News Update: The Manafort Trial, John Brennan, Trump vs. Omarosa

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from left to right; Paul Manafort, John Brennan, Omarosa Manigault-Newman

from left to right; Paul Manafort, John Brennan, Omarosa Manigault-Newman

Guests: Henry Hockeimer, Bradley Moss, Timothy L. O’Brien

This morning on Radio Times, we’ll get perspective on some of the major news stories of the week. The trial of Paul Manafort is winding down with jury deliberations underway. HENRY HOCKEIMER, of the law firm Ballard Spahr, joins us to explain the case against Manafort, how the proceedings were conducted, and some potential questions that the jury will consider.  Then, how and why the President had authority to revoke the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan. We’re joined by national security lawyer BRADLEY MOSS.  Lastly, we’ll wrap up the hour with journalist TIMOTHY L. O’BRIEN, talking about what the relationship between Donald Trump and Omarosa Manigualt Newman says about our President and the people around him. O’Brien is the author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being The Donald.

 

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