The move is the latest escalation in the fight between the Trump administration and House Democrats, who have launched an array of probes into all aspects of the presidency but are facing resistance on all fronts -- including on congressional subpoenas. It marks the second time this week where the administration has ignored a House subpoena, the other being over a Democratic-led probe into the security clearance process.
But Cummings, citing committee rules, denied that demand and said he would allow a department attorney to sit in a separate room during the deposition, which was scheduled for Thursday. The Justice Department said that offer was insufficient. "In keeping with longstanding Department of Justice policy, neither Mr.
These democrats still have not gotten over losing and you winning and still winning and winning some more. They are doing all they can to destroy you while you have one success after another, GDP for example, great job. Screw Congress that is all they are trying to do to you.
Move towards reprimand including large monetary fines and possible jail time
Just another issue wasting our time and money. Of course it is normal to ask if your a citizen in a census. Democrats do not care about our country anymore!
Now don't we wonder why after a Two year probe worse than your proctologist
House files a lawsuit forcing the AG to appear in court to explain to a judge why he ignored a subpoena. The judge needs to lock the AG up overnight in DC jail to make the point he nor anyone else’s gets to decide to ignore a subpoena. If AG can ignore a-subpoena so can anyone.
GOOD! Stuff it Dems!
I wouldnt give Cummings anything either.
WTF
Treat your committee like a partisan smear circus, it will be treated as such by others.
Democrats just don’t get it or know the Law!!!! Very Sad!!
America going down the slope. Institutions are no more holding. The DOJ is now Trump lapdog
Screw the comittee..bunch of loosers
Ha ha
Obviously....
Oh no 😂😂😂😂😂
Great news!
Put them in jail, SHOW some balls.
Congress controls the purse...Cut off funding for DOJ
US is going to need some adults to come to the fore
TheDemocrats are up against a president who’s abusing his power in directing others to protect his information, inadvertently increasing public concern on what he’s hiding. Seeing it’s only day 6 since the redacted MuellerReport release, Trump’s defiance is forcing impeachment.
They the' left' are' failed' party that' lost' the 'election' started this 'hoax' had 'Muller' and his team of 'libs' investigate for two years, and the' conclusion' was 'NO' crimes and this' failed' party has done nothing for the American people but 'harrass' the 'president'!
LockThemUp
CNN Right. It's over. You lost.
Balls
Excellent news!
I am pretty sure the only people not afraid of the President are AOC IlhanMN RepMaxineWaters
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CNNSUCKS
So if Joe Blow off the street didn’t comply he would be thrown in jail - correct? Why the fuck is this allowed to happen without consequences? What is wrong America with some of you? Christ, the world is watching you lose your so called America is Great theory.
What is happening people? We're losing the right to know and justice is now run by Don the Con! Justice department is helping Rumps efforts to be an autocrat! Let us take America back from these sleazy animals!
Can’t get nothing done with GOP except block and blame but they doing all the hiding if they had nothing to hide why fight so hard not to put out. They say everything senseless but can’t be open so they can just end the dang thing but we know guilty fight not to get caught😒😒
'Kline's attorney, Robert Driscoll, said his client would listen to his employer.' That's me, Mr. Driscoll. And approximately 327.2 million more like me. Most of us think your client should follow the Constitution and obey the law. That means he shows up, fyi.
RepCummings JerryNadler RepMaxineWaters RepAdamSchiff tribelaw tedlieu Since the subpoenas are issued in DC, is DCPD bound by federal constraints? Can’t Congress have the subpoena evaders arrested by local police? Or by the Sgt. Of Arms? Asking for a nation.
ImpeachBarr He’s compromised. Subpoenas and compliance to them is ESSENTIAL TO OUR RULE OF LAW. THIS IS NOT A DICTATORSHIP.
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Then arrest them. Would I get the same grace.
Without justice no freedom ,no democracy ,no humanity even no real life could exist.
Enjoy this ‘how to’ on releasing frustration with our current political state.
Take that B
His expression says it all.... saaaay whaaat!!!
Quick everyone, what was the 3rd article of impeachment of Richard Nixon?
Good! Trump owes them nothing!
The House Judiciary Committee should have those subpoenaed brought to the hearing by U.S. Marshalls. This cannot stand. The executive branch cannot refuse to answer a lawful subpoena especially by a Congressional Committee.
You forgot to include, without counsel.
Do ALL Trump’s people think they’re above the law?
Why are they so afraid?
House Democrats are a Joke. Nobody's taking them seriously. Lmao... 😂
I can’t believe Bill Barr makes Jeff Sessions look good
It’s bogus I would not comply either there is no grounds for this bs
Why don’t you get back to work and do some put a country instead doing nothing collecting a salary and health care pay by our taxes for you and your family that’s not governing fascist !
With SCOTUS having just heard arguments on the Constitutionally of the administration adding the question of citizenship to the census, with a decision pending in June, the House Oversight Committee's hearings on the matter are absolutely irrelevant. What SCOTUS says goes. Period
WTH?
Stonewalling again & why Mueller didnt get him on collusion. Go get em Elijah despite Barr & his corrupt DOJ. Go for impeachment or censure in Congress!!
Hold them in contempt. Now. Without delay.
Neither did Asst. AG Rosenstein appear before or comply when subpoenaed by GOP controlled House of Representatives.
So much for equal branches of government. This administration is an absolute disgrace. It’s actions prevent mature management of our country and unless it’s about a Trump is about nothing. Trump must be defeated at all costs. The future depends on it.
GOOD! Start legislating and stop investigating! If Muller couldn't find anything... you certainly won't!
TRUMP IS A MOLE- wake up everyone and see him for what he is. Look at what he does and says. TRUMP IS A MOLE
It’s pretty clear the judicial branch has been overridden by executive branch & the legislative branch is too weak & concerned w self preservation. If the US Government is to remain democratic it will be up to the people to demand & fight for it. This is a significant crossroad
Bet your all broke up over that
Hahahaha lol 😂 Democrats must be loving this
So much for respect for Rule of law and Congressional Oversight. This man is a dangerous disgrace to Office Of President.
Today I learned that subpoenas are voluntary.
Who knew that obeying subpoenas from a House Committee was optional? And that the Constitution is simply a bunch of guidelines? And that Congress has no real power or authority?
Wilbur Ross already testified in Congress where it was found that this is a question that’s been included in every census since 1965 with the exception of 2010, when it was removed.
The census question of citizenship is essential to insure a correct count of Citizens in any district and insure that those who vote in any district does not exceed the total number of citizens in that district. Only citizens are allowed to vote.
Womp womp...
FAKE NEWS AS USUAL
GhostOfLuv3 Lock him/them up!!!
The democrat party, along with their lapdog media, have proven themselves to be the enemy of the people. They should be treated as such.
'The Constitution is not an Instrument for the Govt to Restrain People, it is an Instrument for the People to Restrain the Government - Lest it comes to Dominate our Lives and Interests.' - Patrick.Henry LET CONGRESS DO IT'S CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY! THAT'S WHAT WE SENT THEM FOR!
. . Poor Elijah Cummings...... this is now his only alternative. SAD. . .
Trump continues to correct the destroying agenda of Obama.
Scumbags at how about you cover something that actually matters Rx Drug Abuse & Heroine Summit? Scumbags keep deleting my comment I will just keep commenting
Who in hell is governing while trump fiddles with his phone? Tired of being adrift on an out of control tweet cloud drifting toward oblivion. He can wave & hug the flag but its all show time with him.
Wish Democrats would get back to doing the people’s business rather than their 24/7 search for Trump minutia. They waited on the Mueller report, which was inconclusive in finding criminal wrongdoing, & now they’re branching off into mining other rabbit holes.
Another knockout from the Trump administration 😂
So it is clear, Trump does not want to defend or justify his administration’s policies before the American People. Is he from Russia or something!
Scumbags at how about you cover something that actually matters Rx Drug Abuse & Heroine Summit? Scumbags keep deleting my comment I will just keep commenting
So they committed treason.... but hey how about that fake russian collusion 🤨
Scumbags at how about you coversomething that actually matters Rx Drug Abuse & Heroine Summit? Scumbags keep deleting my comment I will just keep commenting
Neglecting our nations security is all that does. While raising concerns about the holding GOP
Democrats should be holding all Trump's staff in contempt of Congress until the fallow the law. CorruptGOP needtoimpeach ImpeachDonaldTrump
ContemptofCongress LockThemUpNow
The path that trump and the republicans has gone down is an embarrassment to the United States and to the world. I'm not sure if the US can ever recover when a Democrat is elected in 2020. I can only hope.
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Good for Trump. I know the Dems want to stretch this out as long as possible. But the country is already moving on and they should as well
Scumbags at how about you cover something that actually matters Rx Drug Abuse & Heroine Summit? Assholes keep deleting my comment I will just keep commenting
Wow the justice department just commited treason... and sadly no one can do a thing about it.
HONK! HONK!
good
No one is concerned about HouseDemocrats. ROTFL😂😭🇺🇸
Is it now racist to be a proud American?
Cut their funding.
All Democrats are looking for is something else to lie about twist to there advantage Piss on you democrats
Barr needs to step down immediately.
Great, they're forcing an impeachment wether we want one or not!
What’s to prove? If you’re not a citizen you don’t get counted.
It seems trump can do what ever he wants at this point... is it time for pitchforks?
Good....it’s a simple question
poor libs don't like resistance much Winning
Do they do anything besides fight the president on everything Jesus
What is this? Am I in the twilight zone? I just woke up and found out that the Sheriff of Nottingham is in charge ..
GOOD! Some of this needs to be settled in courts. The Congress should not be allowed to subpoena anything just to dig up dirt for political gain. But watch out if they are. It will open a PandorasBox ! CrookedHillary DirtyDemocrats AmericaFirst 2020Election
Good! We need to know who is in this country, and who is in this country legally! If people are afraid to answer a simple question because they are breaking the law then round them up and get them out of here!
Good!
You people are insane. If muller didn’t find anything you really think these dopes will.? Fave it, it’s over. Get ready for 2020 because the way I see it the Democrats will find a way to loose again to Trump.
This partisan needs to be stopped in his tracks until such time he decides to work for the good of all, and not just the radical left.
This is a dangerous game that will set precedent in the future. One of Congress’ enumerated powers is the power of subpoena. Congress needs to seek contempt of Congress or the abuse will continue for years to come.
Absolutely unacceptable!!!!!!!!!
Okay Democrats just ask yourself what the Republicans would do in such a case? Well I think they would halt somebody off and put them in the clinker right away
Good! Not ONE document!!
WoW, I guess Congress does not have the power to do anything
Time to get medieval, Congress. Nobody gets to be in contempt of Congress, even if Trump promises a pardon.
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Good.
Cummings is an idiot. Stop all the bs and get back to work for the American people. Not bogus investigations and stupid stuff
House Oversight Committee rn
That's correct!
It's beginning to look a lot like Nixon everywhere you go.
Nice!
Of course not 😒 ImpeachDonaldTrumpNow ImpeachNow ImpeachDonaldTrump ImpeachmentNOW ImpeachmentHearingsNOW
Someone needs to be locked up for not complying. This is past the point of ridiculousness.
I'll leave this here.... ⬇️
So NOW WHAT?
I guess it’s time to DefundThe Census
Pretty sure they just sent this GIF....
How dare a country ask people who benefit from living in that country if they are citizens of the country! That’s just crazy talk.
incoming Fake News, jewish conspiracy, liberal propaganda, Thank the lord, MAGA, cousins looking cute type tweets
Constitutional crisis
Checks and balances work both ways.
Good.........it is about time they did what they were elected for....obstruction should not be it
Do it!
Breaking: Justice Dept announces it is above the law.
Testing the waters.
It's time to start arresting people that defy lawful and constitutionally backed requests.
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