Here are all the ways Judge Aileen Cannon can tip the...
The judge overseeing the DOJ's case against Trump has the power to tip the scales in Trump's favor. She will make decisions about the trial's schedule, jury selection, and what evidence is admissible. "These decisions shape the entire case," said one former federal prosecutor. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
Justice Department asks to delay criminal trial for Trump’s handling of...
The DOJ indicted Donald Trump for his handling of classified government documents. A federal judge overseeing the case set an initial trial date of August 14. Prosecutors say they need more time to give Trump's lawyers security clearance to review documents. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
Trump and his aides performed a ‘dress rehearsal’ for moving sensitive...
The DOJ is investigating Donald Trump's handling of classified White House documents. Sources told WaPo that there may be evidence of possible obstruction. Workers helped move boxes of documents the day before the FBI raided Mar-a-Lago, per WaPo. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…
A federal judge just told American and JetBlue to undo the...
The US Department of Justice has won its antitrust lawsuit against JetBlue Airways and American Airlines. Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the pair has 30 days to undo their powerful Northeast Alliance. The decision comes as airlines gear up for a busy travel season plagued with high fares and busy skies. Loading Something is loading. Thanks…
DOJ charges 37 defendants in connection China’s efforts to target dissidents...
The Justice Department announced charges Monday against more than three dozen people in connection to the Chinese government's efforts to spread propaganda in the US and target dissidents on US soil. Officials announced a trio of cases against 37 defendants:One case accuses two New York men — Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping — of opening…
SCOTUS preserves access to abortion pill—for 5 days
Enlarge / Abortion rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court on April 14, 2023, in Washington, DC, speaking out against abortion pill restrictions. The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling that would have curtailed access to the abortion medication mifepristone beginning on Saturday. The temporary block will preserve the status…
The top investigator for the House Jan. 6 committee said the...
The top investigator for the House Jan. 6 committee spoke to The New York Times in a story out Sunday. Timothy Heaphy said it's up to the DOJ to keep investigating and "get answers that we didn't get." He said Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, and Jeffery Clark could also face charges. Loading Something…
Federal prosecutors want Trump’s lawyer to testify under an exception that...
Federal prosecutors want Trump's attorney to testify under a crime-fraud exception, reports say. It can be used if there's reason to believe a client is using legal services for illegal purposes. One source told CNN prosecutors alleged that Trump used his lawyer to further a crime or fraud. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing…
Hunter Biden demands criminal probe into Trump allies with access to...
Hunter Biden's lawyers sent letters singling out Trump allies and Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Among the recipients are the Justice Department and Deleware attorney general, WaPo reported. Attorneys are also seeking a retraction of "defamatory" statements from Fox News and Tucker Carlson. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…
The FBI searched Biden’s old office after aides found classified documents...
The FBI searched Biden's old office after his lawyers discovered a cache of classified documents there, CBS reported. Biden's representatives cooperated with the search in mid-November, and the FBI did not seek a warrant. The DOJ also searched Biden's home earlier this month, after a second batch of records was discovered there. Loading Something is…
