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NEW: The Senate gets its first crack Tuesday at responding to Trump's effort to clamp down on independent federal watchdogs.

Brian Miller, Trump's pick to oversee the coronavirus economic rescue, is set for his confirmation hearing.

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MILLER declines to say whether, as a member of Trump's White House counsel office, he played a role in the ouster of Michael Atkinson as IC inspector general.

He also declines to agree or disagree with Trump's assessment of Atkinson as a "disgrace to IGs" politico.com/news/2020/05/0…
MILLER also declines to say if he had any role or participation in removal of Glenn FINE, the IG who was initially picked to lead the broader government coronavirus response. politico.com/news/2020/05/0…
Pressed by WARNER, Miller says IGs need to act as though they're prepared to be fired.

"You should never be afraid of stating the truth and if you have to be fired, you’re fired. But you always have to be prepared, at least, to walk away from your job."

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MILLER says he would inform Congress if he's blocked from any investigation, and wouldn't seek presidential approval.

That's an important marker, since Trump's signing statement indicated *he* would be decide whether the IG talks to Congress. politico.com/news/2020/05/0…
NEW: Trump's pandemic IG nominee says he won't seek Trump's permission before communicating with Congress.

That sets him on a collision course with Trump, whose March 27 signing statement says the IG can't talk to lawmakers w/o permission. w/ @Zachary

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JUST IN: House Oversight Committee asks Pompeo for details of on the dismissal of the State IG, as well as guest lists for the Madison Dinners. Deadline is June 4:

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And in a separate letter to the new acting State IG, the committee asks for details of all of the ongoing audits/investigations Linick was leading.

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NEW: House Democrats are asking POMPEO to recommend ousted IG's reinstatement and provide details of the circumstances of his removal by President Trump. politico.com/news/2020/05/2…
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.@woodruffbets has the declassified Susan Rice email from Jan. 20, 2017, which notes that Comey said there would "potentially" be an issue with sharing classified info with Flynn.
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@woodruffbets The email:

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@woodruffbets The email memorializes the Jan. 5, 2017 meeting where the Obama national security team discussed posture toward incoming admin given Flynn's sanction's call with Russian ambassador.

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NEW: Lindsey GRAHAM, under pressure from Trump to haul in Obama admin officials as part of Russia counter-probe, seeks broad power to subpoena dozens of ex-officials. politico.com/news/2020/05/1…
BUT that’s not all.

Graham’s list includes at least two current/former Trump officials: FBI Director Chris Wray and former Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein. politico.com/news/2020/05/1…
Correcting an earlier tweet: The vote to authorize Graham's subpoena is scheduled for June 4 (not this Thursday). Matter will be formally listed on the committee calendar this Thursday, but not called for an immediate vote.

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