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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Among the Worst Abuses in DOJ History': Social Media Sounds Off on James Comey Indictment

A grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey prompted broad claims of politically motivated DOJ abuse and intense social media backlash.
US politics
fromAxios
15 hours ago

Why Democrats aren't sweating Republican threats of mass firings in a shutdown

OMB Director Russ Vought instructed agencies to prepare RIF notices for employees whose funding lapses Oct. 1 and whose roles don't match presidential priorities.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
US politics

A Most Profound Transgression

Donald Trump demanded prosecutors pursue his political opponents, prompting firings and pressure on U.S. attorneys to bring rapid criminal cases.
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago
NYC politics

The Trump Administration Starts Targeting Democrats for Prosecution

Trump is pursuing legal action against his political opponent, Attorney General Letitia James, citing allegations of mortgage fraud.
James defends her actions as politically motivated retaliation from Trump.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

The Trump Administration Starts Targeting Democrats for Prosecution

Trump is pursuing legal action against his political opponent, Attorney General Letitia James, citing allegations of mortgage fraud.
James defends her actions as politically motivated retaliation from Trump.
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US politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Federal Prosecutor Removed From Office For Not Pressing Charges Against Trump's Political Enemies - Above the Law

Leitita James faced a mortgage-fraud probe with no sufficient evidence; the U.S. Attorney who declined charges, Erik Siebert, was removed from his post.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

FCC Commissioner Rebukes Agency's Chair, Says We Don't Have the Authority' To Retaliate Against Broadcasters

The FCC lacks authority to revoke broadcasters' licenses or censor on-air content; threats to punish networks or talent for speech are legally unfounded.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Maureen Comey Tries To 86 47's Firing Her - Above the Law

Maureen Comey was fired from the SDNY, allegedly because she is James Comey's daughter and for perceived political beliefs, and has sued.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Prosecutor in Epstein case sues Trump justice department over abrupt firing

Maurene Comey alleges politically motivated wrongful termination tied to pressure on her father James Comey and seeks reinstatement, back pay, and constitutional relief.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Kash Patel Made Politically-Motivated Firings He Knew Were Likely Illegal' 3 Former Top FBI Officials Allege in Bombshell Lawsuit

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Kash Patel Made Politically-Motivated Firings He Knew Were Likely Illegal' 3 Former Top FBI Officials Allege in Bombshell Lawsuit

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US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump Tried to Fire Fed Reserve Gov Lisa Cook. Now His DOJ Is Investigating Her.

The DOJ opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud after President Trump attempted to remove her.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Ray Dalio says 'most people are silent' because they're afraid to talk about what's really happening with the U.S. economy

Fear of political retaliation is silencing investors and business leaders, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to a near-term, debt-triggered economic crisis as national debt soars.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Act of Revenge': Top Democrats Slam Trump for Yanking Harris Secret Service Protection

Democrats are blasting President Donald Trump's decision to yank former Vice President Kamala Harris's extended Secret Service protection as vindictive and an act of revenge. The former vice president lost her statutory six months of protection in July, but former President Joe Biden had quietly signed an order granting her another year of coverage, according to exclusive reporting from CNN.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

National Review Sounds the Alarm Over Trump's Petty and Vindictive' John Bolton Probe

The federal probe of John Bolton is portrayed as a personalized, petty, and politically motivated use of legal power rather than an impartial law enforcement action.
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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Security clearance revoked for dozens of current and former US officials

The Trump administration revoked security clearances for 37 individuals accused of politicizing intelligence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Adam Schiff Hits Back at Trump's 'Scam Artist' Rant

Schiff defends against Trump's mortgage fraud claims, labeling them as political retribution and reiterating his commitment to accountability.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Administration for $20 Million Over Unlawful Detention

"This is the first step towards accountability... the trauma, the separation from my wife, the birth of my first child that I was forced to miss."
US politics
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

LGBTQ+ groups face alarming funding crisis as Republican anti-trans attacks mount, new report finds

Philanthropic funding for LGBTQ+ organizations declined significantly in 2023 during an escalating crisis for queer and trans communities.
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Media Matters sues FTC to block probe

Media Matters faces an ongoing campaign of retribution for exercising its First Amendment rights. For the third time, Media Matters must ask this Court to halt this 'government campaign of retaliation.'
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Low Class': House Republican Rips Trump Staff For Disinviting Him From White House Event

Massie expressed outrage on social media about his invitation to the annual White House picnic being revoked, criticizing Trump's staff for their actions as 'low class.'
US politics
SF politics
fromTheregister
3 months ago

18F tech modernization team appeals DOGE dissolution

The termination of the 18F team is being challenged as politically motivated retaliation against their resistance to policies.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Fired GSA 18F employees appeal to have jobs reinstated

Former GSA employees appeal dismissal after elimination of 18F, alleging retaliation and jeopardizing crucial modernization efforts in federal technology.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Embattled NY AG Letitia James claims she's being followed on Trump's orders: 'Revenge tour!'

New York AG Letitia James claims she's being followed on orders from Trump amid a DOJ investigation into her mortgage fraud claims.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Trump's revenge play against Tish James looks like a long shot

The scrutiny of Letitia James by the Trump administration raises questions about political motivations behind the allegations.
US news
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Tufts University student detained in Louisiana must be moved to Vermont for hearing: judge

A judge has ordered the transfer of a detained Tufts student for a hearing over alleged retaliation linked to her political speech.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Senator Lisa Murkowski Makes Startling Admission as Trump Wages Retribution Campaign

Murkowski reveals an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among Republicans regarding retaliation from Trump.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

There's Only One Real Way to Reverse Big Law's Capitulation to Trump

Trump's executive orders retaliate against attorneys challenging him, undermining First Amendment rights, and leaving clients without legal representation.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

IRS Making Plans to Rescind Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status After It Defied Trump Nearly Half a Billion Dollars at Risk: Report

The White House is pursuing the revocation of Harvard's tax-exempt status as retaliation for defying President Trump's demands.
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