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Exclusive: Donald Trump admits on tape he didn't declassify ‘secret information’ — Former President Donald Trump acknowledged on tape in a 2021 meeting that he had retained “secret” military information that he had not declassified, according to a transcript of the audio recording obtained by CNN.
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Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, initially assigned to oversee his case: Sources — Cannon faced scrutiny for her prior role in the investigation. — The summons sent to former President Donald Trump and his legal team late Thursday indicates that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon …
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New York Times:
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges. — Trump Is Charged in Classified Documents Inquiry — The seven counts against the former president include conspiracy to obstruct, willful retention of documents and false statements, according to people familiar with the indictment.
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New York Times:
Inside Trump's Club When the Call Came: You're Indicted — It was a more familiar drill this time for the former president, his aides and allies, who cranked their political spin machine and fund-raising operation into action. — Former President Donald J. Trump was gathered …
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New York Times:
At Trump's club in Bedminster, N.J., it was a familiar drill for the former president. — The former president, the first to face federal charges, responded with defiance on his social media platform, declaring: “I'm an innocent man.” — Here's the latest on the charges Trump is facing.
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Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Donald Trump charged with illegal retention of classified documents — The twice-impeached former president is being prosecuted for retaining national security documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort — Federal prosecutors have charged Donald Trump with violating the Espionage Act and conspiring …
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New York Times:
Trump- Appointed Judge Is Said to Be Initially Handling Documents Case — It was not clear whether the judge, Aileen M. Cannon, would remain assigned for the entirety of the case. A higher court criticized some of her rulings in the investigation. — Former President Donald J. Trump's …
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New York Times:
The Four Hurdles to Overcome for a Trump Conviction — Mr. Eisen was special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during the first impeachment of Donald Trump. Mr. Weissmann was a senior prosecutor in Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation. Ms. Vance was the U.S. attorney …
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Hugh Hewitt / The Hugh Hewitt Show:
Former Vice President Mike Pence On The Indictment of Former President Donald Trump — Former Vice President Mike Pence joined me on the program this morning: — Audio: — 06-09hhs-pence — Transcript: — HH: Joined by former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
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The Trump Indictment: Big questions and key reactions — The News — Powerful Republicans reacted in two ways to Donald Trump's indictment Tuesday: With strident defenses, or extremely careful avoidance. — Top party figures voiced immediate solidarity with a former president facing …
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Politico:
Trump indicted in federal classified documents probe — Special counsel Jack Smith has spent months investigating Trump's retention of sensitive national security information at his Mar-a-Lago estate. — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has been indicted on charges connected …
Washington Post:
Trump on tape: 'Now I can't' declassify secret Iran papers — A person familiar with the transcript of a 2021 conversation describes incriminating statements — Donald Trump says he's been charged in the classified documents case. It's the second time he has been indicted since March.
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Katherine Faulders / ABC News:
Donald Trump indicted for second time, in classified documents investigation: Sources — The former president said that he is innocent. — LIVE — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time, this time on federal charges in relation to his handling of classified information …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Judge clears way for disciplinary proceedings against Trump ally Jeffrey Clark — D.C. Bar authorities charged Clark, a top ally in the effort to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election, with engaging in “dishonest” conduct. — A federal judge has cleared the way for District …
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Laurence Tribe / Bulwark+:
No One Above the Law: Trump Indicted on Federal Charges
No One Above the Law: Trump Indicted on Federal Charges
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Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Mark Levin Screaming About Trump's Second Indictment Will Live In Your Nightmares
Mark Levin Screaming About Trump's Second Indictment Will Live In Your Nightmares
Igor Bobic / HuffPost:
Mitt Romney: Donald Trump ‘Brought These Charges Upon Himself’
Mitt Romney: Donald Trump ‘Brought These Charges Upon Himself’
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Conn Carroll / Washington Examiner:
Donald Trump indicted: Let's wait to see what is in the indictment
Donald Trump indicted: Let's wait to see what is in the indictment
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Grant Stern / Washington Press:
MAGA REACTION: “He will die in federal prison”
Tara Dublin / Washington Press:
PROSECUTION: Trump facing new indictment for espionage act in Miami court
PROSECUTION: Trump facing new indictment for espionage act in Miami court
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Politico:
Playbook: The United States v. Donald Trump
Playbook: The United States v. Donald Trump
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Washington Post:
Trump indicted in Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation
Trump indicted in Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation
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Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Lawyer for Trump valet in Mar-a-Lago documents case alleges misconduct
Lawyer for Trump valet in Mar-a-Lago documents case alleges misconduct
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Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
Republicans in Congress Decry Trump Indictment and Vow Retaliation
Republicans in Congress Decry Trump Indictment and Vow Retaliation
NBC News:
Few of Trump's rivals challenge him after the federal indictment
Few of Trump's rivals challenge him after the federal indictment
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The Hill:
What 2024 GOP candidates are saying about Trump's indictment
What 2024 GOP candidates are saying about Trump's indictment
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Jonathan Allen / NBC News:
Donald Trump's trial is a test of the nation
Donald Trump's trial is a test of the nation
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Punchbowl News:
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Poll: Trump struggles in potential Georgia matchup against Biden — Donald Trump is neck-and-neck with President Joe Biden in a hypothetical matchup in Georgia, according to a new poll commissioned by Gov. Brian Kemp's political network that pointed to the former president's vulnerabilities in a pivotal battleground state.
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John Hudson / Washington Post:
Saudi crown prince threatened ‘major’ economic pain on U.S. amid oil feud — After President Biden vowed to impose ‘consequences’ on Saudi Arabia for slashing oil production last year, Mohammed bin Salman privately threatened to sever ties and retaliate economically, according to a classified U.S. intelligence document.
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Politico:
U.S. downgrades intel showing Russia's deepening defense ties with Iran — The Biden administration aims to disrupt the “full-scale defense partnership that is harmful to Ukraine.” — The Biden administration is downgrading intelligence showing the deepening defense relationship between Russia and Iran …
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Eric Schmitt / New York Times:
U.S. Official Says Spy Satellites Detected Explosion Just Before Dam Collapse — U.S. spy agencies still do not have any solid evidence to determine who caused the destruction, the senior administration official said. — WASHINGTON — A senior Biden administration official …
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Tyler Durden / ZeroHedge:
Jaw Dropping Stats - Reports Of Bud Light Memorial Day Sales Dropping -60% As Brand Boycott Continues — Authored by Sundance via The Last Refuge, — Memorial Day customarily kicks off summer and the beer beverage industry generally looks forward to the enhanced sales that come from summer.
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The Texas Tribune:
Nate Paul, Austin developer at center of Ken Paxton impeachment, arrested in Travis County — It is not immediately clear what Paul was charged with, but Travis County officials confirmed he was being held in the jail at the request of the FBI. Paxton's deputies accused Paul of bribing the now-suspended attorney general in 2020.
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Jake Lahut / The Daily Beast:
Trump's Latest Campaign Strategy Looks Like a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ — The former president is skimping on paid organizers in a key early primary state—and it's not going over well with GOP campaign experts. … ‘What a Fucking Shitshow’ — Donald Trump might be well known for his shady business practices …
Elad Nehorai / The Forward:
Elon Musk is the most dangerous antisemite in America — In his tenure as Twitter CEO, Musk has amplified antisemitic rhetoric and made the social media platform fertile ground for extremist recruitement — “I'm not trying to compare this s*** to Aum Shinrikyo or even Rwanda but I'm gonna …
Reuters:
Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in July, Putin says — “Everything is going according to plan,” the Russian leader told Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko when discussing the planned nuclear deployment on Friday. — Russia will start deploying tactical nuclear weapons …
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Jay Solomon / Semafor:
China rejects nuclear talks with the U.S. as it looks to strengthen its own arsenal — China and Russia are rejecting a U.S. offer to hold “unconditional” nuclear arms control talks, a move that risks further fueling global proliferation. — U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned …
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Ryan Nobles / NBC News:
FBI agent who testified for Republicans was suspended over leaked sensitive information — House Democrats are asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate whether Garret O'Boyle, who was presented as an FBI whistleblower by Republicans, lied to Congress.
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Rafael Bernal / The Hill:
Mexico to explore ‘legal and diplomatic measures’ over Florida's migrant flights — The Mexican government late Thursday condemned Florida's migrant relocation program, adding to the jurisdictions potentially threatening legal action against GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.