Trump celebrates West Virginias Democratic governor switching parties

Trump celebrates West Virginias Democratic governor switching parties

President Trump and rally attendees received a big surprise when West Virginias Democratic governor Jim Justice announced he was switching parties. The keen move marks a watershed moment for the GOP, which will now control all levers of government in more than half the states. Justice, who took office as a Democrat just seven months ago,will be the nations 34th Republican governor.Trump defeated Clinton in West Virginia, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote. At the 3rd August rally, he predictably touted his electoral victory. He also denounced the ongoing Russia probe as a total fabrication, despite special counsel Robert Muellers enlisting of a grand jury to oversee the investigation.  Aug 4, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller enlists grand jury

Special counsel Robert Mueller enlists grand jury

Special counsel Robert Mueller has enlisted a grand jury to oversee the ongoing investigation into Russias interference in the 2016 election.The new phase of the expanding probe comes on the heels of a bipartisan bill aiming to protect Mr. Muellers investigation from White House obstructionism. The Special Counsel Integrity Act introduced on 3 August would allow any special counsel, including Mueller...to challenge the[ir] removal in court which would be heard and determined by a panel of 3 federal judge within 14 days of the filing of the action. Aug 4, 2017