How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life
The legal cases against Trump are reactivating amidst significant political consequences ahead of the election.
US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case
Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Special Counsel's Office
Key prosecutors departing may indicate lengthy delays in Trump's classified documents case trial.
Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case
Smith seeks to pause appeal on Trump's classified documents case post-presidential victory.
If the Mar-a-Lago documents case is dismissed, Trump could get everything back - and keep it with immunity
Trump could reclaim his 33 boxes of documents if his case is dismissed after reelection due to presidential immunity and authority over classified materials.
Walt Nauta Claimed Trump Hoarded Hairspray Cans in His Storage Rooms - emptywheel
Walt Nauta lied about his knowledge of Trump's classified documents during an FBI interview.
How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life
The legal cases against Trump are reactivating amidst significant political consequences ahead of the election.
US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case
Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Special Counsel's Office
Key prosecutors departing may indicate lengthy delays in Trump's classified documents case trial.
Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case
Smith seeks to pause appeal on Trump's classified documents case post-presidential victory.
If the Mar-a-Lago documents case is dismissed, Trump could get everything back - and keep it with immunity
Trump could reclaim his 33 boxes of documents if his case is dismissed after reelection due to presidential immunity and authority over classified materials.
Walt Nauta Claimed Trump Hoarded Hairspray Cans in His Storage Rooms - emptywheel
Walt Nauta lied about his knowledge of Trump's classified documents during an FBI interview.
Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon
Federal agents searched Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, collecting unrelated materials from 20 years ago, amidst multiple investigations into NYC Police leadership.
Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon
Federal authorities executed search warrants at NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, probing materials from his past unrelated to current police work.
Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon
Federal agents searched Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, collecting unrelated materials from 20 years ago, amidst multiple investigations into NYC Police leadership.
Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon
Federal authorities executed search warrants at NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, probing materials from his past unrelated to current police work.
A Warning To All Americans': Melania Trump Goes After FBI In New Vid Over Mar-A-Lago Raid
Melania Trump condemns the FBI for raiding Mar-a-Lago, expressing feelings of personal violation and a broader warning about government overreach.
Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case
Concerns have been raised about Judge Aileen Cannon's impartiality in handling Trump's indictment case, leading legal experts to seek her reassignment.
Judge Denies Limited Gag Order Request in Trump Documents Case
The federal judge denied the request to bar Trump from making statements due to procedural failures by prosecutors.
Trump Falsely Claims Biden Was Convicted' in Documents Case
Former President Trump falsely claimed Biden was convicted for retaining classified documents, despite the special counsel declining charges due to age-related memory concerns.
Prosecutors Seek to Bar Trump From Attacking F.B.I. Agents in Documents Case
Prosecutors sought to restrain Trump from making statements that could endanger law enforcement in the classified documents case.
Special Counsel Asks Appeals Court to Revive Trump Classified Documents Case After Judge Cannon Ruling
Jack Smith urges reinstatement of Trump's classified documents case, asserting Judge Cannon's dismissal contradicts legal precedents and undermines federal governance.
Prosecutors Try Again to Limit Trump's Statements in Documents Case
Federal prosecutors sought to prevent Trump from making statements endangering FBI agents in classified documents case.
Trump's Fla. trial was to start this week. Instead, there's a pre-trial hearing.
Former President Donald Trump's trial for taking classified documents has been delayed indefinitely in Florida.
Judge Denies Limited Gag Order Request in Trump Documents Case
The federal judge denied the request to bar Trump from making statements due to procedural failures by prosecutors.
Trump Falsely Claims Biden Was Convicted' in Documents Case
Former President Trump falsely claimed Biden was convicted for retaining classified documents, despite the special counsel declining charges due to age-related memory concerns.
Prosecutors Seek to Bar Trump From Attacking F.B.I. Agents in Documents Case
Prosecutors sought to restrain Trump from making statements that could endanger law enforcement in the classified documents case.
Special Counsel Asks Appeals Court to Revive Trump Classified Documents Case After Judge Cannon Ruling
Jack Smith urges reinstatement of Trump's classified documents case, asserting Judge Cannon's dismissal contradicts legal precedents and undermines federal governance.
Prosecutors Try Again to Limit Trump's Statements in Documents Case
Federal prosecutors sought to prevent Trump from making statements endangering FBI agents in classified documents case.
Trump's Fla. trial was to start this week. Instead, there's a pre-trial hearing.
Former President Donald Trump's trial for taking classified documents has been delayed indefinitely in Florida.
Benny Johnson's claim that Joe Biden set up Donald Trump with classified documents is false - Poynter
The Biden administration did not frame former President Donald Trump by shipping boxes of classified documents to his home, a false claim spread by conservative podcaster Benny Johnson.
Joe Biden claims he has 'executive privilege' against anyone finding out just how addled he is
The White House invoked executive privilege to block the release of transcripts, sparking concerns about presidential transparency and potential misuse of power.
Angry Biden fires back after special counsel report
President Biden forcefully defends himself against assertions of mental acuity and mishandling classified documents
Special counsel report sparks Republican criticism and accusations of a 'two-tiered' justice system
POLL: Most Americans and Almost 1/3 of Democrats Think Biden Got Special Treatment' in Classified Docs Case
A majority of Americans and nearly a third of Democrats believe that President Joe Biden received special treatment in the investigation into his improper retention of classified documents.
Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report stating that while Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, criminal charges were not warranted, citing Biden's cooperation and memory issues.
Biden retained classified information but will not face charges, special counsel report says
The justice department special counsel has concluded that Joe Biden took classified information about the US war in Afghanistan, but he will not face criminal charges.
The release of the report is likely to impact the 2024 election, with Republicans seizing any criticism of the US president.
US DOJ says Biden 'mishandled' docs, rules out charges DW 02/08/2024
Joe Biden will not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents after serving as vice president.
Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to pursue charges because Biden cooperated with the investigation and would likely prove a sympathetic defendant at trial.
Biden Forcefully Pushes Back on Report Alleging Alarming Memory Problems
Special Counsel Robert Hur included observations of Joe Biden's limitations in recall in his report on classified documents.
Biden held a press conference to dispute the report's allegations and defend his mental acuity.
How the hell dare he': Biden defends memory after special counsel report
President Biden defends his memory after a report questions his fitness for office
Biden refutes claims about mishandling sensitive documents and denies sharing classified information
Angry Biden fires back after special counsel report
President Biden forcefully defends himself against assertions of mental acuity and mishandling classified documents
Special counsel report sparks Republican criticism and accusations of a 'two-tiered' justice system
POLL: Most Americans and Almost 1/3 of Democrats Think Biden Got Special Treatment' in Classified Docs Case
A majority of Americans and nearly a third of Democrats believe that President Joe Biden received special treatment in the investigation into his improper retention of classified documents.
Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report stating that while Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, criminal charges were not warranted, citing Biden's cooperation and memory issues.
Biden retained classified information but will not face charges, special counsel report says
The justice department special counsel has concluded that Joe Biden took classified information about the US war in Afghanistan, but he will not face criminal charges.
The release of the report is likely to impact the 2024 election, with Republicans seizing any criticism of the US president.
US DOJ says Biden 'mishandled' docs, rules out charges DW 02/08/2024
Joe Biden will not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents after serving as vice president.
Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to pursue charges because Biden cooperated with the investigation and would likely prove a sympathetic defendant at trial.
Biden Forcefully Pushes Back on Report Alleging Alarming Memory Problems
Special Counsel Robert Hur included observations of Joe Biden's limitations in recall in his report on classified documents.
Biden held a press conference to dispute the report's allegations and defend his mental acuity.
How the hell dare he': Biden defends memory after special counsel report
President Biden defends his memory after a report questions his fitness for office
Biden refutes claims about mishandling sensitive documents and denies sharing classified information
Ghostwriters for high-profile figures like Presidents Biden and Trump found themselves in the public spotlight during federal inquiries into their handling of classified documents.
Both cases highlight the unique challenges and perils of White House memoirs and the desire of powerful figures to shape their own legacies.
Legal Exoneration, Political Nightmare
The decision not to file criminal charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents was a political nightmare.
The investigation described President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, making it difficult to convince jurors that he knew his handling of documents was wrong.
Democrats Suffer a Comey Flashback
The special counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents brings back painful memories for Clinton campaign veterans.
Both Biden and Clinton were cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but faced harsh criticism from Republicans investigating the cases.
Many Democrats blame James Comey and the news media for Clinton's loss in 2016.
White House Bristles At Inaccurate and Inappropriate' Comments In Brutal DOJ Report
The White House reacts to the Special Counsel's report on President Biden's retaining of classified documents, praising the decision not to indict him and acknowledging his cooperation.
The White House plans to take new actions to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe
Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges.
4 key takeaways from the Special Counsel report on Biden's handling of classified documents
President Biden was pleased that the investigation into his handling of classified documents was closed.
Special counsel Robert Hur found that President Biden carelessly handled classified materials, but he will not be criminally charged.
When Presidents Talk to Ghosts
Ghostwriters for high-profile figures like Presidents Biden and Trump found themselves in the public spotlight during federal inquiries into their handling of classified documents.
Both cases highlight the unique challenges and perils of White House memoirs and the desire of powerful figures to shape their own legacies.
Legal Exoneration, Political Nightmare
The decision not to file criminal charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents was a political nightmare.
The investigation described President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, making it difficult to convince jurors that he knew his handling of documents was wrong.
Democrats Suffer a Comey Flashback
The special counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents brings back painful memories for Clinton campaign veterans.
Both Biden and Clinton were cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but faced harsh criticism from Republicans investigating the cases.
Many Democrats blame James Comey and the news media for Clinton's loss in 2016.
White House Bristles At Inaccurate and Inappropriate' Comments In Brutal DOJ Report
The White House reacts to the Special Counsel's report on President Biden's retaining of classified documents, praising the decision not to indict him and acknowledging his cooperation.
The White House plans to take new actions to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe
Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges.
4 key takeaways from the Special Counsel report on Biden's handling of classified documents
President Biden was pleased that the investigation into his handling of classified documents was closed.
Special counsel Robert Hur found that President Biden carelessly handled classified materials, but he will not be criminally charged.
Julian Assange put lives at risk' and should not be treated as journalist, US argues
Julian Assange is facing extradition battle over unredacted classified documents
US lawyers argue Assange put lives at risk by publishing names in leaks
Robert Hur Complained about Biden Notes that Trump Almost Certainly Already Declassified - emptywheel
Robert Hur's report on classified documents contains interesting historic details, such as the handling of sensitive documents about Obama's Iran deal.
The report describes how these documents were compiled and delivered in advance of a meeting to persuade Senators to support the Iran deal.
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