Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ pleads the 5th in disbarment hearing
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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
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry: The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving ...
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Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.: Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/richard-grenell-trump-envoy-serbia-guatemala/
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
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Johnson informs Schumer he will send Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate on April 10
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Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
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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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Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
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Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
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.
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5 key moments from Supreme Court arguments on the abortion pill case: The high court asked about who can challenge the FDA, the safety of the pill and whether ...
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Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Criminal referrals create new headaches for GOP impeachment investigators: Republicans are weighing criminal referrals to the Justice Department instead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4550356-criminal-referrals-create-new-headaches-for-gop-impeachment-investigators/
Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
axios.com/2024/03/24/biden-border-executive-action-immigration-2024-election
Other than Trump, virtually no one was doing better four years ago: The former president is making a mistake by urging Americans to compare his record with that ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/24/trump-biden-2024-better-off-four-years-ago/
Cohen slams DOJ for lack of transparency in Trump hush money case: Michael Cohen, the ex-personal attorney of former President Trump, slammed the Department of ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4551908-cohen-slams-doj-for-lack-of-transparency-hush-money-case/
Biden signs funding package after Senate vote avoids government shutdown: The package funds key federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September.
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
How does the U.S. refugee system work?: The United States has long been a safe haven for refugees from around the world. President Biden is working to expand the ...
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Trump's dark 'retribution' pledge at center of 2024 bid, but can he make it reality?
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The conservative case for keeping the Inflation Reduction Act: The IRA adopted a market approach for the most part, relying on a series of tax credits along with ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4538435-the-conservative-case-for-keeping-the-inflation-reduction-act/
If Republicans want to end abortion, they need to expand Medicaid to cover those babies
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House Republicans sue Justice Department attorneys Hunter Biden probe: The lawsuit seeks to compel Mark Daly and Jack Morgan to take part in interviews with a ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-sue-justice-department-attorneys-hunter-biden-probe-rcna144567
HAPPENING NOW: Congressional Democrats hold a news conference marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. abcnews.go.com/politics
Trump-backed charity Border911 may be 'breaking the law' with border-focused push to influence election, some experts say
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Biden and Obama look to capitalize on Trump’s latest threats to repeal Obamacare: President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will team up to rally ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/barack-obama-joe-biden-donald-trump-obamacare/
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‘I’m pissed’: Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro blasts justice system before heading to federal prison
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul
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Border policy a key sticking point in Congress with shutdown deadline just days away
cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/shutdown-government-funding-latest/
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
Retired commander who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal says he alone bears responsibility for airport attack
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Congressional leaders, White House reach DHS funding agreement -- but could a government shutdown still happen?
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Mnuchin’s interest in TikTok and a distressed NY bank echoes his pre-Trump investment playbook
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TikTok Ban: China Has The Power To Block Sale, Gains Leverage Over Washington - Invesco QQQ Trust, Series
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents. Hur stands by report on president's memory
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Arkansas rolls back gender-neutral ID policy: The change in policy also impacts identification markers for trans residents.
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Trump was informed of prohibited items in Jan. 6 rally crowd, his driver testified
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Taxing the rich to cut deficit: Five takeaways from President Biden's proposed budget
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
I voted for Trump – twice. Liz Cheney's book and DOJ's Jan. 6 indictment changed my mind
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GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley accuses Biden administration of trying to silence immigration judges
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White House-Justice Dept. tensions high as Hur prepares to testify on Hill: Special counsel Robert Hur angered the White House by denigrating President Biden’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/11/hur-biden-garland-classified-white-house-congress/
Ex-DOJ Official: 'Sure Sounds Like' Trump Just Wrote Third Lawsuit From E. Jean Carroll
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Immigration fight could trigger shutdown at end of next week: Senators in both parties are warning that a political food fight over funding for the Department of ...
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Florida students, teachers can discuss sexual orientation, gender ID under 'Don’t Say Gay' bill settlement
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Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Justice Department projects large drop in special counsel spending: President Joe Biden’s budget proposal estimates that expenditures for special prosecutors ...
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'He's a threat to democracy. Weaponized government. Weaponized the FBI. Weaponized the DOJ.' Donald Trump leveled familiar charges at Joe Biden as the two ... Show more
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/
Laken Riley: Biden says her name at urging of Marjorie Taylor Greene: Republicans had demanded but never expected President Joe Biden to say the name Laken Riley ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
LIVE: President Biden delivers his State of the Union address: President Biden’s speech painted a picture of what a second term would look like if he’s reelected ...
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Government shutdown averted as Senate passes $459 billion funding bill: The House had passed the bill Wednesday. Another deadline for funding about 70 percent of ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/08/government-shutdown-senate-funding-bill/
Navy Stripped Rep. Ronny Jackson of His Rank, Report Says: The move reportedly came after a Pentagon inspector general’s report on the former White House ...
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Quick Glance: Navy Demoted Ronny Jackson for White House Behavior
- Ronny Jackson, former White House physician turned GOP congressman, frequently highlights his military credentials.
- The Navy demoted Jackson in July 2022 following a damning Pentagon inspector general's report that substantiated allegations of his inappropriate behavior as a White House physician.
- Despite the demotion, Jackson continues to refer to himself as a retired rear admiral, facing significant financial consequences.
- The Pentagon inspection recommended Navy Secretary take action against Jackson for not behaving in the exemplary manner required of Navy officers.
Bill would require chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming: Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4517446-usda-snap-cards-chip-enabled-legislation/
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/
Will presidents be kings? The Supreme Court seems to be leaning that way.: Armed with rulings green-lighting Trump’s Jan. 6 actions, it’s hard to say what would ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4509936-will-presidents-be-kings-the-supreme-court-seems-to-be-leaning-that-way/
How James Comer keeps the Biden impeachment dream alive: First, the bribe story collapsed. Then his deposition of Hunter Biden didn’t hit the target ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/07/biden-impeachment-inquiry-comer/
In Trump Supreme Court immunity appeal, timing of case could be a win for ex-president
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5 things to know for March 7: 2024 elections, Ukraine, Gaza, IVF, ‘Rust’ shooting
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15 promises Donald Trump has made so far in his campaign for a second term: Former President Donald Trump, now the presumptive Republican nominee ...
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"Department of Life": Trump allies plot abortion crackdown for second term
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DOJ Torches Trump's Arguments for Impunity in Mar-a-Lago Docs Case: Special Counsel Jack Smith wasn't having any of Trump's arguments in his motion to dismiss ...
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What is DOJ's '60-day rule' and what role might it play in a Trump trial before the 2024 election?
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What Does Trump Mean for the Climate? | by Gernot Wagner - Project Syndicate: Gernot Wagner doubts that a change of power in the United States would derail the ...
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Mayorkas takes aim at Abbott over southern border: ‘He couldn’t be more wrong’: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas took aim at Texas Gov ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4504780-mayorkas-takes-aim-at-abbott-over-southern-border-he-couldnt-be-more-wrong/
Lawmakers look to avert shutdown as Biden delivers State of the Union: The sprint to stave off a partial government shutdown is set to collide with President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4505844-lawmakers-look-avert-shutdown-biden-state-of-the-union/
Scoop: Biden's migrant backlog to hit 8 million by October, data reveal: Waves of migrants projected to continue to overwhelm U.S. system this year.
axios.com/2024/03/02/data-biden-border-crisis-immigration-8-million-detention
Conservatives dominate Iran’s parliament, assembly elections: Preliminary indications put voter turnout at around 40 percent, the lowest levels since the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/2/conservatives-dominate-irans-parliament-assembly-elections
Does the public have a right to a speedy trial in the Trump case? : Can a defendant in the courtroom of a sympathetic judge simply delay his case indefinitely?
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4498459-does-the-public-have-a-right-to-a-speedy-trial-in-the-trump-case/
Some Jan. 6 rioters received improper sentence enhancements, appeals court rules: The challenge was brought in the case of convicted rioter Larry Brock.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/jan-6-rioters-received-improper-sentence-enhancements-appeals/story
Justice Department pushes back against House Republicans' subpoenas in Hunter Biden investigation
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/justice-department-pushes-back-house-gop-subpoenas-hunter-biden-rcna141325
Sunday shows preview: Haley, Trump set eyes on Super Tuesday; race to replace McConnell
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AI will allow more foreign influence operations in 2024 election, FBI director says
cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/ai-2024-election-fbi-director/
Mayorkas Says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Trying to ‘Wreak Havoc’ on U.S. States: The Homeland Security secretary said the governor was wrong to say Biden needed a ...
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Opinion | Why Is Trump Getting Special Treatment From the Supreme Court?: The justices are handling Trump’s case far differently than most criminal defendants.
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'I take full responsibility': Defense Secretary Austin says he should have disclosed medical issues
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Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Admits Secret Hospitalizations Before House Panel
- House Republicans demand answers on Defense Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays.
- Austin admits 'breakdown in notifications' and takes full responsibility before the committee.
- Austin acknowledges the need to inform the president and public about his cancer diagnosis.
- Internal Pentagon review finds no ill intent in keeping Austin's hospitalization private.
Live updates: Biden, Trump visit US-Mexico border in reelection effort: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are both visiting the US-Mexico ...
cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-biden-border-election-news-02-29-24/
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.
Progressive group presses Republicans to drop Biden impeachment inquiry: A Democratic-aligned outside group is pressing House Republicans to dismiss their ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4494516-progressive-group-republicans-drop-biden-impeachment/
McConnell calls for full Mayorkas trial as Dems weigh quick dismissal: The Senate minority leader said a trial “would be the best way to go forward.”
politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/27/congress/mcconnell-on-mayorkas-trial-00143612
Supreme Court Agrees To Review Trump's Immunity Claim, Delaying Trial Until At Least Summer
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Biden urges congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown and send aid to Ukraine and Israel
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Quick Glance: Biden Urges Congressional Leaders to Avoid Shutdown
- President Joe Biden urged the top four Congressional leaders to act swiftly to prevent a government shutdown and provide emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel.
- Biden stressed the urgency of Ukraine aid and the necessity of supporting Israel's replenishment of Iron Dome interceptors.
- House Republicans have blocked a $95 billion national security package enhancing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific.
- Government funding for various sectors expires soon, highlighting the need for bipartisan action to prevent significant economic damage from a potential government shutdown.
GOP impeachment investigators subpoena DOJ for Biden classified docs records: House Republicans want any records related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/27/congress/gop-subpoenas-doj-00143624
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