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Trump special master asked to rule on pardons and privilege to speed review

The court-ordered review of thousands of documents seized from Donald Trump’s Florida home by the FBI can be streamlined if five “global issues” are quickly resolved, a judge was told.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

Lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Chinese firms in wake of charges

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress are urging more scrutiny of Chinese companies in the U.S. after the Justice Department this week announced that two Chinese agents sought to obstruct prosecution of a telecommunications company reported to be Huawei Technologies.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

South Carolina judge: Mark Meadows must testify before Georgia grand jury

PICKENS, S.C. — A South Carolina judge ruled Wednesday that former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating attempts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

Is Biden against death penalty or not?

Sayfullo Saipov committed a terrible crime. That's why his case is the ultimate test of Joe Biden's courage

Salon · Oct 26, 2022

Over A Dozen Chinese Agents Charged With Multiple Acts Of Espionage In US

Merrick Garland said many Chinese agents were involved in espionage operations in the US, disrupting human rights and freedom.

Zenger · Oct 26, 2022

Mark Meadows is trying to avoid testifying in Georgia election probe through executive privilege

Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is trying to avoid having to testify before a Georgia special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the state’s 2020 election

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Meadows trying to avoid testifying in Georgia election probe

Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is trying to avoid having to testify before a Georgia special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the state’s 2020 election

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Chinese officers charged in plot to obstruct US Huawei probe

Two suspected Chinese intelligence officers have been charged with attempting to obstruct the U.S. criminal investigation and prosecution of Chinese tech giant Huawei

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Huawei investigation was targeted by Chinese spies, US alleges

WASHINGTON — The U.S. unsealed charges claiming two Chinese intelligence officers tried to obstruct a criminal investigation of Huawei Technologies Co., and alleged others were working on behalf of a “foreign power” to try procure technology and recruit spies.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes

The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he’s stepped up security around ballot drop boxes after a series of incidents involving people keeping watch on the boxes and taking video of voters after they were apparently inspired by lies about the 2020 election

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022