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Trump's "yes men" may be the end of him

Trump is too narcissistic to see he's just being used by lawyers who tell him what he wants to hear

Salon · Jun 16, 2023

Trump's promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions

Donald Trump’s attacks on the justice system after his indictment on federal charges this week are the latest step in a now eight-year campaign by the former president and his allies against the traditions and institutions that have helped maintain American democracy

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

US attorney general in Minneapolis to share results of police department probe

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce the findings of a two-year investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the death of George Floyd

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

U.S. attorney general to visit Minneapolis for 'civil rights matter' announcement

Attorney General Merrick Garland is heading to Minneapolis to make an announcement in "a civil rights matter."

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

What could a possible prison sentence for Donald Trump look like?

As he faces 37 federal charges, does the former US president have a real chance of being handed a lengthy sentence?

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023

What explains Donald Trump's enduring appeal with Republican voters?

Donald Trump has once again been indicted, this time at the federal level for violating the Espionage Act and endangering US security in his handling of classified documents. Unsurprisingly, he maintains his innocence, accusing the Biden administration of “election interference at the highest level” and “weaponization of the Justice Department…

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders

The outcome of past cases against defendants accused of hoarding classified documents looms as an ominous guidepost for the legal jeopardy Donald Trump could face

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Second Trump defamation trial brought by E Jean Carroll scheduled for January 2024 – as it happened

Date set for $10m lawsuit brought by the New York writer who previously was awarded $5m for verdict against ex-president

The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023

Trump indictment timeline: How the ex-president’s second criminal case unfolded

Ex-president Donald Trump was arrested on 37 federal charges over his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Jackie Calmes: If the GOP candidates won't take on Trump, why run at all?

Much like most of the other Republicans supposedly taking on Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination, his former veep, Mike Pence, made a show on Saturday of lamenting Trump's "unprecedented indictment by a Justice Department run by the current president of the United States and potential political rival."

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023