Trump's Lawyer Tells A Stranger, 'Watch Your Back, Bitch,' And Other Trump News From Thursday
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Trump's Personal Lawyer Tells A Stranger, "Watch Your Back , Bitch": After ProPublica ran an article this week detailing Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz's history of unprofessional behavior, a reader sent Kasowitz an email saying, "I believe it is in your interest and the long-term interest of your firm for you to resign from your position advising the President re. pending federal legal matters." Kasowitz replied with four profanity-laden, threatening emails.
Senate To Ask Donald Trump Jr. To Testify: The Associated Press reports that Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley will ask Donald Trump Jr. to testify. If he refuses, Grassley says he will issue a subpoena.
Trump Crafting Bill To Cut Legal Immigration By Half: The Trump administration is working with conservative Senator Tom Cotton to craft a bill that would slash legal immigration by half over 10 years. Cotton and David Perdue of Georgia have been working with controversial Trump aide Stephen Miller to expand the proposed RAISE Act. The bill would adjust the proportion of green cards granted on the basis of merit vs family connection.
Trump Gives First In-Depth Interview Since Donald Jr. Scandal: President Trump has broken the communications seal on a White House that appeared to be shut tight after scandal erupted over a recently revealed meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Kremlin-connected lawyer. In the interview, President Trump told Reuters that he was not aware of the meeting until it was revealed by The New York Times, but that he was not upset with his son. Trump said, "I think many people would have held that meeting… There was no Russia fever."
Trump Visits France For Bastille Day: President Trump is visiting France, by invitation of new President Emmanuel Macron. The visit is meant to mark that 100th anniversary of America's entry into WWI. The visit, meant to be a diplomatic victory for both countries, will likely be overshadowed by the scandals swirling around the Trump administration.
During a joint press conference given with President Macron, President Trump echoed his Reuters interview when asked about his reaction to FBI nominee Chris Wray's thoughts on the Trump Jr.'s scandal, which he gave yesterday during his senate testimony. He brushed off the controversy, saying that the Russian lawyer wasn't an official Kremlin lawyer, and that many people would have taken the meeting.
New Health Care Bill Expected Today: Republicans will reveal a new health care bill in the Senate today, which will be voted upon next week, but it's not expected to pass. Currently there are two potential version: one that includes Ted Cruz's amendment (which allows an insurance free for all in the market, which would drive up ACA-compliant plans), and one that does not. Neither plan seem to have enough votes to pass.
