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Washington Post:
Here are the Trump co-conspirators described in the DOJ indictment — In criminally charging former president Donald Trump for his efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss, federal prosecutors allege that Trump enlisted six co-conspirators to “assist him in his criminal efforts to overturn …
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
The alleged Trump crime that we all saw — Federal indictment lays out a case for actions that many Americans saw with their own eyes — We saw it coming. — For months before the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump was elevating baseless or nonsensical claims about the security of mail-in ballots.
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Wall Street Journal:
Another Troubling Trump Indictment — Special counsel Jack Smith's broad theory of fraud has dangerous implications. — Donald Trump's post-election behavior in 2020 was deceitful and destructive, and his malfeasance on Jan. 6, 2021, was disgraceful, but was it criminal?
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National Review:
This Trump Indictment Shouldn't Stand — The indictment of former president Donald Trump by Biden Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith on four felony charges arising out of his efforts to undo President Biden's victory in the 2020 election is momentous — not just in its potential impact …
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Politico:
Playbook: A very different indictment — Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross — DRIVING THE DAY — This is a very different indictment. — The crimes that JACK SMITH alleged yesterday against DONALD TRUMP are far grander in scope than the business records fraud case …
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Politico:
‘Presidents are not kings’: Judge assigned to new Trump case has a history with him — Judge Tanya Chutkan is an Obama appointee who has handed down harsh sentences for Jan. 6 defendants. — When Judge Tanya Chutkan presides over the new criminal case against Donald Trump …
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Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
U.S. v. Trump Will Be the Most Important Case in Our Nation's History — Forget hush money payments to porn stars hidden as business expenses. Forget showing off classified documents about Iran attack plans to visitors, and then ordering the pool guy to erase the security tapes revealing …
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Joel B. Pollak / Breitbart:
Jack Smith's Charges Against Trump Include Potential Death Penalty — Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment Tuesday against former President Donald Trump for his role in attempting to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election includes several weighty felonies, including one for which death may be a penalty.
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Joe Walsh / The Daily Beast:
Trump Is a Dangerous Criminal Who Belongs in Prison — The special counsel's latest indictment shows, plainly, that the former president attempted a coup and violence was always a part of his plan to stay in power. … The four count indictment Special Counsel Jack Smith handed …
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Ruth Marcus / Washington Post:
Prosecuting Trump is perilous. Ignoring his conduct would be worse. — United States of America v. Donald J. Trump is the most important indictment in the nation's history. — And the caption of the case says it all. Most federal prosecutions have the government defending the interests …
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Hans Nichols / Axios:
Indictment describes a cast of six Trump helpers … - By not identifying or charging them, Smith left open the possibility that they could decide to testify against Trump in exchange for lenient treatment for any legal jeopardy they could face. … - There could be another reason for Smith only indicting Trump: Speed.
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Katherine Doyle / NBC News:
5 things to know about the special counsel's indictment of Donald Trump — Trump has been accused of defrauding the United States. — Trump indicted in special counsel's 2020 election probe — WASHINGTON — A grand jury in Washington returned a new four-count indictment criminally …
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Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
Trump indicted for Jan. 6. At last.
Trump indicted for Jan. 6. At last.
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Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
All The Republicans Who Told Donald Trump He Was Lying About Election Fraud
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The Big One: Trump is Indicted for Jan. 6
The Big One: Trump is Indicted for Jan. 6
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Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
Trump's J6-related indictment isn't about his words. It's about his deeds.
Trump's J6-related indictment isn't about his words. It's about his deeds.
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Niall Stanage / The Hill:
Five takeaways from Trump's indictment for trying to overturn the 2020 election
Five takeaways from Trump's indictment for trying to overturn the 2020 election
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Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Tanya Chutkan, judge in Trump's latest criminal case, is ‘toughest punisher’ of Jan. 6 rioters, once repped Theranos
Tanya Chutkan, judge in Trump's latest criminal case, is ‘toughest punisher’ of Jan. 6 rioters, once repped Theranos
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Craig Mauger / The Detroit News:
Matt DePerno, ex-Rep. Daire Rendon charged in Michigan voting machine probe
Matt DePerno, ex-Rep. Daire Rendon charged in Michigan voting machine probe
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Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
This Is the Case — Special Counsel Jack Smith has sounded the call, but voters must answer …
This Is the Case — Special Counsel Jack Smith has sounded the call, but voters must answer …
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Washington Post:
Trump charged in probe of Jan. 6, efforts to overturn 2020 election
Trump charged in probe of Jan. 6, efforts to overturn 2020 election
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Tal Axelrod / ABC News:
Trump's 3rd indictment divides 2024 GOP candidates: Pence, DeSantis and more weigh in
Trump's 3rd indictment divides 2024 GOP candidates: Pence, DeSantis and more weigh in
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Washington Post:
How Trump's Jan. 6 trial judge Tanya S. Chutkan was randomly selected
How Trump's Jan. 6 trial judge Tanya S. Chutkan was randomly selected
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump's Case Has Broad Implications for American Democracy
Trump's Case Has Broad Implications for American Democracy
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Morgan Winsor / ABC News:
Trump 2020 election charges live updates: Former president calls indictment ‘pile-on’
Trump 2020 election charges live updates: Former president calls indictment ‘pile-on’
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NBC News:
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district gets rid of all diversity, equity and inclusion programs and staffers — Last spring, DeSantis, who is running for the GOP presidential nomination, signed into law a measure that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs.
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Orlando Magic donates $50,000 to DeSantis Super PAC
Orlando Magic donates $50,000 to DeSantis Super PAC
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US Department of Justice:
Operation Cross Country XIII Leads to Identification/Location of Adolescent Victims — For Immediate Release — Note: B-roll from Operation Cross Country XIII operations can be found/downloaded here: Operation Cross Country 2023 B-Roll — The FBI, working with its state and local partners …
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Davide Barbuscia / Reuters:
Exclusive: Fitch highlighted Jan. 6 insurrection in talks with Treasury ahead of US downgrade — Fitch made its decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating due to fiscal concerns and a deterioration in U.S governance as well as polarization which was reflected in part by the Jan. 6 insurrection …
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Tyler Pager / Washington Post:
Obama warns of Trump's political strengths in private talk with Biden — Former president Barack Obama promises in a White House lunch to do all he can for President Biden's reelection — Former president Barack Obama, at a private lunch with President Biden earlier this summer …