This popped up on my playlist. Seemed appropriate.
Democrats Call on DOJ to Look Into Jared Kushner's White House Role
Leaders on the House Judiciary Committee wrote a letter calling on the Department of Justice and Office of Government Ethics to look into anti-nepotism laws that might limit what Kushner, who is expected not to take a salary, can and cannot do as he is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump.
The group of Democrats also asked for a further review of Kushner’s potential financial conflicts of interests, asserting that having information, knowledge or influence over the White House’s policies may benefit his business holdings
“Mr. Kushner’s White House position may allow him to influence policy that benefits his business interests,” the letter addressed outgoing U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch read. “For example, it has been reported that he will meet with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan this evening to discuss tax policy which, at a minimum, raises the appearance that he may be using his public office for private gain – namely adopting tax changes which will benefit Mr. Kushner and his family”
Claire Hollingsworth, the telegraph correspondent who broke the news of WWII, died. She was 105
And Paul Ryan shouldn’t make comment like this if he doesn’t want pushback. Feel free to tweet him your thoughts. I did…..3 times.
And this should be fuel for us to call our reps.
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