Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler scheduled a Wednesday vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress. But that doesn't mean anything huge will happen as a result.
Washington Roundup: A Contempt Citation Might Not Mean Much For Barr
History proves punishment isn't likely even if William Barr is found in contempt of Congress.
Washington Roundup: A Contempt Citation Might Not Mean Much For Barr
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Posted: 5:47 p.m. EDT May 6, 2019
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