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Barr Confronts House Democrats in Opening Statement

Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee stating that President Donald Trump has not interfered with his decisions.

Grassley Calls for DOJ Transparency Following Request to Dismiss Flynn Case

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Tuesday called on the U.S. Department of Justice to “show its work” in its case against Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.

Trump Campaign Sues The Washington Post

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. filed a defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post in U.S. District Court for two opinion pieces published last June.

Robert Mueller Exits DOJ With First Statement About the Russia Investigation

Robert Mueller: “There were multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election. That allegation deserves the attention of every American.”

The Mueller Investigation Is Over, Now We Wait

Attorney General William Barr informed Senate and House Judiciary Committee leadership that Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian collusion is over.

Episode 71: Michael Cohen Goes to Jail, the Weekly Standard Closes

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers discuss Michael Cohen’s plea deal and sentencing, the Russia investigation, Donald Trump, and the Weekly Standard.

Iowa Congressional Delegation Responds to Trump-Putin Summit

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Congressmen Dave Loebsack (R-Iowa), and David Young (R-Iowa) discuss the Trump-Putin summit.

Russia Investigation: Four Highlights From Trump-Putin Press Conference

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin are asked about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, here are four highlights.

Jeff Flake’s Faux Constitutional Crisis

Shane Vander Hart: U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) said President Trump would cause a constitutional crisis if he fired Special Counsel Robert Mueller and then Congress would have no recourse but to impeach. Senator Flake has that backward, Congress would be the cause, not President Trump.

Linked to Russia Investigation, Sam Clovis Withdraws Name for USDA Post

Linked to the Russia Investigation, Sam Clovis asks President Donald Trump to withdraw his name from consideration for a USDA appointment.

After Manafort Indictment, Trump Claims No Russia Collusion

President Trump says there is no Russian collusion after his former campaign chair Paul Manafort is indicted, Shane Vander Hart offers two takeaways.

Trump’s Former Campaign Chairman Turns Himself in to FBI

Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates were indicted on 12 different counts including conspiracy against the United States.
Hillary Clinton speaks at rally in Phoenix, AZ on March 21, 2016. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore (CC-By-SA 2.0)

President Trump is Responsible for Hillary Clinton Not Being Prosecuted

Adam Graham: President Trump either needs to appoint a special prosecutor to look into Secretary Clinton’s wrongdoing or stop using her as a defense.

Jeff Sessions: I Did Not Recuse Myself From Defending My Honor

Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Senate Intelligence Committee: “I did not recuse myself from defending my honor against scurrilous and false allegations.”

Joni Ernst: James Comey Should Testify

With the White House considering executive privilege to block his testimony, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that former FBI Director James Comey should testify.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 5-20-17 (Matt Whitaker & Jessica Dunker)

Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker and Jessica Dunker of the Iowa Resturant Association join Shane Vander Hart and Jenifer Bowen on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.