Key Takeaways
- Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment for perjury and obstruction of justice.
- The Justice Department is reportedly investigating George Soros' Open Society Foundations.
- Senate Democrats are divided over a stopgap funding bill amidst federal layoff threats.
- President Trump attended the Ryder Cup opening at Bethpage Black Course.
- An attorney discussed the legal intricacies of the James Comey indictment case.
Deep Dive
- Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted yesterday by a grand jury on multiple charges, including lying to Congress and obstruction of justice.
- Host Tom Bevin argued Comey lied, citing contradictions in testimony and orchestrated leaks to the press.
- Host Carl Cannon criticized the Democratic and media portrayal of the indictment as a constitutional crisis, referencing previous targeting of Donald Trump.
- Reports indicate the Justice Department is seeking a federal investigation into George Soros' Open Society Foundations.
- Allegations suggest the group foments political violence, leading to debate on investigation legitimacy and foreign funding.
- Concerns were raised regarding the potential chilling effect of such investigations on free speech and political involvement.
- The Hill reported that Senate Democrats are showing "cracks" over a stopgap funding bill as a potential government shutdown looms.
- President Trump's threat to lay off federal workers is cited as a pressure point influencing Democratic senators.
- Host Carl Cannon observed that congressional gridlock persists despite these developments, calling it a discouraging lesson.
- President Trump attended the Ryder Cup opening at Bethpage Black Course in New York with his granddaughter, Kai.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul was booed during the opening ceremony, an event noted by the hosts.
- The European team achieved a strong start to the tournament, with player Rory McIlroy expressing affection for the United States.
- Attorney Richard Porter joined to discuss the legal strategy behind the James Comey indictment for perjury.
- Porter noted the case focuses on Comey's truthfulness regarding specific questions asked by the Senate.
- The discussion included a clip of President Trump describing Comey as a "dirty cop," with analysis of its legal implications.
- Carl Cannon provided historical context for the indictment, referencing James Comey's 2016 actions regarding Hillary Clinton's email server.
- Other background events included actions against Michael Flynn, the circulation of the Steele dossier, and Comey's meetings with President Trump.
- Richard Porter discussed the legal venue, likely the Eastern District of Virginia, and the political leanings of its jury pool.
- The conversation suggested James Comey and others collaborated to undermine the president through the 'Crossfire Hurricane' investigation.
- Richard Porter anticipates Comey's legal team will file a motion to dismiss the indictment, alleging political motivations.
- Porter estimated a judge would likely allow the case to proceed, with the indictment's timing linked to a September 30th statute of limitations deadline.
- Carl Cannon discussed Serena Williams' social media post about hotel room cotton decorations, raising questions about racism interpretations.
- Tom Bevin shared a flyer posted at Georgetown University referencing a bullet and advocating for the "John Brown Club," which he described as depraved.
- Andrew Walworth highlighted French President Emmanuel Macron's delay in New York City due to presidential motorcade traffic during his UN visit.