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Devon and Sarah discuss the Senate Intelligence Committee’s public hearing with James Comey, who was fire by Trump for having the gall to investigate him for colluding with Russia. (Or for mishandling the Hillary Clinton email server case, depending on who in the White House you actually talk to…) They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery. They also interview writer Katelyn Burns.
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Key Articles
- James Comey’s dramatic prepared testimony about President Trump, explained by Andrew Prokop (Vox)
By releasing his prepared remarks, Comey just ensured that Trump can't change his mind at the last minute & try to invoke exec privilege.
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) June 7, 2017
Comey's statement establishes obstruction of justice by Trump. Period.
— Jeffrey Toobin (@JeffreyToobin) June 7, 2017
Chris Christie just told @NicolleDWallace that Trump's attempts to undermine the FBI's independence are just "normal New York City talk." 🙃
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) June 7, 2017
Comey makes argument for institutional integrity, insisting institutions outlast any admin. Subtly setting battle lines. #ComeyHearing
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/ezraklein/status/872824900318371841
Burr tries to get Comey to say Trump didn't engage in obstruction of justice. Comey says special counsel is working toward deciding that!
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) June 8, 2017
Comey tells Rubio he perceived Trump's comments on Flynn as an order. Says he was too stunned to speak out immediately #ComeyHearing
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) June 8, 2017
He said "I hope"….
AND THEN HE FIRED HIM WHEN HE DIDN"T!
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/soniasaraiya/status/872836692532744192
https://twitter.com/SamWangPhD/status/872836469584523265
One of my producers just made a great point: how can Comey be both Trump's character witness (exonerated me!) and a leaking liar?
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) June 8, 2017
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (AP) — @SpeakerRyan says FBI director needs to be independent, says Trump unfamiliar with protocol, 'just new to this'
— Meg Kinnard (@MegKinnardAP) June 8, 2017
Gratitude Check Links
- Actual Superhero Gal Gadot Was 5 Months Pregnant During Wonder Woman Reshoots by Meredith Bland (ScaryMommy)
- Working Mom Makes Awesome Edits To Daughter’s Sexist Homework by Caroline Bologna (HuffPost)
- Rep. Judy Chu Introduces Bill To Break Mental Health Stigma Among Asian-Americans by Kimberly Yam (HuffPost)
- Is Jon Ossoff Pro-Choice? Planned Parenthood Is Putting Its Support Behind Him by Noor Al-Sibai (Bustle)
- Jon Ossoff Credits Women For His Strong Showing In Georgia by Laura Bassett (HuffPost)
A statement by the President: pic.twitter.com/s24IP6w5pi
— Real Press Sec. (@RealPressSecBot) June 6, 2017
.@ossoff throws @karenhandel's residency attack back at her with mustard on it #GA06 pic.twitter.com/iE20Aq4SWz
— Tommy Christopher (@tommyxtopher) June 7, 2017
Action Items
If McConnell has his way, the public will only have two days to read the bill, with a day to debate & a vote 6/28. 2
— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 7, 2017
Heads up, y'all. This is why we can't sleep on this. No waiting until the last minute. Sustained, aggressive opposition. Don't stop calling. https://t.co/njwVu6w7tc
— 𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚒𝚎 (@resisterhood) June 7, 2017
Use our toolkit to unleash a tidal wave of pressure on Trumpcare. Target list, phone #'s, facts, graphics. Please RT https://t.co/3XvofXuTE9
— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) June 7, 2017
Maxine Waters Update & The Maxine Waters Award in Badassery
- A Physics Expert Had Her Own Theories Mansplained Onstage—Until One Person Stood Up by John Bonazzo (Observer)
- Women Got Only 7 Percent of Speaking Time at Apple’s Biggest Conference of the Year by Sage Lazzaro (Observer)
So Comey told Jeff Sessions he didn't want to be alone with Trump. Women across the country can relate.
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) June 7, 2017
We will deal w/ the #ComeyHearing & lying Trump soon, but while you're distracted, GOP wants to pass a #WallStreet giveaway. Not w/o a fight pic.twitter.com/aeaBGZYz4u
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) June 8, 2017
Silencing @SenKamalaHarris for not being “courteous” enough is just unbelievable. Keep fighting, Kamala! #NeverthelessShePersisted https://t.co/58y15qWVzU
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 7, 2017
Just now in the Intel hearing: A male GOP senator (Burr) tells a female Dem senator (Harris) to pipe down. Where have we seen this before?
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) June 7, 2017