Can Donald Trump pardon himself? Ex-president, now fighting three indictments himself, liberally handed out executive clemency orders to his political allies from the White House The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
DOJ seeks to protect evidence in Jan. 6 charges against Trump - Roll Call Attorneys for Donald Trump explained Monday how they’ll protect evidence in the case connected to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2023
Justice Department stands with Ukraine in war crimes investigations, Attorney General Garland says Attorney General Merrick Garland says the U.S. Justice Department is cooperating with the International Criminal Court and supporting Ukrainian prosecutors carrying out war crime investigations The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
US cities criminalize feeding the hungry Political and religious nonprofits are pushing back against the ordinances, saying they violate their rights Salon · Aug 7, 2023
Experts warn Trump for targeting judge "His lawyers will need to think long & hard about firing this salvo. No turning back," said attorney Mark Zaid Salon · Aug 7, 2023
Why prosecutors want a protective order in the criminal case against Trump The order could bar Trump from improperly using any evidence shared with the defense team, such as witness statements. WEKU · Aug 6, 2023
DOJ asks judge to issue protective order after Trump posts apparent threat of revenge The DOJ asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Trump to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him. WEKU · Aug 5, 2023
Trump lawyers denied extension for responding to DOJ's protective order The protective order would limit what information the former president could share publicly about the ongoing criminal case related to the 2020 presidential election. WEKU · Aug 5, 2023
Justice Department faces biggest test in its history with election conspiracy case against Trump The Justice Department is facing the biggest test in its history in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023
Trump and allies boost calls for Justice Dept. takeover in new attack on democratic institutions This week's charges against former President Donald Trump for trying to remain in power despite losing the 2020 election have highlighted a new worry about American democracy — increasing calls by Trump and his allies for more control of federal prosecutions The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023
Trump indictment emerges as central GOP concern at Utah special election debate Republican anger over the U.S. Justice Department’s indictment of former President Donald Trump was on stark display at a special election debate on Friday in suburban Salt Lake City The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge Federal prosecutors have alerted a judge overseeing the 2020 election conspiracy case against Donald Trump to a social media post from the former president in which he appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
Donald Trump’s latest indictment is a test for America Analysis: Donald Trump is accused of committing crimes while in office. How far can a president go to cling to power? Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
Salon · Aug 4, 2023 "Shadows" and Jan. 6 fallout parallels It doesn't matter if "Local News" isn't meant as an allegory. This week's news makes it an apt one
WEKU · Aug 4, 2023 6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department said the Mississippi officers "caused harm to the entire community who feel that they can't trust the police officers who are supposed to serve them."
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023 2 U.S. Navy sailors charged with providing sensitive military information to China Both men pleaded not guilty in federal courts in San Diego and Los Angeles. They were ordered held until their detention hearings, which will take place Aug. 8
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023 Two US Navy sailors arrested for allegedly giving China military secrets Wenheng Zhao and Jinchao Wei, members of the US Navy, have been separately accused of sharing military plans and tech.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China U.S. officials say two Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and ties to China
WEKU · Aug 3, 2023 Trump is arraigned and pleads not guilty to charges he conspired to overturn election Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges that he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Salon · Aug 3, 2023 Experts: Smith has "a lot more evidence" The charging documents included "only a subset of the most compelling evidence," NYU law professor says
Roll Call · Aug 3, 2023 Trump makes first appearance in court on Jan. 6-related charges - Roll Call Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to four criminal charges in a case connected the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Donald Trump’s latest indictment is a test for America Analysis: Donald Trump is accused of committing crimes while in office. How far can a president go to cling to power? Alex Woodward reports
WEKU · Aug 3, 2023 The latest Trump indictment lists 6 unnamed co-conspirators. Here's what we know Despite prosecutors listing six of his alleged co-conspirators, Donald Trump will be standing alone in Washington, D.C.'s federal courthouse in his first court appearance since being indicted Tuesday.
Salon · Aug 3, 2023 A cure for Trump trauma: Finally here? Reading Jack Smith's indictment brought it all back. But there's a cure for our Trump PTSD: Send him to prison