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2 months ago

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees

The Trump administration likely violated federal law in terminating probationary employees without evaluating their performance individually.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

The court ruled that the President's attempt to remove the Special Counsel was unlawful.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump administration can remove head of federal watchdog agency, appeals court rules

The appeals court ruling allows Trump's administration to remove the special counsel despite ongoing legal challenges regarding the authority to do so.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says his firing was unlawful

A judge ruled President Trump's attempt to remove the special counsel was unlawful, reinstating Hampton Dellinger amid concerns of political influence.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Official who safeguards whistleblowers drops lawsuit protesting his firing by Trump

Dellinger drops lawsuit; Trump can appoint new OSC head, risking independence of employee protection.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees

The Trump administration likely violated federal law in terminating probationary employees without evaluating their performance individually.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

The court ruled that the President's attempt to remove the Special Counsel was unlawful.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump administration can remove head of federal watchdog agency, appeals court rules

The appeals court ruling allows Trump's administration to remove the special counsel despite ongoing legal challenges regarding the authority to do so.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says his firing was unlawful

A judge ruled President Trump's attempt to remove the special counsel was unlawful, reinstating Hampton Dellinger amid concerns of political influence.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Official who safeguards whistleblowers drops lawsuit protesting his firing by Trump

Dellinger drops lawsuit; Trump can appoint new OSC head, risking independence of employee protection.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Jack Smith's Report on Trump's Classified Documents Case

The release of Special Counsel reports during active criminal proceedings raises significant constitutional concerns.
Judge Cannon has restricted access to critical information amid ongoing appeals, emphasizing the need for transparency in the judicial process.
#classified-documents
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life

The legal cases against Trump are reactivating amidst significant political consequences ahead of the election.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Cannon holds hearing on Trump documents report as Democrats urge its release

Trump's lawyers seek to prevent sharing of a classified documents report until at least after the inauguration.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

A federal judge has halted the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal cases pending an appeals court decision.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Special Counsel's Office

Key prosecutors departing may indicate lengthy delays in Trump's classified documents case trial.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Cannon Mulls Release of Trump Documents Report to Congress

The ruling on Congress accessing the special counsel's report on Trump is postponed, amid legal and political concerns surrounding classified documents.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Special Counsel Jack Smith formally resigns from Justice Department

Jack Smith resigned as special counsel after completing investigations into Trump, leading to charges that were later dismissed due to presidential immunity.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life

The legal cases against Trump are reactivating amidst significant political consequences ahead of the election.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Cannon holds hearing on Trump documents report as Democrats urge its release

Trump's lawyers seek to prevent sharing of a classified documents report until at least after the inauguration.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

A federal judge has halted the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal cases pending an appeals court decision.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Special Counsel's Office

Key prosecutors departing may indicate lengthy delays in Trump's classified documents case trial.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Cannon Mulls Release of Trump Documents Report to Congress

The ruling on Congress accessing the special counsel's report on Trump is postponed, amid legal and political concerns surrounding classified documents.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Special Counsel Jack Smith formally resigns from Justice Department

Jack Smith resigned as special counsel after completing investigations into Trump, leading to charges that were later dismissed due to presidential immunity.
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US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith Plans to Step Down as Special Counsel Before Trump Takes Office

Jack Smith aims to complete investigations against Trump before his inauguration to avoid any interference from the incoming administration.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith to end Trump cases and resign, report says; Musk and Ramaswamy roles cause conflict of interest concerns - live

Jack Smith plans to conclude his investigations into Donald Trump and resign before the upcoming presidential inauguration.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department

Jack Smith's departure signifies the challenging intersection of prosecuting a former president and the complexities of legal accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jack Smith resigns from US justice department as special counsel

Jack Smith resigned as special counsel amid ongoing investigations into Donald Trump, highlighting judicial authority disputes over reports on his actions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Trump Dodges On Whether Or Not He'd Pardon Himself As President, But Says He'd Fire Jack Smith In Two Seconds'

Trump expressed intent to swiftly fire Special Counsel Jack Smith if he wins the election, indicating it would be a top priority.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Jack Smith, Who Led Prosecutions of Trump, Resigns

Jack Smith, special counsel, resigned after two failed prosecutions against Trump, with his departure coming after significant legal setbacks.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith Plans to Step Down as Special Counsel Before Trump Takes Office

Jack Smith aims to complete investigations against Trump before his inauguration to avoid any interference from the incoming administration.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith to end Trump cases and resign, report says; Musk and Ramaswamy roles cause conflict of interest concerns - live

Jack Smith plans to conclude his investigations into Donald Trump and resign before the upcoming presidential inauguration.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department

Jack Smith's departure signifies the challenging intersection of prosecuting a former president and the complexities of legal accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jack Smith resigns from US justice department as special counsel

Jack Smith resigned as special counsel amid ongoing investigations into Donald Trump, highlighting judicial authority disputes over reports on his actions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Trump Dodges On Whether Or Not He'd Pardon Himself As President, But Says He'd Fire Jack Smith In Two Seconds'

Trump expressed intent to swiftly fire Special Counsel Jack Smith if he wins the election, indicating it would be a top priority.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Jack Smith, Who Led Prosecutions of Trump, Resigns

Jack Smith, special counsel, resigned after two failed prosecutions against Trump, with his departure coming after significant legal setbacks.
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Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Trump Criminal Cases Are Reaching Their Anticlimax

Trump's legal troubles intensify as he prepares for presidency, with investigations concluding but no exoneration from the special counsel's report.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump trying to rewrite history in battle to bury Smith report, legal experts say

Trump's legal battles reveal his disdain for the rule of law and effort to rewrite history surrounding the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lamebrain Prosecutor!' Trump Lashes Out At Desperate Deranged' Special Counsel Jack Smith Following Report Release

Donald Trump's response to the DOJ report indicates he continues to deny any wrongdoing regarding the 2020 election and January 6 Capitol events.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Trump Criminal Cases Are Reaching Their Anticlimax

Trump's legal troubles intensify as he prepares for presidency, with investigations concluding but no exoneration from the special counsel's report.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump trying to rewrite history in battle to bury Smith report, legal experts say

Trump's legal battles reveal his disdain for the rule of law and effort to rewrite history surrounding the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lamebrain Prosecutor!' Trump Lashes Out At Desperate Deranged' Special Counsel Jack Smith Following Report Release

Donald Trump's response to the DOJ report indicates he continues to deny any wrongdoing regarding the 2020 election and January 6 Capitol events.
more#january-6
#justice-department
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

End of Trump Cases Leaves Limits on Presidential Criminality Unclear

Presidential immunity raises questions about accountability for criminal wrongdoing despite ongoing investigations.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Takeaways From Jack Smith's Report on the Trump Election Case

The Justice Department's report indicates strong evidence against Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, but the case was dropped after his 2024 win.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

Judge Cannon paves the way for potential release of Part 1 of special counsel's report

Judge Cannon allows the DOJ to release part of the special counsel's report on Trump's 2020 election inquiry.
The release contains key insights into Trump's election interference and classified documents case.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Notes Trump Charges Could Be Brought Back When He'll Be 82 Years Old'

Trump's federal criminal charges have been dropped due to Justice Department policy, leaving him free from prosecution as President-elect.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

End of Trump Cases Leaves Limits on Presidential Criminality Unclear

Presidential immunity raises questions about accountability for criminal wrongdoing despite ongoing investigations.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Takeaways From Jack Smith's Report on the Trump Election Case

The Justice Department's report indicates strong evidence against Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, but the case was dropped after his 2024 win.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

Judge Cannon paves the way for potential release of Part 1 of special counsel's report

Judge Cannon allows the DOJ to release part of the special counsel's report on Trump's 2020 election inquiry.
The release contains key insights into Trump's election interference and classified documents case.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Notes Trump Charges Could Be Brought Back When He'll Be 82 Years Old'

Trump's federal criminal charges have been dropped due to Justice Department policy, leaving him free from prosecution as President-elect.
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#department-of-justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Hunter Biden special counsel hits out at president's selective prosecution claim

Hunter Biden's charges stemmed from impartial investigations, challenging claims of political bias from his father, President Biden.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

Jack Smith's election interference report against Trump is out

The DOJ's report on election interference against Trump emphasizes impartiality and the commitment to following the law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fox News' Kerri Urbahn Urges Pam Bondi to Get Rid of Special Counsels Once and for All' After Jack Smith, Mueller Investigations

Pam Bondi should collaborate with Congress to eliminate special counsels, addressing concerns over their unchecked power.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hunter Biden special counsel hits out at president's selective prosecution claim

Hunter Biden's charges stemmed from impartial investigations, challenging claims of political bias from his father, President Biden.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Jack Smith's election interference report against Trump is out

The DOJ's report on election interference against Trump emphasizes impartiality and the commitment to following the law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fox News' Kerri Urbahn Urges Pam Bondi to Get Rid of Special Counsels Once and for All' After Jack Smith, Mueller Investigations

Pam Bondi should collaborate with Congress to eliminate special counsels, addressing concerns over their unchecked power.
more#department-of-justice
#justice-system
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Special Counsel Report on Hunter Biden Denounces President's Criticism of Case

The special counsel's report held that President Biden's claims on Hunter Biden's case are unfounded and damage the justice system's integrity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For Election

Elliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Special Counsel Report on Hunter Biden Denounces President's Criticism of Case

The special counsel's report held that President Biden's claims on Hunter Biden's case are unfounded and damage the justice system's integrity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For Election

Elliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.
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#trump
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith Seeks Pause in Jan. 6 Case After Trump's Election

The special counsel has requested a delay in the election interference case against Trump due to his expected return to the presidency.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump?

Trump's federal criminal cases regarding 2020 election interference and classified document handling have been dismissed, referencing constitutional protections for presidents.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
6 months ago

"It doesn't matter if you won": Inside Jack Smith's latest Jan. 6 evidence

Special Counsel's brief aims to distinguish Trump's private actions from his official duties to maintain the case against him.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion consistent with court orders, while Trump's legal team protested, alleging political motives behind disclosure.
The Supreme Court's ruling has expedited proceedings contrary to Trump's attempts to postpone until after the election.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel's report on Trump Jan. 6 probe

A federal appeals court has allowed the release of the special counsel's report on Trump's election interference.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith Seeks Pause in Jan. 6 Case After Trump's Election

The special counsel has requested a delay in the election interference case against Trump due to his expected return to the presidency.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump?

Trump's federal criminal cases regarding 2020 election interference and classified document handling have been dismissed, referencing constitutional protections for presidents.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
6 months ago

"It doesn't matter if you won": Inside Jack Smith's latest Jan. 6 evidence

Special Counsel's brief aims to distinguish Trump's private actions from his official duties to maintain the case against him.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion consistent with court orders, while Trump's legal team protested, alleging political motives behind disclosure.
The Supreme Court's ruling has expedited proceedings contrary to Trump's attempts to postpone until after the election.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel's report on Trump Jan. 6 probe

A federal appeals court has allowed the release of the special counsel's report on Trump's election interference.
more#trump
#donald-trump
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss Charges Against Trump in Election and Documents Cases

Prosecutors acknowledged they cannot charge sitting presidents, leading to the dismissal of cases against Trump.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
7 months ago

Prosecutors file sealed brief detailing allegations against Trump in election interference case

The legal brief filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the case against Donald Trump regarding the 2020 election.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

Jack Smith Isn't Backing Down

Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment of Donald Trump remains unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, retaining original charges.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Trump's Team Didn't Want This Evidence Made Public. Here's What's in It.

Donald Trump faces significant legal challenges, with multiple ongoing cases and a lengthy appeals process after being convicted of 34 felony counts.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Criminal case dismissed against Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Prosecutors dismissed the criminal case against Trump, acknowledging it would not proceed before he returns to the presidency.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss Charges Against Trump in Election and Documents Cases

Prosecutors acknowledged they cannot charge sitting presidents, leading to the dismissal of cases against Trump.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
7 months ago

Prosecutors file sealed brief detailing allegations against Trump in election interference case

The legal brief filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the case against Donald Trump regarding the 2020 election.
UX design
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

Jack Smith Isn't Backing Down

Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment of Donald Trump remains unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, retaining original charges.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Trump's Team Didn't Want This Evidence Made Public. Here's What's in It.

Donald Trump faces significant legal challenges, with multiple ongoing cases and a lengthy appeals process after being convicted of 34 felony counts.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Criminal case dismissed against Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Prosecutors dismissed the criminal case against Trump, acknowledging it would not proceed before he returns to the presidency.
more#donald-trump
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