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  • Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Jared Cohen
    In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jared Cohen explains how traveling has shaped his view of America and how history will judge this moment in time. Plus, the important advice he’s received in his life.
     
    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS“When Congress Was Armed And Dangerous,” New York Times, 1/11/11“Republican candidate charged with assault after 'body-slamming' Guardian reporter,” The Guardian, 5/27/17“Trump says he called Apple CEO 'Tim Apple' to 'save time & words,'” Politico, 3/11/19
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    9 min
  • Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Barr Testimony
    In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet continues his analysis of Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday (5/1).
    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALSBill Barr’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including his exchange with Senator Cory Booker“Lindsey Graham Doesn't See Need to Have Mueller, McGahn Testify,” Bloomberg, 5/1/19“Barr on McGahn testimony: 'We haven't waived his privilege,'” The Hill, 5/1/19
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    4 min
  • Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Jared Cohen
    In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jared Cohen explains how traveling has shaped his view of America and how history will judge this moment in time. Plus, the important advice he’s received in his life.
     
    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS“When Congress Was Armed And Dangerous,” New York Times, 1/11/11“Republican candidate charged with assault after 'body-slamming' Guardian reporter,” The Guardian, 5/27/17“Trump says he called Apple CEO 'Tim Apple' to 'save time & words,'” Politico, 3/11/19
    Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
    9 min
  • Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Jared Cohen

    In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jared Cohen explains how traveling has shaped his view of America and how history will judge this moment in time. Plus, the important advice he’s received in his life.

     

    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

    • “When Congress Was Armed And Dangerous,” New York Times, 1/11/11
    • “Republican candidate charged with assault after 'body-slamming' Guardian reporter,” The Guardian, 5/27/17
    • “Trump says he called Apple CEO 'Tim Apple' to 'save time & words,'” Politico, 3/11/19


    Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

    9 min
  • Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Barr Testimony

    In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet continues his analysis of Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday (5/1).


    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

    • Bill Barr’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, including his exchange with Senator Cory Booker
    • “Lindsey Graham Doesn't See Need to Have Mueller, McGahn Testify,” Bloomberg, 5/1/19
    • “Barr on McGahn testimony: 'We haven't waived his privilege,'” The Hill, 5/1/19


    Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.

    4 min
  • Fight Club: Congress v. Trump
    Preet and Anne preview Bill Barr’s expected testimony before Congress, the developing subpoena fights between committee chairmen and the White House, Rosenstein’s tenure, an indictment of a Massachusetts state court judge for obstruction of justice, and more.
       
    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
    THE POWAY SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING"One dead, three injured in Poway synagogue shooting,” San Diego Union Tribune, 04/27/2019“What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting,” NYT, 04/29/2019“Mayor says synagogue shooting in California that left 1 dead and 3 wounded was a 'hate crime,’” CNN, 04/28/2019“The History of the AR-15,” Washington Post, 06/13/2016
    BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW: Video of Bill Barr Press Conference on Mueller’s report, plus the transcript of his opening remarks, 04/18/2019Transcript: Bill Barr’s answers questions at the Mueller report press conference, 04/18/2019“Barr's appearance at House hearing now in doubt because of dispute with Democrats,” CNN, 04/28/2019“Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?” NPR, 09/17/2018“Meet Rachel Mitchell, the woman questioning Ford about her Kavanaugh allegations at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,” Business Insider, 09/27/20181973 and 2000 OLC memos on indicting a sitting president 
    BREWING BATTLE: CONGRESS v. THE WHITE HOUSE1982 Reagan MemoDifference Between Civil And Criminal ContemptSubpoena for Don McGahn, 04/22/2019“How the Trump White House shot itself in the foot on Don McGahn,” Washington Post, 04/24/2019 (article quoting former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi)“White House OKs testimony — with limits — from ex-security clearance chief,” Politico, 04/26/2019“Constitutional Hardball and Congress’s Oversight Authority,” John Bies (Chief Counsel at American Oversight and former DOJ official), Lawfare, 04/27/2019“What is Executive Privilege, Anyway?” NPR, 06/28/2007 “Eric Holder gets subpoena on failed Fast and Furious operation,” Washington Post, 10/12/2011“Operation Fast and Furious Fast Facts,” CNN, 02/28/2019
    ROD ROSENSTEIN’S SPEECH & TENURERod Rosenstein's Speech at the Armenian Bar Association’s Public Servants Dinner, 04/25/2019"Rosenstein Assails Obama Administration, Comey and Journalists in Defending Handling of Russia Inquiry,” NYT, 04/26/2019“‘I can land the plane’: How Rosenstein tried to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job,” Washington Post, 04/26/2019A tweet from Benjamin Wittes assessing Rosenstein’s tenure, 04/26/2019“Romney Was Right About Russia,” CNN, 07/31/2017 
    TRUMP’S TWEET & APPEALING IMPEACHMENTTrump’s tweet, 04/25/2019: “I DID NOTHING WRONG. If the partisan Dems ever tried to Impeach, I would first head to the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only are there no ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,’ there are no Crimes by me at all."“Trump says he would ask Supreme Court to intervene if Democrats move to impeach him,” Washington Post, 04/25/2019“The Supreme Court Has No Role in Impeachment,” Lawfare, 04/25/2019“Trump views the Supreme Court as an ally, sowing doubt about its independence among his critics,” Washington Post, 04/27/2019 
    OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CHARGES AGAINST A MASSACHUSETTS JUDGEIndictment, USA v. Shelley Richmond Joseph and Wesley Macgregor, 04/25/2019Press Release: Massachusetts District Court Judge and Court Officer Indicted for Obstruction of Justice, 04/25/2019 “Judge Is Charged With Helping Immigrant Escape ICE at Courthouse,” NYT, 04/25/2019
    We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Fight Club: Congress v. Trump
    Preet and Anne preview Bill Barr’s expected testimony before Congress, the developing subpoena fights between committee chairmen and the White House, Rosenstein’s tenure, an indictment of a Massachusetts state court judge for obstruction of justice, and more.
       
    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
    THE POWAY SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING"One dead, three injured in Poway synagogue shooting,” San Diego Union Tribune, 04/27/2019“What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting,” NYT, 04/29/2019“Mayor says synagogue shooting in California that left 1 dead and 3 wounded was a 'hate crime,’” CNN, 04/28/2019“The History of the AR-15,” Washington Post, 06/13/2016
    BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW: Video of Bill Barr Press Conference on Mueller’s report, plus the transcript of his opening remarks, 04/18/2019Transcript: Bill Barr’s answers questions at the Mueller report press conference, 04/18/2019“Barr's appearance at House hearing now in doubt because of dispute with Democrats,” CNN, 04/28/2019“Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?” NPR, 09/17/2018“Meet Rachel Mitchell, the woman questioning Ford about her Kavanaugh allegations at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,” Business Insider, 09/27/20181973 and 2000 OLC memos on indicting a sitting president 
    BREWING BATTLE: CONGRESS v. THE WHITE HOUSE1982 Reagan MemoDifference Between Civil And Criminal ContemptSubpoena for Don McGahn, 04/22/2019“How the Trump White House shot itself in the foot on Don McGahn,” Washington Post, 04/24/2019 (article quoting former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi)“White House OKs testimony — with limits — from ex-security clearance chief,” Politico, 04/26/2019“Constitutional Hardball and Congress’s Oversight Authority,” John Bies (Chief Counsel at American Oversight and former DOJ official), Lawfare, 04/27/2019“What is Executive Privilege, Anyway?” NPR, 06/28/2007 “Eric Holder gets subpoena on failed Fast and Furious operation,” Washington Post, 10/12/2011“Operation Fast and Furious Fast Facts,” CNN, 02/28/2019
    ROD ROSENSTEIN’S SPEECH & TENURERod Rosenstein's Speech at the Armenian Bar Association’s Public Servants Dinner, 04/25/2019"Rosenstein Assails Obama Administration, Comey and Journalists in Defending Handling of Russia Inquiry,” NYT, 04/26/2019“‘I can land the plane’: How Rosenstein tried to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job,” Washington Post, 04/26/2019A tweet from Benjamin Wittes assessing Rosenstein’s tenure, 04/26/2019“Romney Was Right About Russia,” CNN, 07/31/2017 
    TRUMP’S TWEET & APPEALING IMPEACHMENTTrump’s tweet, 04/25/2019: “I DID NOTHING WRONG. If the partisan Dems ever tried to Impeach, I would first head to the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only are there no ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,’ there are no Crimes by me at all."“Trump says he would ask Supreme Court to intervene if Democrats move to impeach him,” Washington Post, 04/25/2019“The Supreme Court Has No Role in Impeachment,” Lawfare, 04/25/2019“Trump views the Supreme Court as an ally, sowing doubt about its independence among his critics,” Washington Post, 04/27/2019 
    OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CHARGES AGAINST A MASSACHUSETTS JUDGEIndictment, USA v. Shelley Richmond Joseph and Wesley Macgregor, 04/25/2019Press Release: Massachusetts District Court Judge and Court Officer Indicted for Obstruction of Justice, 04/25/2019 “Judge Is Charged With Helping Immigrant Escape ICE at Courthouse,” NYT, 04/25/2019
    We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Fight Club: Congress v. Trump
    Preet and Anne preview Bill Barr’s expected testimony before Congress, the developing subpoena fights between committee chairmen and the White House, Rosenstein’s tenure, an indictment of a Massachusetts state court judge for obstruction of justice, and more.
       
    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
    THE POWAY SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING"One dead, three injured in Poway synagogue shooting,” San Diego Union Tribune, 04/27/2019“What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting,” NYT, 04/29/2019“Mayor says synagogue shooting in California that left 1 dead and 3 wounded was a 'hate crime,’” CNN, 04/28/2019“The History of the AR-15,” Washington Post, 06/13/2016
    BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW: Video of Bill Barr Press Conference on Mueller’s report, plus the transcript of his opening remarks, 04/18/2019Transcript: Bill Barr’s answers questions at the Mueller report press conference, 04/18/2019“Barr's appearance at House hearing now in doubt because of dispute with Democrats,” CNN, 04/28/2019“Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?” NPR, 09/17/2018“Meet Rachel Mitchell, the woman questioning Ford about her Kavanaugh allegations at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,” Business Insider, 09/27/20181973 and 2000 OLC memos on indicting a sitting president 
    BREWING BATTLE: CONGRESS v. THE WHITE HOUSE1982 Reagan MemoDifference Between Civil And Criminal ContemptSubpoena for Don McGahn, 04/22/2019“How the Trump White House shot itself in the foot on Don McGahn,” Washington Post, 04/24/2019 (article quoting former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi)“White House OKs testimony — with limits — from ex-security clearance chief,” Politico, 04/26/2019“Constitutional Hardball and Congress’s Oversight Authority,” John Bies (Chief Counsel at American Oversight and former DOJ official), Lawfare, 04/27/2019“What is Executive Privilege, Anyway?” NPR, 06/28/2007 “Eric Holder gets subpoena on failed Fast and Furious operation,” Washington Post, 10/12/2011“Operation Fast and Furious Fast Facts,” CNN, 02/28/2019
    ROD ROSENSTEIN’S SPEECH & TENURERod Rosenstein's Speech at the Armenian Bar Association’s Public Servants Dinner, 04/25/2019"Rosenstein Assails Obama Administration, Comey and Journalists in Defending Handling of Russia Inquiry,” NYT, 04/26/2019“‘I can land the plane’: How Rosenstein tried to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job,” Washington Post, 04/26/2019A tweet from Benjamin Wittes assessing Rosenstein’s tenure, 04/26/2019“Romney Was Right About Russia,” CNN, 07/31/2017 
    TRUMP’S TWEET & APPEALING IMPEACHMENTTrump’s tweet, 04/25/2019: “I DID NOTHING WRONG. If the partisan Dems ever tried to Impeach, I would first head to the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only are there no ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,’ there are no Crimes by me at all."“Trump says he would ask Supreme Court to intervene if Democrats move to impeach him,” Washington Post, 04/25/2019“The Supreme Court Has No Role in Impeachment,” Lawfare, 04/25/2019“Trump views the Supreme Court as an ally, sowing doubt about its independence among his critics,” Washington Post, 04/27/2019 
    OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CHARGES AGAINST A MASSACHUSETTS JUDGEIndictment, USA v. Shelley Richmond Joseph and Wesley Macgregor, 04/25/2019Press Release: Massachusetts District Court Judge and Court Officer Indicted for Obstruction of Justice, 04/25/2019 “Judge Is Charged With Helping Immigrant Escape ICE at Courthouse,” NYT, 04/25/2019
    We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Fight Club: Congress v. Trump

    Preet and Anne preview Bill Barr’s expected testimony before Congress, the developing subpoena fights between committee chairmen and the White House, Rosenstein’s tenure, an indictment of a Massachusetts state court judge for obstruction of justice, and more.

       

    REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

    THE POWAY SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING

    • "One dead, three injured in Poway synagogue shooting,” San Diego Union Tribune, 04/27/2019
    • “What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting,” NYT, 04/29/2019
    • “Mayor says synagogue shooting in California that left 1 dead and 3 wounded was a 'hate crime,’” CNN, 04/28/2019
    • “The History of the AR-15,” Washington Post, 06/13/2016


    BILL BARR’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, A PREVIEW:

    • Video of Bill Barr Press Conference on Mueller’s report, plus the transcript of his opening remarks, 04/18/2019
    • Transcript: Bill Barr’s answers questions at the Mueller report press conference, 04/18/2019
    • “Barr's appearance at House hearing now in doubt because of dispute with Democrats,” CNN, 04/28/2019
    • “Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?” NPR, 09/17/2018
    • “Meet Rachel Mitchell, the woman questioning Ford about her Kavanaugh allegations at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,” Business Insider, 09/27/2018
    • 1973 and 2000 OLC memos on indicting a sitting president

     

    BREWING BATTLE: CONGRESS v. THE WHITE HOUSE

    • 1982 Reagan Memo
    • Difference Between Civil And Criminal Contempt
    • Subpoena for Don McGahn, 04/22/2019
    • “How the Trump White House shot itself in the foot on Don McGahn,” Washington Post, 04/24/2019 (article quoting former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi)
    • “White House OKs testimony — with limits — from ex-security clearance chief,” Politico, 04/26/2019
    • “Constitutional Hardball and Congress’s Oversight Authority,” John Bies (Chief Counsel at American Oversight and former DOJ official), Lawfare, 04/27/2019
    • “What is Executive Privilege, Anyway?” NPR, 06/28/2007 
    • “Eric Holder gets subpoena on failed Fast and Furious operation,” Washington Post, 10/12/2011
    • “Operation Fast and Furious Fast Facts,” CNN, 02/28/2019


    ROD ROSENSTEIN’S SPEECH & TENURE

    • Rod Rosenstein's Speech at the Armenian Bar Association’s Public Servants Dinner, 04/25/2019
    • "Rosenstein Assails Obama Administration, Comey and Journalists in Defending Handling of Russia Inquiry,” NYT, 04/26/2019
    • “‘I can land the plane’: How Rosenstein tried to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job,” Washington Post, 04/26/2019
    • A tweet from Benjamin Wittes assessing Rosenstein’s tenure, 04/26/2019
    • “Romney Was Right About Russia,” CNN, 07/31/2017

     

    TRUMP’S TWEET & APPEALING IMPEACHMENT

    • Trump’s tweet, 04/25/2019: “I DID NOTHING WRONG. If the partisan Dems ever tried to Impeach, I would first head to the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only are there no ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,’ there are no Crimes by me at all."
    • “Trump says he would ask Supreme Court to intervene if Democrats move to impeach him,” Washington Post, 04/25/2019
    • “The Supreme Court Has No Role in Impeachment,” Lawfare, 04/25/2019
    • “Trump views the Supreme Court as an ally, sowing doubt about its independence among his critics,” Washington Post, 04/27/2019

     

    OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CHARGES AGAINST A MASSACHUSETTS JUDGE

    • Indictment, USA v. Shelley Richmond Joseph and Wesley Macgregor, 04/25/2019
    • Press Release: Massachusetts District Court Judge and Court Officer Indicted for Obstruction of Justice, 04/25/2019 
    • “Judge Is Charged With Helping Immigrant Escape ICE at Courthouse,” NYT, 04/25/2019


    We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at [email protected] with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. Thank you for being a part of the CAFE Insider community. 

    1 hr 1 min
  • Stay Tuned Bonus 04/25: Ken Feinberg
    In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ken Feinberg reveals how he navigated one of the hardest ethical dilemmas he has faced and reflects on his four mentors and what they taught him:
    REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALSJudge Jack WeinsteinJustice Stephen BreyerSenator Ted Kennedy: “Edward Kennedy dies at 77; 'liberal lion of the Senate,’” LAT, 8/26/09Robert Pitosfsky: “Robert Pitofsky, Champion of Consumer Protection, Dies at 88,” NYT, 10/11/18
    Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.
    7 min

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