How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump's Election Case
The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's claims of executive immunity may potentially help him by removing some allegations from indictment and delaying the trial till after the election. [ more ]
Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Claim to Absolute Immunity'
The Supreme Court will decide if Trump must face trial, impacting the scope of presidential power and possibly delaying trial until after the 2024 election. [ more ]
Elie Honig Says Jack Smith's Request to SCOTUS In Donald Trump Case Is Smart
Taking the issue of Donald Trump's alleged immunity directly to the Supreme Court is Jack Smith's only option to keep the election interference case on track for a March trial date.
By seeking an expedited ruling from the Supreme Court, Smith can bypass the appeals court process and potentially maintain the trial date. [ more ]
US supreme court to decide on Trump's claim of presidential immunity
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Trump's appeal on criminal immunity, sparking debates on presidents' accountability and justice. [ more ]
We Need To Be In 'Freakout' Mode Over The Trump Election Case
The D.C. Circuit has not yet issued a ruling in the election interference case against Donald Trump, causing concern about delays and potential implications for the election.
Former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal warns that the delay in the ruling is a problem and argues that American citizens deserve to know before the election whether a candidate for office is a felon and an insurrectionist. [ more ]
Special Counsel Seeks To Introduce Evidence Of That Other Time Trump Tried To Start A Riot
Prosecutors in Trump's DC election interference case intend to present evidence of Trump sowing mistrust in the election results and refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power.
The government will also highlight Trump's association with groups like the Proud Boys and his support for the January 6 rioters as evidence of his intent to obstruct Congress. [ more ]
The Associated Press declared former President Trump the winner of the Iowa caucuses after just 0.54% of precincts had reported results.
The early call was based on an analysis of early returns and voter survey data from eight counties that showed Trump with an 'insurmountable lead.' [ more ]
Trump prosecutor accused of 'improper' relationship with Georgia DA Fani Willis billed $4k for meetings with WH officials
Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis is accused of having an 'improper' relationship with a special prosecutor overseeing the Trump election interference case.
The special prosecutor billed the Fulton County DA's office $4,000 for two meetings with White House officials. [ more ]
Trump Completes Total Flip-Flop on TikTok Ban, Wants Everyone Especially the Young People' to Know Biden Is Responsible'
Former President Trump reversed his policy on banning TikTok, now accusing Biden of pushing for its ban to benefit Facebook and interfere with elections. [ more ]
Trump expected to attend appeals court hearing on presidential immunity
Former President Trump is expected to appear at a federal appeals court hearing regarding his claim of presidential immunity in his 2020 election interference case.
The trial for the election interference case has been paused as Trump's appeal makes its way through the courts. [ more ]
Oh Great, We've Reached The Swatting Stage Of Election Denial
Federal judge Tanya Chutkan and special prosecutor Jack Smith were swatted, a dangerous prank where police are falsely informed of an active shooter at a victim's home.
Swatting incidents pose a serious risk as police interactions can turn deadly even when there is no crime in progress. [ more ]
Jack Smith Tells SCOTUS to Reject Trump's "Radical" Presidential Immunity Claims
Special Counsel Jack Smith files indictment with 4 felony counts against former President Trump for election interference and incitement of Capitol attack.
Legal experts counter Trump's claims of presidential immunity by highlighting the dangers of allowing presidents to engage in unlawful acts without consequences. [ more ]
In Trump Case, Thorny Conflict of Interest Question Looms
The effort to disqualify the prosecutors in Trump's election interference case is based on the argument of a conflict of interest due to a romantic relationship between the district attorney and the special prosecutor.
The defense lawyers argue that the relationship and financial benefits from the special prosecutor create a personal interest in the case, which goes against the district attorney's obligation to seek justice. [ more ]
Donald Trump is facing four criminal indictments with a total of 91 felony counts.
The indictments range from federal election interference to falsification of business records to mishandling classified documents to election interference. [ more ]
Trump Doubles Down On His New Election Conspiracy Theory For 2024
Former President Donald Trump is promoting a new conspiracy theory that President Joe Biden personally orchestrated all of his legal problems. Trump claims that Biden and his team are setting up his legal cases to interfere with the elections.
Trump is using his favorite tactic of turning things said about him back on his opponents. He is deflecting from evidence that he meddled in the 2020 election to hold onto power. [ more ]
Trump Lashes Out at Jack Smith for Not Filing Lawsuit 3 Years Ago' Which Was BEFORE Jan 6 Even Happened
Former President Donald Trump falsely claims that charges should have been filed three years ago, showing a misunderstanding of the timeline of the alleged crimes.
Trump's assertion of election interference by the Biden administration lacks evidence and serves as a deflection tactic. [ more ]
Apology Letters By Sidney Powell And Kenneth Chesebro In Georgia Election Case Are One Sentence Long
Lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro have written one-sentence apology letters as part of their plea deals in the Georgia election interference case.
The letters do not acknowledge President Biden's win or denounce the baseless conspiracy theories they pushed. [ more ]
Trump Claims It's Actually Democrats Who Are Willing to Violate the U.S. Constitution' to Win a Presidential Election
Former President Trump accuses President Biden of violating the Constitution to stay in power.
Trump, who is facing federal criminal indictment for attempting to overturn the 2020 election, falsely claims that Biden is employing high-level election interference by weaponizing law enforcement. [ more ]
Justices to Decide Scope of Obstruction Charge Central to Trump's Jan. 6 Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide if the government can charge defendants in election-interference and Capitol assault cases under a federal law that makes it a crime to obstruct an official congressional proceeding.
The court's ruling could impact the viability of main counts against former President Trump and potentially invalidate convictions of his followers who took part in the assault on the Capitol. [ more ]
U.K. Says Russia Has Spent Years Targeting Lawmakers and Others in Cyberattacks
Russia's intelligence service has carried out a long-term cyberattack campaign targeting politicians, public servants, journalists, and others in the UK.
The attacks were part of unsuccessful attempts to interfere in UK political processes, including the 2019 general election. [ more ]
Exclusive: Dick Cheney told Liz to "defend the Republic" days before Jan. 6, new book reveals
Three days before the Jan. 6 insurrection, Liz and Dick Cheney orchestrated the publication of an open letter signed by 10 living secretaries of defense.
The letter stressed the dangers of the military getting involved in the outcome of the election. [ more ]
Arizona voting officials charged for refusing to certify 2022 election results
Two elected officials in Arizona have been charged with conspiracy and interfering with an election officer for stalling the certification of election results in their county.
The officials face two felony counts for their refusal to certify the county's election results in 2022, leading to a court order for certification.
The indictment alleges that the officials conspired to delay the vote canvass and interfere with the statewide vote canvass. [ more ]
That's Not What I Am Asking!' Appeals Judges Repeatedly Scold Trump Attorney in Heated Hearing
Donald Trump's legal team faced difficulties in lifting the gag order preventing him from publicly disparaging those involved in his election interference case.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has yet to rule on the appeal regarding the gag order on Donald Trump's speech.
The legal team argued that the gag order would still be unconstitutional even if Trump were not running for office. [ more ]
Trump Lawyer Expected to Make First Arguments to Judge in Georgia Case
Former President Donald Trump's lawyer is arguing in an Atlanta courtroom that Trump needs access to lists of the government's evidence in a related federal case
The hearing is part of an election interference case against Trump and 14 co-defendants brought by the district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia [ more ]