An Interesting Day In Washington: Politics, Investigations, Accusations, Insults, And A Presidential Pardon

WNU Editor: This is not even news .... and on top of everything else, with the exception of the Libby pardon, there is nothing new here. But for the record, here is a brief summary on what happened today ....

Former FBI Director James Comey's New Book

The Latest: GOP congressmen want Comey’s memos on Trump -- AP
Comey: It’s possible Trump was with hookers ‘peeing on each other’ -- NYPost
Comey says Trump asked if he could disprove salacious prostitute allegations in 'dossier' -- ABC News
Comey says in book Trump denied allegations of lewd behavior: Washington Post -- Reuters
Fact-check: Comey didn't say he reopened Clinton investigation because of poll numbers -- Politico
As Clinton Camp Denied Reports of Criminal Inquiry, FBI Was Investigating, Comey Says -- New York Times
Clinton was under investigation when campaign denied reports, Comey says -- The Hill
Highlights from former FBI Director James Comey's new book -- Reuters

WNU Editor: Congrats to James Comey for the money that he is earning through this book, but my gut tells me that James Comey is going to regret writing it in the future. There is nothing new in this book that has not already been reported by the media, and I can sense the disappointment among the commentators who were talking about it today. My prediction .... 50 years from now James Comey will be remembered for being the FBI Director who was fired by President Trump, and not because of this book.

President Trump Responds To James Comey's Book

Trump cries slime ball after former FBI director slams him -- AP
Trump, called an unethical liar in book, blasts ex-FBI chief as 'slime ball' -- Reuters
Trump blasts Comey as an 'untruthful slime ball' after book revelations -- NBC
Trump rips Comey as 'untruthful slime ball,' as former FBI director attacks president in new book -- Fox News
Trump calls James Comey a "LEAKER & LIAR" who "should be prosecuted" -- CBS

WNU Editor: Slime ball?!?!?

U.S.Justice Department Inspector General's Report On Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe

The Latest: McCabe lawyer may file defamation suit vs. Trump -- AP
Ex-FBI deputy director faulted by Justice Department on media disclosure -- Reuters
DOJ IG releases explosive report that led to firing of ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe -- FOX News
Watchdog report: Ex-FBI deputy director misled investigators -- AP
IG releases report faulting fired FBI official McCabe -- The Hill

WNU Editor: The report is not kind to the former Acting FBI Director. The Inspector General's report is here

President Trump and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein tells confidants he is prepared to be fired -- NBC
Trump meeting stokes fears he may oust Rosenstein -- Politico
House chairmen ask Rosenstein for copies of Comey memos -- The Hill
What happens if Trump fires Rosenstein? -- Politico

WNU Editor: I do not know if firing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will make a difference. If he is gone they will just put someone else like him in this position.

The Legal Problems Of President Trump's Personal Lawyer

Trump Lawyer Has Been Under Criminal Probe for Months, Prosecutors Say -- Bloomberg
FBI probing Michael Cohen’s personal business dealings -- AP
Trump lawyer arranged $1.6 million payoff to Playboy Playmate for Republican fundraiser: source -- Reuters
Trump's personal lawyer attacked by U.S. prosecutor over privacy claim -- Reuters
FBI agents seized Trump lawyer's recordings of conversations in raid: report -- The Hill
Cohen ordered to disclose client list by Monday -- Politico

WNU Editor: The prosecutors think they have a case. But from what has already been leaked or revealed to the press .... I am not impress.

The Pardoning Of Former Vice President Cheney's Chief Of Staff

The Latest: Scooter Libby thanks Trump for pardoning him -- AP
Trump pardons Scooter Libby, says he was ‘treated unfairly’ -- AP
Trump pardons 'Scooter' Libby, former Iraq war-era Cheney aide -- Reuters
Trump pardons Scooter Libby, former top Cheney aide -- The Hill

WNU Editor: This one is a surprise. I did not expect this pardon.