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Trump's Lawyers Want Classified Docs Case Dismissed

Legal team cites presidential immunity in calling for Mar-a-Lago case to be dismissed

(Newser) - Former President Donald Trump's legal team filed multiple motions Thursday night urging a Florida judge to dismiss the criminal case charging him with illegally retaining classified documents, claiming in part that presidential immunity protects him from prosecution—an argument they have already submitted to the US Supreme Court in...

Meadows Testified Before Grand Jury After Being Granted Immunity: Sources

Sources say Trump's former chief of staff testified in federal election interference case

(Newser) - Mark Meadows reportedly testified before a federal grand jury in the election interference case against former President Trump, according to sources who spoke to ABC News . The sources say Meadows, Trump's former chief of staff, has talked to special counsel Jack Smith's team at least two other times...

'The Defendant Was Determined to Remain in Power'
Indictment: Trump Knew
Election Claims Were Lies
THE RUNDOWN
Aug 1, 2023 7:01 PM CDT

Indictment: Trump Knew Election Claims Were Lies

'Despite having lost, the Defendant was determined to remain in power'

(Newser) - "Despite having lost, the Defendant was determined to remain in power," a federal indictment filed against former President Trump Tuesday states. Trump was charged on four counts , including conspiracy to defraud the US, over his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The 45-page indictment filed...

At 2:15pm, the Court Appearance to End All Court Appearances
What to Expect
From Trump's
Arraignment Day
the rundown
Apr 4, 2023 6:08 AM CDT

What to Expect From Trump's Arraignment Day

At 2:15pm, we have the court appearance to end all court appearances

(Newser) - Former President Trump arrived at Trump Tower after flying from Florida to New York on Monday , and he was spending the night at his residence there before turning himself in to face criminal charges. His arraignment at a Manhattan courtroom is scheduled for 2:15pm Tuesday, reports NPR , which is...

New York City Braces for Trump's Arrival

Former POTUS will spend night at Trump Tower before Tuesday arraignment

(Newser) - With former President Trump expected to arrive at his New York City abode in Trump Tower sometime Monday, the day before he is scheduled to be arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom, the city is preparing for potential mayhem. There are expected to be both protests and celebrations, a massive media...

No, This Indictment Is Not Going to Kill Trump's Campaign

And more of the coverage swirling around the former president's indictment

(Newser) - First of all, let's get the obvious question out of the way: No, the indictment of former President Trump does not bar him from running for his old job. In fact, even a conviction likely wouldn't put the kibosh on his presidential campaign. "There are actually not...

Appeals Court Throws Out Special Master in Trump Case

Former president should not enjoy legal exceptions not available to other Americans, judges write

(Newser) - A federal appeals court put a stop Thursday to a special master's review of documents the FBI confiscated in August at former President Donald Trump's home. A lower court judge had appointed the special master at Trump's request, taking a rare action that was undone and criticized...

Mueller Was Investigating Cohen Long Before Raids

Judge releases documents with new details about federal investigation

(Newser) - Robert Mueller began investigating Michael Cohen at least nine months before FBI agents in New York raided his home and office, according to documents released Tuesday, per the AP . The series of heavily redacted search warrant applications and other documents revealed new details about the timing and depth of the...

Senate Committee to See Comey Memos 'Soon'

Chairman Richard Burr says investigation could be complete by year's end

(Newser) - All those detailed notes James Comey kept about his meetings with President Trump will fall into the hands of those investigating whether Trump fired the former FBI director to interfere with an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Republican Richard Burr, tells...

2 Very Different Views on Trump Special Counsel
2 Very Different Views
on Trump Special Counsel
OPINION
May 18, 2017 2:27 PM CDT

2 Very Different Views on Trump Special Counsel

'New York Times,' 'Wall Street Journal' offer opposite takes

(Newser) - Robert Mueller is getting bipartisan praise , but President Trump thinks the appointment of a special prosecutor over the Russia-Trump campaign probe is a " witch hunt ." What does the media say? Dueling editorials from the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times offer opposite takes:
  • The WSJ argues
...

Both Parties Praise Choice of Robert Mueller
Both Parties Praise
Choice of Robert Mueller
THE RUNDOWN
May 18, 2017 5:07 AM CDT

Both Parties Praise Choice of Robert Mueller

Former FBI chief hailed as 'embodiment of integrity'

(Newser) - Turns out bipartisanship is possible in DC after all: Former FBI chief Robert Mueller was named as the Justice Department's special counsel Wednesday evening to oversee the investigation of alleged Russian election meddling, and the choice was praised by lawmakers from both parties. The 72-year-old, who was James Comey'...

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