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The Daily 202: Trump’s discredited denials that he intervened for Kushner show his challenges in rebutting Cohen
Washington,
March 1, 2019
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Oversight
Washington Post |
Congress promises to investigate. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said after the story broke last night that the administration has been stonewalling on his requests for documents related to Kushner’s clearance. “The Committee expects full compliance with its requests as soon as possible, or it may become necessary to consider alternative means to compel compliance,” Cummings said in a statement. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said his staff has been investigating the matter, as well, and will intensify efforts. “There is no nepotism exception for background investigations,” he said last night. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said he plans to introduce legislation to overhaul the clearance process to prevent people like Kushner from being able to get access to the nation’s most important secrets. “Trump's move to overrule security professionals … shows flagrant contempt for longstanding rules and protocols that keep Americans safe,” said Beyer. |