President Donald Trump’s Acting Attorney General/Yes Man Matthew Whitaker said Monday that Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and any ties to the Trump campaign is “close to being completed.”
Whitaker expressed skepticism about the Mueller investigation before he was named Acting Ag when Trump finally jettisoned Jeff Sessions the day after the midterm elections. Specifically, Whitaker signaled to Trump that Sessions’ successor could cut Mueller’s budget so drastically “his investigation grinds to almost a halt.”
At a Monday presser announcing money laundering and fraud charges against Chinese cellphone maker Huawei, Whitaker got asked about his previous hostile remarks about Mueller’s investigation.
“The investigation is, I think, close to being completed,” Whitaker dodged.
“You know I’ve been fully briefed,” on the probe, he boasted.
“I hope that we can get the report from Director Mueller as soon as possible,” he added,...
Whitaker expressed skepticism about the Mueller investigation before he was named Acting Ag when Trump finally jettisoned Jeff Sessions the day after the midterm elections. Specifically, Whitaker signaled to Trump that Sessions’ successor could cut Mueller’s budget so drastically “his investigation grinds to almost a halt.”
At a Monday presser announcing money laundering and fraud charges against Chinese cellphone maker Huawei, Whitaker got asked about his previous hostile remarks about Mueller’s investigation.
“The investigation is, I think, close to being completed,” Whitaker dodged.
“You know I’ve been fully briefed,” on the probe, he boasted.
“I hope that we can get the report from Director Mueller as soon as possible,” he added,...
- 1/28/2019
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
In an interview between Fox News’ Chris Wallace and President Donald Trump, topics ran the gamut from Trump’s relationship with the press to why he didn’t visit Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day to the appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting Attorney General overseeing the Mueller investigation.
Discussing CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s victory in court that gave him back his press pass, Trump said, “It’s fine, it’s not a big deal. What they said though is we have to create rules and regulations for conduct.. And if he misbehaves,...
Discussing CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s victory in court that gave him back his press pass, Trump said, “It’s fine, it’s not a big deal. What they said though is we have to create rules and regulations for conduct.. And if he misbehaves,...
- 11/18/2018
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been a while since Trump has railed against the Mueller investigation like we saw Thursday morning. “The inner workings of the Mueller investigation are a total mess,” the president tweeted 15 minutes after touting how “smoothly” the White House is running. “They have found no collusion and have gone absolutely nuts. They are screaming and shouting at people, horribly threatening them to come up with the answers they want. They are a disgrace to our nation and don’t…” *deep breath* “…care how many lives they ruin. These are Angry People,...
- 11/15/2018
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
“The Late Late Show With James Corden” will now be available for streaming in China, thanks to a new licensing agreement between CBS Studios International and one of China’s largest streaming platforms, iQIYI, the studio announced Wednesday.
The deal marks the first time the late-night series will be available in China, with current and past episodes on demand.
“It’s exciting to join forces with iQIYI to bring the supreme talent of James Corden and the star power of his guests to Chinese audiences,” said Armando Nuñez, president and CEO, CBS Global Distribution Group. “Mobile viewing dominates iQIYI’s subscriber base, making it the perfect platform for ‘The Late Late Show’s inventive content and viral moments.”
Also Read: Jim Carrey Gets Hopping Mad About 'Unconstitutional' Ag Matthew Whitaker in Latest Artwork
“We are so honored and excited that our show is now available in China. We hope people...
The deal marks the first time the late-night series will be available in China, with current and past episodes on demand.
“It’s exciting to join forces with iQIYI to bring the supreme talent of James Corden and the star power of his guests to Chinese audiences,” said Armando Nuñez, president and CEO, CBS Global Distribution Group. “Mobile viewing dominates iQIYI’s subscriber base, making it the perfect platform for ‘The Late Late Show’s inventive content and viral moments.”
Also Read: Jim Carrey Gets Hopping Mad About 'Unconstitutional' Ag Matthew Whitaker in Latest Artwork
“We are so honored and excited that our show is now available in China. We hope people...
- 11/14/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In what has become one of the dumbest stories of the year, CNN sued President Trump Tuesday. The litigation alleges the White House did not have grounds to revoke the press credential of reporter Jim Acosta, whom Trump berated during a post-election press conference last Wednesday.
“CNN filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration this morning in DC District Court,” read a statement from the network. “It demands the return of the White House credentials of CNN’s Chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta. The wrongful revocation of these credentials...
“CNN filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration this morning in DC District Court,” read a statement from the network. “It demands the return of the White House credentials of CNN’s Chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta. The wrongful revocation of these credentials...
- 11/13/2018
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Looking for more highlights? Watch best and worst Saturday Night Live sketches here.
With Alec Baldwin presumably still indisposed — how do you not riff on the Trump/Jim Acosta press conference kerfuffle? — NBC’s Saturday Night Live this weekend instead opened with ousted/forcibly-resigned Attorney General Jeff Sessions bidding adieu to his friends from the White House.
Discovered by Sarah Huckabee Sanders hiding under his desk (waiting to give Matthew Whitaker “a scare”), Sessions marveled at how unqualified his interim replacement is. “A shady businessman, with no experience, blindly loyal to Donald Trump….” And then he got it.
After turning...
With Alec Baldwin presumably still indisposed — how do you not riff on the Trump/Jim Acosta press conference kerfuffle? — NBC’s Saturday Night Live this weekend instead opened with ousted/forcibly-resigned Attorney General Jeff Sessions bidding adieu to his friends from the White House.
Discovered by Sarah Huckabee Sanders hiding under his desk (waiting to give Matthew Whitaker “a scare”), Sessions marveled at how unqualified his interim replacement is. “A shady businessman, with no experience, blindly loyal to Donald Trump….” And then he got it.
After turning...
- 11/11/2018
- TVLine.com
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