Gohmert leaves after 17 years of lies Gohmert was a precursor to Trump’s brand of offensive, fact-free conservative politics Salon · Aug 18, 2022
Louie Gohmert leaves Congress having passed one law and spread countless falsehoods Gohmert was a precursor to former President Donald Trump’s brand of populist, establishment-bucking conservatism that delights in offending progressives and makes no apologies for spreading misinformation. The Texas Tribune · Aug 18, 2022
LZ Granderson: Is the U.S. a mighty power? Trump's fall is a decision point Last week the Biden administration announced what would be included in the 18th package of security aid from the U.S. to Ukraine. Worth $1 billion, it represents "the largest single drawdown of the U.S. arms and equipment to date," according to Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of Defense for policy. That… Los Angeles Times · Aug 18, 2022
Trump's Defense Suggests His Treatment of Classified Material Was Remarkably Cavalier Whatever threat it may have posed, the trove of government documents seized by the FBI does not reflect well on the former president's judgment. Reason · Aug 17, 2022
In praise of Liz Cheney. May we have more politicians like her We need more politicians who stand by their principles, even if it costs them everything The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2022
Trump’s excuses over classified papers seized from Mar-a-Lago show ‘desperation’, former aide John Bolton says Former national security adviser to Trump has become one of ex-president’s loudest critics The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
Video of Trump condemning classified document sharing in 2016 goes viral in wake of Mar-a-Lago raid Mr Trump made the punishment for mishandling sensitive government documents more severe The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
CNN host corners GOPer on Trump scandal Rep. Mike Turner tried to deflect on the FBI Trump raid. It didn't go well Salon · Aug 15, 2022
Donald Trump's Handling of Classified Material Looks Worse Than Hillary Clinton's The former president thought his 2016 opponent should go to prison for recklessly endangering national security. Reason · Aug 14, 2022
Fetterman keeps attacking Oz for being from New Jersey. That’s resonating in parochial Pa. PHILADELPHIA — There’s something about Pennsylvania’s political DNA that’s playing out in this year’s crucial Senate race. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 14, 2022
Why politicians can’t resist striking a pose in Vogue British prime minister-in-waiting Liz Truss is said to want to appear in the fashion glossy, but she should be careful what she wishes for The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022
How Chris Christie created a monster Former New Jersey governor may want distance from Trump now — but he was happy to be Trump's 2016 attack dog Salon · Aug 13, 2022
Top secret documents seized by FBI during search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Some records were marked “sensitive compartmented information,” a category meant to protect the nation’s most important secrets — secrets that, if revealed publicly, could cause “exceptionally grave” damage to U.S. interests. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2022
Unsealed court documents show the FBI was looking for evidence Trump violated the Espionage Act and other laws – here’s how the documents seized show possible wrongdoing The FBI recovered confidential and top-secret items from Mar-a-Lago during its Aug. 8, 2022, search of the estate – pointing to former President Donald Trump’s potential violation of several federal laws. The Conversation · Aug 12, 2022
Reason · Aug 11, 2022 Democrats Don't Trust 'the Police,' but They Do Trust the FBI, Provided It Is Targeting Donald Trump As the response to the Mar-a-Lago raid illustrates, Republicans are inconsistent in the other direction.
Miami Herald · Aug 11, 2022 Florida GOP leaders call Mar-a-Lago search a ‘Third-World’ act. Miami exiles debate it MIAMI — In blasting the unprecedented FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home this week, Florida Republican leaders revived a familiar theme: The targeting of a former president and political foe is something that could only happen in a “Third-World country.”
Salon · Aug 10, 2022 "Daily Show" catches Fox News' flip-flop Fox News was a fan of investigations of politicians like Hillary Clinton before it was against it with Donald Trump
Reason · Aug 10, 2022 Donald Trump Pleads the 5th After Years of Saying Only Guilty People Do That The former president may be a hypocrite, but at least he knows his own rights.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Mashup video juxtaposes Fox News coverage of Hillary Clinton’s email scandal with footage of Trump raid The Daily Show reminds viewers that Fox News was all in favour of an FBI investigation when Mr Trump’s opponent was the one being investigated
The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2022 Trump and Republicans’ terrible, no good, very bad week is about to get worse Already, the 45th president suffered twin humiliations and a third one looms, as Trump is slated to appear at a court-ordered deposition
Salon · Aug 10, 2022 MAGA extremists call for "war" over raid "Trump supporters are REALLY excited about the idea of a civil war"
Miami Herald · Aug 10, 2022 What kind of criminal case is the Justice Department building against Donald Trump? After FBI agents carted away about a dozen boxes of presidential records from Donald Trump’s opulent Mar-a-Lago residence, the question hanging over that mountain of paperwork is: What kind of criminal case is the Justice Department building against him?
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022 Did Trump break the law? FBI search raises fresh questions Whether an FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is a prelude to criminal charges is unknown — especially unclear since other investigations into mishandling of classified information have ended without prosecution or in misdemeanor plea deals
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022 Republicans slam FBI search of Trump’s home; Democrats cautious Republicans rally in defence of former president and condemn the FBI search as Democrats say no one is above the law.
The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2022 FBI raid on Trump’s residence takes US into uncharted territory Unprecedented search of an ex-president’s home for official documents provoked outrage from supporters but proving intent will be key to any charge