DOJ and FBI officials reach out to lawyers as potential Trump revenge prosecutions loom

Current and former senior DOJ and FBI officials are reaching out to lawyers in anticipation of being criminally investigated by the Trump administration, people with knowledge of their ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 hours ago

Will Justice Department and FBI officials carry out Trump’s prosecutions of his rivals?

Former officials fear that Donald Trump, if elected, will force out DOJ and FBI officials who defy him and replace them with loyalists. Chaos, division and paralysis could ensue.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Democrat Dave Min keeps Katie Porter’s House seat blue

Min, a state senator from Irvine, defeated Scott Baugh, a two-time candidate who had narrowly lost the seat two years ago to Porter.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Will Trump Prosecute His Foes? Allies and Adversaries Expect a Wave of Revenge.

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s momentary talk of unity on election night may underestimate the depth of his resentment after multiple impeachments, investigations, indictments and lawsuits.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump transition lawyer: DOJ employees who won't implement agenda should leave

An attorney helping President-elect Trump plan for the transition at the Justice Department (DOJ) said Monday that career employees opposed to the Republican's vision for the agency should leave. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump picks his New York hush money defense lawyers for top spots at DOJ

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator

John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Trump fan charged with plotting to murder FBI agents had a gun on Jan. 6, DOJ says

Edward Kelley, a Donald Trump supporter charged with plotting to kill FBI agents investigating him on Jan. 6 charges, appears to have had a gun during the Capitol attack, DOJ alleges.

Days before the election, DOJ continues to prosecute new Jan. 6 cases

Jan. 6 cases continue to trudge through the court system, even as the fate of the FBI's Capitol attack investigation rests on whether Donald Trump wins the election.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

House Covid Panel Refers Andrew Cuomo for Potential Prosecution

The Republican-led House subcommittee asked the Justice Department to investigate Mr. Cuomo for possible prosecution for “false statements” in his testimony.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Palestinians Try to Sway Trump, Reaching Out to Tiffany Trump’s Relative

The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has met with Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law and written conciliatory letters to the president-elect, a strong supporter of Israel.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Digne: France out for revenge against Italy

France will be out to avenge their defeat from earlier this year when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday, defender Lucas Digne said.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

A Trump Rally Speaker Trashed Puerto Ricans. Harris Reached Out to Them.

Her campaign moved swiftly to highlight that even as a speaker at Donald Trump’s rally in New York made offensive remarks about Puerto Rico and Latinos, she was visiting Puerto Rican voters in ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute

House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump’s victory likely means curtains for criminal prosecutions

Former President Trump a year ago was staring down four potential criminal trials on 91 charges and decades in prison. Trump staked his defense on winning back the White House, a strategy that has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

How will a new Trump administration prosecute corruption?

When the compliance lawyer Alexandra Wrage was invited onto CNBC’s program “Squawk Box” in 2012 to give an anti-corruption argument on the air, she was surprised.

Politics - NBC News - 22 hours ago

Inflation rises, Trump looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation ticks up Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

FBI investigates intelligence leak of potential Israel plans to attack Iran

John Kirby says Biden administration unsure if leak or hack led to secret documents appearing online on Telegram. The FBI has launched an investigation into the unauthorized release of classified ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Malcolm X estate alleges DOJ, FBI, CIA, NYPD played role in events leading to assassination

The estate of Malcolm X is suing the federal government, accusing it of playing a role in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. In a lawsuit filed against the Department of Justice ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Walz vows to fight Trump and reach out to his supporters upon return to Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vowed to protect his state from President-elect Donald Trump’s “hateful agenda” while delivering remarks in Eagen, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Officials wary of retribution if they speak out against Trump: Former Pence adviser

Olivia Troye told ABC News said she's been speaking to other military leaders and cabinet officials who served under Trump who are debating speaking out against Trump.

Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles

President-elect Trump announced Thursday he will nominate three of his personal criminal defense attorneys to serve in senior Justice Department roles. Todd Blanche will serve as deputy attorney ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump prosecutions: Sources

Special counsel Jack Smith is in talks with leadership at the Justice Department evaluating ways he can end prosecutions of Donald Trump, sources told ABC News.

The Justice Department policy that could end some Trump prosecutions

A longstanding Justice Department policy could be applied to some of former President Donald Trump's legal cases as conversations are underway about winding down the prosecutions before Trump takes ...

Greene: 'Pretty sure' Trump's AG will prosecute COVID 'crimes'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “pretty sure” the next attorney general would prosecute people for “crimes against humanity” committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Preparing for ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, raising potential legal issues

Elon Musk's lawyer said in a courtroom Monday that the winners of Musk’s $1 million daily prize giveaway in election swing states are not chosen at random.

Immigration Lawyers Prepare to Battle Trump in Court Again

Nearly eight years after the first challenges to his immigration policies, Donald Trump is returning to the White House promising a more aggressive crackdown.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

In the heart of Philadelphia, Harris argues Trump is about 'retribution and revenge'

Vice President Kamala Harris, campaigning in Philadelphia on Sunday, described a stark choice voters face in the presidential election, inviting them to visualize either her in the Oval Office or ...

Trump's vows for revenge face few limitations in second term

Former President Trump’s campaign for the White House has been marked by several vows to go after his critics and perceived “enemies” if he wins in November. Trump has in many ways ratcheted up ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Election Officials Face Torrent of Threats as Nov. 5 Looms

Law enforcement’s task for Election Day this year goes far beyond providing physical security, to the essential mission of safeguarding democracy.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory

With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?

World - Financial Times - November 4

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

FBI says it stopped attempt on Trump's life

The FBI says it thwarted an assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. The FBI says the plot is tied to a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which the U.S. considers a terrorist ...

Trump considers replacing FBI director Christopher Wray

President-elect Donald Trump may replace FBI director Christopher Wray, who he previously appointed in 2017. NBC News's Ken Dilanian reports on how Kash Patel may be under consideration for the job.

Trump's climate policy looms over COP29

A major climate summit kicked off in Azerbaijan on Monday amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments to combatting global warming. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will exit the Paris Climate ...

As Xi and Biden Meet, Trump and Uncertainty Loom Large

The two leaders will meet in Peru, where China has steadily expanded its influence in a challenge to the United States in its own region.

World - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West

The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

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