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fromAbove the Law
3 hours ago

Meet The New Prosecutor On The Brennan Case. He Already Called The Defendant A 'Real Traitor.' - Above the Law

A pattern emerges where career prosecutors are replaced by loyalists in politically charged cases, undermining legal integrity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges

The Department of Justice alleged that the law centre defrauded donors by using their money to fund the very ideology it claimed to be fighting. It pointed to payments of at least $3m between 2014 and 2023 to people affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, the United Klans of America, the National Socialist Party of America and other far-right groups.
Non-profit organizations
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
16 hours ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Lance Johnson, a Trump voter, expresses buyer's remorse over unmet promises and dissatisfaction with the president's recent actions.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump seeks resolution' of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern

Critics warn that Trump negotiating with a controlled Justice Department could lead to biased settlements regarding his $10bn lawsuit against the IRS.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Lance Johnson, a Trump voter, expresses buyer's remorse over unmet promises and dissatisfaction with the president's recent actions.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump seeks resolution' of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern

Critics warn that Trump negotiating with a controlled Justice Department could lead to biased settlements regarding his $10bn lawsuit against the IRS.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
#supreme-court
fromThe Nation
4 days ago
US politics

The GOP Wants Alito Out-But Not Because He's Evil

Senate Republicans are ready to confirm a Supreme Court justice before the midterms if Justice Alito retires.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Tears Into Supreme Court in Truth Social Tirade, Predicts It Will Rule Against Him on Birthright Citizenship

President Trump attacked the Supreme Court for blocking his tariffs, warned it could rule against birthright citizenship, and claimed licensing powers over foreign countries.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

So Stupidly!' Trump Rips Supreme Court Including Justices Nominated by Me' in Scorching CNBC Rant

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a decision that led to a $165 billion tariff repayment, expressing disappointment over their lack of support.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Trump Is Nudging Alito and Thomas Toward Retirement

Trump is prepared to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, aiming to reshape the court further.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The GOP Wants Alito Out-But Not Because He's Evil

Senate Republicans are ready to confirm a Supreme Court justice before the midterms if Justice Alito retires.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Tears Into Supreme Court in Truth Social Tirade, Predicts It Will Rule Against Him on Birthright Citizenship

Left-wing politics
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Trump's 2.0 Cabinet welcomed women, but they've been the first to leave

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the administration amid scrutiny over misconduct scandals, following the departures of other key officials.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Manhattan judge declines to toss charges of alleged killer in Etan Patz case, setting stage for third trial | amNewYork

Pedro Hernandez, convicted of abducting and killing Etan Patz, faces a potential third trial after his 2017 conviction was overturned due to jury instruction errors.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

A Storm in Our Nation!' Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for Foot Soldiers' to Fight Back Against Trump

Cory Booker urges grassroots action to protect democracy and emphasizes the importance of local leadership during crises.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Trump's Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water

JD Vance's campaign efforts in Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ended in failure, marking a significant setback for global far-right forces.
#january-6
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
6 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
6 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
Public health
fromAxios
5 days ago

RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings

Democrats linked Kennedy's vaccine criticism to rising measles cases, while he defended his stance and the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Pam Bondi's Former Chief of Staff Reveals Why Trump Enemy Prosecutions Failed

The Trump DOJ struggles to prosecute political enemies due to a lack of competent MAGA prosecutors.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Warren Asks Trump Fed Pick Point-Blank Did Donald Trump Lose in 2020?'

Senator Warren questioned Kevin Warsh's independence during his confirmation hearing, specifically regarding the 2020 election results and his stance on Trump's economic agenda.
#eric-swalwell
NYC LGBT
fromDailycaller
1 week ago

New York DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell Sex Assault Allegations

A criminal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell has been launched following sexual assault allegations from a former staffer and other women.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice is investigating Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

DOJ launches investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations, reports say

The Department of Justice is investigating sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress amid these claims.
NYC LGBT
fromDailycaller
1 week ago

New York DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell Sex Assault Allegations

A criminal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell has been launched following sexual assault allegations from a former staffer and other women.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice is investigating Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

DOJ launches investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations, reports say

The Department of Justice is investigating sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress amid these claims.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Todd Blanche Puts Dmitry Firtash's Onetime Lawyer In Charge of Criminalizing the Russian Investigation - emptywheel

Mr. diGenova has claimed the Russia investigation was a law-enforcement plot to frame Mr. Trump and keep him out of the White House during his first presidential campaign.
Law
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Leon To Trump: For Real This Time - A Fancy Ballroom Is Not A 'National Security Necessity' - Above the Law

Judge Leon clarified that the Trump administration misinterpreted his injunction regarding the White House ballroom construction, emphasizing the need for congressional authorization.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Leon To Trump: For Real This Time - A Fancy Ballroom Is Not A 'National Security Necessity' - Above the Law

Judge Leon clarified that the Trump administration misinterpreted his injunction regarding the White House ballroom construction, emphasizing the need for congressional authorization.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Question Alvin Bragg's Methods, But the Numbers Don't Lie

Shootings and murders in Manhattan have significantly decreased during Alvin Bragg's tenure as District Attorney.
#don-lemon
Media industry
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Don Lemon muses that if Donald Trump can be president, so could he

Don Lemon expressed openness to running for president, emphasizing leadership through humility and expertise.
Media industry
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Don Lemon muses that if Donald Trump can be president, so could he

Don Lemon expressed openness to running for president, emphasizing leadership through humility and expertise.
US politics
fromAxios
7 hours ago

Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration

DeSantis is seeking a role in Trump's administration, but the attorney general position is unlikely.
#justice-department
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

New AG Todd Blanche Fumes Over Question About Weaponization' of DOJ Against Trump Enemies

The Justice Department was allegedly weaponized by Biden against Trump, according to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

New AG Todd Blanche Fumes Over Question About Weaponization' of DOJ Against Trump Enemies

The Justice Department was allegedly weaponized by Biden against Trump, according to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Moves to Settlement Talks In $10 Billion Lawsuit Against His Own IRS

President Trump seeks a 90-day extension in his lawsuit against the IRS, indicating potential settlement talks amid a conflict of interest within the Justice Department.
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Jeffrey Epstein Lawyer Alan Dershowitz Registers as Republican After 67 Years in Democratic Party

I am a lifelong Democrat. I started campaigning for the party's local candidates as a teenager in Brooklyn, N.Y., have been a registered Democrat for 67 years... Yet I've decided to bite the bullet and register as a Republican.
US politics
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NY Inspector General says she's working to bring the public into government integrity as Trump erodes public trust | amNewYork

The New York inspector general's office aims to enhance public trust through transparency and integrity in government operations.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
#donald-trump
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

What's Next for the GOP After Trump? Get Ready for 31 Flavors of MAGA.

Donald Trump's influence will significantly shape the political landscape after his departure from the Republican nomination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Says I Don't Know' If There's Any Evidence Against Top Dem He Wants Indicted

Trump expressed uncertainty about DOJ's evidence against Letitia James for new criminal charges, labeling her as corrupt and referencing past failed prosecutions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Deputy AG Threatens Justice' For Alvin Bragg And Fani Willis

Justice is being pursued against those who prosecuted Donald Trump, with significant personnel changes at the Department of Justice and FBI.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Enraged Trump appointee sues media for reporting on his drunkeness. His lawyer is a "legal clown." - LGBTQ Nation

Kashyap Patel is suing The Atlantic for defamation over allegations of misconduct, while his lawyer has a history of unsuccessful lawsuits.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump DoJ's mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Pam Bondi's non-appearance at a congressional subpoena raises concerns about accountability in the Epstein investigations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Attorney Who Masterminded Trump's Attempt to Overturn Election Disbarred

John Eastman, the attorney who masterminded the legal strategy behind President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, has been officially disbarred in California. This disbarment follows the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the subsequent legal repercussions faced by Eastman and other attorneys involved in representing Trump.
Law
US politics
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
2 days ago

Trump's campaign to preempt state AI regulation faces resistance from states and Congress alike

The Trump administration is actively working to prevent state regulation of AI, while states are increasingly introducing their own legislation.
#2020-election
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.
#election-integrity
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago
US Elections

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
US politics

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case

A federal prosecutor has stepped down from the investigation into John Brennan due to reservations about the case's direction and implications.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He's Pardoned Dozens

Salomon Melgen defrauded Medicare of $42 million and was later granted clemency by President Trump after serving time for his crimes.
US politics
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking info about RI voters

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit for detailed voter data from Rhode Island, citing federal law and privacy concerns.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Todd Blanche Says Americans "Should Be Happy" With Trump's Weaponization of DOJ

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche supports using the DOJ to benefit President Trump, contradicting Trump's earlier vow against weaponizing the government.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Democrat Trump Tried to Indict Over Illegal Orders' Video Doubles Down After Whole Civilization' Threat

Elissa Slotkin condemns Trump's threats against Iran, emphasizing the legal and ethical obligations of military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Steve Bannon appears likely to have criminal conviction dismissed

Steve Bannon's criminal conviction may be dismissed by the US Supreme Court, following a motion from the Trump administration.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Can Prosecute Anyone Now

The Department of Justice functions as presidential power, using prosecutions selectively to protect allies and punish opponents, enabled by the Supreme Court's absolute-immunity ruling.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Jack Smith makes first public defense of Trump indictments

The investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in criminal activity after the 2020 election, and charging him was a prosecutorial duty.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Can Prosecute Anyone Now

The Department of Justice is operating as a political tool for Donald Trump, using prosecutions to intimidate opponents while shielding allied lawbreakers.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump's revenge tour falls flat in the courts

Defective appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan led courts to invalidate or drop indictments against figures including James and Comey despite grand jury activity.
#jack-smith
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump DOJ Failed to Get 1 Grand Jury Vote to Indict Dems

The Department of Justice needed yes votes from 12 grand jurors on a panel of 16-23 members in order to indict six Democratic members of Congress in connection with a video in which the lawmakers urged troops to refuse illegal orders. They reportedly got none. According to a report from Ryan J. Reilly of NBC News, not one of the empaneled grand jury members bought the DOJ's arguments in the case against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ),
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US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Would You Have Voted For Trump If You'd Seen This Future? - Above the Law

Many Trump voters would reconsider their votes if forewarned about pardons for rioters, large inspector-general firings, deadly federal enforcement, rising Russia attacks, and unchanged inflation.
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