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Trump's Document Trove Reportedly Included Information About a Foreign Nation's Nuclear Capabilities

"Nuclear weapons issue is a Hoax," says the former president, who insists that nothing at Mar-a-Lago was actually classified.

Reason

Why did a judge grant Trump’s request for a ‘special master’?

Critics say the decision to stop reviewing documents seized from Mar-a-Lago until a special master is appointed is ‘unprecedented’ and ‘insane’

The Guardian - US

William Barr says judge’s ruling for special master in Trump documents probe is ‘deeply flawed’

Former Attorney General William Barr slammed as “deeply flawed” the decision by a federal judge to appoint a special master in the Mar-a-Lago top-secret documents probe.

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago legal victory starts search for special master – as it happened

US midterms campaigns kick into high gear after Labor Day as Senate returns from month-long break

The Guardian - US

Pressure on Trump loyalist Jeffrey Clark as ex-DoJ colleague works with prosecutors

Cooperation from Ken Klukowski could spur charges against Clark, who schemed with Trump to overturn election results in Georgia

The Guardian - US

US election conspiracies find fertile ground in conferences

Conspiracies about rigged elections are now believed by millions of people in the United States, and conferences being held across the country that feature prominent figures pushing such theories are one reason why

The Independent UK

William Barr defends FBI and justice department over Mar-a-Lago search

‘The actions of the department look more understandable,’ Trump’s attorney general tells the New York Times in an interview

The Guardian - US

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Ex-Mueller prosecutor: Barr memo "wrong"

Former Mueller deputy Andrew Weissmann called the memo a "doozy" and "quite a shocking document"

Salon

Why Barr kept Trump memo secret

Head of watchdog group: DOJ memo meant to clear Trump of conspiracy charges "is not just wrong; it is dangerous"

Salon

Why was Trump let off during Russia probe? Nine-page memo offers new insight

The decision to clear Trump of charges was met with severe criticism

The Independent UK

Highly-Sought-After 2019 Memo On Whether Trump Should Be Prosecuted Released By Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Justice has released a legal memo that examined the actions of former President Donald Trump during the time special counsel Robert Mueller carried out an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections.

Benzinga

Justice Department memo in 2019 attempted to rationalize lack of charges in Trump Russia investigation

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has released a 2019 memo to then-Attorney General William Barr advising him not to pursue obstruction of justice charges against then-President Donald Trump related to the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Los Angeles Times

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Justice Department releases memo justifying no obstruction of justice charges in Trump Russia investigation

Tribune News Service

DOJ releases a Mueller-era memo to Barr on the decision not to prosecute Trump

The Justice Department has released a 2019 memo laying out the case for not prosecuting former President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice in connection with the Russia investigation.

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Los Angeles Times

Justice Department releases memo justifying no obstruction of justice charges in Trump Russia investigation

The Independent UK

Memo sheds light on decision to clear Trump in Russia probe

Justice Department officials who evaluated then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the Russia investigation concluded that nothing he did, including firing the FBI director, rose to the level of obstruction of justice

The Independent UK

Controversial DOJ memo on protecting Trump from prosecution over Mueller probe must be released, court rules

Ex-AG Bill Barr was accused of misleading the public and spinning special counsel’s findings in favour of then-president

WEKU

The DOJ under Barr wrongly withheld parts of a Russia probe memo, a court rules

The Justice Department improperly withheld parts of an internal memo Attorney General William Barr cited in announcing that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice, an appeals panel said.

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The Independent UK

AP News Digest 1 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

Salon

Court orders release of secret Barr memo

Judges say DOJ improperly withheld memo it cited to defend not charging Trump with any crimes

The Independent UK

Panel rules Justice improperly withheld memo in Russia probe

The Justice Department under Attorney General William Barr improperly withheld portions of an internal memorandum Barr cited in publicly announcing that then-President Donald Trump had not committed obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation

The Conversation

Why searching an ex-president's estate is not easily done – 4 important things to know about the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago

The FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s estate on Aug. 8, 2022, caught Trump by surprise – and prompted immediate speculation about exactly why and how the law enforcement agency secured a search warrant.

Tribune News Service

Trump urges judge to throw out Cohen lawsuit, citing ‘absolute immunity’

Donald Trump urged a judge to toss out a civil suit filed by his longtime lawyer Michael Cohen, who claims the former president tried to silence him before the 2020 election by extending his stint in prison for lying to Congress.

The Independent UK

Inside the quest to recapture Mexican drug lord Caro Quintero

Since 1985, when US DEA agent, Kiki Camarena was killed, a task force has sought to capture the man accused of being involved in the death, now he’s behind bars once again. Kevin Sieff and Mary Beth Sheridan tell the story

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: The full story of Donald Trump’s plot to steal the White House

In today’s newsletter: As the January 6 hearings close in Washington DC, Nimo Omer breaks down the five biggest takeaways from the year-long inquiry

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