LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Ken Starr, the former independent counsel charged with investigating President Bill Clinton, told CNN’s New Day Thursday that there is not enough evidence to bring an obstruction of justice case against President Donald Trump. “It’s too soon to tell. From what I’ve seen — and of course…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley The special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election is investigating President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reports. The Post, citing two unnamed sources, says special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe expanded to include the president just days after he dismissed former…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Nick Givas Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer echoed calls from his colleagues to remove Attorney General Jeff Sessions from his post while appearing on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” Tuesday. When asked if he thought Sessions’ testimony shed light on the Russia investigation, Schumer said, “No I think he raised…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Nick Givas Democrat Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon appeared on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” Tuesday night to discuss Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Wyden got into a heated exchange with Sessions during the hearing over whether or not Sessions violated his recusal from the Russia…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Elias Atienza It’s hard to imagine a man who manages to stay true to his convictions on anything this day, especially in politics. Trump is the prime example today, just because he’s President and in the most high-profile office in the world. But Obama, Clinton, and others before them…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Henry Rodgers Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Friday that the Senate Intelligence Committee will be requesting documents from Attorney General Jeff Sessions with regard to alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. “The committee is going to be requesting documents and an interview with the Attorney General, there are some unanswered questions. The…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of possible collusion between foreign elements and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign may expand to include Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein. Rosenstein told the Associated Press that Mueller’s probe could include the role he played in the dismissal of former…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett In a rare White House briefing, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin confirmed Wednesday that he is open to the idea of allowing veterans to have access to medical marijuana. Shulkin said the department is fully open to looking into any treatment that could help veterans,…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Anders Hagstrom Attacking a police officer may soon be a hate crime in Alabama. This week Rep. John Rogers (D. Birmingham) the state House to pass new law identifying police officers as a “protected group” so that those who attack them can be prosecuted more severely. This most recent proposal is…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Dries Van Thielen Since Attorney General Jeff Sessions released his memorandum to overturn the Holder Doctrine, he has been the center of criticism. Everyone is dissatisfied with the new regulations which look to implement more harsh penalties on low-level drug offenders – including the feared mandatory minimums. Senator Rand…