Morning Jolt: U.S. Attorney John Durham Scrutinizes How the Trump Campaign Probe Began

Making the click-through worthwhile: The Horowitz report isn't quite the vindication of the FBI that James Comey wants you to think it is; the president is on the verge of two big policy wins; and some easily overlooked developments in the world of politics.

Don't Let Anyone Fool You. Horowitz Painted an Ugly Picture of the FBI.

As those of you who read last month's gargantuan profile know, U.S. attorney John Durham, the man attorney general William Barr appointed to probe the start of the investigation into the Trump campaign in 2016, almost never issues public statements. He never does interviews. He never writes op-eds. He has given one public speech in his career. He does just about all of his talking in the courtroom.

Thus, people sit up and take notice when the notoriously tight-lipped Durham issues a written statement like this, immediately after the release of a report from Department of Justice's inspector general about the FBI's earliest moves investigating the Trump campaign.

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December 10 2019

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U.S. Attorney John Durham Scrutinizes How the Trump Campaign Probe Began Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: The Horowitz report isn't quite the vindication of the FBI that James Comey wants you to think it is; the president is on the verge of two big policy wins; and some easily overlooked developments in the world of politics. Don't Let Anyone Fool You. Horowitz Painted an Ugly Picture of the FBI. As those of you who read last month's gargantuan profile know, U.S. attorney John Durham, the man attorney general William Barr appointed to probe the start of the investigation into the Trump campaign in 2016, almost never issues public statements. He never does interviews. He never writes op-eds. He has given one public speech in his career. He does just about all of his talking in the courtroom. Thus, people sit up and take notice when the notoriously tight-lipped Durham issues a written statement like this, immediately after the release of a report from Department of Justice's inspector general about the FBI's earliest moves investigating the Trump campaign. "I ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Democrats' Cannibalistic Ideology Victor Davis Hanson Under progressive disproportionate-impact theory, the Democrat field and indeed Democrat voters, at least as evidenced by their preferences in the polls and campaign donations, are all guilty of racism. Anti-Semitism Grows in Brooklyn as Its Roots Remain Misunderstood Zachary Evans City leaders and national commentators have blamed white nationalism for an uptick in hate crimes targeting Brooklyn's Jews. The truth is much different. Planned Parenthood Employee Admits She Tried to Facilitate Sale of Fetal Livers in Court... Mairead McArdle Tram Nguyen testified that she wanted to sell fetal livers for $750 each as well as combinations of fetal livers and fetal thymi at $1,600 each. ADVERTISEMENT Virginians Prep for a Second Amendment Battle Robert VerBruggen Already a number of far-reaching gun bills have been announced for January's legislative session, and already red localities are threatening to defy them. Hail the Romcom Masterpiece Kyle Smith Romcoms are comfort food, and we watch them with family around the holidays in a spirit of mutual reassurance and conviviality. But they can't cheat their way to lodging in the memory any more than any other type of film can. A Feeble Fox News Attack at the Movies Kyle Smith when it comes to Fox the contempt is so uncontrolled that even the routine gets framed as a national outrage. If "Bombshell" wanted to live up to its title, it should have come up with something new. It doesn't. Sell Us a Bridge to Nowhere Michael Brendan Dougherty Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren finds out that her Medicare for All plan cannot withstand financial scrutiny. Former Top FBI Lawyer Demands an Apology from Trump, Claims IG Report Proves Russia Probe... Tobias Hoonhout "The conclusions are quite clear that the President's statements over these past several years were all wrong," said James Baker. ADVERTISEMENT A Message From Young America's Foundation The High School Conferences at The Reagan Ranch High school students can visit Ronald Reagan's California ranch to learn about the 20th Century's greatest President. What better way to celebrate freedom than by walking in President Reagan's footsteps and learning about the ideas he championed? LEARN MORE Photo Essays Hong Kong Protests Very Scary Christmas ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.