Trump loyalists in Congress circle the wagons in post-indictment revenge tour Republicans are embarking on a political revenge campaign. Axios · Jun 14, 2023
Francis Suarez, Miami’s Republican mayor, files to run for president in GOP primary MIAMI — Francis Suarez, Miami’s second-term mayor, has filed papers to run in the Republican presidential primary, casting himself as a conservative problem solver as he faces an FBI probe over payments from a developer seeking help from the city. Miami Herald · Jun 14, 2023
Marine and accused accomplice charged with firebombing Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic SANTA ANA, Calif. — A U.S. Marine and a suspected accomplice accused of using a Molotov cocktail to firebomb a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa were arrested on Wednesday, June 14, and are facing federal charges. The Orange County Register · Jun 14, 2023
US soldier pleads guilty to helping ISIS plan ambush on American troops abroad and target NYC NEW YORK — U.S. Army Pvt. Cole Bridges attempted to help the Islamic State group murder U.S. soldiers abroad — and offered advice on attacking New York City. Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023
Father of teen sextortion victim issues blunt warning: ‘We had zero chance to stop it’ John DeMay has urged parents to educate themselves on the dangers of sextortion plots after the death of his 17-year-old son Jordan. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
November date set for retrial of Maryland doctors accused of conspiring to assist Russia BALTIMORE — A pair of Maryland doctors accused of conspiring to assist Russia are set to stand trial in federal court for a second time in November following a mistrial earlier this month. Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023
As Trump faces indictment, DeSantis vows to ‘tear down’ and rebuild DOJ ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is promising to “tear down” and rebuild the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as his political rival former President Donald Trump faces criminal charges of mishandling classified information. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 14, 2023
US Marine among two men arrested for firebombing California Planned Parenthood The FBI previously offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the alleged arsonists The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Biden chuckles when asked about bribery allegations from time as vice president Republicans try to create appearance of double standard as former President Donald Trump arraigned on 37 counts The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Trump pleads not guilty as he makes history as first president to be criminally charged – twice Donald Trump is a twice-indicted criminal defendant accused of illegally withholding national defence documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
How the exposure of highly classified documents could harm US security – and why there are laws against storing them insecurely When Donald Trump pled not guilty on June 13, 2023, to federal criminal charges related to his alleged illegal retention of classified documents, it was his first opportunity to formally answer charges that he violated the Espionage Act. The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023
Dem Sen. Warnock blasts GOP comments on FBI after Trump indictment "We ought to do our jobs as legislators and let the legal process play out," Warnock said. Axios · Jun 14, 2023
Fabiola Santiago: Tee time with the traitor, shameless love. That’s how Miami rolls for indicted Trump He’s had trouble finding a first-class attorney to represent him at his Miami arraignment. His White House associates are now witnesses. His vice president is running against him. Miami Herald · Jun 14, 2023
Congress Considers Conditions on the Government's License To Steal The FAIR Act includes several substantial reforms that would make it harder to take property from innocent owners through civil forfeiture. Reason · Jun 14, 2023
Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2023 Trump sits silently in Miami courtroom, pleads not guilty in historic case MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Miami federal court to a 37-count indictment accusing him of deliberately keeping at his Palm Beach estate government documents that contained highly sensitive defense, weapons and nuclear information and of obstructing efforts by U.S. authorities to reclaim them.
Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023 Active-duty Marine from Camp Lejeune pleads guilty to charge tied to US Capitol riot A Marine from Camp Lejeune, who was on active duty when he broke into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge tied to the 2021 riot.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023 LA City Council member Curren Price charged with embezzlement, perjury LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Curren Price was charged with 10 counts of embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a years-long parade of elected city officials to face public corruption allegations from state or federal prosecutors.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023 Who is Walt Nauta? Donald Trump’s ‘body man’ charged over classified documents Guam-born valet finds himself thrust into the centre of the most high profile criminal investigation in the country
Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2023 DeSantis maintains low profile in Tallahassee as Trump faces high-profile day in court TALLAHASSEE, Florida — As the nation’s eyes focused on Florida for former President Donald Trump’s arraignment Tuesday in Miami federal court, the state’s governor kept a low profile.
Salon · Jun 13, 2023 Trump evidence came from his own people "Not a single Democratic witness," expert says. "They were all in Trump's inner circle"
Salon · Jun 13, 2023 Trump pleads "not guilty" in court Trump is expected to be assigned a probation officer, according to CNN
The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2023 White House pushes for renewal of electronic surveillance law provision Section 702 of Fisa is set to expire at the end of the year, but its reauthorization is facing backlash
Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023 Donald Trump arrives at court as first former US President to face federal charges The 76-year-old was expected to face a magistrate judge on Tuesday in a moment that could derail his 2024 comeback bid.
Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023 Senators want privacy safeguards in renewing surveillance tool Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee told intelligence officials Tuesday that a contentious surveillance tool that expires at the end of the year needs more privacy safeguards for Americans.
Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2023 Rick Scott likens Trump indictment to tactics of Cuban, Venezuelan dictators MIAMI — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, with the bolstering of human rights activists and former political prisoners from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, accused the Biden administration of utilizing a tactic commonly found in dictator playbooks: Weaponizing the legal system to go after the president’s opponents.