NEWSHOUR BOOKSHELF - "A Very Stable Genius"

"‘A Very Stable Genius’ illuminates administration officials’ worries about Trump" PBS NewsHour 2/13/2020

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SUMMARY:  The Washington Post’s Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig published a book about the Trump presidency earlier this year.  “A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump’s Testing of America” goes beyond the headlines to expose President Trump’s chaotic first years in office.  Philip Rucker sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why some administration officials are “worried for the country” under Trump.

THE INVESTIGATIONS - Lewandowski Refusal to Answer

"Lewandowski frustrates Democrats with short responses in House Judiciary Committee hearing" PBS NewsHour 9/17/2019

More of Trump's attitude of being above the law.

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SUMMARY:  Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.  Ahead of his appearance, the White House had instructed Lewandowski to discuss only matters covered in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report -- and indeed, Lewandowski refused to answer numerous questions from members of the committee.  Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.