By Sarah K. Burris Lawfare blog editor Ben Wittes did an analysis about the recent failure of special counsel John Durham to meet any of the aims outlined as part of his appointment as an investigator. After three years and millions of dollars, Durham …
Trump to appeal ruling that requires him to testify in New York investigation
By Travis Gettys Former President Donald Trump has filed papers in court as part of his ongoing effort to avoid testifying in an investigation of his business practices in New York. The former president filed papers U.S. District Court in Albany in res…
‘I’m getting ready to sue people’: Roger Stone reacts to ‘corrupt trial’ acquitting Clinton lawyer
By David Edwards Longtime Trump ally Roger Stone said this week that he was going to start suing people after Clinton campaign attorney Michael Sussmann was found not guilty on charges of lying to the FBI. During an appearance on The Alex Jones Show on…
Here’s what the Select Committee already knows about Jim Jordan’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection
By Travis Gettys This story first ran on June 1, 2022. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has until next week to answer the House Select Committee’s questions about his role in Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his 2020 election loss. The Select Committee gave Jor…
Republican official previously ‘warned’ by Trump gets called to testify in Georgia election fraud case
By Sarah K. Burris Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced on Tuesday that her investigation into Georgia election fraud would seek testimony from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, CNN reported, citing the court documents. Carr was amo…
Biden calls Mitch McConnell ‘reasonable’ — and a former GOP insider explains why he’s dead wrong
By Brad Reed President Joe Biden, in pleading with Republicans to support some kind of gun safety legislation, said on Monday that he hoped Republicans such as Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and John Cornyn (R-TX). In particular, Biden singled those two …
‘Alternative facts’: Kellyanne Conway’s new memoir dismantled in brutal book review
By Tom Boggioni In a book review for the Guardian, attorney Lloyd Green claimed there are few reasons for anyone who has ever listened to former Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway defend the former president to buy her new book, “Here’s The Deal: A …
‘Party of me’: Chris Christie rips Trump’s selfishness
By Bob Brigham Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is being increasing challenged by GOP rivals who have less fear of the former president’s rage following Georgia’s primary election results. Former Gov. Chris Christie has emerged as a leading …
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio denied jail release as he awaits Jan 6th riot trial
By Tom Boggioni According to a report from Reuters, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was informed late Friday night that he must remain in jail pending his trial on criminal charges related to his Jan 6th Capitol riot activities. Tarrio — who has also…
‘I’m sick of hearing it’: Catholic bishop slams ‘sacralizing’ gun ownership while children die
By Tom Boggioni In an interview with The Pillar, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas, elaborated on a tweet he made following the horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and admonished gun-owning Catholics — and all Amer…