In Lester Holt’s hard hitting interview with Donald Trump, contradictions ran amok. The president appeared to headlock his own team with a flurry of statements that ran contrary to the talking points coming out of this White House following the controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey. Donald Trump appears to be threatening Comey via Twitter this morning, tweeting, "James Comey better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" For a breakdown of all the facts and alternative facts, click here. To watch Lester Holt’s interview, click here. Here's what's on tap for the weekend:
- President Barack Obama left the WH but he is still creating jobs.
- Trump launches "voter fraud" commission.
- The CHC want USCIS Ombudsman gone.
- Food companies partner with Michelle Obama.
- Two Latinas join Fox News racial discrimination lawsuit.
- Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown found guilty.
- The Dakota Access Pipeline is already leaking.
- Ajit Pai is pushing Trump's agenda through, and he just helped an über conservative outlet become a "TV goliath."
- A report says Mexico is the second-most violent country. Yep, just behind Syria.
- Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) talks about his mom.
- Rev. William Barber bids farewell to NAACP.
- News editors partner with Google to become more diverse.