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How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life

The legal cases against Trump are reactivating amidst significant political consequences ahead of the election.

Defense Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Trump Documents Case

Defense lawyers seek to block the release of Trump investigation report, labeling it a politically motivated attack.

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.

Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

A federal judge has halted the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal cases pending an appeals court decision.

Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Special Counsel's Office

Key prosecutors departing may indicate lengthy delays in Trump's classified documents case trial.

Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Jack Smith's Report on Trump Documents Investigation

A federal judge temporarily halted the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case pending an appeals court decision.

How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life

The legal cases against Trump are reactivating amidst significant political consequences ahead of the election.

Defense Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Trump Documents Case

Defense lawyers seek to block the release of Trump investigation report, labeling it a politically motivated attack.

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.

Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

A federal judge has halted the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal cases pending an appeals court decision.

Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Special Counsel's Office

Key prosecutors departing may indicate lengthy delays in Trump's classified documents case trial.

Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Jack Smith's Report on Trump Documents Investigation

A federal judge temporarily halted the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case pending an appeals court decision.
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Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel's Trump report for now

The Justice Department will release findings on Trump's election interference but restricts access to classified documents related to the case.

Judge Denies Limited Gag Order Request in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge denied the request to bar Trump from making statements due to procedural failures by prosecutors.

Trump Falsely Claims Biden Was Convicted' in Documents Case

Former President Trump falsely claimed Biden was convicted for retaining classified documents, despite the special counsel declining charges due to age-related memory concerns.

Justice Department wants to release only part of its report on Trump cases

DOJ is releasing only the first volume of Jack Smith's report, withholding the second due to ongoing investigations.

Prosecutors Seek to Bar Trump From Attacking F.B.I. Agents in Documents Case

Prosecutors sought to restrain Trump from making statements that could endanger law enforcement in the classified documents case.

Trump Says He'll Replace the National Archives Leader

Trump plans to replace the head of the National Archives amid concerns about his classified documents handling.

Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel's Trump report for now

The Justice Department will release findings on Trump's election interference but restricts access to classified documents related to the case.

Judge Denies Limited Gag Order Request in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge denied the request to bar Trump from making statements due to procedural failures by prosecutors.

Trump Falsely Claims Biden Was Convicted' in Documents Case

Former President Trump falsely claimed Biden was convicted for retaining classified documents, despite the special counsel declining charges due to age-related memory concerns.

Justice Department wants to release only part of its report on Trump cases

DOJ is releasing only the first volume of Jack Smith's report, withholding the second due to ongoing investigations.

Prosecutors Seek to Bar Trump From Attacking F.B.I. Agents in Documents Case

Prosecutors sought to restrain Trump from making statements that could endanger law enforcement in the classified documents case.

Trump Says He'll Replace the National Archives Leader

Trump plans to replace the head of the National Archives amid concerns about his classified documents handling.
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Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

The Justice Department might release a crucial report on Trump’s conduct regarding classified documents and election interference as early as Friday.

US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report

Trump claims the investigations against him are politically motivated.
Judge Cannon has temporarily blocked the release of the special counsel report.
Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges.

Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

The Justice Department might release a crucial report on Trump’s conduct regarding classified documents and election interference as early as Friday.

US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report

Trump claims the investigations against him are politically motivated.
Judge Cannon has temporarily blocked the release of the special counsel report.
Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges.
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National Guard Discord leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison

Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified military documents, severely impacting U.S. national security.

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in jail DW 11/12/2024

Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified military documents, marking a significant breach of national security.

Prosecutors push for 17-year sentence for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira

Teixeira's leak of classified documents is seen as a grave violation of national security, warranting severe legal consequences.

Harris-Biden admin leaks Israeli war efforts: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 26, 2024

The leak of classified US documents detailing Israeli plans against Iran reflects significant concerns over Biden's foreign policy effectiveness.

FBI investigating alleged leak of Israel war plan documents

The FBI is investigating a leak of classified documents related to U.S.-Israel intelligence on potential attacks against Iran.

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified military documents, a violation of the Espionage Act.

National Guard Discord leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison

Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified military documents, severely impacting U.S. national security.

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in jail DW 11/12/2024

Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified military documents, marking a significant breach of national security.

Prosecutors push for 17-year sentence for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira

Teixeira's leak of classified documents is seen as a grave violation of national security, warranting severe legal consequences.

Harris-Biden admin leaks Israeli war efforts: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 26, 2024

The leak of classified US documents detailing Israeli plans against Iran reflects significant concerns over Biden's foreign policy effectiveness.

FBI investigating alleged leak of Israel war plan documents

The FBI is investigating a leak of classified documents related to U.S.-Israel intelligence on potential attacks against Iran.

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified military documents, a violation of the Espionage Act.
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FBI Is Investigating a Leak That Appears to Show Israel's Plan to Attack Iran

The F.B.I. is investigating leaked classified documents regarding Israel's retaliation plans against Iran after a missile attack.

FBI investigates intelligence leak of potential Israel plans to attack Iran

The FBI is investigating the leak of classified documents detailing Israel's military preparations against Iran.

FBI Is Investigating a Leak That Appears to Show Israel's Plan to Attack Iran

The F.B.I. is investigating leaked classified documents regarding Israel's retaliation plans against Iran after a missile attack.

FBI investigates intelligence leak of potential Israel plans to attack Iran

The FBI is investigating the leak of classified documents detailing Israel's military preparations against Iran.
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U.S. investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel attack plans

The U.S. is investigating a leak of classified documents detailing Israel's military plans against Iran.

Leaks Show Israel May Be Planning to Illegally Attack Nuclear Sites in Iran

The Biden administration is investigating leaked documents showing Israel's plans for retaliation against Iran amidst escalating tensions.

US investigates leak of intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran

The U.S. is investigating a leak of classified documents on Israel's military plans against Iran.

U.S. investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel attack plans

The U.S. is investigating a leak of classified documents detailing Israel's military plans against Iran.

Leaks Show Israel May Be Planning to Illegally Attack Nuclear Sites in Iran

The Biden administration is investigating leaked documents showing Israel's plans for retaliation against Iran amidst escalating tensions.

US investigates leak of intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran

The U.S. is investigating a leak of classified documents on Israel's military plans against Iran.
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Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon

Federal agents searched Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, collecting unrelated materials from 20 years ago, amidst multiple investigations into NYC Police leadership.

Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon

Federal authorities executed search warrants at NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, probing materials from his past unrelated to current police work.

Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon

Federal agents searched Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, collecting unrelated materials from 20 years ago, amidst multiple investigations into NYC Police leadership.

Feds seize documents from home of NYC's interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon

Federal authorities executed search warrants at NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home, probing materials from his past unrelated to current police work.
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A Warning To All Americans': Melania Trump Goes After FBI In New Vid Over Mar-A-Lago Raid

Melania Trump condemns the FBI for raiding Mar-a-Lago, expressing feelings of personal violation and a broader warning about government overreach.

Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case

Concerns have been raised about Judge Aileen Cannon's impartiality in handling Trump's indictment case, leading legal experts to seek her reassignment.

Benny Johnson's claim that Joe Biden set up Donald Trump with classified documents is false - Poynter

The Biden administration did not frame former President Donald Trump by shipping boxes of classified documents to his home, a false claim spread by conservative podcaster Benny Johnson.

Joe Biden claims he has 'executive privilege' against anyone finding out just how addled he is

The White House invoked executive privilege to block the release of transcripts, sparking concerns about presidential transparency and potential misuse of power.
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Angry Biden fires back after special counsel report

President Biden forcefully defends himself against assertions of mental acuity and mishandling classified documents
Special counsel report sparks Republican criticism and accusations of a 'two-tiered' justice system

POLL: Most Americans and Almost 1/3 of Democrats Think Biden Got Special Treatment' in Classified Docs Case

A majority of Americans and nearly a third of Democrats believe that President Joe Biden received special treatment in the investigation into his improper retention of classified documents.
Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report stating that while Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, criminal charges were not warranted, citing Biden's cooperation and memory issues.

Biden retained classified information but will not face charges, special counsel report says

The justice department special counsel has concluded that Joe Biden took classified information about the US war in Afghanistan, but he will not face criminal charges.
The release of the report is likely to impact the 2024 election, with Republicans seizing any criticism of the US president.

US DOJ says Biden 'mishandled' docs, rules out charges DW 02/08/2024

Joe Biden will not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents after serving as vice president.
Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to pursue charges because Biden cooperated with the investigation and would likely prove a sympathetic defendant at trial.

Biden Forcefully Pushes Back on Report Alleging Alarming Memory Problems

Special Counsel Robert Hur included observations of Joe Biden's limitations in recall in his report on classified documents.
Biden held a press conference to dispute the report's allegations and defend his mental acuity.

How the hell dare he': Biden defends memory after special counsel report

President Biden defends his memory after a report questions his fitness for office
Biden refutes claims about mishandling sensitive documents and denies sharing classified information

Angry Biden fires back after special counsel report

President Biden forcefully defends himself against assertions of mental acuity and mishandling classified documents
Special counsel report sparks Republican criticism and accusations of a 'two-tiered' justice system

POLL: Most Americans and Almost 1/3 of Democrats Think Biden Got Special Treatment' in Classified Docs Case

A majority of Americans and nearly a third of Democrats believe that President Joe Biden received special treatment in the investigation into his improper retention of classified documents.
Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report stating that while Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials, criminal charges were not warranted, citing Biden's cooperation and memory issues.

Biden retained classified information but will not face charges, special counsel report says

The justice department special counsel has concluded that Joe Biden took classified information about the US war in Afghanistan, but he will not face criminal charges.
The release of the report is likely to impact the 2024 election, with Republicans seizing any criticism of the US president.

US DOJ says Biden 'mishandled' docs, rules out charges DW 02/08/2024

Joe Biden will not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents after serving as vice president.
Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to pursue charges because Biden cooperated with the investigation and would likely prove a sympathetic defendant at trial.

Biden Forcefully Pushes Back on Report Alleging Alarming Memory Problems

Special Counsel Robert Hur included observations of Joe Biden's limitations in recall in his report on classified documents.
Biden held a press conference to dispute the report's allegations and defend his mental acuity.

How the hell dare he': Biden defends memory after special counsel report

President Biden defends his memory after a report questions his fitness for office
Biden refutes claims about mishandling sensitive documents and denies sharing classified information
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When Presidents Talk to Ghosts

Ghostwriters for high-profile figures like Presidents Biden and Trump found themselves in the public spotlight during federal inquiries into their handling of classified documents.
Both cases highlight the unique challenges and perils of White House memoirs and the desire of powerful figures to shape their own legacies.

Legal Exoneration, Political Nightmare

The decision not to file criminal charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents was a political nightmare.
The investigation described President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, making it difficult to convince jurors that he knew his handling of documents was wrong.

Democrats Suffer a Comey Flashback

The special counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents brings back painful memories for Clinton campaign veterans.
Both Biden and Clinton were cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but faced harsh criticism from Republicans investigating the cases.
Many Democrats blame James Comey and the news media for Clinton's loss in 2016.

White House Bristles At Inaccurate and Inappropriate' Comments In Brutal DOJ Report

The White House reacts to the Special Counsel's report on President Biden's retaining of classified documents, praising the decision not to indict him and acknowledging his cooperation.
The White House plans to take new actions to prevent similar mistakes in the future.

Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe

Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges.

4 key takeaways from the Special Counsel report on Biden's handling of classified documents

President Biden was pleased that the investigation into his handling of classified documents was closed.
Special counsel Robert Hur found that President Biden carelessly handled classified materials, but he will not be criminally charged.

When Presidents Talk to Ghosts

Ghostwriters for high-profile figures like Presidents Biden and Trump found themselves in the public spotlight during federal inquiries into their handling of classified documents.
Both cases highlight the unique challenges and perils of White House memoirs and the desire of powerful figures to shape their own legacies.

Legal Exoneration, Political Nightmare

The decision not to file criminal charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents was a political nightmare.
The investigation described President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, making it difficult to convince jurors that he knew his handling of documents was wrong.

Democrats Suffer a Comey Flashback

The special counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents brings back painful memories for Clinton campaign veterans.
Both Biden and Clinton were cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but faced harsh criticism from Republicans investigating the cases.
Many Democrats blame James Comey and the news media for Clinton's loss in 2016.

White House Bristles At Inaccurate and Inappropriate' Comments In Brutal DOJ Report

The White House reacts to the Special Counsel's report on President Biden's retaining of classified documents, praising the decision not to indict him and acknowledging his cooperation.
The White House plans to take new actions to prevent similar mistakes in the future.

Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe

Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges.

4 key takeaways from the Special Counsel report on Biden's handling of classified documents

President Biden was pleased that the investigation into his handling of classified documents was closed.
Special counsel Robert Hur found that President Biden carelessly handled classified materials, but he will not be criminally charged.
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Julian Assange put lives at risk' and should not be treated as journalist, US argues

Julian Assange is facing extradition battle over unredacted classified documents
US lawyers argue Assange put lives at risk by publishing names in leaks

Robert Hur Complained about Biden Notes that Trump Almost Certainly Already Declassified - emptywheel

Robert Hur's report on classified documents contains interesting historic details, such as the handling of sensitive documents about Obama's Iran deal.
The report describes how these documents were compiled and delivered in advance of a meeting to persuade Senators to support the Iran deal.

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