biden--halting it takes time and someone with "standing." Consider Biden's continued "forgiveness" of student loans. And likely whatever negotiation strategy Trump is taking re TikTok will play out
2/ Enjoins release of Vol. II but NOT Vol. I. No mention of Clark or other interests. Will she enter a second order soon? @JeffClarkUS and @HarryMacD might not want to risk & immediately file complaint w/ TRO to stop Vol. I especially given Arizona.
@JeffClarkUS @HarryMacD 3/3 Could be Cannon is doing these things separately and will soon rule on Clark's request for administrative stay to enjoin release of Vol. I.
3/ Reply Brief opens by stressing how DOJ is putting politics over process--here due process. What's the big rush to release report before Court can hear argument? One thing only: Trump is inaugurated. That's not a reason much less a good reason.