Nunes Furious Over McCabe No-Show: Sending Team To "Scrub" DOJ Docs; Preparing Subpoenas | Zero Hedge
Description: "Everyone in the building over there knew that Mr. McCabe was supposed to be here today. But they're blaming a scheduling snafu. It would be a high level of incompetence for people that are normally pretty smart."
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# Nunes Furious Over McCabe No-Show: Sending Team To "Scrub" DOJ Docs; Preparing Subpoenas

by Tyler Durden
Dec 13, 2017 7:57 AM
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House Intel Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) is not a happy man after FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe bailed on his scheduled Tuesday testimony - which has been rescheduled to next Tuesday. Despite the DOJ emailing the committee as late as 7:23 pm Monday night in preparation for McCabe's testimony, the agency blamed a scheduling conflict for the no-show. Nunes told reporters that he was "extremely troubled," and that the scheduling conflict was "not really believable," though he allowed McCabe to reschedule without issuing any subpoenas.

Devin Nunes, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, Bruce Ohr

"The security director for the FBI sent over [Monday] night at 7:23 the security clearance for Mr. McCabe," said Nunes, adding, "so it seems like everyone in the building over there ... knew that Mr. McCabe was supposed to be here today. But they're blaming a scheduling snafu ... It would be a high level of incompetence for people that are normally pretty smart."

Nunes warned that McCabe's next no-show would result in subpoenas and a possible contempt charge:

"We have a commitment, again, that McCabe is going to show up next Tuesday [Dec. 19] at 2:00," said Nunes, adding "so we will be following up with letters ... if none of that is followed up with, then we will move forward with contempt and we will issue additional subpoenas." Nunes is also sending investigators to the DOJ Thursday to do a "scrub" of documents the agency has failed to provide.

Fox News reporter Chad Pergram tweets:

> Hse Intel Cmte chair Nunes secures deal for Dep FBI Dir McCabe to testify December 19 at 2 pm. Was supposed to be there today. DoJ blames a scheduling conflict. Nunes says he's "extremely troubled" & the excuse "is not really believable." No subpoenas for McCabe..yet

> — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 12, 2017

> Intel Cmte Chair Nunes says DoJ security sent an email to Hse Intel Cmte as late as 7:23 pm et Monday night in preparation for McCabe's appearance before Intel Cmte today. Nunes: "Everyone in the building knew that McCabe was supposed to be here"

> — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 12, 2017

> Intel Cmte chair Nunes says Hse Intel Cmte will send investigators to DoJ Thursday to do a “scrub” of documents they have pursued since winter.
> Nunes says if McCabe doesn't appear next Tuesd, he will move to subpoena him..or potentially hold McCabe in contempt of Congress.

> — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 12, 2017

> Intel Cmte chair Nunes on if he's confident McCabe will come to CapHill next Tuesday for hrng: "We've had many deals."

> — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 12, 2017

McCabe was expected to answer questions Tuesday about the role of FBI investigator Peter Strzok in the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Strzok was removed from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team after it was learned that he had exchanged anti-Trump text messages with a fellow FBI investigator with whom Strzok was having an extramarital affair. Strzok is considered a key figure in the series of events concerning the 'Trump-Russia' dossier, which the FBI relied on to launch a counterintelligence investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

"Something more sinister"

> Congressional sources tell Fox they believe FBI DepDir McCabe not coming to Hse Intel Cmte tomorrow because he’d be asked about Bruce Ohr & Ohr’s wife Nellie who worked for Fusion GPS.
> something far more sinister.

> — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 12, 2017

As we reported yesterday, many believe McCabe's cancellation had to do with a Monday night report by Fox News revealing that recently demoted DOJ official Bruce Ohr's wife, Nellie, worked for Fusion GPS - the firm behind the Trump-Russia dossier. It was also later uncovered by internet sleuths that Nellie Ohr represented the CIA's "Open Source Works" group at a 2010 working group on organized crime, which she participated in along with her husband Bruce and Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS.

> FBI’s McCabe was expected to appear before Hse to Intel Cmte Tues. Now told he’s not coming. Expect subpoenas to compel McCabe to appear this wk. Source: “McCabe has an Ohr problem”

> — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 12, 2017

House investigators also determined that Bruce Ohr met with former MI6 spy Christopher Steele, and shortly after the 2016 election met with Glenn Simpson, the co-founder of Fusion GPS who commissioned Steele to create the dossier.

Perhaps adding to McCabe's decision not to testify Tuesday was a disturbing report by The Hill last week that Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) interviewed a retired FBI supervisor who said McCabe instructed him not to call the 2012 Benghazi attack an act of terrorism while distributing the FBI's findings to the larger intelligence community - despite knowing it was terrorism.

> The agent found the instruction concerning because his unit had gathered incontrovertible evidence showing a major al Qaeda figure had directed the attack and the information had already been briefed to President Obama, the lawmaker said. -The Hill

DeSantis posed to The Hill: "What operational reason would there be to issue an edict to agents telling them, in the face of virtually conclusive evidence to the contrary, not to categorize the Benghazi attack as a result of terrorism? By placing the interests of the Obama administration over the public's interests, the order is yet another data point highlighting the politicization of the FBI."

Clearly the House Intel Committee has a lot of questions for Deputy Director McCabe, which, if necessary, Devin Nunes will compel via subpoenas as early as next Tuesday.

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Shitonya Serfs Dec 13, 2017 8:00 AM

You mean he can't just say: Sorry, busy that day?

He must not be juiced in.

NoDebt Shitonya Serfs Dec 13, 2017 8:11 AM

"Nunes warned that McCabe's next no-show would result in subpoenas and a possible contempt charge:"

His NEXT no-show?? Oh, boys and girls, you are being threated to a rare performance of Kabuki Theatre here. These fuckers aren't going to do DICK about this situation. There is no seriousness or urgency here at all. This is just to make it look like they're going to do something about the situation. NOTHING WILL COME OF THIS.

NoDebt NoDebt Dec 13, 2017 8:18 AM

I can't wait until the next part of this where McCabe says with little doe-eyes "Oh, I was supposed to preserve those emails? They were deleted in accordance with our normal 6 month email retention policy. We're looking for the backup copies but.... they seem to have gone missing. We'll let you know if we find them."

This is the Lois Lerner IRS thing all over again.

overbet NoDebt Dec 13, 2017 8:19 AM

How is McCabe feeling?

He is panicking

He chuckling at the efforts and rolling his eyes.

kellys_eye NoDebt Dec 13, 2017 8:20 AM

"...sending investigators to the DOJ Thursday"

Yep, 48 hours ought to be plenty of time to allow the shredders to cool off......

Moonrajah Shitonya Serfs Dec 13, 2017 8:28 AM

He will say 'Sorry, my dog ate my clearance'.

Right now they are busy preparing the dog.

overmedicatedun... Dec 13, 2017 8:01 AM

pols talking and talking..with no action..maybe mccabe can retire with full benefits that 'll show em.

NoDebt overmedicatedundersexed Dec 13, 2017 8:13 AM

If he doesn't show up just TWO MORE TIMES, they're going to write a letter to somebody. "This is your second to last final warning!" Holy shit, what a sight to behold.

New_Meat NoDebt Dec 13, 2017 8:26 AM

and that letter will go on McCabe's "permanent record."

Calculus99 Dec 13, 2017 8:03 AM

Looks like many people are tying themselves into knots.

As for the incompetence, don't bet against it. Remember Die Hard when the FBI were bought in and fucked it all up (the bad guy just sat back knowing that their incompetence would show). That wasn't based on fantasy...

chunga Dec 13, 2017 8:02 AM

McCabe to Nunes - take your red line and your subpoena and shove it up your ass.

SoDamnMad chunga Dec 13, 2017 8:11 AM

Nunes to Mathis. Have your Marines insure McCabe is here, bruised of not. Additionally have Gitmo specialists in extracting information present. Water is availalble.

chunga SoDamnMad Dec 13, 2017 8:23 AM

My attention span on following the reds futile pursuit of the clinton crime family maxed out at ~ 30 years.

That's a big reason why the reds are gonna get Moored. Add to that repeal, simple taxes, unanimous sanction votes, big beautiful walls, Ryan, McCain, Graham, McConnell, Sessions, Afghanistan, Syria so on so forth.

loves the truth Dec 13, 2017 8:05 AM

Hey what do you expect? Satan is the ruler of this world, for now and not for long.

1 John 5:19 We know that we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.

John 14:30 I will not speak with you much more, for the ruler of the world+ is coming, and he has no hold on me

Luke 4:5 So he brought him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in an instant of time.+ the Devil said to him: “I will give you all this authority and their glory, because it has been handed over to me,+ (((and I give it to whomever I wish. ))7 If you, therefore, do an act of worship before me, it will all be yours.”8 In reply Jesus said to him: “It is written, ‘It is Jehovah* your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’”+

DavidFL loves the truth Dec 13, 2017 8:12 AM

Im pretty sure you accidently ventured to the wrong site. Perhaps you would be happier on the CBN blog.

loves the truth DavidFL Dec 13, 2017 8:22 AM

I thought most people here want to see justice done,,, well it aint going to happen in this system

Here is the only solution. in 928 languages

https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

JohninMK loves the truth Dec 13, 2017 8:36 AM

Ah the 10% Club. Give us 10% of your money and you can join our Club.

Just an upfront payment for your eternal happiness. We, the leaders, will however just enjoy the known present.

Beowulf55 Dec 13, 2017 8:03 AM

Pretty much telling Congress who is really in charge seems to me an act of treason...but maybe I am over-reacting.

Bavarian Beowulf55 Dec 13, 2017 8:10 AM

That's why Nunes should've hand-delivered a subpoena to remind him who truly is in charge.

Abaco Bavarian Dec 13, 2017 8:20 AM

He should have sent the US Marshalls. These politicians are such jelly spined turds.

youngman Dec 13, 2017 8:04 AM

What are they doing today??? Are they really that busy to pospone it a week....

SoDamnMad youngman Dec 13, 2017 8:13 AM

They are very busy solving the Las Vegas case. You know the assasination attempt on the Saudi prince. Oh, the other one... not so much.

overmedicatedun... Dec 13, 2017 8:05 AM

how many computers and smart phones must be destroyed to protect the innocent?? break out the bleach bit.

blown income Dec 13, 2017 8:05 AM

Why ..do I not seem suprised....

DavidFL Dec 13, 2017 8:08 AM

Come on - give the guy a break; he needs a little time to cobble together a BS story and falsify supportive docs.

Dilluminati Dec 13, 2017 8:08 AM

Did this all happen in Alabama? I had to double check the map and want to stay as far away from Alabama crazy as possible!

overmedicatedun... Dec 13, 2017 8:08 AM

nunes is so mad, he just might not have lunch and drinks with Mccabe for a few weeks..now that's mad..

OCnStiggs Dec 13, 2017 8:09 AM

Trump and crew had better start siezing the initiative and standing up a functional portion of the FBI and DOJ in order to start processing crimes and getting convictions or the MSM will turn the tables using an ignorant populace and he'll be history. The Progressive Liberals committed these crimes. They certainly will not investigate nor prosecute when they regain power.

The window of opportunity will not remain open for much longer. The Deep State is threatened and in defensive mode. Put the stake in their heart while you can. That will get the public on your side and ensure success.

buzzsaw99 Dec 13, 2017 8:12 AM

fuck you that's my name.

williambanzai7 Dec 13, 2017 8:12 AM

Why the big surprise? We have known for months this guy is a lying sack of libtard shit.

Yen Cross Dec 13, 2017 8:17 AM

Hey Nunezzz---Reality Check--- You and the rest of CONgress are about as sharp as a bag of marbles.

MCDirtMigger Dec 13, 2017 8:13 AM

He needed more time to practice his catch phrase, Ummmm, I don’t recall. It’s a classic

sister tika Dec 13, 2017 8:14 AM

Agent McCabe is busy right now chasing down medical marijuana abusers and Langley parking-lot violations. He'll get back witcha in a few weeks, Mr. Nunes.

lester1 Dec 13, 2017 8:16 AM

How the fuck are these assholes still employed at the FBi ???

Cloud9.5 Dec 13, 2017 8:19 AM

Kabuki Theater, meanwhile the deep state grinds on. There is a real power struggle going on. And there will be winners and losers. Imagine the shock to Leon Trotsky, a true Marxist, when he found himself expelled from the communist party that he played such a pivotal role in creating. There he was, a true believer, falling from the pinnacle of power only find himself an exile in Mexico with an axe in the back of his head.

What coincided with these internal purges was the mass slaughter of millions of Russians. We live in dangerous times my friends.

you_are_cleared_hot Dec 13, 2017 8:21 AM

Imagine if we servants of the ruling political class ever did that?? "oh, sorry IRS, I forgot tax day was last Tuesday. How-bout I just send you my return next Tuesday sans any penalties...OK?"

That's what this is now - a ruling political class. When it's time to start shooting - come get me.

michigan independant Dec 13, 2017 8:27 AM

Trotsky was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on 7 November 1879. The rest was paid for to murder millions of Christians. In January of 1916 Trotsky was expelled from France and came to the United States. It has been claimed that his expenses were paid by Jacob Schiff. There is no documentation to substantiate that claim, but the circumstantial evidence does point to a wealthy donor in New York. He remained for several months, while writing for a Russian socialist paper, the Novy Mir (New World) and giving revolutionary speeches at mass meetings in New York City. According to Trotsky himself, on many occasions a chauffeured limousine was placed at his service by a wealthy friend, identified as Dr. M. In his book, My Life, Trotsky wrote:

> The doctor's wife took my wife and the boys out driving and was very kind to them. But she was a mere mortal, whereas the chauffeur was a magician, a titan, a superman! With the wave of his hand he made the machine obey his slightest command. To sit beside him was the supreme delight. When they went into a tea room, the boys would anxiously demand of their mother, "Why doesn't the chauffeur come in?" (Leon Trotsky: My Life, New York publisher: Scribner's, 1930, p. 277)

Facebook is the cutout money unleashed up the village idiots today.

surf@jm Dec 13, 2017 8:28 AM

And meanwhile at Jeff Sessions office........ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....

The snoring gets louder..........

Dilluminati Dec 13, 2017 8:35 AM

Inquiring minds want to know. I think the connection between Bruce Ohr and his wife are worthy of an investigation and then subsequent leaks. On the other hand, I think that it shouldn't be illegal to have an opinion.

http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/13/read-the-rabid-anti-trump-texts-...

I find it fascinating that the media carpet bombs a major market (say Northern Virginia as a purple state) and does nothing but run ad after ad, paper, print, mailbox, radio, TV, etc.. if you don't live in a battleground state and have never witnessed it, you don't get it.

And then not have an opinion? Not take a side? Not be drawn into the incivility and participate in the event? If the elections have become incivil it is hardly the fault of any single individual, noooo it is the fault of the cocksuckers in the media. And I say that in defense of republicans and democrtats.

If by accepting employment with the government you are unable to call a CANDIDATE "loathsome human being" "an idiot" "awful" and a "f*cking idiot" then we haven't freedom nor are those people allowed to participate in an election.

Now on the other hand: if the same material by GPS Fusion was used as the basis of a NSL investigation and it was a husband and wife effort, and that information was leaked.. then somebody needs to be held accountable for that.

But considering how the candidates that the two party system puts forth is like Hollywood for ugly people, it is disingenious to imply people cannot notice! In respect to having an opinion, or... on the basis of that opinion abusing power and the system? Well the two are different. If this is a story as theblaze reported it that the guy had an opinion well he has that right. He has a right to anger but wrong to sin in respect to his support of a candidate democratic or republican.

Some of these candidates are criminals, cunts, cocksuckers, pedophiles, idiots, losers, delusional, psychopaths, etc.. and to not have an opinion and vote is simply un-American. I'm not liking this emphasis on campiagn contributions made by a person, or what they tweeted in a general election. If these people are being held to this standard you need to fire allot of fucking reporters from Faux and CNN as they seem to abuse their positions in respect to the spoken word.

But.. on the other hand this was a purposeful effort to msilead FISA and to put forth an investigation, an abuse of power.. I don't like that either

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