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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Matt Laslo

      Sessions says that, if there were, it would be up to the president to waive executive privilege when he thinks appropriate.https://twitter.com/MattLaslo/status/920663292397477891 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Matt LasloVerified account @MattLaslo
      "I do not confirm or deny any communication with the president that I believe to be confidential" AG Jeff Sessions being questioned on Comey
      8 replies 60 retweets 61 likes
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      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

      As to emoluments, Sessions says that the Justice Department decided on a defense that it believed is legitimate.

      7:53 AM - 18 Oct 2017
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions on Arpaio pardon: "This pardon, I think, was well within the power of the president to do."

          3 replies 9 retweets 10 likes
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        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted ryan teague beckwith

          Hatch also called it a "10,000-word hit piece."https://twitter.com/ryanbeckwith/status/920664761272061957 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          ryan teague beckwithVerified account @ryanbeckwith
          In hearing, Sen. Orrin Hatch called the WaPo/60 Minutes investigation that led to the DEA czar nominee withdrawing “complete baloney.”
          5 replies 12 retweets 16 likes
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        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Leahy is starting right off with Sessions' Russia contacts.

          3 replies 9 retweets 34 likes
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        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions: "I believe my answer was correct."

          2 replies 2 retweets 11 likes
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        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Well, that was a weird series of exchanges.

          2 replies 3 retweets 21 likes
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        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Dominic Holden

          First:https://twitter.com/dominicholden/status/920667995726405632 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Dominic HoldenVerified account @dominicholden
          Sessions: "I have never had a meeting with any Russian officials to discuss any kind of coordinating campaign efforts.”
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          1 reply 9 retweets 13 likes
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        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          He had less certain answers, including an outright "don't recall" as to whether he discussed emails and "don't think so" as to Magnitsky.

          3 replies 19 retweets 30 likes
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        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Then, it got very weird when Leahy asked Sessions whether he had been interviewed or approached for interview by special counsel's office.

          1 reply 13 retweets 29 likes
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        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions made a weird face, then said Leahy should ask Mueller. Leahy counters: I'm asking you.

          2 replies 11 retweets 37 likes
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        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions says he's not sure if he should answer without first consulting with special counsel Mueller.

          1 reply 14 retweets 21 likes
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        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Leahy then asked a more narrow question of whether Sessions has been interviewed by Mueller. Sessions made another weird face, then said no.

          5 replies 13 retweets 29 likes
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        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Durbin asking about role of OLC in decision to terminate DACA. Sessions: "We did. We consulted a large number of lawyers in the dep't."

          1 reply 4 retweets 8 likes
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        14. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions won't answer about whether he had communications with Texas AG about threatened DACA suit, citing "work product."

          5 replies 20 retweets 21 likes
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        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions talks about "cloud over" Chicago bc of murders after refusing to answer ?s about Trump & "lifting the cloud" over Russia invest. 🤔

          1 reply 17 retweets 27 likes
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        16. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Matthew Miller

          BTW, I've asked DOJ to explain what Sessions meant with that answer.https://twitter.com/matthewamiller/status/920672789144666114 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Matthew MillerVerified account @matthewamiller
          There is no privilege that allows an AG to not answer q’s about talking to state AG’s. Sessions is showing real contempt for the committee.
          3 replies 45 retweets 75 likes
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        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          DOJ spokesperson tells me: "The AG had no conversations w the Texas AG about the threatened daca lawsuit."

          1 reply 7 retweets 12 likes
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        18. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          [Which doesn't answer the question of why he said what he said.]

          2 replies 2 retweets 16 likes
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        19. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Now, Whitehouse is pressing Sessions on Sessions' discussions of how he believes executive privilege works.

          3 replies 6 retweets 20 likes
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        20. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Emma Loop

          https://twitter.com/LoopEmma/status/920677002822193159 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Emma LoopVerified account @LoopEmma
          Whitehouse reading back the rules on executive privilege to Sessions and grilling him about his refusal to answer certain questions.
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          1 reply 7 retweets 27 likes
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        21. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Grassley still referring to AG Sessions as "Senator Sessions."

          3 replies 6 retweets 21 likes
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        22. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          FYI: Sessions non-answers there to Graham were presumably related to his recusal. He shouldn't be involved in those decisions.

          2 replies 3 retweets 10 likes
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        23. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          As in: The non-answer about Lynch-Clinton tarmac meeting, only knowing what's in the papers, & not knowing about Steele dossier/FISA issue.

          1 reply 2 retweets 8 likes
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        24. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Dominic Holden

          https://twitter.com/dominicholden/status/920685891164803072 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Dominic HoldenVerified account @dominicholden
          Sessions: "I conducted no improper discussions with Russians at any time regarding the campaign or any other item facing this country."
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        25. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Manu Raju

          This got heated. Grassley gave extra time.https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/920686400223182848 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Manu RajuVerified account @mkraju
          Sessions v. Franken redux, the AG pushes back: "I don't have to sit here and listen ... without having a chance to respond. Gimme a break."
          1 reply 8 retweets 19 likes
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        26. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Franken now pushing back on Sessions' non-answers today to Leahy about not recalling whether he discussed Trump's views on policy issues.

          2 replies 13 retweets 25 likes
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        27. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Sessions says "this is totally unfair to me."

          10 replies 1 retweet 11 likes
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        28. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          "I did not have a continuing exchange of information," Sessions says, ignoring Franken's question about Sessions' non-answers.

          1 reply 2 retweets 4 likes
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        29. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Emma Loop

          https://twitter.com/LoopEmma/status/920688880520761345 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Emma LoopVerified account @LoopEmma
          Sen. Sasse is up now. He apologizes to Sessions for any disturbance on that side of the dias because Sasse spilled a Dr. Pepper on Cruz.
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          2 replies 4 retweets 10 likes
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        30. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 18 Oct 2017

          OK. I have to get to some other work. Follow @LoopEmma and @dominicholden for continued live coverage of the Sessions hearing.

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        31. End of conversation

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