On June 26, Politico and other outlets reported that Abbe Lowell joined Kushner's legal team in response to the special counsel probe. Gorelick had said in a statement to The New York Times on June 18 that she had told Kushner to "obtain the independent advice of a lawyer" in addition to her, because of the Mueller connection to her law firm. The Politico report said that Gorelick would remain on Kushner's legal team. Lowell is a partner at Chadbourne and Parke, where he leads the firm's litigation department and white collar defense group. He specializes in advising clients in dealings with Congress and other legislative bodies, his biography says. He was chief minority counsel to House of Representative Democrats during the Clinton impeachment proceedings and has represented politicians from both parties, including at least two governors, four senators and nine members of the House of Representatives, as well as the rapper Sean Combs. … [Read more...] about Meet the Lawyers Defending Trump and His Associates in Russia Probes: Ongoing
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Melania refuses to pose with Donald Trump, after WH exit; Twitter flooded with memes
#MelaniaTrump looks ecstatic to leave the White House (left). But then arrives in Florida with this #COVID19 inspired dress!! She realized on the flight that she has to live at #MarALago with #Trump 24/7!! But I Really Dont Care. Do You?? pic.twitter.com/n6bm8GQRqA … [Read more...] about Melania refuses to pose with Donald Trump, after WH exit; Twitter flooded with memes
President Donald Trump Extends Green Card, Visa Ban Through March Citing COVID-19 Concerns
The president signed a temporary order in June that expanded April’s order, barring immigrants seeking employment-based visas such as H-1B and H-2B visas, along with J-1 and L-1 visas. The order made exceptions for lawful permanent residents, foreign workers involved in treating and researching the coronavirus and those working in the food-supply chain. … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump Extends Green Card, Visa Ban Through March Citing COVID-19 Concerns
Joe Lieberman, Being Considered for FBI Director, is from Trump’s Go-To Law Firm
Kasowitz's relationship with Trump goes back further. In 2006, Trump had the lawyer sue an author who had written that Trump was worth less than $1 billion. The lawyer has also reportedly helped Trump keep divorce records sealed, helped with a case against Trump University and sued Hong Kong businessmen on Trump's behalf regarding a New York City property. The Wall Street Journal has called Kasowitz "Donald Trump's go-to guy for his toughest legal battles." David Friedman, another partner at the firm, has represented Trump in bankruptcy proceedings. … [Read more...] about Joe Lieberman, Being Considered for FBI Director, is from Trump’s Go-To Law Firm
NYT: Trump, Justice Depart. Lawyer Tried to Oust Acting Attorney General
However, The Times reported top Justice Department officials said they would resign if Trump unseated Rosen for Clark. That, the newspaper said, helped to convince Trump to leave Rosen alone, as he apparently calculated “that a furor over mass resignations at the top of the Justice Department would eclipse” any attention to accusations of voter fraud. … [Read more...] about NYT: Trump, Justice Depart. Lawyer Tried to Oust Acting Attorney General
Piers Morgan claims Trump ‘spoke about all sorts of things for several minutes’ with hoax caller impersonating him – and wonders WHY the Air Force One conversation has never been leaked
'I was sitting at home and the phone goes, it was the White House switchboard. I was pretty surprised because I hadn't spoken to Trump since April, he had unfollowed me on Twitter after I wrote a column for you guys telling him to "Shut the f** up." … [Read more...] about Piers Morgan claims Trump ‘spoke about all sorts of things for several minutes’ with hoax caller impersonating him – and wonders WHY the Air Force One conversation has never been leaked