January 6 panel’s case against Trump lays out roadmap for prosecution Devastating testimony, nearly all from Republicans, will have given attorney general Merrick Garland plenty of food for thought The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2022
Jan. 6 committee: Yes we can! Laying out an irrefutable case that Trump planned it all, committee answers its own call to hold him accountable Salon · Oct 13, 2022
Trump could face worse indictment in DC If Garland shifts locations from Florida to DC, Trump should be worried, says Harvard Law Professor Laurence Tribe Salon · Oct 12, 2022
Jen Psaki dodges question when Hunter Biden story is brought up on MSNBC Federal officials reportedly weighing tax charges against president’s son The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022
From fringe to front row: Congresswoman Greene rises in GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once was shunned as a political pariah for her extremist rhetoric The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022
The US attorney for Delaware is a key decision-maker in a high-profile case: The Hunter Biden probe The cloud over Hunter Biden seemed to grow darker last week when the Washington Post reported that federal agents have gathered what they believe is enough evidence to charge the president’s son with tax crimes and offenses related to his purchase of a handgun. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 8, 2022
Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police Revelations about the warrant that led to the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor are scratching old wounds in Louisville, Kentucky The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022
Ex-prosecutors slam Garland's "weakness" Former Mueller prosecutor says he's "super concerned about the staffing here" Salon · Oct 7, 2022
Trump targets his enemies: Mitch first Like a cornered animal, Trump is ready to lash out — and he longs to make his violent fantasies come true Salon · Oct 7, 2022
Editorial: The public shouldn't have to sue to get public information Ask any reporter or public watchdog dealing with federal agencies and they will tell you the Freedom of Information Act is an invaluable tool to ensure government transparency and accountability. They can also share stories of dealing with mind-numbing bureaucracy and yearslong waits. Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022
Garland is asked to probe threats to children’s hospitals Three major medical associations are asking the U.S. attorney general to investigate and prosecute people who are threatening violence against children’s hospitals and physicians that provide gender-affirming health care The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
Jackson set to make Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is making her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony three days ahead of the start of the high court’s new term The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Oath Keepers Jan 6 trial threatens Trump The January 6 hearing may be postponed, but Trump is still flailing, and has even sidelined his top lawyer Salon · Sep 28, 2022
Commentary: The Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on the ERA. Can it do more? President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland have expressed concern over women’s rights. They’ve offered their thoughts and prayers. But is there something else, something in the Constitution, to protect women — and all Americans — from sex discrimination under the law? Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022 DEA: Fake pills containing fentanyl helping drive OD deaths Federal officials say an increasing number of fake prescription pills containing potentially deadly fentanyl are helping drive overdose death rates to record levels in the U.S. And officials warn that some of the pills are being manufactured in rainbow colors designed to look like candy
Salon · Sep 26, 2022 So why did he steal those documents? Let's review: He's a pack rat; he hoped to sell them; he meant to use them for blackmail. Yes, yes and yes
Salon · Sep 25, 2022 Is this Mitch McConnell's darkest hour? Mitch's legacy is a damaged Senate and a thoroughly corrupted Republican Party. Losing in 2022 could be the end
Salon · Sep 23, 2022 What's up with the DOJ election rule? There's no law that politicians can't be prosecuted before an election. It's an unwritten rule, not always honored
Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022 To charge or not to charge Trump? Garland has nothing but hard choices WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland is rapidly approaching a choice likely to shape American politics and the boundaries of law enforcement for decades: whether Donald Trump will be the first former U.S. president charged with a crime.
The Conversation · Sep 22, 2022 The Justice Department's dilemma over prosecuting politicians before an election As the 2022 midterm campaigns approach Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022, a federal probe into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents is testing an unwritten policy of the U.S. Justice Department.
Reuters · Sep 20, 2022 U.S. attorney general, Ukraine's top prosecutor to work together on war crimes prosecution - Justice Dept U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with Ukraine's top prosecutor in Washington on Tuesday and agreed to work more closely together to prosecute individuals involved in war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine, the Justice Department said.
The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2022 Taking Back Trump’s America review: Peter Navarro’s venomous Maga saga Seeking to raise money to fight contempt of Congress charges, the former trade adviser shows contempt for his rivals
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022 Republican senators want special status for Hunter Biden prosecutor Justice Department regulations generally require a special counsel to come from outside the department
Tribune News Service · Sep 19, 2022 Cornyn leads Senate GOP push for special counsel in Hunter Biden probe WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and 32 other Senate Republicans are demanding special counsel powers for the prosecutor investigating Hunter Biden, warning Attorney General Merrick Garland to take steps needed to avert political meddling on behalf of the president’s son.
Salon · Sep 19, 2022 "Day of reckoning" is coming for Trump Kenneth McCallion battled Trump in court — and says Merrick Garland has "overwhelming evidence" for conviction