Rebecca Kaplan

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Leaving her meeting on investigations and oversight this morning, @SpeakerPelosi said she believed the president ha… https://t.co/tgBoQ1ci0N — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

The subpoenas are for documents requested as part of the committee's investigation into threats to the rule of law announced on 3/4. Here's what they wanted from Donaldson: https://t.co/5MjsHh6a40 And from Hicks: https://t.co/Kdj451sFuT — PolitiTweet.org

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The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas for former McGahn chief of staff Annie Donaldson and former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks. They want Hicks to appear on 6/19 and Donaldson on 6/24. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Olivia_Gazis: DOJ has made another counteroffer to House Intel regarding its demand for sets of intelligence-related documents underlyi… — PolitiTweet.org

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Scanlon is the vice chair of the House Judiciary committee —> — PolitiTweet.org

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Democrats can’t vote today to hold McGahn in contempt because of procedural rules. With opening statements - and an empty chair - they’re now voting to adjourn the hearing. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepDougCollins responds to @RepJerryNadler: “ The chairman orchestrated today’s confrontation when he could have avoided it, because he is more interested in fighting than fact-finding...he wants the fight but not the truth.” — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepJerryNadler: “President Trump may think he can hide behind his lawyers...let me be clear: this committee will hear Mr. McGahn’s testimony even if we have to go to court to secure it.” “We will hold this president accountable one way or another.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Speaker Pelosi has called a meeting for Wednesday morning to provide the caucus with an update on oversight and investigations. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepJerryNadler opens the hearing - where Don McGahn is not testifying - by outlining why he believes the law says McGahn is not immune from testifying. “If he does not immediately correct his mistake the committee will have no choice but to enforce the subpoena against him.” — PolitiTweet.org

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An impeachment inquiry would initiate the process but not necessarily mean an impeachment vote. It does help bolster House Dems in court by saying they have a specific legislative purpose for which they are seeking all the records and testimony the administration is blocking. — PolitiTweet.org

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Meanwhile, the dam is breaking this morning on impeachment. Multiple Democratic members say that in light of the administration’s latest move to block Don McGahn from testifying, it’s time to open an impeachment inquiry (different from a vote). Here’s ⁦@repmarkpocan⁩ —> https://t.co/7euKWNoAzO — PolitiTweet.org

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.@ClareHymes22 reports that President Donald Trump and his businesses have notified the courts they plan to appeal Judge Mehta’s ruling from yesterday in favor of the House Oversight Committee’s attempt to subpoena the president’s financial records from Mazars USA. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BoKnowsNews: Wow: @justinamash is NOT backing down. He is now talking to a school group on steps of the Capitol about why Trump impeach… — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepJerryNadler writes to Don McGahn with a list of reasons he disagrees with DOJ’s conclusion that McGahn is not legally obligated to testify and says if he does not appear tomorrow the committee will “use all enforcement mechanisms at its disposal.” https://t.co/hNrE9D5zzS — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alanhe: Cicilline this PM and on the cables: “If Don McGahn doesn’t show up I will argue to my colleagues that the time has come to ope… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alanhe: NADLER at 643pm: “We’re having a hearing tomorrow, we’re expecting Mr. McGahn to show up pursuing to the subpoena.” — PolitiTweet.org

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In response to White House counsel Pat Cipollone’s letter ⁦@RepJerryNadler⁩ argues the White House does not have legal grounds to block McGahn from testifying and says the committee will meet as planned tomorrow morning. https://t.co/jZhbgBHGSQ — PolitiTweet.org

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And here is the letter from WH counsel Pat Cipollone to ⁦@RepJerryNadler⁩ saying Trump has directed McGahn not to appear before House Judiciary on Tuesday —> https://t.co/lIvu4zfLG2 — PolitiTweet.org

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DOJ's office of legal counsel argues that Don McGahn, who @HouseJudiciary have subponeaed to appear before the committee on Tuesday, is immune from testimony related to his official work as former WH counsel. — PolitiTweet.org

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⁦@SteveScalise⁩ on ⁦@justinamash⁩ calling for impeachment: “I think he is dead wrong.” https://t.co/CRaiWNkxQY — PolitiTweet.org

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First Republican lawmaker, albeit one who is often at odds with his own party, calls for Trump to be impeached based on the conduct outlined in the Mueller report —> — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepRichardNeal statement was what we've come to expect - "consulting with counsel" on path forward. He told us today he would proceed to court “as quickly as next week” and that he does not see contempt for Mnuchin as an option “right now.” — PolitiTweet.org

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As expected, Mnuchin writes to @RepRichardNeal saying he won't comply with a subpoena for 6 years of Trump's tax returns because he believes it lacks a legitimate legislative purpose: https://t.co/1Qw0Sv1fhL — PolitiTweet.org

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“We may start impeachment inquiry down the road. That is different from an impeachment vote,” @RepJayapal tells reporters when asked about how the House conducts oversight because it allows Congress more legal remedies in court to challenge the administration. — PolitiTweet.org

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That’s not likely to satisfy some members including @BillPascrell, who told reporters today he wants to see Congress use its inherent contempt power to fine or jail Secretary Mnuchin for noncompliance. — PolitiTweet.org

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In other news, @ProducerKimB reports that @RepRichardNeal does not expect the Treasury Department to comply with a 5pm subpoena deadline for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns and that they need to proceed with court action. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sustained applause from Democrats on the House floor as the board shows the votes for the Equality Act passing the 218 majority threshold. It’s headed for passage. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Olivia_Gazis: Separately, HPSCI will also vote on an “enforcement action” next week to pressure DOJ to hand over documents underlying t… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Olivia_Gazis: NEW - House Intelligence committee to vote on the public release of transcripts from Michael Cohen’s closed-door testimon… — PolitiTweet.org