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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/fact-check-trump-false-hush-money-criminal-case/
Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
npr.org/2024/04/16/1245143434/supreme-court-january-6-arguments-fischer
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
Just days before a firebrand politician named Donald is about to stand trial, he goes on TV to slam the charges as baseless and biased ... Show more www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/12/trump-trial-special-treatment-justice-system-00151814
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/capitol-police-special-prosecutors-threats-against-congress.html
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/kennedy-trump-maga-biden-voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Justice Dept. to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust lawsuit : Critics — including performers, politicians and competitors — have argued that Live ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/live-nation-antitrust-justice/
Trump says he’ll jail his opponents. Members of the House Jan. 6 committee are preparing
bostonherald.com/2024/04/08/trump-says-hell-jail-his-opponents-members-of-the-house-jan-6-committee-are-preparing/
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/arizona-election-threat-hobbs-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
UAW membership hits lowest point since Great Recession: The union reported a loss of nearly 13,000 members from 2022.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/03/28/uaw-membership-lowest-great-recession/73136338007/
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
Adam Schiff: DOJ should have moved faster with Trump indictments: "That delay has contributed to a situation where none of these trials may go forward ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/17/adam-schiff-justice-department-trump-indictments-00147480
Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents. Hur stands by report on president's memory
apnews.com/article/classified-documents-biden-hur-special-counsel-122526da6d89d7bf4d6ccfc54590312b
Massachusetts man gets 3.5-year sentence for election threats against Arizona officials
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/12/election-threats-sentence/72928593007/
A Trump criminal trial could run right up to and through the 2024 election: It seems as if the entire point is to try Trump before the election ...
thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/4520212-a-trump-criminal-trial-could-run-right-up-to-and-through-the-2024-election/
I voted for Trump – twice. Liz Cheney's book and DOJ's Jan. 6 indictment changed my mind
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/03/11/republican-voter-trump-cheney-book-2024-election/72874734007/
Gaetz accuses Jack Smith of election interference in DOJ complaint: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) filed a complaint with the Department of Justice inspector general ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4512966-gaetz-accuses-jack-smith-election-interference/
Ex-DOJ Official: 'Sure Sounds Like' Trump Just Wrote Third Lawsuit From E. Jean Carroll
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-e-jean-carroll-lawsuit-katyal_n_65eea09de4b032e17a828f56
The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump Exactly What He Wanted: In a stunning move, the justices all but guaranteed that the former president will evade trial for Jan ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/supreme-court-donald-trump-trial-january-6.html
Quick Glance: Court Considers Delay in Trump's Classified Documents Trial
- Former US President Donald Trump was in court in Florida on Friday, as a judge hinted at a possible delay in his criminal trial for alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Originally scheduled for May, the trial has been delayed by a legal battle over the evidence Trump's legal team can access.
- Despite widespread expectations, no trial date was set on Friday.
- The judge's final decision on the trial start date will be crucial in shaping the timeline of Trump's other court dates.
Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists Ukraine "will succeed" as it enters the third year of Russia's invasion ...
cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-02-25-24/
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Scholz Rejects Taurus Delivery
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine to avoid Germany's involvement in the war.
- The Ukrainian army withdraws from the town of Lastotschkyne as Russian forces advance.
- A partisan group shares a video of old Russian tanks in Crimea, highlighting the use of outdated weapons.
- Russia avoids publicly addressing the anniversary of the invasion in Ukraine, according to the Institute for War Studies.
US election workers face thousands of threats – so why so few prosecutions?: The justice department has a dedicated taskforce to tackle a phenomenon that barely ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/31/new-election-threats-taskforce-trump-subversion
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party: The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-new-ambassador-to-australia-is-a-scourge-for-the-ruling-party/
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South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party: The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-new-ambassador-to-australia-is-a-scourge-for-the-ruling-party/
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Trump Briefly Named Election Denier Jeffrey Clark Acting AG, Lawyer Claims: Trump had hoped Jeffrey Clark would help him void the results of the 2020 ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-briefly-named-election-denier-jeffrey-clark-acting-ag-lawyer-claims
What is DOJ's '60-day rule' and what role might it play in a Trump trial before the 2024 election?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/dojs-60-day-rule-role-play-trump-trial/story
In Trump Supreme Court immunity appeal, timing of case could be a win for ex-president
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/08/trump-supreme-court-immunity-schedule/72841364007/
Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Michigan election worker: An Indiana man has pled guilty to threatening to kill an election worker in Michigan ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4493035-man-pleads-guilty-to-threatening-to-kill-michigan-election-worker/
Hackers linked to Chinese government targeted critics, politicians and businesses, U.S., U.K. allege
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-hackers-linked-to-chinese-government-targeted-critics-politicians-and/
Supreme Court Agrees To Review Trump's Immunity Claim, Delaying Trial Until At Least Summer
huffpost.com/entry/supreme-court-trump-delay_n_65ce6a92e4b04daca6963b80
Federal officials to give updates in Arizona election threats criminal cases: Numerous Arizona election officials — both Democrats and Republicans — have faced ...
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/25/department-of-justice-election-threats-task-force-updates-arizona-cases/73075059007/
January 6 insurrection glorified at pro-Trump CPAC gathering: At an influential gathering of conservatives this weekend, the January 6, 2021 ...
cnn.com/2024/02/23/politics/cpac-january-6/
Paid articlePaid Another criminal dupe gets prison for election threat while real culprits walk free
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2024/03/15/election-threat-gets-prison-while-real-culprits-walk-free/72982161007/
Biden-DOJ Special Counsel Transcript Gives Mixed Clues to His Mental Acuity: A transcript of President Joe Biden’s interview with Justice Department Special ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/biden-transcript-paints-mixed-picture-of-president-s-acuity
Massachusetts man sentenced for threatening to blow up Arizona secretary of state - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/13/Massachusetts-man-sentenced-Arizona-bomb-threat/3351710299633/
Figures, Daniels make Democratic runoff in 2nd District: Eleven candidates sought the Democratic nomination in the district, which was redrawn by a federal court ...
al.com/news/2024/03/figures-daniels-advance-to-runoff-in-democratic-primary-in-alabamas-new-2nd-district.html
Biden to Finalize Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8: President Joe Biden’s administration is announcing a final rule curtailing credit card late fees ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-05/biden-to-finalize-rule-to-cap-credit-card-late-fees-at-8
Commentary: Russia's upcoming election will likely put Putin in power for longer than any Russian leader
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/russia-presidential-election-vladimir-putin-opposition-ukraine-invasion-4110911
Donald Trump Rages at DOJ Ahead of Super Tuesday: Two days before Super Tuesday, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump raged against claims of ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-rages-doj-jack-smith-before-super-tuesday-1875397
I voted for Trump – twice. Liz Cheney's book and DOJ Jan. 6 indictment changed my mind
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/03/03/opinion-guest-republican-trump-supporter-liz-cheney-book-2024-election/72743082007/
Trump's one loss this week: His 2024 courtroom strategy: Trump may need new backdrops in casting himself as a victim of politically motivated prosecutors.
axios.com/2024/03/01/trump-2024-court-strategy-trials
Former President Donald Trump repeated calls for prosecutions against him to be “immediately stopped” on Monday, citing Justice Department rules that bar ... Show more trib.al/0aFPmMh
Trump Claims ‘Strict Rules’ Block DOJ From Prosecuting Him. Here’s Why Experts Say That’s Wrong.
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/02/26/trump-claims-strict-rules-block-doj-from-prosecuting-him-heres-why-experts-say-thats-wrong/
Racy Election Ad Urges Russians to Vote or Face Dystopian Gay Future: A video ad released this week urges Russians to go out and vote in the upcoming ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/23/racy-election-ad-urges-russians-to-vote-or-face-dystopian-gay-future-a84219
Critics attack Breed’s billionaire-backed ‘dangerous police’ measure: Critics attack S.F. Mayor London Breed’s billionaire-backed ‘dangerous police’ ballot ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/breed-police-ballot-measure-18682557.php
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Trump isn’t a victim of the system. He’s one of its primary beneficiaries | Opinion
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Russia Intercepts U.S. Phone Calls in Bid to Influence 2024 Election: A Department of Justice memo states that Russian Intelligence intercepted calls placed by ...
newsweek.com/russian-intelligence-intercepted-calls-us-figures-alexander-smirnov-1871870
Man, who ran for Texas House seat in 2022, and wife found guilty on Jan. 6 riot charges
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article285528817.html
Supreme Court Puts Trump Case On Pause—For At Least A Week—For DOJ Response: Trump’s trial remains on pause while the Supreme Court considers his appeal.
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How Justice Dept. special counsel policies let Hur critique Biden’s memory : Experts said relying on special counsels has upended a central Justice ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/02/10/biden-special-counsel-james-comey-clinton/
Quick Glance: Battle for Biden's Memory: Defense Against Special Counsel
- Biden's allies defend him against accusations regarding his memory
- Biden rejects memory loss report, emphasizes remembrance of Beau's death
- Strategy: Highlight contrast with Trump's confusion and legal issues
- Biden reacts sensitively to special counsel's accusations, showing a fighting spirit
Angry Biden lashes out at reporters, special counsel after scathing classified documents report: 'I know what the hell I'm doing'
nypost.com/2024/02/08/news/biden-addresses-nation-after-special-counsel-report-on-classified-documents/
Can Donald Trump be barred from holding office? The Supreme Court weighs election ballot removal. tinyurl.com/39epcax3
Quick Glance: Trump vs. Colorado: Can US Supreme Court Halt His Candidacy?
- US Supreme Court hearings begin on Trump's presidential eligibility.
- Voters' case questions Trump's candidacy due to 14th Amendment violation.
- Colorado and Maine ruled Trump ineligible, impacting primaries nationwide.
- Trump argues insurrection clause requires specific legislation for enforcement.
Why Nathan Wade, under fire for alleged affair with Fani Willis, is facing new scrutiny
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/01/nathan-wade-fani-willis-affair-new-probe/72436733007/
Quick Glance: Fani Willis' Relationship with Special Prosecutor Revealed
- Willis acknowledges personal relationship with special prosecutor
- Wade leads prosecution team in Trump case
- Wade shares financial independence with Willis
- Response to motion by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant
Can China Swing Taiwan’s Elections? Beijing Is Deploying Proxies and Disinformation—and Taipei Is Fighting Back
foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/china-swing-taiwan-elections-misinformation-thibaut
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Taiwan's Call to China: Accept Reality
- Voters reject Beijing's calls not to vote for Lai, ensuring him a comfortable victory, despite China's ruling Communist Party considering him a dangerous separatist.
- Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) promises to defend the island from China's 'intimidation' and urges Beijing to accept the result.
- The island's Foreign Ministry urges Beijing authorities in a statement to respect the election results, face reality, and give up suppressing Taiwan to bring positive interactions between both sides back on track.
- Both Lai and Hsiao were the targets of disinformation efforts during the campaign linked to China, according to experts.
Polls Show Trump Could Be Doomed If He’s Convicted. Will a Trial Happen in Time?: Here’s the real timeline for Trump’s criminal trials.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/01/22/trump-jan-6-trial-polls-00136688
Democrat calls for DOJ to investigate fake Biden robocall urging voters not to show up in NH
thehill.com/homenews/house/4423573-democrat-calls-for-doj-to-investigate-fake-biden-robocall/
Clarence Thomas cannot be allowed to decide if Trump is above the law: Trust is the currency our justice system trades in, and Thomas already has very little in ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4409264-clarence-thomas-cannot-be-allowed-to-decide-if-trump-is-above-the-law/
Maryland elections official quits after being hit with Jan. 6 charges: Carlos Ayala, a Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4403263-maryland-elections-official-quits-after-being-hit-with-jan-6-charges/
Threats against election workers spiked after 2020, fueling concerns about recruiting, retaining key workers
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/03/threats-against-election-workers/72328609007/
Trump scored four ‘wins’ in a single day. That means chaos for everyone else: Analysis: One day of ‘good’ news for the former president fuels a campaign of ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-biden-supreme-court-special-counsel-b2493817.html
No Labels asks Justice Department to investigate its opponents’ efforts : The government has not responded to the request to investigate opponents of the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/18/no-labels-justice-department-letter/
Joe Biden Campaign Must Decide How to Address Concern About His Age: In a single, brutal week, the fundamental communications paradox of President Joe Biden’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-10/biden-s-gaffe-heavy-week-shows-dilemma-over-2024-media-strategy
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Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/09/uproar-over-biden-classified-documents-report-carries-echoes-of-2016-clinton-email-case/
The Supreme Court Knows What It Must Do With Trump’s Immunity Ploy: There's only one good option left.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/supreme-court-trump-immunity-john-roberts.html
Will Joe Biden Suffer Politically From the Justice Department Special Counsel Saying His Brain Doesn’t Work?
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/biden-special-counsel-report-speech-donald-trump-doj.html
South Sudan's election officials undergo training ahead of December's polls | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/10/south-sudans-election-officials-undergo-training-ahead-of-next-decembers-polls/
Federal judge postpones Trump’s trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election
pennlive.com/news/2024/02/federal-judge-postpones-trumps-trial-on-charges-of-plotting-to-overturn-2020-election.html
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Trump's D.C. Trial Date Dropped, N.Y. Case Advances
- Former President Trump's trial date for March 4 on election interference charges has been removed from the federal court calendar in Washington.
- U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan has suspended all trial deadlines while Trump challenges the case.
- Trump is appealing the government's authority to bring charges against him for actions taken during his presidency.
- The delay in the D.C. case increases the likelihood of Trump's first of four trials being held in Manhattan this spring.
Presidential race tightens with election days away: Alexander Stubb's lead over Pekka Haavisto in the presidential election second round is down to 6 percentage ...
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Trump: The Political Threats Will Stop … When You Agree With My Lies: Donald Trump warns there will be chaos if his criminal cases hurt his 2024 campaign ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-threats-2024-election-horror-show-1234953036/
Appeals court weighs landmark case over whether Trump is immune from criminal charges
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/09/appeals-court-trump-criminal-charges-immunity/72151527007/
Quick Glance: Presidential Immunity and Political Assassinations
- Trump's legal team argues that even ordering a political assassination would be covered by presidential immunity from prosecution.
- They claim that presidents can only be prosecuted if they have been tried and convicted by the Senate.
- A judge noted that a president could resign to avoid impeachment, allowing them to dodge future prosecution according to Trump's attorneys.
- An attorney argued that the threat of prosecution could have a chilling effect on future presidents' decisions, causing them to question whether they would go to jail for controversial decisions.
Chicago police sergeant involved in two controversial fatal shootings now running for Cook County judge
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/05/chicago-police-sergeant-involved-in-two-controversial-fatal-shootings-now-running-for-cook-county-judge/
Democratic lawmaker faces Justice Department investigation over personal security spending
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/30/justice-department-investigation-cori-bush-democrats-congress/72414165007/
Presidential election 2024: Live coverage: Welcome to the Yle News coverage of Finland's presidential election!
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GOP lawmaker to hand over hundreds of texts in 2020 election probe: A federal judge is ordering Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania to turn over more ...
apnews.com/article/perry-election-investigation-trump-biden-jan-6-06754365f74f58a0a9a9d507a0805054
Quick Glance: Judge Grants DOJ Access to Rep. Perry’s Phone Records for Jan. 6 Probe
- A federal judge grants the Justice Department access to nearly 1,700 phone records of Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) for the investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- Judge Boasberg gives investigators access to 1,659 records and withholds 396 after a federal appeals court directs him to decide which are protected by the Constitution.
- The FBI seized Perry’s phone to understand his involvement in the machinations that were the subject of Trump’s indictment for allegedly plotting to prevent President Biden from taking office.
- Boasberg takes over the case after the appeals court overturns an order by his predecessor, ordering a re-review of Perry’s communications to determine which were 'an integral part' of Perry’s consideration of legislation or other matters under the House’s jurisdiction.
Donald Trump directly pressured officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election in more than 30 phone calls or meetings ... Show more nyti.ms/3NVivUY
Justice Department boosts effort to crack down on D.C. crime: The feds are getting more involved in fighting crime in the nation's capital during an election ...
axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/01/29/justice-department-dc-crime-resources
President Joe Biden publicly addressed a report from Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday in which the lawyer alleged Biden was a ... Show more
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