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Trump Sold Grievance and America Liked What He Was Selling - emptywheel

Trump's strategy since 2017 has involved exploiting grievances to shape public perception, detracting from accountability.

Stephen Colbert Slammed A Surprising Person For Not Handling Donald Trump Sooner

Colbert criticizes Attorney General Garland for not prosecuting Trump sooner, using humor to highlight frustrations with political accountability.

Trump Sold Grievance and America Liked What He Was Selling - emptywheel

Trump's strategy since 2017 has involved exploiting grievances to shape public perception, detracting from accountability.

Stephen Colbert Slammed A Surprising Person For Not Handling Donald Trump Sooner

Colbert criticizes Attorney General Garland for not prosecuting Trump sooner, using humor to highlight frustrations with political accountability.
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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy

Merrick Garland's tenure as Attorney General has been complicated by political tensions, challenging his initial promises of DOJ independence and public service.

Secret Documents! The Ten Month Privilege Fight Whingers Claim Didn't Happen - emptywheel

Merrick Garland set up a special Election Task Force in 2021 to address election-related matters, emphasizing the importance of swiftly advancing investigations into Trump's actions.

Attorney General Warns Against Politicizing the Justice Department

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stressed the importance of an impartial Justice Department, warning against political bias in law enforcement.

CNN Presses Garland On Special Counsels - By Quoting Hunter

The appointment of multiple special counsels by Attorney General Merrick Garland has been criticized, including investigations into Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
Garland defended the independence and impartiality of the investigations and stated that politics does not influence the Department of Justice's determinations.

How Merrick Garland Saved E. Jean Carroll's Case - and His Own Trump Prosecution

Merrick Garland's reversal in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit may have saved the DOJ's ongoing criminal prosecution of Trump.
Both Bill Barr and Merrick Garland determined that Trump's comments about Carroll were within the scope of his official duties.

'Not the First Time That Tucker Has Begged a Biden for Help': Jason Johnson Roasts Fox News Host Over Requests to Joe and Hunter

MSNBC's Jason Johnson mocked Fox News host Tucker Carlson over the latter's call for President Joe Biden to somehow stop a potential indictment of Donald Trump by Manhattan's district attorney.Alvin Bragg is reportedly mulling whether to indict Trump for falsifying business records to hide a $130,000 payment he allegedly made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy

Merrick Garland's tenure as Attorney General has been complicated by political tensions, challenging his initial promises of DOJ independence and public service.

Secret Documents! The Ten Month Privilege Fight Whingers Claim Didn't Happen - emptywheel

Merrick Garland set up a special Election Task Force in 2021 to address election-related matters, emphasizing the importance of swiftly advancing investigations into Trump's actions.

Attorney General Warns Against Politicizing the Justice Department

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stressed the importance of an impartial Justice Department, warning against political bias in law enforcement.

CNN Presses Garland On Special Counsels - By Quoting Hunter

The appointment of multiple special counsels by Attorney General Merrick Garland has been criticized, including investigations into Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
Garland defended the independence and impartiality of the investigations and stated that politics does not influence the Department of Justice's determinations.

How Merrick Garland Saved E. Jean Carroll's Case - and His Own Trump Prosecution

Merrick Garland's reversal in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit may have saved the DOJ's ongoing criminal prosecution of Trump.
Both Bill Barr and Merrick Garland determined that Trump's comments about Carroll were within the scope of his official duties.

'Not the First Time That Tucker Has Begged a Biden for Help': Jason Johnson Roasts Fox News Host Over Requests to Joe and Hunter

MSNBC's Jason Johnson mocked Fox News host Tucker Carlson over the latter's call for President Joe Biden to somehow stop a potential indictment of Donald Trump by Manhattan's district attorney.Alvin Bragg is reportedly mulling whether to indict Trump for falsifying business records to hide a $130,000 payment he allegedly made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
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Merrick Garland Announces TD Bank to Pay Penalty for Not Stopping Money Launderers

The Department of Justice has seen victories against financial crimes under Attorney General Merrick Garland, notably with TD Bank's significant settlement.
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Garland denounces 'dangerous falsehoods' and conspiracy theories targeting the Justice Department

Attorney General Garland defends the Justice Department against conspiracy theories and attacks, affirming its integrity and impartiality in a politically charged environment.

AG Garland Gives Defiant Speech to DOJ Staff Amid Claims of Bias from Trump and Allies: We Won't Be Used as a Political Weapon!'

Merrick Garland emphasized the DOJ's independence, rejecting claims of political bias and asserting the need to protect the rule of law.

Hard Not To Laugh': Tulsi Gabbard Mocks AG Garland's Grave' Warning Against Weaponizing' DOJ

Tulsi Gabbard criticizes AG Merrick Garland's claims of impartiality, suggesting a history of politicization within federal agencies.

Garland denounces 'dangerous falsehoods' and conspiracy theories targeting the Justice Department

Attorney General Garland defends the Justice Department against conspiracy theories and attacks, affirming its integrity and impartiality in a politically charged environment.

AG Garland Gives Defiant Speech to DOJ Staff Amid Claims of Bias from Trump and Allies: We Won't Be Used as a Political Weapon!'

Merrick Garland emphasized the DOJ's independence, rejecting claims of political bias and asserting the need to protect the rule of law.

Hard Not To Laugh': Tulsi Gabbard Mocks AG Garland's Grave' Warning Against Weaponizing' DOJ

Tulsi Gabbard criticizes AG Merrick Garland's claims of impartiality, suggesting a history of politicization within federal agencies.
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Kerik to Newsmax: 'Bizarre' How Political FBI Has Become

The FBI's politicization is linked to past leadership decisions, particularly by Bill Barr and current Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Trump's Fate Will Determine Merrick Garland's Legacy

Kamala Harris's leadership alters the future of power in the Democratic Party, affecting AG Merrick Garland's tenure and unfinished work.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 374 of the invasion

Russia is deploying the most experienced units of the mercenary Wagner group and its army in an attempt to seize the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut, the Ukrainian military has said.The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, was pictured visiting the frontline city on Friday for briefings with local commanders on how to boost defence capacity.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 347 of the invasion

Ukraine announced it had fought off a fresh Russian assault on the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut on Saturday, as it endured renewed shelling in the Donetsk region.In his evening address, Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged that the situation was getting tougher.Russia, he said, was throwing more and more of its forces at breaking down our defence.

About Your Pence Special Counsel Complaint: On the Missing Coverage of Section 600.2(b) - emptywheel

I'm seeing people ask why Merrick Garland hasn't appointed a Special Counsel yet to investigate Mike Pence when (the claim is) he did for President Biden.The answer is ... that's not what happened.DOJ learned about the documents at Pence's house no earlier than January 18 (probably on January 19), so seven or eight business days ago.

Trump's Fate Will Determine Merrick Garland's Legacy

Kamala Harris's leadership alters the future of power in the Democratic Party, affecting AG Merrick Garland's tenure and unfinished work.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 374 of the invasion

Russia is deploying the most experienced units of the mercenary Wagner group and its army in an attempt to seize the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut, the Ukrainian military has said.The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, was pictured visiting the frontline city on Friday for briefings with local commanders on how to boost defence capacity.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 347 of the invasion

Ukraine announced it had fought off a fresh Russian assault on the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut on Saturday, as it endured renewed shelling in the Donetsk region.In his evening address, Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged that the situation was getting tougher.Russia, he said, was throwing more and more of its forces at breaking down our defence.

About Your Pence Special Counsel Complaint: On the Missing Coverage of Section 600.2(b) - emptywheel

I'm seeing people ask why Merrick Garland hasn't appointed a Special Counsel yet to investigate Mike Pence when (the claim is) he did for President Biden.The answer is ... that's not what happened.DOJ learned about the documents at Pence's house no earlier than January 18 (probably on January 19), so seven or eight business days ago.
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Two Men in Serbia and Romania Indicted for Swatting Congress Members

The DOJ diligently pursues international cybercrime cases, as shown by the indictment of two men involved in swatting attacks.

Merrick Garland Thinks He's Way Smarter Than Aileen Cannon

Referring to Merrick Garland as Justice Garland highlights his expertise and contrast with less experienced judges.

Merrick Garland Must Go

Merrick Garland has failed to pursue justice and accountability as attorney general.
Garland's slow-moving approach and failure to charge Trump with offenses like sedition or treason have allowed Trump to delay his criminal trial.

Merrick Garland emerging as a 'villain' in the Biden admin as prez fumes about damming special counsel report

President Biden is reportedly frustrated with Attorney General Merrick Garland for not editing the special prosecutor's report and believes Garland should have removed politically damaging portions.
Biden's frustration stems from the report's assertion that he is too elderly and memory-impaired to stand trial, which has cast doubt on his presidency and reelection campaign.

An Outrage! A Disgrace!' CNN Analyst Toobin Rips Special Counsel Report For Biden Slams Mistake' To Appoint Republican

Jeffrey Toobin criticizes Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's retention of classified documents as an outrage with gratuitous slams on Biden.
Toobin also criticizes Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing a Republican to foster credibility.

Garland Says Justice Department Cases Are Not Political and Urges a Speedy Trial'

Merrick Garland defends the Justice Department against accusations of politically motivated cases against Donald Trump.
Garland emphasizes the importance of following the law and facts in the cases against Trump.

Latest in Ukraine: All eyes on Bakhmut as Russia fights to take it over (March 6)

Ukrainian soldiers fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday.Libkos/AP Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.What to watch Russian forces have been trying for months to capture Bakhmut, a small town in eastern Ukraine.

"Why Did Mike Pence Wait So Long to Reveal His Stash of Classified Documents?" - emptywheel

At a press availability yesterday, Merrick Garland repeated a line he often uses, that DOJ applies the law the same for everyone."We do not have different rules for Democrats or Republicans, different rules for the powerful or the powerless, different rules for the rich and for the poor, we apply the facts, and the law in each case in a neutral, non-partisan manner," Garland told reporters during a press availability at Justice Department headquarters.
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Chuck Todd: The Most Powerful Person' to Shape the 2024 Presidential Election is Merrick Garland

With Joe Biden and Donald Trump's political futures both hanging in the balance of special counsel investigations, NBC's Chuck Todd observed that Attorney General Merrick Garland currently has more power than anyone else to influence the 2024 presidential election.Todd joined Willie Geist on Sunday TODAY to discuss Garland's appointment of a special counsel last week to investigate the discovery of classified documents in Biden's home and former private office.

McConnell breaks Senate record for longest serving leader

McConnell's standing as the longest serving Senate party leader stood in stark contrast to the situation of GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy, who on the same day failed to attain the necessary votes to become speaker on a first House ballot.McConnell, meanwhile, achieved his record after beating back his first leadership challenge in November.

Chuck Todd: The Most Powerful Person' to Shape the 2024 Presidential Election is Merrick Garland

With Joe Biden and Donald Trump's political futures both hanging in the balance of special counsel investigations, NBC's Chuck Todd observed that Attorney General Merrick Garland currently has more power than anyone else to influence the 2024 presidential election.Todd joined Willie Geist on Sunday TODAY to discuss Garland's appointment of a special counsel last week to investigate the discovery of classified documents in Biden's home and former private office.

McConnell breaks Senate record for longest serving leader

McConnell's standing as the longest serving Senate party leader stood in stark contrast to the situation of GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy, who on the same day failed to attain the necessary votes to become speaker on a first House ballot.McConnell, meanwhile, achieved his record after beating back his first leadership challenge in November.
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Merrick Garland Appoints a Special Counsel in Biden Documents Case

Given the discovery of two sets of documents at Joe Biden's house, Merrick Garland has appointed former Maryland US Attorney Robert Hur as Special Counsel to investigate that case.I don't think this is a bad thing.It will eliminate any claim of bias and ensure a report can be filed at the end.And it will stave off GOP interference in the case.

Conway Advocated for Leonard Leo's Supreme Court Picks After They Struck Business Deal

The activist's handpicked Supreme Court candidates were eventually selected by Trump and confirmed to the bench.Kellyanne Conway, former advisor to former President Donald Trump, speaks during the America First Agenda Summit, at the Marriott Marquis hotel on July 26, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Drew Angerer / Getty Images Explosive new reporting reveals that former senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway appears to have reached a business agreement with prominent conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo in 2017 - an agreement that apparently paid off in spades for the activist when Conway advocated for President Donald Trump to nominate Supreme Court justices backed by Leo.

MSNBC's Joy Reid Asks Dem Lawmaker If GOP Colleagues Want to Get FBI Agents Killed'

Accusations of inciting violence against FBI agents following contentious House hearing on Merrick Garland's testimony.

Aileen Cannon Makes Clarence Thomas' Calvinball Newly Significant - emptywheel

Aileen Cannon's ruling on stolen documents prosecution may impact future cases involving Justice Thomas's engagement.

Merrick Garland Scorches Trump and Allies For Attacks on Justice Department: Dangerous for People's Safety'

Attorney General Merrick Garland criticizes conspiracy theories against Justice Department, emphasizing the importance of public trust in judicial processes.
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