Jerry Nadler Archives - POLITICUSUSA

Sat, Jun 1st, 2019

How Civil Rights History Can Guide Democrats in Impeachment Decision

We need to know, and the nation’s knowing depends on Congress taking the lead, not waiting for the people's will to catch up.History shows that’s not how we realize our ideals and uphold the Constitution.

Tim Libretti

Tim Libretti is a professor of U.S. literature and culture at a state university in Chicago. A long-time progressive voice, he has published many academic and journalistic articles on culture, class, race, gender, and politics, for which he has received awards from the Working Class Studies Association, the International Labor Communications Association, the National Federation of Press Women, and the Illinois Woman’s Press Association.

Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Democrats Show Trump They Can Legislate And Investigate By Passing The Dream Act

On the same day that Trump claimed that Democrats couldn't legislate and investigation, the House Judiciary Committee passed permanent protections for Dreamers.

Jason Easley

Mr. Easley is the founder/managing editor and Senior White House and Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason spent four years as a political columnist and the politics editor at 411mania.com, where he covered such issues as the Iraq War, warrantless wiretapping, and the daily workings of the American legislative process. Jason has also written for the Blogger News Network and saw his 2008 presidential election coverage quoted in over 300 newspapers worldwide. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Wed, May 15th, 2019

Jerry Nadler Drops The Boom And Calls Trump A Criminal

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) said that impeachment may be unavoidable because Trump has committed crimes while in office.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Fri, May 10th, 2019

Jerry Nadler And Eric Swalwell Introduce Bill That May Put Trump In Prison

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) have introduced a bill that would allow for Trump to be indicted.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Tue, May 7th, 2019

Jerry Nadler Tells Barr No Deal As Contempt Vote Is On

House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler rejected AG Barr's water down offer made to avoid a contempt vote.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Fri, May 3rd, 2019

Jerry Nadler Gives Barr Until 9 AM Monday To Turn Over Mueller Evidence Or Be Held In Contempt

House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler has given Attorney General Barr until 9 AM Monday to turn over the full Mueller report and evidence or be held in contempt of Congress.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Thu, May 2nd, 2019Thu, May 2nd, 2019

Jerry Nadler Torches Barr And Vows Trump Will Not Become A Monarch

Jerry Nadler William Barr House Judiciary Committee

House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) ripped AG Barr while vowing to make sure that Trump will not become a monarch.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Mon, Apr 29th, 2019

Jerry Nadler Dares William Barr Not To Show Up For Hearing

House Judiciary Committee chairman, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) will hold a vote on allowing lawyers to question Attorney General Barr on Thursday.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Mon, Apr 1st, 2019

House Democrats Will Subpoena Mueller Report on Wednesday

House Democrats say they will vote on Wednesday to subpoena Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s complete report. They also will subpoena Mueller’s underlying evidence files and other materials, according to CNN. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Mon, Apr 1st, 2019

Nadler Blasts Bill Barr in Scathing NY Times Opinion Letter

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York on Monday published an editorial in the New York Times telling Attorney General Bill Barr that he must release special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election by Tuesday or face legal action from Congress. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Fri, Mar 29th, 2019

Trump Must Be Removed From Office for Creating a New Enemies List

Donald Trump is really going off the rails. His crazy antics might be funny if he weren’t the most powerful man in the world, who has the codes to America’s nuclear weapons.

As head of both the U.S. military and the U.S. law enforcement agencies, Trump is in a unique position to abuse his power by persecuting (and perhaps prosecuting) people who criticize him. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Sun, Mar 24th, 2019

Nadler: It’s a ‘Cover Up’ If DOJ Doesn’t Turn Over Mueller Files

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) said on Sunday that it would be “equivalent to a cover up” if the Department of Justice (DOJ) refuses to release the underlying information behind special counsel Robert Mueller’s final report. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Sat, Mar 23rd, 2019Sat, Mar 23rd, 2019

Kushner Is Cooperating With Democrats and May Help Bring Down Trump

It was once rumored that Donald Trump would throw Jared Kushner under the bus, but now it appears that the opposite may be happening. According to reports that came out last night, Trump’s son-in-law, who is also a senior White House adviser, is now cooperating with the investigations of House Democrats. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Tue, Mar 12th, 2019

Morning Joe Mocks Trump for Not Being Worthy of Impeachment

Panelists on MSNBC’s Morning Joe television program were laughing out loud this morning after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said that President Donald Trump was not worthy of impeachment.

In comments yesterday Speaker Pelosi dismissed the president as “unfit” for office, but she also said that impeachment was too divisive for the country. She said she didn’t want to risk creating divisiveness due to Trump. “He’s just not worth it,” she said. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Tue, Mar 5th, 2019

Desperate and Deranged: Trump Attacks Democrats For Obstructing Justice

For the first time ever Donald Trump attacked Rep. Jerry Nadler, the House Judiciary Committee chairman, on his Twitter account this morning. He is clearly not happy about the new lines of investigation into his family’s business and his presidency. He accused Democrats of going “stone cold CRAZY” and then later accused them of obstructing justice. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Sat, Feb 16th, 2019Sat, Feb 16th, 2019

Nadler Vows to Fight Barr to Make Mueller Report Public

William Barr as the new Attorney General of the United States, will make the call about who gets a copy of the final report issued by special counsel Bob Mueller. But if he tries to stop Congress from using Mueller’s work for its own probes, he will have a major fight on his hands, according to House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019Thu, Jan 24th, 2019

Democrats Confront Acting AG Whitaker About Being Trump’s Spy

House Democrats are investigating acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to determine if he has ever improperly shared information about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation with President Trump or his lawyers. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Sat, Jan 19th, 2019

AG Nominee Barr Told Senate That Suborning Perjury is a Crime

When Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham asked William P. Barr, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, whether it would be a crime if “the president tried to coach somebody not to testify, or testify falsely,” Barr was very clear in his answer, saying simply: “Yes. Under an obstruction statute, yes.” read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Sat, Jan 19th, 2019

More Democrats Are Saying Trump Should Be Impeached Right Now

Democrats are now in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and they may soon be ready to use their new power to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

After the latest bombshell allegation that Trump in 2017 ordered his personal attorney to lie to Congress — the most damning allegation against the president so far — many House Democrats are now saying they’ve had enough and don’t want to wait any longer for Bob Mueller to finish his report. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Fri, Jan 18th, 2019

Congress Will Investigate Report About Trump Suborning Perjury

The Associated Press (AP) is reporting this morning that two of the most powerful members of the U.S. House of Representatives have promised to fully investigate the new report from Buzzfeed News that President Donald Trump directed his attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, to lie under oath. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.