INBOX: Judiciary Chairman Graham says he’ll defer to Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand on whether to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination to be the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Schumer says be wants Clayton to withdraw after AG Barr tried to fire USA Berman.
Schumer says be wants Clayton to withdraw after AG Barr tried to fire USA Berman.
Gillibrand: “I will not be complicit in helping [Trump & Barr] fire a U.S. attorney who is reportedly investigating corruption in this administration
"Jay Clayton should withdraw his name from consideration immediately and remove himself from this sham."
"Jay Clayton should withdraw his name from consideration immediately and remove himself from this sham."
Graham: “The decision by President Trump to remove Mr. Berman as acting [USA for SDNY] falls within the president’s power to appoint or remove U.S. Attorneys.
“I have confidence” in Deputy U.S. Attorney Strauss to “continue running SDNY in a professional and ethical manner.“
“I have confidence” in Deputy U.S. Attorney Strauss to “continue running SDNY in a professional and ethical manner.“
Senate Judiciary ranker Feinstein in letter to Chairman Graham asks for “hearings regarding political interference in the work of the Justice Department, including an examination of Attorney General Barr’s effort to remove – and the President’s firing of – Geoffrey Berman.”
Schumer echoing Feinstein
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announces on the floor he won't return a blue slip on SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's nomination to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, effectively blocking his nomination to replace Geoffrey Berman from advancing.
